History of Juneteenth Goes Back to Emancipation Proclamation
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, setting in motion the end of slavery in the United States. The Civil War ended with the surrender of General …
Ryan Dakota Ferris Named Symphony’s New Musical Director and Conductor
The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has named Ryan Dakota Farris as its new Music Director and Conductor. Farris brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic presence to the BSO, …
By Jennifer Hemmingsen
Dawn Weaver likes a challenge. Right now, that challenge is making cutting boards that look like nothing you’ve ever seen.
Weaver’s artisanal-quality cutting boards, charcuterie boards, and small tables are instantly recognizable, even as the styles …
Rowing is fast becoming an iconic sport on Bainbridge Island. Head to Eagle Harbor on any given morning or afternoon and you’re likely see rowers of all ages plying the deep, dark waters of the island’s favorite bay. Not far …
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) has named Catherine MacLeod as the recipient of its prestigious 2024 Amy Award. The Amy Award, established to honor the memory of gifted young artist Amy Burnett, is presented annually to recognize a promising emerging creative …
The Bainbridge Island Youth Art Awards were presented on May 16 during the Bainbridge High School annual Arts Festival. The Bainbridge Island Studio Tour awarded cash prizes to four Bainbridge High School visual art students as part of its annual …
Mark your calendars for a special free screening of the documentary “To What Remains” at Bainbridge Cinemas at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The feature-length film follows volunteers with Project Recover in their search to find and identify the more than …
By Jenn Hemmingsen
Like many people, Alex McKeon thought garment sewing was “out of her league” before she tried it. The accomplished weaver remembers being awed by people who sewed their own wardrobes.
“After my first class, I was stunned …
ReFashion Bainbridge is gearing up for Fashion in the Forest, the 8th Annual ReFashion Show at IslandWood’s Welcome Center, on Sunday, May 19. The event will showcase the transformative power of upcycling and reusing textiles to promote sustainable fashion.
Doors …
By Jennifer Hemmingsen
The artisans at BARN are gearing up for the first-annual BARN Spring Bazaar and Open House on May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 50 members will be offering handcrafted items for sale, including …
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