Shows
What's Up BainbridgeEating Fresh on Bainbridge (WU-610)Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Promotions & Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets returns to our podcast desk today after a two-year pandemic hiatus. This is the inaugural edition of our new monthly podcast that is called ‘Eating Fresh on Bainbridge’ and will explore the ever-changing array of quality fresh fruits and vegetables that make their way to the produce shelves through the seasons. We’ll also be exploring the various challenges of weather and other conditions that can directly affect availability and quality of all produce on a week-to-week, month-to-month basis. In this program Joe discuss...
2023-02-1323 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares: Emergency Medical Responders & the Community Response Team (WU-607)WU-607 Bainbridge Prepares: Emergency Medical Responders & the Community Response Team In our last in this six-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with four key players in the organization that lead and manage disaster response programs and teams that are ready and able to go in emergency situations. Executive Director for Bainbridge Prepares, Loren Best, Roxanne Corff, BI Medical Response Corps, Andrea Chymiy, Medical Reserve Corp and Victor Cheng, CERT Lead (Community Emergency Response Team) join us on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss these vital programs. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, th...
2022-09-1421 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares: Caring for Vulnerable Populations (WU-605)In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, we talk with four more leaders from Bainbridge Prepares to discuss caring for vulnerable populations and planning for access and functional needs for the elderly and domestic pets in a natural disaster situation. Reed Price, Rita Elsberry, Suzanne Ferguson and Yasuyo Sousa lead us in a broad ranging discussion that highlights many aspects for all of us to be aware of and thoughtful about. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares and vulnerable populations, including planning for animal care, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org Credits: BCB...
2022-08-2320 min
What's Up BainbridgeThe Bainbridge Prepares Team discusses Mental well-being, Psychological First Aid and Wellness WU-603In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, we talk with Bainbridge Prepares leaders Colleen Huck, Susan James and Mary O’Leary about the many aspects and considerations of dealing with mental well-being issues in a disaster situation. They offer insights and perspectives that are helpful, important and significant as we continue to expand our knowledge base in how to deal with all aspects of life in a difficult and challenging environment. For more information about this Bainbridge Prepares Emergency Response Team and the many others, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org Credits: BCB host, Bob R...
2022-07-2918 min
What's Up BainbridgeFood and Water Resiliency for Bainbridge Island (WU-602)In this episode of our series on Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with food and water leaders, John Fossett and Christian Berg who share their many stories and perspectives regarding these vital aspects of planning for potential disasters. They each have suggestions and ideas on what to think about in planning a system that can withstand and recover from disruptions yet ensures an adequate supply of food and water for all. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob...
2022-07-1520 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares: The Emergency Flotilla & Family Reunification (WU-601)In this third episode of our 7-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, we explore the concepts of the Emergency Flotilla and Family Reunification that are key elements in the face of any natural disaster. City of Bainbridge Harbormaster, Tami Allen and Kari Seybolt-Murphy, a key spokesperson for Family Reunification Planning for Bainbridge Prepares join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss these vital and vey connected aspects that become vitally important in emergency situations. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, and learning more about the Emergency Flotilla and Family Reunification, please go to: https://ba...
2022-07-0518 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Island: We’re On It Together! (WU-598)Join us today in this first of a 7-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our community through communication and awareness and helping to assure the island will be resilient in the face of natural disasters and other calamities. Founder and Board Chair Scott James and 2 key associates, Alice Ostdiek and Phil Fergusson lead us in a discussion about Disaster Hubs, what they are and the very significant role they play in the emergency response team environment. They also explain how you can find the Hub closest to your home. In addition, t...
2022-06-0314 min
What's Up BainbridgeMary Meier, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation (WU-597)Mary Meier, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation joins us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the significant and important role the Foundation plays in improving the island’s parks and trails and expanding recreational opportunities. Funded by private donors, grant resources and One Call for All, the Foundation, often in partnership with the BI Metropolitan Park & Recreation District and others has become an essential force for parks and trails projects, stewardship programs and supporting fundraising campaigns. We also learn about Mary and her background that led her to this position. She...
2022-05-0821 min
What's Up BainbridgeEarth Month Bainbridge Island! (WU-595)Diane Landry of BI Zero Waste, Barb Trafton of the Parks Foundation and Morgan Houk from the Metro Parks District join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the many events planned in April as we celebrate Earth Month Bainbridge Island. With the strong leadership and direction from Sustainable Bainbridge, over 30 events are planned in partnership with many non-profits to raise awareness and encourage involvement to protect our trees, our island and our planet. Diane, Barb and Morgan, all well-spoken local environmental leaders enthusiastically share many aspects of the month, designed to appeal to the ent...
2022-04-0515 min
What's Up BainbridgeIs it your turn to volunteer in the Bainbridge Island Parks? WU-592Morgan Houk, Volunteer Coordinator for Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District joins us today in the What’s Up Bainbridge Studio to discuss her challenging and very rewarding job. Along with Park District Commissioner, Dawn Janow, they discuss the important roles volunteers play to make the parks enjoyable for everyone. We learn of the numerous opportunities to volunteer from helping to maintain over forty miles of island trails, removing noxious weeds and planting native species to helping with special events, coaching sports and being a summer camp assistant. In this series, we continue to examine man...
2022-02-1620 min
What's Up BainbridgeThe remarkable trails in the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks (WU-589)Bainbridge Island Parks Trail Coordinator Sean Smith-Sell joins Commissioner Dawn Janow and host Bob Ross in this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the extensive park trails system. Sean shares his enthusiasm about trails and discusses all aspects of trail development from initial location through construction and maintenance. He also discusses the key role that volunteers play in terms of keeping the trails program vibrant and always accessible. For more information about Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and the extensive trails system, go to: https://biparks.org or call 206-842-2302 Credits: BCB...
2021-12-1619 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares and BI Metro Parks District (WU-587)Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park Board of Commissioners and Scott James, the founder and Board Chair of Bainbridge Prepares join us on What’s Up Bainbridge in another of our several part series about the Park & Recreation District. We’ll explore the history of the organization, why and how it was formed, some of the many significant changes that have occurred over the years and the many unique and varied experiences it provides for island residents of all ages. Scott discusses the unique and important partnership between Bainbridge Prepares and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation Distr...
2021-11-1817 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District (WU-585)Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park Board of Commissioners and Emily Swift, Community Outreach Coordinator join us on What’s Up Bainbridge to kick off our several part series about the Park & Recreation District. We’ll explore the history of the organization, why and how it was formed, some of the many significant changes that have occurred over the years and the many unique and varied experiences it provides for island residents of all ages. In this edition we discuss several aspects including the new website for the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) and its open house, this...
2021-10-0118 min
What's Up BainbridgeFamily Fun and Amazing Scholarships with Bainbridge Island Kiwanis (WU-581) Three members of the Bainbridge Kiwanis Club join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to talk about the many community-oriented programs sponsored by the group. Jim Copen, John Jay and John Baggett discuss the remarkable scholarship program and the upcoming Family Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, August 14 from 10 – 4 at Seabold Church, 6894 Seabold Church Road. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and play the famous Kiwanis Mini Golf. Other Kiwanis programs are also discussed: All Comers Track Meets - Six community track meets at Bainbridge H.S. beginning early July and running through...
2021-08-0617 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Youth Talent Showcase WU-578Bainbridge Youth Talent Showcase Are you a creative expression teacher or student? You now have a community platform where you can submit a video and share your talents with a virtual audience! Live performances have been put on hold this past year during the pandemic, but a local voice teacher sparked the idea of a virtual outlet for students to perform what they’ve been working on. Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is sponsoring a new youth program called Bainbridge Talent Showcase It is described as a “virtual stage for the community’s creative youth and to...
2021-05-0113 min
What's Up BainbridgeClimate Action on Bainbridge & Managing Food Waste (WU-577)Climate Action Bainbridge is sponsoring a community virtual forum Carbon Footprint of Food Waste Tuesday April 27th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm “The goal of the Forum is to expand people’s understanding of issues related to climate change and energy.” In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, Deb Rudnick, of Bainbridge Watershed Council, and Diane Landry, of Zero Waste, explain that food waste is an area of climate change where everyone can make an impact in their daily lives. And within our community we are partnering with local farmers, restauran...
2021-04-2412 min
What's Up BainbridgeCreating a remarkable Transportation Plan for Bainbridge Island WU-573Did you know that almost 60% of the population are often not comfortable riding or walking to public spaces because they don’t feel safe doing so? What if we could make our streets and paths safer for children to ride their bicycle to school? You’ll hear discussion on these questions and more at the special City Council session on March 16th @ 5:00 pm. Leaders from several community organizations will participate in the study session to listen to Gil Penalosa, world-class expert in creating solutions that enable people to connect and access public spaces safely. In this...
2021-03-1220 min
What's Up BainbridgeThe Moritani Preserve ~ A Climate-Resilient Forest on Bainbridge (WU-571)Barb Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation leads a group of inspired experts to discuss the new management plan for the Moritani Preserve in this episode of What's Up Bainbridge. Joined by Maryann Kirby, Landscape Designer and Chair of the Friends of Moritani Preserve, Malloree Weinheimer, CEO of Chickadee Forestry and Jay Kinney, Elected Commissioner of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, they present a conversation about the pocket forest, including its history and the goals of the new management plan and community engagement to support a climate-resilient forest in this beloved Wi...
2021-02-2135 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Stay at Home Companion #8 (WU-558)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...
2020-06-2424 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Stay at Home Companion #7 (WU-557)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 Ji...
2020-06-1719 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Stay At Home Companion #2 (WU-550)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...
2020-05-1326 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Stay At Home Companion #1 (WU-549)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.
2020-05-0627 min
What's Up BainbridgeLeslie Schneider, Mayor of City of Bainbridge Island (WU-547Leslie 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...
2020-05-0419 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeErik Peterson’s art at the Library for December (ARTS-042)In this podcast Erik Peterson reflects on his approaches to painting and the influences that have shaped his complex and evocative style. The paintings for the library show are a result of 14 years of loosely focused, highly devoted, daily painting practice and 11 years of formal studio art education provided by Bainbridge public schools, the University of Washington, and American University. Erik also credits his two loving parents who did their best with a sensitive and quietly rebellious kid. Erik’s exhibit will open during the First Friday Arts Walk at the Bainbridge Public Library on Decemb...
2019-11-2218 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeCity Hall Leaders Discuss Key Current Issues (CAFE-103)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...
2019-11-0935 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBI Modern Quilt Guild Show (ARTS - 041)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...
2019-10-2519 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeAHB introduces Arts in Education to Currents Online (ARTS-040)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...
2019-09-1710 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Fatima Young brings Russian Impressionism to the library (ARTS-039)Describing her art as traditional Russian Impressionism with a twist of the sublime, Fatima Young has studied the masters since she was a child and has recently returned to painting after a 25 year hiatus. After her husband passed, Fatima found therapy in hiking and she used painting to help her heal. The beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Northwest blended perfectly with Fatima’s passion for Plein Air painting. Now she studies nature at its purest and simplest. Using a palette knife and bold colors to create contrast between light and shadow, Fatima changes the complex fo...
2019-09-1213 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtwork from the new Land Trust Book at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-038)The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has produced a glorious new book full of photographs, illustrations and stories celebrating 30 years of protection and stewardship of the natural elements on our island. Natural Bainbridge: Working Together to Protect Our Island connects information about ecosystems with the roles played by the Land Trust and other stewards as they continue preserving areas for future generations. In this podcast BILT board members Zan Merriman and Erin Kellogg share their perspectives from the two-year project, as well as thoughts on BILT, stewardship, how each of us can help, and where we ca...
2019-07-1911 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Joanie Klorer at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-037)How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and after a career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art she's carried her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she'll share at the Bainbridge Island Library for the month of July. During her nearly four decades as a social worker, Joanie found art was a great way to help people -- especially non-verbal clients -- express their hearts and experiences. Today she uses her art to achieve the same objective for herself, drawing on her experience...
2019-06-2022 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Gigi Godfrey at the Library this June (ARTS-037)“Mischief & Craft” is the title of Gigi Godfrey’s art show opening Friday, June 7th in the Bainbridge Island Library. The title comes from a chapter in the book Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith (no relation). Why did Gigi take the title of her art show from a book about octopuses? She met Eleanora, an octopus, at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and chose her as a subject. Gigi, formally trained as a cardiac nurse, is drawn to subjects displaying some sort of rhythm—whether in...
2019-05-2015 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Joan Clark opens May 3 at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-036)First presented with oil, brushes and canvas at the age of 10, artist Joan Clark has returned to painting after a long hiatus with charming results. Her paintings of people and animals open at the library on Friday, May 3. Mainly self-taught, Joan’s influenced by the great Dutch Masters, Rembrandt & Vermeer to name a few. She loves Leonardo da Vinci and likes to paint from photos -- often images she finds in National Geographic Magazine. But it was a photo of her granddaughter that got her back in the studio. At first it was hard, she di...
2019-04-1414 min
Who's On BainbridgeMeet Bainbridge native Molly Malcolm Hayner, now an actress in Barcelona (WHO-056)Actor Molly Malcolm Hayner grew up on Bainbridge Island, majored in theater at U.W., and has been acting in Barcelona, Spain for twenty years. Molly, who speaks English, Spanish and Catalan, has worked on a variety of international film and television projects. This year saw her playing Billy Connolly’s wife, Michelle, in the Hollywood production Wild Oats, starring Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange. She also took on a leading role in Jose Pozo’s feature, Nick. Additional credits include the Emmy-nominated British TV Series, Any Human Heart, and the Atresmedia/BBC Worldwide Series, The Refugees. TV Movi...
2019-03-1117 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Cynthia Lait at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-035)Curious about the artist behind the new murals in the ferry terminal? Meet Cynthia Lait when her new exhibit opens at the Bainbridge Island Library on Friday Evening, April 5th. Ever since Cynthia Lait can remember, she’s been creating art. From drawing horses as a child, to rising early as a young mother to get some studio time before getting her kids off to school and herself to work to her current situation of having her studio set up the way she likes it, Cynthia likes to be creative. She took the occasional art cla...
2019-03-1020 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArs Poetica comes to the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-034)Ars Poetica -- the pairing of art and poetry -- is now coming to Bainbridge. Selected poems are being paired with photos from members of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club and will be on display at the Bainbridge Public Library, opening March 1. The annual Kitsap County event, which is now in its eighth year, invites poets to submit their work to a panel of judges. Area artists then choose from the winning poems and create art inspired by the chosen poetry. The end results will soon be visible at Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, at...
2019-02-1418 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSusan Wiersema's pet portraits at the Library (ARTS-033)Bainbridge artist Susan Wiersema uses photography, watercolor, and colored pencil to reveal the soulful nature of animals. Her new show, My Pet Project: Portraits of Cats and Dogs opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday, February 1. Listen here as Susan talks with BCB host John Fossett about her love for animals, her fondness for the Doctor Doolittle books, and how she came to discover the field of pet portraiture. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.
2019-01-1818 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeHuman Nature: Artist David Repyak at the Library (ARTS-032)For Northwest artist David Repyak, art and life are all about relationship. His new show, Human Nature, which opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday January 4, explores the relationship between humans and nature. “Struck at an early age by the beauty and power of the natural world.” David has spent this last year creating a new collection of figurative oil paintings, drawing on a lifetime of influence from the natural world and his connections to it. David, who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University in Syracuse and his teaching certification from University of W...
2018-12-2217 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsA reading of O. Henry's classic Christmas tale, The Gift of the MagiTo celebrate the holiday season, BCB brings you this reading of O. Henry's classic Christmas Tale, The Gift of the Magi. Reading by Diane Walker; intro and extro music: In the Bleak Midwinter, by El McMeen.
2018-12-2115 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Peggy Brunton at the Library this December (ARTS-031)Christmas, Spring, boats and carousels: Peggy Brunton's paintings are filled with light and color. See them at the library in December; opening Friday evening December 7. Artist Peggy Brunton received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Washington and has taught ceramics, painting and art history for Seattle Pacific University. Her work has won awards in many prestigious Northwest exhibitions and has been placed in private collections in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, across the USA and throughout the Northwest. She has been chosen to be in permanent collections at Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Henry Gallery...
2018-11-1616 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBehind the scenes at Celluloid Bainbridge (ARTS-030)In anticipation of Celluloid Bainbridge's upcoming 20th anniversary retrospective (November 17-18), festival founder Kathleen Thorne and Lynwood Theatre maven TJ Faddis talk with BCB host John Fossett about the history, technical challenges, and highlights of this iconic film festival. Over the last 20 years of the festival there have been numerous surprises. Listen here and learn about the Trojan Horse, the true test of a Bainbridge Islander, the superstition surrounding one film, which filmmaker has TWO films in the festival (one under an assumed name), Kathleen's own surprising contribution to the festival, and what's a cowboy hat got t...
2018-11-1014 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsLocal ghost stories for Halloween (SPEC-017)From the Sandspit to Winslow Way and Fort Ward, from Kingston to Indianola and the piers of Seattle, strange phenomena abound. You can hear all about it here as Bainbridge Public Library's John Fossett, BCB's Diane Walker, and The Art Project's Susan Wiersema share true ghost stories from Bainbridge Island and beyond. These stories were read aloud at the Art Project on Friday evening, October 26, 2018 under the direction of Susan Wiersema. We hope you enjoy them, and have a Happy Haunted Halloween.
2018-10-2740 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgePaul Bannick's owl photographs open at the Library November 2 (ARTS-029)Meet award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick, whose exhibit of magnificent owl photographs will open at the Bainbridge Library at 5:30 pm on Friday November 2, with a talk by the artist at 6pm. In this podcast interview Paul talks with BCB host John Fossett about his years of work in the wild, about his passion for nature and for photography, and about the 19 species of owls and what they have to teach us about the beauty and vulnerability of their unique natural habitats. A veteran of Aldus, Adobe, and Microsoft, Paul now serves as Director...
2018-10-2137 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeMeet BSO's new music director and conductor, Mario Torres (ARTS-028)In this podcast interview you'll meet Mario Alejandro Torres, the new Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. Born & raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Mario is a conductor, teacher, and student who also performs on the viola and violin. He currently lives in Seattle, where he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in orchestral conducting. Listen here as Mario tells Arts and Artists producer John Fossett about his early years as a young musician in Honduras and his hopes for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. ...
2018-10-1228 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSeptember Art Happening at the Library (ARTS-027)On September 7th, 8th, and 9th, at the Bainbridge Island Library, local artists and art organizations will be sharing arts and information galore. Don't miss it! Listen here as artist and library associate Patrick Gulke talks about the art happening planned for the September show at the Bainbridge Island Library. The following artists will be featured in the group show for all of the month of September. Jamie Brouwer Karen Chaussabel Karen Cornell Chris Demarest Marilyn Gottlieb Mary Guterson Curtis Hughes Kelly Johnston Drew Kunz Michael Pontieri Nicole Schluter And -- for the Art Walk on Septem...
2018-08-0726 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeDorothy Brown paints "My Art of Jazz" (ARTS-026)Artist Dorothy Brown's paintings explore "My Art of Jazz." Experience them at the library during the month of August, and don't miss the opening -- August 3rd at 5:30 pm. The paintings, created in oils and inspired by the jazz musicianship of Dorothy's husband and son, depict the musicians, dancers, and audiences Dorothy encounters in the world of jazz. Like jazz, the paintings are improvised, and are meant to capture moments in time rather than exact likenesses of the subjects or their instruments. So come see the show, and experience this charming tribute to...
2018-07-1709 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeStudio Tour impresario and artist Dinah Satterwhite (ARTS-025)Photographer Dinah Satterwhite has been running the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour -- coming up this August -- for about 10 years. Listen here as she talks about her work, both as a photographer and a tour organizer. A Bainbridge resident since 1997, Dinah has been an actual participant in the Studio Tour for over 20 years. With a background in marketing, hi-tech, operations and advertising, she's a perfect match for the organizational demands and marketing challenges of the popular tour. But Dinah also finds time to teach photography and help other artists get good photos of their work...
2018-07-1013 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeYou can help Artist Amy D'Apice capture "Vanishing Bainbridge" (ARTS-024)Painter and long-time Bainbridge resident Amy D'Apice is seeking subjects to paint for her newest project, entitled "Vanishing Bainbridge." Listen here and learn how you can help her capture what remains of old Bainbridge before it dies away. Amy moved to Bainbridge Island in 1986 and raised her family here. But having lived in Thailand for the past five years—except for her summers on Bainbridge—she feels particularly impacted by the changing landscape of our fair island, and has decided to capture as much of what's left of “old Bainbridge” as she can with her pens and paintbrush...
2018-06-3017 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Deliah Grace Hubbard to be featured at Library in July (ARTS-023)Artist Deliah Grace Hubbard brings her watercolors and painted furniture to the Bainbridge Library for the month of July, opening July 6. Listen here to learn about her process, her incorporation of Sumi-e brushstrokes, and her love of color and flowers. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.
2018-06-2114 min
Arts and Artists on Bainbridge"Something New" Public Art unveiled July 6 (ARTS-022)"Something New," Public Art's newest program, will be officially unveiled on the First Friday Art Walk, July 6th from 6-8 pm. The Public Art Committee, a subcommittee of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, partners with the City of Bainbridge Island to manage and facilitate COBI’s Public Art Program. Their newest project, “Something New,” consists of a rotating public art venture, featuring sculptures by regional artists to be displayed for one year within the Winslow corridor. Last Fall, the Bainbridge Island City Council approved funding for this one-year pilot project for public art. The Public Art Committee conducted...
2018-06-1827 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist John Wiens shows at Library this June (ARTS-021)How could you capture 3 dimensional movement in a 2 dimensional medium? This is a challenge that has fascinated artist John Wiens for more than 50 years -- first as an architect, and then later as a sketcher, a watercolor artist, and now as a printmaker, working primarily in BARN's printmaking studio. "My artwork," he says, "is the expression of my joy of being alive. I am in this world and I’m of this world. Art is the act of celebrating that of being alive. To accomplish artwork requires awareness, contemplation, receptiveness, courage, skill, tools and an ide...
2018-05-1519 min
Bainbridge Island Specials2018 Poetry Corners Live (SPEC-016)From senior flirting to downward dogs and runaway beets, no subject is off limits to Bainbridge poets when invited to submit their favorite works with no theme to inhibit their creativity! Every year, in April, local poets submit their poems to Arts & Humanities Bainbridge for posting in island storefronts in honor of National Poetry Month, and each year at the end of April the winning poets gather to read their poems aloud. This year BCB was on hand on Wednesday, April 25th, to record Poetry Corners Live, an event hosted by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge at t...
2018-05-0332 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeLearn the A to Z of Glass Casting at BARN with Robin Hoerth (ARTS-020)In this podcast BCB host John Fossett talks with Robin Hoerth, the glass artist who'll be teaching the A to Z of Glass Casting at BARN May 3,4, and 11. Robin, who grew up in the Midwest and moved to Western Washington after graduating college, developed her love for working with glass while at university, where she graduated with a BFA in sculpture. Robin is passionate about glass -- you'll hear that in her voice in this podcast as she describes her love for her work. She’s drawn to it because of its beauty and versatility, an...
2018-04-2319 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeGuatemalan weavings featured at the Bainbridge Library in May (ARTS-019)During the month of May, the library meeting room will be displaying colorful Guatemalan weavings from the 70s to the present, collected by Daphne Stewart and Elizabeth Dequine. In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett talks with Daphne about the history behind the weavings, their Mayan origins, and Daphne and Elizabeth's connections to Guatemala. Some of the items in the collection will be available for purchase at the opening, Friday, May 4th, from 5-7 pm; proceeds from the sale of these items will return to the Cooperativo Flor de Pericón y Flor Ixcaco, San Jua...
2018-04-1012 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeJennifer Waldron's "Company for Dinner" art exhibit at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-018)In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett chats with artist Jennifer Waldron, whose new exhibit, "Company for Dinner," will open at the Bainbridge Public Library on Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7. Listen here to learn about Jennifer's process, her background, her inspirations, and the dedication of intention that keeps her colorful and imaginative paintings fresh and new. Each painting invites a story, so if you want to stimulate your imagination, be sure to stop by the library during the month of April, to meet -- and join -- the delightful characters who comprise Jennifer's "Company for...
2018-03-2518 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSuzette Ruys' portraits of Persistent Women at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-017)Looking to celebrate Women's History month? Get inspired by local artist Suzette Ruys' portraits of 15 "Persistent Women," opening Friday, March 2 from 6-9 pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. The paintings feature fifteen tenacious women, each of whom took a stand against injustice. Their work falls into a variety of arenas, including politics, environmental defense, women’s rights, labor organizing, civil rights, and more. “There were so many great women to pick from that I could have painted for years,” says Ruys, a local artist and designer who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. “Research...
2018-02-0919 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsA Child's Christmas in Wales (SPEC-015)Looking for a quiet break from the holiday rush? Listen here as noted Shakespeare expert, actor, and co-director of inD Theatre Tom Challinor reads Dylan Thomas’s Christmas classic, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Tom will perform this poem again live this weekend at Eagle Harbor Congregational church, at the corner of Winslow and Madison on Bainbridge Island. That reading, which will be accompanied by violinist Lea Fetterman, is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the public. So bring the kids; come Friday or Saturday December 22 or 23 at 1, 2, or 3pm, and treat yourself...
2017-12-2025 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsSeattle librarian Di Zhang discusses Fake News at Library U (SPEC-014)When information is democratized, anyone can post content. On the one hand, this is really liberating, but on the other, it makes it really difficult to accurately assess what is true and what is not. In this, the final talk of this year's Library U series on Fake News at the Bainbridge Island Library, Di Zhang, reference librarian at the Seattle Public Library, offers instructions on how to evaluate the plethora of information we encounter, and describes some resources and best practices for identifying fake news. Listen here to learn more about Snopes; reverse image...
2017-10-2458 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsSeattle Weekly founder David Brewster discusses Fake News at Library U (SPEC-013)In an era of fake news, how do we know which news sources we can trust? In this, the third talk of this year's Library U series at the Bainbridge Island Library, David Brewster, founder of Seattle Weekly, Eastside Week, Sasquatch Books, Crosscut.com and Town Hall, explores the current state of our local news media and addresses the search for reliable news sources. Listen here as, ably assisted by David Harrison, senior lecturer emeritus at the Urban School of Public Affairs at the UW, Brewster discusses the challenges and opportunities of Seattle media; the...
2017-10-161h 09
Bainbridge Island Specials2017 Parks & Rec Candidate Forum (SPEC-012)In this 45 minute podcast, recorded at a forum held by the League of Women Voters on Wednesday evening, October 11, at Bainbridge City Hall, we hear from Bainbridge Island’s candidates for Parks and Recreation Commissioner, incumbent Kirk Robinson and challenger Michael Pollack. Listen here as the two candidates address issues posed by their audience, including questions about the plans for the Sakai park, the district's relationship with the Senior Center, the disc golf setup at Battle Point Park, the inclusion of dogs on the island's trails, term limits, the Parks and Rec budget, open communications, and more....
2017-10-1444 min
Bainbridge Island Specials2017 Council Candidate Forum October 9 (SPEC-011)In this 20 minute podcast, recorded at a forum held by the League of Women Voters on Monday evening, October 9, at Bainbridge City Hall, we hear briefly from each of Bainbridge Island’s candidates for City Council. Listen here as Ted Jones and Matthew Tirman from the South District, Rasham Nassan and Wayne Roth from the Central District, and Joe Deets and Kevin Fetterly from the North District each briefly introduce themselves and answer two questions posed by audience participants. Sadly, additional questions during the evening’s presentation were not recorded due to technical difficulties. Thank you...
2017-10-1021 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsLibrary U: Kate Starbird on Fake News (SPEC-010)If you've seen photos of a shark swimming in the streets of Houston after Hurricane Harvey, you've seen the particular variety of fake news that appears when emergencies attract national interest. In this week's talk in Bainbridge Public Library's Library U series on fake news, UW Assistant Professor and former basketball star Kate Starbird describes some of the results and discoveries from her extensive research concerning fake news and social media in times of crisis. Starbird's talk, delivered on September 30th at the Bainbridge Public Library, was entitled "Finding ‘Fake News’ in Times of Crisis: Onli...
2017-10-0751 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsLibrary U: Andrew Wahl on Fake News (SPEC-009)Although the term "fake news” didn’t garner Word of the Year status until 2016, this dubious journalistic practice has been with us a long time. But our digital ecosystem seems to have evolved into a near-perfect environment for the flourishing of fake news, even as the digital news trend has decimated the force of the traditional, objectively minded, independent press. What to do now? In this month's Library U series, four different lecturers will be exploring topics around fake news. This podcast captures the first of those presentations, which was delivered Saturday, September 23rd, by T. Andrew Wahl...
2017-09-301h 02
Who's On BainbridgePopular BCB host Channie Peters talks about change (WHO-039)Meet Channie Peters, longtime Bainbridge Island volunteer and host of over 150 BCB podcast interviews. Channie and her husband, BCB founder Barry Peters, will be moving away shortly; in this podcast BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Channie about her experiences and observations living on the island for 16 years – what’s changed, what our strengths are, and what we could do differently as a community. A very active member of our community, Channie is perhaps best known for helping her husband Barry launch Bainbridge Community Broadcasting (BCB) in 2014. But in addition to hosting interviews for BCB and...
2017-09-2522 min
Who's On BainbridgeBCB Founder Barry Peters (WHO-040)Community has always been a passion for BCB founder Barry Peters, who with his wife, Channie, will be leaving Bainbridge Island this fall to join their daughter and grandchildren in Denver, Colorado. It was that passion for Community that drove Peters, who moved to Bainbridge Island in 2001, to help found Sustainable Bainbridge in 2005, and to serve on the Bainbridge City Council from 2008 to 2011. But this podcast is about his years with Bainbridge Community Broadcasting, which he founded in May of 2014 specifically to help build community. BCB is the first community-focused podcasting organization in the country...
2017-09-2323 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBainbridge Island Blueberry Company (TAST-046)The clatter of metal buckets and the squeals of children: everyday sounds, this time of year, at Bainbridge Island's u-pick blueberry farm. Listen here as Bainbridge Island Blueberry Company owner Stacy Lewars joins us on Tastes of Bainbridge to tell the story behind her surprising venture into the farming of blueberries, a fruit long recognized as highly beneficial and rich in anti-oxidants. Why purchase a farm previously run by a single family for several decades? Standing in the midst of her several hundred blueberry plants, Stacy discusses her passion for this work and shares some...
2017-08-3115 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeWomen in Photography exhibit at BIMA (ARTS-016)In this informative podcast, Women in Photography co-curators Greg Robinson and photographer Linda Wolf provide fascinating insight into the development of photography over the 70-year span between the ages of the photographers in this dynamic show. Evident in the show’s breadth are the changes in photography techniques, processes, types of cameras, and printing materials used by the 10 diverse women from the Puget Sound region chosen for the exhibition: •Megumi Shauna Arai •Ashley Armitage •Marsha Burns •C. Davida Ingram •Marilyn Montufar •Janet Neuhauser •Mary Randlett •Megh...
2017-08-1421 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsPoetry Corners Live at BIMA (SPEC-007)"Great art is the outward expression of the inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world." Edward Hopper From hot dogs to politics; from pregnancy to funerals -- no subject is off limits to Bainbridge poets when invited to express themselves -- especially when inspired by the above quote from artist Edward Hopper! Every year, in April, local poets submit their poems to Arts & Humanities Bainbridge for posting in island storefronts in honor of National Poetry Month, and each year at th...
2017-05-031h 02
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBird feather artistry captivates Art Museum patrons (ARTS-015)In this interview, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Chief Curator Greg Robinson has an illuminating and delightful conversation with Chris Maynard, a local artist whose medium is (legally sourced) bird feathers. His exhibition called "Featherfolio" is currently showing at the Art Museum. Chris’s first solo museum show has over 40 astounding artworks with feathers “carved” and artfully laid out in creative compositions. This show also includes four site-specific installations of birds - surgically formed from feathers - taking off on the walls in beautiful patterns. Late in his life Chris Maynard became an increasingly recognized full-ti...
2017-03-2322 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeGo behind the scenes with BPA's community theater leaders (ARTS-014)In this 25-minute podcast, four top leaders of Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) -- the Board President, Executive Director, Production Manager, and Education Director -- tell us about all the pieces that fit together for a main stage production. And they share some of the surprising ins and outs -- the fun and the gritty challenges -- of one of the most successful and enterprising community theaters in the northwest. It's now celebrating its 60th year. Ever wonder how they do it? How do they put on a show - sometimes a complex show - with actors, dancers...
2017-03-0124 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeKate Carruthers is honored as 2017 Island Treasure (ARTS-013)Listen in on Kate Carruthers' fascinating conversation with BCB host Channie Peters. You'll hear about Kate’s love for theatre, which has been a strong thread throughout her life, even during her very successful career as an attorney and Bainbridge Island's municipal judge. Theatre has been Kate’s first love since her first high school play and her years majoring in theatre in college. Her intention to continue theatre arts in graduate school was sidetracked by the need to embark on a career that would support herself and two young daughters. She describes her choice of a legal...
2017-02-0924 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeMeet Wood Sculptor Alan Newberg (ARTS-012)In this Art Museum Encounter podcast, award winning wood sculptor Alan Newberg engages in a fascinating and insightful conversation with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Chief Curator Greg Robinson. Listen here as Alan describes the process wherein he creates the large wood sculptures currently on exhibit at the museum. His solo show, on display in the Jon and Lillian Lovelace gallery on the Museum's first floor, includes a variety of Newberg's recent abstract pieces. Especially notable is the nine foot “God of Black Holes: Up Looks Down” in the main window of the museum. In this i...
2017-01-1131 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgePublic Art returns to Bainbridge Island at Waypoint (ARTS-011)In this Arts and Artists podcast, you can listen to a lively conversation with sculptor Christine Clark who created the beautiful metal Tribute Baskets at Waypoint, Bill Baran-Mickle, of the Public Arts Committee, and Bruce Weiland, who coordinated the community effort to bring Waypoint Park into being. Bruce tells the story of how Waypoint Park came into being, and how the community worked together to transform an ugly chain-link fenced-in property to a thing of beauty at the corner of 305 and Winslow Way. The Waypoint Park sculpture is the first new public art since the P...
2016-12-2830 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBainbridge Island Fruit Club (TAST-027)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-027-bainbridge-island-fruit-club/ This week Darren Murphy, president of the recently formed Bainbridge Island Fruit Club, comes to the BCB broadcast table at the Farmers’ Market. Listen as Darren tells BCB host Bob Ross about the newly formed club, its goals and expectations, and the many club activities happening now and planned for the future. Darren discusses many of the more typical fruits grown on Bainbridge and some of the challenges of managing them from planting through harvest. An obvious expert in fruit cultivation and management, he talks about apples, pears, plums...
2016-08-2926 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgePublic radio hosts Susan Stamberg and Marcie Sillman at the Art Museum (ARTS-010)In this 12 minute podcast, NPR’s “Founding Mother” -- the legendary Susan Stamberg -- and Marcie Sillman, KUOW’s renowned broadcast journalist, give a preview of their subsequent on-stage conversation at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art on the subject of “The Importance of Arts Coverage.” Stamberg’s easily recognizable voice was the hallmark of “All Things Considered” public radio show for over 14 years, and she established a much-respected professional standard as the first woman to anchor a daily news program. She has interviewed thousands of distinguished and distinctive people in politics, arts and culture, science and in many walks of life...
2016-07-2411 min
Who's On BainbridgeSusie Burdick is new president of Rotary's Bainbridge chapter (WHO-033)In this 18-minute podcast, we meet the enthusiastic and convivial executive director of the Children's Discovery Museum of Bainbridge, Susie Burdick, who this week starts her one-year term as President of Rotary of Bainbridge Island. Susie brings decades of experience leading nonprofits in theater, culture, and human services. And she's obviously inspired to take the helm of the local Rotary chapter, which has a well-deserved reputation as a very active local service organization that supports so many good causes -- both locally and internationally. Susie starts by sharing the excitement and inspiration she gained by...
2016-07-1518 min
Tastes of BainbridgeUniquely Bainbridge: Founders are also innovators at Heyday Farm (TAST-020)In this 30-minute podcast conversation with Steve Romein and Ty Cramer, we meet the husband and wife who are the founders and innovators at a uniquely Bainbridge Island farm, store and destination for lodging and farm-kitchen meals, Heyday Farm. This podcast is a combination of personal stories and anecdotes by Ty and Steve, and a set of insights into the latest new offerings of an innovative island farm and business. Steve talks about growing up in a traditional farm community in the mid-west. Ty describes how they found the properties that became their farmlands. They explain that...
2016-05-3031 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsBainbridge Schools Foundation Seminar (SPEC-006)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/spec-006-bainbridge-schools-foundation-seminar/ This is a recording of a seminar sponsored by Bainbridge Schools Foundation on the subject “The State of Education on Bainbridge Island.” On Tuesday, May 11, The Bainbridge Schools Foundation gathered a group of education experts and politicians at IslandWood to address funding, staffing, and other challenges affecting the Bainbridge Island School System. Panelists for this event included: State Senator Christine Rolfes of Bainbridge Island, who has been a leader in legislative efforts to achieve ample funding for public education in our state; Attorney Tom Ahearne, an a...
2016-05-121h 47
Who's On BainbridgeStoryShare on the Bainbridge Public Library (WHO-030)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-030-storyshare-on-bainbridge-library/ This episode of BCB’s StoryShare podcast series is all about the Bainbridge Public Library. Join BCB host Jack Armstrong as he talks with retired head librarian Cindy Harrison and long-time library volunteer Trese Williamson about the long history of libraries on Bainbridge Island. Listen and learn about the unique public/private partnership between Bainbridge Public Library, the nonprofit organization that manages the library facility itself, and Kitsap Regional Library, which employs the staff, provides the books, and offers technical and administrative support. Cindy an...
2016-04-1330 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market April 9, 2016 (TAST-016)Tom Kelly, Market Manager and Jake Angel of Jake’s Pickup join host Bob Ross in this, the first of the 2016 Tastes of Bainbridge Farmers’Market Series.
On Saturday, April 9, BCB host Bob Ross talks with Bainbridge Island Farmers Market Manager Tom Kelly. Tom shares his plans for the future and introduces us to some of the new vendors and farmers for our 2016 season. Tom, who is starting his first full season as the Farmers’ Market Manager, talks about his hopes, vision and exciting plans for 2016 Market.
Jake Angel of the popular Jake’s Pickup (inside th...
2016-04-1224 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeGlass sculptor Steve Maslach talks with Curator Greg Robinson (ARTS-009)In this Art Museum Encounter podcast, award winning glass sculptor Steve Maslach engages in a fascinating and insightful conversation with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Curator and Executive Director Greg Robinson.
From this conversation, we learn about Steve’s artistic progression from an award-winning blown glass designer managing a sizable studio with many glass artists in California, to a molten glass sculptor creating very large unique works at his solo studio in the woods on Bainbridge Island.
Steve talks about the unusual process by which he lets light and color into his thick molten glass sc...
2016-02-2727 min
Arts and Artists on Bainbridge2016 Island Treasure Denise Harris has done it all (Arts-008)In February 2016, the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council conferred one of the two 2016 Island Treasure Awards on Denise Harris.
Growing up with a big family in the Pacific Palisades, the multi-talented Denise Harris and her five siblings were encouraged to pursue whatever interested them in arts and music. At one point Denise even decided she'd learn to play every instrument in the orchestra! But after mastering several instruments she began branching out, expanding her artistic scope to become a sculptor, set designer, singer, actress, and much, much more.
Nothing seems to be beyond her...
2016-02-2028 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist-filmmaker and 2016 Island Treasure Cameron Snow (ARTS-007)In February 2016, the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Association conferred one of its two 2016 Island Treasure Awards on Cameron Snow.
Since she picked up her first camcorder in 2000, painter, sculptor, world traveler and now filmmaker Cameron Snow has produced over a dozen films documenting the life and environment of Bainbridge Island.
Newly designated as one of this year's Island Treasures, Cameron and her diplomat husband, Chris Snow, have lived in many interesting countries, but it wasn't until they chose to retire on Bainbridge Island that she turned her artistic eye as a painter and sculptor t...
2016-02-1118 min
Who's On BainbridgeMeet Yes! Magazine's Fran Korten (WHO-023)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-023-yes-magazines-fran-korten/
Yes! Magazine was founded on Bainbridge Island and has had its headquarters here for nearly 20 years. The magazine's charter is to reframe the biggest problems of our time in terms of their solutions, outlining a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement, and stories about real people working for a better world.
In this podcast, Fran Korten, publisher of Yes!, talks with host Jack Armstrong about the role the magazine plays in encouraging and supporting societal change, and about the unique relationship it has with the B...
2016-01-0817 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsLet it not happen again - Nidoto Nai Yoni (Spec-005)This is a 40-minute keepsake of high points from the unforgettable Dec 15th nighttime community vigil in the 40-degree weather at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
It starts with a short interview about the meaning of the event with Clarence Moriwaki, one of the leaders of the Japanese American community, immediately prior to the ceremony.
We meet one of the grass roots organizers of the event, Marsha Cutting. She created a Facebook group a few days earlier, which went viral among Islanders, calling for a vigil to protest the appalling and divisive remarks...
2015-12-1539 min
Who's On BainbridgeLynn Brunelle is a mama gone geek (WHO-021)Lynn Brunelle is a mama gone geek!
In this "Who's On Bainbridge" podcast episode, BCB's Sandy Schubach has a delightful conversation with Bainbridge Island resident Lynn Brunelle.
A writer, illustrator and former teacher, Lynn believes in getting kids excited about science. For Lynn, science is a magic that can be reality, and something that is accessible in our homes and is ripe for experimenting. Lynn has published over 40 books and is a four-time Emmy award winner for her work on Bill Nye the Science Guy. She has created, developed and written projects for Scholastic, National...
2015-11-2719 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsFaith leaders speak up for climate change action (Spec-004)“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation.” - Pope Francis.
The recent October 27th panel discussion by five local clergy -- and their responses to the Pope’s recent encyclical on climate change -- help make us more aware how many clergy, especially on Bainbridge Island, have long stood up to address climate change among their congregations and in public.
This podcast is a recording of “Faith and Climate Change — Do We Have a Moral Obligation to Act.” That topic was the subject of a panel of local clergy...
2015-10-301h 13
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtwork of Horst Gottschalk featured at BI Art Museum (Arts-006)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/podcast-arts-and-artists-horst-gottschalk/
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Education Director Kristin Tollefson talks with Dr. Brett Van Hoesen, art historian and scholar at University of Nevada, Reno, about German artist Horst Gottschalk, whose work was featured in a solo exhibit at the art museum June-September 2015. They are joined by Hidde Van Duym, BIMA’s co-curator for this exhibit.
Dr. Van Hoesen, a scholar of German 20th century art, began researching the art of Horst Gottschalk in 2014 when his widow and stepson offered her extensive access to Gottschalk’s notes, letters, photographs, collages and p...
2015-10-0319 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSculptor David Eisenhour talks with BIMA's Director (Arts-005)In this insightful interview of sculptor David Eisenhour by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art executive director and curator Greg Robinson, we gain a sense of the artist’s development and evolution.
Over the decades, as Eisenhour relished the process of bronze sculpting, he also nurtured his love of nature and a continual discovery of the minute intricacies in the natural world.
In their conversation, Greg talks with David about what has driven his sculpting - process and subject matter. And we learn how David’s growing concern about climate change’s effects on our natural world h...
2015-09-0719 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBook illustrator Pierr Morgan with BIMA's Greg Robinson (Arts-003)In this interview, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Curator and Executive Director Greg Robinson has a fascinating conversation with award-winning children’s book illustrator Pierr Morgan.
We learn how Pierr, at the age of nine, knew she would be an artist, and at 16, knew she would be a children’s book illustrator.
Pierr tells Greg about the process of getting a book illustration gig with editors, and about the collaborative process of imagining and creating a finished book together with her frequent collaborator, Carole Lexa Schaefer, with whom she has published 10 children’s books.
Pier...
2015-08-2520 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSusan Callan teaches about artist's books (Arts-004)Artist's book teacher Susan Callan talks with BCB host Channie Peters about the skill and craft of creating artist's books.
Although Susan loves to create artist's books, her passion is teaching others the basic skills to make their own, and then to watch their individual creativity blossom.
Susan became captivated by this art form at the time of early retirement about 20 years ago, took many classes to learn the craft and refine her skills, and then began teaching locally. Her initial teaching was done at a former creativity center on Bainbridge. More recently, among many o...
2015-08-2019 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBIMA's Artists' Books Collection (Arts-002)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/arts-002-bima-artists-books-collection/
This fascinating and informative interview takes us behind the scenes to the magnificent collection of artists' books in the Sherry Grover Gallery of the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, providing insight into a wide array of artists' books with different themes, materials, texts, and ingenuity.
According to BIMA founder and artists' books curator Cynthia Sears, artists' books are “literalists of the imagination,” for their ingenious construction, literary cleverness, and sometimes, satire. In this podcast Cynthia tells BCB host Channie Peters where she finds most of the books she collects for the...
2015-08-0319 min
Who's On BainbridgeSteve Davis - the emergence of Bainbridge Community Foundation (WHO-012)In this interview, Steve Davis describes the history of the emergence of two major organizations that embody charitable giving and philanthropy on Bainbridge Island -- the organization we now call One Call for All, and the entity that grew from its early charitable trust, the Bainbridge Community Foundation.
Steve was the person who was the first to recognize the value in creating a foundation that could help with longer-term and larger scale philanthropic giving in our community. In the 1980s, he saw the possibilities of a small trust that was an adjunct to the annual giving campaign...
2015-05-3019 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Jenny Fillius with BIMA's curator Greg Robinson (Arts-001)Who knew you could turn tin cans into extraordinary art? Jenny Fillius knew!
In this interview, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Curator and Executive Director Greg Robinson has a conversation with an artist he has known for many years - Jenny Fillius.
They explore the origin of Jenny's migration from painting to tin art, her process, her materials and tools, and sources of inspiration.
Eyeing her empty Coke can suspiciously, Jenny’s creative mind and heart saw the seed of a prolific romp in humorous, satirical, beautiful art made from abandoned tin cans and...
2015-05-2415 min
Who's On BainbridgeChris Snow's anecdotes - two Bainbridge decades (WHO-010)In this 15-20 minute episode of Who's On Bainbridge, Chris Snow shares anecdotes about what brought him to Bainbridge from his lifelong career in the US Foreign Service, what has kept him here for so long, and his leading role in community life since he and his wife Cameron settled here in the late 1990s.
Chris speaks with BCB host Jack Armstrong about:
what attracted him and Cameron to the island;
how he became engaged in community organizations;
his leading role on the board of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) during the years of bu...
2015-04-1916 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsDavid Guterson's March 22 talk at Bainbridge Performing Arts (SPEC-003)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/spec-003-david-gutersons-march-2015-address/
In this podcast, the third in our new series of BCB Bainbridge Island specials, we offer award-winning local author David Guterson's reflections on the writing of Snow Falling on Cedars, from a talk delivered at Bainbridge Performing Arts on March 22nd, 2015. This talk is introduced by Kate Carruthers, Director of BPA's Book-It Theater production of Snow Falling on Cedars.
As part of their March presentation of Snow Falling on Cedars, Bainbridge Performing Arts invited Guterson to give a special presentation prior to a matinee performance of the p...
2015-03-261h 09
Bainbridge Island SpecialsPart 2: Island Theater reads for radio: "Dear Editor" (Spec-002)This second show in the new podcast series of BCB Bainbridge Island Specials is a recording of Part 2 of "Dear Editor: Letters to the Bainbridge Review", by the cast of Island Theater.
This rendition is a documentary for radio recorded on March 1, 2015 at the BCB Studios, and it was also presented to a live audience in February 2015 at the Bainbridge Island Public Library. The performance is part of the Island Theater's 20th anniversary season.
This 2-part recording is read aloud by the following Island Theater cast members:
Diane Bankart
Charlie Hamilton
Debbi Lester
Fred S...
2015-03-2129 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsIsland Theater reads for radio: "Dear Editor" Part 1 (Spec-001)This first show in the new podcast series of BCB Bainbridge Island Specials is a recording of Part 1 of "Dear Editor: Letters to the Bainbridge Review", by the cast of Island Theater.
This rendition is a documentary for radio recorded on March 1, 2015 at the BCB Studios, and it was also presented to a live audience in February 2015 at the Bainbridge Island Public Library. The performance is part of the Island Theater's 20th anniversary season.
This 2-part recording is read aloud by the following Island Theater cast members:
Diane Bankart
Charlie Hamilton
Debbi Lester
Fred S...
2015-03-1241 min
Who's On BainbridgeLilly Kodama and the Bainbridge Japanese American Community (WHO-003)Lilly Kodama remembers her brother, Dr. Frank Kitamoto -- a 2002 recipient of the distinguished "Island Treasure" award.
Dr. Frank Kitamoto was a dentist, social activist and leader in the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island until his death in March 2014.
As Lilly Kodama’s younger brother, the two of them walked with their mother and other siblings onto the ferry as the family was evacuated from the island in 1942.
Bainbridge Island was the home of the first Americans of Japanese descent who were incarcerated by the US government during WWll. In this episode Lil...
2014-08-1021 min
Who's On BainbridgeDonna Harui Reflects on her Family's History and Bainbridge Gardens (WHO-002)In this episode of Who’s On Bainbridge, Donna Harui, third generation owner of Bainbridge Gardens, talks about her family and the history of the Gardens.
Donna’s grandfather, Zenhichi Harui came to Bainbridge Island over 100 years ago, and like many others who immigrated from Japan, worked in the lumber industry. The elder Mr. Harui left mill work to become a farmer, grocer and florist, operating a general store in the area where the current nursery stands.
Donna talks about customers coming in to the nursery with tales of visiting the general store as children. We a...
2014-08-0919 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTAST-001 Sustainable Bainbridge - Sound Food - Celebrates Local FoodSound Food began in 2007 with a Sustainable Bainbridge farm-mapping project designed to answer the question: “How do I find local food in this community?” An updated version of the resulting interactive online map can still be found on the Sound Food website at http://SoundFood.org
In this podcast episode, two co-founders of Sound Food - Sallie Maron and Carolyn Goodwin - discuss the various past and current activities of Sound Food -- connecting local residents to local food.
In this podcast episode, Sallie and Carolyn describe the innovative ideas that have been introduced by Sound...
2014-08-0419 min