From Leonard Bernstein to John Williams, Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s invigorating season finale encompasses music from an array of artistic disciplines. Join Maestro Mario Alejandro Torres, the BSO and the incredibly talented violinist Emily Acri to celebrate the significance and vitality of music in daily lives. This riveting program features James Newton Howard’s “Red Sparrow Overture,” […]
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Posted inPeople & Places
Capturing the Captivating Human Figure
Among the dozens of paintings that hang in Carla O’Connor’s Olalla studio is a tiny, framed crayon drawing of a purple cow. It’s the very first picture O’Connor ever drew — when she was just 3 years old. Another small, framed drawing of a kitty looking at the moon hangs nearby, done around that same […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
What to Do When Your Tire Fails on the Road
As seasons change and temperatures rise, so do the number of tire blowouts around the country. The truth is a blowout can happen anywhere and at any time. Tire failures put drivers in an unexpected, frightening and dangerous situation. And, while it’s an experience no motorist wishes to endure, it’s important to understand how to […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Chemical-Free Options for Managing Mosquitoes in Your Landscape
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer barbecues, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside. Instead, enlist chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by eliminating the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. Drain the water out of buckets, old tires and clogged gutters and downspouts that hold water needed for mosquitoes […]
Posted inAround West Sound
West Sound Printmakers Group Makes Debut with Bloedel Reserve Show
A sunny May evening on the waterview lawn of Bloedel Reserve brought local art enthusiasts and artists together. The dining room at Bainbridge Island’s stunning residence at the renowned botanical garden is now curated with original relief prints, as “Inspired by Bloedel” debuts by newly formed West Sound Printmakers (WSP). “WSP is a group of […]
Posted inHome
The Art of the Deck — Make Your Outdoor Living Last
After surviving last winter, who isn’t contemplating how to get more summer out of the months ahead? According to Doug Woodside of Decks and Patio Covers in Kingston, it’s simple — create an outdoor living space. He says clients call him years after having one installed and report it’s added months of outdoor activities. Want […]
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National Poppy Day marks the 100th anniversary of ‘The Poppy Lady’
One hundred years ago, a selfless, young school teacher with a big heart and unwavering commitment to our nation’s veterans started a national movement that continues today — brightening the lives of those who served our nation. During its 100th anniversary this year, The American Legion Family celebrates a century of service through Moina Michael, […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
Free Webinar to Cover Weather Stations, Water and Drought Tracking
WSU Extension’s Regional Small Farms Program is hosting a free online webinar for farmers on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas titled, “Weather Stations Webinar: A Tool for Farmers.” Gardeners and citizens interested in local weather patterns are also encouraged to register. The webinar takes place Tuesday, June 4, from noon to 1 p.m. It will […]
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2019 Design & Construction Week
The 75th International Builders’ Show, along with the 55th Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, blanketed the Las Vegas Convention Center in February while a dusting of snow fell on the city at large. About 2,000 exhibitor booths were available in the 1 million square feet of display space for the three-day event, bringing together about […]