Arts & Entertainment

The Cruise the Narrows car show is Saturday at Uptown Gig Harbor, and that’s just one of several major events this weekend.

The haze of history clouds this fact: Heavy smoke was an even bigger problem in Gig Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Leaders of the non-profit Gig Harbor BoatShop are dealing with a lot of negatives. A whole lot. Some 10,000 or so, they say — photographic negatives on glass, 4×5 flat film, 35mm roll film, slides and even a few movie films. “It’s an incredible treasure trove of history, showcasing the Golden Age of yachting,” enthuses

A new interpretive center is open on Mount St. Helens. A side trip to Centralia and Chehalis can fill out the trip.

Stephanie Lile of the Harbor History Museum will discuss the Shenandoah, the island of Brac and the town’s pioneering families this week.

The Summer Art Festival continues Sunday at Sehmel Park. Here’s what you’ll see if you go.

Check out these photos from the first two weeks of Summer Sounds at Skansie, featuring Gimme Shelter and Mixed Tape.

The Summer Art Festival, Psychedelic Resource Fair, another Indivisible Gig Harbor Protest and more are planned for this week.

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