Art & About

Here's what's happening on the Whidbey arts scene.

The free WHIDBEY HAS TALENT WORKSHOP is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions about the show, as well as give pointers on individual acts. Those interested in backstage work or emceeing are encouraged to attend, as your skills are needed. The show and workshop are open to children and teens grades K-12; the deadline to enter is Feb. 26. Call the Playhouse at 360-679.2237 or contact Pamela Pointon at 210-862-8847 or pamelakpointon@yahoo.com for more information.

“To Kill A Mockingbird,” the OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB’s annual production, will run at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Feb. 20, in the Oak Harbor High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults; $8 for children under 12. Reserve a ticket in advance or pay at the door. ohhsdramaclubreservations@gmail.com

WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE presents “Moon Over Buffalo.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 21. Visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com for more information.

Alfred Hitchcock’s ”The 39 Steps,” runs 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 27, at WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Langley. Tickets cost $15 for matinee shows and youth; $18 for military and seniors; and $22 for adults. Visit www.wicaonline.org for more information.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Into the Garden.” The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 29. “Into the Garden” is a rare opportunity to see a complete selection of Schouten’s prints, both of earlier watercolors and more recent oil paintings. In addition to the featured exhibit, the works of 30 gallery artists will also be shown.

“Ann Randolph — Inappropriate in All the Right Ways” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Visit wicaonline.org for details.

Work from the OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL ART DEPARTMENT will be on display at Oak Harbor City Hall during the month of February.

Helen Bates and Renee Le Verrier exhibit their paintings at OAK HARBOR LIBRARY in February. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Call 675-5115.

Michele Kempees is PENN COVE GALLERY’S featured artist for February. Completely self-taught, Michele started her artist journey while still in high school. Although Michele uses various art media she has settled on watercolor as her favorite. She loves the rich colors and contrasts. Michele finds her art inspiration everywhere, but her favorite subject is people. Michele exhibits in numerous shows, galleries, businesses, competitions and also teaches watercolor classes. www.michelekempees.com