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TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2018 FEATURES: Cantabile Chamber Choir Celebrates the Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Jingle Bell Run 2018 on December 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 La Conner’s Art’s Alive! 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Northwest Ballet Theater Celebrates Its 20th Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Skagit Wine & Beer Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warm Up with the Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What They Do For Love: Skagit Valley College Presents A Chorus Line . . . . . . 13

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Bazaars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . 37-39 Calendar of Events . . . . . 15-19, 22-25 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-32 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

On the cover: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox reimagines modern hits with a retro flair. Scott Bradlee himself calls it, “pop music in a time machine.” Don’t miss this high-energy show unlike any other, on Nov. 29 at Mount Baker Theatre. See feature story on page 3.

NOVEMBER 2018 Volume 15 Number 10 P.O. Box 2606 • Bellingham, WA 98227-2606 360-599-6827 • email: editor@ennw.info • www.ennw.info The ENNW Publishing Team Mark Fuller: mfuller@ennw.info • Barb Fuller: bfuller@ennw.info Gladys Crnich: gladys@ennw.info • Lynna Dunn Fuller: lfuller@ennw.info Margaret Bikman: margaret.bikmanennw@gmail.com Circulation: ENNW prints 10,000 copies & distributes to over 200 sites in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. For a current list of distribution sites go to www.ennw.info/distribution.html. Deadlines: We request Press Releases, Photos and Calendar Items by the 10th of the month before its release (November 10 for December issue). Send an email if you would like to be on our monthly reminder list. Press Releases, Calendar Items & Photos are now exclusively received through our Online Submission Form accessed through our website www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Please keep event description to 60-100 words per item. Submission Guidelines: Article ideas are encouraged with a sample of your writing style. You will be given credit and a bio line, but at this time we are unable to pay for articles. If we accept your proposal, please plan on writing 300–600 words. Advertising: We would like to encourage you to consider advertising with us. We feel we offer a great value for your hard earned advertising dollars. Due to the quality, ENNW is not in the recycle bin in a day or two. Many readers report they hold onto it all month long, resulting in better value. If you would like a rate sheet, please call or email to request one. Your advertising will make it possible for us to continue. Copyright & Pub Info: ©2018 Entertainment News NW. Reproduction of contents in any format is forbidden without written permission from ENNW. ENNW is only responsible for ad cost in the event of an error. Every effort has been made to gather accurate information regarding events. Please contact the sponsoring agency for more details. Printed at Lithtex NW, Bellingham, WA, USA. This Month’s Contributors: n Margaret Bikman worked as Entertainment News Coordinator at The Bellingham Herald for 27 years. She’s also a reference and instruction librarian at Whatcom Community College (also for 27 years). Margaret and her husband, Jay Saxton, enjoy dancing and attending concerts, plays, and art and literature events, and like traveling to exotic places like Cuba, Nova Scotia and New Orleans. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a graduate of Western Washington University, with a B.A. in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Seattle Times, and Portland Live. n Marla Bronstein is a playwright, director, actress and freelance writer who enjoys keeping busy and relaxing. n Nancy Canyon holds a MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University. She’s the author of three books: Dark Forest, Saltwater, and Whispering, Idaho. — Winner 2015 Mayor’s Arts Award —

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Warm Up with the Mount Baker Theatre perform on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7pm, with include Anne Lamott, in partnership with a second show on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2pm. Village Books, Whatcom Symphony How did it get to be November Expect to see fabulous costumes, sets and Orchestra’s Harmony from Discord already? If you aren’t already focusing on wonderfully talented performers. Amy is program, Neko Case, and Warren Miller’s the holidays, you may be trying to come thrilled MBT can bring this kind of show Face of Winter. up with fun things to do with friends and to Bellingham. Additional information including ticket family that don’t involve cooking. Mount Catch the Spanish Brass Christmas prices and purchase information can be Baker Theatre (MBT) has a diverse Concert on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7pm. found on their website at selection of events that will fill your They have been entertaining audiences all www.mountbakertheatre.com, or by evenings for the weeks that lead up to over the world for nearly 30 years. Just calling the box office at 360-734-6080. family, friends, and office holiday parties. this past year, they received the I Bankia There is something to entertain just about Music Talent Award in Spain for the every member of your family. most influential musical artists. The Capitol Steps returns to Bellingham The annual appearance of Mostly on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3pm with their new Magic With John Walton: A Holiday show, “Make American Grin Again.” The Tradition will feature two daytime Capitol Steps began over 30 years ago “family” performances. For the first from actual staffers. The performers have time, a third show, the Evening worked in a total of 18 Congressional Cabaret, will be geared for more offices and represent 62 years of “Hill” mature audiences, featuring magic experience. The troupe has performed for and comedy. John has invited guest the last five presidents, and they show no artist Kerry Pollock to join him in an signs of stopping. MBT will host the Semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8pm. This is known as the largest touring comedy festival in the US. You will see the best of the best comics from The multi-talented Postmodern Jukebox reimagines contemporary Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Awardpop, rock, and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its the US, Canada, swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown—or, as creator Scott contemporary take on the classic tale. UK, and Japan Bradlee himself puts it, “pop music in a time machine.” who have been whittled down from the original 36 entrants to these semifinalists, all trying to win $15,000 in cash and prizes. You can help narrow down the final contestants who promise to showcase their best material. See who makes you laugh the hardest. YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) takes the stage with their Back in Black and White Tour. PMJ is an innovative and stylish band that “puts pop music in a time machine” and offers “black and white music for an HD world!” Basically, they take pop music and re-create it in the style of 30s, 40s and 50s music. Amy Guerra, Associate Executive Director of MBT, is very excited MBT’s resident magician, John Walton. Pack your bags for a festive Christmas in Spain they are coming to Bellingham on with the highly celebrated Spanish Brass. Thursday, November 29. She’s looking forward to their high quality performances. intriguing cabaret-styled evening of Amy admits she sees as many of the Their many loyal fans have already started illusions and fun. All three performances shows MBT produces as she can. Amy’s buying tickets, which are expected to sell will be held in the Harold and Irene daughter said that when her mom attends out, so don’t wait to buy yours. Walton Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 15, any of the variety of performances accessed through the main lobby doors at Make time in early December to attend offered by MBT, it puts Amy in a good Mount Baker Theatre. one of the two performances of the mood. This is a good time of year to find beautifully staged Rodgers and Theatergoers will also enjoy opportunities to put you in a good mood. Hammerstein’s Cinderella. They will performances during the month that Photos courtesy of the Mount Baker Theatre.

by Marla Bronstein

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An Evening of Broadway – Harmony

Musical Productions proudly announces their debut event, An Evening of Broadway, starring Cat Christ, Erin O’Reilly, and Beth Anne El Fattal. An Evening of Broadway is a unique, 3-female vocalists staged collection of 30 musical numbers, some iconic, some obscure, each from a Broadway show. Backed by TJ Anderson on piano, JP Falcon Grady on guitar, and Rob Neeleman on drums, this show delivers quality, professional musical entertainment in a creative format currently not available anywhere in the area. Come ready to be entertained and even involved as the talented trio takes you on a delightful musical journey of beauty, comedy, heartache, and joy, while engaging the audience in the moment! Performances are Fri., Nov. 2 at 7pm and Sat.,Nov. 3 at 2pm at Unity Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). Admission is $22 or 2 for $40. Info: 360-526-2802, contact@harmonymusicalproductions.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3621802.

The Female Persuasion – A celebration of the ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness of women when the chips are down, The Female Persuasion is the latest to be offered by seasoned, local

Photo by Angela Mills-Watson, freelance photographer.

playwright and director, Judith OwensLancaster. This play is the second in her efforts to bring original theater to our community; it is her hope that it will inspire new playwrights to step forward and offer (with her help) their new creations as well. Ms. Owens-Lancaster is a native of Bellingham who lived in New York City for thirty years, where she pursued a career in the performing arts as a singer and actress. Performances on Fri. & Sat., Nov. 2 & 3 at 7pm; Sun., Nov. 4 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 8-10 at 7pm; and Sun., Nov. 11 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 at the door (no credit cards, please); ahead of time please phone 360-920-6332 or email playsanddragontales@gmail.com.

La Fanciulla del West (Met Live in HD) – Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek

sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, alongside star tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw Dick Johnson. Baritone Zeljko Lueiae is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts. Presented on Sun., Nov. 4, 1pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $23 adult / $21 senior / $19 student / $17 kids 12 and under / $2 off members. More info: tickets@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/event/met-livehd-la-fanciulla-del-west or 360-336-8955.

Romeo and Juliet – The classic

Shakespearean tragedy reimagined for Sehome’s stage (2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy.). The Montagues and the Capulets hate each other—for no reason other than their names. Violence rules the streets, and nobody crosses the line separating the two houses. Until Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love, breaking all the rules, and force the city of Verona to cope with the consequences. Why do we fight? What happens to a society divided by baseless hate? Featuring fight choreography from American Musical and Dramatic Academy alumni Carly Williams (Sehome class of 2014) and post-show discussions about the message of the play, Romeo and Juliet will use Shakespearean text with modern characterizations to discover the answers. Performances are Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 8-10 at 7pm; Thurs., Nov. 15 at 3:45pm; Fri., Nov. 16 at 7pm;

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and Sat., Nov. 17 at 2pm. Admission is $10 general / $8 students and seniors. More info: sehomelittletheatre@gmail.com, 360676-6481 or www.sehomedrama.com.

Charlotte’s Web, The Musical – The

drama clubs at Meridian High School and Meridian Middle School have combined to present Charlotte’s Web, The Musical Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11 at 7pm in the Meridian High School Auditorium (194 W. Laurel Rd.). Admission is $8 for adults / $6 for students. More info: 360-483-7078 or kaylavosburgh@hotmail.com.

fiction in order to leave our mark on the world. At the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St., Bellingham) on Fri. & Sat., Nov. 23 & 24 at 7:30pm; Sun., Nov. 25 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 2 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 6-8 at 7:30pm; and Sun., Dec. 9 at 2pm. Admission is $8- $16. More info: 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Marnie (Met Live in HD) – Nico

Muhly’s Marnie, based on Winston Graham’s novel, which in turn inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful thriller, has its U.S. premiere at the Met this season. Isabel Leonard stars in the title role opposite Christopher Maltman as her blackmailing husband Mark Rutland, Lestyn Davies as his brother Terry, Janis Kelly as Mrs. Rutland, and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Marnie’s mother. Robert Spano makes his company debut conducting. Shows on Sat., Nov. 10 at 9:45am & Sun., Nov. 18 at 11am at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $23 general / $21 senior / $19 student (with I.D.) / $17 age 12 and under / $2 off members. More info: tickets@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/event/met-live-hd-marnie or 360-336-8955.

Mamma Mia! Auditions – Auditions

for the smash Broadway hit musical Mamma Mia! will be held Tues. & Wed., Nov. 13 & 14 from 6-9pm at the historic Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon (712 S. 1st St.). Details and sign-up information can be found online. You must be at least 16 years old to audition. Mamma Mia! will be presented at McIntyre Hall on March 29-April 13, 2019. Free. More info: 360-421-4690, mgfarms@earthlink.net or www.theaterartsguild.org/auditions.

Seven Supermans – Rinne Groff’s Seven Supermans—a spoof of the movies Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, performs at Whatcom Community College’s Heiner Theatre, Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 15-17 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the door for $3. Directed by Sean Walbeck and performed by WCC students, it tells the stories of bandit-besieged farmers turning to big-city Supermans for help. Appropriate for all ages.

Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself) – The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival, and celebrity that left 19th century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas, populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Shipwrecked examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Kick off

the holiday season with 50 local craft vendors, food, raffle items and much more! Enjoy browsing, sampling, and shopping. Grab your girlfriends and join us at one of the best craft shows in Whatcom County on Sat., Nov. 3 from 9am-4pm at Hillcrest Church (1400 Larrabee Ave.). Five percent of all sales go towards the Adoption Connection Ministry at Hillcrest. Free admission. More info: 360-733-8400, sknebel@hillcrestchapel.com or www.hcbellingham.com.

Thanksgiving Table Decor – Impress

your Thanksgiving dinner guests with a table full of up-cycled book decor. From place mats to napkin rings, crafter Kaileigh Hubbard will help you create a literarythemed Thanksgiving that is sure to have your guests reaching for sequels. All materials provided. On Sat., Nov. 3 from 1-2 at Blaine Library; Sat., Nov. 10 from 1-2pm at South Whatcom Library; Sat., Nov. 17 from 11am-1pm at Ferndale Library; and Sun, Nov. 18 from 3-4pm at Everson Library. Free admission. More info: https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-966-5100.

featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind handcrafted gift items, taking place Sat., Dec. 1 from 10am-5pm. Come and meet the artists! A portion of the proceeds will go to “Bridge to the Future,” the campaign for a new La Conner Library. Make a day of it in La Conner with the La Conner Rotary Santa Breakfast at Maple Hall, 8:30-11am. Shop for gifts at the Holiday Celebration at the La Conner Civic Garden Club, 10am-5pm. Head over to Gilkey Square for the annual tree lighting at 5pm. Happy Holidays! Free admission. More info: snowgoosesilkart@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/220309065460237 or 360-466-3352.

Women’s Work International Market – Handmade, fair trade, arts and crafts from around the world. Supports women’s cooperatives, artists, and groups that help women and children locally and abroad. Offering Oaxacan rugs, Nepali fashions, Guatemalan weavings and clothing, Peruvian jewelry, fair trade gifts and accessories, and organic health and beauty products. Raffle baskets and delicious Mexican food, locally roasted coffee. New vendors include Mexico City-style alebrijes (the fantastic figures seen in the movie Coco). Gift shopping that makes a difference on Sat. & Sun., Nov. 24 & 25 from 11am-5pm at Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland St.) Free admission. More info: 360-424-5854 or ginnydarvill@gmail.com.

La Conner Holiday Celebration: An Arts and Craft Show – Start the season with a visit to the La Conner Holiday Celebration, an Arts and Craft show

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Kids Math and Science Expo – The

2nd Annual Kids Math and Science Expo is Sat., Nov. 3, 10am-3pm at the Haggen Expo Building, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. This county-wide event includes activities and information to inspire children in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Exhibitors and sponsors include businesses, non-profit organizations, public and private schools, and children’s clubs. The

exhibitors design their booths for children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Among the activities expected are Lego robotics, marine wildlife aquarium, making of rocket ships, microscope adventure, magnetics, chess, and much more. Supporting organizations include Kiwanis Club, Launching Success Learning Store, Bricks and Beyond, WECU, and Peoples Bank. Free admission. More info: 360-3198773 or kids.expo@lyndenkiwanis.com.

Homeschool Huddle – Huddle up with

other local homeschooling families for fun, socializing, and support. While adults share resources and personal experiences, kids and teens will have an opportunity to socialize. Books and other materials will be on display, with optional activities available for kids and teens. For both current homeschoolers as well as those exploring possibilities. Refreshments provided. Mon., Nov. 5, 2-3pm at the Sumas Library (461 2nd St.). Free admission. More info: 360-988-2501 or www.wcls.org.

Sound of Music Sing-Along – The

Historic Lincoln Theatre and the Children’s Museum of Skagit County present the Sound of Music Sing-Along for our annual pre-Thanksgiving screening on Sun., Nov. 18 at 1pm. Calling all nuns, goat herders, hills, Alps, baronesses, brown-paperpackages-tied-up-with-string or any of your favorite things. This is one of the funniest, most liberating nights out you will have for a long time. Showing at the Lincoln Theatre. Admission is $20 adults /

$15 for seniors, students and kids / $2 off members. More info: 360-419-7129, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/film/sound-musicsing-along-0.

Teen Advisory Group at Burlington Library – Teens 14-18 only. TAG

members work to improve the library for teens. Activities might include recommending books, music, and movies for the library to purchase; promoting and planning library events; redesigning the library teen space; or contributing to the library’s social media pages. TAG is a great way to get leadership experience for your college applications and complete community service hours. Plus, there’s always pizza. No registration required; just show up! At the Burlington Library (820 E. Washington Ave.) on Mon., Nov. 26, 4-5pm. Free admission. More info: 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library.

Bellingham’s Got Talent! Do you? Bring it! – Bring your talent and compete

for cash prizes on Sun., Feb. 17 from 1-4pm at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre. Amateur talent divisions to be judged include: Stand Up Comedy, General Talent, and Musical Groups and Soloists. Tickets are on sale through Mt. Baker Theatre’s online box office. Don’t miss out! This is a family friendly, community benefit to support the Lighthouse Mission’s Street Connect program. Street Connect serves approximately 200 people each week. They are out 5 days a week, and encounter anywhere from 15-60 people per day. Check out the Facebook page (Bellingham’s Got Talent – Benefit) for updates, talent submissions, volunteer opportunities, contact information and more. Questions? Email bellinghams.got.talent@gmail.com.

Celebrate the Season – Anacortes

Schools Foundation’s Celebrate the Season takes place on Sat. & Sun., Dec. 8 & 9 from noon-4pm at the Port Event Center (100 Commercial Ave.). Come after the holiday parade on Saturday and enjoy live entertainment through the day. Sunday features gingerbread all day, where you can watch adult and student teams battle

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support enrichment programs for students in our district. More info: 360-488-2343, marta@asfkids.org or www.asfkids.org.

Ice Express: A Holiday Around the World â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bellingham Figure Skating

it out, or decorate your own mini-house. Also, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie, photos with Santa, games, crafts, and more. Free admission. Proceeds go to

Club invites you to join us for our Annual Holiday Ice Show on Sat., Dec. 8 at 12:30pm and 7:30pm at the Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way). Watch as our skaters follow the Ice Express around the world to celebrate the holiday season. Be sure to look for our baked goods and raffle baskets too. Admission is $10 advance / $12 at the door. More info: bellinghamfscwintershow@outlook.com, www.facebook.com/Bellinghamfsc or 360-676-1919.

Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Park by Osa Hale From chestnuts roasting on an open fire, to jingling sleighs, so much of the most beloved Christmas traditions are celebrations of yesteryear. Thanks to the Ferndale Heritage Society, folks filled with holiday cheer can be surrounded by pioneer-era Christmas magic for the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. Olde Fashioned Christmas is a festive tour of Pioneer Park, a four-acre plot of cedar trees and historic buildings. The campus includes a schoolhouse, church, dance hall, post office, general store, and several log cabins built throughout the late 19th and early 20th century. The whole lot will be decorated in Yuletide fashion, with different themes in each cabin. Another highlight of the tour is the church. With its 142-year-old wooden walls and pews, it is a perfect space for anyone to reflect on the past year, and the years that have passed. Heritage Society members are dressed up in pioneer costumes to greet and guide visitors. There will also be live music and other entertainment, period-appropriate games, and crafts. Children can write letters to Santa Claus in the schoolhouse, then visit the post office to mail them. Santa and Mrs. Claus are around and available for pictures, and the general store is stocked up with beautiful gifts to bring home. Follow your nose to baked cookies and warm drinks, or listen for sleigh bells and catch a ride through downtown Ferndale in a horse-drawn carriage. You can enjoy Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Park on Friday, November 30 (5-9pm), Saturday, December 1 (1-9pm), and Sunday, December 2 (1-5pm). Tickets are $4 for adults, and $3 for children.

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La Conner’s Art’s Alive! 2018 Art’s Alive! kicks off Friday, November painting title refers to a small island off Cape 9 with a gala artist reception in La Flattery, part of the Makah Reservation on the Conner. Enjoy wine (by donation), hors Olympic Peninsula. The island is used for climate d’oeuvres from local restaurants, and change research, scientists gathering information greet artists during this free event held at on its effect on birds and wildlife. See Kathryn’s Maple Hall on Commercial Street. From paintings at the Invitational Show and at 5-6pm, enjoy beautiful creations while http://kathrynaltus.com. listening to music performed by Ben Starner, renowned Skagit Valley pianist, playing jazz, classical, and modern. Brian Lee and the Orbiters perform old school blues and jazz from 6-9pm. Art’s Alive!, hosted by La Conner Arts Commission, is celebrating 34 years. Seventy regional and local artists, along with fourteen invitational artists, show at Maple Hall, Friday-Sunday, November Baskets by Katherine Lewis. Katherine has a small farm in Skagit County where she and her husband Steve Lospalluto grow much of the willow 9-11. The yearly Walk Through Town, used in her beautiful, functional, and durable baskets. situated on the banks of the Swinomish Channel, happens Saturday 10-6pm and Liquid Gold 4, oil on canvas by Sheila Evans. Sunday 10-4pm. Up to twenty venues— merchants, galleries, and restaurants— feature live music, art, and demos. Jack Gunter will read excerpts from his books and sign copies at Razzle Dazzle Gifts, Pier 7. Cassera Gallery (106 1st Street), features Matt French, artist/designer for Volcom, Vans, Pocket Pistol Skates, and more. Skateboard deck designs, apparel, graphics, and paintings will be displayed. Anelia’s Kitchen and Stage presents live music by Uncle Doug Cooper on Friday, and Duke the Music Man on Sunday. The Museum of Northwest Art (121 S. 1st Street), the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum (703 S. 2nd Street) will have unique displays. Also help “Constantly creating, Matt French is a mad scientist in celebrate The Skagit County Historical his art studio making art around the clock. Aside from Tatoosh, waterbased oil on canvas art this dude can skate!” – GNU Snowboards Museum’s 50th Anniversary. Mark your by Kathryn Altus. destinations on the Walk Through Town Zimmerman, David Hall, Dottie Burton, brochure found at the Chamber office Invitational Artist, Nicki Wight’s Kirk Ruse, Bliss Kolb, Spike Mafford, and and/or La Conner Library. painting “Violinist from Barcelona” graces Chris Skinner. Kathryn Altus’s painting “Tatoosh” is ENNW’s October cover. The Northwest Uphill from Maple Hall, Skagit Artists featured on the Art’s Alive! brochure and Watercolor Society member is an Oakland Together juried show also opens Friday poster. Kathryn shows at Harris Harvey native. She studied at the University of 5-9 at La Conner Civic Garden Club (622 Gallery in Seattle and is well known for the Americas in Mexico City and South Second). Meet juried artists from her abstracted paintings of NW California College of the Arts. Her favorite Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, Island, and topography using a rich palette. The subject is portraiture. Snohomish counties. Invitational Show participant, Sheila First time Student Art Show and Evans (http://sheilaevans.net) lives in Exhibition, held at La Conner’s Pop-up Spokane and has pastel and oil painted Gallery (623 Morris Street in Tillinghast for 25 years. She’s known for her use of Seeds Complex), Saturday 11-5 and light, form, and the sense of calm natural Sunday 12-4, will include high school elements create. student artists invited from La Conner, Invitational Artist, Katherine Lewis, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedromakes baskets with willow grown on her Woolley, and Anacortes. Vote People’s farm in Mount Vernon. The Smithsonian Choice, and a $50 prize will be awarded American Art Museum has procured to one promising student artist. several of her baskets to display in the Pick up a brochure, your guide to Cole-Ware Collection of American venues featuring top-notch regional Baskets, (www.dunbargardens.com). artists, demos, and more. All events are Other Invitational Artists include Craig free and open to the public. Visit Barber, Nick Fennel, Bo Miller, Lynn arts@townoflaconner.org for more info.

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Call for Artists – The Friends of the

Anacortes Library’s Art Committee is calling for artists for the next art exhibit in the community room of the Anacortes Public Library. Artists residing in the 98221 zip code are eligible to submit digital photos of their two dimensional art for consideration. Send an e-mail to folartcommittee@gmail.com requesting information on how to apply. The exhibition will be December/January. Submission deadline is Nov. 9. More info: 360-421-4620.

Call to Artists: Winter Juried Exhibit – The Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) is still accepting submissions for the 2018 Winter Juried Exhibit through 11:59pm, Nov. 12. The Juried Exhibits are open to the public as a way to showcase the artistic talent in Whatcom County and the surrounding region. Each season, artists are invited to submit up to five pieces to be judged by a qualified jury made up of artists, curators, and other figures in the arts community. The selected pieces are displayed in the Jansen Art Center for the community to enjoy. Submissions will be accepted via the website (www.jansenartcenter.org). There is a $35 submission fee for up to 5 works. Artist level members (or higher) receive $10 off their submissions. More info: 360354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/exhibits/submit-your-art.

yesterday to tomorrow, stopping briefly at today. Local photographer Tom Cochran captures slices of journeys that he has made, that he is making, that he will make in the future. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. On exhibit through Nov. 29 at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Call to Artists – Fourth Corner Frames &

Gallery will be hosting Artists Choice 2019 Photography Edition in January 2019. The call and the application can be found on our website, www.fourthcornerframes.com, on both the Home page and the Events Calendar. Free. More info: 360-734-1340 or framr4u@aol.com.

Paintings by Hyunju Padilla – The

Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) is pleased to welcome artist Hyunju Padilla to The Inn at Lynden. The exhibit will be on display through January 2019. Padilla was born in Seoul Korea and studied fashion illustration in Germany. She graduated from WWU while living in Lynden and continues to paint. Her paintings have been exhibited in Jansen Art Center as part of the Juried Exhibit Program, and this is her first solo exhibit with the J. The exhibits at The Inn at Lynden are developed through the Jansen Art Center’s exhibit programs, curated by Karen Bacon. Artwork from the exhibits can be purchased through the Gallery

Shop at the Jansen Art Center. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/hyunju-padilla.

November at the Whatcom Art Market – November, a sparkle in the air

and exciting events on the horizon. At the Art Market we celebrate the season and help you find unique future treasures for your gift list (and yourself!) and gift cards for that hard-to-pick-for person in your life. November featured artists include: John Young, photographer of Whatcom’s scenes and birds, Wed., Oct. 31-Sun., Nov. 4. John will be in the Market, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 3 & 4, noon-4pm, to tell you about his art. • Elizabeth Rhyneer and Walt Hekala, jewelry artists, Nov. 7-11. They will demonstrate Viking Knit weave, a jewelry technique, on Sat. Nov. 10, 11-3pm. • Belinda Botzong, Nov.14-18. Belinda will demonstrate her art on Sat. Nov. 17, 11am-2pm, using flower petals and other natural items to decorate ceramic tile. Come decorate your own tile to take home for a gift or stocking stuffer! • Lorraine Day, Painterly Pictorialist Photographer, Nov. 21-25. Lorraine will be at the Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk to talk about her art, 5-8pm, Fri., Nov. 23. • Barb Atkins, fibercrafts, Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Barb will demonstrate creating knitted Christmas ornaments and decorations on Sat., Dec. 1, 11am-2pm. • Whatcom Art (continued on page 10)

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series at WECU in Fairhaven (1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham) in November. Pat’s symbolic oil paintings are not only large in scale, but also imbue a power that is hard to put into words. Her work is presented wonderfully by the incredible light at WECU. The branch welcomes you to come by and enjoy this visual treat. All work is for sale. More info: 360-676-1168, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Journeys of Our Lives Photography Exhibit – Each of us is on a life journey. We travel from here to there, from

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Market is located at 1103 11th Ave., Bellingham. The Art Market is open 10am-6pm, Wed.-Sun. until Thanksgiving, then, beginning Nov. 24, we will be open daily through Dec. 24. Free admission. More info: 360-738-8564 or www.whatcomartmarket.org.

Things For The Kitchen at Artwood Gallery – For November, Artwood (1000

Harris Ave., Bellingham) will feature many items for your kitchen. Handmade bowls, utensils, cheese cutters, and salt and pepper shakers, just to name a few. We have a large variety of items to choose from. Art Walk will be held on Fri., Nov. 23, Thanksgiving weekend! More info: 360-647-1628, artwood@qwestoffice.net or www.artwoodgallery.com.

The Elephant in the Room: The Allure of Ivory and Its Tragic Legacy –

Ozora are included in the Chipper Bird Holiday Show (1319 Cornwall, Bellngham). Her miniatures and small works include Pacific Northwest landscapes, animals and nature. Free admission. More info: 360-788-4273 or colleenozora.artist@gmail.com.

The Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham) will explore the story of ivory from pre-history to modern times, featuring a selection of ivory from the collection, research in elephant communications, the devastating effects of ivory hunting, and how organizations are trying to save these incredible animals. On display through March 2019. Cost included with admission. More info: 360-778-8930 or whatcommuseum.org.

Otherness – Selected photographs by

Confluence: A Joint Collaboration with Diane Culhane and Fred Lisaius –

Endangered Species: Artists on the Front Line of Biodiversity – This

Fibers & Beyond – Colorful, finely-

Colleen Ozora at Chipper Bird Holiday Show – Paintings by Colleen

Kevin G. Jones will be displayed through November at Mindport (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Otherness refers to a quality of photographs in which the meaning of the image is something other or larger than the physical scene actually represented: a visual metaphor, or perhaps a feeling not reducible to verbal language. Like dreams, these photographs may be interpreted in different ways by different people. The question is, what do they evoke for you? Admission is $3. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

exhibit highlights 60 artists who celebrate biodiversity’s beauty, interpret natural and human-induced extinctions, and focus on endangered species from diverse ecosystems. It includes the work of artists who spotlight the human activities threatening biodiversity alongside art projects that revitalize habitats and reconnect people to the natural world. The exhibition surveys a wide range of

approaches and media used by artists spanning the nineteenth through twentyfirst centuries. Major funding for the exhibition and catalogue has been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Norcliffe Foundation, with additional support from the City of Bellingham, the Whatcom Museum Foundation, the Museum Advocates, Alexandre Gallery, and Heritage Bank. On display through Jan. 6, 2019 at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St.). Cost is part of museum admission. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/ endangered-species.

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The Healing through Art program at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to announce a new exhibit open through December at PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Small scale, nature-based and naive, small canvases surround larger paintings to create a unique installation. Diane Culhane, a professional artist and art educator, paints whimsical canvases which evoke the dream state. Fred Lisaius’ painted works represent his personal journey to explore man’s relationship to the natural world and to others. More info: 360-383-7166 or ldg@fidalgo.net. crafted, elegant and playful work by local and nationally-known artists will be exhibited at the Janson Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden), through November during the Fibers & Beyond exhibit. Featured artists include John Mullarkey, Caryn Friedlander, Patti Barker, Liz Moncrief, Marilyn Olsen and Sheri Ward. The exhibit will also include woven rugs by the late Jo Morgan and work by members of the Whatcom Weavers Guild that

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November Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Scott Milo Gallery (420

Commercial St., Anacortes) welcomes Bellingham artist Lorna Libert in November. Libert presents a new collection of her boldly painted oils, which include her boats, marine birds and a new series of people with character! Also showing are encaustic paintings by Marilee Holm, oils by Melissa Jander, watercolors by Sandy Haight, and watercolors and acrylics by Eric Wiegardt. Reception with the artists is Fri., Nov. 2 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: gallery@scottmilo.com, 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com. Bellingham Bay Impressions II.

showcases tablet and floor loom weaving techniques, eco-dyed monoprints, hand stitching, and felting. Free admission. Info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/fibersbeyond-exhibit.

Painted Objects: Luminous Portals –

For the month of November, Make.Shift Gallery (306 Flora St., Bellingham) presents Painted Objects: Luminous Portals with works by Christen Mattix & Mary Jo Maute. Painting on found objects, Christen Mattix and Mary Jo Maute turn ordinary things into luminous portals. The use of ordinary objects, often taken for granted, roots the work in the everyday, while offering fresh perspectives and insights. Join us during Downtown Artwalk on Fri., Nov. 2, 6-10pm. Free admission. More info: 360-933-1849, gallery@makeshiftproject.com or www.makeshiftproject.com/events/2018/ 10/8/painted-objects-luminous-portals.

Downtown Art Walk at Trish Harding’s Studio UFO – Join us at

Studio UFO for the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk on Fri., Nov. 2 from 6-9pm. In addition to the debut of her newest picture book, Comet Sense, Trish will also be exhibiting the last two years of her work, including Separated From Normal for those of you interested in Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point. The View of the Valley is a collection of paintings, some on metal, that express Trish’s feelings for the Skagit Valley and are inspired by her work as the Skagit Valley Tulip Poster Artist in 2017 (tulip posters are available as well). Trish has painted the deconstruction of GP for many years, and will have a couple of paintings left to share. Finally, there will be a select group of 2018 PAPO paintings all framed and ready for your wall. Trish will be available to discuss all of her work on a one-on-one basis. Music by the Bay Street Band. Studio UFO is located at 301 W. Holly St. More info: 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Open Studio Tuesday Long Pose Drawing / Painting – Drop-in sessions

for long pose nude figure studies. Model maintains the same pose for one or two 2.5-hour sessions. French easels and drawing horses provided. Bring your own drawing and painting materials. No-odor solvents only. Pay per session. Open to artists of all levels; no instruction. Every Tuesday evening at The Creekside Building (1701 Ellis St., Studio 209, Bellingham) from 7-9:30pm. Admission is $15 per session / $52 four consecutive sessions. More info: marydmorton@yahoo.com, 360-820-1271 or www.bellinghamart.com.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays –

At Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, students are exposed to quality painting fundamentals that have stood the test of time. Also, the artist’s own voice is encouraged in chosen media. Presentations, color theory, and art history lessons are also a component, as are challenges, shows, and interacting with the (continued on page 12)

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Dance for people with PD and Other Movement and Neurological Disorders – Taught by Pam Kuntz (artistic director of Kuntz and Company and WWU dance faculty member), this class is specially designed for people living with PD. Caregivers and supporting family or friends are also welcome, as are individuals living with other movement or neurological disorders. Please join us and dance to music by Mike Bajuk on Thursdays from 10-11am through Dec. 6 at Ballet Bellingham (1405 Fraser St.). Free admission / no registration necessary. Info: kuntzpam@gmail.com, 360-510-4711 or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class.

the 1600s, to dances composed this year. This style resembles contra-dance, but is more stately and refined, with beautiful music from jigs to waltzes. Everyone welcome, no partner needed. Every Thursday at the Bellingham Senior Activities Center (315 Halleck St.). Free admission. More info: sounds.trad@gmail.com or https://becd2.wordpress.com.

“Frequency” – Bellingham Repertory

Dance (BRD) presents “Frequency,” an evening of contemporary dance, on Fri., Nov. 2 at 7:30pm and Sat., Nov. 3 at 3pm and 7:30pm at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center (1314 Harris Ave.). “Frequency” represents the rate at which

dance evolves over time through a diverse presentation of six choreographic works. Audience members will experience a range of movement qualities, environments, and characters from businesswomen to the Valkyrie warriors of Norse mythology. “Frequency” exhibits the expansive and explosive abilities of the human body, the precise musicality of intricate isolations, and intriguing character pieces. Admission is $15-$28; tickets and more info online at www.bhamrep.org or email bhamrep@gmail.com.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the New Orleans/Dixieland music of the popular Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band on

The Dance Studio – Adult drop-in ballet

classes are in session Tuesdays, 11am-noon for $10 taught by Miss Heather. Take an hour just for you to stretch, sweat and meet new friends. All are welcome, from beginners, to those finding their passion once again. Registration is still open for homeschool ballet on Tuesdays 10-11am with Miss Heather for students 8 years and up. This is a fun performance and technique ballet class and members will perform on the Mount Baker Theatre main stage in June! All levels are welcome. For more information or to register, visit us at 1820 Cornwall Avenue, call 360-7341595, or go online to www.thedancestudio.net.

English Country Dancing – Learn the

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local art community. Making art is layered, personal/universal, and manifests from a deep place inside the artist. Join us at Studio UFO to propel your painting to that next level. Reach for excellence. On Wed., Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28. Admission is 4 days $200 or $62 each day. More info: trish. harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

country dances of England, ranging from

paintings. Shop for holiday gifts from dozens of local vendors. From handcrafted soaps, to homemade fudge, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list. Fill your weekend with live local music, artist demos, and shopping. Bring the kids in for free fun family art projects. Something for everybody in the family to enjoy! We are located at the former Terra Organica Public Market (1530 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) and open 7 days a week beginning Nov. 16 from 10am-7pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day & at 3pm. Info: katy@alliedarts.org or 360-676-8548.

Rising – Thirteen women. One purpose.

Join us for an opening reception on Fri., Nov.16 from 6-8pm at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham) and meet these amazing local artists. Their works range from the traditional to the avant-garde, from fiber to clay and all mediums in between. Like the oceans, these women are “rising!” Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Free admission. More info: 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

39th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts – Kick off this

holiday season with the 39th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. Featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople showcasing their holiday goods, including unique gifts, specialty foods, jewelry, and

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Structured Organic featuring Levi Vincent at Good Earth Pottery –

November featured artist, Levi Vincent, has outdone himself with a new series of work that pushes the boundaries of geometric lines and curvaceous forms, which simultaneously tease and please the eye. Come see for yourself and meet the artist on Fri., Nov. 23 from 5-8pm during the Fairhaven Winterfest Art Walk. Specializing in locally-handmade pottery and ceramic art, the gallery has been located in the Fairhaven Village since 1969. With over 50 artists represented, you’re sure to find the right gift for everyone on your list. Free admission. More info: 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

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Sat., Nov. 3, 2-5pm at Bellingham’s VFW Hall (625 N. State St.). 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. Info: 360-371-7030 or www.btjs.webs.com.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes –

Come learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland. It’s a lot like square dancing, but with lively Scottish music and unique steps and figures. Exercise for your body and brain. Everyone welcome! No partner needed. Soft shoes or slippers recommended. Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm in the YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $5. More info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

Peace Dancing – The Peace Dances are mantric meditations in motion, with live music. The focus is finding unity in the singing of a sacred phrase, inspired by a

large variety of religious traditions from around the world. All dances are taught each time; come alone or bring a friend. Admission by donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. Takes place Sun., Nov. 11 from 6-8pm at Skagit Unitarian Fellowship (500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon). More info: 360-629-9190, jstplnfolk@gmail.com or www.seattledup.org.

The Nutcracker – Fidalgo DanceWorks is excited to announce that our production of The Nutcracker will be performed this year on Fri., Nov. 23 (7pm) and Sat., Nov. 24 (2pm) at the historic Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon (712 S. 1st St.). This production will feature students in Pre-Ballet / Ballet 7. We hope that many of you will join us for this timeless, holiday classic. Admission is $18. More info: 360336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/nutcracker.

OPUS & BAAY present The Nutcracker – OPUS Performing Arts is

proud to present The Nutcracker in collaboration with Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth on Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 5 & 6 at 7pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Audiences will enjoy this classic winter ballet with a unique theatrical twist. The Nutcracker will feature OPUS’ younger ballet students as cupcakes and peppermints alongside their advanced dancers in the iconic roles of Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy, and many others. BAAY performers ages 9-16 will be showcased as the infamous rat army, manipulators of large-scale puppets, and in choral interludes. This exciting new performance is guaranteed to delight viewers of all ages! Admission is $20 general / $12 kids 12 and under. More info: www.mountbakertheatre.com.

What They Do For Love: Skagit Valley College Presents A Chorus Line by Margaret Bikman Skagit Valley College’s Music and Drama Departments present the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Chorus Line, at 7:30pm, Nov. 9-10, 16 and 17; and at 2pm, Nov. 11 and 18 at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way in Mount Vernon. Reserved seating tickets range from $18 to $28, with subscriptions and discounts available. Go to www.mcintyrehall.org or call 360-416-7727. The musical follows the lives of 17 dancers auditioning for a new Broadway show. A truly ensemble production, says director Damond Morris, one-by-one the hopefuls offer glimpses into the joy and heartache of their lives - and one-by-one they are eliminated until eight remain. The musical captures the excitement and drama that all performers face—in one singular sensation—featuring well-known songs like “What I Did for Love” and “I Hope I Get It.” A Chorus Line is a play centered on the path actors and dancers must tread to get a job in the theater industry,” says Morris. Dr. Damond Morris, Director and Skagit Valley College Drama “Dancers who play supporting parts and ‘dress’ the stage do not have job security, moving from Department Chair. theater to theater, show to show, and often city to city on tour. They have stories that are never in focus and A Chorus Line pushes their struggle to center stage in the form of a dance audition.” Personally, Morris says, he enjoys highlighting characters that may not have a voice. “We have the opportunity in theater to give voice to the voiceless,” he says. Morris identifies with the director Zach, who is driven by theater, enjoys the creative work, and is obsessed with creating a beautiful images and making the people that work with him look great. “I can relate to that,” Morris says. Musical director Diane Johnson, the head of the SVC Music Department, will be conducting a full, brass-heavy orchestra with trumpet and trombones, as well as three pianists on keyboards. This is the 22nd musical at SVC that she’s conducted. Johnson says that Diana Morales is the character she most identifies with. “She is feisty and knows what she wants, and I like to think I am too,” she says. And her favorite song in the show is “What I did for Love.” “It speaks to my heart and soul about why I spend everyday trying to make the best music I can.” Donna Carroll, who is co-choreographer with Michelle Linak, has been choreographing shows in the Skagit Valley for more than 25 years. She says she grew up with this show, and spent her life in auditions just like them. She even auditioned for it in Los Angeles, along with 2,000 other dancers, and made it to the last cut, but could not do the show because she was in another show at the time. The excitement of bringing this show to life is challenging, but exciting at the same time, she says. Director Morris adds that, “Anyone who has ever interviewed for their dream job while doubting their ability at the interview will connect with the stories threaded through the musical.” A Chorus Line cast members. Photo courtesy of Damond Morris.

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Northwest Ballet Theater Celebrates Its 20th Year by Margaret Bikman “Dancing has always been a part of my life,” says John Bishop, artistic director of Northwest Ballet Theater. “Even before I started taking ballet at age 8, my mom had been taking me to The Nutcracker and to other ballets. That led me to love ballet then, and to this day.” Now in its 20th year as a nonprofit performing arts organization, NBT presents Bishop’s version of the holiday ballet at 7:30pm on Dec. 1, 2pm on Dec. 2 at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham); and 7:30pm on Dec. 14, and 2pm on Dec. 15 and 16 at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon). “For 20 years, teaching ballet students, has become as rewarding for me as when I was a dancer,” Bishop says. To celebrate NBT’s anniversary, the company will be performing “Pointes of View II” at 7:30pm on Nov. 17 and 3pm on Nov. 18 at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center (1314 Harris Ave.), with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and door prizes, as well as new choreographic works by the company, to recognize and thank the family and community for their support. “We are very proud to have brought culture through the art of ballet to this community and the audiences we serve,” he says. Tickets are $25 adults and $15 for youth and seniors, available through Brown Paper Tickets. Despite “The Nutcracker’s” status as a traditional holiday favorite, Bishop and the NBT dancers continue to freshen

Mary Jane Senger as Clara.

things up. This year, new scenery, sets, choreography, and projection will be added to bring more dimension to the stage. Eleanor Totten as the Dew Drop Fairy. Julia Schwartz as the (above 3) Photos by Taylor Jones. Arabian Princess. For tickets to the Bellingham show, which range from $10 to $35, how everyone around me improves call 360-734-6080 or go to throughout as we all work together to be www.mountbakertheatre.com. Tickets for the best we can be. Rehearsals are when I the Mount Vernon show, which range am truly inspired as I see everyone refine from $15 to $40 (children younger than their art, and I cannot wait to see how 12 pay $10 with an accompanying adult), stunning, graceful, and truly awesome are available at 360-416-7727 or each and every individual www.mcintyrehall.org. will be on stage.” The dancers of NBT seemed Julia Schwartz primed to perform the adds, “The holiday classic. Nutcracker Noah Cooper, who season is just dances the title role, getting underway, says, “Being a part of but I can already tell this production is such an that this is going to be an amazing experience. All of amazing year. Dancing the the people have been super role of Arabian has been a helpful and supportive, dream of mine for quite a especially my partner, Ana while, so this opportunity is as Uribe (the Sugar Plum rewarding as it is challenging. Fairy). She is such an The choreography and music amazing dancer and together create an ideal dancing also a great person, atmosphere; I truly can’t wait to and I am thankful Noah Cooper as the Nutcracker portray this character onstage!” that I get to work and Ana Uribe as the Sugar Plum And Mary Jane Senger says, with her.” Fairy. Photo by Kari Marttila. “The Nutcracker season is always Ana Uribe herself such a magical time of year. For 11 says, The Nutcracker is always an years I have dreamed of dancing the role incredibly special and enriching of Clara, so it is particularly magical for experience. No matter how many times I me this year! Dancing with the Northwest hear “The Waltz of the Flowers,” I am Ballet Academy (the training program of always filled with a sense of wonder and NBT) each year has helped me improve as excitement. The majesty and elegance a dancer and form strong relationships the music breathes is translated in the with all the wonderful people involved. I dance, creating an atmosphere of coming am so honored to be dancing Clara for together, of being a part of something NBT’s 20th Anniversary!” beautiful and challenging, that everyone For details on Northwest Ballet Theatre, that is a part of it shares. This goes for all go to www.northwestballet.org or call the parts of the ballet as well, as each one 360-714-1246. has a unique allurement. One of the most amazing things for me, however, is seeing Entertainment News Northwest ~ November 2018

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NOVEMBER 2018 THURSDAY 11/1/2018 Dance for people with PD and Other Movement and Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am, free, 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class. (pg. 12) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. English Country Dancing, Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 1:30-3pm, free, sounds.trad@gmail.com or https://becd2.wordpress.com. (pg. 12) Welcome to Advance Care Planning, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-788-6594, info@whatcomalliance.org or www.whatcomalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2018/08/CommunityWorkshopsSep-Nov2018.pdf.

Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam: John Carswell and Blues Union, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm, no cover, 360-650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com or www.jazzproject.org.

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

Your Voice, Your Choice: Advance Care Planning, St. Luke’s Health Education Center,

6-8pm, free / preregistration required, 360-752-5267, HWalker@peacehealth.org or www.peacehealth.org. MVHS Jazz Night, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, free, brandy@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/mvhs-jazz-night or 360-336-8955. (pg. 26)

Travelogue: “Copenhagen, Malmo, and Amsterdam: Lessons in Urban Rejuvenation and Connectivity,” Whatcom Museum Old

Opening: “Painted Objects: Luminous Portals,” Make.Shift Art Space, 6-10pm, free,

360-933-1849, gallery@makeshiftproject.com or www.makeshiftproject.com/events/2018/ 10/8/painted-objects-luminous-portals. (pg. 11) “An Evening of Broadway,” Unity Center, 7-9:30pm, $22 or 2 for $40, 360-526-2802, contact@harmonymusicalproductions.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3621802. (pg. 4)

Author Event: Cassandra Overby and “Explore Europe on Foot,” Village Books Bellingham,

SATURDAY 11/3/2018 Assistance League Yule Boutique, Grace Center on the Campus of Trinity Lutheran Church, 9am-3pm, free, 360-738-2803, contact@assistanceleaguebellingham.org or www.assistanceleaguebellingham.org. (pg. 37)

Bellingham Emblem Club Annual Bazaar,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 9am-3pm, free, 360733-6432, happytaps@comcast.net. (pg. 34)

7-8pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-cassandraoverby-110118 or 360-671-2626.

Jazz Concert (music of Sammy Nestico by the A’Town Big Band), Kennelly Keys Music, 7pm,

free, 360-293-1910, www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917 or www.4u2eat.net.

“The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm, $15, 360-920-6332, playsanddragontales@gmail.com. (pg. 4) “Frequency,” Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 7:30pm, $15-$28, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 12) “La Boheme,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30-10:30pm, $25-$65, 360-610-7249, info@pnopera.org or www.pnopera.org. (pg. 26) “The Post” film, Van Zandt Community Hall, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 pp / $10 pf, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley. “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm. Seffarine, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 8-10pm, free, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/global-spicepresents-seffarine or 360-650-3130. (pg. 26)

City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm, $20 general / $15 members, https://sylviacenterforthearts.org/ event/waiting-for-godot-by-samuel-beckett.

FRIDAY 11/2/2018 Purple Friday Story Time: “How To Be a Lion,” Village Books Bellingham, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/storytime-110218.

“The Amazing Recovery of the American Bald Eagle” with David Hancock, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 4-5pm, cost included with admission, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Come & Drum! First Friday Drumming Circle,

Center for Mindful Use, 5:45-8pm, free / some drums provided / bring your own, director@mindfuluse.org, www.mindfuluse.org. Downtown Art Walk, Studio UFO Gallery, 6-9pm, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 11) Downtown Art Walk, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 6-10pm, free, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. November Art Show Opening, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com, 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 11) November First Friday Artwalk, Historic Downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. “Robin Hood,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm, by donation at the door, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event. Thank you!

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NOVEMBER 2018 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, Hillcrest Church, 9am-

4pm, free, sknebel@hillcrestchapel.com, 360733-8400 or www.hcbellingham.com. (pg. 5) Coffee with Northwest Singles Club, age 40+, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon, free, 360305-4534, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. (pg. 36) Kids Math and Science Expo, Haggen Expo Building at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm, free, 360-319-8773 or ids.expo@lyndenkiwanis.com. (pg. 6) Planting Party, Utopia at Sedro-Woolley, 10am-1pm, free, outreach@skagitfisheries.org, www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-party-utopia or 360-336-0172. (pg. 40)

Scottish Country Dance Session (beginners and experienced), Littlefield Celtic Center, 10am-noon, free, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org.

The Heart School: Saturday Morning Yoga,

Center for Mindful Use, 10-11am, free / by donation / bring your own mat, director@mindfuluse.org or www.mindfuluse.org.

Photographer John Young (speaks about his art), Whatcom Art Market, noon-4pm, free, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9-10)

Thanksgiving Table Decor, Blaine Library,

1-2pm, free, 360-966-5100, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 5)

“James Delmage Ross: Visionary Industrialist” with Jesse Kennedy, Burlington Public Library, 1:30-3pm, free, 360-755-0760, kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov. (pg. 35)

“An Evening of Broadway,” Unity Center, 2pm. Author Event: “Peace Weavers of the Salish Coast” with Candace Wellman, Ferndale Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-384-3647, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 12) “Frequency,” Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 3pm & 7:30pm. (pg. 12) “The Bald Eagle: A Local Treasure,” Deming Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3643, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 40)

The Joy of Making Coin Rings (18+),

Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG), 5-9pm, $45 + $5 kit fee, 360-788-5858, info@BMAG-WA.org or BMAG-WA.org.

Heron & Crow (acoustic Americana, folk), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, oldworlddeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events. “Robin Hood,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm, by donation at the door, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com or www.4u2eat.net. Pearl Django in Concert with Nuages, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $25, 360-961-1559, mpg@nuagesjazz.net or www.manouchenw.com. (pg. 26)

Poetry Event: Renee Saklikar & Kristiana Kahakauwila, Village Books Bellingham, 7-8pm,

free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-reneesaklikar-110318. “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) Muse Bellingham (fusion dance venue), Inspire Studio, 7:30pm-midnight, $5-$12, musebellingham@gmail.com or danceinbellingham.com. “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm.

SUNDAY 11/4/2018 Langar: Come! Come! Eat! Eat!, Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara, 11am-2pm, free, 510-375-2603, Roselotus@aol.com or www.facebook.com/tsikh76. (pg. 32)

Photographer John Young (speaks about his art), Whatcom Art Market, noon-4pm, free,

360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9-10) Informal Jam Circle, Lovitt Restaurant, 1-4pm, free, 360-671-7143, nonmorendo@gmail.com. (pg. 26)

“La Fanciulla del West” (Met Live in HD),

Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 adult / $21 senior / $19 student / $17 kids 12 and under / $2 off members, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/event/met-live-hd-lafanciulla-del-west or 360-336-8955. (pg. 4) Roeder Home Tours, The Roeder Home, 1-3pm, free, 360-384-3444, www.whatcomcounty. us/2146/Roeder-Home. (pg. 35) “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 2pm. (pg. 4) “La Boheme,” McIntyre Hall, 3pm. (pg. 26) “Make America Grin Again,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm. (pg. 3)

Scottish Music Session (both musicians and audience members welcome), Littlefield Celtic Center, 3-6pm, free, events@celticarts.org, 360-416-4934 or www.celticarts.org.

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Readings from “Writers Corner Anthology,” Village Books Bellingham, 4-6:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/writers-corneranthology-110418.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Workshop,

Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG), 11am-5pm, $80 + $20 kit fee, 360-788-5858, Info@BMAG-WA.org or www.BMAG-WA.org.

MONDAY 11/5/2018 Free Carpal Tunnel Screening, Skagit Regional Health, 1-4pm, free / call for appt., www.skagitregionalhealth.org/news-andevents/events-calendar/eventsdetails/1761 or 360-814-2424.

Experience Brain Fitness (training and exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Homeschool Huddle, Sumas Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. (pg. 6)

Teen AniManga Club (games, snacks, music, videos), Burlington Public Library, 4:305:30pm, free, 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm, contact Linda for details, 360389-5754, LindaTaiChi@comcast.net. (pg. 36)

Author Event: “Vietnam, the U.S., and Agent Orange” with Charles Bailey, Blaine Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3643, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel with Deb and Finley (6 weeks; age 16 and up) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm, $195, 360393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, cherabari@comcast.net or www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 26-27)

TUESDAY 11/6/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 36)

Off the Shelf Book Club (“The School of Essential Ingredients” by Erica Bauermeister), South Whatcom Library,

1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

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

Home Item Repair Workshop (learn to repair toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm,

free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com. Hula Hoop Dance, The Center For Mindful Use, 6-7pm, by donation, 360-510-8040, elevennorthwest@gmail.com or www.elevennw.com/joy-loves-hooping.

Excellence NW Workshop: Gratitude with Dawn Harju, Village Books Bellingham, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. Meditation Tuesday, Red Cedar Dharma Hall (Bellingham), 7-7:45pm, by donation, www.bellinghaminsight.org.

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NOVEMBER 2018 Concert Choir Fall Concert, WWU PAC,

8-10pm, free, 360-650-3130, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/concert-choir-fallconcert-1. (pg. 27)

WEDNESDAY 11/7/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of

Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 4 days $200 or $62 each day, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (11-12)

Bellingham Music Club presents Hollywood Flute Legend Sheridon Stokes, Trinity

Lutheran Church, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 28) T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 36)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Eric Hirst,

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

Afternoon Books and Tea at the Lynden Library (Lindsay Slevin from Twin Sisters Creamery), Lynden Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

NASA: Colonizing Space (K-5), Blaine Library,

3:15-4:15pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Financial Beginnings: Grades 3-5, Bellingham Public Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free / must pre-register, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Financial Beginnings: Grades 6-8, Bellingham Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, free / must pre-register, 360-778-7200. Felted Poppies Workshop, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $25, 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Throwing Basics with Rachel (4 sessions; age 16 and up) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-8:30pm, $140, 360-393-5458 or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music, Food Co-op Healthy Connections

Classroom, 6:30pm, $5, 360-734-8158 kevinm@communityfood.coop. (pg. 40) Tango Beginning Class and Practica, The Majestic Ballroom, 6:30-9:30pm, $5-$15, davidjfbeaumier03@gmail.com. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm, $32 advance,bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3567070. (pg. 28) BGC: Crown Bees with Dave Hunter, Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 35) Joe Doria and McTuff, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9:30pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free, 360-3193230, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 28) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 drop-in fee, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 12-13)

Curator’s Talk About Endangered Species and the History Of Environmental Art and Activism, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-2pm, free, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Master Gardening: Benefits and Best Practices of Mulch and Mulching, Coop Healthy

Connections Room, noon-1:30pm, free, 425-830-5505, marilyn.glenn@comcast.net. Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit, Bellingham Public Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. English Country Dancing, Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 1:30-3pm. (pg. 12) Welcome to Advance Care Planning, Ferndale Library, 3-5pm, free, info@whatcomalliance.org, 360-788-6594 or http://whatcomalliance.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/08/CommunityWorkshopsSepNov2018.pdf.

Jansen Jazz Band Concert, Jansen Art Center,

7:30pm, $10, info@jansenartcenter.org, 360-3543600 or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/jansen-jazzband-concert-11-18. (pg. 29)

FRIDAY 11/9/2018 Planting Party, Bowman Bay at Deception Pass

State Park, 10am-1pm, free, 360-336-0172, outreach@skagitfisheries.org. Art’s Alive!, La Conner. (pg. 8) Fourth Annual Hamster Ball, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 5:30-10:30pm, $55, 360-714-9355, https://events.cascadeconnections.org or hamsterevents@ccsite.org. (pg. 37-38)

Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam: Tim Volpicella Trio, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm, no cover, 360-650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com or www.jazzproject.org.

Opening Doors: From Prejudice to Inclusion,

Sikh Temple, 5:30-8:45pm, free, 360-380-2238, pengles51@gmail.com. Amberley Snyder, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 6-8pm, $1 exclusively through Mount Vernon Country Store, brandy@lincolntheatre.org, 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 40)

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

Author Event: “Vietnam, the U.S., and Agent Orange” with Charles Bailey, Deming Library,

6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3643, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 7-9:30pm, $10 general / $8 students and seniors, 360-676-6481, sehomelittletheatre@gmail.com or www.sehomedrama.com. (pg. 4-5) “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4)

“Estuaries And Ecosystems of the Salish Sea” with Bert Webber, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Music and Stories by Flute Legend Sheridon Stokes, First Congregational Church, 7:30-9pm, $20 general / $15 seniors / take a teen for free, 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 28) “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm.

THURSDAY 11/8/2018 2018 Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl,

Settlemyer Hall, 7-9:30am, donation of $75 or more expected / must preregister, 360-7528678, events@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org/events. (pg. 37)

Dance for people with PD and Other Movement and Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am. (pg. 12)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

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NOVEMBER 2018 “Robin Hood,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm, by donation at the door, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Sons of Norway Potluck/Program with Historian Janet Oakley, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share / enter from the north side, 360-715-2186.

Author Event: Rosemary Reeve and “Only the Good,” Village Books Bellingham, 7-8pm, free,

www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-rosemaryreeve-110918 or 360-671-2626. (pg. 33) “Charlotte’s Web, The Musical,” Meridian High School Auditorium, 7pm, $8 general / $6 students, kaylavosburgh@hotmail.com or 360-483-7078. (pg. 5) Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com or www.4u2eat.net. “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 4-5) “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) “A Chorus Line,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. (pg. 13) “Logan Lucky” film, Van Zandt Community Hall, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 pp / $10 pf, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley. “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm.

SATURDAY 11/10/2018 Art’s Alive!, La Conner. (pg. 8) 38th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Bellingham

Covenant Church, 9am-4pm, free, 360-7335920, www.bellinghamcov.org. (pg. 34) Writing a Business Plan, Skagit Valley College, 9am-noon, $55, 360-336-6114, office@skagit.org or https://bellingham.score.org/skagit-county. “Marnie” (Met Live in HD), Historic Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am-2pm, $23 general / $21 senior / $19 student (with I.D.) / $17 age 12 and under / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org/event/met-live-hd-marnie or tickets@lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 5) Coffee with Northwest Singles Club, age 40+, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. (pg. 36) Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-Up Shop, Ragfinery, 10am, free, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. (pg. 39)

“Marking Veterans’ Day: New Roles for Women in the Military,” YWCA, 10am-noon, free,

360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. (pg. 40) Second Saturday Open House, Ayurvedic Health Center of Bellingham, 10-11am, free, 360-7342396, info@ayurvedichealthcenter.com or www.ayurvedichealthcenter.com/event/yourdoorway-to-ayurveda-2/2018-09-08.

Sumas Book Club (“The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars” by Dava Sobel), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501.

Sumas Writers Group (all styles and genres welcome), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Award Winning Book Club (“Killer of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann), Lynden Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Demo: Jewelry Artists Elizabeth Rhyneer and Walt Hekala, Whatcom Art Market, 11am3pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9-10) Salmon Sighting, Oyster Creek at Taylor Shellfish, noon-3pm, free, 360-336-0172, outreach@skagitfisheries.org or www.skagitfisheries.org/event/salmonsightings-oyster-creek. (pg. 40)

Brick Wall Troubleshooting (for Genealogical Research), Burlington Public Library, 1-3pm,

free, 360-755-0760, genealogy0715@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Table Decor, South Whatcom Library, 1-2pm. (pg. 5)

“The Bald Eagle: A Local Treasure,” Blaine Library, 1-2pm. (pg. 40)

BUG Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian

Church, 1:30-4pm, free, 360-733-6867, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 29) Salute to Miles Davis, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 3-5:15pm, $20, 360-671-1709, www.fswl.org. (pg. 29) Makedonians (Greek), Cafe Akroteri, 5:308:30pm, no cover, 360-676-5554, markelly@oz.net. Milo Peterson & Loch Clark Jazz Duo, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, free, 360-738-2090, oldworlddeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

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“Robin Hood,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm, by donation at the door, www.baay.org.

Annual Poetry Cafe, Van Zandt Hall, 6:30-9pm,

free, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-592-2422. (pg. 33) A Ukulele Soiree, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7-9pm, free (donations appreciated), pngmac@gmail.com, 360-733-6867 or www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com. (pg. 29)

Author Event: “Mountain Building Geology of the PNW” with Dr. Ned Brown, Village Books

Bellingham, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/ned-brown. “Charlotte’s Web, The Musical,” Meridian High School Auditorium, 7pm. (pg. 5) CONTRA Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $10-$12 general / $7 students suggested donation, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com. “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 4-5) “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) “A Chorus Line,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. (pg. 13) Bayshore Symphony Fall Concert, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 general / free kids 12 and under, 360-223-5432, director@bayshoremusicproject.com or www.bayshoresymphony.com. (pg. 29) “Radiance,” Assumption Church, 7:30pm, $20 general / $10 students, www.bellinghamchamberchorale.org. (pg. 29) “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm. Fantasy Band (70s, 80s), Big Lake Bar and Grill, 8-11pm, no cover, 360-422-6411, fantasyband360@gmail.com. Original Comedy Night, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 8-10pm, $20, brandy@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/originalcomedy-night-1 or 360-419-7129. (pg. 38)

SUNDAY 11/11/2018 Bells of Peace on Armistice Centennial & Poppies for Peace at the Peace Arch, 10am-

2pm, free, info@peacearchpark.org, 360-3327165 or www.peacearchpark.org. (pg. 35)

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NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Holiday Open House, Village Books and

Paper Dreams, 10am-5pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 33) Art’s Alive!, La Conner. (pg. 8) Langar: Come! Come! Eat! Eat!, Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara, 11am-2pm,. (pg. 32)

Historic Pickett House Museum Open House,

1-4pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. Roeder Home Tours, The Roeder Home, 1-3pm. (pg. 35) “A Chorus Line,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm. (pg. 13)

Jazz Concert (featuring Sundae and Mr. Goessi), Anacortes Library, 2pm, free, 360-293-1910, www.jazzatthelibrary.

Old Growth Quartet (bluegrass, country, folk), Nancy’s Farm, 2-4pm, $18 suggested contribution, info@nancysfarm.com, 360-739-5651 or www.nancysfarm.com. “The Female Persuasion,” The Sylvia Center for the Arts, 2pm. (pg. 4) Bayshore Symphony Fall Concert, Central Lutheran Church, 3-5pm. (pg. 29) NookChat: Community Storytelling, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 35) “Radiance,” Assumption Church, 4pm. (pg. 29) St. Martin’s Day Service of Song, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 4pm, free (with donation to The Ground Floor Project encouraged), janetamalley@gmail.com or www.voxantiqua.com. (pg. 29)

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

cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. “Charlotte’s Web, The Musical,” Meridian High School Auditorium, 7pm. (pg. 5) Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

MONDAY 11/12/2018 Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free, 360-7338300, neemsretreat@frontier.com. (pg. 35) T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 36)

Books on Tap (“When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War I” by Molly Guptill Manning.), El Agave 2,

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

Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 26-27)

Yin Yoga with Sarah Hirsch, Center for Mindful Use, 7-8:30pm, free, director@mindfuluse.org or www.mindfuluse.org.

TUESDAY 11/13/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 36)

Fair Housing Refresher for Landlords and Property Managers, Bellingham Public Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-8353, kebartholomew@cob.org.

Ferndale Book Group (“Lion” by Saroo Bierley), Ferndale Library, 2:30-4pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library,

3-3:45pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Welcome to Advance Care Planning, Point

Roberts Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-788-6594, http://whatcomalliance.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/08/CommunityWorkshopsSepNov2018.pdf or info@whatcomalliance.org.

Home Item Repair Workshop (learn to repair toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm,

free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com. Fair Housing Refresher for Tenants, Bellingham Public Library, 6-7pm, free, 360-778-8353, kebartholomew@cob.org. “Mamma Mia!” Auditions, Lincoln Theater, 6-9pm, free, mgfarms@earthlink.net, 360-4214690 or www.theaterartsguild.org/auditions. (pg. 5)

Author Event: Marissa Meyer “Archenemies” Celebration, Village Books Bellingham, 7-8:30pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-marissameyer-111318 or 360-671-2626. (pg. 33) Meditation Tuesday, Red Cedar Dharma Hall (Bellingham), 7-7:45pm, by donation, www.bellinghaminsight.org.

“Recompose: Alternative Body Disposal,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, WWU, 7-9pm, free, https://pci.wwu.edu/recompose-alternativebody-disposal or pci@wwu.edu. (pg. 40)

Conscious Free-Form Dance (18+; leave shoes and conversation at the door), Center for

Mindful Use, 7:30-9:15pm, free, director@mindfuluse.org or www.mindfuluse.org.

WEDNESDAY 11/14/2018 Breakfast of Champions, Boundary Bay

Brewery, 7-8:30am, $40, info@recreationnorthwest.org or www.recreationnorthwest.org/events/breakfastof-champions. (pg. 38) Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 11-12) T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 36) “A Plastic Ocean,” Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-2pm, included with admission, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 39)

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 6-8:30pm, free,

360-319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org. (pg. 33) Tango Beginning Class and Practica, The Majestic Ballroom, 6:30-9:30pm, $5-$15, www.tangolife.biz

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

360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. (pg. 39) The Emmet Cohen Trio, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7pm, $20 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free, 360-319-3230, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 28) Wine, Women and Song, Lairmont Manor, 7-9pm, $22, 360-961-1559, whatcomsoundjazz@gmail.com or www.whatcomsoundjazz.org. (pg. 29) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 12-13)

THURSDAY 11/15/2018 The Women’s Professional Network 2018 Gala & Raffle Dash, Four Points Sheraton Bellingham, 7-9am, $35, 360-820-0459, www.wpnbellingham.org. (pg. 38) Crones Circle Gathering, The Willows, 10-11:30am, free, 360-595-4485. (pg. 36)

Dance for people with PD and Other Movement and Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am. (pg. 12)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

Hattie Strother Chapter 1514 Meeting, Pickett House Museum , 12:30-3pm, free.

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

Fall Forum: The People That Make the Food System Work, BelleWood Acres, 2-5pm, free,

whatcomcommunityfoodnetwork@gmail.com, www.whatcomfoodnetwork.org/forums or 360-647-7093. (pg. 40) NASA: Colonizing Space (K-5), Sumas Library, 3:15-4:15pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. Financial Beginnings: Grades 3-5, Bellingham Public Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free / must pre-register, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Financial Beginnings: Grades 6-8, Bellingham Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, free / must pre-register, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Log Cabin Knitting Workshop (2 days) begins, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $45, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. “Mamma Mia!” Auditions, Lincoln Theater, 6-9pm. (pg. 5) Peace Dancing, Skagit Unitarian Fellowship, 6-8pm, by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com, 360-629-9190 or www.seattledup.org. (pg. 13)

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Let’s Make Mozzarella!, Appel Farms,

English Country Dancing, Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 1:30-3pm. (pg. 12)

Welcome to Advance Care Planning, Lummi

Island Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-788-6594, http://whatcomalliance.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/08/CommunityWorkshopsSepNov2018.pdf or info@whatcomalliance.org.

Mathical Hour Volunteer Recruitment Social, Brandywine Kitchen, 3:15pm, free, info@mathicaladventures.org or www.mathicaladventures.org. (pg. 36) “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 3:45pm. (pg. 4-5)

Teen Tech Tutors (teens help adults; please bring your own devices), Burlington Public

Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-755-0760, kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=93. Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center, 5-9pm, free, 360-739-2464, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or Homefortheholidays18@gmail.com. (pg. 34)

6-7:15pm, $60, info@mariesbees.com, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3615635 or 360-224-2387. Live at the Piano Lounge: Walt Burkett, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. “Revision: Re-seeing Your Work,” Burlington Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, www.SkagitWriters.org. An Evening with Anne Lamott, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $25, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com/event/anne-lamott-111518 or events@villagebooks.com. (pg. 33)

Travelogue: “Health And Happiness in Bhutan” with Anne Marie Tietjen and John Barker, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall,

7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Seven Supermans,” WCC Heiner Theater, 7:30pm, $3. (pg. 5) “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm.

FRIDAY 11/16/2018 Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center, 9:30am-9pm, free, 360-739-2464, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or Homefortheholidays18@gmail.com. (pg. 34) Craft Show, New Life Fellowship Church, 11am7pm, free, 360-354-3606, BDL69@comcast.net or www.newlifelynden.com. (pg. 34)

Books and Bites (“Be Frank with Me” by Julie Clairborne Johnson), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

16th Annual Peace Builders Awards,

Settlemyer Family Hall, 5-9:30pm, $50-$75, www.whatcomdrc.org/peace-builder-awards or 360-676-0122. (pg. 38)

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

Library, 6-8:30pm, free, 360714-9631, www.facebook.com/Bellingham-StorytellersGuild-120965527946008. Opening Reception: “Rising,” Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 6-8pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. (pg. 12)

Author Event: Zanne Alder and “Lost & Found in Kuwait,” Village Books Bellingham, 7-8pm,

5 % 5% e t o tt h o r thse ! tA A r t s!

free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-zannealder-111618. Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com or www.4u2eat.net. “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 4-5)

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep), Center for Mindful

Use, 7-9pm, free, director@mindfuluse.org or www.mindfuluse.org. Mark and Lou (Plus a Few), Majestic, 7:15-8pm cha cha lesson / 8-10pm dancing, $7 general / $5 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. “A Chorus Line,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. (pg. 13) Kuinka, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $25-$30 / $2 off members, brandy@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/kuinka or 360-419-7129. (pg. 30) “Seven Supermans,” WCC Heiner Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 5) “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm.

SATURDAY 11/17/2018 Craft Show, New Life Fellowship Church, 9am-4pm. (pg. 34)

Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center,

9:30am-5pm, free, 360-739-2464 or Homefortheholidays18@gmail.com. (pg. 34) 3rd Annual Holiday Fundraising Bazaar, The Pavilion at the Blaine Community Center, 10am3pm, free, Jacquee.Sovereign@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/events/686175185071410 or 360-420-0218. (pg. 38) Coffee with Northwest Singles Club, age 40+, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. (pg. 36) Greg Aanes Furniture Showroom Open, 10am2pm, www.NWchairs.com, 360-389-2714. No-Sew Braided Rugs, Ragfinery, 10am-noon, $25, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Planting Party, Carey’s Slough in Hamilton, 10am-1pm, free, outreach@skagitfisheries.org, www.skagitfisheries.org/event/planting-partycareys-slough or 360-336-0172. Poetry Workshop with Jane Wong, Mindport Exhibits, 10am-noon, $30 / must preregister, boyntonpoetrycontest@hotmail.com or https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/workshops. (pg. 33-34) South Fork Winterfest, Van Zandt Community Hall, 10am-4pm, free, 360-595-0973, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley. (pg. 34) Big Beatles Sing Along & Jam, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 2pm, $5 - $25, flip@breskin.com. (pg. 30)

Demo: Belinda Botzong with Natural Art on Ceramic Tile, Whatcom Art Market, 11am2pm. (pg. 9-10)

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NOVEMBER 2018 Make a Hand Felted Flower with Donna Hunter (materials provided), Blaine Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-305-3643, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Poetry Workshop with Bruce Beasley,

Mindport Exhibits, 1-3pm, $30 / must pregister.

Coiled Fabric Baskets, Ragfinery, 2-4:30pm,

$28, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. “Romeo and Juliet,” The Little Theatre at Sehome Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 4-5) “The Bald Eagle: A Local Treasure,” Ferndale Library, 2-3pm. (pg. 40)

Author Event: Merrill Peterson and “Pacific NW Insects,” Village Books Bellingham,

4-5pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-merrillpeterson-111718 or 360-671-2626. Skagit Wine & Beer Festival, Eaglemont Golf Club (Mount Vernon), 4-8pm, $55. (pg. 32) Roger Yamashita Trio (jazz), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, oldworlddeli1@mac.com.

CONTRA Dance (featuring Buddy System with Caller George Marshall), Sacred Heart

Parish Social Hall, 7-10:30pm, suggested donation $15-$20 general / $8 students, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. “Last Call” Poetry Readings, Village Books, 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 34) Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917 or www.4u2eat.net. “A Chorus Line,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. (pg. 13)

BCMS: Romantic Heroes featuring Bellingham Strings, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 7:30-9pm, $15 adults / $5 students, 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org. (pg. 30)

Flashback (blues, rock classics, oldies, R&B and more), El Agave Restaurant (Sudden

Valley), 7:30-10pm, no cover, 360-510-8443 or haslams10@comcast.net. Muse Bellingham (fusion dance venue), Inspire Studio, 7:30pm-midnight, $5-$12, musebellingham@gmail.com or www.danceinbellingham.com. “Pointes of View II,” Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 7:30pm. (pg. 14) “Seven Supermans,” WCC Heiner Theater, 7:30pm. (pg. 5) “Waiting for Godot,” Sylvia Center for the Arts (Lucas Hicks Theater), 7:30pm. Childsplay, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 8-10pm, $40 / $35 / $30 / $25 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/childsplay. (pg. 30)

A Service of Love and Remembrance, Trinity

Lutheran Church, 2-4pm, free, 360-734-2770 or www.trinitybellingham.org. (pg. 36)

Norah Rendell & the Lost Forty in Concert,

YWCA Ballroom, 2-4pm, $18, 360-733-5960, harrisfd@gmail.com or http://norahrendell. com/2015/04/norah-rendell-and-the-lost-forty. (pg. 30) “Pointes of View II,” Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 3pm. (pg. 14) “Sound of Music Sing-Along,” Lincoln Theatre, 3-7pm, $20 adults / $15 for seniors, students and kids / $2 off members, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 6) Thanksgiving Table Decor, Everson Library, 3-4pm. (pg. 5)

Whatcom Symphony presents “Harmony from Discord” with Cellist Clive Greensmith,

Mount Baker Theatre, 3-5pm, $15-$49, 360-756-6752 or info@whatcomsymphony.com. (pg. 30-31)

WEDNESDAY 11/21/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 11-12)

T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 36)

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

noon-2:30pm, $20 (must reserve), 360-9334669, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.whatcomnewcomers.org.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Nell Veenstra, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Open Community Yoga, Center for Mindful Use, 5:45-7pm, free, director@mindfuluse.org.

Creekside Open Mic (poetry, prose, and music), South Whatcom Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Poetry Event: Bethany Reid and Jayne Marek, Village Books Bellingham, 4-5pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

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

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

MONDAY 11/19/2018 Experience Brain Fitness (training and exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham

Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free, 360-778-7217 or jjohnson@cob.org. T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 36) Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 26-27) American Chamber Music, WWU Concert Hall, 7:30-9pm, free, lisa.mccarthy@wwu.edu, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/american-chamber-music or 360-650-3133. (pg. 31)

TUESDAY 11/20/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 36)

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

Books on Tap (“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” by Sherman Alexie), North Fork Brewery, 7-8pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. Meditation Tuesday, Red Cedar Dharma Hall (Bellingham), 7-7:45pm, by donation, www.bellinghaminsight.org.

Semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Mt. Baker Theatre, 8pm, $20.50-$39.50. (pg. 3)

SUNDAY 11/18/2018 Langar: Come! Come! Eat! Eat!, Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara, 11am-2pm,. (pg. 32)

“Marnie” (Met Live in HD), Historic Lincoln Theatre, 11am. (pg. 5)

Informal Jam Circle, Lovitt Restaurant, 1-4pm. Irish Music Session (both musicians and audience members welcome), Littlefield Celtic Center, 1-4pm, free, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org. Roeder Home Tours, The Roeder Home, 1-3pm. (pg. 35)

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NOVEMBER 2018 Bug Song Circle, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, by

donation. (pg. 29) Mike Allen, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9:30pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free, 360-319-3230, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 28)

THURSDAY 11/22/2018 Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble, Gobble.

FRIDAY 11/23/2018 2018 Polar Express Breakfast at the North Pole, The Skagit Center at Christ the King

Church, 9:30-11:30am, $20 / under 2 free, 360-428-2140, lfrizzell@skagitvalleyhospital.org or www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 38) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm, by donation, 360-7788930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 38)

Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 30th Festival of Trees Family Festival Days, The

Skagit Center at Christ the King Church, 12:30-4:30pm, $5, 360-428-2140, lfrizzell@skagitvalleyhospital.org or www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 38) Artist Visit: Lorraine Day, Whatcom Art Market, 5-8pm. (pg. 9-10) Meet the Artist: Levi Vincent, Good Earth Pottery, 5-8pm, free, theteam@goodearthpots.com, 360671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com. (pg. 12) Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com or www.4u2eat.net. “The Nutcracker,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $18, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/nutcracker. (pg. 13)

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself),” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$16, 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 5)

SATURDAY 11/24/2018 Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 154,

8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids 6-12 / free age 5 and free, 360-384-5595. Small Business Saturday, Village Books & Paper Dreams, 9am-9pm, free, www.villagebooks.com, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com. (34) Coffee with Northwest Singles Club, age 40+, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 10am-noon. (pg. 36)

Sumas Writers Group (all styles and genres welcome), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Women’s Work International Market, Mount

cover, 360-306-3917, yambique@mac.com or www.4u2eat.net.

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself),” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 5)

SUNDAY 11/25/2018 Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 30th Festival of Trees Family Festival Days, The

Skagit Center at Christ the King Church, 10am-2pm. (pg. 38) Langar: Come! Come! Eat! Eat!, Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara, 11am-2pm,. (pg. 32) Women’s Work International Market, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-5pm. (pg. 5) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38)

Audubon at the Museum (exhibits and interactive learning), Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 1:30-3:30pm, included with admission, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself),” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. (pg. 5)

Art of Jazz: Chava Mirel with Duende Libre,

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 4-6:30pm, $17 general / $10 students / members free, 360-650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com or www.jazzproject.org. (pg. 31)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Kaeli Earle Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

MONDAY 11/26/2018 Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38)

Experience Brain Fitness (training and exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham

Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Sumas Community Connections, Sumas Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-988-2501, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 36) Teen Advisory Group (age 14-18), Burlington Public Library, 4-5pm, free, 360-755-0760 or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library. (pg. 6) T’ai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 36)

Books on Tap 2 (“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo), El Agave 2,

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

Vernon Senior Center, 11am-5pm, free, 360424-5854, ginnydarvill@gmail.com. (pg. 5) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38) “The Nutcracker,” Historic Lincoln Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 13)

Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community

360-738-2090, oldworlddeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events. CONTRA Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $10-$12 general / $7 students suggested donation, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old

Bilongo Quintet w/ Sabrina Gomez (AfroLatin jazz), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover,

Flashback (blues, rock classics, oldies, R&B and more), Stones Throw Brewery, 7-9:30pm, no cover, haslams10@comcast.net, 360-5108443 or www.stonesthrowbrewco.com.

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

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Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 26-27)

TUESDAY 11/27/2018 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 36)

City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38)

Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library,

3-3:45pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

BPL Teens: Mission to Mars (age 12+; experiment with kites, rockets, and more), Burlington Public Library, 4-5m, free, 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library.

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CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 2018 Bellingham Reads Book Discussion Group (“Deep Undercover” by Jack Barsky),

Live at the Piano Lounge: Soul Shadows,

Chuckanut Radio Hour with Todd Warger,

Author Event: Elliott Neff and “Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time,” Village Books Bellingham, 7-8pm, free,

Bellingham Public Library, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7236, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. WCC’s Heiner Theater, 6:30-8:30pm, $5, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/crh-toddwarger-112718. (pg. 34)

Learn to Think on Your Feet (adults and teens 14+), Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm. (pg. 39) Meditation Tuesday, Red Cedar Dharma Hall (Bellingham), 7-7:45pm, by donation, www.bellinghaminsight.org.

“Threatened and Endangered Wildlife in Washington,” Whatcom Museum Old City

Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-7788930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 40)

WEDNESDAY 11/28/2018 Open Studio Painting, Trish Harding School of

Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 11-12) T’ai Chi Class, Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 36) Bellingham City Club, Northwood Hall, 11:30-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 nonmembers / $5 young adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. (pg. 40) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Lorraine Robinson, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no

cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Felted Lumberjack, Ornament Workshop, Ragfinery, 5:30-8pm, $29, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. (pg. 39)

Histories & Mysteries Book Club (“The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith), Everson Library, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Eat Your Words Cookbook Club (my favorite dish), South Whatcom Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Tango Beginning Class and Practica, The

Majestic Ballroom, 6:30-9:30pm, $5-$15, davidjfbeaumier03@gmail.com or www.tangolife.biz The Thomas Marriott Quintet, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9:30pm, $15 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free, 360-319-3230 or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 28) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 12-13)

THURSDAY 11/29/2018 Dance for People with PD and Other Movement and Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am. (pg. 12)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699.

Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38) English Country Dancing, Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 1:30-3pm. (pg. 12)

Jazz Project Illuminati Jazz Jam: Jennifer Scott Trio, Illuminati Brewing Company, 5:30-8pm, no cover, 360-650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com or www.jazzproject.org.

Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-elliottneff-112918.

John Reischman & the Jaybirds in Concert,

YWCA Ballroom, 7-9:15pm, $20, 360-7335960, moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com or http://thejaybirds.com. (pg. 31) House Concert with Ron Rondello, Chuckanut Center, 7:30-9pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, 360-383-7502, chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org. (pg. 31)

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself),” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 5)

Postmodern Jukebox, Mt. Baker Theatre, 7pm, $23.50-$55.50. (pg. 3)

FRIDAY 11/30/2018 Holiday Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-5pm,

free, https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-305-3643. Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 38)

Valley Writers (bring a pen, paper, or digital device and an open mind), South Whatcom Library, 1-3pm, free, www.wcls.org.

Olde-Fashioned Christmas, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, 5-9pm, $4 adults / $3 children, 360-384-6461, www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com. (pg. 7)

Deck the Old City Hall Holiday Cocktail Party,

Festival of Trees Gala & Tree Auction, The

Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 5:30-8pm, $50, msimon@wccoa.org, 360-733-4030 or www.wccoa.org. (pg. 39) Live Jazz, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917 or www.4u2eat.net. Muse Bellingham (fusion dance venue), Inspire Studio, 7:30pm-midnight, $5-$12, musebellingham@gmail.com or www.danceinbellingham.com. “The Best from the Best” Fall Concert, Blaine High PAC, 7:30pm, www.nccband.org. (pg. 31)

Diamond Antiques

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Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 5:30-8pm, $50, 360-778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 39)

Author Event: Victoria Josslin and “The Bookstore of Other Languages,” Village

Books Bellingham, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks. com/event/litlive-victoria-josslin-113018. Cantabile Chamber Choir, 7:30pm, Anacortes Lutheran Church. (pg. 27) “The Best from the Best” Fall Concert, WCC Syre, 7:30pm, www.nccband.org. (pg. 31)

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself),” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 5)

“Winter Aglow!” Holiday Concert, Anacortes

Lutheran Church, 7:30-9pm, $16 general / $10 student / $45 families, 425-289-6803, www.cantabilechamberchoir.org/concertstickets-1 or cantabilechamberchoir@gmail.com. (pg. 27)

SATURDAY 12/1/2018 Holiday Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-5pm. La Conner Holiday Celebration: An Arts and Craft Show, La Conner Civic Garden Club,

10am-5pm, free, 360-466-3352, www.facebook.com/events/220309065460237 or snowgoosesilkart@gmail.com. (pg. 5) Demo: Fibercraft Artist Barb Atkins, Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm. (pg. 9-10) Deck the Old City Hall, Old City Hall, noon-5pm, by donation, 360-778-8930. Olde-Fashioned Christmas, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, 1-9pm, $4 adults, $3 children, 360-384-6461, www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com. (pg. 7)

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MVHS Jazz Night – Come and listen to

one of Washington’s premier jazz programs on Thurs., Nov. 1 at 7pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). These jazz bands are part of the nationally-known Fine Arts Department at Mount Vernon High School. This program is committed to maintaining the vibrant,

unique American art form that is jazz. Musicians of all levels are given the opportunity to learn, play, perform and compete at local venues and festivals. Come relax and enjoy the wonderful music of Nestico, Ellington, Miles Davis, Marvin Fisher, Count Basie and much more! Free Admission / donations appreciated. More info: brandy@lincolntheatre.org, www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/mvhs-jazz-night or 360-336-8955.

Pacific Northwest Opera presents La Boheme – One of the most beloved and romantic operas of all time, La Boheme is an enduring tale of young love and tragic loss set in Paris, the city of light. The cast includes the US operatic debut of international tenor Ernesto Ramirez. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Performances at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way) on Fri., Nov. 2 at 7:30pm and Sun., Nov. 4 at 3pm. Admission is $25-$65. More info: 360-610-7249, info@pnopera.org or www.pnopera.org.

WWU Global Spice presents Seffarine – Seffarine’s international blend

of sounds features soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Their music embraces and extends Naki’s rich heritage, which spans from Moorish Spain to the Sahara, by mixing Arabic Andalusi music with Manuel Gutierrez’s explosive flamenco footwork, the grooves of acclaimed bassist Damian Erskine and the exotic instrumentation of Persian master multi-instrumentalist Bobak Salehi. These diverse backgrounds meld into an intoxicating blend of ancient and modern that Bass Player Magazine describes as a gorgeous intersection of Spanish flamenco, Arabic and Andalusian music, Persian classical, and jazz.” This event is free and begins at 8pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall on Fri., Nov. 2. More info: 360-650-3130, https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/global-spicepresents-seffarine.

Pearl Django in Concert with Nuages – For the third time, Pearl Django will share the Manouche N.W. stage with Nuages for an incredible night of music on Sat., Nov. 3 at 7pm in the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.,

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Bellingham). Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work, colors of Bal Musette, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Tickets are $25 and are available through Mount Baker Theatre. More info: mpg@nuagesjazz.net, 360-961-1559 or www.manouchenw.com.

Jam Circle – This informal jam circle is

open to players who would enjoy meeting and playing informally with other swing musicians. Any swing genre from Dixieland to Gypsy Jazz, Jobim or American standards, is welcome. It is suggested that players are comfortable reading and sharing chord charts of their favorites with other players. Sun., Nov. 4 & 18 from 1-4pm at Lovitt Restaturant (1114 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Free. More info: 360671-7143 or nonmorendo@gmail.com.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal – Looking for some holiday

spirit? Join Harmony Northwest Chorus in singing their favorite holiday songs at their annual December concert and at Warm Beach Lights of Christmas, plus many other local venues throughout the holiday season. This women’s chorus is an award-winning chorus that sings 4-part a capella harmony. Community members may join us for rehearsals and performances, but we ask that you rehearse with us at least five times in order to perform. Monday evening rehearsals for our holiday music from 6:30-8pm, at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland). Free admission. • Holiday Harmony Concert: Celebrate the holiday

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season by joining Harmony Northwest Chorus at their annual December concert (Sun., Dec. 2, 1-3pm) for a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, traditional and upbeat holiday tunes, and a group sing-along at the Mount Vernon Community Center. Door prizes and raffle. Donations for local food banks accepted. Suggested donation is $7 general / $5 seniors / free kids under 10. • Contact Cheryl at 360-201-5861, email us at contact@harmonynorthwest.org or visit www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Concert Choir Fall Concert – The

WWU Concert Choir will present a varied program of beautiful choral music from the classical and folk traditions on Tues., Nov. 6 at 8pm in the WWU PAC. The choir will be joined by special guests, the Squalicum High School Concert Choir, conducted by Jason Parker. Free admission. More info: https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/concertchoir-fall-concert-1 or 360-650-3130. (more music on page 28)

Cantabile Chamber Choir. Photo courtesy of Dustin Willetts.

Cantabile Chamber Choir Celebrates the Light by Margaret Bikman The Cantabile Chamber Choir, an auditioned choral ensemble of about 30 singers who perform in Skagit County and beyond, performs music by contemporary composers Eriks Ešenvalds, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, and others in several concerts this holiday season. Performances are Nov. 30, 7:30pm at Anacortes Lutheran Church; Dec. 1, 7:30pm at Tidelands Church in Stanwood; Dec. 2, 3pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon; and Dec. 9, 5pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Snohomish. Dustin Willetts, recently appointed to lead the choir, is well-known in Whatcom County as director of the Kulshan Chorus. He says that this summer a colleague reached out and told him about the Cantabile Chamber Choir. She introduced him to their director, Stephen Marshall-Ward, who was going to be resigning from the position in order to pursue some other projects. “Stephen and I met for lunch and he allowed me to pick his brain regarding this wonderful group in Skagit,” says Willetts. “I explained to him that I was looking for a choir that could do any sort of repertoire and was interested in growing and exploring new musical adventures such as recording projects and tours. He shared that Cantabile has a passion for excellence and understands what it means to be in a group of high musical expectations. After a two-month audition and interview process, I began working with this fine group of singers in August and have to agree that this group has exceeded my expectations.” The concerts for November and December are themed “Winter Aglow” and feature music and other artistic elements that express and explore nature’s light throughout the universe. “One of my favorite things to do when presenting artistic expression,” says Willetts, “is to mix different mediums. Sometimes dance, other times visual art and effects can augment the audience’s experience. These upcoming shows are no different. For me, there is nothing more life-giving than to work with artists who have as deep a love for excellence in their craft as I. Art reminds us that there is light, beauty and good in the world, especially in dark times.” For more information on the choir, call 425-289-6803 or visit www.cantabilechamberchoir.org. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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Bellingham Music Club presents Hollywood Flute Legend Sheridon Stokes – BMC is heading to Hollywood!

UCLA faculty and recording artist Sheridon Stokes shares music and stories of his illustrious career on Wed., Nov. 7 from 10:30-11:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). Pianist Wade Dingman joins him for classical selections as well as memorable themes from movies and TV programs. Free and open the public. More info: 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

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Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas –

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas (pictured), spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 16 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music. Performance on Wed., Nov. 7 at 7pm at Sylvia Center for the Arts (205 Prospect St., Bellingham). Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is $32. More info: bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3567070.

WJMAC Presents – Joe Doria and

McTuff: NW-raised Doria has played with greats Carlos Santana, King Sunny Ade, pianist/composer Wayne Horovitz, drummers Cindy Blackman, Mat Chamberlain, Stanton Moore, saxophonist Skerik and many, many more. McTuff, one of his many acclaimed projects, takes over the WJMAC stage with some high powered jazz on Wed., Nov. 7 from 7-9:30pm. $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free. • Mike Allen: Vancouver jazz artist Mike

Allen returns to the WJMAC stage for an evening of exquisite tenor sax (with guests, TBA) on Wed., Nov. 21. Show starts at 7pm, with a special WJMAC Student Combo appearance at 6:45pm. $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free. • The Emmet Cohen Trio: Please join us for this very special evening with world-renowned NYC jazz pianist Emmet Cohen (pictured below) and his trio on Wed., Nov. 14 at 7pm. We

move into the Sylvia Center’s large Lucas Hicks Theatre for this evening—we want everyone to be able to experience this music live, first hand. Bring your friends— let’s fill it up! Emmet Cohen’s exacting keyboard artistry has garnered numerous accolades from the international jazz community. Christian McBride says, “Emmet is one of the most dynamic young musicians on the scene today.” $20 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free. • The Thomas Marriott Quintet: WJMAC is thrilled to bring Thomas Marriott and his quintet back to Bellingham on Wed., Nov. 28 at 7pm. This band absolutely cooks. Downbeat’s Chris Robinson says, “Thomas Marriott’s trumpet sound is as lush and inviting as it comes.” Thomas Conrad hails Marriott as, “One of the best trumpet players in the world.” Come hear him while he’s in town, not in NYC or on tour. $15 general / $5 students / WJMAC members and students free. • Tickets sold at the door after 6pm; doors at 6:30pm. First come, first seated. Performance at Sylvia Center for the Arts (205-207 Prospect St., Bellingham). More info: 360-319-3230, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

BMC Night Beat presents Music and Stories by Flute Legend Sheridon Stokes – Sheridon Stokes’ illustrious career as a Hollywood studio recording artist spans several decades; his credits

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include Titanic, Out of Africa, Star Trek and Mission Impossible, to name but a few. Pianist Wade Dingman joins Mr. Stokes for classical selections as well as memorable themes from movies and TV programs. Performance on Thurs., Nov. 8 at 7:30pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Tickets are $20 general / $15 seniors / take a teen for free and are available at Village Books, online and at the door before the concert. More info: 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Jansen Jazz Band Concert – The

Jansen Jazz Band is a 20-30 member community band that performs under the direction of Steve Herrick. This is the first concert for the 2018-2019 season, taking place Thurs., Nov. 8 at 7:30pm in the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden). All of the musicians are volunteers, members of the community who enjoy learning and performing. The Firehall Cafe remains open through intermission, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine, and desserts. Admission is $10. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/jansenjazz-band-concert-11-18.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Join the Bellingham Ukulele Group

Jam for singin’ and strummin’ together on Sat., Nov. 10 from 1:30-4pm at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St.). Jam is a time for all levels of ukulele players to join for playing music, singing, and socializing. We will play and sing from The Daily Ukulele, Vols.1&2, so bring them along, or share with your neighbor. Check our website for a list of songs to practice (not required) before the jam. Suggested donation is $5. • BUG Song

Circle: Come join us for strummin’ and singing from The Daily Ukulele, Vols. 1&2, in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr.) on Wed., Nov. 21 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Admission is by donation. • More info: www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com, 360-510-4386 or bhamuke@gmail.com.

and Symphony #3 by Saint-Saens. Admission is $15 suggested donation at the door / free kids 12 and under. More info: 360-223-5432, director@bayshoremusicproject.com or www.bayshoresymphony.com.

Sudden Valley Jazz 2018: Salute to Miles Davis – Featuring Kevin Woods,

have its opportunity to see new BCC Artistic Director Frederick Bayani Mabalot in action at his premier concert. BCC will present Radiance on Sat., Nov. 10, 7:30pm and Sun., Nov. 11, 4pm, at Assumption Church. The chorale will perform luminous music by William Byrd in his simple yet sublime Mass for Four Voices and Morten Lauridsen’s rich and powerfully moving Lux Aeterna for choir and chamber orchestra. Tickets for Radiance are $20 general / $10 students, and are available at www.bellinghamchamberchorale.org.

trumpet and Josh Cook, sax. Preceded by PNW Voices, an 8-member vocal harmony group singing in the style of Manhattan Transfer. Takes place on Sat., Nov. 10 from 3-5:15pm in the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (8 Barnview Ct., Gate 2). Admission is $20. More info: 360-671-1709 or www.fswl.org.

A Ukulele Soiree – Please join the

Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra, with some special guests, for a fun evening of ukulele music on Sat., Nov. 10 at 7pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.). The “soiree” will include music from many genres: classical to reggae, rock ‘n roll to French cafe. Come enjoy the sweet and joyful sounds of many ukuleles playing together in beautiful harmony. Free admission (donations appreciated). More info: 360-733-6867, pngmac@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com.

Bayshore Symphony Season 15 Fall Concerts – The Bayshore Symphony

begins Season 15 on Sat., Nov. 10 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St. , Mount Vernon) and on Sun., Nov. 11, at 3pm at Central Lutheran Church (925 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Artistic director Chip Bergeron conducts Brahms’s Hungarian Dances #3, #4, #5, and #6, as well as the Holberg Suite by Grieg, Bassoon Concerto #4 by Francois Devienne with bassoon soloist Pat Nelson,

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Radiance presented by Bellingham Chamber Chorale – The community will

St. Martin’s Day Service of Song –

Vox Antiqua presents an intimate, contemplative service featuring works of Byrd, Gjeillo, Tallis and Durufle, to honor the spirit of Martin of Tours. St. Martin was revered for his acts of humble generosity. Martinmas—his feast day and the holiday selected for the Armistice—is devoted to rejoicing and reflection. The concert is free but an opportunity to donate to The Ground Floor (a new day shelter for homeless youth) will be (continued on page 30)

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available. Performance on Sun., Nov. 11 at 4pm at First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.). More info: janetamalley@gmail.com or www.voxantiqua.com.

Wine, Women, and Song – Marina

Albero will headline a concert with the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers on Wed., Nov. 14 at 7pm at Lairmont Manor (405 Fieldston Rd., Bellingham). Wine, Women, and Song has been a concert that celebrates women in the musical arts for a decade. Our featured artist Marina Albero is a master of the piano, vibraphone and composition, based in Seattle as the leader of the Marina Albero Project. In addition to incredible musicians, we will also be featuring the wine of Samson Winery and the confections of Evolve Chocolate. Tickets are $22, available online at whatcomsoundjazz.org or at the door. More info: 360-961-1559, whatcomsoundjazz@gmail.com or www.whatcomsoundjazz.org.

Kuinka – Kuinka returns to their

hometown to close out their fall tour with a special concert on Fri., Nov. 16 at 7:30pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka “laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dream-pop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s

mid-aughts guitar-rock revival” (Vanyaland). Admission is $25-$30 / $2 off members. More info: 360-419-7129, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/kuinka.

Big Beatles Sing Along & Jam – Bring

your voices, and even your guitars and ukes if you want. Join the Seatles (Peter Langston, Robin McGillveray, Mark Ouellette, and John Reagan) who lead the huge Beatles sing-along at the Seattle FolkLife Festival every year. The Beatles music shines in our collective memories. In this era, Beatles songs link people of all ages. We’ll be dancing in the aisles! The Sing Along takes place on Nov. 17, 2pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. in Bellingham. $5 - $25 tickets at the door; proceeds go to the Bellingham Folk Festival. Bring your friends, kids, grandkids, parents, neighbors, favorite grocery store clerk ... everybody! More info: flip@breskin.com.

BCMS: Romantic Heroes featuring Bellingham Strings – Bellingham

Chamber Music Society’s opening concert features Dohnanyi’s “Serenade for String Trio, Op. 10 in C Major,” often considered one his finest compositions. In addition, Bellingham Strings will be performing Johannes Brahms’ epic “Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor” also known as the “Werther Quartet.” Come learn about Werther Fever and the many secret messages that Brahms wrote into this quartet. Bellingham Strings features ShuHsin Ko, violin; Yuko Wantanabe, viola; Coral Marchant, cello (pictured); and Judith Widrig, piano. On Sat., Nov. 17 at 7:30m at the First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.). Admission is $15 adults / $5 students. More info: 360-3034014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Childsplay – Childsplay’s over two dozen musicians come from all over the United States and Europe, and include some of the leading virtuosos in traditional and contemporary fiddle music. For over 20 years, Childsplay has performed in the

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United States and Europe, showcasing different styles of fiddle music. Performance on Sat., Nov. 17 at 8pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $40 / $35 / $30 / $25 / $2 off members. More info: 360336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/childsplay.

enjoy works by Jake Heggie, Jennifer Higdon, Arthur Berger, and more. Free admission. More info: 360-650-3133, lisa.mccarthy@wwu.edu or https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/americanchamber-music.

House Concert with Ron Rondello –

Norah Rendell & the Lost Forty in Concert – Featuring Live Ireland’s Best

Art of Jazz: Chava Mirel with Duende Libre – Vocalist and Guitarist

“The Best from the Best” – The

Irish Vocalist of 2011 and 2012, Canadian singer Norah Rendell heads up a powerful song-based trio with top-notch multiinstrumentalists (Rendell, Brian Miller, and Randy Gosa). Inspired by Celtic traditions from Newfoundland to Minnesota, Norah Rendell & the Lost Forty unearth heirloom songs with Irish-American and Canadian roots and perform them with passion and nuance. On Sun., Nov. 18 from 2-4pm in the YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $18. More info: 360-733-5960, harrisfd@gmail.com or http://norahrendell.com/2015/04/ norah-rendell-and-the-lost-forty.

Whatcom Symphony presents “Harmony from Discord” with Cellist Clive Greensmith – In the Symphony’s

next installment of our “Harmony from Discord” series, we shine a light on powerful music that transcends oppression. We are joined by cellist Clive Greensmith, formerly of the Tokyo String Quartet, who will present the North American premiere of composer and cellist Pal Hermann’s “Cello Concerto” as realized by Fabio Conti. We follow with Mahler’s iconic “Totenfeier” (“Funeral Rites)”, and the concert finishes with Viktor Ullmann’s “Variations and Fugue on a Hebrew Theme,” which Ullmann composed from inside the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. This concert is sure to be a testament to the incredible fortitude of the human spirit! A pre-concert lecture about the repertoire by Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel starts at 2:15pm. Performance on Sun., Nov. 18 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $15-$49. More info: 360756-6752, info@whatcomsymphony.com or https://mountbakertheatre.com/online/ article/wsoharmoneyfromdiscord.

Chava Mirel performs with Duende Libre for the final installment of the Fall Art of Jazz Series on Sun., Nov. 25 from 4-6:30pm at BAAY Theater (1059 N. State St., Bellingham). Duende Libre features Alex Chadsey on keyboards; Farko Dosumov, bass; and Jeff Busch, drums. Tickets available online or at the door. Admission is $17 general / $10 students / Jazz Project members free. More info: jsherwoodjazzproject@gmail.com, 360-650-1066 or www.jazzproject.org.

John Reischman & the Jaybirds in Concert – John Reischman, one of the

country’s premier mandolin players, will perform in concert with his band, The Jaybirds, on Thurs., Nov. 29 at 7pm in the YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). The group is famous for their polished, subtle, and thoughtful approach to bluegrass music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bellingham YWCA. Admission is $20. More info: moneyinbothpockets@gmail.com, 360-733-5960 or http://thejaybirds.com.

Ron Rondello has been an active classical guitarist in Whatcom County since arriving in 1976. He is one of the founding members of the Northwest Classical Guitar Society that was formed in 1992 and has been an active member, performing there many times, and helping it to thrive ever since. Ron will be performing pieces from Spain and Latin America on Thurs., Nov. 29, 7:30-9pm at Chuckanut Center (103 Chuckanut Dr. N., Bellingham). Doors open at 7pm. No advance ticket sales. Admission is $5-10 suggested donation. More info: 360-383-7502, chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org. North Cascades Concert Band, under the direction of Rob Pattermann, is very excited to bring our coming concert titled the “The Best from the Best” to three venues this fall. The selections are varied; there will be marches, jazz, and some very classical pieces by Beethoven and Wagner. The Percy Grainger light-hearted “GumSuckers” March will get your toes tapping. The concert band will play in Bellingham at Whatcom Community College, 7:30pm, Fri., Nov. 30 and will host the Mount Baker High School band (under the direction of Doug Sutton) during the second part of the evening. On the second evening, 7:30pm, Sat., Dec. 1, the Blaine High School Band will play during the second half of the show at Blaine High School PAC, under the direction of Mr. Bob Gray. The third concert, 3pm, Sun., Dec. 2, will be at the Arlington High School Byrnes PAC and will feature the Arlington High School band, under the direction of John Grabosky. Free admission (donations accepted). More info: marj@openaccess.org, 360-371-2267 or www.nccband.org.

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faculty present a concert of American chamber music on Mon., Nov. 19 from 7:30-9pm in the WWU Concert Hall. Fifth Inversion (Lisa McCarthy, flute, Jennifer Weeks, oboe, Erika Block, clarinet, Pat Nelson, bassoon and Gustavo Camacho, horn); Kathryn Weld, voice; and Mark Davies, piano, will be featured. Come Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Skagit Wine & Beer Festival by Osa Hale Late in the harvest season, as the long, golden afternoons are finally turning into dark, wet days, it can be easy to feel a little bit down in the dumps. Especially in the Pacific Northwest, November is a time when we turn to creature comforts to prepare ourselves for the cold, soggy winter. It’s important to celebrate the delicious things that are grown and made here, and the folks who come together to put on the Skagit Wine & Beer Festival definitely help us do that. Thanks to its abundance of lush farmland and creative minds, Washington State is the birthplace to a great deal of fine wines, beers, and spirits. The Skagit Wine & Beer Festival is a great place to taste and learn about them, as well as pair a local brew or wine with gourmet appetizers and desserts. Skagit wineries and microbrews will have much to offer. Visitors can sip on a variety of beers from Anacortes Brewery, and Skagit River Brewery will be sampling food as well as brews. Wines from Skagit Crest Vineyard and liquors from Valley Shine Distillery round out the hyper-local selection. The festival’s food selection is another nod to the plethora of delights that emerge from the valley. Mexican, Indian, and New American options from COA, Taste of India, and Fireweed Terrace are available to fill your belly. A veritable cornucopia of flavors emerge from nearby Gothburg Farms, while gourmet offerings from Mount Vernon chocolatier Forte round out the Skagit taste experience with a sweet finish. The Skagit Wine & Beer Festival will be taking place on Saturday, November 17, from 4-8pm. It’s all happening at the Eaglemont Golf Club in Mount Vernon. This flavor tour of Washington costs $55 per person, or $100 per couple. Just can’t get enough? There is a VIP option, which, for a slightly higher price, offers entrance an hour earlier, and fills that extra hour with exclusive samples of food and drink.

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Swing the Christmas Carols and Other Seasonal Songs – Bellingham’s

Swing Connection big band, presents it’s 14th Annual Swing the Christmas Carols and Other Seasonal Songs Concert at the First Baptist Church, corner of Commercial and Flora St., on Sat., Dec. 1, from 7-9pm. Swing Connection offers a program of alternative styles of seasonal music, and giving you joy that you deserve. Admission is by donation. For our effort, we suggest $10 for single adults, $15 for married couples, and kids free. Info: 360-714-0054.

Advent Lessons and Carols Service –

You are cordially invited to help us usher in the new liturgical year with a traditional Advent Lessons and Carols service featuring congregational carol singing, readings, pipe organ, soloists, instrumentalists and a choral ensemble, on

Sun., Dec. 2 from 7-8pm at St. Brendan’s Anglican Church (925 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-318-7502 or http://sba.church.

“Winter Reflections”: Vox Pacifica’s Debut Performance – Vox Pacifica is a

brand-new choir in Bellingham under the artistic direction of Wendy Bloom, accompanied on piano by Emily Gantt. Please join us at The Firehouse on Sat., Dec. 8 at 3pm & 7pm for our debut performance, “Winter Reflections.” Limited seating. Advance tickets available at the Downtown Food Co-op, Village Books, and from any Vox singer. Admission is $15. More info: info@voxpacifica.org or https://voxpacifica.org.

The Coats Holiday Concert – The Langar: Come! Come! Eat! Eat! –

Langar is the sacred community free kitchen of the Sikh people and every Sikh Gurdwara (temple) serves delicious vegetarian food, inviting the general public every Sunday to come eat with us from 11am-2pm. We take off our shoes and cover our heads as we enter any Gurdwara. Simple head-coverings are provided, or wear your own. Guru Nanak Gursikh Gurdwara is located at 176 Pole Rd., Lynden. Free admission. More info: 510-375-2603, Roselotus@aol.com or www.facebook.com/tsikh76.

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Coats, will return to Bellingham High School with their popular holiday concert, on Sat., Dec. 8 from 7-9:30pm. Known for tightly-arranged interactive performances, The Coats’ seamless blend of music and comedy is an audience favorite. Their upcoming concert will again be a major fundraiser for the BHS program. Tickets are $15 through Nov. 20 / $20 after. Tickets are available at Village Books, Brown Paper Tickets and Bellingham High School ASB office. They will also be available at the door, though advanced purchase is recommended. More info: 360-676-6575 or linda.short@bellinghamschools.org.

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Rosemary Reeve – Mystery writer

Rosemary Reeve will read from and sign her new, Bellingham-based legal thriller Only the Good at Village Books on Fri., Nov. 9, 7pm at Village Books in Bellingham. Ms. Reeve will discuss writing the book as a young attorney trying to entertain her homebound mom, and why it took her twenty years to publish the mystery. Only the Good is the third in a series of Ms. Reeve’s popular legal mysteries about Seattle attorney Jack Hart, available now at Village Books. As Jack is cleaning up the mess his long-lost father left behind, he begins to suspect that his father may still be alive—but may want Jack dead. Free admission. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event/litliverosemary-reeve-110918 or 360-671-2626.

Meyer, as well as contests and activities throughout the store. Don’t forget to come dressed as your favorite character from any of her novels and be entered to win a fabulous prize! We are partnering with our friends at the Bellingham Public Library to throw a truly stellar event. Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times’ bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles series. Event takes place Tues., Nov. 13, 7-8pm. Free admission. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/event/litlivemarissa-meyer-111318.

Annual Poetry Cafe at the Van Zandt Hall – Join your neighbors for a delightful autumn evening of conversation and entertainment with the poets, musicians, and storytellers in our midst on Sat., Nov. 10 at the Van Zandt Hall (4106 State Route 9). Doors open with a dessert potluck at 6:30pm. Performances begin at 7pm. Sponsored by the South Fork Valley Community Association and the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Pre-Holiday Open House at Village Books and Paper Dreams in Bellingham! – Gather up your friends

and come in for games, product demonstrations, and samples. We’ll have various stations around the store where you can get a game card stamped. Complete a game card, turn it in, and we’ll let you spin the wheel for a chance to win one of many discounts and prizes! Throughout the day we’ll have “Book Walks” where you’ll have the chance to win even more prizes! Bring your friends, bring your family, and get lots of great ideas for your early holiday shopping on Sun., Nov. 11 from 10am-5pm. We can’t wait to see you! More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Archenemies Release Party – We are

thrilled to welcome Marissa Meyer to Village Books Bellingham to celebrate her latest book in the Renegades series, Archenemies. We are throwing a party in her honor, and we want you to come. Join us for a reading and signing by Marissa

Almost Everything, about the place hope holds in our lives. In this profound and funny book, Lamott (pictured above) calls for each of us to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried within us that can make life sweeter than we ever imagined. Tickets are $25 and are available at Village Books, at the Mount Baker Theatre Box Office, or online at mountbakertheatre.com. Each ticket includes a copy of Almost Everything. Takes place on Thurs., Nov. 15 from 7-9pm at Mount Baker Theatre. More info: events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com/event/annelamott-111518 or 360-671-2626.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting: “Finding the Theme of Light for my Memoir” –

Whatcom Writers and Publishers invites all writers to its monthly meeting on Wed., Nov. 14 from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr.). Join us with author John Hoyte (pictured) for a presentation on “Finding the Theme of Light for my Memoir.” During WWII, John and his siblings were interned by the Japanese military for four years. What he learned became the basis for the rest of his life. Please RSVP on our website to guarantee 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.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org.

An Evening with Anne Lamott – Anne Lamott is the bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway, Bird by Bird, and Help, Thanks, Wow. Join us as we welcome her to present her latest book,

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Sue C. Boynton Poetry Workshops –

The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest will offer two poetry workshops in November at Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St., downtown Bellingham. On Sat., Nov. 17, from 10am-noon, Jane Wong (pictured) will teach “Revisiting the Ode,” and from 1-3pm, Bruce Beasley will teach “Dreams and the Work of Poetry.” Space is limited; registration is required. The cost is $30 for one workshop or $50 for both, paid by check or cash at the workshop. Proceeds benefit the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest, (continued on page 34)

Bellingham Emblem Club Annual Bazaar – Bellingham Emblem Club is

hosting its 44th Annual Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 3 from 9am-3pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way). The Bazaar features local vendors, theme baskets, handmade gifts, holiday decorations, country store and a raffle. Net proceeds go to local charities and scholarships. We are located at the Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way), and feature lots of parking. Free admission. More info: 360-733-6432 or happytaps@comcast.net.

38th Annual Holiday Bazaar – The

Annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Bellingham Covenant Church Women’s Ministry, is nearly here! We have more than 55 talented vendors who are ready to help you get your holiday shopping started. Many are returning to our bazaar, and we also have some new vendors who are joining us. There is a wonderful variety of items to choose from, such as knit/ crochet, wood, fabric, glass jewelry, and so much more. Takes place on Sat., Nov. 10 from 9am-4pm at the Bellingham Covenant Church (1530 E. Bakerview Rd.). Free admission. More info: 360-733-5920 or www.bellinghamcov.org.

Home for the Holidays – Our 37th

annual event promises to be one of the best yet! With new ownership and several new vendors this year you’ll find an amazing selection of home decor, gourmet foods and and the most beautiful handmade items, all crafted here in the Pacific Northwest by some of the most talented artisans. Consider this your personal invitation to join us and see what Home for the Holidays is all about! We look forward to helping you get a festive start to your holiday season. You will find us at The Ferndale Events Center (5715 Barrett Rd., Exit 262) on Thurs., Nov. 15, 5-9pm; Fri., Nov. 16, 9:30am-9pm; and Sat., Nov. 17, 9:30am-5pm. Free. More info: Facebook at Home for the Holidays Bellingham, 360-739-2464, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or Homefortheholidays18@gmail.com.

New Life Fellowship Craft Show –

New Life Fellowship is holding its 3rd Annual Craft Show on Fri., Nov. 16, 11am-7pm, and Sat., Nov. 17, 9am-4pm

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an annual contest open to Whatcom County poets of all ages and experience. Register by sending an email to boyntonpoetrycontest@hotmail.com indicating the workshop(s) you wish to take. Include your name and phone number. More info: boyntonpoetrycontest@hotmail.com or www.thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/workshops.

Last Call Poetry Readings – Last Call is an anthology of poems that in some way mention alcohol. The book includes 154 poets who live in 31 states and four countries. Of those poets, 23 live in the Bellingham area. Local poets Betty Scott, Nancy Canyon, Carla Shafer, Rena Priest and other favorite poets will be reading their poems at Village Books at 7pm on Sat., Nov. 17. Jim Bertolino, editor of the anthology published in 2018 by World Enough Writers in Tillamook, Oregon, will serve as emcee.

Small Business Saturday – Indies First

is a year-round campaign in support of independent bookstores by authors and publishers. Sherman Alexie came up with the idea for writers to support their local indie by volunteering to work at the store on Small Business Saturday in 2013. We’ll have two celebrated local authors on hand to sign copies of their books and talk about their favorite reads this season on Sat., Nov. 24 at Village Books in Bellingham. Barbara Davis-Pyles, author of the new children’s book Grizzly Boy, will be here

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in the gym behind the church (810 E. Pole Rd., Lynden). There will be something for everybody with a large variety of crafts. We will also have kettle corn, a bake sale, and a meet-n-greet Santa Booth for shoppers to take photos of their kiddos or adults with Santa. Saturday, the Cicchitti’s Pizza truck will be there also. For more information please contact Bonnie Lagerwey at 360-354-3606 or email BDL69@comcast.net. Free admission. More info: BDL69@comcast.net, 360354-3606 or www.newlifelynden.com.

South Fork Winterfest – South Fork

Winterfest takes place on Sat., Nov. 17 from 10am-4pm at Van Zandt Community Hall (4106 Valley Hwy., Deming; corner of Hwy. 9 and Potter Rd.). Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans, unique holiday gifts for everyone, and refreshments! Admission is free; donations are greatly appreciated. More info: 360-595-0973, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley.

from 11am-noon. Local memoirist, John Hoyte, will be here from noon-1pm to sign copies of his book, Persistence of Light. Both of these titles will make great gifts this season! From 6-8pm, we are pleased to welcome Peter Ali to the main floor of the store to play his indigenous flute for you as you shop. Free admission. More info: events@villagebooks.com, 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Chuckanut Radio Hour with Todd Warger – Murder and Mayhem in the

Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan Counties’ Earliest Homicides, is the third book in a series of true crime stories occurring in the confines of Washington State’s northwest corner during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The region has had a vivid history of slayings, much like anywhere else. There included: beheadings, shootings, stabbings, poisonings, hangings, strangling, and bludgeoning. The stories within barely scratch the surface. Warger is an Emmy Award nominee for the documentary film, The Mountain Runners. He is a recipient of the Washington State Historical Society’s 2008 David Douglas award for the documentary film Shipyard. And, co-author of Images of America: Mount Baker. Musical guests: The Penny Stinkers! On Tues., Nov. 27, 6:30-8:30pm in WCC’s Heiner Theatre. Admission is $5. More info: events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com/event/crh-toddwarger-112718 or 360-671-2626.

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Nooksack Valley Heritage Display Cabinet: The Martin Family Suitcase – A battered old suitcase. The end of a family line. When Tom Martin was struck by a car in 1965, he left behind a suitcase full of family photos and documents. See glimpses of the Martin family’s story stretching from the Civil War to the outskirts of Everson, on display through Feb. 28 at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Skagit Stories – From Founders to

donors, there were many individuals and families of Skagit Valley who contributed to building the foundations of the current Historical Society and Museum (501 S. 4th St., La Conner). Discover the stories of those who began, and continue, to preserve and present Skagit History for all people for all time! Admission is $5 adults / $4 seniors and kids 6-12 / $10 family / members free. More info: 360-466-3365, jwolfe@co.skagit.wa.us or www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

“James Delmage Ross: Visionary Industrialist” – J.D. Ross believed that

access to electricity was a right of all people. Join us to hear Jesse Kennedy share the story of J.D. Ross, the intense political battles he fought over 40 years, and the development of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project and its six dams. On Sat., Nov. 3 from 1:30-3pm at Burlington Public Library (820 E. Washington Ave.). Presented by the Burlington Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Free admission. More info: 360-755-0760 or kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov.

Roeder Home Tours – The Roeder Home is open for guided tours Sundays 1-3pm (Nov. 4, 11 & 18, Dec. 2). This home is on the National Register and showcases beautiful oak interior, cozy fireplaces, and original Steuben glass chandeliers. Come in for a tour, and learn what the word “Whatcom” means and who Elizabeth Park was named after. Located at 2600 Sunset Dr. Bellingham. Due to reservations, the home may not be open every Sunday. Free admission. More info: 360-384-3444 or www.whatcomcounty.us/2146/Roeder-Home. Bells of Peace on Armistice Centennial & Poppies for Peace at the Peace Arch – The International

Peace Arch Association (IPAA) announces Bells of Peace event on Armistice Centennial, Sun., Nov. 11. A ceremony will be held at the Peace Arch at 10:30am, with a Bells for Peace ringing at 11am, and a dove release just after (weather permitting). The event is part of a nationwide bell-tolling at 11am which will honor those who died in WWI (116,516 American and 56,638 Canadian men, women, and children). The first 250 veterans who arrive will receive a special commemorative gift honoring them for their service. Veterans are invited to bring a photograph of yourself when you were in the military. All children who attend will receive a WW1 remembrance wristband. We will also feature historical exhibits and a Poppies for Peace art activity.Those making $10 donations to this program will receive a limited edition WW1 Centennial pin. Free parking at Peace Arch State Park. More info: info@peacearchpark.org, 360-332-7165 or www.peacearchpark.org.

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Birchwood Garden Club: Crown Bees with Dave Hunter – Dave Hunter is the

owner of Crown Bees, whose vision is simple: to ensure that we have food on our plates in 10 years. He’s accomplishing this goal by teaching people how to raise Mason Bees, and showing that you, the backyard gardener, have a vital role to play in protecting our pollination services. Gardeners and farmers grow more food when raising the right bee on the right crop. It’s that simple. Over the past thirty years, research and field trials have proven the relationship between bee diversity and crop yield. Crown Bees raises, sells, and advocates for hole-nesting bees that pollinate significantly better than the honey bee. Please join us for the presentation on Wed., Nov. 7 from 7-9pm in the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Descendants of Deming settlers dating back to 1880, Neil and Clarice Solvik will share family memories of pioneer days, Mount Baker High School, the old Everson Drug store, and their own lifetime of adventures in Europe, Liberia, and Nepal. Join the Solviks and NookChat host Marv Fullner as we “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present” in this informal, interactive gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center committee. Sun., Nov. 11, 3-4:30pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting – Elizabeth Joffrion from WWU

Center for Pacific Northwest Studies and Jannette Gomes from WA State Archives will give a presentation on what is available for genealogists at their facilities. Takes place Mon., Nov. 12 from 2-4pm at Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way). Visitors welcome. Free. More info: 360-733-8300 or neemsretreat@frontier.com.

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

Coffee Mingle with Northwest Singles Club, age 40+ – Join lively

singles to socialize, make new friends and plan hikes, dinners, theater and other meet-ups. Saturdays from 10am-noon at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360305-4534 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Book a Librarian – Register for a

one-on-one appointment for help with basic computer questions, research assistance, job application assistance, and other technology or library-related questions at the Burlington Public Library (820 Washington Ave.). Please bring your own device. Appointments available Tuesdays, 10am-1pm and Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free. More info: 360-755-0760, kathleenh@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=93.

Gathering of Crones – Crones, an

archetype for older women, meet monthly for discussion, singing, and poetry. Find support, share your adventure in living, and connect to camaraderie with other sisters. Newcomers welcome. Join us on Thurs., Nov. 15 from 10-11:30am at The Willows (3115 Squalicum Pkwy., 1st Floor West Lounge). More info: 360-595-4485.

A Service of Love and Remembrance – A service of hope and

healing for people who have experienced loss, or are grieving in one way or another (death, divorce, etc.) will be held on Sun., Nov. 18 from 2-4pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). Refreshments at 2pm, with the service beginning at 3pm. This is a time to reflect as you count your blessings. Free. More info: church@trinitybellingham.org, 360734-2770 or www.trinitybellingham.org.

Sumas Community Connections –

Meet friends and neighbors to discuss our community and put together Welcome Baskets for those new to Sumas on Mon., Nov. 26 from 2-3pm at the Sumas Library (461 2nd St.). Share your thoughts and ideas with your neighbors and Mayor Christensen. This time will also be used to put together Welcome Baskets that will be personally delivered by Mayor Christensen to those who move to our community. Refreshments provided. Free admission. More info: 360-988-2501 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Mathical Hour – You are invited to a

Mathical Hour volunteer recruitment social on Thurs., Nov. 15, 3:15-4:15pm at Brandywine Kitchen, 1317 Commercial St., Bellingham. Come learn how you can get involved with opening Mathical Adventures, a newly forming nonprofit, in Bellingham. Our vision involves Whatcom County kids being prepared to take on STEM challenges, enjoying math during their educational journeys, and having futures of limitless opportunity. All ages welcome. No need to RSVP. If you are not able to attend, but want to get involved,

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Senior Bocce Ball – Come and try Bocce Ball with 50+ active seniors at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Every Mon. & Thurs. from 10-11:30am. Have fun and stay dry at the same time. Cost is $24 per month. More info: 360-318-3851 or fizworp@gmail.com.

T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and well-being throughout life. Beginners and all levels of T’ai Chi skill levels welcomed. This class will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mind-body connection through deep energizing breathing, essential for good brain health. Classes held at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) on Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm and Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm (beginners) and Tuesdays 11:30am12:30pm (some experience) at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center (1314 Harris Ave.). More info: Linda at 360389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

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2018 Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl – Come hear the witty and

Assistance League Yule Boutique –

Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies while listening to live music provided by Assistance League’s Enrichment Scholarship Program recipients on Sat., Nov. 3 from 9am-3pm at Grace Center on the campus of Trinity Lutheran Church (2408 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). You won’t want to miss our famous 15-foot long table loaded with cookies, candies, and cakes. Also featured are handcrafted gifts, soup mixes, holiday decorations, and vintage linens. All proceeds support Assistance League of Bellingham’s four community programs in Whatcom County. Free admission. More info: 360-738-2803, contact@assistanceleaguebellingham.org or www.assistanceleaguebellingham.org.

wonderful Nancy Pearl make her book recommendations for this year on Thurs., Nov. 8 from 7-9:30am at BTC’s Settlemyer Hall. Village Books will be on hand to sell her suggested titles. Registration fee of $11 is required; registration opens after Labor Day. Please call 360-752-8678 or email events@whatcomliteracy.org to reserve a seat. A donation of $75 or more is expected. More info: www.whatcomliteracy.org/events.

Fourth Annual Hamster Ball – Haggen Food & Pharmacy and KISM 92.9 present The Fourth Annual Hamster Ball, benefitting Cascade Connections, a non-profit organization that has been providing quality services to people with disabilities in Whatcom County since 1980. The Hamster Ball is an elegant and fabulous evening featuring an exciting silent auction, live music, culinary

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Jingle Bell Run 2018 on December 8 by Marla Bronstein If you ever thought about the perfect event for you to show up to “with bells on,” this one is it. I recently attended the kick-off breakfast for The Arthritis Foundation’s 30th Annual Jingle Bell Run. On December 8, teams of runners, walkers and their supporters will gather early in the morning at Bellingham High School, where participants will take their places at the starting line, just outside the high school on Cornwall Avenue. All are encouraged to wear (and are supplied with) bells. Some teams of participants will run a 5K, others will join kids for a fun run with the elves, more will simply walk a mile with their dogs. There is even an option to sit on your living room couch and “Jingle in your Jammies.” The major benefits of the Jingle Bell Run are to promote awareness of arthritis, and to create and foster community. One hundred percent of the funds raised from the event go towards providing information, research, and facilitating optimal care for all patients. Since arthritis is the second most expensive medical condition diagnosed, these funds are greatly needed. Fifty million Americans are diagnosed with some form of arthritis, and 1 out of 250 children suffer from Juvenile Arthritis. This year, the Arthritis Foundation has made it easier for people to sign up and for teams to raise money by creating a Jingle Bell Run mobile app. These are available for your Android from the Google Play Store or for iPhone via iTunes in the App Store. Online registration is open through the end of November. Entry fees include a commemorative t-shirt and bells. Fees range from $20 to Jingle in Your Jammies to $75 for the VIP experience that includes a swag bag and more! Registrations will also be accepted on the packet pickup days at the Bellingham Tennis Club in Fairhaven, December 4 and 5, as well as the morning of the event at Bellingham High School. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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specialties brought to you by Haggen Market Street Catering, and a great selection of both wine and beer to be sampled throughout the evening. There will be a cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30pm, with dinner served at 6:30pm. Admission is $55, and entitles you to all of the food, one drink ticket (with more drinks available to purchase at the event), evening festivities, and a chance to win raffle prizes. Event takes place Fri., Nov. 9 at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). More info: 360-714-9355, hamsterevents@ccsite.org or https://events.cascadeconnections.org.

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Original Comedy Night – For over 20

years, the The Skagit-Mount Vernon Kiwanis have held their Original Comedy Night at the Lincoln. Net proceeds from this show are returned to our community for assistance to Skagit area kids and other community needs. A good time for a good cause! Headliners are Brad Upton, Gary Jones, and Thomas Nichols. Takes place on Sat., Nov. 10, 8-10pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $20. More info: 360-419-7129, brandy@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org/performance/ original-comedy-night-1.

Breakfast of Champions – Join the

Recreation Northwest Board of Directors staff in celebrating our Outdoor Recreation Champions (like yourself) with a delicious breakfast at Boundary Bay Brewery on Wed., Nov. 14 from 7-8:30am (1107 Railroad Ave.). This event is a benefit for our new Parkscriptions program, where we are partnering with health practitioners to get more people outdoors to enjoy the increased physical, mental, emotional and community health benefits of time spent in nature. Cost is $40. More info: info@recreationnorthwest.org or

The Women’s Professional Network 2018 Gala & Raffle Dash – Become a

hero to a foster child at one of Bellingham’s most anticipated fundraisers on Thurs., Nov. 15 from 7-9am at Four Points Sheraton (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham). Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a mimosa and waffle bar, while having loads of fun running to claim one of over a hundred prizes donated by fantastic members and local businesses. Prizes include items such as spa packages, jewelry, vacation get-a-ways, outdoor adventures, gift certificates and baskets, and a very special piece of donated art. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales of the raffle tickets will benefit Skookum Kids, an organization that supports foster kids and families in our community. Be a hero by sponsoring, donating, or attending the WPN Gala & Raffle Dash, where we hope to raise $7,500. Sign up to attend or donate at www.wpnbellingham.org. Tickets are $35. More info: 360-820-0459 or www.wpnbellingham.org.

16th Annual Peace Builders Awards –

Please join us in celebrating our 2018 Peace Builder Award recipients on Fri., Nov. 16 from 5-9:30pm at BTC Settlemyer Family Hall. Gala includes chef-inspired dinner, live music, Youth Peace Poetry Contest readings, a silent auction, grand prize raffle, wine wall, and dessert dash. The Peace Builder Awards Gala brings our mission to life, honoring remarkable acts of people putting the pieces together for creative conflict resolution in our neighborhoods, schools, and community. Presented by Peoples Bank. Admission is $50-$75. More info: 360-676-122, www.whatcomdrc.org/peace-builder-awards.

3rd Annual Holiday Fundraising Bazaar – Sovereign Soirees is happy to

present the 3rd Annual Holiday Fundraising Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 17 from 10am-3pm at the Blaine Community Center Pavillion (635 8th St.). Get your holiday shopping done early, while also supporting a wonderful cause! There will

be 20 vendors, a DJ, a free children’s holiday activity, and a raffle event! This year’s event is benefitting the Day-to-Day Dance Student Scholarship Program. Day-to-Day Dance Director Sabrina Gomez-Vannelli’s goal is to be able to offer classes to any child who comes to the Day-to-Day Dance studio and wants to learn the art of dance. The need for scholarship programs like this are greatly needed in the Blaine community, and your support is appreciated! Free admission. More info: 360-420-0218, Jacquee.Sovereign@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/686175185071410.

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Foundation’s 30th Annual Festival of Trees includes The Polar Express Breakfast at the North Pole on Fri., Nov. 23 from 9:3011:30am at Christ the King Skagit Center (1000 Fountain St.). The event features a catered breakfast, professional photo sitting with Santa, and a variety of children’s activities. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Cost is $20 pp / under 2 free. More info: 360-428-2140, lfrizzell@skagitvalleyhospital.org or www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org.

Deck the Old City Hall – Get in the

holiday spirit with the Whatcom Museum’s annual festivities! Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Sponsored by the Museum Advocates and the Foundation Board of Directors; takes place Nov. 23-Dec. 30. More info: 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 30th Festival of Trees Family Festival Days – The Skagit Valley

Hospital Foundation’s 2018 Festival of Trees holds Family Festival Days on Fri., Nov. 23, 12:30-4:30pm and Sun., Nov.25, 10am-2pm at the Christ the King Skagit Center (1000 Fountain St., Burlington) and will feature local live entertainment and a chance to view beautifully designed Christmas trees. Admission is $5. Visit www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Imaging Center Campaign at Skagit Regional Health. More info: 360-4282140, lfrizzell@skagitvalleyhospital.org.

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Pancake Breakfast – Enjoy pancakes,

French toast, biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham, and hashbrowns on Sat., Nov. 24 from 8-11am at the American Legion (5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale). Admission is $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 5 free. More info: 360-384-5595.

Blaine Holiday Book Sale – Discover

the perfect gift at this annual Friends of the Library book sale that coincides with Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival. Proceeds benefit Blaine Library improvements. Two big days! Fri. & Sat., Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 10am-5pm at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). Free admission. More info: 360-305-3643 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Deck the Old City Hall Holiday Cocktail Party – Put on your dancing

shoes and join us at our annual holiday kick-off cocktail party! Guests will enjoy our decorated building, tasty drinks and hors d’oeuvres, music, and dancing. Tickets are $50 and are available at

BrownPaperTickets.com beginning Nov. 1. Party on Fri., Nov. 30 from 5:30-8pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.). More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Festival of Trees – The Festival of Trees,

a beloved community event, has found a new non-profit home with The Bellingham Senior Activity Center. The Festival of Trees is a two-day, holiday-themed event that raises funds for the Bellingham Senior Activity Center to support active aging. This year’s event will feature the Tour of Trees. This a free, community event for families and friends to tour the glimmering trees in the Leopold Chrystal Ballroom on Fri., Nov. 30 from 11am-7pm & Sat., Dec. 1 from 10am-noon (1224 Cornwall Ave.). The main event is the Festival of Trees Gala & Tree Auction on Sat., Dec. 1 at 5:30pm. The gala will feature many professionally decorated Christmas trees in our tree auction (bring home your picture-perfect tree!), a silent auction, and a dessert dash.

All proceeds will benefit the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Admission is $50. More info: 360-733-4030, msimon@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

WWU Industrial Design Program Fundraiser – WWU’s Industrial Design

Program’s annual student-run fundraiser is hosted by Mindport Exhibits (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). The design process, production process, and this years TBD product, will be displayed and the product available for purchase on Fri., Dec. 7 from 6-9pm. Students will be on hand to discuss the project, and the funds raised allow students in the program to go on a spring study tour to meet ID professionals and explore career opportunities. Free admission. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

A Plastic Ocean – Join us for a film

Learn to Think on Your Feet – Come join us for a free workshop. An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! Adults & teens 14+. Join us at Improv Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St.) on Wed., Nov. 14 & Tues., Nov. 27 from 7-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

showing of A Plastic Ocean, an epic global adventure following a documentary filmmaker and a world record free-diver as they travel the earth discovering the shocking impact plastic is having on our oceans and the marine animals that live there. They investigate how our addiction to plastic is impacting the food chain, and how that is affecting every one of us through new and developing human health problems (1h 42min). Showing on Wed., Nov. 14 from noon-2pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall 121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Cost is included with admission. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-Up Shop –

Join Eileen Fisher Renew and Ragfinery for Bellingham’s first Not-Quite Perfect Sale! Shop gently-worn, slightly-flawed Eileen Fisher pieces at $10 and up! Every purchase of a Not-Quite Perfect item extends the life of the clothes we love and helps to reduce fashion’s footprint, one garment at a time. At Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St.) on Sat., Nov. 10 at 10am. Free admission. • Felted Lumberjack Ornament Workshop: This lumberjack will be your new favorite ornament. You’ll have the satisfaction of having made it with your own hands out of reclaimed natural fibers, plus just look at how cute it is! Learn the art of needle felting and go home with a new friend too. On Wed., Nov. 28 from 5:30-8pm at Ragfinery. Impact: Castaway natural wool roving is transformed into an ornament to be used for years to come. Cost is $29. • More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

“The Bald Eagle: A Local Treasure” –

If you’ve never seen a tree full of bald eagles, you may want to experience it this winter, especially since we live in one of the few places where you can. While some eagles are year-round residents, large numbers migrate here each year to feast on spawning salmon. The North Cascades Audubon Society (NCAS) will speak about the lives of eagles, how to observe these majestic birds without disturbing them, and eagle-watching field trips this winter, on Sat., Nov. 3 from 3-4pm at Deming Library; Sat., Nov. 10 from 1-2pm at Blaine Library; and Sat., Nov. 17 from 2-3pm at Ferndale Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3643 or https://wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music – Learn how to

enrich your meditation process and calm down the mental monkeys with sound and music. Sound healing pioneer Dudley Evenson demonstrates how dynamic breathing, chanting, toning, mantra, affirmations, and singing can help you live a more peaceful, less stressful life. Dudley and her husband, Dean Evenson, are the authors of Quieting the Monkey Mind. Dudley is a member of Northwest Corner Coaches. This class will be held on Nov. 7 at 6:30pm at the Food Co-op Healthy Connections Classroom, 405 E. Holly St., Ste. 103 in Bellingham. The cost is $5. For more information call 360-734-8158 or email kevinm@communityfood.coop.

Amberley Snyder – At the age of three, Amberley began riding lessons and developed an unyielding passion for horses. After her dad’s retirement, the family moved to Utah. Amberley was seven years old and would only comply if she was promised a barrel racing horse when she got there; she got her wish, and that was the beginning of Amberley’s rodeo career. Join us for this event on Thurs., Nov. 8, 6-8pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $1; tickets available exclusively through Mount Vernon Country Store. All ticket proceeds benefit Trailblazers 4-H Club. More info: brandy@lincolntheatre.org, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“Marking Veterans’ Day: New Roles for Women in the Military” – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bellingham Branch will salute Veterans’ Day for its November meeting on Sat., Nov. 10, 10am-noon, at

the YWCA (1026 N. Forest St.). The theme of the program is “New Roles for Women in the Military,” featuring a speaker from the U.S. Army with a discussion of female veterans and issues related to sexual assault. AAUW supports women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy. Free admission. Info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

“Recompose: Alternative Body Disposal” – Most modern burial practices

have significant ecological footprints. Recompose is developing a process that gently converts human remains into soil, so that we can nourish new life after we die. Their goal is to offer recompositon as an alternative choice to cremation and conventional burial. Recompose CEO Katrina Spade will explain how their modular system uses nature’s principles to return us to the earth, sequestering carbon and improving soil health. Come join us for an informative and provocative conversation in WWU’s Fairhaven College Auditorium from 7-9pm, Tues., Nov. 13. Free admission. More info: pci@wwu.edu or https://pci.wwu.edu/recomposealternative-body-disposal.

Fall Forum: The People That Make the Food System Work –

Join the Whatcom Food Network as they take a peek into the world of workers, the foundation that enables our food system to function! The Forum will include a presentation by Michelle Stelovich from the NW WA Central Labor Council, and Laura McWilliams from Industry Health, who will shine a light on the unique challenges faced by chefs, cooks, dishwashers and other working in the “back of house.” And Sara Southerland from Sustainable Connections will share a short overview of the food and farm business owner’s lens: the opportunities and challenges involved in retaining a strong workforce. This event is free, but please RSVP as space is limited. Takes place on Wed., Nov. 14 from 2-5pm at Bellewood Acres (6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden). More info: 360-647-7093, whatcomcommunityfoodnetwork@gmail.com or https://whatcomfoodnetwork.org/forums.

“Threatened and Endangered Wildlife in Washington” – As the

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introduction of non-native species. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) oversees the listing and recovery of species in danger of being lost in the state. WDFW biologist Fenner Yarborough will give an overview of the State Wildlife Action Plan, which lays out the primary threats and priorities for conservation of species and habitats throughout Washington. Discussion will include the effects of species listing, recovery plans, and threats affecting recovery, as well as local species in greatest need of conservation. Presentation on Tues., Nov. 27 from 7-9pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $5 suggested donation. More info: 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Bellingham City Club Lunch Programs – Bellingham City Club works

hard to inform, connect, and engage our community to strengthen the civic health of our region. Following a tasty lunch, we present monthly programs on the fourth Wednesday of each month (Nov. 28) from 11:45am-1:30pm at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave.). Admission is $13 members / $18 non-members / $5 young adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door. More info or tickets: info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

Planting Party – Put plants in dirt and

feel good doing it! Join us in planting native trees and shrubs to build up riparian zones and help improve salmon habitat on Sat., Nov. 3 from 10am-1pm (2600-28232 Utopia Rd., Sedro-Woolley). • Salmon Sighting: Want to see real spawning salmon live and in action? SFEG is offering the opportunity to view salmon in the Samish and Skagit watersheds with experts on hand to answer questions. We’ll be at Oyster Creek near Taylor Shellfish Farm (2182 Chuckanut Dr., Bow) to see some fish! We’ll have refreshments and activities to keep your brain engaged on Sat., Nov. 10, noon-3pm. • More info: 360-3360172, outreach@skagitfisheries.org or www.skagitfisheries.org

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