n WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE presents “Christmas at the Playhouse” at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-18, at Whidbey Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth 3-12 years, and free for children under 3. Call 360-679-2237 to reserve seats. Visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com for information.
n WICA presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until Dec. 17, at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley. The show follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters in route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. Join us for this nostalgic nod to the perfect Christmas we all dream about. Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. Ticket prices are adult $24; senior $20; youth $17; military $20; matinee $17. Go to tickets.wicaonline.com, or call 800-638-7631 or 360-221-8268. For information, go to wicaonline.org
n GARRY OAK GALLERY is exhibiting the island clay creations of Lyla Lillis. Lillis’ works make wonderful gifts for and decorations for the holidays. Lillis forms and fires Whidbey Island clays into vases and other pieces.
n GARRY OAK GALLERY in Oak Harbor switched to fall and winter hours and is be open 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week.Many of the gallery artists are using seasonal themes in their creative efforts. Janine Shelly added a new, fused glass lamp, using brilliant colors inspired by fall colors, and Steve Nowiki’s latest pieces accent his leaping, metal fish and crab art, quite nicely.
n GARRY OAK GALLERY in Oak Harborannounced its newest guest artist, Brenda Pike. Her “flowerful” photos will keep spring in your home, all year long. The gallery is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday).
n FEATURED ARTISTS at Oak Harbor Library during December are Judy Sjerven Nicholai and Toni Kay Smith. Sjerven Nicholai creates landscapes, pet portraits and florals in pastels. Smith is a photographer who captures unexpected moments in nature with her camera.
n LADONNA EVERETT is featured artist at Oak Harbor City Hall through December. Everett is a surrealist pastel artist. While soft pastels and charcoal are her standard tools of expression, she also delves into other mediums on occasion. For information on Everett’s work, visit www.dancingprophet.com
n PENN COVE GALLERY has welcomed artist Janis Saunders as its featured December artist. She will be at the gallery on Dec. 19 and 27, where she will demonstrate methods of her woven art. Visit www.penncovegallery.com for more information.
n “FINE ART IN THE Season of Light” is on exhibition at Rob Schouten Gallery through Jan. 2. Included in the gallery’s displays are jewelry, sculptures, paintings and fine art glass, as well as woodwork, encaustics, ceramics and fiber art. The gallery is located at Greenbank Farm.
n READINGS BY Washington state’s poet Laureate Tod Marshall will be held at 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Oak Harbor Library. Marshall will share his work and his wisdom, and answer questions about the craft of poetry writing. Copies of Marshall’s books will be available for sale and signing.
n WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE is holding auditions for “37 Postcards” 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Feb. 5 and 6, at Whidbey Playhouse, Star Studio 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. The play “37 Postcards” is a dramatic comedy about a man coming home after five years abroad, finding things not quite as he left them with his grandmother still alive and kicking. One man aged 28-35, One man, aged 60-75, and four women, ages 20-75, are needed. Show dates are April 14-30. Email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com or call 360-679-2237 for information.
