Bainbridge High School will host a talent show from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 in the LGI.
A St. Patrick’s Day bash and contra dance with the Jake Lake Band featuring Stewart Williams and David Cahn with fabulous Seattle caller, Sherry Nevins is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Island Center Hall.
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts will host a special reception for Reid and his students and colleagues at the Gallery on Wednesday, March 28, from 3-5 p.m.
Bainbridge artist Kathe Fraga paints in a distinct, romantic-yet-modern Chinoiserie style that evokes the walls of a grand old Parisian mansion.
Bainbridge Island celebrated a successful tribute to young people’s creativity during the 12th annual Student Art Contest at the Pavilion on Sunday, March 4. Bainbridge Island’s young residents and students ranging in age from kindergarten through High School competed for first, second and third, place awards in eight different categories. Dinah Satterwhite, the founder and manager of the Student Art Contest, reports that there were 229 entries this year, including a great selection of creative entries in the newest category: RecycleArt.
First Sundays at the Commons presents the great jazz vocalist Gail Pettis in concert with Tony Foster on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass and Mark Ivester on drums at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Bainbridge Commons.
‘Once Upon a Time…’
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra will present “Once Upon a Time” at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday March 3-4 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Pre-event activities begin at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $19 for adults, and $16 for seniors, students, military and teachers and are available at 842-8569 or www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Youth receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.
Ireland poet Geraldine Mills and Seattle poet Susan Rich will present an evening of poetry and global insights at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at Hyla Middle School, 7861 Bucklin Hill Rd. A book signing will follow the reading. The event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy an all-ages show based on Chinese tales, featuring the ancient art of rod puppetry at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at IslandWood, to crown the Chinese New Year festivities.
A new monthly all-ages music jam, “Fourth Friday Song Circle,” begins tonight from 7:30-10 p.m. at Yeomalt Cabin, 900 Park Ave.
Baibridge Island residents celebrate the birthdays of two cultural heroes with events.
Wind instruments take center stage Sunday at 3 p.m. at Island Music Center, 10598 NE Valley Rd .
Tickets for the concert, which is a fundraiser for the music center, are $15 suggested donation.
For more information, visit www.islandmusic.org or call 780-6911.
Bainbridge First Friday Art Walk
The First Friday Art Walk runs from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 6. The Library and BPA shows open from 5-7 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk is an artist-driven event which has grown to include local galleries, businesses and restaurants. Visit www.bainbridgedowntown.org for a list of participating venues.
