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APRIL 2013 FEATURES: Allied Arts Presents Second Annual RARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ballet Wins Arts Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Just Another Pretty Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Mount Baker Theatre presents Lord of the Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Springtime for Skagit – TAG does The Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Return of the Beatles Sing-Along: Kulshan Chorus Takes the Mainstage . . . 4 WWU 2013 Choral Arts Symposium Registration Now Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Whatcom Conservation District One Millionth CREP Tree Planting . . . . . . . . . . 32 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra and Sharon Isbin, Our Lady of Guitar . . . . . . . . 3 WWU Opera Studio presents Cinderella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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On the cover: Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique, and versatility, Sharon Isbin, one of the finest guitarists in the world, will perform with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra on April 14. See page 3.

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Whatcom Symphony Orchestra and Sharon Isbin, Our Lady of Guitar only). Single events are $15. Tickets to the WSO concert are sold separately from the festival. They are $12/$40/$49, available at Mount Baker Box Office at 734-6080, and the WWU Box Office at 650-6146. For more information on the concert or the festival, visit www.whatcomsymphony.com.

by Joanna Nesbit Our region is in for a treat. On Sunday, April 14, the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra is excited to bring us its first guitar soloist performance with international sensation Sharon Isbin at the Mount Baker Theatre at 3pm. And what an opportunity it is. Hailed as the “grand diva of guitar,” Isbin will perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto do Aranuez, his best-known concerto written for guitar and orchestra. The program also features Suite No. 1 from Bizet’s Carmen and Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky.

Bellingham freelancer Joanna Nesbit has been writing for ENNW since 2005. She loves learning new stuff about her town. Her work has also appeared in FamilyFun, Parenting, Northwest Travel, and Washington State Visitors’ Guide. Learn more at www.joannanesbit.com.

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique, and versatility, Sharon Isbin, one of the finest guitarists in the world, will perform with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra on April 14.

Yaniv Attar is the fourth and last guest conductor of the WSO Music Director finalists.

At the conductor helm is Yaniv Attar, also an accomplished guitarist, and the fourth and final guest conductor of the WSO Music Director finalists. In the WSO’s search for a new Music Director to replace Roger Briggs, who stepped down in 2012 after 16 years as Artistic Director, it narrowed its field to four finalists. Three of them have already given conductor guest appearances. Maestro Attar is the last finalist to conduct. The concerts have been popular (get your tickets early), and the WSO expects to make its decision on its new Music Director by May 1. What makes this performance rather special is the professional connection between Isbin and Attar. “It is a wonderful serendipitous detail that Yaniv Attar has studied with Isbin at the Juilliard School of Music and acted as her teaching assistant at the Aspen Music Festival from 2003 to 2005,” says Judy Osmundson, WSO’s marketing director. “We expect audiences will be rewarded with the rapport that Isbin enjoys with her student.” It will be an afternoon not to be forgotten, she says. Acclaimed for her technique and versatility, Isbin has received multiple Grammy awards and has performed as a soloist with more than 160 orchestras, playing in venues as diverse as the White House, Ground Zero, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Boston’s Symphony Hall,

and others throughout the world. Born in Minneapolis, Isbin began studying guitar at age 9 in Italy. After graduating cum laude from Yale with a Master of Music degree, she went on to found the guitar department at New York’s Juilliard School and direct the guitar department at the Aspen Music Festival. Maestro Attar is a native of Israel, and studied in Jerusalem, the Juilliard School, and the Royal College of Music in London. He received his Doctor of Music from Montreal’s McGill University in 2008, and has guest conducted many performing ensembles around Europe and the U.S. He now serves as an assistant conductor of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham. His own guitar studies began at age 10, and he went on to become an accomplished classical guitarist. The WSO concert wraps up the 2013 Northwest Guitar Festival hosted by WWU under the direction of David Feingold. The festival is a three-day event (April 12-14), and features performances by a variety of Northwest artists, as well as guitarist George Sakellariou and lutenist John Schneiderman. As part of the festival, Isbin will give a master class on Friday, April 12. For more information, call 650-3130. One hour prior to the WSO performance, Dr. Ed. Rutschman will present a pre-concert lecture in the MBT Encore room. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Festival registration is $120 or day passes are $55 (Friday and Saturday

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Spring Concert Season plays

Music Made in America Under the direction of

Rob Pattermann

in concert ...

Saturday, April 27 • 7:30pm Bellingham High School PAC 2020 Cornwall Av

Sunday, April 28 • 3pm Anacortes High School PAC - Brodniak Hall 1600 20th St

Sunday, May 12 • 3pm Arlington High School - Byrnes PAC 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd

Ticket prices:

Adult $12, Seniors $10, Students 18 & under $5 Tickets outlets: BELLINGHAM—Piper Music, Village Books in Fairhaven; ANACORTES—Watermark Book Co.; ARLINGTON—Flowers by George, and Cinderella Styling Salon Tickets for all concerts are also available at the door. North Cascades Concert Band is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

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The Return of the Beatles Sing-Along: Kulshan Chorus Takes the Mainstage by Michelle Wallace For 25 years, the Kulshan Chorus has been belting out powerful tunes around town and the world, celebrating diversity through the simple means of music. Founded in Bellingham by Roger Griffith, the all-ages singing group performs arrangements drawn from wide-ranging historical and world contexts. From gospel to pop favorites to tunes in Spanish, French or Polish, the common theme of the Kulshan Chorus is linking people through music they can all relate to – but most of all enjoy.

The Kulshan Chorus enthralled its audience at the first Beatles Sing-Along in spring 2011.

In celebration of its quarter-century milestone, the Kulshan Chorus presents the 2nd Great Beatles (and More!) Sing-Along on April 27 at 7:30pm on the WWU PAC Mainstage. Featuring Beatles favorites performed by the chorus and The Walrus, this musical shindig also highlights some favorite arrangements from the choir’s long history in honor of Roger Griffith’s retirement as Musical Director.

I spoke with Roger and Anne Griffith about their experience building the Kulshan Chorus over the years. As Roger recounted, “The chorus grew out of the idea that there’s a lot more music to sing in the world than that which is sung by classical groups [and more].” And while the influences for any given arrangement may be worlds apart, the driving force for each and every performance is exactly the same. This became clear as I listened to Anne describe the musical group’s history. “Bringing the music all over the world is...part of what we love to do,” Anne explained. Through the generosity of chorus member Charlie Walkinshaw of Experience International, the group has traveled to France, Switzerland, Romania and Ecuador. Roger described a moving evening in an Ecuadorian church. “There must have been a thousand people there, singing songs in Spanish... that they knew, and that they could sing with us.” While the chorus won’t be performing in Spanish on the 27th, rocking out to the Beatles is essentially the same in one key respect. As Roger put it, “The Beatles were certainly outside the box in everything they did.” With songs including “Imagine” and “Let It Be,” the chorus’ program focuses on the Beatles’ groundbreaking music as one tenet of human diversity. Plus, “It’s just one smash hit after another.” The upcoming Beatles show is a follow up to the choir’s first Great Beatles Sing-Along, which was performed and completely sold out two years ago. “There were people dancing everywhere and singing along,” Anne raved. Just as in that church in Ecuador, the performance invited the audience to become part of the performance – and they did. This time, the Kulshan Chorus will also be joined by The Walrus, with an appearance by Mark Kelly of the Saltwater Octet and Paul Klein of the Atlantics. Yep, this year’s sure to be a smash hit too. Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2013

The Walrus rocks out to favorite tunes from the likes of Queen, Pink Floyd and (of course) the Beatles. (pictured l to r) Michael O’Neal, Chuck Dingée, Jamie Shea, Sean Meyer and Walt Burkett.

Tickets to the show are $16 adult / $7 children / $13 student, senior or active military. And don’t wait for them to sell out! Call the WWU Box Office today (650-6146) or visit the downtown Food Co-op or Village Books in Bellingham. For more information, you can also visit www.kulshanchorus.org. For 25 years, the Kulshan Chorus has been celebrating human diversity by

Mark Kelly.

Paul Klein.

letting wonderful music just speak – or rather, sing – for itself. After all, celebrating diversity can simply mean creating an enjoyable and relatable experience for everyone in the audience. And there’s no doubt about it: the Kulshan Chorus is going to do just that on Saturday, April 27th. Join them for the 2nd Great Beatles (and more) Sing-Along! Michelle Wallace has been a contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2008, when she first moved to Bellingham. She has also worked on promotional writing for Allied Arts of Whatcom County and local composer/producer Curtis Cartier. She is a graduate of Western Washington University, where she studied literature and astronomy.

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Bellingham Music Club – The Virginia

Glover WWU Awards recipients will be the featured performers on Wed., April 3, 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. (one block off Cornwall Ave.). Award winners are: Matt Birmingham, saxophone, 1st place; Nicole Parise, viola, 2nd place; and Coltan Foster, bassoon, 3rd place. The Music Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, except Jan., July & August. Next meeting is May 1. More info: www.bellinghammusicclub.org or call 671-0252.

Tickets on Sale April 4 for Dwight Yoakam at Northwest Washington Fair – Dwight Yoakam, whose unique

blend of country and rock has entertained fans worldwide, will perform at this year’s Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. Yoakam, also known for his movie roles, will be the featured grandstand entertainment at 7:30pm, Tues., Aug. 13. Grandstand entertainment for the other nights of the fair, scheduled Aug. 12-17, will be announced this spring. Prices, which include gate admission to the fair, are $40 apiece for reserved grandstand seats and $50 for preferred seats. Fans can purchase tickets at the fair’s Lynden office, 1775 Front St., at 354-4111 or through the fair’s website, www.nwwafair.com beginning at 9am on Thurs., April 4.

The Jansen Art Center presents live music! – Join us in our Piano Lounge at

321 Front St. in Lynden on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy beer, wine and assorted appetizers. • April 4: Marvin J plays with friends again. • April 11: Steve Rudy on solo piano plays from his latest CD “Songbook.” • April 18: B.C.’s Jerri Lee Mercer plays jazz and theater classics. • April 25: Duo Lido featuring Terhi Miikki-Broersma on the violin and Gaye Davis. • Our first Friday night of live music will feature John Dennis, playing jazz and blues on the electric guitar, on Fri., April 19, 6:30pm. • No cover charge. More info: 354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Jam will be held Sat., April 6, from 3-5pm,

at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. A beginners workshop will be held at 2pm prior to the meeting. A few loaner ukes are available for workshop and jam. BUG Song Circle will meet Wed., April 17, 7-9pm, at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Suggested donation for each is $5. Info: 510-4386, 733-6867, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents “Emerging Artists,” a

concert showcasing talented young musicians from Skagit and Whatcom counties Sat., April 6, 3pm, at Maple Hall in La Conner. Concert participants receive honorariums and certificates recognizing their achievements. Tickets: $15 & $17. More info & tickets: 466-2665 (Next Chapter Bookstore).

Janis Ian – The Lincoln Theatre, with

generous support from Ray and Margaret Horak, presents Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Janis Ian on Sun., April 7 at 8pm. Four and a half decades after “Society’s Child,” Ian continues to perform, write, and stand up for issues close to her heart. Just off her win for “Best Spoken Word Album” at the 2013 Grammy Awards, Ian will perform an intimate solo concert at the Lincoln combining some of her best loved songs with new compositions. Tickets range from $22-$28 with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre Members. Tickets available at www.iLovetheLincoln.com (click “Tickets”) or at the Theatre Box Office (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon). Call the theatre at 336-8955 for more info.

Mount Baker Theatre presents Jesse Cook – Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook will

perform on Thurs., April 11 at 7:30pm. Noted for his intriguing mix of world music, Latin rhythms, and both funky and smooth jazz, Jesse Cook’s artistic success can be measured by the seven albums he’s released in fifteen years. The guitarist’s wide range of musical tastes evolved from classical and jazz guitar studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston to immersion in the oral traditions of Gypsy guitar, a rhythmic, flamenco-rumba approach heard in the “Gypsy barrios” of France. Cook’s blend of musical genres appeals to a wide spectrum of music fans. In 2008 he achieved a historic first by dominating both the smooth jazz radio charts and the Billboard New Age chart, the first with his #3 single “Café Mocha” and the second with his #1 album “Frontiers.” His collaborations are equally diverse – he has contributed to Afro Celt Sound System’s album “Seed,” performed with soprano Charlotte Church, and toured with the Chieftains. In 2009 Acoustic Guitar magazine awarded Cook the silver Player’s Choice Award in flamenco, second to his hero, flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia. Like de Lucia, Cook continues to enthrall with his ground-breaking style and irresistible rhythms. Tickets are $45 / $39 / $29 / $20 + applicable fees. Student rush tickets are one 50% off ticket per valid ID an hour before the show. Info: 734-6080 or visit www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Northwest Guitar Festival Held in Bellingham on April 12-14 – The

Western Washington University Department of Music, in partnership with the Northwest Guitar Association, presents the Northwest Guitar Festival on Fri.-Sun., April 12-14, at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center located at 1314 Harris Ave in Bellingham. The three-day festival will feature master classes, a solo competition, and five concerts with renowned musicians including George Sakellariou, John Schneiderman Trio, and Sharon Isbin who will be performing with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra. Festival registration (continued on page 6)

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and concert tickets are available through the WWU Box Office at 650-6146. More info: WWU’s Dept. of Music at 650-3130.

Come to the CommUnity Coffee House / Open Mic, Fri., April 12 –

Enjoy great entertainment, refreshments and fun. Guest artists this month are Meinhardt Merry, a duo (including Robin Wallbridge from Mockingbird) singing originals. If you wish to sign up for Open Mic, please arrive early (sign-up at 6:45pm). The event starts at 7pm, always the second Friday of every month at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd. in Bellingham. More info: 647-2873.

Shook Twins with Br’er Rabbit –

Identical twins, Laurie Shook (vocals, banjo, percussion and beatboxing) and Katelyn Shook (vocals, guitar and mandolin), are at the heart of the quirky folk band, Shook Twins. A revolving cast of musicians round out the band. The Shook Twins intertwine gorgeous harmonies with an eclectic and eccentric blend of folk, roots, pop and fun for a refreshing romp filled with unexpected surprises. They exhibit a sound and presence that’s appealing to all generations. Br’er Rabbit will open for Shook Twins at The Roost in Bellingham on Fri., April 12 at 9pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/342244.

Venue address is provided with ticket purchase. Info: www.theroostvenue.com.

Dulcimer Club – The Bellingham

Dulcimer Club (BDC) will meet at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth, between H and I Streets in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood of Bellingham, Sat., April 13. New and newer players are encouraged to show up at 1:30pm, with more experienced players welcome to join us after 2pm. More info: http://bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com or email mountain_dulcimer_guy@juno.com.

Backstage at the Border – The

Coffeehouse Concert Series presents Seattle-based Jean Mann, singer songwriter, in concert Sat., April 13, 7-9pm, in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett St., Blaine. Noted alt-folk indie-pop singer songwriter, Seattle-based Jean Mann has a lot to write and sing about. Having toured extensively since releasing her first album, this innovative, self-taught performer shares her soulful, lovely and gritty-honest tales woven through the voice of an angel. Her vocal prowess, combined with eclectic instrument playing (de-tuned acoustic 6-string and tenor guitars, harmonica and ukulele), results in the homey, intimate feeling of sitting around a kitchen table with close friends. Proceeds after expenses benefit the greater Blaine-Birch Bay community with assistance for food, utilities, lodging, gas and other needs. Admission: $7 donation (no one turned away), doors open 6:30pm. Info: www.backstageattheborder.com or call 927-9085.

Mount Vernon High School Jazz Bands – The Lincoln Theatre hosts the

Mount Vernon High School Jazz Band’s April concert on Tues., April 16 at 7pm. Directed by Jacob Scheer, the jazz bands are part of the nationally-known Fine Arts department at Mount Vernon High School. The program is committed to maintaining the vibrant, unique American art form that is jazz. Musicians of all levels are given the opportunity to learn, play, perform and compete at local venues and festivals. Tickets are $6 and benefit the MVHS Jazz Program. More info: 336-8955 or www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

The Catkins – The third Thursday music

series continues with The Catkins on Thurs., April 18, 6-8pm, at the Downtown Community Food Co-op Deli, 1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham. Tom Chisholm anchors the Bellingham acoustic music group with rustic rhythm guitar, earthy vocals and searching harmonica riffs. Ingrid Enchede resonates with the deep acoustic tones of her stand-up bass and the melodies of her guitar. Tristan Currin and David Bean, virtuosos on guitar and violin, color the bluesy sound of the Catkins with sometimes searing, sometimes soulful solos. Free. More info: 734-8158. (continued on page 8)

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WWU Opera Studio presents Cinderella by Osa Hale The clock strikes midnight. The prince looks on as his mysterious dancing partner runs away, leaving behind a glass slipper. We all know what happens next. It is a classic and enchanting fairytale, and this month, Western Washington University’s Opera Studio will be captivating audiences with its beautiful rendition of the story.

The company rehearses the opera’s finale. (pictured in the foreground are Nathaniel Voth as the King, Kristen Swenson as the Fairy Godmother, Danielle Bayne as Prince Charming and Veronica Jensen as Cinderella).

Centered around the delightful music of Jules Massenee, the opera studio’s performance of Cinderella, or Cendrillon, will be combining the best of modern and classical elements. The opera will be performed in the original French, with English subtitles being projected, music director and show producer Jay Rozendaal says. The cast will also be wearing all contemporary attire. “You’ll see princesses in modern-day party dresses, princes in tuxedos, Cinderella keeping to herself in her everyday clothes and flats, like you might run into her on the street,” Rozendaal says. “Cinderella really could be the girl next door.” Rozendaal says this makes the opera less of a distant fairy tale and more accessible to audiences of all ages. The English subtitles help with this approachability of the show, allowing the performers to sing the beautiful original French lyrics, and the audience to enjoy the music. Attendees can especially look forward to the songs shared by the two leads, Rozendaal says. “The two duets between Cinderella and Prince Charming are, in my opinion, two of the most beautiful love songs in opera,” Rozendaal says. “And I’ve heard a lot of opera.” Following another classic opera tradition, both Cinderella and Prince Charming will both be played by talented actresses, keeping the duets incredibly

harmonious, Rozendaal says. Western senior Veronica Jensen will be singing and acting in the role of Cinderella. Jensen, who graced the stage in the opera studio’s renditions of Pirates of Penzance and Don Giovanni, participated in a French-American vocal academy over the summer. Western junior Danielle Bayne, who has also performed in the opera studio’s past two shows, will play her Prince Charming. She was a perfect fit for the role, Rozendaal says. As if a lush, talent-filled musical production were not enough, Cinderella also will have the audience chuckling with its wit. “It is humorous. It is also very romantic and extraordinarily beautiful,” Rozendaal says. It will keep audiences guessing, the musical director reveals. “There is a whole scene and plot twist that you’ve probably never seen before.” The Western Washington University Opera Studio’s rendition of Cendrillon (Cinderella) will be showing in Room 16 of the Performing Arts Center on campus over the course of two weeks. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on April 11, 13, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. on April 14. Tickets can be

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Prince Charming and Cinderella (Danielle Bayne and Veronica Jensen) reunited in the conclusion of the opera.

purchased at the Performing Arts Center box office for $16 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, and $10 for students. Audiences are in for a treat, Rozendaal says. “Cinderella involves some of our best students who are well-suited to this piece,” he says. “It is not done very often and it is extraordinarily beautiful.” Osa Hale is a new contributor to Entertainment News Northwest, and a student enrolled in the Journalism department at Western Washington University. Her work has appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, as well as in the Western Front.

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Restless Heart Performs at Skagit Valley Casino Resort – Celebrating

Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital Russian pianist, Daniil Trifonov, winner of the most prestigious competitions in the classical music world, will appear in recital on Thurs., April 11 at 7:30pm at WWU’s Performing Arts Center. The 21-year-old prodigy recently won First Prize and Grand Prix at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow; First Prize at the Rubinstein Competition in Tel Aviv and also Third Prize at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Bellingham Festival of Music Board Chair, John Binns, said “Mr. Trifonov is in high demand by the world’s finest orchestras and recital halls.” Dean of WWU’s College of Fine and Performing Arts, Daniel Guyette, added, “This event promises to be a highlight of the community’s 2013 classical music scene.” The scheduled program, subject to change, is Scriabin, Sonata No 2, Op. 19; Liszt, Sonata in B minor and Rachmaninoff, Variation on a Theme by Chopin, Op, 22. Tickets are $35 / $25 / $15 and are available through the WWU Box Office at 650-6146 or online at www.tickets.wwu.edu. A post concert “Meet the Artist” reception will be held at the Concert Hall. Reception tickets are $15.

three decades with all five original members, Restless Heart brings their 30th Anniversary Tour, Forever Restless 2013, to the Pacific Showroom with two shows on Fri. and Sat., April 19 and 20 at 8pm. Driven by their award-winning talent and flawless harmonies, Restless Heart has put 26 hits on the country charts, including “I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Bluest Eyes in Texas” and “When She Cries,” with a rare six crossovers onto the adult contemporary charts. These successes earned them Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, as well as the honor of being named ACM’s Vocal Group of the Year. Tickets are on sale now (preferred seating $32 / $29 with Rewards Card, standard seating $28 / $25 with Rewards Card); for details visit www.theskagit.com.

Spring Concert – Celebrate spring with

the Bellingham Community Chorus at their concert on Sun., April 21, 3pm, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. The program will include delightful choral music, jazz, swing, folk, Broadway tunes and more. We promise music for all ages and a toe-tapping good time! It’s a free concert, but donations will be accepted. More info: bccsing4fun@gmail.com.

The Jansen Art Center and B.C’s Jerri

Mercer are pleased to introduce the Third Sunday at Three Youth Concert Series on Sun., April 21 at 3pm, featuring the beautiful 9’ German Schimmel concert grand piano. This concert is the first of a series of Sunday afternoon children’s concerts which showcases regional talent and helps young artists reach their artistic potential. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. Admission is by donation. More info: 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org.

On Ensemble – The Anacortes Arts

Festival presents On Ensemble at Brodniak Hall in Anacortes on Fri., April 26 at 8pm. On Ensemble takes ancient instruments of taiko into new realms, infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronics. Their unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.” Modern Drummer magazine calls On Ensemble “an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums.” This concert is supported by grants from WESTAF and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are $12 through www.brownpapertickets.com (800-838-3006), or $15 at the door. Children under 10 are free. Info: www.anacortesartsfestival.com.

”Music Made in America” Concert – The North Cascades Concert Band, under the direction of newly appointed conductor Rob Pattermann, is presenting

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its annual John Philip Sousa concert of highly energetic and entertaining classical band music all written by American composers and reminiscent of the style of a John Philip Sousa Concert of the 1920s. Sousa marches are freely inserted after many numbers, just as Sousa did it. There are three performances: Sat., April 27, 7:30pm, at Bellingham High School Performing Arts Center; Sun., April 28, 3pm, at Anacortes High School’s Brodniak Hall; and Sun., May 12, 3pm, at Arlington High School’s Byrnes Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased in Bellingham at Piper Music and Village Books; in Anacortes at Watermark Book Co.; in Arlington at Flowers by George, and Cinderella Styling Salon, or at the door. Tickets are $12 adults / $10 seniors / $5 students. Visit www.nccband.org for more info.

Nancy’s Farm Concert – The Kings of

Mongrel Folk will perform at Nancy’s Farm, 2030 E. Smith Rd., Bellingham, on Sun., April 28 at 2pm. Orville Johnson sings and plays Dobro and slide guitar and Mark Graham sings and plays harmonica and clarinet. The duo is conquering Northwest venues with their special brand of country and blues music. Admission to the concert is $15. Info: 966-4640, 734-0561, www.nancysfarm.com.

Art of Jazz Series – The Jazz Project

presents Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb, Duo Pianos, on Sun., April 28, 4-6:30pm, at Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY), 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. Tickets are $16 advance or at the door (if not sold out). More info: 650-1066, or www.JazzProject.org.

Lighthouse Mission Kings Men of Song Concert – Support the Lighthouse

Mission and enjoy a concert from the Kings Men of Song gospel choir on Sun., April 28, 6:15-8:30pm, at Hope in Christ Church, 710 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham (corner of Sunset and James). Refreshments will be served at 6:15pm and the concert will begin at 7pm. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit Lighthouse Mission Ministries. To listen to the Kings Men of Song, visit www.kingsmenofsong.org. Info: SusanSutton@thelighthousemission.org or 671-1562.

Skagit Community Band presents “Stella by Starlight” – The Skagit

Community Band, under the direction of Vince Fejeran, presents their annual jazz concert with the SCB Big Band. The Concert Band music selections include: “Symphonic Duke” by Tommy Newsom, “Dave Brubeck A Portrait In Time” – a tribute to the late great Dave Brubeck, “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Louie Prima, and “Legends of Jazz” featuring the music of Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. The SCB Big Band selections include: “Shiny Stocking,” “A Bone Case Full O’ Blues,” “I Remember Clifford” and “Stella By

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Starlight.” Start your spring off with a swinging good time. Performance dates are Fri., May 3, 7:30pm in Maple Hall (La Conner) and Sun., May 5, 3pm in Brodniak Hall (Anacortes). Tickets: $15 / $10 seniors & students / $30 family / children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult. Info: www.skagitcommunityband.org.

18th Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival Tickets on Sale Now – The

Mount Baker Rhythm and Blues Festival is the recipient of The Blues Foundation’s “Keeping the Blues Alive” award for 2013 Blues Festival...America. This year’s event is

scheduled for Aug. 2-4 at the Deming Log Show Fairgrounds. Performers include: Miles Harris & Blues Youth, Ayron Jones & The Way, Antony Gomes, Gary B’s Church of the Blues, Blues Redemption, The Fat Tones, Kal David & the Real Deal, California Transit Authority, Shane Dwight featuring Bekka Bramlett, The John Stephan Band, Chris Eger Band, The Wired Band, Trampled Under Foot, and Hamilton Loomis. Tickets on sale now at 383-0850, www.bakerblues.com or Hugo Helmer Music in Burlington, and Avalon Music in Bellingham. Info: www.bakerblues.com.

WWU 2013 Choral Arts Symposium Registration Now Open WWU’s College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Bellingham Festival of Music will host a Choral Arts Symposium, ideal for music educators, choral directors, voice conductors and students, from July 13-21. Participants will join colleagues, conductors, students and observers from the U.S. and Canada in a nine-day intense study and performances featuring Verdi’s “Te Deum” with orchestra and “A Summer Night of Love in Old Vienna,” as well as an overview of choral music of Schubert and Brahms with piano. Maestro Vance George and Maestro Michael Palmer, both mentored by Robert Shaw will instruct the Choral Arts Symposium. Vance George is the chorus director emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony and is recognized internationally as one of the preeminent choral conductors of our time. Maestro Palmer, considered one of this country’s finest conductors, celebrates his 20th season with the Bellingham Festival of Music. The symposium will help participants develop rehearsal and performance conducting techniques as well as enhance rehearsal techniques. Participants will be immersed in the score study, analysis and performance. Each afternoon participants will conduct or observe, and evenings will be spent in rehearsal or attending the many offerings of the Festival. The week will culminate with two performances at the Bellingham Festival of Music on July 19 and 21. Formal admission to Western is not required. Participants can earn three graduate credits or 40 clock hours. Online registration is now open. Early registration is rewarded with a savings of $100 if participants register before May 1. For registration info, visit www.wwu.edu/choralarts or email ExtendedEd@wwu.edu or call 650-3308.

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Bottle yourself a bottle of wine at Vartanyan Estate Winery! – During

the March Barrel Tasting we chose the wines for the Spring Wine Release. Come to bottle your own bottle of wine on Sat., April 6, noon-6pm. Tasting fee is $8 per person, refundable with purchase. 1628 Huntley Rd., Bellingham. Info: 756-6770 or www.vewinery.com.

Cooking Classes at Gretchens –

Gretchens Kitchenware store in downtown Mount Vernon holds cooking classes throughout the month in our professional demonstration kitchen. Meet other foodies and sharpen your cooking skills at one of our classes. Unless noted, all classes are from 6:30-8:30pm and the cost is $40. Full class descriptions are available at www. gretchenskitchen.com or stop by the store at 509 South 1st St., Mount Vernon. • April in Paris – Parisian Haute Cuisine, Mon., April 8, $45. • Tastes of Thailand, Wed., April 10. • Spring Soups, Fri., April 12, noon, $20. • Breaking down and cooking whole chickens, Mon., April 15. • French fish classics, Tues., April 16. • Covington Cellars Chefs and Wine, Tues., April 23. • Full of Fiber, Thurs., April 25, 6pm, $15. • The Edible Spring Garden, Fri., April 26, noon, $20. • Cinco de Mayo, Mon., April 29. • Using Drizzle oil and vinegar to Make a Feast, Tues., April 30. Call 336-8747 for more info.

Spring Wine Festival 2013 –

Anacortes is holding a Spring Wine Festival on Sat., April 13, noon-4:30pm, at 100 Commercial Ave., in the Historic Port of Anacortes Warehouse. The event will feature 30 wineries, 6 restaurants, and live music. Advance tickets are $40 / $45 at the door. More info: 293-7911, www.anacortes.org.

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Yoga Northwest Offers Free Classes – Yoga Northwest’s week of free

classes is a great opportunity for you to come and experience the power of Iyengar Yoga, and meet our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, the most highly trained and certified group of instructors in the Northwest, guiding you with dynamic precision, depth, individual care, encouragement and fun. Free classes will be offered April 1-7, with a kids class on April 9, and teens class on April 12. Spring session (10 weeks) begins April 8-June 16 (new students receive $20 off). Check the website for class schedule and free class availability. 1440 10th St., Bellingham. Info: www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712.

Pilates and Back Care for the Mature Body Gardener – Rachael

Maddalena, Certified Pilates, Dance Conditioning and Thai Yoga instructor of The Pilates Loft, is offering a 5-week workshop at La Vida Dance Studio, Bellingham, every Monday at 3:30pm beginning April 1. Cost is $75 and includes materials. Register at 441-0211. More info: www.pilatesloftbellingham.com.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes Tuesdays and Fridays at Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., downtown Bellingham. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500) specializing in yoga therapy for the back. Classes are ideal for beginners. Cost for the 5-week series is $65 for once a week (5 classes), $85 for twice a week (10 classes), or $15 per class drop-in. A new morning 5-week series begins Tues., April 2 or Fri., April 5 at 10:30am; and a new evening 4-week series ($50) will be offered beginning Tues., April 9 at 6pm. More info: 656-6699, YogawithJoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithJoani.com.

Community Workshops Offered –

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive workshops are sponsored by the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) throughout the community. Free workshops (no registration required) will be held: Wed., April 3, 6:30-8pm, and Wed., April 10, 1:30-3pm at Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview Rd.; Wed., April 17, 10-11:30am, at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St., Blaine; and Thurs., April 18, 2-4pm, at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway. Registration is required for the following free workshops: Thurs., April 4, 6-7:30pm, and Tues., April 9, 1-2:30pm, at the Leopold Retirement Residence, 1224 Cornwall Ave. (call 733-3500 to register); and Wed., April 24, 7-9pm, at WECU Education Center, 511 E. Holly St. (call 676-1168 x7000 to register). More info: 788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org.

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Free Intro Pilates Class – Joy of Pilates

is offering a free Intro Pilates Class on Sun., April 7 at 10:15am, covering the basics of core activation and Pilates principles in a stress-free, fun environment. Must pre-register by April 3 and complete the new client form to bring to class (limited to 8). More info or to register: info@joyofpilates.net or 224-1433. 209 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Anacortes Center for Happiness –

April events include: Sat., April 6: You Can Heal Your Life Workshop. • Sun., April 7: Kirtan. • April 11-14 and 19-21: Nia White Belt Intensive Training. • Wed., April 17: Happiness Community Dinner. • Thursdays, April 18 and 25: Tango classes. • Ongoing events include: Nia, Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Special Zumba®, and Smart Recovery®. Center for Happiness is located at 619 Commercial, Anacortes. Check website for more info: www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org or call 464-2229.

Experience Reiki! This regular monthly

opportunity for anyone to experience Reiki Energy is held on the 2nd Sat. of every month (April 13) at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, from 1-5pm. Anyone is welcome to drop in and receive a Reiki treatment. Practitioners of all levels volunteer to share Reiki with those who come to receive, and to answer your questions. There is no set charge for this event; all money collected goes to Unity Church for letting us use the space. • Join Reiki Master Sally Ledgerwood and others on the last Wed. (April 24) of every month for a Reiki Circle from 6:30-8:30pm; donations appreciated. More info: Sally Ledgerwood, 224-3335, or visit www.greentouch.net.

Pooch Scoot 5K Fun Walk/Run –

Fairhaven Fitness at the Bellingham Tennis Club and Hamster Endurance Running (Kelly Krieger) have teamed up to create an “early season” outdoor light-hearted event for runners and walkers and their dogs (or just their belly “pooch”). Join us on Sun., April 14 for a beautiful loop through the Fairhaven neighborhood on roads and trails. Fifty percent of the net proceeds will be donated to Animals as Natural Therapy – a local non-profit that offers healing programs for kids and adults based on building trust and relationships with animals. We hope that participants will come creatively dressed! “I don’t have a dog, but my stuffed ‘Snoopy’ will come with me for the event,” says Robin Robertson, co-owner of Fairhaven Fitness. Start times: 9am – runners (no dogs), 9:10am – runners with dogs, 9:20am – all walkers. Register by April 4 for the “Early Pooch” discount: $25 (1 human + 1 dog); $5 each additional dog; $15 Tech Shirt. After April 4th entry increases to $30 and shirt orders are not available. You may register on the day of the event. Register through www.poochscoot.com. Volunteers are needed for registration, flagging the

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course, and the finish line. Please contact Robin at poochscoot2013@gmail.com with “Pooch Scoot Volunteer” in the subject line.

a humanitarian project sponsored by Humanity in Unity. Info: Jeni Miller, 647-3726.

Fascial Release in Chest and Ribs –

Mental Health: Mindfulness and the Ayurvedic Approach – This free event is

Moving Meditation for Peace – The

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 27 – Every year, the last Saturday of April

North Cascades Massage Connection is pleased to announce our April 16 meeting with Pat O’Rourke, LMP, presenting Fascial Release in Chest and Ribs. Pat is certified in structural integration and will teach the principles of fascial release along with the history and origins of structural integration. We will be taught to recognize common fascial restrictions followed by some hands-on techniques for opening and balancing the rib cage. The meeting is from 5:50-8:50pm at the Garden Street Methodist Church Annex, 1326 N. Garden St., Bellingham. More info: www.NCMassageconnection.org. Dances of Universal Peace meets Fri., April 19, 7-9pm, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham, across the road from Cascade Radio ( www.csl-bellingham.org ). The Dances are: a dynamic form of contemplative prayer; a 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. Suggested donation is $5-$10. Info: 733-5745 or visit the NADUP website at www.dancesofuniversalpeacena.org.

Reiki at Joy of Pilates – Reiki Circle will be held every 3rd Saturday of the month (April 20) from 3-4pm, at Joy of Pilates, 209 Prospect St., Bellingham. Reiki treatments are available every Saturday by appointment (10am-4pm) at same location. More info: 306-1957 or email jivayogi@gmail.com.

Group Meditation and Sai Maa Diksha Exchange – Join us for

rejuvenation, stillness, and conscious connection with the Divine on Sun., April 21, 4-5:30pm, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham. We will use alchemical crystal bowls (if you have one, bring it), guided imagery, mantra/chanting, breath work (pranayam), silence and the gift of Sai Maa Diksha to move inward, expand our light and awareness, and rest in the beauty of all that is. All are welcome! Love offerings are gratefully accepted and will be shared with the Center and Just One Hunger Initiative,

presented by Tim Burnett of the Red Cedar Dharma Hall and Laura Smith, Assistant Director of the Ayurvedic Health Center, on Sat., April 27, 10am-noon, at the Ayurvedic Health Center, 203 W. Holly St., Suite 203, Bellingham. We will share practical ideas for creating the conditions for peace of mind and personal evolution with information on meditation, herbs, foods, lifestyle habits, and the Ayurvedic perspective on the secret of resiliency and insight. Call 734-2396 to register or email us through our website at www.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com.

is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. All around the world at local time 10am, practitioners of these health arts come together in celebration and practice. Qigong teacher Dr. Robert B. Bates, DC is holding a free Simple Taiji and Qigong workshop as part of this celebration at the Fairhaven Village Green, behind Village Books, from 10-11am (come a few minutes early). More info: 398-7466 or www.funwithqigong.com.

Spring Cleaning Workshop: Kundalini Yoga & Ayurvedic Practices – Ruby Koa, Kundalini,

Ashtanga, & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and Juliet Jivanti, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner will present this workshop on Sun., April 28, 12:30-4pm, at Inspire Yoga Studio, 1411 Cornwall Ave., 2nd Floor, Bellingham. You’ll be treated to an organic, vegetarian cleansing lunch served with traditional homemade yogi tea (chai) as Juliet Jivanti demonstrates how to apply yogic eating and modify your diet for the season. Then, Ruby Koa will guide you through a Kundalini Yoga exercise set and meditation to detoxify the body and subconscious mind. Cost is $45 at the door, with $10 off for students or seniors; $35 early bird discount (by April 26). More info and to register: Juliet at 734-2396, or kokoroyoga@gmail.com.

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Mount Baker Theatre presents Lord of the Dance More than 60 million people from 68 countries have seen Lord of the Dance. The show returns to visit 54 cities in North America and will perform at the Mount Baker Theater on Fri., April 5 at 8pm. Creator and Artistic Director Michael Flatley, who added fresh costumes, a visually stimulating set featuring an LED wall and revised lighting and set designs this year, still oversees all aspects of the production. Lord of the Dance is a classic tale of good versus evil based on mythical Irish folklore that brings a romantic and passionate love story to the stage. Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. “Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm,” says Flatley. “Fans can expect 21 scenes of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful wardrobes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting. Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will experience the engaging, rhythmic adventures that has helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight.” Described by the New York Post as “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining,” and by the Los Angeles Times as “a showpiece extravaganza,” Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. Tickets are $69 / $59 / $49 / $20 + applicable fees at 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (Student rush tickets are 50% off ticket price with valid ID an hour before the show.)

”Phrasings, In Word + Dance” –

Bellingham Repertory Dance presents its seventh annual collaboration with local, regional and national writers this month, “Phrasings in Word + Dance.” Copresented by Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater, the show will include Bellingham dancers, actors, writers and poets who have melded their crafts together to create something new for the stage. All proceeds from ticket sales, as well as a silent auction held at each performance, will benefit the non-profit dance company. “Phrasings in Word + Dance” is at 7:30pm, Fri. and Sat., April 5 and 6 and at 5pm, Sun., April 7 at Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. in Fairhaven. On Friday, you may join the dancers for a free opening-

Ballet Wins Arts Award Northwest Ballet Theater is the recipient of a 2013 Mayor’s Arts Award, according to the City Hall office of Kelli Linville. The citation reads, in part, “With a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, the Northwest Ballet Theater (NBT) has provided the community wonderful performances and showcased the talent of numerous local dancers.” “This is truly a fitting tribute to the long hours, often without pay, that Artistic Director John Bishop and his whole family have devoted to NBT for many years,” said board president Christopher Key. “But everybody from the youngest student to old guys like me is buzzing with excitement. The atmosphere at the studio is electric.” The award will be presented on Wednesday, April 24, at 5:30pm at the new Pickford Film Center on Bay Street. “Knowing who some of the past recipients of this award have been, we couldn’t be more honored to be in such rare company,” said Artistic Director Bishop. “We’ve been working very hard the last few years to become one of the leading performing arts organizations in the Northwest and I think we may have arrived.”

night reception, and on Saturday, please stay for a post-show Q&A. Tickets are $15 general and $12 students and seniors and are available at the downtown Community Food Co-op, Village Books, www.BrownPaperTickets.com and at the door. For more info, go to www.bhamrep.org or find BRD on Facebook, or on Twitter @BRDancers.

Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society – Dance to the swinging music of Combo de Luxe on Sat., April 6, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall, 625 State St. in Bellingham. The venue features fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Musicians are: Lance Buller, cornet/trumpet; Steve Wright, clarinet & sax; Candace Brown, leader / guitar & banjo; and Dave Brown, bass. Admission is $8 members / $6 students / $10 general. Info: 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com.

Skagit Contra Dancers – The last dance

of the series will be held Sat., April 6, 7-9:30pm, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Experienced caller Mariah Pepper will be coming up from Seattle to teach and call dances. Providing the music will be On the Move with Barney McClure (piano), Betty Connor (fiddle) and Bill Connor (flute and sax). No partner necessary; beginning and experienced dancers are welcome. All dances will be taught. Come at the beginning and learn the basics of this American folk dance. Cost is $8 at the door. Come and join the fun! More info: www.skagitcontra.org or 755-3969.

Fourth Corner Folk Dancers First Saturday Folk Dance Party –

Dromeno, a band composed of the Govetas family and several others who play Greek and Balkan music to the delight of dancers and listeners, will perform for our dance party on Sat., April 6, from 7:30-10:30pm, at the Fairhaven Library, 1117-12th Street, Bellingham. All ages welcome, no partner necessary. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes to dance in. $15 requested donation; finger food snacks welcomed. More info: 380-0456.

Western Line Dance Open House –

Lynden Line Dancers is hosting a Western Line Dance open house on Fri., April 12, 7-10pm, at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. (close to Pole Rd.) in Lynden. The evening will have a mix of line dance lessons, and open dance floor time for all kinds of dancing. Music will be Western with a little bit Rock ‘n Roll. First free lesson at 7pm. We mix it up with the classic line dances right up to the current club dances! This is your chance to see what our classes are about, and learn a dance yourself! Ages 16 and up are welcome. Cost is $5 at the door. Regular classes will be held Fri., April 5, 19 & 26 this month. More info: 354-4325.

It’s time to Contra Dance! Join the

Bellingham Country Dance Society featuring live old-time fiddle music and

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callers, at the Fairhaven Library, Saturdays, April 13 and 27, from 7-10:30pm. The dances feature live and lively old-time fiddle music and callers. First half hour is beginner instruction – no experience needed, no partner necessary, no fragrances please. Bring your dancing feet, some soft-soled shoes and a reusable bottle for water. Cost is $8-$10 at the door (students $6). More info: 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org or email: dance@januscom.com.

Scottish Country Dance Social –

Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will hold a social dance on Sat., April 13, 7:30pm, at the YWCA Ballroom, 1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham. Admission is $10 adults / $7 students. Soft shoes or slippers recommended. All dances will be walked through. Info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

WWU Dance Presents Faculty Dance Concert April 18-21 – Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual faculty dance concert, April 18-21 in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Mainstage Theater. The concert will feature original works by WWU dance faculty as well as a restaging of the Liz Gerring Dance Company piece “she dreams in code” by WWU dance students. The show will run April 18-20 at 7:30pm and April 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 general admission; $10 seniors, WWU faculty and staff; and $8 students. For tickets call the WWU Box Office at 650-6146. Info: 650-3879 or http://www.wwu.edu/dance/.

The Dance Studio – We will be

performing in Bellingham’s Ski to Sea Grand Parade! Parade classes start Fri., April 19 from 7-8pm for ages 12 and up and will continue Fridays until the parade in May. • Summer dance workshops are now posted on the website. Registration is being accepted for dance camps available for ages 3 and up in a variety of styles. We offer classes in pointe, ballet technique and performance, jazz, tap, contemporary/ lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, adagio, creative and Zumba® for ages 3 to adult, beginning to advanced levels. More info: visit us at 1820 Cornwall Ave., 734-1595, or go online to www.thedancestudio.net.

New Location for Ballroom Dance –

USA Dance Bellingham will hold an “April in Paris” themed dance on Sat., April 20 at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th Street. A lesson will be taught from 7-8pm with dancing from 8-10pm. Suggested donation is $10 / $7 members. Partners not necessary; singles always welcome. Refreshments available. Info: 734-5676.

Bellingham Repertory Dance holds Auditions for 8th Season – Auditions

for the 2013-14 season will be held Sun., April 28, 10am-noon, at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Fairhaven. Bellingham Repertory Dance is seeking highly skilled, motivated dancers interested in performing and assisting with the production work required of all company members. Dancers must be available for rehearsals during the summer of 2013 through the spring of 2014. More info: find BRD on Facebook, on Twitter at @BRDancers, or go to www.bhamrep.org.

Mindfulness Northwest Bellingham Spring Classes – Registration is now

open for several classes by Mindfulness Northwest. • Continuing with Mindfulness class will be offered on Wednesday mornings, April 3-May 8, for those who have taken Mindfulness before. • Mindfulness for the Healing Professions will be held Friday mornings, April 5-May 10; 15 CEU’s for psychotherapists will be available. • Introduction to Mindfulness will be held in Ferndale on Thursday evenings in April. More info: www.MindfulnessNorthwest.com.

Legal Issues for Writers: Copyright, Contracts & More! – Skagit Valley

Writers League presents a workshop by Mark Wittow, copyright expert and partner at K & L Gates law firm, on Sat., April 20 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington St. This interactive seminar is free, but space is limited! Make your reservations today. Call Sharon Anderson at 391-2042 or www.skagitwriters.org.

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April Events at Village Books – Village Books holds many author readings and other events during the month (see calendar). April is National Poetry Month (all poetry books will be 20% off for the entire month). • VB Reads (authors do not attend) – General Literature: Mon., April 1, 7pm – The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. • Environmental Conservation Book Group: Mon., April 8, 5pm – A River Lost: The Life and Death of the Columbia by Blaine Harden. • Afternoon Book Chat: Wed., April 10, 1pm – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah Moggach. • Motherhood by the Book: Sun., April 14, 2pm – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. • Engaged Citizens Book Group: Wed., April 17, noon – China Airborne by James Fallows. • All events held in the Readings Gallery unless otherwise noted. Changes, additions, and cancellations do occur. Check the website for the most complete information about our author events. 1200 11th St. in Fairhaven. Info: 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

The Chuckanut Radio Hour – Join us

at our new location for the Chuckanut Radio Hour at the Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College on Thurs., April 4. This month we are hosting special guest Jennie Shortridge for her new novel, Love, Water, Memory. Doors open at 6:30pm and taping begins promptly at 7pm (we ask that everyone be seated by 6:45pm). Co-sponsored by the Whatcom Community College Foundation, 12th Street Shoes, Fairhaven Pizza, and the Fairhaven Village Inn. Tickets are $5 and are available at Village Books or online at www.brownpapertickets.com (free ticket with purchase of one hard cover copy of the book at VB). Info: 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Humanities Washington Speaker Series – It Takes a Village: Sparks of Light. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with writer, educator, and community builder Gloria Burgess, a member of the 2012-14 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. Burgess will lead a conversation about the individuals who have shaped our lives and the impact one person’s generosity can make. This series for adults takes place in the Lecture Room at the Bellingham Central Library on Sat., April 6, 10:15am. Info:

www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or Suzanne at 778-7236.

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater Open Mic – Join us for open

mic Wed., April 10, 7pm, at the Firehouse Cafe, 14th & Harris Ave. in Fairhaven. The Writer’s Theater is an “all-comers” opportunity.

Calling all crows! The Upstart Crows

Writers Association helps writers perfect their craft and meet their publishing goals. Our next meeting will be on Wed., April 13 at 6pm at the Bellingham Yacht Club Fireplace Room. Cash bar will be available. Appetizers appreciated. The discussion is always lively. • Practice Pitching to an Agent – Well not really an agent, a former agent, so no pressure. Spencer Ellsworth, former junior agent at the Lori Perkins agency, has volunteered to be our “training dummy” (though he is no dummy!) as we work the kinks out of all those pitches we want to do at all those Writers’ Conferences we just decided that we would attend. We will fill everyone in on how to best prepare for this session soon. You can bring your own novel, practice pitching with a novel by your favorite author, or take the coward’s route and observe. Check out our website and Google+ page for updated info. As always, we will have writing craft discussion at the beginning of the meeting. Info: visit www.UpstartCrowsWritersAssociation.com or contact Penny at writingfool@live.com.

Knock-Out Editing: From Polish to Publish – For many writers, the grueling

stretch begins when it’s time to revise and rearranging a few commas isn’t going to cut it. Hosted by WWU, learn developmental editing techniques successful writers and editors use to turn a good start into a great final draft. Classes meet weekly on Western’s campus from 6-9pm Thursdays, May 23-June 13. Formal admission to Western is not required. Attend an info session at 5:30pm on Mon., April 15 at Village Books in Fairhaven. For more info, call 650-3308 or visit www.ExtendedEd.wwu.edu.

”Pushing the Limits” – Are you

curious? Do you like science? Want to discuss ideas? Then please join the Sedro-Woolley Public Library as we continue our new “Pushing the Limits” project. “Pushing the Limits” is a free, 4-part science discussion series for adults, each of which includes a book discussion, and a short related video – in a fun science

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café model. Our next themes are: #3: Connection – Erik Larson, Thunderstruck, Tues., April 16; and #4: Knowledge – Jean Auel, Land of Painted Caves, Tues., May 21. This series will be held at the SedroWoolley Library, 802 Ball Street, from 6:30-7:45pm. Copies of the books will be available; ask at our Front Desk. Please RSVP for attending; call the Library at 855-1166.

World Book Night April 23 –

Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom County Library System are spreading the love of reading, person to person, by participating in World Book Night festivities in April. The libraries will serve as book delivery sites for book giver volunteers who will be handing out free books on World Book Night, which will be held Tues., April 23. Each volunteer will receive 20 copies of a specially-printed, not-for-resale World Book Night U.S. edition of a book they have read and loved, chosen from a list of 30 titles selected by a panel of librarians and booksellers. How they distribute them is their choice – but the books must be given away to those who don’t regularly read, and who may have never owned a book of their own. Book givers applied online and were notified of their acceptance at the end of February. Each giver selected a pickup location for their books. Bellingham Public Library and all nine Whatcom County Library System branch libraries are designated pickup spots. Libraries will be hosting small receptions for book givers to pick up their books the week prior to World Book Night. Info, visit www.us.worldbooknight.org/ or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or www.wcls.org.

Bellingham Reads – Join us as we

discuss The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg, Tues., April 23, 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room. Bellingham Reads is the Bellingham Public Library book discussion group. New members welcome. Info: www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or Suzanne at 778-7323.

Whatcom Writers & Publishers –

WWP holds their monthly meeting Wed., April 24, 5:45-8pm, at Nicki’s Bella Marina (upstairs), 2615 S. Harbor Loop Drive, Squalicum Marina. This month’s topic is “The Many Paths to Publishing & How Village Books Can Help Along the Way.” Your book is done and it’s ready to publish,

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but which way should you go? Between traditional, small, independent, & digital publishing, the best course for your book can get lost in pros and cons. “Selfpublishing” is no longer a realistically accurate term. Authors who choose this route don’t go it alone; they collaborate with a community of professionals to assist them on their way and develop their book project. Village Books’ Paul Hanson and Brendan Clark will provide insights into the publishing / bookselling industry, discuss the advantages and challenges of multiple publishing paths, and present the various services that Village Books provides indie-published authors. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. Seating is limited. We advise making your reservation on-line to guarantee a seat. More info: 714-8901, or visit www.WhatcomWritersAndPublishers.org.

The World of Self-Publishing: Print and eBooks – Interested in self-

Stashfest – A two-day sale of unique and

Gensaw, and her specialties: fans, cedar baskets, cedar hats, knitted hats and dolls. Suggested donation $3 (Museum members free). More info: 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

remarkable fabrics for quilting, fashion and home decor will be held at the Civic Garden Club, 622 South 2nd St., La Conner, Sat. & Sun., April 6 & 7, 11am5pm. StashFest brings together artisans and small companies with unique fabric offerings including: hand silk screened fabric, CQA Collectors’ Choice fabric, hand-dyed Kona cotton, authentic African cotton, marbled fabric, vintage Japanese Yukata cotton, lampwork beads, batiks, and vintage kimono silk. There will be thousands of yards of material to choose from, plus a book sale, and lots of door prizes. Admission is free, except for a special preview sale on Sat. from 10-11am for $20 admission. More info: 466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.

Opening Reception – The La Conner

Quilt & Textile Museum will hold an opening reception for “Historical Quilts from the Latimer” and “At Home in High Places” by Karin Franzen on Sat., April 6, 1-3pm. The exhibit will run through June 23. Open Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm (open daily 10am-5pm in April). Admission $7, Military & Students with ID $5, members and children under 12, free. The Quilt Museum is located at 703 S. 2nd St., La Conner. Info: 466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.com or www.laconnerquilts.com.

Native Weavers Show, Sale, and Demonstration – Meet some of the

talented Native Weavers at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Sat., April 13, 11am-2pm, who are participating in the annual “Weavers Teaching Weavers” conference at Northwest Indian College. A great opportunity to collect stunning traditional and contemporary native artworks, featuring Lummi Tribal Elder, Ernestine

publishing your book? In this interactive class, you’ll learn practical strategies to help you get started! Offered by Whatcom Community College on Wednesdays, April 24 and May 1, 6-9pm, the class will cover the essentials of print publishing, including real-world sales figures and profits. We’ll also discuss publishing eBooks – formatting, royalties, where to sell your eBook, and how self-publishing can jump-start your writing career. Instructor Susan Colleen Browne is the author of five self-published books. Class fee $75. More info: susanbrowne77@gmail.com or www.susancolleenbrowne.com. Register: www.whatcomcommunityed.com or call 383-3200.

Arts & Crafts Contest – You still have

time to knit, crochet, sew, paint, carve, paste, cut, stain, sculpt, photograph ... do something creative ... to enter into the 2013 Whatcom County Arts & Crafts Contest on Tues., April 16, at Rome Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.). This event is open to everyone in Whatcom County (Grange membership not required). Winning entries are eligible for cash prizes at the State competition in June. There are categories for both adults and children. Entries can be brought to Rome Grange Sun., April 14 from noon-3pm or Mon., April 15, from 9am-noon. The judging is Monday afternoon. The public viewing is Tues., April 16, 6pm. Full details can be found in the Program Handbook, available on the State Grange website at www.wa-grange.org. More info: Penny at 647-9672.

An Evening of Poetry and Open Mic – Egress Studio Press is hosting an

evening of poetry, including Egress Studio Press authors and an Open Mic, Sun., April 28, 7-9pm, at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Fairhaven. The event is free, with $5 donations suggested. More info: 398-7870.

”Amour” – The Lincoln Theatre presents

the winner of this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, “Amour” on Mon., April 1 at 7:30pm. This masterpiece of story and performance follows the lives of Georges and Anne, cultivated, retired music teachers in their eighties. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has an attack. The couple’s bond of love is severely tested. Starring Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, and Jean-Louis Trintignant, “Amour” represents an honest, heart wrenching depiction of deep love and responsibility. More info: www.ILovetheLincoln.com or 336-8955.

Nordic Movie Night – Bellingham Sons

of Norway presents “Kinamand” Fri., April 26, 7pm, at Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St., Bellingham (enter in rear). Hapless plumber Keld is dejected when his bored, frustrated wife of 25 years leaves him. Keld soon falls into a routine of eating at a nearby Chinese take-out. The owner makes him a business proposal that has results far beyond his wildest dreams. A sweet and sour tale of love when least expected, the film is directed by Henrik Ruben. (Danish & Mandarin with English subtitles.) Admission is free (donations accepted). More info: www.wergelandlodge.com.

The Art of Crazy Quilts with Teri Bever – This two-day block design and

embroidery workshop will be held Wednesdays, April 17 and April 24, 10am-3pm, at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. 2nd St. Teri will begin the two-day workshop teaching crazy quilt block construction, and the second day will be devoted to learning embroidery stitches. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to study antique crazy quilts from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. Learn at your own pace in a relaxed environment! Cost is $80. Register: 466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.com or www.laconnerquilts.com.

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CALENDAR

APRIL 2013 MONDAY 4/1/2013 Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check

website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10) Northwest Singles Club (age 50+) Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Skagit Art Association’s 24th Annual Art in a Pickle Barn (continues through April 30), Azusa Farm, 14904 State Route 20, Mount Vernon, 10am-6pm, www.skagitart.org. (36) Spring Movie Matinees (all ages), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Pilates and Back Care for the Mature Body Gardener (1st of 5 weeks), La Vida Dance

Studio, 3:30pm, $75, register at 441-0211, www.pilatesloftbellingham.com. (pg. 10) Halloween Again with JustinCredible, the Cirque Lab in Fairhaven (1401 6th Street, Suite 102, 6:30-10pm, $10 suggested donation, www.justincrediblesideshow.com. (pg. 33) VB Reads … General Literature: “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson (author not attending), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 14) ”Amour,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, tickets at 336-8955 or www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (15)

TUESDAY 4/2/2013 Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

Prime Time Tuesday: Let Papa Honor You

(your choice of music and 10% off for ages 65+ / 25 cent cup of coffee/tea), Papa’s Sweets in Fairhaven, 10am-6pm, 778-3366. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani (5-week series) begins, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., 10:30am, $65 for once a week / $85 for twice a week / $15 drop-in, 656-6699, www.yogawithJoani.com or yogawithjoani@yahoo.com. (pg. 10) Spring Movie Matinees (all ages), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Whatcom Young Writers (grades 6 and up), Whatcom Middle School, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group, Village Books Reading Gallery, 6:15-8:15pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Everson Friends Board Meeting, Everson Library, 6:30-8pm, 966-5100, www.wcls.org. Author Reads: “Gestalt As A Way of Life” by Cynthia Sheldon, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Jazz Jam hosted by The Jazz Project featuring Jennifer Scott Trio, Boundary Bay Brewery Tap Room, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, open mic at 9:30pm, 647-5593, www.jazzproject.org, www.bbaybrewery.com.

WEDNESDAY 4/3/2013 Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check

website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com. (pg. 10) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) The Bellingham Music Club featuring the Virginia Glover WWU Awards recipients, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30am, free, 671-0252. (pg. 5) FIG Art Club Spring Break Workshop (1st of 3 days), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building FIG, noon-3pm, $15 per day / $30 for all three days + $10 supply fee, 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 33) Play Games at the Library (ages 6-12), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 2-4pm, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek

Retirement & Assisted Living, 6:30-8pm, free, no registration required, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org or 788-6526. (10) Author Reads: “Fast Times in Palestine: A Love Affair with a Homeless Homeland” by Pamela Olson, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Birchwood Garden Club Meeting with Krista Rome (Backyard Beans and Grains Project), Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 7pm, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 31) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

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THURSDAY 4/4/2013 Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10) Dwight Yoakam tickets go on sale at 9am, NW Washington Fair, $40 / $50, www.nwwafair.com. (pg. 5) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

Brown Bag: The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 31)

Watercolors With Northwest Themes Class

(6 weeks) with Deborah Haggman, Jansen Art Center, 1-4pm, $120, register at 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 37) Spring Movie Matinees (all ages), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Whatcom Young Writers (ages 11-15), Fairhaven Public Library, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) Thursday Night Clay Club (3-weeks) with Deb McCunn begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 5-9pm, $69 + materials, 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 37) Marvin J plays with friends again, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5) VB Writes ... Poetry Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 5:30-7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, The Leopold Retirement Residence, 6-7:30pm, free, registration required at 733-3500, 788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 10)

AHA! After Hours Arts: Pocket Neighborhoods, Whatcom Museum

Lightcatcher, 6:30-7:30pm, free with $5 Thursday admission (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 37) The Chuckanut Radio Hour with special guest Jennie Shortridge, Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm, $5, www.villagebooks.com or www.brownpapertickets.com or 671-2626. (pg. 14) ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) Open Mic Karaoke hosted by Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com. Tocato Tango (Argentine tango), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, dancers welcome, 715-3642.

FRIDAY 4/5/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani (5-week series)

begins, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., 10:30am, $65 for once a week / $85 for twice a week / $15 drop-in, www.yogawithJoani.com or 656-6699. (pg. 10) Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10)

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APRIL 2013 Spring Movie Matinees (all ages), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-9pm, 293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com. (pg. 38) Artist’s Reception featuring Amanda Houston (All About Wine), Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 37) Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm, www.DowntownBellingham.com. (pg. 38)

Grand Re-opening of the New Lucky Monkey,

312 W. Champion St., 6-9:30pm, 393-4068, luckymonkeygifts@gmail.com. (pg. 38) Opening Reception: “Strange Bedfellows,” Make.Shift Art Space (306 Flora St.), 6-10pm, gallery@makeshiftproject.com. (pg. 38) Opening Reception: Kedra Menish (Ghastly Imaginings), Honey Salon, 6-9pm, 778-3858, www.honeybellingham.com. (pg. 38) Paintings by Ken Speer, Oasis Pilates and Physical Therapy, 6-9pm, 676-8077, oasispt@comcast.net. (pg. 38) The Annual Ship of Fools Show Opening, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 1220 Bay Street, 6-10pm, www.whatcomPJC.org or 734-0217. (pg. 38) Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325. (pg. 12) Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Foxtrot, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Kory Quinn & The Comrades (Americana / folk / rock rock), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. ”Phrasings In Word + Dance,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12, www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 12) ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) Lord of the Dance, Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $69 / $59 / $49 / $20 + applicable fees, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (12) Steve Faucher (acoustic guitar and vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Latigo Lace (contemporary country dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Opening Day of Bellingham Farmers Market,

10am tossing of the cabbage, open 10am-3pm every Saturday, 647-2060, www.bellinghamfarmers.org. (pg. 34) Sculpture Woods of Ann Morris, Lummi Island, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com. Stashfest Preview Sale, La Conner Civic Garden Club, 10-11am, $20, 466-4288, www.laconnerquilts.com. (pg. 15) Whatcom County Dahlia Society Tuber Sale, Bloedel Donovan Park, 10am-3pm, free, www.WhatcomCountyDahliaSociety.org. (31) Humanities Washington Speaker Series – It Takes a Village: Sparks of Light, (for adults) Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 10:15am, free, 778-7236 (Suzanne). (pg. 14) Kids’ Event: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) with Claire, Village Books, 10:30-11am, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Stashfest, La Conner Civic Garden Club, 11am-5pm, free admission, 466-4288, www.laconnerquilts.com. (pg. 15) Wellness Workshop: Yoga for Healthy Bones, Crescent Moon Yoga Studio, La Conner, 11am-1pm, $20, pre-register at 708-8313, www.blissdogyoga.com. Bottle yourself a bottle of wine! Vartanyan Estate Winery, noon-6pm, $8 tasting fee (refundable with purchase), 756-6770, www.vewinery.com. (pg. 9) Free Mini-Comic Workshop with Geneviève Castrée (for girls 8-16), Anchor Arts Space, 1-5pm, www.anchorartsspace.com. (pg. 34) Opening Reception for “Historical Quilts from the Latimer” and “At Home in High Places” by Karin Franzen, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 1-3pm, $7 / $5 / members free, 466-4288, www.laconnerquilts.com. (pg. 15)

Guided Meditation with James Lane of

Kadampa Meditation Center, Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Vic Cano (folk ballads), Old World Deli, 6:30-8:30pm, www.OldWorldDeli1.com or 738-2090. Author Reads: “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This: The Dream Lives of Papa Madre and the AngloArabAsian Brothers” by Sam Moses, Village Books, 7pm, www.villagebooks.com or 671-2626. Skagit Contra Dance (caller Mariah Pepper), Depot Arts Center, Anacortes, 7-9:30pm, $8 at the door, 755-3969, www.skagitcontra.org. (pg. 12)

Fourth Corner Folk Dancers First Saturday Folk Dance Party with Dromeno, Fairhaven

Library, 7:30-10:30pm, $15 requested donation, 380-0456. (pg. 12) ”Phrasings In Word + Dance,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12, www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 12) TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) The Holmes Shea Band (alternative / blues / jazz), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29)

Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society: Combo de Luxe, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $8 members / $6 students / $10 general, 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 12)

Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Health Qigong Class (for adults), Ferndale Library, 2-4pm, 296-5740 (Kelly), www.wcls.org.

Artist Reception for Todd Horton / Peregrine O’Gormley, Gallery Cygnus (109 Commercial St.), 3-5pm, gallerycygnus@gmail.com.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Jam, St.

James Presbyterian Church, 3-5pm (beginners workshop at 2pm), $5 suggested donation, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or 510-4386, 733-6867. (pg. 5) Emerging Artists Concert, Maple Hall, 3pm, $15 / $17, tickets at 466-2665. (pg. 5)

SATURDAY 4/6/2013 Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10)

Garden Class: Vegetable Patch Design Class,

The Garden Spot, 9am, free, register at 676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. (pg. 31) Huge Rummage Sale, Blaine Senior Center, 9am-3pm, 332-8040. (pg. 33) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show, Hampton Inn, 10am-5pm, free, 676-8720, www.stampandcoinplace.com. (pg. 34) Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour (age 50+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

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CALENDAR

APRIL 2013 Stirred Not Shaken (casual jazz with vocals),

Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Latigo Lace (contemporary country dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 4/7/2013 Community Breakfast, Rome Grange, Mt. Baker

Highway, 8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids ages 6-10 / under 5 free, 739-9605. Free Yoga Classes at Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at www.yoganorthwest.com or 647-0712. (pg. 10) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show, Hampton Inn, 10am-4pm, free, 676-8720, www.stampandcoinplace.com. (pg. 34) Free Intro Pilates Class, Joy of Pilates, 10:15am, pre-register required by April 3 at info@ joyofpilates.net, 224-1433. (pg. 10) Stashfest, La Conner Civic Garden Club, 11am-5pm, free admission, 466-4288, www.laconnerquilts.com. (pg. 15) Open Artist Studios, Morgan Block Building, 1000 Harris Ave. in Fairhaven, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 12-4pm, www.kulshanclayworks.com. (pg. 38)

Seasonal Garden Workshop: Vegetable Gardening Through the Year, Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, 2pm, free, 676-6736, http://whatcom.wsu.edu/. (pg. 31)

Skagit Valley Roller Derby Info Jamboree,

The Skateway, Sedro-Woolley, free, www.skagitvalleyrollerderby.com. (pg. 32) TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29)

Artist Signing of Tulip Festival Merchandise by Karen Sistek, Skagit Valley Styles (608 S.

1st St.), 3-5pm, skagitvalleystyles@frontier.com or 466-3460.

Author Reads: “Caregiving Our Loved Ones:

Stories and Strategies That Will Change Your Life and The ABCs of Caregiving” by Nanette Davis, Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 734-4989, therapeuticstudio@msn.com. Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Rane Nogales Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, www.HotelBellwether.com or 392-3100. ”Phrasings In Word + Dance,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 5pm, $15 / $12, www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 12)

Auditions for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at Bellingham Theatre

Guild, 7pm, edmarantette@hotmail.com or 303-6158. (pg. 29) Janis Ian, Lincoln Theatre, 8pm, $22-$28 ($2 off members), www.iLovetheLincoln.com or 336-8955. (pg. 5)

MONDAY 4/8/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Northwest Singles Club (age 50+) Weekly

Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982. VB Reads … Environmental Conservation Book Group: “A River Lost: The Life and Death of the Columbia” by Blaine Harden (author not attending), Village Books, 5-6pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 14) Anime @ your Library (ages 12-19), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Blaine Monday Book Group (call for title), Blaine Library, 6-8pm, Debby at 332-8146, www.wcls.org. Creativity ~ The Artist’s Way Class begins (12 weeks), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, $185 + $15 materials fee, register at 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 38)

Cooking Class: April in Paris – Parisian Haute Cuisine, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $45, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9)

Friends of the Sumas Library Meeting, Sumas Library, 6:30-8pm, 988-2501 (Karin), www.wcls.org.

Auditions for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at Bellingham Theatre

Guild, 7pm, email edmarantette@hotmail.com or 303-6158. (pg. 29) Author Reads: “Lead Yourself First! Breakthrough Strategies to Live the Life You Want” by Michelle Ray, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Friends of the Ferndale Library Meeting, Ferndale Library, 7-8:45pm, 384-3647 (Sarah), www.wcls.org. Friends of Island Library (FOIL) Meeting, Lummi Island Library, 7:30-9pm, 758-7145, www.wcls.org.

TUESDAY 4/9/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Nude Figure Drawing Session (no instruction),

Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at session, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 37)

Prime Time Tuesday: Let Papa Honor You

(your choice of music and 10% off for ages 65+ / 25 cent cup of coffee/tea), Papa’s Sweets in Fairhaven, 10am-6pm, 778-3366. Sensational Toddlers Program starts (1011:30am every Tues. through May 28), Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL), $99, sign up at Bellingham Parks & Rec at 778-7000, www.wcel.net. (pg. 34) Western Connections Brown Bag Series with Lauren McClanahan, Woodring College of Education, Village Books, noon-1pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, The Leopold Retirement Residence, 1-2:30pm, free, registration required at 733-3500, 788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 10)

Friends of Sudden Valley Library Board Meeting, Sudden Valley Community Center, 3-5pm, 306-1800 (Mary).

Free Yoga Classes (for kids ages 7-11) at Yoga

Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at 647-0712, www.yoganorthwest.com. (pg. 10) Whatcom Young Writers (grades 6 and up), Whatcom Middle School, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) Help Shape the Future of Burlington’s Past, public meeting, Burlington Parks and Recreation building, 5pm, bparks@ci.burlington.wa.us or 755-9649. (pg. 31) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani (4-week series) begins, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., 6pm, $50 for the series, 656-6699, www.yogawithJoani.com or yogawithjoani@yahoo.com. (pg. 10)

VB Writes ... Spec Fiction / Sci Fi Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Elder Care Presentation by Ana Burnes (for

adults), Deming Library, 7-8pm, 592-2422, www.wcls.org. The Healing Power of Meditation with Ajili Hodari, Esq., (adults), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 7-8pm, free, 778-7323.

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APRIL 2013 WEDNESDAY 4/10/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Mount Baker Theatre Education Program presents a guided tour of Aquila Theatre’s

production of “The Taming of the Shrew,” Mount Baker Theatre, 10am, $5 ($6.50 for Bellingham School District students), 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 34) Blaine Wednesday Book Group (call for title), Blaine Library, 11am-1pm, Debby at 332-8146, www.wcls.org. Reducing Stress Through Meditation with Ajili Hodari, Esq., (adults), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, noon-1pm, free, 778-7323. VB Reads ... Afternoon Book Chat: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” by Deborah Moggach (author not attending), Village Books, 1pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 14)

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek

Retirement & Assisted Living, 1:30-3pm, free, no registration required, waha.acp@hinet.org or 788-6526, www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 10) Northwest Singles Club Meeting (age 50+), Cascade Pizza on Meridian Street, 5:30pm, 393-3982. Cooking Class: Tastes of Thailand, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9)

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater Open Mic, Firehouse Cafe, Fairhaven, 7pm. (pg. 14) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org. “The Taming of the Shrew,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $42 / $32 / $25 / $20 + applicable fees, 734-6080, www. mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 29) Western Reads featuring Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, WWU PAC, $8 WWU students / $15 general (tickets on sale at WWU Box Office), 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

THURSDAY 4/11/2013

VB Writes ... Lummi View Fiction Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

AHA! After Hours Arts: Exhibition Expedition,

Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 6:30pm, free with $5 Thursday admission (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 37) Group Poetry Reading featuring James Bertolino, Anita Boyle, Ryler Dustin, Robert Lashley and Jessica Lohafer, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital, WWU Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $35 / $25 / $15, 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 8) Jesse Cook (flamenco guitarist), Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $45 / $39 / $29 / $20 + applicable fees, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 5) TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, all seats $10, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) WWU Opera presents “Cinderella,” WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $10-$16, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 7) Brian Forsloff (jazz solo guitar), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Open Mic Karaoke hosted by Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

FRIDAY 4/12/2013 Garage Sale, Antiques & More, Skagit County

Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon, 9am-6pm, $2 admission, www.skagitcounty.net/fair. Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Northwest Guitar Festival, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, and tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 5) Cooking Class: Spring Soups, Gretchens Kitchenware, noon, $20, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9)

Free Yoga Classes (for teens ages 12-17) at

Yoga Northwest, check website for specific times and availability, register at 647-0712, www.yoganorthwest.com. (pg. 10) Whatcom Young Writers “Friday Night Writes” for Teens (15-18), Village Books, 6-7pm, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) Author Reads: “And Hell Followed Her: Crossing the Dark Side of the American Border” by David Neiwert, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. ”Bullshot Crummond!,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or door, www.baay.org. (pg. 29) CommUNITY Coffee House / Open Mic, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., 7-9pm, open mic sign-up at 6:45pm, 647-2873. (pg. 6)

Lynden Line Dancers host Western Line Dance Open House (ages 16+), Ten Mile Grange, 7-10pm, $5, free lesson at 7pm, 354-4325. (pg. 12)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 /

$16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29) Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Swing, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) The Scott Pemberton Trio (guitar driven dance rock), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $10 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) Swing Gang (instrumental jazz with a swing style), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Chapter 5 (contemporary R&B dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Museum Guild Gathering and Program: Metal and Wood, an Artist’s Journey, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 9:30am, free, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 39) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Sensational Toddlers Program starts (1011:30am every Thurs. through May 30), Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL), $99, sign up at Bellingham Parks & Rec at 778-7000, www.wcel.net. (pg. 34) Whatcom Young Writers (ages 11-15), Fairhaven Public Library, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33)

Celebrate April: National Poetry Month with Teen Poetry Slam (grades 6-12), Everson Library, 5-6pm, 966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Steve Rudy, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5)

Blissborn Birth Hypnosis Course begins (5

weeks) with Jeni Miller, CMS-CHt, BHE, 6-8pm, 647-3726.

Explore Julia Cameron’s Walking in the World Class begins (12 weeks), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, $185 + $15 materials fee, register at 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 38)

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APRIL 2013 Shook Twins with Br’er Rabbit, address

provided with advance ticket purchase, 9pm, www.theroostvenue.com. (pg. 6) Worthy Chronicles Movie Premier: 2012 Harvest Fest, Pickford Cinema, 9pm, $8, 630-1254, www.thinkpieceproductions.com.

SATURDAY 4/13/2013 Garage Sale, Antiques & More, Skagit County

Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon, 9am-6pm, $2 admission, www.skagitcounty.net/fair. Garden Class: Victorian Moss Baskets, The Garden Spot, 9am, free, materials discounts available, register at 676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. (pg. 31) Scrapbooking and Craft Supply Swap Meet, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 9am-noon, free admission, 755-9649, http://recreation.ci.burlington.wa.us. Sumas Book Club, Sumas Library, 9-10am, 988-2501 (Karin), www.wcls.org. AAUW Meeting: Katherine Freimund, YWCA, 10am-noon, 392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. (pg. 32) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

Bellingham Kiwanis 4th Annual Mushroom Compost Sale, Sehome High School,

10am-4pm, $5 for a 40-lb bag, 714-8156 (Elizabeth). (pg. 31) INK: A Lesson in Coffee + Tea, a benefit for iDiOM Theater, Leopold Ballroom, 10am-2pm, $10 advance / $15 at door, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 27) Northwest Guitar Festival, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 5) Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour (age 50+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982. Antiques & Collectibles Evaluation Event, Bellingham Activity Center, 11am-4pm, admission free, evaluations $6 per item or $15 for 3 items, 733-4030, ext. #47019. (pg. 27)

Astrology Transits Workshop by Patricia

Herlevi, Community Food Co-op’s Healthy Connections Bldg., 11am-noon, $5, pre-register at wholemusicexp@gmail.com.

Exhibition: Experimental Stitch and Multimedia, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd.), 11am-5pm, 466-0110, www.gailcreativestudies.com.

Native Weavers Show, Sale, and Demonstration, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 11am-2pm, $3 suggested donation (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 15)

Wellness Workshop: Nutrition for Healthy Bones, Crescent Moon Yoga Studio, La Conner, 11am-1pm, $20, pre-register at 708-8313, www.blissdogyoga.com. Anacortes Spring Wine Festival 2013, noon-4:30pm, $40 advance / $45 at the door, 293-7911, www.anacortes.org. (pg. 9)

Haiku and Sonnets and Limericks, OH MY! Poetry Slam (all ages), Blaine Library, 12-1:30pm, 332-8146, www.wcls.org.

Watercolor Greeting Cards Workshop with

Nancy Grigsby, Jansen Art Center, 12:303:30pm, $45, register at 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 39) Experience Reiki with various practitioners and students, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., drop-in 1-5pm, by donation, 224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 10) Wine Tasting: Woodward Canyon, Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop & Wine Bar, 1-6pm, 466-1758, www.hellamsvineyard.com. Bellingham Dulcimer Club (BDC), Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1:30pm, http://bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com or mountain_dulcimer_guy@juno.com. (pg. 6) 10 Herbs for Health with Linda Quintana, Deming Library, 2-4pm, registration required, 592-2422, www.wcls.org. Not-So-Impromptu Tulip Parade in La Conner, 2pm, 466-4778, www.loveLaConner.com. The Neighborhood Playhouse Auditions for Summer Drama Production Camp (6th-12th graders), Mayberry Sporting Goods, 2:304:30pm, www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 34)

Author Reads: “Chihuahua Confidential” by

Waverly Curtis (mystery), Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Bellingham Roller Betties Bout, Whatcom Community College Pavilion Gym, doors open 4pm, bout at 5pm, $14 / $6 children 8-12 / 7 & under free, www.bellinghamrollerbetties.com. Upstart Crows Writing Association meeting, Bellingham Yacht Club Fireplace Room, 6pm, www.UpstartCrowsWritersAssociation.com. (pg. 14) The Original Song Doctors (you’ll just feel better), Old World Deli, 6:30-8:30pm, 738-2090, www.OldWorldDeli1.com. Backstage at the Border: Jean Mann (singer songwriter), Christ Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall in Blaine, 7-9pm, $7 donation, 927-9085, info@backstageattheborder.com. (pg. 6) ”Bullshot Crummond!,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or door, www.baay.org. (pg. 29) Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, beginner instruction at 7pm, dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students), 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 12,13)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Social Dance, YWCA Ballroom, 7:30pm, $10 adults / $7 students, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 13)

Ben Starner (parlor piano), The Conway Muse in

the Parlor, 7:30pm, by donation, 445-3000, www.TheConwayMuse.com. Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at 7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, www.sqdance.org/clubs/rainbow.html or 733-4487. TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) The Mark DuFresne Band, The Conway Muse (a dance in the Renaissance Room), 7:30pm, $12 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) WWU Opera presents “Cinderella,” WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $10-$16, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 7) Tango by the Bay with USA Dance Bellingham, music by Tocato Tango, Squalicum Yacht Club, 8-11pm, $10 / $7 members, 734-5676, www.bellinghamusadance.com. The Spencetet (classic jazz quartet), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Chapter 5 (contemporary R&B dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 4/14/2013 Haynie Grange Breakfast, 8am-noon, $5 adults / $3 children ages 6-12 / 5 & under free, 305-4556. Pooch Scoot 5K Fun Walk/Run, Bellingham Tennis Club, 9am, $25 (by April 4) / $30 after, www.poochscoot.com. (pg. 10) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

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APRIL 2013 Gestalt as a Way of Life Workshop by Cyndy Sheldon, 10am-5pm, $120 includes book, register for location at 656-6207, www.cyndysheldon.com. Northwest Guitar Festival, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, and tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 5)

Exhibition: Experimental Stitch and Multimedia, Gail Harker Center for Creative

Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd.), 11am-5pm, 466-0110, www.gailcreativestudies.com. Arts & Crafts Contest entries due, Rome Grange, noon-3pm, Rome Grange, 647-9672 (Penny). (pg. 15)

Mount Vernon Community EFT Gathering

(Transform Blocks to Stepping Stones), Mount Vernon Center for Spiritual Living (1508 18th St.), 1-5pm, $20 suggested contribution, RSVP appreciated to 441-1195, www.EFTSettings.com. ”Bullshot Crummond!,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or door, www.baay.org. (pg. 29)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $24 / $20 /

$16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29) TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, tickets $5-$20, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) ”True West,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com or 733-1811. (pg. 29) VB Reads … Motherhood by the Book: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot (author not attending), Village Books, 2pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (14) WWU Opera presents “Cinderella,” WWU PAC Room 16, 2pm, $10-$16, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 7)

Anything About Apple! A Mac & Apple Product User Group (for adults), Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, 332-8146, www.wcls.org.

Cooking Class: Breaking down and cooking whole chickens, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, www.gretchenskitchen.com or 336-8747. (pg. 9)

TUESDAY 4/16/2013 Open House, Gabriel’s Art Kids, 9-10:30am,

RSVP to 393-0107, www.gabrielsartkids.com. (pg. 34) Tulip Festival Trip, departs Bellingham Activity Center at 9:15am, returns at 5pm, $68 (+$10 for non-members), Cwillis@wccoa.org, 733-4030 (dial #, ext. 47019), http://wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/. (pg. 26) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

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North Cascades Massage Connection Meeting (Fascial Release in Chest and Ribs with Pat O’Rourke, LMP), Garden Street Methodist Church Annex, 5:50-8:50pm, www.NCMassageconnection.org. (pg. 11)

Arts & Crafts Contest public viewing opens,

Rome Grange, 6pm, Rome Grange, 647-9672 (Penny). (pg. 15) Kids Group Beginner Guitar Class (ages 6-12) begins (6 weeks), Mojo Music Discount, 6-7pm, $60, info@mojomusicdiscount.com or 671-0614. (pg. 34)

Taste for Poetry Dinner benefits the Sue Boynton Poetry Contest, Ciao Thyme, 6pm, $75 per person, http://tasteforpoetry. brownpapertickets.com. (pg. 27)

VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group,

Village Books Reading Gallery, 6:15-8:15pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Cooking Class: French fish classics, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9) ”Pushing the Limits” (#3: Connection – Erik Larson, “Thunderstruck”) (for adults), Sedro-Woolley Public Library, 6:30-7:45pm, RSVP to 855-1166. (pg. 14) Guitar for Beginners (ages 13+) begins (6 weeks), Mojo Music Discount, 7-8pm, $60, 671-0614, info@mojomusicdiscount.com. (34) Mount Vernon High School Jazz Bands, Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $6, tickets at 336-8955 or www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 6)

WEDNESDAY 4/17/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Blaine Senior Center, 10-11:30am, free, no registration required, 788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 10)

Workshop: The Art of Crazy Quilts with Teri Bever (1st of 2 days), La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 10am-3pm, $80, 466-4288, www.laconnerquilts.com. (pg. 15)

VB Reads ... Engaged Citizens Book Group:

“China Airborne” by James Fallows (author not attending), Village Books, noon, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 14)

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents Sharon Isbin (First Lady of the Guitar), Mount

Baker Theatre, 3pm, $40 / $49, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Author Reads: “Lessons from the Obama 2012 Grassroots Campaign” by Ruth Higgins & Al Krause, Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Alicia Dauber Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, www.HotelBellwether.com or 392-3100.

MONDAY 4/15/2013 Arts & Crafts Contest entries due, Rome

Grange, 9am-noon, Rome Grange, 647-9672 (Penny). (pg. 15) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

Drawing Workshop (The Figure in Abstraction) with Trish Harding, Studio UFO,

10am-3:30pm, $100, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 37) Northwest Singles Club (age 50+) Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982. Teen Game Night (ages 12-18), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or 778-7323 (Jennifer). WWU Knock-Out Editing Info Session with Laurel Leigh, Village Books, 5:30-6:30pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 14)

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APRIL 2013 FIG Art Club Workshop, Whatcom Museum

Lightcatcher Building FIG, 2-4pm, $7 / $5 Museum members, 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 34) Friends of the Blaine Library Meeting, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, 332-8146 (Debby), www.wcls.org. Ready, Set, Grow! with Mathew Aamott, Sumas Library, 6:30pm, 988-2501 (Karin), www.wcls.org. Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Song Circle, Roeder Home, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or 510-4386, 733-6867. (pg. 5)

Improv Playworks presents Awaken the Spontaneity Within! Improv Workshop, 1415 Dupont St. (corner of Dupont and Broadway), 7-9pm, free, pre-register at 756-0756. Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

BHS Drama presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” Bellingham High School, 7:30pm, $8 at the door.

THURSDAY 4/18/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Brown Bag: The Owls of Whatcom County,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 32)

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 2-4pm, free, no registration required, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org or 788-6526. (10) Whatcom Young Writers (ages 11-15), Fairhaven Public Library, 4-5pm, free, www. WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) Jerri Lee Mercer, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5) VB Writes ... Poetry Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 5:30-7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Third Thursday Local Music Series: The Catkins, Downtown Community Food Co-op Deli, 6-8pm, free, 734-8158. (pg. 6)

AHA! After Hours Arts: Exhibition Expedition,

Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 6:30pm, free with $5 Thursday admission (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 37) Author Reads: “The Pig War: Standoff at Griffin Bay” by Mike Vouri, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham IONS (BIONS) presents “UFOs

and Zen Play” with David Pursglove, Fairhaven Public Library Fireside Room, 7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm), $5-$10 suggested donation, www.bellinghamions.blogspot.com. (pg. 32)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

BHS Drama presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” Bellingham High School, 7:30pm, $8 at the door.

”The Three Musketeers,” Sehome Little

Theatre, 7:30pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, http://sehomedrama.weebly.com/ season.html. (pg. 30) WWU Faculty Dance Concert, WWU PAC Mainstage Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, tickets at 650-6146. (pg. 13) Jazz Open Mic (solo guitar and vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Open Mic Karaoke hosted by Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com. ”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30)

FRIDAY 4/19/2013 Springboard (3-day workshop) with Deb

Schwartzkopf begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 9am-4pm, $270, 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 39) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Family Story Night (ages 6 to adult) with the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 6-8pm, free, 778-7188, bhamstoryguild@comcast.net. Raising Spirits: Win an Instant Wine Cellar, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6pm, $75 plus a bottle of wine, 733-3290 x1018 or dana.browne@redcross.org. (pg. 27) Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325. (pg. 12) Whatcom Young Writers “Friday Night Writes” for Teens (15-18), Village Books, 6-7pm, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33)

John Dennis plays Jazz and Blues on the Electric Guitar, Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm, no

cover, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5) Authors Read: “Lit Wads” by James Bertolino & Anita Boyle (poetry), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29) Parade classes start (ages 12+), The Dance Studio, 7-8pm, www.thedancestudio.net or 734-1595. (pg. 13)

Moving Meditation – Dances of Universal Peace, Center for Spiritual Living, Bellingham,

7-9pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, 733-5745, www.dancesofuniversalpeacena.org. (pg. 11)

BHS Drama presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” Bellingham High School, 7:30pm, $8 at the door.

Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom)

with beginning lesson in Hustle, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division, NW Washington Fair, 7:30pm, tickets start at $23, 354-4111, www.nwwafair.com. (pg. 34) Ravin Wolf (blues ensemble), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7 cover, 445-3000, www.TheConwayMuse.com. TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) ”The Three Musketeers,” Sehome Little Theatre, 7:30pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, http://sehomedrama.weebly.com/ season.html. (pg. 30) WWU Faculty Dance Concert, WWU PAC Mainstage Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, tickets at 650-6146. (pg. 18) WWU Opera presents “Cinderella,” WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $10-$16, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 7) ”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30) Restless Heart, Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom, 8pm, preferred seating $32 / $29 with Rewards Card, standard seating $28 / $25 with Rewards Card, www.theskagit.com. (8) Telefon (casual jazz trio), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, Portage Bay Lounge at Silver Reef Casino, 9pm, no cover, skcarver@yahoo.com. The Hitmen (classic rock and R&B party band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 4/20/2013 32nd Annual Tulip Pedal in La Conner (Safe

Kids fundraiser), registration 7am-noon, courses open ‘til 4pm, $30 pre-registration / $35 day of, 428-3236 (Skagit County EMS), www.active.com. Swedish Pancake Breakfast, Norway Hall, 8-11am, $7 adults / $3 children 10 & under, www.wergelandlodge.com.

Bocce Tournament to benefit the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, Sportsplex, 9am

check-in, register at 676-0122, www.whatcomdrc.org. (pg. 27) Garden Class: Planting Day, The Garden Spot, 9am-2pm, no class fee, special discounts, register at 676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. Kids Giant Garage Sale, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 9am-noon, free admission, http://recreation.ci.burlington.wa.us or 755-9649.

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APRIL 2013 Whatcom Conservation District 20th Earth Day volunteer work party, Landingstrip Creek (near Acme), 9am-noon, 715-0283, ext. 112 (Lael), volunteer@n-sea.org. (pg. 32) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Family Activity Day: Earth Celebration, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 10am-4pm, $3 admission (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 34) Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour (age 50+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982. Recycled Arts Resource Expo, Federal Building, 10am-5:30pm, free, 676-8548 x4, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 40)

Skagit County Historical Museum’s Civil War Read-In Training, La Conner Civic Garden

Club, 10am-4pm, register by email to Lorraine. mcconaghy@wshs.wa.gov.

Workshop: Legal Issues for Writers: Copyright, Contracts & More!, Burlington Public Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, reservations at www.skagitwriters.org or 391-2042. (pg. 13)

April Finkbonner demonstrates her painting technique, Lummi Gateway Center, 11am-

5pm, www.lummigatewaycenter.com or 306-8554. (pg. 39) Open House, Gabriel’s Art Kids, 11am-1pm, RSVP to 393-0107, www.gabrielsartkids.com. (pg. 34)

Whatcom Conservation District One Millionth CREP Tree Planting, Catalyst Reserve (Acme), 11:30am, 354-2035 ext. 3 (Emily or Dawn), ehirsch@whatcomcd.org. (pg. 32) Author Reads: “The Magical World of Twigshire” with Judi Light (all ages), Blaine Library, 12-1pm, 332-8146 (Debby), www.wcls.org.

Movie Showing & Discussion: Writers in the Limelight featuring on-screen author talk &

interview with Joseph J. Ellis (“First Family”) (author not attending), Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema, noon, $5, tickets available through the Pickford or Village Books, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. 8th Annual Ferndale Poetry Festival (all ages), Ferndale Library, 1-3pm, 384-3647 (Wendy), www.wcls.org. Wine Tasting: Kontos Cellars, Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop & Wine Bar, 1-6pm, 466-1758, www.hellamsvineyard.com. Local Author Event: Allen Frost (“Wonderful Stupid Man”), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 3-4pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Reiki Circle, Joy of Pilates, 3-4pm, 306-1957, jivayogi@gmail.com. (pg. 11) Author Reads: “Weight Loss Through Yoga: Jewel in the Lotus” by James Donavan-Bothell, Village Books, 4pm, www.villagebooks.com or 671-2626. Spring Bingo Blitz FUNdraiser (21+), Bellingham Activity Center, 6-9pm, $25, 733-4030. (pg. 27) D’vas & the Dudes (bluegrass, folk, country & blues), Old World Deli, 6:30-8:30pm, 738-2090, www.OldWorldDeli1.com. Author Reads: “Still Points North: One Alaskan Childhood, One Grown-Up World, One Long Journey Home” by Leigh Newman, Village Books, 7pm, www.villagebooks.com or 671-2626.

Ballroom Dance: “April in Paris” theme (USA

Dance Bellingham), Fairhaven Library, lesson 7-8pm, dance from 8-10pm, $10 / $7 members, www.bellinghamusadance.com or 734-5676. (pg. 13)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 /

$16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29) Rise Up Spring Poetry Evening, Deming Library, 7-9pm, 592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Valley Voices and The Bellingham Blend Barbershop Chorus Fundraiser: Family,

Friends & A Night of Magic starring John Walton, Nooksack Christian Fellowship Church, 7pm, tickets at 966-2618 or 201-4343. (pg. 27)

BHS Drama presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” Bellingham High School, 7:30pm, $8 at the door.

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass), The Conway

Muse, 7:30pm, $7 cover, 445-3000, www.TheConwayMuse.com. Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at 7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, www.sqdance.org/clubs/rainbow.html or 733-4487. TAG presents “The Producers,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets $10-$40, 416-7727, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) ”The Three Musketeers,” Sehome Little Theatre, 7:30pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, http://sehomedrama.weebly.com/ season.html. (pg. 30) WWU Faculty Dance Concert, WWU PAC Mainstage Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, tickets at 650-6146. (pg. 13) WWU Opera presents “Cinderella,” WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $10-$16, tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 7) Nuages (instrumental jazz trio mixed with R&B), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. ”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30) Restless Heart, Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom, 8pm, preferred seating $32 / $29 with Rewards Card, standard seating $28 / $25 with Rewards Card, www.theskagit.com. (8) Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, Portage Bay Lounge at Silver Reef Casino, 9pm, no cover, skcarver@yahoo.com. The Hitmen (classic rock and R&B party band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

BHS Drama presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” Bellingham High School, 2pm, $8 at the door.

Seasonal Garden Workshop: The Basics of Growing Potatoes, Tennant Lake Interpretive

Center, 2pm, free, http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ or 676-6736. (pg. 31) ”The Three Musketeers,” Sehome Little Theatre, 2pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, http://sehomedrama.weebly.com/ season.html. (pg. 30) WWU Faculty Dance Concert, WWU PAC Mainstage Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, tickets at 650-6146. (pg. 13)

Bellingham Community Chorus Spring Concert, St. James Presbyterian Church, 3pm, free, bccsing4fun@gmail.com. (pg. 8)

Celebrate Ice and Climb for the Climate,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 32)

The Third Sunday at Three Youth Concert Series, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge,

Lynden, 3pm, admission by donation, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg.8) Author Reads: “Cool Season Gardener” by Bill Thorness, Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626.

Group Meditation and Sai Maa Diksha Exchange, Center for Spiritual Living,

Bellingham, 4-5:30pm, by donation, 647-3726. (pg. 11) Tulip Concert for Kids + Dessert Auction, Allen United Methodist Church, Bow, 5pm, by donation. (pg. 35) Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Stirred Not Shaken, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, 392-3100, www.HotelBellwether.com.

SUNDAY 4/21/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Recycled Arts Resource Expo, Federal Building, 11am-3pm, free, www.alliedarts.org or 676-8548 x4. (pg. 40) Music in the Manor (five piano players celebrating improvisational piano), Lairmont Manor, 1-7pm, admission by donation, 647-1444. (pg. 27)

Celebrate 2 Years and a Successful Digital Campaign with Celebratory Free Cake and Popcorn, Pickford Film Center, 2-3pm, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

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APRIL 2013 MONDAY 4/22/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Mount Baker Theatre Education Program presents “Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster,” MBT’s Walton Theatre, 10am or 12:15pm, $7 ($8.50 for Bellingham School District students), 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 35) Northwest Singles Club (age 50+) Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982. TeenTANK (ages 12-19), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 4-5:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Earth Day Awards and Movie: “Trashed,”

Pickford Film Center, 6pm reception, 6:30pm movie, www.appliancedepotbham.com. (32)

Friends of the North Fork Community Library Board Meeting, North Fork Community Library, 6-8pm, 599-1345 (Nori), www.wcls.org.

Ferndale Friends Book Group: Poetry, Ferndale Library, 7-9pm, 384-3647 (Jeannie), www.whatcomreads.org.

Group Poetry Reading Celebrating National Poetry Month featuring Caleb Barber, Emily

Gordon, Jordan Hartt, Diane Henderson, Robert Hitt, Leanne Laux-Bachand, Anna Lenau, Rachel Mehl, Serena Stapish, Kami Westoff, Liz Vigmali and Jeremy Voigt, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

TUESDAY 4/23/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Clothed Figure Drawing Session – Costumed

(no instruction), Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at session, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 37)

Mount Baker Theatre Education Program presents “Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster,” MBT’s Walton Theatre, 10am or 12:15pm, $7 ($8.50 for Bellingham School District students), 734-6080, www. mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 35)

Prime Time Tuesday: Let Papa Honor You

(your choice of music and 10% off for ages 65+ / 25 cent cup of coffee/tea), Papa’s Sweets in Fairhaven, 10am-6pm, 778-3366. Whatcom Young Writers (grades 6 and up), Whatcom Middle School, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) World Book Night, Bellingham Public Library and all Whatcom County Library System branches, www.us.worldbooknight.org. (14) World Book Night, Village Books, www.worldbooknight.org.

VB Writes ... Spec Fiction / Sci Fi Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham Reads: “The Ice Princess” by

Camilla Läckberg, Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 778-7323 (Suzanne). (pg. 14)

Cooking Class: Covington Cellars Chefs and Wine, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (9)

Deming Friends Board Meeting (for adults), Deming Library, 7-8:45pm, 592-2422, www.wcls.org.

WEDNESDAY 4/24/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Mount Baker Theatre Education Program presents “Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster,” MBT’s Walton Theatre, 10am or

12:15pm, $7 ($8.50 for Bellingham School District students), 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 35) City Club Lunch Meeting, Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 nonmembers in advance (includes lunch), details and tickets at www.bellinghamcityclub.org. (32)

Whatcom Writers & Publishers Meeting & Dinner: “The Many Paths to Publishing & How Village Books Can Help Along the Way” with Paul Hanson & Brendan Clark, Nicki’s Bella Marina (upstairs), 5:45-8pm, reservations recommended, 714-8901, www.WhatcomWritersAndPublishers.org or www.nickisbellamarina.com. (pg. 14)

”The World of Self-Publishing: Print and eBooks” (1st of 2 classes) by Susan Colleen

Browne, Whatcom Community College, 6-9pm, $75, www.whatcomcommunityed.com, 383-3200. (pg. 15) Reiki Circle, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., 6:30-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 10)

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, WECU Education Center, 7-9pm, free, registration required at 676-1168 x7000, 788-6526, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 10) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

THURSDAY 4/25/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Mount Baker Theatre Education Program presents “Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster,” MBT’s Walton Theatre, 10am or

12:15pm, $7 ($8.50 for Bellingham School District students), 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 35) Friends of the Lynden Library Meeting, Lynden Library, 1-3pm, 354-4883 (Sarah), www.wcls.org. Whatcom Young Writers (ages 11-15), Fairhaven Public Library, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33)

AHA! After Hours Arts: Meet Me at the Wall for a Green Drink!, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 5-8pm, free with $5 Thursday admission (Museum members free), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 37)

Closing Reception: “Strange Bedfellows,”

Lucia Douglas Gallery, 5-7pm, 733-5361, www.luciadouglas.com. (pg. 38) Duo Lido, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5) Cooking Class: Full of Fiber, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6pm, $15, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9) Skagit Artists Together meeting, location & program TBA, 6pm, www.skagitart.com or www.facebook.com/skagitartiststogether.

VB Writes ... Lummi View Fiction Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Author Reads: “The Romance of Grace” by Jim McNeely, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, pay what you can night, tickets at the door only, 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

Steve Wilson on the Revitalization of the Fairhaven Park Caretaker’s House & Garden, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 7:308:30pm, free, adults & teens, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Chad Petersen & Friends (casual jazz with vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Open Mic Karaoke hosted by Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com. ”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30)

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APRIL 2013 FRIDAY 4/26/2013 2013 Accounting & Finance Seminar,

Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 7:45am4:40pm, $110-$200, www.aswa115.org. (32) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Cooking Class: The Edible Spring Garden, Gretchens Kitchenware, noon, $20, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9) Crafters Unlimited (for adults), Lynden Library, 2-4pm, 354-4883 (Sarah), www.wcls.org. Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325. (pg. 12) Whatcom Young Writers “Friday Night Writes” for Teens (15-18), Village Books, 6-7pm, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33) Author Reads: “Strong Female Character” by Rose McAleese (poetry), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 /

$16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29) Nordic Movie Night: “Kinamand,” Norway Hall, 7pm, free (donations accepted), www.wergelandlodge.com. (pg. 15) Don Richards (high-energy power trio), The Conway Muse in the Parlor, 7:30pm, $7 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. Fairytale Prom Night (formal) at BDC with beginning lesson in Nightclub 2 Step, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $10 ($7 student, senior & military), www.bellinghamdancecompany.com or 224-4082. Melodic Caring Project Show (fundraiser), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, by donation, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000. On Ensemble, Brodniak Hall, Anacortes, 8pm, $12 advance / $15 at door, 293-6211, www.anacortesartsfestival.com. (pg. 8) ”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10, www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30) The Sonja Lee Band (classic jazz & R&B vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Freddy Pink (classic rock and soul horn band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 4/27/2013 Apple Blossom Festival, BelleWood Acres and

Distilling, 9am-5pm, 318-7720, www.bellewoodfarms.com. (pg. 35) Everson Garden Club Plant Sale, Everson Elementary School yard, 9am-1pm, 988-0630. (pg. 31)

Garden Class: Make It and Take It Hypertufa Class, The Garden Spot, 9am, $35 class fee includes all materials, register at 676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. (pg. 31)

The Island Chicks Present Antiques, Vintage, Repurposed / Refreshed and Handmade Treasures for Home and Garden, Port of

Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center, 9am-4pm, $5 per person / $3 with a food item, 420-8225, www.theislandchicks.com or info@theislandchicks.com. (pg. 31) ”The Met Live in HD: Giulio Cesare,” Lincoln Theatre, 9am, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 30)

Workshop: Sashiko Stitches, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd.), 9am-4pm, $125, 466-0110, www.gailcreativestudies.com. Watercolor Workshop with Nancy Grigsby (1st of 2 days), Jansen Art Center, 9:30am-4:30pm, $150, register at 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 39) 8th Charterfest, Squalicum Harbor, Gate 3, 10am-4pm, free, 676-2542, www.portofbellingham.com. (pg. 35) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Deming Book Club (“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot), Deming Library, 10am-noon, 592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Mental Health: Mindfulness and the Ayurvedic Approach, Ayurvedic Health Center, 10am-noon, free, register at 734-2396 or www.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com. (pg. 11) Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour (age 50+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

Open House and Beer Tasting Event at the BYC, Bellingham Yacht Club, 10am-8pm, (tours 10-4; beer tasting 2-5; dance 5-8), 441-5683, www.byc.org. Order Up Vendor Party, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 10am-2pm, free admission, http://recreation.ci.burlington.wa.us or 755-9649. Spring Used Book Sale, Everson Library, 10am-3pm, 966-5100, www.wcls.org.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Simple Taiji and Qigong Workshop, Fairhaven Village

Green, 10-11am (come a few minutes early), free, 398-7466, www.funwithqigong.com. (11) Willow Basketry with Shannon Robertson (for adults), Ferndale Library, 11am-6:30pm, registration required, 384-3647, www.wcls.org. Celebrate Slow Art Day, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 1pm & 2pm, free with regular admission ($10 / $8 / $4.50) / Museum members free, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 39)

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Men’s March

(Whatcom County DVSAS), Maritime Heritage park, 1pm start, donations encouraged, 671-6714, www.dvsas.org. (pg. 27) Wine Tasting: Ross Andrew Winery, Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop & Wine Bar, 1-6pm, 466-1758, www.hellamsvineyard.com. Artist Trust at Large with Jean Behnke (for adults), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 2-3pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Film: “The Mountain Runners,” Everson Library, 3-5:30pm, 966-5100, www.wcls.org. Multi-Author Reading: “Conversations Across Borders (Cab) Literary Journal,” Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Jeff Peters (one man band), Old World Deli, 6:30-8:30pm, www.OldWorldDeli1.com. Author Reads: “City Goats: The Goat Justice League’s Guide to Backyard Goat Keeping” by Jennie Grant, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, beginner instruction at 7pm, dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students), 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 12,13)

Ben Starner (parlor piano), The Conway Muse in the Parlor, 7:30pm, by donation, 445-3000, www.TheConwayMuse.com. Kulshan Chorus 25th Anniversary Concert, WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $16 / $13 / $7, www.kulshanchorus.org. (pg. 4)

North Cascades Concert Band Concert: Music Made in America, Bellingham High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $5, www.nccband.org. (pg. 8) Rivertalk, The Conway Muse (a dance in the Renaissance Room), 7:30pm, $10 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Skagit Valley Chorale presents Celebrating in Song 2013, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25 / $16, 416-7727, www.mcintyrehall.org.

”Red,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10,

www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 30)

The Julianne Thoma Quartet (classic jazz

vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642. Freddy Pink (classic rock and soul horn band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 4/28/2013 Apple Blossom Festival, BelleWood Acres and

Distilling, 9am-5pm, 318-7720, www.bellewoodfarms.com. (pg. 35) 8th Charterfest, Squalicum Harbor, Gate 3, 10am-3pm, free, 676-2542, www.portofbellingham.com. (pg. 35) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Bellingham Repertory Dance Auditions, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 10am-noon, www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 13) Dirty Dan Day Seafood Festival, Bellingham’s Historic Fairhaven District, Village Green, 10am4pm, 733-2682, www.fairhaven.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Historic-FairhavenFestivals. (pg. 35) Pottery Demos and Clay Rodeo, Good Earth Pottery, 12-4pm, free, www.goodearthpots.com.

Spring Cleaning Workshop: Kundalini Yoga & Ayurvedic Practices, Inspire Studio, 12:304pm, $45 / $35, pre-registration required at 734-2396 or kokoroyoga@gmail.com. (pg. 11)

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 7pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

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APRIL 2013 Bellingham Community EFT Gathering

(Transform Blocks to Stepping Stones), Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew St. Rd.), 1-5pm, $20 suggested contribution, RSVP appreciated to 441-1195, www.EFTSettings.com.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $24 / $20 / $16 / $10, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 29)

Skagit Valley Chorale presents Celebrating in Song 2013, McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $25 / $16,

416-7727, www.mcintyrehall.org. The Kings of Mongrel Folk, Nancy’s Farm, 2pm, $15, 734-0561, www.nancysfarm.com. (8)

North Cascades Concert Band Concert: Music Made in America, Anacortes High School’s

Brodniak Hall, 3pm, $12 / $10 / $5, www.nccband.org. (pg. 8) Art of Jazz Series: Wayne Horvitz & Robin Holcomb, Duo Pianos, BAAY, 4-6:30pm, $16 advance or at the door (if not sold out) / $10 students under 18 / free for members, www.jazzproject.org, 650-1066. (pg. 8) Authors Read: “Beyond Belief: The Secret Lives of Women in Extreme Religions” with Cami Ostman, Susan Tive, Elise Brianne Curtin, Colleen Haggerty & Pam Helberg, Village Books, 4pm, www.villagebooks.com. Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Blake Angelos Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, www.HotelBellwether.com or 392-3100.

Lighthouse Mission Kings Men of Song Concert, Hope in Christ Church, refreshments at 6:15pm, concert at 7pm, freewill offering, www.kingsmenofsong.org. (pg. 8)

Egress Studio Press: An Evening of Poetry and Open Mic, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7-9pm, free ($5 suggested donation), 398-7870. (pg. 15)

MONDAY 4/29/2013 Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36) Northwest Singles Club (age 50+) Weekly

Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982. Cooking Class: Cinco de Mayo, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, 336-8747, www. gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9) Open Mic with Laurel Leigh, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Author Reads: “The Carrion Birds” by Urban

Waite (fiction), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

WEDNESDAY 5/1/2013 The Bellingham Music Club, Trinity Lutheran

Church, 10:30am, free, 671-0252. (pg. 5) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

THURSDAY 5/2/2013 Lecture by Artist Yuken Teruya, WWU SMATE

Building (room 120), 4pm, free, 650-3660. (39)

”Little Shop of Horrors” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 30)

FRIDAY 5/3/2013 Last Chance: Final Garage Sale, First

Congregational Church, 8:30am-3pm, 734-3720. (pg. 32) Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm, www.DowntownBellingham.com. (pg. 38) Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325. (pg. 12) ALTA presents “Driving Miss Daisy,” 1475 Silver Run Lane in Alger, 7pm, $14 / $12 students and seniors, tickets at 424-5144, www.altatheatre.com. (pg. 30)

TNP presents “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,”

Firehouse PAC, 7pm, $12 / $8, www. theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 35) Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. ”Little Shop of Horrors” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 30)

Skagit Community Band presents “Stella by Starlight,” La Conner Maple Hall, 7:30pm, $15 / $10 seniors & students / $30 family / children 12 years and under free when accompanied by adult, www.skagitcommunityband.org. (pg. 8)

Skagit Valley College presents “Hello Dolly!,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $15, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

SATURDAY 5/4/2013 Pancake Breakfast for Opening Day of Boating Season, Squalicum Harbor (Squalicum

Yacht Club), 7am-11am, by donation (Food Bank), www.SqualicumYC.org. Have a Heart Run, Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon, registration begins at 8:15am, events begin at 9:30am, $25 / $10 (before May 1), www.haveaheartrun.org. (pg. 27) Last Chance: Final Garage Sale, First Congregational Church, 8:30am-3pm, 734-3720. (pg. 32) Sculpture Woods of Ann Morris, Lummi Island, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com. Opening Day of Boating Season, Squalicum Harbor (Bellingham Yacht Club & Squalicum Yacht Club), www.byc.org or www.SqualicumYC.org. (pg. 35)

TNP presents “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,”

Firehouse PAC, 2pm and 5pm, $12 / $8, www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 35)

10th Annual Procession of the Species Parade, Downtown Bellingham, 4pm, www.bpots.org.

Marianne’s House May Fiesta!, Silver Reef Casino, 6:30pm, $30, 393-7779, director@marianneshouse.org or www.marianneshouse.org. (pg. 27)

ALTA presents “Driving Miss Daisy,” 1475

Silver Run Lane in Alger, 7pm, $14 / $12 students and seniors, tickets at 424-5144, www.altatheatre.com. (pg. 30) ”Little Shop of Horrors” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 30)

Skagit Valley College presents “Hello Dolly!”, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25 / $20 / $15, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

TUESDAY 4/30/2013 Vancouver Hotspots & History, departs

Bellingham Activity Center at 8am, returns at 5pm, $73 (+$10 for non-members), Cwillis@wccoa.org, 733-4030 (dial #, ext. 47019), http://wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/. (pg. 26) Art in a Pickle Barn (see April 1). (pg. 36)

Whatcom County Tour Programs:

Upcoming trips include: Tulip Festival Trip, Tues., April 16, $68 (+$10 for nonmembers), departs BAC at 9:15am, returns at 5pm. • Vancouver Hotspots & History, Tues., April 30, $73 (+$10 for nonmembers), departs BAC at 8am, returns at 5pm. • Chihuly’s Glass Making School Tour, Fri., May 10, $83 (+$10 for nonmembers), departs BAC at 9:30am, returns at 3:30pm. • The Heart of Eastern Canada, June 20-29, $3969 ppdo / $4999 single; $200 deposit due now. • All prices listed are for members. The Tour Program is a non-profit community service provided by the Whatcom County Council on Aging. More info: email Cwillis@wccoa.org or call 733-4030 (dial #, ext. 47019), or visit http://wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/.

Prime Time Tuesday: Let Papa Honor You

(your choice of music and 10% off for ages 65+ / 25 cent cup of coffee/tea), Papa’s Sweets in Fairhaven, 10am-6pm, 778-3366. Lecture by Artist Mandy Greer, WWU Fine Arts Building (room 238), noon, free, 650-3660. (pg. 39) Whatcom Young Writers (grades 6 and up), Whatcom Middle School, 4-5pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org. (pg. 33)

Cooking Class: Using Drizzle oil and vinegar to Make a Feast, Gretchens Kitchenware, 6:30pm, $40, 336-8747, www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 9)

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INK: A Lesson in Coffee + Tea – This

benefit for the iDiOM Theatre on Sat., April 13, 10am-2pm, at the Leopold Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will feature local coffee roasters and tea purveyors sampling their products, local bakeries selling their goods, and a raffle for some amazing local goods. Attendees will receive an iDiOM mug, a tasting booklet, and all the coffee and tea they can slurp. All proceeds benefit the iDiOM Theater, the Northwest’s premier theater for exciting, original work. Tickets are $10 advance (available at iDiOM website, box office, or the Community Food Co-op) or $15 at the door. To learn more about iDiOM Theater: www.idiomtheater.com. Event info: contact Sol Olmstead at 201-5464, or Inkforidiom@gmail.com.

Antiques & Collectibles Evaluation Event – Have you ever wondered what

those heirlooms in the attic are really worth? Come to the Antiques & Collectibles Evaluation Event this spring and find out! Skilled evaluators will review your items in a fashion similar to the notorious “Antique Road Show” and tell you their value on Sat., April 13, 11am4pm, at the Bellingham Activity Center, 315 Halleck St. Admission is free. Cost for evaluations: $6 per item or $15 for three. No furniture please, items must be small enough to carry. Proceeds benefit the Whatcom County Council on Aging and its programs (Bellingham Activity Center, Whatcom Nutrition Project, Meals on Wheels, and the Whatcom Senior Tours Program). Info: 733-4030, ext. 47019.

Taste for Poetry Dinner – An evening

of delectable dining and delicious verse to benefit the Sue Boynton Poetry Contest will be held Tues., April 16, 6pm, at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St., Bellingham. Poet David Laws will regale guests with poetry between courses. The culinary masters at Ciao Thyme will prepare and serve a memorable five-course meal. Community poetry will thrive for another year. Cost is $75 per person; tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com. Questions: boyntonpoetrycontest@hotmail.com.

Raising Spirits: Win an Instant Wine Cellar – Please join us for our 6th annual

Red Cross Raising Spirits: Win an Instant Wine Cellar event at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Fri., April 19 at 8pm. The evening will feature unlimited fine wines from WJ Deutsch, Maryhill Winery and Canoe Ridge Winery, beer from Elysian Brewery, heavy appetizers from Sandwich Odyssey and live music by The Swing Gang. The purchase of a ticket automatically enters each guest into a drawing to Win an Instant Wine Cellar and take home up to 80 bottles of wine. Beer connoisseurs may also enter a raffle to win a Fill Your Cooler With Beer Collection from Elysian Brewery. All guests will be entered into a drawing to win a Board Reserve Collection of wine that retails for $1,200. All proceeds will go directly

towards the mission of the Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Admission is $75 per person plus a bottle of fine wine to be added to the Win an Instant Wine Cellar raffle. For tickets, call Dana Browne at 733-3290 x1018 or email dana.browne@redcross.org.

include: Dr. Jeff Steger, Diane Leigh, Jim Bergquist, Scot Ranney, and Marvin Johnson. No live or silent auctions, no long speeches. Admission by donation. Bring your wallets, loosen your purse strings, enjoy the music and experience the joy of warming children’s hearts. Sponsored by Lairmont Manor ( 647-1444, www.lairmontmanor.com ) and Northwest Keyboards.

Bocce Tournament Benefits WDRC and Provides a Full Day of Fun! –

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Men’s March – Are you a guy against domestic

Washington State’s largest bocce tournament is slated for Sat., April 20 at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Hosted by Tom McNutt ( www.boccemon.com ), all proceeds from 32 sponsored teams will benefit the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mediation services and education to empower the community to resolve conflict in equitable and cooperative ways. Register online at www. whatcomdrc.org. Early registration is strongly encouraged as this tournament sells out. The day includes a salmon barbecue lunch and a Boundary Bay beer garden. Spectators are welcome! The championship match will be played at about 3:30pm. Check-in begins at 9am. Play starts at 9:30am. More info: 676-0122 or www.whatcomdrc.org.

Spring Bingo Blitz – A FUNdraiser to

support the programs of the Bellingham Activity Center will be held Sat., April 20, 6-9pm, at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. Bring your friends (21 and over), for an evening of bingo fun and festivities. There are cash prizes, door prize drawings throughout the evening and a 50/50 raffle. Jackpot winner receives Silver Reef Casino certificates plus cash! Admission is $25 and includes bingo cards, snacks, adult beverages, and a door prize ticket. Proceeds benefit programs of the Bellingham Activity Center. More info: 733-4030.

”A Night of Magic” – Valley Voices

women’s barbershop chorus will join with The Bellingham Blend men’s barbershop chorus for a Fundraiser: Family, Friends & A Night of Magic starring John Walton, Sat., April 20, 7pm, at the Nooksack Christian Fellowship Church. Proceeds will benefit the “Paper Products Ministry.” For tickets call Vicki at 966-2618 or Barb at 201-4343.

Music in the Manor – Join five piano

players celebrating improvisational piano Sun., April 21, 1-7pm, at Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldston Rd., Bellingham, for this fundraiser. The majority of proceeds will go to benefit Brigid Collins House ( www.brigidcollins.org ) and the remaining portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mount Vernon High School Jazz Band. Focusing on the Steinway, you will enjoy virtuoso improvisational piano music by various local artists, celebrating the enjoyable aspects of the piano. Artists

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violence and sexual assault? If you answered “Yes!,” the International Association of Firefighters Local 106 and Western Men Against Violence (WWU) invite you to wear high heels and march to end violence against women! The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Men’s March will be held on Sat., April 27, 1pm at Maritime Heritage Park and ends at Boundary Bay Brewery for an all-ages party. Enjoy live music, raffle prizes, and more! Free to attend; donations to support Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS) encouraged. More info: www.dvsas.org or 671-5714.

Save the Date – • Have a Heart Run – Skagit County

Community Action Agency presents the Have a Heart Run on Sat., May 4, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Registration begins at 8:15am; events begin at 9:30am. Join us for our annual 5K and 10k run (certified course), 2K walk, or Half-pint Half-mile to help fight hunger and homelessness. Fun for the whole family. Pre-registration ends May 1; run $25 / walk $10. T-shirts are $10. More info: www.haveaheartrun.org. • Marianne’s House May Fiesta! – Mark your calendars for Marianne’s House May Fiesta! The fundraiser will be held on Sat., May 4 at 6:30pm, in the beautiful, nonsmoking Pavilion banquet room at the Silver Reef Casino. Enjoy appetizers, a live salsa dance performance by Rumba Northwest, silent and live auctions and lots of dancing and laughing. Show your support for Marianne’s House, Whatcom County’s Day Activity Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, by coming out and having a great time. Purchase tickets online at www.marianneshouse.org or contact Melinda Shenk at 393-7779 or director@marianneshouse.org.

• 13th Annual Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn – Anyone can “dine out” for breakfast,

lunch and dinner Tues., May 7, and be an active part of raising money for people in need. Close to 40 local restaurants are participating in the Opportunity Council’s 13th annual “Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn.” Each restaurant owner will donate a percentage of their sales on May 7 to Maple Alley Inn. “Dine Out” participants can feel good knowing their meal purchase helped someone else receive a meal at Maple Alley Inn. Maple Alley Inn is an Opportunity Council program that provides hot, healthy meals to people who are homeless, mentally ill, working poor, aging, disabled veterans and families with children. ”We’re seeing an (continued on page 32)

Springtime for Skagit — TAG does The Producers by Christopher Key It’s been described as a show with something to offend everyone. When the thoroughly disrespectful Mel Brooks unleashed his 1968 film The Producers on the world, there was a storm of protest from Jews, homosexuals, elderly women, Holocaust survivors, World War II veterans and the entire population of Germany. Time has healed some of the wounds and the show’s iconic “Springtime for Hitler” is now considered a musical theatre classic. Theater Arts Guild Director Trey Hatch has been doing theatre for most of his life, perhaps most notably with Shakespeare Northwest. He prepared for the irreverence of The Producers by portraying Edna Turnblad in TAG’s production of Hairspray. “When TAG called and asked me if I would be interested in directing The Producers, I was crushed,” Hatch said. “I had set my sights on auditioning and felt that, while directing would be challenging

and fun, I knew I would be crazy to undertake such an ambitious project and act in it as well.” Hatch’s sanity, or lack thereof, has never been in doubt and he will be playing the role of Roger DeBris in addition to directing.

Broadway producer Max Bialystock (Mike Jenkins) realizes his timid sidekick Leo Bloom (Jeff Bradley) might have come up with a brilliant scheme!

Leo Bloom doesn’t quite know how to respond to the romantic overtures of the beautiful and sexy Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yansen Tallen Hallen Svaden Swanson (played by Rebecca Launius-Brown)

“Excellent comedy is timeless,” Hatch said. “I feel a great attitude of respect to Mel Brooks for having the courage to poke fun at a period of history (WWII) and a person (Hitler) that were very damaging to his own people. Mel’s got chutzpah! I do feel that it is easier now to produce such a play, but only because Mel gave us permission first.” Then, there is that huge production number, “Springtime for Hitler,” that Hatch refers to as “The Beast Mother of all showstoppers.”

“We actually started our rehearsal process learning this number’s music and dance in sections (four different parts) backwards and forwards,” he said. “Once the parts were all learned, we integrated them into a cohesive single unit for the 13 weeks we have had rehearsing. The highest compliment that can be paid to anyone in this show is how easy and effortless it will all look once we are performing it. The strangest thing I think I have ever said in a rehearsal, is, ‘O.K., now let’s get into our dancing Swastika!’” Given the size and complexity of The Producers, Hatch recruited an all-star crew to pull it all together. “Lauren Hedlin, my stage manager, is both stern and tactful and knows what I need almost before I do,” Hatch said. “Tim Brown is designing and helping build my set. Lynette McCormack, vocal director, is very meticulous and working everybody very hard to reach their full potential. Dave Cross, orchestral director, is a perfectionist and one of the nicest guys around. Rebecca Launius Brown and Christopher Touhy are my aces in the hole. Rebecca has worked as a dancer professionally and Chris has a degree in dance from Juilliard. Cally Holden, our lead costumer, is working hard to make everyone look smashing.” The Producers performs April 6–20 at Mount Vernon’s snazzy McIntyre Hall. Consult the Theater Arts Guild website, http://www.theaterartsguild.org/ for precise dates and times. Tickets are $10 to $40 and available by calling the McIntyre box office at (360) 416-7727 or order online at www.mcintyrehall.org. Check your sensibilities at the door. Christopher Key is an actor and director who lives in Bellingham and writes to help support his theatrical addiction. Photos by Andrew Azure.

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”True West” Shares the Ultimate Sibling Rivalry – “True West” by Sam

Shepard continues April 4-14 at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. Hollywood screenwriter Austin goes home to southern California to housesit for his mother while she’s away. While there, he reunites with his drunk, drifter brother Lee. The brothers do not get along and Austin fears Lee will jeopardize his career as a writer and producer. Director Robert Cervantez says he’s looking forward to satisfied audiences and hopes everyone leaves the theatre entertained. “It is a very thought-provoking show,” he said. “I think everyone will reflect on their current family situations.” Cervantez said many people will relate to the brotherly love (and conflict). Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30pm; and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 children ages 5-12. Box office is open Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm. More info: 733-1811, bellinghamtheatreguild@yahoo.com or www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com.

show. Info: 734-6080 or visit www.mountbakertheatre.com.

BAAY launches “Bullshot Crummond!” – Don’t miss this truly

hilarious spoof... think Bullwinkle and Rocky meets Dick Tracy... at the BAAY Theatre, Fri., April 12 at 7pm, Sat., April 13 at 7pm and Sun., April 14 at 2pm. A cast of five talented actors play 11 roles in this fast-paced, clever and witty romp. Directed by David Post with technical direction by Ian Bivins. Tickets ($10) are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Info: www.baay.org.

META Performing Arts presents “The Secret Garden” – The Lincoln

Theatre hosts META Performing Arts’ production of “The Secret Garden” in April. This entrancing and haunting musical for the whole family is based on the enchanting classic of children’s literature, and features an exceptional cast including performers from the Seattle Opera, Bellingham Opera, and lots of new talent to META. Reserved seating ticket prices: $24, $20, $16 & $10; plus a special “Pay what you can night” on April 25 with tickets available at-the-door only. Performance dates are April 12-14, 18-21, and 25-28. Show times are 7pm Thurs.Sat., and 2pm Sundays, at the Historic Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount (continued on page 30)

”Sweeney Todd” Auditions –

Auditions for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” will be held April 7 and 8 at 7pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., for Sondheim’s musical tale of “barber-ism” and revenge. Casting includes many parts for all ages. There is a main part for a young male (10-15 years) and several parts for younger actors. Actors should come prepared for cold readings from the script; we will be singing and dancing, so come warmed up and dressed for movement. Contact Ed Marantette, Director at 303-6158 or email edmarantette@hotmail.com. More info on the Guild: 733-1811, or visit www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. “The Taming of the Shrew” – On Wed., April 10 at 7:30pm the Mount Baker Theatre will present “The Taming of the Shrew” performed by New York’s Aquila Theatre. Aquila Theatre breathes fresh life into one of Shakespeare’s most challenging comedies. Aquila has won popular, critical, and academic acclaim worldwide, performing in places as diverse as Carnegie Hall, the Ancient Stadium at Delphi, and the White House. Set in the idyllic town of Padua, “The Taming of the Shrew” tells the story of the timeless battle of the sexes. Lord Minola declares that his beautiful younger daughter, Bianca, cannot be courted until her older sister, Katherina, is wed. Katherina’s quick temper and acerbic wit frighten off potential suitors, who resort to hiring a newcomer to seduce and “tame” her. The story, with its domestic power plays and controversial depiction of marriage, has been adapted numerous times for stage, screen, opera, and musical theatre, perhaps the most famous being the film “10 Things I Hate About You” and Cole Porter’s Tonywinning musical “Kiss Me, Kate.” Tickets are $42 / $32 / $25 / $20 + applicable fees. Student rush tickets are one 50% off ticket per valid ID an hour before the email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Vernon. Tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

”The Three Musketeers” – Sehome

Drama brings the classic tale of heroism and honor to the stage! It all begins when d’Artagnan sets off for Paris to become a musketeer. Unfortunately for him, he has

to bring along his tomboyish little sister, Sabine. In Paris, d’Artagnan’s courage is put to the test as he and Sabine become embroiled in the adventures of the greatest musketeers of the day: Athos, Porthos and Aramis. By standing with the musketeers, d’Artagnan stands against the deadly Cardinal Richelieu, whose desire for power knows no bounds. Directed by Vicki Chaney, adapted by Ken Ludwig, and based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, this swashbuckling adventure should not be missed! All for one and one for all! Performance dates are Thurs.-Sat., April 18-20 at 7:30pm, and Sun., April 21 at 2pm, in the Sehome Little Theatre. Tickets available at the door: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. More info: http://sehomedrama.weebly.com/season.html.

”Red” – iDiOM Theater of Bellingham

presents “Red,” written by John Logan featuring iDiOM founder Glenn Hergenhahn and iDiOM Artistic Director Solomon Olmstead in April. Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, “Red” is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Performance dates are Thurs.-Sat., April 18-20 and 25-27, 8pm, at 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Tickets are $10. More info: www.IdiomTheater.com, or 201-5464.

The Met: Live in HD – The Lincoln

Theatre presents “The Met: Live in HD

– Giulio Cesare” on Sat., April 27 at 9am. The opera that conquered London in Handel’s time comes to the Met in David McVicar’s lively production. The world’s leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. Every Saturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with Stassya Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time. The option of pre-ordering your lunch from The Lunch Box is also available. Tickets are $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members). Info: 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

Save the Date — • “Little Shop of Horrors” – The Lynden Performing Arts Guild proudly presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre in Lynden. A long-running OffBroadway hit, this affectionate spoof on 1950’s sci-fi movies is charming, tuneful, and hilarious – with tongue firmly planted in cheek! Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman; music by Alan Menken. Directed by Ed Marantette. Performances are May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18 at 7:30pm; and May 5, 12 & 19 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 adults / $10 seniors and students / $8 children. Info: www.clairevgtheatre.com or call 354-4425. • ”Driving Miss Daisy” – Alger Lookout Thespian Association (ALTA) Dessert Theatre presents “Driving Miss Daisy” by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Alfred Uhry, at 1475 Silver Run Lane, Bellingham (Alger), I-5 exit 240. “Driving Miss Daisy” is the beloved story of an ornery, older Jewish woman and her chauffeur, a thoughtful, unemployed black man, spanning 25 years during which the two reach mutual acceptance and more than a deep respect. Performance dates are May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm; and Sun., May 5 and 19 at 2:30pm. Tickets for the 7pm performances are $14 adult ; $12 seniors & students. All matinee tickets are $10. For tickets and more info: 424-5144, or visit www.altatheatre.com.

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Birchwood Garden Club Meeting –

On Wed., April 3, 7pm, in the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, Krista Rome of the “Backyard Beans and Grains Project” will be covering growing beans and grains in Whatcom County, www.backyardbeansandgrains.com. This topic is important to vegetarians or people with dairy allergies who want locally grown foods which match their dietary regimes. 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Info: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Saturdays at The Garden Spot – April

6: Vegetable Patch Design Class. No class fee. • April 13: Victorian Moss Baskets. No class fee; special discounts for plants. • April 20, 9am-2pm: Planting day at The Garden Spot. Complimentary soil and labor; special discounts on all plants used in your containers. • April 27: Make It and Take It Hypertufa Class. $35 class fee includes all materials. • Classes begin at 9am. Register at 676-5480. Info: www.garden-spot.com.

Whatcom County Dahlia Society Tuber Sale – Over 600 varieties of

dahlias will be available, many with special garden, cut flower and exhibition qualities, on Sat., April 6, 10am-3pm, at Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham. Free admission. www.WhatcomCountyDahliaSociety.org.

Free Seasonal Garden Workshops

are being offered by the WSU Whatcom County Extension Office on Sundays at 2pm. The classes, through May 5, will be held at Tennant Lake Interpretive Center; beginning May 19, the classes will be held at Hovander Park. • April 7: Vegetable Gardening Through the Year. • April 21:

Skagit Sets Sail Exhibit – Skagit

County Historical Museum presents “Skagit Sets Sail: A Maritime History of Skagit County“ through April 28. From the farthest upper reaches of the Skagit River to Puget Sound, our history was and is shaped by water. Through photos, artifacts, multi-media presentations and story-telling, “Skagit Sets Sail” brings to life the maritime history of Skagit County, featuring shovel-nosed canoes, Pelican Sailboats, the America’s Cup and more! Admission: $5 adults / $4 seniors & children 6-12 (under 6 free) / $10 families / members free. Open Tues.-Sat., 11am5pm at 501 4th Street, La Conner. Info: 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

Brown Bag: The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz – Milt

Krieger shares stories from his book, The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington (2012). In the first book to cover local jazz from pioneer times to World War I, Krieger distills 100 interviews

The Basics of Growing Potatoes. • May 5: Preparing Your Soil. • May 19: Transplanting and Planting Properly. • June 2: Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces. • June 16: Smart Watering for Your Garden. • June 30: Perennial versus Annual Weeds. • July 14: Critters in Your Garden. • July 28: Growing Garlic and Shallots. • Aug. 11: Growing and Pruning Berries. • Aug. 25: Pruning Fruit Trees. Sponsored by WSU Whatcom Co. Master Gardener Foundation. For a complete description of the classes and more info go to http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ch.

Bellingham Kiwanis 4th Annual Mushroom Compost Sale – Hey

gardeners! Nobody does mushroom compost better than Kiwanis. Your garden will reward your purchase ($5 for a 40-lb. bag) with colorful flowers and delicious vegetables. The sale takes place at Sehome High School on Sat., April 13. Gates open from 10am-4pm. Proceeds from the day benefit Sehome’s track team, Give Joy to a Child program, and youth programs in Bellingham and Whatcom County. More info: Elizabeth at 714-8156.

The Island Chicks Present Antiques, Vintage, Repurposed / Refreshed and Handmade Treasures for Home and Garden! – This exciting vintage

shopping experience on Sat., April 27, 9am-4pm, takes place at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on beautiful Guemes Channel (100 Commercial Ave.). Over 25 vendors (some of the best in the vintage marketplace) will have fabulous treasures to sell! Admission is $5 per person / $3 with a non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food bank. Thanks go to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce for their support. More info: info@theislandchicks.com or 420-8225, www.theislandchicks.com.

Everson Garden Club Plant Sale –

Bring the whole family to the plant sale at the Everson Elementary School yard Sat., April 27, 9am-1pm. Flowers from our gardens to yours will be available. We offer lots of color, perennials, annuals, natives and bushes – all plants which thrive in the northwest at well-below retail prices. Guest vendors will offer patio benches, garden antiques, veggie starts, landscaping services, and specialty plants. The school is on the left as you enter Everson via the Pole Rd. More info: 988-0630.

and 150 photographs into a fascinating story of the rich local jazz scene. Live music by The Bob Storms Trio will accompany. Book sale and signing follows. This presentation will be held at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Thurs., April 4, at 12:30pm. Admission: $3 suggested donation (Museum members free). Info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Help Shape the Future of Burlington’s Past – The Burlington

Historic Preservation Advisory Board is hosting a public meeting to gather input from local residents regarding community support for creating a Burlington Historical Society. The meeting will be held on Tues., April 9, 5pm at the Burlington Parks and Recreation building, 900 E. Fairhaven. If you would like to help shape the future of Burlington’s past, please come and share. If you cannot attend the meeting but wish to comment, please contact Loren Cavanaugh, Director of Burlington Parks & Recreation, bparks@ci.burlington.wa.us or 755-9649, by April 15.

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Skagit Valley Roller Derby (SVRD) Info Jamboree – SVRD will be holding

their monthly Info Jamboree on Sun., April 7 from 2-4pm. Interested in being a Skagit Valley Roller Girl, referee, sponsor, or volunteer? Join us the first Sunday of every month from 2-4pm at The Skateway, 1834 SR20, Sedro-Woolley. The public is welcome and admission is free. Info: www.skagitvalleyrollerderby.com.

AAUW Meeting – Katherine Freimund

of the Whatcom Literacy Council will be the featured speaker for the April meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Bellingham Branch. She will discuss the non-profit’s services and opportunities for involvement on Sat., April 13, 10am-noon, at the YWCA, 1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham. AAUW supports equity for women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy. More info: Helene BergKolin, hbergkolin@gmail.com or 392-8856.

Brown Bag: The Owls of Whatcom County – From the nesting barred owls

in Whatcom Falls Park to the magnificent snowy owls that occasionally move south from the Arctic to spend their winters here, owls are among our most exciting birds. Fourteen species of owls have been reported in our county! Joe Meche, bird photographer and past president of the North Cascades Audubon Society, will share images of Whatcom County owls and share insider tips to where they can be found. His presentation will take place at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Thurs., April 18, at 12:30pm. Admission: $3 suggested donation (Museum members free). More info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

”UFOs and Zen Play” – Bellingham IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) presents “UFOs and Zen Play” with David Pursglove, Thurs., April 18, 7-9pm, at the Fairhaven Public Library, 1117 12th St., Bellingham (downstairs Fireside Room). Doors open at 6:30pm. Suggested donation is $5-$10 (no one turned away). Info: www.bellinghamions.blogspot.com. Celebrate Ice and Climb for the Climate – Just seeing Mt. Baker, majestic

icon of Whatcom County, is inspiring. Jason Martin, international mountain guide with the American Alpine Institute, presents a firsthand view of this spectacular climb for you to enjoy or, even better, discover how to make it happen for yourself! His presentation will take place at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Sun., April 21, at 3pm. Two 3-day Mt. Baker ascents will be offered this summer in support of the highly anticipated upcoming exhibition, “Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art 1775-2012.” Admission: $3 suggested donation (Museum members free). Info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Movie “Trashed” is setting for Earth Day awards – Recycling is not enough.

On Earth Day, Mon., April 22, Appliance Depot will recognize three local businesses for sustainability efforts beyond recycling. Prior to the showing of the film “Trashed” at the Pickford Film Center, A-1 Builders, Willows Retirement Center, and Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authority will be honored for their leadership in saving old appliances for local reuse. “Trashed” is a groundbreaking environmental documentary narrated by Academy Award winner, Jeremy Irons. The internationally acclaimed film is a wake-up call on the risks to the environment by household trash, but

Whatcom Conservation District One Millionth CREP Tree Planting The Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) is thrilled to announce plans this spring for planting the one-millionth Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) native tree in Whatcom County. After 13 years of planting along salmon streams and now also along ditches and wetlands, CREP continues to grow. Big thanks go to landowners choosing to participate and local contractors who do the hard work. Join us on Sat., April 20 near Acme (Whatcom Land Trust’s Catalyst Reserve) to plant tree number 1,000,000 and celebrate this landmark. The day will begin from 9am-noon with a special Earth Day volunteer work party sponsored by the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association where volunteers will plant hundreds of trees along Landingstrip Creek adjacent to the South Fork Nooksack River. The scenic 90 acre restoration site was recently acquired by the Whatcom Land Trust to improve salmon habitat in the South Fork and two tributary streams. At 11:30am, volunteers, state and local officials, the Lummi Nation, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, landowners, interested community members, and other CREP partners will gather for the one millionth CREP tree ceremony. Following light refreshments and a short presentation, the landmark tree, a Western red cedar, will be planted. There is no room for parking at the tree planting site, the streams need trees, not cars! Please park in designated areas in Acme (look for signs) and relax in the shuttle vans for the short trip. For more info on the Millionth Tree, call Emily or Dawn at 354-2035 ext. 3 or email ehirsch@whatcomcd.org. For more info on the Earth Day Work Party, call Lael Bialek at 715-0283 ext. 112 or email volunteer@n-sea.org.

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ends on a message of hope. The movie intends to show that by changing how we live our lives, we can contribute to our own survival and ultimately that of the planet. A reception for the three honored businesses will be held at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., at 6pm on Mon., April 22. The reuse awards will be presented prior to the 6:30pm start of the documentary film. The public is invited to attend both the reception and the movie. Info: www.appliancedepotbham.com.

City Club – Bellingham City Club presents non-partisan discussion of issues important to the community. The next lunch meeting is Wed., April 24. Meeting is from noon-1:30pm at Northwood Hall. Guests and new members are welcome. Cost is $13 members / $18 non-members in advance and includes lunch. Details and tickets at www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

Accounting Seminar – The AFWA

(Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance) presents the 2013 Accounting & Finance Seminar at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club on Fri., April 26, 7:45am-4:40pm. One full day is packed (8 hours CPE) with six hot topics: Healthcare Reform, The Pay or Play Penalty; Cloud Accounting, Yes, It’s there to stay; Cyber Security, Not to be Ignored; Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection, A Quantitative Sherlock Holmes; Lean Manufacturing, playing The Airplane Game; and Social Media, Moving at a Lightning Speed. Read up on our top notch speakers on our website. Cost is: $200 full day non-members / $180 full day members / $110 half day. More info: www.aswa115.org.

Last Chance: Final Garage Sale – The

sale, on Fri., May 3 and Sat., May 4 from 8:30am-3pm, includes antiques, musical instruments, lots of kid stuff, books, office supplies, housewares, tools, crafts, and lots more. This is a great shopping experience and will be the biggest and best sale we’ve ever had. Follow signs to E St. basement entrance of First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall in Bellingham. More info: 734-3720.

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increase in the number of people who are hungry and come to Maple Alley Inn for a hot, nutritious meal,” said Anjali Englund, OC spokesperson. “This annual “Dine Out” event, together with our wonderful volunteers and community partners, helps us to continue providing meals for people in need.” The Opportunity Council also accepts individual donations for Maple Alley Inn. Checks payable to Opportunity Council Maple Alley Inn can be mailed to 1111 Cornwall Ave., Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225. More info: visit www.oppco.org/ event/dine-out-for-maple-alley-inn.

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Children and Teen Art Classes – Now

in its 13th year, BellinghamART offers weekly drawing, painting and sculpting classes for ages 4 to 5, 5-1/2 to 8, or 8 and up. Your tuition includes all art tools and supplies. • Spring Break Art Camps will be held April 1-4. Four day camps for children ages 4-12 and teens are $148. Three day camps for ages 4 and 5 are $85. Everyone will use their creativity, learn art skills, and have fun drawing, painting, and sculpting. • Located in The Creekside Building at 1701 Ellis Street, Studio 203, Bellingham. For complete info, schedule, and registration call 738-8379, visit www.bellinghamart.com or email info@bellinghamart.com.

La Conner’s Tulip Festival Event Schedule – From wine tastings to

wellness workshops and live music to art exhibits, there’s a lot to do and see in La Conner in April during the Tulip Festival! Events include: April 1-30: 30th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; April 1-30: That’s Knot All Artists Co-op Anniversary Celebration, 10am-5pm; April 1-30: La Conner in Bloom Challenge, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum; April 5-28: Art at the Schoolhouse, Christianson’s Nursery, 9am-5pm; April 6 and April 13: Wellness Workshops, Native Springs, 11am-1pm; April 6: Emerging Artist Concert, Maple Hall, 3:30-5:30 pm; April 6-7: StashFest, La Conner Civic Garden Center, 11am5pm Sat. & 11am-4 pm Sun.; April 7: Tulip Festival poster Artist, Karen Sistek at Skagit Valley Styles, 3-5pm; April 13: La Conner’s Family-Fun Tulip Frolic, 11am-2pm, Gilkey Square; April 13: The Tulip Festival’s Not-So-Impromptu Tulip Parade, 2pm, downtown La Conner; April 13, 20, 27: Hellam’s Vineyard Wine Tasting, 1-6 pm; April 13-14: Exhibition: Level 4 Experimental Stitch, Gail Harker Center, 11am-5pm; April 20: 32nd Annual Tulip Pedal, 7am-4pm; April 20: Civil War Read-In Training, Skagit Co. Historical Museum, 10am-4pm (RSVP); April 27: Sashiko Stitches Workshop, Gail Harker Center, 9am-4pm (RSVP); April 27: Final Friday Gallery Art Walk, 5-8pm. • Exhibits in April include: through April 28: Skagit Sets Sail: A Maritime History of Skagit County, Skagit Co. Historical Museum; April 6-May 19: Todd Horton and Peregrine O’Gormley Exhibit, Gallery Cygnus; April 15-June 2: 60 Years of Design / Henry Klein, Skagit Co. Historical Museum; through June 9: Out of This World / Rik Allen Exhibit, and The Earth Below: Allen Moe Exhibit, Museum of Northwest Art; through June 23: Historical Quilts from the Latimer Museum, and At Home in High Places / Karin Franzen Exhibit, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. For details on each tulip festival event or exhibit, visit www.loveLaConner.com.

feats, is holding an extremely rare event – a Halloween show on April Fools Day at the Cirque Lab in Fairhaven (1401 6th Street, Suite 102) from 6:30-10pm. It will not only be a Halloween-themed party with square dancing to live music from The Barred Rock Hens and line dancing to the live tunes of Skitnik, but will also feature circus, sideshow, and commedia dell’arte performances. Throughout the evening there will be lots of Halloween activities like bobbing for apples, musical chairs, a costume contest, and touch-and-squeal boxes. JustinCredible has a strange list of achievements including holding the world record for “longest string passed through the nose and mouth in one minute” and producing an old-time sideshow that premiered in downtown Bellingham last year inside his own circus tent. He is currently working on a new production that he will tour to Port Townsend, Anacortes and finally Bellingham this June. To raise funds and awareness he’s holding a Halloween party. Suggested donation for the event is $10 at the door, but no one will be turned away from the good times. Info: www.justincrediblesideshow.com or email justincrediblesideshow@gmail.com.

Whatcom Young Writers offers three

different local writing clubs for teen writers! Meet at the Fairhaven Public Library, Thursdays, 4-5pm, ages 11-15; Whatcom Middle School, Tuesdays, 4-5pm, grades 6 and up; or Village Books, Fridays, 6-7pm, ages 15-18. Clubs are free

and open to all! • Call for submissions to Snippets from the Pens of Young Writers, a literary journal for local writers ages 12-18. Submission deadline extended to April 10. Info: www.whatcomyoungwriters.org.• In partnership with Village Books, we are thrilled to present Write On! 2013: Teen Writing Conference on June 23 featuring local writers as workshop presenters, keynote speakers, and panelists.

FIG Art Club Spring Break: One World, Three Days – Based on the

book, One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley, students will explore their own lives and environment on which they will base several art projects. A walking photographic tour of Bellingham will take place on day one, followed by several art projects. The workshops take place Wed.-Fri., April 3-5, noon-3pm, at the Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) in the Lightcatcher Building. Admission and tuition is $15 per workshop or pre-registered discount of $30 for all three days. A $10 supply fee will be assessed on the first day for film and prints. More info: 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Huge Rummage Sale – The Blaine

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rummage sale items to the Blaine Senior Center from Mon., April 1-Thurs. April 4, 9am-3pm daily. More info: 332-8040.

Bellingham Stamp and Coin Show –

This year’s show will be held April 6 & 7 at the Hampton Inn’s Fox Hall in Bellingham. Show hours are 10am-5pm Saturday, and 10am-4pm Sunday. Stamps, coins, gold, silver, postcards, covers, other collectibles and supplies will be available for purchase from about 20 professional NW dealers. Experienced and novice collectors alike will want to search for additions to their collections. Advanced and specialized collectors will find the most high-grade and scarce material available in one location north of Seattle, and be able to establish contact with major dealers from across the region. Free admission and parking. A raffle benefiting the Bellingham Boys & Girls Club will offer chances to win prizes of stamps and coins, all for a donation of only $1 per ticket (need not be present to win). Rhonda Shaffer, Program Director of the Bellingham Boys & Girls Club said, “We are excited to be the recipients of the raffle proceeds and to have the support of The Stamp & Coin Place. It’s a great way to support the important programs and services that we provide our Club members on a daily basis, including homework help, computers, recreational activities and a hot meal every day.” Sponsored by the Stamp & Coin Place and the Bellingham Boys & Girls Club. Hampton Inn is located at 3985 Bennett Dr. (Bakerview exit 258 off I-5). More info: www.stampandcoinplace.com or call 676-8720.

Opening Day of Bellingham Farmers Market! – Join us at 10am on Sat., April

6, as Bellingham Mayor Kelli Linville tosses the traditional cabbage to open the Market, and when the bell rings, welcome back new and returning vendors, marvel at the freshest produce available anywhere, linger over lovely local crafts, savor yummy ready-to-eat foods, shake off winter lethargy with live music, greet friends and neighbors, and celebrate spring! Bellingham Farmers Market is located at Depot Market Square (Railroad Ave. & Chestnut St. in downtown Bellingham). Regular hours: 10am-3pm Saturdays, April 6-Dec. 21. More info: 647-2060 or visit www.bellinghamfarmers.org.

Free Mini-Comic Workshop with Geneviève Castrée – This workshop for

girls age 8-16 will be held Sat., April 6, 1-5pm, at Anchor Arts Space, 216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. In one afternoon, young artists will be encouraged to make a small book featuring their own original story. Tips on how to come up with ideas and inspire storytelling will be given. There will also be information on how to reproduce these books so they can be shared with friends and family. Geneviève Castrée is a professional cartoonist / illustrator born in

Québec City and currently living in Anacortes. Geneviève firmly believes that art is not that hard to make and that anyone can do it. She hopes to encourage young creative minds. More info: www.anchorartsspace.com.

Sensational Toddlers Program –

Come join us for this “sense”ational weekly parent-child play program for children with and without special needs (18 months to 3 years) at Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL). See how creative those little hands can be as they experiment and explore with paint, paper, play dough, glitter, goop and gak. The child-friendly environment at WCEL will spark your child’s imagination and self-expression while promoting socialization and motor development. Dress for mess! Contact Bellingham Parks & Rec at 778-7000 for more info and to sign up for the Spring Sessions: Tues. or Thurs., April 9 or 11 through May 28 or 30 from 10-11:30am. Cost is $99 for 8 weeks. Info: www.wcel.net or 671-3660 ext. 100.

Mount Baker Theatre Education Program – A guided tour of Aquila

Theatre’s production of “The Taming of the Shrew” breathes fresh life into one of Shakespeare’s most challenging comedies Wed., April 10, 10am. Founded in London and now based in New York City, Aquila has won popular, critical, and academic acclaim worldwide. Set in the idyllic town of Padua, “The Taming of the Shrew” tells the story of the timeless battle of the sexes. This guided tour by Aquila serves not as a condensed version of the play, but rather as an educational performance meant to guide the student audience through the play’s key scenes. An actor hosts the tour by introducing the main characters and providing a narrative link between key scenes. These scenes are acted out in full costume, often with the full set and props used for an actual performance. Guided tours are one hour in length, including a Q&A session with the actors. Tickets are $5 or $6.50 for students in the Bellingham School District. The additional $1.50 offsets a portion of the district transportation costs covered by Mount Baker Theatre. Info and tickets: 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Auditions for Summer Drama Production Camp – The Neighborhood

Playhouse is holding auditions for its Summer Drama Production Camp, “Up the Down Staircase,” based on the book by Bel Kaufman. The auditions will be held on Sat., April 13 from 2:30-4:30pm at Mayberry Sporting Goods’ Community Room on Ohio St. Sixth through 12th graders, please bring a 2-minute monologue and be prepared to stay and read from the script. Camp runs July 8-20 at the Bellingham Theatre Guild with three public performances. Please go to www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net for audition registration. Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2013

Open House at Gabriel’s Art Kids –

Looking for a great preschool or after school program? Come visit our school on Tues., April 16 from 9-10:30am or Sat., April 20 from 11am-1pm. Meet the teachers, see our classroom, playground and learn more about our school and programs. We welcome all who are interested in learning about who we are and what we do. We would love to become a part of your child’s growth and educational enrichment. Please RSVP to 393-0107 or gabrielsartkids@gmail.com.

Group classes are a great way to learn to play music! – The Mojo School of Music began teaching guitar classes in 2001. Since then, hundreds of students have strummed their first chords with us. Classes begin Tues., April 16 and run for six weeks. Kids Group Beginner Guitar Class (ages 6-12), from 6-7pm; and Guitar for Beginners (ages 13+), from 7-8pm. Cost is $60 for the 6-week session. Invite your friends, and start playing today! Visit www.mojomusicdiscount.com to sign up, or call 671-0614.

FIG Art Club Workshop – It’s all about

the Earth at the FIG in April with our April workshop’s subject: Green Art. Designed for individuals ages 5 and over, the FIG Art Club Workshop offers group and individual hands-on art instruction for its members and those wishing to delve deeper into the creation of art. Led by the FIG Education Team, inspiring artists will be introduced to a specific topic related to art, then create their own masterpiece in a group setting on Fri., April 17, 2-4pm, at the Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) in the Lightcatcher Building. Admission and materials fee is $7 non-members / $5 Museum members. More info: 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Professional Bull Riders making debut in Lynden on April 19 – Thirty-

six top professionals will be matched with some of the toughest bulls in the country Fri., April 19 during the first Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Touring Pro Division event in Lynden. Competition starts at 7:30pm inside the Washington Tractor Arena at the Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center. Music will be provided in the general beer garden after the bull riding until 11pm. Tickets (prices start at $23) are available at the Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center office, 1775 Front St., Lynden, online at www.nwwafair.com or by phone at 354-4111. For PBR info, visit www.PBR.com.

Family Activity Day: Earth Celebration – This R.A.R.E (Recycled Art and Resource Expo) event on Sat., April 20, 10am-4pm, at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., features FIG recycled art activities cosponsored by REStore. Mask-making with Procession of the Species (11am-3pm) helps you get ready for the May 4th parade. Create accessories if you have a

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costume or bring hooded sweatshirts, bike helmets or baseball caps to make one. Add sound with a creative noisemaker activity. Hear earth tales with entertaining storyteller Harper Stone at 2pm and 3pm. Green building tours will be given at 11:30am, 1pm and 3pm. Admission is $3 (Museum members free). Info: 778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Tulip Concert for Kids – A concert for kids featuring Helen Kimsey Plowman, piano, and many of her singing friends, and a dessert auction will be held Sun., April 21, 4pm, at Allen United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Rd., Bow. Entrance is by donation.

Mount Baker Theatre Education Program – Thomas Edison: Inventor,

Lecturer & Prankster at the Mount Baker Theatre’s intimate Walton Theatre will be performed eight times over four days from April 22-25 at 10am & 12:15pm each day. The greatest inventor of all time and one of America’s most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison, as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner, engages students in this exciting, handson, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives such as the value of hard work, the value of mistakes, the value of turning liabilities into assets and the value of enjoying one’s work. Tickets are $7 or $8.50 for students in the Bellingham School District. The additional $1.50 offsets a portion of the district transportation costs covered by Mount Baker Theatre. Tickets to the 12:15pm shows are reduced $2. Info and tickets: 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Apple Blossom Festival – Spring is

here! Experience the beauty of the season at BelleWood Acres during this fun festival weekend Sat., April 27 and Sun., April 28, 9am-5pm. The orchard will be in bloom with pink and white blossoms. Come out for train rides, walk & talks in the orchard and beautiful photos of your family and friends. Bistro food and drink specials, distillery tastings/tours and live music will be available throughout the weekend. More info: www.bellewoodfarms.com or call 318-7720.

both free. To help keep kids safe on the docks, free loaner children’s life jackets will be available from the Squalicum Harbor Office. The Bellingham Yacht Club will also host an open house-style event from 10am-8pm on Sat., April 27. The club will have information on their cruises, races and youth sailing program. More info can be found on their website: www.byc.org. More info: 676-2542 or www.portofbellingham.com.

Dirty Dan Day Seafood Festival April 28 – Visitors are encouraged to

arrive hungry for the 11th Annual Dirty Dan Day Seafood Festival in Fairhaven Sun., April 28, 10am-4pm. The event celebrates the city’s historic Fairhaven district and its colorful founder Dirty Dan Harris, with live music, Chuckanut Chowder Cookoff, the world’s only uphill piano race, Dirty Dan Lookalike contest, a cupcake eating contest, a salmon toss, a beer and wine garden from noon-4pm, and much more. The Dan Harris Challenge rowing and paddling races will start at Boulevard Park. The Festival is produced by the Old Fairhaven Association, a non-profit organization that promotes and preserves the historical character of Fairhaven. More info: 733-2682 or visit www.fairhaven.com or on Facebook (search Historic-Fairhaven-Festivals).

Save the Date – • ”Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” – The

Neighborhood Playhouse presents “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” written by Kevin Kling and adapted from the book series by Kevin Henkes, May 3-12 at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. in Fairhaven. Meet Lilly, Queen of the World and Lover of Everything! Lilly especially loves her brand new purse that plays music whenever it’s opened. In fact, she loves it so much that it gets her into trouble, and she learns that making mistakes is all part of

growing up. Performance times are Fri., May 3, 7pm; Sat., May 4, 2pm and 5pm; Fri., May 10, 7pm (PJ Night – wear your jammies!); Sat., May 11, 2pm and 5pm and Sun., May 12, 2pm. Tickets are $12 adults / $8 students, and are available at Piper Music, Village Books and online through www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Info: www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net.

• Boating Season’s Opening Day Celebration – What opens, but never closes? The Opening Day of Boating Season, a Pacific Northwest Tradition! Bellingham Bay’s boating season starts with an Opening Day Ceremony and Boat Parade sponsored by the Bellingham Yacht Club, Sat., May 4. The traditional ceremony, which includes the Blessing of the Fleet by Bishop Kevin Allen, presentation of the colors, and acknowledgement of outstanding service of the boating community, will occur at noon. The public is invited to attend. Boaters are invited to participate in the decorated boat parade. This year’s theme is: Derby Days (as in Kentucky Derby; flamboyant hats will be de rigueur). Prizes will be awarded. Boats away at 1pm. Participants must register to win prizes. More info: visit www.byc.org or contact Fleet Captain Mick Corcoran at micksails@aol.com. Not boating? Pack a picnic and enjoy the boat parade from the vantage points of the Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Boulevard Park.

• The 10th Annual Procession of the Species Parade will take place Sat., May 4,

4pm, in Downtown Bellingham. There are 3 simple rules: 1. no words written or spoken; 2. no live animals; and 3. no motorized vehicles. Line up at 3:30pm in front of City Hall (back lawn of the Library) if you’d like to participate, or come and line the streets to cheer all of the flying, creeping, jumping, walking, waddling, buzzing creatures as they pass by on the way to the ending celebration at Maritime Heritage Park. More info: www.bpots.org (join our Facebook group: Procession of the Species Bellingham).

CharterFest – Start planning now for the

2013 summer boating season at the 8th CharterFest at Squalicum Harbor Sat., April 27, 10am-4pm, and Sun., April 28, 10am-3pm, at Gate 3 Visitor Dock, near the Bellingham Yacht Club, 722 Coho Way. More than 50 sailboats and powerboats will be on display to climb aboard and explore, with vessels available for sale, charter or both. Representatives from local Bellingham boat sale and charter companies will be on hand to answer questions and offer special CharterFest discounts. Parking and event admission are email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

Just Another Pretty Face by Christopher Key If you want to become an international superstar and you’re a guy, it helps to have the face of Brad Pitt or the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The rest of us, like a certain bulldog named Gabe, have to fall back on our talent. Gabe has a lot to fall back on. I recently caught Gabe’s act at Merrill Gardens, where he wowed a crowd of seniors and a few grandkids. The stocky six-year-old is a polished performer who has appeared on David Letterman, America’s Got Talent and even starred in his own movie, The Dogfather. In addition, he has a list of awards from various canine competitions that must require a separate room in breeder/ trainer Cheryl Knapp’s house. Most dogs can be trained to fetch, but how many can retrieve a single dumbbell with his trainer’s scent from among a group of eight scattered about? Gabe makes it look easy. He can also ride a skateboard with aplomb, then grab the board in his rather impressive jaws and bring it back. He can occasionally outsmart his trainer. Knapp recruited a young lady from the audience to lie down on the floor so that Gabe could demonstrate his jumping abilities. To the delight of the crowd, Gabe simply ran around the obstacle rather than jumping over. The most efficient way to get from point A to point B is not always a straight line. With some encouragement from Knapp, Gabe eventually accomplished the jump, but his expression made it obvious that he thought humans rather inefficient. Gabe is also close to achieving his certification as a therapy dog and his willingness to greet his audience made it obvious that, despite his stardom, he has not forgotten who got him there. Check this local superstar out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-tcJws5xM8s or on his own site http://gaberocks.com/. Christopher Key is an actor and director who lives in Bellingham and writes to help support his theatrical addiction.

Creative Spaces Exhibits – Allied Arts of Whatcom County, in partnership with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership and the City of Bellingham, has launched Creative Spaces, a juried show of temporary art exhibits and installations that enliven the darkened windows of vacated facilities. The following art will be on display through April 27. • 1515 Cornwall Ave.: Jordan Hudak is a 21-yearold WWU student who creates drawings, paintings, and prints inspired by dreams, books, pictures, memories, biology, heaven, and hell. For him, each different medium shares a similar style that is distinct in its own way. • 1521 Cornwall Ave.: Dulcinea Rattet is a Bellingham artist. She is currently studying studio art at WWU with a concentration in multi-media painting and drawing. She has always been one to notice colors and beauty all around her, and colors are her favorite part of being alive. • More info, visit www. alliedarts.org or contact Katy Borden, Artist Services Coordinator at 676-8548 x5. Dakota Creek Winery Spring Wine and Art – Artists are invited to apply to

exhibit and sell their art at Spring Wine and Art at Dakota Creek Winery on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 and 12. This two-day event will be held in conjunction with the Blaine Mother’s Day Art Studio Tour. More info: 820-4752 or info@dakotacreekwinery.com.

New Paintings at Whimsey – Kelcey

Bates is showing her new fanciful paintings of bicycles at Whimsey in Fairhaven (below The Village on the Green) through the end of April. More info: www.kelceybates.com or call 920-7289.

Artist’s Call for Blaine Mother’s Day Studio Tour – If your home or studio is in the Blaine/Birch Bay area and you would like to be included in the Blaine Mother’s Day Studio Tour (May 11 & 12), please sign up on the Blaine Harbor Art Gallery website at http://www.bhagllc.com or contact Sylvia Hayden at mshayden2@comcast.net.

Children, Teen and Adult Art Classes – BellinghamART offers weekly

drawing, painting and sculpting classes. Your tuition includes all art tools and supplies. • “Healing Through Art” is an art exhibit at St. Joseph Peace Health Medical Center, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, through April 30 (Holly Studley at mstudley@mac.com for more info). BellinghamART is located in The Creekside Building at 1701 Ellis Street, Studio 203, Bellingham. For complete info, schedule, and registration: phone 7388379, www.bellinghamart.com or email: info@bellinghamart.com.

Valley Tulip Festival. Skagit County artists will be offering fine art in a variety of media in both originals and prints for every budget. Artists will be on hand to assist you and give demonstrations in fine art techniques and related topics. There is also an amazing selection of plants and garden items. Hours are 10am-6pm daily from Sun., March 31 through April 30 and admission and parking are free. Please come to preview the fine art on display and meet the artists at the Opening Night Reception with Awards on Sat., March 30, from 6-8pm. An ongoing raffle will be held with proceeds to support our annual college scholarship fund. More info: www.skagitart.org.

Artwood, a Gallery of Fine Woodworking – “Spring Show Of

Woods” is the feature at Artwood for the month of April. We will feature works made of 22 different woods, all from the United States and all made by our local artists. Come to Artwood and learn about the many different wonderful hard and soft woods! Open 7 days a week (Mon.Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm). 1000 Harris Ave., Historic Fairhaven, Bellingham. Info: 647-1628.

Mindport Exhibits – Come visit our

newly refurbished exhibit hall, new exhibits and continuing show, “Memory of Movement” photographs by Kevin Jones. Magnet Molasses has returned and turned and turned; well, to tell the truth, a lot of things are turning, spinning, and rolling. What a curiously delightful way to spend an afternoon during Spring break. Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri., noon-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; and Sun., noon-4pm. Regular admission: $2. Located at 210 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Subscribe to our blog for updates on all our exhibits and musings. Info: 647-5614 or www.mindport.org.

Serving Art at Good Earth Pottery –

April’s featured artist, Debra Stern, began her art journey with a sketchbook, pencils and paintbrushes. Along the way, she discovered the potter’s wheel and her two art forms joined forces. Each hand-thrown vessel comes off the wheel as a fresh surface for Stern to decorate; the delicate lines of her drawings are well-suited to her graceful serving ware. Representing over 50 local artists, the gallery has been located at 1000 Harris Ave. in Historic Fairhaven since 1969. Hours: Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 12-5pm. More info: www.goodearthpots.com or call 671-3998.

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“Art in a Pickle Barn” – Skagit Art Association presents the 24th Annual “Art in a Pickle Barn,” from April 1-30, at the Azusa Farm & Gardens, 14904 State Route 20, Mount Vernon. The Fine Arts Show and Sale is a sanctioned event of the Skagit

Williamson is displaying new watercolor paintings of Loons at Pacific Marine Gallery, 700 W. Holly St., in Bellingham. A variety of Loon images (originals and limited editions, framed and unframed) are available. A new selection of remarqued prints with original drawings in the margin are on display. Print subjects include: Lady Washington, Racing Yachts and Whatcom

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County historic subjects. The Gallery is open Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm. More info: 738-8535.

Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO – Open Studio Painting (any medium) with Trish Harding, Wed. (April 3, 10, 17, 24) or Thurs. (April 4, 11, 18, 25), 10am-3pm, $165 for all four Wed. or Thurs., or $48 for one session; you must specify dates (no refunds or rollovers). • Figure Drawing Sessions (preregistration required, no instruction): Nude Figure Drawing Session, Tues., April 9, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at time of session; Clothed Figure Drawing (costumed), Tues., April 23, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at time of session. • Drawing Workshop: The Figure in Abstraction, Mon., April 15, 10am3:30pm, $100 (pre-registration required). • Upcoming classes at WCC: Clothed Figure Drawing, Fridays, April 5-May 10 (no class April 26); Watercolor Figure Painting, Fridays, May 17-June 14; Pilchuck School in the Woods, Sat., May 11; WCC Campus Art Tour, Thurs., June 13, 6:30-8pm. Register at 383-3000 or www.whatcom.ctc.edu. • Pastel Power Punch! Register now for Pastel Workshop for Creative Arts Community at Menucha from Aug. 11-17. • Info: 319-6115, email trish.harding@studioufo.net or visit www.studioufo.net. Bay Street Village, 301 W. Holly St., Suite M-4, Bellingham.

Watercolors With Northwest Themes – Experienced watercolor artist

and instructor, Debbie Haggman, will be teaching a 6 week watercolor class at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, on Thursdays, April 4-May 9, from 1-4pm. This class will cover all aspects of watercolor painting: technique, composition, color, spontaneity and control. Each session will start out with a demonstration, reference material provided by the instructor. Subject matter will be Northwest themes, landscapes, seascapes, florals and leaves. Suitable for beginners and intermediate. Materials list available through Jansen Art Center. Cost is $120. Register online at www.jansenartcenter.org or call 354-3600.

Baker Creek Ceramic Studio – April

classes include: • Thursday Night Clay Club with Deb McCunn, April 4, 11 & 25, 5-9pm. Clay Club is open studio time for supported projects. Bring your ideas for projects, use studio equipment to build your pieces and get peer support, advice and feedback. Bring your own tools, a hand towel and plastic to cover your work in progress. Clay is $20 for 25 pounds and the cost covers glazes, stains, washes and two firings (one bisque and one glaze). Course fee is $69 for the 3-week session. Each member is assigned one personal shelf to store work in progress and tools as long as they remain enrolled in Clay Club. Active Clay Club members can also sign up to use the studio during Open Studio times

(usually Saturdays, 1-5pm). More info and to register: Deb McCunn at 393-5458, email bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or visit www.bakercreekceramics.com.

AHA! After Hours Arts – The Whatcom Museum introduces AHA! After Hours Arts on Thursdays at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street. April’s events include: • April 4, 6:30-7:30pm: Pocket Neighborhoods – Pocket Neighborhoods are popping up across America. These clustered groups of housing are designed so neighbors can easily get to know one another or lend a helping hand. Author and architect Ross Chapin explains how they foster community while preserving the need for privacy. • April 11 & 18, 6:30pm: Exhibition Expedition – Explore current exhibitions at the Lightcatcher with our intrepid and informed guides. • April 25, 5-8pm: Meet Me at the Wall for a Green Drink! Celebrate Earth Day with green drinks from 250 flora, and a green tour of the Lightcatcher, a LEED-Silver building. What’s green about the signature Lightcatcher wall? How’s the view from our rooftop garden? We use our storm water for what? Answers to these and other questions when you stop by after work. Check out the exhibition, “Jim Olson: Art in Architecture” too. • All events are free with $5 Thursday admission (Museum members free). More info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Nature Prints on Aluminum –

Vartanyan Estate Winery is happy to host the show “Mostly Metal” by local Bellingham artist Steven Bochinski. His works on metal will be on display though April. Regular hours: open Fri.-Sun. (11am5pm), 1628 Huntley Rd, Bellingham. More info: www.bsteveb.com.

Amanda Houston Oils & Pastels –

Scott Milo Gallery presents “All About Wine” in April in conjunction with the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Spring Wine Festival. Amanda Houston is the featured artist, exhibiting both oils and pastels of Italian Vineyards from a recent trip to the region. Other pieces in the wine theme are acrylics by Jennifer Bowman, oils by Ramona Hammerly, pastels by Patty Forte Linna, color photographs by Lewis Jones and oils by Keith Sorenson. We will also have guest artists: Kathy Hastings with photo encaustics, color photographs by David Lucas, and quilts by the Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild. The opening reception with many of the artists is Fri., April 5 from 6-9pm. Scott Milo Gallery will also have a presentation of “All About Wine” to work with the Chamber’s Spring Wine Festival on Sat., April 13 from noon-4:30pm at the Port of Anacortes Warehouse. The show runs April 5-30. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am4:30pm. More info: gallery@scottmilo.com or visit www.scottmilo.com. (continued on page 38)

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Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk

is Fri., April 5, 6-9pm. Participating this month are Anne Martin McCool Gallery, Burton Jewelers, Scott Milo Gallery, The Majestic Inn and Spa, and Apothecary Spa (2nd floor Majestic Inn), Anacortes Arts Festival Office, and Gallery at the Depot. Next Gallery Walk is May 3. Info: Kathy at 293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com, or visit www.anacortesart.com.

Bellingham Art Walk – The Downtown

Bellingham Partnership invites you to join other art lovers to explore Downtown Bellingham’s diversity of art venues during the Art Walk Fri., April 5, 6-10pm, in downtown Bellingham. Talented artists, unique galleries, delicious restaurants and invigorating cultural experiences await attendees of the monthly Art Walks. Maps are available at participating venues and the Downtown Visitor Center (114 W. Magnolia St., Suite 105, Crown Plaza) or www.DowntownBellingham.com. The next Art Walk is May 3. More info: 527-8710.

Ghastly Imaginings – Art work by Kedra Menish will be shown at Honey Salon April-May. Kedra’s latest creations are beautifully morbid dolls that exude a strange blend of sexuality and the macabre; often depicting open wounds, burnt or torn flesh and almost always with a sense of seductive fantasy and charm. Kedra loves creating in sculpture, mixed media, morbid and fashion photography, utility art, and canvas art. Kedra’s work is of a definitively adult and gothic nature. Opening reception is Fri., April 5, 6-9pm, at Honey Salon, 310 W. Holly St., next to Rocket Donuts. Salon hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-7pm. More info: 778-3858 or visit www.honeybellingham.com.

Grand Re-opening – The New Lucky

Monkey will celebrate its Grand Reopening Fri., April 5 during the downtown Art Walk from 6-9:30pm at our new location, 312 W. Champion St. We will feature the exquisite work of local bead, stone and silver jeweler Keron Marie; the wood carvings of Haida Native Artist Francis Natkong, and the fiery oil paintings of former San Francisco artist Nicola Noetic. As the Lucky Monkey has been reborn in its new location, Nicola’s paintings of the Phoenix represent the reincarnation and resurrection of the spirit rising out of the ashes. Meet the artists, have some refreshments and come enjoy our expanded new open space. More info: 393-4068, luckymonkeygifts@gmail.com.

Lucia Douglas Gallery and Make. Shift Gallery Show – “Strange

Bedfellows” is a collaborative, invitational show between the artists of both art spaces, featuring the works of 40 artists to be exhibited in both spaces for the month of April. Opening reception will be held Fri., April 5, 6-10pm at Make.Shift (306 Flora St.) during Art Walk. A closing

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reception will be held at Lucia Douglas Gallery (1415 13th St., Fairhaven) Thurs., April 25, 5-7pm. More info: 733-5361.

Paintings by Ken Speer – Oasis

Physical Therapy features paintings by Ken Speer at this month’s Downtown Art Walk on Fri., April 5, 6-9pm. Ken is a long-time resident of Whatcom County and says of his paintings, “My work is done to honor and explore the aliveness of our planet. I use Western and Eastern ideals to describe the lessons I’ve learned from my observations of Northwest life.” More info: 676-8077, oasispt@comcast.net. 301 W. Holly, Suite M6, Bay Street Village.

Ship of Fools Show Opening – The

Whatcom Peace & Justice Center will host the return of the Annual Ship of Fools Show with an opening on Fri., April 5, 6-10pm, at 1220 Bay Street. Originally hosted by gallery owner Wade Marlow, this incredibly popular event welcomes art of a political nature from some of the area’s best known artists. Please join us at the April Art Walk for the work of George Jartos, Tyree Callahan, Everett Aison, Wade Marlow and many more.

Morgan Block Building Spring Open Studios – Come check out what’s

happening in the historic MBB artist studio collective Sun., April 7, noon-4pm. This is your quarterly chance to visit with some of the potters, painters, print-makers and jewelry artisans where their inspiration springs to life. 1000 Harris Ave. in Fairhaven, 2nd and 3rd Floors. More info: www.facebook.com/MorganBlockBuilding or www.kulshanclayworks.com.

Creativity ~ The Artist’s Way –

Registration is now open at the Jansen Art Center for several classes exploring Julia Cameron’s work with Creativity. Affirming that creativity is a natural life force we experience daily in a variety of forms, everything we do requires making creative choices. Utilizing basic artistic tools take a spiritual walk toward higher creativity. Join facilitator Cynthia Poppe on Monday evenings from 6-8pm, starting April 8. Learn to express your own unique creativity working with Artist’s Way. Or join the group Thursday evenings from 6-8pm delving into Walking in the World beginning April 11. Instructor Cynthia Poppe has been working with The Artist’s Way for nearly 20 years. Course fee is $185 + materials fee of $15 payable to instructor. Register online at www.jansenartcenter.org or call 354-3600.

”Masters of Design” – Western

Washington University’s Western Gallery will present the “Masters of Design” exhibition from April 10-May 18. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Celebrating the field of design, “Masters of Design” is presented by the WWU Department of Design with an accompanying lecture sponsored by the Indle and Rosalie Endowment. This year’s featured designer is Volume, Inc. of San

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Francisco, CA. Since its inception, Volume has created environments, books, websites, promotional collateral and films for a variety of clients throughout the world. For more exhibition details or gallery hours, please visit http://westerngallery.wwu.edu/.

Whatcom Museum Guild Gathering and Program: Metal and Wood, an Artist’s Journey – Sculptor Gary

Armstrong brings life and meaning to salvaged materials with his craft, with a more recent focus on reductionism. Coffee at 9:30am with program beginning at 10am on Thurs., April 11 at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Guests welcome at no charge. Info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Watercolor Greeting Cards –

Northwest artist Nancy Grigsby will teach a Watercolor Greeting Cards Workshop at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, Sat., April 13, from 12:303:30pm. Create original greeting cards to share with friends during this fun afternoon (especially great for beginners). Bring your own paints, brushes, water container, and paper towels. Cards and envelopes will be provided. Cost is $45. Register online at www.jansenartcenter.org or call 354-3600. For more info, visit www.nmgrigsbystudios.com.

Springboard Workshop – Join Deb

Schwartzkopf at Baker Creek Ceramic Studio for a three-day hands-on intensive workshop focusing on constructed, functional pottery Fri., April 19-Sun., April 21, 9am-4pm. Deb is currently an instructor at Seward Park Clay Studio in Seattle. Demos and an image presentation will begin our exploration. We will throw lots of simple shapes and practice altering. Then we will combine these shapes to build non-round, expressive pots. Come ready to learn how to make and use simple paper patterns, combine slabs with thrown elements, and experiment with new techniques. We will discuss how expressive shapes spring from sketches, patterns, our environment, and the process of making itself. Basic throwing skills are helpful. Cost is $270. More info and to register: Deb McCunn at 393-5458, email bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or visit www.bakercreekceramics.com.

April Finkbonner – Please visit the

Lummi Gateway Center for April’s featured artist, April Finkbonner, demonstrating her painting technique. “I am Cyaltsa “sayhalt-suh,” a Native American woman of the Lummi Tribe. I was born and raised on the Lummi reservation, and grew up with the name April Finkbonner. I currently live in Hawai’i, and I often travel home to visit family for holidays and special events, such as this. Sharing my artwork with the world is a dream come true!” She will be at the Lummi Gateway Center on Sat., April 20, 11am-5pm. More info: 393-3110. The Lummi Gateway Center is off I-5, Exit 260,

4029 Rural Ave., Ferndale. More info on the Center: 306-8554, or visit www.lummigatewaycenter.com.

Watercolor Workshop – Northwest

artist Nancy Grigsby will teach a 2-day Watercolor Workshop at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, Sat.-Sun., April 27-28, from 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Each day includes demos, unique projects, lots of student painting time and participatory critique all designed to help the beginning / intermediate artist create watercolor masterpieces. Emphasis will be on color choices, values and paint properties. Cost is $150 for both days. Register online at www.jansenartcenter.org or call 354-3600. Receive a supply list upon registration. Dakota Art on Cornwall Ave. in downtown Bellingham is offering a 10% discount on workshop supplies. Must present supply list to receive discount. Visit www.nmgrigsbystudios.com for more info.

Celebrate Slow Art Day – Enjoy a tour on international Slow Art Day on Sat., April 27 with one of the Museum’s fabulous volunteer docents at the Whatcom Musem Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street. Tours of the exhibition “Jim Olson: Art in Architecture” begin at 1pm and 2pm. Contemplate and discuss what you’ve learned over lunch in the Museum’s café, 250 flora. Tours are free with regular admission ($10 / $8 / $4.50) / Museum members free. More info: www.whatcommuseum.org. Artist Mandy Greer to Present Lecture at WWU on April 30 –

Western Washington University’s Department of Art is pleased to continue its 2012-2013 Speaker Series, “Studies in Intermedia,” with a lecture by Mandy Greer at noon on Tues., April 30, in the Fine Arts Building, room 238. Informed by mythology, fairy tales, literature, and the experiences of motherhood, Greer is a fiber artist from Seattle who employs a sewing machine and crochet hook to fabricate features of fantasy, ephemeral costuming, and set design. The lecture is free and open to the public. More info, please contact the WWU Department of Art at 650-3660.

Artist Yuken Teruya to Present Lecture at WWU on May 2 – Western

Washington University’s Department of Art is pleased to present a lecture by artist Yuken Teruya at 4pm on Thurs., May 2, in room 120 of the SMATE Building located on Western’s campus. Born in Okinawa, Japan, New York-based Teruya has shown in several solo exhibitions around the world. His work, which often references consumer culture, provides a refreshing and modern take on traditional craft techniques. The lecture is free and open to the public. More info, please contact the WWU Department of Art at 650-3660.

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Allied Arts Presents Second Annual RARE by Meghan Thompson What do you get when you combine an old chair leg, packing foam, mattress springs, and a scrap of cloth? Well, that all depends on the artist! This spring marks the second annual Recycled Arts Resource Expo, or RARE, presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. An event open to creative minds of all ages, RARE challenges its participants to unleash their innermost creative juices and construct unique one-of-a-kind pieces using only recycled or reused items. This two-day, free event takes place in beautiful downtown Bellingham on Saturday, April 20 (10:00 am - 5:30 pm) & Sunday, April 21 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm). The hub of the event is in the historic Federal Building, an amazing facility owned by the City of Bellingham and overseen by the Public Development Authority. This year’s expo includes 45 unique events and exhibits, ranging from the astounding toaster art creations of Eric

Brown, to a community weaving project utilizing strips of old tee-shirts being led by Carol Berry, life-sized floating figures made of chicken wire, and coffee can clocks. No matter the medium or artist’s background though, the common trait throughout the expo is that all works have been created with found or repurposed materials. ‘RARE’ found object sculpture by Thor Myhre. Photo by PeterJamesStudios.com.

One of Eric Brown’s many “toaster creations” from the 2012 Recycled Arts Resource Expo.

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education in local schools, and public advocacy for the arts. Allied Arts is dedicated to the arts in our region by empowering local artists through organized festivals and events within our uniquely creative community. So come one, come all, spend a few hours oohing and ahhing at some of our amazing local talent, and allow your own creative juices to percolate; get inspired by the countless uses for those items some others so quickly write off as trash. For a complete list of exhibits, workshops and performances check the Allied Arts website at www.alliedarts.org. Meghan is a Whatcom County native with plans to retire young & one day make it big as a New York Times bestselling author. Her writing can currently be found online at www.confessionsofawordslut.com. Photos courtesy of Allied Arts.

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