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An Evening with Theresa Rebeck. 7:30 pm

An Evening with Theresa Rebeck
"I spend a lot of time thinking about America, who we are as a people and a culture and a nation, and I have always felt that the theatre is a truly appropriate place to examine these issues, the way David Hare examines what it means to be British, or Brian Friel examines what it means to be Irish.

I am a woman, I am an American, I am a mother, I sometimes write for television, and I sometimes write movies; I play the piano, I knit, I rail at the universe; I am angry, I am sad; I am a comic realist, a misanthrope, and an idealist. There are many ways to categorize me, and my work. But for myself, I would most like to be considered a playwright."

Discussion led by Amy Wheeler

Running time: 90 minutes
Recommended for ages TBD and above.

 Presented by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts  

Good Cheer's Annual Meeting, Wed Feb. 3, 5:30pm

Good Cheer's Annual Meeting at Clinton Community Hall

Good Cheer's Annual Meeting at Clinton Community Hall - Wednesday, February 3rd
Volunteers, donors, and staff are invited to attend Good Cheer's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at Clinton Community Hall. This once-a-year meeting provides an informative look at South Whidbey's oldest charitable community organization--a look back at the past year as well as a look forward. It provides a snapshot of hunger needs in our community, how Good Cheer worked to meet those needs, plus goals for 2010.

Click here for moreinformaton!

 Presented by Good Cheer Food Bank and Thrift Store  

Sound Waters 2010 - Coupeville, WA

On-line Registration from Jan. 4 - Jan. 30

http://beachwatchers.wsu.edu/soundwaters

A "One-day" University for Everyone. Over 60 classes available Saturday February 6, 2010 - 8 am to 4:30 pm Coupeville Middle & High Schools $35 Registration fee for all-day seminar, choose 3 classes Keynote Address by Dr. Nathaniel Scholz, NOAA

Brackenwood Presents From Here to There

Runs through Monday, March 1st, 2010 

Brackenwood Gallery is excited to present “From Here to There” a travel show featuring Anna Mastronardi and Jeff Day with Faye Castle and Rich Frishman.

Anna Mastronardi is known for her strikingly beautiful landscapes. Regions of Italy like Chianti and Venice take center stage for Anna. Whether through encaustic multi-media photographs or intricately drawn wax pencil paintings, Anna’s images draw you into the beauty that is Italy. Anna has lived in Washington since 1978. Living on the Island for years, Anna also loves to capture the natural beauty here as well.

Jeff Day is a local artist who is currently residing in Nanjing, China. Jeff has been officially named a Cultural Ambassador to Nanjing, China from Seattle. In his capacity as Cultural Ambassador he hopes to bring some artists from Nanjing to the Northwest and visa versa. While in China, Jeff is working with world renown Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute to cast his new organic sculptural works in porcelain. As a sculptor, Jeff typical medium is bronze but the quality has not been up to standard so using porcelain is a great option while in China.

In this show, we have both sculptures and paintings of Jeff’s. Jeff brings to life the places he visits thru both mediums. Images from Istanbul, Turkey capture the essence of the daily life of Turkish people going to market or walking along the Bosphorus Sea to prayer. Jeff’s kite series depicts a favorite pastime in China.

Faye Castle is also a contributor to this show. Her delicate pen and ink watercolors capture several favorite places on Whidbey Island and San Miguel De Allende. Faye loves to Plein Aire sketch then finish in watercolors and ink. Faye’s book called Sketching Whidbey is a treasure indeed.

Finally, Rich Frishman joins the show with a photo-montage of a beloved landmark “The Doghouse”. Rich wove together over 217 separate photographs taken over an 18 month period to create this image. Photographs were shot from various perspectives and at different times of year to produce this great monumental work. It’s a Doghouse we all hope will be revived in real life soon.

 Presented by Brackenwood Gallery  

Deathtrap - WICA

Runs through Saturday, February 27th, 2010 

Deathtrap.
One of the great popular successes of recent Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients—gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter. Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops, and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes, it provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be held spellbound until the very last moment..

Written by Ira Levin
Directed by Chris Fisher

Running time: TBA with one intermission
Recommended for ages 13 and above

 Presented by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts  

Red Wine and Chocolates at Whidbey Island Winery

Runs through Monday, February 15th, 2010 

Come celebrate Valentine's Weekend with some fine wine, delicious chocolate, and of course, your speicial loved one!

 Presented by Whidbey Island Winery  

"Fix the Floor" .2nd Annual Valentine's Benefit Concert & Dance

 Presented by Island Coffee House & Books  

2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball, Feb. 13

Held at the Bayview Hall, 7-11pm, $15/person at the door. Featuring South Whidbey's 'Locomotion'

Semi-Formal Dress Encouraged

For more info, go to or call; 360-579-2881

A Woman In Love - In Concert -Rainey

A Benfit for the Pat Roden Fund, 7:30pm at the South Whidbey High School

Tickets $20 at Useless Bay Coffee, Nymbol's Secret Garden, Boomerang, Island Athletic Club

Call 1-818-935-5032.

Click here for a youtube presentation.

Langley Mystery Weekend is Here!

Runs through Sunday, February 28th, 2010 

Sleuths from near and far converge on Langley to solve a dastardly deed and you're invited to solve the crime this year!

"Mail Order Murder" February 27-28
Forget computer profiles and video dating, bachelors in the little town of Langley on Whidbey island have decided that old fashioned love letters are the best way to find the right girl. That is until the leader of these eager pen pals is found outside the post office with a letter opener in his heart. Was it one of the blushing brides, a disappointed suitor, or a P.I.A. agent who did him in? The "Moose" and the "Squirrel" aren't talking but maybe you can help solve the latest February murder to hit this usually peaceful little town.

If you would like to see the MysteryWeekend Artwork or order one, click here

 Email for More Information  

Dreams of Spring Horticulture Gala - Sat. Feb. 27

Dreams of Spring Horticulture Gala
Saturday at Fireseed Hall, Langley WA

A horticultural gala with sit down dinner and flower filled auction to benefit Meerkerk Gardens, "Whidbey Island’s peaceful woodland garden"

Horticultural VIPs from the northwest and gardening enthusiasts join to contribute items for the auction and attend this fun fundraiser. Proceeds from "Dreams of Spring" go directly to pay for gardeners who care for the historic 50+ year old collection of trees, rare rhododendrons, companion plants and native habitat for our wildlife.

For more information call Meerkerk Gardens at 360-678-1912. Event at Firessed Hall, 6051 Coles Rd. Langley, 360-321-4748

 Presented by Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens  

The Fabulous Brothers Four "In Concert"

Sunday, Febraury 28 at the South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley.

3:00 pm Matinee

Tichets at BookBay, Freeland, Moonraker, Langley, Oak Harbor Wind & Tide.

or www.brownpapertickets.com