Coming soon!!!! Issue 10 is being printed and we can’t wait to share this beauty. With amazing cover art by @atomicsharkie these mags are gonna catch your eye no doubt.

Come say hi at the PT Farmers Market & craft fair!

We are happy to highlight a new local podcast happening in our community. Tune in to "Talkin Story" a local community podcast organized by and highlighting the voices from the people of the global majority. "Talkin Story is a podcast for Us by Us" says co founder @oceanasawyer It is a multigenerational community discussion around the stories, accomplishments and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Color within this community. Please be sure to follow @talkinstorypodcast and you can find them on Spotify as well. Are you listening? #pgm #podcast #talkinstory #local #porttownsend #listen #follow

Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and could not be more full of grief and rage. Over 14,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7th— over 6,000 of them children, with another 1,800 children still missing under rubble. Our government is entirely complicit in this atrocity. We need to continue calling for a #permanentceasefirenow and freedom, dignity and self-determination for Palestinians forever. Thanks to the local businesses displaying these signs. Art by @atomicsharkie

Happening today: join in a conversation about how to fight back against sham “pregnancy crisis” clinics like Obria. Tonight at 5 at the Unity Center in PT.

We’re still accepting submissions for issue 10! Show us what you’ve been working on! Email submissions to straitupmagazine@gmail.com

Finding inspiration in these autumnal days? Send us what you’re creating: submissions are open for Strait Up Issue 10. Email your art, writing, poetry, and more to straitupmagazine@gmail.com.

No question is too big, too small, or too weird for Rob Cantley. Send in your questions to be answered in our Ask Rob column! Don’t be shy… ask away! We will keep your name anonymous. Send us a DM or email us at straitupmagazine@gmail.com.

SEEKING “home” themed personal essays for Issue 10! Take it in any direction you want (belonging, housing, transience, community as home, earth as home, etc), it doesn’t have to be answering the above question directly. Submit a first draft by Oct 31st to be considered—email to straitupmagazine@gmail.com

It’s that time again! Send us your submissions for our Fall/Winter issue.

Strait Up now tell us, what's your favorite issue so far? And did you grab out latest one issue 9: Symbiosis? #straitupmagazine #issues #tellme #fall #september #localartists

"Dear Black Man, I wish for you flowers...." Photos and poems by @jadethebrave in our latest issue. Check it out! #straitupmagazine #issue9 #symbiosis #flowers

PT Sound Check Festival returns with 4 days of events highlighting local artists! "For four days over the third weekend of August,Port Townsend will be bursting with performances, art and interactive events celebrating our local artists and cultural ecosystem. Catch a show from a great band in an excellent venue. Dance your pants off outside at an inclusive swing event, or inside to sets from some of our best local DJs and producers. Marvel at a burlesque troupe, or at a collection of short films. Be moved by a collection of our best local poets addressing the most salient issues of our times. Soundcheck lets you choose your own adventure from an incredible array of locally-focused events!" You can check out a list of all the events happening at ptsoundcheck.com or follow @ptsoundcheck for up to date info. Support local! #ptsoundcheckfestival #localartists #localsponsors #art #music #dance #film

Issue 9 is chockablock full of amazing art! Thank you to the artists and photographers who entrusted us with your incredible works! @georgedelgadoart @artbypendragon @deepseaslugdraws @saras.inklings @drawdvl @ludlumpenned @luna_lilac_ @alexa.hoggatt If you contributed art but didn’t include your insta handle in your bio I’ve left you off the list only to respect your privacy - please comment if you want to be tagged too!

It's finally here and we're so excited! Issue nine "Symbiosis." Our first issue so far that consists almost entirely of the many creative voices of our community, locally and neighboring. Truth be told we probably could've had this out earlier- but it's a labor of love 😅 and we thank all of you who support us and continue to support us as we change and grow and figure it out. This issue also introduces George Delgado, the cover artist. You can read all about him in the "Cover Artist Spotlight" and follow him on his new Instagram page @georgedelgadoart please be sure to go show him some love. Issue nine is available to order online on our website, and will be in shops near you such as The Co-op, Aldrichs, Chimacum Corner store and more! Photo: @jinja.root

Waiting for issue 9 to be done at the printery kinda feels like this boat must feel waiting for the tide

Thank you @upupupinc for bringing your vivacious spirits and AWEsome talents to #quilcene and #chimacum once again! I only got this one pic cuz I couldn’t take my eyes off the show! PS your song “good job everybody” has been stuck in my head this week - it’s a great tune and a great reminder, so thank you.

Wrapping up Issue 9 to go to print! Look out for this beauty at the end of the month or SUBSCRIBE NOW to get it delivered to your doorstep! Annual subscriptions are for the TWO magazines we produce each year, and are at a sliding scale rate of: $30, $50, $100 or $200. Those subscribing at a higher rate help make it possible to keep our base price accessible to as many readers as possible. Thanks to our growing group of subscribers!!

PRIDE is hopping all day in downtown #porttownsend Congrats @olympicpride on an amazing event! Come get glittered and dazzled until 6pm!

Congratulations to @jeffersoncountyantiracistfund in raising over $12,000 at the fundraiser yesterday at @finnriver their goal is $25,000 and you can still help! Did you know? As part of a reparations and mutual aid initiative, JCARF has a CSA program with food grown locally. This CSA program serves our Black, Indigenous and POC community. Last night JCARF held a fundraiser to help support this beloved program, as funding had been cut very suddenly. You can support the JCARF CSA by signing up to sponsor a part or full CSA share. This covers the costs for an entire whole-diet CSA- bread, dairy, eggs, veggies, fruit, flowers and gifts, hand delivered every week throughout the season. You can sponsor a full or partial share by visiting www.jcarf.org Big shout out to all the farms who collaborate to supply items for the JCARF CSA and a shout out to all the contributors for the raffle prizes (there were a lot of great prizes) from @ptfoodcoop @theswanhotelporttownsend @velocatscollective @veldathomas11 @greencrowtacos @eaglemount.winery @azure_designs_ @olympicseasalt @kiraplantart @leftcoastcharters @usawa_consulting @uptowncutlery and many many more! Farms included: Woodbridge Farm Hopscotch Farm Creaky Knees Farm Kodama Farm Space Twins Provisions Spring Rain Farm Stellar J (previously Finnriver Farm Goosefoot Farm! #jcarf #chimacum #porttownsend #community #csa #reparations #food #farmersmatter

Opening day of the @chimacumfarmersmarket was a blast—bubbles, ice cream, pigs, baby goat, and more vendors than ever! Plus caught this sweet sneak peak of a new promo vid for the market— can’t wait to see the actual footage! 🐣

The strait up babes at Rhody 🦄🌞🔥 Scroll for a sweet vid of the UW drum line playing at cake picnic after the parade. Thanks to everyone who volunteers to put on @cake.picnic for another epic year! Thanks @theproductionalliance for keeping that tradition alive and growing! 🍰

Spring flower magic going on down at Whitney Gardens!

This Saturday is the final Barn Jam… for a while at least! Come out to see @bobby.4.bobby (featured in Issue 8) wow the crowd once again and get sweaty with @djlunchlady and @markhardyhere (swipe for event deets) Proceeds will benefit @jeffersoncountyantiracistfund @flutter.by.pizza.pie will be slinging delicious yums Thanks to @whitelotusfarm for hosting! Photos of Bobby4Bobby featured here are by Mel Carter @omgmw

To celebrate five years of producing Strait Up, we would love to hear from you, dear readers, about what pieces have stuck with you from our first eight issues? Write your love letter to Strait Up for possible inclusion in Issue 9 or 10! DM, email us, or write it in the comments 💕

Cant wait to show you all the pictures from the photo shoot we did today in our next issue of Strait Up. It's going to be really hard not posting any online, so here are some vague posts to hopefully spark your interest! 😅 BIG thanks to @zen_master_ro @watershedproductionsmedia and @shyacre for helping me make my vision come true. 🥰✨✨✨✨ "Behind the scenes" Photo cred: @watershedproductionsmedia #straitupmagazine #shyacrefarm #indigoskyproductions #create #flowers #spring #excited

From our Friends over @indigoskyproductions "Indigo Sky Productions Presents: "God is a Woman" burlesque and variety show honoring Ancient Goddesses! Friday April 28th @theinbetweenpt (6pm show and 9pm show) 24 hour giveaway! (Enter over @indigoskyproductions ) We're so excited for our next burlesque show "God is A Woman" honoring ancient goddesses! We're giving away two tickets for you and a friend to come see us! Winners will also receive a free bottle of Champagne or Wine to enjoy at the show. (Alternative can be arranged if you don't drink alcohol) Anyone is welcome to enter regardless of how you identify. RULES - You must be 21+ - You must be following Indigo Sky Productions - Tag A friend you want to go with you - like this post - use hashtag #indigoskyproductions - You must enter between now and Tuesday April 11th by 11 am. (Please note The In Between is accessible by stairs only) The Winners will be announced on April 11th at Noon! for more information regarding the show and tickets, click the link in our bio over @indigoskyproductions Tag a Goddess! ✨✨✨✨ #skydancers #giveaway #tickets #enter #burlesque #dance #goddessgang #24hrs #supportlocal #womanowned @yoana_nyanya @the_roxyrose @sassyjeant Artwork and photography by Peter Jensen @alteregobodypaint

Just reading to the dog

So many local photographers in the current show “Wet” down at @northwindart_pt right now! Congrats @sarahwrightphotography on this stunning piece being included! Happened to pop in while an art class was being set up - find out how to take a class on Northwinds website!

We’re bringing our advice column back for the next issue! Ask Rob about anything: Life, love, the pursuit of happiness, if happiness even exists, etc. etc. etc.! Send us a DM, or email them to straitupmagazine@gmail.com.

I love that there’s a goat parade for the first day of the Farmers Market! Thanks @groundcontrolgoats for making it possible and happy 31st season to @jeffcofarmersmarkets 🥦

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! We celebrate all the trans community members here on the peninsula and world wide. Trans rights are human rights!!! 🏳️‍⚧️ The pieces featured here are from Issue 8, “Control”

Hey all! Our friends over @jeffersoncountyantiracistfund are presenting a monthly music trivia fundraiser @thecastleinpt "Join us for a monthly music trivia fundraiser presented by JCARF, The Jefferson County Anti Racist Fund. JCARF is a community supported reparations and mutual aid project focused on the individual and collective wellness of our local community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Funds raised go directly to families and individuals for needs such as: Access to wellness treatments or therapies, access to educational opportunities, bills or expenses, access to land, etc. This month in honor of Women's History Month, the theme is iconic women artists of the 80's and 90's. Music trivia is hosted by Jade and will be a mix of music clips and questions. Sign up is at 6pm and trivia begins shortly after." There is a suggested donation of $10 per player. No one will be turned away for lack of funds however, if you've got it- please donate to the cause! See you there! #musictrivia #fundraiser #JCARF #Jeffersoncountywa #supportlocal

✨ good taste starts young ✨ Art featured here by Erika Wurm of @wurmwares in Issue 8, “Control”

Want to write for Strait Up? Have a piece you want to pitch? Or just want to chat with other writers, and share writing tips and ideas? Join us for a virtual meeting this Thursday at 6:30 pm. DM us to RSVP and for the zoom info!

When you advertise with strait up, your message will stay in print forever, on the coffee tables and bookshelves of all our readers.

What’s the theme of the next issue? We don’t know! At least… not yet. Choosing the word that will be on the front cover takes time and a lot of discussion amongst our team members. It’s often fueled by the process of choosing artwork, writing stories, selecting poetry, and viewing all the submissions we get from local creators. Don’t let fear of not fitting in the theme prevent you from submitting your work - it’s possible your submission will build the theme. If you have any questions about the submission process feel free to send us a message!

We’re getting started on Issue 9… If you’re interested in joining in on a Strait Up writer’s meeting, send us a message! (You don't have to be part of the writers meeting to submit work)

Hey friends and JCARF supporters! A message from @jeffersoncountyantiracistfund "JCARF music trivia has a new home! The Jefferson County Anti Racist Fund is a mutual aid project focused on the individual and collective wellness of our local community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Jefferson County, WA. Music trivia takeover is hosted monthly by Jade. We’re kicking it off Wednesday February 22nd from 6-8pm (Please note this is a monthly fundraiser for JCARF it will be $10/ per person to play. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds) Come play and please donate if you can. Music trivia will be in the elephant room @thecastleinpt. The theme is tailored in honor of Black History Month and will be a mix of music clips and questions around black musical culture. All genres country, hip hop, reggae, classical, soul, funk etc... Rules: This is a 21+ plus venue You must arrive by 6pm to sign up Individuals or groups up to 5 people per team. No phones out during rounds Prize for 1st place winner(s) Have fun! #jcarf #musictrivia #thecastlept #blkhistory

Do you know about Mary Sibande? "Mary Sibande is a South African artist based in Johannesburg. Her art consists of sculptures, paintings, photography, and design. Sibande uses these mediums and techniques to help depict the human form and explore the construction of identity in a postcolonial South African context." I had the pleasure of wandering into a museum in London back in 2019 where her art was on display. I've held on to these pictures since then. Photos don't do it justice, if you ever get a chance to see her exhibit, don't hesitate. Poignant, necessary, inspiring,breathtaking, bold- Black History Jade. ✨ @marysibande #history #africanhistory #blackhistory #southafrica #blackdiaspora #art #wearehistory

Thriving Together (featured in Issue 7) is raising funds for their pregnancy & postpartum circle! There is little to no support offered by our medical system for perinatal mental health — Thriving Together fills this gap, offering a critical resource to our community. Let's help them continue to do so! They say: “When Thriving Together started, the intention was to have a free, open circle. In the last few years, we have asked for an optional donation to help cover the cost of our space. We would love to be able to offer this supportive space without any expected cost to participants. Accessibility is an important value of the circle, and we don't want cost to be a barrier. So, we are reaching out to you, our community, for support! Help us continue to offer this critical resource to local families. Your donation will help us cover: -Space rental fees -Printing flyers and other marketing materials to help families find our support -Any other administrative fees to keep the circle operating” Learn more on their fundraiser page, linked on their profile: @thrivingtogether_pt

Ok the jigs up! It was really Lily and Libby's cat who addressed and mailed all the latest issues. Speaking of which, did you pick up your copy yet? Are you a subscriber? Asking for a friend... #straitupmagazine #control #pnw #printmedia #subscribe #kitty

It’s cold out there. Time to do some reading. Check out the new issue - buy online at straitupmagazine.com or pick up a copy at the Co-op, Velocity, Aldrich’s, Chimacum Farmstand, etc.!

Get your mags at the @jeffcofarmersmarkets Holiday Market tomorrow from 10-2! We’ll have the new issue for sale, as well as gift sets of our 2022 issues, our last three issues, and the Strait Flush (all the issues printed since we began in 2018!) Stop by and see us in the PT Community Center!

We're so excited for our latest issue "Control." We are sending them out today! Thank you to all of our wonderful contributors and subscribers! #straitupmagazine #pt #localprintmedia #read #write #create

Strait Up | Issue 8 - Control … Cover art by @raquelstokes.art with more inside. Journalism, poetry, creative writing, photography, art, and more. … Subscribe now to get your copy in the mail! Go to straitupmagazine.com

Need life advice? Relationship advice? Not sure how to navigate a difficult situation at work? Trying to dismantle capitalism and the patriarchy? Send us your questions!!! Our newest advice columnist, Rob, is taking a stab at answering your deepest questions in our next issue. Send us a DM - or email us at straitupmagazine@gmail.com. Don’t hesitate to spill — we’ll keep you anonymous!

Advertise with us! We are getting ready to put together Strait Up | Issue 8, and if you own a local business, you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to get your ad within these pages! Supporting us through advertising helps us get closer to our goal of being able to pay artists and writers for their work! Reach out via email to straitupmagazine@gmail.com.

We’re back at it! Send in your art, writing, poetry, and more to straitupmagazine@gmail.com by October 3rd for consideration in our fall/winter issue!

In our last issue, we talked about the work our public health department is doing to de-stigmatize substance use disorder, and bring harm reduction practices into our community. You can join this movement, too. Check out this event put on by Jeff Co’s Behavioral Health Consortium. #harmreductionsaveslives

Hey guys we want to bring to your attention Soundcheck Festival coming up soon! August 19-25th @ptsoundcheck Soundcheck Festival celebrates local artists, performers,businesses and creators leading up to THING festival. There are some awesome events going on like: Band-o-Rama @thecastleinpt featuring Uncle Funk A Bridgerton inspired Burlesque and variety show at Key City Theatre Sunday august 21st from @indigoskyproductions (ticketed event) Jazz night at PT Vineyards @ptvineyards featuring Jim Nyby and the F Street Band as well as the Malo Castro Band. Shattering glass: a Provocative Poetry Interlude, with local poet Rufina Garay and special guests. @foodlove_thespacebetween Vibin at the Bishop with artists @abakis and Three Wheels Turning @bishopblockbottleshop Outdoor movies, epic dance parties and so much more! Head over to ptsoundcheck.com to get all the details. Sponsored by @windermere_pt Urquia Law @newamericanfunding @quimpermerc @ptmainstreet @kptzradio @ptcreativedistrict (Full list on ptsoundcheck.com) #ptsoundcheck #indigoskyproductions

We hope you are all enjoying these warm days! #sun #summer #seal #sunsets #softlighting #straitupmagazine

From the Frida inspired paint n pour yesterday @thecastleinpt organized by @indigoskyproductions in honor of Frida Kahlo Week. Thank you everyone for such a lovely time connecting and creating. The subject was surrealist self portraits and it was very enjoyable to see everyone create a surrealist version of themselves. All proceeds from yesterday will go to Rosa Escalera's family who just suffered a house fire which destroyed everything. Their fundraiser will be available in our story highlights. #fkwpt #indigoskyproductions #vivafrida #art #local #community

Shout out to @rimbertillustration be sure to check out the Callow Makers Market the first Friday of the month in Bremerton.

Hey friends, this is a call for art and community to come together! A lot of you may have heard by now, there was a fire very recently which completely destroyed the home of a local and beloved family. As mentioned in the previous post, there will be a special QR code at participating establishments during Frida Kahlo Week (July 7-15th) to donate to the JCIRA, (Jefferson County immigrant rights advocates) In addition, all proceeds from ticket sales for the Frida Paint and Pour, Friday July 8th @thecastleinpt will be sent directly to the families gofund me account. There are currently 16 tickets left, you can get yours by clicking the link in the bio over @indigoskyproductions You can also donate directly to the family by following the link in our story highlights. #jcira #helpifyoucan #calltoaction #art #community #fkwpt #indigoskyproductions #straitupmagazine

What an incredible launch for Issue 7! Thank you all for coming out, thank you to all our contributors and those who shared their pieces on the mic. @veldathomas11 (seen here) wrapped up the readings with her piece Womben Visions (page 78). Thank you @finnriver for hosting and letting us dance late!

Come celebrate this amazing issue with us tonight from 5:30-8pm @finnriver! Dance the rain away with @djlunchlady, fill up on Finnriver’s delicious hot cider, enjoy luscious poetry readings, and delightful local art! Can’t wait to see you all there!! (PS: don’t let the rain keep you away - we’ll be under cover with Finnriver’s heaters cranked!)

There is some poetry in this issue that you absolutely cannot miss! Some of these poets will be reading at our release party this Thursday from 5:30-8pm at @finnriver! See you there!

We’re having a party!!!!!! — Come celebrate the release of Issue 7 at @finnriver on June 9th from 5:30 to 8pm! There will be readings, artwork for sale, a silent auction, and a fancy party! Come meet the people whose work is featured in this issue and support local independent media!

Issue 7 now on the stands. Pick up a copy at @velocityporttownsend, @ptfoodcoop, @aldrichs_pt, or subscribe to get yours in the mail!

Strait Up | Issue 7 Coming to local stores soon! Subscribers can expect to see their copy in the mail early next week. Celebrate the new issue with us at a release party on June 9th from 5:30-8pm at @finnriver!

Come party with Strait Up!!! 💃🕺 We’re hosting a release party for Issue 7 (out soon!!!) on June 9th at @finnriver from 5:30 to 8 pm! There will be readings, an artist showcase, silent auction, DJ dance party and more! See you there!

So exciting to see Julia Neville give her senior presentation on her time interning with us! Thanks Julia for bringing your writing, energy, and love for journalism to the magazine!

Strait Up bringin the party at the Rhody Parade!

Psssst.... did you know that one of the core Strait Up writers is also a burlesque performer? Word on the street is, there's a pretty cool show coming up Friday, May 27 featuring "the Sky Dancers @eaglemount.winery Tickets can be found @skyhouseproductions #dance #support #local #burlesque

This little bird is a reminder to slow it down if you can today. Take a moment for yourself, breathe. Summer will arrive when it means to. . . . . Video by Jade Song: Little Bird by Lisa Hannigan. #straitupmagazine #slowdown #summer #birds

#resist #roevswade

LIVE THEATER IS BACK! Would definitely recommend this fun, witty play down at @keycitypublictheatre playing this week and next! The tiny crew of actors do an amazing job of portraying a full cast of characters. Plus, Key City has a whole new look that is quite impressive! #porttownsend #theater #keycity

Hey Port Angeles come say hi! Strait Up is here at the wharf for #Squatchcon and we've got a sweet deal on our 6 issue bundles! #squatchconpa #portangeles #cosplay #localart #straitupmagazine

We are excited to announce that Strait Up will be joining in on the festivities during the inaugural Port Angeles Comic and Arts convention aka SquatchCon this Friday and Saturday! Jade and Rose will be representing the Strait Up crew as guest panelists for the "Working as a professional artist " discussion as well as judges for the cosplay event. In addition we will have a table where you can get your hands on issues 5,6 and our current issue- 7. We are really looking forward to this opportunity to connect with creative folks out in the Port Angeles area. Come say hi if you see us! for more info including the lineup of events go to Squatchconpa.com or follow the link in our story highlights! Big thanks to One of a kind Gallery for organizing! @oneofakindartgallery @animekatllc @studio.bob @portangeleswharf @portangelesfinearts @pa_panto #portangeles #porttownsend #squatchcon #squatchconpa #pullup #supportthearts #cosplay #straitupmagazine

New mushroom CSA starting up this summer from @holyshiitakefungi - which was featured in Issue 6! Keith’s mushrooms are DELICIOUS and this is going to be the best was to get them fresh to cook yourself!

Amazing first day of the @jeffcofarmersmarkets in #porttownsend !! Thanks to @unexpected_brass_band for a super fun set!

“Cabaret inspired performance art, drag, and surrealist queer dreamscapes” ummmm, yes yes and more yes. 🔥 Organized by @cosmorap

Stumbled upon @burnoutbrassband in Capitol Hill tonight and they were bringing such incredible vibes to the street! THANK YOU for creating beautiful culture and inspiring creative wonder! Come on over to #porttownsend sometime!

Spotted: Issue 6: Decay @finnriver Finnriver is open Thursday-Sunday 12pm-8 grab a cider and support local writers and artists. #straitupmagazine #local #relevant #independent #media

Is that time!!! We’re starting to dream up Issue 7 and can’t wait to see what creative work is out there to include. If you are interested in pitching a nonfiction writing piece for the issue, please DM or email us. #porttownsend #olympicpeninsula #chimacum #portangeles #quilcene #sequim

Everyone meet Rose C. Burt! A designer goblin princess (her words not ours) who crawled out of a hollow stump and made a wish to be human. Her current quest: to find some meaning or make it. Hobbies include: Gardening, cooking, watching period films, engaging in philosophical discourse with chickens, and staring into the void. Seattle born & PT raised, she earned degree in graphic design from Cornish College of the Arts. She feels so lucky to be living in such a bizarre and beautiful town, and to be working alongside this amazing group of creators at Strait Up. "Long live print media!" #straitupmagazine #localprintmedia #meettheteam #pt

Everyone meet Libby! Peeking out from behind this beautifully crafted floral arrangement is another one of our core Strait Up members-Libby. She loves to work with her hands, making not only floral arrangements but knitted garments, and beautifully handmade cards as well. She brings her eye for design to the Strait Up team, as well as an unrelenting knowledge of grammar. #straitupmagazine #meetthecrew #editorialcollective #pnw #porttownsend

Come on down to the last PT farmers market to get all your Strait Ups! We’ve got a great deal on the Strait Flush today — all six issues for just $25! Makes a great gift! ✨We’ll be here until 2pm in the Community Center ✨

Everyone meet Julia! Julia is soaring. Quite literally, she embraces her community with open arms, smiling through the inevitable shivers that come with having a summer-themed photoshoot in late November. This picture was just one of the fantastic shots that Mel Carter, a local photographer in town who also happened to be featured in our most recent edition of the magazine, captured as one of Julia’s senior photos. As a senior this year, Julia is the youngest member of the Strait Up collective, and proud of it. This year marks her first as an official staff member, although she wrote a few standalone pieces as a junior, one being about her identity and rare perspective as an Asian-American assimilated into white culture here in Port Townsend. The article was inspired by and written in light of the rise in Asian-American hate crimes taking place in the U.S. at the time. Aside from her mixed ethnicities, artistry plays an integral role in the person Julia is. She loves to write, draw, paint, act, and make music in her free time. She’s also a huge lover of Thai food, thrifting, and collecting old records to play on her turntable––a current vinyl gem of hers is Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. #straitupmagazine #localprintmedia #supportlocalartists #senioryear

Come grab a copy of Issue 6 on Saturday at the Chimacum Arts & Crafts Fair! 9-5 at the Chimacum high school ✨ We’ll also have a stellar holiday gift deal — all 6 issues for just $30, half the price! Thanks for bringing this event back in person this year @theproductionalliance ! #chimacum #chimacumartsandcraftsfair #porttownsend

V is a new member of our editorial team who has excitedly contributed a poem and watercolor piece for her first-ever publication in our latest Issue #6: Decay. V left Southern California with her "Mumsie" Katie at age 4 and never looked back, embracing the PNW as her lifelong home (despite her need for direct sunlight). Her passions include; silly faces, "crab-hands", tattoos, punk-rock, single-origin 'fair for all' coffee, painting/crafts of ANY kind, cats, books, billiards, and setting things on fire (including the patriarchy). However, on a more serious note, V is currently finishing a BA in English for Professional and Creative Writing at CWU and is in the process of putting together her first poetry chapbook. A collection of work centered around trauma, and the negotiation of embodiment through her experience as a mixed-race adopted woman.  If you see her around town and feel like chatting with her the answer is, Yes! she does want to know your favorite cookie recipe but make it quick because she's most likely trying to hurry home for some snacks and a nap.  #straitupmagazine #v #art #supportlocal #snacks #cats #crabhands

Thanks so much to all our subscribers! You are an essential part of the magazine’s sustainability! I’m getting your Issue 6s in the mail today! Any subscriptions received in 2021 will get you both 2021 issues and our 2022 issues. Link in bio. ⚡️

Eagerly awaited and slightly delayed, Issue 6: Decay is finally here!!! Now available to purchase at @aldrichs_pt and @ptfoodcoop with more places to be stocked this week! Thanks again to the amazing @ajhawkinsart for this ✨stunning✨ cover art! We hope you love all 9️⃣0️⃣ pages 🔥 #porttownsend #chimacum #porthadlock #quilcene #jeffersoncountywa #olympicpeninsula #localmagazine #straitupmagazine

Hello everyone! Presenting issue 6: "Decay" We are so excited for this issue and can't stop looking at it, the cover is so stunning! Thank you to all of our contributors, for all the amazing pieces in this issue. We also want to thank @ajhawkinsart the cover artist @veldathomas11 @mysaucylife who both shared some powerful readings yesterday. We also want to thank @dyingmattersguild for this collaboration in the space. You can pre-order Issue 6 online at straitupmagazine.com They will also be available in local shops very soon. Thank you all for supporting local print media and by doing so, supporting local artists #straitupmagazine #dyingmattersguild #supportlocal #localprintmedia #porttownsendwashington

Today's the day! Come see us at the Cotton Building for the release of Issue 6: Decay. 5pm-8pm. If you can't be there tune into our Instagram later for the cover reveal! All are welcome! Masks are required inside the building regardless of vaccination status. We want to thank @dyingmattersguild again for putting on this event. Come check it out! Artist and Video cred: @ajhawkinsart #straitupmagazine #decay #issue6 #comesayhi #supportlocal #localprintmedia #porttownsend #dyingmattersguild

Hey guys! We are going to be at the cotton building this Saturday between 5pm-8pm promoting the release of issue 6. Come say hi and stick around to hear readings from the lovely @veldathomas11 there will be spoken word performed by @rufietuesday and our amazing cover artist for this issue will have her art on display @ajhawkinsart owner of @shop_kalma We want to give a big shout out to @dyingmattersguild for what will be a very artful, spiritual and interesting event. The event is open to the public, we are asking that masks be worn regardless of vaccination status. For full details please follow the link in our story. #issue6 #straitupmagazine #localmedia #death #healing #dyingmattersguild #comesayhi #portownsend

Hey guys meet Lily, another one of our core team members! Lily came to Port Townsend to work as a journalist. Now, she spends her days as an investigator for the public defender’s office, and her evenings writing news stories for Strait Up and KPTZ news. Photo cred: Carl Berger You rock Lily! #straitupmagazine #editor #writer #subscribe #supportlocalmedia #supportprintmedia

Everyone meet Rob! Rob is another member of our editorial team and contributes as a writer with the "Black Townsend" features in Strait Up as well as other pieces. Rob is the only guy on our team currently, which means he does whatever we say and he seems to be happy about it, as long as there are snacks. Rob is a single dad, a beloved soccer coach, a local activist and looks great in eyeliner. If you see him around say hi, but don't look him directly in the eyes.... we're kidding! You're awesome Rob! #meettheteam #straitupmagazine #rob

✨introducing our team✨ Here are two truths and a lie about Justine. Justine is a quadruple Aquarius who did each year of high school at a different school and graduated from PT High. Which one is the lie???? She is also a cofounder and editor of Strait Up and the primary poster on this insta account

Happy Halloween!!

Such a lovely feature on @_theflowershed_ in this week’s @porttownsendleader with one of our Editorial Collective members, Libby! Congrats!

Witching hour

So much mycelial magic. #myceliummagic #olympicpeninsula

Found it! And there are two! #porthadlock #irondale #porttownsend #ptclouds

Tis the season to stop and marvel at the mushrooms ⚡️

We are hard at work creating Issue 6! Subscribe on our website now to get both of our 2021 issues and next year’s too! Link in bio ⚡️ Our subscriptions are on a sliding scale - when you subscribe at a higher level you are enabling us to donate magazines to the Recovery Cafe, JCARF & other awesome community resources / places. And you’re helping us build this project into one that can sustain local creatives. Thanks so much for enabling independent media🔥 #porttownsend #chimacum #independentmedia #quilcene #porthadlock #olympicpeninsula

One of our amazing contributors, Velda Thomas, is launching her new book “Blended” this evening @finnriver ! An excerpt of the book ran in our Issue 4 (Change), called A Brief Friendship. Scroll for more info, and follow Velda at @veldathomas11 #chimacum #porttownsend #creativenonfiction