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TABLE OF CONTENTS JANUARY 2017 FEATURES: A Concert for the Whole Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 An Elegant Event – The Whatcom Museum’s Annual Art Auction in the Lightcatcher Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bellingham Sings Tenth Anniversary Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grand Funk Railroad to Play at The Skagit Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lydia Place Hearts for Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Original Kiwanis Comedy Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning Over a New Page for Village Books and Paper Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Whatcom READS 2017: What Page Are YOU On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . 9-10 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

On the cover: The January 29 Skagit Symphony Family Concert will feature the captivating musical story of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, with narration by Jerome Chandler. Photo © John Yaeger, www.yaegerinc.com. See feature story on page 3.

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A Concert for the Whole Family by Courtney Kendall For many years now, children and their families have crowded McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon to see the Skagit Symphony’s annual Family Concert, meet the orchestra members, and see the instruments that make such beautiful sounds. The event is open to everyone in the community and welcomes all ages to come experience the magic of an orchestral concert.

This year, the concert will be Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Jerome Chandler will narrate the tale of Peter and his capture of the Wolf. Peter and the Wolf was originally written as a child’s introduction to the orchestra and, with its many adaptations, is still a beloved classic. Each character is represented by an instrument or group of instruments, helping young audience members easily recognize each instrument’s unique sound. The Family Concert truly begins in the lobby of McIntyre Hall where several musicians from the orchestra wait with their instruments to greet concert-goers. “Families can visit the musicians, talk to them, see the instruments up close, and ask questions,” says Skagit Symphony Executive Director Marna Fletcher. “Our hope is that families will bring their children to acquaint them with going to a concert and hearing some classical

music.” Marna explains that the Family Concert is now a community tradition in Skagit County, usually attracting a full house. “We expect to be sold out this year,” Marna says, primarily due to the popularity of Peter and the Wolf. “This year is particularly special.” The musical selection each year is different. Last year the Skagit Symphony presented a selection of different pieces, including ones from Mozart, Brahms, and Handel. “Traditionally the conductor talks to the audience before each piece and introduces the instrument, composer, and story behind the music,” Marna explains. With Peter and the Wolf, however, that job is already done by the narrator within the tale itself.

Skagit Symphony percussionist with children at the 2016 Family Concert. Photo courtesy of Scott Williams.

Music Director Roupen Shakarian, who is in his 13th year with Skagit Symphony, will be introducing the piece at the start. Peter and the Wolf is typically featured every ten years. The Family Concert is held every January and, for the past 9 years, has been paired with the Skagit Symphony’s School Concerts. This series of concerts is held the Friday before the Family Concert, featuring the same program. The Symphony works with public and private schools in Skagit County to bring 5th graders to McIntyre Hall to learn about the instruments, music, and composers of that year’s concert. This year the Family Concert will be held Sunday, January 29 at 1:30pm at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. The concert is approximately 45 minutes, with the entire event lasting an hour and a half. Tickets

Skagit Symphony member demonstrates the cello. Photo courtesy of John Yaeger.

are $10 for adults and $1 for children and students. Tickets can be purchased through McIntyre Hall either by calling 866-624-6897 or online at www.mcintyrehall.org. The Family Concert is a popular show, so the Symphony urges everyone to purchase their tickets early. Now in their 37th season, the Skagit Symphony is one of the longest running arts organizations in Skagit County. The Symphony, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has over 60 orchestra members—all volunteers. Their School and Family Concerts are indicative of their commitment to serving the youth in the community, and they strive to make classical music affordable for all. For more information about Skagit Symphony and their upcoming programs, visit www.skagitsymphony.com.

Children learn about the French horn. Photo courtesy of Scott Williams.

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Library Director Retirement Celebration – Come wish Library

Director Pam Kiesner a fond farewell as she retires after 40 years in library administration, featuring music, stories, refreshments and more, on Thurs., Jan. 5 from 4-6pm at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Free admission. Info: Janice at jkeller@cob.org , 360-7787206 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Montessori Information Night – For

community members interested in learning more about Montessori Education, Pioneer Meadows Montessori School will be holding a Montessori Education Night on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7-8pm at the school. All parents are welcome to tour the school, hear about the AMI-recognized program, and ask questions. Pioneer Meadows Montessori School is now enrolling preschool-aged children for the fall of 2017. Preschool-aged children stay for a three-hour, half-day program. All programs are five days a week. The school is located at 2377 Douglas Rd., Ferndale. For more information and to RSVP, please call 360-778-3681. Free admission. More info: admin@pmmontessori.org or www.pmmontessori.org.

High School Showcase – Join us on

Sat., Jan. 14 from 6-9pm at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) for the High School Showcase, a monthly open mic for teenagers to share their creative talents with other teens in the community. This free event welcomes any type of all-ages-appropriate performances: music, stand up comedy, spoken word poetry, storytelling, improv, singing—even mimes are welcome! We provide one microphone and a piano. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments. Sign up list is first come, first served. Free admission. More info: info@jansenartcenter.org , 360354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

2nd Annual Ice Skate with the Snow Sisters – The second annual Ice Skate

with the Snow Sisters will be fun for the whole family on Mon., Jan. 16 from 10:15-11:30am. Come skate with your favorite characters, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, great photo opportunities, and more! The event will take place on MLK, a day off school! Tickets must be prepurchased online. Event takes place at the Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way). Admission is $10-$14. Info: 360543-3236, bookaprincessparty@gmail.com or www.simplymagicalparties.com.

Bring Your Light to the Library – Join

the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.) for Bring Your Light to the Library, a free special event designed to bring families together for an evening of music, stories, art and community connections. The library will remain open later than usual for this Friday evening, family-

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focused event on Fri., Jan. 20 from 6-8pm. Libraries serve as safe havens and trusted community resources for all. Families are looking for ways to cultivate hope and optimism, and want to connect with positive people who are making constructive, worthwhile contributions to our community. Please join us for a joyful evening of hope and kindness through songs, stories, and more. This is an opportunity for families in our community to gather together to share, learn, and celebrate with eachother, at a time when these connections are very much needed. For information, contact the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department, 360-778-7200. Free admission. More info: www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

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

us on Fri., Jan. 20 from 6-8:30pm for a free hour of coaching and an introduction to storytelling at the Fairhaven Library, Bellingham). Professional storytelling begins at 7pm. Free admission. More info: www.bellinghamstorytellersguild.org or 360-778-7323.

Customer Appreciation Day – We

love our customers. So every January, we have a party to show you how much we appreciate you. Big sales (like fill a box with comics for $10 among other discounts), glitter tattoos, raffles, costume contest and more. Join us at The Comics Place (105 E. Holly St., Bellingham) on Fri., Jan. 20, 7-10pm. Free admission. Info: 360-733-2224, info@thecomicsplace.com or www.thecomicsplace.com/events/.

Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) –

Enjoy a well-deserved date night on Fri., Jan. 20 while your kids have a fun-filled evening through Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW). Students, grades 1-5, will explore hands-on science activities in Western’s Science Resource Center in the following class groups: grades 1-3 and grades 4-5. To further the experience, an optional hour of swimming is offered for an additional fee at the Wade King Student Recreation Center on Western’s campus. Get in the KNOW and join the fun! Cost is $25 for Academic Session (7-8:30pm) / $30 for Academic and Swim time (7-9:30pm). Info: 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/ youth/know/bellingham-elementary.shtml.

Can You Find It? – Join us for an

exciting scavenger hunt through the Sumas Library and the Sumas Community & Senior Center. Find hidden objects, seek answers to a wide range of questions, and have FUN! Drop-in anytime during the event to participate! All participates will be entered into a drawing for prizes. For all ages. Join us at 451 2nd St., Sumas on Wed., Jan. 25, 6:45pm-7:45pm. Free. Info: 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

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Grand Funk Railroad to Play at The Skagit Casino by Deborah M. Bernard The holidays are over. The presents have all been opened, the festive celebrations are now fond memories, and the Christmas tree is losing needles and waiting by the curb for pickup. Many people suffer from post-holiday blues in the dark and dreary month of January. You are scuffing down the icy sidewalk, wondering how it can be this dark at 5pm, when suddenly a snippet of song breaks your gloomy spell. A lost musical memory, recovered from the musical vault in your brain, reappears. Ah, yes, you know that melody… how does that song go? Everybody’s doing a brand new dance, now… C’mon baby, do the loco motion… You’re really gonna like it if you give it a chance, now… There’s never been a dance that’s so easy to do, It even makes you happy when you’re feelin’ blue… And, voila! your mood has lifted! You need to hear more of this old time rock n’ roll to beat those winter blues! Take heart, because… There’s an American band… an American band, They’re coming to your town, They’ll help you party down, They’re an American band. Grand Funk Railroad, one of the 1970s’ most successful hard rock bands, will appear at The Skagit Casino Resort on Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21. The band built a devoted fan base with constant touring, a loud, simple take on the blues-rock power trio sound, and strong working-class appeal. The band was formed in 1969 by songwriter Mark Farner and drummer Don Brewer, both former members of a local band called Terry Knight & the Pack. They recruited bassist Mel Schacher and named the group after Michigan’s well-known Grand Trunk Railroad. They are SUCH an American band that they are Homer Simpson’s favorite: In the Homerpalooza episode: he was shocked that the kids didn’t know the band Grand Funk, “with the wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner and the bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher and the competent drum work of Don Brewer.” Grand Funk has been a successful rock phenomenon, playing since 1969. They have traveled around the world, playing in venues such as Madison Square Garden, Shea Stadium, Royal Albert Hall, and the Greek Theatre of Los Angeles.

Grand Funk Railroad (left to right): Mel Schacher, Max Carl, Don Brewer, Bruce Kulick, and Tim Cashion.

They have toured worldwide, selling out in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America. They laid the groundwork for legendary bands like Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, and forceful pop melodies. Grand Funk has produced 19 charted singles, two Number One singles, 13 gold records, and 10 platinum records. The group disbanded for periods of time over the years. During one break, Brewer and Frost joined Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band and Farner embarked on a new career as a CCM artist; his “Isn’t It Amazing” was a number two gospel hit in 1988. In 1997, Grand Funk Railroad reunited once again to record a benefit

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album titled Bosnia; two years later, Capitol issued a three-disc box set retrospective, Thirty Years of Funk. Seasoned Grand Funk lovers and contemporary rock fans discovering the group for the first time will be able to celebrate 48 Years of Grand Funk! In their words, it will be Some Kind of Wonderful. Grand Funk will appear in The Skagit Casino Resort Pacific Showroom at 8pm on January 20 and 21. The Skagit is located at 5984 N. Daark Lane in Bow (I-5 Exit 236). Tickets are $60-$65, and are available at the Casino Box Office, service charge free, or through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.theskagit.com or call 877-275-2448.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Open House – Are you a bathroom mirror diva?

Or a shampoo microphone superstar? We have a special place for you with the award-winning Harmony Northwest Chorus, members of Sweet Adelines International. Free vocal lessons for the month of January. Join us to learn “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” in four-part harmony. Enter a drawing for a free CD if you attend three rehearsals. We have a spot on the risers just for you! Rehearsals Mondays at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland), from 6:30-9pm. Free admission. More info: contact@harmonynorthwest.org , 360-2015861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Michael Van Bebber Quartet –

Seattle-based trumpeter and educator Michael Van Bebber is bringing his quartet to the Whatcom Jazz Music Art Center (Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) on Wed., Jan. 4 at 7pm. When he isn’t playing with the SRJO, Jay Thomas’ Sextet, or the Jim Knapp Orchestra, Michael directs two Roosevelt High jazz bands. For this show, he will be amply supported by the wonderful keyboard work of Tony Foster and WJMAC stalwarts Michael Glynn (bass) and Julian MacDonough (drums). Admission is $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members & students. Info: wjmac.jj@gmail.com or www.wjmac.org.

MET Live: Nabucco – The Lincoln

Theatre presents Nabucco on Sat., Jan. 7 at 9:55am and Sun., Jan. 15 at 1pm. The legendary Placido Domingo brings another new baritone role to the Met under the baton of his longtime collaborator James Levine. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Abigaille, the warrior woman determined to rule empires, and Jamie Barton is the heroic Fenena. Dmitri Belosselskiy is the stentorian voice of the oppressed Hebrew people. Admission is $23 general / $21 senior / $19 students / $2 off members. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Unwrap a ukulele this holiday

season? Come to where ukulele players meet—the Bellingham Ukulele Group Jam, on Sat., Jan. 7, 3pm at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St.). Take advantage of a 45-minute beginning instruction session at 2pm. We play and sing from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1 and the BUG songbook, which is downloadable from our website (below). Requested donation $5. More info: 360-647-5259, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Welcome Home Concert with Guitarist Eli Schille-Hudson – A

graduate of Bellingham High School, Eli Schille-Hudson began his musical studies at age nine. He studied steel-string and

electric guitar, folk, blues, jazz, and rock n’roll before devoting himself to classical guitar at the age of 16. He is currently a scholarship student in his senior year at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studies with Maestro Ernesto Bitetti. He was a prize winner in the 2016 Indianapolis Matinee Musicale competition and the 2015 University of Louisville Guitar Competition. He plays on a 2013 Dake Traphagen guitar, handmade in Bellingham. Join us for this performance on Sat., Jan. 7 at 7pm at First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $15 suggested donation. More info: kberry@hotmail.com , 360-2016621 or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Hot Club of Troy with Nuages Jazz Quartet – The Hot Club of Troy (HCT) is

performing on Sat., Jan. 7 at 7:30pm at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.), as the second installment in the Manouche NW concert series! Dedicated to the artistry of Django Reinhardt, Troy Chapman (formerly of Pearl Django) along with Kristi O’Donnell and Keith Bowers will deliver some incredible warm acoustic Gypsy jazz. HCT performs regularly in their home of Langley on South Whidbey Island. Nuages will open the night, and the BUF will sell concessions including wine and local craft beer, with the proceeds going to support the fellowship’s Transylvania Pilgrimage in June. Admission is $15 general / $10 students. More info: 360-961-1559, www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com.

Youth Choir this January! – BAAY is

jumpstarting its choirs with vocal dynamo Erica Ewell. The Academy Voices Choir is designed to expose students ages 9-17 to advanced vocal techniques while tackling demanding arrangements. First rehearsal is Mon., Jan. 9 and regular rehearsals run Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm at BAAY (1059 N. State St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Bellingham Community Chorus Spring Season – Add some spice to the

new year by joining the Bellingham Community Chorus; the non-audition group is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit under the Bellingham Music Enrichment Project umbrella. Dr. Timothy Black leads rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7-9pm, starting Jan. 10 at Moles Farewell Tributes (2465 Lakeway Dr.). Free admission. Info: www.bellinghammusicenrichmentprogram@weebly.com or 360-927-1746.

Thomas Marriott Quartet – Trumpeter Thomas Marriott returns with a new line-up to WJMAC at the Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) on Wed., Jan. 11 at 7pm. WJMAC faithful have seen Origin Records founder and drummer Matt Jorgensen backing Thomas and in other shows, and heard Jeff

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Johnson recently with Mark Taylor’s quartet. This night brings them together, but with long-time leading Seattle jazz pianist and UW music prof, Marc Seales, in his first visit to WJMAC. Expect this foursome to provide you a most enjoyable evening of great jazz. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members and students. More info: wjmac.jj@gmail.com or www.wjmac.org.

Martin Taylor – The Lincoln Theatre

(712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Martin Taylor on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 7:30pm. Martin Taylor is a multi-award winning guitarist, and Acoustic Guitar magazine calls him “THE Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation.” He dazzles audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion, humor, and a strong stage presence while his inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world’s foremost exponent of solo fingerstyle guitar playing. Admission is $20-$35 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Vocal and Piano Student Auditions – Auditions for the Nancy Bussard High School Piano Competition will take place on Fri., Jan. 13 at Trinity Lutheran (119 Texas St.) from 5-8pm. High School Vocal student auditions in honor of Jack and Ginny Frymire are scheduled for Fri., Jan. 20 at the same place and time. For info and applications, go to www.bellinghammusicclub.org or call 360-393-6986. Free admission. More info: danielscharli41@gmail.com.

BUG at Roeder – Come and sing songs

from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1 in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham) on Wed., Jan. 18 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Donations appreciated. More info: 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Return of the Mike Allen Quartet –

The return of the Mike Allen Quartet brings a reunion of four artists who played together for years. The award winning Mr. Allen has been generous to Bellingham with his talent for several years, but the

experience is made richer in combination with this rhythm section. Miles Black’s sweet piano and Julian MacDonough’s drum work have been a foundation of many shows here. Adam Thomas’ bass is sure to delight. Concert on Wed., Jan. 18 at 7pm at Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd.). Admission is $10 general / $5 students /WJMAC members free. Info: www.wjmac.org.

Romeo et Juliette – The Lincoln

Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Romeo et Juliette on Sat., Jan. 21 at 9:55am and Sun., Jan. 29 at 1pm. When Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo starred opposite each other in Manon at the Met in 2015, the New York Times said, “the temperature rises nearly to boiling every time Damrau and Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers, in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Admission is $23 general / $21 senior / $19 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Bellingham Sings Tenth Anniversary Concert Founder and Artistic Director Ann MacDonald’s vision, to create a choral arts community through magical blended harmonies, exquisite expression, and empowered voices, began ten years ago. The choristers and directors of Allegra Women’s Ensemble and the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers invite the community to come and celebrate their 10th anniversary of music making in the upcoming February 4th concert at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Allegra and Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers have performed throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties to rave reviews. They have presented elegant benefits at the Lairmont Manor, lively winter and spring concerts, and have collaborated with local and regional choral groups and musicians throughout the decade. Long time singers, along with new members, support one another by taking their singing abilities to new heights with the guidance of directors Ann MacDonald, Tim Black, and Cheryl Hodge. Gifted accompanist, Hadassah McGill, provides an extraordinary depth with her masterful piano skills. The choral arts organization, Bellingham Sings, is an intensive vocal training and performance program for local singers and has served hundreds since its inception. The organization, under the Allied Arts umbrella, began in 2006 with an all girls choir called Dolcissima that sang at Carnegie Hall in 2007. Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers was formed in 2007. Ann directed the Norwester’s Mens’ Choir from 2009-2011. Over the years, Ann has offered music education to the adult community through choral workshops in collaboration with gifted artists such as Greta Matassa, Take Five Men’s group out of Lynden, Jennifer Scott, Andrea Rackl, Nuages, John Stowell, and more. The organization’s outreach program provides free concerts to the public and the support of generous sponsors enables them to provide partial scholarships Ann MacDonald, founder to deserving singers. of Bellingham Sings. Ann MacDonald received her Masters in Choral Conducting at the University of Arizona and has taught music education from elementary to university level. Dr. Tim Black received his doctorate in Musical Arts from Boston University and brings twenty years of music education to Allegra. Cheryl Hodge is an award winning jazz and blues vocalist, pianist and composer. Come and celebrate with Bellingham Sings at their 10th anniversary concert on February 4 at 7:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave. Admission is a suggested donation of $15. To audition for either choir, contact Ann MacDonald, and learn more at www.BellinghamSings.org and their Facebook page. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Royal Opera House) – Offenbach’sLes Contes

d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) is the most enduring “serious” opera from a composer otherwise better known for his sparkling operettas. It’s not hard to see why: Offenbach’s witty and highly melodious music finds the perfect vehicle in the romantic, richly imaginative world of the storyteller E.T.A. Hoffmann. Screenings on Sun., Jan. 22 at 11am and Wed., Jan. 25 at 6pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

John Hansen Trio – WJMAC is happy to

present our premier performance of Seattle

pianist John Hansen, one of the most in-demand jazz pianists in the Northwest, on Wed., Jan. 25 at 7pm at Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). He has played internationally, as well at well-known US venues such as NYC’s Birdland, The Jazz Standard, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, DC’s John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, and Seattle’s Jazz Alley and Tula’s. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members & students. More info: wjmac.jj@gmail.com or www.wjmac.org.

The Fisher Brothers of Heart – The

public is invited to join Roger and Michael, up close and personal and be part of a multi media party/concert that includes a Heart performance from 1978, Rog and friends live, combined with the soundtrack and movies from the new work, All Told and song previews from their next album, Forest Rain. The new albums draw on the songwriting talents of Roger going back 40 years and show the personal and artistic growth and passionate thrust in the direction of the development of a sustainable global community. All Told is the first in a series of works of the One Vision Project. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) Sat., Jan. 28, doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Festival seating admission is $20 and $30. More info: 360-336-8955, drhred@gmail.com , www.lincolntheatre.org.

The Music of Earle Brown and Morton Feldman – Discover the sounds of the New York School of the 1950s on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7pm at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). This exceptional program includes rare performances of Earle Brown’s open-form and graphic notation works “Novara,” “Folio,” and “Four Systems,” as well as Morton Feldman’s captivating and meditative trio “Why?” patterns. Concert will begin with a free pre-concert lecture. Featuring Milica Jelaca Jovanovic, piano; Kimberley Breilein, flute; Erika Block, bass clarinet; Kevin Woods, trumpet; Laura Camacho, violin; Shuhsin Ko, violin; Coral Marchant, cello; Melanie Sehman, percussion; and Bruce Hamilton, conductor. Admission is $15 adults / $5 students. More info: 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Skagit Community Band Presents “A Fine Romance:” A Concert of Musical Passion and Romance –

Musical selections include “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” featuring Kenton Kuusela on Tenor Saxophone, “Dances From West Side Story” by Bernstein, “Out of Africa” by John Barry, and more. Performances on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7:30pm at Maple Hall (La Conner) and Sat., Feb. 4 at 7:30pm at Brodniak Hall (Anacortes). Admission to this concert is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. More info: 360-466-4409 or www.skagitcommunityband.org.

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & the Works – This

spectacular live concert event recreates the look, sound, pomp, and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. Hailed as the world’s premier Queen tribute, Gary Mullen’s pitch-perfect imitation of icon Freddie Mercury has won rave reviews throughout 13 years of touring. Fans of Queen will delight in this note-for-note experience of mega-hits such as “We are the Champions,” “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” This show will rock you! Join us for the concert on Sat., Feb. 18 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $45.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $20.50. More info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

International Guitar Night –

International Guitar Night is North America’s premier touring guitar festival. Tour founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries to join him for a special evening of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Three incredibly dynamic musicians perform their original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting on Fri., Feb. 24 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.,

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Bellingham). Enjoy Italy’s innovative contemporary guitarist Luca Stricagnoli; brilliant young Brazilian composer/ performer Chrystian Dozza, and India’s ground-breaking slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya, and others. Admission is $20.50-$39.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Irish Rovers with We Banjo 3 – Fueled by passion, talent, history, and song, the musical legacy of the Irish Rovers continues to lead the way for many of today’s folk and Celtic musicians. After nearly 50 years of charming and entertaining audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows and traditional approach to Irish music, the Rovers’ Long Goodbye Tour sees them singing a proper farewell to all those they have entertained through the decades with signature tunes like “The Unicorn” and “Drunken Sailor.” Performance on Sun., Feb. 26 from 7-9pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $20.50-$49.50. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Community Breakfast – Rome Grange

(2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) has a community breakfast the first Sunday of each month (Jan. 1, Feb. 5), from 8am-noon. All-youcan-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs, orange juice, coffee, and cocoa. Cost is $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under.

“Set the Table for Maple Alley Inn” – The artists of Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) know the importance of community support, so this January they’re donating 10% of the purchase price of select tableware to Maple Alley Inn, the Opportunity Council’s hot meals program. The gallery has been located in Historic Fairhaven since 1969, and thanks the community for keeping them going for over 45 years! Info: 360671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

Lydia Place Hearts for Housing by Osa Hale February is a month that has many people thinking of romance, planning elaborate ways to celebrate their love. What better way to make merry with your sweetheart than by attending an event that is both elegant and philanthropical? A perfect way for couples and single folks alike to celebrate love and generosity, the Hearts for Housing Gala and Auction put on by Lydia Place raises awareness and funding for the nonprofit, which supports homeless parents and families. Lydia Place has been serving homeless women and their children in Whatcom County for 17 years, helping them achieve independence through education, support, and other services. Working with the belief that housing is a basic human right, the big-hearted folks at Lydia Place work hard to combat inequality and oppression. The nonprofit helps families in need by working with other organizations that specialize in housing, education, domestic violence survivor support, and financial independence. Lydia Place itself consists of three housing programs, a parenting support program, and case management programs that help hundreds of households. Now in its sixteenth year, the Hearts for Housing Gala and Auction, is an evening of celebration, sophistication, and giving. The event features a cocktail hour, a silent and a live auction, talented DJs, games, a plated dinner, and a Valentine chocolate bar. Guests will get to socialize, eat, drink, bid on fantastic items, and learn more about the amazing work being done by Lydia Place. It is a perfect way to treat yourself (and your sweetheart) and give to those in need. Each year is more elaborate and fun, as the audience for the gala continues to grow, and more local businesses chip in as sponsors and donors. Tickets are $100 each, and cover the cost of the entire evening. Group tickets for tables of eight are available. Taking place the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, the gala starts at 6pm on February 11 at Four Points by Sheraton. Photos by Dawn Matthes Photography. Ray Poorman of San Juan Cable / CSS Communications shops the eclectic Hearts Silent Auction featuring over 100 services and products from local and regional businesses.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy

a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., Jan. 21 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

At left: Nicole Burdick, Lydia Place Board of Directors member and Josh Burdick, Veritas Media Group. At right: Sarah Deeder, Lydia Place MSW Candidate and April McCabe, Opportunity Council Case Manager.

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BE in the Show presented by The Dance Studio – One stage, one

community, one opportunity to see great talent all in one place! BE in the Show is a celebration of the performing arts in Bellingham. On Sat., Jan. 21, 6:30pm, local dancers, singers, musicians, actors, circus performers and more will grace the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre stage (104 N. Commercial St.) for a night of entertainment featuring a variety of talent from amateurs to professionals. Proceeds benefit Sylvia Center for the Arts, a new arts center providing affordable, accessible space and resources for Bellingham’s performing arts community. BE a patron and enjoy the sights and sounds or join the talent on stage by applying at www.beintheshow.com. There is no cost to perform. Video auditions will be accepted through Jan. 6, and in-person auditions will be held on Sat., Jan. 7. Last year over 25 acts entertained a sold-out theater, and we hope to keep growing for the community! BE a part of a new and fun tradition for Bellingham during our grayer months and add a bit of brightness with BE in the Show! Admission is $5. More info: office@thedancestudio.net , 360-7341595 or www.beintheshow.com.

Calyx: House Concert for Planned Parenthood – Calyx, four female

musicians who blend their voices and instruments to create beautiful harmonies, is offering a house concert to benefit Planned Parenthood on Sun., Jan. 22 at 3pm at Bellingham Cohousing (2614 Donovan Ave.). On-street parking is limited; bus and carpooling are encouraged. If you have a disabled parking permit, please call ahead for a spot. Admission is by donation. More info: 360733-3805, lesleyrigg@bellcoho.com or www.facebook.com/events/956745821124129.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County: Youth of the Year Community Dinner – This a community dinner to honor and award Club kids on

Tues., Jan. 24 from 5-7pm at the Ferndale Clubhouse (2015 Cherry St.). Free. More info: ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org or www.whatcomclubs.org.

Romance the Night for Sight –

Bellingham Harborview Lions will be hosting Romance the Night for Sight on Sat., Feb. 11 from 6-8:30pm at the Bellingham VFW (N. State St.). We will once again have local musical entertainment, finger foods, and great silent auction baskets. We are raising money for Kids SIGHT, which will help local kids in Whatcom County. As you know, when Lions Club raises money for a charity, 100% goes to the cause. Admission is $10. More info: 360-5107716 or lovethatbling2@yahoo.com.

Derek Richards, Travis Nelson, and Chaase Mayers.

The Original Kiwanis Comedy Night by Osa Hale Are you looking for a way to brighten up your January, an evening of fun that also benefits the community? Look no further than the comedic stylings of Derek Richards, Travis Nelson, Chase Mayers, and other members of the Skagit-Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club. Originally scheduled for October 15 at the Lincoln Theatre, The Original Kiwanis Comedy Night was postponed due to a high wind warning. Now, it’s back on, set for 8pm on January 21. Anyone with tickets for the October show will have those tickets honored, and folks who didn’t get around to buying tickets in the fall will have a second chance. The line-up is sure to tickle your funny bone. Richards has performed for the United States military as a part of several USO tours, and his fast-paced routine will have everyone gasping with laughter. Nelson mixes youthful cheer with the sly wit of a curmudgeon, in a stand-up style that keeps his audience giggling along. Mayers brings the sweet, goofy humor of his native Louisiana to the stage in an act that will charm the entire theatre. The Kiwanis Club is a service organization focused on strengthening communities and helping children. Raising money and pitching in volunteer hours across the globe, Kiwanis International has the express goal of improving the world, one child and one community at a time. It is up to individual local clubs to decide how to best serve the people around them. The Skagit-Mount Vernon chapter fulfills the Kiwanis Club goals in many ways. Two of their unique local programs provide instruments to music students and give out bicycles (complete with helmets) to children in need. Proceeds from the comedy show will go directly towards programs like these. This makes The Original Kiwanis Comedy Night a unique opportunity for community members to have a fun-filled night while also giving back. Tickets are $20, available online at www.lincolntheatre.org , by calling 360336-8955, or by visiting the Lincoln Theatre box office (open Mon.-Fri., noon to 5pm) at 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 10

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Pickett House Museum – Tour the

historic Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham), from 1-4pm, on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Jan. 8). The house was built in 1856 for Capt. George E. Pickett, who later led the infamous Civil War charge at Gettysburg. This is the oldest, documented, wooden structure, on its original site in the state of Washington, and was built with planks sawn at the 1853 Roeder Peabody Sawmill on Whatcom Creek. Free / donations appreciated. More info: 360-733-5873 or daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com.

Tours of the 1858 Richards Building –

A tour of the oldest brick building in Washington State (1308 E St., Bellingham) will be given on the second Sunday of each month (Jan. 8) from 1-4pm. Built in 1858, the building has been restored to the period of time when it was the Whatcom County Territorial Courthouse. Open times are concurrent with the tour times of the Pickett House. Admission is free, donations welcomed. More info: 360384-4209, debnwes@comcast.net or www.WhatcomHistory.net.

Lost Communities of Whatcom County – Have you ever heard of

communities in north-central Whatcom County such as Goshen, Greenwood or Balfor and wondered what happened to them? Troy Luginbill, Curator of the Lynden Pioneer Museum will present this illustrated talk at 10:30am on Thurs., Jan. 12 at the museum (217 Front St., Lynden). His presentation is based on more than 22 years of exploring these little lost towns and what they were like in the days of yore. Admission is free / donations gratefully accepted. More info: emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com.

Museum Advocates: History of Big Ships with Steve Mayo – Pacific

Northwest artist Steve Mayo will talk about his paintings of historical ships and the role of big ships in the discovery of the Salish Sea by Europeans at the Museum Advocates’ monthly program on Thurs., Jan. 12 from noon-1pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Steve has had a lifetime interest in history and art. He learned to sail on the Columbia River and became fascinated with fishing boats, tugs, ocean-going vessels, and 18th century exploration voyages. Free admission. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org , 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Historical Society: Wes Gannaway Shares Early Area History, Anecdotes, and Photos – Wes

Gannaway, current board member of the Whatcom County Historical Society and local author, will talk about items of note and show photographs from his personal collection. Join us at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) on Thurs., Jan. 12, 7:30-9pm. Admission is $5

suggested donation/members free. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org , 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

“The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience” – The Skagit Valley

Genealogical Society’s (SVGS) Sat., Jan. 14 program is “The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience” from 1-3pm at the Burlington Senior Center (1011 Greenleaf Ave.). Professional genealogist Linda Duffield will discuss how to research using the Pacific Lutheran University’s (PLU) archives to access this resource online. These documents are accessible in person or by using an on-line database that includes oral interviews, taped conversations, and photographs. In the 1970s, 282

Watercolor Travel Journals – Learn to

create a beautiful and engaging journal wherever you travel that will help you relive your trip over and over again. Local artist, Trish Harding, will introduce her approaches to capturing the experience of travel through the mediums of watercolor and pen & ink, and through exercises using location, weather, time, sketching, lists, words, and maps. Workshop meets Tues., Jan. 10, 1-4pm at Anacortes Center for Happiness (619 Commercial Ave.). Cost is $50. More info: 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/155123841625709/.

Drumming to Awaken the Divine Within – A drumming and spirituality

workshop exploring frame drumming as a tool for meditation and spiritual discipline will take place on Tues., Jan. 10 from 7-9pm at Faith Lutheran Church (2750 McLeod Rd., Bellingham). Includes basic drum strokes, musical-spiritual symbolism, and meditation techniques. Also covered will be the tradition and history of drumming as a sacred technology, drawing on the work of Layne Redmond, author of When Drummers Were Women. No previous music or meditation experience is required to attend. Preregistration advised. Free admission. More info: 360-223-3195 or davidacaembul@gmail.com.

Idea Party – An Idea Party is a magical

gathering place where hundreds of ideas are openly shared in a supportive and creative environment. Problems are solved by the collective wisdom of the group and dreams become realized. Join us for the event on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7-8:30pm at the Anacortes Center for Happiness (619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes). Admission is $10. More info: 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/298891920505968/. Learn to Think on Your Feet! – Come join us for a free workshop on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks

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Scandinavian immigrants were interviewed by PLU students. Come learn how this resource can help you discover your Pacific Northwest Scandinavian ancestors or add to their life stories. Free admission. More info: genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting –

Please come meet with new friends who enjoy learning about antiques and sharing their collections. Join the fun on Thurs., Jan. 19 at 1pm in the Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org.

Studio (1011 Girard St., Bellingham). 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! Another free workshop for adults and teens 14+ will be held on Wed., Jan. 18, 7-9pm. More info: 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday Conference – “Working Passionately and Unrelentingly for Justice” is the title of this Saturday conference on Jan. 14 from 10am-3:30pm at WCC Syre Center. There will be keynote speakers and skill building workshops. Continuing Education hours available for Bellingham School District teachers. Food vendors will be on site with lunch options for purchase. People of all ages and of good will are welcome. Doors open at 9:30am. Free. More info: 360734-0217, whatcomhrtf@gmail.com or www.whrtf.org/martin-luther-kinghuman-rights-conference.html.

Small Looms Clinic for Weavers –

Join members of the Whatcom Weavers Guild in the SkillShare Space at the Central Library (210 Central Ave., Bellingham) as they work on projects on their small looms on Sat., Jan. 21 from 1-3pm. 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.

Outdoor Recreation Summit –

Recreation industry professionals, join your fellow retailers, manufacturers, event and race promoters, policy makers, and stewardship organizations to explore and share ways to grow and promote Washington State’s flourishing recreation economy. Summit on Fri., Feb. 24 from 9am-5pm at BTC Settlemyer Hall. More info: info@recreationnorthwest.org , www.outdoorrecreationsummit.com or 360-739-8458.

CALENDAR

JANUARY 2017 SUNDAY 1/1/2017 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Community Breakfast, Rome Grange, 8am-noon, $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 & under. See page 9. Annual Storewide Sale (up to 50% off holiday items), Village Books and Paper Dreams, 9am, free. See page 23. “The Golden Age” (Bolshoi Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 25. “No Man’s Land” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 2-4pm, $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 28. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Lisa Baney Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, $3 suggested donation, 360-4642229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

MONDAY 1/2/2017 Meditation Monday (guided meditation with John Brierley), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-4642229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Open House, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, contact@harmonynorthwest.org , 360-2015861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 6. Yoga: Yin & Yawn, 8 Petals Yoga, 7:30-8:45pm, $10 drop-in / 4 for $30, 206-306-4596, ethan@thelisteningspot.com or www.8petalsyoga.com.

TUESDAY 1/3/2017 Intro to Ancestry Library Edition (2 sessions) begins, Lynden Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Home Item Repair Workshop (owners must participate in repair with volunteer assistance), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/blog. Tuesday Night Jazz: Kevin Woods Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com.

BAAY Auditions: “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” (ages 9-12), BAAY Theatre, 5:307:30pm, free, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 28. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. See page 24. Soft Place to Land Monthly Women’s Group, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, $10 or chocolate, 360-464-2229 or laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com.

WEDNESDAY 1/4/2017 Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, Wed-$185, Thurs-$100 or $57 each, 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18. Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Sylvia Bos, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, noon-1pm, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360-354-3600, or www.jansenartcenter.org. Afternoon Books and Tea: “Cookie Mysteries” (bring your teacup and sign up to bring one of the recipes in the book), Lynden Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. BAAY Auditions: “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” (ages 9-12), BAAY Theatre, 5:307:30pm. See page 28. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healing), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. “The Golden Age” (Bolshoi Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 6pm. See page 25. Birchwood Garden Club: “Mitigation of Noxious and Invasive Weeds” with Laurel Baldwin, Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, threemetcalfes@comcast.net , 360384-6250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. See page 27. Michael Van Bebber Quartet, WJMAC @ Unity Spiritual Center, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members & students, wjmac.jj@gmail.com. See page 6. Sumas Community Memory Talk with Mayor Bob Bromley, Sumas Library/Community Center, 7-7:45pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

THURSDAY 1/5/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4), Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/Local-Motion-144003995635976/.

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Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. Library Director Retirement Celebration, Bellingham Public Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-778-7206, jkeller@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 4. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Beginners Improv Workshop Preview Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, free, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191/ or 360-464-2229. Raptors in Our Lives and How to Find Them (5 sessions and a field trip) begins, Bellingham Public Library, 7-9pm, $175, 360-757-1911, falconresearch@gmail.com or www.whatcomlandtrust.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5 donation requested, 360-3800456. See page 26.

FRIDAY 1/6/2017 Just Sew: Rescue Your Clothes from the Ragpile (bring a project; tools and skilled volunteers to help), Bellingham Public Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Artist Reception: Gregory S. Walsh, Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. See page 18. Open House, Lynden Line Dancers, 6-8pm, 360-354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LyndenLineDancers. See page 26. Reading Hour (clairvoyant reading demo), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-8pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Salsasere Salsa Night, Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $10, www.cubasere.com/events or info@cubasere.com. See page 26.

SATURDAY 1/7/2017 Modern Jive Dance Workshop, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 9am-1pm, $25 singles / $40 couples, 360-464-2229. See page 26. “Nabucco” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am, $23 general / $21 senior / $19 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 6. Broadway Workshop w/Cheryl Hodge (8 weeks) begins, Tillie Lace Gallery, 10am-noon, $200, hodgecheryl@hotmail.com , 360-2235352 or www.cherylhodge.com. Introduction to Weaving (3 sessions) begins, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $88, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 23. TRX Intro, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-224-1433 or www.joyofpilates.net. Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, Village Books, noon-1pm, free, 360-788-6594, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org.

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JANUARY 2017 Essentially Me Workshop (meditation, etc.), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 1-4pm, $20, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229. Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 2-4:30pm, donation $5, 360-734-5259, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or bhamuke@gmail.com. See page 6. Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com. See page 26. “Tapas and Toil: Walking the Camino de Santiago Over Time,” Blaine Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 361-305-3637. See page 27. Interfaith Prayer Service with Keynote Speaker Noemi Ban, Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara, 3:30-6pm, free, 510-375-2603. See page 23. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. Welcome Home Concert with Guitarist Eli Schille-Hudson, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 7pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-201-6621, kberry@hotmail.com or www.bellinghamfestival.org. See page 6. Thomas Harris Septet (cha-cha lesson at 7:15; refreshments), Presence Studio, 7:15-10pm, $10 general/ $7 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. Hot Club of Troy with Nuages Jazz Quartet, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 general / $10 student, 360-961-1559, www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com. See page 6. Tarot For Insight with Joanna Colbert (Creator of Gaian Tarot; cards feature Lummi Island Scenes and Faces), Island Library, 7:30-8:30pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. Aaron Crawford, Kickin’ A Saloon, 9pm, $5, 360-223-3076, www.kickinasaloon.com.

SUNDAY 1/8/2017 “Anastasia” (The Royal Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 25. Free Pilates Mat Intro, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am12:30pm, free, info@joyofpilates.net , 360-224-1433 or www.joyofpilates.net. Pickett House Museum Tour, 1-4pm, free, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873. See page 11. Tours of the 1858 Richards Building and the Pickett House, 1-4pm, free / donations, 360-384-4209, debnwes@comcast.net or www.WhatcomHistory.net. See page 11. NookChat: Community Storytelling with Jim Berg and Longtime Resident Harvey Smith, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-9665100, www.wcls.org. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, $3 suggested donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, bhamusabda@aol.com , 360-7345676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

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BAAY Youth Choir 1st Rehearsal (ages 9-17), BAAY Theatre, 4:30-5:30pm, free, 360-3068531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 6. Meditation Monday (guided meditation with John Brierley), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229. Books on Tap (“A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering Amercia on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson), 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, free. See page 6. Yoga: Yin & Yawn, 8 Petals Yoga, 7:30-8:45pm, $10 drop-in / 4 for $30, 206-306-4596, ethan@thelisteningspot.com or www.8petalsyoga.com.

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18. Sumas Book Club (“The End of Your Life Book Club” by Will Schwalbe), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883. Mason Bees: Alternative Pollinators, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.org. “Anastasia” (The Royal Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 6pm. See page 25. Decorative Cushion Covers Workshop, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Intermediate Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel: Altered Forms (6 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm, $180, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. No-Sew Rag Rug Workshop, South Whatcom Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3632 or www.wcls.org. Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org/ meeting-location/. See page 23. Living in the World Our Hearts Know is Possible Workshop (8 weeks) begins, Kathryn’s Studio, 7-9pm, by donation / contribution, 360-441-5724, olive03@earthlink.net. Thomas Marriott Quartet, WJMAC @ Unity Spiritual Center, 7pm, $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members & students, www.wjmac.org. See pages 6-7.

TUESDAY 1/10/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Introduction to Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, noon-1pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org , 360778-7217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Watercolor Travel Journals, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 1-4pm, $50, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/ events/155123841625709/. See page 11. Beginning Clay: Handbuilding and Sculpting (6 weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1:30-4pm, $165, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Home Item Repair Workshop (owners must participate in repair with volunteer assistance), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/blog. Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100 or ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30pm. See page 24. “A Touch of Zen,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Clairvoyance 101 (8 weeks) begins, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 6:30-9pm, $240, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis, Cascade Hypnosis Center, 6:30-8pm, free / RSVP required, 360392-8723, info@CascadeHypnosisCenter.com or www.CascadeHypnosisCenter.com/stop-smoking. Bellingham Community Chorus Spring Season begins, Moles Farewell Tributes, 7-9pm, free, www.bellinghammusicenrichmentprogram@weebly.com or 360-927-1746. See page 6. Drumming to Awaken the Divine Within, Faith Lutheran Church, 7-9pm, free / preregistration advised, davidacaembul@gmail.com or 360-223-3195. See page 11. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm, $15 per session, 360-820-1271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com. See page 18. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com.

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THURSDAY 1/12/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4), Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18.

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JANUARY 2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Lost Communities of Whatcom County, Lynden Pioneer Museum, 10:30am-noon, free / donations gratefully accepted, emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com. See page 11. Museum Advocates: “History of Big Ships” with Steve Mayo, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-1pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 11. Introduction to Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel (6 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1-4pm, $180, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. “Truth or Consequences: Writing Your Memoir” with Krysta Gibson, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-3pm, fee, 360-391-5428, www.skagitwriters.org/january-12th-meeting.html or svwritersleague@gmail.com. Reaching Your Goals Through Meditation (4 weeks) begins, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 2-4:30pm, $120, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Cuban Salsa & Rueda Dance Class (Beginning Level), Joy of Pilates, 6:15pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com. Make Magic through Mindful Manifesting, Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. “The Uncondemned,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Confronting Your Clutter with Expert Carolyn Koehnline, Ferndale Library, 7-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Idea Party, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 7-8:30pm, $10, 360-464-2229 or www.facebook.com/events/298891920505968/. See page 11. Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. See page 11.

Montessori Information Night, Pioneer Meadows Montessori School, 7-8pm, free, 360-778-3681, admin@pmmontessori.org or www.pmmontessori.org. See page 4. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm. See page 26. Historical Society: Wes Gannaway Shares Early Area History, Anecdotes, and Photos, Whatcom Musuem Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 11. Martin Taylor, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $20-$35 / $2 off members, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955. See page 7.

FRIDAY 1/13/2017 Piano Auditions (Bellingham Music Club Student Competition), Trinity Lutheran, 5-8pm, free, 360-393-6986, danielscharli41@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 7. Sons of Norway 2nd Friday Potluck, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share.

SATURDAY 1/14/2017 AAUW Monthly Meeting: “The Pickford Film Center & the Community,” YWCA, 10amnoon, free, hbergkolin@gmail.com or 360-392-8856. See page 19. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday Conference, WCC Syre Center, 10am-3:30pm, free, 360-734-0217, whatcomhrtf@gmail.com or www.whrtf.org/martin-luther-king-humanrights-conference.html. See page 11. Mason Bees: Alternative Pollinators, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am. See page 23. Sewing Bootcamp (2 sessions) begins, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $75, 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com. See page 19. The Award Winning Book Club (“Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin” by Jill Lepore), Lynden Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Confronting Your Clutter with Expert Carolyn Koehnline, South Whatcom Library, 11amnoon, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. Grand Reopening Celebration, Bellingham Theatre Guild, noon-3pm, free, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 28. “The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience,” Burlington Senior Center, 1-3pm, free. genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. See page 11. Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. “The Princess Bride,” Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $1, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs. Robert Burns Supper, Littlefield Celtic Center, 5:30-9pm, $50, events@celticarts.org , 360-4164934 or www.celticarts.org/celtic-events/25thannual-robert-burns-supper/. See page 23. High School Showcase, Jansen Art Center, 6-9pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360354-3600. See page 4. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 student, 360-676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org or dance@januscom.com. 48-Hour Theater Festival #48, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm & 9:30pm, $12, info@idiomtheater.com. See page 28.

SUNDAY 1/15/2017 Basic Jewelry Wax Carving Workshop (2 sessions) begins, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG), 10am-5pm, $375 +$5 kit fee, info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or 360-671-1393. Artist Sunday: Gary Leake and Francy Blumhaven, Artwood Gallery, 1-4pm, free, 360-647-1628, artwood@qwestoffice.net. See page 19. “Nabucco” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm. See page 6. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Chad Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, $3 suggested donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229. Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7-10pm, $5-$10 donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. See page 28. 48-Hour Theater Festival #48, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7:30pm & 9:30pm. See page 28.

MONDAY 1/16/2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Work Party, James St. reroute of Squalicum Creek (301 W. Orchard Dr.), 10am-1pm, www.n-sea.org/upcoming-events/. 2nd Annual Ice Skate with the Snow Sisters, Bellingham Sportsplex, 10:15-11:30am, $10-$14, bookaprincessparty@gmail.com , 360543-3236 or www.simplymagicalparties.com. See page 4. Meditation Monday (guided meditation with John Brierley), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229.

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JANUARY 2017 Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free. See page 6. Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club Monthly Meeting, Bloedel Donovan Community Center, 7pm, free, glenajuli@comcast.net , 360-734-3994 or www.mtbakerrockclub.org. See page 25. Yoga: Yin & Yawn, 8 Petals Yoga, 7:30-8:45pm, $10 drop-in / 4 for $30, 206-306-4596, ethan@thelisteningspot.com or www.8petalsyoga.com.

TUESDAY 1/17/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. BookTalk: “Looking for Betty Macdonald,” Burlington Public Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-755-0760, blibrary@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2122. See page 24. Cooking Class: Scallops and Oysters (includes glass of wine, apron, and keepsake recipe cards), Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Resort, 5-8pm, $65, 360-371-7005, khenderson@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com. Tuesday Night Jazz: Christian Casolary Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100 or ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm. See page 24. Books on Tap (“The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” by Jonathan Evison), North Fork Brewery, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 18. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com.

WEDNESDAY 1/18/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Newcomers Club Luncheon, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, noon-2pm, $16, must call for reservations, 360-354-4462, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.WhatcomNewcomers.org. Wednesday’s Lunchtime Music: Grace Stowell, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. No Sew Braided Rugs, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $75, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. BUG at Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 360-734-1792, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or bhamuke@gmail.com. See page 7. Learn to Think on Your Feet (adults and teens 14+), Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm. See page 11. Return of the Mike Allen Quartet, WJMAC @ Unity Spiritual Center, 7pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free, www.wjmac.org. See page 7.

THURSDAY 1/19/2017 Crones Counsel (organizational meeting for Bellingham Crones Circle, gatherings that honor the aging woman), The Willows, 10-11:30am, free, 360-366-8653, cdleeper@hotmail.com. Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4), Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit, Bellingham Public Library, 1-2:30pm, free/registration required, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting, Pickett House Museum, 1-3pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. See page 11. Introduction to Watercolor Workshop (2 sessions) begins, Studio UFO, 1-3:30pm, $100, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 19. Make It at Your Library: Kusudama Flowers, Bellingham Public Library, 4-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Cuban Salsa & Rueda Dance Class (Beginning Level), Joy of Pilates, 6:15pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com. Healing the Heart: Examining the Fourth Chakra, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-9:30pm, $25, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Parks & Rec Travelogue: Exploring Northern Africa with Bob the Mule, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 27. Spotlight Film Festival: “Screenagers,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm. See page 26.

Customer Appreciation Day, The Comics Place, 7-10pm, free, info@thecomicsplace.com , 360733-2224 or www.thecomicsplace.com/events/. See page 4. Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW), WWU, 7-9:45pm, $25 for Academic Session (78:30pm) / $30 for Academic and Swim time (7-9:30pm), 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/know/bellinghamelementary.shtml. See page 4. “No Such Place,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm, $18 general/$13 students advance / $20 general/$15 students at the door, 360-9272448, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. See page 26-27. Fritz & the Freeloaders (pop, rock, alt-country), Honey Moon Mead, 8-10:30pm, free, 360734-0728 or www.honeymoonmeads.com. Grand Funk Railroad, The Skagit Casino Resort Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $60 & $65, 877-2752448, www.theskagit.com. See page 5.

SATURDAY 1/21/2017 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free, 360-384-6244, manager.fsac@gmail.com. See page 9. “Romeo et Juliette” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am, $23 23 / $21 senior / $19 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 7. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am. See page 23. Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. See page 28.

FRIDAY 1/20/2017 Books and Bites (“The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” by Jonathan Evison), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 2-4pm, free, waha.acp@hinet.org , 360-788-6594 or www.whatcomalliance.org. Vocal Student Auditions (Bellingham Music Club Student Competition), Trinity Lutheran, 5-8pm. See page 7. Whatcom Museum Art Auction Gala, The Lightcatcher Building, 5:30-10:30pm, 360-778-8930, cmclaassen@cob.org , www.whatcommuseum.org/event/art-auction-gala-2017. See page 20. Bring Your Light to the Library, Bellingham Public Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 4. Family Story Night with the Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild, Fairhaven Library, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-778-7323, www.bellinghamstorytellersguild.org. See page 4.

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JANUARY 2017 “Island of Lost Souls,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $3, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Experience Reiki, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 1-3pm, donations appreciated, 360-224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net. Personal Cybersecurity with Marvin Waschke (3 weeks) begins, Lynden Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Small Looms Clinic for Weavers, Bellingham Public Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or jjohnson@cob.org. See page 11. Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. “A Sound Called Unity: The Twelve Powers” by James Twyman, Unity Spiritual Center, 5-7pm, $5, office@unitybellingham.org or 360-733-2270. See page 25. BE in the Show (talent showcase), Mount Baker Theatre, 6:30pm, $5 tickets, 360-734-1595, office@thedancestudio.net or www.beintheshow.com. See page 10. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731. “No Such Place,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm. See page 26-27. “Studying Gorillas in the Republic of Congo” with Claudia Olenjniczak, Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. Grand Funk Railroad, The Skagit Casino Resort Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $60 & $65, 877-2752448, www.theskagit.com. See page 5. The Original Kiwanis Comedy Night, Lincoln Theatre, 8-10pm, $20, 360-336-8955, www@lincolntheatre.org. See page 10. Highway 9, Kickin’ A Saloon, 9pm, $5, 360-223-3076, www.kickinasaloon.com.

SUNDAY 1/22/2017 Kids OUT! Art of Fire Building with Wild Whatcom, Hundred AcreWood, 11am-4pm, $65, www.wildwhatcom.org/program-searchtool/kids-out. See page 25. “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” (Royal Opera House), Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 8. Curator’s Talk: “Nostalgic Saturation” with Jeff Jewell (history of mid-century Bellingham in photos), Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 2-3pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. Calyx: House Concert for Planned Parenthood, Bellingham Cohousing, 3-4:45pm, donation, 360-733-3805, lesleyrigg@bellcoho.com or www.facebook.com/events/956745821124129. See page 10.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Rane Nogales Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, $3 suggested donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229.

MONDAY 1/23/2017 Chronic Disease Self Management Program (continues through March 6) begins, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 9:30amnoon, $30 BSAC members / $60 non-members, 360-733-4030, ecress@wccoa.org. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Meditation Monday (guided meditation with John Brierley), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free. See page 6. “Make Love to the Camera: Queer Couples Collaborating on Film and Video,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, free, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Step Over the Stile: a British Travelogue, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Yoga: Yin & Yawn, 8 Petals Yoga, 7:30-8:45pm, $10 drop-in / 4 for $30, 206-306-4596, ethan@thelisteningspot.com.

TUESDAY 1/24/2017 Clothed Figure Drawing Session, Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 + $2 min. separate model tip / must preregister, www.studio-ufo.net , 360-319-6115 or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net. See page 24. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County: Youth of the Year Community Dinner, Ferndale Clubhouse, 5-7pm, free, ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org or www.whatcomclubs.org. See page10. Tuesday Night Jazz: Steve Rudy Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100 or www.hotelbellwether.com. Reiki Circle and Share, Center for Spiritual Living (Bellingham), 6:30-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 360-224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net. Audubon Society: Birding on the Skagit and Whatcom Wildlife Areas, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, info@whatcommuseum.org , 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. Books on Tap (“Aquarium” by David Vann), Maggie’s Pub, 7-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 18.

WEDNESDAY 1/25/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 18.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ January 2017

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Bellingham City Club: “Tales of Hollywood North,” Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members in advance; $15 / $20 at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. Wednesday’s Lunchtime Music: Doris Mae Bajema, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Winter Gardening, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. “Airings...Voices of our Youth,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 6-8:30pm, free / reservations required, 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/airings. See page 27. Embroidered Word of the Year, Ragfinery, 6pm, $22, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. See page 19. “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” (Royal Opera House), Pickford Film Center, 6pm. See page 8. Meditation for Calming and Focusing (3 sessions) begins, Skagit Valley Hospital, 6-8pm, $39, healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org , 360814-2424 or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. See page 24. Can You Find It?: Scavenger Hunt (all participants entered for prizes), Sumas Library, 6:45-7:45pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. See page 4. John Hansen Trio, WJMAC @ Unity Spiritual Center, 7pm, $10 general / $5 students / free WJMAC members & students, wjmac.jj@gmail.com or www.wjmac.org. See page 8.

THURSDAY 1/26/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4), Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Cuban Salsa & Rueda Dance Class (Beginning Level), Joy of Pilates, 6:15pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com. “Deluge,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 25. The Magic of the Crone, Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. See page 23. Spotlight Film Festival: “Caregivers,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm. See page 26.

FRIDAY 1/27/2017 Mosaic Nuno Felt Tunic Workshop (2 sessions; some experience recommended), Ragfinery, noon-5pm, $150, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Dynamic Figure Drawing (clothed models) with Trish Harding begins, WCC, 1-3:30pm, check the WCC brochure for fee, 360-3196115, comed@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 19. Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 2-4pm, free, 360-788-6594, waha. acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org.

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JANUARY 2017 “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7-9:30pm, $6 students / $10 adult, 360-354-3221, jaupperl@lyncs.org. See page 28. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1181, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 28. “No Such Place,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm. See page 26-27. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 28.

SATURDAY 1/28/2017 NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am. See page 23. Unity Annual Inspiration Wellness Fair 2017, Unity Inspiration Wellness Fair 2017, 10am4pm, $5, office@unitybellingham.org , 360-733-2270 or www.unitybellingham.org. See page 24. Winter Gardening, Blaine Library, 10am-12pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Learn to Grow a Vegetable Garden (with staff from Cloud Mountain Farm Center), North Fork Library, 11am-12:30pm, free, 360-5992020, www.wcls.org. Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Homing Pigeons (birds present, all ages welcome), South Whatcom Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. Heron Reach Odyssey, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 student, 360-676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org , dance@januscom.com. “SpeakEasy 18: Voices from the Poetry Marathon,” Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 7-9pm, free, www.othermindpress.wordpress.com/speakeasy/. See page 23. “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7pm. See page 28. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 28. “No Such Place,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm. See page 26-27. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm. See page 28. The Fisher Brothers: “All Told,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $20 / $30, 360-336-8955, drhred@gmail.com or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 8. Broken Trail Band, Kickin’ A Saloon, 9pm, $5, 360-223-3076, info@kickinasaloon.com. Handmade Chocolate Truffle Workshop, Ferndale Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org.

SUNDAY 1/29/2017 “No Man’s Land,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. “Romeo et Juliette” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 general / $21 senior / $19 students / $2 off members. See page 7.

Skagit Symphony Family Concert, McIntyre Hall, 1:30pm, $10 adults / $1 children & students, www.skagitsymphony.com. See page 3. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. See page 28. Artful Pairing: Watercolor and Wine with Mary Jo Maute, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 2-4pm, $45 general / $35 members / register by Jan. 23, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 19. Bill Evans, Dan Crary and Martin Stevens (bluegrass), Nancy’s Farm, 2-4pm, $15, 360-739-5651, www.info@nancysfarm.com or www.nancysfarm.com. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. “No Such Place,” Firehouse PAC, 5pm. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, $3 suggested donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or 360-464-2229.

MONDAY 1/30/2017 Meditation Monday (guided meditation with John Brierley), Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free. See page 6. Free Introductory Class: Jingui Golden Shield Qigong, Core Kinetics Studio, 7-8pm, free, 360-466-1800, matt@bellinghamqigong.com or www.gswashington.blogspot.com. Yoga: Yin & Yawn, 8 Petals Yoga, 7:30-8:45pm, $10 drop-in / 4 for $30, 206-306-4596, ethan@thelisteningspot.com or www.8petalsyoga.com.

“No Man’s Land,” Pickford Film Center, $20, 6:30pm.

THURSDAY 2/2/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4), Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LocalMotion-144003995635976/. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Cuban Salsa & Rueda Dance Class (Beginning Level), Joy of Pilates, 6:15pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com. Spotlight Film Festival: “Becoming Bulletproof,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@ lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7-9:30pm. See page 28. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 28. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 28.

TUESDAY 1/31/2017 Pastel Workshop: Killer Kolor on paper with Pure Pigment Underpainting, Studio UFO, 10am-3:30pm, $100, 360-319-6115, trish. harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 19. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 24. Tuesday Night Jazz: Chad Peterson Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm. See page 24. NAMI Whatcom Education Forum: First Episode Psychosis, Bellingham Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-671-4950, www.namiwhatcom.org. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, www.cubasere.com or info@cubasere.com. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 18. “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7pm. See page 28.

WEDNESDAY 2/1/2017 Afternoon Books and Tea: “Valentine Mysteries” (bring your teacup and sign up to bring one of the recipes in the book), Lynden Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883.

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UFO Members Showing Around Town – Studio UFO

facilitates several member shows around the Bellingham area each month. January shows include: Colophon Cafe–UFO Ultra Violet, 40x30,” by Members show new Trish Harding at WECU work inspired by Gaylen Hansen, beloved art teacher at Washington State University; WECU Fairhaven–Trish Harding (Living Next to a Volcano); Blessing Salon & Spa– Trish Harding. More info: 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

The Bird Photography of Ken Salzman – An avid birder and bird

photographer for 30 years, Ken Salzman shows his images at the Deming Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. View the display during library open hours, through Jan. 20. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Healing Through Art – PeaceHealth St.

Joseph Medical Center and the Lucia Douglas Gallery are proud to present a new exhibition of photographs by James Lapp. The original subject matter used in the photos is unremarkable, simple branches, trees, clouds and rocks. But when the subjects are copied, flipped, and seamlessly spliced, strong images and striking patterns emerge. The chaotic and almost endless detail is transformed into designs of great complexity and organization. The exhibit is on display throughout the Main and East Tower entrances to the medical center through January 21. More info: 360-383-7166, ldg@fidalgo.net or www.luciadouglas.com.

National Geographic’s 50 Greatest Photographs – National Geographic’s 50 Greatest Photographs showcases some of National Geographic magazine’s mostremembered and celebrated photographs from its more-than-120-year history. The exhibition includes images such as Steve McCurry’s unforgettable Afghan girl; Nick Nichols’ iconic image of Jane Goodall with a chimpanzee; and Thomas Abercrombie’s

view of Mecca. The Whatcom Museum will be this traveling exhibition’s only West Coast stop. Join us at the Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St.) through Jan. 15. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays – Learn to paint/Learn to paint better in Open Studio Painting Classes. This is a great way to increase your painting skills. Personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Wednesdays (Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25) or Thursdays, (Jan. 5, 12), 10am-3pm. Admission is $185 (Wed.), $100 (Thurs.) or $57 each. Info: www.studio-ufo.net 360319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

January at Whatcom Art Market –

At Whatcom Art Market (1103 11th Ave., Bellingham) our featured artists for the month are photographers, painters, and makers of warm clothes. Each artist is featured, one per week, Wed.-Sun., during January. The artists are: John Young, Jan. 11-15, photographer and painter; Wayne Holverstott, Jan. 18-22, photographer; Pat Fisher (Huckleberry Threads), Jan. 25-29, weaver and knitter. Come meet the artists, find just the right framed beauty for that open spot on the wall, or a great accessory to keep you or a loved one warm in our wintery NW. And, of course, browse our 40+ other local artists to see what’s new. After all, Valentine’s Day is coming up! Free admission. More info: 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org.

Art Exhibit – “Interscapes” is a collection

of bold, colorful abstract expressionist paintings by Gregory S. Walsh. Fourth Corner Frames will host an artist reception for Walsh on Fri., Jan. 6 from 6-9pm during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk. More info: framr4u@aol.com , 360734-1340 or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

New Art at Chuckanut Brewery –

Visit Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (601 W. Holly St., Bellingham) to see the new exhibit of art by local artist Kellie Becker. A self-taught artist, Kellie uses a variety of mediums to capture her understanding of the world. Free. More info: 360-752-3377 or www.chuckanutbrewery.com.

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio – Tuesday evening life figure sessions for studying a longer nude pose. Model maintains a pose for one or two complete 2.5-hour sessions enabling artists to create a more involved study. French easels and drawing horses are provided, bring your own drawing or painting materials. Open to artists of all levels, no instruction. Please use odorless solvents. Free ample parking. Sessions held at The Creekside Building (1701 Ellis St., Studio 209, Bellingham) on Tues., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7pm. Cost is $15 per session. More info: 360-8201271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Entertainment News Northwest ~January 2017

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AAUW Monthly Meeting – “The

Pickford Film Center & the Community” is the topic for the January meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Sat., Jan. 14, 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest, Bellingham). Susie Purves, Executive Director, will speak on her experiences with independent film organizations, and the Pickford’s role in the community and their support of local non-profit organizations. AAUW supports equity for women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy. Free admission. More info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Sewing Bootcamp – Learn to upcycle

your own clothes in this beginning sewing class. Get familiar with the care and use of a sewing machine and solving basic sewing problems; take accurate body measurements and learn to fit items to your own aesthetic and body type! Sew a knit cap in the first class, and move on to sewing an upcycled knit/sweatshirt dress or tunic in the second session. Also learn how to apply embellishments and finishing touches, i.e. pockets, zippers, buttons/ buttonholes, hems, etc. Take away a short guide and reference list to assist you in applying your new skills at home. Class meets on Sat., Jan. 14 & 21 from 10am1pm at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St.). Cost is $75. More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Exhibit: The Katrina Decade: Images of An Altered City – The Historic New

Orleans Collection marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the release of the book and exhibition The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City. Traveling to the Whatcom Museum, courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection, this photo exhibition features the haunting black-and-white images of New Orleans-based photographer David G. Spielman. His photographs chronicle the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the arrested processes of rebuilding and recovery that persist in many neighborhoods. This exhibit will be on display Jan. 14-May 14. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Artwood Gallery – Furniture by Gary

Leake and paintings by Francy Blumhagen will be the feature for January at Artwood Gallery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Gary makes beautiful tall tables that are very different and popular, and Francy has shown with Artwood for over 20 years. Artist Sunday will be Sun., Jan. 15 from 1-4pm. Come and meet our artists! Free admission. More info: 360-647-1628 or artwood@qwestoffice.net.

Photography Exhibit: “Rising Tide in Whatcom County” – These images

depict effects of climate change on familiar Whatcom County scenes and will be on

display at Mindport Exhibits (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham) from Jan. 18 through mid-Feb. Admission is $2. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

Studio UFO in January – Introduction

to Watercolor Workshop: This is a two-session workshop, held Thursdays, Jan. 19 & 26, at Studio UFO, from 1-3:30pm. Cost is $100. • Clothed Figure Drawing Session: If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything. Class held on Tues., Jan. 24, 10am-noon. Cost is $16 plus $2 min. tip for the model. • Pastel Workshop-Killer Kolor on paper with Pure Pigment Underpainting: Class is held Tues., Jan. 31, 10am-3:30pm. Cost is $100. • The above three class/workshops are held at Studio UFO. For more info & to register: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. • Dynamic Figure Drawing with Trish Harding: This class is held through WCC, Fri., Jan. 27, 1-3:30pm. Check the WCC brochure for fees. Register for this class through WCC or contact comed@whatcom.ctc.edu.

Dabbing Paints: Landscapes by Nancy Shaw – Painter Nancy Shaw

expresses the natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest through watercolor and acrylic. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Shows Jan. 25-March 4. Admission is Free. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Embroidered Word of the Year –

Brave. Flow. Hope. Balance. Do you have a word to guide you into 2017? We will embroider wall hangings with a word for the year as a way to deepen our intentions and practice (or learn) a simple hand sewing technique. Play with color, fonts and embellishments to amplify and express your desire for the new year. Come with a word or short phrase, or get inspired by our gathering on Wed., Jan. 25 from 6-8pm at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Cost is $22. More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Artful Pairing: Watercolor and Wine –

Led by artist and educator Mary Jo Maute, try a dozen watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush, wet on wet, masking the surface, sgraffito, and more. Take a wine break, then create a painting using your favorite techniques. No art experience necessary; materials, wine, and snacks included. Space is limited, so register by contacting Emily Dieleman 360-778-8960 or ejdieleman@cob.org. Registration closes Mon., Jan. 23; no late registrations. Class meets on Sun., Jan. 29 from 2-4pm in the Whacom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham). Cost is $45 general / $35 members. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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An Elegant Event - The Whatcom Museum’s Annual Art Auction in the Lightcatcher Building by April Metz de Montiel Close to 200 patrons are expected to grace the iconic Lightcatcher building of the Whatcom Museum for a night of fine dining, high art and community development. On January 20, museum members, generous donors and prominent community members will celebrate the largest annual event to support the Whatcom Museum’s mission. A gala of grand proportions: local musicians, caterers and vintners, artists and collectors collaborate to host this classy party. The gala raises a significant part of the museum’s annual budget and includes a Raise the Paddle auction item, targeting the museum’s special projects fund. Last year, Raise the Paddle was able to provide the public with two special history exhibitions, now showing at Old City Hall.

“Athena” by Susan Bennerstrom.

Many local artists will be consigning and donating artworks for this event. Susan Bennerstrom, Thomas Wood and Catherine Skinner will have pieces up for auction. Ben Mann will be creating a painting on site during the event. Attendees will be able to watch him create a painting and once completed, the piece will be auctioned. Music, wining and dining will be complimented by Tracy Olney’s creative approach to the live auction. Her exuberance and personality add to the ambience of white-gloved volunteers parading the pieces to the auction block. Experiential getaways are up for bid and have always been a popular opportunity. “Cocktails with the Curator” is an adventure aboard a private yacht with drinks and conversation that participants can bid to win. “Not only is our annual gala an opportunity for attendees to dress up and enjoy good food and wine,” said

Christina Claassen, Marketing & PR Manager for the Whatcom Museum, “but it is also the Museum’s way of exposing our patrons to high-quality art and experiences from this region.” Memorable Events will be providing the menu of tri-tip steak and chicken saltimbocca. Artifacts Wine Bar and BelleWood Distilling will be supplying the libations. The cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm with the silent auctions closing between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, which will “Mountain Sunset” by Dave Nichols. signal the beginning of dinner and the live auction. corp. Volunteers assist in multiple capacities in the gallery, with special The Whatcom Museum is supported by projects and supporting administration a partnership with the City of Bellingham, and financial development. Museum which helps with operational costs. Docents are trained volunteers who give Peoples Bank is again the main sponsor of tours and teach visitors about current the event. They have made the gala a exhibitions. priority for many years, making local philanthropy of the arts a company policy. The Whatcom Museum is always looking for sponsors and contributions “We’re so thankful for the generous from individuals as well as corporate support of our community – in addition donors. If you are interested in to being a really fun event, the Art volunteering or donating to the Whatcom Auction Gala is an important part of the Museum, visit www.whatcommuseum.org. Museum’s funding and allows us to create new exhibits and programming,” said Althea Whatcom Museum Art Auction Gala Harris, Membership & January 20, 2017, 5:30-10:30pm Development Director of the Whatcom Museum. The Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham The Whatcom Museum Info: Christina CIaassen is one of Bellingham’s 360-778-8930 regional places for culture, cmclaassen@cob.org history, and the arts, www.whatcommuseum.org/event/art-auction-gala-2017 providing educational programs and exhibitions about art, nature, and local Gala Tickets are $125 and are available history. They seek to reach a cross on Brownpapertickets.com or in person at generational audience and inspire The Museum Store, Lightcatcher Building, creativity and preservation within the 250 Flora Street in Bellingham. Please community. RSVP by January 6. Auction item images courtesy Established in 1941, The Whatcom of Whatcom Museum. Museum wouldn’t be able to operate without its 200-person strong volunteer “Downtown” by Lanny Little.

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Turning Over a New Page for Village Books and Paper Dreams by Courtney Kendall After 36 years, a new chapter for Village Books and Paper Dreams has begun. On January 1, Chuck and Dee Robinson will be transferring the ownership of the Fairhaven and Lynden stores to three current employees: Kelly Evert, Paul Hanson, and Sarah Hutton. “I’m feeling great,” Chuck says of the change. “We’re thrilled about the three taking the next step.” Not only do Kelly, Paul, and Sarah have the skills and leadership that have already helped with the stores’ success, “they also really believe in the mission. It’s just in their DNA to do it.”

Dee and Chuck Robinson.

Kelly has been with the store for over five years where, in addition to general management duties, she has been the gift buyer and merchandise manager. Kelly has many years of retail and buying experience, and has worked at three independent bookstores since 1989. Paul came to Village Books over five years ago to be the community outreach director before becoming the general manager. He has worked in bookstores in Illinois and the Seattle area, including Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island where he was the manager for fifteen years. Sarah has been with Village Books and Paper Dreams eleven years, and the store manager for over seven. Sarah’s bookselling career started after college when she became an inventory specialist for Borders. Kelly, Paul, and Sarah have collectively been running the day-to-day operations

for some time now, Chuck explains. “They’ve helped make the decisions that have put the stores where they are. They’ve been involved in all the decisions around Lynden.” The Lynden store opened November 2015 and, for Sarah, marks an accomplishment she is most proud of: “It was a lot of work on our part and on our staff’s part. It was a true community effort.” For Chuck and Dee, the second store’s opening and its success over the last year meant it was a good time to begin transitioning out of their ownership roles. Village Books in Fairhaven was first founded in June 1980 in “a moment of insanity,” as Chuck jokes. As former educators, Chuck and Dee have always cared about books and reading, carrying a romantic notion of opening a bookstore as they traveled along the coast searching for the right place to settle. They decided Bellingham fit their criteria, and in the fall of 1982, they opened Paper Dreams. The stores have been a mainstay in the community, bringing local and national authors, kids, and adults under one roof. As Dee in a promotional video once said, “We want them to be able to have fun.” For Kelly, the community’s response is something she particularly enjoys: “I enjoy hearing outside our office [people saying] ‘I love it here’ or ‘I love coming here.’ People come here specifically to have fun and know it’s a safe place.” Village Books and Paper Dreams have had a large role in the community, which Kelly, Paul, and Sarah look forward to being more involved in. As Paul puts it, the stores “have been a strong force in the community,” and have been prominent partners in such community organizations as the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and Whatcom Literacy Council, among others. Dee—who has been retired from everyday involvement in the stores for two years—and Chuck will continue to be involved in the community. They will both continue the popular Chuckanut Radio Hour and leading groups in Europe. Chuck will also continue his involvement in the many community organizations he is a part of, as well as act as consultant for the stores. “I’ll pretty much be at the beck and call of the three.”

Paul Hanson, Kelly Evert, and Sarah Hutton.

The new owners are excited for their new role. As Sarah says, “We’re going to be able to explore areas of the store we haven’t before.” In the meantime, they have already received an outpouring of encouragement from the community and their staff. “We’re extremely fortunate to have such a great team,” Paul says. The three hope everyone is excited to come in and meet them. “We hope they come and say ‘hi’ and introduce themselves,” Sarah says. “We want to be available for people to talk to us and know who we are,” adds Paul. On February 4 at the Fairhaven store and February 5 in Lynden, there will be a combination reception for the three and farewell for Chuck and Dee.

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Interior of Village Books in Fairhaven.

Whatcom READS 2017: What Page Are YOU On? What do you call a book group with more than 200,000 members? Whatcom READS One Book Together, of course! There’s still plenty of time to read the book and join the conversation before the author visits Whatcom County in March. Jonathan Evison’s award-winning book, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving was selected as the Whatcom READS! title for 2017. After a tragedy, Ben Benjamin has lost everything. Trying to put his life back together, Ben takes a class called The Fundamentals of Caregiving and is assigned a nineteenyear-old named Trev, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As Evison puts it, Ben discovers that “his class has done little to prepare him for the reality of caring for a fiercely stubborn, scared, sexually frustrated adolescent with an ax to grind with the world at large.” Ben and Author Jonathan Evison. Trev’s Photo © Keith Brofsky. relationship strengthens when they take a crazy road trip to odd and unusual landmarks in the company of a ragtag group of hangers-on, followed by a mysterious Buick Skylark. At turns hilarious and heart-rending, you’ll fall in love with these characters and root for everything to turn out right. The title is available in book, eBook, and audio/ eAudio versions at your local public library and at Village Books. You won’t want to miss Evison’s visit March 9-11, 2017 for these six events: The Art of Caregiving – Thursday, March 9, 1pm, Bellingham Technical College Settlemyer Hall Jonathan Evison joins a panel discussion about the art of caregiving in a collaboration between Bellingham

Technical College, Western Washington University’s Palliative Care Institute, and Whatcom READS. Think and Drink with Jonathan Evison and North Fork Brewery – Thursday, March 9, 7pm, Van Zandt Hall Join Jonathan Evison and the North Fork Brewery for an evening discussion of favorite books while sipping the beers that pair well with them. An Afternoon with Jonathan Evison – Friday, March 10, 1pm, Bellingham Cruise Terminal Whatcom READS welcomes author Jonathan Evison to Fairhaven for a special afternoon presentation about The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. Everyone welcome! An Evening with Jonathan Evison – Friday, March 10, 7pm, Mount Baker Theatre Whatcom READS welcomes author Jonathan Evison to the Mount Baker Theatre for a humorous and heartwarming presentation on the Main Stage about his novel, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. Everyone welcome! Book Discussion with the Author – Saturday, March 11, 10:30am, Ferndale Public Library Join in a lively discussion of The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving featuring author, Jonathan Evison. Audience participation encouraged! The Art and Craft of Writing – Saturday, March 11, 2pm, WWU Wilson Library Reading Room Gain insight into the writing process as Jonathan Evison discusses the art and craft of writing.

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For details about all events, visit the Whatcom READS website at www.whatcomreads.org. Whatcom READS encourages everyone to read and discuss the same book. It is modeled after the highly successful Seattle Reads program, which began in 1998 and became a national phenomenon. Communities across the country, including Whatcom County, have been hosting similar programs to wide acclaim. Whatcom READS is organized and presented by the public and academic libraries in Bellingham and Whatcom County, along with our Community Partner – Village Books. Partners include: Bellingham Public Library, Whatcom County Library System, Bellingham Technical College Library, Lummi Library at Northwest Indian College, Western Libraries at Western Washington University, and Whatcom Library at Whatcom Community Collage. Significant funding comes from the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom County Library Foundation. Together, these organizations share a vision of creating an exciting annual literary happening that will keep neighbors sharing their experience and the joy of reading. Whatcom READS... What page are YOU on?

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Local Chocolatier Wins Gold! –

Master chocolatier and founder of locally-owned Forte Chocolates, Karen Neugebauer, was recently awarded the prestigious title of World Gold by the International Chocolate Awards for her sensational Dark Sea Salt Caramels. These gold-winning caramels, as well as her other award-winning confections, can be found and purchased at her website www.fortechocolates.com or at her retail locations in historic downtown Mount Vernon or historic Fairhaven. Info: 360588-4859 or karen@fortechocolates.com.

Robert Burns Supper – Scots around

the globe gather each year to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. The Celtic Arts Foundation marks this festive evening with a dinner honoring the great bard, complete with whisky, poetry readings, highland dance, and, of course, haggis! Join us for the event on Sat., Jan. 14 from 5:30-9pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Admission is $50. More info: events@celticarts.org , 360-4164934 or www.celticarts.org/celtic-events/ 25th-annual-robert-burns-supper/.

Village Books & Paper Dreams Annual Storewide Sale – Come in to

Village Books and Paper Dreams for our annual storewide sale. Receive up to 50% off holiday items and 20% off mostly everything in the store. Some restrictions apply. Join us at Village Books (1200 11th St.) on Sat., Dec. 31 and Sun., Jan. 1.

Change a Life—Become a Tutor! –

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to give back to the community? The Whatcom Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to tutor adults who are motivated to learn. Average commitment is 3-hours/week, with training and support provided by professional staff. More info: 360-752-8678, info@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org.

Saturday Coffee – NorthWest Singles

Club (NWSC) invites you to join some of our 100+ membership each Saturday for coffee, conversation and friendship at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Our decades-old club is for single adults over age 55. Come on down and check us out, browse our monthly calendar of events, and decide if you’d like to become a member. More info: 360-9334507 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Interfaith Prayer Service – Satpal

Committee of Sikh Temple will host an interfaith prayer service on Sat., Jan. 7 from 3:30-6pm at Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara (176 Pole Rd., Lynden). Keynote speaker will be Holocaust survivor Noemi Ban. Whatcom County faith leaders and civic leaders will be sharing prayers and peace in multicultural congregation. “Gurdwara” is the name for a Sikh temple or church. “Gurdwara” means “door of the Guru,” and it is where the Sikh scripture resides. The Sikh scripture is the Guru Granth Sahib and it is the only Guru/ Guide/Teacher of the Sikhs. People from all faiths, and those who do not profess a faith, are always welcomed in Sikh Gurdwaras. Every Gurdwaras has a Langar Hall where free vegetarian food is served. Free. More info: 510-375-2603 or www.facebook.com/events/1181308135270406/.

The Magic of the Crone – This

workshop explores and focuses on the gifts that age brings to our lives and communities. Using expressive arts to celebrate the gift and wisdom of our years. No artistic ability needed. For women over the age of 50. Join us at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.) on Thurs., Jan. 26 from 6:30-8:30pm. Free admission. More info: 360-354-4883 or www.wcls.org.

Singh Sidhu, Whatcom County Council member and President and Executive

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting – Whatcom Writers

and Publishers invites all writers to its monthly meeting on Wed., Jan. 11 from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham). The evening’s speaker will be Susan Conrad, the author of Inside: One Woman’s Journey Through the Inside Passage. Using a lively slideshow, she’ll share her story and offer tips about writing an adventure memoir. Those interested in attending must RSVP on our website in order to be guaranteed a seat. The official start time is 6pm; come at 5:30pm to get happy hour prices. Free admission. More info: 360319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublisher.org.

SpeakEasy 18: Voices from the Poetry Marathon – Over 500 people

worldwide participated in the 2016 Poetry Marathon, writing 24 poems in 24 hours (or 12 poems in 12 hours). SpeakEasy 18 presents a reading by a selection of regional voices from this year’s Poetry Marathon on Sat., Jan. 28 from 7-9pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: www.othermindpress.wordpress.com/speakeasy/. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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 desire healthy back yoga. 3-month pass fees: $65 for 5 classes / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. More info: 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Zumba – Dance to great music, with

great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. No dance experience necessary, and it’s great for all ages! Just bring yourself, some friends, a water bottle, and some comfortable clothing and shoes! Join David Renteria for this fun and energizing class on Tuesdays in Jan. (3, 10, 17, 31) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Free admission. More info: 360-354-4883 or www.wcls.org.

Meditation for Calming and Focusing – Let an experienced meditator

guide you in simple techniques to become comfortable with this valuable skill in this popular three-session class, beginning Wed., Jan. 25 from 6-8pm at Skagit Valley Hospital (1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon). Meditation is now scientifically recognized to help reduce stress and anxiety, blood pressure and help with restful sleep. Jan Hodgman, MA, has been meditating for more than 40 years and spent eight years in a Japanese Zen monastery. Cost is $39. More info: healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org , www.skagitregionalhealth.org or 360-814-2424.

Unity Annual Inspiration Wellness Fair 2017 – Unity Spiritual Center (1095

Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) will present a Wellness Fair on Sat., Jan. 28 from 10am-4pm. This event highlights the intuitive arts, local healing arts, and other artisans. Receive energy healing, chair massage, psychic readings, hand analysis, tarot readings, Reiki, dream analysis, and sound healing. Free lectures on remembering dreams and shamanism. Kathy Wilson will be offering a group DNA activation. Wise Awakenings metaphysical store is co-sponsoring with Unity to bring you this transnational event. Admission is $5. More info: 360-733-2270, office@unitybellingham.org or www.unitybellingham.org.

BookTalk: Looking for Betty Macdonald – This new book is the story

of the life of Betty Macdonald, one of only a few nationally celebrated authors from Washington State in the 1940s and early 50s. Biographer Paula Becker chronicles Macdonald’s vibrant and close family life and her writing career to help us understand Macdonald and her era. Join us on Tues., Jan. 17 at 2pm at the Burlington Public Library (820 E. Washington Ave. NW). Free admission. More info: blibrary@burlingtonwa.gov, www.burlingtonwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2122 or 360-755-0760.

WWU TESOL Info Session – Attend

this info session to learn how you can travel the world and teach English to speakers of other languages. Sessions take place on Tues., Feb. 7 and Mon., Feb. 20 at 5pm in WWU’s Miller Hall 131. Free. More info: ExtendedEd@wwu.edu , 360-650-3308 or www.wwu.edu/tesol.

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Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club Monthly Meeting – Mt. Baker Rock &

Gem Club members will be “showing and telling ‘Sparky Crystals’” taken from their collections and acquired from club rockhounding trips and dealers, on Mon., Jan. 16 at Bloedel Donovan Community Center (2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham). There will also be door prizes, a silent auction of rocks and rock-related material, refreshments, and a brief business meeting. All visitors are welcome, with or without rocks. The club meets the 3rd monday of each month and features different rock related materials at each meeting. Free admission. More info: 360-734-3994, glenajuli@comcast.net or www.mtbakerrockclub.org.

Kids OUT! Art of Fire Building –

Delve into the art of fire building and start the journey towards creating a fire building kit of your own. Discover the various tools, materials, and methods used to start fires and enjoy the gift of warmth, storytelling, and maybe even some light cooking over the fire. This skill requires the ethical harvest of materials, proper crafting of tools, and patience and practice of form

The Golden Age (Bolshoi Ballet) –

This ballet that can only be seen at the Bolshoi has everything to it: mad rhythms, vigorous chase scenes, and decadent cabaret numbers. With its passionate love story featuring beautiful duets between Boris and Rita, the Bolshoi dancers plunge into every stylized step and gesture magnificently. Join us for screenings on Sun., Jan. 1 at 11am and Wed., Jan. 4 at 6pm at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Anastasia (The Royal Ballet) –

Kenneth MacMillan’s full-length ballet is a compelling exploration of identity in the turbulent wake of the Russian Revolution. One of his first creations on becoming Director of The Royal Ballet in 1970, Anastasia is a dramatic and haunting exploration of Anna’s nightmare of memory and identity. Join us for screenings on Sun., Jan. 8 at 11am and Wed., Jan. 11 at 6pm at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

A Sound Called Unity: The Twelve Powers by James Twyman – NY Times

bestselling author James Twyman will host a world premier screening of a new feature documentary called The Twelve Powers on Sat., Jan. 21 at 5pm at Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). The film follows James Twyman and a group of Jewish rabbis, Muslim imans and Christian ministers as they travel to a hill

and technique. There is a great deal of responsibility and safety involved with this skill. Our goal is to practice this vital survival skill and develop a healthy appreciation for it. Join us at Hundred Acre Wood (24th St., Bellingham) on Sun., Jan. 22, 11am-4pm. Cost is $65. More info: www.wildwhatcom.org/program-search-tool/kids-out.

Recreation Northwest EXPO – The

Recreation Northwest EXPO is your chance to connect with the active outdoor community: 70 exhibitors and 700 runners, bikers, sailors, paddlers, and others who are looking for new ways to play outside. The EXPO begins at 1pm and continues until 6pm on Sat., Feb. 25 at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal (355 Harris Ave.), and is free and open to the public. Attendees can take advantage of one-onone time with representatives from local and regional events and races, as well as bike and running shops, outfitters, outdoor activity clubs, stewardship organizations, sports health professionals and outdoor media companies. Demos throughout the day. Free admission. More info: 360-7398458, info@recreationnorthwest.org or www.outdoorrecreationsummit.com.

overlooking a Syrian village held by ISIS. Millions of people participated in a worldwide synchronized meditation that day as prayers were shared from the three religions, as well as from The Twelve Powers. Admission is $5. More info: 360733-2270, office@unitybellingham.org or www.soundcalledunity.com.

Deluge – For decades, Deluge was a lost

film of almost mythical status, until horror/ sci-fi archivist Forrest J. Ackerman discovered an Italian-dubbed print in 1981. Viewing this poor-quality print was an arduous experience and was only a dim substitute for the original film. But all this changed in 2016 when Lobster Films unearthed a 35mm nitrate negative with the original English soundtrack. Screening on Thurs., Jan. 26 at 6:30pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $10.75. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival – The Bellingham Human Rights

Festival (BHRFF), a free, 10-day film festival featuring documentaries about human rights issues, opens at the Pickford Film Center on Feb. 16 with a silent auction and two showings of the film Disobedience, about the global resistance to fossil fuel use. The festival continues through Feb. 25 at locations, including Fairhaven College Auditorium and Bellingham Public Library. More info and list of films: cleanairguy@gmail.com , 360-676-1917 or www.bhrff.webs.com.

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Scottish Highland and Irish Step Dance Classes – Clan Heather Dancers

start new students this month in their Scottish Highland and Irish step dance program. Class registration is underway for ongoing classes and the school’s four-week introductory program in three studio locations: Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Everett. A strong competitive Highland dance program is offered and beginning students can participate in upcoming indoor competitions and outdoor Highland Games. Irish dancers are already preparing for St. Patrick’s Day. School director Heather Richendrfer has taught locally since 1974, teaching workshops and judging Highland dancing around the world. Costs vary by class. More info: 360-715-8682, dance@clanheather.com or www.ClanHeather.com.

Balkan Folk Dancing Thursday Evenings – Bellingham’s Fourth Corner

Folk Dancers meet Thursday evenings (Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26) from 7:30-10pm at the Fairhaven Branch Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). Folk dancing is open to everyone, and no partner or prior learning is necessary. All ages are welcome. We focus mainly on Eastern European dances and also include Israeli, Greek and Turkish dances. We have a teaching segment as well as preselected dances in the early evening leading to requests after teaching. Admission is $5 donation requested. More info: 360-380-0456.

Salsa Night @ The Conway Muse –

Cubasere Dance brings you Salsasere Salsa Night (Fri., Jan. 6), a monthly Latin dance night playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton & more! Included with admission is a half-hour dance lesson with Yasmare of Cubasere. The lesson will start at 7:30pm and will follow with social dancing from 8pm-12am. $10 admission. All ages until 11pm. More info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com/events.

Western Line Dancing – Lynden Line

Dancers will hold an Open House on Fri., Jan. 6. Open to the public, for you to come see what modern day line dancing is all about. There will be demos, and you can even learn a few easy dances! Admission: $5 • Lynden Line Dancers offers weekly line dance instruction, instruction for private and public events (weddings, corporate parties, festivals, etc.). For classes, no partner or experience is needed, just a leather soled shoe that will slide on the dance floor. Line dancing is great fun and healthy for the mind and body. Our classes are very upbeat, and you will meet lots of fun people. Ages 17 and up are welcome. Lynden Line Dancers meet at Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. A 6-week novice course begins on Jan. 11 and is $30; all other classes $5. Info: 360-354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LyndenLineDancers.

Modern Jive Dance Workshop –

Modern Jive is a super fun fusion of the classic sexiness of salsa and the joy of old fashioned jive. With no complicated footwork and easy to remember moves, it is the partner dance for everyone! Open to couples or singles, adults are our main focus, but well-behaved teens welcome also. Class meets on Sat., Jan. 7 from 9am-1pm at Anacortes Center for Happiness (619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes). Admission is $25 for singles / $40 for couples. Info: 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/589904744543485/.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the New Orleans/Dixieland music of the Jim Armstrong Quintet on Sat., Jan. 7, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall (625 State St., Bellingham). Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. More info: btjsjazz@gmail.com , 360-3717030 or www.btjs.webs.com.

No Such Place – No Such Place is an evening of seven dance works, each exploring the tenuous textures of their own distinct worlds, and boasting six new dances from choreographers nation-wide, as well as one returning piece from the group’s past repertory. This winter’s repertory exposes an unusually rich and palpably weighted slice of contemporary 26

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dance and culture. Performances at Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on Fri. & Sat., Jan. 20 & 21 and 27 & 28 at 7:30pm and Sun., Jan. 29 at 5pm. Admission is $18 general/$13 students advance / $20 general/$15 students at the door. More info: 360-9272448, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org.

“Airings ... Voices of our Youth” –

Kuntz and Company explore the pressures young people face on Wed., Jan. 25 at 6pm at the WWU PAC Mainstage. Ideas explored include gender, sexuality, bullying, forgiveness, friendship, love, and

hope. This special WWU performance will include light refreshments, as well as both a pre- and post- performance events, and is supported by Prevention and Wellness Services, The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Woodring College of Education, The College of Fine and Performing Arts, Fairhaven College, The Counseling Center, and The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. While this performance is free, reservations are required. To secure a ticket visit the website (below). More info: 360-5104711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/airings.

Tours/Shows with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Alaska Cruise show

Jan. 11, 10:30am, free • Queen Charlotte Island/Haida Gwaii presentation, Jan. 24, 10am, free • Peking Finest Acrobats Show & View Luncheon, Jan. 25, $59 • Coastal Mt. Snowshoe Tour, Jan. 31, $77 • Cavalia Odysseo performance, Feb. 18, $179 • Seattle Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Feb. 24 • Exclusive Raptor Focused Birding Tour, Feb. 27, $63 • Bali, March 5-13, $2590 • Italy’s Tuscan Sun Tour, April 18-26, $3595 • Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, May 13-20, $1319 • New York City Tour, June 16-20, $2699 • Queen Charlotte Islands Haida Gwaii, B.C., June 19-26 • Hawaii Cruise, Sept. 22-Oct. 2, $2699. All rates, subject to change, overnights are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: bsacintern@gmail.com , www.wccoa.org or 360-733-4030, ext. 1015.

County’s Weed Control Coordinator is BGC’s January speaker. She will be presenting an updated list of noxious and invasive weeds and plants ... those presently listed and those under consideration, as well as providing justification for the noxious classification. Please join us!!! Join us at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St.) on Wed., Jan. 4, 7-9pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

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“Tapas and Toil: Walking the Camino de Santiago Over Time” – The Camino

de Santiago’s French Way extends over 400 miles from St. Jean Pied de Port to its conclusion at Santiago de Compostela. This historic route first crosses the Pyrenees and then traverses the gorgeous landscape of northern Spain. It has been traveled by pilgrims for hundreds of years. Our presentation chronicles the progress of 4 good friends as they work their way across this remarkable landscape and, bit-by-bit, chart progress toward a completed Camino. Presented by Leaf Schumann, Louise Granger, Sharon Digby and Karen Ssebanakitta on Sat., Jan. 7 from 3-4:30pm at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). Free. More info: 361-305-3637 or www.wcls.org.

Mitigation of Noxious and Invasive Weeds – Laurel Baldwin, Whatcom

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Berber hospitality. Photo courtesy of Jake Strauss.

Parks & Rec Travelogue: Exploring Northern Africa with Bob the Mule – Take an armchair journey through slides and stories and learn about Jake Strauss’ travels to Northern Africa. Co-presented with Bellingham Parks and Recreation. Join us at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) on Thurs., Jan. 19, 7-9pm. Admission is $5 suggested donation/members free. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum. org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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Heron Reach Odyssey – Join Virginia

and Jerry as they share their adventures sailing almost 15,000 miles from Bellingham to Tahiti and all points between. Learn what the cannibals’ great-grandchildren thought of their ancestors, what it was like to trade for black pearls, where the Great Garbage Patch is located, and much more. Join us for the lecture on Sat., Jan. 28 from 3-4:30pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.org.

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NT Live: No Man’s Land – The Lincoln

Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents No Man’s Land on Sun., Jan. 1 from 2-4pm. Appropriate for audiences ages 15 years and up. Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage. One summer’s evening, two aging writers meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst’s stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men. The broadcast will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director Sean Mathias. Admission is $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members. More info: 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

BAAY Auditions: East of the Sun, West of the Moon (ages 9-12) –

BAAY presents East of the Sun and West of the Moon, directed by Ian Bivins. In this story, a princess who has fallen on hard times must travel to a kingdom east of the sun and west of the moon to rescue her best friend from trolls. Her dangerous quest is aided by powerful friends and unlikely allies. Auditions are Tues. & Wed., Jan. 3 & 4 from 5:30-7:30pm at BAAY (1059 N. State St.). Free. More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

BTG Grand Reopening Celebration –

The Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) announces its grand reopening celebration, marking the conclusion of our successful capital campaign and theatre renovation. Join us on Sat., Jan. 14 from noon-3pm to tour the building and learn more about the

updates and elevator installation. More info: info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com , www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com or 360-733-1811.

48-Hour Theater Festival #48 –

Bellingham’s most prolific theater is adding a new twist to its long-running series of “new work weekends:” for the first time, the 48 will include one- and twoperformer shows in its lineup! For the uninitiated, iDiOM’s 48-Hour Theater Festivals see teams of theatrical artists write and produce a half-dozen entirely new short plays per day, two days in a row: page to stage in 24 hours, twice. The results are unique, hilarious, and unforgettable. Performances at Sylvia Center for the Arts (205 Prospect St.) on Sat. & Sun., Jan. 14 & 15 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Admission is $12. More info: www.idiomtheater.com.

Vaudevillingham – It’s our monthly

uncensored variety show fundraiser! A completely new show each month featuring local talent. A fun time for the whole family! Join us at Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab (1401 6th St.) on Sun., Jan. 15, 7-10pm. Admission is $5- $10 donation. More info: www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.

The Sound of Music – The Sound of

Music is the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, and has become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves to be too high spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as a governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Join us for performances at Lynden Christian High School (515 Drayton St.) at 7pm on: Fri. & Sat, Jan. 27 & 28, Mon., Jan. 31, and Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 2-4. Admission is $6 students and seniors / $10 adult. More info: 360-354-3221 or jaupperl@lyncs.org.

A Shayna Maidel – A Shayna Maidel

(which means “a pretty girl”) is a powerful, haunting and deeply affecting portrait of a family. The story conveys the aftermath of the Holocaust through a poignant, imaginatively conceived examination of one divided family’s experience. Widely produced by America’s leading regional theatres, this play was a long-run Off-Broadway success. Performances at the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) on: Fri. & Sat., Jan. 27 & 28 at 7:30pm; Sun., Jan. 29 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 2-4 at 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 5 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 9-11 at 7:30pm. Admission is $8-$14. More info: info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com , www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com or 360-733-1181.

Of Mice and Men – Two drifters—

George, an affable farm worker, and Lennie, a towering simple-minded and humble young man—are friends united by need and bound by George’s devotion and Lennie’s social difficulties. Set in the 1930s, they are migrants looking for work who find a ranch that hires them on. George tries to keep Lennie out of trouble, but that’s an inevitable slippery slope as Lennie’s mental disconnection leads to tragedy. Performances at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) on: Fri. & Sat., Jan. 27 & 28 at 7:30pm; Thurs.Sat., Feb. 2-4 at 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 5 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 9-11 at 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 12 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 16-18 at 7:30pm. Admission is $20. Info: 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Shaolin Warriors – Enliven your senses

with the wonders of Kung Fu mastery. In this fully choreographed theatrical production, Kung Fu masters bring remarkable skill, stunning movement, and death-defying martial arts prowess to the stage. These warriors have trained from a very young age in mental and physical disciplines to perfect the art of hand-tohand and weapons combat, which allows them to perform feats once thought only possible in the movies. Join us for the performance on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $20.50$39.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club –

Mindport’s monthly Correspondence Club will meet on Sat., Jan. 21 from 10:30am12:30pm (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Come join us to create cards, envelopes, and other mail art. Free admission. More info: publicity@mindport.org , 360-6475614 or www.mindport.org.

Entertainment News Northwest ~January 2017

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