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Join us for a blues listening party in BIMA’s Frank Buxton Auditorium with blues aficionados Steve Franz and Mark Hoffman.
Admission is free, no reservation required.
ABOUT MARK HOFFMAN
Mark Hoffman has written for Living Blues, Blue Suede News, and the Seattle Weekly. He was the chief consultant on The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll. He is the co-author of Moanin’ at Midnight: The Life and Times of Howlin’ Wolf, which was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2008 as a “classic in blues literature.” He lives on Bainbridge Island.
ABOUT STEVE FRANZ
Steve Franz graduated from the University of Memphis with a Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology. He is the author of The Amazing Secret History of Elmore James, which was translated into Japanese in 2006, and selected as one of the “100 Books Every Blues Fan Should Own.” For the past decade, he has been the host and independent producer of the critically acclaimed and nationally syndicated
ADMISSION INFO
Admission is free
LOCATION
550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
PARKING INFO
Parking is available and free to our visitors.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
BIMA is located in the Island Gateway complex which has accessible parking spaces on Ravine Lane. There is a flat surface entering the courtyard, which leads into the museum. Parking is also
View moreBIMA is located in the Island Gateway complex which has accessible parking spaces on Ravine Lane. There is a flat surface entering the courtyard, which leads into the museum. Parking is also available in the underground garage. Take the elevator to First Floor Rear (1R) during museum hours for access through the Community Gallery to the Auditorium, Bistro and Museum.
All of the Museum is accessible by ramps and elevators. If someone in your party needs a wheelchair to enjoy the museum, please ask to borrow a loaner one at the reception desk.
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