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ARTS & CRAFTS

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Bainbridge Island Studio Tour is accepting applications for the 2009 summer and winter Studio Tours, slated for Aug. 7-9 and Dec. 4-6, respectively. Artists can apply for one or both events at this time. Application forms and more details can be found in the “For Artists” section of www.bistudiotour.com, as well as at the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce or by calling tour manager Dinah Satterwhite at (206) 842-0504.Info: www.bistudiotour.com.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 p.m. 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 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School — 2220 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., visitors, first-timers welcome. Info: Call president Bob Ulsh at (360) 692-5375.

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 first Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Bob at (360) 308-8775 or brixx@wavecable.com.

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

BREMERTON COMMUNITY THEATER: Auditions for “The Seven Year Itch” by George Axelrod will be held at 7 p.m. on July 20-21 at the Bremerton Community Theatre. The cast includes 4 men and 6 women. Rehearsals will begin on July 27. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script, which is available for check-out in the BCT box office. The director requests no Marilyn Monroe impressions. Info: www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org.

BAINBRIDGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Bainbridge Performing Arts’ Classical Music Program is seeking musicians for all instruments for the 2009-2010 season. Interested woodwind, brass and string players should prepare three-four minutes of music, contrasting styles recommended. Percussionists should prepare two minutes. Sight-reading will be provided. Contact BSO’ personnel managers Lisa Hirayama (206-781-8354) or Patricia Beasley (206-842-6658) to schedule an audition. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/Symphony.html.

DANCE

HERITAGE SHOWCASE: The Filipino Ancestry International (FAI) Dance Troupe will be performing at the at 6 p.m. on July 25 at the Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton. The heritage showcase will feature Phillippine dances and songs influenced by Asia, South America and North America — merging Filipino Native American cultures and Manila men’s shrimp culture in Louisiana. Main floor reserved tickets are $25, loge reserved tickets are $20 and balcony reserved tickets are $10. Info/tickets: (360) 377-9125 or the Admiral Theatre Ticket Office at (360) 373-6743 or got o www.admiraltheatre.org.

FARMERS MARKETS

PORT ORCHARD FARMERS MARKET: Is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Marina Park in Port Orchard. Info: www.pofarmersmarket.org.

SUQUAMISH FARMERS MARKET: Is from 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 14 at the corner of Suquamish Way and Division Ave, across from the Shell Station.

KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET: Is located at Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston Marina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through October. Vendors offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Local artisans bring wonderful hand-made art & crafts and local musicians play live music. June 6 will have listen to the sweet indie/folk stylings of Valeri Markell, singer/songwriter guitarist. Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.com.

PORT GAMBLE SUNDAY MARKET: Will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through September in Port Gamble. Local handmade and homegrown products are available everything from kiddie teepees and fused glass jewelry to potted flowers and pit barbecue. Info: www.portgamble.com.

THE BREMERTON FARMERS MARKET: Is open at its new location — Evergreen Park at the end of Pacific Street in Bremerton. The market will be open from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 15, offering goods from local farmers, artists and businesses. Info: www.bremertonmarket.wordpress.com, e-mail bremertonmarket@gmail.com or call Kim at (360) 440-5139.

POULSBO FAMERS MARKET: Features fresh produced, preserved food, art, crafts and live music every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the medical/dental center parking lot at 7th and Iverson in Poulsbo. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org or call (360) 779-6720.

SILVERDALE FARMERS MARKET: Silverdale Farmers Market is open and ready for shoppers. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Silverdale Beach Hotel, rain or shine. The market will feature fresh baked bread, jams, honey, beef jerky and sweet treats. Info: (360) 471-8219 or www.SilverdaleFarmersMarket.com.

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Peninsula Farmers Market Association’ indoor farmers market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the Island Jamz Caribbean Restaurant, 1783 NE State Highway 308, Keyport. Available this time of year are bulb pots, fresh baked bread, jams, beef jerky, fresh cut herbs, art and crafts and veggie starts. Info: Monica at (360) 471-8219 or www.KeyportFarmersMarket.com.

HANSVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Is open at Dragonfly Farms Nursery, 34881 Hansville Road, Kingston, from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.dragonflyfarms or (360) 638-1292.

FESTIVALS

KITSAP PRIDE: Kitsap County’s annual LGBT community festival is slated for noon to 5 p.m. July 18 at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton, with vendors and live music from Inga Nova, the Kim Archer Band and Vera the Ghost. Also a kids zone hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a Teen Space hosted by The Q Center.

WHALING DAYS: The annual Silverdale waterfront festival is slated for July 24-26 with live music, canoe races, the grand parade, Whale of a Run, a festival and street fair, beer garden, duck race and more at Silverdale’s Waterfront Park. Headliners for this year include Randy Linder’s Credence Clearwater Revival tribute at 8 p.m. July 24, followed by fireworks over Dyes inlet, Mike Herrera’s Tumbledown at 4 p.m. July 25, and the Joey James Dean Band at 8 p.m. July 25 and Jr. Cadillac at 3:30 p.m. July 26. Free, all ages. Info: www.whalingdays.com.

KIDS

TEEN MYSTERY NIGHT: A “crime” has been committed at the library, kids age 12-17 are invited to come figure out who-dun-it at 6:30 p.m. July 17 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Road in Poulsbo. Free. For more info, and more kids events across the county, go to www.krl.org.

GARDENING CLASSES FOR KIDS: The master gardeners of Anna Smith Garden in Tracyton host gardening classes for children, age four through sixth grade, from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays now through Aug. 26. Each Wednesday is a different class: July 22, Bugs, Bugs Everywhere; July 29, Noxious Weeds; Aug. 5, Composting; Aug. 12, Herbs; Aug. 19, Why Trees Are Important; Aug. 26, Old Shoe Day and Harvest Clean-up. Anna Smith Garden is located on Tracyton Boulevard near Fairgrounds Road, park on the street. Classes are free, donations welcome. Info: call (360) 674-2199 or e-mail iharper@wavecable.com.

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS: Eagle Harbor Book Company will be hosting activities for kids at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 27. Wednesday programs will be geared for ages 8-12 while Thursdays will be for kids 3 and up, starting at 10 a.m. All events are free and open to the public at Eagle Harbor, 151 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

VOLUNTEER AT KIDIMU: Volunteer camp assistants are needed at the Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Adult volunteers also are encouraged. Info: (206) 855-4650 or lisam@kidimu.org.

SUMMER VOCAL CAMP: Bainbridge Chorale Young Singers will host children entering grades two through eight to a vocal camp from 5-7:30 p.m. July 27-31 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Info: www.bainbridgechorale.org.

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

PORT ORCHARD ARTWALK: The Port Orchard Waterfront Artwalk, featuring works from local artists, will be from 4-7 p.m. July 17 along Bay Street, Harrison Avenue and Sidney Avenue. Info: Paul Nuchims at (360) 895-4270.

THE KINGSTON ART GALLERY: Features Winnie Rich’s new exhibit “Exquisite Commonplace” hanging now through Aug. 2, exhibiting through Kingston’s inaugural SLUG inFESTation Aug. 8. There will be a reception for the artist at Second Saturday Gallery Night, 5-8 p.m. July 11. The KAG is located off Highway 104, two blocks up from the ferry in downtown Kingston. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com.

LITTLE AND LEWIS: In connection with their new exhibition, George Little and David Lewis will speak informally about their new work at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, at 1 p.m. July 11. The event is free. In the four years since their last BAC exhibition, George Little and David Lewis have made substantial changes in their lives and work, including closing their internationally-known garden gallery and spending several months each year in Mexico. Info: (206) 842-3132 or Victoria@bacart.org.

PARVIN: A new artist to the Roby King Galleries, Parvin will be the featured artist during the month of July with an exhibit of large scale acrylic landscapes. A reception for the artist is slated for 6-8 p.m. July 10, 176 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.robykinggalleries.com.

VIRIDIAN FINE ART & FRAMING: Will be showing the works of Manchester’s Pat Bruzas with more than 20 pieces of her collage and Sumi paints. The framing business is located at 1800 Mile Hill Drive, Port Orchard. The show will hang through July. Info: (360) 871-7900.

‘LIGHT STUDIES:’ An artistic infusion of all things math, physics, biology, human nature, psychology and spirituality by Kent Halloway will hang in the Bainbridge Performing Arts lobby gallery through August. Info: www.kentholloway.com, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call BPA at (206) 842-1163.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: Will feature a dynamic media artist (Pam Sanders), an organic potter (Irma O’Brien) and a wood turner who uses natural design (Gary Burdyshaw) through August, 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo. August also marks the gallery’s trademark “Pawsbo’s” Dog Days. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com or call (360) 697-4470.

NATURE PHOTO CONTEST: Sponsored by Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cutoff Road, Kingston. Nature photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcomed to participate in a Nature Photo Contest, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Stillwaters Environmental Center in Kingston, Washington. This summertime contest ends Sept. 15. Contest categories will include various ages and all skill levels. Prizes will be awarded at a celebration and show in October. Info: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org/contest.php.

‘PRIMARY ELEMENTS:’ Wanda Garrity and Sydni Sterling combine in a exhibit of art inspired by nature’s elemental forms during July at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. The show will hang through the end of the month. Info: www.collectivevisions.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.

A GROUP EXHIBITION: The Gallery at Grace presents Of Sun & Moon, Of Water & Earth, Of Male & Female through July 30. The Gallery is located at 8595 NE Day Road, Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-9997.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., businesses 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

POLITICAL THRILLER AUTHOR: Mike Lawson will be chatting informally with fans and friends at the Kitsap Mall Barnes and Noble at 4 p.m. July 18 in Silverdale. He’ll be reading from and signing copies of his new book “House Secrets,” the fourth Joe DeMarco political thriller. Info: www.mikelawsonbooks.com or call the store at (360) 613-5352.

FIELD’S END WRITERS’ ROUNDTABLE: Features writing mentor Shannon Evans discussing the topic “How To Turn Your Passion Into Print” for the next Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable at 7 p.m. July 21 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free, open to writers of all genres and levels. Info: www.fieldsend.org.

EAGLE HARBOR BOOK COMPANY: Will welcome June Cotner who will speak about her book, “Dog Blessings: Poems, Prose, and Prayers Celebrating Our Relationship with Dogs,” at 7:30 p.m. July 23. The event is free and open to the public. Two seats may be reserved with the advanced purchase of “Dog Blessings.” Eagle Harbor Book Company is located at 157 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-5332 or www.eagleharborbooks.com.

BESTSELLER J.A. JANCE: Will be back at the Kitsap Mall Barnes and Noble at noon July 24 in Silverdale. She’ll be reading, signing and speaking on her newest suspense novel “Fire and Ice,” the second book featuring her two signature characters — Seattle detective JP Beaumont and Arizona lady

MUSIC

THE SENATE: Seattle’s very own rock and roll string band, The Senate, will perform at the Admiral Theatre’s new performing space, The Source, on at 8 p.m. on July 24. The Admiral Theatre is located at 515 Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton; The Source is located on 5th Street around the corner from the Admiral Theatre. The Senate’s songs range from simple and introspective to driving and chaotic, a stylistic breadth mirrored in lyrics about power, love, war and death. Info/tickets: (360) 373-6743 or www.admiraltheatre.org.

WINTERLAND: Hosts The Missionary Position with Glass Elevator and Dravus at 9:30 p.m. Friday, with no show slated for Saturday this week. 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Next week: Sandman the Rappin Cowboy July 24. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks.

THE CHARLESTON: Presents The Backstabbers with Monster Addict, The Mothers Anger, Jack Trippers and Jack Dick & the Strange at 7 p.m. July 17, followed at the same time the next night by Ms. Fits with Red White & Die, Dead Hookers, Degenerated and more July 18. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover at the Chuck, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Next week: Forgotten Manners July 21, Ravages of Time July 22. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

THE MANETTE SALOON: Hosts DJ Malo Castro with free salsa dancing lessons at 9 p.m. July 17, followed by drink specials and CDs at the same time the next night. Both are 21+, $5 cover for Dj Malo Castro. Next week, open mic July 22. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon.

TIZLEYS EUROPUB: Hosts local bluesman Peter Spencer at 8 p.m. July 17, followed at the same time the next night by the acoustic stylings of Mark Moore July 18. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, no cover at Tizleys, located upstairs off of Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.myspace.com/tizleyseuropub.

THE GLOBAL BEAN: Features Daniel Adams at 8 p.m. July 17, followed at the same time the next night by Nathan Pagaard July 18. Both shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale. Next week: there will be a celtic jam session July 22. Info: www.theglobalbean.com.

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Portland-based bohemian country songstress Amanda Richards will play at 7:30 p.m. July 17, followed at the same time the next night by Lori Dreier July 18. Sunday will be an open mic for all styles. All shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com.

LOW-FI AT THE HIGH FIDELITY: Boise, Idaho indie rock trio Low-Fi will rock at 9 p.m. July 18 at the Hi-Fidelity Lounge, 2711 Sixth St. in Bremerton. 21+, $3 cover. Info: www.hifidelitylounge.com.

MARK LEWIS JAZZ SERIES: Brother Don’s restaurant presents resident jazz sax master Mark Lewis performing a series of Saturday night shows with a different featured artist each week. On July 18, the guest artist will be Overton Berry on piano. All shows are from 6-9 p.m., all ages, no cover, full menu. Brother Don’s is located at 4200 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Info: www.marklewismusic.com or call Brother Don’s at (360) 377-8442.

BLOEDEL RESERVE SUMMER SHOWS: The Bloedel Reserve will host six performances this summer, featuring jazz, classical, world music, opera and two shows especially for children. These events are open to the public. Performances will be Book-It Repertory Theater’s “The Jungle Book,” 1 p.m., July 18, tickets are $15 adults, $10 children and children 5-12, under 5 free; Public Opera Tonight! 7 p.m. July 18, admission $25; Carnelian Piano Trio 4:30 p.m. July 19, admission $25; Walk All Ways Jazz Septet. 7 p.m. July 24, admission $25; and NW Puppet Theater’s “The Knight & the Mermaid,” 1 p.m. July 25, admission $15 adults, $10 children 5-12, under 5 free. Seating is provided under a tent on Reserve’s grounds. Concert-goers also have the option to bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. Info/reservations: (206) 842-7631.

KELLEY JOHNSON QUARTET: Will perform at 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Bloedel Reserve, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge. Admission is $25. Kelley Johnson and her Quartet were chosen by the renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis to represent the United States as musical ambassadors, touring extensively all over the world. Info: www.kelleyjohnson.com.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

THE GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY: Will be celebrating the protection of 203 acres of mature forest on the ReedNature Preserve, 6902 60th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor, with displays on forests, estuaries and watersheds along with a potluck picnic lunch and tours of the preserve, starting at 10 a.m. July 18. Open to the public. RSVP kate@greatpeninsula.org. Info: www.greatpeninsula.org.

LEARN TO COMPOST: Becky Croston, master composter, will be teaching a workshop entitled “Composting: Yard Waste, Kitchen Scraps and Worms” from 10 a.m. to noon July 18, as part of the Bremerton Urban Garden Society monthly gardening workshop at Blueberry Park Demonstration Gardens on Sylvan Way in Bremerton. All ages, $10 donation to cover supply costs. Info: www.bugskitsap.org or call Jim at (360) 405-6423.

PLANETARIUM SHOW: “Dying Stars and the Fate of our Sun,” presented by David Fong, Olympic College Astronomy Professor, will be discussed at 8:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Observatory July 18. The event is free. If the sky is clear, astronomers will also be on hand with telescopes, including the Ritchie Telescope, the largest public access telescope in the Northwest. BPAA is a nonprofit amateur astronomy organization that operates the Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory and John H. Rudolph Planetarium in the Helix House at Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island. Info: (206) 842-9152.

FILM

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE: Will be featuring Sam Mendes’ “Away We Go” and Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works” this week, July 17-24 at 4569 Lynwood Center Road. For tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com.

THE ORCHARD THEATER: Will be featuring a midnight showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” July 17 only, with regular showings of “Away We Go” and “Moon” for the week, July 17-23 at 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: www.orchardtheater.com.

THE KINGSTON FIREHOUSE: Will be playing “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” daily, this week, July 17-23, with a special costume showing at 8:30 p.m. July 20. Also this week, “Easy Virtue” will play at the Firehouse, located off Highway 104 in Kingston. Info: Call (360) 297-4849.

HISTORIC ORCHARD: Is screening “Moon,” “Whatever Works,” “Outrage,” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” this week. The theater is located at 822 Bay Street Port Orchard. Info/showtimes 360.850.1082 or www.orchardtheater.com.

THEATER

‘CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF:” The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo presents Tennessee Williams’ classic play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” directed by Laurel Watt. It will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 24-Aug. 1, and Aug. 14-22 and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 2, 16 and 23, at the theater, 225 Iverson St. Info/tickets: Reservations (360) 697-3138 or jewelboxtickets@gmail.com.

‘SWEENEY TODD:” Bainbridge Performing Arts Teen Broadway presents “Sweeney Todd, (School Edition) The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – A Musical Thriller” July 29 – Aug. 2 at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Info/Tickets: (206) 842-8569.

‘FAMILIES ON THE EDGE:’ A fundraiser for Bainbridge Performing Arts and the BPA Theatre Schoolstarring Theatre School students and BPA’s resident improv troupe The EDGE Improv, starting at 5 p.m. July 19 at BPA, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

‘SEUSSICAL:” Some of the most colorful characters in children’s literature come to life in CSTOCK’s presentation of “Seussical,” which runs through Aug. 2. Curtains are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. The show is appropriate for all ages. Info: www.cstock.org.

THE PORTABLE REALITY SHOW: The Jewel Box Theater’s resident improv troupe will be throwing down unscripted at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the Jewel Box, 225 Iverson Ave. in Poulsbo. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.