CALLING ALL ARTISTS: Hansville Arts and Crafts Guild invites local artists and crafters to its annual studio tour which will be April 25-26. Artists interested in participating or even hosting a site should contact Ardy Carey at (360) 638-1770 or Marci Collins at (360) 286-8290. Deadline for application and fees is March 10.

KITSAP ARTS AND CRAFTS: Is holding an open organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Headquarters, 26642 NE Miller Bay Rd. in Kingston. Info: www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com or call Evy at (360) 297-2828.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, a 60-year-old non-profit gallery and arts organization will hold open juries eight times during 2008 for artists interested in showing and selling work at the BAC Gallery located on Winslow Way in Bainbridge. Remaining jury dates are set for Feb. 20, March 19, April 14, May 21, June 18, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-3132.

AUDITIONS

CHANGING SCENE THEATRE NORTHWEST: Will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” adapted and directed by Derek Niegemann, at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the CSTN theater, 5889 Wheaton Way, north of Outback Steakhouse in Bremerton. Cold readings from the script, seeking actors and actresses of all ages and types for the Commedia Dell’Arte production. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

THE MOUNTAINEERS PLAYERS: Will have auditions for their spring production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21 in Poulsbo. To schedule an appointment or for more info: Call (206) 542-7815 or e-mail auditions@foresttheater.com.

ALL VOICES ON DECK: HMS Pinafore auditions will be 1 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24 at the Givens Community Center, 1026 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard. Come prepared to sing a classical or musical theater song of no more than two minutes in length. Karaoke or accompaniment CDs are allowed and there will be an accompanist available (no easy or Big Note sheet music please). You will not be allowed to sing without accompaniment as we need to see how well you match pitch. Come prepared to list all rehearsal conflicts for the period of Feb. 26 through May 2. Callbacks will be 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Performances will be in May. Info: (360) 769-6141.

JEWEL BOX THEATRE: Auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will be from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 23 and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson in Poulsbo. Casting for five women and two men between 17-60 who can sing rock ‘n’ roll. Prepare a short song with CD accompaniment or music for pianist. A cappella discouraged. Also looking for electric bass and guitar players. Rehearsals begin in late March,. Performances will be May 23 to June 22. Info: (360) 297-0848 or www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org.

DANCE

SALSA LESSON AND DANCE: The fourth Saturday Latin Night dance Feb. 23 at the Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road on Bainbridge, will feature a salsa lesson with guest instructor Gene Magallanes and Sheila Phillips of Educated Feet at 7:30 p.m. followed by a DJ’d dance of all styles at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 teens. Info: www.educatedfeet.net, or e-mail sheila@educatedfeet.net.

DANCE CLASSES FOR SENIORS: Beginning dancers looking to learn steps or experienced dancers looking to refresh can sign up for ballroom dance classes offered for seniors through February at the Bremerton Elks Club, 4131 Pine Road NE. Classes will be at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14, 21 and 28. Pre-registration required. Info: Call Ralph at (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCING: Central Kitsap School District will host Ballroom Dance Classes with beginning and intermediate sessions led by Jerry and Becky Deeter through Feb. 14. Beginners’ class is from 7-8:25 p.m. followed by intermediate from 8:30-9:45 p.m. each night. Coast is $35 for singles, $70 per couple — $30 single seniors, $60 seniors couples. Info: Call Jerry at (360) 779-4686.

GALLERIES &

EXHIBITIONS

MANCHESTER GALLERY: Located at 724 Bay St. in Port Orchard, will host is February monthly gala reception from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 16. Gallery artists will be on hand and gallery director Paul Nuchims will give a presentation at 3:15 p.m., while Marilyn Kay and company will play bluegrass from 1-3 p.m. Info: Contact Nuchims at (360) 895-4270 or e-mail pnuchims@aol.com.

LOCAL ARTIST DEAN GIBSON’S: Oil on canvas paintings will hang during the month of February in the lobby of the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. The artist’s work will also be in the CVG Show at Collective Visions, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org

THE WRITING ON THE WALL: Bremerton’s Artists For Freedom and Unity, 318 N. Callow Ave. in Bremerton debuted a graffiti-themed art show Feb. 1. The show will hang throughout the month. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity or call (360) 782-1329.

RESEARCH ARTIST RON HARPER’S: Exhibit “Quest for extra dimensional perceptions of the Universe” will hang through Feb. 29 at the Ploy Studios Gallery, 609 4th St. in Bremerton. Info: www.ploystudios.com.

THE ISLAND GALLERY: Celebrates its fifth anniversary in February with its third annual Pro-Am Bread Pudding Bakeoff. Bakers are called to enter their most artful bread pudding creations, while the public is invited to come out and vote for which is best, at $1 per taste at the gallery. 100-106 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. All proceeds benefit Bainbridge Island’s Helpline House. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

LITERARY

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge friends of the library will host a book sale from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. to benefit the library coffers. Info: www.bifriends.org or call (206) 842-4162.

JEWEL BOX POETS: Sunday reading series presents the Madrona Writers with Ellie Mathews, Gayle Kaune, Don Roberts, Bonnie Nelson and others in a round robin format with writing exercise handouts for the audience at 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Jewel Box 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: Contact Jenifer at jewelboxpoets@comcast.net or call (360) 779-9688.

SPECULATIVE FICION AUTHOR: Paul Hanson discusses “How necessary are truth and reality in speculative fiction?” at the next Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable, set for 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Free and open to all writers of all levels. Info: www.fieldsend.org

LOCAL AUTHOR KRISTIN HANNAH: Will be reading from her book “Firefly Lane” at 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at That’s A Some Italian Ristorante, 18881 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com, www.libertybaybooks.com or call (206) 842-5332 or (360) 779-5905.

BOOKS AND BREW: An over-21 book club sponsored by Liberty Bay Books and Eagle Harbor Book Company will host a discussion of “Atonement” by Ian McEwan at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. The conversation will be continued over beer or wine at a local establishment. Info: Call Drew or Mary at (206) 842-5332 or Suzanne at (360) 779-5909.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Flowers, candles and special desserts with love songs by Rick Barrenger Feb. 14, acoustic/folk/pop/rock band Woodrush Feb. 15, and Michael Guthrie sings tradition blues and folk with his own contemporary stamp Feb. 16. February 17 will be an open mic for all styles. All 7:30 p.m. shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus Coffeehouse, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com or call (206) 842-6725.

AWARD-WINNING BOTTOM LINE DUO: Described as the world’s premier bass and cello couple, Spencer and Traci Hoveskeland, will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olympic College Poulsbo’s Hern Lecture Hall, and then again from 6-8 p.m. at Olympic College Bremerton’s theater Feb. 16. Both events are free.

TIZLEY’S EUROPUB: Will feature Mark Moore’s acoustic blues and steel guitar at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and Seattle’s Carrie Clark at 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Every Wednesday is an open mic at 8 p.m. All shows are all ages, bar with I.D., no cover at Tizley’s, located off of Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Info: www.tizleys.com or call (360) 394-0080.

TOE TAG: Comes to town with Lethal Attack and other metal guests at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Ironhead, 2711 Sixth St. in Bremerton. Jupiter Mining Corporation, Alligators and Oscars Mad will play at the same time Feb. 16. Thursdays are open mics with Aaron McFadden and Bub Pratt. All shows are 21+, $5 cover Fridays and Saturdays. Info: www.myspace.com/ironheadsaloon.

KNOCK ME DOWN: A catchy power/pop/punk group from Seattle will be jamming with Ramona Come Closer and guests at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Manette Saloon, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. At the same time Feb. 16, the Bub Pratt Jazz Trio will jam. Both shows are 21+, $5. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon or call (360) 792-0801.

TRIBUTES GALORE: Winterland will host Misfits tribute Devilock with Tenacious D tribute Tenacious D along with Sower of Dischord and Stone Axe at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Then at the same time Feb. 16, Kikahl, De-Krep-It and Silent Epidemic will jam. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrockbones or call (360) 479-5686.

SEATTLE BAND DATELESS: Will share the Valentines Day hangover stage with Y.I.A., Sour Diesel and Madmartigan at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Artists for Freedom and Unity Hall, 318 N. Callow Ave. in Bremerton. At the same time Feb. 16, the AFU will hosts a jam session acoustic showcase. Both shows are all ages, $5 donation. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity or call (360) 782-1329.

GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS: Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will match virtuoso American finger-style guitar and beautiful melodic woodwinds for a Valentine’s Day concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Bainbridge Commons, near waterfront park. Tickets are $18 for adults in advance $20 at the door, $10 for youth. Info: (206) 842-2306 or visit www.biparks.org/programs/specialevents.php.

THE BEAU METRO QUARTET: Will perform a concert featuring flavors of the world with composers from South Africa to Europe at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. Seating is limited. Info: www.islandgallery.net, call (206) 780-9500 or e-mail suejanebryant@hotmail.com.

GENIUSES OF JAZZ: Mark Lewis & David Friesen, Geniuses of Jazz, is being presented from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Gallery doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Info: (360) 377-8327 or pearldjango.com.

FILM

‘ATONEMENT’: Called the year’s best picture by Golden Globes will be showing Feb. 8 through Feb. 14 at the Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.lynwoodtheatre.com or (206) 842-3080.

‘THE SAVAGES’: Tamara Jenkins’ new film featuring Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney in the story of two adult children who must reluctantly take care of their dementia-suffering father, will show Feb. 15-21 at the Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. For show times and tickets, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.

“THE WAY WE WERE:” Starring Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand, will be the next installment of the Lynwood Theatre’s classics night for Valentine’s Day, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Tickets are $7.50. Info: www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.

“CASABLANCA:” The Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, presents “Casablanca” and dinner on Feb. 14. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., and the move starts at 7 p.m. Dinner and a movie is $55. Movie only is $7. Info: (360) 373-6743, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or www.admiraltheatre.org.

THEATER

BAREFOOT AT WWCA: Western Washington Center for the Arts, 521 Bay St. in Port Orchard, premieres Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. The show will run through March 16 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.wwca.us or call (360) 769-SHOW.

SEATTLE OPERA PREVIEW: Norm Hollingshead will preview “Tosca” by Giacoma Puccini at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. “Tosca” premieres at the Seattle Opera Feb. 23. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

ISLAND THEATRE PLAY READING: Of “The Fourth Wall,” by A.R. Gurney will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. The free event is part of The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451, sponsored by Kitsap Regional Library. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

THEATRE’S PLACE: In the entertainment universe will be the topic of discussion at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at 200 Madison Ave. N. on Bainbridge, as BPA goes Beyond the Script, preceding the matinee performance of “Anton in Show Business.” Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-8569.

“HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE:” The Jewel Box players presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paula Vogel at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Jewel Box, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. The show will run through March 1 with shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 and 24. Tickets are $14 general, $12 for youth, seniors and military. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org or call (360) 779-9688.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER:” The Bremerton Community Theatre troupe debuted its stage version of the Alfred Hitchcock film, directed by Pavlina Morris, at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the BCT theate, 599 Lebo Blvd. in Bremerton. The show will run through Feb. 24 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For ticket info, go to www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org or call (360) 373-5152.

MOSCOW CIRCUS: Moscow Circus is coming to the Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The performance is based on centuries-old Russian traditions and fables. Tickets: main floor, $22; loge $18, and balcony, $12. Info: (360) 373-6743, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or www.admiraltheatre.org.

ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS: At Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N. on Bainbridge. The show will run through March 7 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-8569.

MISC.

LUNAR OCCULTATIONS AND GRAZES: And asteroid occultations, will be the topic of discussion tonight as Chad Ellington comes to speak at 7 p.m. at the Ritchie Observatory in Bainbridge’s Battle Point Park. The Battle Point Astronomers plan to show actual occultations occurring live through the Ritchie Telescope. Free. Info: www.bpastro.org or call (206) 842-9152.

TRAVELOGUE: NORWAY: An insider’s guide, presented by Karin Larsen will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: Ashley Gardens, an Alzheimer’s and memory care community in Bremerton, will host an Alzheimer’s and dementia support group at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Willows, 3201 Pine Road in Bremerton. Info: www.cascadeliving.com or call (360) 478-7277.

GREAT DECISIONS: Discussion series will continue with a look into “Latin America — Shift to the Left?” at 9 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Bainbridge library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free. Info: www.artshum.org or call (206) 842-7901.

HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOPS: The Home Depot, located at 21750 Markteplace, near Wal-Mart in Poulsbo, hosts free do-it-yourself workshops every weekend. At 7 p.m. Thursdays: installing bathroom faucets; 10 a.m. Saturdays: energy efficient doors and windows; 11 a.m. Saturdays: working with tile; 1 p.m. Sundays: fixing a leaky toilet. Info: Call the store (360) 779-9924.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. The meeting will include a small group format identifying old family photographs in follow up to dating techniques learned in January. Mentors will be available for questions. Info: www.rootsweb.com/~wabhis or call (206) 842-0565.

KITSAP WINE SOCIETY: Will host a “Fruit Wines paired with Chocolate Dishes” event at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, go to www.kitsapwines.org for details. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Register by Feb. 20. Info: www.kitsapwines.org.

THE POULSBO GARDEN CLUB: Is accepting applications for educational assistance and special project grants. Funds are available for individuals or groups in North Kitsap. Application deadline is March 1. For info and to apply, call (360) 779-6234 or (360) 598-2318.