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Allied Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Apple Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bellingham Parks & Recreation —Summer Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 —Kids’ Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bellingham Sports and Spine PT . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bellingham Traverse (Recreation NW) . . . . . . . 25 Bruton and Schellberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chanticleer Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chuckanut Bay Gallery and Garden . . . . . . . . . 3 Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Everything in Sight Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Good Earth Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Greek Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Historic Fairhaven Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Infusion Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Interfaith Coalition (Ferndale Uncorked) . . . . . 31 Jalima Professional Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Jazz Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lincoln Theatre (Porterhouse Brewfest) . . . . . 30 Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Marrowstone Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center . . . . . inside front cover Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . inside back cover Northwest Ballet Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Northwest Business Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NW Washington Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Opportunity Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pickford Film Center: Limelight . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Renaissance Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sacred Alchemy Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shakespeare NorthWest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Skagit River Salmon Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skagit Valley Casino Resort . . . . . . . . . back cover Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Taylor Shellfish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Crossing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 USCPAA (U.S. Canada Peace Anniversary Assn.) . . 1 Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Whatcom County Council on Aging —Whatcom Senior Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 —Health & Wellness Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . 33 YES Massages (Eileen Gribble) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGUST 2014 FEATURES: All Jazzed Up — Bellwether Swings Into September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Art Uncorked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Artists Get Out More – Ninth PAPO Hits the Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bellingham TheatreWorks presents The Ghosts of Tonkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bellwether Arts Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 George Jones Tribute Concert at the Haynie Opry in Blaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 If You Pour It, They Will Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lummi Island Artist Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Subdued Stringband Jamboree (2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Journey Continues...The WSO 2014-2015 Concert Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Northwest Washington Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . 31-32 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 15-25 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

On the cover: Don’t miss the ninth annual Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday, August 23. The painting on our cover is called “Looking Down Holly Street.” It’s a 10” x 8” oil painting by Trish Harding. Photo by Ann Chaikin. See feature story on page 3.

AUGUST 2014 Volume 11 Number 7 P.O. Box 2606 • Bellingham, WA 98227-2606 360-599-6827 • email: editor@ennw.info • www.ennw.info The ENNW Publishing Team Mark Fuller • 360-676-0428 • mfuller@ennw.info Barb Fuller • 360-676-0428 • bfuller@ennw.info Dorothy Tjoelker-Worthen • 360-815-6286 • dworthen@ennw.info Gladys Crnich • 360-656-6577 • gladys@ennw.info Lynna Dunn Fuller • lfuller@ennw.info Circulation: ENNW prints 10,000 copies & distributes to over 200 sites in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. For a current list of distribution sites go to http://www.ennw.info/distribution.html. Deadlines: We request Press Releases, Photos and Calendar Items by the 10th of the month before its release (August 10th for September issue). Send an email if you would like to be on our monthly reminder list. Press Releases, Calendar Items & Photos are now exclusively received through our Online Submission Form accessed through our website www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Please keep event description to 60-100 words per item. Submission Guidelines: Article ideas are encouraged with a sample of your writing style. You will be given credit and a bio line, but at this time we are unable to pay for articles. If we accept your proposal, please plan on writing 300–600 words. Advertising: We would like to encourage you to consider advertising with us. We feel we offer a great value for your hard earned advertising dollars. Due to the quality, ENNW is not in the recycle bin in a day or two. Many readers report they hold onto it all month long, resulting in better value. If you would like a rate sheet, please call or email to request one. Your advertising will make it possible for us to continue. Copyright & Pub Info: ©2014 Entertainment News NW. Reproduction of contents in any format is forbidden without written permission from ENNW. ENNW is only responsible for ad cost in the event of an error. Every effort has been made to gather accurate information regarding events. Please contact the sponsoring agency for more details. Printed at Lithtex NW, Bellingham, WA, USA. This Month’s Contributors: n Bellingham freelancer Joanna Nesbit has been writing for ENNW since 2005. Her work has also appeared in FamilyFun, Parenting, Northwest Travel, and Washington State Visitors’ Guide. Learn more at www.joannanesbit.com. n Christopher Key is an actor and director who lives in Bellingham and writes to help support his theatrical addiction. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a senior at Western Washington University, majoring in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Western Front, and Klipsun magazine. n Zoe Bronstein grew up surrounded by theater and music, largely due to her family and community. She got her BA in English with a minor in theater at the University of San Francisco. A native of Bellingham and the Bay Area, she acts, sings, and directs in addition to writing for ENNW. n Marla Bronstein is a playwright, director, actress and freelance writer who enjoys keeping busy and relaxing.

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Artists Get Out More — Ninth PAPO Hits The Streets by Christopher Key There was a time when you might have to climb to a freezing garret in a fourthfloor walk-up in order to watch a painter at work. It tends to be a solitary endeavor, and not every painter is comfortable with an audience during the act of creation. Not so with Trish Harding’s ninth annual Plein Air Paint Out coming to a street near you on Saturday, August 23. The French phrase en plein air literally means “in the open air” and is generally applied to painters who work outdoors. Working outdoors became increasingly popular in the mid-19th century as The Barbizon School and Impressionism began to make themselves felt. The introduction of paints in tubes in the 1870’s made en plein air much easier, as did the invention of the French Box Easel. The latter, still in use today, enables the artist to carry an easel and all painting necessities in a box the size of a briefcase. Harding is a leading practitioner and teacher of modern-day plein air.

• Entries must be original paintings, no photocopies or Xerox, giclee or other reproduction. • Paintings must be on paper, board, or stretched canvas in the size of 8x10” only. • Entries must be framed in a plein air frame provided by the entry fee. • Entries must reflect the uniqueness of Downtown Bellingham and 100 percent completed en plein air and surrendered to Mindport Gallery at 5pm, the day of the paint out. • Artists can submit only one painting. • The exhibition will be hosted by Mindport Gallery at 210 W Holly St. Laurie Potter with her PAPO piece.

Ann Chaikin painting the Rocket at the corner of Holly and Streets.

Watercolor by Jimie Gregory. Photo by Ann Chaikin.

In addition to Harding’s Studio UFO and Mindport, there is another sponsor vital to the cause. “Thank you, Fourth Corner Frames, for making the beautiful plein air frames available at cost for our artists and for framing them and getting them ready to hang,” Harding said.

Ron Pattern painting the Mount Baker Theatre.

The PAPO is an unusual opportunity not just to watch artists in action, but to see how they translate familiar scenes onto canvas. With any luck, we’ll have lots of plein air and not too much rain air.

“Artists will report to a location of their choice to paint in downtown Bellingham around or near the Holly Street Corridor,” Harding said. “The mission of the show is for the community to see all the artists on one day in the downtown area, so we ask them to choose a spot downtown where they are visible to the public.” Only 30 artists from this area are chosen from dozens of applicants. “This is not a fundraiser,” Harding said. “Artists will get 80 percent of sales.” The requirements are very specific: • Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, executed on the day of the paint out only. email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

Lummi Island Artist Studio Tour by Joanna Nesbit

Labor Day weekend brings the annual Lummi Island Artist Studio Tour and the opportunity to tour studios that aren’t usually open to the public, talk to the artists, and appreciate hidden-away island settings. The free, self-guided tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, 10am-6pm each day. Pack a picnic or plan to have lunch at one of the island eateries, which include Beach Store Café, Sauseburger Stand (sausages, salads, and specials) adjacent to the Islander Store, Taproot Café below the Willows Inn, and of course, the Willows Inn itself (reservations a must). Typically featuring a core of some 25 artists, the tour offers a range of price points, from inexpensive craft items to high-end professional art. You’ll meet potters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, fiber artists, and painters. Here are a few of the participating artists: Tour founder and co-organizer Ria Nickerson, owner of Good Thunder Arts, specializes in stoneware sinks, tiles, lamps, and other decorative and functional pottery featuring Pacific Northwest motifs. Basil Atkinson’s work can be found at the same studio, which includes stone and metal sculpture, custom monuments and signs, as well as stone, bone, ivory, semi-precious stone and glass jewelry. Co-organizer Ria Harboe’s sculptures and paintings will be displayed at her studio on North Nugent, with a new painting also showing at the Beach Store Café. Harboe draws influence from Scandinavian artists, her Danish immigrant upbringing, and landscapes, blending both dark and light in her unique paintings (www.ria-harboe.com).

Tucked away in Sunrise Cove, Diana Pepper and John Robinson’s Tree Frog Farm (www.treefrogfarm.com) is a micro-eco farm that features local flower essences, aromatherapy products and a native plant nursery. Lynn Dee’s Raku pottery studio (www.lynndeestudios.com) is not far away, on South Nugent Rd., where she specializes in the Raku firing process to produce vases and other functional and

(top left) Art Hohl has 26 years of experience creating original kiln-formed glass artwork using the techniques of fusing, slumping and casting glass to create a large variety of colorful small sculptures as well as functional pieces such as bowls, platters, jewelry and garden art. (bottom left) Nancy Simmerman designs and makes locker-hooked rugs and knitted sweaters, hats, shawls and even knitted starfish using rich hand-dyed yarns. This rug, entitled Tide Pool #1, came from exploring tidepools on Lummi Island beaches.

decorative pottery. Raku firing gives surfaces a dark smoky look and creates metallic effects and crackle patterns in the glazes. Visitors can watch her demonstrate firing in the kiln from 1-4pm

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each day, and can also try their hand at glazing their own teacup. This activity has proven popular with all ages and costs $20 a teacup, including a mini glazing lesson, glazes and same-day firing. Long-time islander and glass artist Art Hohl’s Vitreous Visions glass studio lies just up the road. Hohl uses colorful designs and combines layers of clear, colored, iridized and dichroic glass to create functional and whimsical art, including bowls, platters, coasters, bird feeders, and jewelry. Tom Lutz creates distinctive wood furniture with simple lines, as well as graphic digital art inspired by his Northwest photographs, and will display his work at Village Point Marina on Legoe Bay Rd. (www.tomlutzdesigns.com). Ted Mork specializes in one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces featuring gemstones, glass, beads and sterling silver. He is located on West Shore Dr. on the north end of the island near Point Migley.

(top right) Lynn Dee specializes in the Raku firing process which gives the surface of clay a dark smoky look, creates metallic surface effects and interesting crackle patterns in the clear and colorful Raku glazes. (bottom right) Ria Harboe’s paintings, sculptures and notecards depict surrounding landscapes, travel destinations and musical happenings. Her new 5’x6’ painting, entitled Sunburst, will be on display at the Beach Store Café.

For fiber arts, visit Mary Barstow next door to the Islander Store (quilted wall hangings, table décor, and quilts) or the Gude Earth Crafts Knitwear and Gift Shop (www.lummi-islandknitart.com) on Tuttle Lane, where Nancy Zimmerman, Susan McCaslin and Karen Weber share one location, offering things like kid-mohair shawls, hooked rugs, silk scarves, neckties, and sweaters, vests, and hats in practical and washable designs. The tour is compact enough you’ll be able to visit most, if not all, the studios. If you’d rather ditch the car, many studios are accessible by bicycle – but plan for a hill or two. Park at Gooseberry Point and pick up a tour map at The Islander store, just south of the ferry dock, or at any studio location. For more information about ferry schedules, fares, and the island, visit www.lummi-island.com. Fares can now be paid with credit/debit cards. If downloadable tour maps aren’t posted there, check “Events” on www.willows-inn.com.

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17th Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition –

Twelve international artists from the United States, Canada & Hong Kong are featured in the magnificent gardens at the U.S./ Canada border through Oct. 1, at Peace Arch International Park. Include Washington State’s and British Columbia’s premier outdoor art gallery in your summer recreation plan. To view the free exhibit or download a tour brochure, visit: peacearchpark.org/sculpture.htm. A Washington Parks Discover Pass is required for parking (no parking fees Sept. 27). More info: info@peacearchpark.org, 360-332-7165 or www.peacearchpark.org.

Collage Art Show – Clayton Medeiros is showing collages at the Black Drop Coffee House (300 W. Champion St., Bellingham) during the month of August. The collages include assemblage and multimedia pieces using using handmade and commercial papers, photographs, transparencies and related materials on canvas and board. Collages are available for $10 each. The free boxes of books available daily in front of Michael’s Books have often provided contributions to these works. Free admission. More info: 360-739-5179 or claymedeiros@aol.com.

Applications due for 2015 Juried Artist Series and Inside the Box Series – The 2015 Juried Artist Series and the Inside the Box Series will consist of about eight, one-month-long shows in

2015. The Inside the Box Series is intended to highlight smaller hand-made goods. There is no theme for these shows and applications will be judged on the basis of design, skill, and originality. Applications available now at www.alliedarts.org or in the Allied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Applications due before Fri., Aug. 29 at 5pm. Info: 360-676-8548, katy@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

Anacortes Arts Festival – Now in its

sixth decade, the 53rd Annual Anacortes Arts Festival has been named one of the top 100 fine art fairs in the U.S. It features 275 juried booth artisans filling the streets of historic downtown Anacortes. These artists offer a wide range of work for every taste and budget. The Working Studios area showcases artists demonstrating blacksmithing, sculpture, graffiti, mural painting and more. Three entertainment stages, along with three alcohol gardens, provide regional and ethnic foods along with micro-brews and wine bars. A hands-on youth area rounds out the activities. The festival will be held Fri. & Sat., Aug. 1 & 2 from 10am-6pm and Sun., Aug 3 from 10am-5pm in Downtown Anacortes. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6211 or www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com.

Collage Art by Sonja Tritz – View

collages by Sonja Tritz in the Deming Library Meeting Room. While Sonja’s background is in sculpture, she enjoys the

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self-expression found in the technique of collage. The collages will be on exhibit through Sept. 6 during open library hours (5044 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming). More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Melissa Bishop Paintings on Display at Buethorn Watercolor Studio – Bellingham artist Melissa Bishop exhibits her eclectic paintings at Buethorn Watercolor Studio (301 W. Holly St.) through the end of August during regular gallery hours, Tues.-Thurs., 10am-3pm. This unique collection of work reflects Bishop’s ongoing absorption in the works of Corot, Leger, Blake, Ryder and Inness. Free admission. More info: 360-778-3941 or www.candacebuethorn.com.

Summer Exhibits at La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum – The La Conner

Quilt and Textile Museum (703 S. 2nd St.) will be hosting the following exhibits until Oct. 5: “Fifty Years of Quiltmaking: Schlotterback Collection;” “Works of Junko Maeda;” and “Wishes through Our Hands.” Admission is $7, includes all exhibits. Museum hours are Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm. More info: 360-466-4288, kathleen@laconnerquilts.org or www.laconnerquilts.org.

Art Exhibit: Mandy Cramer –

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23. Mandy is a WWU student in the graphic arts program and is well known for her interesting, strong graphics in paintings and tattoos. Free admission. More info: info@chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com, www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com or 360-752-3377.

Paintings by Laurie Potter – The

paintings of Laurie Potter are an expression of her love for the beautiful natural world and its inhabitants. Laurie’s work will be on the walls of Artwood (1000 Harris Ave., in Historic Fairhaven) throughout the month of August. Laurie recently received the “Art du Pastel en France” Award at the Pastel Society of America International Exhibition, and her piece was then chosen to be shown at the prestigious Butler Institute of American Art. Free admission. More info: artwood@qwestoffice.net, 360647-1628 or www.artwoodgallery.com.

Whatcom Women Words and Works – Producer Jeni Cottrell presents

Whatcom Women Words and Works, an art exhibit by four Whatcom County women who are both artists and poets: Anita K. Boyle, Nancy Canyon, J.I. Kleinberg and Sheila Sondik. Their artwork and poetry will be on display Aug. 1-31 in the Firehouse Cafe (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) with a reception and poetry reading open to the public on Fri., Aug. 22 at 6:30pm. Free admission / donations appreciated to cover venue costs.

Door Art Throwdown – Ten teams of

artists will have two hours to create a masterpiece on a repurposed door during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk (1400 block of Cornwall Ave. in the Federal Building Parking Lot) on Fri., Aug. 1 at 5pm. You’ll be able to watch the artists in action and vote on which team you like best by tipping your team of choice. The doors will then be sold that evening through a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the participating artists and ensure that Allied Arts of Whatcom County can continue to provide high-quality arts programming for our community. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8548, info@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

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Katy Borden, Artist Services Coordinator and Kelly Hart, Executive Director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County. Photos courtesy of Allied Arts of Whatcom County.

Bellwether Arts Market by Osa Hale Tucked between the mountains and the bay, Bellingham and its resident artists are teeming with imagination. When summer finally comes to the city of subdued excitement, it is the perfect opportunity for artists to showcase their work in the fresh air. Allied Arts of Whatcom County, a huge contributor to the creative community, will be pairing up with the Port of Bellingham for the third annual Bellwether Arts Market, a three-day arts market that takes place in the Tom Glenn Common by the Hotel Bellwether, near Squalicum Harbor, against the beautiful backdrop of the bay. The arts market will be taking place from noon-6pm on Friday, Aug. 15 and from 10am-4pm on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17. There will be more than 30 booths featuring local arts and performances, said Kelly Hart, the executive director of Allied Arts. “Participating artists use a variety of mediums to create unique, one-of-akind pieces. This year we are featuring artists using a range of glass, textile, wood, paper, as well as traditional painters and photographers,” Hart explained. “Musical performers range from folk performers, to swing music.” The free event will also include family-friendly activities, taught throughout the weekend by featured artists. For more information about the arts market, visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Kelly Hart at kelly@alliedarts.org.

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2014 Juried Artist Series: Wing and Petal – The Wing and Petal exhibit is a

collection of two-dimensional art inspired by the beauty of nature. The collection takes the basics of a landscape and flowers and rearranges that image into something new out of the artists’ imagination. With the use of vivid colors, this collection gives the viewer an in-depth look into the artists’ minds and different perspectives. The exhibit can be viewed through Aug. 30 at Allied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) during regular gallery hours (Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., noon-5pm). An opening reception will be held Fri., Aug. 1 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8548, katy@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

Abstraction of Form: Opening Reception – A collection of thought

provoking and colorful original paintings by two of Bellingham’s “think outside the box” artists, Mary Jo Maute and Amy Armitage, opens on Fri., Aug. 1 from 6-10pm during the Downtown Bellingham Artwalk at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St.) Exhibit continues through Aug. 30. Free admission. More info: 360-734-1340, Framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. Anacortes Gallery Walk – Join us in Downtown Anacortes (Commercial Ave.) for the gallery walk on Fri., Aug. 1 from 6-9pm, featuring work in Burton Jewelers, McCool Studio, The Majestic Inn, The Apothecary Spa, Scott Milo Gallery and KP Studio. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.anacortesart.com.

Artist Reception for Jenny Chatterton – Meet Bay Street Studio’s

(BSS) August featured artist Jenny Chatterton on Fri., Aug. 1 from 6-9pm at BSS (301 W. Holly St.) during the Downtown Bellingham Artwalk. Chatterton combines her love of words, color and texture to create her inspirational mixed-media pieces. Free. More info: 360-671-3999 or banner4art@yahoo.com.

August Art Show: Opening Reception – The Scott Milo Gallery (420

Commercial Ave., Anacortes) presents new photo encaustic work by Kathy Hastings during the month of August. Also showing color photography by David Lucas; oils by Sandy Byers and Lorna Libert; and pastels by Janice Wall. Opening reception is Fri., Aug. 1 from 6-9pm. Free admission. Info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. First Friday Art Walk – The First Friday Art Walk is a collaboration of downtown art venues, businesses, and local and regional artists showcasing the wide array of art and culture found in Downtown Bellingham. Maps available at participating businesses and online. Join us for the Art Walk on Fri., Aug. 1, 6-10pm. Free admission. More info: 360-527-8710,

lindsey@downtownbellingham.com or www.downtownbellingham.com.

Visit Sculpture Woods – Sculpture Woods, studio grounds of Ann Morris at 3851 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, will be open to the public on the first Saturday (Aug. 2, Sept. 6) of each month from 10am-5pm. There are sixteen large sculptures on the grounds to be visited, and the gallery of smaller works will be open. The working studio will not be open. No photos please. Park diagonally in the designated parking area, take a map for the self-guided tour, and enjoy. Free admission. Info: www.annmorrisbronze.com. August Art Reception at Good Earth Pottery – Good Earth Pottery (1000

Harris Ave., Bellingham) has flourished as the go-to gallery of locally handmade pottery for over four decades. That sort of longevity deserves a celebration! On Sat., Aug. 2, join the party from 3-6pm. There will be live music, snacks, and door prizes, along with a reception for August’s featured artists, co-owners Deb Martin and Linda Stone. Many of the gallery’s 50 local artists will be on-site as part of the festivities as well! Free admission. More info: theteam@goodearthpots.com, 360671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com.

First Thursdays Artist Reception –

Join us at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) for a First Thursdays Artist Reception from 6-8pm on Thurs., Aug. 7 from 6-8pm. New work by Lorna Libert, Mike Bathum, and Ben Mann, as well as the opening of our Fall Community Exhibit, with live music by Damon Jones. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Exhibition – The Gail Harker Center for

Creative Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd., Mount Vernon) presents an exhibition of diploma students’ work on Sat. & Sun., Aug. 9 & 10 from 11am-5pm. This exhibition is a celebration of the accomplishments of nine Level 4 Research for Advanced Design students, who have completed two-and-ahalf years of study with Gail Harker. Students have chosen, researched, explored and developed a major inspirational theme resulting in an original body of artwork. Personal expression and complex imagery are features of the work on display. Students will also give a talk about their work on Sun., Aug. 10 from 9:30-10:30am; this talk is free, but seating is limited; please call 360-466-0110 or e-mail gail@gailcreativestudies.com to reserve a space. Free admission. More info: www.gailcreativestudies.com.

How It’s Made: Whatcom Bounty with Ben Mann – Ben Mann’s distinctive paintings on canvas and wood will be featured in Jansen Art Center’s Chamber Hall (321 Front St., Lynden) in August. His new series, crafted expressly for this exhibition, is entitled “Whatcom Bounty”

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and reflects his lifelong affection for the county’s charm and beauty, from the vantage point of a city guy. In addition to showcasing paintings here this summer, he will also speak as part of Jansen’s How It’s Made lecture series on Tues., Aug. 12 at 6:30pm. Admission is $5 general / $3 students and seniors. More info: 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

August Classes at Studio UFO –

August classes at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., Bellingham) include: Open Studio Wednesdays, Aug. 13, 20 & 27, 10am-3pm, $135 or $50 per session. • Open Studio Thursdays, Aug. 14, 21 & 28, 10am-3pm, $135 or $50 per session. More info: 360-319-6115, trish.c.harding@gmail.com or www.studio-ufo.net.

New Art with Ann Chaikin – Visit

Chuckanut Brewery (601 Holly St., Bellingham) beginning Sat., Aug. 23 to enjoy Ann Chaiken’s rich and colorful paintings. Ann started as a photographer and uses photos as inspiration for her oil paintings of portraits, cities, old industrial sites, and nature. Shadows and reflections figure prominently in her work. Ann’s work will be on display through Oct. 11. Free admission. More info: 360-752-3377, marikemper@yahoo.com or www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com.

Skagit Artists Together: August Meeting – Members and the public are

invited to attend the August meeting of Skagit Artists Together on Thurs., Aug. 28 at 6pm at Padilla Bay (10441 Edison Rd. Mount Vernon). Member meeting at 6pm with a 7pm program, TBA. Free admission. More info: www.skagitart.com.

2014 Juried Artist Series: It Figures –

The It Figures exhibit is a collection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art focused around the figures and lives of humans, from statues inspired by classical studies, to recreated black and white still shots. This show encompasses the human experiences in all aspects and mediums. The exhibit can be viewed through Sept. 27 at Allied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) during regular gallery hours (Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., noon-5pm). An opening reception will be held Fri., Sept. 5 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8548, katy@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

August Readings and Events at Village Books – Villlage Books (1200

11th St., Bellingham) will be hosting the following free readings and events in August: Jeffrey Cook, Dawn of Steam, Sat., Aug. 2, 4-5:30pm. • Fun with the Never Girls of Pixie Hollow (ages 7-12), Thurs., Aug. 14, 1-2pm. • Author Event: Stacie Zinn Roberts, How to Live Your Passion and Fulfill Your Dreams, Thurs., Aug. 14, 7-8:30pm. • Duck & Goose Beach Party for Kids, Sat., Aug. 16, 10:30-11:30am. • Author Event: Malcolm Brooks, Painted Horses, Sat., Aug. 16, 4-5:30pm. • Poetry Reading: Spencer Reece, The Road to Emmaus, Mon., Aug. 18, 7-8:30pm. • Poetry Reading: Yvonne Higgins Leach, Another Autumn, Tues., Aug. 19, 7-8:30pm. • Author Event: Chelsea Cain One Kick, Wed., Aug. 20, 7-8:30pm. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Monday’s Authors at Mount Vernon City Library – The Mount Vernon City

Library (315 Snoqualmie St.) will be hosting a free series of local author events each Monday evening from 6-7pm throughout August: Aug. 4, Hemlata Vasavada, Cascade Winners. • Aug. 11, Justin Bog, Sandcastle. • Aug. 18, Kate Lloyd, Lancaster Trilogy. • Aug. 25, Vangi DeMaster, Not Yet, A Story of Faith and Hope. Monday’s Authors is a part of Mount Vernon City Library’s “Literary Elements” Adult Summer Reading program. Free admission. More info: 360336-6209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

WCLS Book Clubs in August – Find a

book discussion near you and join in: Blaine Monday Evening Book Club, Home is a Roof Over a Pig, Mon., Aug. 11, 6-8pm, Blaine Library. • Deming Book Club, The Fountainhead, Sat., Aug. 23, 10am-noon, Deming Library. • Ferndale Friends Book Club, The Rosie Project, Mon., Aug. 25, 7-9pm, Ferndale Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

2nd Chapter Book Discussion Group – Join us Wed., Aug. 13, 2-3pm, at the Bellingham Central Library Conference Room for a discussion of American Gods by Neil Gaiman. More info: Katie at 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org.

August Book Sale – Come to the

Bellingham Main Library (210 Central Ave.) Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 21-23 for our August Book Sale. A large selection of books for all ages will be on sale, usually for $1 each, on Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 21 & 22 between 10am-6pm. On Sat., Aug. 23, from 10am-1pm items are $4 a bag. Also on sale are DVDs, videos and books-ontape/CD. Free admission. More info: 360778-7250 or friendslibrary@gmail.com.

Bellingham Reads (Book Discussion Group) – Join us as we discuss The Life

and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore on Tues., Aug. 26, 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room. New members welcome. Info: Suzanne at 360-778-7323, scarlson-prandini@cob.org.

Chuckanut Radio Hour Featuring Kathleen Flinn: “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good” – Our special guest this

month is author Kathleen Flinn, who has found her way into the hearts of readers, cooks, and food lovers everywhere with her New York Times bestselling memoir, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry, and her inspiring second book, The Kitchen Counter Cooking School. This summer, old and new fans alike will devour her new book, which delves into the origins of Flinn’s love of all things culinary, with touching and hilarious family adventures and misadventures. Musical guest is local pianist Julianne Thoma. Join us for this broadcast on Wed., Aug. 27 from 6:30-8:30pm at WCC’s Heiner Theatre. Admission is $5. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Info Sessions: Prose Writing at its Best – Western Washington University’s

Extended Education program offers a personal and professional enrichment course for writers, called Prose Writing at its Best. This seven-week class emphasizes developing skills and writerly insight for writers of fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and essays. Free informational sessions (not required to register for the class) will be held on Wed., Sept. 3 or Tues., Sept. 16 at 5:30pm at Village Books in Bellingham. More info: 360-650-3308, ExtendedEd@wwu.edu or wwu.edu/forwriters.

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TED Talk Tuesday – Join us on Tues.,

Aug. 5 at 7pm at the Explorations Academy Lower Level Theatre (1701 Ellis St., Bellingham) for TED Talk Tuesday. TED talks address a specific topic (like diversity, invention, neighborhoods, etc.) followed by an open discussion on the impact of that topic on our local community. The purpose of TED Talk Tuesday is to facilitate nonsectarian and nonpartisan discourse on important subjects. Awareness, community building, healing, and growth are the key goals. Free admission. Next TED Talk is Sept. 2. (TED Talk Tuesday is not affiliated with the TED or TEDxBellingham organizations. This event is presented under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial distribution of TED materials.) More info: 360-671-8085, info@explorationsacademy.org or www.explorationsacademy.org/events-folder/ted-talk-tuesday-1.

Toastmasters Meeting – Bellingham

Evening Toastmasters invites you to test your extemporaneous speaking skills, or sit back and enjoy an evening of entertaining speeches, every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm at the Unity Church of Bellingham (1095 Telegraph Rd.) Free admission. More info: contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org, www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org or 360-756-0217.

August Events at Whatcom Museum of History and Art – The Whatcom Museum of History and Art is hosting the following events in August: Brown Bag: “The Mount Baker Club, Recreation and Conservation,” Thurs., Aug. 9, 12:30pm, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, $3 general / members free. • History Sunset Cruise, Thursdays, Aug. 7, 14, & 21, 5:30-8:30pm, Island Mariner Cruises, $35 general / $30 members / group rate available. • Do-It-Yourself Alien Monsters Workshop, Sat., Aug. 9, 10:30am-1pm, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, $20 (includes materials). Participants receive a pass to the next Sci-fi film at Pickford Film Center. Register at cbbrewer@cob.org or 360-778-8960 by Wed., Aug. 6. Makeup

kits will be available for purchase. • New Exhibit: “Now Showing,” Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, noon, free. • I See a Bird: Bird Watchers Talk & Walk with Dick McNeely, Thurs., Aug. 21, Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 2-3:30pm, free with $5 Thursday admission / members free. • Brown Bag: “British Alpine Hannibal Expedition / Reunion,” Thurs., Aug. 21, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 general / members free. • Everyone Can Draw Birds, Fri., Aug. 22, Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 2-3:30pm, $10 + $3 materials fee. Register at 360-778-8960 or cbbrewer@cob.org. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

History of Reefnet Fishing – Roger Granger, a born storyteller, will present a fascinating show on the history of reefnetting on Lummi Island on Fri., Aug. 8 at 7:30pm at Island Library (2144 S. Nugent Rd.) He has wonderful tales and great old pictures. Get in the spirit for the Reefnet Festival on Aug. 9! Donations to the Friends of Island Library for the Island Library maintenance fund are gladly accepted. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Upcoming trips and tours include Abbotsford, B.C. Airshow (Sun., Aug. 10, $102); Chuckanut Bay Crab Cruise (Tues., Aug. 19, $69.99); Oregon Gardens & Portland Getaway (Aug. 25-28, $585); Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, (Aug. 27, $72); Honolulu, Oahu: Island Paradise in Fall (Nov. 11-17, $1499); New York City Holiday Tour (Dec. 8-12, $1999); Seahawks Game & Phoenix, Arizona Tour (Dec. 19-22, $1799); Australia & New Zealand (March 19-April 8, 2015, $8819). All rates are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: 360-733-4030, bsacintern@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org.

Rockin’ Around Whatcom – Enjoy this

Wonders of Whatcom slide-illustrated program featuring the “rock stars” of our county: amazing, beautiful, erratic and even levitating! These rock stars originated in volcanoes, swamps, and floodplains, and have become works of art, benches, memorials, fossils and fuel. They are intriguing, perplexing and sometimes annoying, and one is even a “ghost.” This talk includes an introduction on the major types of rocks with some famous examples from elsewhere in the world. Join us for the program on Sat., Aug. 30 at 3pm at Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.) Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600.

Bellingham City Club presents non-

partisan discussion of issues important to the community at a luncheon meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Northwood Hall (3240 NW Ave., Bellingham) from noon-1:30pm. On Wed., Aug. 27 City Club explores the local and statewide impacts of proposed increases in rail traffic carrying Powder River Basin coal and Bakken shale oil. Panelists include Eric de Place, Sightline Institute; Shannon Wright, Communitywise Bellingham; and a representative from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (invited). Guests and new members are welcome. Admission is $13 members / $18 non-members in advance and includes lunch; $15 / $20 at the door, if available. More info: info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

An Evening With Bill Whittle – Join us

Trips and Tours Sponsored by the Whatcom County Council on Aging –

speaker Bill Whittle (PJTV, Common Sense Resistance, BillWhittle.com). Admission is $10; special rate courtesy of event sponsor, Northwest Business Club. More info: 360-599-2544, orion@telcomplus.net or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 25th anniversary season continues through Sept. 20. To celebrate, Bard is bringing back two audience favorites: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Dean Paul Gibson, and Meg Roe’s The Tempest. Rounding out the landmark season is a bold adaptation of Cymbeline, directed by Anita Rochon, and Equivocation, written by contemporary playwright Bill Cain and directed by Michael Shamata. The festival performances will be held at Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Ave., Vancouver, BC. Admission is $27-$47. More info/tickets: 1-877-739-0559, 604-739-0559, info@bardonthebeach.org or www.bardonthebeach.org.

iDiOM First Friday: Art Walk Exhibit followed by Late Night Comedy Show – End your art walk (Fri., Aug. 1) at

iDiOM (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). The exhibit (6-9pm) will include photographs, artwork and memorabilia from ten years of original, independent theater, plus delicious refreshments and beverages. At 10pm, join us for Tim Greger Doesn’t Understand, a late-night educational comedy / music / talk show. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3524, info@idiomtheater.com or www.facebook.com/events/489504841182518.

Skagit River Shakespeare Festival –

Come join us for the 14th year of the Skagit River Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare Northwest is presenting Macbeth (warning: graphic depictions of blood and mayhem) and Much Ado About Nothing in August at 7pm unless noted otherwise: Macbeth, Aug. 1, 3 (2pm), 7, 9, and 15. Much Ado About Nothing will be presented Aug. 2, 8, 10 (2pm), 14, and 16. Our outdoor amphitheatre is located at 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; no dogs, please. Check our

website for more information and a complete schedule. Admission is $12 / $10 with student ID; family pricing is $30 (2 adults and 2 children). More info: 206317-3023 or www.shakesnw.org.

Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014 – When local playwright

and historian Joseph Lenz wrote his “musical tall tale” Mark Twain in Fairhaven, he probably never guessed it would be 10 years before it would actually be performed in its namesake locality. For three weekends in August, the Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will host the play, which is loosely based on Twain’s visit to Fairhaven in 1895. Performances on: Thurs.-Sat., July 31-Aug. 2 at 7:30pm; Sun., Aug 3 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 7-9 at 7:30pm; Aug. 10 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 14-16 at 7:30pm; and Sun., Aug. 17 at 2pm. Tickets are available at Village Books and at Brown Paper Tickets. Admission is $12 adults / $8 students and seniors. More info: 360671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/mark-twain-fairhaven.

MBT Summer Rep Continues –

Becky’s New Car – Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management, and in a middling marriage, with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where she works. Becky’s New Car is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. Performances at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) on: Aug. 1 & 7 at 7:30pm; and Aug. 10 at 3pm. • Talley’s Folly – The scene is the ornate, deserted Victorian boathouse, or “folly,” on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri; the time 1944. Matt Friedman, a Jewish accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love for Sally

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Talley, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of a conservative Protestant family. Performances are Aug. 2, 5 & 8 at 7:30pm. • Last of the Red Hot Lovers – Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman decides to throw off his straitlaced, unassuming demeanor and join the sexual revolution before it’s too late. Barney’s best laid plans go delightfully awry in this quick-witted comedy that reminds us how essentially well-meaning humans can be. Performances will be held on: Aug. 3 at 3pm; and Aug. 6 & 9 at 7:30pm. Admission is $25 adults / $12.50 students. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Auditions for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Come be part of a

typical day in the life of the iconic Peanuts characters. Director Michelle Kriz and the Bellingham Theatre Guild are looking for men and women 18+ to audition on Sun. & Mon., Aug. 3 & 4 from 7-9:30pm at the BTG (1600 H St.) Auditioners will be doing cold readings from the script. Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song; accompanist is provided. Come prepared to dance, wear comfortable clothes, and bring tap shoes if available. Info: mishkriz@yahoo.com, 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Auditions for The Sound of Music –

Auditions for The Sound of Music will take place Mon. & Tues., Aug. 4 & 5 from 7-9pm at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre (655 Front St., Lynden). Have a song ready. Bring sheet music for the piano accompanist, or sing a cappella. Directed by Teri Grimes. Music Director is Cindy Henninger. Info: www.clairevgtheatre.com or clairevgtheatre@gmail.com.

Monty Python Live – The Lincoln

Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) is happy to broadcast the upcoming Monty Python Live show on Wed., Aug. 6 at

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7:30pm with an encore broadcast on Sun., Aug. 17 at 2pm. The broadcast is taken from the historic Last Night of the Pythons Live, recorded at London’s O2 Arena on July 20. Now fans around the world will have the opportunity of joining in on one of the most anticipated live events of the year, a chance to say farewell to the Pythons on this last and special night. Admission is $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Learn to Think on Your Feet! –

Come to Improv Playworks (1308 E St., Bellingham) for a free workshop of play, creativity, storytelling and fun on Tues., Aug. 12 from 7-9pm. We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! More

info: sheila@improvplayworks.com, 360756-0756 or www.improvplayworks.com.

Free Adult Acting Class – Anacortes

Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) is offering a free adult acting class from 10am-noon on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Aug. 16). Info: 360-840-0089, nellobot@aol.com or www.acttheatre.com.

Community Improv Group Audition –

Sheila Goldsmith, director of Improv Playworks, is forming an Improv Performance Group. A group audition will be held on Wed., Aug. 27 from 7:30-9pm at Improv Playworks (1308 E St., Bellingham). Prior improv training required. Call Sheila for more info and to sign up. Free admission. More info: 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

Bellingham TheatreWorks presents The Ghosts of Tonkin August 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. Bellingham TheatreWorks is touring a 60-minute theatre piece called The Ghosts of Tonkin, a drama about Wayne Morse and the origins of the Vietnam War. The play premiers in Bellingham and then tours to Portland and Eugene. In 1964, Oregon’s Senator Wayne Morse was an outspoken critic of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that authorized military intervention in Vietnam. Senator Morse was one of only two congressmen to vote against the resolution. This award-winning play dramatizes the behind-the-scenes story of how seemingly well-intentioned public officials brought about one of the most devastating episodes in the history of the United States: The Vietnam War. The Vietnam War devastated two countries, toppled the President of the United States, and killed two million people. And one man tried to stop it before it began, Oregon’s Senator Wayne Morse. The Ghosts of Tonkin is based on telephone conversations, senate transcripts, recently declassified NSA documents, and other sources. In addition to Wayne Morse, characters include LBJ, Robert McNamara, Dean Rusk, William Fulbright, as well as several fictitious characters. In August, 1964, our smoldering involvement in Vietnam was ignited into all out war when the North Vietnamese attacked a US destroyer in the Gulf of Tonkin. But it was later revealed that the alleged attack, in fact, never happened. When the Iraq War began, people drew an analogy between the genesis of that war, and the beginnings of the Vietnam War. This made playwright Steve Lyons curious to learn more about the origins of the Vietnam War. That curiosity led to Wayne Morse and to this script. Following the Bellingham premier, the play then tours to Oregon (Sept. 27 in Portland and Sept. 28 in Eugene). The tour of Oregon is in conjunction with the “Wayne Morse Legacy Series” sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center of the University of Oregon. Every performance is followed by a post-play discussion. In Bellingham, the post-play discussion panel includes playwright Steve Lyons as well as retired Oregon newsman Floyd McKay, who covered Wayne Morse during the 1960s. Every discussion panel also includes a Vietnam Vet. Joe Teehan of Bellingham radio station KGMI moderates August 29 and Janet Marino of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center moderates August 30. This drama, with a sprinkling of humor, is directed by Mark Kuntz. The performance in Bellingham will be August 29 and 30 at 7:30pm at the Bellingham High School auditorium, 2020 Cornwall Avenue. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org and at the door. For more information, visit www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org. (pictured above) Steve Lyons, playwright and Mark Kuntz, director of Bellingham TheatreWorks production The Ghosts of Tonkin. Photo by Damian Vines, www.damianvinesphotography.com.

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Northwest Ballet Theater Season Tickets on Sale Now – This year,

Northwest Ballet Theater will be hosting a total of six Nutcracker performances! We have also added a family-friendly production of John Bishop’s Dracula. This ballet received rave reviews last year, and we are excited to bring it back for another season. Our spring June 2015 production will be the full-length Sleeping Beauty. This will be the first time this timeless masterpiece will be performed in our community. For Mount Baker Theatre season tickets call 360-734-6080. For McIntyre Hall season tickets call 360-4167727. Cost is $80 / $75 / $70 adult season tickets (3 NBT productions). More info: 360-714-1246, info@northwestballet.org or www.northwestballet.org.

The Dance Studio – The Dance Studio

(1820 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) is registering now for the 2014-2015 dance year! Classes are filling up, so stop by The Dance Studio or register online for classes in ballet, tap, creative, ballet technique, pointe, jazz, contemporary / lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, and adagio for ages 3 to adult, beginning to advanced levels. The first day of toe tapping starts Mon., Sept. 8, and we run through the school year ending with a dazzling production in June 2015! More info: 360-734-1595, thedancestudio.setter@gmail.com or www.thedancestudio.net.

Friday Night Dance Parties at BDC – Dance with us every Friday night (Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 7:30-10pm at Bellingham Dance Company (1705 N. State St.) A mix of swing, Latin and ballroom is played throughout the night, and each dance is preceded by an introductory lesson at 7:30pm. Admission is $7 general / $5 students, seniors, and military. More info: 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

West Coast Swing – Come to the Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Aug. 2 from 7-10pm for an evening of dancing and listening to the Thomas Harris Sextet. There will be a west coast swing lesson from 7-8pm with the dance from 8-10pm. Singles and beginners always welcomed. Refreshments provided. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. More info: 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Snow White – “Mirror, mirror on the

wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Answer: The dancers and artists of Northwest Ballet Theater, that’s who! Award-winning choreographer John Bishop brings to life the story of one of history’s most loved fairy tales on Sat., Aug. 2 at 7:30pm at the Blaine High School PAC (975 H St.) With a riveting score by Hector Berlioz, the epic tale of a

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beautiful peasant girl’s battle against a jealous queen who plots her death is filled with suspense and drama. The ballet features both professional artists and the talent of students of Northwest Ballet Academy. Admission is $20. More info: 360-714-1246, info@northwestballet.org or www.snowwhiteballet.eventbrite.com.

Salsa Classes – Learn salsa with Rumba

Northwest – no partner or experience required! Mondays, 6-7:15pm, Cuban Salsa; Thursdays, 7:30-8:45pm, L.A. Salsa. All classes meet at Bell Tower Studios (1430 N. Garden St., Bellingham). Salsa Nights on Saturdays, 9:30pm-midnight at Cafe Rumba (1140 N. State St., Bellingham). Admission is $12 drop-in, $70 for 7-class punch card ($8 and $45 for students). More info: 360-595-7369, rumbanorthwest@gmail.com or www.rumbanorthwest.com.

Weekly International Folk Dancing – Join us on Tuesdays for international folk dancing from 7-9:30pm at the Bay View Civic Hall (12615 C St., Mount Vernon). Includes teaching; mostly non-partner dances. We have a potluck picnic dinner the 2nd Tuesday every summer month at 6pm outside the hall overlooking Padilla Bay. Once a month Saturday dances with live music as posted. Admission is $3. More info: safdancers@hotmail.com, 360391-0601 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

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Dancers meet Thursday evenings from 7:30-10pm at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). We focus on Eastern European dance and music, and meet all summer long. Beginners are welcome; no experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $5 requested donation / first time free. More info: 360-380-0456.

Dances of Universal Peace – The

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

August Events at the Bellingham Farmers Market – Special things are

happening at the Bellingham Farmers Market in August! On the first Saturday of the month, enjoy 20% off selected items, as well as a chance to talk with Master Gardeners. On the second Saturday, tickle your taste buds with “Sample the Market” demos, followed by “Chef in the Market” on the third Saturday of the month. On the last Saturday of the month, it’s “Kids’ Vending Day,” featuring unique items you definitely won’t see anywhere else! The Bellingham Farmers Market is held on Railroad Ave., between Chestnut and Maple Streets. Free admission. More info: market@bellinghamfarmers.org, 360-6472060 or www.bellinghamfarmers.org.

multicultural celebration of the sacred in movement and voice, rhythm and melody; meditative and uplifting group dances with simple choreography, accompanied by devotional songs and chants, honoring the world’s spiritual traditions. No previous experience is necessary. All are welcome. Leaders have taught the Dances worldwide for over 25 years. This is a fragrance-free event. Join us at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, on Fri., Aug. 15, 7-9pm. Admission is by

donation. More info: 360-733-5745 or www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm.

8-11am for a pancake breakfast. Admission is $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 6 free. More info: 360-384-7474 or dahubbard10@gmail.com.

educational and interactive activities at each of the 12 tour stops. Meet local farmers and see how your food is grown and raised from seed to plate. Savor the flavors of our region, all with a beautiful pastoral backdrop. More info: 360-647-7093, info@sconnect.org or www.sustainableconnections.org/events/whatcom-county-farm-tour-3.

September Eat Local Month – A

flavorful and festive celebration of local food and farms. Pick up your free Farm Tour and Eat Local Month Guide at Co-op stores, area farmers’ markets, visitor centers, Village Books, public libraries, and online. Eat Local Month is chock-full of opportunities for scrumptious explorations. More info: 360-647-7093, info@sconnect. org or www.sustainableconnections.org/ foodfarming/eatlocal/eat-local-month.

Saturday Pancake Breakfast – Join us

August Activities at Bellingham Community Boating Center –

Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood Night Out – Come

Bellingham Community Boating Center (555 Harris Ave.) is offering the following activities in August: Sail & Paddlesports Youth Camp, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 4-8, Aug. 18-22 or Aug. 25-29, 10am-4pm, $250. • Keelboat 101: Intro to Keelboat Sailing, Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15, 4:30-8pm or Aug. 9, 10, 16, 17, 11am-2:30pm, $275. • Full Moon Paddle, Sat., Aug. 9, 8:30-11:30pm, $50. • Sunset Paddle, Sat., Aug. 16, 5-8pm, $50. • Sculling 101: Intro to Sliding Seat Rowing, Saturdays, Aug. 16 & 23, 11am-2pm, $120. • Advanced Sailing Youth Camp, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 18-22, 10am-4pm, $250. • Bioluminescence Paddle, Fri., Aug. 22, 8:30-11:30pm, $50. • Dinghy Sailing 101: Introduction, Aug. 23, 24, 30, 31, 11am-2:30pm, $275. • Paddleboarding 101: Intro to Paddleboarding, Sat., Aug. 30, 4:307:30pm, $50. More info: 360-714-8891, mike@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org/classes-and-lessons.

e-Motion from the East Coast on Sat., Aug. 30 from 7-11pm at the Eagles Hall (1125 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Will Mentor will call this special contra dance! Admission is $15 general / $10 students. More info: dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Whatcom County Farm Tour – Join us on Sat., Sept. 13 from 10am-5pm for a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour of Whatcom County Farms – from veggies to alpacas, wine, and more. Find exciting

at American Legion Post 154 (5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale) on Sat., Aug. 23 from

Contra Dance with Perpetual e-Motion! – Don’t miss Perpetual

downtown and celebrate the nationwide event Neighborhood Night Out on Tues., Aug. 5 from 5-7:30pm. We’ll be at Maritime Heritage Park (500 W. Holly St.), so come on down with your favorite outdoor gear, bring a picnic or enjoy dinner from a food truck, and meet your downtown neighbors! Free admission. More info: 360-527-8710, info@downtownbellingham.com or www.facebook.com/DowntownBellinghamPartnership.

Friday Ferry Flotilla – The Community

Boating Center (555 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will host a flotilla of boats in south Bellingham Bay on Fri., Aug. 22 at 5pm to bid adieu to the departing Alaska Ferry. The Boating Center is offering 20% off rental fees for sailing dinghies and human-powered watercraft, including kayaks, rowboats and paddleboards. More info: 360-714-8891 or info@boatingcenter.org.

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Northwest Singles Club (NSC) – Join

the Northwest Singles Club for these free events in August: Weekly Coffee Hour, every Saturday (Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 10-11:30am at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Harris St. • Weekly Walks, every Monday (Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25) from 10-11:30am at Taylor Dock in Fairhaven. • Monthly meeting and dinner at Cascade Pizza on Wed., Aug. 13 at 5:30pm. Events are for age 50+. Info: 360-393-3982.

Women’s Voices – Women’s Voices NW this month features Arlene Feld, who works at the Whatcom County Behavioral Health Triage Center. She explains resources offered to people in crisis. This month also features Garden Spot’s Kathleen Bander, who answers the most commonly asked garden questions. Listen to these informative programs Sundays at 9am on KMRE radio 102.3 FM, or stream at www.sparkmuseum.org or womensvoicesnw.wordpress.com. Info: 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org.

Bellingham Laughter Club – Think

Globally, Laugh Locally. Join our Certified Laughter Leader and experience the health benefits of social, joyful laughter exercises. We will meet the first Sunday of the month at Bellingham’s Elizabeth Park, from 4-5pm: Aug. 3. Free. Info: 360-734-4989 or therapeuticstudio@msn.com.

Senior Day in the Park – Join us on

Wed., Aug. 6 from 10am-2pm for Senior Day at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. Senior Day in the Park is a day for Whatcom seniors to socialize with friends old and new, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, listen to live music, and to learn about local resources available to them. The Senior Nutrition Program is a program of the Whatcom Council on Aging, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Admission is $5 suggested donation. More info: 360733-4030, seniordayinpark@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org.

Comedian Magician Mac King –

Premiere comedian magician Mac King will perform a one-night-only show on Sat., Aug. 9 at 8pm in Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom (5984 Darrk Lane, Bow). Direct from Las Vegas, Mac King’s comedy magic show is a must-see, not-to-be-missed performance. Just listed as one of the “Five Shows You Must See in Las Vegas” by travel writer Zeke Quezada. The Magic Castle’s “Magician of the Year” blends irresistible humor with astounding sleight of hand for a hilarious show that has been delighting audiences for over 11 years. Admission is $21-$25. More info: 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

WHS Pet Loss Support Group – This

group offers a safe, supportive place where pet owners can share stories about their pet and work through their grief with others who have suffered a similar loss. There is no charge for this group, no reservations needed, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. This program provides supportive help for those who have been touched by the loss of a pet, are anticipating the death of a pet, dealing with the difficult decision of euthanasia, have suffered from a lost or stolen pet, or are wondering when/if you are ready for another pet. The group meets the 3rd Thursday (Aug. 21) of every month from 6-7:30pm in the multipurpose room at the Whatcom Humane Society, 2172 Division

August at the Pickford Film Center –

Pickford Film Center will be showing the following movies in August: A Dangerous Cure, at the Limelight Cinema, Sat., Aug. 2, 11:45am, $3. • 37 Days (BBC miniseries), Sun., Aug. 3, 11am, free. • Monty Python Live (Mostly), Wed., Aug. 6, 7pm, $10.50. • Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck 5, Thurs., Aug. 7, 6:30pm, $10.50. • The Great Dictator – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin, Sat., Aug. 9, 11am, $8.50. • Royal Cousins at War (BBC miniseries), Sun., Aug. 10, 11am, free. • Seven Samurai, Mon., Aug. 11, 6pm, $10.50. • Monsieur Verdoux – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin, Sat., Aug. 16, 11am, $8.50. • Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, Sat., Aug. 16, noon, $2. • Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Nomad: A Memoir, at the Limelight Cinema, Sat., Aug. 16, noon, $6. • Kiss Me Deadly, Thurs., Aug. 21, 6:30pm, $10.50. • Limelight – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin, Sat., Aug. 23, 11am, $5. • Churchill’s First World War (BBC), Sun., Aug. 24, 11am, free. All showings at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., unless indicated. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org or 360-647-1300. Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

St., Bellingham. More info: 360-733-2080, outreach@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org.

Sacred Alchemy Festival – Join us for

a festival of fire, drum, dance, and magic, Fri.-Sun., Aug. 22-24, 10am-3pm, at The Mill at Sand Road (5129 Sand Rd., Bellingham). Together we dance deep into the wildfire of our own nature, celebrating the elemental thread binding us all through the music. Join us for a camping festival weekend, including workshops, merchant’s row, local food vendors, a giant potluck feast, summer ceremony, circus arts, dancing, drumming, and . . . did we mention fire performance? Free parking. Admission is $35 day pass / $90 weekend pass. More info: 360-389-6418, info@sacredalchemyfestival.com or www.sacredalchemyfestival.com.

Comedy Nite Presents – This August

Comedy Nite brings you Derek Sheen (Bridgetown, Cape Fear and S.F. Sketchfest Comedy Festivals) and Bryan Cook (host/ creator of Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction live show and podcast and writer at Funny or Die), along with Local Spotlight. Two performances: Fri., Aug. 22 at 8pm at H2O (314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) and Sat., Aug. 23 at 9pm at Poppes 360 (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham). Admission is $10. More info: www.facebook.com/ComedyNite.

August Movies at Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema – Join us on Saturdays

in August on the Fairhaven Village Green (10th St. and Mill Ave., Bellingham) for movies and music: Aug. 2, music by the Bellingham Youth Jazz Band at 8pm, followed by The Sandlot. • Aug. 9, music by Kuungana at 7:30pm, followed by The Lego Movie. • Aug. 16, sci-fi trivia at 7:30pm, followed by Star Trek: Into Darkness. • Aug. 23, music by Jaspar Lepak at 7:15pm, followed by The Princess Bride. Bring blankets for the grass or low back lawn chairs for limited seating on brick areas. There will be kettle corn and tasty Chow Hot Dogs available for sale. Admission is $5. More info: dana@epicevents.us or www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema.

Back to the Future – Bellingham’s

Birchwood Neighborhood will host the 2nd Annual Birchwood Drive-In Movies on Fri., Aug. 8 with Back to the Future at 8pm at Park Manor parking lot, 1524 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham. There will be a 40 ft. outdoor movie screen, projection, audio and FM transmission so attendees can listen in their cars or sit outside under the stars. Free admission. More info: dana@epicevents.us.

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AUGUST 2014 FRIDAY 8/1/2014 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 8:45-9:45am, $65 (5 classes) / $15 drop-in / $10 first time, 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 29. Anacortes Arts Festival, 10am-6pm, free, www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com or 360-293-6211. See page 5.

Artist’s Laboratory: Leaf Prints with Watercolors (age 7 and up), Launching

Success Learning Store, 11am-noon, $5, 360-527-2641, info@launchingsuccess.com or www.launchingsuccess.com. See page 27.

19th Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, music starts at 5pm, $135 weekend pass, www.bakerblues.com. See page 36. 4th Annual Door Art Throwdown, Federal Building Parking Lot (1400 block of Cornwall Ave.), 5-8pm, free, 360-676-8548, info@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org. See page 6.

2014 Juried Artist Series: Wing and Petal,

Opening Reception, Allied Arts Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-676-9548, katy@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org. See page 7.

Abstraction of Form: Opening Reception,

Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 6-10pm, free, 360-734-1340, Framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. See page 7. Anacortes Gallery Walk, Downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com, 360-2936938 or www.anacortesart.com. See page 7. Artist’s Reception: Jenny Chatterton, Bay Street Studio, 6-9pm, free, 360-671-3999, banner4art@yahoo.com. See page 7. BYJB Concert, Allied Arts, 6pm, free, 360-6765750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. See page 36. First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Bellingham, 6-10pm, free, 360-527-8710 or www.downtownbellingham.com. See page 7.

iDiOM First Friday: Art Walk Exhibit followed by Late Night Comedy Show, iDiOM Theater,

6pm, free, info@idiomtheater.com, www.facebook.com/events/489504841182518 or 360-305-3524. See page 10. Opening Reception, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. See page 7. ”Macbeth,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Friday Night Dance Party, Bellingham Dance Company, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 students, seniors, and military, 360-224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. See page 12.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center,

7:30pm, $12 adults / $8 students and seniors, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/mark-twain-fairhaven. See page 10. MBT Summer Rep: “Becky’s New Car,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. Sky Colony (semi-unconventional) and The Pine Hearts (alt-bluegrass), The Conway Muse, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com.

Ferndale Flicks in the Park: “Back to the Future,” Pioneer Park, 8-11pm, free,

360-384-3042, info@ferndale-chamber.com. See page 27. The Joe Slick Band (contemporary country / rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 8/2/2014 Anacortes Arts Festival, 10am-6pm. See page 5. Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival, Blaine

Marina, 10am-5pm, free, vic@cityofblaine.com, www.blainechamber.com/draytonharbordays or 360-332-6484. See page 27.

Master Gardeners at the Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm,

free, market@bellinghamfarmers.org, 360-647-2060 or www.bellinghamfarmers.org. See page 13. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Visit Sculpture Woods, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com. See page 7. BYJB Concert, Bellingham Farmers Market, 10:30am. See page 36.

19th Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, music starts at 11am, $70 Saturday pass, www.bakerblues.com. See page 36. 25th Annual Bellingham Kids’ Festival, Bloedel Donovan, 11am-3pm, free, www.cob.org. Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 adults / $2 kids, bellinghamrailwaymuseum@gmail.com, www.bellinghamrailwaymuseum.org or 360-393-7540. See page 33. Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $35 (5 weeks) or $7 per class, 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. See page 29.

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”A Dangerous Cure,” Limelight Cinema,

11:45am, $6, 360-647-1300, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 14. August Art Reception, Good Earth Pottery, 3-6pm, free, theteam@goodearthpots.com, 360-671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com. See page 7. MCT’s “Alice in Wonderland,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm and 7pm, $10 adults / $6 seniors and youth, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080. See page 27.

Author Event: Jeffrey Cook, “Dawn of Steam,” Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free,

360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. Bard on the Beach: Fireworks, Vancouver, B.C., 4:30pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. BYJB Concert, Fairhaven Village Green, 7pm. See page 36. Concerts in the Park: Br’er Rabbit, Boulevard Park, 7-9pm, free. ”Much Ado About Nothing,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. West Coast Swing, Presence Studio, 7-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. See page 12.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Chamber Orchestra Concert, WWU Performing Arts

Center, 7:30pm, $24 general / $15 students, 360-650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 36. MBT Summer Rep: “Talley’s Folly,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. NBT presents “Snow White,” Blaine High School PAC, 7:30pm, $20, 360-714-1246, www.snowwhiteballet.eventbrite.com or info@northwestballet.org. See page 12.

”The Sandlot” (music by Bellingham Youth Jazz Band), Fairhaven Village Green, 7:30pm,

$5, www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema or dana@epicevents.us. See page 14. Steve Bailey and the Blue Flames (blues / swing / funk), The Conway Muse, 8-11pm, $8, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. The Joe Slick Band (contemporary country / rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30-midnight, $12, 360-595-7369, rumbanorthwest@gmail.com or www.rumbanorthwest.com. See page 12.

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2014 SUNDAY 8/3/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3

FM, 9-10am, free, 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 14. Anacortes Arts Festival, 10am-5pm. See page 5. Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival, Blaine Marina, 10am-5pm. See page 27.

19th Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, music starts at 11am, $65 Sunday pass, www.bakerblues.com. See page 36. ”37 Days” (BBC Miniseries), Pickford Film Center, 11am, free. See page 14. ”Macbeth,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10.

MONDAY 8/4/2014 NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14.

Sail & Paddlesports Youth Camp (5 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 10am-4pm, $250, mike@boatingcenter.org, www.boatingcenter.org/classes-and-lessons or 360-714-8891. See page 13. Young Einstein’s Math Class (grades 1-3), Launching Success Learning Store, 11am-noon, $5. See page 27.

WAHA End of Life Choices: Advance Care Planning, St. Luke’s Health Education Center,

Arch State Park, 2-3pm, free, 360-332-8221, www.parks.wa.gov/calendar.aspx. See page 36. Swing Connection Concert, Fairhaven Village Green, 2-4pm, free, rssnipe@aol.com, 360656-5037 or www.swingconnection.org. See page 36.

1:15-2:45pm, free, 360-788-6594, www.whatcomalliance.org/end-of-life-care or waha.acp@hinet.org. See page 30. Cuban Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 6-7:15pm, $12 drop-in / $70 for 7-class punch card ($8 and $45 for students), 360-595-7369, rumbanorthwest@gmail.com or www.rumbanorthwest.com. See page 12. Monday’s Authors: Hemlata Vasavada, Mount Vernon City Library, 6pm, free, 360-336-6209, mikeb@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov. See page 8. Peace Education Program, Blaine Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 29.

3pm, $32 prime reserved seating / $24 general / $15 students, www.tickets.wwu.edu or 360-650-6146. See page 36.

John Green, Bellingham Central Library Teen Space, 6-7pm, free, 360-778-7231 (Jennifer), jlovchik@cob.org.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 2pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Peace Arch International Concert Series: Jon Campbell and John Van Amerongen, Peace

Marrowstone Music Festival: Festival Orchestras, WWU Performing Arts Center,

YA Read! (Book Discussion Group) for readers of teen literature: “Looking for Alaska” by

MBT Summer Rep: “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton

Auditions for “The Sound of Music,”

Theatre, 3pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. Bellingham Laughter Club, Bellingham’s Elizabeth Park, 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, therapeuticstudio@msn.com. See page 14. Andre Feriante (classic flamenco), The Conway Muse, 6-8:30pm, $10, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com.

Auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7-9:30pm,

360-733-1811, mishkriz@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 10. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47. See page 10.

Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7-9pm, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.clairevgtheatre.com. See page 10.

Auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7-9:30pm,

360-733-1811, mishkriz@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 10. Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 7-9:30pm, free, 360-2015861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 36. John Michael Montgomery, Mount Baker Theatre, 8-10pm, $42 / $39 / $32 / $20, 360734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 36.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

Poetrynight @ the Bellingham Central Library

Lecture Room, 8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org (Katie).

TUESDAY 8/5/2014 Fizz Boom Summer Fun: Fire and Rescue (ages 4-11), Blaine Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 9:30-10:30am, $65 (5 classes) / $15 drop-in / $10 first time, 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 29. Young Picassos: Fabric Collage, Launching Success Learning Store, 1-2pm, $5. See page 27.

Northwest Animals (ages 6-10) Stories, Crafts & Songs with Jan Stamey and Jan Nelson,

Lecture Room at the Central Bellingham Library, 1:30-2:30pm, pre-registration required at 360-778-7200 (Bethany), bhoglund@cob.org.

Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood Night Out, Maritime Heritage Park, 5-7:30pm, free,

info@downtownbellingham.com, www.facebook.com/DowntownBellinghamPartnership or 360-527-8710. See page 13. Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix (grades K-12), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 5:45-6pm check-in, free, pre-register required at 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany). Kiwanis Tuesday Bingo, Elks Club, 6:15-9pm, $1 per card, 360-734-5566, jgregw@aol.com or www.bellinghamkiwanis.org. Auditions for “The Sound of Music,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7-9pm. See page 10.

Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Unity Church of Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217, contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 9. TED Talk Tuesday, Explorations Academy Lower Level Theatre, 7pm, free, 360-671-8085, info@explorationsacademy.org or www.explorationsacademy.org/events-folder. See page 9. Tuesday Open Mic, The Star Club, 7-11pm, no cover, 360-647-4371, marcia@entendremusic. com or www.starclubbellingham.com. See page 36.

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AUGUST 2014 Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bay View

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3, 360-391-0601, safdancers@hotmail.com or www.skagitfolkdancers.org. See page 12. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See pg. 10. MBT Summer Rep: “Talley’s Folly,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10.

WEDNESDAY 8/6/2014 Sunrise Pilates, Joy of Pilates, 7:30-8:30am,

$15, 360-224-1433, info@joyofpilates.net or www.joyofpilates.net. See page 29. Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 360-778-7323. Senior Day in the Park, Hovander Homestead Park, 10am-2pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-733-4030, seniordayinpark@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org. See page 14.

Summer Backpack and School Supply Drive,

Opportunity Council, 10am-7pm, free, 360-734-5121, matthew_brouwer@oppco.org or www.oppco.org. See page 31. Wednesday Noon Piano: Hannah Klos, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 36. Frozen Party! (all ages), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 12:30-1:30pm, free, movie follows, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany). Around the World in One Summer, Launching Success Learning Store, 1-2pm, $5, 360-5272641, info@launchingsuccess.com or www.launchingsuccess.com. See page 27. Mount Vernon Ukulele & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, by donation, 360-826-4840, yadi@seanet.com. See page 36. Summer Movie Matinee (all ages), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 2-4pm, free, call for title, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany).

Live Music on the Patio: Chuck Dingee,

Keenan’s at the Pier inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa, 5-7pm, no cover, 360-392-5510, www.thechrysalisinn.com.

10th Annual Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series featuring Voyager with The Trees: A Rush Tribute, Bay Street in

Bellingham, 5:30-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, www.downtownbham.wordpress.com. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com. See page 29. Bellingham Ceili Club Session, Roeder Home, 6-9pm, free (donations appreciated), 360-7397027, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com. See page 36.

Press HERE: An introduction to the powerful benefits of acupressure, Blaine Library, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 30.

WAHA End of Life Choices: Advance Care Planning, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted

Living, 6:30-8pm, free, waha.acp@hinet.org, www.whatcomalliance.org/end-of-life-care or 360-788-6594. See page 30. ”Monty Python Live (Mostly),” Pickford Film Center, 7pm, $10.50. See page 14. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See pg. 10.

MBT Summer Rep: “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton

Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. ”Monty Python Live” Broadcast, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 10-11. ”Samson,” Garden Street United Methodist Church, 7:30pm, $12-$15, 360-733-2663, info@operapopolare.com or www.operapopolare.com. See page 36.

THURSDAY 8/7/2014 Brown Bag: “The Mount Baker Club, Recreation and Conservation,” Whatcom

Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 general / members free, info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 9. Frozen Party! (all ages), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 12:30-1:30pm, free, movie follows, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany). Diary of a Not-So-Wimpy Summer, Launching Success Learning Store, 1-2pm, $5. See page 27. Summertime Fun in the SPARK Lab, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 1-3pm, $18 per session general / $15 Spark members, 360-738-3886, anne@sparkmuseum.org or www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 28. Summer Movie Matinee (all ages), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 2-4pm, free, call for title, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany).

Keelboat 101: Intro to Keelboat Sailing (4 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 4:30-8pm, $275. See page 13.

Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming

Logging Show Grounds, 5pm, $35 advance / $40 at gate, www.stringbandjamboree.com. See page 35. History Sunset Cruise, Island Mariner Cruises, 5:30-8:30pm, $35 general / $30 members / group rate available. See page 9.

Live in the Piano Lounge: Damon Jones,

Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 36. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com. See page 29. Cascades to the Sound, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 6-9pm, $35, 360-899-4683, www.artscouncilsw.org. See page 31. Concerts in the Park: Dana Lyons, Elizabeth Park, 6pm, free. First Thursdays Artist Reception, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org, www.jansenartcenter.org or 360-354-3600. See page 7.

”Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck 5,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.50. See page 14.

Chunky Wonder (powergroove), The Conway Muse, 7-9:30pm, $5, 360-445-3000.

”Macbeth,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival,

Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See pg. 10. L.A. Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 7:308:45pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12.

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

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2014 ”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Faculty Chamber Music Concert, WWU Performing

Arts Center, 7:30pm, $10, 360-650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 36. MBT Summer Rep: “Becky’s New Car,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. ”Samson,” Garden Street United Methodist Church, 7:30pm, $12-$15. See page 36. Thursday Evening Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5 requested donation requested / first time free, 360-380-0456. See page 13.

FRIDAY 8/8/2014 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 8:45-9:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 29. Lynden Friends Book Sale, Lynden Library, 10am-5pm, free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

Artist’s Laboratory: Tissue Paper Collage Self-Portraits (age 7 and up), Launching

Success Learning Store, 11am-noon, $5. See page 27. Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming Logging Show Grounds, noon, $35 advance / $40 at gate, www.stringbandjamboree.com. See page 35. Fairhaven Family Movie (all ages), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, call for title, 4-6pm, free, 360-778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Solar 101 Workshop, Birch Bay State Park, 6-7:30pm, free, www.fobbsp.org/interpretiveprograms.html. See page 30.

Matt Audette and The Circle of Friends Band with The Honeybees, Haynie Opry, 7pm, $15 general / under 12 free, wroder@comcast.net, 360-366-3321 or www.thehaynieopry.com. See page 34.

”Much Ado About Nothing,” Skagit River

Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. Released from Quiet (Indie-groove / blues), The Conway Muse, 7-10pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. The McNeely Family Band, Infusion Cuisine, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-778-1726. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See pg. 10. Friday Night Dance Party, Bellingham Dance Company, 7:30-10pm, $7 / $5. See page 12. History of Reefnet Fishing, Island Library, 7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. See page 9.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

MBT Summer Rep: “Talley’s Folly,” Mount

Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. ”Samson,” Garden Street United Methodist Church, 7:30pm, $12-$15. See page 36. ”Back to the Future,” Park Manor parking lot, 8-11pm, free, dana@epicevents.us. See page 14. Gold Digger (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 8/9/2014 Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run, Fairhaven

Village Green, 8am-noon, $20 individuals / $65 families / $5 canines, 360-671-3316, alz@alzsociety.org. See page 31.

2nd Annual Lummi Island Run or Walk,

Lummi Island, 8:30am-noon, cost varies, www.lummiislandrun2.eventbrite.com or twindsjohnson5@gmail.com. See page 31. Lavender’s Secrets Revealed, The Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, free, register at 360-676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. See page 9. Subdued Stringband Jamboree, Deming Logging Show Grounds, 9am, $35 advance / $40 at gate, www.stringbandjamboree.com. See page 35.

Lynden Friends Book Sale, Lynden Library,

10am-4:30pm, free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982.

Sample the Market Demos at the Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. See page 13.

Do-It-Yourself Alien Monsters Workshop,

Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 10:30am1pm, $20 (includes materials). See page 9. SPARK Museum Static Electricity, South Whatcom Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 28. Exhibition, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 11am-5pm, free, 360-466-0110, gail@gailcreativestudies.com or www.gailcreativestudies.com. See page 7.

Keelboat 101: Intro to Keelboat Sailing (4 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 11am-2:30pm, $275. See page 13.

Lummi Island Reefnet Festival, Lummi Island,

11am-8:30pm, $5 general / free kids 12 and under, www.lummiislandreefnetfestival.com or sierrajeanmontoya@gmail.com. See page 31. Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33.

”The Great Dictator – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $8.50. See page 14.

Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond, Bellingham

Senior Activity Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $7. See page 29. Lego® Play (ages 5-10), Launching Success Learning Store, 1-2pm, free, 360-527-2641, info@launchingsuccess.com or www.launchingsuccess.com.

Bellingham Dulcimer Club Monthly Meeting,

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1:30-3:30pm, free, www.mdcinbellingham.blogspot.com or sunsetjam@gmail.com. See page 36-37. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27-$47. See page 10.

Porterhouse Brewfest to Support Lincoln Theatre, Downtown Mount Vernon, 2-7pm,

$20 advance / $25 day of event / $15 designated drivers, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 32. ”Samson,” Garden Street United Methodist Church, 2pm, $12-$15. See page 36. MCT’s “Pinocchio,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm or 7pm, $10 adults / $6 seniors and youth, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080. See page 28. Southern Gospel Matinee Show, Haynie Opry, 3pm, $10 general / under 12 free, 360-366-3321, wroder@comcast.net or www.thehaynieopry.com. See page 34. Concerts in the Park: Cambalache, Boulevard Park, 7-9pm, free. DJ/Dance Party for Haiti, Boundary Bay Beer Garden, 7-11pm, $10 suggested donation, www.liftinguphaiti.org. See page 31. George Jones Tribute Show, Haynie Opry, 7pm, $20 general / under 12 free, 360-366-3321 or www.thehaynieopry.com. See page 34. ”Macbeth,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10.

”The Lego Movie” (music by Kuungana),

Fairhaven Village Green, 7pm, $5. See page 14.

Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm,

$27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2014 ”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Chamber Orchestra, WWU Performing Arts Center,

7:30pm, $24 general / $15 students, 360-6506146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 36.

MBT Summer Rep: “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton

Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. Muse Bird Cafe with Hilary Scott, Jasper Lepac and Val D’Alession (singers / songwriters in the round), The Conway Muse, 7:30-10pm, $10, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Comedian Magician Mac King, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $21-$25, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 14. Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht Club, 8-10:30pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, bhamusabda@aol.com, 360734-5676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com. Full Moon Paddle, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 8:30-11:30pm, $50. See page 13. Gold Digger (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30-midnight, $12, 360-595-7369, rumbanorthwest@gmail.com or www.rumbanorthwest.com. See page 12.

SUNDAY 8/10/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3

FM, 9-10am. See page 14. Exhibition, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 11am-5pm. See page 7. ”Royal Cousins at War” (BBC miniseries), Pickford Film Center, 11am, free, 360-6471300. See page 14. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. ”Leg Up” Benefit Concert, Vartanyan Estate Winery, 2-5pm, suggested donation $10 adults / $5 kids, 619-787-8571, pam@nwtrc.org or www.nwtrc.org. See page 31.

MONDAY 8/11/2014 Heart and Vascular Screening, Skagit Regional

Heart & Vascular Institute, 7:30am-11pm, $39, register at healthquest@skagitvalleyhospital.org, www.skagitvalleyhospital.org/events or 360-814-2424. See page 29. Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Young Einstein’s Math Class (grades 1-3), Launching Success Learning Store, 11am-noon, $5. See page 27. Demolition Derby, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 12:30pm, reserved tickets $22 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. Anime @ Your Library (ages 12-19), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, 360-778-7323 (Jennifer), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Blaine Monday Evening Book Club, Blaine Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 8. BMAG Members Studio Refresher, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, 6-8pm, free, 360-201-0236, info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See pg. 30. Cuban Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 6-7:15pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12. Monday’s Authors: Justin Bog, Mount Vernon City Library, 6-6:45pm. See page 8. ”Seven Samurai,” Pickford Film Center, 6pm, $10.50. See page 14. Free and Open Software Presentation, Deming Library, 7-8pm, free, register online at www.wcls.org. See page 30. Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 7-9:30pm. See page 36.

Bard on the Beach: Exploring Shakespeare Talk, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Bard on the Beach: Gazing Back: Reflecting on 25 Years at Bard, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, check website for prices. See page 10.

Demolition Derby, Northwest Washington Fair,

Lynden, 7:30pm, reserved tickets $27 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. Poetrynight featuring David B. Horowitz @ the Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 8-10pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org (Katie).

TUESDAY 8/12/2014 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am-

11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. See page 26.

Masonite Die Workshop (3 days) begins,

Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, 10am-3pm, $250 + $25 kit fee. See page 30. Fizz Boom Summer Fun: National Guard (ages 4-11), Blaine Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 9:30-10:30am, 360-656-6699. See page 29. Builders Club (ages 4-12), Central Bellingham Library Lecture Room, 5:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

Weekly International Folk Dancing (with potluck at 6pm), Bay View Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 12.

Kiwanis Tuesday Bingo, Elks Club, 6:15-9pm,

$1 per card, 360-734-5566, jgregw@aol.com or www.bellinghamkiwanis.org. Global Chant and Kirtan, Mount Vernon Skagit Unitarian Fellowship, 6:30-8pm, by donation, 360-826-4840, yadi@seanet.com. See page 37.

How It’s Made: Whatcom Bounty with Ben Mann, Jansen Art Center, 6:30-7:30pm, $5 general / $3 students and seniors, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See pages 7-8.

Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Unity Church of Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217, contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 9. Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks, 7-9pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. See page 11.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 2pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

”Much Ado About Nothing,” Skagit River

Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10.

Peace Arch International Concert Series: Show Brazil!, Peace Arch State Park, 2-3pm. See page 36.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Festival Orchestras, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $38

prime reserved seating / $28 general / $15 students, 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 36. MBT Summer Rep: “Becky’s New Car,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $25 adults / $12.50 students (+ applicable fees), 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 10. Justin Farren and Eric Miller (folk / pop), The Conway Muse, 6-9pm, $8, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. NEW: Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

CALENDAR

AUGUST 2014 Tuesday Open Mic, The Star Club, 7-11pm, no

cover, 360-647-4371. See page 36. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Lynden PRCA Rodeo, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 7:30pm, $27 / $22 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26.

WEDNESDAY 8/13/2014 Sunrise Pilates, Joy of Pilates, 7:30-8:30am,

$15, www.joyofpilates.net. See page 29. Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 360-778-7323. Open Studio Wednesday, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $135 (3 sessions) or $50 per session, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8. New Exhibit: “Now Showing,” Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, noon, free. See page 9. Wednesday Noon Piano: Nell Veenstra, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover. See page 36.

WAHA End of Life Choices: Advance Care Planning, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 1:30-3pm, free, 360-788-6594, www.whatcomalliance.org/end-of-life-care or waha.acp@hinet.org. See page 30.

2nd Chapter Book Discussion Group: “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman,

Bellingham Central Library Conference Room, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7230 (Katie), knbray@cob.org. See page 8. Creative Crafting, Bellingham Central Library SkillShare Space, 3-4pm, free, 360-778-7205 (Keyla), kgonzalez@cob.org.

Live Music on the Patio: Sher Vadinska,

Keenan’s at the Pier inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa, 5-7pm, no cover, 360-392-5510, www.thechrysalisinn.com. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. See page 29. NSC Monthly Meeting and Dinner, Cascade Pizza, 5:30-7pm, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Crooked Road (Irish music), Packer’s Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Resort, 6-9:30pm, no cover, 360-820-0486, jansongs@janpetersmusic.org or www.janpetersmusic.org.

Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm,

$27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Lynden PRCA Rodeo, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 7:30pm, $27 / $22 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26.

THURSDAY 8/14/2014 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am-

11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. Open Studio Thursday, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $135 (3 sessions) or $50 per session, 360-319-6115, trish.c.harding@gmail.com or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8. Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33. Fun with the Never Girls of Pixie Hollow (ages 7-12), Village Books, 1-2pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. Summertime Fun in the SPARK Lab, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 1-3pm, $18 / $15. See page 28. Summer Movie Matinee (all ages), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 2-4pm, free, call for title, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany).

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia (adults) with Kelly Hong-Williams, SkillShare Space at Central Bellingham Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217 (Jenni), jjohnson@cob.org.

Beginner’s Group Ukulele Lessons (all ages) with Alex Osetek (The Guitar Center),

SkillShare Space at Central Bellingham Library, 5-5:45pm, free, 360-333-7828, Collin.Blue@guitarcenter.com. History Sunset Cruise, Island Mariner Cruises, 5:30-8:30pm, $35 general / $30 members / group rate available. See page 9. Live in the Piano Lounge: Andy Koch, Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover. See page 36. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. See page 29.

Concerts in the Park: Luke Warm and the Moderates, Elizabeth Park, 6pm, free. Author Event: Stacie Zinn Roberts, “How to Live Your Passion and Fulfill Your Dreams,”

Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. ”Much Ado About Nothing,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. Nigel Egg (non-traditional blues), The Conway Muse, 7-9:30pm, $5, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. Gary Allan, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 7:30pm, reserved tickets $52 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. L.A. Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 7:308:45pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Thursday Evening Folk Dance, Fairhaven

Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5. See page 13.

FRIDAY 8/15/2014 Washington State Genealogy Conference (2-day event) begins, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 8am-5pm, $75, 360-770-9508, wsgs2014conference@gmail.com or www.wsgs2014conference.com. See page 33.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of

Pilates, 8:45-9:45am, 360-656-6699. See pg. 29.

Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am-

11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. Bellwether Arts Market, Tom Glenn Common at Bellwether on the Bay, noon-6pm, free admission, 360-676-8548, kelly@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org/bellwether-arts-market. See page 6.

Family Story Night (ages 6 to adult) with the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, Fairhaven

Library Fireplace Room, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-778-7188, bhamstoryguild@comcast.net. Dances of Universal Peace, Center for Spiritual Living, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-733-5745, www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm. See page 13. ”Macbeth,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. Patchy Sanders (noir-grass / neo-folk / neo-Americana / alternative), The Conway Muse, 7pm, $7, www.conwaymuse.com or 360-445-3000. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Friday Night Dance Party, Bellingham Dance Company, 7:30-10pm, $7 / $5. See page 12. Huey Lewis and The News, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 7:30pm, reserved tickets $52 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Fritz & the Freeloaders, Fireside Martini & Wine

Bar, 8:15pm, no cover, 360-738-1000, cheers@firesidemartini.com or www.firesidemartini.com. Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely (blues), The Conway Muse, 8:30-11pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Expertease (‘80s, ‘90s & current Top 40 rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 8/16/2014 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids, karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com, 360384-6244 or www.ferndaleseniorcenter.org. See page 32. Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 9am11pm, $12 / $10 / $7, www.nwwafair.com. See page 26.

6th Annual Lummi Island Edible Garden Tour and Workshops, Lummi Island, 10am-5pm,

$5 pp / $15 commemorative T-shirt for a family, 360-758-3388, jenjorber@yahoo.com or www.beachschoolfoundation.org. See page 32. Bellwether Arts Market, Tom Glenn Common at Bellwether on the Bay, 10am-4pm, free admission, www.alliedarts.org/bellwether-arts-market. See page 6.

Chef in the Market at the Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. See page 13.

Free Adult Acting Class, Anacortes Community Theatre, 10am-noon, free, 360-840-0089, nellobot@aol.com or www.acttheatre.com. See page 11.

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AUGUST 2014 Mason Bee Workshop with Kelle Sunter, Island Library, 10-11am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 30. NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Duck & Goose Beach Party for Kids, Village Books, 10:30-11:30am, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. Copper Twist Bracelet Workshop, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, 11am-4pm, $60 + $5 materials fee. See page 30.

”Monsieur Verdoux – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $8.50. See page 14.

Sculling 101: Intro to Sliding Seat Rowing (2 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 11am-2pm, $120. See page 13.

Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive

intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33. Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $7. See page 29.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: “Nomad: A Memoir,”

Limelight Cinema, noon, $6. See page 14. ”Earth vs. The Flying Saucers,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $2. See page 14. Street Law/Access ID at the Library (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 1-4pm, free, 360-778-7323. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

”Your Favorite Swing, Rock and Blues” with Marvin J and Friends, Jansen Art Center, 3:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 37.

Author Event: Malcolm Brooks, “Painted Horses,” Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free,

SUNDAY 8/17/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am. See page 14.

Bellwether Arts Market, Tom Glenn Common at Bellwether on the Bay, 10am-4pm, free admission, www.alliedarts.org/bellwether-arts-market. See page 6. Open House Studio Day, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, 11am-4pm, free. See page 30.

Beading a Cabochon Workshop, Bellingham

Metal Arts Guild, 10am-2pm, $60 + $32 kit fee. See page 30. NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14.

WAHA End of Life Choices: Advance Care Planning, St. Luke’s Health Education Center,

$12 / $8. See page 10.

1:15-2:45pm, free, waha.acp@hinet.org, www.whatcomalliance.org/end-of-life-care or 360-788-6594. See page 30. Cuban Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 6-7:15pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12. Monday’s Authors: Kate Lloyd, Mount Vernon City Library, 6-6:45pm. See page 8. Peace Education Program, Blaine Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 29. Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 7-9:30pm. See page 36.

Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 10-11.

Bard on the Beach: Exploring Shakespeare Talk, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, check website

Community Food Co-op Summer Party,

Maritime Heritage Park, noon-4:30pm, free, 360-734-8158, karlm@communityfood.coop or www.communityfood.coop. See page 28. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 2pm, ”Monty Python Live” Encore Broadcast,

Peace Arch International Concert Series: Vela Luka, Peace Arch State Park, 2-3pm. See page 36.

Ian McFeron and Alisha Milner, The Conway Muse, 6-8:30pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

MONDAY 8/18/2014 Advanced Sailing Youth Camp (5 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center. 10am-4pm, $250. See page 13.

Poetry Reading: Spencer Reece, “The Road to Emmaus,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8.

for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

TUESDAY 8/19/2014 Introduction to Jewelry Forging and Forming (2 days) begins, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, 10am-3pm, $180 + $25 kit fee. See page 30.

Fizz Boom Summer Fun: Art (ages 4-11), Blaine Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 9:30-10:30am, 360-656-6699. See page 29.

www.villagebooks.com. See page 8.

Bard on the Beach: Wine Tasting, Vancouver,

B.C., 5pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Sunset Paddle, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 5-8pm, $50. See page 13.

Live in the Piano Lounge: Cheryl Hodge,

Jansen Art Center, 6:30-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 37. ”Much Ado About Nothing,” Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $12 / $10 with student ID / $30 family, www.shakesnw.org. See page 10. ”Star Trek: Into Darkness,” Fairhaven Village Green, 7pm, $5. See page 14. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47. See page 10. Collective Soul, Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, 7:30pm, reserved tickets $42 (includes fair admission), www.nwwafair.com. See page 26. Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues), The Conway Muse, 7:30-10pm, $10, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com.

”Mark Twain in Fairhaven: A Musical Tall Tale 2014,” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12 / $8. See page 10.

Expertease (‘80s, ‘90s & current Top 40 rock),

Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30-midnight, $12, 360-595-7369. See page 12. NEW: Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

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AUGUST 2014 Robotics at the Spark Museum (4 days) begins, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention,

11am-12:30pm, $60 general / $48 Spark members, anne@sparkmuseum.org, 360-7383886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 30. Ancestry Workshop, Everson Library, 4-5:30pm or 6-7pm, free, sign up at 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 33. Kiwanis Tuesday Bingo, Elks Club, 6:15-9pm, $1 per card, 360-734-5566, jgregw@aol.com or www.bellinghamkiwanis.org.

Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Unity Church of Bellingham, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217,

contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 9.

Poetry Reading: Yvonne Higgins Leach, “Another Autumn,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8.

Recalling Our Founders Cemetery Tour,

Burlington’s Green Hills Cemetery Office/Shop, 7-8:30pm, free / sign up in advance, 360755-9649, edieedmundson@comcast.net. See page 33. Tuesday Open Mic, The Star Club, 7-11pm, no cover, 360-647-4371. See page 36. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bay View Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 12. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

WEDNESDAY 8/20/2014 Sunrise Pilates, Joy of Pilates, 7:30-8:30am, $15, www.joyofpilates.net. See page 29.

Senior Health and Wellness Fair, Bellingham

Senior Activity Center, 9am-3:30pm, free, 360-733-4030, vista@wccoa.org. See page 29. Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 360-778-7323.

Wednesday Noon Piano: Emily Bailey and Sylvia Bos, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover. See page 36.

Live Music on the Patio: Keith Carpenter,

Author Event: Chelsea Cain “One Kick,”

Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47. See page 10.

THURSDAY 8/21/2014 August Book Sale, Friends of the Bellingham

Public Library Book Sale, 10am-6pm, free, 360-778-7250, friendslibrary@gmail.com. See page 8.

Brown Bag: “British Alpine Hannibal Expedition / Reunion,” Whatcom Museum

Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 general / members free. See page 9. Summertime Fun in the SPARK Lab, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 1-3pm, $18 / $15. See page 28.

I See a Bird: Bird Watchers Talk & Walk with Dick McNeely, Whatcom Museum Syre

Education Center, 2-3:30pm, free with $5 Thursday admission / members free. See pg. 9. Ruvara Marimba (African dance), Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden, 5-7:30pm, no cover, 360-920-6494, nancy@ruvara.org or www.ruvara.org. Art Uncorked, Squalicum Boathouse, 5:30-8pm, $40, artuncorked@bellinghamchildcare.com, www.bellinghamchildcare.com or 360-6760950. See page 32. History Sunset Cruise, Island Mariner Cruises, 5:30-8:30pm, $35 general / $30 members / group rate available. See page 9. Live in the Piano Lounge: Steve Rudy, Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover. See pg. 36. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. See page 29. Concerts in the Park: bandZandt, Elizabeth Park, 6pm, free. WHS Pet Loss Support Group, Whatcom Humane Society, 6pm, free, 360-733-2080, outreach@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 14.

Delving into Pi: A Raspberry Pi User Group

(for adults and teens), Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. ”Kiss Me Deadly,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.50. See page 14. The McNeely Family Band, Glen Echo Gardens, 6:30-8pm, $10, 360-746-8181, betty@thereforenow.com. See page 37. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

L.A. Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 7:308:45pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12.

Thursday Evening Folk Dance, Fairhaven

Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5. See page 13.

FRIDAY 8/22/2014 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 8:45-9:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 29.

Teddy Bear Family Concert with “The Imagination Duo,” Jansen Art Center,

9:30-10:15am, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 37. August Book Sale, Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale, 10am-6pm. See page 8. Sacred Alchemy Festival, The Mill at Sand Road, 10am, $35 day pass / $90 weekend pass, 360-389-6418, info@sacredalchemyfestival.com or www.sacredalchemyfestival.com. See page 14. That Fiddle Family Concert, Jansen Art Center, 11am, free, info@jansenartcenter.org, 360-3543600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 37.

Bayview Cemetery Tour: Literary Remembrances, Bayview Cemetery, 1pm, free,

reservations required at bayview@cob.org, 360-778-7150 or www.bayviewcemetery.com. See page 33. Everyone Can Draw Birds, Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 2-3:30pm, $10 + $3 materials fee. See page 9. Friday Ferry Flotilla, Community Boating Center, 5pm, 360-714-8891, info@boatingcenter.org. See page 13. Kids! “Do Art” Open House, Jansen Art Center, 5-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@ jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 28. Ferndale Street Festival, Historic Downtown Ferndale, 6-11:30pm, free, 360-384-3042, info@ferndale-chamber.com or www.ferndalestreetfestival.com. See page 28.

Whatcom Women Words and Works Exhibit: Reception and Poetry Reading, Firehouse Cafe, 6:30-8:30pm. See page 6.

SiLM (Inspired by Iceland), The Conway Muse,

7-9:30pm, $5, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. Friday Night Dance Party, Bellingham Dance Company, 7:30-10pm, $7 / $5. See page 12. Comedy Nite Presents, H20, 8-10pm, $10, www.facebook.com/ComedyNite. See page 14. Bioluminescence Paddle, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 8:30-11:30pm, $50. See page 13. The Dogtones (classic rock / R&B), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 8/23/2014 9th Annual PAPO, downtown Bellingham

around or near the Holly Street Corridor, 8am-5pm, www.studio-ufo.net. See page 3. Ferndale Street Festival Volkswalk, downtown Ferndale, 8am-noon, free, 360-920-7221, gkmhind@comcast.net or www.nwtuliptrekkers.org. See page 29. Saturday Pancake Breakfast, American Legion, Ferndale, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 6 free, 360-384-7474, dahubbard10@gmail.com. See page 13.

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AUGUST 2014 Hypertufa: Make It and Take It, The Garden

Spot Nursery, 9am, $39, register at 360-6765480. See page 9. August Book Sale, Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale, 10am-1pm. See pg. 8. Deming Book Club, Deming Library, 10amnoon, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 8.

Kids’ Vending Day at the Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. See page 13.

NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Sacred Alchemy Festival, The Mill at Sand Road, all day, $35 / $90. See page 14. Whatcom Skillshare Faire, Hovander Homestead Park, 10am-6pm, $15 / under 9 and over 70 free, 360-303-4536, whatcomskillsharefaire@gmail.com or www.whatcomskillsharefaire.org. See page 28.

Dinghy Sailing 101: Introduction (4 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 11am-2:30pm, $275. See page 13.

John Walton’s Magic Show: A Benefit for Clean Water in Uganda, Mount Baker

Theatre, 11am-1pm, $22, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 32. Kids! “Do Art” Open House, Jansen Art Center, 11am-3pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 28.

”Limelight – Tramp at 100: Celebrating the Centennial of Charlie Chaplin,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $5, 360-647-1300, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 14. Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33. Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $7. See page 29. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

John Walton’s Magic Show: A Benefit for Clean Water in Uganda, Mount Baker

Theatre, 3-5pm, $22, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. See page 32. Ferndale Street Festival, Historic Downtown Ferndale, 6-11:30pm. See page 28.

”The Princess Bride” (music by Jaspar Lepak), Fairhaven Village Green, 6:45pm, $5. See pg. 14.

Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm,

$27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Bone Yard Preachers (blues), The Conway

Muse, 7:30-10pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Comedy Nite Presents, Poppes 360, 9-11pm, $10. See page 14. The Dogtones (classic rock / R&B), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30-midnight, $12, 360-595-7369. See page 12.

SUNDAY 8/24/2014 Dog Days of Summer 10K & 2.6 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Lake Padden Park, 8am, $25 per individual, www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 28. Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am. See page 14. Sacred Alchemy Festival, The Mill at Sand Road, until 3pm, $35 / $90. See page 14.

Whatcom Skillshare Faire, Hovander

Homestead Park, 10am-6pm, $12 / under 9 and over 70 free. See page 28. Dog Days of Summer Festival, Lake Padden Park Baseball Fields, 10:30am-3pm, free, www.whatcomhumane.org. See page 28. ”Churchill’s First World War” (BBC), Pickford Film Center, 11am, free. See page 14.

Get Over That Man Now: Major Emotional Freedom, Center for Spiritual Living, 1-5pm,

$30 w/ money back guarantee, 360-441-1195, Daimon@NeuroMasteryAcademy.com or www.GetOverThatManNow.com. See page 30. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27-$47. See page 10.

Peace Arch International Concert Series: Crumac and Tara Academy Dancers, Peace Arch State Park, 2-3pm. See page 36.

Robotics at the Spark Museum (4 days) begins, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 11am12:30pm, $60 general / $48 Spark members, 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 30.

Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix (grades K-12),

Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 5:45-6pm check-in, free, pre-register required at 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany). Kiwanis Tuesday Bingo, Elks Club, 6:15-9pm, $1 per card, 360-734-5566, jgregw@aol.com or www.bellinghamkiwanis.org.

Bellingham Reads: “The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin” by Jill Lepore, Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7323 (Suzanne), scarlson-prandini@cob.org. See page 8.

Van Zandt Summerfest, Van Zandt Community Hall, 3-9pm, free, 360-592-2297, goodbuy@everybodys.com. See page 28.

Crazy Like A Fox and Ben & Mia Starner, The

Conway Muse, 6-8:30pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

MONDAY 8/25/2014 NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14.

Sail & Paddlesports Youth Camp (5 days) begins, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 10am-4pm, $250. See page 13.

Imagination Duo Teddy Bear Concert (ages 2-8) with Glenn Donnellan (sponsored by the WSO), Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 11-11:45am, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany).

Follow That Fiddle Concert (ages 4+) with Glenn Donnellan (sponsored by the WSO),

Lecture Room at Central Bellingham Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org (Bethany). Bard on the Beach: Opera & Arias, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Cuban Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 6-7:15pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12. Monday’s Authors: Vangi DeMaster, Mount Vernon City Library, 6-6:45pm. See page 8. Peace Education Program, Blaine Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 29. Ferndale Friends Book Club, Ferndale Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org. See page 8. Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 7-9:30pm. See page 36. SummerSong: Choral Singing for Women, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7pm, $10 suggested donation, info@bellinghamsings.org, 360-6761024 or www.bellinghamsings.org. See pg. 37. Bard on the Beach: Opera & Arias, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

TUESDAY 8/26/2014 Fizz Boom Summer Fun: Police (ages 4-11),

Blaine Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org. See page 27. Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 9:30-10:30am, 360-656-6699.

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AUGUST 2014 Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Unity Church of Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217, contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 9. Tuesday Open Mic, The Star Club, 7-11pm, no cover, 360-647-4371. See page 36. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bay View Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3. See page 12. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

WEDNESDAY 8/27/2014 Registration due today for Beginning Genealogy Classes (to begin Sept. 6), St.

Paul’s Episcopal Church, $45 for 4 sessions, caharris1162@yahoo.com or www.EnrichmentStPauls.org. See page 33. Sunrise Pilates, Joy of Pilates, 7:30-8:30am, $15, www.joyofpilates.net. See page 29. Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 360-778-7323.

City Club Lunch Meeting: Local and Statewide Impacts of Proposed Increases in Rail Traffic, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 nonmembers in advance includes lunch; $15 / $20 at the door (if available), info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. See page 9.

Wednesday Noon Piano: Doris Mae Bajema, noon-1pm, no cover. See page 36. Creative Crafting, Bellingham Central Library SkillShare Space, 3-4pm, free, 360-778-7205 (Keyla), kgonzalez@cob.org.

Live Music on the Patio: Chad Petersen,

Keenan’s at the Pier inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa, 5-7pm, no cover, 360-392-5510, www.thechrysalisinn.com. Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. See page 29. Crooked Road (Irish music), Packer’s Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Resort, 6-9:30pm, no cover, 360-820-0486, jansongs@janpetersmusic.org or www.janpetersmusic.org.

Chuckanut Radio Hour Featuring Kathleen Flinn, WCC Heiner Theatre, 6:30-8:30pm, $5,

360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. See page 8. Reiki Circle/Share, Unity Church of Bellingham, 6:30-8:30pm, free / by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. Community Improv Group Audition, Improv Playworks, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com. See page 11.

THURSDAY 8/28/2014 Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive

intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33.

Summertime Fun in the SPARK Lab, Spark

$10, www.bellinghamtheatreworks.org. See page 11. Friday Night Dance Party, Bellingham Dance Company, 7:30-10pm, $7 / $5. See page 12. Lane Fernando (Americana / rock-a-billy), The Conway Muse, 7:30-10pm, $7, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com.

Sweet 16 Anniversary Party: The Motown Cruisers, Zuanich Point Park Boat House,

7:30-10:30pm, $10 adult / $20 family, 360-671-7739, groove@motowncruisers.com or www.motowncruisers.com. See page 37. An Evening With Bill Whittle, Mount Baker Theatre, 8-10pm, $10, orion@telcomplus.net, www.mountbakertheatre.com or 360-5992544. See page 9. Triple Shot (‘90s & classic rock dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 8/30/2014 North County Road Run, Lynden, 7:30-11am, $35 / $45 / $50, 360-922-7094, www.NorthCountyRoadRun.com or care@e2fitnesscenter.com. See page 29.

2nd Annual Fire and Rescue Fun Family Fair,

The Conway Muse, 9am, free-$12, 360-4453000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com. See page 28. Fall Book & Bake Sale in Maple Falls, Maple Falls Town Hall, 10am-4:30pm, free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Museum of Electrical Invention, 1-3pm, $18 / $15. See page 28.

Friends of Island Library Annual Buck-a-Bag Book Sale, Lummi Island Library, 10am-4pm,

SkillShare Space at Central Bellingham Library, 5-5:45pm, free, 360-333-7828, Collin.Blue@guitarcenter.com.

Labor Day Weekend Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour, Lummi Island, 10am-6pm, free

Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover.

Terminal, 10-11:30am, 360-393-3982. See page 14. Speeder Rides, Orchard Place & Orchard Drive intersection, 11am-4pm, $3 / $2. See page 33. Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $7. See page 29. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10. Rockin’ Around Whatcom, Everson Library, 3-4:15pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 9. Ferndale Uncorked, Christ Lutheran Church lawn, 4-7pm, $25 pp and $40 per couple in advance / $30 pp and $45 per couple same day, 360-384-1422, officemgr@clcferndale.org. See page 32.

Beginner’s Group Ukulele Lessons (all ages) with Alex Osetek (The Guitar Center),

Live in the Piano Lounge: Travelin’ Light, Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading &

Healing Center, 5:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. See page 29. Concerts in the Park: Penny Stinkers, Elizabeth Park, 6pm, free. Ladies Fanatik Bike Ride, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 6pm, free, 360-756-0504. See pg. 29.

Skagit Artists Together: August Meeting,

Padilla Bay, 6pm, free, www.skagitart.com. See page 8. R.X. Bertoldi (solo acoustic), The Conway Muse, 7-9:30pm, $5, 360-445-3000. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. L.A. Salsa Class, Bell Tower Studios, 7:308:45pm, $12 drop-in. See page 12. Thursday Evening Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5. See page 13.

FRIDAY 8/29/2014 Applications due today (by 5pm) for 2015 Juried Artist Series and Inside the Box Series, Allied Arts, 360-676-8548, www.alliedarts.org. See page 5.

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 8:45-9:45am, 360-656-6699.

Picnic Concert at the New Deming Library Gardens, Deming Library, 6-8pm, free,

360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 37.

Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Bellingham TheatreWorks presents “The Ghosts of Tonkin,” BHS Auditorium, 7:30pm,

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free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31. admission, www.lummi-island.com. See page 4.

NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise

Paddleboarding 101: Intro to Paddleboarding, Bellingham Community Boating Center, 4:30-7:30pm, $50. See page 13.

Live in the Piano Lounge: Richard Tucker, Jansen Art Center, 6:30-8pm no cover.

Contra Dance with Perpetual e-Motion, Eagles Hall, 7-11pm, $15 general / $10 students, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org or dance@januscom.com. See page 13. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See pg. 10.

Bellingham TheatreWorks presents “The Ghosts of Tonkin,” BHS Auditorium, 7:30pm, $10, www.bellinghamtheatreworks.org. See page 11.

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AUGUST 2014 Mark DuFresne (blues), The Conway Muse,

7:30pm, $12, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Triple Shot (‘90s & classic rock dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30-midnight, $12, www.rumbanorthwest.com. See page 12.

SUNDAY 8/31/2014

MONDAY 9/1/2014 Friends of Island Library Annual Buck-a-Bag Book Sale, Lummi Island Library, 10am-4pm,

free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31. Bard on the Beach: Opera & Arias, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm & 7:30pm, check website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Bard on the Beach: Will Shakespeare’s Improv Musical, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, check

Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3

website for prices, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Fall Book & Bake Sale in Maple Falls, Maple

TUESDAY 9/2/2014

FM, 9-10am. See page 14.

Falls Town Hall, 10am-4:30pm, free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

Friends of Island Library Annual Buck-a-Bag Book Sale, Lummi Island Library, 10am-4pm,

free admission, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

Labor Day Weekend Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour, Lummi Island, free admission, 10am-6pm. See page 4.

2nd Annual Fire and Rescue Fun Family Fair,

The Conway Muse, 11am, free-$12. See pg. 28. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 2pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Swing Connection Concert featuring Cheryl Hodge, Fairhaven Village Green, 2-4pm, free, 360-656-5037, rssnipe@aol.com or www.swingconnection.org. See page 36. Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever, The Conway Muse, 6pm, free, 360-445-3000, www.conwaymuse.com. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

Bellingham Evening Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, Unity Church of Bellingham,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217, contact-4470@toastmastersclubs.org or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 9. TED Talk Tuesday, Explorations Academy Lower Level Theatre, 7pm, free, 360-671-8085, www.explorationsacademy.org/events-folder or info@explorationsacademy.org. See page 9. Tuesday Open Mic, The Star Club, 7-11pm, no cover, 360-647-4371. See page 36.

WEDNESDAY 9/3/2014 Bellingham Music Club featuring Glenn and Grant Donnellan, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30am, free admission, rsnyhowl@q.com, www.bellinghammusicclub.org or 360-306-8580. See page 37. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 1pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 10.

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Info Session: Prose Writing at its Best, Village

Books, 5:30pm, free, 360-650-3308, ExtendedEd@wwu.edu or wwu.edu/forwriters. See page 8.

Bellingham Music Club (featuring Glenn and Grant Donnellan), First Congregational Church, 7:30pm, $10, rsnyhowl@q.com, www.bellinghammusicclub.org or 360-3068580. See page 37.

THURSDAY 9/4/2014 Bellingham Greek Festival, St. Sophia Greek

Orthodox Church, 11am-9pm, free, 360-7348745, St.Sophia.Bellingham@gmail.com. See page 28. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 1pm & 7:30pm, $27-$47, www.bardonthebeach.org. ”Medea” Live Broadcast, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 37.

FRIDAY 9/5/2014 Bellingham Greek Festival, St. Sophia Greek

Orthodox Church, 11am-9pm, free admission, www.St.Sophia.Bellingham@gmail.com or 360-734-8745. See page 28. 2014 Juried Artist Series: It Figures, Allied Arts Gallery, 6-9pm, free, katy@alliedarts.org, 360676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org. See page 8.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: The Brothers Play Bach, Mount Baker Theatre, 7pm, $33 / $28 / $13, www.mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080. Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, B.C., 7:30pm, $27-$47. See page 10.

The Northwest Washington Fair by Osa Hale The air is sticky and deliciously humid, filled with the smell of a myriad of foods being fried. Somewhere off in the distance, a camel bellows. It is midAugust, and there is no better place to be than right here, at the Northwest Washington Fair. The Fair is a lot of things. It is a chance to eat as many elephant ears and curly fries as possible and test your stomach’s limits on a variety of carnival rides. It is a place where you can cheer along as cars and trucks crush one another in the demolition derby. It is a venue to see beloved musical artists perform (2014 will see country star Gary Allan, rock band Collective Soul, and Huey Lewis and the News). Getting to the heart of the Fair, it becomes clear that it is about more than cotton candy and battling vehicles. Its core values have always remained focused on the community, with agricultural education at the forefront. Events and showings are put on by local chapters of 4-H and

FFA, both organizations focused on engaging young people interested in agriculture as well as other natural resource industries. Visitors can check out exhibits and activities meant to showcase local talent in photography, quilting, baking, or duct-tape art, just to name a few. There are also many animals on display, from more traditional livestock (cows,

horses, sheep, pigs) to pets (cats, dogs, rabbits). If just seeing the animals isn’t enough, there is a Farming for Life exhibit that gives much more information about local agriculture and offers a hands-on milking experience. Jim Baron, manager of the Fair, said that the animals are the most popular part of the week-long event, though they are clearly not the only attraction. “From baby pigs and calves being born at the fair, to baby chicks, bunny rabbits, and cows and horses, people love the animals. But to others the Fair is all about entertainment: it’s the concerts and the demo derby. And of course, some people never get beyond the carnival,” Baron said. “I think one of the reasons for the Fair’s popularity is that it is truly a unique event that has something for everyone.” The animals on display also include creatures that would not be found on a farm. Camels were a new addition in 2013, and will make a return this year. They may face some competition, since this year’s Fair will include, for the first time, Predators of the Heart, which is billed as Washington’s largest traveling wildlife exhibit and reptile show. Another new attraction this year will be the incorporation of the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. The rodeo, which traditionally takes place a week or two after the Fair, will now be held on Tuesday and Wednesday during Fair Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

Week. This will add a whole extra element of entertainment, with bull riding, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. In addition to the official rodeo, the Fair will also include a Rascal Rodeo, an afternoon rodeo event with specialneeds athletes. The fun all begins on August 11 at 9am and doesn’t stop until 11pm on August 16. Admission is charged on a daily basis, at the front gate; adults pay $12, seniors pay $10, and youth tickets are $7 each. Gate tickets can be purchased in advance online, with savings of $1 off each ticket. There are additional fees for some of the events related to the Fair, such as the Demolition Derby, the rodeo, and the concerts. Photos by David Willoughby, www.davidwilloughbyphotography.com; courtesy of the Northwest Washington Fair.

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2014 Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest – The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) seeks Whatcom County K-12 students to submit poems (30 lines or less) for the 2014 Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest. Youth are invited to explore themes relating to creative conflict resolution, including: resolving conflict, apologizing, listening, tolerance, building peace, respect, peer mediation, and anti-bullying. Deadline is Oct. 10. Free entry. More info: youth@whatcomdrc.org, 360-676-0122 or www.whatcomdrc.org.

Lego® Movie Lego® Contest for Kids –

Enter a contest at Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) inspired by The Lego® Movie, which will take place prior to the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema’s showing of the film. Make an original Lego® design and enter the contest to share your creativity with others. Entrants will have the chance to win a Ninjago Lego® Book. Kids can enter two age categories: 4-9 year olds or 10-15 year olds. Preregistration required by Fri., Aug. 8 at 4pm. Register at the main counter of Village Books, or by calling the store at 360-671-2626. Size parameters for entries are as follows: Base must be no larger than 16”x16” and must be on a sturdy board. Height no taller than 18.” Design must be original. Creations will be on display before the movie for two hours in the chained area outside our store entrance on the Village Green side. Free admission. Info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

August Events at Launching Success Learning Store – Launching Success

Learning Store (133 Prince Ave., Bellingham) is hosting the following workshops and classes in August: Artist’s Laboratory: Leaf Prints with Watercolors (age 7 and up), Fri., Aug. 1, 11am-noon, $5. • Young Einstein’s Math Class (grades 1-3), Mondays, Aug. 4 & 11, 11am-noon, $5. • Young Picassos: Fabric Collage, Tues., Aug. 5, 1-2pm, $5. • Around the World in One Summer (grades 2-5), Wed., Aug. 6, 1-2pm, $5 per child. • Diary of a Not-So-Wimpy Summer, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1-2pm, $5 per child. • Artist’s Laboratory: Tissue Paper Collage Self-Portraits (age 7 and up), Fri., Aug. 8, 11am-noon, $5. Pre-registration is required. Parents should plan on staying in the store during classes. Info: info@launchingsuccess.com, 360527-2641 or www.launchingsuccess.com. Ferndale Flicks in the Park – A free and kid friendly event! We will be showing Back to the Future for our 2nd feature this summer on Fri., Aug. 1 at 8pm in historical Pioneer Park (2000 Cherry St.) Just bring your blanket or folding chair and some snacks. Weather dependent, so call if you want to know if it’s still happening! Free admission. More info: 360-384-3042 or info@ferndale-chamber.com.

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival – Two days of family fun at the Blaine Marina (235 Marine Dr.) on Sat. & Sun.,

Aug. 2 & 3 from 10am-5pm, with the special attraction of tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. Also featuring raft races, arts and crafts, movie night, vintage steam boats, show and shine, kids rides and games – all with a pirate theme. Free admission. More info: 360-332-6484, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.blainechamber.com/draytonharbordays.

Summer Fun at the Library – Join us for free activities at the library! • Playful Learning: Learn while you play with these fun times designed for preschoolers and their adults. Ages 3-5. Wednesdays, 11am-noon, Blaine Library. • Meet a Fire Fighter Story Time: A special story time with local firefighters reading stories and escorting children through a real fire truck parked outside the library. Ages 1-5. Tues., Aug. 19, 10:30-11:30am. North Fork Library. • Fun with Snap Circuits! Use Snap Circuits to explore the basics of electronics while you build exciting projects such as a flashing light, an alarm, a doorbell and more. Make learning electronics a snap. Register online or at the library. Limited space available. Grades K-5. Every Wednesday in August, 12:151:30pm, Blaine Library. • Kids’ Craft Fair: Buy or sell at this exciting event! Homemade crafts and treats made by children. Everything $4 or less. Registration is required, and space is limited. Call the library for more information. Ages 5-13. Sat., Aug. 2, 10:30am-noon, Deming Library. • Noise Guy: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with the Charlie the Noiseguy! Vocal sound imitations and high energy ensure that everyone will be laughing during this kid’s comedy show. Ages 4-11. Sat., Aug. 23, 10-11am, Lynden Library. • Summer Reading Club Cupcake Party! Celebrate the end of summer with cupcakes and musical entertainer and storyteller Dana Cohenour. Summer readers who attend will receive a certificate from Blaine Schools Superintendent Ron Spanjer. Ages 1-11. Wed., Aug. 27, 6-7pm, Blaine Library. • Beach Walk: Explore the wonders of a beach at low tide. Ages 4-11. Sat., Aug. 9, 10:3011:30am, Island Library. • Sink or Float! Explore science through stories and activities. Ages 3-5. Tues., Aug. 12, 6:30-7:30pm, Island Library; Sat., Aug. 2, 10:30-11:30am, North Fork Library. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. MCT’s Alice in Wonderland –

Missoula Children’s Theatre campers present Alice in Wonderland on Sat., Aug. 2 at 3pm and 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Admission is $10 adults / $6 seniors and youth. More info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Summer Play Dates at the Library – Families of young children can gather at this fun, informal social time (ages 1-5 years) in August: Mondays, 10:30-11am, Everson Library; Mondays, 10:30-11am,

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Ferndale Library; Tuesdays, 10:30-11am, North Fork Library; Tuesdays, 10:30-11am, South Whatcom Library; Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, Lynden Library. Admission is free. Info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Fizz Boom Summer Fun – Summer fun

with various community presenters (ages 4-11) will be coming to the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) this month. • Fire and Rescue! North Whatcom Fire and Rescue will bring their fire trucks to our north parking lot to read, demonstrate, & let the children explore, Tues., Aug. 5, 10:3011:30am. • National Guard! Steve Thompson and the National Guard will read a book and bring Big Vehicles to our north parking lot for all to see and climb in, Tues., Aug. 12, 10:30-11:30am. • Art! Heidi & Leila from Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 will present fun hands-on Art Projects, Tues., Aug. 19, 10:30-11:30am. • Police! An officer from Blaine Police Dept. will read a book, read us our Miranda Rights, then let the children get in the police car, Tues., Aug. 26, 10:30-11:30am. Admission is free. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Free Teen Fun at the Library – All

programs for grades 6-12. • Blaine Teen Summer Gaming: Board games, Wii games, card games, chess, or even Perplexus, every Tuesday, 3-4:30pm, Blaine Library. • Teen Anime Afternoon: Do you love anime? Each week we will watch a different anime, have some popcorn, and discuss the show! Every Friday, 3-5pm, Ferndale Library. • Minecraft: Play this fun game on library laptops, or bring your own. We supply the accounts, or use your own. Every Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm, Blaine Library. • Makey Makey Fun for Teens! Technology fun with a programmable mini computer! Make a banana piano or draw a joystick with a pencil drawing that works with your computer! Come play, invent and have loads of fun on Tues., Aug. 5, 2-4pm, at the Lynden Library. • The Fault in Our Stars: Discuss this incredible book and movie and help make a cloud collage for the teen area. Refreshments and prizes. Fri., Aug. 8, 3-4:15pm, Everson Library. • Game On! Teen Gaming: Come play our PS4 and Wii. We will have Injustice and Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournaments with prizes! Plus play our many new board games like Killer Bunnies, Zombie Fluxx, Carcasonne and more! Fri., Aug. 15, 1:30-3:30pm, Lynden Library. • End of Summer Movie Party: Come celebrate the end of your summer with a great movie featuring teen inventors and lasers, snacks, crafts and more! Call for movie title. Thurs., Aug. 21, 3:30-5:15pm, Lynden Library. • Teen Summer Reading Celebration: Help us celebrate Teen Summer Reading. Grand prize winners will be chosen, pizza, prizes, and other unique surprises. Fri., Aug. 29, 3-4:15pm, Everson Library. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

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Summertime Fun in the SPARK Lab – Hey kids, come down to the Spark Museum (1312 Bay St., Bellingham) on Thursdays, Aug. 7-28 from 1-3pm and dive into electronics by taking them apart. We supply the materials, tools and expertise to explore electronics and technology by dismantling them. Learn safety, tool usage and how things work, then try creating something new. Register for 3 or more at $15 each. Space is reserved with paid registration. Appropriate for ages 8-14. More info: 360-738-3886, anne@sparkmuseum.org or www.sparkmuseum.org.

SPARK Museum Static Electricity –

Join the SPARK Museum at the South Whatcom Library (8 Barn View Ct., Sudden Valley Gate 2) for a fun morning exploring static electricity Sat., Aug. 9, 10:30am-12:30pm. There’ll be items for children to self-explore, demonstrations using a more elaborate static machine, and a make-and-take activity building a versorium – the first measuring device for electricity. Part of the adventure will include a hair-raising experience with the Van De Graaff machine, described by some as “the big ball thing that makes your hair stand on end.” Admission is free. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

MCT’s Pinocchio – The Missoula

Children’s Theatre campers present Pinocchio on Sat., Aug. 9 at 3pm and 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Admission is $10 adults / $6 seniors and youth. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080.

Community Food Co-op Summer Party – The Community Food Co-op

invites everyone to attend our 17th annual free community party on Sun., Aug. 17 from noon-4:30pm at Maritime Heritage Park (500 W. Holly St., Bellingham). The Clumsy Lovers, one of the area’s most exciting and award-winning bands, will headline the event! Opening the party is marimba band Kuungana, followed by the community kid parade that will lead partygoers to a circus show featuring the Emergency Circus (a division of Patch Adam’s Gesundheint Institute) and performers from the Bellingham circus community. Other party favorites will include $3 burritos, numerous free activities for kids, henna tattoos by Henna Moon, and local Mallard Ice Cream. Community and nonprofit groups will share information. Free admission. More info: karlm@communityfood.coop, 360734-8158 or www.communityfood.coop.

Kids! “Do Art” Open House – Kids of

all ages! Come and play music, dance, work with clay, make jewelry, paint, make textiles, and more at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) on Fri., Aug. 22 from 5-8pm or Sat., Aug. 23 from 11am-3pm. Free admission. More info:

360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Ferndale Street Festival – The 11th Annual Ferndale Street Festival will take place in historical downtown Ferndale (Main St., between 1st and 4th Ave.) on Fri. & Sat., Aug. 22 & 23 from 6-11:30pm. We will close the street and open up the tents. You will find food and craft vendors, live music, Kid’s Street, beer and wine tent, and a classic Festival of Fenders Car Show. There’s something for everyone! Free admission. More info: 360-384-3042, info@ferndale-chamber.com or www.ferndalestreetfestival.com. Whatcom Skillshare Faire – The

Whatcom Skillshare Faire will be held Sat. & Sun., Aug. 23 & 24 from 10am-6pm at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. The event features 2 full days of demos of practical old-timey and new-fangled skills, ranging from beekeeping to yarn spinning, herbal knowledge to brewing beer, garden wisdom, livestock care, fermenting and storing food, and more! Hot local musical talent, tasty local food, and a local brewery beer garden. Admission is $15 Sat. / $12 Sun. / under 9 and over 70 free. More info: www.whatcomskillsharefaire.org, whatcomskillsharefaire@gmail.com or 360-303-4536.

Dog Days of Summer Fun Run/Walk & Festival – Whatcom Humane Society’s

Dog Days of Summer 10K & 2.6 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held Sun., Aug. 24 at Lake Padden Park (4822 Samish Way, Bellingham). The 10K Run starts at 9am, and the 2.6 Mile Run/Walk starts at 10am. Kids and leashed pets welcome! 10K is timed, and there are prizes awarded to the top finishers in the men’s and women’s divisions. Please, no dogs in the 10K. Cost is $25 per individual; $75 for 3-5 member team; $125 for 6-10 member team; and $175 for 11-20 member team. Register online at www.whatcomhumane.org. • Whatcom Humane Society’s Annual Dog Days of Summer Festival, Northwest Washington’s biggest and best festival for dogs and their human friends, will take place Sun., Aug. 24 from 10:30am-3pm at Lake Padden Park baseball fields (4822 Samish Way, Bellingham). Free family and canine-friendly event! Activities include dog interactive games and activities throughout the park; contests for dogs with fabulous prizes; dog demos, entertainment for the whole family; pet-themed booths for all day shopping and education; and a vegetarian food court with something yummy for everyone. Info: 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org.

Van Zandt Summerfest – Join us for

the Van Zandt Summerfest on Sun., Aug. 24 from 3-9pm at the Van Zandt Community Hall (4106 Valley Hwy.) Free entry for musical and dance acts; socializing and potluck throughout the day. Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

Reading of the names on the memorial for departed youth at 4pm. Band Zandt at 5pm. Artisan booths welcome, call 360-592-2297. Membership drive for Southfork Valley Community Association. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2297 or goodbuy@everybodys.com.

2nd Annual Fire and Rescue Fun Family Fair – Join us at The Conway

Muse (18444 Spruce St., Conway) on Sat. & Sun., Aug. 30 & 31 for Labor Day weekend fun at the 2nd Annual Fire and Rescue Fun Family Fair. Sat., Aug. 30 includes camping (9am-12pm, free); Family Skagit River Float (noon-5pm, free); BBQ Dinner (5-7pm, $12); and live music and dance with the Mark DuFresne Band (7:30pm, $12 general / $5 kids 12-18 / free kids under 12). Sun., Aug. 31 includes brunch (11am-1pm, $10); games (1-5pm, free); and live music (6pm, free). Portions of all tickets will be donated to Seattle Firefighters Benevolent Associations. More info: conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com, 360-445-3000 or www.conwaymuse.com.

Bellingham Greek Festival – The 48th

annual Greek Festival will be held Thurs.Sun., Sept. 4-7, 11am-9pm, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 501 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham. Activities include food, beer garden, live music, dancing, gifts, books, and raffle for a travel certificate. There will be a children’s area with bouncy houses, slides and face painting. Tokens are available at the entrance on Sunset Dr. (credit and debit cards accepted). Admission to the event is free. More info: St. Sophia.Bellingham@gmail.com or 360-734-8745.

Skagit River Salmon Festival –

SPAWNtaneous fun! Come celebrate the mighty Skagit River and return of the salmon on Sat., Sept. 6 from 11am-6pm at Waterfront Park at Swinomish Casino & Lodge (12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes). Great live music, local artisans, traditional salmon BBQ, hands-on arts and craft for the kids, fly-fishing demos, Native American cultural activities, and much more. New this year: dock jumping competition with Puget Sound Dock Dogs. Free admission. More info: 360-542-7912, skagitriverfest@gmail.com or skagitriverfest.org.

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Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays at 10:30am and Fridays at 8:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga therapy for the back, with over 30 years experience. This is a supportive, nurturing class ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. No classes on Aug. 12 & 15. Cost is $65 for 5 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. More info: 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Gentle Pilates for 50 and Beyond –

Gentle Pilates focuses on increasing flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and bone density. This class will include seated, standing, floor, plank, prone and supine exercises. Enhance your ability to garden and get out and do more. Class meets on Saturdays (Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.) Cost is $35 for 5 weeks or $7 per class. Info: 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

Peace Education Program – This is a

10-week workshop offered at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) Learn to tap into your own inner resources. Classes include hope, clarity, contentment, understanding and strength. Feel free to join any or all of the classes. Workshop dates: Aug. 4, 18, 25, Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, from 6-7:30pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-3053600, www.wcls.org.

Sunrise Pilates – Join us for sunrise

pilates on Wednesdays at 7:30am at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). Instructor Brenda Mitchell, PTA, will guide you in an energizing pilates mat class to strengthen your core and stretch your muscles. Brenda Mitchell is a native of the Northwest with a 20-year background in physical therapy. Admission is $15. More info: 360-224-1433, info@joyofpilates.net or www.joyofpilates.net.

Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center – Healing Hour: Join us every

Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm and experience an energy healing / chakra cleansing. • Meditation Hour: Join us every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm, for a combination of guided meditation and quiet time for inner reflection. No registration, just drop in anytime during the hour. Admission is $5. Simply Spirit is located at 1304 Meador Ave., B-11, Bellingham. More info: 360647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com.

Heart and Vascular Screening – The

Skagit Regional Heart & Vascular Institute (Mount Vernon) offers this community

screening once a month on Monday mornings (Aug. 11, 7:30-11am). Screening is recommended for adults over age 18 to determine risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and stroke. The screening includes the following tests, and results are immediate: ankle brachial pressure index, blood pressure, full lipid profile, and body composition testing. Patients can then review results with a health care provider. Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 from Stanwood/Camano Island to schedule an appointment. Cost is $39. More info: healthquest@skagitvalleyhospital.org or www.skagitvalleyhospital.org/events.

drink. Contact Fanatik Bikes for more info. Free admission. More info: 360-756-0504.

North County Road Run – Lace up

your shoes and join us in historic Lynden (110 3rd St.) on Sat., Aug. 30 from 7:30-11am for a 5K, 10K or 25K road run. This scenic, looped route is perfect for both new and experienced runners. Admission is $35 / $45 / $50. More info: 360-9227094, care@e2fitnesscenter.com or www.NorthCountyRoadRun.com.

Senior Health and Wellness Fair –

Join us on Wed., Aug. 20 from 9am3:30pm for a Health and Wellness Fair at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.) This event will cover many aspects of health and wellness which are important for optimizing one’s overall well-being and health. The morning will start off at 9am with a hearing equipment demonstration and a presentation by Joel Bergsbaken from the Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center. Throughout the day, there will be presentations / workshops about Alzheimer’s, brain rejuvenation, food for a healthy brain, the importance of laughter, and a brain power class to help stimulate memory. The Bellingham Fire Department will also be here throughout the day doing blood pressure screenings, and Rite Aid Pharmacy will be giving flu shots and skin cancer screenings. There will also be an opportunity to visit and talk with many local health and wellness related community partners including The Whatcom Volunteer Center, North West Dental, and the Bellingham Gluten Information Group. This event is held at the Senior Center, but is open for community members of all ages to attend! Our event sponsors are the Chuckanut Health Foundation and Soundpath Health. Free admission. More info: 360-733-4030 or vista@wccoa.org.

Ferndale Street Festival Volkswalk –

Come out on Sat., Aug. 23 from 8amnoon and walk 5K, 10K, or 15K with us and then stay and enjoy the Ferndale Street Festival. Walks are free or $3 to earn volkswalk credit. Ask about volkswalking, or just walk for fun. More info: 360-9207221, gkmhind@comcast.net or www.nwtuliptrekkers.org.

Ladies Fanatik Bike Ride – Join the

Fanatik Bike Company on a ladies bike ride on Thurs., Aug. 28 at 6pm. The early evening ride will bicycle around Bellingham and end up at Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (601 W. Holly St.) for food and

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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: Mon., Aug. 4 or 18, 1:15-2:15pm at St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham. • Wed., Aug. 6, 6:30-8pm or Wed., Aug. 13, 1:30-3pm at Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham. Info: 360-788-6594, waha.acp@hinet.org or www.whatcomalliance.org/end-of-life-care.

Press HERE: An introduction to the powerful benefits of acupressure – Local yoga teacher, sound healer, and acupressurist, Maureen Kelly, will share information on how using fingertip

pressure on various “acupoints” throughout the body can encourage the flow of “chi” (life force energy), improve circulation, and reduce muscular tension. Discover how correct breathing impacts energy levels & flow, and how to effectively address problems such as insomnia, anxiety, grief, headaches & tension, lower back pain & arthritis. Workshop will be held at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) Wed., Aug. 6, 6:30-7:30pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Carlos Abusaid Elias for an introduction to free and open source software for both the Mac and PC user. Presentation will cover some of the many free application options for Windows and Mac, and also the benefits of using Linux as an operating system on your computer. Please register online at www.wcls.org or at a library branch for this free class at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Highway) on Mon., Aug. 11, 7-8pm. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Solar 101 Workshop – In partnership with the Friends of Birch Bay State Park’s interpretive program series, Western Solar will be giving a Solar 101 workshop on Fri., Aug. 8 from 6-7:30pm at Birch Bay State Park. Learn about solar, net-metering, and available incentives. Free admission. Info: www.fobbsp.org/interpretiveprograms.html.

Mason Bee Workshop with Kelle Sunter – Learn how to enjoy and care for

August Events at BMAG – Bellingham

Metal Arts Guild (2620 N. Harbor Loop Dr., Suite #6, Bellingham) is hosting the following events and workshops in August: BMAG Members Studio Refresher (safety course for members), Mon., Aug. 11, 6-8pm, free. • Masonite Die Workshop, Tues.-Thurs., Aug. 12-14, 10am-3pm, $250 + $25 kit fee. • Copper Twist Bracelet Workshop, Sat., Aug. 16, 11am-4pm, $60 + $5 materials fee. • Open House Studio Day, Sun., Aug. 17, 11am-4pm, free. • Beading a Cabochon Workshop, Mon., Aug. 18, 10am-2pm, $60 + $32 kit fee. • Introduction to Jewelry Forging and Forming, Tues. & Wed., Aug. 19 & 20, 10am-3pm, $180 + $25 kit fee. More info: 360-201-0236, info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org.

Free and Open Software Presentation – Feeling bound and

limited on the use of your computer by proprietary and restrictive software? Join

Mason bees on Sat., Aug. 16 from 10-11am at Island Library (2144 S. Nugent Rd.) This workshop is part of the 6th Annual Edible Garden Tour. Sponsored by Lummi Island Foundation for Education. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Robotics at the Spark Museum – The

Robotics Workshops at Spark meet 4 days in a row (Tues.-Fri.) from 11am-12:30pm, and children work in pairs to construct and program one robot. Natural curiosity and wonder guide learning about robot building and computer programming using Lego® Mindstorms. No experience is necessary, and this class is appropriate for ages 8-14. Preregistration is required: Session 3: Aug. 19-22; Session 4: Aug 26-29. (The programs conducted by the Spark Museum are not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by Lego® Education or the Lego® Group.) Classes meet at the Spark Museum (1312 Bay St., Bellingham. Cost is $60 general / $48 Spark members). More info: 360-7383886, anne@sparkmuseum.org or www.sparkmuseum.org.

Get Over That Man Now: Major Emotional Freedom – What is it

costing you to pour energy into a relationship that is over? This workshop uses new discoveries in neuroscience to free you from painful reactions to memories and reminders. It’s fast and effective, with permanent changes. Facilitator Daimon Sweeney has 14 years EFT experience and creates a calm, welcoming, safe workshop environment. Workshop will be held on Sun., Aug. 24 from 1-5pm at Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew St. Rd.) Cost is $30 w/ money back guarantee. More info: Daimon@NeuroMasteryAcademy.com or www.GetOverThatManNow.com or 360-441-1195.

Fall Spanish Classes – Fall Spanish

classes begin the week of September 15 at Salud Language Center (1315 11th St., Bellingham). Class options include 8-week conversation classes levels 1-4, Spanish for Educators & Counselors, and Spanish for Health Care workshops. Hope to see you in the classroom this fall! More info: 360-383-7002, sarah@saludspanish.com or www.SaludSpanish.com.

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12th Annual Peace Builder Award Nominations – The Whatcom Dispute

Resolution Center (WDRC) seeks nominations for individuals or groups that creatively resolved conflict, contributed to peaceful dispute resolution, promoted reconciliation, effective communication or understanding between divergent groups/ people in the past year, or otherwise contributed to peace within our community. Deadline is Sept. 19. More info: outreach@whatcomdrc.org, 360-676-0122 or www.whatcomdrc.org.

Summer Backpack and School Supply Drive – The Opportunity Council

is excited to announce its annual Backpack and School Supply Drive on Wed., Aug. 6 from 10am-7pm at the Opportunity Council (1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). We’ll be accepting a range of items that will help ensure that all low-income children in Whatcom County can go off to school this fall ready to succeed. We also accept cash/checks which help homeless students pay for extracurricular activities, transportation costs, and other school fees. Look for the school bus parked in front of our office! More info: 360-734-5121, matthew_brouwer@oppco.org or www.oppco.org.

Cascades to the Sound – The Arts

Council of Sedro-Woolley and the Swinomish Casino & Lodge present “Cascades to the Sound,” our 2nd annual art show & music event, on Thurs., Aug. 7 from 6-9pm at Swinomish Casino & Lodge (12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes). Come hear light jazz and enjoy local art with artists attending (some art will be available for purchase). We’ll have a wonderful buffet dinner, no-host wine bar, and raffle prizes. Tickets available at S-W Chamber of Commerce and Simply Silver & More. Admission is $35. More info: 360-8994683 or www.artscouncilsw.org.

Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run –

Silverado proudly presents the Alzheimer Society of Washington’s 15th Annual Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run on Sat., Aug. 9 from 8am-noon at the Fairhaven Village Green (1207 12th St., Bellingham). Join other friends, families, neighbors and co-workers to help celebrate the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s. Dogs are welcome! There will be music by the Clearbrook Dixie Band, food, raffle prizes and awards for largest team and best costume. Contact ASW for individual and team registration info. Admission is $20 individuals / $65 families / $5 canines. More info: 360-671-3316 or alz@alzsociety.org.

2nd Annual Lummi Island Run or Walk – Here is your chance to Run the

Rock for a great cause on Sat., Aug. 9 from 8:30am-noon. All proceeds benefit the Island children’s organizations. Includes 1/2 marathon, 1/4 marathon, and 3.5 mile. Cost varies; visit website for more information. More info: twindsjohnson5@gmail.com or www.lummiislandrun2.eventbrite.com.

Lummi Island Reefnet Festival –

Celebrate the ancient method of Reefnet Fishing, past and present on Sat., Aug. 9 from 11am-8:30pm on Lummi Island. Featuring live music all day, education centers, boat rides, kids’ activities, artisan booths, grilled fresh Sockeye salmon, other

good food and a beer and wine garden. All proceeds benefit the Island children’s organizations. Admission is $5 general / free kids 12 and under. More info: sierrajeanmontoya@gmail.com or www.lummiislandreefnetfestival.com.

DJ/Dance Party for Haiti – Come out

to Boundary Bay Beer Garden (Railraod Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Aug. 9 from 7-11pm and dance the night away to the sounds provided by DJ Greg Otterholt and Hook and Pan Productions! Proceeds support non-profit work with a Haitian children’s home and a Haitian motorcycle repair trade school. Guaranteed good time for a great cause! Admission is $10 suggested donation. More info: www.liftinguphaiti.org.

”Leg Up” Benefit Concert – Join us on

Sun., Aug. 10 from 2-5pm at Vartanyan Estate Winery (1626 Huntley Rd., Bellingham) for the “Leg Up” Benefit Concert, featuring Forrest O’Connor, Kate Lee, Lynn Ferguson and Wil Maring. Doors open at 2pm, with the concert from 3-5pm. You may bring lawn chairs and picnic food. Proceeds will go to the NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center & Native Horsemanship Youth Program. Admission is suggested donation $10 adults / $5 kids. Info: 619-787-8571, pam@nwtrc.org or www.nwtrc.org. (continued on page 32)

Used Book Sales – Find treasures and

bargains while supporting programs and services at Whatcom County libraries! • Friends of Island Library Annual Used Book Sale: The barn behind the library is filled with gently used books at great prices. Open throughout the summer during library open hours plus Buck-a-Bag Book Sale Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 10am-4pm. • Lynden Friends Book Sale: Adult fiction and nonfiction, religion, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, crafts, kids, movies, and music. Plus Christmas in August! Buy a whole bag of books for $3 beginning 12:30pm on Saturday. Sale will be held Fri., Aug. 8, 10am-5pm & Sat., Aug. 9, 10am-4:30pm, at the Lynden Library. • Fall Book & Bake Sale in Maple Falls: An enormous sale of used books and wonderfully baked treats on Sat. & Sun., Aug. 30 & 31, 10am-4:30pm, at Maple Falls Town Hall, 7509 Mt. Baker Highway. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Join

us on Sat., Aug. 16 from 8-11am for a Pancake Breakfast at the Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) Best deal in town at $6 for adults / $3 for children. Info: karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/FerndaleSeniorActivityCenter or 360-384-6244.

Edible Garden Tour and Workshops –

The 6th Annual Lummi Island Edible Garden Tour and Workshops will be held on Sat., Aug. 16 from 10am-5pm. This fabulous self-guided tour starts with two workshops in the morning and 14 amazing private edible gardens to tour from 1-5pm. Come all day or just for the afternoon of touring. Admission is $5 per person or your event T-shirt ($15) is your ticket for the entire family! Maps and tickets at the Lummi Island Saturday Market just off the ferry landing. More info: 360-758-3388, jenjorber@yahoo.com or www.beachschoolfoundation.org.

John Walton’s Magic Show: A Benefit for Clean Water in Uganda –

Join award-winning magician John Walton on Sat., Aug. 23 as he amazes and delights

with classic magic tricks! All proceeds go toward building a solar water pumping system for a small community in Uganda. Help facilitate big change in the lives of others; enjoy some magic now that others may enjoy a drink of water! Performances will be held at at 11am and 3pm in the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $22. More info: 360-7346080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

Ferndale Uncorked – Join us on Sat.,

Aug. 30 from 4-7pm at Christ Lutheran Church (5904 Vista Dr., Ferndale) for an enjoyable evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a wine-themed silent auction. The event benefits the expansion of Ferndale’s only shelter for homeless families. Tickets are $25 pp and $40 per couple in advance / $30 pp and $45 per couple same day (includes five 1 oz. tastings). Additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase for $5. Cases of wine may be ordered at wholesale price plus a donation to the Interfaith Coalition at the event. Tickets on line at www.eventbrite.com/e/ferndale-uncorked-tickets-12065027823 or by calling the church at 360-384-1422. More info: 360-384-1422 or officemgr@clcferndale.org.

Art Uncorked The Bellingham Childcare and Learning Center (BCLC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Art Uncorked and Wine Event on Thursday, August 21, at 5:30pm. The benefit, at the Squalicum Boathouse, will showcase children’s art as well as work from local community artists. Now in its 22nd year, BCLC’s provides early childhood education and childcare throughout Whatcom County. The Center’s skilled professionals have had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and their families, knowing that every child deserves a great Tom Ekdahl, bartender extraordinaire! beginning. Currently, BCLC addresses the critical need for quality, affordable childcare with a caring, educational environment for 72 children between the ages of 1 month and 5 years. This casual, after-work event will have a more informal air than most benefits, highlighting the spirit, creativity, and joy of the children served by the Center. The event will include live music and a silent auction of local art and children’s art. The BCLC’s chef will provide hors d’oeuvres that are whimsically inspired by the nutritious food the children are served every day. All benefits from the event will go to nationallyaccredited early childhood education. Services of the BCLC are provided on an income-based sliding scale and through scholarships that would not be available without community support. Tickets are $40 and include drinks and a raffle ticket for the wine cellar drawing. Tickets are available online at www.bellinghamchildcare.com or by calling 360-676-0950.

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If You Pour It, They Will Come by Marla Bronstein Management of The Porterhouse Pub, a local Skagit Valley brewhouse, first dreamed up and organized The Porterhouse Brewfest, the “Blues & Brews Block Party,” for the benefit of the historic Lincoln Theatre back in 2002. The Lincoln Theatre, a local landmark, was built in 1926 and actively showcases movies, live performances and other cultural events year-round. Now in its twelfth year, The Porterhouse Brewfest expects to bring about 500 beer and music lovers into downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, August 9. The Brewfest is a 21 and over event, and runs from 2-7pm. If you’ve never been, this event traditionally takes place on the second Saturday in August in downtown Mount Vernon, practically ensuring optimum weather conditions. Gates Street between First Street and the Skagit River are blocked off for pedestrian traffic only. Roger Gietzen, the Director of the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation, invites everyone for taste-testing wares of the twenty invited wineries and breweries. He encourages returning attendees to witness the progress made to the revitalized waterfront, the location of next year’s party. The cost for tickets purchased in advance is $20, and includes 5 tastes. Admission will be $25 on the day of the event. Additional tastes will be available for $2 each at the fest. A special $15 ticket is available for “designated drivers.” Stop by, grab a meal from one of the food trucks on-site, and sit back and enjoy the blues talents of Margaret Wilder Band, Mary McPage Band, and Chris Eger Band. For more information about the event, to find out about volunteering, or to purchase tickets in advance: www.lincolntheatre.org, by phone at 360-336-8955, or in person at both the Lincoln Theatre ticket office and The Porterhouse Pub.

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Speeder Rides – The Bellingham Railway Museum (BRM) is running its fourth season of speeder train rides every Saturday in August and Thurs., Aug. 14 & 28 from 11am-4pm. Speeders are vintage gas-powered track maintenance vehicles that were used in track inspections. The BRM runs speeders along a 100-year-old historic track. Rides start at Orchard Place between W. Orchard Dr. and Birchwood Ave., one block east of Meridian St. and just north of Cornwall Park in Bellingham. Cost is $3 adults / $2 kids. More info: bellinghamrailwaymuseum@gmail.com, www.bellinghamrailwaymuseum.org or 360-393-7540

during this special public opening of the Syre Education Center, Thursdays-Sundays, Aug. 21-Sept. 12 from noon-5pm! Come on Thurs., Aug. 21 or 28 and visit all three of our buildings with $5 Thursday admission (members free). More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommmuseum.org.

Bayview Cemetery Tours in August –

The City of Bellingham presents the following Bayview Cemetery Tours in August: Literary Remembrances (featuring literary quotations inspired by monuments in Bayview), Fri., Aug. 22, 1pm. Park and meet at Bayview Abbey (1420 Woburn St.,

Bellingham). Free admission; reservations required at 360-778-7150. More info: bayview@cob.org or www.bayviewcemetery.com.

Beginning Genealogy Classes Registration Open – Whatcom

Genealogical Society “Beginning Genealogy” classes will be held on Saturdays in September (6, 13, 20, 27) from 10am-noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). Cost is $45 for 4 sessions. Register by Aug. 27 at www.EnrichmentStPauls.org. More info: caharris1162@yahoo.com or www.EnrichmentStPauls.org.

Washington State Genealogy Conference – The 2014 Washington

State Genealogy Conference expects record attendance with internationally known author, lecturer and researcher, D. Joshua Taylor of NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are? and PBS’s “Genealogy Roadshow” in the house. Taylor will speak Friday on the future of genealogy and Saturday on methodology and advanced online search techniques. With 23 sessions, this conference will destroy brick walls, advance skills, and further research by featuring some of the best genealogy speakers in the nation. The conference will be held Fri. & Sat., Aug. 15 & 16, 8am5pm, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $75. More info: 360-770-9508, wsgs2014conference@gmail.com or www.wsgs2014conference.com.

Ancestry Workshop – Interested in

researching your family tree? Join Sheryl Fullner, an experienced researcher and certified librarian, in this free class for adults that will be exploring the library edition of Ancestry.com. Meets monthly on the third Tuesday (Aug. 19, Sept. 16) through September. Choose an afternoon (4-5:30pm) or evening (6-7pm) session. Learn more info and sign up at the Everson Library at 104 Kirsch Dr. More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Recalling Our Founders Cemetery Tour – Burlington’s 1st Annual “Recalling

Our Founders” Green Hills Cemetery Tour will be conducted by Burlington descendants and a living history interpreter on Tues., Aug. 18 from 7-8:30pm. Telling tales of these pioneers will be their descendants (Bill Knutzen, Dwayne Stowe, Garnor Bensen, and Richard Rohweder). Margie Wilson, living history interpreter, will represent Clara Garl-Morrison, Burlington’s first schoolteacher. Meet at Burlington’s Green Hills Cemetery office/ shop (11157 Gardner Rd.) Free admission / sign up in advance. More info: 360-7559649 or edieedmundson@comcast.net.

Syre Education Center Open to the Public in August and September – See our 500+ bird collection and special education exhibits like Northwest Coast First Nations, Pioneer Life, and Logging

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George Jones Tribute Concert at the Haynie Opry in Blaine by Marla Bronstein Years ago, Matt Audette thought it might be a fun idea to bring a little “down home Nashville, classic country music” to Blaine. Audette had been playing and entertaining nationally, had performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and had dreamed of bringing that same traditional country music experience to his community. The Haynie Grange in Blaine was the perfect home for the Haynie Opry.

Matt Audette and The Circle of Friends Band have been together for fifteen years. Accompanying Matt’s guitar and vocals and providing harmonies are Walt Roder, lead guitar; Ron Reiss, drummer and Karl Wagoner, bass guitar.

impersonation show. (He does a spot-on Edith Bunker from All In The Family that is, in itself, worth the price of admission.) On Friday, August 8 at 7pm, featured guest artists The Honeybees will perform at the Opry for the first time. The Honeybees, now in their 11th year together, are a very versatile group. Their repertoire includes songs from the likes of the Andrew Sisters, the Mills Brothers, Elvis and Patsy Cline. Tickets are $15.

Remembering George Jones, 1931-2013.

Every year for the past nine years, he and Walt Roder transform the 320-seat venue into a space reminiscent of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Traditionally, the Haynie Opry has been a two-day event, during the months of June, July and August. This year, Audette thought the community would enjoy a more regular schedule of country music and monthly shows started in March, performed by Matt Audette & The Circle of Friends Band. The Circle of Friends Band consists of Audette, who sings lead and plays rhythm guitar, Karl Wagoner on bass guitar, Walt Roder on lead guitar, and Ron Reiss on the drums. Earlier shows included a Buck Owens mini-show, comedy songs of country music and Audette’s

The Honeybees have been singing together for 11 years. The quartet (Kathy Murray, Marcia Reimers, Iris Likkel and Barb Fuller) will be the featured guests at the Opry on August 8.

On the afternoon of Saturday, August 9, the Southern Gospel Matinee Show is slated for 3pm. Tickets are $10. The main event starts at 7pm on Saturday, and will feature Matt Audette & The Circle of Friends Band in a special

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“George Jones” tribute show with Vicky Jo Bock as Tammy Wynette. Tickets for the Saturday night show are $20. Audette’s mother, Marion Audette, was a huge George Jones fan, and enjoyed the Haynie Opry very much. Sadly, she passed away Nov. 2, 2013. It seems doubly fitting that this 9th season be dedicated to her memory. In the past, featured musicians have included Ted Vigil, Jack Greene, Tommy Overstreet, Rod Erickson, and singer Carla Collins. Audette sees the audience growing, and is considering adding more shows to the lineup after the Tribute show closes in August. Tickets for all shows are sold at the door. To guarantee yourself a ticket to any event, you can purchase tickets in advance at Cozy Corner Books and Espresso, this year’s sponsor. For your convenience there are two locations: 3094 Northwest Ave. in Bellingham and 5772 2nd Ave. in Ferndale. Tickets will be discounted $1 if purchased in advance. The event is smoke-free, alcohol-free, in a theater-style setting. Audette suggests you come early for a good seat. Refreshments are available for purchase inside, and you will find down-home awesome homemade cookies, pies, and lemonade! Audette is already looking forward to next year’s line-up in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the show. He promises it will be better than ever! The Haynie Opry takes place at 3344 Haynie Rd., Blaine. (Exit 270 off I-5, N. on Valley View Rd. 2 miles, left on Haynie Rd. for 1/4 mile, facility on the right.) For more information, call 360-366-3321 or visit www.thehaynieopry.com.

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Subdued Stringband Jamboree (2014) by Osa Hale In 2001, a tight-knit group of musicians came together over their love of picking, singing, and stomping, and put together a festival of local folk music. Thirteen years later, it has developed into the much-loved, three-day, two-night Subdued Stringband Jamboree.

It’s also a very family-friendly event. There is “Seriously Subdued Camping,” for those who seek a quiet place to sleep, a special kid’s section in front of the stage so that they can get up close to the musicians, and a whole slew of craft activities that culminate in a Kid’s Parade, with hand-made instruments and painted faces.

This year, the jamboree will be host to many local bands, old and new, as well as hosting some impressive out-of-town groups. The festival features two main performance areas, known as the “flat stage” and the “slanted stage,” which allows the music to continue all day with no break between bands. The music starts at 5pm on Thursday, noon on Friday and 9am on Saturday. Even once the amplified music stops at 11pm, the jamming continues, says musician Robert Sarazin Blake, one of the main directors of the festivals. “Part of the fun of staying late is that we have an after-hours, unamplified stage,” Blake explains. Between the Midnight Serenade Tent, continued music on the slanted stage, and smaller groups making music across the campground, Blake says the festival cultivates not only performances, but also community.

You will find activities for adults as well. There are instructional workshops, with lessons in anything from kitchen instrumentation to partner dancing, and more conversational “show and tell” sessions, which Blake described as a chance to see an artist perform on a smaller stage. The Subdued Stringband Jamboree takes place at the Deming Logging Show Grounds, on August 7, 8, and 9. Single day tickets are $35 each in advance or $40 at the gate, while a weekend pass is $75 in advance or $120 at the gate. Presale tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/694427 until 4pm on August 6. Camping fees range from $10-$25, with cyclists camping for free. For more information visit www.stringbandjamboree.com. Photos by Ben Shaevitz, www.shaevitz.photoshelter.com.

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19th Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival – The Mount Baker Rhythm and

Blues Festival takes place Aug. 1-3 at the Deming Log Show Fairgrounds. Scheduled performances: Fri., Aug. 1: Caspian Coberly, 5-6:30pm; Josey Wails, 7-8:30pm; Ori Naftaly Band, 9pm-close. Sat., Aug. 2: The Mark Whitman Band, 11am-12:30pm; The Crazy Texas Gypsies, 1-2:30pm; The Chris Eger Band, 3:305pm; The Strangetones featuring Volcano Vixens, 5-6:30pm; Elvin Bishop, 7-8:30pm; The Steepwater Band, 9pm-close. Sun., Aug. 3: Reverend Deb’s Gospel Hour, 9-10:30am, RJ Knapp & Honey Robin, 11am-12:30pm; Billy Roy Danger and the Rectifiers, 1-2:30pm; The Fat Tones, 3-4:30pm; Harper and Midwest Kind, 5:30-7pm; and Scott Holt, 7:30pm-close. An All Star Jam will be held each night after hours until 2am. Tickets on sale now at www.bakerblues.com, 360-383-0850, Hugo Helmer Music in Burlington, and Avalon Music in Bellingham ($135 weekend pass, $70 Saturday pass, $65 Sunday pass). Info: www.bakerblues.com.

BYJB in August – The Bellingham Youth

Jazz Band under the direction of Mark Kelly presents the following free public concerts in August: Fri., Aug. 1 at 6pm at the Allied Arts Door Art Throwdown; Sat., Aug. 2 at 10:30am at the Bellingham Farmers Market; and Sat., Aug. 2 at 7pm on the Fairhaven Village Green. More info: 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org.

Marrowstone Music Festival continues through Aug. 10 – As a

program of Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO), Marrowstone Music Festival has grown into the premiere training ground for young musicians in the Pacific Northwest, featuring internationally acclaimed faculty and guest artists from the world’s most distinguished orchestras, conservatories and schools of music. All concerts are at the WWU Performing Arts Center unless otherwise noted. Scheduled concerts: Marrowstone Chamber Orchestra, Aug. 2, 7:30pm, $24/$15; Marrowstone Festival Orchestras, Aug. 3, 3pm, $32/$24/$15; Faculty Chamber Music, Aug. 7, 7:30pm, $10; Marrowstone Chamber Orchestra, Aug. 9, 7:30pm, $24/$15; Marrowstone Festival Orchestras, Aug. 10, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $38/$28/$15. More info is available at www.marrowstone.syso.org. Tickets are available through the WWU Box Office at www.tickets.wwu.edu or 360-650-6146 or in person at Village Books and the downtown Community Food Co-op.

Peace Arch International Concert Series – The International Concert Series

is held each Sunday in August from 2-3pm at Peace Arch State Park in Blaine: Aug. 3, “Songs of the Sea” with Jon Campbell and John Van Amerongen. • Aug. 10, Show Brazil! with traditional Afro-Brazilian music and dance. • Aug. 17, traditional Croatian

music and dance with Vela Luka. • Aug. 24, traditional Irish tunes and songs by Crumac with a performance by the Tara Academy dancers. Free admission. More info: 360-332-8221 or www.parks.wa.gov/calendar.aspx.

Swing Connection Concerts on the Village Green – Join us on Sun., Aug. 3

from 2-4pm for the rich repertoire of classic and contemporary big band swing music, brought to you on the lush Fairhaven Village Green (1207 10th St., Bellingham) by the Swing Connection, Bellingham’s Big Band. • Join us on Sun., Aug. 31, 2-4pm, when we’ll be featuring the fabulous jazz vocalist, Cheryl Hodge. Plenty of room to dance to the rich repertoire of classic and contemporary big band swing music, or just sit back on your blanket and lawn chair. Appropriate for all ages. Free admission. More info: 360-656-5037, rssnipe@aol.com or www.swingconnection.org.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Wants You! – Do you love to sing and give back

to your community? Would you like to meet some fantastic people and have lots of fun? If so, we have just the place for you! Harmony Northwest Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, is an all-women’s chorus that sings 4-part a cappella harmony, also known as “barbershop.” The chorus meets for rehearsal every Monday evening from 7-9:30pm at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland St.) We are accepting new members and would love for you to join us! We provide free vocal training and singing techniques to help you along the way. Visit us any Monday evening. Free admission. Info: contact@harmonynorthwest.org, 360201-5861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

John Michael Montgomery – Since the days when “Life’s A Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, John Michael Montgomery’s rich baritone has carried that most important of assets – believability. Enjoy his heartfelt performance in this special concert on Mon., Aug. 4 at 8pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $42 / $39 / $32 / $20. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Tuesday Open Mic at The Star Club –

The Star Club (311 E. Holly, Bellingham) presents Tuesday Open Mic Showcase every Tuesday evening starting at 7pm. Marcia Guderian hosts the show, which features acoustic and light electric music. Musician sign-up begins at 6:30pm. Mics, PA, amps, and a piano are provided. Come to entertain or to be entertained! Free admission. More info: 360-647-4371, marcia@entendremusic.com or www.starclubbellingham.com.

Wednesday Noon Piano at Jansen Art Center – Join us on Wednesdays Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

from noon-1pm at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) for free music in the Piano Lounge: Aug. 6, Hannah Klos. • Aug. 13, Nell Veenstra. • Aug. 20, Emily Bailey and Sylvia Bos. • Aug. 27, Doris Mae Bajema. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Mount Vernon Ukulele & Song Circle –

Come play with us on Wed., Aug. 6 from 1-2pm at the Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland Ave.) The first half hour is devoted to beginner instruction, tempo, and strumming styles. We sing and play old time favorites, spirituals, old time blues, ‘50s/’60s music and funny tunes. Song sheets provided, or bring one to share. Extra ukes are available to use if you don’t have one. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-826-4840 or yadi@seanet.com.

Bellingham Ceili Club Session – An

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

Samson – Opera Popolare, a local

company in its 6th season, will perform a staged and abridged version of Samson by G.F. Handel August 6-9, at Garden Street United Methodist Church (1326 N. Garden St., Bellingham). In this abridged format, the opera runs approximately one hour and 15 minutes, but tells the story, complete with famous arias and choruses. Reviewers have raved over the amazing sound of the singers and orchestra, and recommend this company’s productions year after year. Performance times are: Wed.-Fri., Aug. 6-8 at 7:30pm and Sat., Aug. 9 at 2pm. Ticket purchases can be made at www.operapopolare.com through a link on the home page. Admission is $12-$15. More info: 360-733-2663, info@operapopolare.com or www.operapopolare.com.

Thursdays Live in the Piano Lounge – Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) is hosting free live music in the Piano Lounge on Thursdays at 5:30pm: Aug. 7, Damon Jones. • Aug. 14, Andy Koch. • Aug. 21, Steve Rudy. • Aug. 28, Travelin’ Light. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

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., Aug. 9 from 1:30-

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3:30pm. Free admission, but donations toward room rent are welcome. More info: www.mdcinbellingham.blogspot.com, 360982-8599 or email sunsetjam@gmail.com.

Global Chant and Kirtan – Join us on

Tues., Aug. 12 from 6:30-8pm for a Global Chant and Kirtan at Mount Vernon Skagit Unitarian Fellowship (500 W. Section St.) Be transported by the rhythms and sounds of voice, singing bowls, guitar, drums, thumb piano & harmonium as we chant sacred words from many spiritual paths. No experience required. Feel free to bring a drum or instrument. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-826-4840 or yadi@seanet.com.

”Your Favorite Swing, Rock and Blues” – The Jansen Art Center in Lynden (321 Front St.) invites you to enjoy a concert with Marvin J and Friends on Sat., Aug. 16, 3:30-7:30pm. No cover. Info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Saturdays Live in the Piano Lounge –

Join us on Saturdays at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) in the Piano Lounge from 6:30-8pm for free live music: Aug. 16, Cheryl Hodge. • Aug. 30, Richard Tucker. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

The McNeely Family Band – Glen Echo Garden (4390 Y Rd., Bellingham) will host the McNeely Family Band on Thurs., Aug. 21 at 6:30pm. They’ll be playing everything from Johnny Cash to John Mayer, as well as hymns, golden oldies and contemporary hits. Please come enjoy a tour of the gardens before the concert, and light refreshments afterwards. Admission is $10. More info: 360-7468181 or betty@thereforenow.com.

Teddy Bear Family Concert with “The Imagination Duo” – Ever hear a

violin gallop? Wonder why a lullaby sighs? Curious how a bumblebee takes flight on wings of song? Find out at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) on Fri., Aug. 22 at 9:30am as Glenn Donnellan of the National Symphony Orchestra and his wife Jan Chong use stories, sound effects, children’s songs, and gems from classical repertoire to make your imagination come alive! For ages 3 and up. Kids can bring their favorite stuffed animal to this interactive program and have their teddy bear friend join in on the fun. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, this concert is perfect even for the youngest music lovers in your family. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

That Fiddle Family Concert – Come

hear National Symphony Orchestra violinist Glenn Donnellan on Fri., Aug. 22 at 11am at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden). Donnellan will play his one-of-a-kind Electric Slugger, an electric violin he crafted out of a Louisville Slugger

baseball bat which has led him to acclaimed National Anthem performances at various MLB games. From country fiddling to rock ‘n roll, Donnellan will thrill and inspire as he takes you on a musical journey to discover the origins of the violin and fiddles from around the world. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

SummerSong: Choral Singing for Women – Keep your choral chops honed, pick up some new vocal tips and make some new friends on Mon., Aug. 25 at 7pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Ann MacDonald and Hadassah McGill lead this choral sing-a-long on tried and true treble literature! Admission is $10 suggested donation. More info: 360-676-1024, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org.

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Medea Live Broadcast – The Lincoln

Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents a live, day of broadcast of The National Theatre’s production of Medea on Thurs., Sept. 4 at 7:30pm and an encore broadcast on Sun., Sept. 14 at 2pm. Helen McCrory returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Admission is $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Picnic Concert at the New Deming Library Gardens – Bring the family and

a full picnic basket to enjoy an outdoor concert with local guitarist, Jimmy Brite and the lovely voices of Chris Boernke & Norah McLaughlin on Fri., Aug. 29, 6-8pm at 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. The Deming Library’s new community garden and blueberry patch will be the backdrop for this festive summertime gathering. Admission is free. Info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Sweet 16 Anniversary Party: The Motown Cruisers – Join The Motown

Cruisers (MC) on Fri., Aug. 29 from 7:30-10:30pm at the Zuanich Point Park Boat House (2600 Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham) for a sweet sixteen anniversary party. MC is a 7-piece band, formed in 1998. They’ve opened for the Drifters, Coasters, and Platters. They have played for Seattle and B.C. festivals, Ski to Sea, Boulevard Park, and casinos. MC performs three sets of soul R&B. Free refreshments, giveaways, and trophies for best dancing and soul costume. For kids, air guitar and photo op. Admission is $10 adult / $20 family. More info: 360-671-7739, groove@motowncruisers.com or www.motowncruisers.com.

Music Club will launch 2014-15 season – Bellingham Music Club (BMC)

will launch its 2014-2015 season with two concerts featuring violinists Glenn and Grant Donnellan on Wed., Sept. 3. Admission will be free to the public for the first show at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). Donations will support BMC student awards. The second show will start at 7:30pm at First Congregational Church(2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) with tickets available for $10 at Piper Music, Village Books and www. bellinghammusicclub.org. The Donnellan brothers will play solos and duets on the violin and tunes from Norway on a traditional fiddle. More info:

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All Jazzed Up Bellwether Swings Into September by Christopher Key What could possibly be better than a sunny Saturday afternoon on the waterfront in Bellingham? Several things, actually. How about adding some jazz from some of the finest musicians in the Northwest? How about a beer and wine garden? How about free admission? It’s the fourth annual Bellwether Jazz Festival, and it simply doesn’t get better than that. It’s all brought to you courtesy of the Port of Bellingham and The Jazz Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing performance opportunities for jazz musicians, providing music lessons for youth and financial assistance to musicians for medical care. This event is held at Tom Glenn Common, located at 1 Bellwether Way. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on the lawn close to the stage, or take advantage of the patio-style chairs, benches, and tables on the plaza for public seating.

Performers will include Jennifer Scott’s Brasileira. Scott is a Vancouver, B.C. singer and pianist who has long been a favorite with local audiences. Blues Union is a soulful groove machine fronted by B-3 organist and vocalist John Carswell and drummer Jud Sherwood. The two have been performing throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1998. Mark Taylor is one of the most in demand saxophonists in the Pacific Northwest. His sound and style are a fixture on the local jazz scene. Taylor will be teaming up with Bill Anschell, whose original works have been heard on NBC’s The West Wing,

HBO’s The Wire, and the CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles EntreMundos Quarteto vocalist Adriana Giordano from Sao Paulo Brazil will close the evening with an electrifying set of danceable samba, bossa and world music. She is joined by Eric Verlinde on piano, Dean Schmidt on bass, and Jeff Busch on drums. It all goes down beginning at 1pm on Saturday, September 6. Bring some cash for beer and wine since there is no ATM on the premises.

New Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center! Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center (JMAC) is a non-profit organization (501c3) established to support live music programs for performance and education within Bellingham and Whatcom County. Their vision is to promote the ongoing values of live music performance in the communities in which we live. JMAC has partnered with Boxley’s Jazz Club and Music Fund located in North Bend, Washington. For the past 6 years. Boxley’s has been providing the small community of North Bend, population 5,000, with a music and performance venue for world class jazz performances and educational opportunities seven nights a week. “At this point we are launching a donation campaign to raise the funds to lease the space previously occupied by the Blue Horse Gallery to become our home for regional, national and international performances, educational outreach, student combo classes/performances, and private lessons. You can make a tax-deductible donation of any amount at boxleysplace.com/Bellingham,” says Julian MacDonough, the man behind this new venture. “If we are unable to raise enough funds to open the performing space this year, the funds will be directed towards educational outreach in the public schools on a weekly basis, private lessons to those who cannot afford them, weekly performances of the WWU faculty band, a monthly Tribute Jazz: Art of the Piano Trio Series and bi-monthly concerts featuring regional and national acts.” For $25 a month, you will become a member of this great organization which will entitle you to free admission to any act performing at JMAC. From student bands, to the WWU faculty group, to national jazz acts and beyond. Just $25 a month gets you into all events free! Also with your subscription you will have access to the Boxley Music Fund website (www.boxleymusicfund.com), where you will find hours of live music that you can listen to online. Go to www.boxleysplace.com to become a member and look for an update in the September issue of ENNW. Entertainment News Northwest ~ August 2014

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The Journey Continues… by Zoe Bronstein The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, now about to start its 39th season, is pleased to announce its spectacular lineup for the year. This will be the second season with Maestro Yaniv Attar as music director. The season opener will depart from traditional Sunday matinees with a full orchestra, opting instead for a chamber concert on the evening of Friday, September 5th, at 7pm. Concertmaster Grant Donnellan and his brother Glenn of the National Symphony Orchestra will present “The Brothers Play Bach,” a night of sublime strings selections including Biber’s “Battalia,” Bach’s “Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor,” BMV 1043, and Mozart’s “Divertimento, K. 136.” Glenn, an acclaimed national anthem performer at many major baseball league games, will be bringing his Electric Slugger, a one-of-a-kind violin that he crafted from a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. He and his wife, Jan Chong, will also be doing a series of educational programs at various Whatcom County Schools. In turn, brother Grant is a Western Washington University music professor, and is frequently involved with the Marrowstone Music Festival. Spencer Myers joins the full symphony for “Romance at the Piano” on October 12. Myers, an award-winning pianist trained at Juilliard, promises a night of Leshnoff’s “Starburst,” Chopin’s lush “Piano Concerto No.2 Op. 21,” and Brahms’s powerful “Second Symphony.” Known for her exquisite and ravishing soprano, Dawn Wolski will perform “Mozart Meets Mahler” on November 23. The orchestra will explore the connection between composers and musical eras using Mahler’s pastoral “Fourth Symphony,” a stunning romantic

The WSO 2014-2015 Concert Season work, and Mozart’s “Overture to Don Giovanni and Vorrei Spiegarvi, oh Dio, K. 418.” The festive “Holiday Extravaganza!” will take place on December 7. The annual symphony concert celebrates music, community, and the holiday spirit. Performances will include the all-male Mount Baker Toppers choir, with light classical selections, and Bellingham Children’s Choir, directed by David Post. On February 8, double bass soloist Paul Erhard will bring “Una Notte in Italia” to the Whatcom Symphony. Evoking the Brothers Grant Donnellan, WSO concertmaster and Glenn Donnellan (pictured) of the National Symphony Orchestra, will perform the Bach Concerto for 2 Violins.

Glenn Donnellan’s baseball bat violin, that he envisioned and built himself, is also referred to as a “batolin.”

Glenn Donnellan plays the National Anthem on the batolin at a Washington Nationals Baseball game.

much-needed warmth of a Mediterranean breeze in a Pacific Northwest winter, Erhard will perform Gabrielli, Rossini, Rota (famous composer of the Godfather score), Puccini, and will conclude with Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.” For the first time, three soloists from Seattle Symphony will join the WSO to

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present Beethoven’s “Triple” on March 29. Principal cellist Efe Baltacigil, Associate Concertmaster and violinist Emma McGrath, and pianist Jessica Choe will blend their sounds for this lyrical, conversational trio concerto. The program includes Beethoven’s “Triple Concerto” and Sibelius’ riveting “Second Symphony,” celebrating the latter composer’s 150th anniversary. Closing out the season on May 3, superstar cellist Johannes Moser will bring his youthful energy and bravura to the stage with Dvovark’s “Cello Concerto in B Minor, op. 104,” a piece known as a highlight of the solo cello repertoire. Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” arranged by Ravel, provides a grand ending to the 2014-2015 season. Tickets, including Season Tickets and Discount Packages, are available at 360-734-6080 and at whatcomsymphony.com. Four of the concerts this year will participate in the Take-A-Teen For Free Program: buy any Adult Ticket, and you can get a Teen Ticket for free. All Whatcom Symphony Orchestra concerts take place at the Mount Baker Theatre. With the season opener on September 5 as an exception, all Whatcom Symphony Orchestra performances are at 3pm. Artists and repertoire is subject to change.

Saturdays 7–9pm August 2 • Br’er Rabbit (folk-stomp Americana) August 9 • Cambalache (rhumba and nueva salsa) Cambalache co-sponsored by:

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