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Meet Channie Peters, longtime Bainbridge Island volunteer and host of over 150 BCB podcast interviews. Channie and her husband, BCB founder Barry Peters, will be moving away shortly; in this podcast BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Channie about her experiences and observations living on the island for 16 years – what's changed, what our strengths are, and what we could do differently as a community. A very active member of our community, Channie is perhaps best known for helping her husband Barry launch Bainbridge Community Broadcasting (BCB) in 2014. But in addition to hosting interviews for BCB and teaching and mentoring new hosts, Channie has also been involved with many local organizations over the years. Not only has she volunteered at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art; she's also served on numerous local boards, including the Bainbridge Community Foundation, the Bainbridge Public Library, and Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church. Listen here as Channie reflects on her many years of community involvement and the challenges inherent in an evolving life. How does, for instance, a retired banker become a podcaster? What do we have to let go of in order to do something new? And, how can we handle change as individuals and as a Bainbridge community? Channie also discusses her and her husband's recent decision to move to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). CCRCs offer people over 60 a continuum of independent living, residential assisted living services, memory care and skilled nursing care all in one place. (More information can be found at www.seniorliving.org/lifestyles/ccrc). While her choice to move is being made primarily to be closer to her grandchildren, Channie also helps us to understand the value of making significant changes like this one while you're still energetic and healthy enough to become an active member of a new community. However difficult it may be -- choosing to leave a place in which you've invested so much -- Channie shares her insights with grace and a deep respect for Bainbridge. We know she will be missed.  Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

During a Fall week when the City of Bainbridge Island is hosting "Three Days of Preparedness" events, Bainbridge resident and first-time author Scott James is speaking at Eagle Harbor Books about his new book: "Prepared Neighborhoods: Creating Resilience One Street at a Time". Scott's event takes place Thursday evening from 7pm to 8pm at the bookstore. Refreshments will be served. It will be an open discussion and Q&A about how we as individuals, families and neighborhoods can be better prepared -- whether for "The Big One" or for various lesser emergencies. Scott explains in this podcast why neighborhood action and collaboration is so valuable. The same week, the City of Bainbridge Island is hosting its third annual set of three events about preparedness: On Wednesday, Sept 27th, from 6-8:30pm, or alternatively from 7-9:30pm, attend PSE's Film Night featuring the world premiere of the third of a 3 part series by videographer Cameron Snow and geologist Greg Geehan: "The Geological Formation of Bainbridge Island." At the Pavilion. On Saturday, Sept 30th, come to City Hall at any time between 10am and 2pm for a Preparedness Expo, featuring many tables of useful handouts and preparedness items, plus workshops on how to earthquake retrofit your home, or how to reunite with school children amidst a crisis. On Sunday, Oct 1st, features a "HUBs Demonstration" at the Pavilion from noon to 2pm. Drop in for any part of that timespan to learn about the City's proposed set of neighborhood gathering points for emergencies. For further information about the City events, see the City's "Bainbridge Prepares" website. Further details about Scott James' new book can be found at his "Prepared Neighborhoods" website. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters

Community has always been a passion for BCB founder Barry Peters, who with his wife, Channie, will be leaving Bainbridge Island this fall to join their daughter and grandchildren in Denver, Colorado. It was that passion for Community that drove Peters, who moved to Bainbridge Island in 2001, to help found Sustainable Bainbridge in 2005, and to serve on the Bainbridge City Council from 2008 to 2011. But this podcast is about his years with Bainbridge Community Broadcasting, which he founded in May of 2014 specifically to help build community. BCB is the first community-focused podcasting organization in the country, and since its inception Barry has been responsible for establishing and equipping the necessary recording studios; setting up the web presence, hosting over 100 podcast interviews, and recruiting and managing additional volunteers who have collectively hosted over 575 community podcasts.  All of those podcasts have been focused on the people, organizations, issues and events of our local Bainbridge Island community. But who is Barry Peters? In this podcast BCB Tastes of Bainbridge producer Bob Ross interviews Barry to learn more about what led him to BCB -- and Bainbridge -- in the first place. Listen here and learn about Barry's early years in radio, the surprising decision he made on his first date with Channie -- who is BCB's most prolific podcast host -- and his hopes for the future, both for BCB and its new BARN family, and for his own adventures as an active grandparent of two irresistible granddaughters.  As Barry says in his interview, "It's a terribly poignant and difficult time for us to leave so many friends and so much that has been meaningful for us in our life here on Bainbridge, but the magnet of grandchildren is very powerful!" Though we here at BCB can understand the choice that Barry and Channie have made, we will definitely miss them, and wish them all the best in their new adventures. Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

In this 46-minute podcast conversation, we meet Dwight Sutton, who came to Bainbridge Island in 1971 and has since served our community in uncountable ways. He shares his insights about what makes for a great community, and why community values matter. He explains what initially drew him to Bainbridge Island, and how he initially commuted daily to his work as director of the Virginia Mason research center and as a faculty member of the University of Washington Medical School. And he offers many stories and anecdotes about the history of our island from the 1970s to the present. Dwight reflects on the gratification of supporting local organizations. And, he tells stories about life as a City Council member in the 1990s and as our City's mayor from 1997 through 2001. Dwight is an engaging story teller, and he shares with us some of his fondest memories about what makes Bainbridge such an engaging community. But he also has a couple of anecdotes about local events when we weren't at our best. Among Dwight's stories in this podcast -- mostly about Bainbridge at its best (but a couple of instances otherwise) -- are: the odd case of the 1970s ferry commuter with a portable typewriter; early campaigns since the 1980s to preserve open space; the history that led to the founding of IslandWood; efforts to preserve our farming traditions; positive and negative attitudes of local residents toward City government; what happened on the City Hall commons after the 9/11 attack; big anxieties and the subsequent success of the City's proposed traffic circle; and examples of islanders avoiding the cynicism affliction and achieving community successes. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters

In this podcast, Deb Rudnick, an environmental scientist and chair of the Bainbridge Island Watershed Council, describes the upcoming Bainbridge Island Beach Cleanup on Saturday September 9th. All members of our community – individuals, families, groups, and people of all-ages – are invited to participate in this one-day cleanup to maintain our shorelines and ensure the health of our wildlife. Bainbridge held its first successful beach cleanup last year as part of a broader movement to protect our oceans worldwide. Deb shares with us that some marine creatures have died from ingesting large amounts of small plastic debris and waste. There's been a huge response by concerned citizens, as over half a million people from 112 countries removed more than 18 million pounds of trash during the 2016 International Coastal Cleanup. Bainbridge is continuing to be part of this broader movement this year under the leadership of Sustainable Bainbridge and its various partners: BI Watershed Council Bainbridge Beach Naturalists Zero Waste Bainbridge BI Land Trust Islandwood BI Parks and Recreation District Bainbridge Parks Foundation City of Bainbridge Island COBI Road Ends Committee Bainbridge Island Harbormaster This is an excellent opportunity for families and engaged citizens to do our part as well. Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance of the Saturday event at: http://www.sustainablebainbridge.org/bainbridge-beach-cleanup.aspx.  Advance registration allows you to choose which beach you'd like to work on.    The main effort is focused from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday, September 9th, but your help is appreciated even if for only part of that time. Further information can be found at the Sustainable Bainbridge web page for the event. There's also a Facebook page. Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor, Barry Peters; and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

Dale Henderson, the renowned cellist who founded Bach in the Subways, will return to Bloedel Reserve on the evening of September 3rd for the final concert in the Reserve's Summer Concert Series. Together with Atlanta Symphony principal harpist, Elisabeth Remy Johnson, he'll be bringing us a unique and lively program of music for harp and cello. These two accomplished musicians trained together in Boston as young students, and reconnected in 2015 to form Parsa Duo.  Since then, the popular pair have performed around the country, their unusual instrumental pairing garnering  great acclaim. Since there's not an abundance of music written for cello and harp, the two musicians transcribe parts originally written for other instruments — a task that requires a high level of patience and mastery to generate the magically beautiful music that results from their work. For Dale, however, “This program really was a labor of love. Parsa Duo has been one big, fun experiment!” Pieces offered for the September 3 concert include audience favorites from the last three years of performance, he adds — “Our Greatest Hits so to speak! I'm tremendously excited to share this program with the audience at Bloedel.” The following music will be performed: Chant du ménestrel………………….Aleksandr Glasunov (1865-1936) Piece en forme de habanera……….Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Histoire du tango……………………..Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Bordel  1900 Café  1930 Nightclub  1960 Concert d'aujourd'hui Intermission Kol Nidrei………………………………..Max Bruch (1838-1920) Roumanian Folk Dances…………….Béla Bartók (1872-1958) Joc cu bâta Brâul Pe loc Buciumeana For more information, or to order tickets, visit http://bloedelreserve.org/event/summerconcerts/. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Barry Peters; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this 14-minute podcast, Betsy Lydle Smith -- the Bainbridge-based master facilitator for the international Virtues Project -- describes an upcoming one-day retreat for up to 10 local women. The retreat is designed to restore "The Pace of Grace." The one-day session, from 9:45 to 5:30pm on Thursday, August 10th, will be held in the comfort of a private home on Bainbridge. The day includes presentations, deep listening, group communications exercises, plus a healthy lunch from local sources and a spiritually-uplifting walk in nearby Bloedel Reserve. As Betsy explains, The Virtues Project is a global grassroots initiative that began in 1991 to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life. She says that the project is the catalyst for the renewal of kindness, justice and integrity in more than 100 countries. It has been honored by the United Nations as a "model global program for all cultures." Founders of the initiative were Linda Popov (a psychotherapist), Dr. Dan Popov (a clinical pediatric psychologist), and John Kavelin (a Disney designer). Among other materials, the founders wrote a "Family Virtues Guide" to help parents raise loving, responsible and caring children. Betsy explains in this podcast five strategies of The Virtues Project which will underlie the Pace of Grace retreat: Speak the language of the Virtues; Recognize teachable moments; Set clear boundaries; Honor the spirit; and Offer companioning and be a good listener. To learn more about the details (and charge) for this first Pace of Grace retreat on Bainbridge, visit Betsy's Virtues Training website, where you can also register. Betsy also volunteers her skills leading an informal group that meets weekly for an hour on the patio in front of the former Bainbridge Bakers cafe, at Winslow Green. That informal person-to-person session in the summer outdoors involves conversation and learning aids. Newcomers are welcome to join at no charge. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, meet three of our local Bainbridge climate change activists who invite us to attend the Bainbridge Island premiere of the new movie by Al Gore: "An Inconvenient Sequel - Truth to Power". The premiere is slated for Friday evening August 4th at 7pm, at the historic Lynwood Theater in Lynwood Center on Bainbridge Island. After the film showing, there will be a panel of three local climate change experts will field questions from the audience. Organizations co-sponsoring the premiere and panel include: Climate Action Bainbridge EcoAdapt Island Power Sustainable Bainbridge; and Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our guests on this podcast include: Michael Cox, who recently retired from the Environmental Protection Agency after a 25-year career in that agency, and wrote a widely publicized resignation letter upon his departure; Sally Noedel, an owner of a local business focused on green and sustainable practices ("Whata Piñata!"), and whose previous BCB podcast told the story of her 1,000 mile walk to Oak Flats with her daughter to publicize the plight of sacred native American lands endangered by a proposed copper mine; and Dave McCaughey, a scientist who encourages investments in large-scale commercially viable renewable energy projects. All three of our guests recently returned from a multi-day seminar in Bellevue which was led personally by Al Gore. Approximately 800 participants attended that "Climate Reality Project" for the purpose of mobilizing citizen action now to address climate change. Tickets for the movie premiere are available either in advance at the Lynwood Theater website, or at the box office. The movie will have at least one week's run at the Lynwood, starting August 4th. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Bestselling author Sylvia Brownrigg will return to Eagle Harbor bookstore on July 27th to present her newest book, Pages for Her, a thought-provoking and delightfully enjoyable exploration of the lives of two women, former friends and lovers, who reconnect after 20 years. In this, Brownrigg's seventh book of fiction, the two protagonists she first introduced 16 years ago in Pages for You meet again after 20 years.  As they explore the very different paths their lives have taken, opportunities arise for them -- and for us -- to reflect on the  impact of life choices. The two books exist independent of one another: it is not necessary to read the earlier book before tackling Pages for Her. Listen in on this phone conversation between Sylvia Brownrigg and BCB host Channie Peters, and you'll learn why Sylvia decided to revisit these particular characters, and how she came to imagine the divergent lives lived by these two women.   When asked to describe the different focus of the two novels and the two main characters, Sylvia responds with a fascinating exploration of the various ways we love those whom we love; the children, mothers, partners, and others who people our complex and remarkably individualistic lives. Please join us at Eagle Harbor bookstore at 7 pm on Thursday, July 27th to hear Sylvia tell us more about this beautifully written novel and how it came into being. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Barry Peters; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

'Net neutrality' is a value that helps to make the internet so valuable as a democratic and level playing field of ideas for one and all -- including those of us who use the world wide web or bring services and information to the public as BCB does. In a week when internet users across the country are taking action on July 12th to show that our current national policy of net neutrality continues to be desirable, BCB wanted to reach out to the manager who oversees Kitsap Public Utility District's public broadband activities to get his take. In this podcast, we meet Paul Avis, who is the superintendent of the KPUD department that has constructed and maintains our public high speed fiber optic internet backbone on Bainbridge Island and in other parts of our county. That backbone construction started over 15 years ago. KPUD makes their wholesale broadband services available to governmental, commercial and residential users through a variety of independent internet service provider (ISP) retailers. In this podcast, Paul describes KPUD's approach to offering high-speed broadband connectivity on a nonprofit basis to the community (including to our new building at BARN). And he answers questions about net neutrality from BCB host Barry Peters. BCB asked these questions this month to coincide with the national Net Neutrality Day of Action on Wednesday July 12th. On that day, internet users and web communicators as small as local bloggers, popular YouTube video makers and the Electronic Frontier Foundation -- and as large as Netflix, Amazon, Google and Facebook -- are urging our national government to preserve the FCC's existing policy of net neutrality rather than succumb to calls from big telecom and cable companies to de-regulate them. For more information, visit this website for the Net Neutrality Day of Action. For more information about KPUD's local public broadband backbone and willingness to serve more neighborhoods and business parks, visit KPUD's webpage about their local communications network and broadband services. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

The beautiful lawns and meadow of Bloedel Reserve will again this year be the venue for three concerts over the summer, two classical ones wrapped around a rockin' high energy concert in the middle of the summer. Tickets for this Saturday evening June 24th concert are available at this Bloedel Reserve webpage. Doors open at 6pm for the outdoor concert behind the mansion overlooking Puget Sound. You may bring a picnic but not alcoholic beverages. Sales of wine and beer that night at the concert will benefit Bloedel's programs.  In this podcast, Shayla Miles, Programs and Events Manager of Bloedel Reserve tells BCB about the summer concert series, titled “Music with a View.”  She is joined in the interview by the featured violinist of the June 24th opening concert. We meet Dr. Quinton Morris, who is described as having “a multifaceted career as concert violinist, educator, entrepreneur, and filmmaker.” As the opening concert, Quintin Morris will begin the series setting a high standard.  He will perform three sonatas for violin and keyboard by Chevalier de Saint-Georges, accompanied by Erin Chung on the piano.  There will also be a film screening of “The BREAKTHROUGH”, which premiered at the Seattle Art Museum and the Louvre in Paris among other distinguished locations. “The film explores the music and history of the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a musician of African origin who, against all odds, rose to become one of the most prolific and forgotten figures of the 18th century.” The film has been featured in film festivals in Las Vegas and New York, and it won the “Diamond Award” top prize at the European Independent Film Awards in Paris and the bronze award at the Global Music Awards in Los Angeles. In celebration of the 270th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Boulogne (better known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges), Quinton Morris created "The BREAKTHROUGH": a short film telling a modernized story of the 18th century athlete, concert violinist, and composer. Quinton performs Saint-George's three violin sonatas and makes his acting debut as the historical violinist in this visionary film capturing key aspects of musician's life. Sebastien Quequet, Head of Cultural Programs at Les Arts Decoratifs at the Louvre Museum at the Paris Premiere of "The BREAKTHROUGH", January 21, 2016, described the film as: “Creative and innovative—combining an academic lecture with a stellar performance and film with the lecturer as the musician, actor, and filmmaker should inspire everyone to aim towards success.” Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Listen here as Maradel Gale, Frank Stowell, and Charles Schmid describe the upcoming May 21st Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference at Islandwood, where the topic will be: “Changing the Nature of Puget Sound: A Look at the Impacts of Industrial Aquaculture.” The event runs from 12:30 to 5:30pm. As they explain, “industrial aquaculture” includes two commercial activities which, if unchecked, could dramatically impact Bainbridge shorelines -- shellfish farming on beaches, and in-water pens for farmed fish like Atlantic salmon. Seating for the conference is limited. As of the podcast recording date, there are only about a dozen seats left. To reserve a seat, register at the Sustainable Bainbridge website or at the Islandwood website. Our podcast guests include: Maradel Gale, a founding board member and current officer of Sustainable Bainbridge, and a director of Bainbridge Beach Naturalists, which offers walking tours of the marine life along Bainbridge shorelines; Frank Stowell, a long-time member of the the Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC), president of the ABC Foundation, and the moderator of the Environmental Conference; and Charles Schmid, one of the founders of the ABC organization in 1978, and a continuing officer. The Conference will include an exhibition in the main reception area at Islandwood, representing many of the local and regional environmental organizations co-sponsoring the event. Presentations will include: An overview of the impacts of industrial aquaculture A talk by a marine ecologist dispelling the myths of aquaculture An attorney explaining the legal aspects, and describing the “Shellfish Initiative” An explanation of regulatory gaps in the permitting of aquaculture A talk on Atlantic salmon net pens -- friend or foe? An overview of pesticide use in shellfish aquaculture A panel discussion about impacts for Puget Sound homeowners Final thoughts on how you can get involved in local efforts The primary sponsor is ABC, and, in addition to Sustainable Bainbridge, there are more than a dozen additional co-sponsors including the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, the City of Bainbridge Island; Kitsap Audubon; and a committee of the Sierra Club. In this podcast, Maradel explains why this topic matters on Bainbridge Island and compliments the City for significant and valuable improvements in its shoreline regulations. Frank discusses the notable history of neighborhood and community organizing -- and environmental activism -- on Bainbridge Island. Charles notes that this is the 14th environmental conference on Bainbridge, and offers highlights of prior conferences. This is BCB's first podcast in its new Media Arts Studio at BARN. The public grand opening of the newly constructed BARN center will be Saturday, June 3rd from 10am to 4pm. Credits: BCB host: Barry Peters; audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this quick 9-minute podcast, City Communications Manager Kellie Stickney describes the new City program that offers you an opportunity to apply for funding for a project to benefit your neighborhood. Projects as small as $100 or as large as $5,000 can qualify for funding. She explains that applications are now being received at City Hall for the 2017 round of funding. It's a competitive process, based on written applications from residents who are willing to be a neighborhood project advocate. Final decisions will be made by vote of the City Council. Kelly points out that this is the first year of the program, and $10,000 has been budgeted for this year's applicant neighborhoods. Already, several neighborhoods have submitted funding applications for projects, so she encourages you not to miss the opportunity to apply. On the podcast, she offers several examples of promising projects for neighborhood funding. Kelly explains that the City's "matching" dollars can match 2-to-1 either the dollars raised by the neighborhood for the project OR the value of volunteer labor for the neighborhood project. Volunteer labor is valued at approximately $28 per hour, so each hour can trigger about $56 in City matching funding. For further information, go to the City's webpage for the "Neighborhood Matching Grant" program where you can also obtain an application form and instructions. You can contact Kellie with questions via her email address, here. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this 26-minute podcast, we learn the pros and cons of 6 alternative sites for the proposed new building for the City's police department and municipal court. We meet the local Bainbridge architect chosen by the City Council to review and rate the potential sites, Matthew Coates, who is president of Coates Design. And the conversation is joined by City Communications Manager Kellie Stickney, who reports on the citizen engagement session at City Hall on April 12th, when about 100 citizens offered feedback on the sites under consideration. Matthew reports on the months of comparative analysis, and his findings, since he was appointed by the City Council last October. Kellie encourages citizens to stay engaged in this open process to identify the best site and eventually design a building that could embody green and sustainable design features, and offer public benefits for decades to come. Matthew describes the three sites that look least promising, in part because of inadequate size: - Yaquina Road, east of 305 - North Madison Ave above 305, and - 249 Winslow Way East. And Matthew explains the pros and cons of the 3 highest scoring sites: - New Brooklyn Road (the highest scoring site) - wooded land north of Vineyard Lane, and - the existing site at 305 and Winslow Way. Citizens are encouraged to attend the next public meeting on this topic, at the 7pm meeting of the City Council on Tuesday May 2nd, when there will be a formal presentation by Matthew Coates and an opportunity for additional public comment. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center's new Executive Director, Reed Price, tells BCB about the festivities happening on May 1st from 10am to 4pm to celebrate their Open House. All are welcome - seniors and and their families, plus volunteers and anyone else who is curious about the fun, stimulating, inspiring activities that happen there every day. The Senior Center is located in the Waterfront Park Community Center. Reed explains the recent changes at the Senior Center, some of which are contractual and administrative, while many of the popular programs and events will continue as before. One change involves the Senior Center's newly independent status from the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, which in recent years has provided the staffing for the Senior Center. The change to a system of board-appointed staff, like the Executive Director, means that the Senior Center will have more freedom to create new programs and partnerships with other community organizations. Reed is enthusiastic and open to new ideas for programs and activities, and encourages members of the community to contact him with their ideas. If you are interested in learning more about coming events, go to the Senior Community Center website, check the Center event calendar, and sign up to receive the newsletter, the "Splash". Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Diane Walker; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

As reported in dozens of national and international newspapers, podcasts and internet articles, Bainbridge Island resident Michael Cox wrote a strong and forthright resignation letter to the new Presidential administration upon retiring from EPA last month after 25 years of service. In commemoration of this Earth Day (April 22nd), and in recognition of the citizen marches for science and climate action occurring in so many cities on that day, BCB presents this conversation with our island neighbor Mike Cox. As you'll hear on this podcast, Mike cares passionately about standing up for important values like human health, protection of environment, pursuit of scientific research, and action to resist climate change. In this 23-minute conversation with BCB host Barry Peters, Mike explains how demoralizing it has been since November for the dedicated and committed scientists and environmentalists at EPA to witness the apparent abandonment of that organization's mission in recent months. He describes in personal terms what led to his writing of a 5-page resignation letter that was soon reported by dozens of news outlets from the Washington Post, to Canadian radio and podcasters, to Bill Moyers' blog and elsewhere. Mike also explains how meaningful it has been to him to supplement his EPA service with community service -- on the City Planning Commission, as a local sports coach, and as an in-school teaching volunteer. And he talks about his latest effort (the Common Ground Project) to reach out person-to-person across our current polarized divides to find common ground with community members who see politics differently. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

“The most wondrous thing in the world is that all around us, people can be dying and we don't believe it can happen to us.” King Yudhistara from The Mahabbarata. Esteemed Tibetan lama and teacher, Anyen Rinpoche, who founded the Phowa Foundation in Denver, will be at the Bainbridge Bodhi Center April 29th and 30th to conduct an introductory retreat, together with his teaching partner Allison Choying Zangmo, on “Dying with Confidence”. In this podcast, Rinpoche and his teaching partner talk with BCB host Channie Peters about what their upcoming retreat will include. Death, including our own, is inevitable. Yet many are reluctant to talk about it or even think about it. We think that planning for our death is mostly limited to where and how we will be buried or cremated. But consider the possibility that preparing for death, for the ultimate letting go (of life), for an acceptance of impermanence, might enable us to die with confidence, and might even enable us to live with confidence. Anyen Rinpoche's vision is to help sentient beings around the world who are ill or dying or who wish to prepare for death in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Phowa ("transference of consciousness") is a Tibetan Buddhist practice, which helps the dying to leave this life behind without attachment or regret and find a positive rebirth. The practice of Phowa can benefit all beings, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, including animals. Based on his valuable book, "Living and Dying with Confidence: A Day-by-Day Guide", Rinpoche, seeing the need around the western world for facing death, and being asked to benefit people by providing guidance for this inevitability, has developed a Dying with Confidence training program, a transformative series of retreats that give students the guidance and skills to prepare themselves and others for confidence in facing death. This retreat will help participants face the experience of illness and death (both one's own death and that of friends and loved ones), through sitting meditation practice, mind training, breath practices, teachings on impermanence, awakening the heart and other practices that will help us to understand and respond to death with wisdom and compassion. Each day begins with gentle yoga and breath work to prepare the body for meditation practice. You can register at the Bainbridge Bodhi Center website. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

On April 13th and 15th, Bloedel Reserve is offering guided plant-identification walks to point out the diversity of Spring plants that are now on view. Andy Navage, the Director of Grounds and Horticulture at Bloedel Reserve, is the knowledgable guide for these walks. In this podcast, Andy joins BCB host Bob Ross to discuss those two upcoming ‘Wild & Foraged Plant Walks'. Andy is a talented and passionate horticulturist. He discusses some of the plants that walkers are most likely to see and enjoy as the tour group forages in the lush wonders of early Spring. For example, Bloedel is famous for its many varieties of Rhododendrons, and the earliest to emerge are now awakening. Tour visitors are sure to see the lovely beds of Trillium, Epimedium, and the unfurling of the Fiddlehead ferns. Andy's tours are the perfect way to ask questions about the species in sight at Bloedel, of which there are thousands. The cost of the tour is $7 per member or $22 for a non-member. Plant ID walks are academic walks designed for adults, and are not recommended for children under age 14. For more information and to reserve a ticket for the guided walks, go to the Bloedel Reserve events webpage. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB studio tech: Channie Peters; and BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Educator and practitioner in biomimicry, Denise DeLuca has now written down the steps we can take to re-align ourselves with nature in our everyday lives, which may impact how we solve the world's problems. And, in her book, each step is illustrated with a delightful drawing. To learn more about Denise and her book, come to her upcoming talk at Eagle Harbor Books on Sunday April 23rd at 3pm. In this podcast, DeLuca speaks to BCB host Sonia Scaer about her book: "Re-Aligning with Nature: Ecological Thinking for Radical Transformation". We've heard about the “green” architect or designer who attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly materials and construction practices. But in the field of biomimicry, designers, engineers and makers create solutions to human challenges by looking at nature's ways and adopting nature-inspired designs. Denise briefly describes her career journey -- working initially as a civil engineer -- and tells us what led her to become an educator and practitioner in biomimicry. After many years teaching biomimicry, she observed that people, while learning the practice, started thinking and feeling more creative and curious and as a result came up with innovative and sustainable solutions. Denise is Director and co-founder of BCI: Biomimicry for Creative Innovation, a network of innovators and design professionals seeking to radically transform businesses and organizations to be in harmony with nature. Denise also teaches an online course in Biomimetic Design and Creative Leadership for the Masters in Sustainable Design program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). "Re-Aligning with Nature" is a richly-illustrated book, with every page accompanied by a light-hearted line drawing by Stefanie Koehler, one of Denise's MCAD students. In this podcast, Denise describes how that book-design choice came about and why she chose the format to actively engage the reader in a transformative journey. Denise's book can be obtained from Eagle Harbor Books. Credits: BCB host: Sonia Scaer; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Bainbridge resident Rob Bernard, Microsoft's Chief Environmental Strategist, will be speaking Thursday, April 13 at 7pm at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art on the topic, “Using Information to Save the Planet: How Energy, Food, Water and Biodiversity will be Transformed with Technology.” At a time when many environmental activists are feeling discouraged about public policy retrenchments on climate change issues, Rob sees reason for optimism in the readiness of many major corporations, including Microsoft, to take the lead on sustainability and climate change initiatives. In this podcast Rob describes the carbon-neutral strategy Microsoft has sustained since 2012, when it began introducing energy-conserving measures to reduce the climate impact of its own data centers, offices, software development lab and company air travel. Throughout its global facilities a company the size of Microsoft consumes an amount of energy comparable to a small state -- and we can imagine Microsoft's energy-use at some point becoming comparable to a small nation's. So corporate policies like these can have a significant impact. Rob sees the next step for Microsoft as a shift in its fuel mix for energy --the company's goal is to achieve 50% renewable sourcing in 2018 -- and he describes additional Microsoft initiatives pertaining to water and food.  For example, a data analysis solution that has enabled the Puget Sound shellfish industry to more effectively predict changes in the pH levels of salt water surrounding shellfish pens is already leading to higher survival rates for the seeding of juvenile shellfish. Rob's talk, which is open to the public, is being sponsored by the Bainbridge Citizens Climate Lobby in anticipation of the upcoming Earth Day celebrations. For more about our Climate Lobby, visit http://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/WA_Bainbridge_Island/ Credits: BCB host: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

Bainbridge Islanders are famous for commemorating Earth Day each April, but this year Earth Month will be marked by events on the theme: "Celebrate Trees." In this podcast, Deb Rudnick, a board member of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the chair of our island's Watershed Council (affiliated with Sustainable Bainbridge) describes many of April events being hosted by nonprofits and businesses of Bainbridge island. As noted on the Sustainable Bainbridge webpage that provides a detailed calendar and listing of all the tree events for the month: "The goal of Celebrate Trees! Earth Month Bainbridge Island is to raise awareness and encourage involvement for Arbor Day and Earth Day, and to inspire all to protect our trees, our environment, and our planet. Celebrate Trees!" In this podcast, Deb fills us in on a sampler of the nearly 30 events and activities during the month. All events -- and their time and place -- can be found on the web calendar on the Sustainable Bainbridge website. The events are varied and include activities for all ages. They range from highly active -- such as weed pulling and a walking tour of the remarkable old trees of Winslow -- to quiet and contemplative -- such as the events for gardeners or those who want to simply say a blessing for our abundance of trees. Among the nonprofit sponsors of Celebrate Trees are: the Historical Museum, the Land Trust, the Parks District and Parks Foundation, the Watershed Council, Bloedel Reserve, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, IslandWood, KiDiMu, Sustainable Bainbridge, Weed Warriors and the West Sound Wildlife Shelter, plus many businesses. Also, during Earth Month, there will be two Seattle-area opportunities for political action: Seattle March for Science on April 22nd Earth Day, at 10am; and the  Seattle Climate March, April 29th at 10am. As noted by Sustainable Bainbridge, here are some related treats during April: Trees You Can Eat! All month long local bakeries, including Bainbridge Bakers and Blackbird Bakery, will be offering tree and earth-shaped cookies for sale. Some of the best tasting trees you'll ever try! Tree Reads: Stop by Eagle Harbor Book Company where they'll have a fascinating collection of tree-related books highlighted for sale, as well as nature-themed author presentations during the month. Library Picks: Bainbridge Public Library will display books that fit with the Earth Month theme, including invasive species, sustainable gardening, native trees and more! Nature and Art: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art exhibit: "Revering Nature" with work focusing on the beauty and forces of nature. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this interview, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Chief Curator Greg Robinson has an illuminating and delightful conversation with Chris Maynard, a local artist whose medium is (legally sourced) bird feathers. His exhibition called "Featherfolio" is currently showing at the Art Museum.  Chris's first solo museum show has over 40 astounding artworks with feathers “carved” and artfully laid out in creative compositions. This show also includes four site-specific installations of birds - surgically formed from feathers - taking off on the walls in beautiful patterns. Late in his life Chris Maynard became an increasingly recognized full-time artist, having first had a career as a biologist. But it was that career and his long-time interest in nature, especially the inspirations of wildlife, birds and their feathers, that eventually brought him to creating what is now very unique, unusual, and exquisite finely formed designs composed of feathers. In response to Greg's questions as Curator, Chris tells us why he became an artist and why feathers would naturally be his medium of choice. In this conversation, Chris talks about who and what inspires him, and how his artistry has developed and evolved, about his artist mother and eye-surgeon father who worked with small precision tools. In this podcast, learn how Chris designs his compositions and looks for feathers that will best express his design. Or sometimes Chris holds a feather and gains inspiration for a composition. Chris's beautifully written and photographed book, "Feathers: Form & Function", describes “what feathers are; how they work; and why we find them alluring.” There is much to learn in this "Art Museum Encounter" with Chris about his Featherfolio exhibit, currently on exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

This podcast provides insights into the caring, concerns and community values that motivated our City Council to adopt a Resolution Affirming Bainbridge Island as a Welcoming and Inclusive City. That action was intended to reaffirm our City's long history of supporting civil and human rights, and to protect targeted groups and vulnerable individuals. The resolution and an accompanying legal ordinance were unanimously approved by the Council less than 2 weeks after President Trump promulgated a ban on refugees and immigrants from any of 7 mostly-Moslem countries. That ban was promptly held unlawful by federal courts in a case brought by our State Attorney General with the strong encouragement of our Governor Jay Inslee, who himself is a resident of Bainbridge Island. The City's compassionate action occurs in this year in which we will soon mark the 75th anniversary of the forced removal of more than 200 Japanese Americans from their homes on our island to internment camps during World War II. In this candid and personal podcast conversation, we meet Mike Scott, a former School Board member who now serves as one of our 7 elected members of City Council, and who championed this resolution and ordinance. Also on this podcast, we hear from two local advocates for the City's action. Ray Garrido is the Legal Services Director of Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC). And Althea Paulson is a Bainbridge resident, mom, blogger, activist and former attorney who is now volunteering with KIAC. Both of those individuals played active roles in assisting Mike Scott with the preparation of the resolution. And, in this podcast, Althea makes an impassioned plea for your donations to the Immigrant Assistance Center. This podcast conversation reveals profoundly moving insights into the concerns, motivations and person-to-person caring that came to the fore in this outstanding example of principled civic leadership. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, we meet one of the Northwest's leading experts on Social Security benefits, Andy Landis. He describes his upcoming 2-hour free talk at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Auditorium on March 22nd: "Social Security 101: Avoiding Myths and Mistakes". The informative session -- part of a series on financial education -- is generously sponsored by the Bainbridge Community Foundation. Andy's talk and slides will start at 6:30pm that Wednesday evening, but it's advisable to arrive early, as the comfy auditorium seating is limited. In this podcast, Andy shows his insights and practical knowledge, gained through employment at AARP, Social Security, multinational companies and as a consultant. His free talk on Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm will address: The ABCs of how Social Security works for you and your family. How to get every dollar you have coming, without bureaucratic bother. What payments to expect for a spouse (working or non-working), former spouse or children. The bottom line on career changes, early retirement, switching to part-time, or starting a business. Options for saving Social Security for future generations -- or your own. Andy is optimistic that the valuable and vital program can be saved and sustained. As a special feature, the session will conclude with Paul Merriman, a Bainbridge retiree who is a nationally-known investment guru and the mainstay of this financial education series, speaking on the interplay of Social Security benefits and your investment planning. Andy is author of a comprehensive guidebook that has been called "the Social Security bible", titled "Social Security: The Inside Story." Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, we learn about an upcoming musical called "The Crossing", which will be on stage at the Jewel Box Theater in Poulsbo from March 17th through April 9th. Recently-honored playwright Paul Lewis and leading actor Walt Brown share with us their experience of putting together a musical set in the 1930s, as Amelia Earhart prepared for her dangerous trans-Atlantic solo flight attempt. However, unlike most stories of Amelia, this one is told from the perspective of Ray Spencer, an aviation meteorologist haunted by a past tragedy, who is on the threshold of an elusive scientific breakthrough which he hopes will make long-distance flight safer. The focus is not only on Amelia in flight, but also on her support team on the ground, including husband George Putnam, her mechanic, and this meteorologist. It's an interesting backstory of Amelia's crossing of the Atlantic through the eyes of a reporter that documented the event. As Paul and Walt explain to BCB host Christina Hulet, the musical speaks to what it means to be human, and how to grapple with our own doubts, fears and pain as we try to accomplish the extraordinary. The Crossing was co-authored by Paul Lewis and Carissa Meisner Smit, with music by Paul Lewis. Paul is one of two winners of this year's "Island Treasure" award for distinguished contributions to our community's arts and humanities, which was presented at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art in February 2017. Tickets for "The Crossing" are available through the Jewel Box Theater's website for evening performances from March 17 through April 8 at 7:30pm, plus Sunday matinees at 2:00pm on March 19, March 26, April 2 and April 9. Also, on Saturday April 1st, Paul Lewis will stay after the show to talk with the audience and answer questions they may have about the play. The Jewel Box, with about 100 seats, provides an intimate community theater experience, and it won the Kitsap Sun's 2009 award as Best Theater of the West Sound. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

"A Death By Any Other Name", Tessa Arlen's eagerly awaited third mystery, is set in the mansions of Edwardian England at a time of upheaval and social change. It will be released on March 14, when Tessa will greet her fans for a book signing at Eagle Harbor Books beginning at 5 pm. In this podcast, Tessa talks with BCB host Channie Peters about the overarching theme of her mystery series, and the theme of her latest book. She explains why she loves writing about this era in the early decades of the 1900s. And she describes the social and economic changes of a declining British dominance with America in the ascent, as the world catapulted toward what became the "Great War" -- the same era depicted in Downton Abbey. Tessa acknowledges that all of that makes for a rich backdrop for a murder mystery -- her third. Gardeners will also love "A Death By Any Other Name" as the murder mystery unfolds amidst a club of English aristocracy competing to breed the best tea rose. Gardeners will be able to wallow in horticultural detail and the essential considerations of rose breeding. If there were a genre for intelligent and historically steeped mystery writing, Tessa's series would certainly fall in that category. A reader may be impressed by the beautiful writing and the extensive research into the historical period - the immediate lead up to the war, the shifting way of life for both the aristocracy and the working classes - and its sociological impact. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this 16-minute podcast, Director Kate Carruthers and leading actors Barbara Deering and Ann Wilkenson Ellis talk about this darkly funny drama about an American family with all its strengths and weaknesses, and all its humanity. "August: Osage County" opens March 17th at Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA), and runs until April 2nd. It is fascinating to listen in on our guests' conversation as they describe the play as “illuminating”, “gripping”, with beautiful witty language, and “shockingly funny.” They reveal what the play and their roles mean to them. Unlike the 2013 movie of the same name with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, which was nominated for two Oscars, this performance of Tracy Letts' play preserves the humanity and humor of the original script without the intense, unrelenting nastiness of the film version. The cast and director want us to know that this play has the richness and depth of the playwright's script that includes outrageously funny dialogue with many surprises. And they probe what's profound about the drama, and the way it reveals the deepest kinds of connections and what keeps us from forming them. Kate, Barbara and Ann agree that this play will move us, change us, and cause us to reflect on our own lives and our own families. They explain that this is what good theatre does; it provides an opportunity for self-reflection and the motivation for transformation. "August: Osage County" opens at Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) on Friday March 17th with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday April 2nd. Tickets are available now at the BPA website and box office.  There's a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday March 16th. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this 25-minute podcast, four top leaders of Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) -- the Board President, Executive Director, Production Manager, and Education Director -- tell us about all the pieces that fit together for a main stage production. And they share some of the surprising ins and outs -- the fun and the gritty challenges -- of one of the most successful and enterprising community theaters in the northwest. It's now celebrating its 60th year. Ever wonder how they do it? How do they put on a show - sometimes a complex show - with actors, dancers, singers, a musical ensemble (on stage), with sets that spin around and become something altogether different? BCB's Channie Peters has a fascinating conversation with BPA Board President Debbie MacLeod, Executive Director Dominique Cantwell, Production Manager Deirdre Hadlock, and Education Director Liz Ellis. They cover a wide range of topics, from BPA's mission ... to how those sets are conceived and created ... to how the theatre school does much more to nurture the whole youngster than just teaching acting skills. On any afternoon or evening, the lights are on and there is much activity in the BPA theatre stage, rehearsal rooms and double-wide trailers behind the building. In addition to rehearsing for the next production, to building the sets and making the costumes for the next production, BPA's theatre school is probably in session for kids from 4 years old to 18. Here, actors, directors and volunteers find a strong sense of community, much fun and laughter, and also a supportive learning environment. If you've ever attended the best of community theatre here on Bainbridge Island, you've probably wondered how they can produce superb shows with the variety of Amadeus (having a live musical ensemble on stage), Little Mermaid (with actors “swimming” on stage), Snow Falling on Cedars, Hair, The Kentucky Cycle (6 hours of gripping drama), and Grapes of Wrath. This is the podcast that gives us a good sense of what's involved, and how you can get involved in a theater adventure that represents thousands of hours of community volunteer involvement each year. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Bainbridge Island is a community that loves its library, and library users have a treat in store when this year's "Refresh" project expands the library's meeting room and improves its facilities -- in keeping with their slogan "A vibrant space for everyone". In this 16-minute podcast conversation, Bainbridge Branch Manager Rebecca Judd and Bainbridge Public Library board president Eric Petersen describe how excited they are about the improvements that will be constructed this year, between March and this Fall. The Library will remain open throughout the construction project. Some services will move around the building as the project proceeds. To keep up with the changes, check the Bainbridge Library website and the KRL Bainbridge branch website that describes library services and events. They explain our Library's innovative working relationship -- a public-private partnership -- between the Kitsap Regional Library system for staffing and services that we support through local tax levies, and the private nonprofit Bainbridge Public Library that thrives on local donations for the ownership, maintenance and operation of our library building. Eric describes the funding of this $1.2 million improvement -- with about $1 million coming from contributed dollars accumulated over the years in the Library's reserves, plus $100,000 coming from a major Bainbridge Rotary Club donation from proceeds of the annual Rummage Sale. It was the first Rotary rummage sale almost 60 years ago that produced the funds to initially build the Library. Other large funding sources include Friends of the Library Book Sales, and grants from Bainbridge Community Foundation and Kitsap Community Foundation. Dollars from local citizens in the One Call for All red envelope campaigns are also vital for annual building operations. Pacific Heights Construction (PHC), which built the LEED energy award-winning Art Museum and the green-built Grow Community, won the construction contract. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

How can storytelling help us navigate life's challenges? Hear a few of the authors of a new book discuss their answers to that question at Eagle Harbor Books on the evening of Thursday March 2nd. In this 8-minute podcast, local author Elizabeth Coplan talks about that new book, "Just a Little More Time: 56 Authors on Love and Loss", in which she and other authors share their experiences of losing a sense of place, innocence, marriage, health, child, parent, or nature. Contributions vary from the humorous, to provocative, to poignant. Contributors include Azim Khamisa who is an author and founder of Tariq Khamisa Foundation Stopping Teen Violence, Nyaniso Tutu-Burris who is an activist and granddaughter to Desmond Tutu, and poet Donna Hilbert. There are also many local contributors, highlighting the richness of our community on Bainbridge Island. Together, this anthology speaks to the healing power of writing and story sharing. As Elizabeth explains, story is a crucial component of navigating the roller coaster that is grief. The book's magic is hidden in the smallest details that underlie the universal message -- that you can find hope after significant loss. In these pages, you will find the resilience of the human spirit and appreciate that, in Maya Angelou's words, “we are far more alike than we are unalike.” You can learn more about "Just a Little More Time: 56 Authors on Love and Loss" when several writers share readings from the new book. Introduced by Dr. Sharon Stanley, and led off by Elizabeth Coplan, the event will take place Thursday, March 2, at 6:30pm at Eagle Harbor Books. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB studio tech: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Professor Elhanan Borenstein, University of Washington Associate Professor of Genome Sciences, will speak at the next Open Mic Science Night; Tuesday, March 7, 8 pm at the Treehouse Café. The title of his talk is ““Meet your inner microbial zoo: A genomic tour of your micro-biome” In this What's Up episode, BCB host Sonia Scaer talks with Professor Borenstein about his research.  He and his colleagues study the human microbiome and have developed sophisticated computational methods for analyzing microbiome data. Microbial species are a complex, highly diversified and largely uncharted communities. Each of us has a “normal” microbiome, containing a thousand different species of microorganisms. When an imbalance occurs  in our microbiome, it can lead to health problems. Because we can now manipulate the microbiome, we can affect human health. Professor Borenstein explains that its not enough to know what species are interacting with one another, and whether they are good or bad ones. Computational analysis is used to discover relationships within the complex system. In his talk at Open Mic Science, he will be discussing some of the new technologies used to understand the profiles of the microorganisms and how they interact with each other; research that has the potential to impact the treatment of human diseases. This is a fascinating field and sure to peak your interest on how your own microbiome affects your health. Credits: BCB host: Sonia Scaer; BCB tech Barry Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

Northwest author and biomechanist Katy Bowman has written several books on exercise and human movement, specifically how exercise relates to movement. Her work has been critically acclaimed and translated worldwide. Katy, whose home is in nearby Sequim, will speak at Eagle Harbor Books on Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm about her latest books "Movement Matters", and "Dynamic Aging". In this podcast, she talks to BCB host Sonia Scaer about what she learned from writing “Movement Matters” and how the conveniences in modern life are reducing our need for movement in our personal life and how that is negatively impacting our health ... and more. Katy believes that fitness is a "luxury" that derives from a lifestyle and culture where movement is "outsourced" to the producers of our convenience products, leaving us in a sedentary culture. The book explores how our lifestyles of convenience add up to less movement. In this interview, Katy talks about some of the costs related the cultural norm of convenience. Her message is that not only that are we not moving enough but that we've placed demands on other populations, unsustainably. Katy also talks about her book “Dynamic Aging”, which she co-authors with four of her septuagenarian friends. There is a general belief that as we age we'll see a decline in our physical abilities. These ladies all worked with Katy on exercise and movement for almost ten years. They are women whose ages range from late sixties to early eighties and who are enjoying active healthy lives -- walking, hiking, kayaking, and even climbing trees! This is exercise guide to restoring movement and balance for senior fitness. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters

Listen in on Kate Carruthers' fascinating conversation with BCB host Channie Peters. You'll hear about Kate's love for theatre, which has been a strong thread throughout her life, even during her very successful career as an attorney and Bainbridge Island's municipal judge. Theatre has been Kate's first love since her first high school play and her years majoring in theatre in college. Her intention to continue theatre arts in graduate school was sidetracked by the need to embark on a career that would support herself and two young daughters. She describes her choice of a legal career, and how she found legal practice to be similar, and yet complementary, to her love for staging plays. How does an aspiring actor/director decide to make a career as an attorney, partner in a prestigious Seattle law firm, lead a private practice here on Bainbridge, and later serve as our municipal judge? Throughout it all, Kate found time to raise two daughters, start a theatre company, and direct many noteworthy plays for Bainbridge Performing Arts. Her credits are many and varied. A few are: "The Kentucky Cycle", "Philadelphia Story", "Snow Falling on Cedars", "Amadeus", and "Much Ado About Nothing" (performed outdoors at the Bloedel Reserve). This podcast will enable you to hear how, in Kate's life, theater has provided deep meaning and a vehicle for artistic expression. No wonder she is being honored by Arts and Humanities Bainbridge as one of this year's two Island Treasures. The annual tradition of recognizing two exceptional contributors to local arts are humanities dates back to the year 2000. The Island Treasure Award ceremony will be Saturday February 18 at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. It begins with wine and hors d'oeuvres at 6:15 pm, with the awards ceremony at 6:40 and a reception at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets online here. Seating is very limited. For further information or to reserve by phone, call 206-842-1246. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters. Photo credit: Cynthia Sears.

This week we follow up with the subject of one our first episodes, Bainbridge Community Broadcasting. Paul took a day trip on a ferry from Seattle to visit Bainbridge Island and drop in on BCB. Co-founder Barry Peters took a few minutes to give a tour of the BCB studios and provide an update on […] The post Podcast #73 – Catching Up with Bainbridge Island’s Community Podcasting Experiment appeared first on Radio Survivor.