The Week Ahead
March 27, 2023
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Wow, that winter seemed to go by quickly because Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market is already back starting this Saturday April 1. It shares its opening with April Fools' Day so I am sure it will be an especially fun launch this year! You will find Products from local Farmers (Eggs, Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables, Floral Bouquets, Plant Starters), Crafters (Jewelry, Pottery, Natural Skincare, Wearable Art, Woodworks) and Food Vendors (Artisan Breads, Coffee & Pastries, Jams & Preserves, Grass-fed Beef, Seasonal Seafood). Every week local musicians provide live entertainment. It runs every Saturday through the end of November and Vendors and Produce varies each week depending on the season.
But before the weekend arrives, make sure you get your tickets for Friday Night’s Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition taking place on Bainbridge Island at Bainbridge Cinemas, The Pavilion. This evening of stand-up comedy features past winner Mike Baldwin, with opening acts from Alyssa Yeoman and Taylor Clark.
And on Thursday morning Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island. Join Survivors, Dignitaries, and Community Leaders as they remember the first Japanese Americans to be evacuated from the West Coast during World War II. This event takes place at the Exclusion Memorial and the event is open to the public.
Featured Events:
Farmers’ Market - Saturday, April 1, 10am-2pm
Commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Exclusion - Thursday, March 30, 11am-12pm
Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition - Friday, March 31, 7.30 pm-9.30pm
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Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market
Visit the open-air market every Saturday from 10am-2pm, April through November (rain or shine!) in the Town Square by City Hall.
You will find products from Farmers (Eggs, Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables, Floral Bouquets, Plant Starters), Crafters (Jewelry, Pottery, Natural Skincare, Wearable Art, Woodworks) and Food Vendors (Artisan Breads, Coffee & Pastries, Jams & Preserves, Grass-fed Beef, Seasonal Seafood. Every week local musicians provide live entertainment. Check out a full list of current Market Vendors here.
Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market was established in 1990. Before the Market’s founding members filed the Association's Articles of Incorporation with Washington state in 1990, Brian MacWhorter (Butler Green Farms), and Anne and Peter Weber (Farmhouse Organics) set up an informal market weekly on the green of the Winslow Green to vend their locally grown produce.
Since its inception, the Market has been steadily evolving to accommodate a growing island population.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Saturday, April 1, 10am-2pm
Every Saturday Until End November
Full Details Here
Town Square at City Hall, 208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
Know before you go:
Today the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market hosts over 40 local vendors, including Farmers, Food Vendors, and Crafters with artisan-made goods. Parking is available at Island Fitness, but sometimes it can be crowded and you will need to park on side streets. Strollers for little ones are helpful. Come hungry as there are several pastries and treats available for purchase.
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Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition
Go and see the best of the best with an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mike Baldwin, a past winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and that’s not all… Alyssa Yeoman and Taylor Clark will bring their own brands of funny to the stage to make for one hilarious night. Grab tickets while they last! See below for full details of the performers.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Friday, March 31, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Cost: $25
Bainbridge Cinemas, The Pavilion, 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
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Line Up
MIKE BALDWIN simply goes out night after night and delivers top notch comedy. His style is instantly likable, entirely personal and it highlights his attention to detail. His material is crisp and efficient and he supplements that material with subtle but perfect facial expressions, vocal inflections and a genuine smile. Mike won the grueling, 3-week-long Seattle International Comedy Competition, as well as Indianapolises’s Trial By Laughter. He has two comedy albums, “Bees Can Taste With Their Feet”, and “Front To Back”, both of which shot up the charts online. Mike is best appreciated in person. He is one of the best live acts you will see this year!
ALYSSA YEOMAN is a comedian, writer, producer and part-time alien. Alyssa uses their unique life experience, quick wit and keen observation to take you on an unexpected ride from topic to topic. They have been featured in Bumbershoot, 10K Laughs, Seattle International Comedy Competition and The New Negroes Live Tour!
TAYLOR CLARK is a Seattle-based adult-skateboarder, husband, father and comic. In 2019 he performed at the world famous Laughing Skull comedy contest and recorded his debut album "Addictive Tickle" at his home club, Laughs Comedy spot in Seattle Washington. At the height of the pandemic, after sitting on the album for over a year, Taylor released it, leading with several of his skateboard jokes. He put them on instagram and the jokes went viral. Mainstream skate icons like Steve Caballero, and even Tony Hawk started following him. In the May 2021 issue of Thrasher Magazine, considered the Bible of skateboarding, Taylor received a two page interview about his skate jokes. That same month he also got a four page article written about him in "Low Card Skateboard magazine."and an interview in Gary Vaynerchucks "ONE37PM".
Since then, Taylor landed a contract with Excel Forward Management, has garnered an awesome gang of fans, and has been touring ever since. Taylor has headlined over 30 Skate-Shop Comedy shows and counting. He also headlines the comedy show at the “Tampa Pro” skate contest every year, and has opened for Mark Normand, Joe List, Jeff Ross and many others. He is also now the Talent Director of the Seattle International Comedy Competition and can be seen touring around Washington all November with a gaggle of extremely talented young comics. Check out his web series "Comedians at Skateparks" on YouTube, and his podcast, “Addictive Tickle” streaming on all platforms. When he's not raising his son, he's either skating, writing jokes, or on tour. Follow him to sit shotgun for Taylor’s unique comedy mis-adventures.
Know before you go:
Bainbridge Performing Arts is pleased to offer an “Open Doors” program. Free and reduced-cost tickets to most events are available to community members in need through their partner Helpline House thanks to a grant from BCF Discretionary Grant Fund, BCF Community Grant Cycle Partners, Plan B Fund, Sada Ross Fund, Debbie & Tom Kuffel, David & Kathleen Thorne, Brigette & Jeremy Yates, and the Mabee Family Foundation.
To reserve these types of tickets please contact either the BPA Box Office at (206) 842-8569 or Helpline House at (206) 842-7621.
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Commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Exclusion
Join the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) as they commemorate the 81st anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island. Each year at the Commemoration BIJAC gather with guest speakers and members of the community at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial to reflect on the first forced removal and exile of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The events are open to the public.
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) honors the heritage of the Issei (first–generation Japanese) who came to the United States, and particularly to Bainbridge Island, to make a new life for themselves and their children. We hope to promote a better understanding of the diversity of our nation by sharing their history, customs, and values.
BIJAC is dedicated to preserving and sharing an accurate historical record through oral histories and educational outreach programs.
A principal focus for BIJAC has been the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, which honors those forced to leave their homes during World War II. The Memorial is the product of the efforts of local, county, state, and federal governments, as well as many, many individuals who have donated their time, money and energy toward its completion. Today the Memorial is a unit of the Minidoka National Historic Site, part of the National Parks Service.
BIJAC has supported authors of a number of books chronicling the story of the Japanese Americans of Bainbridge Island, as well as the filming of documentaries, and even the development of an educational video game. They currently collaborate with numerous organizations throughout the community who share their mission.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Thursday, March 30, 11am-12pm
Full Details Here
Exclusion Memorial, 4195 Eagle Harbor Drive NE, Bainbridge Island
Know before you go:
Parking: Drivers may drop off passengers in the Exclusion Memorial bus drop off area – watch for the sign. Drivers may then continue on to the Park and Ride at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Road NE, Bainbridge Island to catch a complimentary round trip shuttle. Shuttle service starts at 10 am -11am for the 6 minute ride and 12:30-2:30 p.m.
If you are a survivor, transporting a survivor and/or need disabled parking, contact Carol Reitz (425) 765-9284 carolreitz@msn.com for special arrangements.
If you are a survivor, you and your family (wear your Legacy Pin!) are welcome to attend a
complimentary sushi luncheon after the program. Please contact Karen Beierle at (206) 714-9887 or Lilly Kodama (206) 842-2226 by FRIDAY, March 25 to let them know who and how many to plan for.
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Looking Ahead:
Mark your calendars for these interesting or iconic events coming up!
April 3: Registration Opens for BARN Spring Sampler on April 30
April 7 & 9: Good Friday Gathering & Easter Sunday Gathering
April 20-22: April Focus Walk at Bloedel Reserve
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