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The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District sponsors a variety of special events for all ages in our community. Concerts, dances, record hops, poetry readings and humanity programs are some of the many events held throughout the year. Click on the link below for a current calendar of events
KINGS OF MONGREL FOLK -
Orville Johnson & Mark Graham
Friday, February 5, 2010, 7:30pm
Why would two of the most talented, zany and widely-respected roots musicians in the United States - both of whom have appeared on Garrison Keilor's Prairie Home Companion - choose to go on the road as a duo? Simple: Mark Graham and Orville Johnson love the magic when they play together as much as their audiences do. "People comment on that all the time," says Orville. "They can tell we're having a good time up there. We play on a lot of different emotions." Wry humor, virtuoso harmonica, soulful blues, hot pickin' and sweet country vocals - that's what you get when Orville and Mark combine forces as the Kings of Mongrel Folk.
Advance tickets available at Winslow Drug and the Park Office, or call (206) 842-2306 ext 18. Advance adult $13; door $16; students $10. Concert will be held at Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. Visit their website - http://www.myspace.com/thekingsofmongrelfolk
A Photographic Journey to Madagascar
with photographer Jerry Matthews
Sunday, February 7, 2:00pm
This show is being presented by photographer Jerry Matthews to share his two week visit to the remote island of Madagascar. The focus is the people, the native creatures and the overall environment of Madagascar. He was one of five photographers on an expedition organized and led by China Span president, Keren Su. They traveled from the capital city, Antananarivo, by air, to many coastal areas in Madagascar.
Jerry has been photographing for the past 50 years with an emphasis on landscapes, flora, fauna and nature. In his international travels over the past 20 years his focus has been the local color. Island Center Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
10th Annual Bainbridge Island STUDENT ART CONTEST Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sponsored by the BI Arts & Humanities Council. More Info
SECOND SATURDAY DANCES & WORKSHOPS
Swing, Salsa, Blues, West Coast,
Ballroom, Latin
NO pre-registration or partner required!
Workshops are for beginning to Intermediate level
Pay at the door for all events!
Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd
Doors open 7:15p, (6:30p 2/13)
Workshops 7:30-8:15p, Dance 8:15-10:30p
Dressy casual; shoes clean soles, no black marks! Info @ www.educatedfeet.net
842-3012/sheila@educatedfeet.net
Jan 9: East Coast Swing
Nothing surpasses the popularity, longevity and versatility of Swing! Easy to learn, Swing is a favorite American jazzy dance originating in the 20’s, popular during WWII, jumping in the 50’s and still swinging today! Live music with “Rude & Unprofessional” Swing band following! $15/adults; $10/teens.
Feb 13: Night Club 2-Step
A twist on the slow dance, relaxed and done to mid tempo ballads & contemporary music. Romantic and very smooth style with a mixture of quicks and slows. Come early for a potluck. Happy Valentines Day!$10/adults; $5/teens includes DJ dance!
March 13: Hustle
A modern versatile dance with strong roots in Latin and Swing rhythms. Formulated to fit Disco music of the 70’s, now danced to popular hits from the last 3 decades. $10/adults; $5/teens includes DJ dance!
NORDIC FOLK DANCING
Feb 6 & March 6. Enjoy Nordic and Scandinavian folk dancing to LIVE MUSIC! Instruction available. Info (206) 842-4055. 6:00pm Potluck Supper; 7:00-11:00pm Dance. $7/Adults; non-dancing children free.
Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd
SECOND SUNDAY ISRAELI FOLK DANCES
6:30pm each 2nd Sunday November-May.
Israeli folk dance is easy to learn, no partner needed, all dances taught. $8 adults, $5 students and groups of 10 or more. Congregation Kol Shalom 9010 NE Miller Rd, More information at www.kolshalom.net or (206) 842-9010.