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Academy for Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . 16 Anacortes Chamber of Commerce . . . . . 35 Arne Hanna Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . 17 Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Baker Creek Ceramic Studio . . . . . . . . . . 30 BelleWood Acres and Distilling . . . . . . . . . 4 Bellingham Festival of Music . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bellingham Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bellingham High School Drama Club: The Wizard of Oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bellingham Sports & Spine PT . . . . . . . . . 24 Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bob Storms: Jazz Celebration IX . . . . . . . 19 Boundary Bay Brewery: St. Patrick’s Day Parade . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bruton, Nissen & Schellberg, P.S. . . . . . . . 4 Chanticleer: Authors Conference . . . . . . 28 Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Eat Restaurant and Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Energenesis Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gallery Pegasus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Good Earth Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Greg Aanes Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Historic Fairhaven Association . . inside back Interfaith Coalition: Hope Auction . . . . . 22 Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Linda Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front Lummi Gateway Center . . . . . . . inside back Lynden High School Drama Club: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers . . . . . 13 McIntyre Hall PAC . . . . . inside front, 3, 7, 9 META Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mirabai Wahbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 35 Mod Sock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 34 Northwest Ballet Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Pacific Northwest Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ragfinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Renaissance Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sculpture Northwest Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 32 Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center . 25 Skagit Casino Resort . . . . . . . . . . back cover Skagit Community Action . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Skagit Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Still Life Massage and Float . . . . . . . . . . 24 Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Stamp & Coin Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 WCC Promotions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Whatcom Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Whatcom Conservation District . . . . . . . 29 Whatcom County Council on Aging . . . . 29 Whatcom Hospice Foundation: Lumber and Lace Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Whatcom Reads, Bellingham Public Library . . . . . . . . . . 27 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front Wings Over Water NW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WWU PAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Yes Massages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Yoga with Joani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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MARCH FEATURES: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early with a Parade on March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 David Byrne Film will premiere at Bellingham Music Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dixieland All Stars Benefit for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Roses are red, violets are blue. Poems don’t always rhyme, it’s true . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the Stage for Bellingham High School’s The Wizard of Oz . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Spoken Word: Hear Authors Read at Village Books in March! . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Whatcom Art Market Celebrates 7th Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wings Over Water – Bird Watching for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 15-23 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8-11 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

On the cover: The community of Blaine will host the fifteenth annual Wings Over Water

Northwest Birding Festival March 10-12. This spectacular event is fun for all ages! Our cover photo was taken at Drayton Harbor by Eric Ellingson. To see more of Eric’s beautiful photos, visit www.flickr.com/photos/ericellingson. See story on page 3.

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Children and Teen Spring Art Camps at BellinghamART – A great way over

Spring Break for children, ages 6-8, 9 and up, and teens to create quality artwork. Everyone will use their creativity, learn new skills, and have fun drawing, painting, and creating art. The youngest artists will enjoy daily-narrated stories and music. Each Spring Art Camp will follow a creative seasonal theme and include all art materials and tools, and a daily healthy snack. Camps at BellinghamART (1701 Ellis St.) beginn on Tues., April 4, 9am-4pm. Cost is $180. More info: 360-738-8379, info@bellinghamart.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Read Across America Story Time with the Cat in the Hat – Join us in the readings gallery of Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) as we celebrate 19 years of NEA’s Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Thurs., March 2 at

2pm. Be ready to hear stories and have your picture taken with none other than the Cat in the Hat himself! Free admission. More info: 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com/event/cat-in-thehat-030217.

GEMS Academy (Girls in Engineering, Math & Science) –

Explore the fascinating and intriguing fields of engineering, math, science and technology during a full day of GEMS Academy on Sat., March 4 from 10am4pm at WWU. Students will explore hands-on STEM activities in Western’s Science Resource Center and other lab spaces across campus with Western professors, students and professionals in the STEM fields. Cost is $39 per student and includes cafeteria lunch. More info: 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/gems/ bellingham-academy.shtml.

Teen Event: Escape Room – Years ago, the Burlington Library (820 E. Washington Ave.) was a studio for many famous painters and writers. Legend has it that they left their mark somewhere in the building for others to find. Do you and your team of sleuths have what it takes to unlock the mystery before time runs out? Find out on Mon., March 6 from 4-5:30pm. Call the library at 360-7550760 to register. Maximum registration is 16 players. Free. More info: 360-7550760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library.

Wings Over Water – Bird Watching for Everyone by Justin Hawkinson Migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway converge on the shorelines of Blaine, Semiahmoo and Birch Bay every spring. During the second weekend of March, the Blaine community will host a major celebration of their feathered friends and the local ecosystem that supports them. Now in its fifteenth year, the Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival is a series of events that promote conservation, learning and supporting the birds that visit here. “Early birds” plan to kick off the festivities at 8am on Friday, March 10 with a bus trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta, British Columbia. The website, wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com contains details for this tour as well as all the other festival events. Everyone is invited to the WOW Festival Opening and Artist Reception Friday evening at Semiahmoo Resort. This year the featured artist will be Kay Dee Powell, an accomplished painter. On Saturday, March 11, The WOW Birding Expo will be a hub of activities for bird enthusiasts of all levels. After filling up at the Blaine Community Center’s Pancake Breakfast across the street, visitors can check out the Blaine Middle School cafeteria and auditorium at 975 H Street to explore the exhibits, workshops, presentations and activities. At 5pm the keynote speaker will be award winning nature photographer Paul Bannick. Guests of all ages can build a birdhouse, get up close with the birds of prey from Sardis Raptor Center, and discover the best local places for bird watching and photography. Other Saturday events will include a guided field trip on Semiahmoo spit, a two-hour water cruise aboard the vessel Salish Sea, and hourly boat trips on the Plover – Drayton Harbor’s water shuttle between Semiahmoo and Blaine Harbor. The festival will wrap up on Sunday with a Breakfast for Birders at the BP Heron Center inside Birch Bay State Park followed by field trips and a workshop. Wings over Water Northwest Birding Festival was recently honored with an award from Mindful Birding for their contributions to local bird tourism and conservation.

from left: Red-winged blackbird (male) by Ken Salzman; Long-Tailed Ducks in Flight by Joe Meche; Short-eared Owl, The Stare by Eric Ellingson.

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NSEA Annual Community Celebration – Join the Nooksack Salmon

Enhancement Association on Thurs., March 9 at 6pm at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal (355 Harris Ave.) as we reflect upon our 2016 successes and the opportunities to come in 2017. This is a great time to renew your NSEA membership or join for the first time. Enjoy snacks and beverages! Bring yourself, your family, and your friends! Free admission. More info: 360-715-0283 or info@n-sea.org.

Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show –

The Stamp & Coin Place is hosting its annual Stamp & Coin Show on Sat. & Sun., April 1 & 2 at Hampton Inn’s Fox Hall (3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham). Philatelic and numismatic items, gold, silver, postcards, and related merchandise will be available from around twenty

dealers from across the region. Whether collectors are novices or specialists, in just one venue, they will find the most high-grade and rarest material north of Seattle. Show hours are 10am-5pm on Sat. and 10am-4pm on Sun. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8720.

Rock, Gem & Mineral Show – The Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club’s annual show and sale this year will be March 25-26 and will again be held at the Bloedel Donovan Park Community Center (2214 Electric Ave.). Hours are Sat., 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm. The show will feature fine jewelry, rocks from local and worldwide sources, gold panning, minerals, fossils, gems, some 30 educational and entertaining rock related exhibits, sales of club members’ rock finds, fluorescent light show, and still other rock demonstrations, dealers, door prizes, raffle, silent auctions for adults and kids, and lapidary demonstrations in the club’s on-site shop, and still more. Proceeds help fund the club’s WWU scholarship program. Admission is free. Info: 360-961-7873, lorinhardy@yahoo.com , or www.mtbakerrockclub.org.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early with a Parade on March 11 by Marla Bronstein If you love a parade, come march along or sit on the sidelines for the annual downtown Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade that begins at noon on Saturday, March 11. Participation in the parade is free and open to all family-friendly, non-political groups. The procession of marching bands, neighborhood associations, schools, musical groups, dancers, and green local businesses are encouraged to show up at the staging area at the parking lot on Cornwall Ave and Ohio Streets between 11 and 11:30am. There is no registration deadline, but it would help the parade flow if organizers know to expect large groups, floats, or vehicles. Sign up on line at www.stpatsbham.com. Starting at noon, the parade will head south on Cornwall Ave., turning left at Chestnut St., right on Railroad Ave., and right at E. Maple St., ending at the parking lot at the Northeast corner of E. Maple and Cornwall Ave. right by Boundary Bay Brewery. Stay for live music from noon-4pm, Irish food specials, Irish dancing all day in the Bistro & Taproom, plus more fun in the Beer Garden. Janet Lightner, General Manager of Boundary Bay and parade committee chair, says the parade was created to acknowledge, thank, and honor public safety personnel that include police and fire departments and park rangers. She stressed that the parade is also an opportunity to “green up” our community and celebrate the great businesses, groups, schools and nonprofits that make this community what it is. New this year, the Best Parade Unit chosen will win a $250 Boundary Bay garden party. In celebration of Whatcom Community College’s 50th Anniversary, Willie the Whale and Whatcom students, faculty and staff are grand marshals of the parade. Bellingham’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a nonprofit, community-wide event.

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Call to Artists: Ragfinery’s Cirque du Couture Runway Challenge –

Ragfinery, Bellingham’s nucleus of creative textile reuse, announces its much anticipated runway “challenge” and seeks artists to participate. This year’s theme, Cirque du Couture, offers innovative artists, designers, seamstresses, and other creative types a fantastical inspiration from which to springboard designs. Drawing ideas from the popular Cirque du Soleil performance ensemble, participants are encouraged to create runway-ready creations out of anything they can find at Ragfinery! The challenge will open for artist registration on Wed., March 1 for a $20 registration fee. There will be a cap of 25 participants, and materials are first come first serve, so early registration is encouraged. Individuals interested in participating can sign up in person at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St., Bellingham) and details about the event can be found at www.ragfinery.com.

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Spring Book Sale – The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library are having a Spring Book Sale. It begins on Thurs., March 2 and runs through Sat., March 4. As usual, there is a large selection of books and media for all ages. Tables are restocked continually. Hours are: Thurs. & Fri., March 2 & 3 from 10am-6pm and Sat., March 4 from 10am-2pm at the Central Library (210 Central Ave.). The $4 for a bag sale will be 10am-2pm on Sat., March 4. More info: 360-778-7250 or friendslibrary3@gmail.com.

Lumber and Lace Ball – Bellingham’s

Fourth Annual Lumber and Lace Ball to benefit the Whatcom Hospice Foundation will be held Sat., March 4, 6:30-12pm at the Majestic. The event is a semi-formal early-1900’s logging and trapper’s themed event, costumes encouraged! Adult beverages served (21+ event) including the Lumber and Lace Bootstrap Brown by Kulshan Brewery. Featuring live music, dance instruction, old-timey photographs, professional hair-dos, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a bootstompin’ good time! Doors at 6:30pm, music at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person available at Kulshan Brewery, Community Food Co-op or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Updates & details: www.facebook.com/lumberandlaceball.

Community Breakfast – Rome Grange

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

Traditional Irish Dinner and Silent Auction benefiting Meals on Wheels – Kick off your St. Patty’s Day celebration on Sat., March 11 with a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage

provided by Haggen Market Street Catering, local brews, a silent auction and more at the beautiful Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.)! Entertainment provided by popular Celtic band, Maggie’s Fury. All proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels and More, a program of the Whatcom Council on Aging. Tickets available at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, Village Books (Fairhaven), Community Food Co-op, or BrownPaperTickets.com. Admission is $35. Info: 360-733-4030, jmeyers@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org/index.php/Nutrition/news-1.

opportunity to support WHS at the event. Free / reservations required by March 17. To reserve your seat, please contact Dana Browne at 360-733-2080 x 3014 or events@whatcomhumane.org. More info: www.whatcomhumane.org.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy

a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., March 18 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Bob Milne: World Renowned Ragtime Pianist – Bob Milne, ragtime

pianist and Library of Congress “National Treasure,” is returning to Blaine for his second library fundraiser. Bob brings his awesome piano skills and ragtime/ boogie-woogie music to the Blaine PAC (975 H St.) on Sat., March 18 at 7:30pm. Concert proceeds will benefit Blaine Library improvements and expansion. Tickets are on sale now at www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the evening of the performance. Admission is $15 adults / $10 students. More info: 360-305-3637 or www.blainelibraryfriends.org.

Leprechaun Daze Car Show – Come

and see some amazing “collector cars” and support Project Santa Claus and the Fourth Corner Elites Car Club Scholarship Program. This car show has a St. Patrick’s Day theme, so show your green. All makes, models and years are invited. To enter your car, just show up and register for $10; you’ll get a dash plaque and a chance to win one of many trophies. Viewing the cars is free to the public. You’ll find us in the King Street parking lot of Hardware Sales (2034 James St., Bellingham). Entrants, try to be there between 8-10am to register, and viewers come 10am-1pm. If it rains, we usually end a little early. Call Babs if you have questions at 360-380-2733. More info: www.fourthcornerelitescarclub.com.

Whatcom Humane Society’s Woof and Whiskers Luncheon – Please join

us for our annual luncheon on Fri., March 24 from noon-1:30pm at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club (3729 Meridian St., Bellingham) as we recognize and celebrate special people who have shown an outstanding commitment to improving the lives of both domestic and wild animals in our community. Complimentary vegetarian lunch provided. There will be an

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Thirst No More – Dancing For Joy’s

dance company Jubilee presents a benefit show to raise money to build wells in Ethiopia. DFJ is proud to partner with Evangeline International and Lynden Christian Schools. Performances at Lynden Christian High School PAC on Sat., March 25 at 2pm & 7pm. Suggested donation is $15. All proceeds go towards the wells. Info: 360-715-0900, info@dancing4joy.org or www.facebook.com/events/1506094036085860.

Living Water Malawi Fundraiser – All

proceeds from our second annual fundraiser will directly help orphans and widows living in poverty in Malawi, Africa. You’ll enjoy a free evening of music and desserts, a silent and live auction and update on the work in Malawi. Last year, we raised funds to build an orphanage. Our goal for this evening is to raise money to supply ongoing provisions for the orphanage and to build a training center for older orphans and widows. Our event will be held on Sat., March 25 at 6:30pm at Good News Fellowship Church (1253 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale). Free admission. More info: 360-384-4045 or www.livingwatermalawi.com.

Dorothy Place Breakfast Fundraiser –

The Opportunity Council invites you to breakfast for the 12th annual Dorothy Place Fundraiser on Wed., March 29 at 7:30am at BTC Settlemyer Hall (3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham). Dorothy Place is a secure apartment complex that houses women and children who have experienced domestic violence. With your generous donations we can continue to offer these families vocational classes, learning opportunities, and activities that encourage personal growth. Doors will open at 7:30am, and the event will start promptly at 8am. RSVP online by March 21 to attend. To RSVP or make a donation, visit www.oppco.org. Donations will be requested. More info: 360-734-512 or info@oppco.org.

Music Student Awards – High school

students who won competitions in instrumentals and strings will perform for the Bellingham Music Club at 10:30am on Wed., March 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St.). Admission will be free to the public, with donations accepted. Every year BMC presents cash awards to outstanding student musicians. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center (WJMAC) Jazz Combo Classes – Every

Sunday from 1:30-3:30pm or 4-6pm, students of all ages are rehearsed and instructed by some of the best jazz musicians in the NW. Students learn basic song forms like blues and rhythm changes, as well as standard songs of the jazz idiom. They learn how to perform and interact in a small group setting, how to improve their soloing, reading, and improvising skills. Combos for more advanced students are themed and based in the style of an historic jazz band. Students perform at the venue and learn how to plan a proper set list, and prepare for and run a gig. Classes meet at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). Cost is $125 per month / scholarships available. Please contact Julian MacDonough if interested. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell – CircleSong is a fun and simple form of group improvisation popularized

by the Bobby McFerrin album, CircleSongs. In these sessions, we’ll listen deeply and combust creatively to create our own uniquely beautiful musical mandalas. All you need to participate is an open mind, a willing heart, and your own voice. Join us at the Bellingham Folk School (1208 Cornwall Ave.) on Wednesdays (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 6-7pm. Free. More info: 970-585-4867, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

Milo Petersen Quartet – Seattle

guitarist Milo Petersen’s links to Bellingham go back to the late 1970s when he was at WWU, but his musical career started much earlier when his grandfather demanded he whistle a tune before he could try his grandfather’s harmonica. Lucky for us, he continued his lessons. He will be backed by the WJMAC house band of Miles Black (piano), Michael Glynn (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums). Performance on Wed., March 1 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $10 generals. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

WWU Flute Studio Recital – The

WWU Flute Studio under the direction of Lisa McCarthy presents their annual recital on Wed., March 1 at 7:30pm. Solos, ensembles, and the flute choir will be performing. Audience members are encouraged to bring their flutes and join in

on the final piece. Free. Info: 360-6503749, Lisa.McCarthy@wwu.edu or https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/flute-studio-recital.

The Legacy of Percy French Concert –

Join us on Fri., March 3 from 7-9pm for a night of music and storytelling celebrating one of Ireland’s folk music icons. A celebrated entertainer across Ireland, Percy French’s life and career are remembered through his remarkable songwriting, fascinating persona, and talents in various art forms. Takes place at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Admission is $20-$25. More info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org/celtic-events/percy-french.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Join us for the Bellingham Ukulele Group Jam, on Sat., March 4, 3pm at St.

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Fish Trivia – NSEA’s 7th Annual Trivia

Night will be held on Thurs., March 30 at 6pm at Boundary Bay (1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). Registration for the event will begin at 5:30pm. Please plan on arriving early as seats are limited, and you do not want to miss out! Teams can be up to five people with a $5 donation per person to play. Awesome prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd place teams. More info: 360-7150823, info@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org.

Love’s Fool – Rooted Emerging presents

their second annual Love’s Fool event on Sat., April 1 from 6-8:30pm in Boundary Bay Brewery’s Mountain Room (1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). Celebrate the divinely imperfect journey of the heart. Music, vaudeville, games and stories of romantic folly from adults ages 18-108. Doors open at 6pm; ages 12 & up welcome. Author Tom Robbins will share an excerpt from his recent memoir, Tibetan Peach Pie. Pre-show tickets available at Village Books. Audience members “vote with their heart” to select Love’s Fool, who is crowned with jester’s hat and bestowed with prizes. All proceeds benefit Rooted Emerging. Admission is $10 adult / $5 ages 12-17. More info: 360-510-3205, info@rootedemerging.org or www.rootedemerging.org.

Have a Heart Run – The 8th annual

Have a Heart Run is a benefit run for Community Action of Skagit County on Sat., April 29, beginning at 8:15am at Edgewater Park (Mount Vernon). This family-friendly event is open to runners and walkers of all skills. Admission is $5-$25. More info: 360-416-7585, events@communityactionskagit.org or www.haveaheartrun.org.

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Dixieland All Stars Benefit for the Homeless when he was down and share how isolated the homeless often become. A copy of Breakfast at Sally’s was found in the First Congregational Church library by Bob’s brother, North Storms. After both Storms brothers enjoyed the book, Bob reached out to LeMieux, who quickly agreed to come up for the celebration. “Other music groups in Whatcom County could have (their own) Willow concerts for their communities,” said Storms. “It’s kind of my hope that someone will come up and say they want to help.”

Dixieland All Stars: (left to right) Jerry Fenwick, trumpet; Art Horgen, sousaphone; Clive Collins, trombone; Steven Rudy, piano; Mike Hobbs, banjo; Brent Storms, drums; and Bob Storms, clarinet and sax.

by Justin Hawkinson Fans of local jazz music are likely familiar with Robert “Bob” Storms. He has been playing clarinet both locally and at festivals around the world for decades. Many local residents will remember him as a bandleader with the Ferndale School District during his forty-year career. But it is his talent for writing music that inspired a series of composer presentations where accomplished musicians have celebrated his music. The Ninth Annual Jazz Celebration Concert will be on Saturday, March 18 at First Congregational Church, located at 2401 Cornwall Avenue. This concert will start at 6:30pm, and the only entry fee is a requested donation of $15 benefiting the homeless of Bellingham and Whatcom County. All the music presented during this concert was written by Storms. He has a catalog of over 1000 original songs and the list keeps growing. Most of the set has never been performed for an audience, and several of the songs have been written within the last few months. Unlike previous years where multiple groups would perform, this year the entire concert will feature the Dixieland All Stars. This is a group Storms was inspired to create when he started counting the world-class musicians in the area. Trombonist Clive Collins was heard weekly on NPR with The Jim Cullum Jazz Band before he moved to the area and met Storms. Jerry Fenwick was a trumpet player from the California jazz circuit, and sousaphonist Art Horgen is known from Seattle’s Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band. Add in Canadian banjo player Mike Hobbs, Steven Rudy on piano, and Bob’s

son Brent Storms on drums for a stage full of musicians experienced in Dixieland music. “One thing I didn’t want to do was teach people how to play Dixieland,” said Storms. By collecting members that have been playing Dixieland for many years, he finds that his band can anticipate what each other is doing. Dylan Hodge recently joined the band at upright bass, and Storms looks forward to the sound his instrument will bring. Storms has kept faithful to the Dixieland tradition of keeping his songs close to three minutes in length. The nature of these songs will vary widely, but Storms promises there will be lots of ragtime tunes, mixed in with blues, Latin, cakewalk, and other fun rhythms. Three of Bob’s daughters have signed on to sing the tune “My Old Car” under the appropriate group name The Gales. Another promised highlight will be a trumpet duet between Fenwick and Ansgar Duemchen of the Market Street Jazz Band. Preston Lamp will treat the audience with his bass saxophone (spoiler alert—it’s huge) and Mary Michaelson will be a guest vocalist. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Richard LeMieux, who wrote the best selling book Breakfast at Sally’s, about his experiences when he became homeless in Bremerton, Washington fifteen years ago. LeMieux travels around the country sharing his story and the New York Times called his book “a cautionary tale for our time.” Since LeMieux’s story features his dog, Willow, this and his other charity events are called “Willow” events. An important part of LeMieux’s story is to thank those who helped him

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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.

Lydia Pense & Cold Blood – The

Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St. Mount Vernon) and the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts present Lydia Pense & Cold Blood on Sat., March 4 at 8pm. Lydia Pense & Cold Blood debuted when the Fillmore was at its peak as one of the nation’s musical Meccas. Owner Bill Graham was so impressed with Lydia’s voice and the sound of the band that he immediately signed Cold Blood to his new record label. During the span of six original late-60s, early-70s albums, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood helped, along with Tower Of Power, forge their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be known as East Bay Grease. Admission is $15-$35 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Femmes Notables: Chamber Music Celebration of Women’s History Month – Women’s music is music. And

yet there is value in celebrating the works

Trio Nova Mundi: Maureen Conlon Gutierrez, violin; Elisa Kohanski, cello; Becky Billock, piano.

of women. From the earliest women composers, who were discouraged from writing and publishing because of their gender, to the contemporary composers who work relentlessly to achieve recognition and representation in a yet male-dominated arena, women have had a lot to say musically. As an all-female ensemble, Trio Nova Mundi proudly present our first program devoted exclusively to music by women, to debut during Women’s History Month 2017. Join us for the performance on Sun., March 5 at the First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.) from 3-4:30pm. Admission is $15 general / $5 students at the door. More info: 360-7343720, trionovamundi@gmail.com or www.trionovamundi.com/concerts--rep.html.

Met Live: Rusalka – Kristine Opolais

stars in the role that helped launch her international career, the mythical Rusalka, who sings the haunting “Song to the Moon.” Mary Zimmerman brings her wondrous theatrical imagination to Dvo˘r ák’s fairytale of love and longing, rejection and redemption. Brandon Jovanovich, Jamie Barton, Katarina Dalayman, and Eric Owens complete the all-star cast, and Mark Elder conducts. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Sun., March 5, 1pm. Admission is adult $23 / senior $21 / students and children $19 / $2 off members / plus fees. More info: 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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makes a quick return to WJMAC after his wonderful show in late January. Seattle multi-instrumentalist Jay Thomas says John “is a monster with an uncanny way of playing strong original melodic shapes in a fresh way.” His much-lauded skill as an accompanist will come into play as this time he is leading a quartet including vocalist Kelly Johnson. Michael Glynn on bass and Julian MacDonough fill out the card. Performance on Wed., March 8 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd.) at 7pm. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $10 general / $5 students. Info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. WWU Symphonic Band – Involving eighty-plus players, this ensemble performs standard literature for concert band by composers such as Holst, Grainger, Sousa and Reed as well as contemporary works. Many non-majors perform in this ensemble and enjoy the challenges and rewards of participating. Performance at WWU on Wed., March 8 at 7:30pm. Free admission. More info: https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/ wwu-symphonic-band-0. La Traviata (MET Live) – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St. Mount Vernon) presents La Traviata (Verdi) on Sat., March 11 at 9:55am and Sun., March 19 at 6:30pm. Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera’s most beloved heroines, the tragic courtesan Violetta, a role in which she triumphed on the Met stage in 2015, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and Thomas Hampson as his father, Germont. Carmen Giannattasio sings later performances of the title role opposite Atalla Ayan, with the great Placido Domingo as Germont. Nicola Luisotti conducts. Admission is $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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The Haynie Opry Presents – The

Haynie Opry presents The Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra on Sat., March 11, at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). This is a rare and amazing musical treat for all ages! Also featured will be Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band performing traditional country music. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids under 12 admitted free. • Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will also perform the Old-Time Gospel Music matinee, same day, at 3pm. The gospel matinee is $5 at the door. • Join us at the Haynie Grange (3344 Haynie Rd., Blaine) on Sat., March 11, at 3pm and/or 7pm. More info: 360-366-3321, www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com.

Hot Club Sandwich in Concert with Nuages Jazz Quartet – Hot Club

Sandwich takes the stage, hosted by Nuages, on Sat., March 11, 7:30pm, at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.) as the fourth installment in the Manouche NW jazz concert series! Nuages will open the night, and the BUF will serve craft beer, wine, and concessions, with proceeds funding the choir’s Transylvania Pilgrimage in June. Admission is $15 general / $10 students. More info: 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com.

Jazz 2nd Sunday at the Anacortes Public Library – Jazz 2nd Sunday

presents Joan Penny (vocals) with Reuel Lubag (keyboard), Cary Black (bass) and John Anderson (saxophone). Joan Penny’s performances include jazz standards, Latin, Pink Martini, blues, and musical theater classics. With two degrees in music, she has enjoyed a diverse and successful career in the arts. Joan’s vocal training is the foundation of her versatility, singing prowess, and musical interpretation with a worldly flair. Performance on Sun., March 12 from 2-3:30pm at the Anacortes Public Library (1220 10th St.). Free admission. More info: 360-293-1910 or www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

donation. More info: jandwroberts@comcast.net.

Spectrum: French Masterpieces for Choir and Organ – Join the Whatcom

Chorale for brilliant, lush, and soaring choral works by Gabriel Faure, Cesar Franck, and Louis Vierne on Sun., March 12 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). Tickets $20 adult / $15 students and seniors / $5 under age 18 at Community Food Co-op, Village Books, Everybody’s Store, Piper Music, online, and at the door. More info: info@whatcomchorale.org or www.whatcomchorale.org.

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., March 15 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Donations appreciated. Info: bhamuke@gmail.com , 360-734-1792 or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

reception only / $70 reception and event. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@ lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Whatcom Community College Music Department Winter Concert –

Whatcom Community College Contemporary Music Ensemble and Collegiate Choir perform musical selections from their jazz and classical repertoire on Thurs., March 16 from 7:30-8:30pm in WCC’s Heiner Theatre. Free admission. More info: 360-383-3548 or msehman@whatcom.edu. (more music on page 10)

Steve Kaldestad Trio with Peter Bernstein – One of WJMAC’s favorite

sax players, Steve Kaldestad’s playing has been described as poignant, yet robust and muscular, intelligent, but accessible. Peter comes from the jazz mecca of NYC, and has played with” a long list—Rollins, Lovano, and Konitz, to name a few. Performance on Wed., March 15 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is $5 for WJMAC members and students / $15 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Choral Contest Concert with Special Guests – Bellingham High School’s Mixed/Treble Choir, Concert Choir, and Showstoppers will present their Large Group Festival/Assessment music on Thurs., March 16 at 7pm in the BHS PAC (2020 Cornwall Ave.). The program is an opportunity to preview selections the choirs will perform in festival at WWU on Mon. & Tues., March 20 & 21. Special guests at the March 16 event will be the Adelphian Concert Choir from University of Puget Sound, directed by Dr. Steven Zopfi. The Adelphian’s stop in Bellingham is part of their spring concert tour through Northwest Washington and into British Columbia. Free admission. More info: 360-676-6575.

St. Patrick’s Eve Celebration – The

Roberts / Murphy CD Release –

Margo Murphy & John Roberts (pictured) beautiful harmonies on vintage country duets woos audiences along the West Coast. This afternoon concert celebrates their first CD and features the fiddling of Ruthie Dornfeld. Join us at 1026 N. Forest St, Bellingham on Sun., March 12, 2-4:15pm. Admission is $15 suggested

Skagit River Poetry Foundation presents a St. Patrick’s Eve Celebration on Thurs., March 16 at 7:30pm at the Lincoln Theatre (701 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Oregon storyteller Will Hornyak returns to the Skagit Valley and joins Ireland’s beloved poet troubadour Tony Curtis and the Seattle-area traditional Irish musicians, Dale Russ and Jan Peters. A reception and book signing begins at 5:30pm at the Trumpeter Public House (416 Myrtle St.) prior to the main event at the Lincoln Theatre. Admission is $25 general / $10 students for the main event and $50

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St. Patrick’s Day Brews and Ukes –

Join Ukelele Fun, Mount Vernon’s ukulele group, for our 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day sing-along on Fri., March 17 from 2-4pm at Porterhouse Pub (416 W. Gates St.). Song sheets will be provided. Enjoy your favorite brew and Irish ballads and share your favorite limericks. Free admission. More info: 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace@gmail.com.

7:30pm; tickets for the concert alone are $10. Doors open for the concert at 7pm. For those interested, we will also be offering a seminar with Bob at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) from noon-2pm on Sat., March 18. More info: 360-354-3600.

Play It Forward Concert – The Viano

String Quartet, a young ensemble from the prestigious Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles, will be joined by selected student musicians, in a recital for the public on Fri., March 17 at 7:30pm at Bellingham High School (2020 Cornwall Ave.). The Quartet will be in residence, March 10-18, for the sixth annual Play it Forward Chamber Music outreach initiative co-sponsored by the Bellingham Festival of Music and the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra. Admission is $15 suggested donation to BFM / students free. More info: 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Kevin Woods and the WWU Jazz Orchestra – Sudden Valley Jazz 2017 is Music In The Manor – Bob Milne

(pictured), internationally known ragtime pianist, has been designated a National Treasure by the Library of Congress. Bob has played for audiences all over the world and has been named a musical ambassador by the U.S. Department of State. On Fri., March 17, join us for an intimate dinner with Bob and his friends at 6pm at Lairmont Manor (405 Fieldston Rd., Bellingham), prepared by A Taste of Elegance. The dinner package ($40) will include reserved seating for the concert and dessert to follow. Doors open at 5:30pm; please RSVP by March 10 to reserve your table to Marvin Johnson at 360-303-7101. The concert will follow at

dedicating its 6th season to jazz singers. To kick off the series, trumpeter Kevin Woods, Assistant Professor of Music at WWU, is bringing the student band, featuring singers Sage Romer and Kirk Roa, plus his own jazz quartet featuring guitarist, Cole Shuster; bassist, Greg Feingold; and drummer, Julian MacDonough. The concert takes place at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, Sudden Valley on Sat., March 18 at 3pm. Tickets are $20 and all profits go to support the South Whatcom Library. Tickets may be purchased at Village Books, the YMCA desk at Sudden Valley, online at www.fswl.org or by calling Mr. K.C. Sulkin at 360-671-1709.

3hattrio in Concert: Music of the Southwest Desert – 3hattrio hails from Zion Canyon in Southern Utah, and

includes Hal Cannon (vocals, guitar, banjo), Greg Istock (vocals, bass), and Eli Wrankle (fiddle). Widely known as a folklorist, songwriter, and radio producer, Hal Cannon’s early musical life was dedicated to capturing the beauty and styling of the folk music of the American West. Hal is a founding light of the Deseret String Band, the Western Folklife Center, and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Hal has produced over a hundred cultural features for NPR. Concert on Sat., March 18 at 7pm in the YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $15 at the door. More info: moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com , 360-733-5960 or www.3hattrio.com.

Russian Pianist Ilya Yakushev Recital –

Ilya Yakushev, the Russian pianist who made a brilliant last minute debut with the Bellingham Festival of Music in July 2016, will return to Bellingham for the Festival’s annual Spring Recital. Ilya’s performance will include works by Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, and Mussorgsky. Admission is $35-$45 general / $12-$15 students. To order, contact boxoffice@wwu.edu or 360-650-6146. More info: 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Dave Gibson Quartet – Seattle trumpet

star Thomas Marriott hooked us up with New York trombonist Dave Gibson. A finalist in the Thelonius Monk International Trombone Competition in 2003, Gibson will be a welcome addition. Jazz luminary Curtis Fuller said about Gibson, “Out of all the young players I hear in music today, David is one of very few who speaks the language of jazz.” He will be backed by Miles Black, Michael Glynn, and Julian MacDonough. Performance on Wed., March 22 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is $5 for WJMAC members and students / $15 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Idomeneo (MET Live) – The Lincoln

Theatre (701 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Idomeneo (Mozart) on Sat., Mar 25 at 9:45am and Sun., April 2 at 1pm. Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production, conducted by Music Director James Levine. The superb ensemble includes Matthew Polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow; mezzosoprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of his noble son Idamante; soprano Nadine Sierra as Ilia; and soprano Elza van den Heever as the volatile Elettra, who loves Idamante to the bounds of madness. Admission is $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Benefit Concerts for Finland Tour –

Fundraising concerts will be given over the next few months to support musicians, ages 14-20, who are traveling to Finland this summer to visit Bellingham’s sister city,

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Vaasa. This talented group will be led by Sharyn and Malcolm Peterson, and includes students from the Northwest. This musical exchange tour is being given to celebrate Finland’s Centennial of Independence. The benefit concerts feature students, playing solos, duets, and trios with their coaches and local professionals. Locations and dates include: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1006 Wicker Rd., Sedro Woolley, 360-856-6181), Sun., March 26, 2-3:30pm; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon, 360-424-1822), Sat., April 22, 2pm; Normandy Park Congregational (19247 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park, 206-8241770), Sun., April 23, 4pm; YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham, 360-734-4820), Sat., April 29, 2pm; Kennelly Keys Music (1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, www.kennellykeysmusic.com), Sat., May 6, 2pm; Trinity Anglican Church (1200 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon), Sun., June 18, 2pm. Admission is free, donations encouraged! More info: 360421-2527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com.

Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson –

Northwest Hawai’i ‘Ohana and the Lincoln Theatre present Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson, two virtuosos of Slack Key Guitar on Sunday, March 26 at 7:30pm. One is a Hawaiian legend who has stretched the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. The other is a rising star of the next generation of slack key players, who uses the style’s open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and flair. Together, they present an evening of superb guitar that explores the beauty of Hawaiian music as it reflects its native land, the range of Hawaii’s many cultural influences, and the complexity of technique that has shaped the distinctively resonant sounds of Hawaii. Both Keola and Jeff are featured on the soundtrack of the film The Descendants, starring George Clooney. They are joined by lovely dancer Moanalani Beamer, who brings hula and Hawaiian chants to the stage, and adds musical texture with ancient Hawaiian instruments. The evening will also feature hula from Northwest Hawai’i ‘Ohana Dance Company and Halau Hula O Lono. Admission is $20-$35 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

students / $15 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Kathy Kallick Band in Concert – The

Kathy Kallick Band is Kathy Kallick (guitar), Annie Staninec (fiddle), Greg Booth (dobro, banjo), Tom Bekeny (mandolin), and Cary Black (acoustic bass). The KKB is based along the West Coast, but their powerful mixture of original and classic music, mirroring their distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary sensibilities (“hot bluegrass and cool originals”) has great appeal everywhere. The latest Kathy Kallick Band album, Foxhounds, has topped the bluegrass charts. The band will feature material from this album, and will debut some new material learned from the Carter Family, Bill Monroe, and Kathy Kallick herself. Concert on Thurs., March 30 at 7pm in the YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $15 at the door. More info: 360-733-5960, moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com or www.kathykallick.com.

Dr. William Brooke, Tenor – Dr.

William Brooke will perform music by Ricky Ian Gordon, Strauss, Cimara and Respighi on Fri., March 31 at 7:30pm at Piper Music Recital Hall (1213 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). An accomplished performer, lyric tenor William Brooke has enjoyed performance opportunities both locally and around the world. In Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Dr. Brooke was a resident soloist with

the Ensign Symphony and Chorus performing sacred oratorio works. While performing in Seattle, Dr. Brooke was invited to Temple Square in Salt Lake City to perform a solo vocal recital in the historic Assembly Hall. Admission is $15. More info: 360-738-7166, info@pipersheetmusic.com or www.pipersheetmusic.com/dr-williambrooke-concert-31-march-2017.

Pacific Northwest Opera presents Don Giovanni – Mozart’s great opera

presented in a fully-staged production, featuring brilliant up-and-coming stars of the opera world. Sung in original Italian with English supertitles at McIntyre Hall (2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon) on Fri., March 31 at 7:30pm, Sun., April 2 & 9 at 3pm, and Fri., April 7 at 7:30pm. Admission is $25-$59. More info: 360610-7249, info@skagitopera.org or www.pnopera.org.

Starry Night Chamber Orchestra –

The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) welcomes back the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra on Sat., April 1 at 3pm. The Starry Night Chamber Orchestra is a group of northwest professional musicians, comprised of soloists and music educators, who perform for the Starry Night Chamber Series centered in Mount Vernon. Admission is $20 adults / $10 children and students 16 and under. Info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

WJMAC Pops Concert featuring Star Anna and Laila Biali – Vocalist Star

Anna will make her first appearance on the WJMAC stage sharing the bill with Canadian songstress/pianist Laila Biali. Both these women know how to put a song together and aren’t limited by musical boundaries and labels. Expect to cross over some of those lines. Performance on Wed., March 29 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is $5 for WJMAC members and Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Setting the Stage for Bellingham High School’s

The Wizard of Oz

by Courtney Kendall The stage is set for Bellingham High School’s next musical, The Wizard of Oz, and everyone from the director to the cast members to the crew are starting to get excited. BHS’s newest musical offers students many ways to get involved whether they are building sets, playing in the orchestra, designing costumes, or acting on stage. As Kelsey Glasgow, director and teacher, explains, the play “is about the kids and their creative vision. The show is generated by the kids with professional guidance. It’s their show.”

Luna Chambliss-Strunk (front) Sophia Carpenter, Mateyah Mullen, and Ashlyn Carter (back).

Auditions were open to the entire school, and brought in many students who were new to drama. “Musicals tend to bring in a lot of different students,” says Kelsey. While rehearsals typically run for three months, The Wizard of Oz cast and crew have only been rehearsing since January 3 due to the multiple snow days prior to winter break. Even with the shorter timeframe, everything is going well. “I’m really impressed with the cast and crew,” says Kelsey. At this point, “they’re a family.” The part of Dorothy will be played by senior Olivia Brice, the Soprano Category Winner at the SJMEA regional solo/ ensemble in January. Dorothy’s companions will be played by Ryan Hanson (Scarecrow/Hunk), Noah Dunn (Tinman/Hickory), and Aaron McInnis (Lion/Zeke). Aaron was SJMEA Winner in the Tenor Category, as well as 1st place at the State Contest. Their antagonist, the Wicked Witch (also Miss Gulch), will be played by Elizabeth Pine. Luna ChamblissStrunk will play Glinda, the Good Witch and Aunt Em. Luna was the winner in the

Mezzo Soprano Category at SJMEA. The ruler of the Emerald City will be played by Connor Nehls (Wizard of Oz/Professor Marvel) with Ben Axlund as Uncle Henry/ Guard of the Gate. Ben was chosen as 1st Alternate for Bass. Many of the Oz cast members are a part of Showstoppers, which took 3rd place in the large mixed ensemble category at the State Solo/ Ensemble Contest last year and 1st place the year before. BHS’s The Wizard of Oz is a Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation, which more faithfully follows the MGM film and features the same classic characters. The musical will debut Friday, March 3 at 7pm at Bellingham High School. There will be another evening performance on Friday, March 10 at 7pm and two matinee performances on Saturdays, March 4 and 11 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. Besides her role as director, Kelsey teaches many drama classes and a Freshman English class at Bellingham High School. This is Kelsey’s third year happily teaching: “I can’t imagine teaching another subject.” As director, Kelsey’s role is to give the students her professional guidance, while allowing plenty of room for their own creative ideas. Kelsey loves “watching [students] collaborate and watching the light bulbs come on. It’s just so cool.” Kelsey gives the students room to explore their creative vision, and their vision is what she loves most about the production. Kelsey is joined by Keefe Healy, Technical Director; Linda Short, Vocal Director; and Nick Strobel, Orchestra

A Revolution of Values: An Evening of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill – A

WCC music/drama co-production brings you a selection of one-act plays by Bertolt Brecht and music by Kurt Weill! A range of drama, broad comedy, theater theory, and music. Come see why Bertolt Brecht is considered one of the masters of 20th century theater! No reservations required. Lots of parking. Performances at WCC Heiner Theatre on Thurs.-Sat., March 2-4 from 7:30-9:15pm. Admission is $5. Info: 360-383-3532 or glarge@whatcom.edu.

Arsenic and Old Lace – The Lynden

Performing Arts Guild presents a hilarious twist on murder mysteries with the staging of Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by Ruth Posthuma. Tickets are on sale at the theater box office from 1-3pm, or call 360354-4425 during those hours. Performances at The Claire Theatre (655 Front St.) on: Thurs. & Fri., March 2 & 3 at Entertainment News Northwest ~March 2017

Senior Olivia Brice as Dorothy and sophomore Luna Chambliss-Strunk as Glinda. Photo by BHS sophomore Maddy Burnett.

Director. Gabi Gilbride, a 2015 BHS graduate and current WWU student, has joined as Choreographer. BHS students Ivy Moniz (Assistant Director), Alex Mellor (Head Costumer), and Bella Mallett (Stage Manager) round out the technical crew. For Kelsey, The Wizard of Oz—and all BHS productions—are all about the kids. “At the end of the day the performance is about growing. We want to give them something challenging, but that they can also excel in.” The cast, crew, and orchestra of The Wizard of Oz have been working hard and look forward to the community coming out in early March to see the fruits of their labor.

7:30pm and Sat. & Sun., March 4 & 5 at 2pm. Admission is $8-$12. Info: 360-3544425 or www.clairevgtheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s King John – The Skagit

Valley College Drama Department continues The Year of Shakespeare with the Winter Quarter production of King John, presented in authentic medieval costumes and featuring battles and swordplay. This rarely performed work is filled with treachery and political maneuvering, as the illegitimate ruler wields legitimate power following Richard the Lion Heart’s death. Performances in the Phil Tarro Theatre (2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon): Thurs.-Sat., March 2-4 at 7:30pm and Sun., March 5 at 2pm. Admission is $10 general / $5 student. Info: 360-416-7727 or www.skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber=249.

Ubu Roi – A brand new translation of the scandalous political satire that caused riots when it first opened in Paris in 1896. Ubu

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Roi tells the story of a pompous, tyrannical buffoon who seizes the throne of Poland through treachery and deceit. Macbeth, rewritten by a deranged 8-year-old. Performances at the Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater (205 Prospect St.) on: Thurs.-Sat., March 2-4 at 7:30pm; Wed., March 8 at 7:30pm; and Sat., March 11 at 7:30pm. Admission is $15. More info: info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com.

Always… Patsy Cline – Always… Patsy

Cline, a musical tribute to the beloved country western star, continues Fri., March 3 at The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce Street). The musical weaves 27 songs into the story of Cline’s longtime friendship with a devoted fan, Louise Seger. Performances are at 7pm most Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets are $28, available online at www.theaterartsguild.com.

falls for a human prince. Performances at the Lincoln Theatre (701 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) on: Fri., March 10 at 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., March 11 & 12 at 3pm; Wed., March 15 at 7:30pm is pay-what-you-cannight; Fri. & Sat., March 17 & 18 at 7:30pm; Sun., March 19 at 3pm; and Thurs.-Sat., March 23-25 at 7:30pm. Admission is $25 / $20 / $12; Wed., March 15 is Pay-What-You-Can Night! More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers presented by Lynden High School –

Set in the backwoods of Oregon in the 1850s, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a comical tale beginning when Milly married handsome backwoodsman, Adam. Arriving at her new home, the smitten bride was surprised to discover her new home came complete with six rowdy brother-in-laws. Milly quickly whips them into shape and shows them how they can court and win beautiful brides of their own. When Adam convinces his brothers to kidnap the girls they like, Milly’s plans go dreadfully awry. Tickets can be purchased at the Lynden High School office or at the door one hour prior to showtime. Performances at Lynden Middle School Judson Hall (516 Main St.) on Fri. & Sat., March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 at 7pm; Sun., March 5 & 12 at 3pm. Admission is $9 general / $7 students and seniors (age 55+). More info: 360-354-4401 or www.facebook.com/events/186794691797305.

East of the Sun and West of the Moon – This classic Norwegian folk tale is brought to life by BAAY students ages 9-12 this March! In the 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. Performances are at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N State St): Fri. & Sat., March 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7pm; Sat. & Sun., March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 2pm. Tickets on sale now at baay.org! Admission is $10. More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid – META

Performing Arts is presenting Disney’s The Little Mermaid Broadway version for a three week run beginning March 10. In Disney’s beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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March 11 at 8pm. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy; it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes, they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance.” These guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh at them. Semi-undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy. A show for all genders; 21+ only. No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity! Admission is $30 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

The Pirates of Penzance – Cast away

Guild’s Cirque Lab (1401 6th St., Bellingham) on Wed., March 15, 7-10pm. Admission is $5- $10 donation. More info: www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Avenue Q (School Edition) – This is a

fast-moving adult take on Sesame Street. This is the story of the (slightly naughty) puppets and people who live on Avenue Q. The cast of characters features a man-boy who recently graduated college, a formerly famous and recently bitter child actor, and too many monsters to name! Watch how this colorful ensemble solve the problems of racism, love, not knowing your purpose in life, and exactly what DO you do with a BA in English? Performances at Brodniak Hall/Anacortes High School: Thurs.-Sat., March 16-18 and 23-25 at 7pm; and Sun., March 19 and 26 at 2pm. Admission is $12 general / $6 students. More info: sburnett@asd103.org.

with a band of swashbuckling pirates for joyful tunes and the timeless magic of Gilbert and Sullivan on Sun., March 12 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Join this theatrical band of buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Admission is $69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $30.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

Godspell – Godspell is back! The first

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prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences.

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

major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children Of Eden) took the world by storm. Dana Crediford makes her directorial debut at BAAY with this cast of talented theatre artists ages 13-17. Performances at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St.) on: Fri., March 17; Sat., March 18 at 2pm & 7pm; Sun., March 19 at 2pm; Fri., March 24 at 7pm; Sat., March 25 at 2pm & 7pm; and Sun., March 26 at 2pm. Tickets on sale now at baay.org! Admission is $10. More info: 360-3068531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Lewis Black: The Rant, Whit & Blue Tour – Lewis Black is one of the most

Lewis’ live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. Event takes place on Fri., March 17 at 8pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $65 / $45.75. More info: 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Mount Baker Theatre Presents Ladies of Laughter: Funny and Fabulous – Get away from it all as you

laugh out loud with three of America’s funniest and famed comediennes! Ben Stein cheers, “Comic Genius!” about Stephanie Blum, a multiple comedy award-winner whose hilarious irreverence is offset by her background as a psychologist and parent. You’ll recognize the wit of Dana Eagle from appearances on the Late, Late Show, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, and more. Alycia Cooper won the National Professional Grand Champion title and has brought her take-no-prisoners comedy assault to many TV shows and national appearances. Event takes place on Sat., March 18 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Includes mature language.Admission is $39.50 / $35.50 / $29.50 / $20.50. More info: 360-7346080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – The tale of several socially awkward youngsters finding joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee. Along the way, they learn that there is more to life than winning a trophy. The musical features music and lyrics by William Finn; from a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Performances at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) on: Fri. & Sat., March 24 & 25 at 7:30pm; Sun., March 26 at 2pm; and Thurs. & Fri., March 30 & 31 at 7:30pm. Admission is $20. More info: 360-2936829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science –

Taste the improbable but delicious place where science, music, and food meet funny and famous on Tues., March 28 at 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). With this follow-up to the smash Edible Inevitable tour, fans can expect all-new everything including songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger and better, potentially dangerous food demonstrations. Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music, and food into two hours of pure entertainment. Brown, an award-winning cookbook author, has hosted numerous series, including Cutthroat Kitchen, Camp Cutthroat, and Iron Chef America. Admission is $89.50 / $79.50 / $69.50 / $40.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

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MARCH 2017 WEDNESDAY 3/1/2017 Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

Wed-$245, Thurs-$100 or $60 per day, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

Music Student Awards: Instrumentals and Strings, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30-

11:30am, free, 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 6)

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862, yogaheartspace0@gmail.com or www.yogaheartspace.com. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle (beginners welcome; loaner ukes available), Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free-will donation, 206-790-4862. Books and Tea (theme: cupcake mysteries), Lynden Library, 2pm or 7pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. Afternoon Books and Tea (theme: mysteries & books about discovery), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Blaine Library, 3:15-4:15pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Poetry Reading and Music Salon with Mary G.L. Shackelford and Jim Burke, South Whatcom Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-3053632, www.wcls.org.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell,

Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm, free, 970-5854867, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com. (pg. 6) Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 31-32)

Birchwood Garden Club: Japanese Garden Design with Susann Schwiesow, Whatcom

Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 29) Milo Petersen Quartet, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, free for WJMAC members and students / $10 general / $5 students, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 6)

Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 5-7pm, free, 360-318-8657, info@wearonearth.net or www.facebook.com/WearOnEarthYarns. (pg. 32)

Opening Reception: Landscape Paintings by Lynn Zimmerman, Jansen Art Center, 6pm,

free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.lynnzimmermanfineart.com. (pg. 32) “Gone,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/gone-bellingham-premiere-withfilmmaker-qa. (pg. 24) Zero Waste Lifestyle, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 donation requested, 360-380-0456, www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org. (pg. 34)

A Revolution of Values: An Evening of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, WCC Heiner Theatre,

7:30-9:15pm, $5, 360-383-3532, glarge@whatcom.edu. (pg. 12) “Arsenic and Old Lace,” The Claire Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 general / $10 seniors (62+) and students (age 10-22) / $8 kids (age 3-9), 360-354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 12) Composers of Western (C.O.W.; works composed by WWU composition students), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/composers-western-cow-0. “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm, $10 general / $5 student, 360-416-7727, www. skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber=249. (pg. 12) “Ubu Roi,” Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 7:30pm, $15, info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com. (pg. 12-13)

FRIDAY 3/3/2017 Anniversary Sale, Fourth Corner Frames &

Gallery, 10am-5:30pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. (pg. 32) Spring Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm. (pg. 5)

2017 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 11am-9pm, $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16, 360-671-4247, www.biawc.com/events/home-show or www.whatcomhomeshow.com. (pg. 29)

Figure Drawing-Faces (5 weeks) begins,

Whatcom Community College, 1-3pm, $159, 360-383-3200, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.whatcom.ctc.edu. (pg. 32)

Just Sew: Rescue Your Clothes from the Rag Pile (bring 2-3 projects; skilled volunteers

present), Bellingham Public Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Anacortes First Friday Art Walk, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com , 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. Art Walk: Homeshore Handwovens, Ragfinery, 6-8:30pm, free, hello@ragfinery.com , 360738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com. (pg. 32) Artist Reception, Scott Milo Gallery, 6pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 33)

Opening Reception: “Adorn” by Madeline Klusmire, Honey Salon, 6-10pm, free,

360-778-3858, hair@honeybellingham.com or www.honeybellingham.com. (pg. 32)

Waterfront Artist Studios Spring Art Walk,

Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 6-10pm. (pg. 32)

“Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse,

7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

Author Event: Polly Buckingham and “The Expense of a View,” Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,”

BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. (pg. 13) First Friday with Swil Kanim, Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen (Gateway) Center, 4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale, 7-9pm, free, 360-306-8554. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 7-9:30pm, $9 general / $7 students and seniors (age 55+), www.facebook.com/events/186794691797305/ or 360-354-4401. (pg. 13)

Sumas Community Memory Talk with Mayor Bob Bromley, Sumas Community/Senior

Center, 7-7:45pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. WWU Flute Studio Recital, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, free, 360-650-3749, Lisa. McCarthy@wwu.edu or https://cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/flute-studio-recital. (pg. 6)

THURSDAY 3/2/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30) Spring Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm, free, 360-778-7250, friendslibrary3@gmail.com. (pg. 5) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Read Across America Story Time with the Cat in the Hat, Village Books, 2pm, free, 360-6712626, www.villagebooks.com/event/ cat-in-the-hat-030217. (pg. 3)

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MARCH 2017 The Legacy of Percy French Concert, Littlefield

Celtic Center, 7-9pm, $20-$25, 360-416-4934, www.celticarts.org/celtic-events/percy-french/ or events@celticarts.org. (pg. 6) “The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 7pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, kelsey.glasgow@bellinghamschools.org. (pg. 12)

A Revolution of Values: An Evening of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, WCC Heiner Theatre, 7:30-9:15pm. (pg. 12)

“Arsenic and Old Lace,” The Claire Theatre,

7:30pm. (pg. 12) Jazz Ensembles (from the WWU Jazz Program), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/jazz-ensembles. “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 12) “Ubu Roi,” Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 12-13)

SATURDAY 3/4/2017 2017 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,

10am-9pm, $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16, 360-671-4247, www.biawc.com/events/home-show or www.whatcomhomeshow.com. (pg. 29) Annual Clay Extravaganza!, Depot Market Square, 10am-4pm, free, whatcomack@hotmail.com or www.whatcomartistsofclayankiln.org. (pg. 33)

Essentially Me Workshop, Anacortes Center for

Happiness, 10am-4pm, $99 in advance, $115 at the door, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. First Saturday Native Arts Fair, Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen (Gateway) Center, 4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale, 10am-3pm, free, 360-306-8554. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Plant Potting Party, SFEG Native Plant Nursery, 10am-1pm, free / please dress for the weather and RSVP, outreach@skagitfisheries.org , www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-party. Spring Book Sale ($4 bag day), Bellingham Public Library, 10am-2pm. (pg. 5) Open House, Bellingham Railway Museum, noon-5pm, free, 360-393-7540, BellinghamRailwayMuseum@gmail.com or www.BellinghamRailwayMuseum.org. (pg. 36) Red Cross Emergency Preparedness, Blaine Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29) Spring Garden Prep: Soils and More, Lynden Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Contemporary Shibori Dyeing Workshop,

Ragfinery, 1:30-4:30pm, $40, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” The Claire Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 12) Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Ferndale Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 13)

“The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 2pm. (pg. 12) Traditional Jazz: Clamdigger Jazz Band, VFW

Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 34)

Walk With a Doc: Your Immune System & the Gut, Bellingham area, 2-3pm, free / preregister, drjulia@achilleamedicine.com or www.achilleamedicine.com/events.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam, St.

James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 2-4:30pm, donation $5, bhamuke@gmail.com , 360-7345259 or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 6, 8)

Tapas and Toil: Walking the Camino de Santiago, Deming Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

“Dying Laughing,” Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Lumber and Lace Ball, The Majestic, 6:30-

12pm, $25, www.brownpapertickets.com or www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=LumberandLaceball. (pg. 5) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

Author Event: Christopher Howell and “Love’s Last Number: Poems,” Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 13)

Film: “A Small Good Thing,” Anacortes Center

for Happiness, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-4642229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 7pm. (pg. 13) “The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 7pm. (pg. 12) USA Dance, Presence Studio, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members & students, 360-7345676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. (pg. 34)

A Revolution of Values: An Evening of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, WCC Heiner Theatre, 7:30-9:15pm. (pg. 12)

“King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 12) Northwest Ballet Theatre presents “Remembering Chaplin,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $26-$34, 360-734-6080, www.northwestballet.org , www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 34) “Ubu Roi,” Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 12-13) Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Lincoln Theatre, 8-10pm, $15-$35 / $2 off members, 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 8)

SUNDAY 3/5/2017 Community Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-noon, $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under. (pg. 5)

2017 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,

11am-5pm, $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16, 360-671-4247, www.biawc.com/events/home-show or www.whatcomhomeshow.com. (pg. 29) “Il Trovatore” (Royal Opera House), Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Free Intro Pilates Mat Class, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am, free, 360-224-1433, www.joyofpilates.net. Hundred Acre Woods Walk, Bellingham, 1-7pm, www.mountbakerclubsite.wordpress. com/calendar. (pg. 36) “Rusalka” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students & kids 12 and under / $2 off members, 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 8) Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 1-3pm. (pg. 32) “Arsenic and Old Lace,” The Claire Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 12)

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 13)

“King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 12) The Debutones (folk, country, bluegrass),

Nancy’s Farm, 2-4pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-739-5651, info@nancysfarm.com or www.nancysfarm.com.

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MARCH 2017 Femmes Notables: Chamber Music Celebration of Women’s History Month, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 3pm, $15 general / $5 students at the door, trionovamundi@gmail.com , 360-734-3720 or www.trionovamundi.com/concerts--rep.html. (pg. 8) “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 3pm. (pg. 13) Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Lisa Baney Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 3:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Author Event: Debu Majumdar and “Sacred River: A Himalayan Journey,” Village Books, 4pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

MONDAY 3/6/2017 “The Mountain Runners,” Lynden Public

Library, 10:30am-noon, free / donations appreciated, www.emeritusforum.weebly.com. (pg. 36) Teen Event: Escape Room, Burlington Public Library, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library. (pg. 3) Ireland: A Peek at the Past, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29)

Whatcom County Dahlia Society March Program, guest speaker Wayne Lobaugh,

Laurel Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, 7-9pm, free, www.facebook.com/ WhatcomCountyDahliaSociety. WWU Symphony Orchestra, WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/wwu-orchestra-0.

TUESDAY 3/7/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25)

Off the Shelf Book Club (“The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd), South Whatcom

Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. Free Health Insurance Assistance (trained assistance from Sea Mar Community Health Center), Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Island Library, 2:30-3:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com. Tuesday Night Jazz: Kevin Woods Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191/ or 360-464-2229. “Edible Shoreline Foraging,” Mount Vernon City Library, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-336-6209, sarah@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=186.

“Newtown” (Indie-Lens Pop Up), Pickford Film

Center, 6:30pm, free, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 24) Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com. (pg. 34) “Holistic Care for your Cat,” Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 7-9pm, $10 room donation, www.wholepetvet.com. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm, $15 per session, 360-820-1271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com. (pg. 33) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. (pg. 34) Chamber 1 Concert (instrumental groups ranging in size from 2–7+), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/ chamber-i.

WEDNESDAY 3/8/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862 or www.yogaheartspace.com. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free-will donation, 206-790-4862.

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Kombucha and Fermentation (sample and take home your own culture), Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Cooking at Pierside Kitchen: Braise Pork Belly, Semiahmoo Resort, 5:30-7:30pm, $79, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com.

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

Doc Talk: “Live Life Dry” (prevention and

treatment of urinary incontinence), Skagit Valley Hospital Cascade Room, 6-8pm, free, healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org , 360814-2424 or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. “Il Trovatore” (Royal Opera House), Pickford Film Center, 6pm, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. (pg. 6)

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. (pg. 27)

Author Event: Carolyn Wood and “Tough Girl,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free,

360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 26)

John Hansen Quartet, Whatcom Jazz Music

Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, free for WJMAC members and students / $10 general / $5 students, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 8) “Ubu Roi,” Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 12-13) WWU Symphonic Band, WWU, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/wwu-symphonicband-0. (pg. 8)

THURSDAY 3/9/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Healing with Homeopathy, Bellingham Public Library, 11am-noon, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Dividing Perennials for Your Garden with Master Gardener Karen Gilliam, Bellingham

Food Co-op Connections Building Classroom, noon-2pm, free, 360-734-8158. Museum Advocates: Crossing the Bridge, The La Conner School History Wall, Old City Hall, Bellingham, noon, free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 36)

CALENDAR

MARCH 2017 Create First/Critique Last Writing Workshop,

Mt. Vernon Senior Center, 1-3pm, free, 360-391-5428, svwritersleague@gmail.com or www.skagitwriters.org/march-9-meeeting.html. The Art of Caregiving, Bellingham Technical College, 1-2:30pm, free, www.whatcomreads.org or info@whatcomreads.org. (pg. 27)

Communicating with Spirit 101 (6 week workshop) begins, Simply Spirit Reading &

Healing Center, 2:30-5pm, $180, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org , 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 5-7pm. (pg. 32)

Compassion Cultivation Training 8-Week Course begins, Samish Center for Mindful

Compassion, 6-8pm, $325 / register early to receive a $25 early booking discount, amy@compassionatebalance.com or www.compassionatebalance.com.

NSEA Annual Community Celebration,

Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 6-8:30pm, free, 360715-0283, info@n-sea.org. (pg. 4) “Cache,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Astronomy Meeting, WECU Auditorium (Ferndale), 7-9pm, free, www.whatcomastronomy.org. (pg. 25)

“Think and Drink” (book discussion) with Jonathan Evison and the North Fork Brewery, Van Zandt Hall, 7-8:30pm, free, www.whatcomreads.org.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 34) Chamber 2 (instrumental groups ranging in size from 2–7+), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/chamber-ii-0.

FRIDAY 3/10/2017 Wings Over Water Birding Festival, Blaine, 8am-4pm, free, 360-332-4544, www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or dharger@cityofblaine.com. (pg. 3)

Collage Party hosted by Traci Koranda and Shelley Culver (make dream boards; supplies

provided/bring scissors and magazines if possible; feel free to bring snacks/tea and coffee provided), Deming Library, 10am-1pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Whatcom Art Market 7th Anniversary Celebration, Whatcom Art Market, 10am6pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 30)

Sketching Wonder: New Ways of Seeing (begins), forrested Chuckanut home,

10am-4pm, $250-$400 sliding scale, chris@wildwhatcom.org or www.wildwhatcom. org/upcoming-events/2017/3/10/workshopsketching-wonder. (pg. 35)

An Afternoon with Jonathan Evison, Author of “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving,” Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 1-2:30pm, free, info@whatcomreads.org.

Sons of Norway 2nd Friday Potluck: “Skipping Stones” with Gloria Koll, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share.

“Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse,

7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

An Evening with Jonathan Evison (author

discusses his book “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7pm, free, 360-734-6080, info@whatcomreads.org or www.whatcomreads.org.

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 13)

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 7pm. (pg. 13)

“The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 7pm. (pg. 12) Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (free

popcorn), Van Zandt Community Hall, 7-10pm, $5 pp / $10 family suggested donation, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/ events/188937468251005. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12, 360336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 13)

SATURDAY 3/11/2017 Artist Road Trip: Tacoma’s Museum District– Northwest Art & Glass, Whatcom Community

College, 8am-6pm, $99, 360-383-3200, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.whatcom.ctc.edu. (pg. 33) Wings Over Water Birding Festival, Blaine, 8am-5pm. (pg. 3) SugarLoaf Mountain Hike (moderate), Anacortes, 8:30am-2:30pm, carpool donations, www.mountbakerclubsite.wordpress.com/ calendar. (pg. 36) “La Traviata” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am-1pm, $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 8) “Ghosts of the Pacific Northwest,” WCC, 10am-1pm, $39, 360-383-3200, comed@whatcom.ctc.edu or https://register. whatcomcommunityed.com/CourseStatus. awp?&course=17W8182011XA. (pg. 36)

Introduction to Weaving (3 sessions) begins,

Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $88, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. March is Women’s History Month!, YWCA, 10am-noon, free, 360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. (pg. 36) NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Planting Party, Marblemount Boat Launch, 10am-1pm, free / please dress for the weather and RSVP, outreach@skagitfisheries.org , www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-party. Pruning 101, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Sewing Bootcamp (2 sessions) begins,

Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $75, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Sumas Book Club (“The Lock Artist” by Steve Hamilton), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Whatcom Art Market 7th Anniversary Celebration, Whatcom Art Market, 10am6pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 30)

Award Winning Book Club (“Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett), Lynden Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Book Discussion with Jonathan Evison,

Ferndale Library, 10:30am, free, 360-384-3647, info@whatcomreads.org or www.whatcomreads.org. Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Everson Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Special Story Time featuring Ben Mann (artist/ illustrator), Village Books (Bellingham), 10:30am, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com/event/benn-mannstorytime-031117. Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Cornwall Avenue, noon, free, stpatsbham@gmail.com or www.stpatsbham.com. (pg. 4)

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting

(presentation by U.S. Coast Guard), Bellingham Elks Lodge, 12:30-2:30pm, free, 360-933-1491.

“How Healthy is Your Family Tree?” with Dr. Janice C. Lovelace, Burlington Senior

Community Center, 1-3pm, 360-757-6224, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. Reverse Appliqué Headband Workshop, North Fork Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

English-Language Docent Tour of “Images of Resilience” Exhibition, Whatcom Museum

Lightcatcher Building, 1:30pm, $5-$10, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 33) Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Lynden Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 13)

The Art and Craft of Writing with Author Jonathan Evison, WWU (Wilson Library

Reading Room), 2-3pm, free, info@whatcomreads.org or www.whatcomreads.org. “The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 2pm. (pg. 12)

Spanish-Language Docent Tour of “Images of Resilience” Exhibition, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 2:30pm. (pg. 33)

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln

Theatre, 3pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13)

Entertainment News Northwest ~ March 2017

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

MARCH 2017 The Haynie Opry: Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band with the Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee, The Haynie Grange, 3pm, $5, www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com or 360-366-3321. (pg. 9)

Traditional Irish Dinner and Silent Auction benefiting Meals on Wheels, Bellingham

Cruise Terminal, 6-9pm, $35, 360-733-4030, jmeyers@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org/index. php/Nutrition/news-1. (pg. 5) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 13)

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 7pm. (pg. 13)

The Haynie Opry: The Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra with Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band, The Haynie Grange, 7-9pm, $10 general / free kids under 12, 360-3663321, www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com. (pg. 9) “The Wizard of Oz,” BHS PAC, 7pm. (pg. 12)

Hot Club Sandwich in Concert with Nuages Jazz Quartet, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 general / $10 students, 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com. (pg. 9) “Ubu Roi,” Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 12-13) The Comic Strippers, Lincoln Theatre, 8-10pm, $30 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 13-14)

SUNDAY 3/12/2017 Wings Over Water Birding Festival, Blaine, 9am-11pm. (pg. 3)

Whatcom Art Market 7th Anniversary Celebration, Whatcom Art Market, 10am6pm, free, 360-738-8564. (pg. 30)

Pickett House Museum Tour, Pickett House

Museum, 1-4pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com. (pg. 36) Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 1-3pm.

Concert: John Roberts & Margo Murphy CD Release (featuring Fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld),

Bellingham YWCA, 2-4:15pm, $15 suggested donation, jandwroberts@comcast.net. (pg. 9)

“East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 13)

Jazz 2nd Sunday, Anacortes Public Library,

2-3:30pm, free, 360-293-1910, www.jazzatthelibrary.com. (pg. 9) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13) “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Lynden Middle School Judson Hall, 3pm. (pg. 13) “The Pirates of Penzance,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3-5:30pm, $69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $30.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 14)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet,

Hotel Bellwether, 3:30-7:30pm, free, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com. Peace Dances in Mount Vernon, Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6-8pm, free / by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com , 360-6299190 or www.seattledup.org. (pg. 34-35) 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.

Whatcom Chorale’s “Spectrum: French Masterpieces for Choir and Organ,” St. Paul’s

WEDNESDAY 3/15/2017

Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, $20 adult / $15 students & seniors / $5 under age 18, info@whatcomchorale.org or www.whatcomchorale.org. (pg. 9)

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

MONDAY 3/13/2017

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com. Newcomers Club Monthly Luncheon (with speaker), Bellingham Golf & Country Club, noon-2pm, $16, 360-354-4662, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.whatcomnewcomers.org. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle (beginners welcome; loaner ukes available), Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free-will donation, 206-790-4862.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Ukulele Tutoring (bring yours if you have one), Bellingham Public Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting: “Assembling Your Proof: Hunting for High Quality Sources” with Steven Morrison,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free, 360-733-8300. Books on Tap (“The Bartender’s Tale” by Ivan Doig), Tino’s Pizza & Pasta Co., 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

TUESDAY 3/14/2017 Portrait Painting Workshop: Your image ... Your medium, Studio UFO, 10am-3:30pm,

$100, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 32) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25) Free Health Insurance Assistance (trained assistance from Sea Mar Community Health Center), Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

No-Sew Braided Rugs, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. (pg. 6)

“The Sleeping Beauty” (Bolshoi Ballet), Pickford

Film Center, 6pm, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter. org/programs/pickford/the-sleeping-beautybolshoi-ballet. (pg. 24) BUG at Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 9)

Ferndale Library Book Group (“Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself” by Julie Barton), Ferndale Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small

kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com. Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191. “Creepy,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Reiki Circle, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30-8:30pm, by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net.

Author Event: Zoey Leigh Peterson and “Next Year For Sure,” Village Books, 7pm, free, 360671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 26)

Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm. (pg. 34)

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 33)

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

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

CALENDAR

MARCH 2017 Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. (pg. 35)

Steve Kaldestad Trio with Peter Bernstein,

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $5 WJMAC members and students / $15 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 9) Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7-10pm, $5-$10 donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. (pg. 14) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, Pay-What-You-Can Night. (pg. 13)

THURSDAY 3/16/2017 31st Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show,

Choral Contest Concert with Special Guests,

BHS PAC, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-676-6575. (pg. 9)

“House Sit Your Way Around the World Info Session” with Silvana and Allan Clark,

Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com/event/ silvana-allan-clark-031617.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 34)

St. Patrick’s Eve Celebration, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $10-$70, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 9)

WCC Music Department Winter Concert,

Heiner Theatre, 7:30-8:30pm, free, 360-3833548, msehman@whatcom.edu. (pg. 9)

FRIDAY 3/17/2017

Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-8pm, $6 general / $5 senior 60+ / free age 12 and under, return privileges / free parking, 360-354-4111, wccinc@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/LyndenCraftandAntiqueShow. (pg. 36) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25) Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting, Pickett House Museum, 1-3pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. (pg. 36) Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), North Fork Library, 3:45-4:45pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

31st Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show,

4-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 5-7pm. (pg. 32)

Author Event: Charles Sheldon and “Strong Heart,” Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-

Make It at Your Library: No-Sew 10-Minute T-shirt Tote Bag, Bellingham Public Library,

Heirloom Care Workshop: Caring for Photographs (slides, prints, and negatives),

Concrete Heritage Museum, 6-8pm, free, 360854-7343, www.concreteheritagemuseum.org. “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7-9pm, $12 general / $6 students, sburnett@asd103.org. (pg. 14)

Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-8pm. (pg. 36)

Books and Bites (“The Places in Between” by Rory Stewart), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Brews and Ukes, Porterhouse

Pub, 2-4pm, free, 206-790-4862, yogaheartspace@gmail.com. (pg. 10) Music In The Manor: Bob Milne, Lairmont Manor, 5-9pm, $40 with dinner / $10 concert only, 360-303-7101. (pg. 10) Feminist Film Forum, Film Is Truth, 5:307:30pm, free, 360-540-6232, www.facebook.com/groups/1217946641599591/ or deedeetheshark@gmail.com. (pg. 25) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13) 2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 26)

“Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7pm. (pg. 14)

“Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 7-9pm, $10,

360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. (pg. 14) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13)

Play It Forward Concert, Bellingham High

School, 7:30pm, $15 suggested donation to BFM / students free, 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org. (pg. 10)

Lewis Black: The Rant, Whit & Blue Tour,

Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $65 / $45.75, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre. com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 14)

SATURDAY 3/18/2017 Connections Conference 2017, Skagit Valley

College, 8am-4pm, $80 early bird registration by March 1, www.skagitconnectionsconference.com. (pg. 35) Pancake Breakfast, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free, manager.fsac@gmail.com or 360-3846244. (pg. 5)

Skagit Flats Bike and Breakfast Ride,

8am-2pm, free, www.mountbakerclubsite. wordpress.com/calendar. (pg. 36)

31st Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show,

Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-5pm. (pg. 36) NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Planting Party, Carey Slough (Hamilton), 10am-1pm, free / please dress for the weather and RSVP, outreach@skagitfisheries.org , www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-party. Mindport’s Correspondence Club (make your own cards and envelopes), Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

“Controlling Diseases of Vegetables and Other Herbaceous Plants” with Master Gardener Jeff Dodson, Deming Library,

11am-12:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. Meet Your Farmer & CSA Fair, Bellingham Farmers Market, 11am-3pm, free, www.sustainableconnections.org/events. (pg. 29) Red Cross Emergency Preparedness, Everson Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29) “The Time Machine,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $3, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Seminar with Bob Milne (Ragtime Pianist),

Jansen Arts Center, noon-2pm, 360-354-3600. (pg. 10)

“A Journey to the Source of India’s Sacred River” with Author Debu Majumdar,

Ferndale Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org. (pg. 26) Experience Reiki, Center for Spiritual Living, 1-3pm, by donation, 360-224-3335, sallyjl51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net. Introduction to Solar Power, Sumas Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-988-5201, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29) Zero Waste Lifestyle, Lynden Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Creating Green Cleaners, South Whatcom Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 14)

Master Class with Russian Pianist Ilya Yakushev, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 2pm, free, 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org. (pg. 35)

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MARCH 2017 Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), South Whatcom Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Red Cross Emergency Preparedness, Lynden Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29)

Kevin Woods and the WWU Jazz Orchestra,

Sudden Valley Dance Barn (Gate 2), 3pm, $20, 360-671-1709, www.fswl.org. (pg. 10)

Author Event: Susan Sloan and “Yishar Koach: Forward with Strength: The Story of Shoah Survivor Ferdinand Fragner,” Village Books,

4pm, free, 360-526-2133, www.villagebooks.com. “Song of the Sea,” Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $1, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh-bration, Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon, 5:30-9pm, $35,360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org. Jazz Celebration IX, First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham), 6:30pm, $15 suggested donation. (pg. 7)

3hattrio in Concert: Music of the Southwest Desert, YWCA Ballroom, 7pm, $15 at the door, 360-733-5960, www.3hattrio.com/ or moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com. (pg. 10) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

Author Event: Randy Henderson and “Smells Like Finn Spirit” (Familia Arcana, vol. 3), Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7pm. (pg. 14) “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 14)

Blaine Library Benefit: Bob Milne Ragtime Piano Concert, Blaine PAC, 7:30-9:30pm, $15

adults / $10 students, www.wcls.org , www.blainelibraryfriends.org or 360-305-3637. (pg. 5) Book Reading: “Boys of Lesvos,” Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13)

Ladies of Laughter: Funny and Fabulous,

Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9pm, $39.50 / $35.50 / $29.50 / $20.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 14)

SUNDAY 3/19/2017 Leprechaun Daze Car Show, Hardware Sales

Parking Lot, 10am-1pm (enter cars between 8-10am), free to view / $10 car entry, 360380-2733, www.fourthcornerelitescarclub.com. (pg. 5) Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 1-3pm. (pg. 32) “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 2pm. (pg. 14) “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 14) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13) Russian Pianist Ilya Yakushev Recital, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 3pm, $45-$35 general / $12-$15 students, 360-650-6146, 360-2016621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org. (pg. 10)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Chad Peterson Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 3:30-7:30pm, free, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Author Event: Diana F. Lee and “Rustproof Relationships and Therapy Dogs and the Stories They Can Tell,” Village Books, 4pm,

free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“La Traviata” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 6:30pm. (pg. 8)

MONDAY 3/20/2017 Whatcom READS! Book Discussion, Island Library, 4:30-6pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. (pg. 27)

Just Sew: Rescue Your Clothes from the Rag Pile (bring 2-3 projects; skilled volunteers

present), Bellingham Public Library, 5:307:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Dealing with Winter Damage in your Landscape, Mount Vernon City Library,

6-7:30pm, free, 360-336-6209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=186.

TUESDAY 3/21/2017 Watercolor Class, Studio UFO, 10am-12:30pm,

$58, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo. net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 32) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25) Free Health Insurance Assistance (trained assistance from Sea Mar Community Health Center), Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Ukulele Fun and Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862.

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Sumas Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Starting Your Vegetable Garden, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Sewing Reusable Produce Bags, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $17, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. (pg. 6)

“Your Voice, Your Choice: The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions,” St. Luke’s

Health Education Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-201-7840, micki98226@aol.com. (pg. 25)

Breaking Through Block using Meditation & Essential Oils, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-9pm, $20, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Dave Gibson Quartet, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $5 WJMAC members and students / $15 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 10)

Tuesday Night Jazz: Christian Casolary Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191/ or 360-464-2229.

Books on Tap Book Club (“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” by Jean-Dominique Bauby), North Fork Brewery, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm. (pg. 34)

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 33)

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. (pg. 34)

WEDNESDAY 3/22/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

Images of Resilience Lecture with Artist and Scholar Amalia Mesa-Bains, 12:30pm; Old

City Hall, Bellingham, $5 suggested donation/ members free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 36)

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CALENDAR

MARCH 2017 THURSDAY 3/23/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25) Edible Nettles! 100 Acre Woods, 1:30-5:30pm, laura@wildwhatcom.org or www.wildwhatcom.org/upcomingevents/2017/3/23/kids-out-edible-nettles. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 5-7pm. (pg. 32) Chuckanut Radio Hour in Lynden (featuring Janie Chang with “Dragon Springs Road”), Claire vg Thomas Theater, 6:30pm, $5, 360-526-2133, www.villagebooks.com/event/ CRH-janie-chang-032317. (pg. 27)

“The Freedom to Marry,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

“A Journey to the Source of India’s Sacred River” with Author Debu Majumdar, Lynden

Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7pm. (pg. 14) Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm. (pg. 35)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 34)

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln

Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13)

FRIDAY 3/24/2017 “Not Just for Kids: How Children’s Literature Inspires Bold Conversations,” Bellingham

Public Library, noon-1pm, free/feel free to bring your lunch, 360-778-7236, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Whatcom Humane Society’s Woof and Whiskers Luncheon, Bellingham Golf and

Country Club, noon-1:30pm, free / RSVP by March 17, 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. (pg. 5) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Starting Your Vegetable Garden, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Free Intro TRX Class, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am, free, www.joyofpilates.net. Red Cross Emergency Preparedness, Ferndale Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29)

Medicine Bags with Lummi Artist Earline Hansen, Lynden Library, 1-3pm, free / please preregister, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Upcycling with Ragfinery, Lynden Library,

1-3pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Dr. Seuss Party (stories, treats, crafts, green eggs & ham!), Deming Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 14) Happiness Rocks! Painting Party, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 2-4pm, $5 per person, $15 per family, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

“Thirst No More:” Benefit to Build Wells in Ethiopia, Lynden Christian PAC, 2pm, $15

suggested donation, 360-715-0900, www.facebook.com/events/1506094036085860/ or info@dancing4joy.org. (pg. 5)

Author Event: Serge Alternês and “Life Souls: Citizens and Volunteers of Civil War Spain,”

“In Defense of Food: A Simple Guide to Heathy Eating” (plus enter a drawing to win a

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm,

“Thirst No More:” Benefit to Build Wells in Ethiopia, Lynden Christian PAC, 7pm. (pg. 5) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln

SATURDAY 3/25/2017

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm.

The Art and Science of Love 2 Gottman Workshop (2 days) begins, Bellwether Hotel,

SUNDAY 3/26/2017

Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, 360-671-2626. (pg. 26) “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7pm. (pg. 14) “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 14) “The Emperor’s New Groove,” Van Zandt Community Hall, 7-9:30pm, $5 / $10 family, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/ events/634016086801489. Composers of Western (C.O.W.; works composed by WWU composition students), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu. edu/event/composers-western-cow-0. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13) $20, 360-293-6829. (pg. 14)

8:30am-5pm, $650 per couple, 360-738-9880, mirabai@wahbe.com or www.asl2workshop.com. WCD Annual Native Plant Sale & Expo, WCC, 9am-2pm, free, 360-526-2381, bhutton@whatcomcd.org or www.whatcomcd.org/plant-sale. (pg. 29) “Idomeneo” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am, $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 10)

Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club’s Annual Show, Bloedel Donovan Park Community

Center, 10am-6pm, free, 360-961-7873, www.mtbakerrockclub.org. (pg. 4) Plant Potting Party, SFEG Native Plant Nursery, 10am-1pm, free / please dress for the weather and RSVP, outreach@skagitfisheries.org , www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-party.

copy of one of Michael Pollan’s Books), North Fork Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. Living Water Malawi Fundraiser, Good News Fellowship Church, 6:30pm, free, 360-3844045, www.livingwatermalawi.com. (pg. 5) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13) “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 7pm. (pg. 14) “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 14) Live Music Folk Dancing (with KEF), Bayview Civic Hall, 7pm (potluck at 6pm), $10 donation requested, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. (pg. 34)

Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $12. (pg. 13) (pg. 14)

Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club’s Annual Show, Bloedel Donovan Park Community

Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-961-7873, www.mtbakerrockclub.org. (pg. 4) “Woolf Works” (The Royal Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/ programs/pickford/woolf-works-the-royal-ballet. (pg. 25) Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 1-3pm. “Avenue Q” (School Edition), Brodniak Hall/ Anacortes High School, 2pm. (pg. 14) Benefit Concert for Finland Tour, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-4212527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com. (pg. 10-11) “Godspell,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 14)

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 14)

Entertainment News Northwest ~ March 2017

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CALENDAR

MARCH 2017 Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Hotel Bellwether, 3:30-7:30pm, free,

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

Author Event: Chevy Stevens and “Never Let You Go,” Village Books (Bellingham), 4pm,

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. free, 360-671-2626.

Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson, Lincoln

Theatre, 7:30pm, $20-$35 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 11) Goose Rock Hike, Deception Pass State Park, 9am-2pm, carpool donation, www.mountbakerclubsite.wordpress.com/calendar.

MONDAY 3/27/2017 Behind the Scenes @ BPL Tour, Bellingham

Public Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces, Mount Vernon City Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-3366209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=186.

TUESDAY3/28/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25) Free Health Insurance Assistance (trained assistance from Sea Mar Community Health Center), Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Tuesday Night Jazz: Steve Rudy Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191.

Making a Mark: Photo-ID of Harbor Porpoises in the Salish Sea, Burlington Public Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-755-0760, www.burlingtonwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2222 or blibrary@burlingtonwa.gov. (pg. 36) Reiki Circle, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30-8:30pm, by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net. Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9:30pm, $89.50 / $79.50 / $69.50 / $40.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 14)

Books on Tap Book Club (“Not My Father’s Son” by Alan Cumming), Maggie’s Pub,

7-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm. (pg. 34) Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 33) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 3/29/2017 Dorothy Place Breakfast Fundraiser, BTC

Settlemyer Hall, 7:30-9am, donations requested, 360-734-5121, info@oppco.org. (pg. 5-6)

360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 30)

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862.

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Medicare 101 Class, Skagit Valley Hospital

Cascade Room, 3-5pm, free, 360-814-2424, healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. Felted Spring Flowers (upcycling felted sweaters), Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-7386977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. (pg. 6)

Swingnuts Jazz, Rockfish Grill (Anacortes), 6:30-9:30pm, no cover, 360-588-1720, swingnutsjazz@gmail.com or www.bigquack.com/swingnuts-jazz.html.

WJMAC Pops Concert featuring Star Anna and Laila Biali, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts

Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $5 WJMAC members and students / $15 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 11)

THURSDAY 3/30/2017 Dance Class for Parkinson’s Disease/ Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham,

10-11am, free, 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@ gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class. (pg. 35) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 25)

Music in the Library: Ukulele Group,

Bellingham Public Library, 4-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www. bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Sit, Crochet, Knit, Wear On Earth Yarns, 5-7pm. (pg. 32) Fish Trivia, Boundary Bay Brewery, 6-8pm, $5, 360-715-0823, info@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org. (pg. 6) Kathy Kallick Band in Concert, YWCA Ballroom, 7pm, $15 at the door, 360-733-5960, moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com or www.kathykallick.com. (pg. 11)

Children’s Art Show Artist Reception, Lynden Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. (pg. 33) Swingnuts Jazz, Rockfish Grill (Anacortes), 6:30-9:30pm, no cover, 360-588-1720, swingnutsjazz@gmail.com or www.bigquack.com/swingnuts-jazz.html. “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13)

Author Event: Jon Morris and “The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains Graphic Novel,”

Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, 360-671-2626. “Don Giovanni,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30-10:30pm, $25-$59, 360-610-7249, info@skagitopera.org or www.pnopera.org. (pg. 11) Dr. William Brooke, Tenor, Piper Music Recital Hall, 7:30-8:30pm, $15, 360-738-7166, info@pipersheetmusic.com or www.pipersheetmusic.com/dr-william-brookeconcert-31-march-2017. (pg. 11)

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 14)

SATURDAY 4/1/2017 Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show, Hampton Inn Fox Hall, 10am-5pm, free, 360-676-8720. (pg. 4) NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Books by the Bay Book Fair, Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, 11am-4pm. (pg. 27) Starry Night Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Theatre, 3-5pm, $20 adults / $10 children and students 16 & under, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 11) Love’s Fool, Boundary Bay Brewery Mountain Room, 6-8:30pm, $10 adult / $5 ages 12-17, 360-510-3205, info@rootedemerging.org or www.rootedemerging.org. (pg. 6) “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 13) Houston Ballet II, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $20.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 35)

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 14)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 34)

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 14)

FRIDAY 3/31/2017 Chanticleer Authors Conference (3 days) begins, Hotel Bellwether, 8am-4pm, $495,

www.chantireviews.com/chanticleer-conference/ or info@chantireviews.com. Books by the Bay Book Fair, Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, 11am-4pm, free, https://www.chantireviews.com/chanticleerconference/chanticleer-authors-conferencebook-room-fair-information. (pg. 27)

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David Byrne Film will premiere at Bellingham Music Film Festival Lights! Camera! Cue the Music! by April Metz de Montiel The 2nd annual Bellingham Music Film Festival, co-presented by the MakeShift Project and The Pickford Film Center, will be held April 6, 7, and 8. The screenings will be held at the new Idiom Theatre (205 Prospect St.), the MakeShift Space (306 Flora St.) as well as the Limelight (1416 Cornwall Ave.) and Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.). Tickets will be just $3 at the door. The festival will open with a premiere of David Byrne’s Contemporary Color, a full-length feature film combining live music with the imagery of color guards of the marching band genre. The cost to attend the premiere is $10.75 general, $8 students, and $7.50 for members. Throughout the festival, films will be viewed simultaneously in the listed venues for a donation of $3 at the door. A panel of 14 judges has carefully selected all of the films to be shown. The judges come from various film backgrounds: directors, producers, professors of film, industry professionals, as well as two high school representatives. Submissions were accepted in the category of music video, short and feature lengths. Local, regional, and international students and professionals alike submitted work to be reviewed. 2016’s Bellingham Music Film Festival viewed over 300 submissions, and for 2017, the board applied for a grant to help streamline the adjudication process and pick the most appropriate projects to present for the festival slots. At the time this issue of ENNW went to press, the review process was in high gear! The festival will culminate in a celebration of the best of show. MakeShift’s Tyson Bellew is organizing a closing party with live music by regional bands. The Bellingham Music Film Festival is the brainchild of Professor Kacey Marrow. Marrow is an Associate Professor at Western Washington University. She teaches in the Department of Design and is herself a consummate professional of the digital and motion arts. She has received awards for her own projects and continues to write and promote the field through this project and others. The BMFF was an idea to celebrate the intersection of live music and film. Marrow is working closely with The Pickford Film Center’s Lindsey Gerhard. Gerhard has festival and event planning experience, with Austin’s South X Southwest in her repertoire. Tyson Bellow of the MakeShift Project is organizing the live music for the event. For a list of film titles and times, visit www.BellinghamMusicFilmFestival.com.

Gone – Gone follows the lives of three

strangers brought together by a hit-andrun car crash. While they reflect on the cruelties of humanity and struggle to move on, the driver, victim and witness face circumstances that force them to decide between embracing the life they have or leaving it behind. At the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham) on Thurs., March 2 at 6:30pm. Admission is $10.75. More info: www.pickfordfilm center.org/programs/pickford/gonebellingham-premiere-with-filmmaker-qa.

Newtown (Indie-Lens Pop Up) –

Filmed over the course of nearly three years, the filmmakers use unique access and never before heard testimonies to tell a story of the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history, which occurred on December 14, 2012. Newtown documents a traumatized community fractured by grief and driven toward a sense of purpose. Joining the ranks of a growing club to which no one wants to belong, a cast of characters interconnect to weave an intimate story of community resilience. Tickets are free, available at the box office only. Screening on Tues., March 7 at 6:30pm at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.). Free admission. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

The Sleeping Beauty (Bolshoi Ballet) –

In this resplendent and magical classic, the Bolshoi dancers take us on a dream-like journey through this classic fairytale complete with jewel fairies, a magical kingdom, a youthful princess and a handsome prince in this purest style of classical ballet. At the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.) on Wed., March 15 at 6pm. Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/the-sleeping-beauty-bolshoiballet.

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T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and wellbeing throughout life. Beginners and all Tai Chi skill levels welcomed. This class will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mind-body connection through deep energizing breathing, essential for good brain health. Classes held at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) on Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm and Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm. For those with assisted walking devices or severe arthritis, consider Chair Tai Chi on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15pm. More info: 360-389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

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.

Feminist Film Forum – Interested in

feminism and film? Join us, the Feminist Film Forum (sponsored by local nonprofit Film Is Truth), for a monthly screening and discussion on Fri., March 17 from 5:307:30pm. We meet in the community room next to Film Is Truth (inside the Public Market; 1530 Cornwall Ave.). March’s theme is “Marriage.” Free admission. More info: 360-540-6232, deedeetheshark@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ groups/1217946641599591.

“Your Voice, Your Choice: The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions” – This PeaceHealth

sponsored Advance Directive event, in collaboration with WWU’s Palliative Care Institute, will feature experienced ICU nurses’ presentation, “The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions,” with keynote speaker Dr. Scott Foster, Chief Medical Executive, PeaceHealth Medical Group. Several other PeaceHealth caregivers are on the program, joined by EMS Chief, Rob Stevenson, from Bellingham Fire Department Whatcom Medic One. Heather Flaherty, Director of Riverstyx Foundation, will share her personal story of what happened when her mother had not documented her Advance Directive. Q&A and refreshments. Takes place Wed., March 22 from 6-8pm at St. Luke’s Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Pwky., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-201-7840 or micki98226@aol.com.

Anacortes Senior College Spring Registration – Registration is underway

for classes April 11-May 18 at Anacortes Senior College, which meets in classrooms at Anacortes Middle School. Classes will include writing, music, health, biology, history, cooking and more. A 6-week course costs $30, and a 3-week course costs $20 for people over 50 years old. For class descriptions and registration forms, visit www.seniorcollege.org. More info: 360-503-1255, info@seniorcollege.org or www.seniorcollege.org.

Astronomy Meeting – The Whatcom

Association of Celestial Observers meets on Thurs., March 9, from 7-9pm in the front auditorium of the WECU building, (5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, Exit 262). We’ll discuss local astronomy events, and an interesting and informative presentation is scheduled. Free and open to all. More info: www.whatcomastronomy.org.

Woolf Works – The pioneering literary

work of Virginia Woolf is the inspiration for multi-award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor’s brilliant triptych for The Royal Ballet. McGregor has long been at the cutting edge of ballet, working with collaborators from across the artistic world, and in this critically acclaimed work he combines themes from three of Woolf’s landmark novels with elements of her letters, essays and diaries. Acclaimed British composer Max Richter creates a specially commissioned score incorporating electronic and live music. At the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.) on Sun., March 26 at 11am. Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/woolf-works-the-royal-ballet. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Spoken Word: Hear Authors Read at Village Books in March! by Deborah M. Bernard Some cities are built on rock and roll. Chuck and Dee Robinson helped rebuild the city of Fairhaven, 37 years ago, on the Love of Literature by creating Village Books, a gathering center dedicated to the writers, the poets, and the readers who love them. They opened in 1980, when Fairhaven was “a rather sorry looking place with empty storefronts and vacant lots,” Bellingham historian Brian Griffin said in his book, “Fairhaven: A History.” Village Books and the Colophon Café next door were the community-building anchor businesses that inspired growth, according to Griffin. Last month, a new chapter began at Village Books. After 36 years, Chuck and Dee Robinson have transferred ownership of their iconic bookstores to three long-time employees. And, as in every great novel, the new chapter still has the historic ambience of the previous chapters. Groundwork created since the opening pages of the book (and the bookstore). The characters may change, but the true essence remains. Their free Lit Live! Events, hosted by the business, are a cornerstone of the thriving literary community built by Village Books: An author is invited to read from his work. Readers can listen to an excerpt in the writer’s own voice, buy a book if they so choose, and have it autographed by the author.

Come hear Debu Majumdar read from his first novel, Sacred River: A Himalayan Journey, on Sunday, March 5, at 4pm. “Through the events of three independent stories that converge in the Himalayas, you encounter the real India. Suspense, mythology, and intercultural romance weave a colorful tapestry.” Debu adds, “The book is about how to live in peace and tranquility. You will be uplifted!” Born in India, Debu Majumdar received a doctorate degree in physics from SUNY

at Stony Brook. His first book, From the Ganges to the Snake River, a creative non-fiction, interweaves Indian culture with northwest American reality. Don’t miss the charming chapter on Debu and his two sons learning to fish on the Snake River in Idaho. “Village Books is absolutely a cultural tradition, an integral part of the local writing community. Everybody loves to go to Village Books!” Debu said. He participates in one of the many writing groups there. He and his wife moved from India to New York to Idaho, and have settled in Bellingham because they love the diversity and the community, and because their 8-month old granddaughter resides here. For further information, please go to Debubooks.com.

On March 8 at 7pm, Carolyn Wood reads from her book Tough Girl: An Olympian’s Journey Memoir. Tough Girl recounts two journeys taken almost sixty years apart. One is the coming-of-age story of a rambunctious and closeted northwest swimmer during the 1950s as she learns to train, race, and ultimately compete for gold in the 1960 Rome Olympics. The other follows her memories and meditations along the Camino de Santiago in 2012 as alone she comes to accept the end of a decadeslong relationship. Carolyn Wood, born and raised in Portland, Oregon, won a gold medal in swimming in the 1960 Rome Olympics at age fourteen. She is a retired English teacher.

March 14 at 7pm, Zoey Leigh Peterson will read from her book, Next Year for Sure. In this moving and enormously entertaining debut novel, longtime romantic partners Kathryn and Chris experiment with an open relationship and reconsider everything they thought they knew about love. Zoey was born in England, grew up all over the US, and now lives in Canada.

March 17, 7pm, Charlie Sheldon will read from Strong Heart—Fiction! “Deep in the Olympic Peninsula wilderness, 13 year old Sarah Cooley takes a wrong step. What happens next is impossible. It’s a sea adventure, a journey through Olympic National Park, and an adventure through time. Strong Heart, a breathtaking celebration of the wild Northwest and North Pacific, startles, yet challenges us to think.” Charlie Sheldon has fished commercially, worked for seaports, and now writes his tales from Ballard, Washington.

And on March 24 at 7pm, Serge Alternês reads from his Life Souls: Citizens and Volunteers of Civil War Spain. The people in the Spanish Civil War come alive in the author’s father, humanitarian volunteer Alec Wainman’s memoir and compassionate photographs. After a 40-year search for his father’s 1,650 photos, he is delighted to be able to share them with readers. All readings take place at Village Books,1200 11th Street in Bellingham.

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Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting – Whatcom Writers

and Publishers invites all writers to its monthly meeting on Wed., March 8 from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham). The evening’s speaker will be Amanda Hagarty of Mandy’s Media in a special sneak preview of one of the sessions she will be presenting at the 2017 Chanticleer Authors Conference: “The Imitation Game: Finding Your Audience by Leveraging Existing Audiences.” 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.

The Art of Caregiving – Jonathan

Evison joins a panel discussion about the art of caregiving in a collaboration between Bellingham Technical College, WWU’s Palliative Care Institute, and Whatcom READS on Thurs., March 9 from 1-2:30pm at BTC. Free admission. More info: info@whatcomreads.org or www.whatcomreads.org.

Whatcom READS! Book Discussion –

The Island Library Book Group will be reading the WhatcomREADS! title: “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” by Jonathan Evison. After losing virtually everything meaningful in his life, Benjamin trains to be a caregiver, but his first client, a fiercely independent teen with muscular dystrophy, gives him more than he bargained for and soon the two embark on a road trip to visit the boy’s ailing father. Join us at Island Library (2144 South Nugent Rd.) on Mon., March 20, 4:306pm. More info: 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

March 23 at 6:30pm in the Claire vg Thomas Theater (655 Front Street)! We are thrilled to welcome Janie Chang back to discuss her newest novel, Dragon Springs Road. Shanghai, 1908. Seven-year old Jialing is abandoned in the courtyard of an ancient estate. As a Eurasian child, she is rejected by Chinese and Europeans alike and finds only two allies: a Fox spirit and Anjuin, daughter of the family that moves into the estate. Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and will soon be available at Village Books and BrownPaperTickets.com. Admission is $5. More info: 360-526-2133 or www.villagebooks.com/event/CRH-janiechang-032317.

Books by the Bay Book Fair –

Attention readers and book lovers: Join us for a free and local celebration of books, authors, and readers Fri.-Sun., March 31-April 2 in the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom (1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham). Books for sale in the book room Fri.-Sun. from 11am-4pm, with a special event on Sun., April 2 from 1-4pm where authors will be on hand to meet readers and sign books. See the website for a list of authors whose books will be available. Free parking. Family-friendly. Hosted by Chanticleer Reviews and Village Books. Free admission. More info: www.chantireviews.com/ chanticleer-conference/chanticleerauthors-conference-book-room-fairinformation.

Chuckanut Radio Hour in Lynden (featuring Janie Chang (pictured) with “Dragon Springs Road”) – The Chuckanut Radio Hour is coming to Lynden for the very first time on Thurs.,

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Roses are red, violets are blue. Poems don’t always rhyme, it’s true. by Marla Bronstein Poetry can seem intimidating. Residents of Whatcom County of all ages and all levels of experience are invited to submit poems from March 1-31, 2017, to compete in the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest. George Drake and Ethel Crook founded the Contest in 2006, to honor Sue C. Boynton. Drake wrote of the establishment of the contest in his on-line blog. He had attended the 95th birthday celebration of Ethel Crook, Sue’s daughter, and shared with Ms. Crook that Sue, at age 95, had read one of her poems at the 1976 Bicentennale ceremony. Drake wrote, “Sue did not consider herself more than an amateur poet, but she always inspired others to write.” He and Ms. Crook created the countywide poetry contest in her mother’s name, the “Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest and Poetry Walk,” open to any Whatcom County resident of any age or level of education. Judging this year are Jacob Harsh and Laura Laffaredo, professional poets who will read every qualifying submission. Twenty-five poems will be selected to be displayed on placards on Whatcom Transportation Authority buses that serve

routes throughout the county. Four local artists, Christian Ann Smith, Mat Hudson, Megan Carrol and Kim Wulseftiet, design the graphics that grace the placards. In cooperation with the Bellingham Public Library, ten poems chosen by the judges will be etched onto plaques that are installed on the Poetry Walk that exists in front of the Library. The Birchwood Garden Club tends the garden. BTV-10 produces videos of twelve of the winning poems to be broadcast and shared on social media. All 25 poets will be invited to read their submissions at the awards ceremony open to the public, which is scheduled for May 18 at the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham. Every poem read by the judges will be displayed.

Committee member Joan Packer has been keeping records since the beginning of the contest. The first year there were 78 contestants. Since then, more than 3,000 poems have been submitted by Whatcom County residents aged 5 to 100. An average of 200-300 poems qualify for submission every year, according to Rachel Mehl, current Chair of the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Committee. Anyone interested in submitting is encouraged to read the guidelines regarding residency, length of poem, and characters per line. (This is to ensure the winning poem will fit on the plaque.) The rules are detailed on the contest website www.thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com. Judy Kleinberg, who served on the committee for four years, offers this advice for first time poets: “Go for it! Read and follow the guidelines.” www.chocolateisaverb.wordpress.com

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Sue C. Boynton and George Drake. Photo by Tore Ofteness.

Luther Allen has served as a judge a few times after having his poems selected for several of the contests. Allen says, “I think it’s important for poets to have their poems witnessed by their community. Plus, I love seeing my work displayed next to poems written by 8 year olds and 80 year olds at the Awards Ceremony!” https://othermindpress.wordpress.com at left: Boynton descendants with George Drake, 2013. at right: Sue C. Boynton, 1906.

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This annual event is a 2007 Mayor’s Arts Award recipient, and is free and open to the public. The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest is a program of Whatcom Poetry Series, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The contest is organized by a committee of volunteers with no paid staff and a modest budget. Funds to support the contest are raised by donations, grants, annual poetry workshops and proceeds from sales of the poetry anthologies. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.

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Japanese Garden Design with Susann Schwiesow – Birchwood Garden Club’s March guest speaker will be Susann Schwiesow, owner of Schwiesow & Drilias Landscapes, Inc. and the Garden Room in Fairhaven. Susann has developed a presentation on Japanese Garden design for the Birchwood Club. We will experience the various design styles and explore what is involved in creating a NW inspired Japanese Garden. Please join us! Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. Join us in the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St.) on Wed., March 1, 7-9pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Whatcom Home & Garden Show –

The Home & Garden Show will be Fri., March 3 from 11am- 9pm, Sat., March 4 from 10am-9pm, and Sun., March 5 from 11am-5pm. The show takes place at the NW Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. Entrance is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 55 and up), and free for people under the age of 16. Tickets will be available at the gate. More info 360-671-4247, www.biawc.com/events/home-show or www.whatcomhomeshow.com.

option for your family. Learn about the facts and myths regarding potential costs, rebates and installation. This informational program is to help you make an informed decision regarding your energy needs. Join us at Sumas Library (451 2nd St.) on Sat., March 18, 1-2pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-988-5201, www.wcls.org.

WCD Annual Native Plant Sale & Expo – Come join us in our celebration of

spring by purchasing low cost native plants at WCD’s Annual Plant Sale & Expo on Sat., March 25 from 9am-2pm at WCC! Festivities include several vendors, educational opportunities, entertainment, and food. WCD will accept pre-orders for our 2017 plant sale through Mon., March 13. Pre-orders require a $100 minimum purchase and 50% deposit. Pre-orders can be picked up on Fri., March 24 from 9am-3pm or at the open sale March 25. Order forms and more information are available at www.whatcomcd.org Free admission. More info: 360-526-2381, bhutton@whatcomcd.org or www.whatcomcd.org/plant-sale.

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Red Cross Emergency Preparedness –

Get prepared for earthquake, flood, or fire. Learn about emergency preparedness, local natural hazards, how to build inexpensive and effective disaster kits, and more at this disaster preparedness workshop provided by the American Red Cross. Complimentary take-home materials will include basic first aid kits and disaster preparedness calendars. The Red Cross will teach a youth preparedness program for ages 7-12 simultaneously with this Emergency Preparedness program for teens and adults. Join us any of these Saturdays: March 4, noon-1pm (Blaine Library) • March 18, noon-1pm (Everson Library) • March 18, 2-3pm (Lynden Library) • March 25, noon-1pm (Ferndale Library) • April 15, noon-1pm (Sumas Library) • May 13, noon-1pm (South Whatcom Library). Admission is free. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Meet Your Farmer & CSA Fair – Learn about getting local food boxes from local farmers. Meet the farmers themselves, learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), sign up for summer local food deliveries, and find out why local food is all about value, quality, and community. There will also be prize giveaways! Join us at Bellingham Farmers Market (1100 Railroad Ave.) on Sat., March 18, 11am-3pm. Admission is free. More info: www.sustainableconnections.org/events.

Introduction to Solar Power – Harness the power of the sun in your own home. Join us for an overview of solar energy and how it can be utilized as a green energy

Tours/Shows with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Bali, March 5-13,

$2590 • Seattle International District Tour & Chinese Lunch, March 21, $101 • Frasier Valley Tasting & Tulips, March 28 $114 • Garden, Glass & Casino Getaway, March 29-30, $249 • Queen Charlotte Island Travel Show, March 22, free • Italy’s Tuscan Sun Tour, March 21-29, $3595 • Hawaii Travel Show, March 28, free • Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, May 13-20, call for pricing • New York City Tour, June 16-20, $2699 • Queen Charlotte Islands Haida Gwaii, B.C., June 19-26 • Amsterdam, German, Mosel & Swiss River Cruise, Sept. 21-Oct. 1, $4549 • Hawaii Cruise, Sept. 22-Oct. 2, $2699 • Fall Colors BC Tyax Lodge, Oct. All rates, subject to change, overnights are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: bsacintern@gmail.com , 360-733-4030, ext. 1015 or www.wccoa.org.

Ireland: A Peek at the Past – Enjoy a

narrated, photographic journey across the Emerald Isle. See Ireland’s most famous castles, sea cliffs and landscapes. Experience the lilt of Irish laughter with pub stories, music and step dancing clips. A full, well-rounded, all-encompassing Ireland adventure right here at home. Hosted by award-winning photographer Dawn-Marie Hanrahan, and husband Ken, five-time travelers to Ireland. Refreshments will be served! Join us at Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) on Mon., March 6, 6:308pm. Admission is Free. More info: 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

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Whatcom Senior Tours a program of Whatom Council on Aging Take the trip of a lifetime!

Queen Charlotte Islands Tour June 19–25 Germany & France River Cruise Sept 21–Oct 1

New York City Tour June 16–26 Hawaii Cruising Sept 22–Oct 2 Garden, Glass & Casino Class Getaway March 29–30

Reserve your spot today!

Give us a call or visit our website!

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Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays – Learn to paint/learn to paint better during open studio painting classes. This is a great way to increase your painting skills. All skill levels benefit as the instruction is easel-to-easel using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and lively critiques. Paint and share in a community of high artistic energy and understanding. Personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Local venues can be available for one person and group shows for those who build a body of work. Show opportunities at Studio UFO during Art Walks are also available. Join us on Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 10am3pm. Admission is Wed.-$245, Thurs.$100 or $60 per day. More info: 360-3196115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art Exhibit: The Neighbors and In the Open – For The Neighbors, Arne

Svenson pointed his camera through his neighbors’ windows, without their consent. In these evocative, un-postured pictures, Svenson brings a painterly attention to light reminiscent of 17th Century Dutch painting. Some of his subjects saw the photos, objected and sued, citing violation of privacy, but the New York State Supreme Court ruled in the artist’s favor on 1st Amendment grounds. Organized as a complementary exhibition, In the Open presents an international and multi generational group of artists who have utilized the invasive potential of the lens to capture images in public spaces. These exhibits will be showing at WWU Gallery through March 11. Free admission. More info: 360-6503900, hafthor.yngvason@wwu.edu or https://westerngallery.wwu.edu.

The Whatcom Art Market Celebrates 7th Anniversary You are cordially invited to meet the artists, enjoy art and craft demonstrations and enjoy refreshments the weekend of March 10, 11, and 12 from 10am-6pm. The Art Market is located in Fairhaven at 1103 11th St. The Art Market is part of Whatcom Art Guild (WAG), a non-profit (c) 3 organization that has been nurturing visual arts within the community for more than 50 years. WAG membership is open to artists and art lovers from Whatcom and the adjoining counties. The Guild provides artists/ members an environment in which they can meet and exchange ideas and information, support life-long art education, encourage and promote the arts in Whatcom County and promote member artists. The Art Market is a co-op gallery, exhibiting the work of 45 members. Artists from Whatcom, Skagit and the San Juan Islands have created a treasure chest of artwork including original oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and watercolors. The gallery also features superb photography. Three dimensional works include wood bowls, cutting boards, glass, jewelry, metal, textiles and hand woven fabrics, knitted gloves, scarves and hats. Household items including crochet rugs and baskets, soft sculptures, handmade bears and creatures, soaps and lotions, plus a large selection of greeting cards. The Market also offers finely crafted, one-of-a-kind art pieces for home or office décor, for gift giving, to wear or to use. The Whatcom Art Guild created a cooperative, year-round business for their artists seven years ago in Fairhaven, giving them a brick and mortar setting for showing and selling their work. Being under the umbrella of the Whatcom Art Guild has provided stable leadership for a venture this size and a large reason why the Art Market has experienced continued success. The participating artists run the co-op, which is why visitors see different faces every time they come in. Those with discriminating tastes will appreciate that the entire inventory is locally handmade and each item is unique. If you have special requests, many of the artists accept commission work created to your specifications. Everyone appreciates art, but many cannot afford to own original work. The Market offers exceptional art at very reasonable prices making it possible for anyone to collect original art from the artist. The Whatcom Art Guild is a family in that they encourage each other’s creative endeavors, providing opportunities to educate, critique, and assist each other with art works. Each member brings different skill sets to the table from their different arts and each member’s contribution is highly valued. The Guild is open to art in all media. Ages range from high school to 90+! Some artists are just beginning their trek as artists, while others are internationally award-winning artists. The Whatcom Art Guild has supported art in Whatcom County since 1964. The Art Market is the flagship gallery of the organization. For more information call 360-7388564, visit the website at www.whatcomartmarket.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WhatcomArtMarket.

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Indigenous Influences – In the second

floor galleries this winter, Indigenous Influences is an exhibition curated by Regan Shrumm, through the Dana and Toni Ann Rust Curatorial Fellowship at MoNA (121 N. 1st St., La Conner). The exhibition looks at works from MoNA’s permanent collection that are influenced by Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities. Known as the “Mystics,” Mark Tobey, Morris Graves, Kenneth Callahan, and Guy Anderson sought to create art that consciously responded to the world around them, including referencing the local regional landscape and cultures. These artists began to collect Native American art, visit local Indigenous ceremonies, and befriend anthropologists, all of which made a major impact on the artists’ styles, colors, and spiritual outlooks. However, the influence of style came at a cost to the local indigenous nations. The exhibition examines the problematics and complexities of the artworks adopting Indigenous styles. On exhibit through March 26. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-466-4446, rshrumm@gmail.com or www.monamuseum.org/exhibition/ indigenous-influences.

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 through March 4. Admission is free. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

March at Whatcom Art Market – Our weekly featured artists include both founding and new members including: JoAnne Wyatt, founder and award winning acrylic painter; March 8-12: Richard Bulman, world traveler and lover of art mediums both ancient and modern (on-site March 10-12, noon-2pm); March 15-19: Lori Hill, early Art Market member, paintings of delightful color, form and perspective (on-site March 18, 1-4pm); Cristal McQueen, photographer with dramatic use of color and light; and March 29-April 2: Skip Patten, new member, professional wood artist of beautiful shapes, colors and finishes (on-site March 31, April 1, noon-3pm). March 10-12 marks our anniversary date; come visit, enjoy refreshments, and chat with our artists. Free admission. More info: 360-738-8564 or www.whatcomartguild.org.

The Art of Gary Giovane – Artwood

Gallery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) features the wall art of Gary Giovane during the month of March. Gary paints beautiful art on wood pieces that he makes. We will also have four screens that he has made, with one entitled “Waterfall.” Open Tues.-Sat. from 11am-6pm and Sun. from 11am-5pm. Free admission. More info: 360-647-1628 or artwood@qwestoffice.net.

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. On display through May 14. • Exhibit: “Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and Its Mexican Roots” – Images of Resilience explores the development of Chicano art, from its beginnings in Mexican art of the early 1900s, to the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 70s, to its relevance today. The exhibition is a reflection of how Chicano art has influenced community building, history making, and cultural citizenship for Mexican-Americans and Chicanos. Showing through May 28. • These exhibits are on display at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, WednesdaysSundays, from noon-5pm. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Children’s Drawing and Painting Classes at BellinghamART – Our

drawing and painting classes go beyond “fun” art projects. As the premier provider of art classes for children 4 years and up, we provide quality art instruction that develops traditional art skills and increases self-confidence. While teaching a child to draw and paint, we include academic information in subjects such as social studies, geography, math and science. BellinghamART is located at 1701 Ellis St. Cost is $18 an hour. More info: 360-7388379, info@bellinghamart.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Fingerpainting for Grownups –

FingerPainting for Grownups (Gallery Pegasus, 310 Holly St., Bellingham), is designed to bring back the fun and the joy of being a kid again. It relieves stress and taps into your creativity. No painting experience needed, in fact preferred. With a free glass of wine and finger food, you let go and become creative. We offer parties of six or more at our downtown gallery or if you prefer, at your venue. We schedule the sessions anytime that suits (continued on page 32)

New Photography by Kevin G. Jones –

Mindport Exhibits Gallery (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham) will feature new photographs by Kevin G. Jones. Admission is $2. More info: 360-647-5614 or www.mindport.org.

Introspection – March featured artist,

Dyana Fiediga, creates tangible expressions of her own musings which have a charismatic connection with others. Come experience Dyana’s work for yourself, in the gallery spotlight for the entire month. Representing more than 50 local artists, Good Earth Pottery has been located in the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham since 1969! More info: 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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you. This is ideal for any kind of celebration. You will have fun and bring home several works of art. It is also a good team building exercise for your organization. More info: 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups.com , or see my Facebook page for previous party pictures.

Sit, Crochet, Knit Nites (and Afternoon) – Bring in your current

project to Sit, Crochet, Knit and relax in our cozy classroom by the fireplace with other yarners! Every Thursday from 5-7pm & Sundays 1-3pm at Wear on Earth Yarns (8150 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden). Free admission. More info: 360-318-8657, info@wearonearth.net or www.facebook.com/WearOnEarthYarns.

Landscape Paintings by Lynn Zimmerman – An opening reception will

be held on Thurs., March 2 at 6pm for Haunts of the Heart, landscape oil paintings by Bellingham artist Lynn Zimmerman. Her oil paintings are inspired by her favorite locations in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Lynn, who owns BellinghamART, has shown her work in the Jansen Art Center’s Juried Exhibit previously, and this will be her first solo exhibition at Jansen (321 Front St., Lynden). Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.lynnzimmermanfineart.com.

Anniversary Sale – Let’s Celebrate!

Fourth Corner Frames is having an anniversary and you are invited to save 20% on your custom framing order through March 31! In addition—we have continued our “Make me an Offer” sale until the end of the month as well. Coupon is available at our gallery or online. Don’t miss this opportunity to save big. Join us at

Fourth Corner Frames (311 W Holly St.) on Fri., March 3, 10am-5:30pm. More info: 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Figure Drawing-Faces – If you’ve ever

struggled to capture an emotion or facial expression in your artwork, then this intimate workshop dedicated to the human face and figure is for you. Using a live model, local artist Trish Harding will teach you how to distinguish individual faces by studying the shapes of each feature—eyes, nose, mouth, etc. You’ll then explore the human figure with attention to proportion, shading, and shadow construction using various drawing media. Join us at WCC (237 Kellog Rd.) on Fri., March 3, 1pm3pm. Register for this 5-week session (May 3-31) through www.whatcom.ctc.edu. Admission is $159. • Portrait Painting Workshop—Your image ...Your medium: Portrait painting is more than just painting the likeness of your model – it is also capturing the essence of that person. A good portrait will give the viewer an almost intimate look at what that person is with a clear impact of the artist’s hand. Please join me, using your own photo and the painting medium of your choice with easel-to-easel instruction, and personal help in a safe and friendly environment. Bring a lunch or plan to buy one at a local restaurant. We will take a 1-hr. lunch break. Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Tues., March 14, 10am3:30pm. Admission is $100. • Watercolor Class: Bring an image of your choice! Let Trish guide you through the process and help you create a painting that you will be proud of from your own photo or sketch. Class takes place at Studio UFO on Tues., March 21, 10am-12:30pm. Admission is $58. • More info: 360-383-3200, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Art Walk: Homeshore Handwovens –

Join us for March’s Art Walk with Kathleen Pfundt of Homeshore Handwovens! With a passion for fiber arts which began as a child, Kathleen decided to study weaving at the age of 21. Over the years she has fit weaving in between seasonal commercial fishing in Alaska, day jobs, and whenever she could find time while raising her children. Kathleen was inspired to segue into rag weaving after discovering Ragfinery, where she is able to find low cost, reuseable materials of almost unlimited variety. We hope you can join us to admire her collection during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk on Fri., March 3 from 6-8:30pm at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St.). Free admission. More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Honey Salon presents Adorn by Madeline Klusmire – Honey Salon (310 W. Holly St.) is proud to present Adorn, by ceramic artist Madeline Kusmire. This new collection features painted plants and wildlife on hand-thrown porcelain ware. Adorn opens Fri., March 3 during the

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Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, complete with music, refreshments and artist meet and greet beginning at 6pm. Free admission. More info: 360-778-3858, hair@honeybellingham.com or www.honeybellingham.com.

Artist Road Trip: Tacoma’s Museum District, Northwest Art & Glass –

Annual Clay Extravaganza! – You don’t

Local artists Trish Harding and Deb McCunn are hitting the road again—this time our destination is the Tacoma Museum District to visit the Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, and the stunning 500-foot Chihuly Bridge of Glass. We’ll begin our day leaving WCC promptly at 8am and travel by coach furnished by our day-trip partner, Bellair Charters. We’ll explore Tacoma Art Museum first with its emphasis on Northwest and Western artists, then walk over Dale Chihuly’s famous Bridge of Glass. After lunch on your own at one of the many eateries nearby, we’ll head to the Museum of Glass where gorgeous exhibits meet a dynamic learning environment. You’ll see visiting artists working on their glass creations and learn firsthand how it’s all done. We’ll depart for home around 3:30pm. All museum fees are included in course fee; registration deadline is March 3 at noon. No refunds or credits issued after deadline. Join us on Sat., March 11, 8am-6pm. Admission is $99. Info: www.whatcom.ctc.edu , 360-383-3200, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio –

Take a Spanish-language docent tour of the Whatcom Museum’s exhibition, Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and Its Mexican Roots on Sat., March 11 at 2:30pm. You’ll learn more about the art and artists featured in the exhibition. Tours last one hour, and are included with admission / members free. An English language tour takes place at 1:30pm. The Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building is located at 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

March Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Join us March 3-April 4 for Dederick Ward’s paintings 1990 to Present, a collection of works through the decades. Also showing are oils by Brooke Borcherding, Damon Brown, Matt Dollahite and Melissa Jander. Artist reception at the Gallery (420 Commercial Ave.) on Fri., March 3 from 6-9pm during the Downtown Anacortes Art Walk. More info: www.scottmilo.com , 360-293-6938 or gallery@scottmilo.com.

Waterfront Artist Studios Spring Art Walk – The Artists of the Waterfront Artist

Studios (1220 Central Ave., Bellingham) are ready for Spring. The airing out of the building with the opening of winterweather worn doors, the hanging of the art, the turning up of the electronic music, the humming of the sewing machine piercing leather pieces stopped—all to welcome you. During the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, Fri., March 3 from 6-10pm. want to miss this educational and experiential festival all about the art of clay, on Sat., March 4 from 10am-4pm at Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). There will be over 25 vendor booths, demonstrations, competitions and public hands-on areas. Free admission. More info: whatcomack@hotmail.com or www.whatcomartistsofclayankiln.org.

Spanish-language Docent Tours of Images of Resilience Exhibition –

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., March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7pm. Cost is $15 per session. More info: 360-820-1271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Healing Through Art – PeaceHealth St.

“If You Decide to Go” – Nooksack

Children’s Art Show – Marvel at the

photographer Gary Meader shares images from European travels. Images of tantalizing sun-drenched Italy, to the snow-topped Swiss Alps just may convince you to take an unforgettable adventure. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. On exhibit March 8-April 15. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

Joseph Medical Center and the Lucia Douglas Gallery continues an exhibition of Fishboy, including new works by Contemporary Folk Artist, R.R. Clark. Clark’s work can be found in many private collections as well as the Lightcatcher Building, PeaceHealth Cancer Center and in the new Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic in Bellingham. Join us at Bellingham’s St. Joseph Hospital, main entry and East Tower halls, to view the display through March 24. More info: ldg@fidalgo.net , 360-3837166 or www.luciadouglas.com. artistic accomplishments of students of local art teacher, Brenda Calvert on exhibit in the Lynden Library (261 4th St.), March 26-April 1. Meet the artists at a reception in their honor on Fri., March 31 from 6:30-8pm. Free admission. More info: 360-354-4883 or www.wcls.org.

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ABCDance Adult Winter Schedule –

ABCDance (1844 N. State St., Bellingham) offers a wide variety of classes for adults. East Coast Swing taught by Damian Cade, Absolute Beginner, Beginner and ADV Beginner/Intermediate Tap class taught by owner/director Tabetha Clark, as well as Jazz Class open to all levels also taught by Tabetha. At ABCDance we strive to keep classes affordable for the Bellingham community, while maintaining a schedule that works with everyone’s busy lives. Adult students can pay per class at $12 or pay ahead with a class card and save money. A 5-class card can be purchased for $50 ($10 per class) or 11 classes for $100 ($9 per class), and each card is valid for 3 months. Class cards can be used for any of our adult classes. There is no need

to sign up in advance or pay a registration fee; just show up, bring your dancing feet, and let the music inspire! More info: 360-389-5481, ABCDance.Classes@gmail. com or www.ABCDanceBellingham.com.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing – Fourth Corner Folk Dancers

meet Thursday evenings from 7-9:30pm, beginning March 2 (and 9, 16, 23 and 30) at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.,Bellingham). We have 15 minutes of warm-up dances, followed by 15 minutes of instruction for beginners, then 15 minutes of teaching of the harder dances. Instruction is followed by a program of dances, then requests. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. A $5 donation is suggested, with first-timers free. More info: 360-380-0456 or www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the New Orleans/Dixieland music of the Clamdigger Jazz Band on Sat., March 4, 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.

USA Dance – Join us at the Presence

Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) for an evening of dancing on Sat., March 4. A lesson will be taught from 7:15-8pm with the dance from 8-10pm. Come join the fun, wear your green, and let’s have a good time. Singles and beginners always welcome. Refreshments. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. More info: bhamusabda@aol.com , 360-7345676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Northwest Ballet Theater presents Remembering Chaplin – Created

by award-winning choreographer John Bishop, Remembering Chaplin returns for the second year with additional scenes that will make the celebration of 100 years since Charlie Chaplin’s immortal “Little Tramp” even more delightful than before. “Like many extremely creative people, Northwest Ballet Theater Artistic Director John Bishop occasionally wanders off out there where the buses don’t run. We should all be grateful for that, because when he comes back, he usually brings something brilliant. This time, he encountered the ghost of Charlie Chaplin and turned it into a thing of rare beauty.” –Christopher Key. Show takes place Sat., March 4, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm. Tickets: $26-$34. Info: www.northwestballet.org , www.mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080.

Havana Street Style Dance Class –

This class is dancing solo without partners. Students will learn musicality (how to match your movements to the music), body isolation techniques, and how to infuse styling from various influences such as reggaeton, timba, salsa, son, rumba and Cuban folkloric dance, cha cha cha and more—all mixed with style from the streets of Havana. It’s pretty much a party every Tuesday night (March 7, 14, 21, 28), 7pm, at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). All levels welcome. Admission is $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes. Info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com.

Weekly International Folk Dancing –

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays (March 7, 14, 21, 28) at Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., in Bayview). Brief instruction begins at 7pm followed by review and request dances until 9:30pm. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. The first session is free / $3 thereafter. • Live music dance will be held Sat., March 25, 7pm, with the band KEF. Potluck will be at 6pm, dancing at 7pm. A $10 donation is requested to help pay for the band. • More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

Peace Dances in Mount Vernon –

The Peace Dances are mantric meditations in motion, with live music, held at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (500 W. Section St.) on Sun., March 12 from 6-8pm. The focus is finding unity in the singing of a sacred phrase which is inspired by a large variety of religious traditions

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from around the world. All dances are taught each time; come alone or bring a friend. Admission is free / by donation. More info: jstplnfolk@gmail.com , 360629-9190 or www.seattledup.org.

Dance for Neurological Disorders –

This dance class is specially designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease, but caregivers and supporting family or friends are also welcome, as are individuals living with other movement or neurological disorders. The class emphasizes positive qualities of dance: joyfulness, mental activity that integrates physical and cognitive health, excellent full-body exercise, activity that utilizes the senses of vision, hearing, and touch. Inclusive, so every person is acknowledged. This class is generously supported by a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Northwest Chapter and PeaceHealth Medical Group. Classes meet on Fridays (March 30) at Ballet Bellingham (1405 Fraser St.). Free admission / no registration necessary. More info: 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class.

Mount Baker Theatre presents Houston Ballet II – Reach a place of

limitless possibility where movement becomes momentous, guided by the sure-footed grace of world-class ballet artists. Houston Ballet II is the touring division of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. Comprising a stellar array of dancers from around the world, this skilled ensemble tours both nationally and internationally. The company performs a diverse range of dance works that includes excerpts from great classics like The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, as well as contemporary works by internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Stanton Welch, one of the world’s leading choreographers. Performance on Sat., April 1 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Sketching Wonder: New Ways of Seeing – Have you longed to infuse art

and life into your journaling and jump-start your creative flow? Join Susan Zwinger for a two-day illustration, creative writing, and nature observation workshop. Discover a simple Japanese drawing technique and find new strategies to transform your journal into a reference book for years to come. Join us on Fri., March 10, 10am4pm. Admission is $250-$400 sliding scale. More info: chris@wildwhatcom.org or www.wildwhatcom.org/upcoming-events/ 2017/3/10/workshop-sketching-wonder.

Learn to Think on Your Feet! – Come

join us for a free workshop on Wed., March 15 and Thurs., March 23 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks 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! More info: sheila@improvplayworks.com , 360756-0756 or www.improvplayworks.com.

activities; and so much more. Event takes place on Sat., March 18 from 8am-4pm at Skagit Valley College. This is a premier event for early educators, child care providers, and school-age teachers and staff; parents are welcome too (no child care on-site). Lunch is provided with registration. STARs credits available. Please check website for more details, and to register. Cost is $80 (early bird registration by March 1), $95 (March 2-12), or $100 (day of conference). More info: www.skagitconnectionsconference.com.

Master Class with Russian Pianist Ilya Yakushev – Ilya Yakushev, the

Russian pianist who made a brilliant last minute debut with the Bellingham Festival of Music in July 2016, will return to Bellingham to lead a free public masterclass for local piano students on Sat., March 18 at 2pm at the First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Connections Conference 2017 – Our

conference theme this year is “Let’s Play!” We are featuring keynote speaker Denita Dinger of Play Counts! We are providing a multitude of great presenters on themes such as play/learning; adverse childhood experiences/resilience; STEM; educational

Anacortes Spring Wine Festival –

Anacortes will host 30 wineries from across Washington State at the Port of Anacortes Transit Event Center (100 Commerical Ave.) on Saturday April 8 from noon-5pm. The festival will feature an expanded layout, unlimited wine tastes, food bites from Anacortes caterers, and an on-site wine shop. Also available are VIP tickets with early access to the festival, a VIP swag bag with goodies from Anacortes businesses, and access to the VIP lounge. Tickets to the festival will be limited and are expected to sell out. Admission is $25 / $55 / $80. More info: www.anacortes.org/spring-wine-festival. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

“The Mountain Runners” – This

presentation covers the history of the Mount Baker Marathon (1911-1913) and the making of an international awardwinning documentary about this truly amazing race. The speaker, Todd Warger is an Emmy Award nominee for The Mountain Runners 2012 documentary, which has played in over 25 film festivals worldwide. For a greater appreciation of this fascinating account, view the trailer and/or the entire film on YouTube under “The Mountain Runners.” Join us for the presentation on Mon., March 6 from 10:30am-noon at the Lynden Public Library (205 4th St.). Free admission / donations to offset expenses appreciated. More info: www.emeritusforum.weebly.com.

Museum Advocates: Crossing the Bridge, The La Conner School History Wall – Follow the ten-month

journey of artist Mary Ennes Davis as she researched the history of La Conner Schools from 1870 to 2016 and then constructed a 60-foot-long, three dimensional public art piece as a permanent installation in the new middle

school. The wall honors the relationship between the town of La Conner and the Swinomish Tribe. Join us on March 9 at noon. Free admission. • Images of Resilience Lecture – Internationallyrenowned artist and cultural critic Amalia Mesa-Bains discusses the artists and artworks featured in the exhibition Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and its Mexican Roots. Mesa-Bains’ artwork features altar installations that reflect her Mexican heritage and reference the spiritual practices and traditions of her culture. The lecture will be presented on March 22 at 12:30pm. $5 suggested donation/ members free. • Both lectures will be held in the Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Ghosts of the Pacific Northwest –

Whatcom County is no stranger to ghostly phenomena, with many stories steeped in rich traditions and legends. Join instructor Matthew Thuney and ghost investigator Brian Lee to explore the eerie phenomenon of the spirit world, from the beginnings of our haunted human history to sightings and encounters right here in Whatcom County. We’ll delve into some of our civilization’s strangest reported experiences with the spectral realm and also discuss

Making a Mark: Photo-ID of Harbor Porpoises in the Salish Sea – The

harbor porpoise is one of the most abundant species in the Salish Sea, yet little is understood about their population. Come learn about harbor porpoises, why they are important and the research that the Pacific Mammal Research Center in Anacortes is conducting to understand more about this poorly understood marine mammal. Join us at the Burlington Library (820 E. Washington Ave.) on Tues., March 28, 6:30-8pm. Admission is free. Info: 360755-0760 blibrary@burlingtonwa.gov, or www.burlingtonwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2222.

Open House at the Bellingham Railway Museum – Bellingham Railway

Museum (1320 Commercial St.) is having an open house from noon-5pm, Sat., March 4. Admission is free to the open house, but donations are always welcome! More info: 360-393-7540, BellinghamRailwayMuseum@gmail.com or www.BellinghamRailwayMuseum.org.

31st Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show – The 31st Annual Spring Craft &

Antique Show is coming to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, Thurs.Sat., March 16, 17 & 18. Bring a friend and enjoy all the fabulous booths featuring unique handcrafted wares, home and garden decor, gourmet food, and upcycled vintage treasures. One of the largest shows of its kind in the Northwest. Hours 10am-8pm, Thurs. & Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat. Admission is $6 general / $5 senior 60+ / free age 12 and under, return privileges / free parking. More info: 360-354-4111, wccinc@hotmail.com , www.facebook. com/LyndenCraftandAntiqueShow or www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com.

some local ghost hunts. Presentation at WCC on Sat., March 11 from 10am-1pm. Admission is $39. More info: 360-3833200, comed@whatcom.ctc.edu or https://register.whatcomcommunityed.com/ CourseStatus.awp?&course=17W8182011XA.

Mount Baker Club Outings –

Scheduled outings include Sun., March 5: Hundred Acre Woods (Becky Sewell, 360-201-5116) • Sat., March 11: SugarLoaf Mountain (mikesdavis@outlook.com) • Sat., March 18: Skagit Flats Bike and Breakfast Ride (Drew Winsor, 425-341-3738, ajwinsor@gmail.com) • Sun., March 26: Goose Rock Hike (billgrove@comcast.net). • More detailed info: www.mountbakerclubsite.wordpress.com/ calendar.

March is Women’s History Month! –

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will note its upcoming 100th Anniversary and Women’s History Month with a presentation of women in American history as portrayed by its members at its monthly meeting. Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday. Join us at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest, Bellingham) on Sat., March 11, 10am-noon. Admission is free. More info: 360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Pickett House Museum Tour – Tour

the Historic Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham) from 1-4pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month (March 12). The house was built in 1856 for Capt. George E. Pickett, who later led the infamous Civil War charge at Gettysburg. Admission is free / donations appreciated. More info: 360-733-5873 or daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com.

Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting –

Please come meet with new friends who enjoy learning about antiques and sharing their collections. Join the fun on Thurs., March 16 at 1pm in the Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St.). Free. Info: daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com , 360-733-5873 or www.questers1944.org.

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