Island Holiday Guide: Winter Studio Tour Featuring 56 Artists, Amabile Concert, Take in the Sounds of Chrisman and Corbett, Winter Market at BIMA and More. …
Bainbridge Winter Studio Tour will be held at Five Island Studios: Dec. 5-7th.
Celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of local, handmade art and crafts at the Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, and 7th.
The self-guided art show, now in its 42nd year, is free, and includes 56 artists, displaying hand-crafted work in five island studios and community halls. You can also get a physical Map and more information at the Masonic Center, 1299 Grow Ave. NW.
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“By visiting and shopping at the Tour, you are not only buying hand-crafted works of art, but you are also supporting the local economy and helping artists to thrive,” says long-time Studio Tour organizer Dinah Satterwhite.
Click here for a full list of participating artists and the official studio tour map. There’s also a downloadable brochure and map at: www.bistudiotour.com.
For more information call Tour Manager Satterwhite at 206-842-0504.
Amabile’s Holiday Concert ‘In The Stillness’ this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Embrace the season at Amabile’s Holiday Concert ‘In The Stillness’. There’s something for everyone in director Sylvia Cauter’s selection of pieces, including Child of Light by Daniel Kantor, Light Beyond Shadow by Dan Forrest, two choruses from Handel’s Messiah, and In The Stillness arranged by Sally Beamish. And your toes will be tapping and fingers snapping to a jazzy arrangement of Let It Snow! Special guests include the Olympic Serenade Strings Ensemble.
Take in the Sounds of Acoustic Instrumentalists Chrisman & Corbett in Concert at BIMA
BIMA presents two evenings of live “virtuosic” acoustic instrumental music with Wes Corbett and Simon Chrisman on Dec. 5 & 6 at the Frank Buxton Auditorium. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
“This extraordinary duo brings original compositions and mind-blowing technical ability to the auditorium for two nights of unforgettable music,” according to a press statement.
About the Artists
Now, sixteen years after meeting, they’re releasing their first duo recording.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Corbett has been playing the banjo since he was 16, after a split from the classical piano. He has performed with many of the most influential acoustic musicians of our time, including Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull, Bruce Molsky, Robert Earl Keen, Tony Trischka, Molly Tuttle, and Laurie Lewis (among many others), as well as touring internationally with the Indie-Popgrass band Joy Kills Sorrow. From 2011-2015 Wes was the professor of banjo at Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA. He now lives in Nashville, TN and plays in the Molly Tuttle Band.
Hammer dulcimer virtuoso Chrisman brings an unusual style to an instrument that has previously been thought to have limited range and technique…his inventive virtuosic touch and sophisticated rhythmic sensibilities are redefining the instrument and earning the attention of musicians from all over the world. He tours with the Jeremy Kittel Band and the Bee Eaters, and has performed with Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Mike Marshall, Laurie Lewis and Seamus Egan.
Tickets: Simon Chrisman & Wes Corbett in Concert – Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Not to be Missed: Winter Night Market 2025 at BIMA Dec. 5th and 6th
Bundle up and let BIMA light your way into the season! For two unforgettable nights, the plaza transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with vendor booths, cozy vibes, and live music. Twinkle lights set the mood as you browse hand-crafted goods from talented Pacific Northwest makers—perfect for checking off your gift list with something truly one-of-a-kind.
Shop local: Discover a curated lineup of artisans and creatives offering everything from jewelry and textiles to ceramics.
Presented by: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island
December 5 – December 6
Beginning the first week of December, participating Downtown Winslow stores will have Elf “bingo cards” available to elf sleuths, to locate the hidden elves in their stores. When you find the elf, head to that store’s checkout desk and you’ll get a stamp that you’ve found their elf.
Find 10 or more and bring your card down to Calico Toy Shoppe by December 23, 2025, to enter a drawing on December 24th to win a special gift!
Good luck finding your lucky elves!
Bainbridge Youth Choir to Perform on Saturday Dec. 6th to Benefit Helpline House
Saturday, December 6
6 p.m.
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
105 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island
BYC will perform and all will be invited to share the joy of community singing! The whole family will enjoy this heartwarming community benefit event. Admission is free. Please bring a non-perishable food item or cash or check donation for Helpline House.
To learn about other weekend events: Holiday Events on Tap this Coming Weekend: Hunchback of Notre Dame, BHM Holiday Open House, with Santa Pics, the Bethlehem Experience and Much More! | THE ISLAND WANDERER
Also holding holidays events:
Silent Solstice Walk – Bloedel Reserve
Events – Pleasant Beach Village
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