THE SIDNEY GALLERY: Will feature artwork from Belfair artist Louise Cothary Nov. 5-21 with a reception slated for 1-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the gallery, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call (360) 876-3693.
Searching for chantrelles, and the meaning of democracy, in the woods of North Kitsap with John and Dorian from Mor Mor Bistro.
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Kitsap Regional Library teams up with the Kingston Art Gallery to showcase great American masterpieces with current KAG artists Nov. 8-9.
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Boo! Here’s a rundown of events around the island through Halloween:
Spiders: Learn about spiders with Richard Brown, local spider enthusiast, at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at KiDiMu. Brown will share his collection of spiders along with fascinating facts and tidbits about these sometimes creepy, sometimes misunderstood, always amazing creatures. Free with admission or KiDiMu membership. Information: 855-4650.
Linda Bierds’ drive to write poetry is matched by her practicality as a teacher and a published author. She understands all too well that poetry is a tough sell.
“Taken as a whole, most people would rather read…anything but poetry. It’s a shared aversion,” she said.
Last February, more than 1,200 spectators were logged at The CVG Show, one of Bremerton’s most ambitious, and prestigious art events in recent history.
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Local money manager Paul Merriman will read from his updated investor-friendly guide to the stock market at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on Bainbridge.
Brit-supreme Noel Coward’s haunting 1940’s piece “Blithe Spirit” debuts on All Hallows Eve at BCT; What’s Up goes