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Grand Opening of the new Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts set for September 30th September 22, 2023 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Frank Buxton was a well-known Hollywood writer and director, who oversaw many episodes of some of television's more iconic sitcoms, such as The Odd Couple, Mork & Mindy and Happy Days. Buxton, who is now deceased, and his wife, Cynthia Sears, eventually migrated north to Bainbridge Island in the late 1980s and took the then fledgling Bainbridge Performing Arts program under their wing. To thank him and his wife for their many contributions to the local art scene, backers of BPA are renaming the playhouse—after nearly $20 million in renovations—The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts. Buxton helped start up, and perform in, the island's Edge Comedy Troupe way back when, and would probably be laughing out loud at the prospect of a building being named after him, a la Groucho Marx, who famously groused that he would never be a member of a club that would have him as a member. But local residents are cordially invited to both laugh with and celebrate Buxton's memory at the grand unveiling of BPA's newly-renovated facility on Saturday, September 30th at… Continue Reading

Island Volunteer Caregivers Concludes Another Successful Flowers from the Heart Program, Delivering 750 Bouquets in July and August 2023 September 21, 2023 by Margaret Millmore Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC), a leading nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its Flowers from the Heart Program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiative, which aims to bring joy and smiles to those in need, saw IVC and its dedicated volunteers deliver an impressive total of 750 flower bouquets during the months of July and August. The Flowers from the Heart Program, a cherished tradition by IVC, has been running for over 15 years, bringing comfort and happiness to seniors and individuals facing physical or emotional challenges in our community. This year's accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering dedication of IVC's volunteers and their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those they serve. Behind the scenes, this program's success can be attributed to the remarkable leadership of Robin Nigash, the Volunteer Project Leader, and her dedicated sidekick, Bob Anderson, who serves as the Lead Flower Designer and Grower. Together, they have played an instrumental role in orchestrating the program, ensuring its continued… Continue Reading

Come Join OfficeXpats as it Celebrates 12 years of Offering Bainbridge a Unique CoWorking Spot September 20, 2023 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - This year OfficeXpats celebrates it's 12 anniversary on the Fall Equinox with an open house and a harvest theme. Enter the apple pie contest (or just eat some and vote) Enjoy pours from Sisters' Cider and scrumptious harvest dishes Play with ChatGPT at their AI station and generate poems to share Check out the plans for the new private offices! Can you believe it’s been 12 years? You are invited to stop in at the OfficeXpats open house on Thursday, Sept 21, 5:30-7:30 to celebrate. And something new… they are pre-leasing 3 private offices! If you want your own space in OfficeXpats before the end of the year, now is the time to check it out. Stop by during the open house on Thursday or call 206-355-9636 to arrange something else. More on both at officexpats.com. Co-owner, Leslie Schneider asked ChatGPT to write a poem for their anniversary. “My prompt, ‘Write a poem for 12 years of OfficeXpats Coworking on Bainbridge Island’ then, faster than any human can type, it spit out this (with tiny tweaks by me):” In the heart of Bainbridge, a haven… Continue Reading

ISLAND THEATRE PRESENTS a two-session Ten-Minute Playwriting Workshop September 19, 2023 by Margaret Millmore Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Back by popular demand! Island Theatre is excited to present a ten-minute playwriting course led by professional playwright and teacher Kristina Sutherland Rowell. Kristina taught this course for Island Theatre in 2019 and participants asked them to bring her back for more. So now, with the pandemic behind us, they’re doing just that! This two-session, 8-hour course is for new and seasoned playwrights alike. Students will learn and experiment with the core fundamentals of playwriting while focusing on the ten-minute play format. You’ll discuss and debate what makes a “good” ten-minute play. And through a series of timed exercises and group games, you’ll create characters, write dialogue, and share your work out loud in a fast-paced, inclusive, safe, and fun environment. Class size is limited to 15 so that each student receives personal attention. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to submit a play for Island Theatre’s 2024 Ten-Minute Play Festival, learn the fundamentals of playwriting, or brush up their playwriting skills. Sunday, October 1, 9:00-1:00 AND Sunday, October 8, 9:00-1:00 (8 hours total) Cost: $120 Location: Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave… Continue Reading

Relaunched Music Together Center Helps Young Children and Parents Bond through Music and Movement September 18, 2023 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Like a lot of businesses and organizations, the Pandemic threw Tacie O'Sheehan and her Music Together Center for a bit of a loop three years ago - sidetracking its momentum until just recently. She's now about to relaunch the early childhood music and movement program later this month at Grace Church. "Someone previously had a Music Together Center here on the island," O'Sheehan recalls, "and a few months before the pandemic, she had asked me to take it over for her because she was moving. I moved out here (from the Midwest) to do just that, but everything fell through with the arrival of Covid. It's taken me some time to get things going again as I've had to start from the ground up now, but I'm excited to share Music Together with (Island) families here." O'Sheehan is originally from Wisconsin, and has been working both internationally and domestically in anti-trafficking with children of all ages, while also playing guitar, violin, piano and ukulele both in her work, as well as in her community for fun. Her background is in child/human development, trauma sensitive mental… Continue Reading

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