Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of January 17-19, 2014:
1. William Stafford 100th Birthday Celebration
When: Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N
Why: Read this poem:
Security
Tomorrow will have an island. Before night
I always find it. Then on to the next island.
These places hidden in the day separate
and come forward if you beckon.
But you have to know they are there before they exist.Some time there will be a tomorrow without any island.
So far, I haven’t let that happen, but after
I’m gone others may become faithless and careless.
Before them will tumble the wide unbroken sea,
and without any hope they will stare at the horizon.So to you, Friend, I confide my secret:
to be a discoverer you hold close whatever
you find, and after a while you decide
what it is. Then, secure in where you have been,
you turn to the open sea and let go.—William Stafford
Now you know why. Stafford, a Northwest Poet and National Book Award winner, would be 100. Bring your favorite Stafford poem and read beside Kathleen Flenniken, Poet Laureate of Washington State. Cake and drinks.
2. Playlist: Winter Show Choir Concert featuring Glee and Vocé
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 3 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge High School Theatre, 9330 NE High School Road
Why: If you don’t like football, then this lively performance is timed perfectly for you. Or go on Friday. Brandon Peck (Interim Director) and Debbie Pierce (Choreographer) lead the two Ovation! choirs in this performance they call “Our Favorites on Shuffle.”
Tickets are $10-$20 and are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com (click here), by phone at 1-800-838-3006, at Winslow Drug, and at the door before either performance.
Playlist (Photo by Keith Brofsky)
3. Great Decisions at the Library: Israel and the U.S.
When: Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd NE
Why: David Harrison, former U.W. Evans School of Public Affairs senior lecturer, takes on one of the greatest conflicts—Israelis v. Palestinians—of our time and examines the role of the United States in the conflict. Before he does, enjoy refreshments and a 30-minute Foreign Policy Association DVD on the topic.
Dan Kowalski, Beached Iceberg
4. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Winter Exhibitions
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East
Why: Saturday is the unveiling of BIMA’s two latest exhibits: Whitewashed, by Joseph Gregory Rossano, and Twelve Years in the Woods, a Group Exhibition with 26 Artists.
5. Island Challenge Gymnastics Meet
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.
Where: Commodore School Gymnasium
Why: Because, if you’re like me, you enjoy watching people do risky things you would never dare to do yourself. More than 180 gymnasts compete: boys on Saturday and girls on Sunday. The thrill of success, the agony of defeat.
Admission is $7 for individuals, $25 per family, and children ages 3 and under are free.
6. Meet the Winemakers
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12-5:30 p.m.
Where: Seven local wineries.
Why: Blessed are the winemakers for they fill us with drink. Come meet them and sample their wares at the seven local wineries
$5.
7. “An Afternoon with Groucho”
When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Where: BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North
Why: Why was the elephant wearing your pajamas? I don’t understand. Groucho reborn as Frank Ferrante manipulates his eyebrows, chews on a cigar, and recreates on Bainbridge his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx from the stage in New York and London and in the studios of PBS.
Ferrante’s show is perfect for all ages. Tickets, $20 per person, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206.842.8569, or in person at BPA.
8. Dayaalu Center Free Sampler Day
When: Saturday, 2:30-5 p.m.
Where: 159 Wyatt Way NE
Why: This new Yoga-Healing Center on Bainbridge is letting you sample the menu for free. Try out Feldenkrais, Yoga, Slow Flow, Qigong/Tai Chi, Funky Reggae Flow, Therapeutic ViniYoga, Yoga Nidra, and True Voice.
Registration is limited to 30 people. Go to dayaalucenter.com/workshops to sign up.
9. Arms Around Bainbridge Bingo Fundraiser
When: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Where: Grace Church, 8595 NE Day Road
Why: With this many arms, think how many Bingo cards you’ll be able to play. But it’s not just about Bingo. Also enjoy food (pasta dinner, gourmet cupcakes for dessert), drink (cash bar), and comedy and music (The Edge Improv).
Admission and Dinner: $25. Bingo: $5/game. Individual all-inclusive AAB B-I-N-G-O package including dinner, bingo cards for the evening, commemorative t-shirt, and custom AAB grocery tote bag: $50. Reserve a VIP table for up to 10, with the all-inclusive package: $500. Reservations are required. Make your reservation here.
10. Kids Night at the Museum (a.k.a. Parents Night Out) Featuring Bricks 4 Kidz
When: Saturday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Kids Discovery Museum, 301 Ravine Lane NE
Why: Drop off the kids at KiDiMu for an evening of museum playtime, theme activities featuring LEGO workshop by Bricks 4 Kidz, and a pizza dinner. Then head over to BIMA for the new exhibits (see #4 above).
For ages: 3.5-9. Participants must be able to use bathroom independently. Registration required by noon the day before the event. $30 per child for members & $40 per child for nonmembers. $10 off per sibling.
