Bainbridge Island briefs
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Book signing
Author TJ Poortinga will be at Eagle Harbor Book Co. May 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. for a reading, Q&A, and signing of his debut novel, Electric Orange.
The novel blends psychological mystery and alternate history to explore how paranoia spreads, how power consolidates, and how belief can harden into identity, per a news release. It takes place in the Puget Sound and the main character makes a visit to Bainbridge Island.
To RSVP, visit eagleharborbooks.com/events/4972720260504
Choir concert
Crescendo!, a community adult choir, will present “Harmony in Bloom” May 11, at 7 p.m. The spring performance will take place at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive NE. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted to support future programming.
The program features a mix of soaring Broadway classics and high-energy pop hits. Featured selections include the iconic “Something’s Coming/Tonight” from West Side Story, a zesty performance of “Orange Colored Sky,” and a show-stopping rendition of “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Several choir members will showcase their varied musical talents by playing instruments during select numbers.
“We’ve curated a program that celebrates connection and the vibrant blossoming of the season,” said Wendi Olinger, director of Crescendo! “Whether it’s the contemporary flair of Adele or the theatrical energy of Hairspray, there is a spirited energy in this set we can’t wait to share.”
Crescendo! is led by Olinger, with piano accompaniment by Avery Wong. The choir features over 30 local singers and operates under Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest, a Bainbridge-based nonprofit.
For more information, visit ovationmtb.com.
Student art showcase
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts is ready to present its annual showcase of student art.
The showcase runs April 30 through May 31. Participants of the middle school show are Sakai Intermediate School, Woodward Middle School, and Commodore Option School students. Participants of the high school show are Bainbridge High School, Eagle Harbor High School, and Hyla High School students.
The middle school showcase runs April 30 through May 17, with an opening reception May 1 at 4:30 p.m. The high school showcase runs from May 21-31, with an opening reception May 28 at 4:30 p.m.
At the high school opening reception, BAC will hand out award checks for both the BHS Spring Arts Festival Awards and the BAC Best of Student Show Awards. This year’s two BAC Student Scholarship winners will also be announced.
Soundwave Scholarship
Applications are open through June 1 for the second annual Soundwave Scholarship, which awards teen songwriters in Kitsap County, ages 14-18, the opportunity to record their original music in a professional studio on Bainbridge Island with an onsite engineer and producer.
For more information, visit https://www.ramblerarts.org/soundwave-scholarship
BI police log
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