Reflecting on Collecting

02-15-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 88 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

BIMA displays the largest selection ever of artwork in the Permanent Art Collection (PAC). Art will be featured on a rotating basis, making this a great opportunity to review the PAC at the twelve-year mark, and to reflect on and inform our...

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BIMA displays the largest selection ever of artwork in the Permanent Art Collection (PAC). Art will be featured on a rotating basis, making this a great opportunity to review the PAC at the twelve-year mark, and to reflect on and inform our collecting priorities for the coming years.

Included are favorite works by Humaira Abid, Larry (Ulaaq) Ahvakana, Jenny Andersen, Gayle Bard, Barbara Helen Berger, William Ingham, Louise Kikuchi, Phillip Levine, Robert McCauley, Linda Okazaki, Paul Rucker, Ramona Solberg, and Preston Wadley, plus new acquisitions by Pat DeCaro, Eric Chamberlain, Charles Emerson, Dennis Evans & Nancy Mee, Barbara Lawrence, and William Turner.

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Storytime with Mare: Artists' Books from the Odditorium

02-15-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 88 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Seattle native Mare Blocker shares 50 years of making artists’ books. Blocker proves that paper and ink are all you need to bring a world to life. Her retrospective focuses on four themes of her life: Fun & Games, Science & Nature, Myths &...

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Seattle native Mare Blocker shares 50 years of making artists’ books. Blocker proves that paper and ink are all you need to bring a world to life. Her retrospective focuses on four themes of her life: Fun & Games, Science & Nature, Myths & Legends, and Waterlife. Blocker’s, whimsy, honesty, and daring will entrance you from cover to cover.

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Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Exhibit: EpiCurious

11-30-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Arts & Crafts at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 11 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 11:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 11:00 am - less dates and times

EpiCurious

November 7–30, 2025

Our November show will bring together food and kitchen themes. Get prepared for a big bite of delicious culinary-related art, from paintings to drawings, sculpture to ceramics, wood to glass.

Featuring artists...

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EpiCurious

November 7–30, 2025

Our November show will bring together food and kitchen themes. Get prepared for a big bite of delicious culinary-related art, from paintings to drawings, sculpture to ceramics, wood to glass.

Featuring artists including Brandy Agun, Gillian Bull, Mikey Cozza, Bill Freeborn, Katy Gilmore, Heather Griffin, Birgit Josenhans, Dale Larson, Lynn Morecraft, Marianne Partlow, Lynnette Sandbloom, Lorin Seeks, Joanne Shellan, Bob Spangler, and Susan Walker.

Opening reception at First Friday, November 7, 6–8pm, featuring catered food from members of the BARN Culinary Arts Studio.

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Offsite: Teen Art Monday

11-17-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Bainbridge Teen Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm

New location!

Due to library branch closure, this event will take place in partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District at the Teen Center, 8521 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island.
Calling all teens who love making art...

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New location!

Due to library branch closure, this event will take place in partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District at the Teen Center, 8521 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island.
Calling all teens who love making art and want to hang out to learn about new techniques. Join us on the 3rd Monday of the month to create projects guided by a Bainbridge Island Museum Educator. Grades 6-12.

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Jeffrey Moose Gallery's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

11-29-2025

Presented by Jeffrey Moose Gallery at Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:30 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:30 am Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:30 am + 7 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:30 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 11:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:30 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:30 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:30 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:30 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 11:00 am - less dates and times

Jeffrey Moose Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Please join us for an exhibit 30 years in the making. This group show will celebrate many of the artists who have been critical to the gallery’s success over three decades. A reception will...

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Jeffrey Moose Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Please join us for an exhibit 30 years in the making. This group show will celebrate many of the artists who have been critical to the gallery’s success over three decades. A reception will be held on First Friday, October 3rd from 6-8 pm and again on First Friday, November 7th from 6-8 pm. A Facebook livestream will be attempted between 5:20 and 5:40 previous to both events.

I arrived in Washington State in the summer of 1988 with my dog, cat, art materials, drums and a broken heart. In the fall of 1989, I helped to open Net Contents Gallery in Lynwood Center on Bainbridge Island. In 1995, I was lucky enough to get a retail space in the swanky downtown shopping address of Seattle’s Rainier Square after a few years of curatorial work for The Alexis Hotel and The Painted Table restaurant. Now, with 30 years of working with amazingly talented artists and generous patrons, its time to look back and celebrate.

The show can’t feature everyone but will feature quite a few, just in time for the annual High Season of the Art World. On display will be works by Neil Andersson, Cory Bennett Anderson, David Baird, Len Eisenhood,  Suzanne Haddon, Sam Hamrick, Gerry Lonning, Bob Lucas, Jeff Mihalyo, Lillian Pitt, Stephen Rock, Mary Rowland, Steve Schneider, Eric Shappell, and Jerry Stoll.

While sipping beer a couple of nights ago, I began to count the shows: 23 years of 9-10 shows per year plus exhibits at a few outside venues, plus 8 years of six per year at the Bainbridge address and I began to feel dizzy and in a state of disbelief. Not to mention exhausted! The artist’s names are far too many to mention, and if I start, I know I’ll forget a few and piss folks off. Gratitude is a must and it is with this spirit that I ask you to come and see work by some of those artists who put me on the map.

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Storybook Society Book Club

12-09-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 09 @ 4:00 pm

Each month we take a different theme, pick out books to read, and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 1st - 3rd who read...

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Each month we take a different theme, pick out books to read, and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 1st - 3rd who read smaller and shorter chapter books from our juvenile fiction area. Registration Required due to space limitations.

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Cosmic Conversations November: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

11-18-2025

Presented by Battle Point Astronomical Association at Battle Point Observatory, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm

Battle Point Observatory Cosmic Conversations

November Topic: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

Cosmic Conservations at Battle Point Observatory work much like a book group. Topics are pre-selected by the group and become the basis for the evening's...

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Battle Point Observatory Cosmic Conversations

November Topic: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

Cosmic Conservations at Battle Point Observatory work much like a book group. Topics are pre-selected by the group and become the basis for the evening's friendly conversation. These are non-mathematical discussions, designed to “ignite a passion for science through the lens of astronomy!"

We will be trying out a hybrid in person and Zoom format for this conversation.  In person will be a small group (limited to 15 people) at Battle Point Observatory, and a second option to attend via Zoom. Ages 16+.  Advance registration is required, see REGISTER for more information and optional Zoom registration.

November Reference Links:

Wikipedia: Sun

NASA: Sun Facts

Space.com

Universe Today: Stars Born in Pairs

IFLScience: Magnetic Field View

LiveScience: Atmosphere Mystery

Visit our Events calendar for more astronomy-themed public events!

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Kid Art Club

11-19-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Nov 19 @ 3:30 pm

Each month we will highlight different art styles where kids can explore new techniques and projects to express their creativity.

Each month we will highlight different art styles where kids can explore new techniques and projects to express their creativity.

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Moritani Preserve

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District at Moritani, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am

Join the Park District's Natural Resources team this fall in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Parking along Shepard Way...

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Join the Park District's Natural Resources team this fall in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Parking along Shepard Way NW, meet at entrance closest to Winslow Way W & Lovell Ave SW.

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Meet me At the Movies: Fall 2025

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am

This fall, Meet Me at the Movies presents a thoughtfully curated program featuring film clips and engaging conversations focused on the stages of life. Attendees will explore scenes from a French documentary called Babies, an episode of I...

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This fall, Meet Me at the Movies presents a thoughtfully curated program featuring film clips and engaging conversations focused on the stages of life. Attendees will explore scenes from a French documentary called Babies, an episode of I Love Lucy, the dark comedy Harold and Maude, and Rob Reiner’s The Bucket List. These selections serve as springboards for lively discussions that invite reflection on life’s journeys.

Entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting, Meet Me at the Movies is a free, interactive program designed especially for people with memory loss and their care partners—but it is open to all adults. Each session showcases theme-based clips from classic and contemporary films, followed by a facilitated group conversation that encourages sharing and connection.

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Beginner Strings Class

02-05-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra at Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Dec 04 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 08 @ 3:00 pm + 4 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 15 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 22 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Feb 05 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times

The Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) is offering a "Beginner Strings" class for elementary and middle school students to learn violin, viola or cello in a group setting. Students will learn beginning skills for their chosen instrument,...

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The Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) is offering a "Beginner Strings" class for elementary and middle school students to learn violin, viola or cello in a group setting. Students will learn beginning skills for their chosen instrument, note reading, rhythmic foundations, how to play together and they will have an opportunity to make new friends.

The program meets once a week on Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall at Bethany Lutheran Church and will have two performances.  The final performance will be at BIYO's Spring Concert at Bainbridge Performing Arts. No prior musical experience is necessary to join!

Families are responsible for providing their own instrument, however, BIYO has a limited number of instruments available to rent on a first come first served basis based on time of registration.

Grades 2-4:  Thursday 3:00pm-3:45pm

Grades 5+: Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Term I: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (concert)
Term II:  2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/7 (concert, 3pm BPA)

Tuition: $300/term
Instrument rental: $50/term

Tuition assistance is available

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Off the Beaten Path #3: Wines from Spain & Portugal

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm

BARN's "Off the Beaten Path" wine education series explores lesser-known grape varieties and styles of wines that you need to know about.  We'll learn about and taste exciting wines that are interesting, distinctive, affordable, and...

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BARN's "Off the Beaten Path" wine education series explores lesser-known grape varieties and styles of wines that you need to know about.  We'll learn about and taste exciting wines that are interesting, distinctive, affordable, and tasty...impress your friends!

This is the third of the three-part series.

We'll focus on fun, different wines from Spain & Portugal...hopefully wines that are all new to you!  Eight wine samples will be served, along with a small plate of snacks.

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Visioning Your Future in Arts Administration

11-21-2025

Presented by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge at Marge Williams Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 21 @ 11:00 am

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is delighted to welcome Shelby Newport (she/her), Chair of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, Professor of Theatre, and Director of the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program at the University of...

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Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is delighted to welcome Shelby Newport (she/her), Chair of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, Professor of Theatre, and Director of the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program at the University of Michigan–Flint. Join us for a morning of conversation as Shelby shares insights about building a career in arts administration and creative leadership. Whether you’re an artist, educator, or community organizer, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about pathways that blend creativity with arts management.

 

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA8AE2BABFDC52-60331020-visioning

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet and Greet & Info Session

Enjoy a relaxed conversation with Shelby about the MAAA program and the many ways artists can expand their impact through leadership in the arts.

 

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Mini Coaching Sessions

After the session, Shelby will offer a limited number of free 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions for current or aspiring creative professionals. These mini sessions are a chance to reflect, set goals, and explore new directions in your creative journey with guidance from an experienced coach and educator.

 

About Shelby Newport

Shelby Newport is a Costume & Makeup Designer, professor, and creative coach based in Michigan. Her design work has been featured at theaters across the country, including Detroit Public Theatre, Flint Repertory Theatre, and The Purple Rose Theatre Company, as well as internationally at the Turner Contemporary Museum in England. As a coach-in-training with the Yes, And Coaching Institute, Shelby helps artists and creative professionals navigate transitions, overcome creative blocks, and find clarity in their next steps. Learn more about her work at www.shelbynewport.com.

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BARN Holiday Bazaar

11-22-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am

It’s time for the BARN Holiday Bazaar! Buy directly from the makers and kick off the holiday season at this annual celebration of creativity at BARN. More than 60 BARN member-makers will offer items for sale at this free event. From jewelry to...

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It’s time for the BARN Holiday Bazaar! Buy directly from the makers and kick off the holiday season at this annual celebration of creativity at BARN. More than 60 BARN member-makers will offer items for sale at this free event. From jewelry to wood arts, basketry to weaving, you’ll find an unmatched selection of original hand-crafted items. Food will be available for purchase from Grillipinos. Join us for a day of shopping, food, craftsmanship, and community.

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Exhibition - Aisha Harrison: Porous Body

02-22-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am + 87 more dates and times

Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Aisha Harrison (Olympia) presents work created over the past four years in clay, bronze, paper collage, and mixed media. Porous Body, Harrison’s first solo museum exhibition, speaks to their focus on life cycles – both human and in nature,...

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Aisha Harrison (Olympia) presents work created over the past four years in clay, bronze, paper collage, and mixed media. Porous Body, Harrison’s first solo museum exhibition, speaks to their focus on life cycles – both human and in nature, while experiencing the world through a mixed-race, queer, mothering lens. It is a confluence of a spiritual ancestral space and the land they inhabit, relate to, grow, and decay with. Porous Body explores wonder and joy, grief, connection, and growth, and how to stay grounded in times of upheaval.

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Saturday Story Time at Bloedel Reserve

11-22-2025

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 11:00 am

All-ages are welcome!

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

Timed tickets are recommended for admission.

Not a member yet? Join here

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All-ages are welcome!

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

Timed tickets are recommended for admission.

Not a member yet? Join here

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Live in the Atrium - Fall Concert Series at the Bainbridge Pavilion

12-13-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts at Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 06 @ 6:00 pm + 1 more dates and times

Sat, Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times

Live in the Atrium – Fall Concert Series on Bainbridge Island

Cozy evenings, heartfelt performances, and rising local talent take center stage in this fall’s Live in the Atrium series—an intimate concert experience held on the second floor...

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Live in the Atrium – Fall Concert Series on Bainbridge Island

Cozy evenings, heartfelt performances, and rising local talent take center stage in this fall’s Live in the Atrium series—an intimate concert experience held on the second floor of Bainbridge Pavilion. From open mic nights to original sets by Kitsap singer-songwriters, each show offers a warm, welcoming vibe just steps from the ferry.

Live in the Atrium is part of Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts, a year-round celebration of live music, family-friendly entertainment, and global cuisine in downtown Bainbridge Island.

Fall 2025 Concert Calendar

Sat, Nov 8 – Open Mic Night hosted by Larry Dewey
A community showcase of local voices and spontaneous creativity

Sat, Nov 15 – Eleanor Thoemke
A rising Poulsbo singer-songwriter returns with original songs and heartfelt vocals

Sat, Nov 22 – M. Kelly Rogers & Friends
“The Band Guy” kicks off his Unplugged! series with a clever acoustic set with special guests

Sat, Dec 6 – Steve Crampton
Soulful piano and guitar classics from Elton John, Billy Joel, and The Beatles

Sat, Dec 6 – Gracie Cate
Original songs and heartfelt vocals from Bainbridge’s own rising talent

All shows run 6:00–8:00 PM in the Pavilion Atrium, 2nd floor
Free admission | All ages welcome

Dine Before or After the Show

Enjoy dinner at one of Bainbridge Pavilion’s featured restaurants:

SuBi – Sushi and Japanese cuisine
Bainbridge Bistro – Spanish tapas and Italian pastas
The Islander – Northwest steak, seafood, and pub fare
Casa Rojas – Mexico City-style tacos and enchiladas
Green Pot Deli – Vietnamese wings, dumplings, and pho
Nirvana – Indian and Nepali fusion

Location & Parking

Venue: Bainbridge Pavilion, 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA
Public parking available in the adjacent lot and nearby street zones. Easy walk from Winslow Way, the ferry terminal, and local shops

Whether you're searching for Bainbridge Island concerts, live music near Seattle, or a relaxed night out with great food and local talent, Live in the Atrium at Bainbridge Pavilion offers a unique blend of culture, comfort, and community.

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Library U - Un-American Activities: Hollywood and the Blacklist Era

11-23-2025

Presented by LibraryU at Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm

The Blacklist Era and Hollywood. A Humanities Washington presentation by film critic and historian Robert Horton.

“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” The answer to this question—or the refusal to answer...

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The Blacklist Era and Hollywood. A Humanities Washington presentation by film critic and historian Robert Horton.

“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” The answer to this question—or the refusal to answer it—cast hundreds of lives into turmoil at the dawn of the Cold War. The Red Scare that erupted in the 1940s allowed the House Committee on Un-American Activities to grab headlines by parading prominent Hollywood figures before the cameras.This presentation, illustrated with film clips, tells the stories from this heartbreaking and scandalous era, and how notables such as Humphrey Bogart, Elia Kazan, and Charlie Chaplin were swept up in the frenzy. We’ll also ask a question: with today’s politics at a boiling point, are we living in such a period again?

The final program in Library U's Fall 2025 Humanities Speaker Series. Co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Public Library and Humanities Washington.

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Dance Yourself Free

11-28-2025

Presented by Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center at Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm

If you were given complete freedom to express yourself through movement, what would it look like?

Dance Yourself Free is an invitation to explore, play, move and feel into your body, your rhythm, your groove. Bring your joy, or your sorrow. We...

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If you were given complete freedom to express yourself through movement, what would it look like?

Dance Yourself Free is an invitation to explore, play, move and feel into your body, your rhythm, your groove. Bring your joy, or your sorrow. We gather once a month with a playlist of diverse music genres intentionally curated by community members. Be in your own space or connect with others. Let’s dance!

Monthly on Fridays

7:00-8:30pm

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Temple of the Heart: Sacred Cacao Ceremony with Monica Leonor — IN-STUDIO

11-29-2025

Presented by Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center at Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 29 @ 1:00 pm

The revelatory experience of an open heart is an embodied connection with the divine that lives in all beings, felt through profound self love and a graceful receptivity to all that is.

Cacao is a devoted ally that reignites the path back home...

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The revelatory experience of an open heart is an embodied connection with the divine that lives in all beings, felt through profound self love and a graceful receptivity to all that is.

Cacao is a devoted ally that reignites the path back home to our inner sanctuary. Legacy Cacao is made from criollo cacao, the ancient Grandmother lineage of trees where cacao was first domesticated by the Mayan people over 3,000 years ago. We are honored that this specific lineage of plant medicine—created with purity, potency and intentionality—found her way to Dayaalu, and that we are now one of her proud stewards.

Ceremony involves setting clear intentions and being in full presence, which we can actually practice in our daily lives. When we gather in community with deep reverence to what is, the beauty that unfolds is a collective experience unlike no other.

Each gathering begins with intention setting, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of the natural world and whispers from the collective, and serves as the sacred container for the circle. We will have a co-created altar that is both a playground and source of inspiration. Every participant will have a cup of cacao to enjoy while we take turns witnessing and sharing, deepening the connection to our own heart and with each other.

It is an honor to be with you in ceremony.

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Preparation and details:

It has already begun the moment you said YES! Because this is sacred plant medicine, there are some ways to help your experience be as deep, playful and potent as you wish.

Be intentional about what you eat starting right now. Please refrain from having alcohol or any other plant medicine 2 days before; No caffeine and if possible, don’t eat 3 hours prior to the ceremony.

Just like food, energetic preparation matters. The invitation now is to start going inward, listening to the silence and the spark, your long-held prayers and those worn-out layers waiting to be released.

You are welcome to bring items to add to our collective altar—anything that is asking to be part of the gathering: photos, art, sacred or found objects, items gathered from nature, a personal treasure… You may bring it back home with you after, or it can be part of our offering to the fire after the ceremony.

All these will help create the presence you will bring to our circle, the most important ingredient of all!

Please bring a journal and your own water bottle.

Please note: The cacao will be prepared as one batch and will include organic unrefined coconut oil.

Monica Leonor weaves together her reverence for nature, travel, dance, tarot, yoga, shamanic and energy practices to serve with beauty through heart-led community experiences.

Cost: $45-$65 Sliding Scale. Please pay what you can.
Pre-Registration Required

 **This event will be held in-person at the Dayaalu Center.

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Celebrate the Lights of the Season!

11-29-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at Bainbridge Island Town Square, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association invites all to join in welcoming the holidays by Celebrating the Lights of the Season. Following Shop Small Business Saturday, the community is invited to join at the Town Square (between City Hall and BPA,...

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Bainbridge Island Downtown Association invites all to join in welcoming the holidays by Celebrating the Lights of the Season. Following Shop Small Business Saturday, the community is invited to join at the Town Square (between City Hall and BPA, where the Farmer's Market takes place) to enjoy seasonal performances by the Bainbridge High School band, Nutcracker ballet selections by Bainbridge Ballet, as well as songs performed by the BISD Choir.  There will be hot apple cider and you won't want to miss "Sweets with the Squad". The festivities wrap up with the lighting of our Community Tree!

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Reflecting on Collecting

02-15-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 88 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

BIMA displays the largest selection ever of artwork in the Permanent Art Collection (PAC). Art will be featured on a rotating basis, making this a great opportunity to review the PAC at the twelve-year mark, and to reflect on and inform our...

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BIMA displays the largest selection ever of artwork in the Permanent Art Collection (PAC). Art will be featured on a rotating basis, making this a great opportunity to review the PAC at the twelve-year mark, and to reflect on and inform our collecting priorities for the coming years.

Included are favorite works by Humaira Abid, Larry (Ulaaq) Ahvakana, Jenny Andersen, Gayle Bard, Barbara Helen Berger, William Ingham, Louise Kikuchi, Phillip Levine, Robert McCauley, Linda Okazaki, Paul Rucker, Ramona Solberg, and Preston Wadley, plus new acquisitions by Pat DeCaro, Eric Chamberlain, Charles Emerson, Dennis Evans & Nancy Mee, Barbara Lawrence, and William Turner.

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Storytime with Mare: Artists' Books from the Odditorium

02-15-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 88 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Seattle native Mare Blocker shares 50 years of making artists’ books. Blocker proves that paper and ink are all you need to bring a world to life. Her retrospective focuses on four themes of her life: Fun & Games, Science & Nature, Myths &...

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Seattle native Mare Blocker shares 50 years of making artists’ books. Blocker proves that paper and ink are all you need to bring a world to life. Her retrospective focuses on four themes of her life: Fun & Games, Science & Nature, Myths & Legends, and Waterlife. Blocker’s, whimsy, honesty, and daring will entrance you from cover to cover.

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Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Exhibit: EpiCurious

11-30-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Arts & Crafts at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am + 11 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 11:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 11:00 am - less dates and times

EpiCurious

November 7–30, 2025

Our November show will bring together food and kitchen themes. Get prepared for a big bite of delicious culinary-related art, from paintings to drawings, sculpture to ceramics, wood to glass.

Featuring artists...

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EpiCurious

November 7–30, 2025

Our November show will bring together food and kitchen themes. Get prepared for a big bite of delicious culinary-related art, from paintings to drawings, sculpture to ceramics, wood to glass.

Featuring artists including Brandy Agun, Gillian Bull, Mikey Cozza, Bill Freeborn, Katy Gilmore, Heather Griffin, Birgit Josenhans, Dale Larson, Lynn Morecraft, Marianne Partlow, Lynnette Sandbloom, Lorin Seeks, Joanne Shellan, Bob Spangler, and Susan Walker.

Opening reception at First Friday, November 7, 6–8pm, featuring catered food from members of the BARN Culinary Arts Studio.

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Offsite: Teen Art Monday

11-17-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Bainbridge Teen Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm

New location!

Due to library branch closure, this event will take place in partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District at the Teen Center, 8521 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island.
Calling all teens who love making art...

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New location!

Due to library branch closure, this event will take place in partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District at the Teen Center, 8521 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island.
Calling all teens who love making art and want to hang out to learn about new techniques. Join us on the 3rd Monday of the month to create projects guided by a Bainbridge Island Museum Educator. Grades 6-12.

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Jeffrey Moose Gallery's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

11-29-2025

Presented by Jeffrey Moose Gallery at Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 10:30 am Wed, Nov 19 @ 10:30 am Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:30 am + 7 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 21 @ 10:30 am Sat, Nov 22 @ 11:00 am Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:30 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:30 am Thu, Nov 27 @ 10:30 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:30 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 11:00 am - less dates and times

Jeffrey Moose Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Please join us for an exhibit 30 years in the making. This group show will celebrate many of the artists who have been critical to the gallery’s success over three decades. A reception will...

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Jeffrey Moose Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Please join us for an exhibit 30 years in the making. This group show will celebrate many of the artists who have been critical to the gallery’s success over three decades. A reception will be held on First Friday, October 3rd from 6-8 pm and again on First Friday, November 7th from 6-8 pm. A Facebook livestream will be attempted between 5:20 and 5:40 previous to both events.

I arrived in Washington State in the summer of 1988 with my dog, cat, art materials, drums and a broken heart. In the fall of 1989, I helped to open Net Contents Gallery in Lynwood Center on Bainbridge Island. In 1995, I was lucky enough to get a retail space in the swanky downtown shopping address of Seattle’s Rainier Square after a few years of curatorial work for The Alexis Hotel and The Painted Table restaurant. Now, with 30 years of working with amazingly talented artists and generous patrons, its time to look back and celebrate.

The show can’t feature everyone but will feature quite a few, just in time for the annual High Season of the Art World. On display will be works by Neil Andersson, Cory Bennett Anderson, David Baird, Len Eisenhood,  Suzanne Haddon, Sam Hamrick, Gerry Lonning, Bob Lucas, Jeff Mihalyo, Lillian Pitt, Stephen Rock, Mary Rowland, Steve Schneider, Eric Shappell, and Jerry Stoll.

While sipping beer a couple of nights ago, I began to count the shows: 23 years of 9-10 shows per year plus exhibits at a few outside venues, plus 8 years of six per year at the Bainbridge address and I began to feel dizzy and in a state of disbelief. Not to mention exhausted! The artist’s names are far too many to mention, and if I start, I know I’ll forget a few and piss folks off. Gratitude is a must and it is with this spirit that I ask you to come and see work by some of those artists who put me on the map.

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Storybook Society Book Club

12-09-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 09 @ 4:00 pm

Each month we take a different theme, pick out books to read, and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 1st - 3rd who read...

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Each month we take a different theme, pick out books to read, and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 1st - 3rd who read smaller and shorter chapter books from our juvenile fiction area. Registration Required due to space limitations.

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Cosmic Conversations November: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

11-18-2025

Presented by Battle Point Astronomical Association at Battle Point Observatory, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm

Battle Point Observatory Cosmic Conversations

November Topic: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

Cosmic Conservations at Battle Point Observatory work much like a book group. Topics are pre-selected by the group and become the basis for the evening's...

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Battle Point Observatory Cosmic Conversations

November Topic: "Hot Stuff - The Sun"

Cosmic Conservations at Battle Point Observatory work much like a book group. Topics are pre-selected by the group and become the basis for the evening's friendly conversation. These are non-mathematical discussions, designed to “ignite a passion for science through the lens of astronomy!"

We will be trying out a hybrid in person and Zoom format for this conversation.  In person will be a small group (limited to 15 people) at Battle Point Observatory, and a second option to attend via Zoom. Ages 16+.  Advance registration is required, see REGISTER for more information and optional Zoom registration.

November Reference Links:

Wikipedia: Sun

NASA: Sun Facts

Space.com

Universe Today: Stars Born in Pairs

IFLScience: Magnetic Field View

LiveScience: Atmosphere Mystery

Visit our Events calendar for more astronomy-themed public events!

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Kid Art Club

11-19-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library at Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Nov 19 @ 3:30 pm

Each month we will highlight different art styles where kids can explore new techniques and projects to express their creativity.

Each month we will highlight different art styles where kids can explore new techniques and projects to express their creativity.

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Moritani Preserve

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District at Moritani, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am

Join the Park District's Natural Resources team this fall in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Parking along Shepard Way...

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Join the Park District's Natural Resources team this fall in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Parking along Shepard Way NW, meet at entrance closest to Winslow Way W & Lovell Ave SW.

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Meet me At the Movies: Fall 2025

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am

This fall, Meet Me at the Movies presents a thoughtfully curated program featuring film clips and engaging conversations focused on the stages of life. Attendees will explore scenes from a French documentary called Babies, an episode of I...

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This fall, Meet Me at the Movies presents a thoughtfully curated program featuring film clips and engaging conversations focused on the stages of life. Attendees will explore scenes from a French documentary called Babies, an episode of I Love Lucy, the dark comedy Harold and Maude, and Rob Reiner’s The Bucket List. These selections serve as springboards for lively discussions that invite reflection on life’s journeys.

Entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting, Meet Me at the Movies is a free, interactive program designed especially for people with memory loss and their care partners—but it is open to all adults. Each session showcases theme-based clips from classic and contemporary films, followed by a facilitated group conversation that encourages sharing and connection.

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Beginner Strings Class

02-05-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra at Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Dec 04 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 08 @ 3:00 pm + 4 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 15 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 22 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm Thu, Feb 05 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times

The Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) is offering a "Beginner Strings" class for elementary and middle school students to learn violin, viola or cello in a group setting. Students will learn beginning skills for their chosen instrument,...

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The Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) is offering a "Beginner Strings" class for elementary and middle school students to learn violin, viola or cello in a group setting. Students will learn beginning skills for their chosen instrument, note reading, rhythmic foundations, how to play together and they will have an opportunity to make new friends.

The program meets once a week on Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall at Bethany Lutheran Church and will have two performances.  The final performance will be at BIYO's Spring Concert at Bainbridge Performing Arts. No prior musical experience is necessary to join!

Families are responsible for providing their own instrument, however, BIYO has a limited number of instruments available to rent on a first come first served basis based on time of registration.

Grades 2-4:  Thursday 3:00pm-3:45pm

Grades 5+: Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Term I: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (concert)
Term II:  2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/7 (concert, 3pm BPA)

Tuition: $300/term
Instrument rental: $50/term

Tuition assistance is available

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Off the Beaten Path #3: Wines from Spain & Portugal

11-20-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm

BARN's "Off the Beaten Path" wine education series explores lesser-known grape varieties and styles of wines that you need to know about.  We'll learn about and taste exciting wines that are interesting, distinctive, affordable, and...

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BARN's "Off the Beaten Path" wine education series explores lesser-known grape varieties and styles of wines that you need to know about.  We'll learn about and taste exciting wines that are interesting, distinctive, affordable, and tasty...impress your friends!

This is the third of the three-part series.

We'll focus on fun, different wines from Spain & Portugal...hopefully wines that are all new to you!  Eight wine samples will be served, along with a small plate of snacks.

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Visioning Your Future in Arts Administration

11-21-2025

Presented by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge at Marge Williams Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 21 @ 11:00 am

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is delighted to welcome Shelby Newport (she/her), Chair of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, Professor of Theatre, and Director of the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program at the University of...

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Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is delighted to welcome Shelby Newport (she/her), Chair of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, Professor of Theatre, and Director of the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program at the University of Michigan–Flint. Join us for a morning of conversation as Shelby shares insights about building a career in arts administration and creative leadership. Whether you’re an artist, educator, or community organizer, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about pathways that blend creativity with arts management.

 

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA8AE2BABFDC52-60331020-visioning

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet and Greet & Info Session

Enjoy a relaxed conversation with Shelby about the MAAA program and the many ways artists can expand their impact through leadership in the arts.

 

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Mini Coaching Sessions

After the session, Shelby will offer a limited number of free 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions for current or aspiring creative professionals. These mini sessions are a chance to reflect, set goals, and explore new directions in your creative journey with guidance from an experienced coach and educator.

 

About Shelby Newport

Shelby Newport is a Costume & Makeup Designer, professor, and creative coach based in Michigan. Her design work has been featured at theaters across the country, including Detroit Public Theatre, Flint Repertory Theatre, and The Purple Rose Theatre Company, as well as internationally at the Turner Contemporary Museum in England. As a coach-in-training with the Yes, And Coaching Institute, Shelby helps artists and creative professionals navigate transitions, overcome creative blocks, and find clarity in their next steps. Learn more about her work at www.shelbynewport.com.

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BARN Holiday Bazaar

11-22-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am

It’s time for the BARN Holiday Bazaar! Buy directly from the makers and kick off the holiday season at this annual celebration of creativity at BARN. More than 60 BARN member-makers will offer items for sale at this free event. From jewelry to...

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It’s time for the BARN Holiday Bazaar! Buy directly from the makers and kick off the holiday season at this annual celebration of creativity at BARN. More than 60 BARN member-makers will offer items for sale at this free event. From jewelry to wood arts, basketry to weaving, you’ll find an unmatched selection of original hand-crafted items. Food will be available for purchase from Grillipinos. Join us for a day of shopping, food, craftsmanship, and community.

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Exhibition - Aisha Harrison: Porous Body

02-22-2026

Presented by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am + 87 more dates and times

Tue, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 29 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 24 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 31 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 03 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 10 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Aisha Harrison (Olympia) presents work created over the past four years in clay, bronze, paper collage, and mixed media. Porous Body, Harrison’s first solo museum exhibition, speaks to their focus on life cycles – both human and in nature,...

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Aisha Harrison (Olympia) presents work created over the past four years in clay, bronze, paper collage, and mixed media. Porous Body, Harrison’s first solo museum exhibition, speaks to their focus on life cycles – both human and in nature, while experiencing the world through a mixed-race, queer, mothering lens. It is a confluence of a spiritual ancestral space and the land they inhabit, relate to, grow, and decay with. Porous Body explores wonder and joy, grief, connection, and growth, and how to stay grounded in times of upheaval.

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Tags:   Community Exhibits First Friday Art Walks Free Galleries History & Heritage Kids & Family Museums Visual ArtActivities

Saturday Story Time at Bloedel Reserve

11-22-2025

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 11:00 am

All-ages are welcome!

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

Timed tickets are recommended for admission.

Not a member yet? Join here

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All-ages are welcome!

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

Timed tickets are recommended for admission.

Not a member yet? Join here

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Live in the Atrium - Fall Concert Series at the Bainbridge Pavilion

12-13-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts at Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 06 @ 6:00 pm + 1 more dates and times

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Live in the Atrium – Fall Concert Series on Bainbridge Island

Cozy evenings, heartfelt performances, and rising local talent take center stage in this fall’s Live in the Atrium series—an intimate concert experience held on the second floor...

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Live in the Atrium – Fall Concert Series on Bainbridge Island

Cozy evenings, heartfelt performances, and rising local talent take center stage in this fall’s Live in the Atrium series—an intimate concert experience held on the second floor of Bainbridge Pavilion. From open mic nights to original sets by Kitsap singer-songwriters, each show offers a warm, welcoming vibe just steps from the ferry.

Live in the Atrium is part of Bainbridge Pavilion Concerts, a year-round celebration of live music, family-friendly entertainment, and global cuisine in downtown Bainbridge Island.

Fall 2025 Concert Calendar

Sat, Nov 8 – Open Mic Night hosted by Larry Dewey
A community showcase of local voices and spontaneous creativity

Sat, Nov 15 – Eleanor Thoemke
A rising Poulsbo singer-songwriter returns with original songs and heartfelt vocals

Sat, Nov 22 – M. Kelly Rogers & Friends
“The Band Guy” kicks off his Unplugged! series with a clever acoustic set with special guests

Sat, Dec 6 – Steve Crampton
Soulful piano and guitar classics from Elton John, Billy Joel, and The Beatles

Sat, Dec 6 – Gracie Cate
Original songs and heartfelt vocals from Bainbridge’s own rising talent

All shows run 6:00–8:00 PM in the Pavilion Atrium, 2nd floor
Free admission | All ages welcome

Dine Before or After the Show

Enjoy dinner at one of Bainbridge Pavilion’s featured restaurants:

SuBi – Sushi and Japanese cuisine
Bainbridge Bistro – Spanish tapas and Italian pastas
The Islander – Northwest steak, seafood, and pub fare
Casa Rojas – Mexico City-style tacos and enchiladas
Green Pot Deli – Vietnamese wings, dumplings, and pho
Nirvana – Indian and Nepali fusion

Location & Parking

Venue: Bainbridge Pavilion, 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA
Public parking available in the adjacent lot and nearby street zones. Easy walk from Winslow Way, the ferry terminal, and local shops

Whether you're searching for Bainbridge Island concerts, live music near Seattle, or a relaxed night out with great food and local talent, Live in the Atrium at Bainbridge Pavilion offers a unique blend of culture, comfort, and community.

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Library U - Un-American Activities: Hollywood and the Blacklist Era

11-23-2025

Presented by LibraryU at Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm

The Blacklist Era and Hollywood. A Humanities Washington presentation by film critic and historian Robert Horton.

“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” The answer to this question—or the refusal to answer...

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The Blacklist Era and Hollywood. A Humanities Washington presentation by film critic and historian Robert Horton.

“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” The answer to this question—or the refusal to answer it—cast hundreds of lives into turmoil at the dawn of the Cold War. The Red Scare that erupted in the 1940s allowed the House Committee on Un-American Activities to grab headlines by parading prominent Hollywood figures before the cameras.This presentation, illustrated with film clips, tells the stories from this heartbreaking and scandalous era, and how notables such as Humphrey Bogart, Elia Kazan, and Charlie Chaplin were swept up in the frenzy. We’ll also ask a question: with today’s politics at a boiling point, are we living in such a period again?

The final program in Library U's Fall 2025 Humanities Speaker Series. Co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Public Library and Humanities Washington.

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Dance Yourself Free

11-28-2025

Presented by Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center at Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm

If you were given complete freedom to express yourself through movement, what would it look like?

Dance Yourself Free is an invitation to explore, play, move and feel into your body, your rhythm, your groove. Bring your joy, or your sorrow. We...

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If you were given complete freedom to express yourself through movement, what would it look like?

Dance Yourself Free is an invitation to explore, play, move and feel into your body, your rhythm, your groove. Bring your joy, or your sorrow. We gather once a month with a playlist of diverse music genres intentionally curated by community members. Be in your own space or connect with others. Let’s dance!

Monthly on Fridays

7:00-8:30pm

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Temple of the Heart: Sacred Cacao Ceremony with Monica Leonor — IN-STUDIO

11-29-2025

Presented by Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center at Dayaalu Yoga and Wellness Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 29 @ 1:00 pm

The revelatory experience of an open heart is an embodied connection with the divine that lives in all beings, felt through profound self love and a graceful receptivity to all that is.

Cacao is a devoted ally that reignites the path back home...

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The revelatory experience of an open heart is an embodied connection with the divine that lives in all beings, felt through profound self love and a graceful receptivity to all that is.

Cacao is a devoted ally that reignites the path back home to our inner sanctuary. Legacy Cacao is made from criollo cacao, the ancient Grandmother lineage of trees where cacao was first domesticated by the Mayan people over 3,000 years ago. We are honored that this specific lineage of plant medicine—created with purity, potency and intentionality—found her way to Dayaalu, and that we are now one of her proud stewards.

Ceremony involves setting clear intentions and being in full presence, which we can actually practice in our daily lives. When we gather in community with deep reverence to what is, the beauty that unfolds is a collective experience unlike no other.

Each gathering begins with intention setting, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of the natural world and whispers from the collective, and serves as the sacred container for the circle. We will have a co-created altar that is both a playground and source of inspiration. Every participant will have a cup of cacao to enjoy while we take turns witnessing and sharing, deepening the connection to our own heart and with each other.

It is an honor to be with you in ceremony.

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Preparation and details:

It has already begun the moment you said YES! Because this is sacred plant medicine, there are some ways to help your experience be as deep, playful and potent as you wish.

Be intentional about what you eat starting right now. Please refrain from having alcohol or any other plant medicine 2 days before; No caffeine and if possible, don’t eat 3 hours prior to the ceremony.

Just like food, energetic preparation matters. The invitation now is to start going inward, listening to the silence and the spark, your long-held prayers and those worn-out layers waiting to be released.

You are welcome to bring items to add to our collective altar—anything that is asking to be part of the gathering: photos, art, sacred or found objects, items gathered from nature, a personal treasure… You may bring it back home with you after, or it can be part of our offering to the fire after the ceremony.

All these will help create the presence you will bring to our circle, the most important ingredient of all!

Please bring a journal and your own water bottle.

Please note: The cacao will be prepared as one batch and will include organic unrefined coconut oil.

Monica Leonor weaves together her reverence for nature, travel, dance, tarot, yoga, shamanic and energy practices to serve with beauty through heart-led community experiences.

Cost: $45-$65 Sliding Scale. Please pay what you can.
Pre-Registration Required

 **This event will be held in-person at the Dayaalu Center.

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Celebrate the Lights of the Season!

11-29-2025

Presented by Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at Bainbridge Island Town Square, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association invites all to join in welcoming the holidays by Celebrating the Lights of the Season. Following Shop Small Business Saturday, the community is invited to join at the Town Square (between City Hall and BPA,...

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Bainbridge Island Downtown Association invites all to join in welcoming the holidays by Celebrating the Lights of the Season. Following Shop Small Business Saturday, the community is invited to join at the Town Square (between City Hall and BPA, where the Farmer's Market takes place) to enjoy seasonal performances by the Bainbridge High School band, Nutcracker ballet selections by Bainbridge Ballet, as well as songs performed by the BISD Choir.  There will be hot apple cider and you won't want to miss "Sweets with the Squad". The festivities wrap up with the lighting of our Community Tree!

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