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APRIL 2010
EXHIBITIONS
The Illusion of Depth. Paper Sculpture. Apr. 2-May 4. Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. 131 Winslow Way E. 206.842.3132. www.bacart.org. Reception, Fri. Apr. 2, 6-8pm. The Random Art History Study Group: The Illusion of Depth, Thu. Apr. 8, 5-6pm. $10. Call 206.842.3132 to enroll.
CUBIC. Oil on canvas/board by Ben Alberson. Bainbridge Performing Arts Gallery. 200 Madison Ave. N. Tue.-Fri. 10am-4pm, plus one hour prior to performances. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
Alan Rudolph, paintings. Bainbridge Public Library meeting room. 1270 Madison Ave. N. Information: 206.842.4162. Reception, Fri. Apr. 2, 6-8pm.
Direction, Reflection, Expression. France, Italy, and Bainbridge Island in oil paintings by Pamela Wachtler-Fermanis, and in photographs and poetry by Alex Fermanis. The Gallery at Grace. Grace Episcopal Church. 8895 NE Day Road. Tue.-Fri. 9am-2pm; Sun. 8am-12pm; and by appointment. Information: Ann Strickland, annie@gracehere.org or 206.842.9997.
Port Blakely, Yama and Nagaya. Photographs, drawings, maps, and artifacts. Croatian Fisherman. Featuring a model of the fishing vessel “Bainbridge.” In the Fashion of Louise. Vintage apparel from the Louise Mills collection. Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. 215 Erickson Ave. 1-4pm daily except Tuesdays. Admission. 206.842.2773. www.bainbridgehistory.org
Poetry Corners. April is National Poetry Month! For the entire month of April, the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council is presenting Poetry Corners, an exhibition of poetry by local poets which will be on display in storefront windows in Winslow, High School Road, and Lynwood Center. Please visit the Poetry Corners page on www.artshum.org for a complete listing and guide to locations.
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CULTURAL EVENTS
APRIL 1 * THURSDAY
Books: Bob Shannon
Discussing his book "Turn it Up! American Radio Tales from 1946 to 1996." Shannon, a Bainbridge author, worked in the business and profiled over 50 of radio's leading personalities from Wolfman Jack to Dr. Don Rose. 7:30pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. www.eagleharborbooks.com
APRIL 2 * FRIDAY
Poetry: Tea and Poetry at Wyatt House
The public is invited to hear four Bainbridge Island poets read their work over tea and scones. 2:30pm. Free. 186 Wyatt Way NW. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Ars and Humanities Council.
Art: First Friday Gallery Walk
Downtown Winslow galleries including: Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Public Library, Director’s Gallery, Ginger, Island Gallery, Roby King Galleries. 6-8pm.
APRIL 2-25
Theater: Born Yesterday
This famous comedy by Garson Kanin enjoyed one of the longest runs in Broadway history. Fri.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 2pm on Apr. 11, 18, 25. Jewel Box Theatre. 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com. Information: 360.697.3183 or www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org.
APRIL 3 * SATURDAY
Discussion: Kenya and R2P
Part of the Great Decisions at the Library discussion series. Great Decisions is a program of the Foreign Policy Association, co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council and the Kitsap Regional Library. 9-10:30am. Free. Refreshments. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Avenue N. www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org
Theatre: The EDGE Improv
7:30pm. $15/$10. Bainbridge Performing Arts. 200 Madison Ave. N. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
APRIL 5 * MONDAY
Poetry: The Wild Braid book discussion
Cindy Harrison, former manager of the Bainbridge Public Library, leads a discussion of the book by former American poet laureate Stanley Kunitz, written in his 100th year of life. 1pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. www.krl.org
APRIL 8 * THURSDAY
Books: Judith Reynolds Brown
The Bainbridge author discusses her book of poetry "Sufi Flights" and her novel "Turkish Wedding." 7:30pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way East. www.eagleharborbooks.com
APRIL 10 * SATURDAY
Community: Opening Day at the Farmers Market
9am-1pm. Town Square at City Hall Park. www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com
Poetry: Favorite Poem Reading
The Bainbridge Public Library will be joining hundreds of libraries and communities across the U.S. in celebrating National Poetry Month by hosting a Favorite Poem Reading. 2pm. Bainbridge Islanders interested in participating should contact Kathleen Thorne, kthorne@krl.org. Details available at www.krl.org. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. 206.842.4162.
Concert: The Rochester Cathedral Voluntary Choir
7:30pm. Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church. 1187 Wyatt Way NW. 206.842.5601. www.stbbi.org
APRIL 10 - 11 * SATURDAY - SUNDAY
Concert: The Rhythms of Life
The Bainbridge Chorale celebrates rhythmic music ranging from the waltz music of Brahms and Chopin to a contemporary Mass, the Missa Kenya, drawn from East African choral traditions as well as late-twentieth century American classical music. For more information, call 206.780.2467, or email info@bainbridgechorale.org. www.bainbridgechorale.org
APRIL 11 * SUNDAY
Books: Don Mayer
Discussing his memoir "Letters to Peter." 3pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way East.
www.eagleharborbooks.com
Lecture: Music Lovers
A “behind the score” sneak preview with Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Upham featuring excerpts from their upcoming spring concerts “From the New World” on April 17-18. Musical selections reveal American’s influence on the music of the Western world. 5pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. 206.842.4162. Co-sponsored by Bainbridge Performing Arts and the Bainbridge Public Library.
Film: Bury Me in Redwood Country
Bainbridge filmmakers Benjamin Greene and Benj Cameron present their recently completed documentary about the Redwood forest landscape. Q & A with the directors after the film presentation. 7pm. $15, at the door beginning at 6pm. Bainbridge Performing Arts. 200 Madison Avenue N.
APRIL 13 * MONDAY
Poetry: Tea and Poetry at the Madison Avenue Retirement Center
The public is invited to hear four Bainbridge poets read their own work over tea and scones. 2:30pm. Free. 285 Madison Avenue S. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.
APRIL 14 * WEDNESDAY
Film: Adam’s Rib (1949)
Island Film Group. 7pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. Information: 206.842.4162. www.krl.org
APRIL 15 * THURSDAY
Dance: Le-La-La Dancers
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island. Presented by the Bainbridge Island Arts Education Community Consortium. 1:30pm. $7. For tickets and more information, call the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council at 206.842.7901 or email bonnies@artshum.org. Bainbridge Performing Arts. 200 Madison Avenue N. For more information on the Le-La-La Dancers, visit www.lelaladancers.com. The Bainbridge Island Arts Education Community Consortium is a program of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.
Books: Rebecca Wells
The nationally acclaimed Bainbridge author reads from her novel "The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder." 7:30pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. www.eagleharborbooks.com
APRIL 16 * THURSDAY
Benefit: Books2film
An evening conversation with authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers, featuring David Guterson, Randy Sue Coburn and Anthony Flacco on the process of how a book becomes a film. Moderated by Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges. A benefit for the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, offered in conjunction with the Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival. 7-9pm. $20/$25 at the door. Tickets available online at www.artshum.org/books2film. Bainbridge High School Commons. 9330 NE High School Rd. For more information, contact BIAHC at 206.842.7901 or admin@artshum.org.
APRIL 16 & 18 * FRIDAY & SUNDAY
Dance: Sleeping Beauty
Performed by the Olympic Performance Group. Fri. 7pm; Sun. 2pm & 7pm. North Kitsap Community Auditorium. 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. For more information and tickets, call Bainbridge Ballet at 206.842.1205.
APRIL 17 * SATURDAY
Conference: Fifth Annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference
With keynote speaker Bruce Barcott and opening speaker Dr. Gloria Burgess. A day-long event featuring camaraderie, inspiration, and instruction in the art and craft of writing. Kiana Lodge, Poulsbo. $165/$135 group of five or more. For more information and to register, visit www.fieldsend.org or call 206.842.4162.
Concert: Spirited Voices
A benefit concert for the Voices Education Project with Eugene Lewis, Elizabeth Joy Zarek, and Paula Johannsen. 4:30pm. Donations requested. Appetizers and drinks served. Grace Episcopal Church. 8595 Day Road.
APRIL 17 - 18 * SATURDAY - SUNDAY
Theatre: Island Theatre at the Library Play Reading
“Yellowman” and “My Red Hand/My Black Hand” by Dael Orlandersmith. 7:30pm. Donations welcome. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. Information: 206.842.4162 or www.islandtheatre.org.
Concert: From the New World
Presented by the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. With pieces by Ives, Delius, Gershwin, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor “From the New World.” Sat. 7:30pm; Sun 3pm. $15/$10. Bainbridge Performing Arts. 200 Madison Ave. N. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
APRIL 18 * SUNDAY
Film: Thirteenth Annual Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival
Featuring films all with a Bainbridge connection. The Historic Lynwood Theatre. 4560 Lynwood Center Rd. NE. Information & schedule at www.artshum.org. Celluloid Bainbridge is a program of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.
Family: Enviropalooza - What a Wonderful World!
Join IslandWood for the 3rd annual event - a celebration of National Environmental Education Week (April 11-17) and Earth Day (April 22). An afternoon of family fun focuses on what a wonderful world we live in. 12-4pm. $5/family suggested donation. IslandWood. www.islandwood.org or 206.855.4300.
Books: Thatcher Heldring
The Bainbridge author discusses his middle-reader (ages 9-12) novel "Roy Morelli Steps Up to the Plate." 3pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. www.eagleharborbooks.com
APRIL 19 * MONDAY
Poetry: The Poetry of Sharon Olds
Join in an evening of dicussion of four Olds poems read by Kitsap County oets Neil Baker, Jennifer Hager, Jenifer Browne Lawrence, and David Stallings. 7-9pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library.
APRIL 20 * TUESDAY
Discussion: Field's End Writers' Roundtable
Kelly Russell Agodon presents “What constitutes a good poem?” 7pm. Free. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. Information: 206.842.4162 or www.fieldsend.org.
APRIL 21 * WEDNESDAY
Lecture: Authentic India - Experiences of an Independent Traveler
Presented by Pam Perry. Part of the Travelogue lecture series. 7:30pm. Free. Co-sponsored by The Traveler. Bainbridge Public Library. 1270 Madison Ave. N. Information: 206.842.4162. www.krl.org.
APRIL 22 - 25
Theatre: Sylvia
A comedy play by A.R. Guerney. Thu.-Sat. 7pm; Sun. 3pm. $18/$15. Bainbridge Performing Arts. 200 Madison Ave. N. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
APRIL 23 - 24, APRIL 30, MAY 1, MAY 7 - 8
Theatre: Alley Dog
Bainbridge High School Theatre presents a premier musical by local writer/composer Paul Lews featuring a whimsical retelling of the story of the dog Argos from The Odyssey, set in Cleveland during the Korean War. 7:30pm. $10/$7. LGI theater at Bainbridge High School. www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/bhs
APRIL 23 – 25 * FRIDAY – SUNDAY
Benefit: Piano-A-Thon!
A piano celebration to raise money for the new grand piano at the Island Music Center and the IMC music equipment fund. Fri. 7-9pm; Sat. 1-10pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Island Music Center. 10598 NE Valley Rd. 206.780.6911. www.islandmusiccenter.org
APRIL 24 * SATURDAY
Wine: Bainbridge Island Wine Weekend Preview
Celebrate spring and new releases from the wienmakers of Bainbridge Island. Food, live music, poetry from BIAHC's Poetry Corners. 5-8pm. $30/$35 at the door. Madision Avenue, south of Winslow Way. Tickets at www.islandwineweekend.com or Doc's Marina Grill.
Poetry: Poetry Corners Poetry Reading
A reading by the poets participating in Poetry Corners. Look for Poetry Corners poems in Bainbridge storefront windows throughout the month of April in celebration of National Poetry Month. 7pm. Free, donations to benefit the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. Flowering Around Café. 200 Winslow Way West. Poetry Corners is a program of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. For more information, see www.artshum.org.
APRIL 25 * SUNDAY
Poetry: Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky, the first Children’s Poet Laureate, will do a reading of his always hilarious poems. 2pm. $10/$5 children ages 5-12/ages 5 and under free. Registration required. Bloedel Reserve. 7571 NE Dolphin Dr. 206.842.7631. www.bloedelreserve.org
Books: Craig Welch
The Seattle Times reporter discusses his novel "Shell Games." 3pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. www.eagleharborbooks.com
APRIL 29 * THURSDAY
Poetry: Third Annual Limerick Contest Reading
An evening of ribald limericks, strong coffee, and Bainbridge Island legends as Eagle Harbor Book Co. announces the results of its limerick contest. 7:30pm. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E. www.eagleharborbooks.com. Proceeds from the sale of a booklet of winning limericks will benefit Stephens House and the Bainbridge Special Needs Foundation. Limericks due by April 1.
APRIL 30 * FRIDAY
Concert: Chirgilchin, Master Tuvan Throat Singers
7:30pm. $20/$16 advance/$10 student. Island Center Hall. 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. For more information and tickets, call the BI Metro Park & Recreation District at 206.842.2306. Tickets available after April 19. www.biparks.org
APRIL 30 - MAY 1 * SATURDAY – SUNDAY
Theater: The Portable Reality Show
The Jewel Box Theatre’s resident comedy Improv troupe creates a new Shakespeare play in front of your very own eyes. Jewel Box Theatre. 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. For further information, contact 360.697.3183, theshow@portablereality.com, or visit www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org.
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