Events

As the 30th Anniversary of Jeffrey Moose Gallery continues, the gallery proudly presents a show of photographs of the Grateful Dead from noted photographer Steve Schneider for the months of May and June, 2025. A receptions will be held on First Fridays, from 6-8 PM, May 2nd and June 6th. A FaceBook livestream tour of the show will run from about 5:20-5:40 PM on May 2nd.

Entitled “Dead On”, the images range from vintage film-based shots of the band from the mid 70’s to digital images of their last show in Seattle, May of 1995. Many are shot from the "Pit" in front of the stage and are stunning, frozen moments of musical drama, but others are startling, even more intimate images shot from the stage.

His close association with the band goes back to 1976 when he met drummer Mickey Hart. Many of his Grateful Dead photos have been published on their CDs & DVDs, most recently in a new collection, 60th Anniversary 60 CD box Set “Enjoy The Ride”. Others were published in books including the acclaimed historical collection, Eyes of the World, 2017, Schneider’s own survey of his career, First Three Songs, 2021 and a 1995 full page shot of Garcia in Seattle in Time Magazine in 1995, after the guitarist’s passing. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Modern Drummer. Schneider’s iconic shot of the closing of Winterland on New Year’s Eve, 1977 from behind the stage is legendary; as the band sings an a cappella “And We Bid You Goodnight” at 6 AM, the crowd is overcome with emotion.

Growing up in Southern California, Mr. Schneider worked for his high school newspaper and yearbook before he began shooting live concerts in the early 70’s. His first Grateful Dead concert was September 9th, 1972 in Santa Barbara and in a few years he was backstage at most shows. In 1979, he moved to Washington State and got a job with UPI where he had a strong mentor in Bureau Chief Blake Sell. He has also had affiliations with SIPA Press, USA Today and Gannet.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District belongs to the community. It is the result of our shared thoughtful stewardship today and careful direction-setting for the future. The Park District Comprehensive Plan update is an opportunity for residents to help guide decisions about parks, trails, recreation programs, and facilities.

We are committed to an open and inclusive planning process that allows everyone to learn, engage, and contribute ideas. Over the next year, we’ll work together to set long-term priorities and ensure that the Park District continues to meet the needs of a growing community.

Community Meetings

Aquatic Center – 8521 Madison Ave N

Thursday, May 22, 6:00-7:30p – Online meeting link

Open House

Bainbridge Island High School Commons – 9330 NE High School Rd

Saturday, June 21, 10:00a-12:00p – Online meeting link

Heart & Soul is celebrating the month of May with the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival. Join us with friends, family or for a date night and enjoy Asian inspired drinks, yummy dumplings, creativity, enrichment, fun and relaxation. Thursday, May 22th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. We will hand build dinnerware and explore slip trailing and sgraffito. Class includes 2 sessions (come back and paint your creations during open hours).

Learn a bit of history and hear how natural dyes differ from their synthetic counterparts. Learn how to control your results as we discuss common mistakes encountered by beginning dyers. You'll use different mordants for light and color-fastness and explore different natural fibers to obtain maximum color variations from a single dye plant.

Finally, you’ll experiment with overdyeing and variegated dyeing to give you plenty of avenues for later exploration at home. An assortment of fabric samples will be provided.

You'll preserve the experience with a hand-stitched sampler.
Details

Experience level: All levels. If you have an interest in diving into the world of natural dyeing, this is a perfect class!

Instructor: Judilee Fitzhugh

Judilee is a textile artisan who specializes in natural plant dyes and couture sewing. A tour of duty in Japan with the U.S.Navy led to a profound Japanese influence and a lifelong affection for vintage kimono and other historic textiles. Her finely crafted work combines natural objects with vintage textile remnants, hand-dyed and printed fabrics, handweaving, and surface design for couture-inspired garments, home textiles, and art work. www.judileefitzhugh.com

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Join Us for a night of conversation reflecting on the Filipino community history, storytelling and discussion about the future.

Friday, May 23rd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Filipino American Community Hall, 7566 High School Rd

Event Highlights:

Community Leaders,

Panel Discussions

Inspiring Stories

Interactive Q&A

What do you get when you combine a love of art with the Memorial Day weekend? The Ravine Art Fair on Bainbridge Island, Washington!

Join us on May 24, 2025 from 9am - 6pm

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will be on stage from 4pm - 6pm

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of The Ravine on picturesque Bainbridge Island. Indulge in the flavors and aromas of Bainbridge Apothecary & Tea Shop, test your wits at Bainbridge Escape, find your music at Rockin Ruby’s Records, find inner balance at Hot Hot Yoga, procure unique treasures at Island Life Artisan Gifts, and find fashion at Wilder Grace. Amidst historic charm and natural beauty, relax in the outdoor seating area with live music. Plus, it's conveniently located within walking distance of the ferry. Visit us and discover historic Bainbridge Island!

The Ravine is an outdoor event space behind Bainbridge Apothecary & Tea Shop and Island Life Artisan Gifts on Winslow Way - between 305 and Ericksen Avenue.

The Ravine Art Fair is a free event for the attending public

Join us for a fun and free scavenger hunt, find all the items to receive a free prize!

Must present a non-expired military ID to receive up to five free family admissions per ID. Thank you for your service!

Help us restore and care for our community’s history by joining our Island Center Cemetery Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 24. We’ll be clearing debris, cleaning headstones, and ensuring the cemetery remains a respectful resting place.

Bring glove and pruning shears - water and snacks will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and honor those who came before us.

Space is limited, please register for free for a shift (10:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-2:00pm).

BAC is hosting three free workshops as part of its Asian Art Traditions exhibit.

Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hanjicraft workshops. Hanjicraft is a traditional Korean art form using mulberry tree pulp and natural dyes. Partiticipants will make a small tray.

Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m. Oshibana (pressed flowers) demonstration by artist Norimi Kusanagi followed by a card-making workshop.

Space is limited. Call BAC at 206-842-3132 to pre-register.

The workshops are part of the 2nd annual Asian Arts & Heritage Festival sponsored by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Creative District.

Join Volunteer Coordinator, Kate Sunderland, for an interactive, nature-themed story time for kids every fourth Saturday 11-11:30 AM in the Residence at Bloedel Reserve. All-ages are welcome!

Cost is included with your admission ticket; no registration is required.

Timed tickets are required for admission.

It’s time to finish your script (or start and finish if you're an experienced screenwriter looking to start a new project).

The advocacy-passionate Bainbridge Island youth bring you an afternoon of poetry and art, featuring Auburn\'s poet laureate Mateo Acuña, Seattle\'s poet laureate Janae Lu, and a lineup of talented local Bainbridge artists. Every dollar raised will go directly toward life saving research and treatment for tuberculosis, a preventable disease that continues to affect millions worldwide.

We believe health is empowering - come join us on May 24th at the Bainbridge Museum of Art for powerful performances and meaningful change.

While these hand-quilting styles both originated in India and are similar, they vary in specific origin and technique. Explore the history and culture of these two different styles of stitching, where they came from, and how they're different. While learning about the stitches and styles, you'll practice them by creating a beautiful, hand-stitched quilted sampler to be used or displayed.
Details

You should be able to thread a needle and perform basic hand-sewing tasks.

Instructor: Judilee Fitzhugh

Judilee is a textile artisan who specializes in natural plant dyes and couture sewing. A tour of duty in Japan with the U.S.Navy led to a profound Japanese influence and a lifelong affection for vintage kimono and other historic textiles. Her finely crafted work combines natural objects with vintage textile remnants, hand-dyed and printed fabrics, handweaving, and surface design for couture-inspired garments, home textiles, and art work. www.judileefitzhugh.com

On May 27, 2025 at 6:30PM, join Eagle Harbor Book Co. in welcoming historian, naturalist and tour guide David B Williams discussing his new book, Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature. With more than 40 essays that dive into the geology, animals, plants, and architecture that shape Seattle, Williams’ lively essays, woven with Elizabeth Person’s engaging illustrations, will inspire all to take a fresh look at the Emerald City! Williams has published several award-winning books as well as a free weekly Substack newsletter, Street Smart Naturalist. He will be joined in conversation by Bainbridge Island author and naturalist Lynn Brunelle, a four-time Emmy Award–winning writer for Bill Nye the Science Guy and the author of Turn This Book Into a Bird Feeder, Turn This Book Into a Beehive, Pop Bottle Science, Camp Out! Event is free but please RSVP to ensure adequate seating for all! Call (206)842-5332 or go online: https://www.eagleharborbooks.com/event/naturalist-david-williams-conversation-science-writer-lynn-brunelle-re-davids-new-book-wild

Meet in the North Parking Lot at Bloedel Reserve at 2:50 PM; walks begin at 3 PM and last for 1 hour.

Walks continue throughout the year on these dates:

May 28
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 24
October 22
November & December – no walks

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Screening of Sharon Yamato's film "One Fighting Irishman," panel discussion, musical performances at Lynwood Theater, and a fundraiser for the Suyematsu Farm Legacy Alliance.

On May 28, 2025 at 6:30PM, join Eagle Harbor Book Co. (157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island) in welcoming journalist, historian and New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides for the paperback release of his masterly history, The Wide, Wide Sea. Named a best book of the year by the New York Times, Time, The Economist, NPR, the New Yorker, the Smithsonian and Kirkus Reviews, The Wide, Wide Sea tracks the 18th Century English naval officer James Cook’s third and final voyage across the globe to his fatal last encounter on Hawaiian shores. “Thrilling and superbly crafted” (the Wall Street Journal) “[t]his exquisitely crafted and novelistic portrait of the mercurial captain enthralls” (Publishers Weekly). Hampton Sides has contributed to many publications, including Outside, the New Yorker, National Geographic and the Wall Street Journal. Free to the public, but please RSVP to ensure adequate seating. Call (206)842-5332 or go online: https://www.eagleharborbooks.com/event/acclaimed-historian-hampton-sides-discusses-wide-wide-sea.

On May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm, Eagle Harbor Book Co welcomes author Karen Polinsky to discuss her inspiring biography, Ian’s Ride, recounting Port Angeles resident Ian Mackay’s incredible journey from a devastating spinal cord injury to a world-record-holding endurance athlete, tech innovator, and advocate for accessible outdoor experiences. This fiercely tender story examines how we adapt to adversity, and above all, what makes our hearts tick. A former journalist and high school teacher, Karen Polinsky is a novelist and playwright. Ian Mackay is the founder and executive director of Ians Ride, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. Ian’s Ride will remind you from start to finish that the quality of our life is largely what we make of it.” — Heather Anderson, author of Mud, Rocks, Blazes. Please RSVP to ensure adequate seating – call (206)842-5332 or go online to https://www.eagleharborbooks.com/event/karen-polinsky-shares-her-inspirational-new-book-ians-ride.

Bringing their unique PNW Tropicalia sounds to BIMA, Warren Dunes will warm you up with their unique style of Beach Rock born from the cold waters and grey-sky beaches of the Salish Sea.

Led by keyboardist/vocalist Julia Massey, Warren Dunes’ signature sound is highlighted by Massey’s double keyboards and crystalline voice soaring over chiming guitars and thundering drums from husband Jared Cortese and his brother Dominic Cortese.

A long-time favorite in Seattle, Massey’s newest project gained national attention after an In-Studio performance on KEXP and broad airplay for their debut LP Get Well Soon on college radio. In 2024 Warren Dunes performed at notable festivals around the PNW including Treefort Music Fest, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot Music Festival, and their most recent release Aquamarine was voted one of KEXP’s listeners’ top 50 albums of 2024.

Immerse yourself in ART ON THE GREEN on Saturday, May 31, on Bainbridge Island. Discover 25+ talented Pacific Northwest artists and artisans, enjoy kids' creative activities, explore the shops at Winslow Green and revel in the vibrant downtown ambiance. 9 AM–6 PM at Winslow Green (Winslow Way & Madison). A day of art, fun, and community awaits!

Bring the kids for some fun Kids’ Art Activities sponsored by Heart & Soul Studios

Coming to Bainbridge Island via ferry? It’s an easy walk from the Ferry Terminal or catch a Kitsap Transit BI Rides via on-demand bus.
Winslow Green has a beautiful green space and gazebo that is open to the public and is the site of Art on the Green.