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Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda The Musical opens December 6 at BPA. It’s an inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life; a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Based on the 1988 children's novel of the same name, Matilda was adapted into a musical by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It stars BPA newcomer Olivia Juarez as Matilda, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. Matilda loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and teaches the mean adults who surround her about CONSEQUENCES, thereby leading to a happy ending for all. Listen here as Olivia shares her thoughts on Matilda with musical director Josh Anderson and BCB’s own Justin Lynn, who plays the heinous teacher, Agnes Trunchbull. For delicious pranks, period costumes, an innovative set, and music that ranges from jazz to hard rock, don’t miss Matilda! The Musical opens December 6

This year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, hosted by Bainbridge Pride and Kitsap Pride Network, is about honoring the lives of transgender people lost this past year due to anti-transgender violence. The event will feature a discussion on transgender issues and politics with Marsha Botzer and Monisha Harrell of Equal Rights Washington. You can get a preview of the event in this podcast with Eve Palay, one of the event organizers, and BCB host Christina Hulet. Together, they cover a range of topics, including what is both challenging and amazing about being a transgender person, how to create a sense of community, and why an event like this is relevant to all of us. They also discuss Bainbridge’s Trans Friendly Parent Support Group and other community resources. The Transgender Day of Remembrance will be on Saturday, November 23 at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at 2pm. This is a free event. You can register or learn more at: www.biartmuseum.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance For more information a

 BARN membership coordinator Carla Mackey joins Bainbridge Community Café host Bob Ross to discuss the upcoming BARN Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 am -3:00 pm.  This event is the best ever with over 50 artisans bringing their crafts, arts and creations to the BARN facility for extraordinary, unique and very special holiday shopping. Come to enjoy an exceptional experience and enjoy a very special creative aspect of the Bainbridge community. Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty  

Two directors of the Town and Country Markets leadership, Joe Pulicicchio, head of Produce and Floral and Michael Fodness, head of Meat and Seafood, join us in this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge to consider the kinds of things we might find on our holiday tables.  Joe and Michael engage in a lively discussion about personal favorites and some important things to consider as we construct seasonal shopping lists. In addition to more traditional and classic holiday fare explorations, the concept of Friendsgiving is discussed and how this is finding its way into the popular vernacular.  Of course, a discussion of best ways to make mashed potatoes ensues with some side comments regarding polenta found on Joe’s grandmother’s table. The importance of fish, especially in the Christmas menu is also discussed and the availability of Dungeness Crab and prawns with a slight hint of lobster taste are explored.  Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty

Did you know our own Frank Buxton was friends with Buster Keaton? In this podcast, John Ellis and Jesse Ziebart tell us more about Frank and Buster, the history of silent films, and how the Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival – airing November 15-17 – came to be. From comedy and romance to mystery and science fiction, these delectable films are sure to surprise and delight audiences from 5 to 95. The Festival will offer three evenings of full length films, most with live music, and two mid-day presentations of shorts. November 15, 7pm:  Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman ($30) November 16, 11am-1pm: George Melies Shorts (free) November 16, 2pm: San Francisco Silent Film Festival Shorts ($20) November 16, 7pm: A Story of Floating Weeds ($20) November 17, 11am-1pm, George Melies Shorts (free) November 17, 5pm: The Signal Tower ($20) November 17, 7pm: The Eyes of the Totem ($10) To purchase tickets and find additional information, visit the BIMA website at biartmuseum.org. Credits: Host: Chris Walker; Audio Editor: Dia

City Manager Morgan Smith and Public Works Director Chris Wierzbicki discuss several important items currently in process with the city including the sustainable transportation plan, roundabouts on 305 and taller water tanks. Several topics are discussed in this important dialogue and insightful view of key City of Bainbridge governmental activities.  More regarding the on-going evolution of ADU’s and tiny homes is part of the discourse as is the need to build taller water tanks and take the time to do proper engagement with the sustainable transportation plan, hoping for more community interaction. A review and update of the Police Court’s new digs wraps the podcast. Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Robert Ross

How do wild salmon, hatchery salmon and farmed fish interact with Orca whales and our desire to have a stable environment?  The Patagonia-sponsored documentary, Artifishal, explores these questions and more: come see it at the Lynwood theatre November 7 and meet the film’s producer, Bainbridge Islander Dylan Tomine. Tomine is a fisherman, forager, writer, conservationist and father, not necessarily in that order. His book, Closer to the Ground (Patagonia Books, 2012), is an account of a year in his family’s life as they forage, process, cook and eat wild foods from the land and waters around their Bainbridge Island home. In this podcast Dylan talks with BCB’s Chris Walker about the making of Artifishal, which he produced in hopes that there will be fish for his kids, Skyla and Weston, when they grow up. Listen here as he describes some of the work being done to protect wild salmon – a subject of growing interest in light of recent fish pen failures and our local Orca population decline. The film will be prese

Deb Wuensch, president of the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild, discusses the mission of the Guild, the current yearly challenge and the stirring and informative resulting show coming to the Bainbridge Library in November. She defines some of the modern quilting techniques and explains many different opportunities the Guild offers in supporting this creative element in the community. The Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild does a lot in our community, having just finished the annual Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival in September and continuing to support the nationally recognized American Hero Quilts project. They offer workshops once a year and are featuring much Guild work in a show at the Bainbridge Library in November. The pieces in the show are from the Guild’s annual challenge, a list of parameters that guide the project. This year it’s quadrilaterals. All the while they continue with their Monthly Business Meetings & Sew-Ins on the second Sunday of each month (except May which is the third Sund

Mario Alejandro Torres is in his second year as the Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and he’s excited for the symphony’s season to begin!  This season opens on Saturday, Nov 9th at 7:30 p.m. with Distant Light. What excites Mario isn’t just the music, although in this podcast you will hear him talk passionately about the pieces chosen for the first concert of the season. What’s exciting to Mario is the opportunity to share great music with our community, as well as the opportunity to work with amazing musical performers, including our very own, very talented Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. The program begins with Jubilee from American composer George Chadwick. Distant Light, a violin concerto composed by Pēteris Vasks, follows as the second piece for the evening. Distant Light features a special guest, violinist and former concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, Maria Larionoff. Distant Light premiered in 1997 and combines the typical elements of classical music with newer appr

  Now that we’re into the Fall season, the light is changing and we find ourselves walking, running, cycling and driving more in the dark. How can we keep ourselves safe after dark? As part of our ongoing series with the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, listen here as Program Manager Shannon Buxton helps to remind us all how to stay safe during this time of year.  This podcast is for everyone who uses the roads, and it is especially useful for parents and grandparents. Listen for a special call to action to local businesses. To learn more, log on to: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commute-choices/walk/pedestrian-safety Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

Joe joins Tastes of Bainbridge host, Bob Ross to talk about important fall produce that we should all be thinking about. He discusses very early sumo mandarins, the extraordinary 2019 chanterelle mushroom crop and a new up and coming apple called the ‘Sugar Bee.’   He discusses the appealing tastes of the currently available Bartlett pears, the soon to arrive comice variety that is known for its excellent pairing with cheeses and just what a ‘conditioned pear’ is.   Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

Did you know that 48 million Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss?  That is one in seven of us.  That means that you or someone you know or interact with every day, has hearing loss! In this podcast, Hearing Wellness Educator Kimberly Parker, shares important knowledge and helpful tips about what we can do about hearing loss and how to better communicate with those who have it.  From using hearing aids to communicating with clarity and patience, Kimberly’s wealth of knowledge inspires and educates us.  Having hearing loss as a child, and becoming deaf as an adult, Kimberly shares her story.  She now facilitates free workshops, sponsored by Washington State’s Office of Hard of Hearing, through DSHS. For more information about hearing loss, go to https://www.hearingloss.org/  To register for the free upcoming workshops in Vancouver, WA (Oct. 26) or in Bellingham, WA (Nov. 23), email diane.cinney@dshs.wa.gov  To read about Kimberly’s one woman play, Lost in Sound, and her workshops, go to http://www.k

Bainbridge Island City Manager Morgan Smith and Heather Wright, Director of Planning and Community Development provide a fast paced review of many issues currently in process and being discussed at City Hall.  They discuss several subjects from ADU’s, to RV considerations, Tiny Homes and of course the new bright green and innovative bicycle lanes on Olympic Drive.  The Washington State initiative 976 that will appear on the November ballot was also discussed in terms of the negative impacts it could have on the City’s budget.  Go to the City of Bainbridge website to learn more about this proposal. These podcasts are designed to encourage Bainbridge community members to become informed and involved in city activities.  If you would like to submit a question or topic for a future podcast, please email the city’s Communication Coordinator, Kristen Drew at kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov (mailto:kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov). Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Robert Ross

The Bainbridge Island Climate Change Advisory Committee is looking for your thoughts on how to mitigate and prepare for climate change.  You can help by filling out their survey at http://www.bainbridgewa.gov/922/Climate-Change-Advisory-Committee and by attending their upcoming workshops, to be held December 7 and 11. Listen here as CCAC members Michael Cox and Nora Nickum explain the charge given to the city’s Climate Change Advisory Committee, what challenges our island community faces in the event of accelerating climate change, and how you can help our community prepare for what’s ahead. The first workshop will be held in City Hall Saturday December 7 from 10am to noon.  The second workshop will be held in the BHS library on December 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. CCAC member Nora Nickum has worked on climate resilience at the US Agency for International Development, and then on climate action planning for communities around the state and around the country. In this podcast she shares some of her experiences f

Come dance in the BPA aisles with Brad, Janet, Frank, Magenta and a host of phantoms at this, the newest iteration of The Rocky Horror Show, opening October 11 at Bainbridge Performing Arts Join BCB host Justin Wayne Lynn as he chats with this year’s cast about exactly what it is that keeps folks of all ages coming back for more Time Warp, time and time again. They’ll talk about past Rocky experiences, the dancing, the costumes, the music, and of course, those loyal crazy fans. Whether you’ve seen the show a zillion times or this will be your first, you won’t want to miss this colorful new production of the timeless cult classic. Performances run October 11 – 27 with a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday, October 10th. Credits: BCB host, Justin Wayne Lynn; audio editor, Diane Walker; publishers Ken Rothmuller and Bob Ross.

What happens when a tour guide with a vibrant imagination has to show off an incredibly boring mansion? The Lesser Known Players will bring Peter Shaffer’s comic masterpiece, Lettice and Lovage, to life on the Rolling Bay stage starting October 11th. The show follows the adventures of Lettice, an eccentric tour guide at England's least interesting historical manor, who enlarges, enlivens, and enlightens her tours with fantastic and hilariously false tales of the manor's past. But when her straight-laced bureaucratic boss Lotte finds out, the fun - and Lettice's employment - are over. So begins the unlikeliest of friendships in this madcap comedy about truth, fiction, architecture, and the surprising utility of alternative facts. Listen here as Director Karen Hauser and stars Michelle Peterson (Lotte) and Jennifer Hodges (Lettice) explain how the show came to the Lesser Known Players and what it’s like following in the footsteps of Dame Maggie Smith, who won a Tony for her performance as Lettice. Don’t miss th

An 18 hole mini-golf course in a Museum? What could be more fun! Come join the festivities at Kidimu’s Third Annual Mini-Golf Masters, scheduled for Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28. The whole family can get involved with golfing. There are two ways to play: “Just for Grown-Ups” happens Friday evening, September 27, from 6:30-10 pm. Register in advance at kidimu.org for $100 per person to enjoy indoor golf, hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine, bid on Silent Auction times and have fun and laughter in the clubhouse tent. On Saturday, September 28, all ages are welcome for the Family Fun Day, 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a round of mini golf and family fun for $8.00 per person (ages 12 and under) and $10.00 (ages 13 and over). Just drop in; no RSVP is required. Sparkson Photography will be on hand both days with a complimentary photo booth to capture all the excitement. Listen here as Corinne Wolffe, the Kids Discovery Museum’s new development director and Krzysztofa McDonough, communication and marketing director, fi

Bring your friends and family to the island’s beaches on Sunday, September 28, and help keep our beaches clean and free of materials that can both damage wildlife and adversely affect our own food chain. In this podcast Sustainable Bainbridge board member Christine Perkins talks with Deb Rudnick, an environmental scientist and chair of the Bainbridge Island Watershed Council, about the many local, national, and international organizations involved in international coastal cleanup, and what we as concerned citizens can do — not just on Beach Cleanup Day, but every day — to improve the health and beauty of our environment. Beach cleanup volunteers are encouraged to register in advance of the event at www.sustainablebainbridge.org.  The main effort is focused from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 28th, but your help is appreciated anytime. Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher, Chris Walker.

On September 19, AHB will be launching its Arts Education site on Currents Online, featuring organizations, teaching artists, programs, events and activities related to arts education on our island.  Arts in Education is a network of classroom teachers, teaching artists, school administrators, and community partners working together to provide quality arts education and arts integration in classrooms on Bainbridge Island and in Suquamish.  The program began in 1999 as a loose association of local artists and school partners figuring out how to introduce dance and theater to fifth- and sixth-graders at Sakai Intermediate School. Now in its 21st year, the program has grown to serve seven schools and more than 2,200 students in grades K-8 offering a broad range of intensive workshops and residencies in poetry writing, storytelling, Native American drumming, fused glass art, cartooning and more.  In this podcast Inez Maubane Jones, Outreach Manager at Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, and Teresa Marchinek, a Read