Kitsap A&E Calendar for the week, Jan. 30-Feb. 6 | What Goes On

Published 10:01 am Thursday, January 29, 2009

(Submit Kitsap and West Sound calendar entries to: whatsup@northkitsapherald.com).

ARTS & CRAFTS

THE f67 CAMERA CLUB: Will be meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in room 106 of the art building at Olympic College Bremerton for a regular projection night of slides and digital images cover the topic of “People/portraits.” Visitors welcome. Info: www.f67cameraclub.org or call (360) 275-3019.

KAG WINTER SPECIAL: January through March there will be no buy-in requirement and no six month contract to join the Kingston Art Gallery, and consignments will also be considered. For more information, call the jury chairperson at (360) 697-4275 or e-mail marynola@msn.com. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com.

CALL TO K-12 GRADE ARTISTS: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery is searching for artists for its upcoming annual Mixed Nuts exhibit, slated to hang Feb. 6 through March 3. It’s a special exhibit that gives kids a chance to learn how art galleries work. From 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-3132.

KITSAP ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Is moving from Port Gamble to Kingston for its 50th anniversary event next summer. Volunteers are needed. Info: Call Evy at (360) 297-2828.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 297-2670.

A IS FOR ARTISTS GALLERY: A not-for-profit artist owned and run gallery on Bainbridge Island is seeking artists. Info: www.AisforArtistsGallery.com or call (206) 842-2434.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS: Association meets from 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School — 2220 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., visitors, first-timers welcome. Info: Call president Loretta Anderson at (360) 876-1415.

GLASS ART JUNKIES: A group with interests in all kinds of glass art from beaded to fused and stained glass meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Susan at (360) 598-4600.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Life Drawing (the human figure) classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. each Monday at the Bremerton Eagles at sixth and Washington. Cost is $10 per class. Info: (360) 377-7296.

AUDITIONS

SING A SONG: The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit, community service, four-part chorus that sings for community events and local groups, is starting a new season and are looking for singers in all parts. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave in Bremerton. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

DANCE

OLD TIME COUNTRY DANCE: Social benefits for Bainbridge Island Madrona School and the Kitsap Community Agricultural Alliance will feature Sasson, traditional and original Klezmer music from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8 and Seattle old time string band The Tall Boys from 1-4 p.m. March 8. All dances are all ages, refreshments available, donations accepted at the Bainbridge Grange Hall, 10340 N Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: Call Jeff at (206) 972-5608 or e-mail jw@parfittway.com.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard, dancing to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or call (360) 876-2338.

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.

KIDS

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY: The Poulsbo branch of the Kitsap Regional Library presents baby storytime (ages 1-18 months) at 1 p.m. each Tuesday and toddler storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 779-2915.

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble, in the Kitsap Mall, hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

DIVERSE VISIONS: A debut solo show from local artist Arlana Sheppard, working across mediums, will hang throughout February at the Artists for Freedom and Unity Hall, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. A reception for the artist is slated for opening night at 6 p.m. Feb. 6. Info: www.myspace.com/artfreeunity.

THE SIDNEY ART GALLERY: Will feature a mixed-media exhibit from Wauna artist Tweed Meyer through the month, starting Feb. 4. A reception for the artist is slated for 1-4 p.m., Feb. 8 at the gallery, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com, www.tweedmeyer.com.

LYNN BROKSKY’S NEW WORK: Bainbridge’s Roby King Galleries begin the 2009 season in its newly remodeled space with a solo show from Bainbridge artist Lynn Brofsky. Brofsky’s new work, an exhibit of monotypes titled “Road Trip,” explores the female figure as a witness to the American industrial landscape. There will be a reception for the artist from 6-8 p.m. First Friday, Feb. 6. The show will hang through the month at 176 Winslow Way. Info: www.lynnbrofsky.com, www.robykinggalleries.com.

SILVERDALE FINE ARTS: Will host the first of what is hoped to be an annual juried high school student show hanging Feb. 10 through March 7 at the SFA Gallery, 9020 Washington Ave. in Silverdale. Each area will have its own reception/awards presentation, Feb. 13 in Central/Klawhoya, Feb. 20 in Bremerton and Feb. 27 at Olympic High School. Info: www.silverdalefinearts.com.

‘PERSONAL EMBELLISHMENT SHOW:’ Silverdale’s Old Town Custom Framing shop and gallery will be featuring artisan jewelry and wearable art created by local northwest artists Feb. 13 through the end of the month. A reception for the artists will be from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 13 and again from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14, at OTCF at the end of Lowell Street in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.oldtowncustomframing.com.

‘TRAVEL ART:’ Is the theme of the next exhibit in the Bainbridge Performing Arts Gallery, featuring artist Frank Kerreman’s mixed media abstractions under the title “Travel Art ~ Record and Transformation.” The exhibit will hang through February in the lobby at BPA, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

THE BAINBRIDGE LIBRARY: Hosts an exhibit of paintings by retired Alaska State Parks director Neil Johannsen, titled “Northern Light, Work on Wood,” throughout February. A reception for the artist is slated for 3-5 p.m. Feb. 15, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: www.krl.org.

PAINTING IN THE GALLERY: Arist Christopher Mathie, one of more than a dozen in the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts exhibit “The Night Sky” will be painting in the gallery from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 31, 151 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Free, all ages. Kids are especially invited. Info: www.mathiepottery.com, www.bacart.org.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: Will feature the work of Shabala Studio’s students, ranging from five years old through adults with work in various media through Feb. 8. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com.

HALL BROTHERS SHIPYARD EXHIBIT: An exhibit exploring the history of wooden shipbuilding on Bainbridge Island will be open at the Bainbridge Island Historical Society Museum, 215 Erickson Ave. on Bainbridge. Open 1-4 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org, or call (206) 842-2773.

GETTING TO THE HEART: A rare group show at the Gallery at Grace features work from Scott Lawrence, Tom Schworer, Steve Neff, Garth Edwards, Tom Shephard, Jeff Hummel and Impert Matthee, in the media of photography, paintings and sculpture, hanging through Feb. 28 at Grace, 8595 Day Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.gracehere.org or call Ann at (206) 842-9997.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., business throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork while the General Store hosts a special monthly dinner. Info: www.portgamble.com or call (360) 297-8074.

LITERARY

LOCAL AUTHOR KRISTIN HANNAH: Will be launching her newest novel “True Colors,” a follow up to the New York Times Bestseller “Firefly Lane” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Liberty Bay Books on Front Street in downtown Poulsbo, followed by an appearance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.kristinhannah.com, www.libertybaybooks.com, www.eagleharborbooks.com.

BAINBRIDGE BOOKSALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale to benefit the library coffers from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: www.krl.org, www.bifriends.org.

MEET THE MEDIA: The Bainbridge Library invites islanders to meet the faces behind their local news providers, while encouraging community discussion on the role of and challenges facing the Bainbridge news media at 4 p.m. Feb. 8, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF 2008: As voted by the Library Journal, Bruce Barcott will be reading from “The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw: One Woman’s Fight to Save the World’s Most Beautiful Bird” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.brucebarcott.com, www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at Austin Chase Coffee, 9621 Mickelberry Road in Silverdale for support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Call Bob at (360) 830-4968.

LIBERTY BAY BOOKS: Has updated its listing for its book groups. All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books — 18881-D on Front St. in Downtown Poulsbo. Revised listings are as follows:

Joy Luck: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly

Daytime: 10 a.m. Second Tuesday monthly

Non-Fiction: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Evening: 7 p.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Books and Brew: 7 p.m. third Friday monthly, ages 21-39.

Mystery: 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday monthly

Info: www.libertybaybooks.com, (360) 779.5909 or e-mail

libertybaybooks@embarqmail.net. 

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.

ADULT WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP: Has openings for interested writers. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3431 Lowell St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: E-mail blsacre@juno.com or call (360) 598-2375 after 7 p.m.

FOR CONCISE CRITIQUING: And stimulation, join the Fiction Writer’s Workshop which meets at 7 p.m. every Monday night at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse — 19003 Front St. in Poulsbo. Cost is $6 per meeting, which includes a latte. Info: www.poulsbohemian.com or call Marianna (360) 779-9199 for poetry or Sue (360) 297-3713 for fiction.

MUSIC

‘FROZEN NORTH FOLK FEST:’ A tribute to the legendary Canadian folk and rock brethren, such as Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen, the Band, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, will be from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Island Music Guild Hall, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge. All ages, $5. Info: www.islandmusic.org, or call Art at (206) 780-1629.

ALLIGATORS: Will be headlining for a dual CD release with local instrumental indie band Madrid along with The Troubadors and Le Papillon at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Charleston Music Venue, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover. Next week, The Deep Sea Goes jams with Day of Peace and more at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, followed by AFN, Seasons Grey, Ed, Ted and Fred and guests at the same time Feb. 5. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

KROME: Shares the stage with Shades of Sanity, Nixx Lazy Eye and Denim Skillet at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30, while Arsenal Way rocks with Boneriver and Kings of the Wing People at the same time Jan. 31 — both shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1270 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Next week: Joey Cape (of Lagwagon), Jon Snodgrass (of Drag the River) and Tumbledown (with Mike Herrera of MxPx) will throw down at the same time Feb. 5 with a $8 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks.

ANDREW HERINGER: Is coming through Kitsap on a west coast tour for 5 p.m. show Jan. 31 at The Global Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale, followed by an American Cancer Society benefit with Alan Davis and Helen Chance at 9 p.m. the same day at the Manette Saloon, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. The latter show has a $5 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/Andrewheringer.

LIVE AT TIZLEYS: Mark Moore will play at 8 p.m. Jan. 31. All Ages, bar w/ Id, no cover at Tizleys, located off of Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.tizleys.com, (360) 394-0080.

TRIPLE FORTE: Closes out its white trash, West Sound mini-CD release tour for the new album “A Match Is Me” with Legends on Heroin and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 9 p.m. Jan. 31 at Moondogs, 714 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, no cover. Info: www.moondogs-too.com, www.myspace.com/tripleffforte.

ROMANZA: A trio of tenors who have re-invigorated opera hits, Italian favorites and popular folk songs and ballads will be performing Jan. 31 at the Admiral Theatre, 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. The show will be accompanied with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 for dinner and the show, $24 show-only on the main floor, $20 loge and $14 in the balcony. Info: www.admiraltheatre.org or call the box office at (360) 373-6743.

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: The Boomers — with Robin Filler on vocals, Mike Lobbett on keys and Jim Nardo on slide — will jam a mixture of 70s, blues and jazz standards at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, followed by Toy-Box Trio, new classical music with a carnival flair, at the same time Jan. 31. Both shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com or call (206) 842-6725.

THE GLOBAL BEAN: Hosts local original folk band The Ride at 8 p.m. Jan. 30, followed by select students from the Washington Academy of Music at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, California folkster Andrew Heringer at 5 p.m. Jan. 31 and Christopher Brant Anderson with Poor Judgement at 8 p.m. Jan. 31. All shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road in Sivlerdale. Next week: There’s the regular bluegrass jam session at 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Info: www.theglobalbean.com.

SLIP 45 FEATURES: DJ Abel spinning all night, starting around 9 p.m. Jan. 30, followed by another Imperial VIP Social at the same time Jan. 31. Both are 21+, with varying covers at Slip 45, 715 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: www.myspace.com/slip45music.

BIG DOG REVUE: Plays the Rock and Soul of yesterday and today for two nights, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 30 and 31 in the Beachrock Lounge at the Clearwater Casino, located off of Highway 305 near the Agate Pass Bridge in Suquamish. 21+, no cover. Info: www.clearwatercasino.com, www.bigdogrevue.com

FRIDAY THE 13th: Big Mouth Music hosts Schoolyard Heroes w/ Kane Hodder, Ken Parker and Animal Outfit at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at The Bremerton Dome, 5640 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. All ages, $8 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/bigmouthmusic.

BENEFITING THE COUNTY’S FOOD BANKS: Local alt/country/rockabilly/acoustic celebrities Tumbledown, SGFY, Tres Hombres, James Hunnicutt and Wreckin Machine will be playing a benefit show for the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Charleston, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, $10 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: Will be turning it out at 9 p.m. Jan. 30 at Our Place Pub and Eatery, 9322 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. 21+, $3 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/oneshotmolly.

MOSAIC BRASS QUINTET: First Sundays at the Commons presents the Mosaic Brass Quintet at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 for a program of classical repertoire from the early to twentieth century at the Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Dr. near Waterfront Park on Bainbridge. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 seniors, $10 students and $5 for band students, at the door. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org.

KRL OPERA PREVIEW: Norm Hollingshead will lead an opera preview session on two psychological thrillers — “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bela Bartok and “Erwartung” by Schoenberg — at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.krl.org.

SILVERDALE’S MUSICAL COFFEE SHOP: The Global Bean, located at 2021 NW Myhre, ste. 101 in Silverdale, is hosting a traditional Irish jam session at 7 p.m. on the second an fourth Wednesdays of the month. All players of Irish tunes and instruments are welcome. Info: http://theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES: Meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at 1410 Ohio St. in Bremerton. Women of all ages are invited to come out and sing. Info: www.kitsappines.org or call Kathy at (360) 297-8414.

TAKE A HIKE: The Kitsap Mountaineers coordinated courses are under way. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

FULL MOON EVENING BEACHWALKS: Kitsap beach naturalists, through People for Puget Sound, will be guiding low-tide explorations of the creatures living on Kitsap’s beaches this winter to help educate on what we can do to protect the waters of Puget Sound at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Bainbridge’s Fort Ward State Park (meet at the north parking lot, near boat launch). All events are free and family friendly, bring a flashlight, wading boots and warm clothes. Reservations, call or email Daoud Miller at (206) 382-7007 ext. 217, dmiller@pugetsound.org. Info: Call Peg at (360) 337-7224 or email ptillery@co.kitsap.wa.us.

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES: The Washington State University Kitsap Extension will be giving seminars on sustainable gardening practices including topics of pest management, efficient watering systems, soil improvement and appropriate plants this winter. Classes are $35 per day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St. in Bremerton. For schedule, registration and more info, go to http://kitsap.wsu.edu/events/pdf/2009_Gardening_Courses.pdf or call (360) 337-7224.

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Meetings are for members and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

KITSAP FOOD CO-OP: Will be hosting a seeding training potluck, discussing how a food co-op works, why our community needs one and how to participate from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the home of a volunteer. RSVP to (360) 813-1301 or e-mail laura@kitsapfoodcoop.org. Info: www.kitsapfoodcoop.org.

FILM

THE ORCHARD THEATRE: Will be showing “Doubt” and “Reader” again this week, Jan. 30 through Feb. 4, in addition to the story of California’s first openly gay elected official, “Milk,” starring Sean Penn and 10 p.m. Weekend Weird showings of Jean Claude Van Damme’s new movie “JCVD.” Also next week there will be a Kitsap Pride benefit showing of “Milk” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5. The Orchard is located at 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard, for ticket and show time info, go to www.orchardtheater.com.

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE: Will be showing the wildly Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe winning picture “Slumdog Millionaire” this week, Jan. 29 through Feb. 5. The Lynwood is located at 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge, for tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheater.com.

UNDERWATER NEIGHBORHOODS: Underwater videographer John F. Williams will be bringing excerpts from his TV series “SEA-Inside: Pacific Northwest,” mixed with a discussion on how art, science, education and recreation are involved in protecting and preserving the health of Puget Sound from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 1 at IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. on Bainbridge. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge. Info: www.islandwood.org, www.sustainablebainbridge.net or call (206) 855-4300 to register.

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SERIES: “Yes We Must!” an environmental film and discussion series looking at the promises and challenges of green buildings, water infrastructure, moral and environmental impacts of food choices, the climate change media game and more will take place on Friday evenings through March 27 at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., film to follow at 7 p.m., then followed by discussion. Feb. 13 features “Everything’s Cool – How can we (must we) create the political will to respond to the urgent threat of climate change in time?” Free, but donations will be accepted. Info: www.tinyurl.com/Yes-We-Must.

THEATER

WWCA PRESENTS SONDHEIM’S ‘COMPANY:’ With a community theater all-star cast, debuting tonight at 7:30 p.m. with shows through March 1, curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays at the WWCA playhouse, 521 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 seniors, $10 youth/military. Info: www.wwca.us or call (360) 769-SHOW.

‘THE RAINMAKER:’ Bremerton Community Theater presents a story based in a time of paralyzing drought in the West, about a girl whose father and brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about the dying cattle Jan. 30 through Jan. 22 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, 599 Lebo Blvd. in Bremerton. Directed by David Siskin. Info: www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org or call (360) 373-5152.

‘NOISES OFF:’ Everything that can go wrong goes go wrong as actors try desperately to hang on to their lines, sanity and clothes in Michael Frayn’s farce about a farce, directed Teresa Thuman starting Feb. 6 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. The show will run through Feb. 22 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $24 for adults, $18 for students, seniors, youth, teachers and military. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

SCENE STUDY WITH DINAH MANOFF: The Tony Award-winning stage, sitcom and screen actress Dinah Manoff will be leading a course for adults in Scene Study, with classes at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9 & 23 and March 2 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Registration is now open, tuition for the six-week course is $425 through BPA. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/Education/SecondStage.html or call (206) 842-8578.

MISC.

‘AWAKENING THE DREAMER, CHANGING THE DREAM:’ A symposium providing leading edge information drawing on the wisdom of some of the most respected global leaders of our time will be presented in association with Sustainable Bainbridge Jan. 31 at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Suggested donation is $5, register online at www.awakeningthedreamer.org or call Julie at (206) 842-4657.

SUSTAINABLE FIRST MONDAY: A monthly series hosted by the group Sustainable Bainbridge, in partnership with other local community groups, presents a discussion on neighborhood sustainability and preparedness from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Bainbridge Commons, near waterfront park on Brien Drive on Bainbridge. Free. Bring neighbors and a cup for tea. Info: info@sustainablebainbridge.net or call (206) 842-4439.

PRO-AM BREAD PUDDING BAKE OFF: The Fourth Annual Bainbridge Island Event at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave., commences at 6 p.m. Feb. 6. The Gallery is putting out a call to bakers to enter their most artful bread pudding and a call to the public to vote for Bainbridge Island’s best at $1 per taste. Proceeds benefit the Helpline House. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

‘WHAT DID YOU SAY?:’ Did you know that 10 percent of the American population, or 31.5 million people report they do not hear clearly? The Bainbridge Library hosts an important discussion on changes in hearing at 2 p.m. Feb. 13, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

GONG HEI FAT CHOY: Join the festivities at Bainbridge Island’s Chinese New Year celebration, with the Chinese film “Not One Less” by Zhang Yimou will show at 7 p.m. Feb. 5, while the Seattle Chinese Orchestra will play at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Island School on Day Road, leading up to the festival on Sunday. Info: www.bichineseconnection.org or call Bill at (206) 780-2328.

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS: The board of directors at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum are now offering free admission to the museum, located at 215 Ericksen Ave. on Bainbridge, during the first Thursday of every month. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

GREENING YOUR HOME: Eco-designer Bruce Glenn of Terra Sol Eco Homes in Port Townsend will explain how greening your new or existing home may be much easier than you think at a lecture session from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 21 at Stillwaters Environmental Center off of Barber Cutoff Road in Kingston. Cost is $20. Info: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org or call (360) 297-2876.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: The NBC TV show is coming to the Seattle area for the first time this season and looking for talented folks in Kitsap. The show is open to any act or any age, competing for a $1 million grand prize. The thing that makes the show unique, they say, is that any talent goes, no matter how zany or bizarre. To register and for more information, go to www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent.

THE GREAT NORWESTERS: Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at The Northwest Design Center — 18850 State Highway 305 in Poulsbo. Info: http://greatnorwesters.freetoasthost.net or call Kathy (360) 301-1864.

VALENTINE’S

IN CELEBRATION OF VALENTINE’S DAY: Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall will be hosting a free family event featuring booksellers reading their favorite children’s stories starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 7. Valentine’s craft-making will follow along with free sugar cookies. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

VALENTINE’S DAY MATINEE: The Island Film Group will be having a special Valentine’s matinee showing of the 1940 film “Rebecca,” at 2 p.m. Feb. 14, followed by discussion at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.krl.org.

VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE: The annual Valentine’s Day Sweet Heart Dance, hosted by Jerry Deeter, sponsored by Thrivent, will be from 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 14 at the First Lutheran Christian Center off of 4th Street in Poulsbo. Music provided by Casanova. Tickets are $10 per person, a refresher ballroom dance class will be from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13 also at First Lutheran. Info: Call Jerry at (360) 779-4686.

THE ADMIRAL THEATRE: Is hosting its annual “Be My Valentine” dinner and a movie night with dinner at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m., showing the timeless classic “Sabrina.” Tickets are $55 for dinner and the movie, $7 for the movie only. Info: www.admiraltheatre.org or call (360) 373-6743.