Scenic photographs of Whidbey Island by RICK LAWLER and landscapes in pastels by artist JUDY SJERVEN are on display at Oak Harbor Library in August. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. 360-675-5115.

The public is invited to Late Night Shopping at PENN COVE GALLERY 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the gallery on Front Street, Coupeville. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s collection of local artists.

Penn Cove Gallery is adding the jewelry of silversmith MARY ELLEN O’CONNOR to its representation of local talent. Mary Ellen is an artist with a passion for wildlife and nature. Since earning her BFA in metalsmithing, O’Connor has combined her knowledge of silversmithing with her love of art and wildlife. Using epoxy resin inlays, she creates her colorful wildlife designs on jewelry, belt buckles, bracelets and boxes. www.maryellenoconnor.com Penn Cove Gallery located on Front Street in Coupeville. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2014-2015 season tickets are now on sale. Shows include

“The Odd Couple,” Sept. 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21;

“Run for Your Wife,” Nov. 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23;

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” Feb. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1;

“I Hate Hamlet,” April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19; and

“Pirates of Penzanze,” May 29, 30, 31, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com or call 360-679-2237.

The WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE and the Best Western Plus are teaming up to hold a Murder Mystery Dinner from 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Best Western Plus on Highway 20 in Oak Harbor. The event is written by MARY K. HALLEN and performed by the Whidbey Improv Team. The cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple. For reservations, call 360-679-4567.