Looking for something fun and creative to do this week? Bainbridge Island Museum of Art has an exciting mix of events for all ages! From a festival celebrating printmaking and book arts to a lively First Friday gathering and a hands-on teen workshop, there’s plenty to explore.

Featured events:

📚 DogEar Festival 2025

🎨 First Fridays at BIMA

✍️ Teen Art Saturdays: Haiku Comics

Looking for inspiration this week? Bainbridge Island has a lineup of art, culture, and music that’s sure to spark your creativity! Whether you want to sketch from live models, meet an incredible artist, or experience an afternoon of chamber music, these events are perfect for art lovers of all kinds.

Featured events:

✏️ Life Drawing Studio

🎨 Meet the Artist: Young Kim

🎻 Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert

The days are getting longer but I don’t think anyone can argue that February weather around here was expected. I am chock full of entertainment recommendations coming into the Month.

Are you ready for a week full of art and culture? We’re bringing you 3 events to celebrate the diversity and talents of Bainbridge Island.

📚 Poetry Reading & Open Mic: An evening of poetry hosted by Poet Laureate Michele Bombardier, featuring guest poet Uche Nduka.

🎬 Movies in the Park - Twister: Enjoy a summer movie night under the stars with the action-packed classic

🎶 Live Music at Eleven Winery - Made by Ottimo: Unwind with live music, wine, and good vibes at Eleven Winery, featuring the soulful sounds of Made by Ottimo.

The holiday season continues with New Years celebrations for the entire family to enjoy. Noon Year's Eve crafts and countdown, the glamorous Noon Year's Eve Gala with a balloon drop, and the invigorating New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. It's a celebration of joy, community, and a splash of island magic. Ring in the new year with your fellow islanders!

Featured events:

Noon Year's Eve Gala, Dec 30

Noon Year's Eve, Dec 31

New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, Jan 1

The fall vibes are here!!! I’m someone who leans toward gratitude naturally—especially for the good people around me— clients, friends, family. But even with the best intentions, it's nice to have a reminder of the why in the life we are leading.

I’ve had a few things re-emerge on my path lately that I’d love to share. I am guessing these aren’t anything new to you either, but perhaps a subtle reminder of the good that is right now and what we are striving for.

The rapid weather change has dramatically pulled my professional focus. We are now in fall routines at school and at work, I’m wrapping up our summer sales season, helping clients make transitions in this off season and look at systems for the spring listing season. It’s a new world— and one that is best suited to tea, soft pants and slippers. Here are three items that have helped my thinking about productivity this month.

August has always feels like it has two distinct personalities— it’s the core of summer and yet the end of the month clearly has a crispness in the air and displays the first turning leaves. It’s easy to feel like the glass is half empty with these fleeting days.

My recommendations this month fall along this very duality— such appreciation for the life and laziness of summer and also the imminent hustle of the coming school year. Parenting for me these days has felt like this too. My emerging adults are one moment carefree children and the next pause brings big emotions and insecurity.