The Week Ahead
March 10, 2025
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Bainbridge Island has three events coming up in mid-March that highlight music, storytelling, and community. On Saturday, March 15, Around the World in 80 Drums will take place at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Percussionist and educator Antonio Gomez will introduce and perform using percussion instruments from the ancient Mediterranean, North Africa, and Latin America. He will also share the history of these instruments and how they spread across different cultures through migration, trade, and conquest. His background as a musician and educator makes this an opportunity to learn about the connections between music and history.
That evening, Bingo Night 2025 will be held at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center. Hosted by Arms Around Bainbridge, this annual fundraiser helps support local individuals and families facing financial hardship due to illness. The event includes dinner, beverages, games, and prizes. Bingo Night is a way for people to come together, enjoy a social evening, and contribute to a community cause.
On Sunday, March 16, musician and storyteller Melanie Beth Curran will perform Irish American folk music. Her repertoire includes both original and traditional songs inspired by field recordings, her ancestors, and contemporary Irish American sources. Playing banjo, guitar, and singing, she explores the evolution of Irish American music, from older traditions to modern ballads. Her performance will also include readings from her zine series on Irish America and a relaxation exercise she calls the Guided “You Are a Potato” Meditation.
These events offer different ways to engage with music, history, and the Bainbridge Island community. Whether through learning about global percussion, playing bingo for a cause, or listening to Irish American folk music, each event provides something to experience and enjoy.
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Around the World in 80 Drums with Antonio Gomez
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA), in collaboration with Early Music Seattle, invites you to an immersive musical journey, Around the World in 80 Drums, featuring renowned percussionist and educator Antonio Gomez. This event, set for March 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM, will introduce audiences to the diverse percussive traditions of the ancient Mediterranean, North Africa, and Latin America.
Antonio Gomez, a musician, folklorist, and arts educator, will not only perform but also share the fascinating stories of how these instruments and musical styles have traveled across continents due to migration, trade, and conquest. His expertise in blending music with cultural storytelling will offer audiences a deeper understanding of the rich traditions that have shaped modern rhythms.
Gomez brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage. His multicultural background, as a Chicano-Italian raised in the American West, has shaped his approach to music as a tool for dialogue and connection. Having studied and performed across Latin America, Morocco, Spain, and Italy, his performances are infused with authenticity and historical depth. Currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement & Extended Learning at Tacoma Arts Live, he has designed arts education programs for universities and public television, making him a masterful communicator of cultural narratives.
Attendees can expect an engaging and dynamic experience as Gomez demonstrates a variety of percussion instruments, from hand drums of North Africa to Latin American rhythmic traditions. His storytelling will illuminate how these instruments have influenced and shaped musical cultures across the Western Hemisphere. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of world music, or simply looking for an enriching weekend activity, this event promises to be both educational and entertaining.
BIMA’s collaboration with Early Music Seattle underscores the museum’s commitment to showcasing diverse artistic traditions and fostering community engagement through cultural events. This performance is an opportunity to explore global music in an intimate and welcoming setting, where audience members of all ages can appreciate the shared heritage of rhythm and sound.
Join your neighbors at BIMA on March 15, 2025, for Around the World in 80 Drums. Discover how percussion connects cultures and history through the hands of a master musician. Admission details and further event information can be found on BIMA’s website. Don’t miss this chance to experience the world’s rhythms right here on Bainbridge Island!
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Saturday, March 15, 11am
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Full details here
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Bingo Night!
Get ready for an evening of excitement as Bingo Night 2025 makes its grand return on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Hosted at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center on Bainbridge Island, this event is a must-attend for anyone looking to enjoy games, prizes, great food, and the chance to support a meaningful cause.
Organized by Arms Around Bainbridge (AAB), this fundraiser brings the community together to raise funds for local individuals and families facing financial hardship due to serious illness. While AAB is well known for its swimming events, this particular fundraiser requires no wetsuits—just a willingness to have fun and support a great cause.
Guests will enjoy a lively night featuring classic bingo games, a delicious dinner, refreshing beverages, and a variety of prizes up for grabs. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about AAB’s mission through engaging presentations and hear firsthand how their contributions make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Whether you’re a bingo enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out with friends and family, Bingo Night 2025 promises to be an entertaining and heartwarming event. Don’t miss this opportunity to laugh, play, and give back to the community.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Saturday, March 15, 5pm
Stan Pocock Rowing Center 301 Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Full details here
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Melanie Beth Curran
Experience an unforgettable live performance as Melanie Beth Curran brings her unique blend of Irish American folk music and storytelling to Bainbridge Island. On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Curran will take the stage to share a collection of traditional and original songs inspired by her ancestors, archival field recordings, and living Irish American sources.
With a rich, evocative voice and masterful musicianship on banjo, guitar, and voice, Curran leads audiences through the evolution of the Irish American sound. Her repertoire spans centuries, from ancient Loricas to Tin Pan Alley classics, sea shanties, and modern ballads. Each song is deeply rooted in history, carrying the adventurous spirit and soulful depth of Irish American culture.
Curran’s performance is more than just music—it’s an immersive storytelling experience. Audiences will also hear readings from her zine series on Irish America and take part in her signature Guided “You Are a Potato” Meditation, an ancestral healing relaxation technique that adds a unique and thoughtful touch to the event.
Raised on Bainbridge Island and currently based in New York City, Curran is a dedicated scholar, songwriter, and traditional artist. Her work in cultural reclamation, oral traditions, and folklore has earned her prestigious awards, including the City Artist Corps Grant in NYC and a Fulbright Fellowship in France for her research on folk music and dance in Bretagne. She passionately advocates for regional cultures, endangered languages, and social movements including Land Back, Black Lives Matter, and decolonization.
Her music and storytelling help bridge the past and present, fostering connection and belonging. Whether you’re a lover of folk music, history, or captivating narratives, this performance will leave you inspired and transported through time.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Sunday, March 16, 2pm
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Full details here
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