| Welcome to Candlelight Concerts for 2026 We’re pleased to bring you the 2026 season of more fabulous musicians–both local and from across the nation. Concerts are held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 |
| This month we present for your enjoyment Mike and Val James, jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. |
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Half of the donation proceeds from this concert will go to the James’ chosen charity, NAMI Jefferson County WA, whose mission is to empower families and individuals living with mental illness to better understand and cope with the special challenges posed by this kind of illness.
Note: You can donate at any time by clicking the PayPal donate button, or see below for other ways to donate. |
| Face masks are encouraged. |
| 2026 Concert Calendar and Links to Performances: | ||||
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Jan 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Quimper’s Watch | Maritime Singing Group |
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Feb 26, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Lee Alison-Sibley | International Vocal Artist |
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Mar 26, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Kevin Ayesh | Classical Pianist |
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April 23rd, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Mike and Val James | Jazz Vocalists and Instrumentalists |
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May 28, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Jill McAnally and Kevin McConnell |
Original and Classic Country, Blues and Swing
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Jun 25, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Lino Rivera | Classical Piano |
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Jul 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Tom Melancon | Classic Rock |
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Aug 27, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Buzz Rogowski | Composer and Keyboardist |
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Sep 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Kozmopolis |
European Folk, Gypsy Jazz, Americana
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Oct 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Joe Euro | Classical/Neo-classical Guitarist |
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Nov 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Mike Carroll | Classical Pianist |
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Dec 17, 2026 – 7:00 PM | Terry Reitz | Christmas Organ Music |
| Suggested free-will donation is $15 per person, but please feel free to give more if you wish. You will be supporting the worthwhile charities selected by our performers and also Trinity UMC Port Townsend. Donations can be accepted any time, and in any of the following ways: |
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| 1 | Credit or Debit Card: Click the orange PayPal Donate button above. Then on the PayPal web site, enter the dollar amount you wish to donate (including cents), and click the button for Donate with Debit or Credit Card. Now follow the instructions on the PayPal site to complete your donation. | ||
| 2 | PayPal: Click the orange PayPal Donate button above. Then on the PayPal web site, enter the dollar amount you wish to donate (including cents), and click the button for Donate with PayPal. Then sign in to your PayPal account, and follow the instructions to complete your donation. | ||
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U.S. Mail: Mail your check donation to this address: Trinity UMC 609 Taylor Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Attn: Candlelight Concerts
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| 4 | Visit the Online Donation page to donate using the Vanco donation site | ||
| The Candlelight Concerts began in 2001 in response to the Nisqually earthquake. Read more about the history of Candlelight Concerts.
Face masks are strongly encouraged for concert attendees. Candlelight Concerts are live-streamed on the internet, with most concerts simulcast on KPTZ Radio Port Townsend 91.9 FM. Sincerely, Your Candlelight Concert Team: Sheila Burrell, Matt Harter, Beth Kissinger, John Miller and Ron PortinEdit |