Arts & Entertainment

The Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Community Boat Restoration Program is making spoon blade oars in much the same way craftsmen did in the late 19th century.

When Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams heard that someone had covered a retired Soviet jet in beads, her question was: Why? She visited the Museum of Flight to find out.

According to the calendar, summer continues for a few more weeks. But the end of Summer Sounds and the farmers market and the start of school says otherwise.

The Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.

Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.

Picnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.

Grab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative

This week’s top events include Airport Day, Chalk the Harbor, and an outdoor movie at Sehmel Park.

You can learn a lot by reading newspapers from 72 years ago, including that ketchup was a bargain in 1953.