Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of March 28-30, 2014:
1. The Kentucky Cycle
When: Part I on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Part 11 on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: BPA, 200 Madison Avenue N
Why: This is your last chance to see The Kentucky Cycle, which won the Pulitzer Prize and legitimately earned the moniker “sweeping epic,” by spanning 200 years of American history, 1775-1975 (although it missed all the really good stuff in the last quarter century).
Select two dates for one price. Tickets are $27 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $19 for students, youth, military, and teachers. Purchase them online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at (206) 842-8569, or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North.
2. Spring Starts at the Grange—Urban Farming Day
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Grange, 103490 Madison Ave. N.
Why: Get all farmery, rub soil under your fingernails and learn and make stuff with your own two hands. From 10:00-10:45, Brian MacWhorter of Butler Green Farms will show you to how to extend your growing season. Kits to create a 4 -foot wide mini greenhouse will be available for purchase. From 11:00-11:45, Becky Warner, of City Grown Seattle, will show you how to squeeze farming into your small space by trellising, choosing plant varieties carefully, and using intensive spacing. From 1:00-1:45, John Barutt, Master Composter, will show you how the magic is done. Finally, from 2:00-2:45, MacWhorter will talk about early and late season plants and how to get a jumpstart on the growing season by using plant starts. All this and you get to buy vegetable plant starts.Proceeds will benefit the Grange Hall.
3. Accordion Bookbinding with Carolina Veenstra
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Classroom at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 100 Ravine Lane, Suite 210 (side entrance)
Why: Not only will you learn how to spell accordion correctly, but you’ll also learn the bookbinding technique that goes by the same name. In the afternoon, you’ll make your own books. Supplies are included in the workshop fee. No prior experience necessary, which is a good thing because, really, how many people have prior experience with this?
$125.00. Purchase tickets here.
4. Library U: Justice—What’s the Right Thing to Do?
When: Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N
Why: This week’s topic is Affirmative Action, Aristotle, and Distributive Justice. I’m not smart enough to put those three together, but moderator Charles K. Wiggins, Justice, Washington State Supreme Court, is.
To register, send an e-mail to BainbridgeLibraryU@gmail.com, telephone the Bainbridge Library at (206) 842-4162, or drop by the library’s information desk. Please include your name, phone number, and e-mail address with your registration.
5. Table Tennis Tournament
When: Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m.
Where: Huney Hall at Waterfront Park Community Center 370 Brien Drive
Why: It’s time for the semi-annual table tennis tournament that pits paddle against paddle in a best of 5, triple elimination contest. The event is sponsored by the B.I. Metropolitan Park and Recreation District and the B.I. Senior Community Center.
Pre-register for $10 by calling 842-1616. Ask for Eileen. Or walk in for $15 if space is available (limit 30 players).
6. KillWare III (The KillWare Chronicles), with K.D. Kragen
When: Sunday, 3-4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 157 Winslow Way E.
Why: Kragen, who—full disclosure—is my neighbor (make me proud, dude), will read from his latest book and sign it. Ever heard of PESD? What about transhumanism? Find out what will happen in the future when your brain gets. . . . Never mind. You’ll have to read the book. (Pick up some cool Killware swag at the signing.)