Fort Worden State Park

Kirtan Music at Fort Worden: Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band

Please join Madrona MindBody Institute and the Port Townsend community Friday, March 12 for a wildly enchanting evening of kirtan (mantra music) with New Orleans-based musicians Sean Johnson and his Wild Lotus Band.

On their West Coast tour this critically acclaimed kirtan trio offer their innovative approach to chant music that transcends genres- shades of rock, jazz, funk, choral, Indian, Irish, Middle Eastern, and folk styles merge effortlessly with the magic of the mantras.

"Their music will ignite the world...a hybrid of east and West that will bring joy to your heart and get your body boogieing -" Yoga Chicago

Tickets on sale now and kids, as always, are free.

In addition, Guest teacher (Seattle), Cosetta Romani will be joined by the Band for a Prana Flow Yoga Class that precedes the Kirtan (see schedule).

SCHEDULE

5:00 – 6:30pm: All Levels Prana Yoga Class with Cosetta Romani (trained by Shiva Rea) accompanied by Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band

7:00 – 8:30pm: Kirtan Concert with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band

Class and Kirtan: $30 advance, $35 day of
Kirtan only: $20 advance, $25 day of
Class only: $15 advance, $20 day of

Note: Advance registration is highly recommended, and closes at noon on Friday, March 12. 

Register online, or call (360) 344-4475.

A Weekend of Music and Philanthropy

This Saturday, Centrum hosts it's largest annual fundraiser, the Centrum Gala Dinner and Auction. The theme for the evening is Celebrate Centrum!

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a champagne reception, live music and silent auction. At 7:00pm dinner will be served and the live auction will begin. A few seats remain for the event. All proceeds benefit Centrum programs and scholarships.

The evening before the Gala, Centrum transforms the Wheeler Theater into a Piedmont blues joint...

National Heritage Fellow John Dee Holeman, along with songster Michael Roach, and multi-instrumentalist Lighntin’ Wells, will present an evening of acoustic Piedmont blues at 7:30 pm on October 16 at Fort Worden State Park’s Joseph F. Wheeler Theater.

A big weekend on tap - we hope you can join us at the Fort!

This Saturday, Centrum hosts it's largest annual fundraiser, the Centrum Gala Dinner and Auction. The theme for the evening is Celebrate Centrum!

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a champagne reception, live music and silent auction. At 7:00pm dinner will be served and the live auction will begin. A few seats remain for the event. All proceeds benefit Centrum programs and scholarships.

The evening before the Gala, Centrum transforms the Wheeler Theater into a Piedmont blues joint...

National Heritage Fellow John Dee Holeman, along with songster Michael Roach, and multi-instrumentalist Lighntin’ Wells, will present an evening of acoustic Piedmont blues at 7:30 pm on October 16 at Fort Worden State Park’s Joseph F. Wheeler Theater.

A big weekend on tap - we hope you can join us at the Fort!

Acoustic Blues at Fort Worden

Centrum is hosting the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival at Fort Worden this week. The weather for the week is spectacular, as is the music.

Centrum's Artistic Director for Blues, Corey Harris, has hand-selected dozens of performers from around the country to teach and play blues. Here, outside the Fort Worden Commons, Corey welcomes the public to the Festival's Wednesday night Blues BBQ and Dance.

2009 Free Fridays at the Fort

For more than two decades, Centrum has produced a free summer concert series for visitors, residents, and families in Port Townsend. From its humble beginnings downtown to its roomy home on the lawn outside the Fort Worden Commons, the series is an excellent way to sample what happens at Centrum in the summer.

We call it Free Fridays at the Fort, and we hope you can join your friends for our 2009 performance series, sponsored by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Seating is provided (or bring your favorite blanket), local and sustainable food is available, and the entertainment is free.

Each performance starts at noon on the lawn at the Fort Worden Commons, and is weather dependent (except for August 7, which will be rescheduled if needed).

• July 3: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Sampler
• July 10: "Blues-Grass" 12-string guitarist Daniel Macke
• July 17: Readings from the Port Townsend Writers' Conference: Camille Dungy and Shane Book
• July 24: Jazz Port Townsend Workshop Performances
• July 31: Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival Workshop Performances
• August 7: Dream City Idol Contest Final Performance

For more than two decades, Centrum has produced a free summer concert series for visitors, residents, and families in Port Townsend. From its humble beginnings downtown to its roomy home on the lawn outside the Fort Worden Commons, the series is an excellent way to sample what happens at Centrum in the summer.

We call it Free Fridays at the Fort, and we hope you can join your friends for our 2009 performance series, sponsored by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Seating is provided (or bring your favorite blanket), local and sustainable food is available, and the entertainment is free.

Each performance starts at noon on the lawn at the Fort Worden Commons, and is weather dependent (except for August 7, which will be rescheduled if needed).

• July 3: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Sampler
• July 10: "Blues-Grass" 12-string guitarist Daniel Macke
• July 17: Readings from the Port Townsend Writers' Conference: Camille Dungy and Shane Book
• July 24: Jazz Port Townsend Workshop Performances
• July 31: Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival Workshop Performances
• August 7: Dream City Idol Contest Final Performance