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 …
Near Life-long Islander – Catherine MacLeod – Snares BPA’s Prestigious Amy Award
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 …
Congrats to This Year’s Youth Art Award Winners!
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 …
Free Screening of ‘To What Remains’ to Support Project Recover
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 …
Home Sewn: Handmade Clothes Make a Comeback
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 …
Get Ready to ReFashion: Sustainable Showcase Returns on May 19
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 …
Spring Bazaar and Open House at the BARN Sat. May 11, Photographer Paul Brains Exhibits at Senior Center
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 …
Calling All Actors. Island Theater is Holding Auditions for its Upcoming 10-Minute Play Festival
By Kevin Dwyer
Island Theatre will hold auditions for its 11th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th at the Grange, 10340 N. Madison Avenue NE, on Bainbridge Island. Auditions will be held from …
Here’s How Stephanie Reese Turned her Dream and Vision into Bainbridge Island’s First Asian Heritage Festival!
By Denise Stoughton
That Stephanie Reese dreamed the month-long Asian Heritage Festival into being, proves that sometimes really big ideas come in small packages! The Island Wanderer sat down with Stephanie to learn what inspired her to bring the …
Dr. Howard Frumkin shares the “Superpowers of Our Parks and Trails” April 25, for youth, family health and wellness
Courtesy of Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation
Our parks and trails deliver an astonishing range of physical and mental health benefits – and the science behind this nature-health connection has blossomed in recent years.





