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ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
For the most comprehensive listings of artist opportunities, check out www.artisttrust.org or write to Artist Trust for their newsletter, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. 206.467.8734. See also the Washington State Arts Commission’s website at www.arts.wa.gov.
IN THE CULTURAL LIMELIGHT
VISUAL/ARTS & CRAFTS
Call to Artists – Bainbridge Island Studio Tour is now accepting applications. Regional artists are invited to apply, with priority given to Bainbridge Island artists. The deadline for the Summer Tour is March 20 (Tour dates Aug. 13-15) and for the Winter Tour July 31 (Tour dates Dec. 3-5). Applications are available at www.bistudiotour.com. Please call Tour Manager Dinah Satterwhite at 206.842.0504 if you have any questions.
Virginia Mason Winslow invites Bainbridge artists to display their work. Patients and staff will be able to enjoy a multitude of different art styles, and the art will contribute to the healing environment by adding visual interest and beauty. Hundreds of people pass through the facility each week, which provides a wonderful sales and exposure opportunity for the artist. Art will rotate on a quarterly basis. If interested, contact Cheri at cheri.nelson@vmmc.org, or 206.291.8062.
Harbour Public House and Pegasus Coffee House seek two-dimensional artwork for exhibition. To submit work, please email kathleen@parfittway.com. The Verksted Gallery, a 20-year old cooperative art gallery in Poulsbo, is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days/month, participate in running the gallery and its activities and pay a monthly rent. To apply, pick up an application from the gallery or visit www.verkstedgallery.com.
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse in Poulsbo seeks artwork for exhibits in coming months. Call 360.779.9199 or visit www.poulsbohemian.com. 19003 Front Street, Poulsbo.
The Kingston Art Gallery, an artists’ co-op, is seeking prospective members to join with an enthusiastic group of artists from the West Sound/Kitsap County area. Applications for membership are available at the Gallery, 25960 Central Ave. S., Kingston, WA 98346. For more information, email juliad.mill@gmail.com or call 360.297.5133.
MUSIC/THEATRE
New! Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge seeks a rehearsal pianist for its summer 2010 production of Cabaret. Rehearsals are typically Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9pm and Sundays from 3-6pm; approximately mid-April through mid-June. Contact Ovation! at info@ovation.mtb.com of 206.842.0472.
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra auditions. Those interested in auditioning are requested to contact the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s personnel managers Lisa Hirayama at 206.781.8354 or Patricia Beasley at 206.842.6658 at bainbridgeso.@gmail to schedule an audition.
Pegasus Coffee House features live music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Music Community Resources. For booking queries, email PegasusBooking@gmail.com. For more information and a schedule, see www.pegasuscoffeehouse.org or www.musiccommunityresources.com.
The Bainbridge Island Community Singers is a group of regular people singing at places and community gatherings around Bainbridge Island. For more information, schedule, and songs, see www.communitysingers.org.
LITERARY
Call for submissions for the Third Anthology of Speculative Fiction Short Stories, published by Tuesday Night Publishing (TNP), an effort of the Speculative Fiction Writing Cooperative (SFWC) to publish and promote speculative fiction writers of Bainbridge Island. Deadline: May 30. Send submissions and inquiries to SFWC.TNP@gmail.com, or Speculative Fiction Writing Cooperative, Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Poulsbo Armchair Poetry Readings on the first Saturday evening of the month. Invited poets read at 7pm; open mike at 9pm. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 360.779.9199. www.poulsbohemian.com. 19003 Front Street, Poulsbo.
FILM/MEDIA/VIDEO
BITV/BNews. Be a part of the Island’s newscast! You can participate in this exciting community venture as a story contributor, editor, reporter or sponsor. Volunteer and contract positions available for producers/journalists. If interested, contact Scott at scott@bitv.org or 206.780.2890 or visit www.bitv.org.
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LOCAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS & GATHERINGS
MULTI DISCIPLINARY
Classes for kids and teens on Bainbridge! No matter what your child's interest, you're bound to find a class to fill it. Check out the cultural summer camp offerings from the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, Bainbridge Performing Arts, Island Music Guild, Bainbridge Chorale, Kids Discovery Museum, IslandWood, Bainbirdge Island Television, Oil and Water Arts, Bainbridge Ballet, Bainbridge Dance Center, Island Art Center, and many more. And don’t forget yourself – adult classes available too!
The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District offers cultural arts classes all year long as well as camps. BI Metro Parks offers a full Cultural Arts menu for both youth and adults including drawing, painting, pottery, yoga, poetry, jewelry, cooking, drama, creative movement, swing dance and more. Visit www.biparks.org or call 206.842.2306 #16 for more information and registration details.
Art & Motion classes at the Island Art Center for children ages 4 and older focusing on art and exploring movement through the fundamentals of aikido. 9338 Sportsman Club Road NE. 206.842.8511. Music classes and art classes for older youth also available.
West Sound Conservatory, a community division of West Sound Academy, offers courses in visual arts, music, theater and dance. Info: 360.598.5954 or visit www.westsoundacademy.org.
VISUAL/ARTS & CRAFTS
Information about Oil and Water Arts workshops, labs and classes available at www.oilandwaterarts.com or by calling 206.842.0477.
Painting Classes for Adults. Individual instruction and support for painters of all levels in a small group setting. Amy Williams instructs and coaches students in her Bainbridge studio. Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing. 206.914.3201. amy@artconspiracy.net.
Mosaic Classes with Raquel Stanek. Ongoing workshops at her Bainbridge studio. 206.715.0666. www.pondballs.com.
Glass Blowing on Bainbridge Island. Small, intimate classes. Beginners welcome. Kuy Hepburn, 206.780.0700.
Knitting and needlepoint classes and circles are held at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas, 118 Madrone Lane, 206.780.2686, www.churchmouseyarns.com
Sip-N-Knitters meet at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse in Poulsbo on Thursdays 4-7pm. Bring your own project or add to “Our World’s Longest Scarf.” 360.779.9199 or visit www.poulsbohemian.com.
Sewing and textile classes are offered at Esther’s Fabrics. 181 Winslow Way E. 206.842.2261. www.esthersfabrics.com
inkgarden studios offers monotype workshops Thurs. 10-2, and periodic Saturday printmaking parties and beginning monotype workshops. Contact Wendy at 206.855.8833, or wendy@inkgarden.org. www.inkgarden.org.
LITERARY
The 2010 Field’s End Writers’ Conference will be held April 17 at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. Award-winning environmental journalist Bruce Barcott is this year’s keynote speaker and Dr. Gloria Burgess is the opening speaker. Enjoy this day-long event featuring camaraderie, inspiration, and instruction in the art and craft of writing. For more information and to register, visit www.fieldsend.org or call 206.842.4162. Check out Field’s End classes and the monthly Writers’ Roundtables too.
Writer's Rainbow monthly prose group now forming. For fiction and nonfiction writers of all levels who need manuscript critique, community support, motivational deadlines, and marketing strategies. Info: Call Tamara Sellman/Writer's Rainbow at 206.618.7348 or email: tamara@writersrainbow.com.
Speculative Fiction Writing Cooperative at the Eagle Harbor Book Co. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. For more information, contact Paul Hanson at 206.842.5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com
Poulsbohemian Fiction Writer’s Workshop every Monday at 7pm. Poetry too. $6, including latte. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. Questions about fiction, call Sue Riddle, 360.297.3713. Questions about poetry, call Marianna, 360.779.9199. www.poulsbohemian.com. 19003 Front Street, Poulsbo.
Journeys with Words – Workshops for Writers. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction. Ongoing, join any time. Any age, experience level. Nancy Rekow, 206.842.4855.
The Bainbridge Public Library offers a variety of storytimes for children. Toddler storytime is on Mondays at 10:30am; Baby Storytime, Tuesdays at 12:30pm; Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:30am; Pajama storytime (ages 2-8), Tuesdays, 7pm. Look for special children’s events too. Visit the Library’s website at www.krl.org for more information.
Book group at the Bainbridge Public Library. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Free. Call the library information desk for information and titles at 206.842.4162 or visit www.krl.org.
Book group at the Senior Center. Third Tuesdays of the month at 1pm. Copies will be available at the Bainbridge Public Library. Call the library for book titles at 206.842.4162 or visit www.krl.org. Free. Bainbridge Island Senior Center, 370 Brien Drive SE.
Club Cervantino de Lectores. The Spanish Book Club meets the last Thursday of every month. 7pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library, Ihland Way Building. Information and book titles: 206.842.4162 or www.krl.org.
A Good Yarn Knitting and Book Group meets the second Monday of each month from 7-9pm. Bring your knitting and needlework, look at new knitting books, and discuss what you have been reading lately. www.krl.org.
Readers Circle at Eagle Harbor Book Company. Since 1992. First Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way East. www.eagleharborbooks.com. 206.842.5332.
Mystery book group. Fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7pm. Lead by Susan Braun at the Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way East. www.eagleharborbooks.com. 206.842.5332.
Speculative fiction book group. First Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way East. www.eagleharborbooks.com. 206.842.5332.
Book Club at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. Last Thursday of the month at 7pm. $5, includes latte. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. 19003 Front St., Poulsbo.
MUSIC , DANCE & PERFORMANCE
Bainbridge Performing Arts offers year-round theatre classes for children and adults. Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org. or 206.842.8578.
Island Music Center offers ongoing individual and group music lessons and opportunities, summer camps, plus the Island Community Music Academy, a series of evening music classes for all skill levels. Info: www.islandmusic.org or 206.780.6911.
Island Music Center Jazz Ensemble Workshop meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm at the Island Music Guild Hall. $5 donation requested. For more information, email Mike Sellman at msellman@att.com.
Island Music Center Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam on the third Thursdays of the month at 7:30-9:30pm at the Island Music Guild Hall. $5 donation requested. Lead by Stuart Williams. 206.323.8004.
The Island Music Center encourages its members to start regular music gatherings. There is current interest in organizing an informal Early Music singing group and a piano hobbyist group. See www.islandmusic.org.
Hand-drum workshop. Third Monday evening of each month at 7pm. Island Music Center. $5 donation requested. Contact Micah Harding of Anansi Rhythms at 206.818.5859 for more information.
IMG Rock! Lab on Sundays 7-9:30pm. Island Music Center. $5 donation requested. Lead by Steve Newton. 206.372.7880.
Peninsula Violin and Dancing Bow present Jane Landstra of Country Capers Celtic Contra Dance Band teaching tunes and technique in the “reel slow” speed. Thursdays, 7-9pm. The Reel Time Advanced Celtic Jam is on the 2nd and 4th Fridays 4-6pm. For more information, class dates, and rates, contact Jane Landstra at c_capers@yahoo.com or 360.697.6192. www.countrycapers.net.
Ox + Dragon Dance/Drama classes for children offered by Pamela Dharamsey Lee. To register call Pam at 206.855.8225.
Connecting every child to their imagination – classes with Guy Sidora. For more information on classes, parties, and other events, call/email Guy at 206.778.7489 or guy@guysidora.com.
Live music at the Blue Ocean Café every Thursday, 7-9pm. 360 Knechtel Way in the Meridian Condominium Building. www.blueoceancafeonline.com.
Zeitgeist is a monthly, all-ages rock show at Island Music Center run by local youth, featuring Northwest bands. Details: www.islandmusic.org.
Israeli dance at Congregation Kol Shalom on the second Sunday of the month at 6:30pm. No partner needed, all dances taught, new dancers welcome, wear non-marking shoes. $8/$5/preschoolers free. 9010 Miller Rd. NE. For more information, call 206.842.9010 or see www.kolshalom.net.
FILM/MEDIA/VIDEO
Bainbridge Island Television offers an array of classes and workshops throughout the year – Mac Basics, Moviemaking, Journalism, Studio Production, and more. For more information, contact BITV at 206.780.2980 or visit www.bitv.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer for the Bainbridge in Bloom Garden Tour! Please call BIAHC at 206.842.7901.
Volunteer opportunities at KiDiMu. The Kids Discovery Museum offers ongoing opportunities for teenagers (14 and older) and adults to assist with special events, camps, programming, day-to-day operations, and more. Short- and long-term commitments are welcome. Gain experience for a college application or just for fun. Make friends, make a difference! Info: 206.855.4650 or volunteer@kidimu.org.
Get involved in community television! Bainbridge Island Television is looking for help in all areas: production, administration, community events, and more. If interested, call BITV at 206.780.2980 or visit www.bitv.org.
Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge seeks enthusiastic volunteers. Call 206.842.0472.
The Bainbridge Chorale offers many different volunteer opportunities. Call 206.780.2467 or email info@bainbridgechorale.org.
The Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum seeks volunteers. 206.842.2773 or www.bainbridgehistory.org.
Field’s End, a writers’ community affiliated with the Bainbridge Public Library, needs volunteers. Queries: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at info@fieldsend.org.
Bainbridge Performing Arts volunteers are integral to its success. Those volunteering for specific productions may attend the corresponding event for FREE! Interested? Call 206.842.8578.
Volunteer at the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery. 206.842.3132 or volunteer@bainbridgeartsandcrafts.org.
Island Music Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. www.islandmusic.org. 206.780.6911.
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