SAD NEWS - APRIL 2008 - WESLEY ART GALLERY CLOSING ITS DOORS

APRIL 2008 - WESLEY ART GALLERY CLOSING ITS DOORS
Hello ladies and gentleman of the press for Kitsap, WA, USA, Earth.
With deep regret we must announce that at the end of March, we will closing our doors for good in Bremerton. It's been a good run and we thank the community for keeping us aloft as long as they could.
Elizabeth, myself and the participating artists are proud of what we have accomplished at the Wesley Art Gallery and hope you are proud too. We will carry this experience with us for the rest of our lives.
Oh… and in April, during First Friday and the following Saturday we will be having the obligatory going out of business sale. The red leather sofa is up for sale. And I'll have many of my works available as well. Existing collectors will receive first dibs on select paintings.
Cheers and best wishes in your endeavors.
Don Wesley


W E S L E Y A R T G A L L E R Y

Art is about you!

1210 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337 - 360.265.2374 www.wesleyartgallery.com - info@wesleyartgallery.com We're open on First Friday from 5-10pm, every Saturday from 1-5 (winter hours), and by appointment anytime.

Collective Visions Gallery - Feature Artist Lesley Kabelac

Collective Visions Gallery Announcement

Feature Artist
April:
Lesley Kabelac

"Decades:
A Retrospective"

RECEPTION:
April 4th, 5-9 pm
Show runs thru April 26
2 0 0 8

click here for more information

Decades: A Retrospective

From the 1970's to the Present, Lesley Kabelac's artistic memoir is a trip through time in a variety of medium. Beginning with her first watercolors in the 1970's an moving to the prints and paintings of the present, her new show is as full as her life story, told in the way only Lesley can. The past four decades have been rich and diverse.

Lesley has always been an artist at heart. From her early childhood doodles and designs she moved on to the art of movement, first as a skater with Ice Capade's where she met and married, to teaching ballet as a young mother of three. But she was always drawn back to her first love. And in the seventies when she went back to college to study nursing she found her passion in art class. Needless to say, she is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Artist, but not a nurse!

It was at Olympic College, that she started growing the person we all know and love. And it was there that she met the life long friends that would go on to form Collective Visions Gallery. As a co-founding member, she has given glimpses over the years into her work, piece by piece as a painter and printmaker. But this show is different. Her current show is a timeline of her life and love. Her story, told through her art.

From her earliest watercolors, vibrant and innocent in the 1970's, to dark paintings during life's struggles, and prints created with intricate detail as her children grew and she had more time to work, she walks you thru her life. The first chapters in her current show are the story of a young wife and mother, then a full-time working artist. It is colorful and warm, at times dark and gloomy, but always insightful. With almost half a century of vision and life's blood poured out on canvas and paper you get to know the real Lesley. At 75 she is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. But most important, she is an artist. Art is her story and the story of life around her.

As you walk thru her show, be encouraged to remember your life over the years. How does "Decades" relate to your life? Was your life full of color, did it have lots of shadows, were there more highs, or lows? How did you capture your life? Lesley did it with brushes, pastels and ink. But for her family and friends it is framed forever in our hearts.

Collective Visions Gallery331 Pacific AvenueBremerton, Washington 98337

Phone 360-377-8327

April & May Concerts of the Bremerton Symphony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Upcoming April & May Concerts of the Bremerton Symphony Association FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Bremerton Symphony Association Office, 360-373-1722Call (360) 373-1722 or visit www.bremertonsymphony.org for more information about each concert and to purchase tickets.

PLACE: Bremerton Performing Arts Center (Bremerton High School), 1500 13th St, Bremerton WA 98337.TICKETS: $24 Adults in advance ($26 at the door), $10 Youth, Family and Group rates available (20% discount, groups of 4 or more).

April 19, 2008:"BRITISH INVASION" Conductor's Choice concert. The British are coming! Guest Conductor David Osbon of London's Kingston University will lead the Orchestra in his Symphony No. 2. Kitsap-based music critic and gastronome Bernard Jacobson narrates Benjamin Britten's enlightening Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Also enjoy Vaughan Williams' stirring Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m. EXTRAS: Pre-concert Chat with Maestra Elizabeth Stoyanovich and Maestro Osbon at 6:30 p.m.SPONSORS: Yuen Lui Portrait Studio; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (guest conductor sponsor); Kitsap Bank (season sponsor).

May 18, 2008: "HAPPY DELIVERANCE" Classic/Chorale Concert with the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale, led by Elizabeth Stoyanovich and LeeAnne Campos. Featuring Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, Shostakovich's Festive Overture and a Chorale finale, Fauré's Requiem Mass.EXTRAS: Pre-concert Chat with Maestra Elizabeth Stoyanovich at 3:00 p.m.DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 18, 4:00 pm.SPONSORS: Kitsap Credit Union; Kitsap Sun; Kitsap Bank (season sponsor).

VERY SPECIAL EVENT: DIANE SCHUUR WITH THE BREMERTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT THE ADMIRAL THEATRE

Saturday evening, May 3Main Floor Show with Dinner $90; Main Floor Reserved $60; Loge Reserved $45; Balcony Reserved $30. Contact the Admiral Theatre for tickets, (360) 373-6743 SPONSOR: Kitsap Credit Union

Kay Bailey Trio - Jazz and blues

WHAT: Kay Bailey Trio - Jazz and blues
WHEN: April 18
WHERE: Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Avenue, in down townBremerton
HOW MUCH: $14 purchased in advance , $17 at door FOR TICKETS: Call 360 377 8327 or visit the Gallery during opening hours,10 to 5 Tuesdays through Saturdays. Kay Bailey is the definition of a natural singer. Her voice is made ofsong, her style fresh and full of grace with every note a gem. Ms. Bailey'sperformances feature a strong representation of early jazz classics and aneclectic mix of music from Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Dan Hicks, LindseyBuckingham and Norah Jones. A dynamic singer with a special talent fordelivering a song with tremendous musicality Kay's warm engagement of theaudience brings people into the music. Recent performances includeSerfina's(sp?), St Clouds, the Sorrento Hotel, and many other venues in theSeattle area. The incomparable Eric Verlinde on piano, and Wayne Bliss onbass lay down a sophisticated instrumental groove that rounds out thethreesome.Cosponsors: Huddleston, McKenzie & Associates, PLLC, CPAs, SilverdaleCall Kay Bailey at: (206) 297-7354 for questions about her music.Call Alan Newberg at 360 692 3981 for other press questions.

Declassified Chamber Music Program’s Opening Numbers by Zoltán Kodály

News from Bainbridge Performing Arts
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 27, 2008
Contact: Sally Jo Martine , Public Relations Director
Phone: 206.842.8578
Fax: 206.842.0195
Web: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org
Email: smartine@BainbridgePerformingArts.org

Projection Artist Sid Arthur Collaborates with Pianist James Quitslund
in Declassified Chamber Music Program’s Opening Numbers by Zoltán Kodály
Sunday, April 27 @ 3:00 p.m. @ Bainbridge Performing Arts
Projection artist Sid Arthur collaborated with pianist James Quitslund in the presentation of two piano miniatures opening BPA’s April 27 Declassified Chamber Music Program. Arthur was charged with developing resonant imagery for two pieces by the Hungarian Zoltán Kodály, works that Quitslund described as “laments for the fallen, and for the breakdown in European affairs and the uncertainty of the future.” One of the works, Inscription on a Grave,” Quitslund continued, “is predominantly tragic and heroic, but there is also a hymn that contrasts with the crashing dissonances, and the turmoil fades into harmony and then silence at the end.”
After digesting Quitslund’s words and listening to recordings of Kodály’s works, Arthur soon ventured out to the graveyards, visiting Lake View Cemetery and the Veteran’s Memorial, snapping hundreds of photos, which formed the basis for his projections. He strung together more than 2000 black and white images, overlaying them with original color animations. Inspired by street-corner graffiti to the techniques used by great film makers, Arthur has developed a singular style, both in his paintings and drawings as well as his animations and films. A graduate of Northwest College of Art and BPA’s Graphic Designer, he is currently making himself known both in the Bainbridge community and the Seattle area.
BPA’s April Declassified Chamber Music Program features the works of three Eastern European masters from the 1890s to the 1930s, and showcases a crowd of Island musicians and their friends, including violinists Justine Jeanotte , Thomas Monk and Patricia Strange; violists Reid Blickenstaff and Peggy Spencer; cellists Marshall Brown, Barbara Deppe and Priscilla Jones; Kate Kralik, flute; Amy Duerr-Day , oboe; Patti Beasley, clarinet; Judy Lawrence, bassoon; Don Warkentin, horn; and pianists Donna Adele Horning and James Quitslund.
The concert is at Bainbridge Performing Arts on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets, $10 per person, may be purchased by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North , Bainbridge Island . BPA Box Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance. The performance is suitable for music-lovers of all ages.
Bainbridge Performing Arts extends special thanks to its sponsors: 2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor, Bainbridge Island Review, and Declassified Presenting Sponsor, Viking Bank. This project is supported, in part, by the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund, administered by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Human. BPA is supported, in part, by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, the City of Bainbridge Island, and by a two-year Organizational Support Program grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
For more information, visit online or join BPA’s mailing list at www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.

An Unshakable Force Behind Community Theatre - Louise Mills

News from Bainbridge Performing Arts
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 28, 2008
Contact: Sally Jo Martine , Public Relations Director
Phone: 206.842.8578
Fax: 206.842.0195
Web: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org
Email: smartine@BainbridgePerformingArts.org

An Unshakable Force Behind Community Theatre - Louise Mills
After learning to sew at the age of ten, Louise Mills took up fencing and the bagpipes in her teen years, studied drama (costumes and props) in high school, and pursued a brief stint of professional theatre training before college. In 1956, she, along with her friend and pianist Corinne Berg, founded Bainbridge Light Opera Association (BLOA), known today as Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA). A vigorous and determined presence behind the Island’s theatre scene (she also founded Island Theatre), Louise Mills has always been interested in getting others to act, saying “I get people to do things they didn’t know they wanted to do.”
And now she’s done it again. Louise Mills Presents: What is This Thing Called Love? ~ A Musical Revue opens April 11 at BPA. Jazz musicians and singers croon, strut, and serenade on a set loosely based on a fictional Parisian night club called, “Chez Louise.” Local artists don tuxedoes and period gowns mined from Louise’s extensive collection of vintage fashions to perform favorite love songs ranging from show tunes to jazz standards.
Louise Mills Presents… is designed and stage directed by Michele McCrackin. The cast includes Sharon Acton, Susan Anderson, Susan Bray, Dick & Marilyn Dearsley, Rusty Flounders, Keith Granger, Ginni Hawkins, Claire Hosterman, Barbara Hume, Rozzella & Chris Kolbegger, Adele Berg-Layton, Mike Loudon, Rich McAllister, Kate Matteson, Michelle Odell, Mark Soltys, Jackie & Lucas Stewart, Mary Joan Zakovy, and the Bainbridge Island vocal group Side By Side.
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. plus Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets, $15 per person, may be purchased by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North , Bainbridge Island . BPA Box Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance. The production has one intermission and is suitable for musical theatre lovers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Bainbridge Performing Arts extends special thanks to its 2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor, Bainbridge Island Review. BPA is supported, in part, by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, the City of Bainbridge Island, and by a two-year Organizational Support Program grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. For more information, visit online or join BPA’s mailing list at www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.

Hood Canal Adventure Salmon Camps

A four day Adventure Salmon Day Camp registration is now open to 4th and 5th graders June 24– June 27th, and a four day –three night The Adventure Salmon Overnight Camp is open to 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders August 12th-15th.

Adventure Salmon Camps begin in Belfair and travel in and around the Hood Canal Watershed. Campers experience different locations with diverse ecosystems while having fun exploring the nature that surrounds them. Their inner scientists emerge as they participate in activities such as snorkeling, fishing and kayaking.

Campers get down and dirty investigating aquatic habitats at Hood Canal beaches and rivers. They also discover interesting critters while exploring the natural wonders of Hood Canal’s terrestrial habitats. Campers have plenty of opportunity to get wet and have fun participating in art and games activities and learning traditional knowledge from our Tribal neighbors.

Our Adventure Salmon Camps foster camper’s enthusiasm for lifelong learning, and nurture their inquisitive wonder and respect for our natural world. With our limited camp space, Adventure Salmon Camps fill quickly. For registration details and more information call the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group at 360-275-3575 or email chris@hcseg.org.

Ciscoe Morris to speak in Port Orchard

Media Release
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Coreen Haydock Johnson, 360-876-3505
March 24, 2008
For Immediate Release

Ciscoe Morris to speak in Port Orchard
Port Orchard, WA : Don't miss well known gardener and Pacific NW celebrity Ciscoe Morris- presenter at April's Port Orchard Chamber membership luncheon, Thursday, April 10th, 11:30am. Sponsored by la place sur la Mer a destination/getaway venue in Port Angeles and Lyndee Mutchler Lapin the luncheon is held at LeGarmache Catering Banquet Room in Port Orchard. Reservations are required by Tuesday, April 8th 2pm for the luncheon meeting and can be made at www.portorchard.com or by calling 360-876-3505, Cost is $20 for non-members who must pay in advance, $15 for chamber members who pay before April 10th and $17 for chamber members who pay at the door.

Among other things we expect Ciscoe to talk about utilizing plants and landscaping to make your business more attractive to customers. When the Mayor of Leavenworth visited Port Orchard Chamber last June, he commented city streets and businesses should: "Keep it clean, keep it pretty. It calms people down. They'll want to stop and shop." Ciscoe is a very successful business man himself, in addition to his radio/TV and celebrity gardener status. Ciscoe doles out garden advice on his weekly radio show "Gardening with Ciscoe" on 710 KIRO radio. He also appears on numerous TV shows including "Gardening with Ciscoe" which he co-hosts with Meeghan Black. Click on Ciscoe's picture for more information about him and to really see what he looks like.
The Port Orchard Chamber will offer Ciscoes newest book "Ask Ciscoe" at the luncheon for $20, he will autograph it and $5 will go directly to the Kitsap Humane Society

Coreen Haydock Johnson
Executive Director
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
1014 Bay St., #8
Port Orchard, WA 98366
www.portorchard.com
360-876-3505

IMG Music News - Mar 26th, 2008

From: IMG Music Dev
Organization: Island Music Guild
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:10:44 -0700
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IMG Music News - Mar 26th, 2008
Tonight! Wes Corbett and friends perform a mid-week concert at the IMG Hall.

Pay a visit to the IMG Network bulletin board and leave your comments about concerts you have seen - check our website www.islandmusic.org
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MUSIC PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK ON BAINBRIDGE:
At Island Music Guild Hall ( 10598, Valley Road, Rolling Bay )
Wed, March 26th, 7:30pm at IMG Hall: New Grass and Gypsy Swing with "Joy Kills Sorrow" and "Hot Club Sandwich". Featuring Wes Corbett on banjo, Joe Walsh on mandolin, Matt Arcara on guitar, Heather Masse on vocals, Bridget Kearney on bass. Tickets $17, $7 students. Call 206 780 6911 for advance reservations. At Pegasus Coffee House( http://www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com )
Friday, Mar. 28, 7:30 PM: Original songs for piano by Natalie Poss www.natalieposs.net. Suggested donation $5.

Saturday, Mar. 29, 7:30 PM: Classical Guitarist, Cesar Medel www.cesarmedel.com. Suggested donation $5.

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2:00 PM: Christopher Anderson and Mike Derzon, one afternoon, two good friends, original country, folk, blues, and the dreaded augmented ninths and thirteenths! Suggested donation $5.

Sunday, Mar. 30, 7:00 PM: MCR Open Mic, all ages and all styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems and readings. A piano is available. Hosted by Rick Barrenger. At Island Gallery (100-106 Madison Ave. N,)
March 28 Friday @ 7:30pm at The Island Gallery: Concert 2 in the Chamber Series. Prokofiev: Quintet Op. 39; Pergolesi: Trio Sonata; Mozart: Oboe Quartet; Hindemith: Eight Canons. Laura DeLuca, clarinet, Ben Hausmann, oboe, Joe Kaufmann, bass, Stephen Bryant, violin, Sue Jane Bryant, viola. Tickets are $20/10 students, available in advance at The the Island Gallery, or at the door; seating is limited to 70 people. For more
information: (206) 780-9500.
At Island Center Hall (Island Center Hall, 8395, Fletcher Bay Road)
Saturday March 29th , 7:30pm at Island Center Hall: The Starlings CD release concert for "Marveling the While". Presented by Music Community Resources - Admission $15 general, $10 student/seniors, info: www.musiccommunityresources.com or (206) 842-5485.


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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING AREA
Saturday,April 5th, Island Center Hall: Scandia monthly Country dance! Nordleik Trio plays,7-10;00. Jam session mid-dance list available: c_capers@yahoo.com .

Sunday, April 6 at 4:00pm, Bainbridge Commons: First Sundays presents Duo Patterson, the violin and viola, husband and wife duo of Ron and Roxanna Patterson. Duo Patterson was formed in 1980 in the Principality of Monaco under the encouragement of Princess Grace and has performed in recitals and as soloists with orchestras in France, Italy, Monaco, England, Spain, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, Germany and the United States. The have performed often on European and American television and have recorded for VOX, CRI AND Ante Aeternum records. They have given many world premiers as well as having duos for violin and double concertos with orchestra written for them. Ron Patterson is currently a professor of violin at the University of Washington. On their Bainbridge concert Duo Patterson will be performing a varied program including works by Handel, Mozart and Martinu. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center on 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Parks. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Friday April 18th, 3:00-4:00 pm.Olav Mjelve,teen master folk fiddler from Roros, Norway is teaching a youth workshop on Roros tunes. Guild fiddle teacher, Jane Landstra's home in POULSBO is open for this session to Intermediate, plus level players & is a good intro to Nordic playing!
Information: Jane Landstra, c_capers@yahoo.com

Saturday, April 19th at Island Center Hall Bainbridge Island 3RD Saturday Contra! Country Capers Trio plays to calling of Laura Mae Smith, 7:30-10;30 . All comers "Welcome Spring and Earthday"! Information: Jane Landstra, c_capers@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 20, 3:00 pm: at BPA. Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra (BSO) welcomes the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) to Hodges Hall for a special program entitled, A Musical Heritage. Following a nostalgic review prompted by BSO's 35th Anniversary, this program looks to the future - the future of classical music as embodied in the BIYO musicians. Music Director David Upham shares the podium with Reid Blickenstaff and George Ramsey as youth and adults perform together on stage. The program opens with the BIYO Sinfonietta joining forces with BSO members on Mascagni's ravishingly beautiful "Intermezzo" from the opera Cavelleria rusticana. The focus then shifts to soloists Brigitte Gingold, violin, and Max Aussendorf, cello, performing works by Mozart and J. C. Bach, respectively. Then the Youth Orchestra will perform excerpts from Mozart's famous serenade, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, in preparation for the grand finale - all three groups performing side-by-side on stage. A Musical Heritage offers a celebration of our community not to be missed!

Tickets, only $10 per person, may be purchased by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. BPA Box Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance. The hour-long concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. For more information, visit online or join BPA's mailing list at www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.

Friday April 25th 7:30 pm, and Sat 26th 8:00am (early bird) at IMG Hall: "David Hickey's Crystal Journey" David is currently touring Canada with over 20 Quartz Crystal Bowls, 6 Beautiful Paiste Gongs and Other sound Instruments. Meditation concerts Friday evening and Saturday morning for early risers. Cost $25/pp per concert. The Spiritual Enrichment Center of West Sound is hosting this powerful and magical event! For tickets call Kathryn 206-842-5330

Sunday April 27th 3:00 pm at BPA: Declassified Chamber Concert: Dvorák, Kodály & Martinu. Works of three Eastern European masters from the 1890s to the 1930s will be performed by a crowd of Island musicians and their friends, including violinists Justine Jeanotte, Thomas Monk and Patricia Strange; violists Reid Blickenstaff and Peggy Spencer; cellists Marshall Brown, Barbara Deppe and Priscilla Jones; Kate Kralik, flute; Amy Duerr-Day, oboe; Patti Beasley, clarinet; Judy Lawrence, bassoon; Don Warkentin, horn; and pianists Donna Horning and James Quitslund. Select musical works will be performed against a multimedia backdrop created by Northwest College of Art graduate, BPA Graphic Designer, and video artist Sid Arthur. 2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review | Declassified Presenting
Sponsor: Viking Bank | This project is supported, in part, by the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund, administered by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. Tickets: $10 per person @ 206.842.8569;
Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

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ONGOING CONCERTS AND WORKSHOPS
IMG Jazz Ensemble Workshop: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, at the IMG Hall, 7:30
- 9:30 PM. Anyone wishing to play jazz standards is invited to attend. A $5.00 donation per session is requested. Next session Mar 27th. For the current tune list or more information please contact Mike Sellman msellman@att.com

IMG Drum workshop: Monday Evenings every week: at the . Contact Micah Harding at 206 818 5859 for more info. A $5.00 donation per session is requested.

IMG Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam: 3rd Thursdays 7:30~9:30pm, at the Island Music Guild Hall lead by Stuart Williams (contact 206 323-8004). A $5.00 donation per session is requested.

IMG Kitsap Composers Forum: Monthly, contact Bruce Galloway bruce@bainbridge.net

IMG Zeitgeist: Monthly, 2nd Saturdays/Fridays - Teen Dance Series featuring local bands.

Pegasus Coffee House Open Mic: Sundays, All ages, all styles 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Reel Time Celtic Jam: Monthly, 2nd Fridays in Poulsbo, 4-5:30 PM. A group lesson proceeds the session led by Jane Landstra of Country Capers Celtic Contra Dance Band. Jane also teaches fiddle and piano at the Island Music Guild on Mondays. Information: c_capers@yahoo.com or 360-697-6192.

Samspel Scandinavian Jam/Lesson: Monthly, 4th Fridays, 4-5:30 PM. For information and location contact Jane Landstra, c_capers@yahoo.com or 360-697-6192.

Reel Slow Jam/Lesson: Monthly, 3rd Fridays, for first level fiddlers, 4:00-5:30, in Poulsbo. Learn short, easy & great Cajun, Celtic, and Scandinavian tunes; work on playing form/technique, and repertoire building. Questions, more info: Jane Landstra, c_capers@yahoo.com

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MORE...
Pianist needed - Paid: A rehearsal and performance pianist is urgently needed for BHS's May 2008 production of the Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes. Stipend. If you are interested, contact Marijane Milton, parent volunteer, for more information. 206-780-5443 or mjmilton@yahoo.com.

Bands Wanted: North Kitsap Trails Association's first fundraiser, will be held Aug. 1st and 2nd. is looking for 4 to 6 bands that can donate their time for this worthy cause. It will also be great PR for the bands as they will be featured in many news stories. Interested? call John Willett at 360 779 8008 or email at johwillett@embarqmail.com You can also look NKTA up on line at www.nkstringofpearls.com

Call to Musicians and Artists - the 2008 Art Expo and Music Fest is seeking vendors, demonstrations and performers for the event, slated for August 1, 2 & 3. Discounts available for musical organizations and music vendors. For prospectus, please visit www.ArtExpoBI.com, or call Liz Gadbois, Event Coordinator at (206) 819-3618. This event is sponsored by Winslow Contemporary Arts, co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. The event is partially funded by the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Fund, administered by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.

Piano Hobbyist Group - performing together monthly in private homes. Contact Marlys on 855 8347.

Musician wanted - to work with lyricist on CD project. Contact John Steinberg by e.mail at steinberry@yahoo.com or call 206 794-2520 for more information.

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Roby King Galleries - NO SALES TAX ANNUAL ALL ARTISTS EXHIBITION

April 4-26
NO SALES TAX ANNUAL ALL ARTISTS EXHIBITION
April 4, First Friday Opening 6-8PM
April is taxing enough, but not at this annual exhibit! Over 30 artists will be exhibited and when you purchase your favorite piece,
Roby King Galleries absorbs the sales tax. Perfect timing for adding to your art collection. Included artists: Diane Ainsworth, Cheri Christensen, Pam Ingalls, Patty Rogers, Robert Schlegel, Jerry Stitt and many more.

Bainbridge Island Celebrates National Poetry Month ~ April

Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Local poets and poetry lovers - clear your calendars! Here's what's in store on Bainbridge Island and in North Kitsap County:



Poetry Corners: Approximately thirty poster-size poems by Bainbridge and North Kitsap poets are displayed during April in windows and venues throughout downtown Bainbridge Island. This year's theme is "change." A complete list of poets, poems, and venues will be posted on the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council's webpage, www.artshum.org, in early April.

Eagle Harbor Book Co. Limerick Contest: The winners of the Eagle Harbor Book Company Limerick Contest will be announced at the store sometime in April. Each poem mentions a Bainbridge Island location. Info: EHBC, www.eagleharborbooks.com or 206.842.5332.

BPA Gallery Poetry Exhibit:The Bainbridge Performing Arts lobby walls are again turned over to local poets for artistically exhibited poems. This year's features poets are all legendary and long-time Bainbridge poetry teachers and mentors, including Bob McAllister, Ralph Cheadle, Everett Thompson, Nancy Rekow, Janet West, and Margi Berger. The BPA Gallery Poetry Exhibit will run through the month of April, and can be viewed Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., plus one hour prior to BPA performances.

Poetry Is! Series on BITV Poetry Is! Bainbridge Island Poets in Performance. Produced by Barbara Morrison with funding from the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund. Five programs air on BITV and BKAT (Channels 12 & 22) throughout April. Featured poets: John Willson, John David, Kent Chadwick, Mary Victoria Dombrowski, Janet Norman Knox, Van Calvez, Tamara K. Sellman, Marian MacDonald, Neil Baker, and Beverley West. Information: 206.842.8728; mimidombrowski@yahoo.com.

April 6: The 24th (or 25th - no one's sure) Annual San Carlos Poetry Reading: 1 - 4 p.m. San Carlos Restaurant, 279 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island. Emceed by the legendary Bob McAllister. Poets wishing to read can sign up in advance by calling BIAHC at 206.842.7901 or at the door. The community is welcome at this free, rousing celebration of our local bards. The event is a fundraiser for Exhibition, BIAHC's journal of visual and literary arts. The spring 2008 issue of Exhibition, with a theme of "Before and After," will be launched at the reading.

April 8: BPA Poetry Slam: 7:30 p.m. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N. $5 suggested donation. The BPA theatre is transformed into a nightclub, with refreshments and a no-host bar, for the second annual Bainbridge Poetry Slam. Poets perform their work in a competition before judges chosen from the audience and are judged on both the content of the poem and their performance. No props, costumes, or musical instruments allowed. Last year's winner, Van Calvez, will return to defend his title.

April 12: Poetry on Demand Stand: Forget your spouse's birthday and need a poem in a hurry? West Sound Academy poetry students will write an on-the-spot poem to fit your every need. Commission a poem for a wedding, your pet, or capture a chosen memory in verse. Stop by their booth in Winslow Mall throughout the day. Free!

April 12: Poulsbohemian Poetry Series: 7 p.m. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St. NE., Poulsbo. Barbara Berger reads Margi Berger's work; Pat Loken and Helen Merrill also read their work. Open mic follows featured readers. Admission free, with snacks and hot drinks for sale. For info, check www.poulsbohemian.com or call Nancy Rekow at 206.842.4855.

April 20: Jewel Box Poetry Reading: 3 p.m. 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Free. Featured poets Mary Lou Sanelli and Joannie Kervran Stangeland are followed by open mic. Info: 360.779.9688 or email jewelboxpoets@comcast.net.

April 27: Poem by Poem: 2 p.m. Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free. Poetry teachers Nancy Rekow, Ralph Cheadle, Bob McAllister, and Everett Thompson read from their work and also from selected poems by 7th grade Woodward Middle School students of Anne Kundtz, which are displayed in the library through the month.

Want to give poetry a try? Drop in on John Willson's weekly poetry workshop at the Strawberry Park Center, 7666 NE High School Road, Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. $15 fee - no prior poetry experience necessary! Info: 206.842.2306.

Finally, look for the spring 2008 issue of Exhibition, the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council's journal of visual and literary art, at Eagle Harbor Book Co., Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, and other local venues.

Weekly Email Newsletter Bainbridge Island

Weekly Email NewsletterDateline: March 25, 2008 From the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce www.bainbridgechamber.com
NEWS OF THE WEEK

March After Hours - Thursday!!!Date: Thursday, Mar. 27thTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Host: Rotary Club and Wing Point Country Club, at Wing Pt Golf & CC. Network with business friends and associates, munch on some sumptuous goodies, and learn more about the Bainbridge Rotary Club and Wing Point Golf & Country Club.
Info: 842-3700.

Business Person or Couple of Year - It's time to nominate your choice for the 2008 Business Person and Business Couple of the Year. Nominees need not be a Chamber members. Nominations forms are available on the Chamber web site, www.bainbridgechamber.com or at the Chamber office. Deadline for nominations is Friday April 11. The winner or winners will be honored at banquet on May 21 and will be the honorary Grand Marshal('s) in the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade.

April Newletter Inserts - There's still time to put an insert/flier into the April Chamber Newsletter. Deadline, 5 p.m. Thursday March 27 . We will need a check for $75 and 1,000 8.5 X 11 inserts. To reserve a space, contact Betsy Leger, (206) 842-3700.

BRING YOUR BAG DAY - We want to help our fellow islanders get into the habit of using resusable bags when they shop. And not just in grocery stores, but for all shopping. We are planning a community-wide initiative to do just that, with a planned launch to coincide with island Earth Day Events on April 19. Attached is a Bag and Order Form that merchants and other interested parties can fill out and order bags for use for the Earth Day event and beyond.

Winslow Streetscape Survey - As you may know, the Winslow Way Streetscape project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2009.
We want to hear your thoughts about this project. Please take a few moments to answer this quick ten-question survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Uszjssn_2f1K7lHs3YXHLBUQ_3d_3d

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENT

April Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, April 16thTime: 11:30 a.m. (registration begins)Program: David Moseley, new Chief Executive of the Washington State Ferry System
Place: Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Cost: $15
Registration: 842-3700.

COMMUNITY /MEMBER EVENTS
JOB OPPORTUNITY - The BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LODGING ASSO. is seeking a Marketing/Management Consultant. Applicant must demonstrate knowledge & expertise in website management and marketing activities. Limited term contract. Experience / non-profit helpful. Send resumes and/or inquiries for full prospectus or request for more information to:
Bainbridge Island Lodging Asso., P. O. Box 10895, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

Healthy Community Checkup Survey - The island's Health, Housing and Human Services Council is conducting a Healthy Community Checkup project - an update of its community needs assessment process around service gaps and community demographics. A new component is the development of Healthy Community Indicators that can be measured and tracked over time. Chamber members can access the survey from HHHS's website: www.bihhhs.org, or, from this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=oxj0E_2b3NLEvIv3p7iUBbyw_3d_3d .
THEATER/GALLERIES
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts - 151 Winslow Way E. For more information on curent programs, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.
A is For Artists’ Gallery - 123 Bjune “91 steps south of Winslow Way at Madison & Bjune” 206.842.2434 10am-6pm Mon–Sat 11am-5pm Sun 206.842.2434 www.aisforartistsgallery.com “Exploring the Emotions of Color” Artists’ reception First Friday, March 7 5-9pm
The Island Gallery - The Island Gallery continues its popular Spring Concert Series with a second evening of chamber music on Friday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. The program will include: Mozart: Oboe Quartet Pergolesi: Trio Sonata Prokofiev: Quintet Op. 39 Hindemuth: Eight Canons . Featured Performers: Laura De Luca, clarinet; Ben Hausmann, oboe; Stephen Bryant, violin, Sue Jane Bryant, viola; Joe Kaufmann, bass. Location: The Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Avenue N., All three concerts in this series will be performed prior to the gallery concert in the following Bainbridge Island art classrooms: Odyssey, Bainbridge High School, and the Island School. The students will draw, paint or color at will. Five works will be chosen for display at the next gallery concert. Come experience the connection between music & art!
The Gallery at Grace Grace Episcopal Church 8595 NE Day Road 206-842-9997 Contact: Ann Strickland annie@gracehere.org Hours Monday-Friday 9-3 Sunday 8-noon And by appointment.

April 5: The EDGE Improv
“Yoga for your funny bone! Calisthenics for your brain! Cross training for the psyche! Stream of consciousness hilarity for the whole family!” Nothing The EDGE does is scripted – the troupe members are literally making it up as they go along. For more than thirteen years, their zany humor has inspired laughter, cheering and rave reviews.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review The EDGE Presenting Sponsor: The Harbour Public House
Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, military, and youth @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

First Sundays the Commons - presents Duo Patterson, the violin and viola, husband and wife duo of Ron and Roxanna Patterson on Sunday, April 6 at 4:00pm. They have given many world premiers as well as having duos for violin and double concertos with orchestra written for them. Ron Patterson is currently a professor of violin at the University of Washington. On their Bainbridge concert Duo Patterson will be performing a varied program including works by Handel, Mozart and Martinu. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center on 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Parks. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

April 8: Bainbridge Poetry Slam
BPA is transformed into a nightclub, with refreshments and a no-host bar, for the second annual Bainbridge Poetry Slam, where poets perform their work in a competition before judges chosen from the audience. Gutsy poets should be prepared with three original poems that can be read in less than three minutes each. Poets are judged on both the content of the poem and their performance. No props, costumes, or musical instruments allowed. Cash prizes, plus a free drink for all competitors!
Event: Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Suggested $5 donation.; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org


GOVERNMENT

March 26 City Council Meeting - The City Council will hold a workshop prior to the beginning of the regular Council meeting to discuss Winslow Way Value Engineering, 5:30 pm. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 with Additions and Deletions and the Council Committee reports. Mayor's Report will include the City Administrator Contract and Open Space Commission appointments, 7:35 pm, followed by the City Administrator's Report. Public Comment will be held at 7:55. Items over $100,000 will include Point Monroe Drive and Lafayette Ave. Sewer and Undergrounding LID design awared, and Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements for North Madison. Resolutions, beginning at 8:40 pm, will include 08-10, Recognizing April 19, Earth Day, as "Bring your own bag" day; Resolution 08-13, Earth Hour, March 29; 08-11, Disposition of Surplus Property; and 08-12, Bond Reimbursement. Additional topics will include 2008 Budget Amendments (8:50), Senior Center Feasibility Study, Project Management Process, and Return of "The Winslow" Parking Fee-In-Lieu. At Council Chambers, City Hall, 280 Madison Ave. N. Info: Roz Lassoff, City Clerk, 780-8624, rlassoff@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us or visit www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

March 27 Building Counter Services Closed for Training - The City's Building Counter Services will be closed on March 27 to allow staff to attend training. Building inspectioins will occur as usual. For information, contact 842-2552, or email pcd@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.
Business License Changes – In an effort to ensure that all Island businesses have current business licenses, the City is strengthening its efforts to bring companies with lapsed licenses into compliance. City code requires all businesses that are located on or solicit business on Bainbridge Island to acquire a business license and renew it annually. The licensing process triggers a review to ensure that new and renewing businesses are in compliance with City regulations like zoning and signage rules, as well as Health Department standards. The City also collects Business and Occupation (B & O) tax from licensed businesses under state law. Initial license fees are $25 for small businesses (those receiving less than $18,000 in annual income) or $50 for regular businesses registering before business commences; the fees double for companies filing after beginning business activity. More information and application forms are available on the City’s website at www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.


Have a Great Week!
Kevin Dwyer, Executive DirectorBainbridge Island, WA. Chamber of Commerce 590 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110 (206) 842-3700, voice; (206) 842-3713, fax www.bainbridgechamber.com

Bainbridge Performing Arts - APRIL

Date: March 11, 2008
Contact: Sally Jo Martine, Public Relations Director
Phone: 360.373.6010
Fax: 206.842.0195
Web: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org
Email: smartine@BainbridgePerformingArts.org

All Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) events are held at 200 Madison Avenue North , Bainbridge Island . Tickets, information, and registration, unless otherwise noted, are available at the BPA Box Office, or by phone at 206.842.8569. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and one hour prior to each performance. BPA is supported, in part, by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, the City of Bainbridge Island, and Washington State Arts Commission. Learn more about BPA on line at www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 5: The EDGE Improv
“Yoga for your funny bone! Calisthenics for your brain! Cross training for the psyche! Stream of consciousness hilarity for the whole family!” Nothing The EDGE does is scripted – the troupe members are literally making it up as they go along. For more than thirteen years, their zany humor has inspired laughter, cheering and rave reviews.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review The EDGE Presenting Sponsor: The Harbour Public House
Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, military, and youth @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 8: Bainbridge Poetry Slam
BPA is transformed into a nightclub, with refreshments and a no-host bar, for the second annual Bainbridge Poetry Slam, where poets perform their work in a competition before judges chosen from the audience. Gutsy poets should be prepared with three original poems that can be read in less than three minutes each. Poets are judged on both the content of the poem and their performance. No props, costumes, or musical instruments allowed. Cash prizes, plus a free drink for all competitors!
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review
Event: Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Suggested $5 donation.; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 11 – 13: Louise Mills Presents: What is This Thing Called Love? ~ A Musical Revue
Jazz musicians and singers croon, strut, and serenade on a set loosely based on a fictional Parisian night club called, “Chez Louise.” Local artists don tuxedoes and period gowns mined from Louise Mills’ extensive collection of vintage fashions to perform favorite love songs ranging from show tunes to jazz standards. Presented by one of BPA’s original co-founders, this musical revue is designed and stage directed by Michele McCrackin, with musical direction by Karen Rice. Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Performing Arts.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review
Performances: Friday & Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. + Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 per person @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 15 – 17: 45 Million Years of Dinosaurs in 45 Minutes
Follow three brave adventurers as they race the clock to learn about 45 million years of dinosaurs in 45 minutes! This fast-paced, comedic exploration of the Cretaceous period of dinosaurs includes facts, figures, and fun! The cast from “The History of the World in 45 Minutes!” Guy Sidora, Luc Rosenthal, and Bonnie Wallace return to lead this prehistoric and hysterical journey.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review Theatre School Presenting Sponsor: Prudential Northwest Real Estate
Performances: Tuesday – Thursday Matinees + Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $6 per person @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 20: Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra & Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra Collaborate in “A Musical Heritage”
Music Director David Upham shares the podium with Reid Blickenstaff and George Ramsey as the BIYO Sinfonietta joins forces with BSO members on Mascagni’s ravishingly beautiful “Intermezzo” from the opera Cavelleria rusticana. Soloists Brigitte Gingold, violin, and Max Aussendorf, cello, next perform works by Mozart and J. C. Bach, respectively. The Youth Orchestra then performs excerpts from Mozart’s famous serenade, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, in preparation for the grand finale – all three groups performing side-by-side on stage! It is a celebration of our community not to be missed!
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Season Presenting Sponsor: Rainier Investment Management Concert Presenting Sponsor: The Doctors Clinic
Performance: Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 per person @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 26: Christian Swenson Plays "Human Jazz"
Part dance, drama, concert, sacred ritual, and comedy, Christian Swenson’s performances are unclassifiable. Through his improvisation, Swenson fills each moment with surprise. He follows no trail, but bushwhacks, rock hops, and body surfs through the landscape of imagination. Using only body and voice, he draws from a global palette of styles including Indian dance, Balinese drama, scat-singing, mime-morphing, eccentric buffoonery, and Central Aisian throat-singing to take the audience on a one-of-a-kind adventure.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review
Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, military, and youth @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

April 27: Declassified Chamber Concert: Dvořák, Kodály & Martinů
Works of three Eastern European masters from the 1890s to the 1930s will be performed by a crowd of Island musicians and their friends, including violinists Justine Jeanotte , Thomas Monk and Patricia Strange; violists Reid Blickenstaff and Peggy Spencer; cellists Marshall Brown, Barbara Deppe and Priscilla Jones; Kate Kralik, flute; Amy Duerr-Day, oboe; Patti Beasley, clarinet; Judy Lawrence, bassoon; Don Warkentin, horn; and pianists Donna Horning and James Quitslund. Select musical works will be performed against a multimedia backdrop created by Northwest College of Art graduate, BPA Graphic Designer, and video artist Sid Arthur .
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review Declassified Presenting Sponsor: Viking Bank This project is supported, in part, by the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund, administered by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council
Performance: Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 per person @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

West Sound Academy Senior Art Show Retrospective:

March 21, 2008. For immediate release.
PRESS RELEASE
The Island Gallery
100-106 Madison Avenue North For more information, contact
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Susan Swannack-Nunn, Owner
206-780-9500/www.theislandgallery.net ssn@theislandgallery.net
The artists and their teachers are available for interviews.

Exhibition:

West Sound Academy Senior Art Show Retrospective:

The Island Gallery presents the portfolios of five talented young artists as they prepare to graduate from high school: Sarah Renea Browning, Lila Burns, Stephanie Guy, Miriam Hershberg, and Lisa Jackson.

Show Run: April 4 – 30, 2008

Artists’ Reception: First Friday, April 4, 2008, 6-8 p.m.

Location: The Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Avenue N., Bainbridge Island, Washington

West Sound Academy, located in Poulsbo, Washington, offers an integrated arts and academics program where students are exposed to a full array of art forms. From the beginning, they take a semester each of exploratory level visual arts, such as media arts, music, theatre, and dance. After this, students choose from more specialized courses, including architecture, videography, printmaking, graphic design, web design, painting, drawing, sculpture, illustration, and photography. Students can also design their own courses via an independent study with a mentor from the faculty or the community. West Sound Art Faculty members, who have been instrumental in developing the talents of this fine group of artists, are Greg MacDonald, Linn DeNesti, and Leigh Metteer.

The Artists, in their own words:

Sarah Renea Browning, Bainbridge Island: When I was little, my mother didn’t give me coloring books. She said that it limited creativity, and I would thank her later. Thus, when most kids were coloring-in Barney, I was drawing my own. My mother is an artist and my father is an engineer and inventor. This makes for a very creative atmosphere to grow up in. They have always been supportive of me and my passion for the arts. I have lived on Bainbridge Island my entire life, except for two years during which I lived in Spain. Through my travels I have been exposed to many types of art in several different countries. I started painting when I was in middle school, both on my own and in class. Painting is something that I have always done in my free time, to the exclusion of other art forms. From the beginning I have challenged myself to try something new with every piece. I have decided to pursue art as a profession, and possibly become an art teacher. I plan to gain a liberal arts education, majoring in painting or illustration. I cannot imagine a life without creating art.

Lila Burns, Kingston: Lila’s interests have always bounced between folk music and visual art. Marc Bell of Nogadod, Gary Baseman of The Teacher’s Pet and The Low Brow Art Movement distorted her ideas, fed her sense of humor and made her work a little more visually interesting. She was dead-set on becoming a fashion designer until 9th grade when she tried making theatre costumes and bagged the idea altogether. Amelia Thomas Stier introduced her to graphic design and flipped her ambitions and pursuits every which way. Currently, she is fast on her way to art school and is mulling over her choice between several different colleges. She plans on majoring in graphic design, living in a box because of the high costs of art school, and playing her music whenever she gets the chance. Until then, she’ll be enjoying her last few months of high school and the sunny, sunny springtime!

Stephanie Guy, Burton: My mom is an artist; therefore, I always assumed that I would become one as well. I have been creating art since I was little, but was always frustrated with the result. When it came time to think about what I would do after high school, I was sure that I would attend an art college. Eventually I realized I had other interests as well. One big problem was that my insistent perfectionism and need for detail drove me crazy. But that is the style I am comfortable with, and I can't imagine doing artwork any other way. The illustrations of Arthur Rackham are a huge influence on the style of my artwork, with his attention to intricate details and strange imagination. Art will always have some presence in my life.

Miriam Hershberg, Bainbridge Island: Miriam likes tattoos, muscle cars, music, and comics. Once upon a time she ventured into the world of pastels and paints and then realized she wasn’t that enthused about it, so she moved on to her longtime passion of designing tattoos and black and white pen drawings. And so, the story continues because she’s going to college and is stoked to get out of high school. Forever. She has no idea what she wants to study in college except she wants to make more art and do some tattoos. Although she’s still planning to do art in college, she is not going to art school.

Lisa Jackson, Suquamish: I am a Suquamish Tribal member, living in the Suquamish Tribal community. This community has influenced my entire life. Since I was twelve I have gradually taught myself the patterns of my culture’s designs, creating traditional Salish weavings and teaching other youth within my community. I have also created logos and paintings of the Native American designs and I enjoy being involved with my culture. Through all the wonderful art classes at West Sound Academy I have learned a way of looking at normal objects from a different viewpoint. With all the techniques and painting skills I have learned I will surely keep creating art in the future. Art is part of my daily life and will always remain that way.

“Mothers Day High Tea” in Port Gamble

“Mothers Day High Tea”
Saturday, May 10th (day before)
Sunday, May 11th (Mothers Day)
Hours: Both days: 10:00am to 5:00pm

It is that time of year again, when we celebrate the women in our lives that have taught us so much, who have loved us with all that is in them and whom we cherish beyond measure.

Share your special day with us here at the Tea Room at Port Gamble.
We aim to help your Special Mother/Grandmother realize JUST HOW WONDERFUL SHE IS to you.
A special something extra will be given to all Mothers/Grandmothers who join us on this special day.

Now taking Reservations – We are already booking for this special event, but wanted to give our previous customers an opportunity to Reserve before we advertise in the Newspaper.

Call today – 360-297-4225
Don’t miss out on this early opportunity.
Talk with you soon.

Janis Kelley
Tea Room at Port Gamble, Owner
32279 Rainier Street
PO Box 333
Port Gamble, WA 98364
(360) 297-4225
www.tearoomatportgamble.com

Bainbridge Island Celebrates National Poetry Month ~ April 2008

March 21, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
For general information, contact: Heidi Schuler
Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council
206.842.7901
admin@artshum.org

For further information, contact: Kathleen Thorne, Bainbridge Island Poetry Month Coordinator
dthorne@ix.netcom.com / 206.842.0985


Bainbridge Island Celebrates National Poetry Month ~ April 2008

“In 1972 I began teaching a poetry workshop at the soon-to-be arson-immolated building of Bainbridge High School under the auspices of Olympic College Extension Courses,” writes retired BHS English and drama teacher Bob McAllister in his introduction to the Bainbridge Performing Arts Gallery Exhibit Poetry on Bainbridge: How It Began. “The first class was comprised of students, neophyte writers, a few housewives, and a couple of guys who wanted to test the waters . . . Over the years, the ensuing tides of poetry on this Island, and of poets who pursue the fretful muse, have continued to swell.”

Although there were undoubtedly poets wandering Bainbridge Island before 1972, it was McAllister’s class that first drew them together to form Bainbridge Island’s thriving poetry community – one that went on to produce Exhibition magazine, the NW Artists & Poets Calendar, the annual San Carlos Poetry Readings, and the plethora of awards, poetry workshop and classes, chapbooks, readings, and inspiration that continues today. It’s not surprising that National Poetry Month receives such a rousing welcome on Bainbridge.

Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.

Local poets and poetry lovers – clear your calendars! Here’s what’s in store on Bainbridge Island and in North Kitsap County:

Poetry Corners: Approximately thirty poster-size poems by Bainbridge and North Kitsap poets are displayed during April in windows and venues throughout downtown Bainbridge Island. This year’s theme is “change.” A complete list of poets, poems, and venues will be posted on the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council’s webpage, www.artshum.org, in early April. Info: 206.842.7901.

Eagle Harbor Book Co. Limerick Contest. The winners of the Eagle Harbor Book Company Limerick Contest will be announced at the store sometime in April. Each poem mentions a Bainbridge Island location. Info: EHBC, www.eagleharborbooks.com or 206.842.5332.

BPA Gallery Poetry Exhibit: Poetry on Bainbridge: How It Began. The Bainbridge Performing Arts lobby walls are again turned over to local poets for artistically exhibited poems. This year’s featured poets are all legendary and long-time Bainbridge poetry teachers and mentors, including Bob McAllister, Ralph Cheadle, Everett Thompson, Nancy Rekow, Janet West, and Margi Berger. The BPA Gallery Poetry Exhibit runs through the month of April, and can be viewed Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., plus one hour prior to BPA performances. Info: 206.842.8569.

Poetry Is! Series on BITV. Poetry Is! Bainbridge Island Poets in Performance. Produced by Barbara Morrison with funding from the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund. Five programs air on BITV and BKAT (Channels 12 & 22) throughout April. Featured poets: John Willson, John David, Kent Chadwick, Mary Victoria Dombrowski, Janet Norman Knox, Van Calvez, Tamara K. Sellman, Marian MacDonald, Neil Baker, and Beverley West. Information: 206.842.8728; mimidombrowski@yahoo.com.

April 6: The 24th (or 25th – no one’s sure) Annual San Carlos Poetry Reading. 1 – 4 p.m. San Carlos Restaurant, 279 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island. Emceed by the incomparable Bob McAllister. Poets wishing to read can sign up in advance by calling the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council at 206.842.7901 or at the door. The community is welcome at this free, rousing celebration of our local bards. The event is a fundraiser for Exhibition, BIAHC’s journal of visual and literary arts. The spring 2008 issue of Exhibition will be launched at the reading.

April 8: BPA Poetry Slam. 7:30 p.m. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N. $5 suggested donation. The BPA theatre is transformed into a nightclub, with refreshments and a no-host bar, for the second annual Bainbridge Poetry Slam. Poets perform their work in a competition before judges chosen from the audience and are judged on both the content of the poem and their performance. No props, costumes, or musical instruments allowed. Last year’s winner, Van Calvez, returns to defend his title. Info: 206.842.8569.

April 12: Poetry on Demand Stand. Forget your spouse’s birthday and need a poem in a hurry? West Sound Academy poetry students will write an on-the-spot poem to fit your every need. Commission a poem for a wedding, your pet, or capture a chosen memory in verse. Stop by their booth in Winslow Mall throughout the day. Free! Info: BIAHC, 206.842.7901.

April 12: Poulsbohemian Poetry Series. 7 p.m. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St. NE., Poulsbo. Barbara Berger reads poems by her mother, Margi Berger, who will be in attendance; Pat Loken and Helen Merrill also read their work. Open mic follows featured readers. Admission free, with snacks and hot drinks for sale. For info, check www.poulsbohemian.com or call Nancy Rekow at 206.842.4855.

April 20: Jewel Box Poetry Reading: 3 p.m. 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Free. Featured poets Mary Lou Sanelli and Joannie Kervran Stangeland are followed by open mic. Info: 360.779.9688 or email jewelboxpoets@comcast.net.
April 27: Poem by Poem. 2 p.m. Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free. Poetry teachers Nancy Rekow, Ralph Cheadle, Bob McAllister, and Everett Thompson read from their work and also from selected poems by 7th grade Woodward Middle School students of Anne Kundtz, which are displayed in the library through the month.

Want to give poetry a try? Drop in on John Willson’s weekly poetry workshop at the Strawberry Park Center, 7666 NE High School Road, Wednesdays 7 – 9 p.m. $15 fee – no prior poetry experience necessary! Info: 206.842.2306.

Finally, look for the spring 2008 issue of Exhibition, the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council’s journal of visual and literary art, at Eagle Harbor Book Co., Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, and other local venues. This issue’s theme is “Before and After.” It features an interview with Bainbridge Island artist Patty Rogers, whose work is featured throughout the magazine.

Bainbridge Island Poetry Month is a program of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. For more information, please visit www.artshum.org.

Spring Events at Port Gamble Guest Houses

Port Gamble Guest Houses Open House
To celebrate our new management, we are inviting our past guests to an open house on Sunday, April 13, 2008 from noon to 5 pm. No need to reserve. Come by and meet the new innkeepers.

Spring Fling Special
With the arrival of Spring comes our Sping Fling Midweek special. Now through April 30th, two consecutive week nights (Mon - Thu) at special rates. Each reservation will include a gift basket upon arrival containing gifts and certificates from local businesses. Please visit our site for rates and availability.

What's New at the Guest Houses
Starting with the launch of our new website last Fall, we have set out to make the Guest Houses a prime destination without losing the charm and uniqueness guests have come to love. Based on feedback from some of our guests, we have created a spacious and private suite that includes a bedroom, bath and living room with TV. In addition we will soon be naming all of our rooms after historical people of Port Gamble. And finally we are in the process of establishing relationships with local businesses to offer activities and services in conjunction with your stay at the Guest Houses.

For more information on services, rates and availability please visit our website at http://www.portgambleguesthouse.com/ or call us at 360-297-5114.

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter March 11, 2008

Weekly Email NewsletterDateline: March 11, 2008 From the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce www.bainbridgechamber.com
NEWS OF THE WEEK

March Luncheon - March 19th - Tomorrow!!! Date: Wed. March 19. Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost $15. Place: Wing Point Country ClubProgram: Key Note Speaker, Jon Rose, of Olympic Property Group, ""Watchable Wildlife Trails and What They May Mean for Tourism and the Local Economy." Jon's comments will be preceded by a local panel comprised of Karen Molinari of the Bainbridge Land Trust, Terry Lande from the Bainbridge Parks Dist., and Ryan Vancil from Trust for Working Landscapes, who will discuss the work their group's are doing in the areas of trails development, land set asides, acquistions, etc.
Register & Info: 842-3700.

BRING YOUR BAG DAY - We want to help our fellow islanders get into the habit of using resusable bags when they shop. And not just in grocery stores, but for all shopping. We are planning a community-wide initiative to do just that, with a planned launch to coincide with island Earth Day Events on April 19. Attached is a Bag and Order Form that merchants can fill and order bags for use for the Earth Day event and beyond.

Bainbridge Island Tourism Alliance RFP - The newly-created Bainbridge Island Tourism Alliance (Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, Lodging Association, and Arts and Humanities Council) seeks a Tourism Specialist to assist in the development of a near-term plan for positive and collaborative tourism promotion strategies that will benefit the Bainbridge Island economy. Six month contract. Application deadline: 3/21/08.For full prospectus, contact: Zon Eastes, Executive Director Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council
221 Winslow Way West, Suite 201 Bainbridge Island 206.842.7901 director@artshum.org

Winslow Streetscape Survey - As you may know, the Winslow Way Streetscape project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2009.
We want to hear from you your thoughts about this project. Please take a few moments to answer this quick ten-question survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Uszjssn_2f1K7lHs3YXHLBUQ_3d_3d

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - The deadline for inserts into the Chamber's hard copy April newsletter is Friday March 21. To reserve an insert space, please call Betsy Leger, (206) 842-3700.

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Home & Garden Show - The Fifth Annual Show will be held Saturday March 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodward Middle School. Trade show featuring Exhibitors, Presentations and Demonstrations. More than 75 Exhibitors on hand. Featured speakers, Cisco Morris, James Cutler, Antique Appraisers Kathleen Victor and Don Jensen, who will evaluate household antiques and family heirlooms., plus others. The Home and Garden Show is being produced by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Wells Fargo Bank, Prudential Northwest Real Estate, Winslow Paint Company, Ace Hardware, Bainbridge Gardens, Bainbridge Wireless Computers, Bainbridge Review, and Westsound Home and Garden Magazine. Info, please contact the Chamber at (206) 842-3700 or www.bainbridgechamber.com .

Speaker Schedule10 amJuried Artists RosterPresented by Bainbridge Islandarts & Humanities Council11 amJames Cutler, Architect- Sustainable Building and other Stories NoonAffordable Housing Solutions, Accessory Dwelling Unit Panel Discussion1 pmMarianne Binetti - gardening columnist and author2 pm Terry Moyemont - Mediterrean gardening the Northest 3 pmCiscoe Morris - the unflappable Northwest gardening guru will discuss all things green. 10:00-4:00 Antique Appraisers – Bring your antiques and have them appraised at the Home & Garden Show Also: Home Improvement Demos

March After HoursDate: Thursday, Mar. 27thTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Host: Rotary Club and Wing Point Country Club, at Wing Pt. Network with business friends and associates and learn more about the Bainbridge Rotary Club and Wing Point Golf & Country Club.
COMMUNITY /MEMBER EVENTS

JOB OPPORTUNITY - The BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LODGING ASSO. is seeking a Marketing/Management Consultant. Applicant must demonstrate knowledge & expertise in website management and marketing activities. Limited term contract. Experience / non-profit helpful. Send resumes and/or inquiries for full prospectus or request for more information to:
Bainbridge Island Lodging Asso., P. O. Box 10895, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

Location-based Advertising with Google - WSTPA, March 20 Event - You're driving down the road and Google feels the advertisements you hear on the radio should match the stores you are driving by based on your GPS location. Advertisements talk about nearby locations and offer directions via GPS navigation. Is it coming, and if so - when? What are the privacy and security implications? Presenter: TBA. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place from 5:30p-7:30pm at the Poulsbo Regional Library's Community Room. Meetings are free to WSTPA members, and $5 for non-members.* RSVPs are required.
CALL TO ARTISTS: BAINBRIDGE ARTS FAIR, JULY 11-13, 2008The first annual Bainbridge Arts Fair is now accepting applications from fine art and crafts artists across all mediums. This juried fair will take place at the Waterfront Park July 11-13, the same weekend as the 20th Annual Bainbridge in Bloom. The Bainbridge Arts Fair will be promoted through the Bloom and independently. For application and guidelines, call BIAHC at 206.842.7901, email admin@artshum.org, or visit www.artshum.org and click on Bainbridge Arts Fair. The Bainbridge Arts Fair is a production of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. Deadline: March 20, 2008.
THEATER/GALLERIES
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts - 151 Winslow Way E. For more information on curent programs, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.
A is For Artists’ Gallery - 123 Bjune “91 steps south of Winslow Way at Madison & Bjune” 206.842.2434 10am-6pm Mon–Sat 11am-5pm Sun 206.842.2434 www.aisforartistsgallery.com “Exploring the Emotions of Color” Artists’ reception First Friday, March 7 5-9pm
The Island Gallery - The Island Gallery continues its popular Spring Concert Series with a second evening of chamber music on Friday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. The program will include: Mozart: Oboe Quartet Pergolesi: Trio Sonata Prokofiev: Quintet Op. 39 Hindemuth: Eight Canons . Featured Performers: Laura De Luca, clarinet; Ben Hausmann, oboe; Stephen Bryant, violin, Sue Jane Bryant, viola; Joe Kaufmann, bass. Location: The Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Avenue N., All three concerts in this series will be performed prior to the gallery concert in the following Bainbridge Island art classrooms: Odyssey, Bainbridge High School, and the Island School. The students will draw, paint or color at will. Five works will be chosen for display at the next gallery concert. Come experience the connection between music & art!
The Gallery at Grace Grace Episcopal Church 8595 NE Day Road 206-842-9997 Contact: Ann Strickland annie@gracehere.org Hours Monday-Friday 9-3 Sunday 8-noon And by appointment.

March 22: Romancing the Buddha /BPA
Michael Lisagor, a Chamber member, performs in the high energy premiere of his one-man play based on his thought provoking book. Michael uses humor and honesty to share how he has dealt with the impact of his wife’s multiple sclerosis and his own inner demons while finding happiness and hope in our turbulent society. Suitable for all ages. Profits from this performance will be donated to the second annual Bainbridge Island MS Walk, held on April 12, 2008.Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $15 per person @ Eagle Harbor Book Company (206.842.5332) and Island Fitness (206.842.5720) . Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

First Sundays the Commons presents Duo Patterson, the violin and viola, husband and wife duo of Ron and Roxanna Patterson on Sunday, April 6 at 4:00pm. Duo Patterson was formed in 1980 in the Principality of Monaco under the encouragement of Princess Grace and has performed in recitals and as soloists with orchestras in France, Italy, Monaco, England, Spain, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, Germany and the United States. The have performed often on European and American television and have recorded for VOX, CRI AND Ante Aeternum records. They have given many world premiers as well as having duos for violin and double concertos with orchestra written for them. Ron Patterson is currently a professor of violin at the University of Washington. On their Bainbridge concert Duo Patterson will be performing a varied program including works by Handel, Mozart and Martinu. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center on 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Parks. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org


GOVERNMENT

March 19 City Council Meeting - The agenda for this Special City Council Meeting will include the Nexus Study on Affordable Housing, and discussion of unfinished business on the Quay Apartments, including consideration and approval of conditions attached to various agreements with the City of Bainbridge Island regarding the Quay Apartments transaction, including Security/Rents, Indemnification, Required Documentation, and Feasibility Conditions. 6 - 9 pm at Council Chambers, City Hall, 280 Madison Ave. N. Info: Roz Lassoff, City Clerk, 780-8624, rlassoff@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us or visit www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.
March 24 Building Division Closed for Training The City's Building Division will be closed to allow staff to attend trainng. There will be no building counter services or inspections. Inspections requested before 3 pm on the previous business day (Friday, March 21), will be scheduled for Tuesday, March 25. Builidng counter services will also be closed on Thursday, March 27, however, inspections will occur as usual. For information, contact 842-2552, or email pcd@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.
March 27 Building Counter Services Closed for Training - The City's Building Counter Services will be closed on March 27 to allow staff to attend training. Building inspectioins will occur as usual. For information, contact 842-2552, or email pcd@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.
Business License Changes – In an effort to ensure that all Island businesses have current business licenses, the City is strengthening its efforts to bring companies with lapsed licenses into compliance. City code requires all businesses that are located on or solicit business on Bainbridge Island to acquire a business license and renew it annually. The licensing process triggers a review to ensure that new and renewing businesses are in compliance with City regulations like zoning and signage rules, as well as Health Department standards. The City also collects Business and Occupation (B & O) tax from licensed businesses under state law. Initial license fees are $25 for small businesses (those receiving less than $18,000 in annual income) or $50 for regular businesses registering before business commences; the fees double for companies filing after beginning business activity.

“The City is committed to working with businesses to keep them in compliance with our regulations,” said Code Enforcement Officer Meghan McKnight. Close to 80% of the 2,800 businesses licensed by the City renewed through the regular process this spring, and multiple reminders have been sent by the Finance Department to those that have been operating without a license or that have not renewed.

Sixteen companies that have not responded to renewal efforts for two years have now been referred to Code Enforcement. They will be notified via certified mail sent Monday that failure to bring their license current within two weeks will carry a penalty of $500 per day in accordance with BIMC 5.04.030. Failure to bring B & O taxes current within three weeks will carry an additional penalty of $1,000 or jail time, in accordance with BIMC 5.06.030 and .040.

According to Elray Konkel, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, updates to the City’s accounting system this year have given staff greater ability to cross-check business license records with other databases, including the state’s monthly reports of sales tax receipts, allowing more accurate identification of out-of-compliance businesses. “Extra efforts by Finance Department staff to bring all businesses up to date this spring should assist with improved compliance and fewer violations in the future,” he said.

“This is really just a matter of fairness and good business practices,” said Acting City Administrator Matt Haney. “We hope this action will encourage all Island businesses to respect the process and keep their licenses current.”

More information and application forms are available on the City’s website at www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.


Have a Great Week!
Kevin Dwyer, Executive DirectorBainbridge Island, WA. Chamber of Commerce 590 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110 (206) 842-3700, voice; (206) 842-3713, fax www.bainbridgechamber.com

March at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts

PRESS RELEASE
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
151 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

For more information and high-res images, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org
The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.

March 18, 2008. For immediate release.

April 4 – 29
Twenty-First Century Jewelry
Mary Randlett: Northwest Landscapes
Mark Horiuchi: Color in Motion
Artist’s Gallery Talk: Mary Randlett, Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m.
Curator’s Gallery Talk: Mary Hu, Saturday, April 12, 2 p.m.

BAC’s guest curator for Twenty-First Century Jewelry, Mary Hu has brought together brilliant contemporary art jewelry by former students, all distinguished by “good design, good craftsmanship, and individuality of style.” BAC will also have a few examples of work by Mary Lee Hu, whose Choker #70 has recently been added to the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art [gorgeous image available!].

Mary Lee Hu will speak in the Gallery on Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m.. She’ll use the work in the exhibition to talk about new directions in contemporary jewelry.

Artists include Flora Book, Jana Brevick, Phil Carrizzi, Mary Lee Hu, Jan Mandel, Frederick Miller, Gina Pankowski, Maria Phillips, Vina Rust, and Amy Tavern.

Work by Flora Book, Mary Lee Hu, and Jana Brevick is exhibited courtesy of Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle.

Photographer Mary Randlett wrote to a friend, "I step into that great mysterious beauty and behold a world of total magic that unfolds before me. Nothing else exists; nothing else matters. I'm at one with the world." Her black-and-white photographs of the form, light, and water of the Washington landscape make us, too, at one with the world. Mary Randlett’s work is in the permanent collections of over thirty prominent museums, and is currently on exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum.

One of Washington’s most distinguished photographers, Mary Randlett will speak about her work in an informal conversation in the Gallery, Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m.

We first saw Mark Horiuchi’s paintings in our splendid exhibition, Intersections: Contemporary Work by Japanese-American Artists, when we chose one of Mark’s paintings for one of our exhibition prints. Mark weaves layer upon layer of paint, creating art that seems to stay in motion even after it’s dry and on the wall. We’ll also have new ceramic work by this resourceful artist.

Museums Kitsap Video Now Showing on the Washington State Ferries

This video promoting the NEW MuseumsKitsap.com website is now running on the Washington State ferries. The video is part of the ongoing collaborative effort of the museums on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley visits Kitsap

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley presents in Poulsbo on April 16,

West Sound Reads will host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. This free, community event will be at the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson Street in Poulsbo.

Smiley, the author of fiction, non-fiction, novellas, short stories and essays—will give a presentation, reading and booksigning. Smiley's latest novel, "Ten Days in the Hills," will be released in paperback in April.

This current novel is a sexy, irreverenttale that dives into Hollywood culture and the dynamic personalities that move in its inner circles in the da