Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of January 6-8, 2012. Don’t forget it’s First Fridays Art Walk tonight.
1. “Only Human”: Photography by Harry Longstreet
When: Friday, January 6, 5-7 p.m.
Where: BPA Gallery, 200 Madison Avenue North
Why:
- Longstreet is winner of back-to-back Single Image Merit Awards (Black & White Magazine), the Single Image Merit Award (Color Magazine), and recently the Best-in-Show at the Kitsap Arts Festival.
- You get to attend the opening reception.
- This collection features images from around the world of fellow travelers.
2. Street Philosophers: In Pursuit of Happiness
When: Friday, January 6, 7-8 p.m.
Where: OfficeXPats, upstairs in the Pavilion 403 Madison Ave N. Suite 240
Why:
- Steve Wilson, National Geographic photographer, introduces his new social justice book project Street Philosophers: In Pursuit of Happiness.
- Wilson interviewed street people on Bainbridge, in Seattle, and at Dignity Village in Portland to make this book.
- You can also see 30 of his Northwest nature photos on exhibit.
3. Our Kids, Our Future
When: Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Public Library
Why:
- Listen to Christine Rolfes talk from the dual perspectives of being a mom and a legislator.
- Find out about local organizations and their work in the schools.
- Learn about volunteering opportunities.
4. Weed Warriors at Pritchard Park
When: Saturday, January 7, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Pritchard Park, Eagle Harbor Drive just past Taylor
Why: Let out your already-building 2012 frustrations by hacking away at Scotch broom, buddleia, and ivy.
For more info contact Jeannette at 206-755-8461 jfranks1@comcast.net
5. Seattle Opera Preview: Attila
When: Saturday, January 7, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Public Library
Why: If the weed warrioring (see above) didn’t help, find out how the King of the Huns handled his anger with a preiew by Norm Hollingshead of the upcoming Seattle Opera presentation of Verdi’s Attila.
5. Coates Design Architects presents The EDGE Improv
When: Saturday, January 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where: BPA, 200 Madison Ave. North
Why: After expelling anger with pruning shears (see above) and Attila, laugh it all off with The EDGE.
Tickets, $16 for adults, and $12 for seniors, students, youth, military, and teachers, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA.
6. Mochi Tsuki
When: Sunday, January 8, 11-3 p.m.
Where: IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave.
Why:
- Bask in good health and prosperity wishes for 2012 at this long-running (23 years) Bainbridge Island tradition of a really long-running Japanese New Year’s tradition (thousand of years).
- Pound rice into mochi cakes.
- Watch and listen to the Seattle taiko drum group Kokon Taiko.
Over 1,000 people will attend: Parking will be limited.
7. First Sundays at the Commons: TangleTown Trio
When: Sunday, January 8, 7 -9 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Drive
Why:
Mezzo-soprano and composer Sarah Mattox, violinist Jo Nardolillo, and pianist Judith Cohen bring music written by living composers to the people.
Photos courtesy of Harry Longstreet, Steve Wilson, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community, and TangleTown Trio.
