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Greetings!
Greetings from Bainbridge Island! There are a lot of things to see and do...please view our community calendar for a comprehensive listing of events
Our Favorite Event Picks, Dec 1 - 15
Dec 4, 5 & 6
Christmas in the Country
Winter Studio Tour
Wineries Tour
First Friday Gallery Walk
Pet Photos with Santa
Fiddler on the Roof
Holidays on the Edge
Rejoice! Chorale Concert
Dec 11
Peter Pan
Dec 12
Solstice Run
Toys for Tots:
Home Alone
Community Caroling
Planetarium Show
Dec 13
Christmas Ships
Dec 15
Fields' End - Greg Atkinson
Hometown Band Holiday Concert
Weekly
Live Music at Pegasus
Winter Farmers Market
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This is the official newsletter produced by
Bainbridge Island
Chamber of Commerce
590 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA
(206) 842-3700
PRODUCED AND EDITED
BY Mickey Molnaire
Disclaimer: All content in this newsletter is screened, but The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for inaccuracies. Please verify all information by using the websites and links provided.
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Greetings from your friends at the
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce!
This issue of What's Happening - Bainbridge Island features major events coming up in December. To find other events around town, please view our online Community Calendar. |
Holiday Weekend
Extravaganza
Fri., Sat. & Sun., Dec. 4, 5 & 6
Bainbridge gets into the holiday spirit with a long list of activities. There is so much going on this weekend - see if you can do it all!
 Christmas in the Country
Dec. 4, 10 AM-5 PM
Dec. 5 & 6, 11 AM - 5 PM
A free tour of historic homes, art studios, and farms that host arts & crafts, books & collectibles the first weekend of December on Bainbridge Island, WA. It has activities for kids: free pony rides, Santa, clowns, face-painting, entertainment Shuttle bus from ferry. Map & more...
 Winter Studio Tour
Dec. 4-6, 10 AM - 6 PM.
Celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of handmade, locally made, art. 70 artists will be on hand this year, complete with festive holiday lights and décor, cookies and hot cider, and strolling carolers. The Studio Tour is a free, self-guided art tour accessible by car or bicycle. Map & more...
 Meet the Winemakers of Bainbridge
Dec. 4-6, 12 - 4 PM.
Tours and tastings of all 6 Bainbridge wineries only happen a few weekends every year. Tours are free, some tastings have a nominal fee. Map & more...
 First Friday Gallery Walk
Dec. 4, 5 PM - 8 PM
Stroll around Winslow and enjoy new exhibits at downtown galleries and live music at Pegasus Coffee Shop. Refreshments served at most venues. Wine tasting at Harbor Square Wine Shop & Victor Alexander. An easy walk from the ferry.
 Fiddler on the Roof
Opens Dec. 4, 7:30 PM
Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge is pleased to present the family musical, Fiddler on the Roof, in 9
performances this holiday season.Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM. Sunday matinees are at 3:00 PM. More...
 Piano Concert - Akiko Iguchi
Dec. 4, 7:00 PM
Island Music Center Faculty Concert Series presents Akiko Iguchi performing works of Beethoven, Chopin and Bach. IMC concert hall. More...
 Posing Pets with Santa
Dec. 5, 10 AM - 3 PM
Gather the whole family - pets included - to have your portraits taken this holiday season! Dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, snakes and other furry friends. Outdoor locations, as well, to accommodate horses, llamas and other livestock. Proceeds benefit Kitsap Humane Society. At Bay Hay & Feed. More...
 Holidays on the Edge
Dec. 5, 7:30 PM
BPA's 4th annual "Holidays on the Edge" offers a special presentation of The EDGE Improv group. The festivities include dessert and champagne at intermission and a raffle for lots of exciting holiday-inspired gifts, including a pair of Season Tickets to The EDGE. More...
 Photos with Santa Downtown
Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 10 AM - 1 PM
Bainbridge Downtown Association brings Santa to the American Marine Bank lobby on Winslow Way. Proceeds benefit Helpline House. More...
 Rejoice! Holiday Concert Bainbridge Chorale
Dec. 5, 7:30 PM & Dec. 6, 3:00 PM
The Bainbridge Chorale celebrates the Christmas season with a program of familiar and less-often-heard carols accompanied by the Mosaic Brass Quintet. The program will also include the West coast premiere of Rejoice! by contemporary composer Gwyneth Walker. More...
Eagle Harbor Jazz Club
Dec. 5, 7:00 PM
The Eagle Harbor Jazz Club presents a toe-tapping concert of jazz, blues and standards at IMC concert hall. Proceeds benefit the Island Music Center. More...
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 Peter Pan at BPA
Opens Fri., Dec. 11, 7:30 PM
If you think you've seen PETER PAN ...think again! Steven Fogell's adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic is a departure from the original musical. With original music created by Wes Corbett and Simon Chrisman, this fresh version of Peter Pan unveils beautiful new dance numbers by Bainbridge Dance Center, and transforms the children's favorite into a holiday adventure for all ages. Fri & Sat thru 12/20. Opening night reception at 6:30 PM on Fri. More...
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 8th Annual Solstice Run
Sat., Dec. 12, 8:00 AM - Noon
Presented by Go Run! and Island Fitness. The 1 mile race starts at 8:00, 5K at 9:30, kids' dashes at 10:30. all proceeds benefit Go Run! Awards and prizes. Check in at BPA. More...
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 Home Alone Screening
Sat., Dec. 12, 11:00 AM - Noon
Admission is free to this holiday classic, but guests are encouraged to bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots. Financial or food donations will be accepted for Helpline House or Fishline. At Bainbridge Cinemas. More...
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 Home for the Holidays
Community Caroling
Sat., Dec. 12, 4:00 PM
Ovation! and Bainbridge Chorale host free community caroling. Start at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church in Winslow. More...
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 Planetarium Show:
The Stellar Circle of Life
Sat., Dec. 12, 7 PM
A look at the life and death of stars, how succeeding generations of stars are born, and how we come to be made from star dust. Ritchie Observatory. More...
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 Christmas Ships
(Parade of Boats)
Sun., Dec. 13, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Local holiday music, caroling, and the arrival of Argosy's Christmas Ship, accompanied by a flotilla of other decorated boats. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Public welcome to this free holiday event. More...
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 Field's End Writers' Roundtable
Tues., Dec. 15, 6:00-8:30 PM
Greg Atkinson presents "How Can You Make Your Readers Devour Your Words". Atkinson is a leading voice in Pacific Northwest culinary trends. He is the author of several cookbooks and is regularly featured in radio, television and print. More...
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 Hometown Band
Holiday Concert
Tues., Dec. 15, 7:30 PM
The Hometown Band will join the Bethany Brass Quintet in a holiday concert at Bethany Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for local food banks. More...
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 Live Music at Pegasus
Most Fridays & Saturdays
7:30-9:30 PM
Schedule & links to musicians' web sites...
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Upcoming Events...
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 We're getting ready for the holidays, so there's plenty to do and see on Bainbridge Island. Hop on a ferry and get away to it all!
Saturdays in Dec Winter Farmers Market
Dec 18, 19 The Nutcracker Ballet
& 20
Dec 19 Les Contes d'Hoffman - The Met Live in HD
Dec 19 &20 Island Theatre Play Reading: Greetings!
Dec 29 Handel's Messiah Sing-Along
Jan 3 Annual Mochi Tsuki at IslandWood
For the most up-to-date info on community events, please
see our Community Calendar
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 If you have any questions about any of the above events, or if you would like to submit your event for consideration in the next newsletter, please contact
Mickey Molnaire
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
590 Winslow Way
Bainbridge Island 98110
P: (206) 842-3700
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