Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the long weekend of September 4-7, 2015:
1. Focus on Photography: “Art of Flower” Exhibit
When: Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N
Why: Cheryl Feeney’s photos look like a Dutch Master painted them. Feeney’s exhibit’s opening reception includes a 6 p.m. Bill Thompson presentation on photographing Ladakh, India.
Cheryl Feeney, Best Things Come in Small Packages”
Bill Thompson, Ladakh, India
Hand woven silk scarf/
wallhanging by Isnia
2. Exhibition: Fall Fashion
When: Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way E, #120
Why: This exhibit features the wearable art of Bara, Amy Brill, Maria Chapin-Cao, Rana HelmiSandra Holzman, Robin Hominiuk, Woodleigh Hubbard, Isnia, Mary Jaeger, Candis Krummel, Neo, Amy Nguyen, Katrin Noon for Spirithouse, Virginia Paquette, Maggy Pavlou, Begona Rentero, Sharon Rosenthal, Agnes Seabass, Carol Lee Shanks Carter Smith, Bobbie Sumberg, and Christine L. Sundt.
3. First Fridays Art Walk
When: Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Winslow
Why: Food, art, music. A list of participating businesses is available here. The ubiquitous Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will perform in the Plaza.
4. Sam Marshall Trio at the Alehouse on Winslow
When: Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Alehouse on Winslow, Suite 110
Why: While Ranger and his pals perform in the plaza downtown, Sam Marshall and his two friends groove on blues and jazz at the Alehouse.
5. Gardening with Ferns
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N
Why: John van den Meerendonk, designer and installer of the Fern Garden at the Library, will present this four-week series on the botany, identification and landscaping use of the fern.
The class is free, but participants are asked to give back equivalent class hours for the maintenance and care of the library’s Fern Garden. To register, please sign up at the information desk or call the Library at (206) 842-4162.
6. Pet Adoption Event
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Bay Hay and Feed, 10355 NE Valley Rd.
Why: The squeezable fuzzballs of the Kitsap Humane Society come to woo you.
7. Art in Action: Best of Art in Action
When: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (Gallery or Classroom), 550 Winslow Way East
Why: This is the culmination of the Art in Action series, and who knows what you might find yourself making.
Kimamori (Tree Guardian), sculpted encaustic with gold and metal leaf and iridescent minerals, by Carrie Goller
8. Saturday Trunk Show: Carrie Goller Encaustic Painting Demonstration
When: Saturday, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, BIMA Plaza (outside of Bistro & Auditoium), 550 Winslow Way East
Why: I don’t know how Carrie Goller fits her art into a trunk, but maybe that is part of the demonstration. For sure she’ll talk about the very old technique of making luminescent encaustic paintings.
9. Eagle Harbor Wine Company 2015 Harvest Celebration & Release Party
When: Saturday, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 278 Winslow Way, Suite 106
Why: EHWC is getting tipsy on all the accolades including Double Gold for their Founder’s Merlot and Condor Bordeaux Blends. They’ll be uncorking some wines, and Intentional table will be providing a little food to soak it up.
Wine Club members (plus their guest) are invited to join us for free. Local Lovers members can pick up their Fall Release at the event, including two bottles of the Goldfinch white blend and two bottles of the Founder’s Merlot. Just $15 per person for nonmembers. To purchase tickets, click here.
10. Sensory Sunday
When: Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Kids Discovery Museum, 301 Ravine Lane NE
Why: Your kids with sensory challenges will appreciate the relative calmness of the museum on Sunday mornings.
Please register at (206) 855-4650 as space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Nonmembers pay $6. Members and children under 12 months get in free.
11. Climate Action Bainbridge
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: OfficeXpats (upstairs in the Pavilion), 403 Madison Ave.
Why: This is the monthly meeting about climate change issues in our region. New members are welcome.
12. Labor Day Beach Party
When: Monday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fay Bainbridge Park, 15446 Sunrise Drive
Why: Second time is the charm. The BI Parks Foundation is throwing a last day of summer fun a the beach with bands on stage, food trucks, and games. Rain and wind will be forbidden.
