Rock out at the MOJO Rhythm and Blues Festival at BIMA July 11-14

Rock out at the MOJO Rhythm and Blues Festival at BIMA July 11-14

BIMA Cultural Programs Manager Jesse Ziebart For a lively, music-filled weekend, be sure to stop by the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art during the weekend of July 11-14 for the MOJO Rhythm and Blues Festival. There’ll be family-friendly free performances, discussions and documentaries during the 

Working together to reduce your risk of falling

Working together to reduce your risk of falling

BIFD’s Janine Courtemanche and Fire Chief Hank Teran Our Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction program is not just about preventing fires; it’s also about preventing falls — and not just for the elderly, but for people of all ages. Listen here to learn what you 

BPA brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to Bloedel July 11-28

BPA brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to Bloedel July 11-28

Gavin Michels, Citori Luecht, and Amanda Rae Pease (photo by Derek Villanueva) Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, As You Like It offers villainy, romance, humor, a happy ending, and the flavor of Robin Hood with romance around every tree — so appropriate for 

Island Theatre brings Emily Dickinson to the Library

Island Theatre brings Emily Dickinson to the Library

Poetry fans will gain new insight into Emily Dickinson from the William Luce play, Belle of Amherst, being presented by Island Theatre at the Library on Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 at 7:30. Composed almost entirely in the poet’s own words from letters 

BI Fire Department shares wildfire prevention tips

BI Fire Department shares wildfire prevention tips

Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Jared Moravec (L) and Fire Chief Hank Teran Due to an unusually dry March, there have already been over 50 wildfires in Western Washington; several in Kitsap County. So what can we do here on Bainbridge Island to help prevent the 

Raising Resilience, Alliance4Youth offer two events for youth and parents this week

Raising Resilience, Alliance4Youth offer two events for youth and parents this week

Sarah Baird (L) and Kate Pippinger of Raising Resilience and Alliance4Youth What can a neuropsychologist/stand-up comedian teach us about substance abuse prevention, and how ARE Bainbridge Island teens dealing with stress? Learn more Thursday evening, 7pm at the BHS Commons, and Saturday from 1-3:30 at 

BARN to offer Spring Sampler

BARN to offer Spring Sampler

On Sunday, April 14th, from 1 to 4 pm, BARN is offering a Spring Sampler. Come explore the studios at BARN and get a chance to create — and take home (or eat) — an exciting array of crafts. Enjoy an afternoon of creative hands-on 

High school cadets learn firefighting, EMT skills at the BI Fire Department

High school cadets learn firefighting, EMT skills at the BI Fire Department

Fascinated by fire trucks? BHS students get firsthand experience in fire fighting and emergency medical services from the Bainbridge Island Fire Department thanks to the BHS Career In program: Learn more here! In this podcast BIFD Fire Chief Hank Teran, BIFD Volunteer Program Coordinator Jay 

Steven Fogell’s new play, Veil, opens April 4 at Rolling Bay

Steven Fogell’s new play, Veil, opens April 4 at Rolling Bay

Steven Fogell’s new play, Veil, is a dark adult comedy/drama that reveals the secrets of two families brought together for a wedding. Exploring family relationships, the health industry, and the complexities of confidences, the play opens April 4 at Rolling Bay Hall. Though written over 

Meet Island Treasure Lynn Brunelle

Meet Island Treasure Lynn Brunelle

Island Treasures Lynn Brunelle and John Ellis Bainbridge Islander Lynn Brunelle has authored 45 books, won 4 Emmys, and has a Muppet created in her likeness especially for her. Listen here to learn how her passions for art, for science, and for kids inspired her