A community service of BARN: the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
Who was Meriwether Lewis, and how did he end up leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition — and what happened to him over the rest of his life? If you’ve ever been curious about this famous explorer, his amazing expedition, or the mystery surrounding his …
Recently named Island Treasure Nancy Rekow is a poet, a leader of poetry workshops for over 43 years, a poetry reading organizer, an editor/consultant for various books, and co-founder of NW Trillium Press. Listen here to learn more about her life and work. Describing herself …
Can a person ever have too much jewelry? Yes, sometimes, but how do you choose what and how to give it away? The answer is to donate to The Women’s Shelter Jewelry Project! This 20 year old project now has donation boxes at 6 sites …
Swashbuckling adventure, a mustachio’d villain, a maiden on a mission — all these and more fill the stage with delight in BPA’s newest musical, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” opening March 9 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Listen in as BCB host Carolyn Goad takes us backstage …
Curious about “Big History?” Dr. Robert Drury can help answer your questions; just come to three sessions at the Bainbridge Island Senior Center to learn more. Big History is an approach to history that takes in the whole scope of understood time — from the …
In this podcast, Sallie Maron, winner of Bainbridge Island’s first ever Cultural Champion award, is interviewed by Catherine Camp, Sallie’s successor as the Board Chair of Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN). Just what IS a Cultural Champion? Bainbridge Island’s new Cultural Champion award defines it …
What does it mean to be human, and what is it about our stories, our interpretation of our reality, our consciousness that seems to be leading us down the path to self-extinction? Can changing the way we talk about our lives affect the sustainability of …
The community of Fort Ward is working together to restore the fort’s historic bakery building for use as a community hall and gathering place. A collaborative effort of Friends of Fort Ward, the Fort Ward Youth Advisory Committee, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation …
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 …
Actor, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Edge co-founder John Ellis has just been named an Island Treasure. In this podcast interview, John talks with his daughter Liz about his lifelong interest in art and theater. On the Island John is perhaps best known as co-founder (with …