January 4

Event: First Friday Gallery Walk
Location: Downtown Winslow galleries: A is for Artists (5-9pm), Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Gallery Fraga, Island Gallery, Roby King Galleries.
Time: 6-8pm.
January 5

Event: Opera Preview with Norm Hollingshead - Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo.
Time: 2pm.
Location: Bainbridge Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N.
For More Information: 206.842.4162 or Website.
January 5

Event: The EDGE Improv
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: $15/$10.
For More Information: 206-842-8569 or Website.
January 6

Event: Concert: First Sundays at the Commons -
Bill Anschell Jazz Trio.
Time: 4pm.
Location: Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Dr. (Waterfront Park).
Details: $15/$10 at door.
For More Information: 206.842.3380 or Website.
January 10

Event: Random Art History Study Group -
20th-Century Light.
Time: 5-6pm.
Location: Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, 131 Winslow Way E.
Details: $10.
For More Information: 206.842.3132 or Website.
January 10

Event: Book Reading: Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining -
Braiden Rex-Johnson.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E.
For More Information: 206.842.5332 or Website.
January 11 - February 20

Event: Art Opening Reception
Host: West Sound Academy
Location: Frodel Art Gallery, West Sound Academy Campus, 16571 Creative Drive
Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: Figurative and floral oil paintings by British artists, Barbara Wilson and Sophie Frieda.
For More Information: 360-598-5954, Email.
January 12

Event: Poulsbohemian Poetry Series -
Neil Baker, Van Calvez, and Marit Saltrones followed by open mic.
Location: Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo.
Time: 7pm.
Details: Free.
For More Information: Nancy Rekow, 206.842.4855. 360.779.9199 or Website.
January 13

Event: Book Reading: Walking the Gobi -
A 1600-Mile Trek across a Desert of Hope & Despair. Helen Thayer.
Time: 3pm.
Location: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E.
For More Information: 206.842.5332 or Website.
January 14

Event: Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Host: Franciscan Health System
Location: Holiday Inn Seattle Center, 211 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Details: The St. Francis Center for Weight Management can help you take control of your weight, reclaim your body, and lead a healthier, happier life. Come and learn about the different types of surgeries, pre and post surgery care, how to deal with insurance companies and more.
At this live seminar, you will hear directly from dedicated Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Srikanth, MD. Register today to attend the free seminar in Seattle. Registration Required. Call 1-888-825-3227.
January 16

Event: Travelogue: Living on an African Shamba -
Grant and Barbara Winther.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Co-sponsored by The Traveler Bookstore. Free.
For More Information: 206.842.4162 or Website.
January 18

Event: Theatre: Young Playwrights -
Productions by local high school students in ACT’s Young Playwrights Program.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Ticket TBA.
For More Information: 206-842-8569 or Website.
January 19

Event: Island Theatre at Your House -
Potluck playreading.
Details: Title TBA.
Time: 6:30pm.
For More Information: Call for location: 206.842.1301.
January 19

Event: Third Saturday Contra Dance
Time: 7:30-10:30pm.
Location: Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd.
Details: $8/$3.
For More Information: 206.842.7904., 206.842.2306 or Website.
January 20

Event: Bainbridge History Tour -
Guided tour of the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.
Time: 2pm.
Location: 215 Ericksen Ave.
For More Information: 206.842.2773 or Website.
January 24

Event: Book Reading: Notes on the Need for Beauty -
Ruth Gendler.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. 206.842.5332.
For More Information: Website.
January 24-26

Event: Theatre: IT (Information Theory and Art) -
West Sound Academy production.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: $12/$8. Reservations: 360.598.5954.
January 25

Event: Concert: Laura Love Duo
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road.
Details: Tickets $18 advance, $20 door.
Available at Winslow Drug, Glass Onion, Park District Office.
For More Information: 206.842.2306 or Website.
January 26

Event: 9th Annual Community Sing Out! -
Pat Wright & Total Experience Gospel Choir, M.L.K., Jr. Community Choir, and the “Fil-Harmonic.”
Time: Choir Workshop 1-5pm. Dinner 5-6:30pm. Concert 7pm.
Location: Filipino-American Hall, 7655 High School Rd.
Details: Tickets: Workshop $12/$6; Dinner $12; Concert $12/$6; Package: $30/$20. Tickets: Vern's Winslow Drugs or call 206.842.2200. Concert & workshop tickets may be purchased in advance or at door. Dinner or Package tickets must be purchased by 6pm.Wed., Jan. 23.
For More Information: 206.842.4164; Email.
January 27

Event: Chamber Music: Music of the Romantic Era -
BPA Declassified Series.
Time: 3pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: $10.
For More Information: 206.842.8569 or Website.
January 27

Event: Symphony Preview with Bernard Jacobson - “Love & Tragedy –the music of Brahms and Schonberg.”
Time: 4:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Free.
For More Information: 206.842.4162 or Website.
January 27

Event: Book Reading: Swimming in a Sea of Death -
A Son’s Memoir. David Rieff.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E.
For More Information: 206.842.5332 or Website.
January 29

Event: William Stafford Birthday Celebration -
Poetry and birthday cake.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Free.
For More Information: 206.842.4162 or Website.
