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Celebrating more than four decades of dance and community– Bainbridge Dance Center’s 42nd Annual Student Performance, June 23rd – 25th

Celebrating more than four decades of dance and community– Bainbridge Dance Center’s 42nd Annual Student Performance, June 23rd – 25th

It was 1981, Bainbridge Island sported a population of just over 12,000* residents, and with the exception of the “city of Winslow”, the island was mostly unincorporated land. It was then that Elizabeth Olsen opened her dance studio, Bainbridge Dance …

Historic Lynwood Theatre to Celebrate its 87th Birthday on Longest Day of the Year!

Historic Lynwood Theatre to Celebrate its 87th Birthday on Longest Day of the Year!

Ok, quick quiz. What are the three oldest, continuously operating businesses on Bainbridge Island?

Any ideas? How about the Bainbridge Review, the Lynwood Theatre and Bainbridge Gardens? “That’s what I’ve always heard are the top three,” says Kevin …

BHS Student Eleanor Ford Snares First Prize in Grand Old Fourth Poster Contest

BHS Student Eleanor Ford Snares First Prize in Grand Old Fourth Poster Contest

As most islanders know, the Grand Old Fourth of July is one of Bainbridge’s signature annual events, featuring an all-day street fair, classic car show, music, amusements, and, of course, the famous mile-long parade.

To make the party even more …

Restoring History for the Community – Fort Ward Community Hall Dedication and Open House, Saturday, June 17th!

Restoring History for the Community – Fort Ward Community Hall Dedication and Open House, Saturday, June 17th!

It all began more than a century ago, when a little brick bakery was built within the confines of Fort Ward to serve the military community that lived there. However, its story was just beginning.

Fort Ward was established in …

The Kindred Spirit Mailbox Project is Uniquely Bainbridge!

The Kindred Spirit Mailbox Project is Uniquely Bainbridge!

For infamous “Mailbox Lady”, Denise Stoughton, discovering the Kindred Spirit Mailbox on Bird Island in North Carolina was a magical experience, one she immediately wanted to share with Bainbridge Island.

Denise began her “mailboxing” quest last year after she …

City and Parks Combine to Launch the Much Talked about Lost Valley Trail

City and Parks Combine to Launch the Much Talked about Lost Valley Trail

Some twenty-plus years in the planning stages, the revered and much talked about Lost Valley Trail is inching its way towards reality. The Bainbridge Island City Council recently okayed the Lost Valley Trail project, which is a partnership between the …

First Friday Art Walk – June 2, 2023

First Friday Art Walk – June 2, 2023

Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island
First Friday of every month, 6 to 8 PM

Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown Bainbridge has to offer. Many galleries, shops and businesses will be participating this month showcasing the …

The American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 will host Memorial Day Activities on Bainbridge Island, Monday, May 29th

The American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 will host Memorial Day Activities on Bainbridge Island, Monday, May 29th

For most Americans – and most islanders for that matter – the Memorial Day holiday is just another day off from work, and a chance to spend time camping, doing yard work, or hanging out with friends and family. But …

BIMA Bash 2023: A PASS10NATE AFFAIR – Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th

BIMA Bash 2023: A PASS10NATE AFFAIR – Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th

Come celebrate the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s 10th Anniversary at BIMA Bash 2023!

A PASS10NATE AFFAIR

In June of 2013, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art proudly opened its doors for the first time, inviting islanders and …

Eagle Harbor Wine Co. is kicking it up a notch with a new downtown tasting room and live music! The new tasting room opens this Friday, May 26th!

Eagle Harbor Wine Co. is kicking it up a notch with a new downtown tasting room and live music! The new tasting room opens this Friday, May 26th!

For many years Eagle Harbor Wine Co. (EHWCo.) occupied a small suite in the Winslow Mall in downtown Bainbridge Island as their tasting room. It was a sweet little spot with indoor/outdoor seating, but “little” was the operative word, and …

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