Events

Painter and musician Neil Andersson will show landscapes and abstract works at Jeffrey Moose Gallery for the months of February and March. Receptions will be held on First Fridays, February 6th and March 6th from 6 to 8 PM. Mr. Andersson, now living in California, will attend the March event. A FaceBook livestream tour of the exhibition will broadcast from roughly 5:20- 5:45 previous to the March reception.

Mr. Andersson works in a lush, impressionist style with oil on canvas and has painted landscapes of France and the Pacific Northwest for many years. In 2017, he moved to Lompoc, California where he has been painting local scenes at a feverish pitch, working plein-air as well as in the studio. There he has focused on his fine art as never before, joining a number of painting groups including the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment. In 2021 he was juried into a show at Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, Solvang CA.

Mr. Andersson is also the founder and former guitarist for the internationally known Gypsy Jazz group Pearl Django, a frequent marquée act at Jazz clubs in Seattle. He also recorded and performed with Tacoma's Fabulous Wailers in the early 60's Garage Rock scene.Two new recordings, duets with Craig Sharmat, were released in the last four years.

The duality of his talents and his Native American background are the details which brought Mr. Andersson to the attention of Jeffrey Moose. Andersson’s Native roots come through Montana where his mother was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Mr. Andersson's talents as a painter reflect a life-long pursuit. He holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he studied French paintings from the 1700's to the 20th Century. Mr. Andersson is represented in the Seattle area by Jeffrey Moose, another alum of the Chicago school.

As the years have passed, Mr Andersson’s style has matured into more subtle use of color, complex uses of color compliments and confident, deft mark making, combining to produce works with a gentle touch and brilliant overall harmony. Indeed, he has arrived, as the French would say.

Please refer questions to Jeffrey Moose, 360 598 4479 or jmoose@jeffreymoosegallery.com.

OIL PAINTING - CLASS DESCRIPTION:

In this Oil Painting Palette Knife art class, artists will discover how to mix, layer, apply and blend pigment using a variety of palette knives for different purposes. Drying times will be shortened or extended through the use of additives such as Cold Wax and Gel Mediums to achieve the artist’s intent. We will work from landscape photographs of nature, and lesson demonstrations will be given oil.

SKILLS: A variety of palette knives, tools and techniques for creating texture, energetic brush marks, composition and color mixing.

JAN 13, Tuesday, 1:00-4:00, This class repeates once each month with a different painting skill.

LESSON COST:  $120 per student.  Please inquire about group rates.

PAYMENT:  Venmo  https://venmo.com/u/SHINEartacademy

MATERIALS LIST:

Canvas: 10x12, 12x 16, or 16 x 20

Palette Knives:

One set of assorted sizes.I prefer using a small short #1 for mixing, and a long narrow shape for skies. Several others are used for details and scraping. For long straight edges, I use a common 6” finish plaster putty knife.

Oil Paints:

Please bring whatever paints you have and are familiar with. The following is a suggested list: White, Transparent Red Oxide, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Viridian, Sap Green, Phthalo Blue, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Hansa Yellow, and Yellow Ochre. Occasionally, I also use Portland Medium Gray, and Black. Winton by Windsor Newton is the brand I use.

Solvent: I use a 50/50 mix of refined Linseed oil and Gamsol odorless solvent. Gel medium.

Payment: Venmo  https://venmo.com/u/SHINEartacademy

Contact: David Repyak - teaching artist

Phone: 206-790-8577

Email: SHINEartacademy@gmail.com

No matter the season, there’s always something new just around the corner.

Welcome Wednesday Details:

Timed tickets should be reserved online in advance of your visit to avoid entry delays on busy days
Donations of any amount may be added to your ticket reservation to help support the mission and operations of Bloedel Reserve

Thank you to our monthly sponsor organizations!

Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature, Meditation & Sound

Nature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves, to the earth, and to each other. Meditation is an invitation to practice compassionate awareness and acceptance of who we are and what is. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bloedel Reserve, Alexa will lead a mindfulness meditation in the Japanese Guest House incorporating poetry that speaks to the wisdom inherent in nature and sound bowls whose melodic vibrations can contribute to healing and deep relaxation.

Please dress comfortably and plan to meditate for at least 30 minutes, seated in a chair.

WHERE

This event is held indoors at the Japanese Guest House

WHEN

March 4, 11:15 – Noon

COST

$20 Members
$20 Non-members, plus the price of admission

With years of touring and thousands of shows up and down the West Coast and beyond, their music blends melodic roots influences with a dynamic live presence you can settle into any night.

Perfect for an easy-going evening of good vibes, good drinks, and music that feels both familiar and personal.

inD Theatre presents Circle Mirror Transformation, Annie Baker’s acclaimed dramatic comedy, which runs February 27 – March 14 at 7:00 PM, with a Sunday matinee on March 15 at 3:00 PM, at Rolling Bay Hall. Set in a modest Vermont community center, the play follows five strangers enrolled in a six-week acting class, where theater games, silences, and unexpected honesty reveal deeply human truths. Directed by Ken Michels, this production features a uniquely personal real-life connection: Amy Jo LaRubbio and her daughter Zoe LaRubbio share the stage as acting teacher Marty and reserved teenager Lauren. Their relationship brings an added layer of authenticity to a play celebrated for its emotional subtlety and depth.

The class is led by Marty, an earnest, unconventional teacher and co-executive director of the community center. Through a series of theater games, exercises, and awkward silences, the participants gradually reveal their hopes, regrets, and hidden longings—often without realizing it themselves. As the weeks pass, Lauren, vulnerable carpenter Schultz (T. Ivan Winkler), wandering actress Theresa (Josi Twigt) and Marty's Marxist professor husband James (Matt Eldridge) begin to confront unspoken desires, disappointments, and changes happening both within and just beyond the classroom walls. What begins as a simple class quietly evolves into a deeply human exploration of connection, vulnerability, and the subtle ways people (dare we say) transform when they truly see one another. Winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play, Circle Mirror Transformation has been praised as “absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny” (The New York Times). The production continues inD Theatre’s mission to make high-quality, socially engaged theatre accessible to all.

March 6 - March 29

As the first intrepid bulbs and blossoms awaken in our local landscape, Bainbridge Arts and Crafts will fast forward spring with our March exhibition, “Floribunda.” Eleven local artists share their unique interpretations of floral abundance, some naturalistic and some abstract, transforming the gallery into a garden of imagination.

Featured artists: Lynn Fry Agnew, Katy Gilmore, Sarah Gordon, Carol Gouthro, Chris Holt, Molly Hueffed, Sandee Johnson, Lisa Snow Lady, Danis Morgan, Kim Obbink, Annie Starling Sparks

Opening reception at First Friday, March 6, 6–8pm.

Each month little ones between ages 3-5 will explore different STEM concepts through hands-on activities with the help of their caregiver. This month, we'll be mixing up love potions!

The Bainbridge Band Boosters present the 8th Annual Puget Sounds Jazz Festival, March 6 and 7 at the BHS Theater. The Marina Albero Quintet, winner of the 2025 Earshot Album of Year Award, will headline the Community Concert and promises a lineup of 18 participating student jazz ensembles from across the region, continuing a tradition of celebrating live musical collaboration between professional musicians and student ensembles.

Established in 2016, the festival aims to fill a gap in the regional jazz education scene by focusing on developing the area's rhythm sections and soloists, with the hope of inspiring more schools to start combo programs and igniting further interest in jazz studies and lifelong jazz performance.

Working in collaboration with BHS Band Director Chris Thomas, the Band Boosters hope to build increasing participation each year as the festival has established itself as a one-of-a-kind educational and improvisational performance opportunity for young musicians.

Thomas explains, “It's easier for graduates to start a combo later in life than it is a big band, and great combo players in school make for even better big band players.  Put simply, the mission was to improve school jazz programs through focus on the often less-rehearsed components of the big band.”

Come see the next generation of jazz musicians March 6th and 7th at Bainbridge High School.

The Figatones - A seven piece band playing for a special night at The Sip.

Join us for a free community repair event! Bring up to two items, such as small appliances, clothing, lamps, vacuums, jewelry, or small electronics. Our experienced fixers will attempt repairs and share their knowledge, helping you learn valuable repair skills. This collaborative initiative between Sustainable Bainbridge and BARN, with support from the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, promotes sustainability, waste reduction, and community skill-sharing while helping participants extend the life of their belongings.

To participate, register online to secure your spot, then bring your clean items (along with any relevant manuals or parts) to the event. Fixers will attempt repairs on one item at a time. If there's time, you can join the line again with your second item.

Bring a friend and help spread the word. Together, we can build a more resilient and sustainable community through the power of repair!

Award-winning East Coast blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Robbie Dennis McClung brings soulful vocals and expressive guitar work to the stage. On keys, Karen Rigdon, a retired music teacher who performed in bands throughout Hawaii, adds depth and rhythm that round out their sound.

Together, they deliver a fun, upbeat, family-friendly show featuring favorites from The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and more - along with lively blues, classic rock staples, heartfelt originals, and a few love songs mixed in.

Would you believe it if we told you that museums and historical collections play a vital role in helping stories feel lived in? Lots of authors utilize historical collections, records, and documents to help them ensure that their stories are seated in reality and to inspire them as they begin new projects.

Join us March 12 for a look into how history museums can be used to inspire and inform writers throughout their creative journey! Hear from local writer and BARN Writers’ Studio representative Denise Stoughton and Bainbridge History Museum Curator (Director of Exhibits & Engagement) Lindsay Ogles as they talk about the writing process and some of the resources that your local history museum has for writers and creatives alike!

Come and join us for snacks and libations. This program is FREE for members with a suggested $5 donation per person for non-members. Space is limited so RSVP today!

Step into an evening of elegance and impact at the Ruby Gala, a dazzling celebration marking the 40th Anniversary of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge. This milestone event honors four decades of creativity, culture, and community, bringing together supporters for a night to remember. Guests will enjoy an array of hearty appetizers, artfully prepared to satisfy and indulge, alongside a curated selection of beverages perfect for celebratory toasts. The evening comes alive with captivating entertainment, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the arts, and offers opportunities to participate in both live and silent auctions featuring exceptional items and experiences. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of artistic excellence and look ahead to a brilliant future—an unforgettable night of connection, generosity, and celebration awaits.

Thursday, March 12 @ 6:30 PM PDT

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/EytUc3

Part of Handwork 2026

Exhibiting artist, Aimee Lee, will bring us through her journey to Korea in search of a connection to her heritage through art, culture, and paper-making, and how that road led to creating a home for hanji (Korean paper) in the US. She will also detail how hanji was used throughout history, from the mundane and everyday to enormous projects that remain national treasures to this day. Lee will also dive into her solo exhibition at BIMA, Tethered (part of Handwork 2026). There will be an audience Q&A and reception following her presentation.

About the Artist

Aimee Lee is an artist, writer, and educator whose practice centers on Korean papermaking traditions, known as hanji. Designated as an Ohio Arts Council Heritage Fellow and Midwest Culture Bearer, Lee is a two-time Fulbright scholar to South Korea, where she conducted extensive fieldwork, studying with numerous national and provincial Intangible Cultural Property Holders to deepen her understanding of paper-making techniques and the toolmaking traditions that sustain them.

Lee’s initial Fulbright research culminated in her establishment of the first hanji studio in North America, laying the foundation for an internationally recognized studio practice. That research also led to her award-winning book Hanji Unfurled (The Legacy Press, 2012), which brought critical attention to Korean papermaking histories and methodologies. Her second Fulbright award, as a senior scholar, focused on advanced research into traditional Korean papermaking tools, further extending her long-term engagement with material knowledge and craft lineages.

Lee leads workshops from her private studio east of Cleveland and around the world, serving members of the Korean diaspora as well as artists and scholars from around the world. Her recent book, As Good as Our Tools (The Legacy Press, 2025), brings sustained attention to the vital contributions of fifteen underrecognized makers across four continents who have built the equipment and tools essential to the advancement of hand papermaking.

March Science Topic: "The Moon: Earth's Wondrous Companion"

Celebrate this month’s eclipse and the planned launch of Artemis II with us! From phases to tides to the history of the space race and beyond, we’re covering all things lunar.

Speaker: Eleanor Uyyek, BPAA Programming Coordinator

After the talk, stick around for a planetarium show and, if the weather holds, a Star Party. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to look up, there's something for everyone.  All experience levels welcome.

Advance registration (optional Zoom registration also available).  Sign up today!

Free Admission, donations welcome. If you can't attend in person, hear the talk live on Zoom: Register here for Zoom

We’re turning up the craic with:

Happy Hour, 3-5pm – 20% off all taps + food specials + Irish beers on tap

Live Irish Music, 5:30-7:30pm. Wind in the Heather Irish band – fiddles, flutes, and full-on Irish vibes

Using acoustic guitar, live loops, and subtle percussion, Steven builds a full, textured sound that goes far beyond a typical solo performance.

With more than 20 years of touring across the U.S. and internationally as a backing musician for rock, country, and world music acts, he brings a seasoned, road-tested presence to The Sip. Those influences come together in a style that’s uniquely his - grounded, engaging, and easy to settle into with a glass in hand.

Island Cooperative Preschool invites you to join us for a family friendly concert featuring Mikey the Rad Scientist, who will bring science and nature to life through his creative and interactive musical performance.

We are offering tiered pricing for tickets. An equity-based pricing system recognizes that we do not all start from the same place in regards to money, and that a fixed ticket price that is easily affordable to one person is a barrier for participation for another. Please purchase your tickets at the price that is best for you.

Tier 1: $15
Tier 2: $25
Tier 3: $35
Tier 4: $45

The MARVIN HOFFERT Quintet consists of: Robert Hendry on drums, Karl Baker on bass, Miles Kin on keyboards and Mark Burton on violin. Marvin leads the band on sax and clarinet. They bring the Jazz playbook digging deep in the classics and standards with a contemporary arrangement filled with bold dynamics and improvisation. Grab a date and come out for this ode to the golden age of live music.

The "Women in STEM" theme book club will meet on Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm, starting in January. It will be hosted by Erin Howard, the Education Director for Battle Point Astronomical Association. Join us online for a lively discussion!

January 26th: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

February 24th: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict

March 24th: Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel

We recommend reaching out to your local book store, such as Eagle Harbor Books, and ordering a copy. For details and to register on Zoom: Book Club Event

Visit our website for more astronomy info & science events, online and in-person: bpastro.org