Founded in 1999, the Island Treasure Awards (ITA) are presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the arts and humanities on Bainbridge Island. The ITA resumed this year after a three-year pandemic hiatus and will be celebrating …
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First Friday Art Walk – January 5, 2024
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 …
It’s Back! Mochi Tsuki – an Island Japanese Festival Like None Other – at Woodward MS this Saturday
As has been their tradition for more than three decades, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) will host Mochi Tsuki, a Japanese festival aimed at ringing in the New Year the Japanese-American way this coming Saturday, January 6, …
Join the Bainbridge Public Library for the January 2024 First Friday Art Walk, featuring artist Beth Van Liere, hosted by her husband, Eldon, in her honor.
The Bainbridge Public Library is dedicated to spreading the joy of reading and the discovery of ideas with not just our local community, but with visitors from near and afar. In addition, the library is fortunate to house beautiful local …
Make Your Own Christmas Memories With a Tour of Island Homes with Cool Light Displays
When I was kid growing up in Upstate New York, the Christmas season was a truly magical time of year. Normally, we’d have snow. Lots of snow. Sometimes it looked like a Winter Wonderland outside and felt like a line …
Creating Paradise – The Legacy of Little and Lewis
Our little island is a haven for artists of all genres, and creating a botanical and sculptural paradise, one that can be shared with your neighbors and visitors to the island, is an artform in itself, and exactly what David …
Olympic College to Partner with Kitsap County and Virginia Mason to Address Health Care Workforce Shortages in Our Region
Most of us are acutely aware that there is a significant shortage of health-care professionals across the United States and throughout our region. That’s one reason why Olympic College is partnering with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and Virginia …
Bainbridge Island Holiday Events Guide (Updated December 15th) – Here’s a Rundown of What’s Happening from December 15th through year end!
ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY TURKEY NOW! Winney Farm has fresh birds for your holiday feast, visit their online ordering system here.
NOW through DECEMBER 31ST: MANOR HOUSE CONCERT SERIES at Pleasant Beach Village – multiple dates throughout November and December. Click …
City News Bytes: 2024 List of Compostable Products, Climate Challenge, King Tides and More
Council Adopts 2024 Home Compostable Product List
If you’re like me, you probably find it a bit challenging to figure out what’s a compostable item you just purchased at a local coffee shop or restaurant from one that’s not. It …
Kathleen Thorne – Taking her love of Bainbridge Island to a historic level!
When it comes to arts and humanities, and especially Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA), Kathleen Thorne is a household name. In a 2008 BI Review article, Kathleen was quoted as saying she was a self-described “humanities junkie”; however, she notes …





