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Exploring the Oldest, Continuously Farmed Land on Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County – Suyematsu Farm

Exploring the Oldest, Continuously Farmed Land on Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County – Suyematsu Farm

Most people on Bainbridge Island are probably familiar with Suyematsu-Bentryn Farmland, known for their annual pumpkin patch, seasonal berries, dahlias, and of course, located towards the back of the farmland, Bainbridge Vineyards. However, the farm has a vast and storied …

Abell Smith’s Journey from (almost) Lawyer to Cartoonist to Webmaster – Grow Your World Web Connections

Abell Smith’s Journey from (almost) Lawyer to Cartoonist to Webmaster – Grow Your World Web Connections

The Island Wanderer loves sharing the stories of local creatives and businesses, and quite often you can’t have the latter without the former. When we do share these stories, the subject isn’t always an islander, but they definitely have strong …

November 2022 Wine on the Rock with Eagle Harbor, Eleven, Fletcher Bay and Rolling Bay Wineries – November 11th & 12th

November 2022 Wine on the Rock with Eagle Harbor, Eleven, Fletcher Bay and Rolling Bay Wineries – November 11th & 12th

Bainbridge Island is home to many passionate and talented artisans of all mediums, and the art of wine-making is no exception.  Wine-making began with grapes grown right here on the island and expanded to include world-class grapes from eastern Washington. …

Introducing the 2022 Amy Award for Emerging Artists Winner, Brendan Bennett

Introducing the 2022 Amy Award for Emerging Artists Winner, Brendan Bennett

Recently Bainbridge Performing Arts and Arts & Humanities Bainbridge announced the winner of the 2022 Amy Award for Emerging Artists is film producer, editor, and writer Brendan Bennett.

Brendan and his family arrived on Bainbridge Island when he was just …

Come Join Town & Country Markets in Celebrating their 65th Anniversary this Saturday, October 22nd

Come Join Town & Country Markets in Celebrating their 65th Anniversary this Saturday, October 22nd

In the late 1800s, Jitsuzo Nakata and his family came to America from Japan, making their new home on Bainbridge Island. About the same time, another immigrant, Tom Loverich from Croatia, had also made his way to the island. Both …

First Friday Art Walk – October 7, 2022

First Friday Art Walk – October 7, 2022

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 a Wrap – The 2022 MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL was (again) a huge success!

It’s a Wrap – The 2022 MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL was (again) a huge success!

This past weekend, the 2022 MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL took place at the Frank Buxton Auditorium at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) to a (mostly) sold-out crowd of movie goers.

On hand to greet and guide attendees were …

Meet My Daughter, an Inspiring Maker of Fun-Love Pet Portraits!

Meet My Daughter, an Inspiring Maker of Fun-Love Pet Portraits!

Let face it, most parents love to brag about their kids and their kids’ accomplishments. It sort of comes with the territory these days. If you’re a parent, you know the drill. You run into a friend or acquaintance you …

The Sixth Annual Within/Earshot Jazz Festival – October 2022

The Sixth Annual Within/Earshot Jazz Festival – October 2022

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) is proud to announce the sixth annual Within/Earshot Jazz Festival dedicated to celebrating and exploring the traditions and future of jazz. Within/Earshot Jazz Festival features concerts from acclaimed jazz musicians, presentations and panels …

Love Watching Movies? Check out the 2022 Manhattan Short Film Festival at BIMA

Love Watching Movies? Check out the 2022 Manhattan Short Film Festival at BIMA

They’re back! The Manhattan Short Film Festival is celebrating its 25th year with 10 entertaining, and dare we say – engrossing – films from around the world. The island’s silver screen showings will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September …

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