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Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 BelleWood Acres and Distilling . . . . . . . . 26 Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bellingham Figure Skating Club . . . . . . . 26 Bellingham Foodbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bellingham Music Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bellingham Sports and Spine PT . . . . . . . 10 Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Boundary Bay Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bruton, Nissen & Schellberg, P.S. . . . . . . 16 Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Eat Restaurant and Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Epic Events & Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Finlandia Foundation Suomi Chapter . . . 12 Gabriel’s Art Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Good Earth Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Greg Aanes Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Historic Fairhaven Association . . . . . . . . 27 Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival . . 6 Jansen Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 La Conner Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . 1 Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Linda Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lopez Artist Guild: Studio Tour . . . . . . . . 23 Lovitt Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour . . . . . . . 20 Lydia Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center . . . . . . inside front Meredith Ann Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mod Sock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . . inside back NW Washington Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pickford Film Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ragfinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Renaissance Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Salish Sea Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Scott Milo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Skagit Casino Resort . . . . . . . . . . back cover Skagit River Salmon Festival . . . . . . . . . . 28 Still Life Massage and Float . . . . . . . . . . 10 Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Vox Pacifica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Washroom Wizard! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Yes Massages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGUST 2018 FEATURES: Anacortes Arts Festival August 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bellingham Skating Academy Brings Bellingham The Greatest Ice Show . . . . . . . . 28 Celebrating Music in the Roots Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NWTRC’s 25th Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Painting in the Elements: Bellingham’s Plein Air Paint Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sherrie Kahn and Her Musical Versatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Skagit Woodstock - Music, Fun & Classic Cars for Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Take Me To The Fair! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Whatcom County Hosts the Third Annual Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival . . 3

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Bazaars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . 10-12 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27, 30 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6-8 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

On the cover: Opening the Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival is Blue Summit. The group

combines accomplished instrumental work with powerful vocals taking in elements from western swing, soul, folk, jazz, old time, and rock to create a sound all their own. At the head of the group is AJ Lee, eight-time winner of Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Female Vocalist of the Year award and 2018 Mandolin Player of the Year. See feature on page 3.

AUGUST 2018 Volume 15 Number 7 P.O. Box 2606 • Bellingham, WA 98227-2606 360-599-6827 • email: editor@ennw.info • www.ennw.info The ENNW Publishing Team Mark Fuller: mfuller@ennw.info • Barb Fuller: bfuller@ennw.info Gladys Crnich: gladys@ennw.info • Lynna Dunn Fuller: lfuller@ennw.info Margaret Bikman: margaret.bikmanennw@gmail.com Circulation: ENNW prints 10,000 copies & distributes to over 200 sites in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. For a current list of distribution sites go to www.ennw.info/distribution.html. Deadlines: We request Press Releases, Photos and Calendar Items by the 10th of the month before its release (August 10 for September issue). Send an email if you would like to be on our monthly reminder list. Press Releases, Calendar Items & Photos are now exclusively received through our Online Submission Form accessed through our website www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Please keep event description to 60-100 words per item. Submission Guidelines: Article ideas are encouraged with a sample of your writing style. You will be given credit and a bio line, but at this time we are unable to pay for articles. If we accept your proposal, please plan on writing 300–600 words. Advertising: We would like to encourage you to consider advertising with us. We feel we offer a great value for your hard earned advertising dollars. Due to the quality, ENNW is not in the recycle bin in a day or two. Many readers report they hold onto it all month long, resulting in better value. If you would like a rate sheet, please call or email to request one. Your advertising will make it possible for us to continue. Copyright & Pub Info: ©2018 Entertainment News NW. Reproduction of contents in any format is forbidden without written permission from ENNW. ENNW is only responsible for ad cost in the event of an error. Every effort has been made to gather accurate information regarding events. Please contact the sponsoring agency for more details. Printed at Lithtex NW, Bellingham, WA, USA. This Month’s Contributors: n Marla Bronstein is a playwright, director, actress and freelance writer who enjoys keeping busy and relaxing. n April Metz de Montiel is a life-long arts supporter and new contributor to Entertainment News NW. n Deborah Bernard received her BA in Journalism at WWU, wrote for The Bellingham Herald, then worked in Alaska for decades. Now they’re back: her husband Joseph is gleefully retired and Debbie loves her office job at First Presbyterian Church. She is also writing her memoir, You Can’t Beat a Deadhorse. n Margaret Bikman worked as Entertainment News Coordinator at The Bellingham Herald for 27 years. She’s also a reference and instruction librarian at Whatcom Community College (also for 27 years). Margaret and her husband, Jay Saxton, enjoy dancing and attending concerts, plays, and art and literature events, and like traveling to exotic places like Cuba, Nova Scotia and New Orleans. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a graduate of Western Washington University, with a B.A. in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Seattle Times, and Portland Live. n Courtney Kendall divides her time between writing, working at Whatcom Community College, and enjoying her young son. She holds an MA in English Studies from Western Washington University. n Justin Hawkinson is a local chef, writer, single parent and procrastination enthusiast. He’s a Pisces that enjoys thinking about going on walks while eating ice cream and watching TV. Justin is currently writing two books that no one will ever be allowed to read.

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Whatcom County Hosts the Third Annual Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival

Modern Tradition.

by Marla Bronstein For the third Labor Day weekend in a row, Ferndale’s Hovander Park will be the site of the Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival. Produced in partnership with the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department, Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation and 5 Starr Jam, in three quick years, the festival has solidly established itself in the bluegrass community. Musicians from around the western United States and Canada will be gracing two stages. Lovers of traditional bluegrass style will enjoy the music, a variety of workshops, delicious food, and a sense of community. Both old and new fans of this genre will be happy to know that this year the festival will have some long-time favorites in attendance. Members of the Main Stage bands will lead more than two-dozen workshops on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands will be in attendance this year. Attendees of her workshop will witness the process of arranging a song. The band will receive a

Crary Evans and Barnick.

new song that morning that is not on their playlist. Within an hour, it will be performance ready. AJ Lee is an eighttime winner of the NCBS Female vocalist of the year, and the 2018 Mandolin Player of the year. She will share her powerful voice and string playing when she performs Saturday with Blue Summit. AJ is on tap to run a vocal performance workshop. Dan Crary of Crary, Evans & Barnick, will run a flat-picking workshop, and Bill Evans will teach a master course in banjo. Check the website for schedule and times of additional workshops. Local and emerging artists will perform on the Shade Tree Showcase Stage. Whatcom County’s Prozac Mountain Boys will perform there, as will returning band Roosevelt Road. Roosevelt Road brings decades of experience and styles and will present a Gospel show Sunday morning. Their 13-year-old granddaughter Katelyn Nichols will front “Katelyn & the Roosevelts” Saturday morning. In addition to the stage performances at the festival, attendees will enjoy children’s entertainment, instrument picking contests, a beer garden, and much more! The full list of MainStage performers, workshops, vendors and crafters can be found on the festival website, www.hhbgf.org. New to the Festival this year, those interested in buying or selling acoustic bluegrass instruments can do so at the Musical

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Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands.

Instrument Swap Meet scheduled for 3-7pm on Friday. At the time of printing, details were still being worked out, but check the website for more information. This is open to the public. Festival sponsors include Cascade Radio Group and Haggen. Tickets for the festival are available online, by phone 360-474-7715, and will also be sold at the gate. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult ticket. Attendees are advised to dress for traditional PNW weather. Tickets purchased before August 15 range from $12.50 for a youth day pass to $50 for an adult weekend pass, with a weekend camping pass fee of $80. After that, the range is $17.50 to $60, with camping passes at $90. The festival grounds will be open for camping from noon Thursday (August 30), through Tuesday afternoon (September 4). There are sites for campers, RVs, and tents, but no hookups. Part of the proceeds from the festival are being designated by the Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation and the Whatcom Parks and Recreation Department to help upgrade the Animal Contact Area at the park. For information about volunteering or anything else about the festival, call 360-474-7715 or email to info@hhbgf.org. Band photos courtesy of the performers. Festival photos by Rae and Rae Photography.

Sherrie Kahn and Her Musical Versatility by Margaret Bikman Sherrie Kahn and her husband, Dr. Mitch Kahn, moved to Bellingham in 2006 from New York City, and soon became immersed in our area’s music community. Mitch founded Skagit Opera, now Pacific Northwest Opera, with performances at Skagit Valley College’s McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon, and of course, Sherrie is involved with those productions. The couple received the Bellingham’s Mayor’s Arts Award in 2018. Sherrie, a soprano, is hard at work for her own performances with Bellingham Music Club and Whatcom Chorale. On Sept. 6, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham,she’ll sing with some women from Whatcom Chorale to open the BMC’s 2018-2019 season. The program, called “Grand Tour of Europe,” will be a mix of “fun, fun, fun,” she says, and “misty-eye” music. The Club’s Wednesday morning concerts start at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St., and the Thursday Night Beat concerts are at 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, September through June. (The exception to the Night Beat lineup is “Hark, The Herald Headlines Sing!” a production by Scott Henderson and Martin Bray, Oct. 4-6, Sherrie Kahn. Photo at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave.) courtesy of David Scherrer. Other highlights for the Club include flautist and Hollywood recording artist Sheridon Stokes in November, and works by Leonard Bernstein, played by pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, in December. On Oct. 20, Sherrie opens the Skagit Symphony season singing Berlioz’s “Les Nuits D’Ete” under the baton of Bobby Collins, one of this season’s guest conductors. She’ll also work with Whatcom Chorale artistic director and conductor Deborah Brown, to develop future seasons. In December, as part of the Chorale’s “Anchored in the Classics, Focused on the Future” initiative, the choir performs a new composition by Henry From, “Winter Solstice.” In March, organist Wade Dingman performs with the Chorale in a new choral work, “Heart Mountain Suite,” by award-winning composer Sarah Mattox, based on the journals of Japanese internee Kara Kondo and featuring the granddaughter of one of the internees as mezzo-soprano soloist. For more about Sherrie (and Mitch), search YouTube for Bellingham Mayor’s Arts Awards Sherrie and Mitchell Kahn. Go online to https://bellinghammusicclub.wordpress.com or call 360-305-6526 to learn more about Bellingham Music Club. For more information on Whatcom Chorale, visit www.whatcomchorale.org or call 360-747-7852.

Open Mic & Poetry Night – All are

welcome to come sign up to sing or play or otherwise express themselves on Wednesdays from 7-9pm at Greene’s Corner (2208 James St., Bellingham). Writers may bring one poem, non-fiction or story excerpt (around two pages please!) to read aloud to the crowd. Featuring our awesome host J.P. Falcon Grady. Free admission. More info: 360306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com or www.greenescorner.com/calendar.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concerts –

These family-friendly concerts are free, and sponsored by The Eldridge Society, in partnership with Bellingham Parks and Recreation, on Thursdays from 6-8pm in Elizabeth Park. August concerts are: Aug. 2: bandZandt, East County’s best rock band (pictured); Aug. 9: Dana Lyons, political folk; Aug. 16: High Mountain String Band, progressive bluegrass; and Aug. 23: Replayzments, classic rock. Donations to enable The Eldridge Society to continue to pay the performers will be gratefully accepted at the concerts. Info: 360-305-0536, Marlaken19@aol.com or www.facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts.

Marrowstone Music Festival –

Marrowstone students and faculty finish the festival performances begun in July in the WWU PAC. A Faculty Chamber Music performance is scheduled Thurs., Aug. 2 at 7:30pm with student performances on Sat., Aug. 4 at 7:30pm and Sun., Aug. 5 at 3pm. To see for yourself the energy and expertise of both students and faculty of Marrowstone Music Festival, visit marrowstone.org for ticket information.

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival – The Mount Baker Rhythm &

Blues Festival, now in its 23rd year, and organized by Lloyd “Keeping the Blues Alive” Peterson, runs Aug. 3-5, on the Deming Log Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Rd., just west of Deming, and showcases top blues artists. Weekend pass: $140 (includes free general camping and all After-Hours Jams); Friday night pass: $35 (show starts at 5pm); Saturday-only day pass: $75 (show starts at 11am); Sunday-only day pass: $70 (show starts at 11am); Children younger than 12 get in free. Pick up your tickets at Avalon Records or www.tickettomato.com. Alcohol is ok to bring to your personal campsite (21 and older). No pets allowed. More details are available at www.bakerblues.com and on Facebook.

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Celebrating Music in the Roots Tradition Petunia.

Meghan Yates.

by Deborah M. Bernard The 18th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree is happening August 9-11 at the Deming Log Show Grounds. So pack up the babies, and grab the old ladies, and everyone goes! (Because everyone knows.) It’s Brother Love’s Show! (No kidding: Kids 14 and under are free with an adult. Adults 80 and over are free with a child.) Robert Sarazin Blake and his brother and sister musicians founded this celebration of music. Blake says, “The jamboree is about celebrating music in the roots tradition. We aim to bring together the best of the old and the new, including singer/songwriters, old time, bluegrass, klezmer, honky-tonk, Gypsy jazz, country swing, and Irish music ... The Subdued Stringband Jamboree is the annual party for Bellingham musicians and music lovers. Everyone is invited. There will be three nights, two long days, and for the first time, a Sunday morning full of tunes and songs.

Steve James and Del Ray.

Banjo Picking.

St. Cinder.

John Elliott.

This year the theme is “Pass the Luker Duker.” Amidst the usual cacophony of bands on stage, campground jamming, workshops and kids with wagons, we’ll be celebrating the spirit of our friend and frequent Jamboree performer Lucas Hicks,” Blake said. Lucas Hicks died of cancer last October at the age of 39. He was a beloved Bellingham musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist. At least three-dozen groups will perform during the Jamboree. There will be lots of hands-on music events for the kids. The Jamboree is so kid-friendly that is feels like a family reunion. Especially if your family played at Woodstock or are people who live and love music. “We now have a campground full of tents, guitars, coolers, and banjos, surrounding the stages and creating three days and nights of picking, singing, and stomping,” Blake said. Sponsors include almost every community-minded establishment in

Devin Chaplin. Above photos by Ben Shaevitz.

Whatcom County, including the Boundary Bay Brewery. The iconic roller derby queens, the Bellingham Roller Betties, provide security. The Subdued Stringband Jamboree takes place 10 miles outside of Bellingham on Highway 542 at The Deming Log Show Fairgrounds: 3295 Cedarville Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Advance Ticket Prices: • $110 Weekend Pass (Thu/Fri/Sat) • $45 Single Day • $25 Saturday Evening (entry after 7pm, advance only) Gate Ticket Prices: • $50 USD ($65 CAD) Per Day • $150 USD ($190 CAD) Weekend Pass (Thu/Fri/Sat) Tickets are available at the gate for cash only. Camping is available but not included in ticket price. No dogs, please. For more information, visit www.stringbandjamboree.com. Photos below by Joel Litwin.

Stephanie Niles.

McKain Lakey.

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Crowd watching the Bellingham Circus Guild.

Birch Bay Music Festival – The 2018

Birch Bay Music Festival features food trucks, craft vendors, beer garden, t-shirt sales and a raffle. Proceeds from all these sources will raise money for Main Street Mutt Rescue and Lean on Me Service Dogs, two local charities devoted to helping animals and the people who love them. Donations will also be accepted on their behalf. As in past years, there is no charge to attend and watch any (or all) of the sixteen bands playing over the weekend because everyone on stage and behind the scenes volunteers their time and efforts. The raffle is always a highlight of this festival and the featured prize will once again be a custom guitar from renowned luthier Andy Beech. Pictures of the guitar will be posted to the BBMF Facebook page at various stages of completion. This year the design will include a Native American inspired eagle design. Music starts at 4pm on Fri., Aug. 3; 11:30am on Sat., Aug. 4; and at noon on Sun., Aug. 5. More info: www.birchbaymusicfestival.com.

Latino Gitano Downtown – Celebrate

in the street the cultural experience of the summer! Bellingham’s own Gypsy Jazz Quintet, Nuages, will once again fire up Commercial Street with the music of the Latino Gitano, or Latin inspired Gypsy jazz, on Fri., Aug. 3 from 7-9pm. The cost is free and supported by Uisce Irish Pub. More info: 360-961-1559, mpg@ nuagesjazz.net or www.nuagesjazz.net.

competition in St. Louis this October, and we want to join them in spirit. Rehearsals are Mondays at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland) from 6:30-9pm. Contact Cheryl at 360-201-5861, email us at contact@harmonynorthwest.org or visit www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Out of the Ashes – Out of the Ashes is Backstage @ the Border presents: Singer/Songwriter Tret Fure – A

prolific artist in the contemporary singersongwriter arena, Tret Fure has released 15 albums and CDs over the course of her 48 year career. Her song “Freedom” is currently #1 on the Top 10 song charts for OutVoice.net and she is the #1 folk artist for Reverbnation in Newport News, VA. Proceeds after expenses go to “Loads of Love” covering laundry costs for people in Blaine at The Wash House Laundromat. Performance is on Sat., Aug. 4 from 6:30-9pm at Christ Espiscopal Church (382 Boblett St.). Admission is $7-$20 sliding scale (no one is turned away). Info: backstageattheborder@gmail.com , 360927-9085 or www.backstageattheborder.com.

Harmony Northwest Chorus – Meet

Me in St. Louis! Harmony Northwest Chorus invites women to join them this summer as they focus on singing and performance skills, as well as learning new music in the a cappella style. Sweet Adelines International will be hosting their

a live, interactive music experience for people of all abilities. It is the mission of Out of the Ashes to connect hearts and souls to the eternal magic of music and to increase the awareness of positive possibilities in everyday life experience. Membership is open to people of all ages and abilities. Come to the Beer Garden at Boundary Bay (1107 Railroad, Bellingham) every Tuesday this summer from 3:305:30pm to see what this amazing band is all about! Pizza available from Cicchitti’s food truck. Free admission. More info: 360-647-5593 or www.facebook.com/events/243665476192631.

Blues at Greene’s – This event is an

invitational electric jam for seasoned players. Players should bring amplification if needed. The PA will be exclusively for vocals, no acoustic instrument plug-ins or mic’d instruments. Tues., Aug. 7 from 7-9pm at Greene’s Corner (2208 James St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-306-8137.

Topper Tuesday Rehearsal – The Mount Baker Toppers—a men’s a cappella chorus based in Bellingham, Washington— perform in a variety of musical genres including pop, doo-wop, gospel, and barbershop. As a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the Toppers specialize in singing close harmonies that add an extra element of excitement to all the songs. Audiences throughout Northwest Washington have enjoyed the Toppers sound for more than 50 years. We are featured performers in the annual Musical Salute to Veterans program, and have toured Finland and New Zealand. Throughout the year, the Toppers sing at many local events, providing great entertainment and musical education to the community. The Toppers continually welcome new members. All rehearsals are open to the public, and men who want to experience the challenge and thrill of singing in harmony are invited to drop in and sing along. Rehearsals are at 7pm every Tuesday at First Christian Church (495 E. Bakerview, at Deemer). Free admission. More info: info@topperschorus.org or topperschorus.org. 6

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The Haynie Opry Presents – The Haynie Opry presents Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band on Fri., Aug. 10. The performance on Sat., Aug. 11, an evening of rhythm and blues, will feature Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band with special featured artists,

Ruth Vanden Bos & Andrew Plaisier in Concert – The Jansen Art Center

welcomes Ruth Vanden Bos, violin and piano and Andrew Plaisier, cello, for a classical music performance, “Tangos, Spirituals, and French Favorites: A Musical Soiree” on Tues., Aug. 7 at 7:30pm. This exciting duo’s program will include a variety of styles and time periods, including short Romantic favorites by Faure and Ravel, mellow and bluesy arrangements of African-American Spirituals, a lesser-known duo sonata by Baroque composer Michele Mascitti, and a brand new composition by Max Richter commissioned by Hilary Hahn. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Jansen Art Center Gallery Shop or online. Admission is $15. More info: 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/ruthvandenbos-andrew-plaisier.

Flashback. Both performances at 7pm at the Haynie Grange (3344 Haynie Rd., Blaine). Admission is $10 / kids under 12 free. In addition, Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will perform the Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee, Sat., Aug. 11 at 3pm. Admission is $5 at the door. More info: 360-366-3321.

Skagit Woodstock - Music, Fun & Classic Cars for Charity by Justin Hawkinson Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon will be bursting with excitement on Saturday, August 18 for The 9th Annual Skagit Woodstock & Rockin’ Car Show. Planners expect more than a thousand people to enjoy the festival of live music near the Skagit River as well as an extensive show of classic and modern motorcycles and cars. With food trucks, craft/art vendors and a beer garden, the party will keep going into the night on the shores of the Skagit River. Entry to the grounds costs $10, which will benefit The Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. This fund is administered directly to cancer patients and their families at multiple Skagit & Island county hospitals. The CPAF and the cause of helping cancer patients is close to the hearts of organizers Dave Clark & Reed Harlow. “This (charity) benefits our community,” said Clark. “We walk past people affected by cancer every day, and this fund goes to the patients when they need it most.” Past events have raised around $10,000 that can be used to offset lost income, pay deductibles, or help with extra expenses during treatment. Gates to the car show will open at 11am, and ticket-holders can wander through the rows of restored and customized cars and motorcycles until 4pm. The food trucks, beer garden, and vending booths will surround the festival’s star attraction, the Skagit Woodstock stage. Four bands rooted in the Pacific Northwest bring an appreciation for the rock hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. The hard-hitting quartet Never Kry will take the stage at 2pm with influences from 80s arena rock as well as the Seattle grunge scene. High Voltage gets the spotlight at 4pm with covers from bands like AC/DC, Journey, and The Beatles. At 6pm, Mama Dirty Skirt will play their unique mixture of rock, funk, Motown and more. The entertainment closes with the hard rocking Mount Vernon trio Stereo Bones from 8:30-10pm. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/Skagit-Woodstock.

The Harvard Din & Tonics – The Din &

Tonics are Harvard’s signature a cappella group. Since 1979, they have entertained audiences around the world with their snappy arrangements and hilarious antics. This summer, the Dins are touring the world, visiting more than a dozen countries over a period of 10 weeks. The last performance of this tour takes place in the historic Lincoln Theatre on Wed., Aug. 8 at 7:30pm. Join the Dins, including Mount Vernon High School Class of 2015 alum and Skagit native Michael Giles, for an evening of jazz standards and jazzy modern classics with an opening act by an ensemble from Mount Vernon High School choirs. Admission is $15 adults / $10 students and kids / $2 member discount. More info: 360-336-8955, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/ harvard-din-tonics.

Skagit Woodstock co-directors Dave Clark and J. Reid Harlow.

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From Bellingham to Tokyo – Diventi

(1213 Cornwall Ave.) presents an engaging evening with lyric tenor Dr. William Brooke on Sat., Aug. 11 from 4-5pm, as he prepares for his Asian debut in Tokyo, Japan. In Tokyo’s great Persimmon Hall, Dr. Brooke will perform American art songs by H. Leslie Adams and Ricky Ian Gordon, as well as littleknown Italian gems by Puccini, Mascagni and other veristic composers. Come enjoy this beautiful vocal music without the travel to Tokyo, and support Dr. Brooke as he prepares for his debut concert. The Bellingham concert will feature Gabriel Manalac on the piano. Join us at on Sat., Aug. 11, 4-5pm. Admission is 15. Info: 360-738-7166, info@diventimusic.com or http://diventimusic.com/bellingham-to-tokyo.

Jazz 2nd Sunday in Anacortes – Free

Jazz 2nd Sunday Concert at the Heart of Anacortes Stage on Aug. 12 at 2pm (1014 4th St.). This month featuring the Holly Pyle Quintet, celebrated for Holly’s “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (Phoenix New Times), Holly performs regularly as a solo a-cappella act using electronic looping to build masterful sonic creations. Joining her will be Dmitri

N.). Admission is $10 suggested donation. More info: 360-383-7502, Chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org.

Mount Vernon Haynie Opry Presents –

Matheny flugelhorn, Milo Petersen guitar, Tom Knific bass, and Mark Ivester drums. Sponsored by the Manieri Endowment. Free admission. More info: 360-293-1910, Vmfejeran@gmail.com or www.Jazzatthelibrary.com.

Battle of the Bands – Come watch

talented teen bands perform onstage at the Burlington Visitor Center Amphitheater (520 E Fairhaven Ave.) on Wed., Aug. 15 from 5-7pm. Hosted by Burlington Parks and Recreation and Burlington Public Library as part of the Pop-up! in the Parks series. Free. More info: 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=346.

Premier Show of the Mount Vernon Haynie Opry will feature Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band performing a tribute to Chuck Berry AND a tribute to Glen Campbell on Sat., Aug. 25 at 7pm. Admission is $10 / kids under 12 free. In addition, Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will perform the Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee on Sat., Aug. 25 at 3pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Both performances at the Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland St.). More info: 360-366-3321.

Seeking Women for Vox Pacifica Women’s Choir – Vox Pacifica is a brand

new women’s choir in Bellingham under the artistic direction of Wendy Bloom. We are seeking 30-35 experienced singers, and will hold auditions over several days in August: Thurs., Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri., Aug. 24, 3-5pm; Sat., Aug. 25, 10am-1pm; and Mon., Aug. 27, 6:308:30. Auditions are by appointment only. Please visit our website at www.voxpacifica.org for additional information and to schedule an audition time with Wendy. More info: wendybloom@voxpacifica.org.

House Concert with Threefer –

Threefer is a trio with Chuck Dingee (guitar, vocals, flute), Sharon Mayson (vocals and percussion), and Katie Weed (violin, mandolin, guitar and vocals). They play a fun, eclectic selection of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including songs by the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Newgrass Revival, John Prine, The Police, Pink Floyd, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, and others. Performance on Thurs., Aug. 23 at 7:30pm at Chuckanut Center (103 Chuckanut Dr.

The Kaeli Earle Trio – The Kaeli Earle

Trio is comprised of longtime friends Alex Roemmele, Conner Helms and Kaeli Earle. The group’s shared love of improvising means no show happens the same way twice, leading the audience through wild experimentation and heavy grooves. Earle’s originals are originally written for bass and vocals and are catchy to begin with, but the trio takes them to the next level: pure magic made in the moment. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Jansen Art Center Gallery Shop or online at jansenartcenter.org/events/the-kaeli-earle-trio. Performance on Sat., Aug. 25 at 7:30pm at Jansen Art Center. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org.

Tours and Shows With Whatcom Council on Aging – San Juan Islands &

Whale Watch Cruise, Aug. 21 • Mariners vs. Houston Astros, Aug. 22 • Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Sept. 5 • Fort Casey & Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Sept. 13 • Columbia River Gorge, Sept. 17-20 • Secrets of Stanley Park, B.C., Sept. 25 • Canyonlands Parks: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Zion & Arches National Park, Oct. 9-15 • 3 Cities Tour: Memphis, Nashville & New Orleans (Jazz, Blues & Country Music and Food), Nov. 11-18 • Santa Fe New Mexico Illuminary Feista Tour, Nov. 28-Dec. 2 • The Lion King Broadway Musical, Dec. 13. • More info: www.wccoa.org , 360-7334030 or whatcomseniortours@wccoa.org.

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Hound of the Baskervilles – London,

1889. The famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, and his friend and colleague Dr. John Watson, are called in to investigate a most intriguing mystery: What could have frightened Sir Charles Baskerville to death? Is there an ancient curse on the Baskerville family? Is Sir Henry Baskerville, Sir Charles’ young heir, being stalked by a supernatural hound from hell, or a diabolically clever murderer? With a dash of humor, this thriller culminates on the fog-bound reaches of Dartmoor, where finally, the secret of the Hound of the Baskervilles is revealed! Performances Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18 at 7:30pm; Sun., Aug. 5 & 12 at 2pm, at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.). Admission is $20. More info: 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com. Shiner – A man of mystery, and a damsel in distress. Or is it the other way around? When Amy’s husband Kyle won’t reveal where he goes at night or how he came to have a black eye, she demands he goes to therapy. That decision bursts open a Pandora’s Box of ugly truths, twists, turns, private investigators, murders, and the whole ugly truth about Kyle’s shiner. A dark comedy, a comic mystery, and a political farce rolled into one. Performances Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 2-4 at 8pm at the Sylvia Center for the Arts (205 Prospect St.). Admission is $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members. More info: www.sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Open Air Summer Rep: Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood – A

gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle. Playing outdoors in the amphitheater in Maritime Heritage Park as part of Sylvia Center for the Arts Open Air Summer Rep. All performances are free to the public. A pre-show opening reception ($20) will be held at Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St.) on Thurs., Aug. 9 to help raise funds for our program of free theater in the park. Performances Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 9-11 & 16-18 at 7:30pm. More info: https://sylviacenterforthearts.org/events.

BAAY Presents: Dr Seuss’ The Sneetches – Bellingham Arts Academy

for Youth (BAAY) Pixie students ages 7-8 bring Dr. Seuss’ poignant story to life for the star-bellied, plain-bellied, double-starbellied, and every other kind of sneetch in all of us. With singing, dancing, and acting, it’s fun for the whole family!

Performance on Fri., Aug. 10 in the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St.). Admission by donation at the door. • BAAY Presents: Once Upon a Mattress. Once Upon a Mattress hits the BAAY stage on Fri.-Sun., Aug. 24-26! This musical is based on the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea written by Hans Christian Anderson. Directed by BAAY Executive Director Ian Bivins, and featuring BAAY students ages 9-13, beautiful music, and clever comedy that the whole family can enjoy. Performances on Fri., Aug. 24 at 7pm; Sat., Aug. 25 at 2pm & 7pm; and Sun., Aug. 26 at 2pm at BAAY Theatre. Tickets are $10. • BAAY Presents: Chicago. BAAY proudly presents Chicago: High School Edition. Directed by Teri Grimes, this BAAY Pro production showcases talented performers ages 14-17, many of whom have received extensive musical theatre, dance, and vocal training through BAAY programs and elsewhere. Set in the roaring 1920s, Chicago follows the story of two performers convicted of murder—Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly—as they vie for the spotlight, the headlines, and acquittal. Tickets are $12 and are available online. Peformances on Fri., Aug. 31 at 7pm; Sat., Sept. 1 at 2pm & 7pm; Sun., Sept. 2 at 2pm; Fri., Sept. 7 at 7pm; Sat., Sept. 8 at 2pm & 7pm (special dinner performance); and Sun., Sept. 9 at 2pm in the BAAY Theatre. • More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

48-Hour Theater Festival #49 –

iDiOM Theater’s long-running festival of plays returns to add another dozen short plays to the over five-hundred it has generated over the past decade-and-ahalf. Two nights of brand new one-act plays, all written in the preceding day— page to stage in 24 hours, twice. Performances Fri. & Sat., Aug. 10 & 11 at 7:30pm and 10pm at the Sylvia Center for the Arts (205 Prospect St.). • Hotbox: This summer we relaunch iDiOM Theate’s Hotbox series, in which a brand-new full-length play is written, rehearsed and performed, page to stage, in just seven days! This year’s Hotbox will be written based on the same theme as the first night of 48-Hour Theater Festival #49, and will play for two nights only just one week later! Performances on Fri. & Sat., Aug. 17 & 18 at Sylvia Center for the Arts on Fri., Aug. 17, at 7:30pm. • Admission is $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members. Info: https://sylviacenterforthearts.org. Cupcakes ‘n’ Process – Informal informational meeting about the Actors Committee—with cupcakes—on Wed., Aug. 15 at 7pm at the BTG (1600 H St.). Meet with the delightful Vice President of Production in the beautiful BTG Lobby and chat openly about how we do stuff. (Did we mention cupcakes? There will be cupcakes.) Free. More info: 360-647-9242 or sean@gigglewax.com.

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Island Library Summer Book Sale –

Celebrate summer with a bag of great reading, listening, and viewing from the Island Library (2144 S. Nugent Rd., Lummi Island). Drop by on library open days through Sept. 18. The stock will be replenished regularly. The book sale is managed by the Friends of Island Library. Proceeds support library programs and provide maintenance and improvements for the library facility. More info: 360-758-7145 or www.wcls.org.

Multi Consultant Pop-Up Event –

Children’s House International and LuLaRoe are teaming up for a Multi Consultant Pop-Up Event on Sat., Aug. 4 from 10am-4pm at Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). Grab your girlfriends, celebrate holidays, find new styles for every season, and help fund-raise for Children’s House International! Each consultant will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to CHI to

T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and well-being throughout life. Beginners and all levels of T’ai Chi skill levels welcomed. This class will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mind-body connection through deep energizing breathing, essential for good brain health. Classes held at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) on

help bring the children home! Other vendors also participating. CHI’s mission is to provide ethical adoption services, child-focused recruitment, and family support. Free admission. More info: 360-383-0623 or inquiry@chiadopt.org.

Vines vs. Twines Fundraiser –

Bellingham Sister Cities Association and Finlandia Foundation Suomi Chapter are sponsoring a joint fundraiser at Boundary Bay in the Mountain room on Sat., Aug. 4 from 5-8pm (1107 Railroad Ave.). There will be music, a silent auction, and delicious food. The proceeds will go towards supporting our upcoming mayoral summit with our seven sister cities to continue to forge international understanding and world peace. The proceeds will also support the “Baby Box,” vocational educational scholarships, and youth artists. Admission is $15 advance / $20 at the door. More info: 360-714-8600, brendhh@yahoo.com , www.bsca.org or www.ffsuomi.com.

Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm and Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave.). Contact Linda at 360-389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net for details.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St. #D12, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga support for the back, with over 35 years experience. This class is ideal for beginners as well as those who prefer a gentle approach. Fees: 3-month pass: $68 for 5 classes / $110 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. More info: yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Anacortes Art Dash – The 13th annual

Art Dash has established itself in the northwest running scene. It takes place during the Anacortes Arts Festival, on Sat., Aug. 4. This half-marathon, 10k and 5K is a USTAF certified run along the flat, beautiful Anacortes waterfront. NEW Chip timing is being done by NW Endurance Events. The run starts at City Hall, and ends on the Port Dock, where runners will enjoy our Arts at the Port fine art show, Waterfront Pub, and music on the Port Stage. Come for the run and stay for the FUN! For information and registration link go to AnacortesArtsFestival.com. Cost is $50 half marathon / $35 10k / $25 5k / $5 under 12 and over 70. More info: pr@anacortesartsfestival.com , 360-2936211 or www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com.

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Art in the Alley – You’re invited to the

Jansen Art Center’s annual block party and benefit concert, Art in the Alley! On Sat., Aug. 4 from 5:30-9pm, the J will have live music, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, art activities, demonstrations, a raffle, and more. It all takes place in Judson Alley in Lynden. Celebrating the J’s six-year anniversary in Lynden, the event features activities and demonstrations from all of their art studios. Art in the Alley features a performance by the eight-piece Seattle band, The Chancellors. The Chancellors perform a wide selection of Funk, R&B, Motown, Soul, and Pop. Admission is $25. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/art-in-the-alley.

Putts Fore Pets Golf Tournament to Benefit the Whatcom Humane Society – This tournament will be held on Thurs., Aug. 9 from 11:30am-6pm at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club (3729 Meridian St.). Details include 11:30am check-in with 1pm shotgun start. Driving range and putting contest opens at 11:30am. Putting contest with a possible $5,000 cash prize and a $1,000,000 shootout contest! Cost is individual $125 / team $500. For registration and payment, go to www.whatcomhumane.org/events. Contact Dana Browne at 360-733-2080 x3014 or events@whatcomhumane.org. More info: www.whatcomhumane.org.

16th Annual Brewfest on the Skagit –

from 8-11am at the American Legion (5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale). Admission is $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 5 free. More info: 360-384-5595.

Aly Fell International Open Water Swim – The Aly Fell International Open

Water Swim is a premiere open water event hosted as a fundraiser by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team. Scheduled for Sat., Aug. 25 at Lake Padden in Bellingham, the event is the only Olympic 10K qualifier in the region and draws athletes from Canada down the Pacific Rim. It is part of the PNA Open Water Series 2018. See registration for cost. More info: bbstopenwater@gmail.com , www.alyfellmemorialopenwaterswim.com or 360-305-6785.

REFA Annual Fundraiser – The annual

fundraiser for the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts will kick off this year at 5pm on Sat., Aug. 25 at the Heart of Anacortes (corner of 5th and O Streets). The event will include a performance by The Penny Stinkers. Although the Penny Stinkers began over a decade ago as a folksy “busking” band, it has grown into a unique, high-energy party and dance band that balances trips down memory lane with the latest in musical genres and hardcharging originals. In addition to live music, the annual REFA fundraiser will offer a wide variety of silent auction items donated by area supporters. This will include the Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty (continued on page 12)

Summer Fun Rod Run – The Elites Car

Club presents their 38th Annual Summer Car show, benefitting Project Santa and student scholarships. Find us on Aug. 25 at the Deming Log Show Grounds on Cedarville Rd. (just east of Bellingham off Mt. Baker Hwy.) to view the special vehicles from 10am-5pm. To enter your car you have 2 options: Join us for the whole weekend Fri.-Sun., Aug. 24-26, $40 in advance or $45 on the day OR for just “Show N Shine” on Sat., Aug. 25, the entry fee is $15. Lots of trophies! We hope to have 150+ vehicles. Admission is $3 for spectators. More info: 360-380-2733, realtorrawls@comcast.net or www.FourthCornerElitesCarClub.com.

The Skagit’s longest running craft brew festival is set for Sat., Aug. 11 from 4-9pm at Skagit Riverwalk Park in downtown Mount Vernon. Featuring dozens of local craft brews, three of the regions most popular bands, leisure games, and local food trucks. Advanced tickets are $25 and include 5 tastes. Additional scrip for tastes will be available for $2 each at the event. A special $15 ticket without scrip is available for “designated drivers,” with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members. Tickets will be $5 more day of event. More info: 360-336-8955, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/ brewfest-skagit.

5th Annual Drive for the Arts – TAG/

META/Lincoln Theatre co-host the 5th Annual Drive for the Arts on Fri., Aug. 17 with a 1pm shotgun start (everyone starts at same time) at Swinomish Golf Links. Show your support for community theater in Skagit Valley by playing a spirited round of golf or becoming a sponsor of The Fifth Annual Drive for the Arts. Dinner and Auction at 6:30pm. Dinner only (no golfing) $25. Golfing cost is $400 per team or $100 per player, and includes 18-holes of golf, a riding cart, lunch, and prizes. More info: tickets@lincolntheatre.org , www.lincolntheatre.org/event/drive-arts-2018 or 360-336-8955.

Pancake Breakfast – Enjoy pancakes,

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and connect to camaraderie with other sisters. Newcomers welcome. Join us on Thurs., Aug 16 from 10-11:30am at The Willows (3115 Squalicum Pkwy., 1st Floor West Lounge). Free admission. More info: 360-595-4485.

Bellingham City Club Monthly Program – Founded in 1993, the

Bellingham Go Club – The Bellingham

Go Club is a group of people who meet every week and play the amazing game of Go, Thursdays, from 6-9pm at the Bellingham Co-Op (1220 N. Forest St., Upstairs Mezzanine). Our members are very friendly and welcome everyone to come play and learn how to play, kids welcome! We play and review games, and occasionally will have lectures planned. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/groups/170619130161872. More info: dan@edaine.net.

Coffee with Northwest Singles, ages 40+ – Mingle, make new friends and plan meet-ups for dining, hikes, films, theater, and more. On Saturdays from 10am-noon at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Free admission. Info: 360305-4534 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Bellingham Laughter Club – Embrace

laughter for a rich and rewarding life! Free to 4-104 year olds. Laughter Club meets Sun., Aug. 5 from 4-5pm near the owl sculpture at Elizabeth Park. Please bring a chair if needed. For information, call Mary Lou Richardson at 360-734-4989 or visit www.worldlaughtertour.com.

Bellingham City Club is a non-partisan civic organization with over 450 members that fosters dialogue and debate on important issues facing our community. City Club meets for lunch on the 4th Wednesday of the month (Aug. 22) at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave.). Doors open at 11:30am; lunch is served at 11:50am; program starts at 12:15pm; and program ends at 1:30pm. The program is open to the public. Admission is $13 members / $18 non-members / $5 adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 nonmembers at the door / $5 for young adults (29 and under) when purchased in advance on Brown Paper Tickets; a limited number of tickets may be available at the door at the cost of $15 for members and $20 for guests. Programs are filmed by the City of Bellingham, BTV 10 and aired on the city’s YouTube channel. To watch our previous programs, and to learn more about current programs please check out our website at www.bellinghamcityclub. org. More info: 360-739-1427, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

Emerald Street: Race, Class, Culture, and the History of Hip Hop in the Northwest – Discover the history behind

not only the Northwest’s Grammy-winning rappers, but its world champion breakdance crew, its internationally read hip-hop magazine, the producers who collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, its world-renowned clothing designers, and the grassroots organizations dedicated to community service and education. Led by author and professor Daudi Abe, this presentation takes place on Tues., Aug. 7 at 6:30pm in the Burlington Public Library (820 E. Washington Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360-755-0760.

NookChat: Community Storytelling – Gerrit and Claudette Sterk have stories to tell! Gerrit was a founding member of the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church 75 years ago, and dairy farmed on the Van Buren Road for 60 years. Claudette’s singing has entertained many, but did you know that she used to drive logging trucks and school buses? Join Jim Berg and the Sterks as we “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present” in this informal, interactive gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center Committee. Takes place Sun., Aug. 12, 3-4:30pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

Gathering of Crones – Crones, an

archetype for older women, meet monthly for discussion, singing, and poetry. Find support, share your adventure in living,

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guitar donated to REFA by Kyle FindleyMeier, guitarist for The Sky Colony. Admission is by donation. All money raised goes to support REFA’s mission of enhancing the quality of life in Skagit County and the surrounding area through the arts. More info: www.RickEptingFoundation.org.

Dog Days of Summer Festival – The

Dog Days of Summer Festival will take place on Sun., Aug. 26 from 10am-3pm in the field behind the Whatcom Humane Society Shelter (2172 Division St., Bellingham). This is the biggest and best festival for dogs and their human friends! Over 50 pet-themed vendors, K9 games, contests & activities, kids area, food vendors and much more! Free admission. More info: 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org.

Women’s Equality Day Celebration & DVSAS Donation – On National Women’s Equality Day, come keep it

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Greene and buy a pint of Melvin’s to support Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS)! Join us at Greene’s Corner (2208 James St., Bellingham) on Sun., Aug. 26, 10am10pm. Free. More info: 360-306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com.

Interfaith Coalition’s Family Promise Bed Race – Join us for Interfaith

Coalition’s wacky, fun Bed Race on Sun., Sept. 30 from 2-4pm in the Civic Field Parking Lot. Attendance is free! Come see the parade of beds before the race begins. Or, gather a team of 5 and enter yourself (deadline Sept. 22). Teams choose their theme and dress in costume. Or you can sponsor a team and let others do the racing. Sponsorships are a great way to get your name out in the community. Funds raised benefit Interfaith Coalition’s Family Promise of Whatcom County, which helps local families experiencing homelessness. Have a blast while helping your neighbors in need; grease those wheels! More info: familypromisebedrace@gmail.com or familypromisebedrace.com.

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AUGUST 2018 WEDNESDAY 8/1/2018 Vintage Farming Days, Berthusen Park, 8am-

8pm, $8 general / $3 ages 8-12 / $5 age 60+, 360-318-5199, www.psatma.com. See page 26.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays, Trish Harding School of Art at

Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 4 days at $200 or $62 each day, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 23. Kids’ Craft Fair (birth-5, play and create with caregivers), Ferndale Library, 10:30-11am, free, https://wcls.libcal.com/event/4119714 or 360-384-3647. Play Date (birth-5), Deming Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse PAC, 11:15am12:15pm. See page 10.

Science Fun with the Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery, Bellingham Public Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Sylvia Bos,

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. COOL Summer Reading Celebration (grades K-5), Blaine Library, 12:30-1:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. See page 26.

Afternoon Books and Tea ( “Human Trafficking” with Aaron Newcomb of Engedi Refuge), Lynden Library, 1-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Exhibit, Anacortes Public Library Community Room, 1-2pm, free, 360-299-9584. See page 23.

Camping in the Library (K-5, scary stories, camp songs, s’mores), South Whatcom Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Dinger at the Fairhaven Wednesday Farmers Market, Village Books and Paper Dreams, 3pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. See page 26.

Everson Book Club (“Run the World” by Becky Wade), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Samantha Ferraro and “The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen” (demo), Fairhaven Wednesday Market, 3:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/2018-07. See page 32.

VB Reads: Regional Cookbook & Cooking Lit, Village Books, 4-5pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com/event/2018-07 or events@villagebooks.com. See page 32.

CD Release Party: Joan Penney and “I’ve Got This Feeling,” Rockfish Grill, 6-8:45pm, free, 360-588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Open Mic & Poetry Night, Greene’s Corner,

7-9pm, free, 360-306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com or www.greenescorner.com/calendar. See page 4.

THURSDAY 8/2/2018 Vintage Farming Days, Berthusen Park, 8am-8pm. See page 26.

Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser,

The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. See page 10.

North Fork Play Date (birth-5, play and create

with caregivers), North Fork Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. Summer Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2pm, free, 360-7787200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Stringband Thursday: Happy Hour BBQ,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-8pm, no cover, www.facebook.com/events/2064103797247243 or 360-647-5593. Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm, no cover, 360650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com or www.jazzproject.org. Thursday Piano Bar with Cheryl Hodge, Lovitt Restaurant, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover, 360-6717143, lovittrestaurant@yahoo.com or http://cherylhodge.com.

bandZandt (East County’s best rock band),

Elizabeth Park, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-0536, www.facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts or Marlaken19@aol.com. See page 4. Go Club Meeting, Bellingham Food Co-Op, 6-9pm, free, dan@edaine.net. See page 12.

Live at the Piano Lounge: Terry Palmer (guitarist & vocalist), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, info@jansenartcenter.org , www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances or 360-354-3600.

Your Voice, Your Choice: Advance Care Planning, St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 6-8pm, free / preregistration required, 360-752-5267, HWalker@peacehealth.org or www.peacehealth.org.

VB Sponsors Bellingham Bells Ball Game,

Joe Martin Field, 6:30pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. See page 26. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 9.

MMF: Faculty Chamber Music Performance, WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4.

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival,

Deming Log Show Grounds, 8pm-midnight. See page 4. “Shiner,” Sylvia Center for the Arts, 8pm, $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members, www.sylviacenterforthearts.org. See page 9.

FRIDAY 8/3/2018 Vintage Farming Days, Berthusen Park, 8am-8pm. See page 26.

Anacortes Arts Festival, Downtown Anacortes. See page 25.

Bowman Bay Volunteer Day (bring water,

August Art Show Opening Reception, Scott

Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. See page 24. August First Friday Artwalk, Downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. Bellingham Downtown Art Walk, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 6-10pm, free, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 24.

Friday Night Farm Tunes: Havilah Rand,

BelleWood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. Fritz & the Freeloaders (rock, pop, country), Hops & Headz, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-3928506, www.facebook.com/Hops-N-Headz349256225257289.

Opening Reception: “A Member of the Family,” Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery,

6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. See page 24.

Opening Reception: “Wake Up! A Group Show About Nightmares,” Make.Shift Art

Space, 6-10pm, free, 360-933-1849, gallery@makeshiftproject.com or makeshiftproject.com/gallery. See page 24. East Coast Swing Lessons, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-7:45pm lesson / 7:45-9:30pm dancing, free. See page 32.

Good Time Girls Downtown Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Downtown Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3959, bellinghistory@gmail.com or goodtimegirlstours.com. Latino Gitano Downtown, Uisce Irish Pub, 7-9pm, free, mpg@nuagesjazz.net , 360-9611559 or www.nuagesjazz.net. See page 6. Flashback (blues, rock classics, oldies), Beach Store Cafe, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover, 360-510-8443, haslams10@comcast.net or www.beachstorecafe.com. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9. “Shiner,” Sylvia Center for the Arts, 8pm. See page 9.

SATURDAY 8/4/2018 Anacortes Art Dash, Anacortes Art Dash,

7-10am, $50 half marathon / $35 10k / $25 5k / $5 under 12 and over 70, 360-293-6211, pr@anacortesartsfestival.com or www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com. See page 10. Vintage Farming Days, Berthusen Park, 8am-8pm. See page 26.

snacks, and sun gear), Bowman Bay/Deception Pass Park, 10am-1pm, free, 360-336-0172, www.skagitfisheries.org/event/bowmen-bayvolunteer-day-4 or ktaylor@skagitfisheries.org.

Enjoy Figure and Portrait Painting for Kids,

Jansen Art Center, 1-3:30pm, $20, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/enjoy-figureand-portrait-painting. Birch Bay Music Festival, former Homestead Golf Course, beginning 4pm, free, www.birchbaymusicfestival.com. See page 6. FryDay Fish Fry, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-9pm, free, www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/fryday-fishfry or 360-647-5593. Indoor Wheelchair GangBall, Bloedel Donovan Park, 4pm, free, RSVP, 360-303-2130. Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival, Deming Log Show Grounds, 5pm-close. See page 4.

Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event. Thank you!

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Anacortes Arts Festival, Downtown Anacortes. See page 25.

Coffee with Northwest Singles (ages 40+),

Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon, free, 360305-4534, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 12. Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival, Blaine Harbor, 10am-5pm, free, 360-332-6484, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.blainechamber.com/events. See page 26. Multi Consultant Pop-Up Event, Unity Spiritual Center, 10am-4pm, free, 360-383-0623, inquiry@chiadopt.org. See page 10. Sewing Bootcamp, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $76, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or ragfinery.com.

Tret Fure Songwriting Workshop and Lunch,

Christ Episcopal Church (Blaine), 10am-3pm, $60 includes lunch, 360-927-9085, backstageattheborder@gmail.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/tret-fure-songwritingworkshop-and-lunch-blaine-wa-sat-8418tickets-47330393481. Twin Sisters Farmers Market, North Fork Library Parking Lot, 10am-2pm, free / SNAP and EBT accepted, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org.

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band performs,

Bellingham Farmer’s Market, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival, Deming Log Show Grounds, 11am-close. See page 4.

Sunshine Daydream Music & Art Festival,

Illuminati Brewing Company & Masquerade Wine Company, 11am-11:45pm, free, 360-220-7072, bill@illuminatibrewing.com. Birch Bay Music Festival, former Homestead Golf Course, beginning 11:30am, free, www.birchbaymusicfestival.com. See page 6. Dress Like a Pirate (grades K-5), Blaine Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. See page 26. Small Looms Clinic for Weavers, Bellingham Public Library, noon-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or jjohnson@cob.org. See page 30.

“Lucinda Davis: A Pioneer Woman of the North Cascades,” Burlington Public Library,

1:30-3pm, free, 360-755-0760, kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov. See page 30. Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+), The Bellingham Makerspace, 1:30-3pm, $15 online / $18 at the door, manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/o/bellingham-makerspace-12766239479. See page 26-27. Doctor Who Day, Blaine Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-305-3637. See page 27.

18th Annual La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show, La Conner Marina, 7:30am-3:30pm, $3

/ free kids 10 and under, 360-466-4778, www.lovelaconner.com/la-conner-classic-boatand-car-show-2018 or info@laconnerchamber.com. See page 31.

2nd Annual Heroes and Horses Auction,

Boundary Bay Beer Garden, 5-9pm, free, 360-354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com. Vines vs. Twines Fundraiser, Boundary Bay Mountain Room, 5-8pm, $15 advance / $20 at the door, 360-714-8600, brendhh@yahoo.com , www.bsca.org or www.ffsuomi.com. See page 10. Art in the Alley, Jansen Art Center, 5:30-9pm, $25, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/art-in-the-alley. See page 11. Live Music, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, OldWorldDeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

Backstage @ the Border presents: Singer/ Songwriter Tret Fure, Christ Episcopal Church,

6:30-9pm, $7-$20 sliding scale (no one is turned away), 360-927-9085, backstageattheborder@gmail.com or www.backstageattheborder.com. See page 6. Bellingham Youth Jazz Band performs, Lovitt Restaurant, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org.

Good Time Girls Fairhaven Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-8:30pm,

$15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or goodtimegirlstours.com. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, eat1200@yahoo.com or www.4u2eat.net. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9. MMF: Chamber Orchestra, WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4. Muse Bellingham, Inspire Studio, 7:30pmmidnight, $5-$12, musebellingham@gmail.com or www.danceinbellingham.com. See page 32.

“Washington Rural Heritage: Introducing the New Collection,” Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. See page 30. “Shiner,” Sylvia Center for the Arts, 8pm. See page 9.

“Thor: Ragnarok” (opening with cirque performer Clay Mazing), Fairhaven Village Green, movie begins at dusk, $5 / free kids 5 and under, epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema.

SUNDAY 8/5/2018 Bellingham Youth Triathlon, Arne Hanna

Aquatic Center, 8am, $30-$35, 360-778-7000, lromo@cob.org or www.cob.org/services/ recreation/races/Pages/bellingham-youthtriathlon.aspx. See page 27. Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival, Deming Log Show Grounds, 9am-close. See page 4. Anacortes Arts Festival, Downtown Anacortes. See page 25. Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival, Blaine Harbor, 10am-5pm. See page 26.

Demo: Digital Painting with Lorraine Day,

Whatcom Art Market, 11am-3pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. See page 24-25.

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band performs,

Fairhaven Village Green, noon, free, 360-6765750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. Birch Bay Music Festival, former Homestead Golf Course, beginning at noon, free, www.birchbaymusicfestival.com. See page 6. Joy of Pilates Summer Party, Fairhaven Pavillion & Spray Park, noon-2:30pm, free, 360-224-1433, info@joypilates.net or www.joyofpilates.net. See page 31. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. See page 9.

Whatcom Creek History: Guided Walking Tour, Maritime Heritage Park, 2-3:30pm, $15

general / $10 youth / reserve tickets online, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/1661637387289486. MMF: Festival Orchestras, WWU PAC, 3pm. See page 4. Bellingham Laughter Club, Elizabeth Park (near owl sculpture), 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, www.worldlaughtertour.com. See page 12.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Music with Marvin J and friends, Greene’s Corner, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-303-7101.

Southern Fried Sunday with DJ Yogoman,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-8pm, no cover, www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/sfs-2 or 360-647-5593. Travelin’ Light (1920s-60s), The Bourbon Bar and Grill (Everson), 6-9pm, no cover, 360-746-8285, thebourbon10@gmail.com.

MONDAY 8/6/2018 Makerspace Camp (age 8+) begins, The

Bellingham Makerspace, 9am-noon, $85, manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/makerspace-camptickets-46675465574. Yoga with Liz (gentle Hatha yoga), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 9-10am, drop in $15, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/calendar.html or 360-464-2229. Northwest Animals: Rabbits, Bellingham Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free / must preregister / no live animals will be present, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic Clinic (bring questions, samples, or photos for advice), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. See page 10.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2018

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+),

The Bellingham Makerspace, 5:30-7pm. See page 26-27. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 donation, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229. All-Comer’s Track and Field, Squalicum High School, 6-9:30pm, day pass $5 / season pass $30 / family pass $90, 360-778-7000, www.cob.org/Documents/parks/recreation/races or lromo@cob.org. See page 27. Irish & Folk Monday, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-10pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, cherabari@comcast.net or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 6. Diana Nyad, Find A Way!, Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. See page 32. World’s Best Trivia (teams up to 6, 3 rounds), Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town, 7-9pm, $2pp, www.facebook.com/worldsbesttrivia.

TUESDAY 8/7/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Off the Shelf Book Club (“Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon), South

Whatcom Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Out of the Ashes, Boundary Bay Brewery, 3:30-5:30pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.facebook.com/events/243665476192631. See page 6. Free Tuesday Evening Paddle, Community Boating Center, 4:30-9pm, 360-714-8891, erica@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org. Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6pm, $35 general / $30 members, www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise or 360-778-8930. See page 31.

“Emerald Street: Race, Class, Culture, and the History of Hip Hop in the Northwest” with Daudi Abe, Burlington Public Library, 6:30pm,

free, 360-755-0760. See page 12. Blues at Greene’s, Greene’s Corner, 7-9pm, free, 360-306-8137. See page 6. Skagit Anacortes Folk Dancers, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9pm, 1st time free / $5, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 32. Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Spring Creek Retirement Center, 7-8:30pm, free, 425-802-3036, ricknishi900@gmail.com or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. Topper Tuesday Rehearsal, First Christian Church, 7-9:30pm, free, info@topperschorus.org or topperschorus.org. See page 6.

Ruth Vanden Bos & Andrew Plaisier in Concert, Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm, $15,

360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/ruthvandenbos-andrew-plaisier. See page 7. DJ Yogoman’s Soul Night, The Firefly Lounge, 9:30pm, $3, yogomandomino@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/1849038901870823.

WEDNESDAY 8/8/2018 Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon. See page 29. Senior Day in the Park, Hovander Homestead Park, 10am-2pm, fee-$5, 360-733-4030, trana23@wwu.edu or www.wcoa.org. See page 31.

Kids’ Craft Fair (birth-5, play and create with caregivers), Ferndale Library, 10:30-11am, free,

360-384-3647, https://wcls.libcal.com/ event/4119714. Play Date (birth-5), Deming Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse PAC, 11:15am12:15pm. See page 10.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Nell Veenstra, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

Tech Basics Coaching (basic computer, tablet, Internet, streaming, and downloading skills), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Ferndale Books on Tap: (“Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren), Leader Block Wine Co., 6:30-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Author Event: Samantha Ferraro, Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen, Village Books

(Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. Open Mic & Poetry Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9pm. See page 4. The Harvard Din & Tonics, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $15 adults / $10 students and kids / $2 member discount, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/harvard-din-tonics or brandy@lincolntheatre.org. See page 7.

THURSDAY 8/9/2018 Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming Log Show Grounds. See page 5.

Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon. See page 29. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Putts Fore Pets Golf Tournament to Benefit the Whatcom Humane Society, Bellingham

Golf and Country Club, 11:30am-6pm, Individual $125 / Team $500, 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 11.

Weaving and Tapestry Explorations Workshop (3 sessions) begins, Jansen Art Center,

1-3:30pm, $95, info@jansenartcenter.org , www.jansenartcenter.org/events/weaving-and-tapestry or 360-354-3600. Summer Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2pm, free, 360-7787200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bookworms Garden Club (plant and harvest the library garden), Deming Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Stringband Thursday: Happy Hour BBQ,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-8pm, no cover, www.facebook.com/events/2064103797247243 or 360-647-5593. Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm. Thursday Piano Bar with Cheryl Hodge, Lovitt Restaurant, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover, 360-671-7143, lovittrestaurant@yahoo.com or www.cherylhodge.com. Dana Lyons (political folk), Elizabeth Park, 6-8pm. Go Club Meeting, Bellingham Food Co-Op, 6-9pm. See page 12.

Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event. Thank you!

Live at the Piano Lounge: Queen’s Bluegrass, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,” Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm, free (plus $20 pre-show reception fundraiser), https://sylviacenterforthearts.org/events. See page 9.

FRIDAY 8/10/2018 Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming Log Show Grounds. See page 5.

Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon. See page 29. Bayview Cemetery Tour: “Nature Tour along Cemetery Creek,” Bayview Cemetery, 2-3:30pm, free / must preregister, 360-7787150, www.cob.org/services/housing/bayview. See page 31. FryDay Fish Fry, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-9pm, free, 360-647-5593 or www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/fryday-fishfry. Indoor Wheelchair GangBall, Bloedel Donovan Park, 4pm, free, RSVP, 360-303-2130.

Friday Night Farm Tunes: Matt Sircely and Jeff Scroggins, BelleWood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. “The Sneetches,” BAAY Theatre, 6-7pm, by donation at the door, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 9.

Blues Fusion and West Coast Swing Lessons, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-7:45pm lesson / 7:45-9:30pm dancing, free. See page 32.

Good Time Girls Downtown Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Downtown Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3959, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com.

The Haynie Opry Presents (Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band), Haynie Grange,

7-9pm, $10 at the door / kids under 12 free, 360-366-3321. See page 7. 48-Hour Theater Festival #49, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm & 10pm, $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members, www.sylviacenterforthearts.org. See page 9.

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CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes

Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,”

Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm. See page 9. Salsasere Salsa Night, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm lesson / 8-11:45pm dancing, $10 at door, info@cubasere.com or https://cubasere.com/events.

SATURDAY 8/11/2018 Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming Log

Show Grounds. See page 5. Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon. See page 29.

Beginning Jewelry Workshop (2 days) begins,

Jansen Art Center, 10am-5pm, $195, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/beginning-jewelry-2. Coffee with Northwest Singles, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. See page 12.

Sumas Book Club (“Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in A Mumbai Undercity” by Katherine Boo), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. Twin Sisters Farmers Market, North Fork Library Parking Lot, 10am-2pm, free / SNAP and EBT accepted, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org.

Award Winning Book Club (“The Forest Lover” by Susan Vreeland), Lynden Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Demo: Using Precious Clay with Peggy Alexander, Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm, free, www.whatcomartmarket.org or 360-738-8564. See page 24-25.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+), The Bellingham Makerspace, 1:30-3pm. See page 26-27.

Intro to the Laser Cutter, The Bellingham

Makerspace, 3-6pm, $40, manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-the-epilogfusion-laser-cutter-tickets-46676582916.

The Haynie Opry Presents Old Time Gospel Matinee, Haynie Grange, 3pm, $5 at the door. 16th Annual Brewfest on the Skagit, Skagit Riverwalk Park, 4-9pm, $25-$30 with tastes / $15-$20 without tastes / $2 off LT members, 360-336-8955, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/ brewfest-skagit. See page 11.

From Bellingham to Tokyo: Lyric Tenor Dr. William Brooke, Diventi Music Conservatory

& Performance Center, 4-5pm, $15, 360-738-7166, info@diventimusic.com or http://diventimusic.com/bellingham-to-tokyo. See page 8. Live Music, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, OldWorldDeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Music with Marvin J and friends, Greene’s Corner, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-303-7101.

Dances of Universal Peace Mount Vernon,

Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6-8pm, free / by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com , 360-629-9190 or www.seattledup.org.

Southern Fried Sunday with DJ Yogoman,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-8pm, no cover, 360647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/sfs-2. Travelin’ Light (1920s-60s), The Bourbon Bar and Grill (Everson), 6-9pm, no cover, 360-746-8285, thebourbon10@gmail.com. Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

MONDAY 8/13/2018

Author Event: Wayne Powell & Patricia Lynn Miller (“The Way of Aloha”), Village Books

Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden.

Good Time Girls Fairhaven Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-8:30pm,

9am-4pm, $375, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org/youth-programs. Yoga with Liz (gentle Hatha yoga), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 9-10am, drop in $15, 360-464-2229.

(Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

$15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595, or www.goodtimegirlstours.com. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917 or 4u2eat.net.

The Haynie Opry Presents (Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band with Flashback),

Haynie Grange, 7-9pm, $10 at the door / kids under 12 free. See page 7. 48-Hour Theater Festival #49, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm & 10pm. See page 9. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,”

Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm. See page 9.

Kareokee, Marta’s Cocina (Lynden), 8:30-11pm,

free, 360-318-1171, cecil2787@hotmail.com or www.MartasCocina.com.

“The Sandlot” (opening with Improv Playworks), Fairhaven Village Green, movie begins at dusk.

SUNDAY 8/12/2018 Master Class with Shannon Mockli, Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 10am-11:45am, $18 general ($15 with student ID), bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. Kite Making for Kids (open to all ages), The Bellingham Makerspace, 1-2:30pm, $12, manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/kite-building-for-kidstickets-46676227854. Open House, Pickett House Musuem, 1-4pm, donation, joyandgary@comcast.net or 360-733-5873. See page 30.

Eldridge Neighborhood Walking Tour,

Elizabeth Park, 2pm, $10-$20 / tickets online, 360-389-2595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or goodtimegirlstours.com. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. See page 9.

Jazz 2nd Sunday at the Anacortes Public Library, Heart of Anacortes Stage, 2-3:30pm,

free, 360-293-1910, Vmfejeran@gmail.com or www.Jazzatthelibrary.com. See page 8. NookChat: Community Storytelling, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. See page 12.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Anissa Snyder Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2018

See page 29.

BRD High School Contemporary Dance Intensive (5 days) begins, Firehouse PAC,

Northwest Animals: Eagles and Falcons,

Bellingham Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free / must preregister / no live animals present, 360778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic Clinic (bring questions, samples, or photos for advice), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. See page 10.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+),

The Bellingham Makerspace, 5:30-7pm. See page 26-27. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 donation, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/calendar.html or 360-464-2229. All-Comer’s Track and Field, Squalicum High School, 6-9:30pm. See page 27. Irish & Folk Monday, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-10pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events.

Books on Tap (“Lights Out: A Cyberattack” by Ted Koppel), El Agave 2, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount

Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. See page 6. World’s Best Trivia (teams up to 6, 3 rounds), Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town, 7-9pm, $2pp, www.facebook.com/worldsbesttrivia.

TUESDAY 8/14/2018 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Ferndale Book Group (“The Opposite of Everyone” by Joshilyn Jackson), Ferndale

Library, 2:30-4pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Out of the Ashes, Boundary Bay Brewery, 3:30-5:30pm. See page 6.

Free Tuesday Evening Paddle, Community Boating Center, 4:30-9pm.

Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6pm. See page 31. Skagit Anacortes Folk Dancers, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9pm. Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Spring Creek Retirement Center, 7-8:30pm. Topper Tuesday Rehearsal, First Christian Church, 7-9:30pm. See page 6. “Separated From Normal,” Unitarian Fellowship, 8pm, free, 360-319-6115, trish. harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 25. DJ Yogoman’s Soul Night, The Firefly Lounge, 9:30pm, $3, yogomandomino@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 8/15/2018 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden. Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Kids’ Craft Fair (birth-5, play and create with caregivers), Ferndale Library, 10:30-11am, free, 360-384-3647, https://wcls.libcal.com/ event/4119714. Play Date (birth-5), Deming Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse PAC, 11:15am12:15pm. See page 10.

Newcomers’ Club Monthly Luncheon/ Speaker, Bellingham Golf & Country Club,

noon-2:30pm, $20 (must reserve), 360-9334669, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.whatcomnewcomers.org. Wednesday Lunchtime Music, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Rascal Rodeo, Northwest Washington Fair, 2-3pm, free, www.rascalrodeo.org. See page 27. Teen Battle of the Bands, Burlington Visitor Center Amphitheater, 5-7pm, free, 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=346. See page 8.

Introduction to Clay (beginners, age 12+, 5 weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics,

6-8:30pm, $165 + $30 material fee, 360393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. See page 25. Sashiko Style Mending, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $27, 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Cupcakes ‘n’ Process: Actors Committee,

Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, free, 360-6479242, sean@gigglewax.com. See page 9. Open Mic & Poetry Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9pm. See page 4. Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7pm & 9pm, $5-$10 sugg. donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com/vaudevillingham.

THURSDAY 8/16/2018 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden. Introduction to Clay (beginners, age 12+, 5 weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 9:30am-noon. See page 25.

Crones Circle Gathering, The Willows,

Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of

Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Stringband Thursday: Happy Hour BBQ,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-8pm, no cover, www.facebook.com/events/2064103797247243 or 360-647-5593. Fairhaven Vino in the Village, Finnegan’s Alley, 5:30-8:30pm, $25 pre-register / $30 at the door / $50 VIP, scott@fairhaven.com , 206-696-2671 or www.hfa.fairhaven.com. See page 32. Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm. Thursday Piano Bar with Cheryl Hodge, Lovitt Restaurant, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover, 360-671-7143 or www.cherylhodge.com. Go Club Meeting, Bellingham Food Co-Op, 6-9pm. See page 12. High Mountain String Band (progressive bluegrass), Elizabeth Park, 6-8pm. See page 4. Live at the Piano Lounge: Anissa, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. DJ Yogoman’s Reggae Night, The Conway Muse, 7-11pm, $5, 360-445-3000, yogomandomino@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/2182324985138947.

Excellence NW Workshop featuring Dawn Harju, Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free,

Hotbox, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm, $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members, https://sylviacenterforthearts.org. See page 9. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,”

Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm. See page 9.

SATURDAY 8/18/2018 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden. Birchwood Block Party & Trunk Sale, Faith

Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 10am-3pm, free entry / $25 for sale space, 360-733-3970, office@faithbellingham.org or www.faithbellingham.org. See page 31. Coffee with Northwest Singles, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. See page 12.

Dog Days of Summer: Fabric Sculptures,

Ragfinery, 10am-4pm, $66, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or ragfinery.com. See page 30. Twin Sisters Farmers Market, North Fork Library Parking Lot, 10am-2pm, free / SNAP and EBT accepted, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. Mindport’s Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. See page 21.

9th Annual Skagit Woodstock & Rockin’ Car Show, Edgewater Park (Mount Vernon), 11am-10pm, $10. See page 7.

www.villagebooks.com/event.

Demo: Demonstrating Watercolor and Collage Techniques with JoAnne Wyatt, Whatcom Art

Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+),

“Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,”

Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm. See page 9.

FRIDAY 8/17/2018 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden. See page 29.

5th Annual Drive for the Arts, Swinomish Golf

Links, 1pm, $400 per team / $100 per player, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/event/drive-arts-2018. See page 11.

Books and Bites (“Border Songs” by Jim Lynch), Blaine Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-3053637, www.wcls.org.

FryDay Fish Fry, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-9pm,

Market, 11am-2pm. See page 24-25.

The Bellingham Makerspace, 1:30-3pm. See page 26-27.

Storytelling with Felted Puppets (K-5 with ice cream by Mallard’s), Island Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

Fantasy Band (70s and 80s covers), The Beach at Birch Bay, 3-6pm, no cover, 360-922-0816, Fantasyband360@gmail.com. Live Music, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, OldWorldDeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

Good Time Girls Fairhaven Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595.

free, 360-647-5593 or www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/fryday-fishfry. Indoor Wheelchair GangBall, Bloedel Donovan Park, 4pm, free, RSVP, 360-303-2130.

Fairhaven Family Story Night with the Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild, Fairhaven

Library, 6-8:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 27.

Friday Night Farm Tunes: Prozac Mountain Boys, BelleWood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover,

360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. Swing Set (swing standards), Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park, 6-7:30pm, no cover.

Good Time Girls Downtown Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Downtown Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3959, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com. Hot August Nights Dance, The Majestic, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. See page 32.

10-11:30am, free, 360-595-4485. See page 12.

Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event. Thank you!

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no

cover, 360-306-3917 or eat1200@yahoo.com. Flashback (blues, rock classics, oldies), El Agave Restaurant (Sudden Valley), 7:30-10pm, free, 360-510-8443 or haslams10@comcast.net. Hotbox, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm, $12 general / $1 for Sylvia Center members, https://sylviacenterforthearts.org. See page 9. “Hound of the Baskervilles,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 9.

“Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood,”

Maritime Heritage Park, 7:30pm. See page 9.

Muse Bellingham, Inspire Studio, 7:30pmmidnight. See page 32.

“Black Panther” (opening with touring musician Brian Ernst), Fairhaven Village Green, movie begins at dusk.

SUNDAY 8/19/2018 Corvette Show & Shine, BelleWood Acres,

10am-2pm, free for spectators / $15 owners, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. See page 31.

State Street History: Guided Walking Tour of Old Sehome, Depot Market Square, 1:45-

3:30pm, $20 / $15 / $10 / preregister, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/235577623918149.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no

cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Music with Marvin J and friends, Greene’s Corner, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-303-7101.

Southern Fried Sunday with DJ Yogoman, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-8pm, no cover, www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/sfs-2 or 360-647-5593.

Travelin’ Light (1920s-60s), The Bourbon Bar and Grill (Everson), 6-9pm, no cover, 360-746-8285, thebourbon10@gmail.com.

MONDAY 8/20/2018 Yoga with Liz (gentle Hatha yoga), Anacortes

Center for Happiness, 9-10am, drop in $15, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/calendar.html or 360-464-2229.

BRD Youth Dance Workshop (3 days) begins, Firehouse PAC, 10am-2pm, $375, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org/youth-programs.

Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic Clinic (bring questions, samples, or photos for advice), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm,

free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. See page 10. Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+), The Bellingham Makerspace, 5:30-7pm. See page 26-27. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 donation, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229. All-Comer’s Track and Field, Squalicum High School, 6-9:30pm. See page 27. Irish & Folk Monday, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-10pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events. Ferndale Cookbook Club (raw food), Ferndale Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. See page 6. World’s Best Trivia (teams up to 6, 3 rounds), Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town, 7-9pm, $2pp, www.facebook.com/worldsbesttrivia.

TUESDAY 8/21/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Out of the Ashes, Boundary Bay Brewery, 3:30-5:30pm. See page 6.

Advance Care Planning Workshop, Everson Library, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Free Introductory Beginner Irish Dance Class (kids age 4 and up), The Majestic Ballroom, 5:30-6:30pm, 360-966-3442, paula@blarneyhouse.com. See page 32. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6pm. See page 31. Intro to the CNC Router, The Bellingham Makerspace, 6-8pm, $35, manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-thecnc-router-tickets-47790319131.

Books on Tap: (“History of Wolves” by Emily Fridlund), Van Zandt Community Center,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Skagit Anacortes Folk Dancers, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9pm.

Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Spring Creek Retirement Center, 7-8:30pm. Topper Tuesday Rehearsal, First Christian Church, 7-9:30pm. See page 6.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2018

DJ Yogoman’s Soul Night, The Firefly Lounge,

9:30pm-1:30am, $3, yogomandomino@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/1849038901870823.

WEDNESDAY 8/22/2018 What’s Next: Planning Ahead and Making Choices for Your Legacy and Healthcare (informative fair), Bellingham Senior Activity

Center, 9am-3pm, free, 360-733-4030, epierson@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Kids’ Craft Fair (birth-5, play and create with caregivers), Ferndale Library, 10:30-11am, free, https://wcls.libcal.com/event/4119714 or 360-384-3647. Play Date (birth-5), Deming Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse PAC, 11:15am12:15pm. See page 10. Bellingham City Club, Northwood Hall, 11:30-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 nonmembers / $5 young adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. See page 12.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Emily Bailey (violin) and Bethany Hilt (piano), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

Tech Basics Coaching (basic computer, tablet, Internet, streaming, and downloading skills), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Understanding Conflict Workshop (2 days) begins, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center,

5-8pm, $95, 360-676-0122 or www.whatcomdrc.org/understanding-conflict-workshop. No-Sew Braided Rugs, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $25, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Learn to Think on Your Feet (adults and teens 14+), Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm, free,

360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. See page 30. Open Mic & Poetry Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9pm. See page 4.

THURSDAY 8/23/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Stringband Thursday: Happy Hour BBQ,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-8pm, no cover, 360-647-5593. Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm. Thursday Piano Bar with Cheryl Hodge, Lovitt Restaurant, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover, 360-671-7143, lovittrestaurant@yahoo.com or www.cherylhodge.com. Go Club Meeting, Bellingham Food Co-Op, 6-9pm. See page 12.

Live at the Piano Lounge: Joe and Carol Young, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Replayzments (classic rock), Elizabeth Park, 6-8pm. See page 4.

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Painting Landscapes with Monet: Paint and Wine Night (no experience necessary), Jansen

Art Center, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org/events/paint-and-wine-monet or info@jansenartcenter.org. See page 25-26. Vox Pacifica Auditions, 6:30-8:30pm, free (by appt. only), wendybloom@voxpacifica.org or https://voxpacifica.org. See page 8. House Concert with Threefer, Chuckanut Center, 7:30-9pm, $10 suggested donation, 360-383-7502, Chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org. See page 8.

FRIDAY 8/24/2018 1939 Bellingham City Hall Tour, Bellingham

City Hall, 2-3pm, free. See page 30. Vox Pacifica Auditions, 3-5pm, free / by appt. only. See page 8. FryDay Fish Fry, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-9pm, free, 360-647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/fryday-fishfry. Indoor Wheelchair GangBall, Bloedel Donovan Park, 4pm, free, RSVP, 360-303-2130.

Demo: Upcycled Handbags with Suzannah Gusukuma, Whatcom Art Market, 5-8pm. See page 24-25.

Meet Artist Amy Popelka, Good Earth Pottery, 5-8pm, free, theteam@goodearthpots.com , 360-671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com. See page 26.

Friday Night Farm Tunes: Wicked Timing,

BelleWood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

BAAY Presents: “Once Upon a Mattress,”

BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 9.

Good Time Girls Downtown Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Downtown Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3959, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com.

SATURDAY 8/25/2018 Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 154,

8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids 6-12 / free age 5 and free, 360-384-5595. See page 11. Aly Fell International Open Water Swim, Lake Padden, 9am-2pm, see registration for cost, 360-305-6785, bbstopenwater@gmail.com or www.alyfellmemorialopenwaterswim.com. See page 11.

Coffee with Northwest Singles (age 40+),

Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. See page 12. PAPO 2018, Holly Street Corridor (Bellingham), 10am-4pm, $10 registration fee for artists, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 22. Summer Fun Rod Run, Deming Log Show Grounds, 10am-5pm, $3 for spectators / $40-$45 to enter a car, 360-380-2733, www.FourthCornerElitesCarClub.com or realtorrawls@comcast.net. See page 11. Twin Sisters Farmers Market, North Fork Library Parking Lot, 10am-2pm, free / SNAP and EBT accepted, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. Vox Pacifica Auditions, 10am-1pm, free / by appt. only. See page 8. A Day in Happyville, John Storvik Park, 11am-4pm, free, 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/a-day-in-happyville.html. See page 27, 30.

“The Greatest Ice Show,” Belingham Sportsplex, 1:30pm & 5:30pm, $10 general / free age 5 and under, www.bellinghamsportsplex.com. See page 28.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+), The Bellingham Makerspace, 1:30-3pm.

BAAY Presents: “Once Upon a Mattress,”

BAAY Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. See page 9. Summerfest, Josh VanderYacht Memorial Park, 2-9pm, free / donations requested, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/events/870719083119108. See page 30.

Mount Vernon Old Time Gospel Matinee,

Mount Vernon Senior Center, 3pm, $5 at the door. See page 8.

7-Day Dance Festival 2018 Final Performances, Firehouse Arts and Events

Center, 5pm & 7:30pm, $10, 7daydancefest@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. See page 32. Summer Fun in the Park, Blaine Marine Park, 5-11pm, free, jenfreeman@windermere.com , 360-815-0803 or jenandleah.com. See page 30. Live Music, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, OldWorldDeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

BAAY Presents: “Once Upon a Mattress,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. See page 9.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Janette West Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no

cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Music with Marvin J and friends, Greene’s Corner, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-303-7101.

Southern Fried Sunday with DJ Yogoman,

MONDAY 8/27/2018 Yoga with Liz (gentle Hatha yoga), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 9-10am, drop in $15, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229l.

Good Time Girls Fairhaven Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-8:30pm,

$15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, eat1200@yahoo.com or 4u2eat.net. Mount Vernon Haynie Opry Presents, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 7-9pm, $10 at the door / free kids under 12, 360-366-3321. See page 8. REFA Annual Fundraiser, Heart of Anacortes, 5pm, by donation, www.RickEptingFoundation.org. See page 11-12.

“Lummi Island Reefnetting: Now and Then” with Roger Granger, Island Library, 7:308:45pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

The Kaeli Earle Trio, Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm,

$15, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/the-kaeli-earle-trio. See page 8. Kareokee, Marta’s Cocina (Lynden), 8:30-11pm, free, 360-318-1171, cecil2787@hotmail.com or www.MartasCocina.com.

“The Princess Bride” (opening with special guests), Fairhaven Village Green, movie begins at dusk.

SUNDAY 8/26/2018 Dog Days of Summer Festival, Whatcom

Humane Society Shelter, 10am-3pm, free, 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 12. Fairhaven Block Party, Hillcrest Chapel, 10am-2pm, free, bdrost@hillcrestchapel.com , 360-733-8400 or Hillcrestchapel.com. See page 30. PAPO 2018, Holly Street Corridor (Bellingham), 10am-4pm. See page 22.

Women’s Equality Day Celebration & DVSAS Donation, Greene’s Corner, 10am-10pm, free, 360-306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com. See page 12.

South Side Stories: Guided Historical Tour of Old Fairhaven, Fairhaven Village Green,

2-3:30pm, $10-$15 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/470041873437977.

Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event. Thank you!

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic Clinic (bring questions, samples, or photos for advice), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. See page 10.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+),

The Bellingham Makerspace, 5:30-7pm. See page 26-27. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 donation, www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/calendar.html or 360-464-2229. All-Comer’s Track and Field, Squalicum High School, 6-9:30pm. See page 27. Irish & Folk Monday, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-10pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.bbaybrewery.com/events.

Books on Tap 2: (“Shrill: Notes From A Loud Woman” by Lindy West), Tino’s Pizza & Pasta Co., 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount

Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. Vox Pacifica Auditions, 6:30-8:30pm, free / by appt. only. See page 8. World’s Best Trivia (teams up to 6, 3 rounds), Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town, 7-9pm, $2pp, www.facebook.com/worldsbesttrivia.

TUESDAY 8/28/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Waldorf School, 6-8pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-201-0360, acpdementia@gmail.com. Go Club Meeting, Bellingham Food Co-Op, 6-9pm. See page 12.

Live at the Piano Lounge: J.P. Falcon Grady, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

FRIDAY 8/31/2018

free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

FryDay Fish Fry, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-9pm,

Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, Out of the Ashes, Boundary Bay Brewery, 3:30-5:30pm. See page 6.

Free Introductory Beginner Irish Dance Class

(kids age 4 and up), The Majestic Ballroom, 5:30-6:30pm. See page 32. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6pm. See page 31. Skagit Anacortes Folk Dancers, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9pm. Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Spring Creek Retirement Center, 7-8:30pm. Topper Tuesday Rehearsal, First Christian Church, 7-9:30pm. See page 6. DJ Yogoman’s Soul Night, The Firefly Lounge, 9:30pm-1:30am, $3, www.facebook.com/events/1849038901870823.

WEDNESDAY 8/29/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Kids’ Craft Fair (birth-5, play and create with

caregivers), Ferndale Library, 10:30-11am, free, https://wcls.libcal.com/event/4119714 or 360-384-3647. Play Date (birth-5), Deming Library, 10:3011am, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse PAC, 11:15am12:15pm. See page 10.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Karen Scholten, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Swingnuts, Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-474-7321 or www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Eat Your Words Cookbook Club (quick weeknight dinners), South Whatcom Library,

6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Author Event: Chas Smith (“Cocaine + Surfing”), Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Classical On Tap, Chuckanut Brewery &

Kitchen, 7-8pm, no cover, 360-756-6752, Info@WhatcomSymphony.com. Open Mic & Poetry Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9pm. See page 4.

THURSDAY 8/30/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. See page 23.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 10.

Stringband Thursday: Happy Hour BBQ,

Advance Care Planning for Dementia, The

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free, 360-647-5593 or www.bbaybrewery.com/events-1/fryday-fishfry. Indoor Wheelchair GangBall, Bloedel Donovan Park, 4pm, free, RSVP, 360-303-2130. Birchwood International Market, Old Albertsons Parking Lot, 6-10pm, free, 360647-7093, rose@sustainableconnections.org or www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ birchwood-international-market. See page 31.

Friday Night Farm Tunes: Queen Bluegrass,

BelleWood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. “Chicago,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $12, 360-3068531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 9.

Good Time Girls Downtown Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Downtown Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3959, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com.

SATURDAY 9/1/2018 Third Annual Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival, Hovander Park. See page 3. Lopez Island Studio Tour, 10am-5pm. Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour, 10am-5pm, www.lummi-island.com.

Multi-Consultant Pop-Up Event, Unity Spiritual Center, 10am-4pm, free, 360-383-0623, inquiry@chiadopt.org. See page 10. Sidewalk Sale, Whatcom Art Market, 10am6pm. See page 24-25. Demo: Silk Painting with Karen Angell, Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm. See page 24-25.

Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Exhibit, Anacortes Public Library Community Room, 1:30-2:30pm, free, 360-299-9584. See page 23. “Chicago,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. See page 9.

Good Time Girls Fairhaven Sin & Gin Walking Tour, Fairhaven Village Green, 7-8:30pm, $15-$20 / tickets at website, 360-389-3595, bellinghistory@gmail.com or www.goodtimegirlstours.com. Muse Bellingham, Inspire Studio, 7:30pmmidnight, $5-$12, musebellingham@gmail.com or www.danceinbellingham.com. See page 32.

SUNDAY 9/2/2018 Third Annual Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival, Hovander Park. See page 3. Lopez Island Studio Tour, 10am-4pm Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour, 10am-5pm, www.lummi-island.com.

Sidewalk Sale, Whatcom Art Market, 10am6pm. See page 24-25.

“Chicago,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. See page 9.

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La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show –

The 18th annual La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show presents an opportunity to share our American heritage with you and your family on Fri. & Sat., Aug. 3 & 4. Whether your love is classic cars, show cars, classic yachts, or work boats, you’ll be surprised and delighted at this event. The event features a “Ride to the Rex” controlled cruise through La Conner and off to Rexville Grocery on Friday at 5pm (dinner specials, photo opportunities, and fun), while Saturday features a 7:30-10am Pancake Breakfast at La Conner Retirement Inn with the Classic Boat & Car Show from 10am-3pm, and award announcements at 3:30pm. Admission is $3 / free kids 10 and under. More info: 360466-4778, info@laconnerchamber.com or www.lovelaconner.com/la-conner-classicboat-and-car-show-2018.

Joy of Pilates Summer Party – Bring

your friends and family to the Summer Joy Party and BBQ at the Fairhaven Pavilion & Spray Park, Sun., Aug. 5, from noon2:30pm. Delicious food, games, prizes, Roller Betties, Mallards Ice Cream, and BIJA chocolate tasting. Our amazing instructor, Terril, will be walking on stilts for photo ops! Dog-friendly event. Free admission. More info: 360-224-1433, info@joypilates.net or www.joyofpilates.net.

History Sunset Cruises – Climb aboard

San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star for our 35th annual summertime History Sunset Cruises, hosted by local historians Brian Griffin and Doug Starcher, Tuesdays at 6pm through Aug. 28. You’ll enjoy beautiful scenery and

hear stories about the region’s history. Pack a picnic, sunglasses, and a light jacket. Wine and beer sold on board. Tickets available on BrownPaperTickets.com beginning May 1. San Juan Cruises is located at the Bellingham/Alaska Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Admission is $35 general / $30 members. More info: www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise or 360-778-8930.

Senior Day in the Park – Older adults

Corvette Show & Shine @ BelleWood Acres – Corvettes Unlimited

21st Annual Open Classes Car Show will be held on Sun., Aug. 19 from 10am-2pm at Bellewood Acres (6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden). Registration starts at 8:30am. Trophies awarded at 2pm. All cars welcome. Admission is free for spectators / $15 owners. More info: 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

throughout Whatcom County are invited to attend Meals on Wheels and More’s 20th Annual Senior Day in the Park event on Wed., Aug. 8 from 10am-2pm at beautiful Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. Senior Day in the Park is a day for Whatcom seniors to socialize with friends old and new, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch, listen to live music, play bocce ball, participate in fitness demos, and learn about over 30 local resources available to them including event sponsors Vibrant USA, Alderwood Park Health and Rehab, Bellair Charters, and Kaiser Permanente. Admission is free-$5. More info: 360-733-4030, trana23@wwu.edu or www.wcoa.org.

Bayview Cemetery Tours: Nature Tour along Cemetery Creek – On this

tour along Cemetery Creek (Fri., Aug. 10, 2-3:30pm), you will learn about some of our native plants, animals, and other creatures that live in and around Bayview (1420 Woburn St., Bellingham). All tours begin at 2pm at the Veterans’ Memorial, last 1 to 1.5 hours, and cover 1 mile over uneven ground. Tours are free and open to the public (reservations required at 360-778-7150). Join us on Fri., Aug. 10, 2-3:30pm. Free admission. More info: www.cob.org/services/housing/bayview.

Floating Lantern Pet Memorial 2018 – Join us for a personal and collective moment of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for the pets who have enriched our lives on Sun., Sept. 9 from 6:30-9pm at Bloedel Donovan Park (2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham). Floating Lantern Pet Memorial Bellingham was established in 2015 as a way to help members of our community remember and celebrate the lives of beloved pets of all varieties. Admission is $15. More info: 360-7789578, floating-lantern@radiant-heart.net or www.eventbrite.com/e/floatinglantern-pet-memorial-bellingham-2018tickets-38666024119.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club –

Have a letter to write or a postcard to send? Need to know size or postage requirements for handmade mailings? Want to know how to recycle your old calendars into envelopes? Join us for a couple of hours of companionable mailing at Mindport’s monthly Correspondence Club on Sat., Aug. 18 from 10:30am12:30pm. We have typewriters, scissors, glue sticks, and loads and loads of all sorts of paper with instructional guidance provided for collage Mail Art, envelopes, postcards, and more. This fun, creative, hands-on activity is open to all ages over 8 years (although young folks need to bring a participating adult). Bring your addresses and your postage, and make it a good mail day. Please contact Tallie with questions, or if stairs will limit your access for this event: 360-647-5614. Free admission. More info: publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Painting in the Elements: Bellingham’s Plein Air Paint Out by Courtney Kendall The sun may be beaming down on Holly Street, the wind may gust, and the rain may pelt—whatever the weather, it’s almost time for the 13th Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out! Artists, both novice and experienced, will gather along the Holly Street corridor on August 25 and 26 with easels, canvas, and paint in hand to capture the essence of downtown Bellingham. For those who prefer to be spectators, it’s a fun opportunity to watch an artist in action and even strike up a conversation. All the work created during the Paint Out will be for sale and on exhibit September 7. Plein air painting, the practice of painting outdoors, is often associated

Plein Air Paint Out artists Donna Trent and Helen Dorn.

with mid-19th century Impressionist show of history: “Every year you’re painters such as Renoir and Monet. For documenting the changes of downtown Trish Harding, plein air painting is a skill Bellingham.” Artists have chosen to paint all artists should embrace: “I believe plein scenes of Georgia Pacific, for example, air painting should be a part of everyone’s and the annual Paint Outs have produced discipline in order to get better at several paintings that show the painting.” Trish transformation that site has is the organizing undergone. “[Downtown and driving force Bellingham] is just a wonderful behind the Paint venue for plein air painters,” Out. She teaches Trish says. classes at her The Plein Air Paint Out studio and culminates in an exhibition at gallery, Studio Studio UFO during the UFO, and at downtown artwalk on Whatcom September 7. Trish’s studio Community doors will be open from 6-9pm College for for visitors to come and see all Community & the work created from the Continuing Paint Out. It’s a great way for Education. Her seasoned artists and beginners school, the Trish to showcase and sell their Harding School work. Due to the nature of the of Art, was a outdoor painting process, 2005 Bellingham these paintings are small and Mayor’s Arts Award recipient. Painting by Jessica Kasparian reasonably priced. “It’s a (People’s Choice). wonderful opportunity to buy She was also the local organic art,” Trish says. 2017 Skagit “We get the best paintings. It’s so Valley Tulip Festival poster artist. Trish amazing.” Seventy percent of the sales go knows art. to the artists—thirty percent goes to the Plein air paint outs are common events, gallery’s expenses—and Trish even offers though they are often juried competitions, layaway plans. which can make them costly and If you’re in town the last weekend in exclusive. “I like to think of Bellingham’s August, come downtown and give the as more inclusive than exclusive,” Trish artists some support. They’ll be there no says. Trish wants to encourage novice matter what. “We paint rain or shine,” painters to come out and try it, which is Trish laughs over a past Paint Out why the fee to participate is only $10 to memory. It was a gusty August weekend, cover expenses. Artists from around our and “we were painting in a 90 mile per region of all skill levels come to paint and hour wind,” Trish reminisces. “My friend’s each year is different. The biggest group, easel just blew over!” Of course, if the Trish says, was 70. The practice of plein elements prove too daunting, just come air painting can be “scary and thrilling” by Studio UFO during September’s art for novices, but “once you do it once, it’s walk to take a look at—and even come not so scary,” Trish explains. away with—some of the weekend’s In twelve years, downtown Bellingham creations. has undeniably changed, and Trish points Photos by Trish Harding. out that the Paint Out provides a great Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2018

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Call to Artists: Fall Juried Exhibit –

The Jansen Art Center is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Fall Juried Exhibit. The Juried Exhibits are open to the public as a way to showcase the artistic talent in Whatcom County and the surrounding region. Each season, artists are invited to submit up to five pieces to be judged by a qualified jury made up of artists, curators, and other figures in the arts community. The selected pieces are displayed in the Jansen Art Center for the community to enjoy. Submissions will be accepted through 11:59pm on Mon., Aug.13 via the website (www.jansenartcenter.org). There is a $25 submission fee for up to 5 works. Artist level members (or higher) receive $10 off their submissions. More info: 360-3543600 or info@jansenartcenter.org.

Registration: Falling Out of the Box Jewelry Challenge – Registration for

jewelry artists interested in participating in the 2018 “Falling Out of the Box Jewelry Challenge” at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) is underway. This year’s challenge is inspired by torch songs, and will involve creating a wearable piece of metal jewelry. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate; the challenge involves the fabrication of metal jewelry from supplies provided in the mystery Material Box. In order to participate, artists register by purchasing a Material Box. The boxes will be mailed to participating artists the first week of September, and the deadline to return completed projects is Oct. 12, 2018. The challenge is limited to 75 participants. Cost is TBD. Info: 360354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/falling-out-of-the-box.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays and Thursdays – Learn to paint/learn to

paint better in Open Studio Painting Classes at Studio UFO. This is a great way to increase your painting skills. All skill levels benefit as the instruction is easel-toeasel using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and lively critiques. Paint and share in a community of high artistic energy and understanding. All skill levels welcome! Personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Trish facilitates opportunities for local showing. Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Wed., Aug. 1, 15, 22 & 29 or Thurs. Aug. 2, 16, 23 & 30. Admission is $200 for 4 days or $62 per day. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Japanese Beauty in Kimono –

Deymian LeSar’s Kimono Collection is based on a series of twenty books from Japan called Kyoto Shoin Kimono & Textile describing the many techniques used to produce these amazing works of art. Examples include Shibori, Katazome, Yuzen, and also Nishijin and Kasuri weaving. Sponsored by the Friends of the

Deming Library. On exhibit through Sept. 1 at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

Mila Faulkner May Art Show – Mila

Faulkner displays her art at Silvery Moon in Fairhaven (1010 Harris Ave.). Her paintings are inspired by nature’s beauty and radiate energy and vibrancy. Dancing clouds or evening late light full of atmosphere and mystery are common subjects. Mila’s paintings blend traditional values with contemporary developments. They have a sense of lyricism and visual poetry. Her art is in many collections here and abroad. Free admission. More info: 360-201-1824, milafaulk@comcast.net or www.milafaulknerart.com.

Colleen Ozora August Art Show –

vision was truly unique. Organized by the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation. On exhibit at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Bldg. (250 Flora St., Bellingham) through Aug. 19. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, museuminfo@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/ the-intimate-diebenkorn.

Art Exhibit – Friends of the Anacortes

Library’s Art Exhibit runs through Sept. 13. Open specifically in the Community Meeting Room of the library for public viewing of art for sale on Wed., Aug. 1 from 1-2pm. Also, the room is open on Sat., Aug. 11, 1:30-2:30pm. A percentage of sales goes to the Friends of the Anacortes Library. Free admission. More info: 360-299-9584.

Impressionist and representational acrylic and watercolor paintings by Colleen Ozora are featured at the new Chipper Bird (1319 Cornwall, Ste. 101, Bellingham) during the months of August and September. Her work includes Pacific Northwest landscapes, animals and birds, florals and still-lifes. The paintings, both full-size paintings and miniatures, are vibrant with color and feeling and reflect the artist’s love for the natural world. Free admission. More info: 360-788-4273 or colleenozora.artist@gmail.com.

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts at 25 – This exhibition, organized by the

Hallie Ford Museum of Art in partnership with the Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, chronicles the history of Crow’s Shadow over the past 25 years as it developed into an important native printmaking atelier in Pendleton, Oregon. Founded by Oregon painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla), who envisioned a traditional arts studio focused on printmaking, Crow’s Shadow is the only professional printmaking studio located on a reservation community in the United States. Exhibit on display at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Bldg. (250 Flora St., Bellingham) through Aug. 19. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, museuminfo@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/crows-shadow.

Silent Beauty – Photographs of flowers

by Kevin G. Jones are on display at Mindport Exhibits (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Admission is $3. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

The Intimate Diebenkorn: Works on Paper 1949-1992 – This exhibition

features 37 of Richard Diebenkorn’s (1922-1993) drawings and paintings on paper, which reveal the working hand and mind of one of America’s most respected and admired 20th century artists. Diebenkorn developed a reputation for ethereal, large-scale abstractions. Although his early work is associated with Abstract Expressionism and the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, his

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mugs, etc. Also showing are mixed media paintings and jewelry by Monica Gewurz of BC, photo encaustics by Kathy Hastings, oils by Sandy Byers, and pastels by Alejandra Gos. Opening reception is Fri., Aug. 3 from 6-9pm, in conjunction with opening night of the Anacortes Arts Festival. Scott Milo Gallery is located at 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com.

August Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Join us in welcoming back Jody

Bellingham Downtown Art Walk at Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building – See two traveling exhibitions,

Bergsma, of Bellingham, with her latest collection of acrylic with metallic foil on canvas. Bergsma is creating birds and florals in this new medium, and she will have coordinating merchandise of coasters,

A Member of the Family – Bellingham

abounds in artists—dogs, cats, birds, horses, and well, pets! At Fourth Corner Frames (311 W. Holly St.), we decided it was time to unite the two together. Join us this August for our show A Member of the Family. It is the perfect time to choose one of our six featured artists to immortalize your beloved friend’s personality. Examples of each artists work will be displayed throughout the month. Special pricing coupons for custom framing are available for any pet portraits during this show! The artists will be here to answer questions during Art Walk, Fri., Aug. 3 from 6-9pm. Free. More info: framr4u@aol.com , 360734-1340 or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Wake Up! A Group Show About Nightmares – For the Bellingham First

Friday Art Walk, Make.Shift Gallery (306 Flora St.) presents Wake Up! A Group Show About Nightmares. This exhibit will feature juried works from an open call for

art that explores the dark side of sleep. What keeps YOU up at night? Your teeth falling out? Being naked in public? Our current political landscape? Join us for an evening of bad dreams and things that go bump in the night on Fri., Aug. 3 from 6-10pm. On display till Sat., Aug. 25. Free admission. More info: 360-933-1849, gallery@makeshiftproject.com or makeshiftproject.com/gallery.

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The Intimate Diebenkorn: Works on Paper 1949-1992 and Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts at 25, as well as our permanent exhibition about Northwest Coast Native art, history, and culture, People of the Sea and Cedar, on Fri., Aug 3 from 6-10pm during the Bellingham Downtown Art Walk. The Lightcatcher Building is located at 250 Flora St. Free admission. Info: 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

August at the Whatcom Art Market –

Each week we showcase one of our 45 artists. Lorraine Day, Photographer: Wed.-Sun. Aug. 1-5. Lorraine will demonstrate digital painting Sun., Aug. 5, 11-3pm. • Peggy Alexander, Jewelry Designer: Wed.-Sun. Aug. 8 -12; on Sat., Aug. 11, 11am-2pm, Peggy will show how to work with precious metal clay to create jewelry. • JoAnne Wyatt, Painter: Wed.Sun., Aug. 15-19. JoAnne will demonstrate her watercolor painting and collage techniques Sat., Aug. 18, 11am-2pm. • Suzannah Gusukuma, Lightening Tree Design: Wed.-Sun., Aug. 22-26. Suzannah will demonstrate how she uses wood drilling and sewing to create upcycled handbags during Fairhaven’s Fourth Friday Art Walk, Fri., Aug. 24, 5-8pm. • Karen Angell, textile artist and painter: Wed.Sun., Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Karen will demonstrate silk painting of a landscape for wall art, Sat., Sept. 1, 11am-2pm, during our Sidewalk Sale. • The Fairhaven Fourth Friday Artwalk is Fri., Aug. 24, 5-8pm. Come meet our many artists, enjoy a little refreshment, explore art, and maybe commission your own special art piece! • Coming in September: Fairhaven Sidewalk Sale — Labor Day Weekend Sat.-Sun., Sept. 1-2, 10am-6pm. Your once-a-year chance to buy local art at reduced prices. Come see us, bring friends and family and share the best display of Whatcom’s art. We have gift cards! Join us at the Whatcom Art Market (1103 11th St. in

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Bellingham), Wed.-Sun., 10am-6pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-7388564, www.whatcomartmarket.org.

Separated From Normal: A Painted Novel of Coming of Age on Lummi Island – Trish Harding will give a presentation of her recent oil painting series on Tues., Aug. 14 at Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham). From the artist: “In the

decade of the 60s we were the feral teenagers of a San Juan Island known as Lummi, a 12-minute ferry crossing from the mainland which is 20 minutes west of Bellingham. Paddy could always run away from home. I didn’t have to. We were free to do anything we wanted to do, go anywhere we wanted to go and get there any way we could get there. We were curious, risky, and wild.” Free admission. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

9:30am-noon for five weeks. Please bring clay tools, a small hand towel, and plastic to cover your work in progress. Dress for mess and come ready to have some fun! This class is for beginners either new to clay or who have only had a few classes, ages 12 and up. Cost is $165 + $30 material fee. More info: 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Introduction to Clay – Join local

luminous impressionistic painting techniques of Claude Monet while making your own landscape painting on Thurs., Aug. 23 at 6:30pm at Jansen Art Center

ceramic artist Rachel Simpson in learning to create your own cake plates and serving dishes in this 5 week class at Baker Creek Ceramics (4058 Hammer Drive #105, Bellingham). Class sessions typically begin with a 30 minute demonstration of techniques, followed by free time for students to work on their projects. Class will meet beginning Wed., Aug. 15 from 6-8:30pm or Thurs., Aug. 16 from

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Northwest country star Aaron Crawford will perform on the Main Stage Friday, August 3 from 5:30-7pm.

Anacortes Arts Festival August 3-5 by Justin Hawkinson Since 1962, Anacortes has had a tradition of showcasing Northwest artists with a summer weekend festival in their vibrant coastal community. On August 3-5, the Anacortes Arts Festival will bring the celebration to the next level with a massive 10-block art and music extravaganza. Thanks to some generous sponsors there is no charge to walk through the galleries, enjoy live music on three stages, and peruse the 250 booths of local artisans selling their creations. Demonstrations in body painting, native woodcarving, ceramics, blacksmithing, and more will be open for viewing at the Working Studios Area. A fleet of food trucks and a culinary food court will present edible masterpieces of their own. Three beer/wine gardens will be pouring microbrews, regional wines, and cocktails. The Youth Discovery Area will have activities for children and The Art Dash, a USATF certified half marathon/10k/5k, will be run along the waterfront Saturday morning. The live music will be hard to miss with three stages around the area. The Main Stage will feature lively acts in country, pop, Americana and world music. The Jazz Stage is dedicated to jazz, swing and blues, while the Port Stage will offer an eclectic mix of acts from several genres. Each day four or five bands will play ninety-minute sets at each stage. Detailed schedules of bands, gallery hours, and other information can be found online at: anacortesartsfestival.com. This festival attracts competitors of every level showcasing their talents and craftsmanship. The Juried Exhibition opens with a free evening reception July 28 at the Port Transit Shed, and will be open daily July 30-August 5. The theme “Essence” was chosen, and 70 regional artists have embodied that concept in both 2D & 3D media. Renowned American curator Michael Monroe will jury the pieces and award up to $12,500 in prize money. Other galleries for the festival weekend include The Allen Family Focus Gallery, with a separate show called Animalia. An Emerging Artist Exhibition gallery will provide some talented high school artists a chance to show their works and experience the professional artistic process. Photos courtesy of the Anacortes Arts Festival.

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Vintage Farming Days – Vintage

Farming Days will be held at Berthusen Park (8837 Berthusen Rd., Lynden) from Wed.-Sat., Aug. 1-4, 8am-8pm. Family fun with threshing, sawmill, and gas and steam engine demonstrations; tractor pulling; a blacksmith, bookstore, and antique cars and trucks; pioneer cabin exhibits and antique and crafts vendors; and a candy scramble, pedal tractor pulling, youth tractor driving safety class, and daily toy raffle. Admission is $8 general / $3 ages 8-12 / $5 age 60+. More info: 360-3185199 or www.psatma.com.

COOL Summer Reading Celebration (grades K-5) – Jasmine is coming to the library with her Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck to help celebrate Summer Reading on Wed., Aug. 1 from 12:30-1:30pm at Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). Listen to her read a story and enjoy a free sweet treat! Free admission. More info: 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.org.

Sat., Aug. 4 & 5 from 10am-5pm at Blaine Harbor (235 Marine Dr.). Free admission. More info: vic@cityofblaine.com , 360-3326484 or www.blainechamber.com/events.

Dress Like a Pirate (grades K-5) –

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival –

Enjoy great family fun at this 2-day event in Blaine’s beautiful harbor district featuring a pirate theme with a homemade raft race, vintage steamboats, 40+ arts & crafts booths, model boat display, kids ‘Pirate Daze’ activities & costume contest, pet contest, maritime exhibits, historic ferry rides, food, an evening family movie and our special attraction–the tall ships! Fri. &

Ahoy, mateys! Celebrate Blaine’s Drayton Harbor Days by creating unique pirate costumes and accessories, including pirate hats, eye patches, parrots, and more, on Sat., Aug. 4 from noon-1pm at Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). All materials provided. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.org.

Tools of Mass Construction for Kids (age 8+) – Come to the Bellingham

Makerspace to wreak havoc and create gadgets and gizmos of Mass Construction at the Bellingham Makerspace (1000 F St.). Join us every Monday from 5:30-7pm and Saturday from 1:30-3pm in August. Admission is $15 online / $18 at the door. (continued at right)

Dinger at the Fairhaven Wednesday Farmers Market! – Baseball fans, bring

your kids to the Fairhaven Farmers Market and meet Dinger, the beloved mascot to the Bellingham Bells. If you’re lucky, you might score tickets to the game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Thurs., Aug. 2! More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

VB Sponsors Bellingham Bells Ball Game! – On Thurs., Aug. 2, Village Books will be rooting on the Bellingham Bells as they take on the Cowlitz Black Bears at Joe Martin Field at 6:30pm. You never know who might show up (keep an eye out for Waldo’s pal, Wenda). Free admission. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

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(321 Front St.). A painting demo will introduce color, mark-making and layering, followed by time to enjoy creating your own work of art. You may bring landscape photographs to paint, paint from your imagination, or use provided images. No painting or drawing experience necessary. Cost is $35. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/paintand-wine-monet.

Tactile: It’s How You Feel at Good Earth Pottery – August featured artist

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all of which beg to be touched. Meet the artist on Fri., Aug. 24 from 5-8pm during Fairhaven’s 4th Friday Art Walk. Specializing in locally handmade pottery and ceramic art, Good Earth Pottery has been located in the historic Fairhaven Village for nearly 50 years! Admission is free. More info: 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

Art Show and Sales – Mark your

calenders! On Fri., Sept. 7, 6-9pm , a group of artists, known as the Sounds of Watercolors will present a show and sale, featuring varied art subjects and styles. The location is 126 E. Champion St. in downtown Bellingham. Live guitar music by Richard Tucker, who specializes in all kinds of tunes, and is known as: “Mr. Electric,” will be entertaining all guests. Light refreshments will be served. As part of the 1st Friday Art Walk, the display will be up all month. What sounds do watercolors make? You’ll have to come and find out for yourself! Free admission. More info: 360-671-7990 or gatemme@msn.com.

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levels. Participants also take home a Rascal Rodeo T-Shirt, handkerchief, and hopefully a sense of achievement. Takes place on Wed., Aug. 15 from 2-3pm during the NW Washington Fair (Lynden Fairgrounds 1775 Front St.). Free admission. More info: www.rascalrodeo.org.

Fairhaven Family Story Night with the Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild –

More info: manager@bellinghammakerspace.org or www.eventbrite.com/o/bellinghammakerspace-12766239479.

Doctor Who Day – Welcome Whovians! Hang out and demonstrate your knowledge of all things Doctor Who on Sat., Aug. 4 from 3-5pm at Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). Enjoy trivia, crafts, and treats. Show off your Doctor Who costumes, tools, and bling, and make your guess about the importance of the date Aug. 4! Free admission. More info: 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.org.

Bellingham Youth Triathlon – A tri for

youth? Yup, its true. Callin’ all kiddos 5-13 with a love for swimming, biking, and running! Registration open now. Takes place Sun., Aug. 5 at 8am at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center. Admission is $30-$35. More info: 360-778-7000, lromo@cob.org or www.cob.org/services/recreation/races/ Pages/bellingham-youth-triathlon.aspx.

All-Comer’s Track and Field – Weekly

family-friendly track and field meets continue each Monday (through Aug. 27) from 6-9:30pm. All ages welcomed and encouraged to participate! Meets take place at Squalicum High School. Admission: day pass $5 / season’s pass $30 / family pass $90. More info: 360-778-7000, lromo@cob.org or www.cob.org/ Documents/parks/recreation/races/ All-Comers%20Registration%20Form%20 and%20Schedule%20of%20Events%20 2018%20-%20Savable.pdf.

Rascal Rodeo at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden – Rascal

Rodeo is an all ages rodeo for people with mental and physical disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking; safe and fun simulated unicorn, bull and bronco rides; riding real horses; and other fun opportunities meant to include all participants regardless of their ability

Join us at 6pm for an hour of coaching and introduction to storytelling on Fri., Aug. 17 at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.). Professional storytelling begins at 7pm. For more information, visit www.bellinghamstorytellersguild.org. Free admission. More info: www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

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NWTRC’s 25th Anniversary by Osa Hale Nestled in the hills and fields of Whatcom County, there is a piece of land that is home to something really special. Just down Kelly Road, you’ll find gentle, wellbehaved horses and eager volunteers who are as skillful as they are compassionate. Together, they make a riding center that has been bringing equine therapy to people with disabilities for 25 years. The NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) helps people with a wide range of disabilities. Over the years, NWTRC has worked with participants from ages 4 to 74, offering each person a uniquely empowering experience. Horses are fantastic creatures to involve in therapeutic activities, because participants can interact with them on many levels. They can practice grooming and horsemanship, which in turn gives them a chance to work on balance, physical health, and communication, among other skills. NWTRC is known for “Giving a leg up to people of all abilities.” That leg up can be literal, or figurative. Riding the horses imitates a person’s gait, which can improve flexibility and muscle strength in participants with physical disabilities. Interacting with the horses is also very rewarding for people with cognitive and emotional disabilities, helping them take very real steps toward mental wellness. In the 25 years that NWTRC has been operating, it has done even more than offer empowering therapies to people living with disabilities; it has also enriched the lives of countless volunteers. Community members help out with the participants, and in return, they get to know interesting people, learn horse-handling skills, and get excited about creative means of therapy. Many volunteers use their experience with people of all abilities to pursue therapeutic educational programs and careers. Anybody who is interested in supporting the fantastic work being done by NWTRC can visit their website at www.nwtrc.org for information about volunteer opportunities and fundraising events.

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Bellingham Skating Academy Brings Bellingham The Greatest Ice Show by April Metz de Montiel Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages ... Welcome to the Greatest Ice Show! Take your seats and get ready for Bellingham’s own carnival on ice! Feast your eyes on the exotically-designed elephant and monkey costumes. Watch breathlessly as ice aerialist Sue Ellen Quick leaps her way into your heart. Inspired by the musical score from the popular movie, the Bellingham Skating Academy promises to dazzle audiences of the most individual and unique tastes. “The Greatest Ice Show” is the summer fundraiser for the non-profit Bellingham Skating Academy and will showcase several solos and synchronized group sets, as well as special guest figure-skating ice aerialist Sue Ellen Quick. The carnival company is comprised of approximately 30 skaters who have been rehearsing since early July. Local skaters who will be participating in the The Greatest Ice Show event and have received medals in recent competitions are Micah Lynette, a Bellingham resident and also Thailand’s National Gold Medalist, as well as the ice dance team of Nicole Takahasi and Oleg Altukhov, who were competitors in the

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National Senior Dance Team Competitions. Also skating are WWU’s 2017 Collegiate Figure Skating Champion, Victoria Dinh, and Carolina Kovacevic, 7-year-old bronze medalist in the 2018 Star Spangled Skate Competition. Local star Savannah Koval took silver in the same competition and is qualified for the 2018 National Showcase Competition in Detroit, Michigan, later this summer. Learn-To-Skate students, ages preschool and up, who take weekly lessons at the Sportsplex, will perform several acts. The Learn-To-Skate program offers beginning and adult classes and offers a ratio of 8-1 in a nurturing and safe environment. The BSA prides itself on being an inclusive program, inviting participation from athletes of all abilities, skaters from the WWU Figure Skating Club, and a past competitor of the Special Olympics, Scott Orvik. “I was completely inspired by the movie music!” Bellingham Skating Academy Director, Keri Ferguson says, “I wanted to bring this exceptionally wonderful event to Bellingham, as my goal is to keep skaters and youth engaged

and to provide an example of all their hard work.” She praised the team of coaches she has to work with, stating, “These events can only come together through a collective coaching staff.” Various parents and friends of the skaters volunteer their time to provide the production design details, while Sportsplex head maintenance manager Jim Levin, puts in many hours to ensure the success and safety of the venue, as well as exceptional quality of the ice. The fundraiser includes not only ticket sales, but also beverages and concessions for purchase. This event is a perfect way to beat the August heat, entertain the whole family, and support our amazing local athletes. Saturday, August 25, 2018 1:30 Matinee & 5:30 Evening Tickets $10 at the door or purchase online at http://bellinghamsportsplex.com Children under 5 free Bellingham Sportsplex Ice Arena 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham 360-676-1919

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by Osa Hale Just like campfires, sweet corn on the cob, fireworks, and days spent swimming in the lake or river, county fairs are a vital part of the quintessential Washington summer. In Northwest Washington, the abundance of agriculture and fun-loving folks means that there are two different fairs this August. The Skagit County Fair runs from August 8-11 in Mount Vernon, and the Northwest Washington Fair is on from August 13-18 in Lynden. Both fairs have live entertainment, livestock & farming events, and a carnival element. Both of the fairs have a considerable live music element as well as a myriad of other entertaining productions. At the Skagit County Fair, there is a diverse mix of performances. Live music ranging across country, rock, blues, and Latino artists is played on the Arena, Community, and Main Stages. Also onstage and in the arena, visitors can find comedy, magic and hypnosis shows, and cheerleading routines. “All-ages entertainment” gets the treatment in the local baby-racing favorite known as the “Diaper Derby.” Around the fairgrounds, interested bystanders can also watch the uniquely talented Wenatchee Youth Circus perform, keep score at the pie-eating contest, meet movie characters, learn about birds at the Sardis Raptor Display, or gawk at the wild antics of ‘X-treme Air Dogs.’ At the Northwest Washington Fair, the actionpacked events all take place in the Grandstand. This includes demolition derbies, live music and comedy, and Lynden Rodeo events. Performers will include Bret Michaels of Poison fame, Canadian country music duo High Valley, and blue-collar comedian and musician Jeff Foxworthy. The Lynden Rodeo is an entire event unto itself, unfolding in the arms of the county fair. With professional roughstock and timed events, teen competitions, and even a kid-focused “Mutton Buster” competition, the Lynden Rodeo is truly an all-American experience. The fair also has an extensive array of art, crafts, and collections on display. Visitors can see quilts, photography, flowers, Lego creations, and more products

of the creative minds of Washington State. The Skagit County Fair has a youth livestock auction, shining a spotlight on the future farmers of the county. Students learn animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, economics, business and marketing, in the field and at the fair, as they exhibit and sell their animals. There will also be a petting zoo at the fair, as well as farm animals sprinkled throughout the fairgrounds in different barns and outbuildings. One of the cornerstones of the Northwest Washington Fair is agricultural education. If it’s grown locally, you can probably find it at the fair: fresh, canned, and baked. There is also a strong livestock presence, with 4H, FFA, and open class exhibits happening daily. Interested fair-goers are treated to horse shows, animal contests, livestock showcases, and an awardwinning small animal experience. Carnival rides are an attraction at both the Skagit County Fair and the Northwest Washington Fair. They’ve got bumper cars, carousels, carnival games, ferris wheels, heart-racing rides like the Octopus and the Zipper... just to name a few. Plus, there are curly fries and giant sodas to wash it all down. Tickets to each of the fairs can be purchased at the gate. Entrance prices range from $5-$13 per person, with discounts for family groups and free entrance for children under the age of 5. Extra activities, like the rodeo and the carnival, have additional tickets and fees once inside the fair.

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Take Me To The Fair!

At the Northwest Washington Fair From top left (moving down): Bret Michaels, a multiplatinum global superstar, will perform Aug. 16 at 7:30pm. Photo © Mark Mazzanti. Jeff Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author of more than 26 books. He will perform at 7:30pm on Sat., Aug. 18. Comprised of brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel, High Valley will take the stage at 7:30pm on Aug. 17. Get ready to SMASH at the Demolition Derby! Tickets cost $10 for the 12:30pm derby and $18 for the 7:30pm derby. Prices do not include Fair gate admission, which is required.

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to share with everyone. If you’re interested in helping us build this special place, follow us online. Happyville is designed to bring a huge burst of joy to our community while generating reserve funds for the Anacortes Center for Happiness’ Refugees Love Fund. Event takes place on Sat., Aug. 25 from 11am-4pm in John Storvik Park (1110 32nd St.). More info: 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org/ a-day-in-happyville.html.

Summerfest – An annual community

celebration and commemoration AND fundraiser for the South Fork Valley Community Association, Summerfest takes place Sat., Aug. 25, 2-9pm at Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park (4106 Valley Hwy., behind Van Zandt Community Hall). There will be live music, a community potluck, a reading of the names memorial ceremony, arts & crafts vendors, family activities, and a chance to get to know community organizations and political candidates. Sponsored by the South Fork Valley Community Association with thanks to the Whatcom Community Foundation for their generous support. Admission is free / donations requested. More info: 360-592-

“Lucinda Davis: A Pioneer Woman of the North Cascades” – Join Jesse

Kennedy as he tells the story of Lucinda Davis, the diminutive pioneer woman from New England who ran a roadhouse and raised a family in the wild North Cascades. Presented in partnership with Burlington Historic Preservation Advisory Board on Sat., Aug. 4 from 1:30-3pm at the Burlington Library (820 E. Washington Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360755-0760 or kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov.

“Washington Rural Heritage: Introducing the New Collection” –

Come experience local history from the latest Washington Rural Heritage Digitization Project at Lummi Island. Isaac Colgan presents highlights from his research on Beach School and Lummi Island Resort history on Sat., Aug. 4 at 7:30pm at Island Library (2144 S. Nugent Rd.). Hundreds of photos, documents, and audio recordings were added to the Reef Net Fishing Collection begun in 2008. These materials are a perpetual treasure for all to explore and enjoy. Sponsored by Friends of Island Library and Whatcom County Library System. Digitization funded through a grant from the Washington State Library. Free admission. More info: 360-758-7145 or www.wcls.org.

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Summer Fun in the Park – Come on

out for a family-friendly fun night at Blaine Marine Park (272 Marine Dr.) on Sat., Aug. 25 from 5-11pm! Enjoy live music from Gladstone and Trouble at the Henhouse while the kids frolic on the playground. Fill your belly with tasty treats from Paso Del Norte, Cicchitti’s Pizza, Alaska Wild Fish & Chip Co., Sugar Shack, and Yapple Kettle Corn! There will be a Beer & Wine Garden open until 9pm. Outdoor Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi will begin at dusk and is free! Bring your lightsabers! Free admission. Info: 360-8150803, jenfreeman@windermere.com or jenandleah.com.

Fairhaven Block Party – Join us! Fun

for all ages on Sun., Aug. 26 from 10am-2pm at Hillcrest Chapel (1400 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham). Vintage car show, food trucks, bounce houses, dunk tank, and so much more. Free admission. More info: bdrost@hillcrestchapel.com , 360-733-8400 or Hillcrestchapel.com.

Skagit River Salmon Festival – Join us

for SPAWNtaneous fun as we celebrate the Skagit River and return of the salmon on Sat., Sept. 8 from 11am-6pm at Edgewater

Pickett House Museum – Open

House: Come and tour the Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham,) on Sun., Aug. 12 from 1-4 pm. James Tilton Pickett was born in 1857, when Captain Pickett lived in Whatcom, Washington Territory. Jimmy was a staff artist for the Portland Oregonian. He was noted for his paintings of landscapes and created illustrations for the Portland Oregonian, and several Oregon county histories. You will see some of his paintings hanging in the dining room. A sewing room is dedicated to Hattie who lived and worked in this home from 1889-1936 as a seamstress. • Hattie Strother Chapter #1514 Questers – Members meet in alternate homes on the third Thurs. of each month from Sept.-April to enjoy sharing their collections and learning about antiques. More info: 360-733-5873, or www.questers1944.org.

Bellingham City Hall Tour – The City

of Bellingham and the Mayor’s Office invite you to a tour of the 1939 City Hall, current seat of Municipal Government, on Fri., Aug. 24 from 2-3pm (meet in the City Hall Lobby at 210 Lottie St.). During this tour you will learn of the history, art, architecture, and some of the important people who gave us this Art Deco building in 1939. Free admission. Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2018

Park (600 Behrens Millett Rd, Mount Vernon). A family festival with hands-on activities, artisan crafts, recreational and educational booths, great food, Hunters of the Sky” raptor shows, face painters, beer garden, live music and more. Free raffle drawings throughout the day with great prizes! Admission is $5 adults 18+ / kids free. More info: 360-510-2528, skagitriverfest@gmail.com or skagitriverfest.org.

Small Looms Clinic for Weavers – J

oin members of the Whatcom Weavers Guild in the SkillShare Space at the Bellingham Library (210 Central Ave.) as they work on projects on their small looms on Sat., Aug. 4 from noon-3pm. Some weavers will be demonstrating their craft, while others will welcome you trying it out yourself. Free admission. More info: 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org , or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Dog Days of Summer: Fabric Sculptures – Local artist Phoebe Wahl

will guide participants through playfully and intuitively creating wire armatures to form the skeleton, and hand-sewing your sculpture’s exterior using fabric scraps and notions either brought from home or purchased at Ragfinery. Bring your dream dog or real life canine companion to life using only fabric and wire, on Sat., Aug. 18 from 10am4pm at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Cost is $66. More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Learn to Think on Your Feet – Come

join us for a free workshop. An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! Adults & teens 14+. Join us at Improv Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St.) on Wed., Aug. 22 from 7-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

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BHRFF Seeks Volunteers – The

Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival Committee is seeking additional volunteers to help with planning for the 2019 festival. Since 2000, the BHRFF has presented festivals that include films, dialogue, and opportunities for action on a wide range of topics, including environmental activism, health care, immigration, indigenous rights, prisoners’ and women’s issues, and human rights concerns from around the globe. The festival is free, but relies on assistance from the community. Please consider offering your skills (or learn new ones), and time for this informative and educational event. Students or individuals with website skills are especially needed. Visit the website at BHRFF.webs.com to leave your contact information, topics or activities of interest, or questions. With democratic principals and human rights under threat, this is an important time to become involved and help work towards positive change.

screen at the Village Green in the historic Fairhaven community of south Bellingham. Events are rain or shine with ground seating available on the grass and very limited chair seating on the surrounding brick areas. Admission is $5 per person and includes entry for live entertainment, giveaways, and all event festivities. Five and under are free. More information about movies, entertainment, and event times can be found on facebook or at www.FairhavenOutdoorCinema.com. The series is produced by Epic Events and supported by Ben Kinney & Keller Williams Realty, First Federal, Country Financial, KAFE 104.1, Cascadia Weekly and the Historic Fairhaven Association.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema – More

than movies, the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema includes a variety of live entertainment including musical performers, cirque shows and even an improv comedy show. Movies are shown on Saturdays, at dusk on the 30-foot

Birchwood Block Party & Trunk Sale –

Birchwood Block Party and Trunk Sale in the parking lot of Faith Lutheran Church (2750 McLeod Rd., Bellingham) promises to be a fun-filled afternoon for all on Sat., Aug. 18 from 10am-3pm. Free hot dogs, ice cream, and lemonade, with live music. Vendors will be selling lightly used and new stuff. Rent a space for only $25 if you have stuff to sell. Or come on the day of the sale to browse and enjoy the party! More info: 360-733-3970, office@faithbellingham.org or www.faithbellingham.org.

Birchwood International Market –

Join us for a new neighborhood market festival the last Friday of the month through September, from 6-10pm in the old Albertson’s parking lot (corner of Northwest and Maplewood). This large, open-air market will celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Birchwood, Bellingham, and the Pacific Northwest. Bring the family or a friend to the commercial heart of the Birchwood neighborhood and shop local vendors, eat, and play. Featuring cultural performances, music, and art. Help celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Birchwood and come to build commUNITY! Free admission. More info: 360-647-7093, rose@sustainableconnections.org or https://sustainableconnections.org/events/ birchwood-international-market. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Learn New Dance Styles – Learn new

dance styles and dance to DJ tunes in a free series at Fairhaven Village Green at 10th Street and Mill Avenue, co-sponsored by Bellingham Parks and Rec and Bellingham Dance Company. Lessons are from 7-7:45pm, followed by dancing until 9:30pm. Aug. 3, East Coast Swing and Aug. 10, Blues Fusion and West Coast Swing.

or anything else! We value communication, consent, connections, and creativity. We are always delighted to include new people. Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 7:30pm-midnight. No experience or dance partner is necessary. We set aside time for a lesson and practica before we turn the lights down and play music for the social dance. Admission is $5-$12. Info: musebellingham@gmail.com or www.danceinbellingham.com.

“Hot August Nights” Dance – Summer

Muse Bellingham – Muse is a

Bellingham Fusion dance venue at Inspire Studio (1411 Cornwall Ave., 2nd floor). Fusion is social dance which pulls from different dance backgrounds such as Blues, Swing, Tango, Zouk, Salsa, Ballroom, solo,

is here and so are hot August nights. Come join us at the Majestic (1023 N. Forest St.), for an evening of dancing (Fri., Aug. 17) with fun and friendly folks. A night club 2 step lesson will be taught by Wendy and Megan from 7:15-8pm with DJ Skeeter doing CDs from 8-10pm. Come and enjoy the fun atmosphere and have a great time. Everyone is welcomed – singles, seniors, and beginners. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. More info: 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Free Introductory Beginner Irish Dance Classes – The Penk-O’Donnell

School of Irish Dance Bellingham is offering 2 free introductory beginner Irish dance

classes for kids ages 4 and up. Classes will be held at The Majestic Ballroom, on Tuesdays, Aug. 21 & 28 from 5:30-6:30pm both days. Classes will be taught by Kaleigh Jeffers, of Everson, who studied and competed in Irish dance for 18+ years and now is a certified Irish Dance Instructor through CLRG, Dublin, Ireland. Regular classes will begin in September. Reserve your spot now! Please let us know if you can make it to the free introductory classes. Walk-ins are welcome also. More info: 360966-3442 or paula@blarneyhouse.com.

7-Day Dance Festival 2018 – Calling

all dance lovers! The 7-Day Dance Festival returns by popular demand for a second year with public performances at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Aug. 25 at 5pm & 7:30pm. This festival invites dancers and choreographers of all styles to participate in a week of rehearsals, classes, and new dance-making. This brand new choreography will be presented at the culminating performances and is a unique audience experience that you won’t want to miss! Admission is $10. Tickets and more info: 7daydancefest@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org.

Fairhaven Vino in the Village – Stroll,

sip and savor a variety of Washington wines in twenty of Fairhaven’s unique and special shops. Once you’ve tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles of your favorites at the onsite store. Join us rain or shine for this event on Thurs., Aug. 16 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Historic Fairhaven Association (1106 Harris Ave., Suite 313). Cost is $25 pre-register / $30 at the door (includes wristband, 8 tasting tickets, wine walk map and guide, and commemorative wine glass) or $50 VIP (includes everything, plus expedited check-in, unlimited tastings, and swag bag). More info: scott@fairhaven.com , 206-696-2671 or www.hfa.fairhaven.com.

Change a Life: Become a Tutor! –

The Whatcom Literacy Council is recruiting volunteers to work 2-4 hours/week with adults who have asked for help to improve their English, reading, writing, math, and computer skills. Training and ongoing support from professional staff is provided. More info: 360-752-8678, info@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org/become-a-tutor.

Samantha Ferraro – Join us on Wed., Aug. 1 at 3:30pm on the Fairhaven Village Green for a demo and samples from Ferraro’s new book The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking. After the demo, head on up to the Writers Corner on the mezzanine level of Village Books where Ms. Ferraro will join in the discussion of her book with our newest book group, Cooking Lit, at 4pm. Free admission. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

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Diana Nyad, Find A Way! – Village

Books and Fairhaven Runners & Walkers are thrilled to announce that Diana Nyad will be passing through Bellingham with her EverWalk Team on their walk from White Rock, B.C. to Seattle! Join us as she discusses her work with the biggest walking initiative in America, and her memoir, Find A Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman’s Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream. For her maverick open-water performance of the 1970s, Diana Nyad was known as the world’s greatest long-distance swimmer. For the next thirty years, Nyad was a prominent sports broadcaster and journalist, filing compelling stories for National Public Radio, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and others. She is a national fitness icon, has written three other books, is a talented linguist, and is one of today’s most powerful and engaging public speakers. This event takes place on Mon., Aug. 6 at 7pm at Village Books. Free event. Info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

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