Goings On 11-29-06

Published 11:00 am Wednesday, November 29, 2006

ARTS & CRAFTS

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery invites local artists to join the co-op gallery. Information and applications at the gallery, corner of SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston or online at www.kingstonartgallery.com.

ART CLASSES: Adult drawing and painting classes 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, children’s classes 11 a.m. Saturdays, $15 per session. Figure drawing noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. All classes Manchester Art Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester. Information (360) 551-9144 or pnuchims@aol.com.

ART LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Art League meets weekly, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo. All artists welcome to join, bring project to work on.

POTTERS MEET: The Clay People, West Sound studio potters, meet second Tuesday of each month in members’ studios. Guests welcome. For information on meeting time and place call Jeanette Harris (360) 697-4719.

AUDITIONS

VOCAL AUDITIONS: Auditions for “Last Poem on Earth: A Jazz Requiem” 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. To be performed April 20-22. Appointments at (206) 595-2928.

ROVING PLAYERS AUDITIONS: Roving Players seeking three men and two women for February production of suspense play “Dr. Cook’s Garden.” Auditions 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4, Roving Players rehearsal space on Highland Road, across from Wolfle Elementary School.

CAPPELLA CHOIRS AUDITIONS: Cappella Choirs in Port Orchard seeking youth grades 3-12 for after-school choir programs. Also tour choir auditions for youth in grades 6-12. For information or to schedule an audition call (360) 895-3200.

DANCE

PENINSULA DANCE ‘NUTCRACKER’: Peninsula Dance Theater presents “Nutcracker Ballet” 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2; 3 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $20, available at Bremerton and Port Orchard chambers of commerce, Kitsap Mall information booth and Bremerton Dance Center.

LINE DANCERS: Kitsap Kickers Line Dance Club meets every Friday and Sunday, 9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale. Fridays: beginners 6-7:30 p.m., $2; advanced 7-9:30 p.m., $4; Sundays: beginners 5-6:30 p.m., $2; advanced 6-8:30 p.m., $4. Information: (360) 697-6753.

MONDAY FOLK DANCING: Scandinavian dance lessons Monday evenings, ongoing at Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Live music every third Monday of month. Information at (360) 779-2460.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts weekly lessons 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W Belfair Valley Rd., Bremerton. First night free, then $3 per lesson. Information at (360) 692-9335.

GALLERIES &

EXHIBITIONS

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: December show at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is “Food for Thought,” with food-based images by 23 artists. Gallery accepting Helpline House Holiday Food Bank donations. Reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1.

ROBY KING: Bainbridge Island Invitational Miniature Show, through December at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, with nearly 30 artists.

AMERICAN MARINE BAINBRIDGE: Solo exhibit of large paintings by Carrie Goller through Dec. 7, American Marine Bank, Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island.

VERKSTED GALLERY: December artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are woodworker Al Anderson, dollmaker Gracie Bombard and glass bead artist Loriane Wolff. Gallery open till 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through December.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: December show at Checkers Espresso & Gallery, 18881 Front St., Poulsbo, is painter Carla Palmer. Reception 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2.

JEWEL BOX GALLERY: Showing at Jewel Box Theatre Gallery, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo, through Dec. 2 is “A Trip Around the World in Watercolor,” with works by Sandra Smith Polling. Show is open during theater showtimes.

DAUNTLESS BOOKSTORE: December artist at Dauntless Bookstore Hallway Art Gallery, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble, is watercolorist Penny Lou Sanzaro.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: November artists at Kingston Art Gallery, SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston are painter Patty Watson-Halfhill and lampglass bead artist Tracey Kellog.

AMERICAN MARINE SILVERDALE: Showing through February 2007 at the American Marine Bank, Silverdale, are Denise Mahoney, Amanda Davidson, Kelli Breeton-Fairall, Libby Sullivan, Maggie Huft and Evy Halvorsen.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: December show at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is handmade cast paper and encaustic wildlife sculptures by Janthina DuSavage. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1.

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: Holiday bazaar through Dec. 30 at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, with handcrafted items from Sidney Museum and Art Association volunteers.

A BIG IDEA: December artist at A Big Idea, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, is Tanya Doughty, kiln-fired glass.

LITERARY

DAUNTLESS AUTHORS: Authors Anjali Banerjee and Michael Donnelly lead workshop on becoming professional writer, “Blessing or Curse,” 1 p.m. Dec. 2, Dauntless Bookstore, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble.

EAGLE HARBOR AUTHORS: Cookbook author and chef Greg Atkinson presents “West Coast Cooking,” 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Mountain climber and author Ed Viesturs presents “No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World’s 14 Highest Peaks,” 3 p.m. Dec. 3. Both readings at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.

STORYTELLERS: Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall storytime extravaganza 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2, four storytellers. Also Fairview orchestra 12:30 p.m., Fairview choir 1:15 p.m., Fairview marching band 2 p.m., pottery demo 3 p.m. Donations accepted for Fairview school resource library.

WRITING CLASSES: Registration begins Dec. 1 for winter classes from Field’s End. Course information and registration at www.fieldsend.org. All classes held on Bainbridge Island.

HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE: Barmes and Noble Silverdale hosts children’s book drive Dec. 1-31 at the new store in the Kitsap Mall. Details in the store.

LIBERTY BAY BOOK GROUPS:

• JOY LUCK: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly.

• DAYTIME: 10 a.m. second Tuesday monthly.

• NONFICTION: 10 a.m. during third week monthly, call bookstore for date (360) 779-5909.

• EVENING: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, call for current meeting information.

• MYSTERY: 10 a.m. fourth Thursdays.

All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. For information call (360) 779-5909.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: Friends of the Bainbridge Library book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at the library.

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

SILVERDALE WRITING GROUP: Unstructured writing group, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale. All writers welcome.

WRITERS’ CRITIQUE GROUP: Share work with other writers, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale.

MUSIC

FIRST FRIDAY SERIES: Cello Mania plays First Friday Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd., Bainbridge Island. Admission $10 adults, $5 ages 6 to 18.

MOONLIGHT SERENADE: North Kitsap HIgh School Band and Choir present “Moonlight Serenade” concert with silent auction 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Christ Memorial Church, Poulsbo. Funds raised go to music fund. Tickets $12 adults, $8 students, at Liberty Bay Books, Central Market and Mills Music.

PONDERAY JAZZ: Mark Lewis and Overton Berry 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Ponderay Cafe and Lounge, 610 N. Callow Ave., Bremerton.

PEGASUS MUSIC: John Nelson Nov. 30; Moorea Malatt Dec. 1; Michael Guthrie Dec. 2. All shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way E, Bainbridge Island. Suggested donation $5 for the artists.

PARENT-CHILD MUSIC CLASSES: Music and movement classes for ages newborn to 5 with adult Mondays and Saturdays, Cappella Choirs Music Center, Port Orchard. Cost varies. Information (360) 895-3200.

ONGOING AT IMG: Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island hosts the following ongoing events:

• Drumming workshop led by Ian Turner, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10 adults, $5 children.

• Composers Club, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays, led by Bruce Galloway. Chance to work on compositions with fellow composers.

• “Lollygag,” informal music discussion group led by IMG Pres. Dave Bristow, noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday.

• Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam, 7-9:30 p.m. third Thursdays, $5.

• Jazz Ensemble Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $5 donation, second and fourth Thursdays.

• Teen open mic night, 7 p.m. second Fridays.

• Zeitgeist Teen Dance Series, 6:30-9:45 p.m. second Saturdays, featuring local bands. For information on any events call IMG at (206) 780-6911.

COMMUNITY SINGERS: Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Community Singers. No experience necessary, well-known songs. Group performs at long-term care facilities and others as requested. Information (206) 842-9790.

WHISKEY CREEK STEAKHOUSE: Dixieland jazz first Tuesday 5 p.m. monthly; varous artists seven nights a week, 5 p.m.; Trumpet by Yvonne, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 1918 Washington St., Keyport. (360) 779-3481.

MAIN STREET ALEHOUSE: Open mic Thursdays and Sundays with Liam, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 21 and over. Main Street Alehouse, Kingston.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

STILLWATERS AUCTION: Stillwaters Environmental Center annual Yuletide Auction 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Pt. Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Longhouse. Live music, food, live and silent auction. Tickets $20, available at Sacks Feed and Garden, Kingson, by phone at (360) 297-2876 or info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

CLEAR CREEK STORYTIME: Stories and songs about wetland wildlife for ages 2 to 6, 11 a.m. Dec. 2, Clear Creek/Saq’ad Interpretive Center, 9641 Levin Rd., Silverdale. Free.

HISTORICAL EXHIBIT: Recreated early 1900’s Clear Creek Valley home on display at Clear Creek/Saq’ad Interpretive Center, 9641 Levin Rd., Silverdale. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and 16.

WILDLIFE SPIN: West Sound Wildlife Shelter hosts “Wildlife Spin,” sponsored stationary bike ride to raise funds for the shelter, Dec. 2 and 3 at Island Fitness, Bainbridge Island. To register go to www.westsoundwildlife.org.

GUILLEMOT COVE WALK: Jim Trainer leads Great Peninsula Conservancy easy walk along Guillemot Cove, Seabeck, Dec. 2. Register at (360) 373-3500.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (206) 780-8508 or www.westsoundwildlife.org.

PENINSULA WILDERNESS CLUB: Variety of outdoor activities. Meets 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Kitsap Unitarian bldg., 4418 Perry Ave., East Bremerton Visitors welcome. Information: www.pwckitsap.org

THEATER

‘BEAUTY AND BEAST’ CONTINUES: CSTOCK production of “Dinsey’s Beauty and the Beast” continues weekends through Dec. 17 at the CSTOCK Musical Theatre, Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students with ID, $7 age 11 and under, available at the Kitsap Mall information booth and at the door.

‘CAHOOTS’ CONTINUES: Bremerton Community Theatre production of “Cahoots” continues weekends through Dec. 10 at the Bremerton Community Theatre, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 age 12 and under, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 377-5152.

‘RUTHLESS — THE MUSICAL’ ENDS: Jewel Box Theatre presentation of “Ruthless — The Musical,” Dec. 2 at the theater, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets $14 adults, $12 seniors, students, active duty military and dependents, available at Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, the Kitsap Mall information booth in Silverdale, by phone at (360) 779-9688 or by e-mail at jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com. Rated PG-13 for language.

THE EDGE IMPROV: Comedy improv troupe The EDGE performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Tickets $10, available at the box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 or online at www.theplayhouse.org.

WWCA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Western Washington Center for the Arts theater in Port Orchard seeking volunteers for house manager, concession sales, lighting and ushers. For information on applying call (360) 769-7469.

JEWEL BOX SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo, seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Orientation every third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. or third Wednesday at 7p.m. Information at (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fund raising. Contact Tim Davidson at (206) 842-8578.

MISC.

TREE LIGHTINGS: Bainbridge Island Downtown Assoc. hosts downtown Winslow businesses open house and tree lighting, 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Tree lighting begins 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Civic Plaza tree then moves to Bank Plaza tree on Winslow Way. Details at www.bainbridgedowntown.org.

JULEFEST CELEBRATION: Poulsbo Sons of Norway annual Julefest 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 2, Poulsbo. Scandinavian bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sons of Norway Hall, Julefest activities 4-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park. Music, dancing, bonfire, Lucia bride, Vikings, wagon rides and more.

CHIMES AND LIGHTS FEST: City of Port Orchard Festival of Chimes and Lights 4-8 p.m. Dec. 2. Live music, lighted boat parade and other activities in downtown with fireworks at 7 p.m. Information at www.cityofportorchard.us.

OUTKITSAP AUCTION: OUTKITSAP presents “Martintis and Mistletoe” holiday live and silent auction with live jazz, 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets and information at www.outkitsap.org.

SANTA PHOTOS: Free pictures with Santa, individual, family or with pets, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, E. Bremerton.

LAST SANTA AND PETS PIX: Kitsap Humane Society annual Posing Pets with Santa fund raiser. Final photo opportunities are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Kitsap Humane Society barn, livestock welcome. Packages start at $20. Information (360) 692-6977.

SPECIAL PEOPLE’S CRUISE: Bremerton Yacht Club hosts annual holiday boat cruise for developmentally and physically challenged children and adults, 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Bremerton Yacht Club. Information at (360) 479 – 2662.

DEPRESSION DISCUSSION: Riki Jacobs, Crisis Clinic Supervisor, leads discussion on depression and disability, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2817 Wheaton Way #209, Bremerton.

HISTORICAL CALENDARS: Kitsap County Historical Society 2007 calendar “A Step Back in Time” for sale at the museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton and other locations throughout Kitsap County.