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
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Island shutterbug Rick Gordon visited the Day Road Farms and Pumpkin Patch recently and captured a grouping of Cinderella Pumpkins.
Sculptor Brian Berman seeks clarity.
“I’m working with glass and translucent stone right now because I want my artwork to bring more light into the world,” he said. “I feel like we’re in a dark time right now, and that each of us has the ability to radiate that light.”
KITSAP CELTIC DUO: Rick May and Gil Yslas will be present a concert of traditional Celtic tunes with special guest David Denz at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge. Tickets are $15. Info: www.islandmusic.org.
LOCAL ARTIST CARRIE GOLLER: Is exhibiting her works throughout the month at the Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.carriegoller.com.
Even though she’s been creating haunted houses for years, Haunted Fairgrounds co-coordinator Marilyn Jones said it never ceases to amaze her how big it’s gotten.
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