This weekend on Bainbridge Island

THIS WEEKEND
First Friday Gallery Walk Festivities - Friday, May 2 5 – 9pm ... Bainbridge Arts & Crafts - 151 Winslow Way E. For more information on curent programs, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.
A is For Artists’ Gallery - 123 Bjune “91 steps south of Winslow Way at Madison & Bjune” 206.842.2434 10am-6pm Mon–Sat 11am-5pm Sun 206.842.2434 www.aisforartistsgallery.com.“Abstraction + Color”Artists’ reception First Friday, May 2 5-9pm “A” explores the role color contributes in creating a sense of abstraction. Susan Vander Way, Jessica Osborn and Wanda Garrit
The Island Gallery - Artists’ Reception: First Friday, May 2, 2008, 6-8 p.m. Location: The Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Avenue N., Bainbridge Island. Show Run: May 2 – 31, 2008 Artists: Eva Funderburgh & Ken Lundemo Also Featuring: "The Daily Drawings." Greg MacDonald. For more information, contact Susan Swannack-Nunn, Owner206-780-9500/www.theislandgallery.net ssn@theislandgallery.net
May 3: The EDGE Improv “Yoga for your funny bone! Calisthenics for your brain! Cross training for the psyche! Stream of consciousness hilarity for the whole family!” Nothing The EDGE does is scripted – the troupe members are literally making it up as they go along. For more than thirteen years, their zany humor has inspired laughter, cheering and rave reviews. Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, military, and youth @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

First Sundays at the Commons presents classical pianist Regina Yeh in concert on Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 pm. Ms. Yeh who is presently on the faculty of the University of Washington has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States and abroad. Ms. Yeh will be performing the same program on Bainbridge Island that she will play later in the month in her Weill Hall Carnegie Hall Debut in NYC. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center at 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Park. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Town Square-City Hall -

Seagull Calling Contest - Join us at the 20th Annual Seagull Calling Festival Sat. May 3rd Port Orchard Marina Waterfront Park Schedule of Activities: Registration at 10am for Seagull Calling,Seagull Calling starts at 11am “Seagull” wings cook-off judging at noon; “Seagull” wings for sale at 12:30;Awards 12:30 Music “SPF-50” at noon

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

May Luncheon - Biz Couple of the Year
Date: Wednesday, May 21stTime: 11:30 a.m. (registration begins)Program: Come "roast and toast" our 2008 Business Couple of the Year - Ce-Ann Parker and Howard Block of Bay Hay and Feed.
Place: Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Cost: $25
Registration: (206) 842-3700.

May After Hours -
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Host: Shirvan Rug Gallery , 424 Winslow Way East. Enjoy a great turkish barbecue, courtesy of Adem, while networking with business friends and associates. No cost, open to the public.

Community Schools - check out the wide assortment of classes - computer, financial, language and special interest - on the Chamber web site, www.bainbridgechamber.com or the Part District brochure.

Great Have a Great Weekend!
Kevin Dwyer, Executive DirectorBainbridge Island, WA. Chamber of Commerce 590 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110 (206) 842-3700, voice; (206) 842-3713, fax www.bainbridgechamber.com