The WHIDBEY WORKING ARTISTS Summer Art Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29, 30 and 31. For the tour map, studio locations, artist listings and more, visit www.whidbeyworkingartists.com

Art created by students in the Monday afternoon art class at REGENCY ON WHIDBEY is on display during the month of August. Dottie Sanders, who teaches the class, says it’s three hours of fun. www.regencywhidbey.com

SUE SWAPP is the featured artist at Garry Oak Gallery for the month of August. Her pastel work is inspired by nature and on display at the gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Visit RANDY EMMONS 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Garry Oak Gallery. Emmons is a watercolor artist. The Garry Oak Gallery is at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. www.garryoakgallery.com

You are invited to LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AT PENN COVE GALLERY 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the gallery on Front Street, Coupeville. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the art presented by Penn Cove Gallery‚ a talented collection of local artists.

Penn Cove Gallery is adding the jewelry of silversmith MARY ELLEN O’CONNOR to its representation of local talent. Mary Ellen is an artist with a passion for wildlife and nature. Since earning her BFA in metalsmithing, O’Connor has combined her knowledge of silversmithing with her love of art and wildlife. Using epoxy resin inlays, she creates her colorful wildlife designs on jewelry, belt buckles, bracelets and boxes. www.maryellenoconnor.com Penn Cove Gallery located on Front Street in Coupeville. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.penncovegallery.com

Scenic photographs of Whidbey Island by RICK LAWLER and landscapes in pastels by artist JUDY SJERVEN are on display at Oak Harbor Library in August. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. 360-675-5115.

WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2014-2015 season tickets are now on sale. Shows include:

“The Odd Couple,” Sept. 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21

“Run for your Wife,” Nov. 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23

Monty 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.

ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL adds “Richard III.” After two weekends of “Taming of the Shrew,” the festival will add performances of “Richard III.” Performances of both plays begin at 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 through Sept. 7, at 723 Camano Ave. in Langley. Please no babes in arms. Picnicking is encouraged. “Richard III” is not recommended for children under 8. For details, visit www.islandshakespearefest.org or call 360-331-2939.

WHIDBEY ISLAND WOODWORKERS GUILD 11TH ANNUAL WOODPALOOZA, at WICA’s Zech Hall, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Reception 6–9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29; exhibition noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. This year’s show will feature woodwork by 20 of Whidbey’s best. 360-221-8262 or www.wicaonline.com

MICHELE KEMPEES is the featured artist at Christopher’s Restaurant in Coupeville for the month of August. Kempees is also Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for August. Winner of the Coupeville Festival poster this year, she is a self-taught artist in various media but has settled on watercolor as her favorite.  She paints every day life with rich colors and contrast.  Children in their natural settings are what she enjoys the most. You can see more of her work at Penn Cove Gallery, which is celebrating it’s 20th year in Coupeville. Kempees will be at the gallery Aug. 29-30. For more information, visit www.penncovegallery.com

PATTY PICCO is Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for September. You are invited to meet Picco with her work at Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NE Front St., Coupeville, Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Picco considers herself a “layerist.” She starts her work with the subtle textures of monotype or her own photographs. Paying special attention to the mood or feeling she wants to convey, she continues with paint combined with her own papers. The next layer is the addition of encaustic painting, using a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pure pigment. www.pattypicco.com www.penncovegallery.com

Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, is welcoming a new acrylic artist this month, BARRY VAN GERBIG. Van Gerbig considers his style naive and whimsical. www.garryoakgallery.com

LUCINDA ABRAMS will be showing her work at Christopher’s Restaurant in Coupeville during September and October.  Watercolor is her favorite medium.  She has paintings in several countries. You can also see her work at Penn Cove Gallery.  360-678-1176  www.penncovegallery.com