WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing … read more
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art recently announced that it is joining the national art initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. Handwork is a year-long, nationwide effort that’s celebrating 250 years of handmade crafts that define America and its history, a release from BIMA said. … read more
The Gig Harbor Yacht Club is hosting its Annual Lighted Boat Parade from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025. The event will feature boats, yachts, kayaks, and sailing vessels of all shapes and sizes decked out in twinkling, vibrant holiday lights. Boats will … read more
Chef John Hall’s Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall’s Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern “subtleties” in an intimate space. Chef Hall, where did it … read more
He just sold the most challenging piece he’s ever created, and the awards are stacking up for Gig Harbor scratchboard artist Steve Hammond. He is currently contracted with the Barlow Gallery in Tacoma, where Hammond recently sold a portrait of a Native American … read more
This past September, Vista Gardens hosted its first “Art in the Gardens” fundraising event, with proceeds supporting the organization’s educational program. Art pieces by local artists expressed nature-inspired subjects, painted with watercolors, and were offered for sale to event attendees. Six artists featured … read more
From handcrafted materials to immersive art collections, the most extraordinary homes today balance restraint with richness, creating environments that feel as good as they look. It’s the love in the details — richly textured fabrics, coordinating poofs or ottomans. The well-chosen coffee table … read more
After living far removed from civilization on over 100 acres, these homeowners were looking forward to being closer to conveniences and began searching for their newest — and last — home. One that would be an easy transition to grow into in retirement … read more
How does a nearly 120-year-old building become the center of a community, an arts center and a gathering place? Start with great architectural bones, a fascinating history and incredible financial support, and the result is the Port Gamble Theater. Let’s go back in … read more
