The Week Ahead
April 24, 2023
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Music and Art are the theme for this week with lots of opportunities for you to expand your enjoyment and exposure to different styles of live music. Spend Thursday evening at The Manor House where Bainbridge Arts and Crafts host “Shine Live Auction” celebrating live music and art while raising money for the SHINE Art Academy, an Arts Education school. On Friday at the Marketplace, listen to Vince Bigos performing original material, as well as covers by Hank Williams, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. And Saturday brings an amazing opportunity for kids to learn to appreciate Jazz; take them along to a Matinee at Weave, hosted by the Dmitri Matheny Group. This will be a lively and interactive introduction to jazz for families and young audiences featuring a variety of entertaining musical styles from jump swing, to samba, calypso, and more. And later that evening adults can return to WEAVE to attend Dmitri’s full concert!
Featured Events:
Shine Live! Early Bird Dinner and Auction Ticket, April 27, 6pm-9pm
Live Music at The Marketplace with Vince Bigos, April 28, 7pm-9pm
Jazz for Kids - April 29, 5.30pm-6:30pm
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Shine Live! Early Bird Dinner and Auction Ticket
Looking for an evening out?! Join Shine Live on April 27th at The Manor House. Celebrate with an evening full of art, delicious food and drinks, live music, speakers, a raffle and live auction!
Hosted by Bainbridge Arts and Crafts. Bid on wonderful experiences and beautiful art pieces by some of your favorite artists (or find new ones!). Don’t wait!
SHINE Art Academy is an Arts Education school whose purpose is to awaken your child’s full potential through a fully integrated curriculum. Leading with Art Principles they inspire learning through project based experiences upon the environment to meet and exceed WA State Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Montessori pedagogy. They embrace CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, and freedom of choice to support your child’s independence. Now offering programs for elementary students of all ages, academic 1/1 tutoring, art therapy, after school enrichment, home school support, and painting workshops for adults. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! http://www.shineartacademy.com
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Thursday, April 27, 6pm-9pm
The Manor House, Pleasant Beach, Bainbridge Island
Full Details Here
Know before you go:
You can make a direct donation through their website by clicking on the orange “Donate Today” button at the top of the page. Or you can mail your donation. In addition you can participate in their programs to raise money and awareness by following their Facebook Page.
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Live Music at The Marketplace with Vince Bigos
Every Friday the MarketPlace has live music and this week Vince Bigos, a Pacific North West singer/songwriter performing original material, as well as covers by Hank Williams, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. Enjoy this free event while enjoying Wine, Beer, and Food from vendors and local restaurants at the Lynwood Center.
The Marketplace is a neighborhood gathering spot for meeting family, friends and neighbors. Their coffeehouse, delicatessen and tap room offer a wide variety of quality food and drink—all with an emphasis on local. Fresh ingredients, tasty meals. The Marketplace is what it’s all about when it comes to local. Cafe open daily 8am-3pm, Tap Room open daily 3pm-8pm with take-out available from Joe’s Restaurant.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Friday, April 28, 7pm-9pm
Full Details Here!
The Marketplace, Lynwood Center Road, Bainbridge Island
Know before you go:
The Marketplace has live music every Friday. Purchase wine, beer, drinks and food from several local bars and restaurants including Tap Room, Earth & Vine, Joe’s Restaurant, Hammy’s Burgers, TreeHouse.
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Jazz for Kids: Family Matinee
An all-ages jazz party celebrating the joy of music-making with an all-star band Dmitri Matheny Group! Created especially for families and young audiences, the program features a variety of entertaining musical styles from jump swing to samba, calypso, and more.
Jazz For Kids is a lively and interactive introduction to jazz that illuminates the art form’s cultural origins, demystifies improvisation, and promotes creative self-expression.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Saturday, April 29, 5.30pm-6.30pm (Doors Open 5pm)
WEAVE, Rolling Bay Hall, Bainbridge Island
Tickets: $10 per adult, in advance, $15 per adult at the door, FREE for kids, teens, & people with disabilities
Click Here For More Details.
Jazz For Kids draws a parallel between the bandstand and the community to promote important social values such as cultural diversity, civic responsibility, cooperation and teamwork. This fun-filled and informative program explores the role of each individual and instrument in the jazz ensemble and how they must all work together in harmony to achieve a common goal.
ALL-STAR BAND
Kate Olson, saxophones
Susan Pascal, vibraphone
Phil Sparks, bass
D’Vonne Lewis, drums
Dmitri Matheny, flugelhorn
Directed by flugelhornist & composer, Dmitri Matheny (“one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation”—International Review of Music), the DMG has developed an engaging repertoire and a strong international following. The group's signature sound pleases both crowds and critics, balancing fresh, original works with familiar jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool and selections from the DMG's 12 critically-acclaimed CDs.
Know before you go:
This is an in-the-round performance prioritizing room for dancing and limited seating reserved for elders, and people with injuries or disabilities.
You and/or your little ones may be interested in the regular live show scheduled for 7.30pm that same evening. While it is not specifically geared towards children WEAVE events are always all-ages and children always enjoy. Click here for more info about that show.
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Looking Ahead:
Plan ahead
May 5-6: Bike to School FIX-IT Day
May 6: Reposado at The Manor House
May (Various): Isolation: The Nature of Modern Motherhood - Women's Weekly Workshops
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