Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of April 17-19, 2015. Don’t forget it’s Earth Day this weekend, so do something nice for your Mother.
1. Movie Matinee: The Boxtrolls
When: Friday, 3:30-5:15 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N
Why: Human prejudice against box trolls is shameful. What is a box troll, you ask? It is exactly what it sounds like. This animated film is rated PG.
2. Rye and Barley at Bainbridge Brewery
When: Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Brewery, 9415 Coppertop Loop
Why: Rye and Barley bring the music, BIB brings their new Baltic style Porter, Dog Wagon brings the Hebrew National Kosher hot dogs, and Mother Nature brings some might fine weather. No cover charge.
3. Jump Rope Community Show
When: Friday, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Paski Gym, Bainbridge High School
Why: The immensely talented B.I. Rope Skippers and special guest jumpers will show off to benefit “One World One Rope,” a non-profit organization that promotes jump-rope opportunities to kids in Africa. The show is free but, obviously, donations are welcome.
4. Island Theatre Presents “Humble Boy”
When: Friday and Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m., and Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: Rolling Bay Hall, 10598 NE Valley Road
Why: “Humble Boy,” by Charlotte Jones, is a Hamlet-like comedy, believe it or not, set in an English garden estate. Island Theatre gives it the treatment, with a staged reading at the very lovely Rolling Bay Hall.
Free but $10 suggested donation. Wine, beer, and concessions from Bainbridge Bakers.
5. Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge First Baptist Church, 8810 Madison Ave. NE
Why: Make your yard look like it used to, a really long time ago, with native plants. There’s no betray to celebrate Earth Day.
6. Library U: The Geology of Bainbridge Island and Puget Sound: Bainbridge Island and Puget Sound 15,000 Years Ago: Clues from Modern Day Coastal Alaska
When: Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Road NE
Why: That’s a lot of colons in one title. This session in the ongoing series is about Alaska’s geography and what we can learn from it. Bernard Hallet, Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Washington, will show how the massive glaciers in southeast Alaska that calve into the Pacific provide clues about our own region when it was under a “kilometer of ice.” That’s when Islanders used to feign modesty about having ice-front property.
Pre-registration is required by email to BainbridgeLibraryU@gmail.com. All programs are free, but donations are appreciated.
7. Earth Day at Pritchard Park
When: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Pritchard ParkPritchard Park
Why: They say to bring a reusable filled water bottle, garden gloves, pruners, and diggers, if you have them and to park in the lot nearest to the Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial. You will then go to town, so to speak, removing invasive plants choking trees and the trails, all in honor of Mother Nature.
8. Eleven Winery features Zach Fleury
When: Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Eleven Winery, 7671 NE Day Road
Why: You know who Fleury is so no need to elaborate. The winery is open 12-5 for tours and tastings. Live music is from 1-4.
9. Ordway’s Annual Art Auction
When: Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Northeast Day Road
Why: The auction part starts at 7:30 when you can compete with other parents for the class art projects. There also are three silent auction sections featuring art from local artists, local experiences, and gift certificates and goods from the community. And, as if that weren’t enough, you will be invited to dig into “heavy” appetizers from Gourmondo Catering, dive into wine and beer, and relax into live music, a wine toss (have no idea what that is but it sounds messy), and “plenty of fun.”
Tickets for pre-registrants are $20, which include a drink ticket for one free drink. Tickets at the door are $25. This adults-only event raises funds to support Ordway’s Outdoor Education program.
10. Geek Mama’s Night Out with Lynn Brunelle
When: Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Hyla Middle School, 7861 Bucklin Hill Road Northeast
Why: The always entertaining Lynn Brunelle, acclaimed author, Emmy-winner, and Bill Nye the Science Guy writer, will geek out on “science-based parenting,” featuring experiments from her new book Mama Gone Geek. Oh, and there’s wine and cheese.
Free. This adult-only event is presented by Kids Discovery Museum for its current and new members. RSVP to attend: (206) 855-4650. Space is limited.
11. Vine to Wine, Italian Dine
When: Saturday, 6:15-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (Bistro), 550 Winslow Way East
Why: This molto auténtico Italiano event pairs wine with a five-course dinner. The maestro is fourth-generation vineyard owner Gregory Perrucci from Felline-Racemi. He will talk about the art of growing grapes and producing outstanding wine and he’ll share a variety of his wines before they are introduced to Washington State. Chef Melinda Lucas and George Lewis are making the food. Live music will accompany the meal.
Cost is $125 plus tax. Call the Bistro at (206) 451-5011 or toll free at (855) 613-1342 ext. 1012. Visit the event link at http://www.biartmuseum.org/visit/bistro/.
12. Earth Day Contra Dance
When: Saturday , 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road
Why: Country Capers Trio, Jane Landstra, David Denz and Ken Embrey, are joined by Caller Lindsey Dono of Seattle in the “How to” workshop which runs from 7:30-8. The dance starts at 8. No partner needed.
$12 for adults and $5 youth (ages 10-18). Please wear clean-soled shoes to protect the hardwood floors.
13. Massy Ferguson at Treehouse
When: Saturday, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd.
Why: Because they named themselves after a tractor. And because:
14. Sensory Sunday
When: Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Kids Discovery Museum, 301 Ravine Lane NE
Why: Calm time at KiDiMu for kids on the spectrum.
Please register at (206) 855-4650 as space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. $6 for nonmembers. Free for members and children under 12 months.
15. Re-Memini: Photographic Works on Paper by Mary Kay Thompson
When: Sunday, 10-11 a.m.
Where: The Gallery at Grace, Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Northeast Day Road
Why: Re-Memini is Latin for “to recall to mind, to remember.” Thompson’s photos “record chance encounters that captured my imagination.”
16. Afternoon on the Trails
When: Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Where: IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Avenue NE
Why: More than 6 miles of travels are open for you to explore. Participants can grab a map and activity sheet upon arrival at IslandWood. Bring a picnic lunch or snacks. Pre-registration is encouraged for this event. More details and easy registration are here.
17. Interfaith Community Music Festival
When: Sunday, 3-4:15 p.m.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd.
Why: Don’t know much about this other than that it includes a large choir and refreshments.
18. Jazz Canvas
When: Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Manor House Restaurant at Pleasant Beach Village, 4611 Woodson Lane
Why: The Native Jazz Quartet of New Orleans and Native Artist Toma Villa meet for a two-hour performance that ends with a painting to be auctioned off. Villa will paint in response to the music of the NJQ. All proceeds will benefit Jazz Canvas.
The $40 ticket includes tapas. There is a cash bar. Buy tickets here.
19. Redshift at the Treehouse
When: Sunday, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE
Why: Redshift is the jazz piano trio Neil Conaty, Dave Bristow, and Kurt Bischoff.
No cover charge.
