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Anacortes Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . 1 Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Baker Creek Ceramic Studio . . . . . . . . . . 24 BelleWood Acres and Distilling . . . . . . . . . 4 Bellingham Chamber Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover Bellingham Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bellingham Parks & Recreation —Arne Hanna Aquatic Center . . . . . . . 16 Bellingham Public Library . . . . . . . . . 13, 20 Bellingham Sports and Spine PT . . . . . . . 26 Bob Storms, Jazz Celebration VII . . . . . . 14 Bruton and Schellberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cascade Hypnosis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chuckanut Bay Gallery and Sculpture Garden . . . . . . inside back cover Dance Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . inside front cover Everything in Sight Optical . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Giuseppe’s Al Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Greg Aanes Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Historic Fairhaven Association . . . . . . . . 15 Kristi Gruett, Morgan Stanley . . . . . . . inside back cover Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . inside front cover McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover Mod Sock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Northwest Ballet Theater . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Northwest Digital Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ragfinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Renaissance Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center . 26 Skagit Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Skagit Valley Casino Resort . . . . . back cover Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Taylor Shellfish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Terra Firma Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 WCC Promotions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Whatcom Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Whatcom Conservation District . . . . . . . 17 Whatcom County Council on Aging . . . . 25 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover Wings Over Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wool Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 WWU Performing Arts Center —Uncle Vanya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 —WWU Faculty Jazz Series . . . . . . . . . 30 YES Massages (Eileen Gribble) . . . . . . . . 19 Yoga with Joani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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MARCH 2015 FEATURES: Los Lobos Coming to Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Music in the Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skagit Fashion Week – Fashion for a Higher Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest Celebrates 10th Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Bellingham Chamber Chorale Presents Rachmaninoff’s “All Night Vigil” . . . 28 The Third Annual Antique & Collectibles Evaluation Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Trish Hatley Announces Release of Newest CD – I Remember-2nd Set . . . . . . . 29 Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29-31 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 12 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

On the cover: The 13th Annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival celebrates the incredible variety of migratory birds that visit the Blaine area located on the Pacific Flyway. Enjoy field trips, nature cruises, wildlife demonstrations, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, expert wildlife speakers and more! See feature story on page 3. Pictured on the cover is a Bald Eagle in flight. Photo © Ken Salzman. (See Ken’s bio at the bottom of this page.)

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Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival by Osa Hale It may be easy to forget in the gray winter months, but the Pacific Northwest is a naturalist’s dream: lush, green, and full of gorgeous ecosystems and landscapes. As a result, there is a wealth of majestic wildlife that can go relatively unnoticed by the neighboring humans. Wings Over Water Northwest is working to change that. A large part of the organization’s efforts are centered on the three-day Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival. The festival creates an opportunity for the public to attend free field trips, workshops, activities, and lectures, all centered around the birds of Blaine, Semiahmoo, and Birch Bay. “We have activities that appeal to a diverse age group as well as opportunities for all levels of wildlife and birding interests,” explained Festival Chair Debbie Harger. “The goal is to provide a festival that provides activities that are either free or affordable for the whole family.” The festival, which takes place on March 13, 14, and 15, offers art, education, and plenty of birding opportunities. Blaine Middle School will be hosting activities for children and adults. Kids will have the opportunity to build birdhouses, learn about different species, play games, and create art inspired by natural wonders. The fun doesn’t stop with the little ones. There will be presentations about local and exotic birds, as well as a live raptor show, featuring birds of prey that have been rescued after sustaining injuries that make them unable to live in the wild. Festival participants will have the opportunity to view high-quality avian photography and paintings inspired by the birds, as well as a chance to see the

birds themselves on outings led by naturalists and experienced birders. There are also classes in painting and photography, so participants can gain the tools to document their birding experiences. There will be several guided birding expeditions, on land and on sea. This is in addition to many opportunities to venture out independently; there will be birdwatching stations with telescopes and binoculars along Birch Bay Drive. This

year, Wings Over Water will be adding a new outing to its already exciting itinerary, says Harger. “We are most excited about offering for the first time a two-hour boating wildlife cruise aboard the 50’ Salish Sea,’ with the opportunity to view pelagic birds in the open water between Semiahmoo Spit and Point Roberts,” Harger explained. Pelagic birds, such as albatross, shearwaters, and gulls, spend much of their lives out on the open ocean. Other outings include trips to Semiahmoo Spit, Terrell Creek Marsh, and Birch Bay. These locations are home to more than thirty species of birds that may be spotted, says Ken Salzman of the North Cascades Audubon Society. “Bald eagles are loved by everyone and are almost always seen. But perhaps the showiest are harlequin ducks, and then long-tailed ducks. Surf scooters are also colorful with their “clown faces,” Salzman said. “Rarities that have been seen in the last couple of years have been the mountain bluebird, Lapland longspur and yellow-billed loon. There is also a peregrine falcon that hangs out at the Spit.” An awareness of the local wildlife (specifically birds, in this case) is mutually beneficial. The birds are beautiful and fascinating to watch, and the community has responded by taking action to further protect and appreciate them. This is a huge success for Wings Over Water Northwest, which is dedicated to conservation through ecotourism. The Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival is free, and jam-packed with activities that will appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds, from birding enthusiasts to complete beginners. More information is available at the Blaine Visitor Center and the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, and online at http://wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.

Top left: Black Oystercatcher (Photo © Andrew Reding), right: Great Horned Owl (Photo © Douglas L. Brown); 2nd from the top left: Short-eared Owl (Photo © Ken Salzman), right: Common Merganzer (Photo © Ken Salzman); 2nd from the bottom left: Double-crested Cormorants (Photo © Eric Ellingson), right: Surf Scooter (Photo © Joe Meche); bottom left: Great Blue Heron (Photo © Ken Salzman), right: Long-eared Owl (Photo © Ken Salzman)

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Community Breakfast – The Rome

Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) presents a community breakfast on the first Sunday of the month (March 1, April 5) from 8am-1pm. Meet and greet local politicians, as they serve you coffee and breakfast, featuring pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Biscuits and gravy now available, too! Admission is $5 adult / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under. More info: 360-739-9605.

WWU Summer Youth Theatre Institute – Registration is now open for

the 10th annual Summer Youth Theatre Institute (SYTI) at Western Washington University! Elementary and secondary levels are now open to enrollment and include two or three weeks of workshops and master classes in acting skills and presence, improvisation, stage movement and voice, technical theatre and design, creative dramatics, and more! Each institute culminates in a celebratory showcase of directed scenes, musical numbers, monologues, stories and improv. Come play with us! Cost is $200-$300. More info: 360-650-2387, deb.currier@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/syti/index.shtml.

Outreach Week 2015 – Discover all

that Explorations Academy has to offer! Each of the following happen at 7pm in our Lower Level Auditorium (1701 Ellis St., Bellingham). These events are all free and open to the public: Mon., March 2, Saludos de Colombia; Tues., March 3, TED Talk Tuesday; Wed., March 4, Parenting Forum; and Thurs., March 5, Visitor Night. Prospective students and parents are invited to come and find out all you need to know about Explorations Academy’s curriculum, philosophy, and admissions. More info: 360-671-8085,

info@explorationsacademy.org or www.facebook.com/ events/765413030216058/?ref=5.

Children and Teen Art Classes at BellinghamART – We’re celebrating our

15th year providing artistic development for artists of all ages and abilities. Our classes go beyond “fun” art projects for children. As the premier provider of art classes for children as young as 4 in Bellingham and Whatcom County, we provide quality art instruction that develops traditional art skills and increases self-confidence. Cost is $16 per class. More info: info@bellinghamart.com , 360738-8379 or www.bellinghamart.com.

The Chancy and Narly Show: Playing with Words – Sweet songs meet nutty noises! Sing along and learn some noises for your music on Thurs., March 5 at 10:30am at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lynden Library. For all ages. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Robotics at the Spark Museum (age 8-14) – Spark’s Robotics workshop meets on Thursdays from 3:30-5pm for 4 weeks (March 5, 12, 19, 26) at the Museum (1312 Bay St., Bellingham). Natural curiosity and wonder guide their learning about robot building and computer programming using Lego® Mindstorms. No experience is necessary; children learn as they go. Preregistration is required. Call Anne at 360-738-3886 to register. These programs are not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by Lego® Education or the Lego® Group. Admission is $60 ($48 SPARK family members). More info: 360-738-3886, anne@sparkmuseum.org or www.sparkmuseum.org.

Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) –

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to explore the science of stars through Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) from 7-10pm on Fri., March 6. Participants will have access to Western’s Science Resource Center and Wade King Student Recreation Center and will enjoy hands-on lessons and activities as well as an hour-long swim. KNOW costs $35 and space is limited: register today to secure your spot! More info: 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/know/index.shtml.

Purim Carnival – The Annual Purim

Carnival will be held on Sun., March 8 from noon-2pm at Bloedel Donovan Pavilion (2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham). Event features carnival games and prizes, crafts, face painting, henna art, dancing to live music by “What the Chelm,” hamantashen and other food. No admission fee; game and food tickets 2/$1. More info: 360-733-8890 or bshul@aol.com.

Irish Music and Dance Workshops –

Fun and affordable one-hour workshops for all ages and abilities on Sat., March 21 from 10am-3pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). A wide variety of classes are offered. Only $16 per class, one day only. Presented by the Bellingham Folk Festival and cosponsored by Whatcom Family and Community Network. More info: 360-7397027, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com.

Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club’s 54th Annual Show March 28-29 –

This year’s show will again be held at the Bloedel Donovan Park Community Center, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. The hours are Sat., 10am-6pm, and Sun., 10am-5pm. Come discover nature’s treasures featuring gold panning demos, fluorescent rock show, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, club sales, dealers, silent auction, exhibits, food service and kids’ activities. Free. Info: 360734-3994 or www.mtbakerrockclub.org.

Ski to Sea – Don’t miss out on this year’s

Ski to Sea Race! From Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay, this legendary relay race has been held in Bellingham over Memorial Day weekend since 1973. A team consists of 8 racers (2 in the canoe leg) for the seven race legs (Cross Country Ski; Downhill Ski/Snowboard; Running; Road Bike; Canoe; Cross Country Bike; Kayak). A racer can only be on one team, and only complete one leg. Join in on the fun and register today! Cost is $650. More info: 360-746-8861, info@skitosea.com or www.skitosea.com.

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The Third Annual Antique & Collectibles Evaluation Event It’s time once again to dig through your back closets, garages, basements and attics in search of possible antiques and collectibles. The Third Annual Antique & Collectibles Evaluation Event takes place from 11am-4pm, Sat., April 11 at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Expert evaluators will be on hand to take a serious look at your items and estimate what they might be worth. At last year’s event, experts in fine art were dazzled with a painting a young couple brought to them for review. The couple explained they purchased the exquisite landscape art for $20 and were stunned to learn it was valued at over $800. Another example was a three-piece silver and ivory creamer set. A gentleman brought the items to be evaluated on behalf of his wife who could not attend. As he hurriedly unpacked the set for review by an expert the seconds passed. Expert Charles Neeter explained that this was one of the most valuable and rarest things seen during his career. In his expert opinion the set Famous Charles Shultz was priceless. Of original sketch – course, everything Snoopy is worth more has a price, and than you ever would Mr. Neeter imagine! explained that the New York silver specialists would certify the set so it could be sold to a museum. He encouraged the owner to never sell this set and keep it for his children to enjoy. Many more people learned that their items where actually treasures worth much more than they expected thanks to the 14 evaluators on site. In all, over 400 items were evaluated for over 200 community members. The Bellingham Senior Center would like to thank the volunteers and the community for their support and are looking forward to seeing you on Sat., April 11. As usual, it will be hard to resist the aromas of barbecue – plan on an affordable lunch. Tickets are $6 per item or $15 for three items. All items must be small enough to carry. For more information, contact Cheryl Willis at 360-733-4030 ext. #1019 or cwillis@wccoa.org.

Spring Book Sale – The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library are having a Spring Book Sale Thurs.-Sat., March 5-7 at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Avenue). As usual, there is a large selection of books and media for all ages. Most items are only $1! Tables are re-stocked continually. Hours are Thurs. & Fri. from 10am-6pm and Sat. from 10am-1pm ($4 bag sale). All proceeds benefit the library. Free admission. More info: friendslibrary3@gmail.com or 360-7787250. Sumas Lions Club and Senior Center Pancake Breakfast and “Good Stuff” Sale – Enjoy a yummy breakfast that

includes sausage, eggs, and beverage along with awesome pancakes served from 8-11am on Sat., March 7 at the Sumas Community Senior Center (461 2nd St.). Suggested donation of $5. Cruise the tables full of “good stuff” until 1pm. You know what they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! All profits go towards Sumas Community Programs! More info: 360-988-2714.

A Night of Mystery – Join us for A

Night of Mystery at Animals as Natural Therapy’s 5th Annual Gala on Sat., March 7 from 5-11pm at the Silver Reef Event Center (4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale). Bid in the intriguing silent and live auctions. Solve the perplexing Horse Heist Whodunit. Take your chances in the unique and imaginative raffles. Savor a delicious plated dinner and incredible dessert. Dance the night away to a mystifying classic rock band. All proceeds benefit Animals as Natural Therapy. Admission is $85 individual / $610 table of 8. More info: 360-671-3609, ANTdevelopment@comcast.net or www.AnimalsAsNaturalTherapy.org.

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DVSAS Benefit – Enjoy a night of music, food, and libations on Fri., March 13 at 8pm at The Star Club (311 E. Holly St., Bellingham), with an amount of profits being donated to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS). Admission is by donation. Info: 360-6566075 or www.starclubbellingham.com.

March for Meals: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Join Meals on Wheels and More

in marching to end senior hunger at the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on Sat., March 14 at noon. The parade starts in the parking lot of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, Cool Beans Espresso and Woodsmiths at the corner of Cornwall Avenue and Ohio Street. Before the parade starts, warm up and enjoy our delicious croissant breakfast sandwiches. Sandwiches will be sold inside the Senior Center at 9am, and outside during the parade by 11am. Sandwiches will be $4, including a drink, with your choice of sausage, egg and cheese. All funds raised go towards providing community meals to seniors. More info: 360-733-4030, www.wccoa.org/index.php/Nutrition or jmeyers@wccoa.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser – Join us on St. Patrick’s Day, Tues., March 17 from 5-7pm for an Irish dinner of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes as we raise funds and awareness for the Meals on Wheels program of Whatcom County. Enjoy dinner, music, raffle and door prizes at Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.). Admission is $10 adult / $5 kids. More info: 360-384-6244 or karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Bellingham Harborview Lions Casino Night – Bellingham Harborview Lions invites you to a Casino Night dinner at Silver Reef Event Center North (Ferndale)

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on Wed., March 18 for a fun-filled evening from 5:30-8pm. We will raffle two hockey tickets for Canuks/Edmonton. Live and silent auctions. All proceeds will go to Lion’s Leader Dogs! Tickets are $25 and include $5 casino slot ticket and $5 match play-table games. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Mon., March 16; must be 21+. To purchase tickets: Cindy Grandquis, zccindy25@gmail.com , 360303-7478, or haborviewlions@gmail.com. Also book at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ bellingham_harbor_view.

WHS Woof & Whiskers Luncheon –

Whatcom Humane Society’s 2015 Woof and Whiskers Award Luncheon will be held on Fri., March 20 at noon at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham). Please join us in honoring Maplewood Animal Hospital for their longtime and generous support of the domestic and native wild animals in our care. Reservations required, limited seating. No charge for admission; there will be an opportunity to support WHS at the event. Please RSVP by March 13. To reserve your seat, please call Dana Browne at 360733-2080 x3014 or email at events@whatcomhumane.org. More info: www.whatcomhumane.org.

Blaine Senior Center Pancake Breakfast – Everyone is welcome to

attend the Pancake Breakfast on Sat., March 21, 8-11am, at the Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.). The breakfast features pancakes, biscuits and gravy, waffles or French toast with fruit; scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Admission is $6 adults / $4 children. More info: blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com , 332332-8040 or www.blaineseniorcenter.com.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Join

us on Sat., March 21 from 8-11am for a pancake breakfast at the Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.). Best deal in town at $6 for adults / $3 kids / free kids 3 and under. More info: 360-384-6244, karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/FerndaleSeniorActivityCenter.

Saturday Pancake Breakfast – Join us

at American Legion Post 154 (5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale) on Sat., March 28 from 8-11am for a pancake breakfast. Admission is $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 6 free. More info: 360-384-7474 or dahubbard10@gmail.com.

Spring Fling Bingo Fundraiser – Enjoy a Spring Fling Bingo Fundraiser with cash prizes on Sat., March 28 from 1-3pm at

Skagit Fashion Week Fashion for a Higher Cause by Marla Bronstein Skagit County’s Friendship House shelters, feeds, clothes and heals those in need. The Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) provides engaging experiences for visitors by illuminating the dynamic connections between art, diverse cultures and environments in the Northwest. For years, Friendship House and MoNA had presented fashion events separately. Christopher Shainin, Executive Director of MoNA said, ”We realized that we were both mounting fashion events during the Spring and that we should try to work together.” The funds raised through ticket sales and raffle basket proceeds will be used to support the programs provided by the two organizations. Skagit Fashion Week is the result of the collaboration between Skagit County’s Friendship House and MoNA. The En Vogue Runway Show and Benefit Auction starts the event at 6pm on Thursday, March 12 at the beautiful McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. The designs are made mostly from repurposed materials. Attendees will vote for their favorite designer to receive the People’s Choice award. David Bricka will lead the judges in choosing the $250 prizewinning designer. Tickets are $35 general admission. A $60 VIP ticket includes premium seating and a free drink ticket at the cash bar. Winners will be announced at the closing party on Saturday evening at 7pm at MoNA. Tickets are available for $25. From 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 14, the public can see unique designs of the 40+ artists from En Vogue; clothing, jewelry, and more will be for purchase at MoNA Style, located in La Conner. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:30am to 1:30pm and the informal modeling of the artists’ creations will delight those in attendance. To purchase tickets, and to find a complete listing of the artists, check out the Skagit Fashion Week link on the MoNA web page at www.museumofnwart.org. Pictured, top to bottom: Stackable Rings by Elizabeth Emerson; Top by Dorothy Skea. Photo by Jennifer Shainin.

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Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.). Your $20 admission buys you 3 cards for each of the 9 games; buy extra card packs for $15 each. Concession stand open at intermission. Multiple chances to win! More info: 360-384-6244 or karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Lincoln Theatre Producers Night: Casino Royale – The Lincoln Theatre

presents Producers Night 2015 on Sat., March 28 from 6-9pm at Swinomish Casino and Lodge (12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes). Our film inspiration this year is Casino Royale, so prepare for the unexpected. Let your attire reflect your inner secret agent, devious villain, high roller or Bond Girl! Fancy, formal or semiformal dress is encouraged. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, dinner, live music, and live and silent auctions. RSVP by Feb. 28 for advance ticket discount or by March 20 for regular pricing; event is 21+. Admission is $65-$75 individual / $500-$580 table of 8. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

117th Annual Bellingham Firefighters Community Ball – Come

dance with a fireman! This is a fun social event and charity fundraiser with music, dancing, silent auction and no-host bar, to be held on Sat., March 28 from 7pmmidnight at the The Leopold (1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). The silent auction will include items, services, and gift packages from local business, artists, and entrepreneurs. All proceeds and donations go to help support The Burned Children Recovery Foundation and the Washington State Council of Firefighters Burn Foundation. Music will be provided by the Bellingham Firefighters Pipes and Drums and DJ Boy Meets Girl. Boundary Bay Brewery will be providing a no-host bar with beer and wine. The bar will be cash only, but drink tickets and auction items can be purchased at the ball using a credit card. The event will be catered with appetizers and dessert provided by Kelly’s O’Deli. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 or at www.bfdball.is-by.us for $25. More info: www.bfdball.is-by.us or bellinghamfirefightersball@gmail.com.

Annual Theatre Night and Silent Auction – The Kiwanis Club of

Bellingham is presenting its annual Theatre Night and Auction on Thurs., April 16 from 6:45-10pm at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.). Doors open at 6:45pm, $20 per person or 2 for $36. There will be a silent auction preceding the event. Funds raised by this event will benefit our community, with particular emphasis on youth and children’s programs. Come enjoy the play, “The Foreigner by Larry Shue,” bid on attractive silent auction items, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, knowing you are helping our kids. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling in advance, 360-714-8156.

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Women’s Voices NW – Women’s

Voices NW is a radio program celebrating women in our community. This month features Colleen Haggerity, author of A Leg to Stand On, sharing how she reached a place of forgiveness, and her ideas of how others can forgive. Listen on Sundays at 9am on KMRE 102.3FM, Spark Radio or streaming from the website www.sparkmuseum.org/kmre-1023-fm. More info: 360-738-3886.

Anacortes Senior College –

Registration is now underway for classes April 14-May 21 at Anacortes Senior College, which meets in classrooms at Anacortes Middle School. The spring lineup includes classes in Spanish, nutrition, communication, history, music, politics and more. A 6-week course costs $30, and a 3-week course costs $20 for people over 50 years old. More info: 360-503-1255, info@seniorcollege.org or www.seniorcollege.org.

Bellingham Laughter Club – Think

Globally, Laugh Locally! Join us on Sun., March 1 at 4pm at Bellingham’s Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building (1220 N. Forest St.). Our Certified Laughter Leader will help you experience the health benefits of social, joyful laughter exercises. Free admission. More info: 360734-8929, therapeuticstudio@msn.com or www.worldlaughtertour.com.

Think & Drink – Join like-minded others

as we discuss the topic of Race & Place in an engaging way on Sun., March 1 at 4pm at Brandywine Kitchen (1317 Commercial St., Bellingham). Think & Drink is for anyone who wants to gather with others who all want to say at the end of the evening, “Wow, I hadn’t thought about that topic in that way before!” Two panelists will come together, and with the help and guidance of a moderator, will help us think about and discuss things in a whole new way. Free admission. Info: 206-682-1770, info@humanities.org or www.humanities.org/programs/think-drink.

Northwest Singles Club (NSC) – Join

the Northwest Singles Club for these free events in March: Weekly Walks every Monday (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 10-11:30am at Taylor Dock in Fairhaven. • Weekly Coffee Hour, every Saturday (March 7, 14, 21, 28) from 10-10:30am at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Harris St. • Monthly meeting and dinner at Cascade Pizza on Wed., March 11 at 5:30pm. Events are for age 50+. More info: 360-393-3982.

Oracle Day All Day – Come and get a

Tarot or oracle reading from Liz Muschette, a Vedic astrology reading from Chris Sessler, or a past life rose reading from Barb Blair – or do all of the above! Oracle Day takes place on Sat., March 7 (and April 4) from 11am-4pm at Center for Holistic Wellness (609 Murdock St., Sedro Woolley). Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale for

15 minutes. More time is available! Info: 360-420-2630, koleakat@hotmail.com or www.sedrowoolleyholisticwellness.wordpress.com.

2015 Organized Bride Spring Bridal Show – Get advice from over 40 of the

area’s most talented local wedding experts, taste delicious samples of appetizers and cakes, and listen to great music. Brides and grooms may enter to win one of over $3,000 in fabulous door prizes. The $10 admission fee includes a delicious luncheon buffet, belly dance demonstration and lessons, and a bridal fashion show. A free PDF copy of “The Simply Organized Bride” wedding planning guide will be emailed with every online pre-registration. Show takes place on Sun., March 8 from 11:30am-4:30pm at the Ferndale Events Center (5715 Barrett Rd.). More info: deborah@thesimplyorganizedbride.com , www.thesimplyorganizedbride.com or 360-527-8542.

Talk Time – Talk Time is a Whatcom

Literacy Council program for people who are learning English as a foreign language. It is facilitated by a trained volunteer who will lead the class. Talk Time will focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. The program is open to all levels, and no registration is required. Talk time meets on Tuesdays in March (10, 17, 24, 31) from 5:30-7pm at Bellingham Central Library (210 Central Ave.). Free admission. Info: Jenni 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Sons of Norway Potluck and Program – The Sons of Norway 2nd

Friday Potluck and Program will be held on Fri., March 13 at 6pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church (2530 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). The program will feature Eric Friberg, shipwright and boat builder, and Birger Larssen, naval architect and marine engineer, as they discuss Scandinavian wood boats. Free admission. Info: 360715-2186 or www.wergelandlodge.com.

Behind the Scenes @ BPL Tours – Did you know the Central Library has a hidden 4th floor? Want to take a peek into our “book hospital”? Join us for a tour of the Bellingham Public Library and find out what goes on behind closed doors! Tours will convene in the SkillShare Space at the Central Library on Sat., March 14 from 10-11:30am and noon-1:30pm. Free admission. More info: Jenni at 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Death Cafe – Death Cafe meets on the

3rd Wednesday of the month (March 18) from 6:30-8:30pm at Moles Family Funeral Home (2465 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham). Bring your perspective, thoughts, insights and questions surrounding end of life issues and join an interesting discussion circle. Coffee and cake provided. Free admission / donations welcome. (continued on page 8)

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Leading Ladies – Two English

Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that a rich old lady is about to leave her fortune to two long-lost nephews, they decide to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and claim the cash. Romantic entanglements and hilarity ensue for Jack and Leo. Performance at the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) on Sun., March 1 at 2pm. Admission is $8-$12. More info: 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

MBT Winter Rep presents The Underpants – Renowned performer and

writer Steve Martin provides a reinvigorated satire adapted from the 1910 German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Filled with off-the-wall humor, wordplay, and masterful banter, The Underpants is relevant in the most entertaining of ways. The last performance at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) is on Sun., March 1 at 3pm. Admission is $25 adults / $12.50 students. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. Adoration of Dora – An exploration of the life of Dora Maar, surrealist photographer, as she lives with the threat of war and in the shadow cast by her lover, Pablo Picasso. Performances at the iDiOM Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on: Sun., March 1 and Thurs.-Sun., March 5-8 at 7:30pm. Admission is $10 online / $12 at door. Info: www.idiomtheater.com.

Uncle Vanya – We’ll produce a NY

adaptation of Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece of frustrated, longing, and wasted lives. Performances at WWU Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thurs.-Sat., March 5-7 at 7:30pm; Wed.-Sat., March 11-14 at 7:30pm; and Sat., March 7 & 14 at 2pm. Admission is

$12-$16 general / $7-$11 student. Info: www.wwu.edu/theatredance/events.shtml or 360-650-6146.

The Music Man – The Music Man

marches onto the Bellingham High School stage (2020 Cornwall Ave.). Performances on: Fri. & Sat., March 6 & 7 and 13 & 14 at 7pm and Sun., March 8 & 15 at 2pm. Tickets for the show can be purchased at Bellingham High School and at Village Books. Admission is $10 adults / $8 students and seniors. More info: 360-676-5006.

iMPROV Lab – iDiOM Theater (1418

Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) hosts a high-energy, mind-boggling romp through the mind palaces of PETER Comedy Trio on Sat., March 7 at 10pm. PETER also offers a completely FREE workshop/improv jam the afternoon before the show at iDiOM from 4pm-6pm; all are welcome. Family-friendly / all ages. Admission is $5 advance / $7 at door. More info: info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com.

The Grunch – Skagit Family Learning

Center presents The Grunch at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S.1st St., Mount Vernon), brought to you by the elementary Musical Drama students. Inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Grunch tells the story of Ruby Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like she’s an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, she comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone. But will the spirit of theatre prevail? Find out on Wed. & Thurs., March 11 & 12 at 7pm. Free admission. Info: 350-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Comedy Nite Presents – Join Jamal

Doman (Comedy Central, VH1, BET, Comics Unleashed) with Brett Emerson, Local Spotlight and your emcee, Randall Ragsdale, on Sat., March 21 from 9-11pm at Poppes 360 (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham). Admission is $10. More info: www.facebook.com/ComedyNite.

Skagit Valley Connections Conference 2015 – The 25th

Anniversary Connections Conference will be held Sat., March 28 from 8:30am4:45pm at the campus of Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. This is a premier event for early childhood education in NW Washington. Parents and educators are welcome to come and hear about the importance of early learning. Workshops are offered in music, STEM, early brain development, movement, etc. Cost, schedule, and sign-up available on website. Free Community Resource Fair also. Cost is $90. Info: 360-757-8888, www.connections-conference.eventbrite.com or cate@skagitcm.org.

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Vital Signs – Whatcom Community

College Drama is pleased to present Vital Signs by Jane Martin – a beautifully written collage of monologues dealing with marriage, money, infidelity, love, work . . . in other words, daily life. Fun and fast moving. No reservations required. Performances at WCC Heiner Theater, Thurs.-Sat., March 12-14, 7:30pm. Admission is $5. More info: 360-383-3532 or glarge@whatcom.ctc.edu.

Double O’ Wedding: Interactive Dinner Theater – You are invited to take part in the Irish wedding of Emerald O’Carroll and Collin O’Connell. Shakespeare Northwest presents an interactive dinner theater performance of Double O’ Wedding, written by Carolyn Travis. Performances take place on Fri. & Sat., March 13 & 14 at 7pm at The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce St., Conway). Tickets are $50 per guest and include the wedding, dinner reception, dancing and 1 drink ticket. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. Info: 206-317-3023 or www.shakesnw.org.

The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter –

An absurdist play filled with mundane conversations, shoddy memories, and characters who continually delude themselves. Stanley Webber is visited in his boarding-house by two strangers, Goldberg and McCann. An innocentseeming birthday party for Stanley turns into a nightmare. iDiOM Theater’s first official collaboration with Stone Town Theatre Works. Performances at iDiOM Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham): Fri.-Sun., March 13-15 at 7:30pm; Thurs.-Sun., March 19-22 at 7:30pm; and Thurs.-Sun., March 26-29 at 7:30pm. Admission is free for the Fri., March 13 performance. All other performances $10 advance / $12 at door. More info: info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com.

from the National Theatre on Thurs., March 19 at 7:30pm with an encore broadcast on Sun., March 29 at 1pm. Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. Admission is $16 adults / $14 seniors / $12 students and children / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org.

Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer –

Wonderheads is a multi-award winning physical theatre company, specializing in mask performance and exquisite visual storytelling for adults and children. Their work is performed in full-face mask, a wordless form that mixes European larval mask traditions with character mask styles, resulting in a craft rarely seen on North American stages. Audiences have described the experience as watching a living cartoon. Performances at Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) on: Thurs. & Fri., March 19 & 20 at 7:30pm; Sat., March 21 at 3pm & 7:30pm; Thurs., March 26 at 7:30pm; Sat., March 28 at 3pm & 7:30pm; and Sun., March 29 at 3pm. Admission is $32. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , www.wonderheads.com/grim-and-fischer or 360-734-6080.

A View from the Bridge – The Lincoln

Theatre presents a live, day of broadcast of A View from the Bridge from the National Theatre on Thurs., March 26 at 7:30pm with an encore broadcast on Sun., April 12 at 1pm. The visionary Ivo van Hove directs this stunning production of Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece, broadcast from London’s West End by National Theatre Live. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. Admission is Advance Tickets: $16 adults / $14 seniors / $12 students and children / $2 off for members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ – This Fats Waller

musical will have the joint jumpin’ on Fri., March 27 at 8pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Belingham). Get ready for a finger-snappin’, toe-tappin’ evening as you travel to jazz clubs of the Harlem Renaissance! Five great Northwest performers present an evening of rowdy and humorous songs in a musical homage that encapsulates the many moods of songwriter Fats Waller and his view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play. Admission is $49 / $45 / $39 / $20. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080. (more theatre on page 12)

Vaudevillingham: The Monthly Uncensored Variety Show Fundraiser for the Bellingham Circus Guild – The 15th of every month brings a totally new/ different show, no pre-screening, allvolunteer, local and out-of-towners, novice and veteran performers, dance, aerial, comedy, magic, juggling, burlesque and more, acts from raw to polished. All the money raised goes back into the Guild to help continue its mission to assist and support the circus arts community of Whatcom County, to promote circus arts to the community at large, and to radically proliferate delight at every opportunity. Two shows (7pm and 9pm) on Sun., March 15 at the Cirque Lab (1401 6th St., Suite 102). Admission is $5-$10 suggested donation. More info: website@bellinghamcircusguild.com or www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers – The

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Ballet Bellingham: New Students Welcome! – Ballet Bellingham (1405

Fraser St., Suite 103) is currently registering students for our Winter/Spring classes. We offer ballet classes for dancers of all abilities ages 3 and up. Our school curriculum teaches ballet technique in a progressive sequence that is appropriate to each student’s ability level. Free trial class for all new students! Join our classes now to be a part of our June production of Peter Pan, a full-length ballet to be performed at the Mount Baker Theatre on June 13. More info: 360-746-8508, balletbellingham@comcast.net or www.balletbellingham.com.

Northwest Ballet Academy – See the

action ... or be the action! Northwest Ballet Academy students of all ages and levels have opportunities to perform throughout the year! Performance opportunities include, but are not limited to: in-studio performances, annual production of The Nutcracker, spring production, year-end recital, special events/collaborations, St. Petersburg Open Dance Competition (Russia trip), and a choreographer’s workshop performance. To inquire about classes at NBA, call the office at 360-7141246 or visit us online at www.northwestballet.org.

Irish Step Dancing (for kids) – Irish

dance classes for beginners are offered on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm at Northwest Ballet Academy (1417 Cornwall Ave.,

Bellingham). Classes teach basic step dancing skills to children and explore Irish music and rhythms. Monthly rates start at $55; please contact us for class registration information. Admission is $15 drop-in. More info: 360-714-1246, info@northwestballet.org or www.northwestballet.org.

Weekly International Folk Dancing – Learn to folkdance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet most Tuesdays at the Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., Bayview). Instruction begins at 7pm followed by review and request dances until 9:30pm. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. Cost is 1st session free / $3 thereafter. More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes –

Come learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland on Wednesdays (March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 7-9:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). It’s a lot like Square dancing, but with lively Scottish music and unique steps and figures. Everyone welcome! Soft shoes or slippers recommended; no partner needed. First half hour reserved for beginners. Admission is $8 drop-in. More info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

Fourth Corner Folk Dancers Regular Thursday Dancing – Thursday evenings

from 7-10pm at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham) are filled with the beautiful music of the Balkans and surrounding areas. Come and learn to dance with us, make new friends and tone and balance your body while enjoying this haunting music and satisfying dances. All ages are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. A $5 donation is requested; first time and students are free. More info: 360-380-0456.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the New Orleans/Dixieland music of Bob Storms Dixieland All Stars on Sat., March 7, 2-5pm at the VFW Hall, 625 N. State St. in Bellingham. Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. Info: 360-734-2973 or www.btjs.webs.com.

Kuhl and the Gang – Join us at the

Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., March 7 for an evening of dancing with Bellingham band Kuhl and the Gang, featuring Frank Kuhl on trumpet. A dance lesson will be taught from 7-8pm, with the band playing from 8-10pm. Singles and beginners always welcomed. Refreshments provided. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. More info: 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

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First Saturday Dance Party: Orkestar RTW – Orkestar RTW plays traditional and folk music primarily from the Balkans, Macedonia and Serbia. The Fourth Corner Folk Dancers are hosting this band Sat., March 7 for our First Saturday Dance Party at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). We will dance from 7:3010:30pm. All ages are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. A $15 contribution will pay for the room and the band. Finger food snack items would be welcomed. More info: 360-380-0456.

Techno Contra Dance – Special techno

contra dance on Sun., March 8 from 6:30-10pm at Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, foot percussion, didgeridoo, vocals) and Julie Vallimont (computer, piano, synths, accordion, jawharp) create live sonic landscapes that’ll put you in a dance trance. Lindsey Dono from Seattle calls. Admission is $15 adult / $10 students. More info: 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Dance Gallery Spring Concert – Local

performing group Dance Gallery will host its 24th Annual Spring Concert in March, featuring works by local and national choreographers. Performances at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on: Fri. & Sat., March 13 & 14 at 7:30pm and March 13 and Sun., March 15 at 5pm. Each performance includes a silent auction to raise funds for the non-profit arts group. Tickets are $12 and are available at the Community Food Co-op, www.brownpapertickets.com , Village Books and at the door. Special $5 student and family preview at 7:30pm on Wed., March 11. More info: 360-6764113, info@dancegallery.org or www.dancegallery.org.

Saturday Ballroom Dance – Ballroom

dances are held regularly on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (March 14, 28) of the month at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.). Lessons start at 6:30pm, and the dance starts at 7pm. Admission is $5 suggested donation. More info: 360-733-4030, epierson@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

Contra Dance – Heliotrope plays live

tunes for the contra dance on Sat., March 14 from 7-10:30pm at Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). First half hour is instruction for beginning dancers. No partner necessary. Admission is $8-$10 ($6 students). More info: 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Irish Ceili – Celebrate the dances and

music of Ireland on Sun., March 15 from 1:45-5:30pm at Belltower Studios (1430 N. Garden St., Bellingham). The afternoon starts with Irish folk dancing, where social dances will be slowly taught and called by Heather Turner. All ages and abilities welcome. A short sean-nos (old style

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dance) workshop will follow before closing with a traditional music session led by Celtic Roots. Leather-soled shoes and sense of humor recommended. Donations appreciated, $5 suggested. Program: 1:45pm, Irish dance basics / 2pm, Social Dances for All Ages / 3:30pm, Old Style Step Dance (sean-nos) for adults and experienced / 4pm, Traditional Music Session (email to request list of tunes). More info: 360-303-1561 or ceili_dancers@yahoo.com.

Dances of Universal Peace – The

Dances of Universal Peace are: a dynamic form of contemplative prayer; a

Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club – Improve public speaking and

leadership skills through attendance at Tuesday meetings from 7-8:30pm at the Unity Church of Bellingham (1095 Telegraph Road). Free admission. More info: contact-4470@toastmastersclub.org , www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org or 360-756-0217.

Ethics During and After the Holocaust – The year 2015 marks the

70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. As part of his visit to Western Washington University, Professor John K. Roth will present a public lecture at the Bellingham City Council Chambers (210 Lottie St.) on Tues., March 10 at 7pm. Named the 1988 U.S. National Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, John K. Roth is the Edward J. Sexton Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in Claremont, California, where he taught from 1966

The General with Live Organist Dennis James – In this action-adventure

comedy, legendary funnyman Buster Keaton plays a Confederate engineer racing to save the woman he loves and his beloved locomotive, “The General,” from Union spies during the Civil War. Originally a box office disappointment, the film is now widely considered to be one of the greatest ever made. Film airs on Sun., March 22 at 3pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $22 / $15 / $10. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080.

multicultural celebration of the sacred in movement and voice, rhythm and melody; meditative and uplifting group dances with simple choreography, accompanied by devotional songs and chants, honoring the world’s spiritual traditions. No previous experience is necessary. All are welcome. Leaders have taught the Dances worldwide for over 25 years. This is a fragrance-free event. Join us at the Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham), on Fri., March 20, 7-9pm. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-733-5745 or www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm.

through 2006 and became the founding director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights (now the Center for Human Rights). Free admission. More info: 360-650-3457 or sandra.alfers@wwu.edu.

WWP Monthly Meeting: Design Principles for Non-Designers –

Whatcom Writers and Publishers presents a talk by Rose Anne Featherston on “Design Principles for Non-Designers” at its Wed., March 11 meeting at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham). Ms. Featherston will guide writers interested in self-publishing with tools and tips to ensure that their books are as appealing as possible. Happy hour is at 5:30pm (you may order dinner from the menu), followed by the talk at 6:30pm. All writers are welcome. Free admission. Info: 360-319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org.

AAUW Monthly Meeting – The

American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents its monthly meeting, “Protect Your Finances,” on Sat., March 14 from 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest, Bellingham). Speaker Robin Kagan will discuss the limits of health insurance, Medicare, and planning for long-term care. AAUW branch business, including elections, will also be featured. AAUW supports equity for women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy. Free admission. More info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Bellingham Repertory Dance Presents: A Night at the Gallery –

Join the dancers of Bellingham Repertory Dance and choreographer Molly Scott on Sat., March 21 at 7pm for a unique performance in the Western Gallery (Fine Arts Building). A Night at the Gallery will include excerpts of Scott’s work in progress, repertory from past seasons, poetry readings from the Chuckanut Writers Group, a reception, and a window into the choreographic progress. The choreographer and dancers will discuss their works with audience members throughout and following the performance. This is a one-night-only engagement. Admission is $15. More info: 360-927-2448, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org/calendar.

80s Night: WC Swing and Blues Dancing – Dress your best 80s style to

win prizes and dance to totally rad 80s music on Sat., March 21 from 8-10:30pm at Bellingham Dance Company (1705 N. State St.). Take a lesson in West Coast Swing, and dance with us all night! Admission is $10 general / $8 students, seniors and military. Info: 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

70s Disco: Mixed Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom) – The Hustle, goldfish

shoes, leisure suits and everything else 70s – this is one party not to miss on Fri., March 27 from 8-11pm at Bellingham Dance Company (1705 N. State St.). Dress up to win prizes. Learn the hustle line dance, and the nightclub two-step. Dance to popular 70s music all night long. Admission is $10 general / $8 students, seniors and military. Info: 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

Contra Dance (open band night) –

Come play in the band, call a dance, or just dance on Sat., March 28 from 7-10:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). First half hour is instruction for beginning dancers. No partner needed. Admission is $8-$10 ($6 students). Info: 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Newcomers Club – Leah Rush, Director

of the local Red Cross Disaster Relief Program will speak about her work with World Vision and other organizations that provide assistance to developing countries, as well as her pro-basketball career, on Wed., March 18 from noon-2pm at Bellingham Golf & Country Club (3729 Meridian St.). Admission is $16 luncheon. More info: 360-354-4662, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.WhatcomNewcomers.org.

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”How Reading Banned Books Saved My Life: Growing up in Stalinist Russia” – Join Whatcom READS! in

welcoming Eugene Yelchin in the Whatcom READS! Kids and Teens Keynote event on Mon., March 9 at 6:30pm at Whatcom Middle School (810 Halleck St., Bellingham). Breaking Stalin’s Nose and

Arcady’s Goal are about choices, fathers, soccer – and freedom. Come hear the author of these incredible books as he describes his childhood in the Soviet Union and how reading helped him survive. Free admission. More info: www.whatcomreads.org.

CSWT Open Mic – The CSWT

(Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater) open mic is free and open to readers of poetry and prose. All welcome on Wed., March 11 at 6:30pm at the Colophon Cafe (Bellingham). More info: 360-671-9961.

Mama Mia! – Join us on Mon., March

30 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) for the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mama Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Admission is $99 / $89 / $79 / $40. More info: 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

High School Musical – Northwest

Washington Theatre Group (NWTG) is pleased to bring Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical to life on stage at Lynden Christian PAC (503 Lyncs Drive). It’s the first day after winter break at East High, and the students must deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. Fun for the whole family and filled with wonderful music! Performances on: Fri. & Sat., April 3 & 4 and Thurs.-Sat., April 9-11 at 7pm. Admission is $12 at door / $10 in advance online. More info: NWTG@nwtg.org or www.NWTG.org.

Meet the Biscottis: An Interactive Mafia Musical – The Sopranos meets

Late Nite Catechism for an offer of interactive comedy you can’t refuse! Don Giuseppe Biscotti, Godfather and head of the infamous Biscotti crime family, invites you to be his honored guest at a good old-fashioned Italian get-together. Play your cards right, and you could end up helping elect a new Don. Is the vote rigged? Fuhgeddaboudit! Performances at Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre on: Wed., April 8 at 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., April 11 & 12 at 3pm. Admission is $42 / $40. More info: 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

High-Spirited St. Patrick’s – The

Skagit River Poetry Foundation presents a High-Spirited St. Patrick’s on Tues., March 17 from 7:30-9:30pm at Lincoln Theater (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Awardwinning Oregon author Brian Doyle joins Ireland’s beloved Tony Curtis and the Seattle-area Celtic band The Fire Inside.

The Skagit River Poetry Foundation will host a pre-concert fund-raising reception and book signing, 5:30-7pm, at The Trumpeter Public House (416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon). Tickets for the main event are $30 general / $17 for students. Tickets for the fundraising reception, which includes appetizers and drinks, are $50, or $75 for both reception and main event. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Book Talk – Join our own reading guru

and librarian, Katie, for a lively, interactive discussion about what’s being read on Thurs., March 19 at 1pm at Bellingham Central Library (210 Central Ave.). Participants will share their favorite titles, make suggestions, get reading ideas, and hear more about great new books. Free admission. For more info, contact Katie Bray at knbray@cob.org or 360-778-7230 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest Celebrates 10th Anniversary I want to be free in the mountains. In the mountains I want to plant a hundred million flags. Each one is for whoever wants to own the mountain. A flag for each person so there’s no war. There’s plenty of room for everyone. “The World of Life” by Emily Spector-Van Zee, Kindergarten, Walk Award Winner 2013 2015 marks the 10th year of the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest. George Drake created the contest in memory of Sue Crocker Boynton, an early Whatcom George Drake created the poetry contest in the memory of Sue county resident whose poems celebrated community, Crocker Boynton, an early family and faith. Nearly 2,500 poems have been Whatcom county resident whose submitted since 2006. The poets range in age from poems celebrated community, kindergarteners to 100 years old. Each year, two esteemed family and faith. Washington State poets are selected as judges. The judges select 10 Walk Award winners and 15 Merit Award winners. The Walk Award winners are displayed at the west side of the front entrance of the downtown library for one year. Both Walk and Merit Award winners are printed on placards and placed on city buses. Each year, a roving set of placards is also displayed at various Whatcom County locations, including the hospital and WECU branches throughout the county. All winning poets are invited to read their poems each May at an awards ceremony, open to the public, and attended in 2013 by over 150 people. The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest is part of the Whatcom Poetry Series, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Each year, a small, all-volunteer committee organizes all aspects of the contest and funds are raised through generous donations, as well as writing workshops, taught by volunteer poets. One-hundred percent of the workshop fees go to support the contest. For more information, including how to enter the contest, make donations, and take workshops, visit the Boynton blog at http://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com.

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MARCH 2015 SUNDAY 3/1/2015 Community Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-1pm, $5 adult / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under, 360-739-9605. See page 4. Recent Acrylic Paintings, DIS, 8am-10pm, free, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-319-6114 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 22.

Mount Baker Orchid Society Show and Sale,

Skagit Valley Gardens, 9am-5pm, free admission. See page 27. Women’s Voices NW, Spark Museum KMRE 102.3FM Radio, 9-10am, free, 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 7. Homeward, Deming Library, 10am-6pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 22.

National Theatre Live: “Treasure Island,”

Pickford Film Center, 11am, $16 members / $20 general, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

”Iolanta” (Tchaikovsky) / “Bluebeard’s Castle” (Barktok): The Met Live in HD,

Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members, 360-3368955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 27. ”Leading Ladies,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $8-$12, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 8. ”Cinderella” (“La Cenerentola”), McIntyre Hall, 3pm, $25-$59, 360-422-5070, info@skagitopera.org or www.skagitopera.org. See page 27.

MBT Winter Rep presents “The Underpants,” Mount Baker Theatre, 4pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 8. ”American Bear” (filmmakers attend), Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $7.25 members / $10.75 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Bldg, 4-5pm, free, 360-734-8929, therapeuticstudio@msn.com or www.worldlaughtertour.com. See page 7. Think & Drink, Brandywine Kitchen, 4-5:15pm, free, 206-682-1770, info@humanities.org or www.humanities.org/programs/think-drink. See page 7.

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

Saludos de Colombia, Explorations Academy’s

Lower Level, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-8085, info@explorationsacademy.org or www.facebook.com/events/765413030216058/?ref=5. See page 4. Poetry Night, Bellingham Central Library, 8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 3/3/2015 Energy Healing 101 (6 weeks) begins, Simply

Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 10am12:30pm, $180, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, $65 (5 classes) / $15 drop-in / $10 first time, 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 26. Irish Step Dancing (for kids), Northwest Ballet Academy, 4:30-5:30pm, $15 drop-in, 360-714-1246, info@northwestballet.org or www.northwestballet.org. See page 10. Tuesday Night Jazz: Blake Angelos Trio, Hotel Bellwether / Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100 or ranenogales@msn.com. ”The Homestretch,” Pickford Film Center, 5:30pm, free, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Build A Bookcase Woodworking Class (8 days) begins, Terra Firma Design, 6-8pm,

$335, 360-393-7577, dolesejt@msn.com or www.TerraFirmaDesignNW.com. See page 23. ”Grave of the Fireflies,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $7.25 members / $10.75 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Open Mic Night, Poppe’s 360 (714 Lakeway Dr.), 6:30-10pm, no cover. Author Event: Barry Gough (“The Elusive Mr. Pond”), Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-7560217, contact-4470@toastmastersclub.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 11. Figure Study/Open Studio, BellinghamART, 7-9:30pm, $14, marydmorton@yahoo.com , www.bellinghamart.com or 360-933-1270. See page 23.

Introduction to Salsa (3 days) begins, Deming Library, 7-8pm, free / preregister, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org.

Learn To Salsa (LA style; 4 days) begins,

Bellingham Dance Company, 7-8pm, $48 general / $40 students, seniors and military / $90 couple, 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. TED Talk Tuesday: Collaboration, Explorations Academy’s Lower Level, 7-8:30pm. See page 4. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, safdancers@hotmail.com or 360-766-6866. See page 10.

WEDNESDAY 3/4/2015 Open Studio Painting Wednesdays (4 days) begins, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $180 or $50

each, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 23. High School Music Awards (instrumental and string), Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:3011:30am, free, rsnyhowl@q.com , 360-3068580 or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 27. Jacqui Martin (classical guitar), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, freewill donation, 206-790-4862, yogaheartspace0@gmail.com. See page 27. One-on-One Tech Coaching, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Homeschoolers’ Learning Club, Everson Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Opening Reception of Bobbin Lace Exhibit,

La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 4-6pm, free, 360-466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.org or www.laconnerquilts.org. See page 22.

Western Libraries Reading Series featuring Barry Gough: Traditions of Marine Art,

Western Libraries Special Collections, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-650-3193, Clarissa.Mansfield@wwu.edu. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

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

”Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 online / $12 at door, www.idiomtheater.com. See page 8.

MONDAY 3/2/2015 NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982. See page 7.

Beginning Russian Language Class (MWF in March) begins, SkillShare at Bellingham

Central Library, 5-6pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampublliclibrary.org. Marvin J and Friends, The Star Club, 5:30-7pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

Irish and Folk Night with Peadar Macmahon and Jan Peters, The Star Club, 7pm, $2,

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

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MARCH 2015 Alternative Pottery Surfaces with Horse Hair Workshop (5 days) begins, Baker Creek

Ceramics, 6-9pm, $170, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Bellingham Ceili Club Session, Roeder Home, 6-9pm, free / donations appreciated, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com. See page 27.

Royal Shakespeare Company: “Love’s Labour Lost,” Pickford Film Center, 6:15pm, $16 members / $20 general, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org.

Author Event: Liz Carlisle (“Lentil Underground”), Village Books, 7-8:30pm,

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

Birchwood Garden Club: All About Bonsai,

Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, threemetcalfes@comcast.net , 360-3846250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. See page 27. ”In the Mood: A 1940s Revue,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7pm, $49 / $45 / $39 / $20, 360734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 27. Parenting Forum, Explorations Academy’s Lower Level, 7-8:30pm. See page 4. Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in, www.bellinghamscd.org. See page 10.

Trivia Night, The Star Club, 7:30pm, $2,

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

THURSDAY 3/5/2015 Open Studio Painting Thursdays (4 days) begins, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $180 or $50 each. See page 23. Spring Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm, free admission, 360-778-7250, friendslibrary3@gmail.com. See page 5.

The Chancy and Narly Show: Playing with Words, Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 4.

Knitting for Beginners, Ragfinery, 2-3pm, $5, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Craft It: Project Recycled Art @ Your Library (grades 5-7), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Robotics at the Spark Museum (age 8-14; 4 weeks) begins, Spark Museum of Electrical

Invention, 3:30-5pm, $60 ($48 SPARK Family members), anne@sparkmuseum.org , 360-7383886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 4. Darla Bradshaw Lobb & Walt Burkett, Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or simplyspiritcenter.com. First Thursday Artist Reception, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org , www.jansenartcenter.org or 360-354-3600. See page 23.

”A Single Woman’s Travels and Trekking in Uzbekistan” with Marie Laure Valandro,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $3 suggested donation / museum members free, 360-778-8960, cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Author Event: Randy Henderson (“Finn Fancy Necromancy”), Village Books, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Communicating with Spirit 101 (6 weeks) begins, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-9:30pm, $180, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-10pm, $5 donation requested / first time free, 360-380-0456. See page 10. Visitor Night, Explorations Academy’s Lower Level, 7-8:30pm. See page 4. ”Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 / $12. See page 8. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $45 / $39 / $33 / $20, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360-7346080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 27. Percussionist Kay Reilly, First Congregational Church, 7:30pm, $10, rsnyhowl@q.com , 360306-8580 or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 27, 29. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 general / $7-$11 student, 360-650-6146, www.wwu.edu/theatredance/events.shtml. See page 8. Classy-oke with Aireekah, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

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FRIDAY 3/6/2015 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 9:30am. See page 26.

Spring Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm. See page 5.

2015 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,

11am-9pm, $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16, events@biawc.com , 360-6714247 or www.whatcomhomeshow.com. See page 27. No-Sew Braided Rugs, Ragfinery, 3-4pm, free, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Anacortes Gallery Walk, Downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com , 360-2936938 or www.anacortesart.com. Art Reception: Through the Lens, Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, Framr4U@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. See page 23. Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm, free, lindsey@downtownbellingham.com , 360527-8710 or www.downtownbellingham.com. See page 23, 24. Portraits of Significant Hamsters, Studio UFO Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 24. Spring Celebration of the Arts, Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 6-10pm, free. See page 24. Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW), WWU, 7-10pm, $35, 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/know/index.shtml. See page 4. Reading Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-8pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, 360-676-5006. See page 8. ”Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 / $12. See page 8. ”Cinderella” (“La Cenerentola”), McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25-$59. See page 27. Julian Velard Concert, Lairmont Manor, 7:30pm, $15 / $25 couple / $10 students, 360220-8770, www.velard.brownpapertickets.com. See page 30. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8. Friday Night Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $7 general / $5 students, seniors and military, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com , 360224-4082 or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Buckaroo Blues Band (classic/country rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 3/7/2015 Sumas Lions Club and Senior Center Pancake Breakfast and “Good Stuff” Sale, Sumas Community Senior Center, 8am-1pm, $5 suggested donation for breakfast, 360988-2714. See page 5.

Japanese Maples: Choosing and Pruning,

Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, free, 360-676-5480.

2015 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 10am-9pm. See page 27.

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MARCH 2015 NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-10:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7. Spring Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-1pm. See page 5. Visit Sculpture Woods, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com. See page 24.

Gluten Free 101: Let’s Talk (with Kelle Sunter), Blaine Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Oracle Day All Day, Center for Holistic Wellness, 11am-4pm, $5-$15 sliding scale, 360-420-2630, koleakat@hotmail.com or www.sedrowoolleyholisticwellness.wordpress.com. See page 7. Artist Reception: Julie DeRouche, Good Earth Pottery, 1-4pm, free, 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com. See page 24. Felt Hand Puppet Workshop, Ragfinery, 1-3pm, $25, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Art in a Barn Artists’ Reception, Sudden Valley Community Center Building, 2-5pm, free. See page 24. Author Trading Chapbook Meetup, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. BUG Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2-5pm, $5 suggested donation, bhamuke@gmail.com or 360734-5259. See page 29. Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students/ $12 general, 360-734-2973, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com. See page 10. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 2pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8. Jazz Concert, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 3-6pm, free, 360-671-1709. See page 29. Seed Saving with Krista Rome, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. A Night of Mystery, Silver Reef Event Center, 5-11pm, $85 individual / $610 table of 8, 360-671-3609, ANTdevelopment@comcast.net or www.AnimalsAsNaturalTherapy.org. See page 5. Cheryl Hodge Presents Vocal Showcase, The Star Club, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.cherylhodge.com. Kuhl and the Gang, Presence Studio, 7-10pm, $10 general/ $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. See page 10.

Murder in the Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom County’s Earliest Homicides, North Fork Library, 7-8:45pm, free, 360305-3600, www.wcls.org. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $10 / $8. See page 8.

”Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm,

$10 advance / $12 at door. See page 8. Bob Milne Concert, Lairmont Manor, 7:30pm, $15 / $25 couple / $10 students, 360-2208770, www.milne.brownpapertickets.com. See page 30.

First Saturday Dance Party: Orkestar RTW,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10:30pm, $15 requested donation, 360-380-0456. See page 10. Pearl Django (Gypsy jazz), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , www.conwaymuse.com or 360-445-3000. ”The Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 / $12. See page 8. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8.

Kim Bowman with the Paul Sorensen Trio

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Band, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com. Techno Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, 6:30-10pm, $15 adult / $10 students, 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. See page 10. ”Adoration of Dora,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 / $12. See page 8. Laughing At The Stars Comedy Show, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

MONDAY 3/9/2015 Expressive Faces Drawing Workshop, Studio UFO, 10am-3:30pm, $100. See page 23.

(jazz), Fireside Martini and Wine Bar, 8-11pm, no cover, www.firesidemartini.com. The Penny Stinkers, The Star Club, 8pm, $3, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. Tocato Tango Quintet and Dance (milonga, tango, waltz, swing), El Agave, Sudden Valley, 8-11pm, no cover, harpogram@comcast.net , www.elagaverestaurant.net or 360-393-3853. WC Swing and Blues Dancing, Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $5, 360-2244082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Buckaroo Blues Band (classic/country rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Free Workshop/Improv Jam, iDiOM Theater, 4-6pm, info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 8. iMPROV Lab, iDiOM Theater, 10pm, $5 advance / $7 at door, info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 8.

NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am,

SUNDAY 3/8/2015

Poetry Night: C.J. Prince, Bellingham Central

Women’s Voices NW, Spark Museum KMRE 102.3FM Radio, 9-10am. See page 7.

2015 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 11am-4pm. See page 27.

2015 Organized Bride Spring Bridal Show,

Ferndale Events Center, 11:30am-4:30pm, $10, deborah@thesimplyorganizedbride.com , www.thesimplyorganizedbride.com or 360-527-8542. See page 7. Purim Carnival, Bloedel Donovan Pavilion, noon-2pm, tickets 2/$1 for games and food, 360-733-8890, bshul@aol.com. See page 4. Historic House Tour, Pickett House, 1-4pm, by donation. See page 25. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 2pm, $10 / $8. See page 8. ”Cinderella” (“La Cenerentola”), McIntyre Hall, 3pm, $25-$59. See page 27.

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

360-393-3982. See page 7.

Bellingham Mayor Kelli Linville on The Arts,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 11:30amnoon, free, 360-778-8960, cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free, 360-966-3860. Marvin J and Friends, The Star Club, 5:30-7pm, no cover, www.starclubbellingham.com or 360-656-6075.

”How Reading Banned Books Saved My Life: Growing up in Stalinist Russia” (with author Eugene Yelchin), Whatcom Middle School, 6:30-8pm, free, www.whatcomreads.org. See page 12.

Author Event: Trevis Gleason (“Chef Interrupted”), Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Irish and Folk Night with Peadar Macmahon and Jan Peters, The Star Club, 7pm, $2,

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

Library, 8-10pm, free, knbray@cob.org , 360778-7230 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 3/10/2015 Figure Drawing Session (nude), Studio UFO,

10am-noon, $16 + $3 model tip. See page 23.

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 26.

One-on-One Tech Coaching, SkillShare at

Bellingham Central Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. ”The Milky Way,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $7.25 members / $10.75 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

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MARCH 2015 Sculpting in Clay Workshop (5 days) begins,

Baker Creek Ceramics, 1-4pm, $170, 360-3935458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Crocheting Circle, Ragfinery, 2-4pm, $7, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Irish Step Dancing (for kids), Northwest Ballet Academy, 4:30-5:30pm. See page 10.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Julian MacDonough Trio, Hotel Bellwether / Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Talk Time, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 5:30-7pm, free, 360-778-7217, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or jjohnson@cob.org. See page 7.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org.

Special “Lost Wax” Casting Lab (2 days) begins, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG),

6-10pm, $75 + $15 material fee, 360-2010236, info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 24. Open Mic Night, Poppe’s 360, 6:30-10pm, no cover. Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm. See page 11.

Ethics During and After the Holocaust,

Bellingham City Council Chambers, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-650-3457, sandra.alfers@wwu.edu. See page 11. Figure Study/Open Studio, BellinghamART, 7-9:30pm. See page 23.

Murder in the Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom County’s Earliest Homicides, Ferndale Library, 7-8:45pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 10.

Vintage Swing Class (4 days) begins,

Bellingham Dance Company, 8-9pm, $48 general / $40 students, seniors and military / $90 couple, 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

WEDNESDAY 3/11/2015 Sylvia Bos (piano), Jansen Art Center,

noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm. See page 27.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 1:30-3pm, free, 360-788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. Homeschoolers’ Learning Club, Everson Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Blaine CORE Gardening Workshop: Dahlias with Kelle Sunter, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Celebrating Our History: Looking to the Future, McIntyre Hall, 4-5:30pm, free,

360-416-7655, diane.johnson@skagit.edu or www.mcintyrehall.org. See page 29. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. NSC Monthly Meeting and Dinner, Cascade Pizza, 5:30-7pm, 360-393-3982. See page 7.

WWP Monthly Meeting: Design Principles for Non-Designers, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 5:30-8pm, free, 360-319-8366, www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org or caithiseach@gmail.com. See page 11.

Beginning Sewing Workshop (2 days) begins, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $40, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. CSWT Open Mic, Colophon Cafe, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-671-9961. See page 12.

Globe on Screen: “The Duchess of Malfi,”

Limelight Cinema, 6:30pm, $16 members / $20 general, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org , 360647-1300 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in. See page 10. ”The Grunch,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-8:30pm, free, 350-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 8.

Dance Gallery Spring Concert (student and family preview), Firehouse Performing Arts

Center, 7:30pm, $5, info@dancegallery.org , 360-676-4113 or www.dancegallery.org. See page 10. Trivia Night, The Star Club, 7:30pm, $2, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8.

THURSDAY 3/12/2015 ”The Story of Mt. Baker” with Todd Warger and John D’Onofrio, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 11:30am-noon, $3 suggested donation / museum members free, 360778-8960, cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Craft It: Project Recycled Art @ Your Library (grades 5-7), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading &

Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or simplyspiritcenter.com.

En Vogue Runway Show and Benefit Auction, McIntyre Hall, 6pm, $35 general/$60 VIP, www.museumofnwart.org. See page 6.

Throwing a Teapot on the Potter’s Wheel (5 days) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm,

$180, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com , 360393-5458 or www.bakercreekceramics.com. ”Matisse,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30-8:15pm, $7.25 members / $10.75 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. ”The Grunch,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-8:30pm, free, 350-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 8. Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-10pm. See page 10.

”Searching for Ella Higginson” with Laura Laffrado, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall,

7:30pm, 7:30pm, $3 suggested donation / museum members free, cbbrewer@cob.org , www.whatcommuseum.org or 360-778-8960. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8. ”Vital Signs,” WCC Heiner Theatre, 7:30pm, $5, 360-383-3532, glarge@whatcom.ctc.edu. See page 9. Classy-oke with Aireekah, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

FRIDAY 3/13/2015 Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival, Blaine Performing Arts Center, 8am-7pm, free, 360-332-6484, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com. See page 3. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 9:30am. See page 26.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ March 2015

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MARCH 2015 ”Lost Wax” Casting Workshop (3 days) begins, BMAG, 10am-3pm, $375 + $25 material fee. See page 24.

Dance Gallery Spring Concert, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 5pm, $12. See page 10.

Sons of Norway Potluck and Program, St.

John’s Lutheran Church, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-715-2186, www.wergelandlodge.com. See page 7.

”Double O’ Wedding”: Interactive Dinner Theater, The Conway Muse, 7pm, $50,

206-317-3023, eal@shakesnw.org or www.shakesnw.org. See page 9. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $10 / $8. See page 8. Dance Gallery Spring Concert, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12. See page 10. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, free, info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 9. The Paperboys, McIntyre Hall, 7:30-9:30pm, $20, 360-416-7727, www.mcintyrehall.org. See page 29. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8. ”Vital Signs,” WCC Heiner Theatre, 7:30pm, $5. DVSAS Benefit, The Star Club, 8pm, by donation, www.starclubbellingham.com or 360-656-6075. See page 5. Friday Night Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $7 general / $5 students, seniors and military, 360224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

Scott Huckabay CD Release and Concert,

Presence Studio, 8-10pm, $15-$20, 360-7389368, admin@presence-studio.com or www.presence-studio.com. The Dogtones (classic rock/R&B), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 3/14/2015 Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival, Blaine Performing Arts Center, 8am-7pm. See page 3.

March for Meals: St. Patrick’s Day Parade,

Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 9am, $4, 360-733-4030, jmeyers@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. See page 5. No-Nonsense Gardening, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, free, 360-676-5480.

Tiles and Plaster Mold Making with Jason Walker (2 days) begins, Baker Creek

Ceramics, 9am-4pm, $150, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. MET Live in HD: “La Donna del Lago,” Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am-1pm, $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members, 360-3368955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 29.

AAUW Monthly Meeting: “Protect Your Finances,” YWCA, 10am-noon, free, 360-3928856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. See page 11.

Acrylic Painting Class with Jennifer Bowman (2 days) begins, Jansen Art Center, 10am-

3pm, $175 + $25 material fee (or bring your own), 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Behind the Scenes @ BPL Tour, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 7.

MoNa Style, Museum of Northwest Art,

10am-5pm, free, www.museumofnwart.org. See page 6. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-10:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7. Necktie Rose Workshop, Ragfinery, 11am-1pm, $25, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Seed Saving with Krista Rome, Blaine Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-305-3600. Simply Magical Party (age 2-8), Ferndale Library, 11am-noon, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Behind the Scenes @ BPL Tour, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, noon-1:30pm. See page 7.

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 12:30-2:30pm, free, 360-933-1491. See page 25.

Experience Reiki with various practitioners and students, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., drop-in 1-3pm, by donation, 360-2243335, www.greentouch.net. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 2pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Lynden Library,

3:30-4:30pm, free, waha.acp@hinet.org , 360-788-6526 or www.whatcomalliance.org. Eagles Whistle (Irish), Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 6:30pm, $10-$30, 360-752-3377, www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com. Saturday Ballroom Dance, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 6:30pm, $5, 360-733-4030, epierson@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. See page 10. Contra Dance (with Heliotrope), Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students), 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. See page 10.

”Double O’ Wedding”: Interactive Dinner Theater, The Conway Muse, 7pm. See page 9. Skagit Fashion Week Closing Party, Museum of Northwest Art, 7pm, $25, www.museumofnwart.org. See page 6. The Haynie Opry, Haynie Grange, 7-9pm, $10, 360-366-3321. See page 29. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $10 / $8. See page 8.

”Bellingham Comic Arts Festival: Animation Showcase,” Limelight Cinema, 9pm, free (first come, first served), 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. The Dogtones (classic rock/R&B), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 3/15/2015 Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival, Blaine Performing Arts Center, 8am-7pm. See page 3.

Women’s Voices NW, Spark Museum KMRE 102.3FM Radio, 9-10am. See page 7.

Irish Ceili, Belltower Studios, 1:45-5:30pm, by

donation, 360-303-1561, ceili_dancers@yahoo.com. See page 10. Jazz Celebration VII, Northwood Hall, 2pm, $15 / $12 advance at www.jazzproject.org or stormsmusicservices@comcast.net. See page 29. ”The Music Man,” Bellingham High School Theater, 2pm, $10 / $8. See page 8.

All Night Vigil: Bellingham Chamber Chorale, Salem Lutheran Church, 3pm, http:// allnightvigil2.bpt.me/. See page 28.

Whatcom Chorale presents “Gifts from our Musical Past: Our Folk Song Heritage,” First Congregational Church, 3-5pm, $20 general / $15 seniors and students / $5 under 18, 360-738-7166, www.whatcomchorale.com. See page 29.

Group Reading: “Clover: A Literary Rag, Volume 8,” Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

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

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

Dance Gallery Spring Concert, Firehouse

Performing Arts Center, 5pm, $12. See page 10. Vaudevillingham, The Cirque Lab, 7pm & 9pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, website@bellinghamcircusguild.com or www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. See page 9. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9.

All Night Vigil: Bellingham Chamber Chorale,

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, $20 general / $5 student / $15 senior, 206-4383927, joseph.livesey@bccsings.org or www.bccsings.org. See page 28. Dance Gallery Spring Concert, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12. See page 10. Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely (blues), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7, www.conwaymuse.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. ”Uncle Vanya,” WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $12-$16 / $7-$11 student. See page 8. ”Vital Signs,” WCC Heiner Theatre, 7:30pm, $5. See page 9. Pi Party with DJ Postal, The Star Club, 8pm, no cover, www.starclubbellingham.com or 360-656-6075. WC Swing and Blues Dancing, Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $5, 360-2244082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

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MARCH 2015 MONDAY 3/16/2015 NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7.

Marvin J and Friends, The Star Club, 5:30-7pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

Dig Into Spring: Garden Tech with Master Gardener Lynne Poling (utilizing computers

and smart phones), Mount Vernon City Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-336-6209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

Author Event: David Vann (“Aquarium”),

Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Irish and Folk Night with Peadar Macmahon and Jan Peters, The Star Club, 7pm, $2,

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

Spring Song Vocal Workshop, Our Savior’s

Lutheran Church, 7-8:30pm, $10 suggested donation, info@bellinghamsings.org , 360676-1024 or www.bellinghamsings.org. See page 29. Poetry Night, Bellingham Central Library, 8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 3/17/2015

Open Mic Night, Poppe’s 360, 6:30-10pm,

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven

Puirt Na Gael (Irish), Chuckanut Brewery &

Los Lobos, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm,

no cover.

Kitchen, 6:30pm, $10-$30, 360-752-3377, www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com. Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm. See page 11. Choral Contest Concert, Bellingham High School Theater, 7-8pm, free, 360-756-5006. See page 29. Figure Study/Open Studio, BellinghamART, 7-9:30pm. See page 23.

Royal Opera House: “Der Fliegende Hollander,” Limelight Cinema, 7pm, $16

members / $20 general, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 10. High-Spirited St. Patrick’s, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $30 general / $17 students, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 12. Nathaniel Talbot and Anna Tivel, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $10, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com.

Olive Reed Trio and High School Wind Ensembles, WWU, 7:30-9:30pm, $15

Irish Step Dancing (for kids), Northwest Ballet

suggested donation adults / students free, 360-733-9371. See page 30.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser, Ferndale

WEDNESDAY 3/18/2015

Academy, 4:30-5:30pm. See page 10.

Senior Activity Center, 5-7pm, $10 adult / $5 kids, 360-384-6244, karma. ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com. See page 5. Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether / Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100 or ranenogales@msn.com. Talk Time, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 5:30-7pm. See page 7.

Massage Connection CE Presentation: “Muscle Testing and Emotional Stress Release (ESR) Self-Care Techniques,” Garden Street Methodist Church, 5:45-9pm, admission cost at www.NCmassageconnection.org. See page 26.

The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions, Ferndale Senior Activity Center,

10am, free, micki98226@aol.com or 360-2017840. See page 26. Emily Bailey (violin), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, info@jansenartcenter.org , www.jansenartcenter.org or 360-354-3600. Newcomers Club: Leah Rush, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, noon-2pm, $16 luncheon, information@whatcomnewcomers.org , 360354-4662 or www.WhatcomNewcomers.org. See page 11. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm. See page 27. One-on-One Tech Coaching, SkillShare at Central Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-7787210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Homeschoolers’ Learning Club, Everson Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Bellingham Harborview Lions Casino Night,

Silver Reef Event Center, 5:30-8pm, $25, 360-303-7478, harborviewlions@gmail.com or www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/bellingham_harbor_view. See page 5-6. Elder Care Options, Skagit Valley Hospital, 5:30-8:30pm, free, 360-814-2424, www.skagitregionalhealth.org. See page 26. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. 3D Printer Demo/Orientation, Lynden Library, 6:15-7:45pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Death Cafe, Moles Funeral Home (Bellingham), 6:30pm, free. See page 7-8. BUG@Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, free, donations appreciated, 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com. See page 30.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ March 2015

Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in. See page 10.

$49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 32. Music Department Winter Concert, WCC Heiner Theater, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-383-3548, msehman@whatcom.ctc.edu. See page 30. Trivia Night, The Star Club, 7:30pm, $2, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

THURSDAY 3/19/2015 Spring Craft and Antique Show, Northwest

Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-8pm, $6 adult / $5 seniors / free 12 and under, 360-354-4111, wccinc@hotmail.com or www.LyndenCraftAntiqueShow.com. (pg. 27).

Brown Bag: “What Were the Hindu Riots of 1907” with Satpal Sidhu, Whatcom Museum

Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation / museum members free, 360-778-8960, cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. Book Talk, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 1-2pm, free, knbray@cob.org , 360778-7230 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 12. Troubleshoot Your Knitting, Ragfinery, 3-4pm, $5, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Craft It: Project Recycled Art @ Your Library (grades 5-7), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading &

Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Woe Be Gone (acoustic folk), Downtown Community

Food Co-op Deli, 6-8pm, free, 360-734-8158, jeanr@communityfood.coop or www.communityfood.coop.

Author Event: Jennifer Adler (“Passionate Nutrition”), Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-10pm. See page 10.

”Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” Lincoln

Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $16 adults / $14 seniors / $12 students and children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 9. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $32, 360734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 9. Classy-oke with Aireekah, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

FRIDAY 3/20/2015 Spring Craft and Antique Show, Northwest

Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-8pm. See page 27. WHS Woof & Whiskers Luncheon, Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, by donation, www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 6. Dances of Universal Peace, Center for Spiritual Living, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-733-5745, www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm. (pg. 11).

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MARCH 2015 Gallowglass Irish Band featuring Dancer Norah McLaughlin, Bellewood Acres, 7-10pm,

$12 advance, $10 door, free kids under 12, 360-318-7720, jansongs@janpetersmusic.org or www.janpetersmusic.org. Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band (blues), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $8, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $32. See page 9. Friday Night Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $7 general / $5 students, seniors and military, 360224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Honky Tonk Union (rock-a-billy), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 3/21/2015 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior

Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / free kids 3 and under, 360-384-6244, karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.ferndaleseniorcenter.org. See page 6. Pancake Breakfast, Blaine Senior Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $4 children, 360-3328040, blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.blaineseniorcenter.com. Deer Resistant Plant Guide, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, free, 360-676-5480. Irish Music and Dance Workshops, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 10am-3pm, $16 per person, 360-739-7027, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com. See page 4.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club (ages 7 and up), Mindport Exhibits, 10am-noon, free,

360-647-5614, tallie@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. See page 25. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-10:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7. Spring Craft and Antique Show, Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 10am-5pm. See page 27. Spring Gardening Day, Deming Library, 10am-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Ragtime Rose Flower Making, Ragfinery, 11am-1pm, $25, shenterly@ragfinery.com , 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com. Mini Psychic Fair, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, noon-5pm, free, 360647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. See page 26. ”Teenagers from Space,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $2, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

You Found It, Now Flaunt It: Scrap-Booking for Genealogists, Burlington Senior Center, 1-3pm, free, genealogy0715@gmail.com , 360-757-6224 or skagitvalleygenealogy.org. See page 25.

History of Drive-Ins in Whatcom County,

Sumas Library, 2pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 25. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $32. See page 9. Cheryl Hodge Presents Vocal Showcase, The Star Club, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.cherylhodge.com.

”A Night at the Gallery,” WWU Western

Gallery, 7-9pm, $15, bhamrep@gmail.com , 360-927-2448 or www.bhamrep.org/calendar. See page 11.

Choral Exchange Concert with Whitworth University Choir, Birchwood Presbyterian

Church, 7-8:30pm, free / donations welcome, 360-733-8860. See page 31.

Poetry Reading: Dee Dee Chapman and Elizabeth Vignali, Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626.

Weekly International Folk Dancing (with

potluck and live music), Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 10.

Olive Reed Trio and High School Wind Ensembles, Bellingham High School,

7:30-9:30pm, $15 suggested donation adults / students free, 360-733-9371. See page 30. Petunia & the Vipers (country blues), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $12, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $32. See page 9.

80s Night: WC Swing and Blues Dancing,

Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $10 general / $8 students, seniors and military, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com , www.bellinghamdancecompany.com or 360-224-4082. See page 11. Comedy Nite Presents, Poppes 360, 9-11pm, $10, www.facebook.com/ComedyNite. See page 8. Nitecrew (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 3/22/2015 Women’s Voices NW, Spark Museum KMRE 102.3FM Radio, 9-10am. See page 7.

Saltwater Etching Workshop, BMAG,

10am-3:30pm, $80 + $20 kit fee. See page 24.

MET Live in HD: “La Donna del Lago,” Lincoln Theatre, 1pm. See page 29.

”The General” (film) with Live Organist Dennis James, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm,

$22 / $15 / $10, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 11. Young Musicians of Whatcom County, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3pm, by donation, 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 31.

Author Event: Carol McMillan (“White Water, Red Walls”), Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free,

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, St. Luke’s

Health Education Center, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. Marvin J and Friends, The Star Club, 5:30-7pm, no cover, www.starclubbellingham.com or 360-656-6075.

Dig Into Spring: Right Plant/Right Place,

Mount Vernon City Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-336-6209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

Irish and Folk Night with Peadar Macmahon and Jan Peters, The Star Club, 7pm, $2,

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

Poetry Night, Bellingham Central Library,

8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 3/24/2015 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 26.

One-on-One Tech Coaching, SkillShare at

Bellingham Central Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions, Blaine Senior Center, 10:30am. See page 26.

Irish Step Dancing (for kids), Northwest Ballet Academy, 4:30-5:30pm. See page 10.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Blake Angelos Trio, Hotel

Bellwether / Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Talk Time, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 5:30-7pm. See page 7.

Bellingham Reads Book Discussion Group

(“Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship”), Bellingham Central Library, 6:30-7:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or 360778-7323. Open Mic Night, Poppe’s 360, 6:30-10pm, no cover. Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm. See page 11. Figure Study/Open Studio, BellinghamART, 7-9:30pm. See page 23.

”Tundra and Trumpeter Swans: Washington Winter Birds” with Martha Jordan, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7pm, $3 suggested donation / museum members free, 360778-8960, cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 10.

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

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Chad Petersen Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. Laughing At The Stars Comedy Show, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. Bolshoi Ballet: “Swan Lake,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $18, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

MONDAY 3/23/2015 NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7.

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MARCH 2015 WEDNESDAY 3/25/2015 Doris Mae Bajema (piano), Jansen Art Center,

noon-1pm, no cover, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm. See page 27. Homeschoolers’ Learning Club, Everson Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Blaine CORE Gardening Workshop: Composting and Vermiculture with Mary Jensen, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-

305-3637, www.wcls.org. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Reiki Circle/Share, Unity Church of Bellingham, 6:30-8:30pm, free / by donation, 360224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net. Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in. See page 10. Trivia Night, The Star Club, 7:30pm, $2, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

THURSDAY 3/26/2015 Fabric Necklace Workshop, Ragfinery,

2:30-4pm, $10, shenterly@ragfinery.com , 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Craft It: Project Recycled Art @ Your Library (grades 5-7), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Lynden Library,

5-6pm, free, waha.acp@hinet.org , 360-7886526 or www.whatcomalliance.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Seed Saving with Krista Rome, Ferndale Library, 6:30-8:15pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. ”Touch of Evil,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $7.25 members / $10.75 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-10pm. See page 10. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9.

”A View from the Bridge,” Lincoln Theatre,

7:30pm, $16 adults / $14 seniors / $12 students and children / $2 off for members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 9. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $32. See page 9. Classy-oke with Aireekah, The Star Club, 8:30pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com.

FRIDAY 3/27/2015

Skagit Valley Connections Conference 2015,

Skagit Valley College, 8:30am-4:45pm, $90, 360-757-8888, cate@skagitcm.org or www.connections-conference.eventbrite.com. See page 8.

22nd Annual Native Plant Sale and Expo,

WCC Roe Studio, 9am-2pm, free, 360526-2381, bhutton@whatcomcd.org or www.whatcomcd.org/plant-sale. See page 27.

Greg Aanes Furniture Rustics and Extras Sale starts, 9am-5pm, 360-389-2714 or www.FurnitureBellingham.com .

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The

Plant Crush: Monrovia’s 2015 Plant Collection, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, free,

Evergreen District Division 1 Barbershop Contest and Convention: Quartet Contest,

What’s Next? A Healthier You!, Bellingham

Metta Center, 9:30am. See page 26.

Bellingham High School, 6:30pm, $20, 360-647-1416, info@topperschorus.org or www.topperschorus.org. See page 31.

MuseBird Cafe with Ian McFerron, Bradford Loomis & Josh Clauson, The Conway Muse,

7:30pm, $10, www.conwaymuse.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. 70s Disco: Mixed Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company, 8-11pm, $10 general / $8 students, seniors and military, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com , www.bellinghamdancecompany.com or 360-224-4082. See page 11. ”Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $49 / $45 / $39 / $20, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 9. Lipbone Redding (musician/storyteller), The Star Club, 8pm, $5, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. The Burton Cummings Band, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $55-$60, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 31. Radio 80 (80s pop/new wave), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Jazz Jam and Poetry Slam, iDiom Theater, 10-11:15pm, $5 advance / $7 at door, 360-305-3524, tobychilds@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/759904897411875. See page 31.

SATURDAY 3/28/2015 Saturday Pancake Breakfast, American Legion, Ferndale, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 6 free, 360-384-7474, dahubbard10@gmail.com. See page 6.

360-676-5480.

Senior Activity Center, 9am-4pm, free, 360-733-4030, vista@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. See page 26.

Fingerless Gloves from Upcycled Sweaters,

Ragfinery, 10am-noon, $30, 360-738-6977, shenterly@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club’s 54th Annual Show, Bloedel Donovan Park Community Center, 10am-6pm, free, 360-734-3994, www.mtbakerrockclub.org. See page 4. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-10:30am, 360-393-3982.

Blaine CORE Gardening Workshop: Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden with George Kaas, Blaine Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Evergreen District Division 1 Barbershop Contest and Convention: Chorus Contest,

Bellingham High School, 11am, $20. See page 31. Exhibition, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 11am-5pm, free, 360-466-0110, gail@gailcreativestudies.com or www.gailcreativestudies.com/announcements/ exhibition-march-28-29-2015. See page 25. Build Your Own Planter (3 days) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1-4pm, $60, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Spring Fling Bingo Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 1-3pm, $20, 360-384-6244, karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com. See page 6. Glamorous Garment Roses, Ragfinery, 1:30-3:30pm, $25, shenterly@ragfinery.com , 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Blooming Scraps Flower-Making Workshop with Libby Chenault, Blaine Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Salvage Inspired Furniture Design, Ferndale Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Coming of Age on the Stickney Island Road (1910-1917), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $32. See page 9.

Lincoln Theatre Producers Night: Casino Royale, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 6-9pm, $65-$75 individual / $500-$580 table of 8, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 6. Rhythm Rascals (folk/jazz), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, free admission / tips for music, 360-319-6115, ctomharding@gmail.com or www.studio-ufo.net.

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MARCH 2015 Evergreen District Division 1 Barbershop Contest and Convention: Show of Champions, Bellingham High School, 6:30pm, $20. See page 31.

Saturday Ballroom Dance, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 6:30pm. See page 10.

117th Annual Bellingham Firefighters Community Ball, The Leopold, 7pm-midnight, $25, bellinghamfirefightersball@gmail.com or www.bfdball.is-by.us. See page 6.

Author Event: Julie Titone (“Boocoo Dinky Dow”), Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free,

360-671-2626. Contra Dance (open band night), Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students), 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. See page 11. The Winterlings (Seattle Indie folk trio), The Conway Muse, 7pm, no cover, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever (roots/ Americana/folk) CD release party, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $5, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. ”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $32. See page 9. The Burton Cummings Band, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $55-$60, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 31. WC Swing and Blues Dancing, Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $5, 360-2244082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Monthly Ball with DJ Postal (fancy dress encouraged; see website for theme), The Star Club, 9pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. Radio 80 (80s pop/new wave), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

Evergreen District Division 1 Barbershop Contest and Convention: Afterglow, The Lakeway Inn, 10pm, $10. See page 31.

SUNDAY 3/29/2015 Women’s Voices NW, Spark Museum KMRE 102.3FM Radio, 9-10am. See page 7.

Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club’s 54th Annual Show, Bloedel Donovan Park Community Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-734-3994. See page 4. Exhibition, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 11am-5pm. See page 25.

”The Birthday Party,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm,

Figure Study/Open Studio, BellinghamART,

Opera National de Paris: “Balanchine and Millipied,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $16

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview

$10 advance / $12 at door. See page 9.

members / $20 general, 360-647-1300, lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

MONDAY 3/30/2015 Greg Aanes Furniture Rustics and Extras Sale continues, 9am-5pm, 360-389-2714 or www.FurnitureBellingham.com.

NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 7.

Teen Maker Mondays (crafting and creating),

Lynden Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Marvin J and Friends, The Star Club, 5:30-7pm, no cover, 360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. Dig Into Spring: Demystifying Pruning, Mount Vernon City Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-3366209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov. Whatcom Flute Ensemble, Ferndale Library, 6:30-7:15pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

Irish and Folk Night with Peadar Macmahon and Jan Peters, The Star Club, 7pm, $2,

7-9:30pm. See page 23.

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 10.

WEDNESDAY 4/1/2015 Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm. See page 27.

Humor Concert for April Fools’ Day, First

Baptist Church, 7-9pm, free / $10 suggested donation, lauren-don-phillips@comcast.net or 360-714-0054. See page 31. Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in. See page 10.

THURSDAY 4/2/2015 FRIDAY 4/3/2015 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 9:30am. See page 26.

Art In A Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens,

10am-6pm, free, 360-770-3660, www.skagitart.org/gallery.htm. See page 25. Anacortes Gallery Walk, Downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com , 360-2936938 or www.anacortesart.com.

Art In A Pickle Barn: Opening Reception,

Azusa Farm and Gardens, 6-8pm. See page 25.

360-656-6075, www.starclubbellingham.com. ”Mama Mia!,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $99 / $89 / $79 / $40, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 12. Poetry Night: Duane Jensen, Bellingham Central Library, 8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

”High School Musical,” Lynden Christian PAC,

TUESDAY 3/31/2015

SATURDAY 4/4/2015

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30am. See page 26. Irish Step Dancing (for kids), Northwest Ballet Academy, 4:30-5:30pm. See page 10.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Julian MacDonough Trio,

Hotel Bellwether / Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Talk Time, SkillShare at Bellingham Central Library, 5:30-7pm. See page 7. Open Mic Night, Poppe’s 360, 6:30-10pm, no cover. Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Club, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm. See page 11.

7pm, $12 at door / $10 in advance online, NWTG@nwtg.org or www.NWTG.org. See page 12.

Friday Night Dancing (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company,

8-10:30pm, $7 general / $5 students, seniors and military, 360-224-4082 or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

Art In A Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-6pm. See page 25.

Oracle Day All Day, Center for Holistic

Wellness, 11am-4pm, $5-$15 sliding scale, 360-420-2630, koleakat@hotmail.com or www.sedrowoolleyholisticwellness.wordpress.com. See page 7. ”High School Musical,” Lynden Christian PAC, 7pm. See page 12. The Blues Hall of Fame, Mount Baker Theatre, 8-10pm, $49 / $42 / $35 / $25, 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 31.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Triple, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $39 /

$33 / $13, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 31. Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer, MBT’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $32. See page 9.

Author Event: J.A. Jance (“Cold Betrayal”),

Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-671-2626.

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

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

Lou and Peter Berryman (musical humorists), Nancy’s Farm, 7-9pm, $15, 360-966-4640, www.info@nancysfarm.com or www.nancysfarm.com. ”Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” Lincoln Theatre, 1pm. See page 9.

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Dave Nichols at WECU Fairhaven –

Dave Nichols will display new oil paintings through March 31 at WECU in Fairhaven (1200 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-319-6115 or Trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Jo Egan and Lori Hill Showing Recent Paintings – Jo Egan is now

showing recent acrylics, and Lori Hill is showing recent oil paintings, both at the Colophon Cafe (1208 11th St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-319-6115, www.studio-ufo.net or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Oil Paintings by Trish Harding – Trish

Harding will exhibit her most recent oil paintings at Blessings Salon and Spa (1112 11th St., Suite 201, Bellingham) during the month of March. Includes Moon Over Waves. Free admission. More info: 360319-6115 or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Recent Acrylic Paintings by Steve Reed – Steve Reed strives to create

paintings that have the emotional content and themes of a great narrative: mystery, magic, adventure, intrigue, conflict, contradiction, and paradox. Reed will be displaying recent paintings through March at DIS (1315 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-319-6115 or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Homeward – View a collection of

paintings in watercolor, collage, and colored pencil by Phoebe Wahl on display in the Deming Library meeting room (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.) through March 24. Wahl’s work is deeply rooted in the earthy, and sometimes magical, realist landscapes of Whatcom County. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Call for Artists for RARE (Recycled Arts Resource Expo) – Each spring,

Bellingham is home to a half dozen creative reuse events: Welding Rodeo, Trash Fashion, Recycled Art Shows, Procession of the Species, Appliance Derby, and more! The RARE three-day event will serve as a unifying resource that will provide a platform for the many greenthemed artistic endeavors in the area. To participate, fill out the application at www.alliedarts.org. Applications due on Fri., March 6 by 5pm. No application cost. Info: 360-676-8548, info@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

Free Verse Photo Contest – The

Ferndale Arts Commission (FAC) issues a Call to Artists for its Verse Photo Project. The call to artist and entry form is at www.cityofferndale.org/arts.php and the FAC Facebook page. A line or two selected from a poem is taken off the page and written in a nontraditional, unexpected way. For example, a fragment of verse by T.S. Elliot is drawn in sugar strewn across a table. A photo is taken of the line and submitted to the FAC. Entry deadline date is Tues., March 17. All Whatcom County residents are encouraged to enter. For further information call: 360-384-0050.

Artwood Gallery – For the month of

March, Artwood (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will feature jewelry of wood and metal, jewelry boxes, and jewelry chests. We have handmade jewelry from Karen Healy and Heather Seevers, along with other artists. We also have beautiful handmade rings by Joel Grinstead. Info: 360-647-1627, artwood@qwestoffice.net or www.artwoodgallery.com.

Exhibits at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum – The La Conner Quilt & Textile

Museum (703 S. 2nd St.) continues its showing of three exhibits in Winter 2015: Antique Embroidered Quilts, Collage Quilts (Freddy Moran), and Night Thoughts (Larkin Van Horn). Larkin Van Horn (Night Thoughts) works with hand-dyed fabrics, to which she adds quilting and bead embellishment; Freddy Moran (Collage Quilts) has a unique style, using bright colors to create free-style collage quilts. A new fourth exhibit, Bobbin Lace with Sally Schoenberg, is the first exhibit in our new Local Artist Exhibit Program in the Landmarks Gallery! Other lacemakers will join Sally to demonstrate their art in an opening reception on Wed., March 4 from 4-6pm. Admission to all exhibits is $7 during regular museum hours. Exhibits can be viewed through March 29. More info: 360-466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.org or www.laconnerquilts.org.

To the West: New Paintings by Lisa McShane – Lisa captures the sweeping

landscapes of the American West with a focus on the places she loves best: the Palouse, coulees, eroded hills and roads of Eastern Washington. Her paintings capture a profound love of wide-open land.

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Paintings on exhibit Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm and by appt. through March 6. Free admission. More info: 360-733-5361, ldg@fidalgo.net or www.luciadouglas.com.

Mingled Visions: Images from the North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis – With 40 original photogravures from Edward S. Curtis’s epic work, this new exhibit features highlights from over 700 photogravures in The North American Indian portfolio. This exhibit is showing through May 10 at Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham). Admission is $10 general / $5 on Thursdays. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Exhibit,” and the vibrant paintings of Anacortes artist Jennifer Bowman on Thurs., March 5 from 6-8pm at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden). Live music will be performed in our Piano Lounge by Darla Bradshaw Lobb & Walt Burkett. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Photo by John D’Onofrio

Build A Bookcase Woodworking Class – A basic introduction to making

furniture with professional woodworkers Tom Dolese and Ant Chapin. The class will focus on processing rough lumber, mortise and tenon joinery, sanding and finish application. Students will take away a completed bookcase. Class meets on Tues. and Thurs. evenings, March 3-26, 6-8pm at Terra Firma Design (2139 Humboldt St., Bellingham). Eight 2-hour sessions for $335. Does not include materials costs. Limited to 4 participants. • One-on-one project classes are ongoing. Contact us to discuss the project you are interested in building. Evening, weekend and weekday slots are available. Cost is $50 per hour, materials not included. More info: 360-393-7577, dolesejt@msn.com or www.TerraFirmaDesignNW.com.

Figure Study/Open Studio – These

BellinghamART life figure sessions offer artists at any level an “open studio” for studying a longer nude pose for either drawing or painting. Sessions are held without an instructor. Model stays in same pose (with breaks) for two and a half hours. Models are booked for two or more consecutive sessions to enable artists to create a more involved study. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) from 7-9:30pm at BellinghamART (1701 Ellis St., Studio 209). Cost is $14 per session. More info: 360-933-1270, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Studio UFO – Studio UFO (301 W. Holly

St., Bellingham) is offering the following classes and workshops in March: Open Studio Painting Wednesdays (March 4, 11, 18, 25), 10am-3pm, $180 or $50 each. • Open Studio Painting Thursdays (March 5, 12, 19, 26), 10am-3pm, $180 or $50 each. • Expressive Faces Drawing Workshop, Mon., March 9, 10am-3:30pm, $100. • Figure Drawing Session (Nude), Tues., March 10, 10am-noon, $16 + $3 model tip. More info: 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art Exhibit: Through the Lens – John

D’Onofrio and Dennis Walton take you to places where not all of us have been. These amazing photographers strive to share their Photo by Dennis Walton experiences with you. When viewing their work you feel as if you are actually present. John’s photos share the majesty of the land, where Dennis’ photos speak of the land, its people, and their culture. The exhibit can be viewed through March, with an artist reception on Fri., March 6 from 6-9pm at Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Free admission. Info: 360-734-1340, Framr4U@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

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Bellingham. Maps available online and at participating venues. Next Art Walk is April 3. Free admission. More info: 360-5278710, lindsey@downtownbellingham.com or www.downtownbellingham.com.

Portraits of Significant Hamsters –

Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., Bellingham) will feature portrait paintings by four UFO artists (Trish Harding, Erin Libby, Ann Chaikin, and Lyz Staman) during the March Art Walk on Fri., March 6 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Spring Celebration of the Arts –

Celebrate the arts with the Bellingham Waterfront Artists (1220 Central Ave.) on Fri., March 6 from 6-10pm during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk. Come see how creativity has taken root and sprouted during the long, dark winter. Free admission. Visit Sculpture Woods – Sculpture Woods, studio grounds of Ann Morris at 3851 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, will be open to the public on the first Saturday (March 7, April 4) of each month from 10am-5pm. There are sixteen large sculptures on the grounds to be visited, and the gallery of smaller works will be open. The working studio will not be open. No photos please. Park diagonally in the designated parking area, take a map for the self-guided tour, and enjoy. Free admission. More info: www.annmorrisbronze.com. New Art By Lorne Keyon – Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (601 W. Holly St., Bellingham) is happy to welcome back Lorne Kenyon and his photographs, on exhibit March 7-April 25. In the past, Kenyon has focused on bird photographs, including snowy owls. Free admission. More info: 360-752-3377, info@ chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com or www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com.

New Exhibition: Tom Sherwood: A Golden Perspective – The Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.,

Bellingham) will be exhibiting the work of Bellingham-based artist Tom Sherwood through June 7. Sherwood’s work interprets the beauty of the human form and the natural environment in exquisite detail. His mastery of materials and techniques that define Renaissance art elevates the work to a spiritual dimension. In his paintings, drawings, and wood block prints, the artist integrates a rich variety of inspirations: poetry, garden landscapes, mythology, architecture, and mathematics. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org/events. Fairies in the Garden – March featured artist Julie DeRouche creates unique hand-built ceramics to add a touch of fantasy to your life – indoors and out. Meet the artist during a reception on Sat., March 7 from 1-4pm at Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellinglham). Representing more than 50 local artists, this gallery has been located in historic Fairhaven since 1969! Free admission. More info: theteam@goodearthpots.com , 360-671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com. Art in a Barn – The works of several local artists and photographers will be on display through March in the Sudden Valley Community Center Building. The featured art this quarter consists of the stunning and vibrant glass-based mosaics that are the work of Sue Hill. An artists’ reception, with music and refreshments, is planned for Sat., March 7, from 2-5pm. Free admission.

Artist Call for the International Art Festival at Peace Arch Park – Artists

of the world are invited to exhibit and sell their fine works of art in Peace Arch State Park, located on the Canadian/U.S. border in beautiful Blaine, WA. The Art Festival brings together extraordinary works of visual arts, textiles, sculpture, live music, dance, gourmet food and much more. We are a boutique style festival; space is limited, so please submit applications ASAP. Submission deadline is March 15. Festival will be held in late June 2015. Cost is $25 jury fee. More info: 360-332-9862, majorarts@comcast.net or www.peacearchart.org.

March Workshops and Classes at BMAG – Bellingam Metal Arts Guild

(BMAG) will offer the following workshops and classes in March: Special “Lost Wax” Casting Lab, Tues. & Wed., March 10 & 11, 6-10pm, $75 + $15 material fee. • “Lost Wax” Casting Workshop, Fri.-Sun., March 13-15, 10am-3pm, $375 + $25 material fee. • Saltwater Etching Workshop, Sun., March 22, 10am3:30pm, $80 + $20 kit fee. See website for prerequisites and details. BMAG is located at 2620 N. Harbor Loop Dr., Suite #6. More info: 360-201-0236, info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org.

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Mindport’s Correspondence Club (ages 7 and up) – Join us for cutting,

pasting, writing, typing, and talking. Make it a good mail day on Sat., March 21 from 10am-noon at Mindport Exhibits (210 West Holly St., Bellingham). All materials provided. Free admission. More info: 360-647-5614, tallie@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

Greg Aanes Furniture Sale – Our

Rustics and Extras Sale begins Sat., March 28. Come in and check out our furniture. Showroom hours are Mon.-Fri. from 9am-5pm. Our showroom is located at 2109 Queen St. which is one block north of Iowa St. on the corner with Kentucky (you have to jog up and over on Pacific!). Info: www.GregAanesFurniture.com , 360-3892714 or www.FurnitureBellingham.com.

Creative Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd., Mount Vernon). Free admission. More info: 360466-0110, gail@gailcreativestudies.com or www.gailcreativestudies.com/announcements/ exhibition-march-28-29-2015.

Art In A Pickle Barn – For the past 26

years, the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has included an art exhibit showcasing local artists’ work. Art in a Pickle Barn will be on display throughout the month of April as part of the countywide celebration of spring. Art in a Pickle Barn can be found at Azusa Farm & Gardens, located at 14904 SR 20, Mount Vernon. Open daily April 3-30 from 10am-6pm. Opening reception on Fri., April 3 from 6-8pm. Free admission. More info: www.skagitart.org/gallery.htm or 360-770-3660.

Exhibition at Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts – This exhibition is a

Call to Textile Artists – From April 25

Pickett House Tours – Nestled at the

Visitors are always welcome. Contact Diana Voorhees, Regent, 360-933-1491.

celebration of the accomplishments of seven Level 4 Experimental Stitch and Multi-Media graduates. Work on display will include wall hangings, 3-D items, and a portfolio of samples. Stop by to view this creative, expressive and intriguing contemporary textile art executed using an astonishing array of techniques! Exhibit takes place on Sat. & Sun., March 28 & 29 from 11am-5pm at Gail Harker Center for

edge of Lettered Streets Neighborhood and Old Town is the Pickett House, built in 1856 and designated a local museum in 1941. It is the oldest house in Washington State still on its original location. The house was built for Captain George Pickett, who went on to become the infamous Confederate General of “Pickett’s Charge” at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Second Sunday tours (March 8) are offered by Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington between 1-4pm by donation; donations are used in the care and upkeep of this historic home. Located off F St., between Holly and Dupont Streets (910 Bancroft St.). Admission by donation.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting – The Whatcom Genealogical

Society monthly meeting will be held on Mon., March 9 at 2pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way). Visitors are always welcome! Contact Barbara Lynch, President, at 360-966-3759. Free admission. More info: 360-966-3860.

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting – The Chief Whatcom Chapter

NSDAR monthly meeting will be held Sat., March 14 at 12:30pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way). Tamara Compton will speak on the Bellingham Family History Center. Free admission.

to May 1, Ragfinery is sponsoring an Upcycle Wedding & Cocktail Dress Challenge that will culminate in a Fashion Show & Tell during downtown Bellngham’s May Art Walk. Participants will be tasked with upcycling old wedding and cocktail dresses into creative clothing, accessories, or anything else they can dream up. Submitted creations will be required to use 90% reused textiles and at least 50% of the original dress. Participants will have the

You Found It, Now Flaunt It: ScrapBooking for Genealogists – The Skagit

Valley Genealogical Society’s (SVGS) monthly meeting will be held Sat., March 21, from 1-3pm at Burlington Senior Center (1011 Greenleaf St.). Theresa Schultze will demonstrate digital scrapbooking techniques and best practices for storing and showcasing valuable family documents and photographs. SVGS meetings are open to the public. For more information about programs, educational seminars and/or to become a member visit www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. Free admission. More info: 360-757-6224, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

opportunity to strut their creation on the catwalk, whether it is worn (Fashion Show) or just shared with the audience (& Tell). A panel of judges will determine the winners and the top three submissions will receive cash and gift prizes. Individuals interested in participating can sign up at Ragfinery, 1421 N. Forest St. in Bellingham. Entry fee is $20, which includes a wedding or cocktail dress of your choice. Deadline for submission is 5pm, Sat., April 25.

Tours with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Upcoming trips and tours

include: Gates Foundation Tour & Seattle Frye Art Museum (March 25, $59); Arizona Getaway (March 22-26, $1599); Vancouver Yaletown District, High Tea & Cathedrals Tour (March 31, $105); Antique & Collectibles Evaluation Show (April 11, free); Jasper Park Lodge Fest (April 12-17, $1479); Pompeii Exhibit (April 21, $87); Britannia Copper Museum Mine & Shannon Falls (April 29, $113); Phantom of the Opera (May 1, $120); Best of Portland by Train (May 2-4, $499); San Juan Island (May 19-21, $549); Alaska Glacier Bay Cruise (May 16-23, starts at $1299); Top of Olympic Peninsula (June 23-26, $650); BC Scenic Hot Springs & Rockies Rail Heritage (July 10-16, $1899); Queen Charlotte Islands (July 5-10); Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Island (Sept. 6-13, $2015); Idaho, Montana, Dakotas – Mt. Rushmore (Sept. 11-20); Ireland Tour (Oct. 10-17, $2779); Tucson Special Tour (Nov. 10-14). All rates, subject to change, are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, bsacintern@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org.

History of Drive-Ins in Whatcom County – Local author Wes Gannaway

will present photos and interesting tidbits from his newly released book (co-authored with Kent Holsather) Drive-ins, Drive-ups, and Drive-thrus on Sat., March 21 at 2pm at Sumas Library (451 2nd St.). This fascinating book discusses the history of movie theaters and drive-in restaurants in Whatcom County. Part of the Sumas Library local history series this spring. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

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Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

Elder Care Options – This one-evening

Massage Connection CE Presentation: “Muscle Testing and Emotional Stress Release (ESR) Self-Care Techniques” – Join us for this

Mini Psychic Fair – Drop in for a

gentle yoga classes at her new location: The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St., #D12, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays at 10:30am and Fridays at 9:30am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga therapy for the back, with over 35 years experience. This is a supportive, nurturing class ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. Cost is $65 for 5 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time / $85 for twice a week. New series begins March 17 & 20. More info: 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

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presentation on Tues., March 17 at 5:45pm at Garden Street Methodist Church (326 N. Garden St., Bellingham). Presenter: Ahwren Ayers, LMP. North Cascade Massage Connection (NCMC) serves and educates LMPs in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. For admission cost, go to www.NCmassageconnection.org. More info: danmcphaden@yahoo.com.

The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions – Join us on Wed., March

18 at 10am at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.) as experienced ICU nurses discuss in frank terms the meaning of “advanced medical interventions.” Actual patient outcomes are discussed. Some actual equipment used will be available for viewing. This is an interactive session, allowing for questions and dialogue. These nurses present in layperson’s terms the realities of what these “interventions” mean to average people and their families. Advance care planning and completing advanced directives will be discussed. A second presentation will be given on Tues., March 24 at 10:30am at the Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.). Free admission. More info: 360-201-7840 or micki98226@aol.com.

program brings clarity to the maze of support options available. Learn about alternative living situations, transportation, nutritional and medical services, in-home care (including home-health and hospice), as well as how to access these options. Discover the costs of each and the role of Medicare, Medicaid, LTC insurance, and other funding options. Instructor Debbie Gann has more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Program will be held on Wed., March 18 from 5:30-8:30pm at Skagit Valley Hospital (Cascade Room). Free / preregistration required. Call Skagit Regional Health at 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 to register. Info: 360-8142424 or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. clairvoyant reading and/or energy healing from a variety of readers/healers on Sat., March 21 from noon-5pm at Simply Spirit Reading and Healing Center (1304 Meador Ave., B-11, Bellingham). Reading choices include aura, spirit guides, past lives, or personal questions. Energy healing choices include aura & chakra cleansing and balancing. Raffle for one-hour clairvoyant readings from staff. No admission fee. $15 for 15 minute reading / $5 for energy healing. More info: 360647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

What’s Next? A Healthier YOU! – Join

us on Sat., March 28 from 9am-4pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.) for an open house health fair focusing on physical health and nutrition in partnership with Meals on Wheels and More. Jerry Marschke, Executive Director of Cardiovascular services at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center, will make a presentation at 10am. Vendors representing nutrition, massage therapy, exercise. optometry, and more will be on site throughout the day. Free admission. More info: 360-733-4030, vista@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

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Mount Baker Orchid Society Show and Sale – Join us for the Mount Baker

Orchid Society Show and Sale, Sat. & Sun., Feb. 28-March 1 from 9am-5pm at Skagit Valley Gardens (18923 Peter Johnson Rd., Mount Vernon). Orchid displays and judging, sales, growing information and repotting. Free admission.

Birchwood Garden Club: All About Bonsai – George Berkompas, a Bonsai

master from Whatcom/Skagit Bonsai Society, will join Birchwood Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Wed., March 4 from 7-9pm in the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). He will explore the history, plant selection, soil selection, pruning, etc. of Bonsai. BGC membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. Free admission. More info: 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

2015 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show – Mark your calendars for

the 36th Annual Whatcom County Home and Garden Show on Fri.-Sun., March 6-8 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. With over 150 vendors, come meet your local experts on home building, gardening, and interior design. Don’t miss our seminars from Whatcom County professionals on backyard chicken farming, emergency preparedness, efficient ways to heat your house and more! Ciscoe Morris will be here on Sunday at 2pm to dazzle you with his home gardening tips and inspiration. Show hours are: Fri., March 6, 11am-9pm; Sat., March 7, 10am-9pm; and Sun., March 8, 11am-4pm. Tickets are $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16. More info: 360-671-4247, events@biawc.com or www.whatcomhomeshow.com.

Spring Craft and Antique Show –

Handcrafted wares from home decor to garden art, repurposed and vintage treasures, gourmet treats, and much more will be featured Thurs.-Sat., March 19-21, during the 29th Annual Spring Craft and Antique Show in Lynden, one of the largest shows of its kind in Northwest Washington. More than 100 vendors from the region will be present at the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center (1775 Front St.). Hours are: Thurs. & Fri., 10am-8pm and Sat., 10am-5pm. Admission is $6 adult / $5 seniors / free 12 and under. Admission includes free parking and return privileges for the rest of the show. More info: 360-354-4111, wccinc@hotmail.com or www.LyndenCraftAntiqueShow.com.

Spring Gardening Day – Join us for a

whole day of gardening workshops on Sat., March 21 from 10am-4pm at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Learn fruit tree grafting with Master Gardeners from 10am-1pm; two free apple rootstock will be available to each participant or family, scion wood provided. Like us on Facebook

Space is limited; register at www.wcls.org. You can also learn about rain gardens with Lyn Morgan-Hill from 1:30-2:30pm and raised bed building with Local Food Works from 3-4pm. We will also plant the beds with early spring greens and install a mini hoop house, so bring your gloves and boots. Made possible by Master Gardeners, Local Food Works, and the Friends of the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

22nd Annual Native Plant Sale and Expo – Come join us in our celebration of

spring by purchasing low cost native plants at WCC’s Annual Plant Sale & Expo! Festivities include several vendors, educational opportunities, entertainment & food. Pre-orders available through Mon., March 16. Pre-orders require a $100 minimum purchase and 50% deposit. Pre-orders can be picked up on Fri., March 27 from 9am-3pm, or at the open sale on Sat., March 28 from 9am-2pm at WCC Roe Studio. Order forms are available at www.whatcomcd.org. Free admission. Info: bhutton@whatcomcd.org , 360-5262381 or www.whatcomcd.org/plant-sale.

Iolanta (Tchaikovsky) / Bluebeard’s Castle (Barktok): The Met Live in HD –

Bellingham Ceili Club Session – An

The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents and encore presentation of Iolanta (Tchaikovsky) / Bluebeard’s Castle (Barktok) on Sun., March 1 at 1pm. Soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale, followed by an erotic psychological thriller. Admission is $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Irish music session is an informal gathering of musicians who share in a repertoire of this traditional music. Join us on Wed., March 4 beginning at 6pm, which will include a 6:15pm tune workshop, 7pm slow session, and 8pm regular session at the Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham). Co-sponsored by the Whatcom Homemade Music Society and the Whatcom Family and Community Network. Free, donations appreciated. More info: bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com.

Cinderella (La Cenerentola) – The

In the Mood: A 1940s Revue – Come

classic fairy tale, Cinderella, with the glass slipper and golden carriage, is transformed into an enchanting opera by Gioachino Rossini. Performances at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon) on: Sun., March 1 at 3pm; Fri., March 6 at 7:30pm; and Sun., March 8 at 3pm. Admission is $25-$59. More info: 360422-5070, info@skagitopera.org or www.skagitopera.org.

High School Music Awards – The

Bellingham Music Club will present the winners of the Nicholas Bussard High School Instrumental Awards and the Ethel Crook High School String Awards at 10:30am on Wed., March. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas). Free admission, with donations accepted to support future student awards. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Ukulele Fun & Song Circle – Have fun

strumming and singing at the Ukulele Fun & Song Circle. Beginners welcome. Loaner ukes available. Song sheets provided, or come and share a song. We meet every Wednesday (March 4, 11, 18, 25) from 1-2pm at the Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland St.). You’re guaranteed to have a ukedelic time. Admission is freewill donation. More info: 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com.

hear the music that moved the nation’s spirit on Wed., March 4 at 7pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Much more than a concert, In the Mood presents a retro-1940s musical revue featuring the In The Mood singers and dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. This is as authentic as it gets. Admission is $49 / $45 / $39 / $20. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo – This year

Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrates over fifty years of joyous and uplifting music. In those years, the a cappella vocal group has created a musical and spiritual message that has touched a worldwide audience, while maintaining the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions. Join us on Thurs., March 5 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $45 / $39 / $33 / $20. Info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

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The Bellingham Chamber Chorale Presents Rachmaninoff’s “All Night Vigil” by Osa Hale The Bellingham Chamber Chorale (BCC) is a musical staple of Whatcom County. For years, the men and women of the chorale have worked to give their community the gift of world-class music. Their selection spans generations and cultures, with a common theme: quality. The BCC’s upcoming concert, a powerful rendition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “All Night Vigil,” fits nicely into this tradition. The “All Night Vigil” is nothing short of monumental. The piece has been praised as the height of musical accomplishment in both Rachmaninoff’s life and the Russian Orthodox Church. It is directly inspired by the Russian Orthodox all-night vigil ceremony, and as such, features texts including the Vespers and Matins. The all-night vigil ceremony traditionally lasts three hours, celebrated mainly on the eves of major liturgical feasts. The concert will be approximately an hour long. Rachmaninoff’s piece contains fifteen movements. Though the piece is part of a larger movement to set Russian Orthodox liturgy to music, and influenced by the work of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff’s music stands alone, mainly thanks to its complex beauty and the composer’s passion. Reaching high critical acclaim, it was also one of the composer’s favorites: Rachmaninoff actually requested that the fifth movement be played at his funeral. The “All Night Vigil” is a perfect piece for the Bellingham Chamber Chorale to

perform: musically intricate and emotionally powerful. It has been described as quite challenging to master, something that the chorale seeks out, having dazzled the community in the past with the quality of its performances. The “All Night Vigil” is sure to be no exception. “Rachmaninoff’s ‘All Night Vigil’ is perhaps one of the great sacred choral works of the 20th century, a masterpiece of Russian Orthodox liturgy and music as it incorporates chants from different schools and original compositions by Rachmaninoff,” said Rico Romano, the executive director of the Bellingham

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Founded in 2003, the Bellingham Chamber Chorale is made up of both Whatcom and Skagit County musicians.

Chamber Chorale. Romano, who sang the song with the chorale in 2008, says the music had a powerful effect on the audience and singers alike. “I must say that it invokes images of dark spacious cathedrals with soaring ceilings, candle and incense smoke, clergy and laity in prayer. Having sung it once, it always has a centering and calming effect on me every time I hear parts of it.” The “All Night Vigil” is a natural fit for the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, which has a tradition of performing a diverse repertoire for its small community. People who belong to the Russian Orthodox Church have a chance to have a gorgeous experience that is catered to their faith and culture, and community members outside of the church can enjoy a new and incredible musical experience. The chorale will be performing Rachmaninoff’s piece in two different churches, adding to the exquisite holiness of the music. The first performance will take place on Sat., March 14 at 7:30pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham. The second performance is scheduled for Sun., March 15 at 3pm, at Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon. Tickets will be $20 for general admission, while senior citizens get in for $15, and students can snatch up a ticket for the low price of $5. Tickets will be available online through Brown Paper Tickets, or can be picked up at Bellingham’s Piper Music, Village Books, either location of the Community Food Co-op, or at Time Keepers in Lynden.

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percussionist in the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra and performs in the Noel Harp Ensemble. She is also the band director at Squalicum High School, where she has taught for eight years. Kay’s repertoire includes ragtime, Charleston, Japanese, South American and East Indian music. Night Beat is presented by the Bellingham Music Club. Tickets are $10, available at Piper Music, Village Books, and online at www.bellinghammusicclub.org. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

BUG Monthly Jam – Time to gather to

strum and sing at the BUG monthly jam on Sat., March 7 from 3-5pm at St. James Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (910 14th St., Bellingham). Bring “The Daily Ukulele,” the BUG songbook, and a stand. Jam begins at 3pm; 45 minute beginner session begins promptly at 2pm. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Admission is $5 suggested donation. Info: 360-734-5259 or bhamuke@gmail.com.

Jazz Concert – A free jazz concert to

thank the supporters of Friends of Sudden Valley Library will take place on Sat., March 7 at 3pm at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (8 Barn View Ct., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-671-1709.

Celebrating Our History: Looking to the Future – Celebrate the History of

African Americans through song and speech with music of the underground railroad. Look to the future of a world where peace prevails. Please join the choirs of Skagit Valley College with special guest choirs from Cascade and Nooksack Valley Middle Schools on Wed., March 11 at 4pm as we join our voices to share this ever important history of the United States. Performance at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon). Free admission. More info: 360-416-7655, diane.johnson@skagit.edu or www.mcintyrehall.org.

The Paperboys – The Paperboys make

music that is best described by founder Tom Landa as high energy music that is like a “Guinness with a tequila chaser while listening to an Americana Jukebox.” From Vancouver, B.C., The Paperboys are a Celtic folk music band, performing music that blends Mexican son jarocho mixed in with Irish jigs and reels, a good dose of country and bluegrass, along with ska, soca, African highlife and reggae, zydeco, soul, pop, and funk. Their sound is World Roots Music. Performance on Fri., March 13 at 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon). Admission is $20. More info: 360-416-7727 or www. mcintyrehall.org.

MET Live in HD: La Donna del Lago –

The Lincoln Theatre presents a live broadcast of La Donna del Lago (Rossini) on Sat., March 14 from 9:45am-1pm with an encore broadcast on Sun., March 22 at 1pm. Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Firez

With her eighth CD, I Remember-2nd Set, vocalist Trish Hatley continues her exploration of the Great American Songbook. From her lively treatment of the Jimmy Giuffre swinger “Four Brothers” to her sublime take on Charlie Chaplin’s wistful “Smile,” Trish navigates a diverse musical landscape with ease and finesse, bringing new life to these much-loved classics. The 16-track collection features the music of some of the 20th century’s greatest composers: George & Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Harold Arlen and Duke Ellington, to name a few. The songs are given a contemporary twist with tasteful arrangements by Trish’s longtime pianist Darin Clendenin. In addition to Clendenin, personnel for the recording includes Larry Holloway on bass, Ken French on drums, John Anderson on saxophone, Paul Mazzio on flugelhorn, Dan Marcus on trombone, Susan Pascal on vibraphone, Dave Peterson on guitar, Rebecca Kilgore on rhythm guitar and Jeff Busch on percussion. Trish also makes her debut as a songwriter with her original composition, “I Don’t Want to Hurt You.” Vocalist Trish Hatley is one of the most beloved and enduring figures on the Northwest music scene. Known for her easy sense of swing, beautiful tone and innate sensitivity to the lyric, she effectively balances technical mastery with genuine accessibility, making her extremely popular among jazz fans everywhere she performs. In addition to working with her own quintet, Trish is also a member of the popular vocal jazz trio Trish, Hans & Phil. Trish plays at festivals, nightclubs and concerts up and down the West Coast. For more information, visit www.trishhatley.com. join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. Admission is $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

The Haynie Opry – The 10th year

anniversary of The Haynie Opry begins with the bluegrass band Roosevelt Road on Sat., March 14 at the Haynie Grange (3344 Haynie Rd., Blaine). Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Event hosted by Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. More info: 360-366-3321.

Jazz Celebration VII: Improvisation –

Join us on Sun., March 15 at 2pm at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham) for an annual jazz concert featuring local artists playing the music of Bob Storms, saxophonist and composer. Headlining the show is The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra! The Honeybees and many local jazz artists perform ragtime, Dixieland, swing, ballads, Latin, boogie woogie and waltz styles. Immediately following the concert, at 4pm, will be an hour-long swing dance at no additional charge with music by the The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra. Don’t miss the biggest & best jazz show of the year! Tickets: $15 (door) or $12 (advance online) at www.jazzproject.org. More info: stormsmusicservices@comcast.net or www.stormsmusicservices.com.

Whatcom Chorale presents “Gifts from our Musical Past: Our Folk Song Heritage” – Inspired by the

arranged by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Shaw and Alice Parker resonate with the indomitable spirit of our shared history on Sun., March 15 at 3pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $20 general / $15 seniors and students / $5 under 18. More info: 360-738-7166 or www.whatcomchorale.com.

Spring Song Vocal Workshop – A fun

and fast-paced interactive vocal workshop with Ann MacDonald on Mon., March 16 from 7-8:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham). For women of all vocal abilities, ages 16 years and older. Admission is $10 suggested donation. More info: 360-676-1024, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org.

Choral Contest Concert – Bellingham

High School’s Mixed/Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Showstoppers Swing Choir will grace their school stage with a free concert for all ages on Tues., March 17 from 7-8pm at BHS (2020 Cornwall Ave.). The brief-but-impressive program comprises nine songs – three by each group – in a preview of pieces they will sing in festival competition the following week. Directed by Linda Short, BHS choirs perform frequently throughout the school year and excel in competitions at regional and state levels. In fact, the Showstoppers recently won first place at the regional WMEA Solo/Ensemble Contest, earning them a return trip to the state event in Ellensburg this spring. Free admission. More info: 360-756-5006.

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Music in the Manor by Marla Bronstein Some people have a genetic disposition to being organizers, promoters, producers, directors and instigators. Matt Beres may have found his calling as a young child, when he used to produce events in the family basement, setting up chairs, printing and distributing tickets, casting and directing the shows, and having his friends and family entertain his friends and family. Thanks to Matt, music lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy the piano-playing and story-telling talents of Julian Velard on March 6 and Bob Milne on March 7. They will perform very different, yet very enjoyable music. Music in the Manor is the collaborative creation of Matt Beres, Marvin Johnson (known locally as Marvin J), and Lairmont Manor. The dream first started in about 2011, when Matt brought Bob Milne, an old family friend from Michigan, to Bellingham. Every year since then, Bob has played in various venues around town, and every year, Marvin J has tuned the various pianos that Bob has used. Ever since Bob’s first visit here, Marvin has been hoping that Bob would have an opportunity to play on the beautiful Steinway that Marvin takes care of at the Lairmont Manor. When Bob’s return was confirmed for March 2015, Marvin started the process of putting an evening of music on the Lairmont schedule. A year ago, when Matt’s old friend Julian Velard was performing in Seattle, Matt invited him to perform in Bellingham as a pay-what-you-want, last minute concert. The audience loved it. When Julian announced the dates for his annual West Coast tour, the stars aligned, and they coordinated with the same time that Bob will be in town. Music in the Manor was born. Bob is known to be the best Ragtime/ Boogie-Woogie pianist in the world, recognized by the Library of Congress as

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a national treasure. Bob weaves engaging stories in with his music. (FYI, Ragtime involves no improvisation. In boogiewoogie, the right hand is kept free for melodic interpretation or improvisation.) Matt has known Julian since he was a high school student at a performance arts high school in New York. Julian has a library of CDs to his credit, and is also a storyteller. He is most influenced by the likes of Billy Joel, Tom Waites, Randy Newman and Bob Dylan. Julian’s music video “No One is Getting Married Tonight” was shot at his actual wedding. You can find it here: http://youtu.be/uZvP0P3ToAM. Lairmont Manor, operated as a non-profit trusteeship, is a historic landmark estate tucked away at 405 Fieldston Road, in the Edgemoor neighborhood of Fairhaven. The building celebrated its 100th birthday last year, and was built for the Larrabee family with this room designed to be used as a music performance venue. Joel, the manager of the property, wants to promote the use of the building to other musicians. If you have never been to Lairmont Manor for a musical event, this would be the time to go. The concerts will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets and are $15 each or $25 per couple. Students get in for $10 with a valid I.D.

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At the time of this article going to press, other aspects of Music in the Manor are in the works. For more information about this event, call Matt Beres at 360-220-8770 or email mattberes1@gmail.com. Find clips from Bob Milne and Julian Velard on their websites at http://bobmilne.com/new/ and http://julianvelard.tumblr.com.

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Olive Reed Trio and High School Wind Ensembles – Coming from

Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, the Olive Reed Trio (clarinet, bassoon and oboe ensemble) will do a public performance at WWU on Tues., March 17 at 7:30pm and at Bellingham High School (2020 Cornwall Ave.) on Sat., March 21 at 7:30pm. Leading off their performance will be two local high school wind ensembles, mentored by the trio through an earlier master class. Admission is $15 suggested donation adults / students free. More info: 360-733-9371.

BUG@Roeder – Come sing songs with us from “The Daily Ukulele” and the BUG songbook in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham) on Wed., March 18 from 7-8:30pm. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Free admission / donations appreciated. More info: 360-734-1792 or bhamuke@gmail.com.

Music Department Winter Concert – The Whatcom Community College Music Department presents performances by student ensembles and soloists on Wed., March 18 from 7:30-9pm at WCC Heiner Theater. The WCC Collegiate Choir and Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform a diverse program of works from choral masterpieces to jazz combos. Free admission. More info: 360-383-3548 or msehman@whatcom.ctc.edu.

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Gallowglass Irish Band featuring dancer Norah McLaughlin! —

Bellewood Acres features Gallowglass Irish Band with the wonderful Irish dancer and teacher Norah McLaughlin. Norah will lead everyone in some simple, fun dances while Gallowglass plays beautiful jigs, reels, hornpipes and songs. There will be performances by Norah, and time and space to dance freely. We’ll still be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Join us at 6140 Guide Meridian Dr. in Bellingham, on Fri., March 20 from 7-10pm. Admission is $10 advance at www.bellewoodfarms.com or $12 at the door. Kids under 12 are free. More info: 360-318-7720, jansongs@janpetersmusic.org or www.janpetersmusic.org.

Choral Exchange Concert with Whitworth University Choir – On tour

from Spokane, Whitworth University Choir will perform in a special event with the large choirs of Bellingham, Squalicum and Sehome High Schools at Birchwood Presbyterian Church (400 Meadowbrook Ct., Bellingham) on Sat., March 21 at 7pm. Each of the high schools will offer one or two songs, followed by Whitworth’s performance. To wrap up the evening, all four choirs will combine voices for “The Ground,” a stunningly beautiful piece by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Appropriate for all ages, there is no charge for this event, though Whitworth choir will gratefully accept free-will donations in support of their tour. Free / donations welcome. More info: 360-733-8860.

Young Musicians of Whatcom County – The Bellingham Music Club will

present its third annual Young Musicians of Whatcom County benefit concert on Sun., March 22 at 3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St.). This “ages and stages” concert will mark the progress of musical educations, featuring young string and wind musicians at various stages of development. Students will perform solos and small and large ensemble pieces. All proceeds will go to the BMC High School Awards. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Evergreen District Division 1 Barbershop Contest and Convention –

28, 10pm (at The Lakeway Inn, Bellingham). More info: 360-647-1416, info@topperschorus.org or www.topperschorus.org.

instrumentation includes the regular C flute, the piccolo, alto, and bass flutes. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

The Burton Cummings Band to Perform at Skagit Valley Casino Resort – As the former leader of The

Humor Concert for April Fools’ Day –

Guess Who, Cummings wrote, co-wrote and sang a multitude of their hit singles including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.” His subsequent career as a solo artist cemented his reputation as an award-winning Canadian rock legend. Performances on Fri. & Sat., March 27 & 28 at 8pm at Skagit Valley Casino Resort (5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow). Admission is $55-$60. More info: 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

Jazz Jam and Poetry Slam – iDiOM

Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) will host a poetry slam tournament with a $100 cash prize for the winner, on Fri., March 27 at 10pm. Live jazz trio accompaniment and readings by a featured poet. Admission is $5 advance / $7 at door. Info: info@idiomtheater.com or www.idiomtheater.com.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Triple – For the first time,

soloists from Seattle Symphony join the WSO in a concert on Sun., March 29 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commerical St., Bellingham). Principal Cellist Efe Baltacigil, Associate Concertmaster Emma McGrath, and pianist Jessica Choe blend their sounds for this lyrical, conversational trio concerto. The program closes with Sibelius’s riveting Second Symphony, celebrating the composer’s 150th anniversary. Admission is $39 / $33 / $13. More info: 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

Whatcom Flute Ensemble – Spend an

evening enjoying a special free concert by the talented Whatcom Flute Ensemble on Mon., March 30 at 6:30pm at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.). Listeners will be treated to a variety of songs that include classical, modern, and spiritual. The Whatcom Flute Ensemble encompasses musicians of varying backgrounds. The

April is National Humor Month, and what better way to kick it off than a Concert of Humorous Music by the Swing Connection Big Band on April Fools’ Day, Wed., April 1 from 7-9pm at Bellingham’s First Baptist Church (110 Flora St.). Fools and their friends won’t want to miss this unique mix of musical madness and merriment. Featured throughout the evening will be cameo appearances of Bellingham musicians and vocalists. Remember, laughing is good for your health. Admission is free / $10 suggested donation. More info: 360-714-0054 or lauren-don-phillips@comcast.net.

The Blues Hall of Fame – The Blues

Hall of Fame celebrates those most significant artists who have forged and advanced blues history. Since its inception in 1980, the Blues Foundation has inducted members for their historical contribution, impact, and overall influence on the blues. This package tour features a rare opportunity to see three living blues legends and Hall of Fame inductees together on one stage! See Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, and John Hammond onstage at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) on Sat., April 4 at 8pm. Admission is $49 / $42 / $35 / $25. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080.

Neko Case – Neko Case has always been

brave, but with her latest album she proves herself fearless. With her latest release, The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You, the singer known as much for her restless musical curiosity as her clarion voice charts a powerfully personal course across the rocky landscape of childhood, love, and loss. Performance on Tues., April 14 at 8pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $36.50. More info: 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

On Fri. & Sat., March 27 & 28, over 250 barbershop singers will come together at the Bellingham High School PAC (2020 Cornwall Ave.) to compete either as choruses or as quartets. This exciting showing of talent is open to the public and all groups are judged and critiqued by a panel of esteemed judges. On the evening of Sat., March 28, the top performing groups will share their amazing talents in the Show of Champions, beginning at 6:30pm. Tickets are: $20 at the door for Quartet Contest, Fri., March 27, 6:30pm; $20 at the door for Chorus Contest, Sat., March 28, 11am; $20 at the door for Show of Champions, Sat., March 28, 6:30pm; $10 for Afterglow, Sat., March Like us on Facebook

Los Lobos Coming to Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre by Joanna Nesbit This month, the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts and the Lincoln Theatre are thrilled to present the world-renowned Los Lobos at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre for a one-showonly performance on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30pm. Perhaps best known for their hit cover single, Richie Valens’ 1950s “La Bamba,” the band has earned recognition around the globe for their powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, and traditional music, including cumbia, boleros, and norteños. “People will be blown away by this band and won’t be able to sit still,” says John Holmes, president of the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts. “Los Lobos is a world-class act and represents a style of music we haven’t brought to the valley before. They played at the Crossroads in 2013, Eric Clapton’s charity festival. They have a very high-energy show and have played at sold-out shows in larger cities. We’re trying to expose people in our area to high quality, diverse music.” Hailing from East Los Angeles, Los Lobos (The Wolves) got their start in 1973 with a debut album, Just Another Band from East L.A. More than 40 years later, the band has a well-deserved reputation for being anything but “just another band,” earning multiple Grammys, performing numerous smash singles and thousands of lively concerts, and still playing with “the same raw intensity” they had in 1973. Though they’ve evolved artistically, they’ve also

Los Lobos still are: Conrad Lozano (bass, guitarron, vocals), David Hidalgo (vocals, guitar, accordion), Steve Berlin (saxophone, percussion, flute, midsax, harmonica, melodica), Cesar Rosas (vocals, guitar, mandolin), and Louie Perez (drums, guitars, percussion, vocals).

never lost sight of their humble beginnings rooted in their Mexican heritage as they gained mainstream rock success. To celebrate their fortieth anniversary in 2013, the band recorded a live album at the City Winery in New York, Disconnected in New York City, a fresh interpretation of their four decades of songs, including a first-time live recording of “La Bamba.” As the band members have matured, the Los Lobos sound has grown with

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them, and the New York City performance was touted as “a sweet reminder of their talent.” As Rolling Stone wrote, “This is what happens when five guys create a magical sound, then stick together…to see how far it can take them.” Count on this tour’s Lincoln Theatre performance to have a more high-energy vibe than the New York City performance. Los Lobos has a reputation for being rollicking and will appeal to all ages. The Rick Epting Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Skagit County through the arts. “We try to bring in a diversity of artists to the area as well as provide support to local artists and arts organizations,” says Holmes. “We put on several events a year to raise money for our grant program and have provided grants to many individuals and organizations, including arts programs in schools, sponsorships of bands in local festivals, Skagit Poetry Foundation, META, Lincoln Theatre, Skagit Symphony, Theatre Arts Guild, our annual art scholarship and more.” Tickets to Los Lobos are $49.50, $39.50, and $29.50, with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members. They can be purchased online at www.lincolntheatre.org , at 360-3368955, or in person at the Lincoln Theatre ticket office. Learn more about Los Lobos at www.loslobos.org.

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