Category: Visit Bainbridge

Reaching for the Stars: The Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park – Built for and by Bainbridge Islanders

Observatory Founders - Edwin E. Ritchie - John H. Rudolph - Mac GardinerIn 1992, three not-so-amateurish astronomers, Edwin E. Ritchie, John H. Rudolph and Mac Gardiner founded the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA), named for the location in which the group met at Battle Point Park. Although we definitely have our share …

Love Birds? Check out the Rookery of Blue Herons on Bainbridge

Blue HeronGreat Blue Heron’s are almost as common on Bainbridge Island as the Majestic Eagle – which is their archenemy – and less so than Seagulls and other recognizable shore birds, such as Canadian Geese and Mallards, among others.

What’s cool …

Bainbridge’s First-ever Juneteenth Celebration Happens this Sunday

The public is invited to attend and participate in the inaugural Bainbridge Juneteenth Community Celebration at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center at Waterfront Park on Sunday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Juneteenth is an official Federal,

Uniquely Bainbridge – Our Curiously Creative Mailboxes

We’ve all seen them, incredibly creative, often whimsical, always fun – the mailboxes of Bainbridge Island, and as a writer and lover of this artistic community, I’ve always thought it would be great fun to write about them. Clearly, I …

Join the artists at ROOST for their Pop-Up Studios this Saturday, June 18th from 11am to 4pm

Roost Pop Up Studio June 2022ROOST is located in the historic Lynwood Center/Pleasant Beach neighborhood and is the home to the Flying Goat Art Studios at ROOST: Patricia Orellana (fine art) and Theresa Killgore’s Peaceful Spring Designs (contemporary jewelry and unique art).

Orellana Studio and

Explore Bainbridge Island history as you cruise around the island on the Virginia V – Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum logoThe Bainbridge Island Historical Museum (BIHM) invites you to join them aboard the beautifully restored steam-powered ferry Virginia V, the last of the “Mosquito Fleet” boats. The tour departs from the City Dock at Waterfront Park at 1pm on …

BPA Brings Back Shakespeare to the Bloedel Reserve

Comedy of Errors banner courtesy of Matt Longmire Bainbridge Performing ArtsThe Bard is back! The partnership between Bainbridge Performing Arts and Bloedel Reserve is back indeed – and better than ever – with William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” playing from June 16th through July 3rd, Thursdays through Sundays at …

BI Parks Foundation adds Trails to its list of Responsibilities

BI Parks and Trails Foundation logo 2022Branding and re-branding is usually associated with business and Corporate America. No longer. Government entities – both locally and nationally – are re-branding themselves more often than not these days to better reflect their missions, demographics and logistics. One sterling …

Wayzgoose Kitsap at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s DogEar Festival 2022 – A Celebration of Artist’s Books & Print Works

BIMA Dog Ear Festival 2022Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) – DogEar Festival 2022 is BIMA’s three-day festival, a joyous celebration of artist’s books, print works, letterpress, and the curious world of book arts. With drop-in activities, live music, demonstrations, presentations, and panel discussions, …

Celebrate Bainbridge July 1st-4th: 4 Days of Events on Bainbridge Island including the Rotary Auction and the Grand Old 4th of July

GO4th Poster by BHS Senior Michael BirkheadWe’re just a month away from the kickoff of the Celebrate Bainbridge weekend and its finale – The Grand Old 4th!

Here’s a first look at this year’s official GO4 poster, and a quick peek at all events and start …

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