# Event Details - **Event Name**: Candlelight Concert - Mike and Val James - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Mike and Val James Mixed Bag Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts host Mike and Val James, Port Townsend singers and instrumentalists, who will be performing at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM for one set with no intermission. The performance will also be streamed live at https://trinityumcpt.org/ where you will find a link for the Candlelight Concerts Online and ways to donate. Admission to the concert is free (really!), with a suggested donation of $15 per person. You are most welcome to attend whether you choose to donate or not. Half the proceeds will go to NAMI Jefferson County. They are a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support, education, and advocacy organization for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and their family members and friends. Their 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.Mike and Val James will be performing an evening of music that they term a “Mixed Bag” – a collection of songs which cover different eras and styles.   If you’re fond of those lovable jazz standards, classic folk with a flair, or originals with an unexpected twist, you’ll enjoy this concert! Mike and Val have performed to a variety of audiences in concerts, festivals, and private venues in the northwest and internationally for over 25 years. They accompany themselves on guitar(s) and also enjoy performing with numerous musicians in the Port Townsend area. They will be accompanied by Bruce Cannavaro on bass. Their broad musical styles range from the traditional, to 1940’s, through 1980’s. Their music has influences from Folk, Blues, Jazz, Maritime, and includes originals, even songs for kids.Mike James is a retired educator/counselor who lives with his with wife, Val, in Port Townsend, Washington. He grew up in Michigan and moved to the Seattle area in 1983. He has been involved in music all his life and enjoys performing solo or with others at various venues, including concerts, festivals, or backyard jams.  Everything from jazz to folk, to maritime and music for kids are fair game to him. Val James, whose mother sang with Bing Crosby on the radio and in films, just can’t get those wonderful tunes out of her head.  She recently released a CD “Just Makin’ It Up” which includes all original tunes.Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 609 Taylor Street, across from the Community Center, in Uptown. Attendees should plan on arriving early – doors will open at 6:30. Masks are encouraged for in-person attendees.  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-townsend/candlelight-concert-mike-and-val-james/80001153440503 - **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment, candlelight-concerts, music, concerts, kids, festivals, nonprofit, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80001153440503 ## Event venue details - **city**: Port Townsend - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, USA - **lat**: 48.1170387000 - **long**: -122.7604471000 - **full address**: Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, USA, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 8 - **organizer**: Trinity United Methodist Church Port Townsend (https://allevents.in/org/trinity-united-methodist-church-port-townsend/24558002) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d14efee78ab.jpg - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Candlelight+Concert+-+Mike+and+Val+James&date=23+Apr ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, USA, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Trinity United Methodist Church Port Townsend - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** performances, entertainment, candlelight-concerts, music, concerts, kids, festivals, nonprofit, live-music - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Candlelight Concert - Mike and Val James ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "Candlelight Concert - Mike and Val James", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d14efee78ab.jpg", "startDate": "2026-04-23T19:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-23T20:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-townsend/candlelight-concert-mike-and-val-james/80001153440503", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, USA", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "609 Taylor Street", "addressLocality": "Port Townsend", "addressRegion": "WA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.1170387000", "longitude": "-122.7604471000" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Mike and Val James Mixed Bag Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts host Mike and Val James, Port Townsend singers and instrumentalists, who will be performing at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM for one set with no intermission. The performance will also b", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Trinity United Methodist Church Port Townsend", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/trinity-united-methodist-church-port-townsend/24558002" } ] } ] ```