Tahmina Watson, a Seattle immigration attorney and well-known media figure in the immigration field joins us on this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge. She hosts the podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration and is the author of the recently published book Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired, Expand Your Impact, Change the World.

In this episode Tahmina discusses her experiences as one of the founders of the Washington Immigration Defense Network (WIDEN) and Airport Lawyer, which was created in response to the first travel ban in January 2017. She has met and worked with many of the volunteer lawyers throughout the country who assist individuals and families navigate the complex field of immigration law. 

Tahmina tells us what inspired her to write, Legal Heroes in the Trump Era, and how that book came to fruition. Her book captures the essence of what it means for ordinary citizens to take action and make a difference not only in individual and families lives but in our nation as a whole. I invite you to be inspired!

Credits: BCB host, Sonia Scaer; audio editor, Keith Doughty; and publisher, Bob Ross.

Visit her website here:

https://www.tahminawatson.com/about

Learn about her latest book here:

https://www.tahminawatson.com/books

Dinah Satterwhite, Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour Director and an artist in her own right, brings along two studio artists to this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss this year’s online visual experience. The other artists, Mike Biskup who specializes in watercolor and ink and Gigi Godfrey who dives deep into oil and gouache each discuss their respective approaches to their art and some interesting thoughts about their own processes.

With a beautifully designed new website, it is easy to connect to the nearly 40 local artists on the Spotlight page and view their unique offerings. There is also a Featured Artist page with interviews, videos and behind the scenes looks of artists in their studios, sharing their insights and creative environments.

Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour at: www.bistudiotour.com

Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross: Audio/Editor: Keith Doughty: Publisher: Bob Ross

BARN Writers’ Studio Lead Sallie Maron and steering committee member Amanda Mander join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge. Context, the Studio’s online journal is about to enjoy it’s second edition and they share some of the background of the publication, how it started and many of the creative partnerships that make it unique and inspiring.

The goal of Context is to celebrate and inspire all of BARN’s maker journeys across the 10 studios and particularly to explore cross-studio explorations, welcoming established artisans and new-comers alike. 

 Learn more about the BARN Writers’ Studio at www.bainbridgebarn.org

 Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross: Audio/Editor: Keith Doughty: Publisher: Bob Ross

Carla Mackey, coordinator for the yearly BARN ( Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) Bazaar joins us in this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss this year’s online approach.  She discusses the many locally designed and crafted items that will be available to view, how one can purchase them and make arrangements for curbside pickup at the BARN facility on Three Tree Lane NE.

The BARN Bazaar has become a popular early winter event where local artists market a variety of beautifully made gifts and creations appropriate for holiday gift giving.  This year, due to the COVID-19, things are different and BARN has gone online in a very innovative way to make numerous items available to view and purchase.  This year’s collection includes a wide variety of items from handmade electric guitars, unique jewelry pieces, lovely wooden bowls and extraordinary glass art.

Shop online starting at 10:00 am, Friday, November 20:

www.Bazaar.BainbridgeBARN.org

Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross;  Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Bob Ross

In this What’s Up Bainbridge edition, we explore the many adventures of Marcela Sandoval, her husband United Nations Diplomat Richard Ragan and their twins Coco and Carter.  They share stories from living in many places around the globe, what they’ve learned and how they adjust as a family, individually and together.

Richard who currently heads up the UN World Food Program in Bangladesh, joins us from there and discusses the meaningfulness of the WFP’s recent Nobel Peace Prize award.

Marcela Sandoval, Lead for BARN’s Kitchen Arts Studio, joins the BCB team to discuss what’s going on in the BARN Kitchen Studio to support meals programs in Kitsap County and several exciting on-line cooking classes.

She explains about the many upcoming classes now being offered including the popular ‘Easy as Pie’ series by Chef/Teacher Meloni Courtway and a delightful ‘Edible Halloween Decorative Toppers’ class by Christine Chapman. Then there is the Chocolate Torte class by Dharma Café owner, Katalin Gyorgy and more wonderful classes by health and wellness expert, Nancy Travis ( Sukhikitchen.com ), a Food For Life teacher who will be doing a program called ‘Food For Healthy Living In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month’.

To learn more about BARN Kitchen Studio classes, go to

www.bainbridgebarn.org

and look under Kitchen Arts classes/events

Credits: BCB Bob Ross; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross

Credits: BCB Bob Ross; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross

Listen to BARN Fiber Arts Studio lead, Fran Fuller, talk about the studio’s mission of community building through education, community service projects, and inspiring creativity in a variety of disciplines. Fran is seeing her community of artisans come together despite the pandemic. Through weekly Virtual Studio sessions using Zoom and online classes, members are engaged, and are supporting each other’s work.

The Studio has attracted the attention of participants from other cities, not just Bainbridge Island. And recently began a collaboration with the Seattle artists known as Shibaguys. Their award-winning crochet, knit, and sewing designs have been featured in and on the covers of dozens of publications. The dynamic duo will be offering additional live virtual workshops this Fall. Fran will tell us about their popular Sashiko and Boro stitching classes, and the upcoming classes on Kogin Sashiko and more. 

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The Electronic and Technical Arts (ETA) Studio at BARN continues to offer a space and opportunity for prototyping and fabricating using equipment and software that aspiring and seasoned inventors are excited about. And even during the pandemic lock down, this community of makers are showing up to volunteer and participate in important and exciting projects, like using the 3D printers to make components for face shields, PAPR hoods, and other protective gear needed by health care workers. 

Listen to Doug Salot, ETA Studio Lead, talk about the current and future events like Sunday Tech Talks, interest groups, and classes. And Jess Henderson, Program Manager of BARN, discusses the new Coding Club for 4^th – 8^th graders starting on October 22^nd. The ETA studio has attracted the attention of participants and instructors from other states, and even countries! This is truly a place where newbies and seasoned techies can experiment and try new things.

BARN Executive Director, Denise Dumouchel, joins us on What's Up Bainbridge. She talks about the many things that have been happening at BARN during the covid-19 down time and the important connections to the Bainbridge Island community. 

The eighth and final episode of Bainbridge Stay at Home Companion, “The Next First Step,” is hosted by Pete Benson and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis.

“May I Have Your Attention Please: This is REALLY Your Captain Speaking”
Featuring Travis Samson and Tim Koivu
Written by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis
Edited by Travis Samson

“Animal Radio”
Written by Layne DeGrow and Liz Ellis
Performed (with significant improvements) by Henry Epp, Justin Lynn, JC Figueroa, Jesse Smith, Catherine MacLeod, Cynthia Lair, Layne DeGrow, Ted Dowling, and Kayla Teel

“Shakespeare in the Dark: Macbeth”
Featuring Maddy Garfunkel in conversation with Miranda Feldtman
And the improv stylings of Bhama Roget, Hope Koon, and John Ellis

Our theme music is by Adam Prairie.

You can learn more about Raising Resilience at their website, raisingresilience.org. This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and BCB, a community service of BARN.

The seventh episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Through The Grey,” is hosted by Madelaine Figueroa and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis.

“May I Have Your Attention Please: The Love Boat”
Featuring Ann Wilkinson-Ellis and Ryan O’Donnell
Written by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis
Edited by Liz Ellis

“The Time Capsule”
Performed and produced by Dan Rosenberg
Written by Dan Rosenberg with Raffi Minasian and Eric Schiemer

“BI PI: Finish What You Startered”
Written by Miranda Feldtman
Featuring Jim Anderson, Liz Ellis, Matt Howe, and Brian Danzig
Edited by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis
Music includes “Dances and Dames” by Kevin MacLeod (CC-BY, incompetech.com)

Our theme music is by Adam Prairie.

This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and BCB, a community service of BARN.

The sixth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Cultivating Stillness” is hosted by Diane Walker and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis.

“May I Have Your Attention Please: Let Me Finish”

Featuring Robert Craighead, Jennifer Behrens Pippin-Montanez, and Bob Downing

Adapted from “Let Me Finish” by Dan Rosenberg

Edited by Liz Ellis

“Bad Advice With Dr. Bhama: Working From Home”

Featuring Bhama Roget in conversation with Leigh Noffsinger

Produced by Ann Wilkinson-Ellis

Edited by Liz Ellis

 “In The Drawing Room”

Written by Miranda Feldtman

Featuring Ali Budge, Sophie Eldridge, Justine Stillwell, Sophie Eldridge, Matt Eldridge, Miranda Feldtman, Sophie Eldridge, Sophie Eldridge, James Sgambati-O'Donnell and John Ellis

Our theme music is by Adam Prairie.

You can learn more about Bainbridge Youth Services at their website, askbys.org, Yes! Magazine at their website, yesmagazine.org, and Bainbridge Prepares at their website, bainbridgeprepares.org. This program is a collaboration between that organization, Bainbridge Performing Arts, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting.

This fifth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “The Lonely Guru,” is hosted by Mike Lisagor and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis.

“May I Have Your Attention Please: Curtain Speech”
Featuring Evelyn Cantwell
Written (with love) by Evelyn Cantwell and Miranda Feldtman
Edited by Liz Ellis

“Are We There Yet? Part II”
Featuring the voices of Reece Martine, Ocean Door, Rowan & Lockie Martin, Sera Pryde, and Harlow & Mabel Greene in conversation with Ann Wilkinson-Ellis
Edited by Liz Ellis

“The Lonely Guru”
Written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Johnny Bregar

Our theme music is by Adam Prairie.

You can learn more about Helpline House at their website, helplinehouse.org, and about Bainbridge Prepares at their website, bainbridgeprepares.org. This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting.

Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) has been serving Bainbridge Island for almost 25 years, providing transportation, in-home services, and life-enriching activities for the homebound – all free of charge. IVC promotes the health, well-being, dignity and independence of the elderly, disabled and those in need by providing one-on-one relationships with trusted volunteers from our community. 

As we are all aware, during this time when large scale fundraising events are not feasible, Island nonprofits have been struggling to continue supporting the services they provide. But IVC has come up with a creative approach: from June 1-6 they will be holding a week-long online event entitled YOU are the HEART of IVC, raising funds for the essential services they provide. 

Listen here as Robin Gaphni, Rita Elsberry, and Lynn Murphy tell us about the work of IVC and how you can help.  To join their corps of over 200 volunteers, or to donate to YOU are the HEART of IVC, visit ivcbainbridge.org. 

Credits: BCB Host Sandy Schubach; Audio editor Diane Walker; Publisher Chris Walker

The fourth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Fowl-Weather Friends,” is hosted by Dominique Cantwell and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis.

“May I Have Your Attention Please: Seagull Edition”
Featuring Nathan Whitehouse and Max Levit
Edited by Liz Ellis and Travis Samson

“Shakespeare in the Dark: Henry IVd”
Featuring Bhama Roget, John Ellis, Madelaine Figueroa, and Hope Koon, and Brian Feldtman in conversation with Miranda Feldtman
Edited by Brian Feldtman

“Of A Feather”
Written by Wendy Wallace
Featuring Pete Benson, Matty Whitman, George Shannon, and Victoria Brown
Edited by Liz Ellis and Travis Samson

Our theme music is by Adam Prairie.

You can learn more about The Friends of the Farms at their website, friendsofthefarms.org and Bainbridge Prepares at their website, https://bainbridgeprepares.org. This program is a collaboration between that organization, Bainbridge Performing Arts, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting.

The events mentioned in this episode were The Covid Monologues, streaming at 7:30 on Friday evenings through June 5th at https://facebook.com/bpaonline/live, and be sure to join Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra on a virtual trip down memory lane on May 31 with “Remembrances” presenting highlights from last season and featuring guest artists Nathan Chan (cello) and Emily Acri (violin).

What have been the most important changes made in investing in the last 50 years?  What drove these changes and what can be learned from them?  Are we all doomed, or are the investment markets within normal range?  What should young people know now as they enter the job market? Join us for this series of online financial webinars, to be given by our own Paul Merriman June 2, 3 and 10.

These talks will be done using Zoom, the online video conferencing system that many of us have used in these interesting times. The talks are free and open to all who have access to Zoom supported devices, and each will be followed by a question and answer session.  If you have never used Zoom before, you may want to signup ahead of time, and download the app on the devices you will be using. To do so, visit https://zoom.us/

June 2, 2020  2pm (for students and parents)

10 Simple Investment Decisions Guaranteed to Change Your Financial Future

 Learn the importance of early investments in the right funds that can make million dollar differences in your retirement.  It is never too soon to learn what your decisions can do for you 50 years from now.  The proper habits made now can help you secure your future.

June 3, 2020 10am {for in-career or retired investors)

The Past, Present, and Future of Investing

What are the most important lessons learned about investing in the last 50 years? How can we use them to make more money for our retirement? What 3 myths cost investors up to half their retirement savings? What three people changed investing forever? Test and other questions about the history and future of investing will be explored.

June 10, 2020 10am {for in-career or retired investors}

How to Invest in a Bear Market

 What is a bear market?  How often do they happen and how bad have they been?  These and other questions will be addressed in this timely talk. 

To register for these talks, visit this Bainbridge Community Foundation webpage: https://bainbridgecf.org/our-financial-education-programming-is-going-online/

The talks are sponsored by Bainbridge Community Foundation and Library U. Library U is sponsored by Bainbridge Public Library with support from the Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library and a generous donation in memory of Louise Brody Weissman.

It’s time for “It’s All Relative(s),” Episode 3 of the Bainbridge Stay at Home Companion, featuring music by Noah Byrd; excerpts from the upcoming Covid Monologues; conversations with island youngsters; and musings from Dan Rosenberg – along with some more useful missives from the folks at Bainbridge Prepares.

This week’s “May I Have Your Attention Please” segment, “My Wife’s Sister,” was written by Miranda Feldtman, and read and riffed on by Chris Soldevilla. These segments are edited by Travis Samson.

Our host this week is Dan Rosenberg. You can learn more about him at danrosenberg.com or watch his comedy special on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08526TKC7 , all proceeds from which benefit Bainbridge Performing Arts.

“Are We There Yet?” features the voices of Reece Martine, Ocean Door, Rowan & Lockie Martin, Sera Pryde, and Harlow & Mabel Greene in conversation with Ann Wilkinson-Ellis. This segment, which features the song “Dances with Fireflies” by Nathan Moore  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0rSKiGRyxcuMOyQZUUuIA is part one of an ongoing series; you can hear more by tuning into future episodes of this show.

The Covid Monologues https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/events/covid-monologues selections include a parody song by Kate Pippinger and an anonymous poem submission left on our doorstep at BPA and read for you by series producer, Matt Longmire. Don’t miss these and over 20 more original pieces representing life during pandemic and quarantine on Bainbridge Island, to be streamed as a three part series on Fridays May 22nd, 29th, June 5th, at 7:30pm on our Facebook channel https://www.facebook.com/BPAonline/ . They will be available afterwards on our website: https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/events/bpapodcastThis selection featured music by Josh Woodward.

The song of the week was written and performed by Noah Byrd. https://www.facebook.com/noahbyrdguitar/

Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion is brought to you by Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting, a community service of BARN, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network. It is produced by Miranda Feldtman, Matt Longmire, Liz Ellis, Ann-Wilkinson Ellis, and John Ellis.

In “Embracing Chaos,” Episode 2 of the Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, a private investigator finds herself in hot water when one dangerously hot stranger comes to her for help. In addition, Liz Ellis sits down with Guy Sidora to talk about the power of radio and share the words of Frank Buxton; we hear a song from Baywitch; and you’ll get further tips from our friends at Bainbridge Prepares.

Enliven your quarantine experience by listening to this harrowing tale of what happens when the Island’s foremost gumshoe encounters a mystery down at the local speakeasy. Enjoy a sparkling conversation about the golden age of radio and the special kind of listening it engendered. Learn why masks aren’t the key to real estate, and get tips for fitting your edible garden to your home and lifestyle.

Segments include “May I Have Your Attention Please” written by Miranda Feldtman, starring Ryan O’Donnell, edited by Travis Samson; a conversation with Guy Sidora edited by Liz Ellis and featuring the words of Frank Buxton; and “B.I. P.I. Part One” written by Miranda Feldtman, starring Jim Anderson, Matt Howe, Liz Ellis, and Jennifer Carillo, edited by Brian Feldtman. The theme song for “B.I. P.I.” is Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. You can learn more about the artist at incompetech.com. All other music by Adam Prairie.

You can learn more about the resiliency efforts mentioned in this episode at bainbridgeprepares.com.

This episode of the Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion was hosted by Bridget Young and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Matt Longmire, Liz Ellis, John Ellis, and Ann Wilkinson-Ellis.

Stay At Home Companion is brought to you by Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting. To hear new episodes as they are released, subscribe to the “What’s Up Bainbridge” podcast from BCB , or keep an eye on social media from Bainbridge Performing Arts.

Announcing the Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion! A weekly podcast in the What’s Up Bainbridge Feed from Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and BCB. Every week starting this Tuesday we’ll bring you updates, comedy, music, and conversation with your fellow islanders.

In the first episode, listen to Dr. Bhama Roget dispensing terrible advice, what happens when eligible bachelor Mr. Inslee visits the ladies of Bunchington Park, plus a song from Alex Fermanis.

A goal in the Washington State’s Recovery Plan is to increase food supplies to all areas of the state, that includes providing food from local farms. In this podcast we speak with Kell Killian, Marketing Manager of the BI Farmers Market. He has been working with the Washington State Farmers Market Association to plan the opening of the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market on May 9th – with important safety guidelines in place. Listen to how the market will be set up and how you can volunteer to help.

If you’re interested in volunteering at the Market, contact Kell at bainbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com

For additional information visit:

Washington’s Recovery Plan

https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/Washington%27s%20Recovery%20Plan%20.pdf

Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA)

http://wafarmersmarkets.org/

Leslie Schneider, the Mayor of Bainbridge Island discusses how the City Council approaches it works during this period of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’. She talks about the current work of the Council including the filling of the South Ward vacancy and how the Council is utilizing zoom technology to encourage participation with the community.

The Mayor explains how one can easily arrange for participating in the City Council meetings by going to the City of Bainbridge website where minutes of all past meetings are available and agendas for next meetings.

www.bainbridgewa.gov

She also has breaking news regarding the Island parks and recreation!

Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross;  Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Robert Ross

Becky Fox Marshall, Spokesperson for Town & Country (T&C) Markets and Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral join us today on Tastes of Bainbridge to discuss how T&C on Bainbridge Island is dealing with COVID-19.

They remind us that food and other supplies remain in good supply and that while some items may not be available from time to time, most things will remain fully stocked and always available.  There is good discussion around the idea of continuing to shop as one normally does and no need to purchase in large quantities.

They discuss several of the measures the company has taken with cleaning and on-going sanitizing, care of their employees and different hours of operation.  Joe also talks about some of the fresh produce currently available and some of the things we can expect soon during this normal period of transition into the spring.

 Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty.

As we deal with COVID-19 outbreak, many of us on Bainbridge Island are wondering where we might go for help or where we can volunteer in our community. Listen here to Loren Bast, Executive Director of Bainbridge Prepares discuss how his organization is responding to the current COVID-19 crisis.

Loren shares with us how Bainbridge Prepares joined Recovers.org, a non-profit organization in helping communities deal with disaster preparedness. They offer a platform that enables easy access for community members to see resources and regularly updated news from businesses and services on Bainbridge Island.

In this podcast, Loren tells us about a fabulous collaboration between Bainbridge Prepares and the BARN Fiber Arts Studio. The group,“BI Mask Makers”, is making protective masks and gowns to distribute to our health care workers. Tune in to learn more.

Bainbridge Prepares website

https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Recovers: Community-powered Disaster Recovery

https://bainbridgeislandcovid19.recovers.org

 Credits: BCB Host: Sonia Scaer; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty; Producer: Robert Ross

As we deal with COVID-19 outbreak, many of us on Bainbridge Island are wondering where we might go for help or where we can volunteer in our community. Listen here to Loren Bast, Executive Director of Bainbridge Prepares discuss how his organization is responding to the current COVID-19 crisis.

Loren shares with us how Bainbridge Prepares joined Recovers.org, a non-profit organization in helping communities deal with disaster preparedness. They offer a platform that enables easy access for community members to see resources and regularly updated news from businesses and services on Bainbridge Island.

In this podcast, Loren tells us about a fabulous collaboration between Bainbridge Prepares and the BARN Fiber Arts Studio. The group,“BI Mask Makers”, is making protective masks and gowns to distribute to our health care workers. Tune in to learn more.

Bainbridge Prepares website

https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Recovers: Community-powered Disaster Recovery

https://bainbridgeislandcovid19.recovers.org

 Credits: BCB Host: Sonia Scaer; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty; Producer: Robert Ross

Kell Killian, the new Marketing Manager of the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, joins us in this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the upcoming opening day of the Farmers Market.  The season begins Saturday April 4th and runs through December 19th, 2020. The Market is held every Saturday from 9:oo am – 1:00 pm at Town Square.

As the weather warms up and we think about getting out in our gardens, we are also awaiting the arrival of fresh produce, flower bouquets, artisan foods and beverages, and the works of craftsmen and artists at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market.

In this podcast Kell tells us about what we can expect on opening day and some of the short and long terms goals of the Market.

If you’re interested in joining the Market as a vendor, contact Kell at bainbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com

You can visit their website  https://www.bainbridgeislandfarmersmarket.com/

If you’re an Indie Writer looking for marketing ideas, if you’re thinking about trying your hand at poetry or children’s books, or if you’re interested in making that crime novel realistic, look no further!   The Writers Studio has these and other classes and events for you in March.

Listen here as author and Writers Studio Steering Committee member Amelia Ramsey gives us the scoop on these upcoming events and workshops: Marketing for Indie Writers with A.C. Fuller on March 14; Third Thursday with children’s author Bonny Becker on March 19; Dipping Your Toes In for New Poets with Lauren   Davis; and Partners in Crime: Police Culture, Characters, and Anecdotes with Sandy Terhune-Bickler and Steve Bickler.

To register for these and other events, and to learn more about what’s coming up at the BARN Writers Studio, visit BainbridgeBARN.org/studios/writers/

Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

Alison Bechdel’s incredible graphic memoir, Fun Home, described what it was like to grow up gay in a family funeral home business. Turned into a musical by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home won 5 Tony Awards in  2015, and will open on the BPA stage March 13th.

In this podcast, Director Kate Meyers (Carruthers) introduces the three women who play Alison at various stages of her life. Evelyn Cantwell, 13, plays Small Alison, growing up in the 70’s. Emily Jo Bryant plays Medium Alison, coming of age in the 80’s, and Natalie Moe plays present day Alison, reflecting back over her life.

Together they discuss the play and what it’s like to be playing the same – real – person at different ages in her life, sharing their thoughts on how their acting choices, mannerisms, voices, and even musical themes echo back and forth between characters.

For humor, heart, hope, and some glorious soaring harmonies, you won’t want to miss Fun Home. The play opens Friday, March 13th, 7:30 pm at Bainbridge Performing Arts and runs through March 29th, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and matinee performances at 3 pm on Sundays. There will also be a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday, March 12th, $5 teen tickets for the first Saturday, and some special post show talk backs. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit Bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Local author David Guterson will be the featured guest at the first of the BARN Writers Studio’s Third Thursday events, coming Thursday, February 20th at 7 pm. He’ll be followed on February 22nd with a class on 46 Self-Editing Tips (taught by Beth Jusino), and on February 29th renowned mystery novelist J.A. Jance will offer a class on Weaving Fact with Fiction.

Listen here as Writers Studio Lead Sallie Maron shares with us her vision for the studio, more information about these events, and a look at what’s coming up next  -- new furniture, a new open studio session, a new workshop on how to market your work, and a chance to try your hand at poetry.

To register for these and other events, and to learn more about what’s coming up at the BARN Writers Studio, visit BainbridgeBARN.org/studios/writers/

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Stephanie Harris, Executive Director of Bainbridge Chorale and Ginny Hawkins join us in this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the exciting news about the upcoming performance of ‘Awakening’.  The winter concert, a joint production by Constellation Choir and Bridges, a string orchestra, is the inspiration of Harris and Hawkins, collaborating to form a presentation of a mixed-voice ensemble dedicated to exploring the unique repertoire of voice and strings. 

‘Awakening' will be presented, Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm at Bainbridge Performing Arts.  Suggested donations will be gladly accepted at the door at 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. Children and students, ages 18 and under may attend free.  Proceeds will benefit the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra.

Find out more about BPA at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Chris Walker

When the shadows of the past make the present untenable for three sisters in a small coastal town, a lonely fishmonger might just make the difference. Come see The New Electric Ballroom, January 10-12 at Rolling Bay Hall, and experience the magic of this fourth offering in Wilson Milam’s Irish Play Series.

Listen here as Wilson and cast members Christen Muir (Breda), Michelle Allen (Ada) and Wayne Purves (Patsy) share their thoughts about this funny, tender, and occasionally pitch dark play. You’ll hear how the Irish Play Series came to be, what acting can teach us about parenting, and what lies in the future for Wilson and his merry troupe of players.

The New Electric Ballroom is only on offer for three shows: Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 at 7:30, and Sunday January 12 at 5 pm. Get your tickets soon for this small venue – and plan to stay after the show (only an hour and a half long) to chat with the cast: you may have questions! To order tickets, visit Brown Paper Tickets.com. (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4471759)

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Art, poetry, and original, heartfelt music abound as Pegasus Coffee House offers Crone Fest 2020. Produced on January 4th and 5th from 10am to 7pm by Katie Rudman, this event showcases a line-up of 25 women artist musicians, many of whom live on Bainbridge Island.

Highlighting a broad spectrum of ages, levels, and experiences. Crone Fest will feature short 30 minute music sets, a poetry reading (to be held on Sunday, January 5 from 11:30am-noon), and a month-long display of paintings and photographs created around the theme.

In this podcast producer Katie Rudman tells new BCB host Lisa Sheffer how her milestone birthday birthed Crone Fest, and shares her hopes to have the associated fundraiser provide recording opportunities for some of the participating musicians.

There is no cover for this event, and all ages are welcome. For more information and a line-up of artists and times, visit pegasusbainbridge.com and click on events and the Crone Fest Facebook link.

Credits: BCB host: Lisa Sheffer; audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher Chris Walker