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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 for April 2013
Apr 12
BASE Lecture
Bainbridge Ballet Spring Performance
Apr 13
Bainbridge Ballet Spring Performance
Chorale Concert: Baroque to Broadway
Apr 14
Bainbridge Ballet Spring Performance
Chorale Concert: Baroque to Broadway
Apr 13
Bainbridge Farmers' Market Opening
Walk MS 2013
Planetarium Show & Stargazing
BSO at KiDiMu: Family Fun with Music
RePower Bainbridge: Final Boarding Call
Apr 14
Concert: Ash Devine
Apr 16
Field's End Writers' Roundtable
Apr 17
Concert: Tift Merritt
Apr 18
The EDGE Improv at Treehouse Café
Apr 19
Family Movie Matinee: Rise of the Guardians
Swing Dance
Apr 20
Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market
BI Land Trust Native Plant Sale
T&C 14th Annual Earth Day Community Fair
Earth Day Contra Dance
Island Theatre at the Library
Pops Special: Orchestra Comique
Concert: Ryan Ayers
Earth Day Contra Dance
Apr 21
Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market
Pops Special: Orchestra Comique
Island Theatre at the Library
Concert: Greta Matassa & Friends
Concert: Christopher Bell
Apr 25
Poetry Corners LIVE!
Artists' Almost Perfect Sale
Apr 26
The Salon: A Forum for Conversation
Artists' Almost Perfect Sale
Apr 27
Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market
Winery Tour Weekend
The Met in HD: Giulio Cesare
Kiwanis Shredffest
Artists' Almost Perfect Sale
Northwest Green Home Tour 2013
Seattle Opera Preview: Voix Humaine & Suor Angelica
Apr 28
Winery Tour Weekend
Concert: Brian Oberlin
Artists' Almost Perfect Sale
Live Music
Seabold Second Saturdays
Weekly
Pegasus
Coffee House
Stephens House
Four Swallows
Treehouse Cafe
The 122
Recreational Folk Singing
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This is the official newsletter produced by
Bainbridge Island
Chamber of Commerce
395 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.
Thank you!
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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 April.
To find the many other events around the island, please view our online Community Calendar.
The Chamber is your local source for:
- Member Support & Services
- Community Events Calendar
- Visitor Information
- Relocation Information
- Job Bank
- WA State Vehicle & Boat Registration (renew your tabs online and pick them up in our office)
We are located at 395 Winslow Way East, between the Streamliner Diner and Johansson Clark Real Estate.
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| Don't Miss These Chamber Events:
 Building a Sustainable Economy Lecture Series -Jay Coen Gilbert: "Profit for Good"
Fri., Apr. 12, 5:30-7 PM, Bainbridge Library
Featuring Jay Coen Gilbert, founder of B Corp. Explore how B-Corp's unique legal structure allows businesses to address their impact on people and the planet by operating both for-profit and for-good. RSVP free.
April Chamber After Hours
Thurs., Apr. 25. 5:30 - 7 PM
A Kitchen That Works hosts this month's event. Come see the Best L'il Kitchen & Bath Showroom on Bainbridge and take a tour of an award-winning Built Green home. Nosh and network. Free event, no reservations necessary. The public is welcome. More...
Bainbridge Business Connection
Fridays, 7:30 - 9 AM
First Thursday, 6 - 7:30 PM
The Bainbridge Business Connection (BBC) is a Creative Strategy Roundtable offering storefront and home-based Bainbridge business owners and managers a focus group for strategy testing, honest detailed critique, and community support. At OfficeXpats upstairs at the Pavilion. More...
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This Month's Featured Events
 Farmers' Market Opening Sat., Apr. 13, 9 AM - 1 PM
The Bainbridge Island Farmers Market opens for the season on April 13 with a ceremonial "Cheese Toss" with Bainbridge Island Mayor Steve Bonkowski. Early season vegetable starts, carrots, lettuce, garlic, herbs, salad mixes and fresh, local meats, eggs, cheese and more. Hot food will also be available on opening day, including Asian and Indian fare, BI BBQ, paninis and baked goods. Music by Chele's Kitchen.
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Walk MS 2013
Sat., Apr. 13, 9 AM
Join thousands who will rally to end multiple sclerosis at Walk MS 2013 on Bainbridge Island, and seven other locations around the state including Seattle on Sun., April 14. Proceeds from Walk MS support research and local programs for people living with multiple sclerosis. For more information and to participate...
RePower Bainbridge: Final Boarding Call
Sat. Apr. 20, 10 AM - 4 PM
One last chance to cash in on RePower Bainbridge rebates! This FREE, one-day event at Woodward Middle School includes: *An $800 special event rebate available for homeowners only available for event attendees. *Access to review energy upgrade review options *Workshops on various energy-efficiency upgrade options. *Sign up for a FREE Home Energy Check-Up. More...
T&C 14th Earth Day Fair
Sat. Apr. 20, 11 AM - 3 PM
Town & Country Market's annual Fair (in the north parking lot along Winslow Way) features exhibits from numerous local sustainability groups, activities for kids, a Zero Waste lunch, and more! More...
 Kiwanis Shredfest
Sat. Apr. 27, 10 AM - 2 PM
Bring your vital records, files & documents and watch them get shredded in the big truck. Your donations will support Kiwanis projects. At Columbia Bank High School Rd branch. More...
Northwest Green Home Tour 2013
Sat. Apr. 27, 11 AM - 5 PM
Grow Community will be one of the stops on this years NW Green Home Tour. Co-produced by Northwest Eco Building Guild Seattle Chapter and Built Green this tour is a FREE spring event. It is the 3rd Annual NW Green Home Tour for Seattle, Bainbridge Island + Eastside. Come visit our Built Green 5 Star Homes!
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Books, Literature, Art & Culture
Readings at Eagle Harbor Book Company
Nancy Singleton Hachisu: Japanese Farm Food
George Shannon & Julie Paschkiss: Who Put the cookies in the Cookie Jar?
Bainbridge-O-Rama Limerick Contest 2013
World Book Night Launch Party
Sun., Apr. 21, 3:00 PM
Jennie Shortridge: Love Water Memory
Colleen Fisher: Fitness is Forever
Thursdays, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
An informative, weekly "town Hall" that is free and open to all. Each week a different speaker provides a lively lecture on the inside story of an aspect of Bainbridge Island life. Bring your own lunch. Complimentary coffee, tea, water & snack. At Waterfront Park Community Center.
Field's End Writers' Roundtable
Tues., Apr. 16, 7 PM
Jeannine Hall Gailey presents: How to Make a Difference in Your Local Poetry Community. Free at the Library. More...
Artists' Almost Perfect Sale Thurs., Apr. 25 - Sun., Apr. 28
For four days in April, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts will explode with jewelry, ceramics, paintings, glass, photographs, and prints by our favorite artists at one-time prices. The sale is a huge boost for artists, who receive 65 percent of their proceeds; you get a huge boost, too, with fabulous deals on original works of art. 10-6. Sun. 11-5. More...
Books Afloat with Susan Wiggs
Thurs., Apr. 25, 3:50 - 5:10 PM
Library staff share their love of reading, listening and viewing with commuters on the ferry. Susan Wiggs, island resident and bestselling author of the Lakeshore Chronicles series says the most important things in life are "family, friends, and fiction." Enjoy a conversation with her. More...
Poetry Corners LIVE!
Thurs., Apr. 25, 7 PM
Live celebration reading of Poetry Corners winners at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art auditorium. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Arts & Humanities Council was pleased to bring you Poetry Corners. Winning selections from this annual community poetry competition were put on display around Bainbridge Island throughout the month. This year's theme was "Mischief".
The Salon: A Forum for Conversation
Fri., Apr. 26, 1 - 2:30 PM
The Salon is for men and women who enjoy stimulating conversation and wish to learn from others in civil dialogue.Topics will vary, but the mode will be general interest subjects that impact the public. Free. For information about upcoming topics, click here: For more information, visit www.krl.org or call 842-4162.
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Dance, Theater & Film
Bainbridge Ballet's Spring Dance Performance Fri.-Sun., Apr. 12-14
Bainbridge Ballet's Annual Spring Recital. Come see the students showcase their talents in ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, tap, and lyrical/contemporary. Over 40 classes and more than 120 students. This show has something for everybody. Appropriate for all ages. Fri. 6 PM, Sat. 1 & 6 PM, Sun 1 PM. More...
Swing Dance
Sat., Apr. 13, 7:30 PM
Live music with "Rude & Unprofessional." Workshop (included in price) begins at 7:30, dance at 8:30. Dance to Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango. NO pre-registration or partner required! Singles & couples. Dressy casual; shoes clean soles, no black marks on newly refinished wood floor! At Island Center Hall. More...
 Family Movie Matinee: Rise of the Guardians
Fri., Apr. 19, 3:30 PM.
Santa, the Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny and the Sandman join forces to keep an evil spirit, Pitch, from wrecking the world's fun. (PG) We'll pop the popcorn! Free at the Library. More...  Earth Day Contra Dance
Sat., Apr. 20, 7:30 PM
Country Capers Celtic Trio on fiddles, Irish uilleann pipes, guitar, wooden flute, vocals & cittern weave their sweet, high-energy dialogue of favorite traditional tunes, their Pacific Northwest originals, and Nordic beauties for the contra dance groove. Laura Me Smith teaches workshop and cues all dances. No previous experience required. Please wear clean soled shoes for dancing. At Island Center Hall. More...
Island Theatre at the Library
Sat., Apr. 20, 7:30 PM
"Anna In the Tropics," by by Nilo Cruz. Directed by Pat Scott. www.islandtheatre.org Set in Southern Florida during the late 1920s, describes the life and situations of a set of Cuban-Americans working at a cigar factory. The owners and employees of the factory spend time reveling in the memory of their native Cuba, discussing fine literature-Anna Karenina, in particular-and creating their own real-life dramatics. Free, donations appreciated. More...
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Food & Drink
 Winery Tour Weekend Sat. & Sun., Mar. 23 & 24, Noon - 5 PM
Visit the 7 wineries of Bainbridge Island, each featuring exceptional wines and chocolates. These 7 cozy artisanal wineries are mostly new on the scene but are already garnering awards and attention. Avoid the crowds and explore the peaceful beauty and charm of Bainbridge Island! Enjoy the lush surroundings and a meal at one of our many great island restaurants. Cheers!
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Science & Nature
Planetarium Show & Stargazing
Sat., Apr. 13, 7:30 PM
"Journey to the Center of the Milky Way". Astronomer Dave Fong will take you on a star tour that follows a galactic spiral arm all the way down to the mysterious center. Along the way, we will visit alien planets, baby stars, cosmic clouds and dying stars. If the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes for a close look at the delights of the sky. Free at Ritchie Observatory, Battle Point Park. More...
BI Land Trust Native Plant Sale
Sat., Apr.20, 9 AM - 1 PM
This year's Native Plant Sale, an Earth Day tradition, offers a great variety of native plants. Pre-ordered plants will be available for pick up at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. There we will also offer a number of plants available only on the day of the sale! All proceeds from the Native Plant Sale support the stewardship of BILT conserved properties. More...
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 Live Music on Bainbridge
Bainbridge Chorale
Baroque to Broadway
Apr. 13 & 14 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church
Join the Bainbridge Chorale for a tour of some of the most appealing and entertaining works from the Baroque period through the best of Broadway. Sat - 7:30 PM, Sun - 3:00 PM.
Bainbridge Cinemas The Met Live in HD
Apr. 27 Handel: Giulio Cesare
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Rec
Camp Yeomalt Song Circle
Every 3rd Friday, 7:30 PM
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Bainbridge Performing Arts Apr. 20 & 21, Pops Special: Orchestra Comique
The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra teams up with The EDGE Improv group in an evening of hilarity and musical entertainment! Maestro Schulz leads the orchestra through a potpourri of comedic orchestral music and The EDGE joins in with their delectable commentary. Also joining BSO on the program is the Bainbridge Island Youth Symphony Senior Orchestra in a side-by-side performance. Pianist Benjamin Salman, 2nd place winner of the BSO's 2013 Young Artist Competition, will play the last movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor."
Bainbridge Public Library
Seattle Opera Preview with Norm Hollingshead
Apr. 27, 3 - 5 PM - Voix Humaine & Suor Angelica
Island Music Center
Apr. 20, 7:30 PM, Ryan Ayers, Fingerstyle Guitarist Seattle native Ryan Ayers returns to the Northwest to perform an evening of original fingerstyle guitar music.
Apr. 21, 4:00 PM, Greta Matassa & Friends.
Award-winning jazz great, Greta Matassa & Friends with Host & Jazz Vocalist Eugenie Jones for a wonderful evening of jazz, soul & blues.
Pegasus Coffee House
Sundays, 2:30 - 4 PM
Apr. 14 - Ash Devine
Apr. 21 - Christopher Bell
Apr. 28 - Brian Oberlin
Treehouse Cafe
Apr. 17 - Tift Merritt
The New Yorker has called Merritt "the bearer of a proud tradition of distaff country soul that reaches back to artists like Dusty Springfield and Bobbie Gentry."
Apr. 18 - The EDGE Improv
Bainbridge Island's own Edge Improv, which has sold out shows regularly at BPA for years, strays to The Treehouse for this special performance! Join The EDGE for an ingeniously improvised evening of on-the-spot comedy, all from audience suggestions.
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Upcoming Events...
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 Check out our new downtown sidewalks and landscaping! There is plenty to do and see on Bainbridge Island. Hop on a ferry and get away to it all!
Watch the video "Bainbridge Island in Winter" Mar 3 First Friday Art Walk
May 4 The EDGE Improv
May 5 First Sundays Concert
May 6 Open Mike Science
May 8 Island Film Group: Kiss Me Deadly
May 9 A Chorus Line
May 10 Chamber Monthly Breakfast
A Chorus Line
May 11 Girls' Night Out
A Chorus Line
May 12 A Chorus Line
May 17 Building A Sustainable Economy Lecture
A Chorus Line
Ovation GLEE & VOCE
May 18 Reid Hansen's Senior Center Bus Tour
YOHO Island Theatre at Your House
Ovation GLEE & VOCE
A Chorus Line
May 19 A Chorus Line
May 21 Field's End Writers' Roundtable
May 23 Chamber Monthly Business After Hours
May 24 A Chorus Line
May 25 Winery Tour Weekend
A Chorus Line
May 26 Winery Tour Weekend
A Chorus Line
May 27 Winery Tour Weekend
May 31 Symphonic Metamorphosis
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Mickey MolnaireBainbridge Island
Chamber of Commerce
395 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island 98110 P: (206) 842-3700
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