“Into the Woods,” directed by Robert W. Prosch, is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The musical centers on a childless baker and his wife as they try to start a family. Many well-known storybook characters make appearances. Key Players opens at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Question-and-answer sessions follow Sunday performances. For more information, visit www.wicaonline.org
Garry Oak Gallery’s featured artists for October are KELLY KELLOGG and LYLA LILLIS. Kellogg uses a variety of photographic techniques to capture the essence of the scene as he sees it. Lillis’ work features functional art, including yarn bowls. For more information, visit www.garryoakgallery.com
Artist DAWN GLAVICK’s work is on display in City Hall during the month of October. Glavick is a soulful artist with a deep love for the island.
MARY ELLEN O’CONNOR IS Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for October. O’Connor is a silversmith with a passion for wildlife and nature. For more information, vsiit www.maryellenoconnor.com or www.penncovegallery.com
LUCINDA ABRAMS will be showing her work at Christopher’s Restaurant in Coupeville during the month of October. Watercolor is her favorite medium. She has paintings in several countries. You can also see her work at Penn Cove Gallery. For more information, visit www.penncovegallery.com
ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Keiichi Nishimura, Paintings on Silk,” through Oct. 30. Nishimura is known for his approach to wave imagery and his use of metal leaf with each of his paintings on silk. Nishimura’s work is being shown on Whidbey for the first time. For more informaiton, visit www.robschoutengallery.com The photo below is “Peaceful Morning,” mixed-media on silk by Keiichi Nishimura.
PENN COVE GALLERY is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Artwork from past and present members will be on display, along with art demonstrations by various artists. For more information, visit www.penncovegallery.com
Whidbey Island artist KATHLEEN OTLEY has been chosen to display her work at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2. Otley will present her willow wall sculptures at the 30th annual Arts Alive! Invitational Show in La Conner. The opening reception is 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Maple Hall. Admission is free for all days. For more information, visit www.artsalivelaconner.com or www.otleyart.com
The Acorn Hunt drawing at the GARRY OAK GALLERY is at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Find the acorns hidden in the gallery for your entry to win a free gift basket full of items from the gallery’s artists. Entries and details available at the gallery. For more information, visit www.garryoakgallery.com
Watercolorist DOTTIE SANDERS and jewelry designer KENT SANDERS will be Artworks Gallery’s featured artists during the month of November. There will be an opening reception 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the gallery on Greenbank Farm. For more information, visit www.artworkswhidbey.com
JOHN OLSEN is Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for November. He will be at the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 to discuss his photography. Olsen has photographed in Asia, Europe, Mexico and his home state of New Mexico. The adjustment from the bright light and sharp air of the Southwest to the muted light and low contrasts of Whidbey Island has been an exciting and enjoyable challenge for him. www.johnolsenphoto.com or www.penncovegallery.com
Photographer DENIS HILL will be the featured artist Christopher’s Restaurant during November and December. Hill specializes in photographs of the Ebey’s Landing area. His work is also at Penn Cove Gallery. For more information, visit www.penncovegallery.com
WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2014-2015 season tickets are on sale. Shows include: “Run for your Wife,” Nov. 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” Feb. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 2015″I Hate Hamlet,” April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19″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.
