Podcast appearances and mentions of john fossett

In this episode of our series on Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with food and water leaders, John Fossett and Christian Berg who share their many stories and perspectives regarding these vital aspects of planning for potential disasters. They each have suggestions and ideas on what to think about in planning a system that can withstand and recover from disruptions yet ensures an adequate supply of food and water for all. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross  

An island tradition since 1984, the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of local, handmade art. In this podcast local artists Dinah Satterwhite and Danna Watson tell us about this year’s winter tour, which will take place the weekend of December 6-8. Regional artists jury in to the tour and sell their work at Island studios and historic community halls. When you visit the studios, you’ll see some works in progress, raw materials, tools, and perhaps some inspiration mixed in with a little sawdust. You’ll also get to meet the artists and discuss their work. The tour opens Friday, December 6 and runs Fri, Sat & Sun, December 6-8, from 10 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase hand-crafted works of art, support the local economy and help local artists to thrive! For more information please go to http://bistudiotour.com/ Credits: BCB host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher Chris Walker.

On September 19, AHB will be launching its Arts Education site on Currents Online, featuring organizations, teaching artists, programs, events and activities related to arts education on our island.  Arts in Education is a network of classroom teachers, teaching artists, school administrators, and community partners working together to provide quality arts education and arts integration in classrooms on Bainbridge Island and in Suquamish.  The program began in 1999 as a loose association of local artists and school partners figuring out how to introduce dance and theater to fifth- and sixth-graders at Sakai Intermediate School. Now in its 21st year, the program has grown to serve seven schools and more than 2,200 students in grades K-8 offering a broad range of intensive workshops and residencies in poetry writing, storytelling, Native American drumming, fused glass art, cartooning and more.  In this podcast Inez Maubane Jones, Outreach Manager at Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, and Teresa Marchinek, a Reader's Theatre Teaching Artist, introduce us to Arts in Education, give examples of how it works, and explain how adding Arts Education to Currents will benefit parents, teachers, artists and students alike.  Come and explore this Arts Education site on Currents Online on September 19 at https://www.bainbridgecurrents.com/.  BCB Host and audio editor John Fossett; publisher Chris Walker.

On September 19, AHB will be launching its Arts Education site on Currents Online, featuring organizations, teaching artists, programs, events and activities related to arts education on our island.  Arts in Education is a network of classroom teachers, teaching artists, school administrators, and community partners working together to provide quality arts education and arts integration in classrooms on Bainbridge Island and in Suquamish.  The program began in 1999 as a loose association of local artists and school partners figuring out how to introduce dance and theater to fifth- and sixth-graders at Sakai Intermediate School. Now in its 21st year, the program has grown to serve seven schools and more than 2,200 students in grades K-8 offering a broad range of intensive workshops and residencies in poetry writing, storytelling, Native American drumming, fused glass art, cartooning and more.  In this podcast Inez Maubane Jones, Outreach Manager at Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, and Teresa Marchinek, a Reader's Theatre Teaching Artist, introduce us to Arts in Education, give examples of how it works, and explain how adding Arts Education to Currents will benefit parents, teachers, artists and students alike.  Come and explore this Arts Education site on Currents Online on September 19 at https://www.bainbridgecurrents.com/.  BCB Host and audio editor John Fossett; publisher Chris Walker.

Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? A bass player for your band? An artist to paint your pet? An opportunity to showcase your dramatic talent? Check out bainbridgecurrents.com for the definitive guide to Bainbridge Island arts and culture. Arts Humanities Bainbridge's new Currents Online website makes it possible for the first time to experience the full breadth and depth of Bainbridge Island’s creative culture in one easy-to-use resource. Never want to miss an event or performance again? Visit the interactive events calendar and sign up for the weekly Currents Online newsletter. Curious about all the island’s artists, musicians, and performers? Discover your neighbor’s creative genius in the Artist Directory. Ever wondered about the sculptures and murals you’ve seen around town? Explore the island through the Public Art portal. Currents Online is a one-stop shop that will connect you to a wealth of opportunities and resources on the island -- and all of it is free to use!  Creativity connects us. Experience it today with the new AHB website, Currents Online -- always available at bainbridgecurrents.com. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher: Diane Walker.

How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and after a career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art she's carried her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she'll share at the Bainbridge Island Library for the month of July. During her nearly four decades as a social worker, Joanie found art was a great way to help people -- especially non-verbal clients -- express their hearts and experiences. Today she uses her art to achieve the same objective for herself, drawing on her experience of those childhood storms to feed her paintings  “I think of memory as a shadow which lingers from encounters and places.  Memory, influenced by time, place, and experience forms the catalyst for my paintings.  I believe my paintings are often an attempt at resolution of memories that are stuck like films on continuous replay.”  Joanie's exhibit, entitled "Where I Come From: Memory and Place," will open during the First Friday Arts Walk at the Bainbridge Public Library on July 5th from 5-7 pm. Don't miss it! Credits: BCB Host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher: Diane Walker.

How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and after a career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art she's carried her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she'll share at the Bainbridge Island Library for the month of July. During her nearly four decades as a social worker, Joanie found art was a great way to help people -- especially non-verbal clients -- express their hearts and experiences. Today she uses her art to achieve the same objective for herself, drawing on her experience of those childhood storms to feed her paintings  “I think of memory as a shadow which lingers from encounters and places.  Memory, influenced by time, place, and experience forms the catalyst for my paintings.  I believe my paintings are often an attempt at resolution of memories that are stuck like films on continuous replay.”  Joanie's exhibit, entitled "Where I Come From: Memory and Place," will open during the First Friday Arts Walk at the Bainbridge Public Library on July 5th from 5-7 pm. Don't miss it! Credits: BCB Host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher: Diane Walker.

Calling all readers, book group members and lovers of books. Here’s a great way to meet like-minded folks while supporting one of the Island’s most appreciated institutions. The Bainbridge Public Library invites you to a fundraiser at the library on Thursday, January 31st, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Share appetizers, wine, and desserts (attendance limited to age 21 and older) and meet northwest authors Lynn Brunelle, Deb Caletti, Elizabeth George, and Anna Quinn. Author Kevin O'Brien returns as moderator. Tickets can be obtained at Eagle Harbor Books ($35/person) or online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bainbridge-public-library-18430089832. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge artist Susan Wiersema uses photography, watercolor, and colored pencil to reveal the soulful nature of animals. Her new show, My Pet Project: Portraits of Cats and Dogs opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday, February 1. Listen here as Susan talks with BCB host John Fossett about her love for animals, her fondness for the Doctor Doolittle books, and how she came to discover the field of pet portraiture. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge artist Susan Wiersema uses photography, watercolor, and colored pencil to reveal the soulful nature of animals. Her new show, My Pet Project: Portraits of Cats and Dogs opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday, February 1. Listen here as Susan talks with BCB host John Fossett about her love for animals, her fondness for the Doctor Doolittle books, and how she came to discover the field of pet portraiture. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In anticipation of Celluloid Bainbridge's upcoming 20th anniversary retrospective (November 17-18), festival founder Kathleen Thorne and Lynwood Theatre maven TJ Faddis  talk with BCB host John Fossett about the history, technical challenges, and highlights of this iconic film festival. Over the last 20 years of the festival there have been numerous surprises. Listen here and learn about the Trojan Horse, the true test of a Bainbridge Islander, the superstition surrounding one film, which filmmaker has TWO films in the festival (one under an assumed name), Kathleen's own surprising contribution to the festival, and what's a cowboy hat got to do with anything? For this year's festival, the Opening Night Reception will take place at 5pm on Saturday November 17 at the Marketplace at Pleasant Beach. Guests will enjoy fine food and drink and the company of Bainbridge Island author Jonathan Evison. After the Reception, head across the street to the Historic Lynwood Theatre for an exclusive screening of “The Fundamentals of Caring,” the 2016 film based on Evison’s best-selling book “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.” Evison will host a Q&A after the film. And then, free all day Sunday at the Lynwood Theatre, you'll see feature-length dramas, documentaries, comedy shorts, and experimental music videos, all representing the creativity, the hilarity, and the heart that have defined Celluloid from the very beginning. Don't miss this fabulous 20th anniversary retrospective: it's quintessential Bainbridge! Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In anticipation of Celluloid Bainbridge's upcoming 20th anniversary retrospective (November 17-18), festival founder Kathleen Thorne and Lynwood Theatre maven TJ Faddis  talk with BCB host John Fossett about the history, technical challenges, and highlights of this iconic film festival. Over the last 20 years of the festival there have been numerous surprises. Listen here and learn about the Trojan Horse, the true test of a Bainbridge Islander, the superstition surrounding one film, which filmmaker has TWO films in the festival (one under an assumed name), Kathleen's own surprising contribution to the festival, and what's a cowboy hat got to do with anything? For this year's festival, the Opening Night Reception will take place at 5pm on Saturday November 17 at the Marketplace at Pleasant Beach. Guests will enjoy fine food and drink and the company of Bainbridge Island author Jonathan Evison. After the Reception, head across the street to the Historic Lynwood Theatre for an exclusive screening of “The Fundamentals of Caring,” the 2016 film based on Evison's best-selling book “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.” Evison will host a Q&A after the film. And then, free all day Sunday at the Lynwood Theatre, you'll see feature-length dramas, documentaries, comedy shorts, and experimental music videos, all representing the creativity, the hilarity, and the heart that have defined Celluloid from the very beginning. Don't miss this fabulous 20th anniversary retrospective: it's quintessential Bainbridge! Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Celluloid Bainbridge, this year's festival, to be held November 17-18, will offer a retrospective of the quirkiest favorites from past festivals, curated by Festival Founder Kathleen Thorne and TJ Faddis, former manager of the Lynwood Theatre. Listen here as Kathleen and TJ share the origins of the festival and describe some of its highlights. From feature-length dramas to documentaries, comedy shorts, and experimental music videos, the films in this year's lineup represent the creativity, the hilarity, and the heart that have defined Celluloid -- and Bainbridge Island itself -- from the very beginning. Opening night of the festival will feature a special reception at The Marketplace (across from the Lynwood Theatre) and a showing of the film adaptation of  islander Jonathan Evison's best-selling book, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. Jonathan will be on hand to talk about the process of turning his book into film. There is a charge for the reception, but the following day's festival is free of charge; films will be running at the Lynwood all day long, from around 10 am to around 8pm. For more information and to reserve tickets for the reception, visit the Arts and Humanities website at ahbainbridge.org. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.  

From the Sandspit to Winslow Way and Fort Ward, from Kingston to Indianola and the piers of Seattle, strange phenomena abound. You can hear all about it here as Bainbridge Public Library's John Fossett, BCB's Diane Walker, and The Art Project's Susan Wiersema share true ghost stories from Bainbridge Island and beyond. These stories were read aloud at the Art Project on Friday evening, October 26, 2018 under the direction of Susan Wiersema. We hope you enjoy them, and have a Happy Haunted Halloween.

Brahms, Elgar and Khachaturian will grace our ears at the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra's November concert, Emergence. Shows November 10 at 7:30 pm and November 11 at 3 pm with a director chat at 2:15. Listen here as Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s new Music Director and Conductor, Mario Alejandro Torres, talks about Emergence, the first of four concerts for the 2018-2019 Season. The BSO’s classical series features a star-studded cast of guest performers, masterworks, beloved favorites, original compositions and special collaborations. November 10 & 11, 2018: Emergence  February 16 & 17, 2019: Muses
April 13 & 14, 2019: Rebellion  June 8 & 9, 2019: Symphony Spectacular: Music for All
 Emergence features the following pieces: ARAM KHACHATURIAN: Gayane's Adagio Soothing and warmhearted, from his ballet “Gayane.” EDWARD ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 – Cellist Nathan Chang joins the stage to perform Elgar’s captivating Cello Concerto in E minor, one of the most important pieces in the cello literature. JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73, Brahms’ most endearing symphony. You won't want to miss this moving performance! For tickets and information, visit BainbridgePerformingArts.org.   Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Meet award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick, whose exhibit of magnificent owl photographs will open at the Bainbridge Library at 5:30 pm on Friday November 2, with a talk by the artist at 6pm. In this podcast interview Paul talks with BCB host John Fossett about his years of work in the wild, about his passion for nature and for photography, and about the 19 species of owls and what they have to teach us about the beauty and vulnerability of their unique natural habitats. A veteran of Aldus, Adobe, and Microsoft, Paul now serves as Director of Major Gifts for Conservation Northwest, an organization dedicated to protecting and connecting wild areas and recovery native species from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Representatives of Conservation Northwest will also be on hand at the opening to share information about one of their current projects. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Meet award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick, whose exhibit of magnificent owl photographs will open at the Bainbridge Library at 5:30 pm on Friday November 2, with a talk by the artist at 6pm. In this podcast interview Paul talks with BCB host John Fossett about his years of work in the wild, about his passion for nature and for photography, and about the 19 species of owls and what they have to teach us about the beauty and vulnerability of their unique natural habitats. A veteran of Aldus, Adobe, and Microsoft, Paul now serves as Director of Major Gifts for Conservation Northwest, an organization dedicated to protecting and connecting wild areas and recovery native species from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Representatives of Conservation Northwest will also be on hand at the opening to share information about one of their current projects. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In this podcast interview you'll meet Mario Alejandro Torres, the new Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. Born & raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Mario is a conductor, teacher, and student who also performs on the viola and violin. He currently lives in Seattle, where he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in orchestral conducting. Listen here as Mario tells Arts and Artists producer John Fossett about his early years as a young musician in Honduras and his hopes for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his new role at the BSO, Mr. Torres is the Music Director of Poulsbo Community Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra. He has played with and conducted orchestras in Honduras, Suriname, Costa Rica and Haiti, and his wife Jenny is an active participant in the Seattle Music Partners Program and the Special Events department of the Seattle Symphony. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In this podcast interview you'll meet Mario Alejandro Torres, the new Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. Born & raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Mario is a conductor, teacher, and student who also performs on the viola and violin. He currently lives in Seattle, where he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in orchestral conducting. Listen here as Mario tells Arts and Artists producer John Fossett about his early years as a young musician in Honduras and his hopes for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his new role at the BSO, Mr. Torres is the Music Director of Poulsbo Community Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra. He has played with and conducted orchestras in Honduras, Suriname, Costa Rica and Haiti, and his wife Jenny is an active participant in the Seattle Music Partners Program and the Special Events department of the Seattle Symphony. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

If you love jazz, funk, and flamenco, you want to be sure to attend Arte Y Pasion with Deseo Carmin, this Saturday, September 22, 7:30 pm at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Deseo Carmin is a fiery fusion of Latin, Jazz/Funk with spicy Flamenco, interpreting favorite Latin American and original songs with a style that is unique as well as energetic. In this podcast you'll meet and hear Deseo Carmin composer/musicians Stella Rossi and Andre Stomma -- and they will make you want to dance, so come hear them Saturday night and bring your dancing shoes! Be sure to come early -- doors open at 6:45 -- to view the spectacular photography of Eva Blanchard, on exhibit this night only. Eva is a concept and editorial portrait photographer whose photography is seen in advertising campaigns, magazines, and publishing. To learn more about Deseo Carmin, visit their website at: https://www.deseocarmin.com/ To see more of Eva Blanchard's work, visit https://evablanchardphoto.com So join us for an elegant night around the world with music, dance and exquisite photographic art! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the BIMA website. Credits: BCB host, John Fossett; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Are you prepared if disaster strikes our community? Participate in Three Days of Preparedness--September 26, 29, and 30 -- and meet Ready Raccoon and the rescue dogs of Empact NW, experience a simulated earthquake, and learn more about what Bainbridge is doing to build resilience in case of catastrophic events. • Day One: Wednesday, Sept 26th Film Night @ The Pavilion – The Geological Formation of Bainbridge island Parts 1, 2 & 3. Two screenings @ 6 pm & 7 pm. It's free, but please reserve your tickets online https://bainbridgeprepares.org/event/3-days-of-preparedness-day-1-film-night/ • Day Two: Saturday, Sept 29th Expo @ City Hall – The Big Shaker: Earthquake Simulator, disaster preparedness workshops, Empact NW Rescue Dog Team, connect with the non-profit and tax funded organizations helping to prepare our community. • Day Three: Sunday, Sept 30th Emergency HUB Demo @ Island Church – Demonstrations and scenarios. See the non-profit and tax funded organizations, helping to prepare our community, in action. So come on down and bring the kids: It's an excellent opportunity to get to know each other, to learn about preparedness, and to meet the individuals, organizations and local government who are helping to prepare our community. Credits: BCB host, John Fossett; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Artist Deliah Grace Hubbard brings her watercolors and painted furniture to the Bainbridge Library for the month of July, opening July 6. Listen here to learn about her process, her incorporation of Sumi-e brushstrokes, and her love of color and flowers. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Artist Deliah Grace Hubbard brings her watercolors and painted furniture to the Bainbridge Library for the month of July, opening July 6. Listen here to learn about her process, her incorporation of Sumi-e brushstrokes, and her love of color and flowers. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

"Something New," Public Art's newest program, will be officially unveiled on the First Friday Art Walk, July 6th from 6-8 pm.  The Public Art Committee, a subcommittee of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, partners with the City of Bainbridge Island to manage and facilitate COBI’s Public Art Program.  Their newest project, “Something New,” consists of a rotating public art venture, featuring sculptures by regional artists to be displayed for one year within the Winslow corridor.  Last Fall, the Bainbridge Island City Council approved funding for this one-year pilot project for public art.  The Public Art Committee conducted a call for art, selected a jury and collaborated with COBI’s Public Works department to design pedestals for the selected sculptures.  Selections were made in  March, the artists were notified in April, pedestals were built in May and the sculptures are being installed in June.    The three chosen pieces and locations are: “Hand in Hand by William Robinson (to be placed in Waterfront Park across from the Senior Center), “Iris Flare” by Lin McJunkin and Milo White (to be placed on Winslow Way near the intersection with Erickson Avenue) and “Three Color Spires” by Gerry Newcomb, which will stand in the harbor-side plaza at the southern end of Madison Avenue.   For the official unveiling of “Something New” on July 6th, the Public Art Committee will have a tent on Winslow Way and provide shuttle rides between the three locations, allowing the community to view the selected pieces and meet the artists.  All are welcome to join the festivities.   While the bases are permanent, the art is not.  Once approved by City Council, the next round of art will be selected and installed in 2019.   “Something New” supports the Cultural Element of COBI’s Comprehensive Plan by creating a stimulating visual environment on Bainbridge Island.  The Public Art Program and the Public Art Committee provide stewardship of the City’s public art portfolio, allowing the community to experience great art, to support local artists, and and to foster the creative process in our region.   For more info visit www.ahbainbridge.org.  Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

"Something New," Public Art's newest program, will be officially unveiled on the First Friday Art Walk, July 6th from 6-8 pm.  The Public Art Committee, a subcommittee of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, partners with the City of Bainbridge Island to manage and facilitate COBI's Public Art Program.  Their newest project, “Something New,” consists of a rotating public art venture, featuring sculptures by regional artists to be displayed for one year within the Winslow corridor.  Last Fall, the Bainbridge Island City Council approved funding for this one-year pilot project for public art.  The Public Art Committee conducted a call for art, selected a jury and collaborated with COBI's Public Works department to design pedestals for the selected sculptures.  Selections were made in  March, the artists were notified in April, pedestals were built in May and the sculptures are being installed in June.    The three chosen pieces and locations are: “Hand in Hand by William Robinson (to be placed in Waterfront Park across from the Senior Center), “Iris Flare” by Lin McJunkin and Milo White (to be placed on Winslow Way near the intersection with Erickson Avenue) and “Three Color Spires” by Gerry Newcomb, which will stand in the harbor-side plaza at the southern end of Madison Avenue.   For the official unveiling of “Something New” on July 6th, the Public Art Committee will have a tent on Winslow Way and provide shuttle rides between the three locations, allowing the community to view the selected pieces and meet the artists.  All are welcome to join the festivities.   While the bases are permanent, the art is not.  Once approved by City Council, the next round of art will be selected and installed in 2019.   “Something New” supports the Cultural Element of COBI's Comprehensive Plan by creating a stimulating visual environment on Bainbridge Island.  The Public Art Program and the Public Art Committee provide stewardship of the City's public art portfolio, allowing the community to experience great art, to support local artists, and and to foster the creative process in our region.   For more info visit www.ahbainbridge.org.  Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

How could you capture 3 dimensional movement in a 2 dimensional medium? This is a challenge that has fascinated artist John Wiens for more than 50 years -- first as an architect, and then later as a sketcher, a watercolor artist, and now as a printmaker, working primarily in BARN's printmaking studio. "My artwork," he says, "is the expression of my joy of being alive. I am in this world and I’m of this world. Art is the act of celebrating that of being alive.  To accomplish artwork requires awareness, contemplation, receptiveness, courage, skill, tools and an idea. In my work I’m trying to capture something specific in the people, landscape, or the still life Come see John's movement-inspired abstract monotypes at the Bainbridge Library, opening Friday, June 1 from 5-7 pm. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Bob Ross; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

How could you capture 3 dimensional movement in a 2 dimensional medium? This is a challenge that has fascinated artist John Wiens for more than 50 years -- first as an architect, and then later as a sketcher, a watercolor artist, and now as a printmaker, working primarily in BARN's printmaking studio. "My artwork," he says, "is the expression of my joy of being alive. I am in this world and I'm of this world. Art is the act of celebrating that of being alive.  To accomplish artwork requires awareness, contemplation, receptiveness, courage, skill, tools and an idea. In my work I'm trying to capture something specific in the people, landscape, or the still life Come see John's movement-inspired abstract monotypes at the Bainbridge Library, opening Friday, June 1 from 5-7 pm. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Bob Ross; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

In this podcast BCB host John Fossett talks with Robin Hoerth, the glass artist who'll be teaching the A to Z of Glass Casting at BARN May 3,4, and 11. Robin, who grew up in the Midwest and moved to Western Washington after graduating college, developed her love for working with glass while at university, where she graduated with a BFA in sculpture. Robin is passionate about glass -- you'll hear that in her voice in this podcast as she describes her love for her work. She’s drawn to it because of its beauty and versatility, and has notebooks full of original ideas she hopes someday to create in glass. But however complex the work she does on her own, she wants you to know that the bas relief process of glass casting that she will be teaching in this course is very forgiving: you need no artistic experience or skill to take the class, you just need an idea. -- and there's a special benefit with this class: once the casting is completed, attendees will work with metal shop instructors to create frames to display their work. To sign up for this, or other exciting classes at BARN, go to the BARN website -- www.BainbridgeBARN.org -- and follow the events and classes links to the glass art classes. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Sonia Scaer; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

In this podcast BCB host John Fossett talks with Robin Hoerth, the glass artist who'll be teaching the A to Z of Glass Casting at BARN May 3,4, and 11. Robin, who grew up in the Midwest and moved to Western Washington after graduating college, developed her love for working with glass while at university, where she graduated with a BFA in sculpture. Robin is passionate about glass -- you'll hear that in her voice in this podcast as she describes her love for her work. She's drawn to it because of its beauty and versatility, and has notebooks full of original ideas she hopes someday to create in glass. But however complex the work she does on her own, she wants you to know that the bas relief process of glass casting that she will be teaching in this course is very forgiving: you need no artistic experience or skill to take the class, you just need an idea. -- and there's a special benefit with this class: once the casting is completed, attendees will work with metal shop instructors to create frames to display their work. To sign up for this, or other exciting classes at BARN, go to the BARN website -- www.BainbridgeBARN.org -- and follow the events and classes links to the glass art classes. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Sonia Scaer; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

During the month of May, the library meeting room will be displaying colorful Guatemalan weavings from the 70s to the present, collected by Daphne Stewart and Elizabeth Dequine. In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett talks with Daphne about the history behind the weavings, their Mayan origins, and Daphne and Elizabeth's connections to Guatemala. Some of the items in the collection will be available for purchase at the opening, Friday, May 4th, from 5-7 pm; proceeds from the sale of these items will return to the Cooperativo Flor de Pericón y Flor Ixcaco, San Juan La Laguna, in Guatemala, which helps support native families by giving them a market for their beautiful weavings. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

During the month of May, the library meeting room will be displaying colorful Guatemalan weavings from the 70s to the present, collected by Daphne Stewart and Elizabeth Dequine. In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett talks with Daphne about the history behind the weavings, their Mayan origins, and Daphne and Elizabeth's connections to Guatemala. Some of the items in the collection will be available for purchase at the opening, Friday, May 4th, from 5-7 pm; proceeds from the sale of these items will return to the Cooperativo Flor de Pericón y Flor Ixcaco, San Juan La Laguna, in Guatemala, which helps support native families by giving them a market for their beautiful weavings. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett chats with artist Jennifer Waldron, whose new exhibit, "Company for Dinner," will open at the Bainbridge Public Library on Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7. Listen here to learn about Jennifer's process, her background, her inspirations, and the dedication of intention that keeps her colorful and imaginative paintings fresh and new. Each painting invites a story, so if you want to stimulate your imagination, be sure to stop by the library during the month of April, to meet -- and join -- the delightful characters who comprise Jennifer's "Company for Dinner." Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett chats with artist Jennifer Waldron, whose new exhibit, "Company for Dinner," will open at the Bainbridge Public Library on Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7. Listen here to learn about Jennifer's process, her background, her inspirations, and the dedication of intention that keeps her colorful and imaginative paintings fresh and new. Each painting invites a story, so if you want to stimulate your imagination, be sure to stop by the library during the month of April, to meet -- and join -- the delightful characters who comprise Jennifer's "Company for Dinner." Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

Looking to celebrate Women's History month? Get inspired by local artist Suzette Ruys' portraits of 15 "Persistent Women," opening Friday, March 2 from 6-9 pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. The paintings feature fifteen tenacious women, each of whom took a stand against injustice. Their work falls into a variety of arenas, including politics, environmental defense, women’s rights, labor organizing, civil rights, and more. “There were so many great women to pick from that I could have painted for years,” says Ruys, a local artist and designer who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. “Researching these paintings was fascinating. Some of the women are well-known, others less so, but each story about their lives made them very real and impressive. There is always a need for people to speak up when they see inequality," adds Ruys. "These women did it with the grit and grace that makes them heroes.” Listen here as Ruys explains some of her decisions, talks about her intriguing process, and shares some of the stories of the women in her paintings. And be sure to stop by the library in March to see these Persistent Women! Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

Looking to celebrate Women's History month? Get inspired by local artist Suzette Ruys' portraits of 15 "Persistent Women," opening Friday, March 2 from 6-9 pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. The paintings feature fifteen tenacious women, each of whom took a stand against injustice. Their work falls into a variety of arenas, including politics, environmental defense, women's rights, labor organizing, civil rights, and more. “There were so many great women to pick from that I could have painted for years,” says Ruys, a local artist and designer who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. “Researching these paintings was fascinating. Some of the women are well-known, others less so, but each story about their lives made them very real and impressive. There is always a need for people to speak up when they see inequality," adds Ruys. "These women did it with the grit and grace that makes them heroes.” Listen here as Ruys explains some of her decisions, talks about her intriguing process, and shares some of the stories of the women in her paintings. And be sure to stop by the library in March to see these Persistent Women! Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.

Whether you're in a book group, want to be in a book group, or just love books, this library fundraiser is for you! Wine, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, famous authors, and a chance to build new connections: all yours for $35 February 8 from 6:30-8:30. In this podcast, Bainbridge Public Library board members Mary Hall and Stephanie Hillier tell us all about the library's upcoming fundraiser, which will feature Seattle7 authors Erica Bauermeister, Carol Cassella,, Claire Dederer, Laurie Frankel, and Kevin O'Brien, and will offer opportunities to celebrate, join or even initiate some of the 40 or more book groups on the island. In addition, we learn a bit about the 50-year collaboration between Bainbridge Public Library -- which is responsible for our library's building and grounds, is funded by donations, and just enacted a major library refresh project -- and Kitsap Regional Library, which is supported by our taxes and provides the books and the staff for the Bainbridge facility. Credits:  BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker;  audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

If you're a fan of the abstract expressionists of the mid-twentieth century, you'll want to check out the art of Curtis Hughes, whose work will open at the Bainbridge Library at 5 pm on February 2nd as part of the First Friday Art Walk. Still in his first year as a painter after a lifelong career as a designer, Curtis created this series of 11 paintings as an exploration of the methods and spirit of modern design and, in particular, such abstract expressionists as Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, and Willem deKooning. The paintings are spare and expressive, done mostly in black and white, with color used primarily as a value of black and white. The paintings are deliberately rough and unpolished and are intended to reach for emotional immediacy on the part of the artist and viewer alike. Listen here to hear the story of Hughes' evolution as an artist, and how he first encountered the art which has so influenced him. Credits:  BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker;  audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

"Life as Collage: Whimsy and Romance" is the title of Wendy Brown's new exhibition, which will open at the Bainbridge Island Library Friday, January 5th, as part of the island's January Art Walk. Listen here as BCB host John Fossett talks with Wendy about her unusual pieces and the process by which she builds them. Wendy, who has been making collages for 40 years, is self-taught and inspired by all things old and beautiful. A self-proclaimed "die-hard romantic," Wendy shares with us about her adventures traveling and collecting the thousands of tiny knick-knacks she uses to feed into her whimsical collages. Postcards, beads, stamps, and trinkets galore dance out of her unusual frames to tell the story of a life deliciously lived. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Susan Wiersema and Lynnette Sandbloom will present an art show in the meeting room of the Bainbridge branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. Their show, entitled Aesop's Fables, will open as part of the community's First Friday Art Walk on Friday, December 1st. Knowing the two artists were preparing for a show, a friend suggested they pursue a theme of animals with stories. Because Susan's husband had given her a copy of Aesop's Fables for Christmas a few years earlier, she suggested that as a theme for the library show, and Lynette agreed to the challenge. Susan and Lynnette, who met while working at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, are both interested in illustrating children's books, and have shown together at the library before. But their styles and approaches to their work are surprisingly different: listen here to learn more about their respective processes and this exciting upcoming exhibit. Aesop's Fables, by Susan Wiersema and Lynnette Sandbloom, opens Friday, Dec 1st @ 5 PM and will continue throughout the month. Credits: BCB host: John Fossett; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-268-june-at-bainbridge-library/ This month the library's John Fossett discusses book groups, book sales, and the Summer Learning Programs. Did you know there are three library-hosted book groups (one on the ferryboat!)?  In this podcast John tells us about these -- and explains how to start your own book group with  pre-assembled book group kits that include facilitation guides. This month there will also be two Friends of the Library book sales, and toward the end of the month look for the kick off for the library's Summer Learning Program for both kids and adults. Read 10 hours and get a free book; read 100 hours and get a tee shirt! There will be Summer Learning events for kids and adults all summer long. And don't forget: on June 11 you are invited to a community conversation with KRL to identify shared aspirations. June 1 - Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm -- Books on Tap June 2 - Thursday, 1 - 4 pm -- Friends of the Library Book Sale June 4 - Saturday, 10 am - noon -- Learn to Download Library eBooks & Audio June 6 & 13 - Monday,  2:30 - 4 pm -- Career Center: One-On-One Appointments June 8 - Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm -- Island Film Group - What's Up Doc? June 9 - Thursday, 4:40 pm Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry Tales Book Group: The Paris Wife June 11 - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale June 11 - Saturday, 10 am - noon, KRL Community Conversations June 14 - Tuesday, Noon -  5 pm -- Career Center: One-On-One Appointments June 14 - Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm -Career Center - Interviewing Skills June 15 - Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm Travelogue: The Future of Wildlife in East Africa. Grant and Barbara Winther, U.S. representatives of the East African Wildlife Society (EAWLS), will present a travelogue on the problems and solutions the Society is tackling in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). June 21 - Tuesday, 1 - 2 pm - Waterfront Book Group - "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" June 22 - Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm - What Do You Know: Birding with Gene Bullock June 24 - Friday,  1:30 - 3 pm - The Salon: A Forum for Conversation June 28- Tuesday, 7 - 8 pm - 4th Tuesday Book Group: "The Cat's Table" Stop by the branch and pick up your copy of Inspire Magazines, the library's quarterly programing guide or visit online at www.krl.org Credits: BCB host Joanna Pyle: audio editor Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-263-may-at-the-bainbridge-library/ John Fossett and BCB host Joanna Pyle discuss what's scheduled for this month at the library: Wed, May 4, 7:30 – 9pm: BOOKS ON TAP - Treehouse Cafe Fri, May 6, 5 – 7pm: FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Fri, May 6, 5:30 – 7pm: Business for Sustainability,  a talk by Giselle Weybrecht, Author of The Sustainable MBA - at St Barnabas Church Tue, May 10, 1 – 3pm: Downloading Library eBooks & Audio -   Wed, May 11, 7 – 9pm: Island Film Group - "Possessed" (Noir) (1947) Wed, May 18, 7:30 – 9pm: Travelogue - Splendors of the Persian Empire with Cross Cultural Journeys Sat, May 21, 3 – 4:30pm: The Gifts of The Artist's Way (instructor Kate Gavigan) Wed, May 25, 7 – 9pm: What Do You Know:  The Appalachian Trail with Tressa Johnson Friday, May 27, 1:30 p.m: Library U - The Salon: A Forum For Conversation - Sat, May 28, 2 – 3:30pm: Friendship Bracelets For Adults Monday, May 30: Memorial Day: Holiday Closure Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-229-february-at-the-library-2016/ Listen here as John Fossett describes what's up at the Bainbridge branch of Kitsap Regional Library during the month of February. Some of the events discussed in this podcast include the following; for a full description of all activities and events, pick up an Inspire Magazine at the library. AARP Tax Assistance - Walk-in tax assistance February 1-April 15 Books on Tap Literary Trivia - Great Fun at the Treehouse Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016, 7:30-9 pm First Friday Art Walk - Diane Walker, Abstract Paintings Friday - February 5th ~  5 to 7 pm      Great Decisions at the Library, presented by Library U - 9:30 - 11am February 6 - Middle East Alliances February 13 - The United Nations February 20 - The Future of Kurdistan February 27 - The Politics of Climate Change Island Theatre: The Dixie Swim Club  Follow the hilarious and touching stories of five southern women who meet on the Outer Banks every August to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other's lives. Adult Coloring Books Saturday - February 6 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. February is African American History MonthIsland Film Group Presents Two Spike Lee Films and discussion followingWednesday - 7 p.m. - February 10  - Do the Right Thing (1989)Saturday - 2 p.m. - February 13 - Malcolm X (1992) Building a Sustainable Economy (BASE) Lecture SeriesFriday, February 12 -  5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Topic: Green Buildings - Presenter: Kimberly Lewis, Senior Vice President, Community Advancement, Conferences & Events at the U.S. Green Building Council Travelogue - A Mayan Woman's Journey From Poverty to Medical SchoolWednesday, February 17 - 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Presented by Lisbeth Floridalma Chuy Chali and Bob & Jane Greenberg. Credits: BCB host and editor Joanna Pyle; publisher Diane Walker

For a community like ours with more than 200 nonprofits, volunteers are the life-blood of many local organizations -- including us at Bainbridge Community Broadcasting (BCB), an all-volunteer project. The City of Bainbridge Island (COBI) and the Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) are teaming up to co-host the second annual Volunteer Week celebration. In this podcast, we talk about the vital importance of volunteers with Jim Hopper, Excecutive Director of BCF, and Kellie Stickney, Community Engagement Specialist for COBI. Two workshops that week will be held at the Council Chambers room at City Hall:  - Tuesday, 4/14, Noon to 1pm: Brown Bag Lunch: Legal Tools for Effective Volunteer Programs, moderated by John Fossett of Bainbridge Public Library, with attorney Yolanka Wolff of Apex Law Group.  - Tuesday, 4/14, 3:30 to 5pm: Engaging Volunteers Across Generations, hosted by Susie Burdock, Executive Director, KiDiMu children's museum. The week's major festive celebration will be on the afternoon of Thursday, 4/16, from 5 to 7pm, at the Commons of the Bainbridge High School. There, nonprofit groups will honor their volunteers and share stories of what volunteers do for their organization. There will be food and festivities, and volunteers can pick up a free button celebrating their work. On social media, share your stories about the difference that volunteers make, using the hashtag #BIVolunteerWeek Credits:  BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-127-april-at-the-bainbridge-public-library/ In this podcast library experts John Fossett and Tressa Johnson present an overview of April events at the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. First off: LIBRARY U On Saturday April 4 at the BIMA Auditorium from 9:30-11:30, filmmaker Cameron Snow & geologist Gregory Geehan screen their work-in-progress-documentary, “The Geologic Formation of Bainbridge Island.” A discussion of the island's ancient past as represented by its present geology will follow.  On Saturday April 11 at the Library from 10-11:30, Hugh Shipman, Coastal Geologist at the Department of Ecology, will discussBainbridge Beaches & Bluffs: Geology on the Edge. On Saturday April 18 at the Library from 10-11:30, Barnard Hallet, UW Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences, will explain Glaciation. On Saturday April 24 at the Library from 10-11:30, Dennis Lewarch, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Suquamish Tribe, will give apresentation interweaving ancestral stories, archaeology, and the geology of BI & Kitsap peninsula. TRAVELOGUE: On Wednesday April 15 at the Library from 7:30-9 pm, five master women rowers from Bainbridge Island Rowing will speak on Rowing the Danube: participating with sixty others in an International Rowing Federation trip. WHAT DO YOU KNOW?  On Wednesday April 22 at the Library from 7 to 8:30 pm, prepare to be part of Bike to Work & Bike to School month (May) by attending an evening of presentations and hands-on learning with Squeaky Wheels experts B. Sue & Jenny. OPERA PREVIEW On Saturday April 25 at the Library from 2:30-4pm: Big voices and belly laughs are on the menu in the Richard Strauss opera Ariadne auf Naxos.  Presented by opera aficionado Norm Hollingshead and funded by the Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library. Credits:  BCB host, writer, and audio tech Joanna Pyle; BCB audio editor Lyssa Danehy de Hart; BCB publishers Chris and Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-120-march-events-at-the-library/ In this podcast episode of What's Up Bainbridge, library staffers John Fossett and Tressa Johnson invite listeners to visit the Bainbridge Library to hear four special guest speakers during the month of March. Norm Hollingshead will give a series of lectures on great opera singers, playing musical excerpts from his collection of rare recordings. This is an opportunity to hear some pieces of music you wouldn't have access to otherwise. Part of Library U, Bainbridge Public Library's lifelong learning program, Great Singers is sponsored by KRL, with funding support from Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library. Cesare Siepi - 2-4pm, Saturday March 7 Fritz Wunderlich - 2-4pm,Saturday March 14 Montserrat Caballe - 7pm, Monday March 30 Glenda Pearson, head of Microform and Newspaper Collections for UW libraries, will present a slide talk on how Seattle area newspapers covered the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Exclusion.  Entitled “Our Japanese to Enemy Aliens: Incarceration and the Role of the Local Press,” this talk is part of a series of activities taking place this month in conjunction with BPA's production of Snow Falling on Cedars. Glenda Pearson 7-8:30,Tuesday March 10 Rebecca Tumicki - Yemen Diaries.  Rebecca will share stories and photos from her 2005 travel experience in Yemen. This informational presentation -- about a place currently off limits to local travelers due to political strife -- is partly sponsored by The Traveler store on Winslow Way.  Rebecca Tumicki 7:30-9 PM, Wednesday March 18. Ann Lovejoy -  What Do You Know: Knowledge Explorations Led by Community Experts. Bainbridge's own Ann Lovejoy will share her abundant gardening expertise on all things garden: preparations,  planting, pests, seed starting and saving -- all with a maritime Northwestern slant. Ann Lovejoy 7-9pm, Wednesday March 25. Visit www.krl.org or call 842-4162 to familiarize yourself with our weekly and monthly programs, and remember: our library is so much more than books! Credits:  BCB host, writer, audio tech and editor Joanna Pyle; BCB publisher Diane Walker.  

From BCB...http://bestofbcb.org/wu-106-february-at-the-library/ There's lots on offer at the Library again for the month of February: Walk-in tax assistance and health insurance exchange assistance,  a presentation on Peru and Machu Picchu done by Robert Dashiell, and an introduction to Bainbridge History with Hank Helm of the Historical Museum.   For our more romantic patrons, the Island Film Group will present The Awful Truth, a delicious screwball comedy with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne on February 11th, and there will be a special Valentine's Day opera preview of Handel's Semele and the Wrath of Juno. And, just in time for the coming Island Theatre reading of Letters to the Editor of the Bainbridge Review, the library is pleased to offer online access to the Bainbridge Review issues published between 1941 and 1946.  Listen as BCB host Joanna Pyle talks with John Fossett and Tressa Johnson to learn more about these and other upcoming library programs. Credits: BCB host and studio tech: Joanna Pyle; BCB audio editors: Joanna Pyle and Jon Coonan; BCB social media publishers: Diane and Chris Walker.

John Fossett and Tressa Johnson, two of our adult service librarians, discuss what's up at the Bainbridge Public Library during November with BCB's Joanna Pyle. 1. A Series on the History of the Vietnam War On three Saturday mornings -- November 1, 8 and 22 -- “Library U” offers a three-part lecture series on the Vietnam War presented by Laurence Kerr. He will sample topics from the French return to Indochina to the My Lai Massacre and the crisis of conscience. Larry Kerr served as an Army officer from 1964 to 1974. Later he joined the U.S. State Department, where his postings included Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, and the Republic of Georgia. His teaching experience includes three years in Washington DC as Associate Professor of History at the National Defense University, where he taught about the history of empires and strategic thought.  He also served as Distinguished Lecturer at the Inter-American Defense College with a course on the history of terrorism. Since moving to Bainbridge Island in 2006, Larry served on the board of Bainbridge Chorale and Bainbridge Youth Services, and he has been a frequent moderator for the Great Decisions series at the Bainbridge Library. 2. Assistance with Health Benefit Enrollment On November 15, the Washington Benefits Health Exchange open enrollment period begins.  The Bainbridge Library is working with Peninsula Community Health Services to provide free, confidential assistance with annual re-enrollment from trained, certified specialists.  At the Bainbridge Library, assistance is available every Wednesday starting November 26th. Check the Library website for times and an occasional Saturday session. 3. Ideas for the Holidays The Library has books on entertaining, decorating, food, crafts and more.  And, if you'll be on the road, consider audio books or DVDs to take with you.  They are free with your library card. Credits: BCB host: Joanna Pyle; BCB audio editor: Tim Bird; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

This October you'll be traveling with the stars at the Bainbridge Island Public Library!    On October 4 from 3-4pm, meet Judy Rantz Willman and Kris Day, daughters of Boys in the Boat Joe Rantz and Chuck Day, for some reminiscing about that 1936 Olympic crew. And on October 8 at 7pm, join vacationers Richard Benjamin, James Brolin and Yul Brynner at a futuristic amusement park in the movie Westworld. This month's Ferry Tales will feature NYT Notable Book winner Tatiana Soli's novel, The Lotus Eaters, and Norm Hollingshead will preview the opera Don Giovanni on October 14. ... which is not to say the library has nothing to offer on a more earthy level: John Barutt will be giving a 60 minute workshop on Composting Basics at 1 pm on October 10th. Listen here as the library's Tressa Johnson and John Fossett offer BCB host Joanna Pyle more tidbits about these and other October library events, or visit http://www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org/events-calendar.aspx for more information. Credits: BCB host and studio tech: Joanna Pyle; BCB audio editor and composer of “What's Up” music splash: Tim Bird; BCB ferry music: Dogfish Bay Studios; Podcast art: artopia creative.