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DECEMBER 2012 FEATURES: Geoffrey Castle’s 3rd Annual Celtic Christmas Community Celebration: A Homegrown Anacortes Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 “How the Slug Stole Solstice” – Holiday Entertainment for All Ages! . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lummi Gateway Center Blends Business, Culture, and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rock of Ages – Dream Big, Play Loud, and Party On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Scrooge Sings! Dickens of a Musical from NWTG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The Dance Studio Presents: Saving ChristmasTown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Nutcracker: Northwest Ballet Theatre, Fidalgo DanceWorks, and Skagit Valley Academy of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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On the cover: Lena Rollins plays an elf in The Dance Studio’s production of Saving ChristmasTown, an original dance performance written and directed by Brittany Setter. See feature story on page 3. Photos by Jenn Apps of Jennifer Apps Photography (www.jenniferapps.com).

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The Dance Studio Presents: Saving

ChristmasTown

by Osa Hale

come again Welcome to ChristmasTown. It is a and bring magical place — bright, festive, and your populated with all manner of joyful friends characters, from elves to dancing candies to and live dolls and toy soldiers. Everyone there family.” loves Christmas, and of course, Santa Claus. So what will they do when their naughty neighbors from Oogie Boogie Land try to kidnap Santa Claus?

To find out, you’ll have to attend Saving ChristmasTown, an original dance performance written and directed by Brittany Setter of Oogie Boogie Elves: Maggie Jordan The Dance Studio. and Boston Jordan.

With a cast of about 90 dancers, The magic will be short, ages four to 17, sweet, and thoroughly this show includes enjoyable, Setter says. ballet, pointe, jazz “The great thing about this dancing, tap show is it’s really familydancing, singing friendly,” Setter said. “It’s under and acting, Setter an hour, there’s no intermission, says. The dances there’s plenty of time before or are original, and after to go out to dinner and the songs range Nellie the Elf: Kathryn Calderon. make a big date night out of it.” from classic ballet There will be a total of five performances music to ditties picked from Broadway of Saving ChristmasTown, all at Bellingham musicals. It is fresh, young musical theater High School. On December 14, there will at its most merry. be a 7pm show, and on December 15 and Setter, who wrote the piece in January, 16, there will be a 2pm show as well as a has been rehearsing with her students since 7pm show. Tickets are on sale at the Dance August. She says she is very excited to see Shop in The Dance Studio, 1820 Cornwall the show come to life. After helping out Avenue, for $12 each. with productions of The Nutcracker for Osa Hale is a new contributor to about four years, Setter said she wanted to Entertainment News Northwest, and a put out a performance that would show off student enrolled in the Journalism department different styles of dancing. at Western Washington University. Her work “It’s a better representation of us. It’s has appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News happy, it’s fun, it’s upbeat. The kids are website, as well as in the Western Front. having a great time with it,” Setter said.

Photos by Jenn Apps of Jennifer Apps Photography “Once you see the show, you’ll want to (www.jenniferapps.com)

Front: Florence Lo, Ally Sansone; Back: Dashielle Koplowitz-Fleming, Rikki Skoczen, Tyler Nelson, Audry Munkres, Olivia DeGrave.

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The Nutcracker:

Northwest Ballet Theater, Fidalgo DanceWorks, and Skagit Valley Academy of Dance

by Osa Hale Sugarplum fairies dance, toys come to life, and a young girl is whisked away to the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker ballet has become an iconic performance, and Tchaikovsky’s well-known suites announce the arrival of the holiday season. This year, our local communities are hosts to three dazzling performances of The Nutcracker.

Meridian HS graduate Seth Weatherby, will dance the role of the Nutcracker and Mount Vernon HS graduate Mija Bishop will dance the role of Clara in Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker.

Photo by Selena Storey.

Northwest Ballet Theater John Bishop, founder and artistic director of Northwest Ballet Theater, says he has been directing the Nutcracker since he began the academy fourteen years ago.

This year, for the first time, his two daughters, Miye and Mija Bishop, will be staging and choreographing the performance. What can eager audiences expect when they attend the Northwest Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker? “Sublime tradition,” Bishop says.

“Our Nutcracker is like the original version, based on the Russian ballet where it was first performed in Saint Petersburg,” Bishop says.

The choreography isn’t the only thing that is coming straight from Tchaikovsky’s homeland. The ballet will feature backdrops painted in Russia, as well as tutus designed and made in New York City, Bishop says.

Although the Ballet has in the past featured guest dancers from as far as Russia or Japan, Bishop says this year, he is proud to present a cast made up of his own company.

“The choreography itself is very technical, demanding, but it is also very beautiful,” Bishop says. “We’ve been raising the bar every year to get to the point that we feel we are on par with a professional dance company.”

December 7 and 8 (7:30pm) will find The Nutcracker at Lynden Christian High School. The show will be performed the following weekend, Dec. 14 & 15 (7:30pm) and 16 (2pm), at the Mount Baker Theatre.

The final performance on Dec. 22 (7:30pm) and 23 (2pm) will be at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

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Tickets range from $15 to $30, with discounts available for students, seniors, military members, and groups. Tickets for the theatre shows can be bought at their respective box offices, and entry to the high school performance can be purchased at either Northwest Ballet location, 1417 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham, or 321 Front St. in Lynden. Since it’s the only Nutcracker performance in Whatcom County, Bishop says, buying tickets early is advised.

The Mouse King and the Nutcracker from the Skagit Valley Academy of Dance 2011 production.

Fidalgo DanceWorks Audience members who are lucky enough to see Fidalgo’s performance of The Nutcracker will be seeing more dance diversity than the piece usually includes, says Courtland Weaver, managing director.

Whereas many companies are strictly focused on ballet-centered movement, Weaver says the beauty of this Nutcracker is the varied dance backgrounds of the choreographers.

Fidalgo DanceWorks: Jayna Nicholas as Clara with Ailin Goff in the background from Waltz of the Flowers. Photo

by KP Studios.

“There is a lot of movement downward.

Down and up and sideways. It is a lot freer than you would expect ballet to be.”

Weaver says, explaining the influence of one choreographer’s training in modern dance. “You see quite a variety of styles throughout the evening.”

Audiences excited for this departure from the norm can especially look forward to the party scene and the fight scene, which Weaver says will include a good deal of acting and stagecraft.

Fidalgo’s The Nutcracker will be performed for the public in Brodniak Hall, at Anacortes High School. There will be one evening performance on December 8 at 7pm, and one matinee on December 9 at 3pm. Tickets, which will range from $12 for open seating to $17 for reserved seats, can be bought at the dance studio at 901 Third St. or at the high school on the day of the show.

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance As the Skagit Valley Academy of Dance prepares its twenty-third annual

performance of The Nutcracker, director Shelly Lowe-Whan says one of the most important challenges is to keep the ballet fresh. She accomplishes this by enlisting seven choreographers, all instructors at the academy.

“We encourage each other, and we listen to each other,” Lowe-Whan said. “I am excited that we had to open up and take a bit of creative liberty.”

Lowe-Whan explained that showcasing the talent of the students is a huge priority and inspiration. This is reflected in this year’s addition of a Snow King and Snow Princess to accompany the traditional role of the Snow Queen. Audience members looking forward to delightful surprises should be especially excited for the Court Jester number, which Lowe-Whan describes as “truly an acrobatic number.”

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance does not focus on talent alone, however. The entire performance is the lovely result of a true community effort.

“On any given Nutcracker, we have probably three or four complete families onstage, mothers and fathers and all,” Lowe-Whan said. This, she says, is the beauty of The Nutcracker. “It’s a story that anyone can relate to. It’s an easy story to follow. The show moves very fast, and it has become a family tradition.”

Anyone interested in watching this funfilled tradition unfold will find the Academy’s performance at McIntyre Hall.

There will be three shows: two evening performances on December 7 and 8 (7:30pm) and one matinee on December 9 (2pm). Tickets vary from $37 for box seats to $20 for regular seating. Lowe Whan emphasized how often the show sells out, so buying tickets in advance is always advised.

Osa Hale is a new contributor to Entertainment News Northwest, and a student enrolled in the Journalism department at Western Washington University. Her work has appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, as well as in the Western Front.

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Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society – Dance to the New Orleans / Dixieland music of the internationally known Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band on Sat., Dec. 1, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall, 625 State St. in Bellingham. Milton Krieger, author of The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington, will be selling and signing his book from 2-4pm. Admission is $8 members / $6 students / $10 nonmembers. More info: 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com.

Skagit Contra Dancers – Come enjoy contra dancing in Anacortes on Sat., Dec. 1, 7-9:30pm. All dances taught. Come at the beginning and learn the basics of this American folk dance. No partner necessary. Live music provided by Flowing Tide and calling by Cindy Holmes. Cost is $8 at the door. Dance will be held at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

Come and join the fun! More info: www.skagitcontra.org, or call 755-3969.

WWU Dance Presents “Fall Into Dance” – Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Fall Into Dance” at 7:30pm on Sat., Dec. 1, in the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater. “Fall Into Dance” is a feast for the senses that celebrates a broad range of contemporary dance. Entirely student-run and always highly innovative, the concert showcases original choreography by students enrolled in the WWU Dance Program’s advanced choreography class. Tickets are $12 general / $10 seniors / $8 students; available through the WWU Box Office at 650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu. For more info, visit www.wwu.edu/theatredance or call 650-3876.

reveals the strength, beauty, and complexity of the Chinese woman, from the distant past to today. Tickets to Lily Cai Dance Company can be purchased for $42, $32, $25 and $20 plus applicable fees at www.mountbakertheatre.com or 734-6080.

English Country Dance Tea Ball – An English Country Dance Tea Ball will be held Sun., Dec. 2, 2-5pm, at the Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Highway. Easy dancing to beautiful music as seen in Jane Austen movies. All dances are taught and called; all levels welcome. Live music provided by Up in the Air. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes or dance shoes. $5-$10 suggested. More info: http://english countrydance.home.comcast.net.

Silk Road Showcase – A spectacular evening of dance featuring Maggie Rose, Alyssa Springs, Sonja Hinz, Samantha Riggs, Katy Houseman, Mahala Dancers, Portico Dance Co., student ensembles, and much more will be held Sat., Dec. 8, 6pm, at Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Admission is $7. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Whatcom Humane Society. Come support the local dance community and help support a worthy cause! More info: email maggierosebellydance@yahoo.com, or visit www.bellinghambellydance.com.

BCDS Contra Dances – Join Bellingham Country Dance Society at

Contra Dances featuring live old-time fiddle music and caller on Saturdays, Dec. 8 and 22, 7-10pm. The Dec. 8 dance is Open Band Night: come play in the band, call some dances, and dance. Cost is $5-$8.

The Dec. 22 dance is our Solstice Celebration Dance, featuring The Rockin’ Robin Band from Bellingham, with Morna Leonard calling. Cost is $8-$10. Dances are held at the Fairhaven Library. Beginners’ workshop at 7pm; dance from 7:30-10pm.

• There will be a New Year’s Eve Dance on Mon., Dec. 31, 8pm-1am, at Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St. The Syncopaths, a national hot contra dance band, will be playing with Marlin Prowell calling. Cost is $15 adults / $10 students (12 and under free). Festive attire encouraged; bring finger food to share; party favors and beverages provided; alcohol-free event. Please refrain from wearing fragrances! Bring a reusable water bottle for water. More info: 676-1554, email dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Scottish Country Dance Social – Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will hold a social dance on Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm, at the YWCA Ballroom, 1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham. Admission is $10 adults / $7 students. Soft shoes or slippers recommended. All dances will be walked through. Info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

Holiday Ball – USA Dance Bellingham invites you to a Holiday Ball on Sat., Dec. (more dance on page 6)

Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company – On Sat., Dec. 1 at 8pm, the Mount Baker Theatre will present the Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company with their production of “Dynasties and Beyond.” Elegant, sensual, and captivating, the Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company melds ancient Eastern forms with modern dance in an artistic and inventive marriage of styles. Founder and Artistic Director Lily Cai derives her strength as a choreographer from her ability to combine and integrate traditional, folk, and classical Chinese dance with Western ballet and American modern dance. The company’s wide ranging experience includes opening a Grateful Dead concert and performing for dignitaries at the United Nations’ 50th Anniversary Celebration, as well as receiving accolades from the Kennedy Center and two coveted Isadora Duncan Dance Awards. Lily Cai’s “Dynasties and Beyond” embarks on a dazzling journey of contrasts, from ancient Chinese dynasties to remote regional cultures, from the elegance of court dances to the dynamic brilliance of contemporary ribbon dancing, all complimented by dazzling costumes and original music. With vivid choreography and style, Lily Cai email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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15 at the Blue Moon Ballroom, 1213 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. The Sonja Lee Band, featuring Sonja Lee (vocals), Robert Ray, Julianne Thoma, Matt Van den Heuvel, Christian Casolary, and Thomas Harris will provide the music. There will be a lesson from 7-8pm with the dance from 8-10pm. Cost is $10 / $7 members & students with ID. Formal wear encouraged!

Partners not necessary; singles always welcome. More info: 734-5676, www.bellinghamusadance.com.

“Holiday Magic” – Artistic Director Sabrina Gomez-Vannelli with Day-to-Day Dance and Whatcom Fitness presents this year’s holiday benefit show of “Holiday Magic” at the Blaine Performing Arts

Center on Sat., Dec. 15, at 7pm. Written and directed by Sabrina Gomez-Vannelli, the audience will be treated to the new choreography and staging of Devon Caperton. Tickets available at the door: $8 adults / $3 children. All ages will enjoy this holiday delight! Proceeds benefit the Blaine Fine Arts Association.

Tango Popolare hosts their monthly Experience Tango Buenos Aires Style on Sat., Dec. 15 at the Presence Dance Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, from 8-11:30pm. Join us for an evening of Argentine tango music and dancing. A free orientation lesson will be held at 8pm. Cost: $10 / $7 students. Enjoy a warm, friendly environment and a great dance floor. No partner or experience required; open to all.

Info: 708-8076, secure@cnw.com.

Dancing for Joy presents “We Danced our Best for Him,” the Nativity Story told through the language of dance on Sat., Dec. 22 and Sun., Dec. 23, 6:30pm, at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham. The true meaning of the season is born with this spirit-filled, local rendition of Christ’s birth. Come and be reminded of the true reason for the season.

Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, modern & ballet. Tickets are $12 / $15, available at the MBT box office, 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. More info about Dancing for Joy: www.dancing4joy.org, 715-0900.

New Dance Classes – Ballet Bellingham is adding several new classes beginning in January. Jazz for Kids, Teen/Adult ballet, and new Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes begin Sat., Jan 5. Enroll now to be a part our spring performance of “Alice in Wonderland” to be performed Sat., June 8 at the Mount Baker Theatre. Ballet Bellingham is located at 1405 Fraser St., Suite F3. More info: 746-8508 or www.balletbellingham.com.

Audition, Peformance Dates Set for “Cinderella” – There will be an open audition on Sat., Jan. 12 beginning at 1pm at 1417 Cornwall Ave., 2nd floor, for Northwest Ballet Theater’s spring production of Prokofiev’s “Cinderella.”

Dancers who are 7 years of age and older are welcome to audition. Dancers 13 and older may also audition to be in the Company by appointment with the Artistic Director. Conditions to be in the Company include attending company class from 11am12:30pm each Saturday, prior to rehearsals, and taking the required number of weekly classes at the Academy which includes two pointe classes and one variation class. It is not necessary to join the Company to dance in NBT productions. Casting decisions for all soloist and principal roles will require the commitment of being in the Company. “Cinderella” will be staged and choreographed by Mija Bishop and will be performed at Mount Baker Theater June 1-2. “Cinderella” tickets go on sale at MBT in early January. More info: 714-1246, email info@northwestballet.org or visit www.northwestballet.org.

ONGOING • Bellingham Country Dance Society – Contra Dance (New England Style Country Dance), 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sat. of each month (Dec. 8, 22) at the Fairhaven Library (Dec. 31 dance at Norway Hall). Workshops at 7pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Live fiddle bands and callers, no experience needed, no partner necessary, no fragrances please, bring your water bottle, and wear soft-soled shoes. $8-$10 at the door. Info: 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org, email: dance@januscom.com.

• Bellingham Dance Company (BDC) – A group of independent Dance instructors and fitness instructors, offering social dancing including: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country and Nightclub; Hip Hop, Hoop Dance and so much more. Also offering dance fitness, pilates, health classes and personal training.

Open dances weekly in many styles. Classes for kids include: Swing, Latin and Ballroom.

Check our calendar online for complete schedule. Located at 1705 N. State St. More info: www.bellinghamdancecompany.com, 224-4082.

• Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers Club – Scottish Country Dancing Classes normally run Wednesdays (no classes Dec. 1531), 7-9:30pm, upstairs at the Fairhaven Public Library, 1117 12th St., through the end of May. There is also a Family Class every other Thursday evening, 7-8:30pm, for parents and children age 10 and up. No experience necessary. Soft shoes or slippers recommended. $8 drop-in fee (first class free).

Discounts for paying yearly or half yearly. Info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

• Bellingham Senior Activity Center: Dance at the BSAC! – Zumba® Gold every Tues. & Thurs., 9:30-10am ($3.50 per cass).

Learn how to Line Dance with Lori Jones on Mondays, 3:30pm ($7 per class for members).

315 Halleck St., Bellingham. Info: 733-4030.

• Bellingham West Coast Swing – Practice dance every Tues., 7-9:30pm, at Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Lessons on alternating Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Cost is $5 for dance / $5 for

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lesson. No dance Dec. 25. Spectators and beginners welcome. For more info, visit www.bellinghamwcs.org, or email edohfromb@gmail.com.

• Fourth Corner Folk Dancers – Meets every Thurs., 7:15-10pm, at the Fairhaven Library, 1117-12th Street, for an evening of Eastern European, Greek, Israeli and Turkish folk dancing. The Fourth Corner Folk Dance Band plays part of the time and the remainder of the time we are accompanied by our vast collection of ethnic music. All ages welcome, no partner necessary; please wear clean softsoled shoes. Suggested donation is $5; first time visitors and students free. Info: 380-0456.

• La Vida Dance Studio – Classes in Bellydance, Blues dance, Creative, Irish, Persian/Tajik, Tango, Tribal Bellydance, Yoga (Ahimsananda & Hatha), Wing Tsun Martial Arts, and Zumba®. Rehearsal space available.

Located upstairs at 1417 Cornwall Ave. in downtown Bellingham. Info: 224-5345 or www.lavidadancestudio.com.

• Lynden Line Dancers – Western Line Dancing is good exercise and great fun!

Classes are upbeat, using Western music with a little rock ‘n roll and dancing the oldies to the latest club dances. Classes are offered every Friday night (Dec. 7, 14, 21 this month) at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. (near

Pole Rd.) in Lynden. Beginners class is from 6-7pm; intermediates from 7-8:15pm. Cost is $5 per class. No experience or partner needed. Tennis shoes are ok, but leather soles are better; no high heels or grid soles. New beginners can start anytime; feel free to stop by and watch. Info: Charlene Lenn at 354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com.

• Northwest Ballet Academy (NBA) is currently enrolling students (ages 3 to adult) for winter sessions. Classes present age appropriate material that safely builds strength and artistry through a clear progression of classical ballet technique and other styles.

Among the many benefits that our students enjoy are a professional and experienced faculty, comprehensive ballet syllabus, sprung dance floors, live piano accompaniment and career and college support. 1417 Cornwall Ave., 2nd floor, downtown Bellingham, 714-1246. Info: info@northwestballet.org, www.northwestballet.org.

• Rainbow Squares – The only Square Dance Club in Whatcom County!

Mainstream square dancing on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays Sept.-May at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd., Lynden. Prerounds at 7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm.

Cost is $6 per person at the door. Info: 733-4487 or visit www.sqdance.org/ clubs/rainbow.html.

Festival of Trees – Many beautifully

be the featured entertainment for the evening, and song requests to honor a loved one will be accepted online prior to the event. Skagit Adult Day Program, the parent organization for The Bradford House and Gentry House, is designed to serve individuals suffering from Alzheimers and other dementias and offers respite for their caregivers. The event will include a buffet dinner, as well as live and silent auctions. Tickets to the event are $50 per person and are available online at www.skagitadultdaycare.org. Doors open at 5pm for the silent auction, to be followed by the live auction, entertainment and dinner. For more info or tickets, call Creative Celebrations at 428-5972.

• Tango Popolare – David Imburgia and Adella Thompson, instructors, offer weekly Tango classes: basics, intermediate, and private by arrangement. Classes held in Bellingham and at The Conway Muse. Like “Tango Popolare” on Facebook to get future announcements. More info: 708-8076, secure@cnw.com.

• The Dance Studio – The Best Dance Experience! Offering professional and fun classes for ages 3 to adult, 6 days a week.

Our 12 exuberant instructors are highly accomplished in teaching pointe, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary/lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, adagio, creative and Zumba® with a positive and nurturing style. All levels are welcome to join us as we create a lifelong love for dance! View class descriptions, rates and upcoming events online. 1820 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. More info: 734-1595 or www.thedancestudio.net.

• USA Dance Bellingham – Tango by the Bay is every second Sat. of the month (Dec. 8) at Squalicum Yacht Club with live music by Tocato Tango, dance 8-11pm. No experience or partner needed and no advance registration. Cost is $10 / $7 members.

More info: www.bellinghamusadance.com, 734-5676.

Whatcom County Tour Programs: decorated Christmas trees will be displayed for the public and presented for auction in the Leopold’s Crystal Ballroom Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

The “Winter Wonderland Walk,” a public viewing of the trees, is on Fri., Nov. 30, 11am-10pm, and Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-1pm.

Vote for your favorite tree while enjoying local musical groups and sipping apple cider.

The Gala Dinner and Auction is Sat. night, from 6:30-9:30pm. Tickets to the auction are $50, available by calling 733-6714. All proceeds benefit the Health Support Center.

Benefit Performance – The Bellingham Harborview Lions and The Bellingham Theater Guild present “The Pajama Game,” a holiday event to benefit local charities during our 2012 Christmas season on Wed., Dec. 5, 6:30pm, at the Bellingham Theatre Guild. Included with the price of your ticket is a reception, desserts, and more surprises from 6:307:30pm. Come in your pajamas and join in the fun! Call Lynn Bell at 734-1694 or email her at LynnMBell@comcast.net to buy your tickets now ($20 each)!

Upcoming trips include: Pasadena Rose Parade, Dec. 29, 2012-Jan. 2, 2013, call for pricing. • Double Casino Tour (Swinomish Casino, Skagit Valley Casino), Jan. 29, 2013, call for pricing. • Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Wed., Feb. 20, 2013, $65 (+$10 for non-members), departs BSC at 9am, returns at 5pm. • Arizona Escape Baseball Spring Training, March 13-17, 2013, $1700 pp dbl. occ. / $2095 single (+$15 for non-members). • All prices listed are for members. More info: Cwillis@wccoa.org, 733-4030 (dial #, ext. 47019), or visit http://wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/. The Tour Program is a non-profit community service provided by the Whatcom County Council on Aging.

Music and Memories – The inaugural “Music and Memories” Auction to benefit The Bradford House and Gentry House will be held Sat., Jan. 12 at 5pm at St. Joseph Center in Mount Vernon. Trish Hatley, Hans & Phil and Joan Penney will email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Produce a play for Kaleidoscope 2013 – The Bellingham Theatre Guild is reviewing proposals for anyone interested in representing BTG at Kaleidoscope, the state community theater festival, being held at the Bremerton Community Theater, Feb. 28-March 3, 2013. Interested parties should be familiar with AACTFest ‘13 competition rules and guidelines, skilled in mounting a production with limited resources that can tour, and willing to fundraise. Contact Kathryn Murray at kathrynmurray752@hotmail.com by Dec. 1 to express interest.

“The Met: Live in HD: La Clemenza Di Tito” (Mozart) – The Lincoln Theatre presents “The Met: Live in

HD – La Clemenza Di Tito” by Mozart on Sat., Dec. 1 at 9:55am and Sun., Dec. 9 at 1pm. Set in ancient Rome, this revival of one of Mozart’s final masterpieces features Elina Garanca as Sesto in a tale of love, power and forgiveness. Every Saturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with Stassya Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time. The option of pre-ordering your lunch from The Lunch Box is also available. Tickets are $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members). More info: 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

“Body Talk,” a Performance of True Stories by Women – “Body Talk: Sexual Triumphs, Trials, and Revelations” – a performance of true stories about sex, birth, mothering, menopause, mammograms, wax jobs, and what it means to be a woman – is back by popular demand after two previous sold-out Bellingham performances in September.

Five women will perform dramatic readings of monologues created by Maria McLeod, based on in-depth interviews she conducted with women across the United States. McLeod, who works as a freelance writer and documentarian, also is a WWU assistant professor of journalism. “Body Talk” returns for three performances at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Fairhaven on Fri., Nov. 30, 7:30pm, Sat., Dec. 1, 5pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $15, available at Brown Paper Tickets, Village Books, and at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Womencare Shelter. More info: www.facebook.com/ BodyTalkPerformance.

A Bright, Sassy Romp of Song, Dance and Comedy – The Bellingham Theatre Guild presents “The Pajama Game” through Dec. 9, with Thurs.-Sat. shows at 7:30pm, and Sun. matinees at 2pm. The story takes place at the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory. Sparks fly between the new superintendent and the leader of the union grievance committee. Brimming with song and dance, “The Pajama Game” takes labor troubles to a whole new level with songs like “Hey There,” and “Steam Heat.”

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 Emily Lester and James Tweedale in for seniors, the Bellingham Theatre Guild $8 children production of “The Pajama Game.” ages 5-12.

Photo by David S. Cohn.

Box office is open Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm. More info: 733-1811, bellinghamtheatreguild@yahoo.com, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com.

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“Cheaper by the Dozen” – The Lynden Performing Arts Guild proudly presents “Cheaper by the Dozen” at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre in Lynden.

Directed by Ruth Posthuma, this classic comedy is perfect for the whole family. The humor is genuine and delightful, and the story has meaning and importance.

Performances are Dec. 1, 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:30pm; and Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at 2pm.

Tickets are $12 adults / $10 seniors and students / $8 child. More info: www.clairevgtheatre.com, or call 354-4425.

Tickets on Sale now for Lewis Black: The Rant is Due 2013 Tour – Lewis Black comes to the Mount Baker Theatre, Thurs., Jan. 31, at 8pm. The Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience.

He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world.

Tickets are $59.50 and $45.50 and are on sale now at www.mountbakertheatre.com or 734-6080. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

“Quilters” Auditions – Auditions for “Quilters” will be held Dec. 2 and 3 at 7pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. We need 7 women, ages 15-65; must be able to harmonize and read sheet music. Prepare 16-32 bars of a folk or musical theater song; be prepared for cold reads, improvisation and dance. Wear comfortable clothes. “Quilters” is a musical presented in a series of short stories, songs and dances, where Sarah and her six daughters share an aspect of life on the American Frontier and womanhood. As the women spin their yarn, they create a quilt of glorious colors and magical presence, a reflection of their family history, hopes, and dreams. Director Mish Kriz said the audience might find themselves thinking of their own mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. Contact Mish Kriz, Director, for further info at 920-4453 or email mishkriz@yahoo.com. The Bellingham Theatre Guild engages the community to create live theatre experiences. The Guild is an all-volunteer organization and has been producing theatre since 1929. More info on the Guild: 733-1811, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

“The Monologue Project VII” – Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Monologue Project VII” in conjunction with Fairhaven Middle School at 7:30pm on Dec. 6-8, at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Bellingham. The show features college actors and middle

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school students performing original monologues written by Fairhaven students.

Each evening show will be followed by a post-show discussion with the audience.

Tickets are $8 general and $5 students (with ID) and are available at the door.

Cash or checks only will be accepted. More info: Rich Brown at 650-7320 or visit www.wwu.edu/theatredance.

“The Met: Live in HD: Un Ballo In Maschera” (Verdi) – The Lincoln Theatre presents “The Met: Live in HD – Un Ballo In Maschera” by Verdi on Sat., Dec. 8 at 9:55am and Wed., Dec. 19 at 6:30pm. Director David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. Marcelo Álvarez stars as the conflicted king; Sondra Radvanovsky is Amelia, the object of his secret passion; and Dmitri Hvorostovsky is her suspicious husband. Every Saturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with Stassya Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time.

The option of pre-ordering your lunch from The Lunch Box is also available. Tickets are $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members). More info: 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

“The Met: Live in HD: Aida” (Verdi) – The Lincoln Theatre presents

More info: 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

“The Met: Live in HD – Aida” by Verdi on Sat., Dec. 15 at 9:55am and Sun., Dec. 30 at 1pm. The Met’s unforgettable production of Verdi’s ancient Egyptian drama stars Liudmyla Monastyrska as the enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with the heroic Radamès, and the proud Egyptian princess Amneris. Every Saturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with Stassya Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time. The option of preordering your lunch from The Lunch Box is also available. Tickets are $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members).

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens – The Midnight Mystery Players bring to life the traditional Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens based on the CBS radio performance starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. This is a live radio production complete with foley and costumes. The Midnight Mystery Players’ cast and crew is sure to bring forth the holiday spirit in this family friendly production on Sun., Dec. 16, 3pm, at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd. Tickets are $5 (all ages).

Auditions – The Lynden Performing Arts Guild will be holding auditions Dec. 10 & 11 at 7pm at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre for “The Legacy.” Written by Mark Harelik and directed by Marla Bronstein, “The Legacy” tells the story of a family’s struggle to hold on to faith and tradition in the face of illness. The cast consists of 2 women (ages 30-50’s), 2 men (ages 30-50’s), and a 12-year-old boy.

Performance dates are Feb. 28-March 17.

More info: email clairevgtheatre@ gmail.com, or www.clairevgtheatre.com.

Improv Playworks Workshop – Improv Playworks presents a free workshop taught by Sheila Goldsmith in December.

Awaken the Spontaneity Within! Improv Workshop will be held Wed., Dec. 12, 7-9pm, at 302 W. Illinois (the intersection of Illinois & Sunset Dr.), Bellingham.

Experience the freedom of authentic communication and play. The tools of Improv are transformative in the workplace and your daily life. Develop confidence, flexibility, community, the ability to listen and respond! Call 756-0756 to pre-register.

Visit website (www.improvplayworks.com) for future class and event dates.

Direct at the Bellingham Theatre Guild in 2013-2014 – The Bellingham Theatre Guild is seeking submissions from prospective directors for our 85th season.

The Play Selection Team will read all proposals and scripts submitted and really welcomes newcomers and veterans alike.

Send clearly marked submissions and scripts before the deadline of Dec. 15 to: Play Selection Team, 1600 H St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Contact Sam Creed at 223-3271 with questions. Info: http://bellinghamtheatreguild.com/ auditions/directors.html. email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Scrooge Sings!

Dickens of a Musical from NWTG

by Christopher Key

“The dance numbers are big and continue Northwest Washington throughout the entire Theatre Group has never been musical,” Thies said. afraid to tackle challenging “Our favorite number is shows and this holiday season is ‘Link by Link’ in the no exception. Yes, they’re doing scene with Marley A Christmas Carol. No, this isn’t where sixteen ghosts all your grandfather’s version. The dance modern ‘thriller’ ghosts are still there, but they moves to the ghostly sing and dance. Director Kristi musical number. In Thies is giving this miser-able addition, John Sage & classic the full Broadway Jen Ryan are hilarious as treatment.

Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig in “Brimming with music and ‘Mr. Fezziwig’s Annual dance, love and laughter, this Christmas Ball.’ This score is filled with beautiful number is eight solid melodies and emotional lyrics,” minutes filled with song Thies said. “The orchestra Front center: Hailey Anne Thies, Sadie Jamison, Kennedy Garman; Middle row: Taylor Russell, and dance!” threads its way through the Jenna Morrison, Ryan Pringle, Lindsey Thies, Hannah Sulak, Elisa Morrison, Elijah Ryan, Cara entire musical with just a few The NWTG techies, Carpenter, Eliot Vahl; Back row: Kaylyn Christensen, Natalie Silva, Haley Sage, Laurence Meenk, breaks for dynamic dialogue.”

Greg Otterholt, Ben Vahl, Brisen Pearson, Valkyrie Clarke, Anneliese Floyd, Abigail Larsen. as always, have some serious delights in store.

Lisa Russell serves as music director and the inimitable John French “Scrooge’s house comes alive every time There are some new faces among the directs a full orchestra of local musicians. a ghost appears to visit him,” Thies said.

NWTG veterans.

“Larry Murray, Scott Peterson, Chuck “I mention the Music Director separately “Scrooge, Ben Vahl, fits the part Block and from the Orchestra Conductor because perfectly and is a new actor to our theatre Linda Block most of the dialogue is sung and Lisa has group,” Thies said. “Another new face on have created worked closely our stage is Greg Otterholt, playing the part some really by my side to of the Ghost of Christmas Present. He cool, eerie, help the cast performs professionally all over as a vocal haunting move through the musician. Returning leads are Schad Russell effects with music and the as Marley, Cliff Thies as Cratchit, Hannah lighting, critical timing,” Sulak as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and smoke, and Thies said.

Tabitha Silva as Ghost of Christmas Future, sound. The Zac Taxdahl as Scrooge’s Nephew (Fred theatrics will Anderson), and Jakob Thies as Tiny Tim.” fascinate the A cast of thousands is out of the kids, but not Ebenezer Scrooge is question, but a cast of dozens is possible overly scare played by Ben Vahl. with the chorus and dancers. them. They will walk out loving our ghosts!”

NWTG Jakob Thies portrays Tiny Tim. has a new costumer, Kim Silva, who has had something of a field day with the production.

Music for this version was written by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.

A Christmas Carol performs December 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Baker Theatre. There will be a matinee December 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mountbakertheatre.com and the NWTG website is www.nwtg.org.

Christopher Key is an actor and director who lives in Bellingham and writes to help support his theatrical addiction.

Photos by Abigail Larsen.

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Rock of Ages

Dream Big, Play Loud, and Party On! Theatre in Bellingham. It’s unusual for a city of our size to have a theatre that is renowned for its own productions as well as a host venue for traveling acts of all kinds. From theatrical to orchestral, from circus feats to juggling acts, Mount Baker Theatre’s 2012-2013 season has a little something for everyone. Rock of Ages just happens to be “Rock and comedy in perfect proportion!” according to Time Out.

by Laurel Larsen When my mom was teaching me to drive, the only radio station we could agree on was the oldies. I remember being blown away that she remembered all the lyrics as we both sang along shamelessly in the car.

Now, 20 years later, the music that invokes that same sense of nostalgia and repressed memory in me are the songs of the 1980s.

I’m not the only one, either. The Broadway hit Rock of Ages encompasses the MTV generation with acid wash jeans, big hair, and some of the most engaging hits of that decade. And it’s all coming to Mount Baker Theatre for one night only, January 16.

It’s a classic story: a small town girl comes to the big city in 1987, trying to make it as an actress in Hollywood. A love story develops as she meets rock stars along the way. The music tells as much of the story as the actors do, featuring the “tunes of 1980s favorites, including REO Speedwagon, Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Quaterflash, Asia, Damn Yankees and more,” said Kim Laskey, Deputy Director at MBT. Although the production was made into a successful movie with Julianne Hough and Tom Cruise just last year, the bigger story is that the musical was a success in theatres in LA before hitting it big on Broadway in 2009. It was up for five Tony Awards and it continues its popularity on Broadway and through the traveling show that’s coming to Bellingham.

Because the music is such an important part of the production, all the songs are performed live by an on-stage band, making the show feel as much like a hair band rock concert, as it is a theatrical production.

Expect to recognize the music included, too: “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is,” are some examples.

I’ve written before about how lucky we are to have a facility like Mount Baker

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For more information about Rock of Ages and the rest of the season at Mount Baker Theatre, visit their website at www.mountbakertheatre.com. Rock of Ages is in town for one night only, January 16, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $69, $59, $49, and $20, and are available on the website, www.mountbakertheatre.com, and through the box office at 734-6080. You can also contact MBT for volunteer opportunities at that number – just ask for Cindi Pree.

I don’t know how Rock of Ages wouldn’t make someone sing along and tap a knee. I sang along just typing the titles of the songs above. Loudly.

Laurel Larsen is an insurance professional, writer, editor, and is thrilled to be adding “mother” to that list this Christmas.

Photos courtesy of the Mount Baker Theatre.

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“How the Slug Stole Solstice” – Holiday Entertainment for All Ages!

by Meghan Thompson With the holidays fast approaching I find myself reminiscing on the many different holiday stories I learned as a child, the classics with memorable characters and moral lessons, from the awkwardly likeable Grinch, to Frosty the jubilant snowman, Rudolph the makeshift headlight, and as I got older, the creepy Jack Skellington. This year though, mark your calendars for an introduction, courtesy The Bellingham Children’s Theatre, to the newest holiday figurehead, Sally, a giant banana slug who’s so afraid of the dark that she’s willing to risk everything in hopes of

finding the sun and bringing it back early.

Definitely a topic we’re familiar with this time of year here in the northwest with our 50+ shades of grey.

“How the Slug Stole Solstice” is an entertaining and educational show, perfect for audiences ages 4-104, filled with rhyme, wit, and creatively costumed characters. The cast ranges in age from 990, and features a few local celebrities, including KAFE 104.1 Radio’s Dave Walker. Performances are at The Bellingham Children’s Theatre, located at 1412 Cornwall Ave., December 7-9 and 14-16, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Photo courtesy of Bellingham Children’s Theatre.

There will also be a special performance on the eve of the Winter Solstice. Seating is limited. The $12 tickets should be purchased in advance by calling 734-9999, or emailing bhamchildrenstheatre@me.com.

Founded by Drue Robinson in 1994, The Bellingham Children’s Theatre strives to provide the audience with collaboratively creative shows that spring from the imaginations and life experiences of the cast members themselves, as opposed to simply reworking shows that have already been seen over and over again on different stages. “Devising original theatre is incredibly rewarding work. It’s especially poignant when the players involved are youth and elders form our own community,” said Robinson. “I’m proud to be the only theatre in Bellingham to have been given two Mayor’s Arts Awards, and am honored to have a devoted audience base that supports BCT’s original work.

We’re home-grown local, wonderfully experimental, and committed to teaching solid fundamentals in acting to all ages.”

All productions by The Bellingham Children’s Theatre are supported by “Friends of Bellingham Children’s Theatre,” an organization affiliated with the local nonprofit: Taecan. FBCT/Taecan is a 501(c)3, whose mission is to support the artistic production costs of all plays and performances staged by BCT, including, but not limited to facility rental, costuming, publicity costs, and other production expenses. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to ensure that performances such as this one continue for years to come, you can visit the website at www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com, or mail a check to Friends of BCT/TAECAN, 809 Donovan Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.

Meghan is a Whatcom County native with plans to one day make it big as a New York Times bestselling author. Her writing can be found online at www.confessionsofawordslut.com.

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Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights Festival – Come to downtown Blaine to celebrate Holiday Harbor Lights Sat., Dec. 1, to kick off the season for the whole family. Activities include Family Fun Run & Chili Feed beginning at 3pm (preregistration fee includes T-shirt and chili feed), Christmas lighting at 4:30pm, Santa’s arrival around 5:15pm, caroling, free horse & carriage rides from 4-6:30pm, refreshments, lighted boat parade from 5-6pm, library book sale from 10am-6pm and Christmas Bazaar at the Blaine Community Center from 9am-4pm. The North Cascades Concert Band and the Blaine High School Wind Ensemble will perform at the Blaine Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. More info: 332-4544, www.blainechamber.com, www.blaineholidayharborlights.com.

Calling all Kids! – The Children’s Shop will be open Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-3pm, at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building.

Here’s a special holiday craft bazaar just for you. Thirty vendors are selling their own unique handmade gift items that are great for family, friends, teachers, and even pets!

All items are priced at $8 or less. Shopping is limited to kids only, but adults may accompany their children or wait in the food concession area. Light refreshments by donation. Free admission. More info: Bellingham Parks and Recreation, 778-7000, www.cob.org.

Introduction to Mindstorms by Bricks and Beyond – Come explore LEGO® Mindstorms on Sat., Dec. 1, from 10-11am, at Launching Success Learning Store. This free class will introduce students (ages 9-14) to the basics of a Level 3 class. Students will be engaged as they are introduced to the LEGO® Mindstorms software and have the opportunity to program a model. Reservations are required. Call Launching Success at 527-2641 or email info@launching success.com to reserve your spot. More info at www.BricksandBeyond.com.

Skagit Christmas – Skagit County Historical Museum celebrates Skagit Christmas! The North Wing Gallery will be transformed into Christmas circa 1869.

Special activities including cookie decorating, hands-on crafts, storytelling and music throughout December. Contact the Museum for more info. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors & children 6-12 (under 6 free!), $8 families (two adults/two children). Members are free! The family friendly Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 South 4th Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. Info: 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

Fairhaven Holiday Festival Continues – The Fairhaven Holiday Festival continues each weekend through Dec. 22, with lights throughout the district to warm the winter darkness nightly and late shopping hours on Fridays. Each Saturday, the Fairhaven Village Inn will host

Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides from noon-3pm. The carriage rides by Cramer Classics are sponsored by the Fairhaven Village Inn, Bellingham Tennis & Fairhaven Fitness, Renaissance Celebration and Peoples Bank. The Fairhaven Holiday Festival is sponsored by the Old Fairhaven Association. For more info visit www.fairhaven.com or Fairhaven Holiday Festival on Facebook.

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale – Ferndale Heritage Society hosts the 20th annual Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration Dec. 1 & 2 in the historic log cabins of Pioneer Park. “Twenty Years of Memories” is this year’s theme with olde fashioned crafts for children, decorated log cabins, costumed hosts, live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and refreshments. Hours: Sat., Dec. 1, 1-9pm; and Sun., Dec. 2, 1-4pm. Tickets: $4 adults, $3 children (under 1 free). 2004 Cherry St., Ferndale. More info: 384-6461, or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.

The SPARK Lab – The open format of our SPARK Lab gives students the flexibility to work on a variety of projects including taking things apart, creating Steampunk and Cyberpunk sculptures, or constructing simple electronic kits. This is a great opportunity for kids to work and create with their hands while learning the fundamentals of electricity, using tools and safety. The workshop will be held Dec 1, 5, & 8, from 1:30-3:30pm at the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 1312 Bay Street, Bellingham. For ages 8-14; cost is $18 including all materials. Call 738-3886 or email anne@sparkmuseum.org for more info and to register.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at BAAY – Don’t miss this modern holiday classic, directed and choreographed by Lisa Markowitz at the BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. Shows are Sat., Dec. 1 at 2pm & 7pm, and Sun., Dec. 2 at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door for $10 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: www.baay.org, david@baay.org, 306-1543.

MegaZapper Electrical Show – The SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention presents the highly acclaimed MegaZapper Electrical Show every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. Elements of the show include a variety of eye-popping machines reminiscent of Frankenstein’s laboratory.

The highlight is the MegaZapper and its giant 10 foot arcs of purple lightning.

Admission is just $5 and following each show, for a donation, visitors ages 18 and over will be invited to enter the lightning cage and be bombarded with 4 million volts of electricity. Located at 1312 Bay St., Bellingham. More info: 738-3886 or visit www.sparkmuseum.org.

Winter Ice Skating Show – The Bellingham Figure Skating Club proudly presents its 15th annual winter show entitled “A Bellingham Holiday Celebration

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on Ice,” for two performances: Sat., Dec. 1 at 4pm and Sun., Dec. 2 at 1:30pm at the Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way. Tickets are $7 advance or $9 at the door and are available at the Sportsplex box office. Bellingham Figure Skating Club will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for the Bellingham Food Bank, donations will be collected at the door; free raffle ticket with donation. More info: www.bfsc.info or email bellinghamfsc@gmail.com.

Community Breakfast – The Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy., presents its monthly Community Breakfast on Sun., Dec. 2, 8am-1pm. The breakfast features made-from-scratch pancakes, French toast, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Fastest service from 11am1pm. Cost is $5 adults, $2 kids age 6-10, with kids 5 and under free. Next breakfast is Sun., Jan. 6. Info: 739-9605.

Holiday Port Festival Introduces New Themed Category in Gingerbread Contest – What makes Whatcom County unique and special?

Community members are asked to answer that question as part of the new themed category, “Uniquely Whatcom,” in the 17th Annual Gingerbread House Contest. The new category is open to all ages and abilities, and is meant to compliment, rather than replace, the existing categories, which are based on age or group affiliation. That means anyone can enter any edible creation in one of the nine age-or-group categories, or opt to enter their edible creation in the themed category. The Gingerbread House Contest, part of the Holiday Port Festival, is free to enter and showcases edible structures of all kinds – not just houses – and first place in each category will receive a prize. The contest and festival are put on annually by the Port of Bellingham at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Families, community groups and classrooms of school-age children have all made a tradition out of entering the gingerbread house contest every year. The event has also seen an increase in the number of business and non-profit organizations that participate every year. It allows bakers of all ages and abilities to let their creativity shine. Many of the entries are donated to a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Mount Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross. Entry forms and rules can be downloaded from www.portofbellingham.com/gingerbread contest or by calling the Port at 676-2500.

All gingerbread contest entries will be on display during the 22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival Dec. 7-9. This family-friendly event will feature performances from local bands, choirs and dance troupes, along with fire truck rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, art activities for children, Santa Claus, and the gingerbread house display. With so many free activities for kids, many families choose to spend the weekend at the (continued on next page)

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Holiday Port Festival. Hours are noon-8pm Fri., Dec. 7, 11am-6pm Sat., Dec. 8, and 11am-5pm Sun., Dec. 9. More info: www.portofbellingham.com, 676-2500.

Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade – Calling all boaters to participate in the Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, sponsored by the Bellingham Yacht Club, on Fri., Dec. 7 and Sat., Dec. 8 on Bellingham Bay. Decorate your boat and participate to win one of the many prizes from local businesses. Prizes given for: Most Holiday Spirit, Best Decorated, People’s Choice, Commodore’s Choice and more. This parade of illuminated boats will be visible at approximately 6pm for spectators from Boulevard Park all the way along Taylor Street Dock to the Cruise Terminal. To register your boat or for more info, please

contact: Mick Corcoran, BYC Fleet Captain at Micksails@aol.com or visit www.BYC.org. It is free to register and participate in this Bellingham Bay Holiday Tradition!

EverybodyBIKE Activities – Fri., Dec. 7: Superhero Lighted Bike Parade. Decorate your bike with lights and reflectors, don your superhero cape and light up the holiday Art Walk on a group ride downtown. Gather at the Public Market on Cornwall Ave. at 6 pm. • Wed., Dec. 26: Boxing Day Ride. Gather at 10am at Cornwall Park for a self-guided ride to Laurel (weather permitting). • Tues., Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Ride. Gather at Fairhaven Park on Chuckanut Drive for a 10am ride down scenic Chuckanut Drive to brunch in Edison. • Wed., Jan. 16, 7-9pm: Bicycle Travel Slide Show Series at Whatcom Middle School. • More info: 671-BIKE, info@everybodyBIKE.com, www.everybodyBIKE.com.

BAAY Presents “Scrooge – the Musical” – Don’t be a humbug! Attend “Scrooge,” presented by BAAY Repertory Theatre for two weekends (Dec. 7-9, 1416) at the BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St. in Bellingham. A fabulous young cast, directed by David Post and choreographed

by Lisa Markowitz, will warm your heart as they tell this timeless tale for all ages.

Shows are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm and Sundays at 2pm, with one child free with each paying adult on Sunday matinee shows. Tickets are available at the door for $10 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: www.baay.org, david@baay.org, 306-1543.

Breakfast with Santa at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center – Santa is coming to town and he’ll be at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center for breakfast on Sat., Dec. 8! Bring the kids and have your picture taken with Santa for $5.

We’ll serve your choice of buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes, French toast, or biscuits and gravy; along with scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee, tea or milk. Or try our new Heart Healthy oatmeal and yogurt! Breakfast is served from 8-11am, at 315 Halleck St. Cost is only $5 for adults, $3.50 for children; or bring the whole family: $13 for 2 adults and 3 kids under 12. More info: 733-4030.

“A Year With Frog and Toad” – The Neighborhood Playhouse presents “A Year With Frog and Toad based on the books by Arnold Lobel, Dec. 13-15 at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. A hit on Broadway, “A Year With Frog and Toad” is a delightful family musical presenting characters that seem to have hopped right off the pages of Mr. Lobel’s books. Get ready for familiar stories, professional performers, and a wonderful mix of musical songs and dances. This is a perfect way to start the holidays! This musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International. Performance times are Thurs., Dec. 13, 7pm (pay-what-youcan sneak preview); Fri., Dec. 14, 10am and 7pm; Sat., Dec. 15, 2pm and 5pm. Tickets are $12 adults / $8 students, and are available at Piper Music, Village Books, both Bellingham Community Food Co-ops, at the door, or online at www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net.

Swedish Pancake Breakfast – Bellingham Sons of Norway presents its monthly Pancake Breakfast Sat., Dec. 15, serving delicious Swedish pancakes with lingonberry sauce and whipped cream plus scrambled eggs, ham, juice and coffee or tea. Prepared and served with Norwegian hospitality by volunteers to support Norway Hall. Cost is $7 adults, $3 children 10 & under. Breakfast is served from 811am at Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest Street. Fastest service from 8-9am. You may also shop for Nordic gifts. More info: www.wergelandlodge.com.

SPARK Soldering Workshop – Come down to the exciting SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 1312 Bay St., Bellingham, and learn precision soldering techniques for electronics. Students will learn about tools, safety and techniques that will get them well on their way to constructing all sorts of kits and gadgets.

After practicing on simple circuit boards, students will then put together either a simple pocket flashlight or a novelty flashing LED kit to take with them. The workshop will be held Thurs., Dec. 27 and Fri., Dec. 28, from 1-3pm, costs $18/day, and is appropriate for ages 8-14. Call 738-3886 or email anne@sparkmuseum.org for info.

Breakfast – The Haynie Grange is offering breakfast on the 2nd Sunday of the month (Dec. 9), from 9am-noon. Menu includes: pancakes, french toast, eggs, ham, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, milk, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 adults / $3 children ages 6-12 / 5 & under free. The Grange Hall is located at 3344 Haynie Rd. Take I-5 north to Exit 270 (Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.). At the exit make a right and then a quick left onto Valley View Rd., Drive north about 3 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on Haynie Rd. and the Hall is less than 1/8 mile on the right. More info: Scott Hackett at 305-4556.

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“Wonders of Whatcom: Bay to Baker and Back” – This program features a scenic tour from the Salish Sea to our volcano’s heights, through parks, historic sites and small towns and including the geology, plants, animals, art and architecture of Whatcom County. The program will be presented Sat., Dec. 1, 2:30pm, at the Fairhaven Library in the Fireplace Room, and is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library. More info: 778-7323.

Candlelight Service – The Center for Spiritual Living Mount Vernon announces a special Candlelight Service on Sat., Dec. 1, 7-8:30pm, at 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Two nationally recognized musicians will perform at the service. Tenor vocalist Michael Wilson has performed with such notables as Dr. Maya Angelou, Marianne Williamson, Gary Zukav, Mark Victor Hansen, Dr. Jean Houston, Michael Beckwith and Barbara Marx Hubbard.

Wilson will be accompanied on piano by Richard Held, who has produced with such notables as Oleta Adams (Get Here) and Jo Anne Worley. The service is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

Hundreds of candles will be lit during the service to symbolize how the holiday season brings light into the world.

For more info: call 355-9029, www.cslmountvernon.com.

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 at the Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building on Sun., Dec. 2 and Jan. 6. Free. Info: therapeuticstudio@msn.com, 734-4989.

Whatcom Peace & Justice Center presents “Hands in the Paddy – Twenty years of humanitarian work in Vietnam” with Mike Boehm, Executive Director of Madison Quakers, Inc., on Mon., Dec. 3, 6:30pm, at 1220 Bay Street. This is a slide presentation and discussion of a series of current peace and reconciliation projects in Vietnam. Vietnam veteran Mike Boehm has been working in My Lai and elsewhere in Vietnam since 1992. He has traveled to Vietnam 26 times since then to facilitate these projects. • The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center invites you to the Grand Opening of their new space at 1220 Bay Street on Fri., Dec. 7 from 6-10pm in conjunction with the downtown Art Walk.

It will feature artwork by local painter Tyree Callahan (www.tyreecallahan.com), music, refreshments and tours of the new location. All people of goodwill are invited.

Donations will gladly be accepted to support WPJC programs. More info: 734-0217, www.whatcomPJC.org.

Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St. Introductory seminar begins at 5pm. Play begins at 6pm. Cost is $15 / $10. More info: Michael Cain at 733-6173, or email backgammon@pacificmartialarts.net.

“Wonders of Whatcom: Peer Gynt, The Journey of a Lifetime” – Through Ibsen’s words and Grieg’s music, we embark on a voyage of personal discovery featuring an historical introduction of the playwright, composer and geographical setting and ending with Peer’s realization of what is truly important in life. End 2012 with this inspirational program! The program will be presented Sat., Dec. 29, 2:30pm, at the Fairhaven Library in the Fireplace Room, and is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library. More info: 778-7323.

Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo – Couples seeking to make their weddings memorable will find many options Sun., Jan. 6 at the 20th Annual Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo, noon-5pm, at the Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, 714 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. A fashion show featuring more than 100 dresses in a variety of sizes starts at 4pm. More than 45 businesses that offer services for weddings are expected to participate. Tickets are $10 if purchased online at www.bridalinspirationsexpo.com or at Alicia’s Bridal Shoppe, 1400 N. State St., by Sat., Jan. 5. Admission at the door is $15.

More info: 733-2563.

Spanish Classes – Salud Spanish offers all levels of Spanish classes for adults and kids. Group classes begin the week of January 7 at Salud Language Center, 1315 11th Street, in Fairhaven. More info and to register: 383-7002, email Sarah@SaludSpanish.com, or visit www.SaludSpanish.com.

Save the Date: • Methodology Matters – This winter seminar, presented by the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society, will feature keynote speaker Jerry Handfield, Washington State Archivist, presenting Genealogists: Access Denied! Eight classes to choose from, focusing on the necessary skills genealogists need to succeed, will be offered Sat., Feb. 16, at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Whether a hobbyist or a professional, you will enjoy this atmosphere of learning.

Advance registration prior to Jan. 15 is nonmembers $50, members $40. You can find us on Facebook and on the web at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wasvgs/.

More info: email Karen at svgs@mail.com.

Backgammon in Bellingham – The Bellingham Backgammon Association offers informal match play the third Sunday of each month through May. The next tournament will be Sun., Dec. 16 at Pacific email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights Festival, all day, free admission, 332-4544, www.blainechamber.com, www.blaineholidayharborlights.com. (pg. 13)

Colorful Holiday Plates with Deb McCunn, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 9am-1pm, $75 (register with a friend and you both get $10 off), 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 32)

Homemade Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar, Blaine Senior Center, 9am-4pm, free admission, 332-8040. (pg. 37)

“The Met Live in HD: La Clemenza Di Tito” (Mozart), Lincoln Theatre, 9:55am, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 8)

2nd Annual Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-6pm, 306-8554, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. (pg. 36)

33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Ferndale Friends Annual Holiday Open House, Ferndale Library, 10am-6pm, 384-3647 (Sarah), www.wcls.org.

Friends of the Blaine Library Holiday Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-6pm, 332-8146 (Debby), www.wcls.org.

Glass Mountain Studios’ Annual Holiday Sale, 927 Yew St., 10am-5pm, 733-3497. (pg. 32)

Holiday Express Gift Show, The Grand Willow Inn, 10am-4pm, free admission, food donations welcome, kklocke1@me.com. (pg. 32)

Introduction to Mindstorms by Bricks and Beyond, Launching Success Learning Store, 10-11am, free (ages 9-14), reservations required at 527-2641, info@launchingsuccess.com, more info at www.BricksandBeyond.com. (pg. 13)

Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, 11am-6pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Fairhaven Holiday Festival: Visits with Santa and Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, board at Fairhaven Village Inn, noon-3pm, www.fairhaven.com. (pg. 13) Kids Kreate & Christmas Crafts (ages 3+; parent must remain in store), Launching Success Learning Store, 1-3pm, drop-in, free, 527-2641, www.launchingsuccess.com.

Learn Native American Weaving (cedar basket weaving) with Lummi Elder Ernestine Gensaw, Lummi Gateway Center, 1-4pm, weaving kits available for purchase, drop-ins welcome, 306-8554, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. (pg. 36) Olde Fashioned Christmas, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, 1-9pm, tickets $4 adults, $3 children (under 1 free), 384-6461. (pg. 13) Street Law at the Library (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 1-4pm, free, 778-7323.

SPARK Lab (ages 8-14), SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 1:30-3:30pm, $18, registration & info at 738-3886 or anne@sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society: Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $8 members / $6 students / $10 non-members, 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 5) “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 13) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

“Wonders of Whatcom: Bay to Baker and Back,” Fairhaven Library, Fireplace Room, 2:30pm, free, 778-7323. (pg. 15)

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Holiday Party and Meeting, St. James Presbyterian Church, 3-5pm, bring dessert or finger food to share, $5 suggested donation, 510-4386, 733-6867, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 27)

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

Open House, Morrison Glass Art, 10am-4:30pm, free, www.morrisonglassart.com. (pg. 32) Sculpture Woods of Ann Morris, Lummi Island, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com.

Sudden Valley 5th Holiday Craft Fair, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 10am-4pm, 734-6430 ext. 242. (pg. 37) The Children’s Shop (for kids), Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 10am-3pm, free admission, shopping open to kids only, 778-7000, www.cob.org. (pg. 13) Kids’ Event: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) with Claire, Village Books, 10:30-11am, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Author Signing and Meet & Greet: Claydene Lederer & Warren the dog (“Warren: The True Story of How a Herding Dog Became a Hearing Dog”), Village Books, 11am, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Festival of Trees Free Winter Wonderland Walk, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 10am-1pm, 733-6714. (pg. 7)

Hands-on Crafts & Cookie Decorating, Skagit County Historical Museum, 11am-5pm, regular admission rates, 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 13) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33)

Bellingham Chamber Chorale presents “Rejoice! A Classical Christmas” Holiday Concert, First Congregational Church, 4pm, $15 adult / $12 seniors & students / $5 eighteen & under, www.bellinghamchamber chorale.org. (pg. 27)

Bellingham Figure Skating Club: “A Bellingham Holiday Adventure on Ice,” Bellingham Sportsplex, 4pm, $7 advance / $9 door / children 5 and under free, www.bfsc.info, bellinghamfsc@gmail.com. (pg. 13) Cool Yule: A Swingin’ Christmas Show, The Amadeus Project, 4pm, $15 adults / $12 seniors and students, www.bellinghamsings.org, 393-1687. (pg. 27) “Body Talk,” a Performance of True Stories by Women, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 5pm, $15, www.facebook.com/BodyTalk Performance. (pg. 8) Non Stop Carolers, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 5-6pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

The Great Coal Train Tour Concert with Dana Lyons, Blanchard Community Hall, 5-7pm dinner, 7pm concert, $10 (dinner included), 708-9086, kitttfox@gmail.com, www.cowswithguns.com.

Festival of Trees Gala Dinner and Auction, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 6:30pm, $50, 733-6714. (pg. 7)

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6th Annual Swing Connection Holiday Concert, First Baptist Church, 7pm, $10,

1st Anniversary, Trapeze café bakery deli,

www.swingconnection.org. (pg. 27) Candlelight Service, Center for Spiritual Living Mount Vernon, 1508 N. 18th St., 7-8:30pm, 355-9029, www.cslmountvernon.com. (pg. 15) Dark of December Jazz Concert, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7pm, $10 adults / $5 students and seniors (at the door at downtown Food-Co-op). (pg. 27) “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 13) META presents “A Christmas Carol,” McIntyre Hall, 7pm, $25 / $20 / $15 / $10, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

Skagit Contra Dance featuring Flowing Tide, Depot Arts Center, Anacortes, 7-9:30pm, $8 at the door, 755-3969, www.skagitcontra.org. (pg. 5) Baritone Jonathan Suek (accompanied by Lisa Nakahara), The Amadeus Project, 7:30pm, $15 adults / $10 seniors / $5 under 18, www.theamadeusproject.org. (pg. 27) “Body Talk,” a Performance of True Stories by Women, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15, www.facebook.com/BodyTalk Performance. (pg. 8) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) “Murder at Club Babalu,” RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $40 dinner & show / $30 dessert & show / $20 show only, reservations 336-3012, www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Blaine High School PAC, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $5, www.nccband.org. (pg. 29) “The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, 733-1811, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com. (pg. 8)

33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell

WWU Dance Presents “Fall Into Dance,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 general / $10 seniors / $8 students, tickets at 650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 5) Jezebel Cabaret (21+), Lincoln Theatre, 8pm, $17, www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 29)

Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company: “Dynasties and Beyond,” Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $42 / $32 / $25 / $20 plus applicable fees, 7346080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 5) Stirred Not Shaken (casual jazz with vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Expertease (‘80s, ‘90s and current Top 40 Rock), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Kim Field and the Mighty Titans of Tone, Rockfish Grill, 9pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, Silver Reef Casino, 9pm, no cover, skcarver@yahoo.com.

Randy Oxford Band, H2O in Anacortes, 9:30pm, no cover, www.anacortesh2o.com.

SUNDAY 12/2/2012 Community Breakfast, Rome Grange, Mt. Baker Highway, 8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids ages 6-10 / under 5 free, 739-9605. (pg. 13)

Bellingham Public Market, 10% off all day. (37) Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Glass Mountain Studios’ Annual Holiday Sale, 927 Yew St., 10am-5pm, 733-3497. (pg. 32)

Artisans NW Market – Holiday Smoked Salmon Chowder Festival, Depot Market Square, 11am-4pm, www.artisansnwmarket.com.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, noon-5pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, noon-5pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Ferndale Friends Annual Holiday Open House, Ferndale Library, 1-5pm, 384-3647 (Sarah), www.wcls.org.

Olde Fashioned Christmas, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, 1-4pm, tickets $4 adults, $3 children (under 1 free), 384-6461. (pg. 13)

Bellingham Figure Skating Club: “A Bellingham Holiday Adventure on Ice,” Bellingham Sportsplex, 1:30pm, $7 advance / $9 door / children 5 and under free, www.bfsc.info, bellinghamfsc@gmail.com. (13) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) Chocolate, Invigorate & Indulge, Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial, Anacortes, 2-5pm, $20, 708-8313, www.anacortescenter forhappiness.org. (pg. 39) English Country Dance Tea Ball, Rome Grange, 2-5pm, $5-$10 suggested, http://english countrydance.home.comcast.net. (pg. 5) Holiday Harmony Holiday Concert, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2-4pm, $5 general (children 10 and under free), 201-5861, www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 29) “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 13) META presents “A Christmas Carol,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $25 / $20 / $15 / $10, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

“The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, 733-1811, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com. (pg. 8) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 734-4989, therapeuticstudio@msn.com. (15)

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Rane Nogales Quartet, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

Auditions for “Quilters” at Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 8)

MONDAY 12/3/2012 Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574. (pg. 33)

Barkley Jammies & Stories (ages 4-8), Barkley Branch Library, 6:30-7pm, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

NWAIA 21st Design Awards, McIntyre Hall, 6:30pm, $20, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

Whatcom Peace & Justice Center: “Hands in the Paddy – Twenty years of humanitarian work in Vietnam” with Mike Boehm, 6:30pm, 734-0217, www.whatcomPJC.org. (pg. 15) Auditions for “Quilters” at Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 8) Bellingham Children’s Choir in Concert, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7pm, admission by donation, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 29) VB Reads … General Literature: “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern (author not attending), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 38)

Just One Angel: The Anti-Holiday Holiday Concert with Christine Lavin & Uncle Bonsai, Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, $27 / $25 / $24 ($2 off for Lincoln Theatre members), www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 29)

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall Performing Arts Center, 3pm, $12 / $10 / $5, www.nccband.org. (pg. 29)

Trance Drumming for Women with Laya Shriaberg, Inspire Studio, 3-6pm, $25, 447-8778, www.inspirestudiobham.com. (pg. 39)

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Treasures with the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $12 / $35 / $42, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 27, 29)

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DECEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 12/4/2012 Nude Figure Drawing Session (no instruction), Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at session, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 33) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Prime Time Tuesday (ages 65+), Papa’s Sweets, 11am-7pm, www.PapasSweets.com.

Ballroom Dance (music by Good Vibrations) at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 1:454pm, $4, 733-4030.

Clay Club (3-week class) with Deb McCunn begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 5-9pm, $69 + materials, 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 32) Author Reads: “Calamity Jan & the Russian” by “Calamity” Jan Pierson (memoir), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

West Coast Swing Practice Dance, Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave.), 7-9:30pm, lesson 7-8pm, $5 each for lesson and dance, www.bellinghamwcs.org.

Beginners’ Yoga Course, 3 OMS Yoga Studio, 7:15-8:45pm (Tues. & Thurs. thru Dec. 20), $15 per class / 5 classes for $70, register at www.3omsyoga.com or 671-3510.

Bellingham Photography Club, Roeder Home, 7:15pm, free, public invited, www.bellinghamphotographyclub.org. (pg. 33)

Skagit Valley College Music: Holiday Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $10, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

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SPARK Lab (ages 8-14), SPARK Museum of

“Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden

Electrical Invention, 1:30-3:30pm, $18, registration & info at 738-3886 or anne@sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) “The Monologue Project VII” (WWU Dept. of Theatre and Dance and Fairhaven Middle School), Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $8 general / $5 students with ID (cash or check only at the door), 650-7320, www.wwu.edu/theatredance. (pg. 8) “The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, 733-1811, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com. (pg. 8)

The Bellingham Harborview Lions and The Bellingham Theatre Guild present “The Pajama Game” (a benefit for local charities), Bellingham Theatre Guild, 6:30-9:30pm, $20, 734-1694, LynnMBell@comcast.net. (pg. 7) Author Reads: “Nourishing Meals: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family” by Tom Malterre & Ali Segersten (co-sponsored by the Community Food Co-op), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“Be a Beekeeper in Bellingham” with Michael Jaross (President of the Mt. Baker Beekeepers’ Association) (for adults and teens), Fairhaven Branch Library Fireplace Room, 7-8pm, free, 778-7323 (Suzanne).

Birchwood Garden Club Meeting with Chuck McClung lecturing on “Houseplant Success Tips,” Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7pm, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 37) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

THURSDAY 12/6/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, downtown Library, 10am6pm. (pg. 38)

WEDNESDAY 12/5/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, downtown Library, 10am6pm. (pg. 38)

Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 778-7323.

The Bellingham Music Club featuring the Mount Baker Toppers, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30am, free, 671-0252. (pg. 29) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33)

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) VB Writes ... Poetry Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 5:30-6:30pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Author Reads: “Uncle Dave’s Cow: And Other Whole Animals My Freezer Has Known” by Leslie Miller (co-sponsored by Sustainable Connections), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Holiday Pajama Story Time (suitable for ages 3-8, all ages welcome), Launching Success Learning Store, 7-8pm, drop-in, free, 527-2641, www.launchingsuccess.com.

Scottish Country Dancing Family Class (parents and children age 10 and up), Fairhaven Public Library (basement), 7-8:30pm, $8 drop-in fee, first class free, www.bellinghamscd.org.

Open Mic Karaoke with Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Tocato Tango (Argentine tango), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, dancers welcome, 715-3642.

FRIDAY 12/7/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale (half price day), downtown Library, 10am-6pm. (pg. 38)

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33)

22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival and 17th Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, noon-8pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport.htm, 676-2500. (pg. 13) Holiday Express Gift Show, The Depot Arts & Community Center, 3-9pm, free admission, food donations welcome, kklocke1@me.com. (pg. 32)

2012 Juried Artist Series: Contemporary Representational Painting Opening Reception, Allied Arts Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 676-8548, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 33)

2nd Annual Art Auction, Anchor Art Space in Anacortes, 6-9pm, silent auction ends at 8pm, www.anchorartspace.org. (pg. 33) Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-9pm, 293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com. (pg. 33)

Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade, Bellingham Bay, 6pm, www.BYC.org. (pg. 14)

Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm, www.DowntownBellingham.com. (pg. 33)

Opening Reception featuring Jennifer Bowman (acrylics), Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 34)

Opening Reception for Retrospective of 2012 show, The Amadeus Project, 6-9pm. (pg. 34) Opening Reception: “Pinups” (one-inch button gallery show and one-night-only trading extravaganza), Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St., 6-10pm, gallery@makeshiftproject.com.

Opening Reception: “Retro Ride,” Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery, 6-9pm, 734-1340. (pg. 34) Opening Reception: Holiday Show, McCool Gallery, 6-9pm, 293-3577, www.mccoolart.com. (pg. 34) Superhero Lighted Bike Parade; departs the Public Market on Cornwall Ave. at 6pm, 671-BIKE, www.everybodyBIKE.com. (pg. 14)

Waterfront Artists’ Studios are open for Art Walk, 1220 Central Ave., 6-10pm, free. (34)

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DECEMBER 2012 Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com.

Whatcom Peace & Justice Center Grand Opening, 1220 Bay Street, 6-10pm, 734-0217, www.whatcomPJC.org. (pg. 15)

Art Walk: “Art By Trish,” Studio UFO, 7-10pm, 319-6115, www.studioufo.net. (pg. 33)

BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 7pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

RELIC (WWU Industrial Design Students), Mindport Exhibits, 7-10pm, 647-5614, www.mindport.org. (pg. 34)

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“The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild,

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, Bellingham

7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com, 733-1811. (pg. 8) Steve Faucher (acoustic guitar and vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Latigo Lace (contemporary country dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

High School, 8am, 733-2866, www.bellinghamjinglebellrun.org.

Holiday Express Gift Show, The Depot Arts & Community Center, 9am-4pm, free admission, food donations welcome, kklocke1@me.com. (pg. 32)

SATURDAY 12/8/2012 BSAC Breakfast with Santa!, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $5 adults, $3.50 children, $13 family (2 adults, 3 kids under 12), photo with Santa is $5, 733-4030. (pg. 14)

“The Met Live in HD: Un Ballo In Maschera” (Verdi), Lincoln Theatre, 9:55am, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 9)

10th Annual Tower Arts Studio Holiday Art Sale and Open House, Tower Arts Studio, Guemes Island, 10am-4pm, 293-8878, www.towerartsstudio.com. (pg. 34)

2nd Annual Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-6pm, 306-8554, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. (pg. 36)

The Lynden Choral Society and the Starry Night Orchestra: “Handel’s Messiah,” First CRC, 1010 Front St., Lynden, 7pm, suggested donation is $10 adult / $5 children / $25 family, smylesrme@aol.com, 410-8537. (pg. 29) The Nature of Writing Series: “The Tangled Bank: Writings from Orion” by Robert Michael Pyle (co-sponsored by North Cascades Institute), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“Winter Lights” Holiday Concert, Unity Church, 7-9pm, $10 adults / $5 children 12 and under, door prizes and refreshments. (pg. 29)

Cantabile of Skagit Valley Christmas Concert: “On a Cold Winter’s Night,” Anacortes Christian Church, 1211 M Ave., 7:30pm, donations accepted at the door. (pg. 30) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Foxtrot, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

Film: “Old Goats,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, tickets TBD, www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 38) “Murder at Club Babalu,” RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $40 dinner & show / $30 dessert & show / $20 show only, reservations 336-3012, www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

NOEL Ensemble Holiday Concert, Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, 7:30pm, $15 adult / $10 children, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com, www.noelharp.com, 305-7136. (pg. 30)

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” Lynden Christian High School, 7:30pm, $20 / $15, tickets at 714-1246 or 354-3600. (pg. 4)

NWTG presents “A Christmas Carol – The Musical,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $24 / $20 / $15 at 734-6080 or MBT Box Office. (pg. 10)

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance presents “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20 / $25 / $30 / $37, www.mcintyrehall.org, 416-7727 ext. 2. (pg. 4) “The Monologue Project VII” (WWU Dept. of Theatre and Dance and Fairhaven Middle School), Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $8 general / $5 students with ID (cash or check only at the door), 650-7320, www.wwu.edu/theatredance. (pg. 8)

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DECEMBER 2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Holiday Artwalk, 10am-5pm, 293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com. (pg. 33)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale ($4 bag sale), downtown Library, 10am-3pm. (pg. 38)

Glass Mountain Studios’ Annual Holiday Sale,

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SPARK Lab (ages 8-14), SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 1:30-3:30pm, $18, registration & info at 738-3886 or anne@sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13) BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 2pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

NWTG presents “A Christmas Carol – The Musical,” Mount Baker Theatre, 2pm, $24 /

927 Yew St., 10am-5pm, 733-3497. (pg. 32)

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour,

$20 / $15 at 734-6080 or MBT Box Office.

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum

22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival and 17th Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 11am-6pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport.htm, 676-2500. (pg. 13) Artisans Showcase and Holiday Sale, Jansen Art Center, 11am-5pm, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 34) Cookie Decorating, Skagit County Historical Museum, 11am-5pm, regular admission rates, 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 13) Handwoven Rug Sale, Lark Textile Design, 11am-5pm, 527-0305, www.larktextile.com. (pg. 34) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, 11am-6pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Fairhaven Holiday Festival: Visits with Santa and Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, board at Fairhaven Village Inn, noon-3pm, www.fairhaven.com. (pg. 13) Grand Barrel Tasting, Vartanyan Estate Winery, noon-6pm, $5 (refundable with purchase), 756-6770, www.vewinery.com. (pg. 37) Experience Reiki with various practitioners and students, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., drop-in 1-5pm, by donation, 224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 39) Story Time with Mrs. Claus, Skagit County Historical Museum, 1-3pm, regular admission rates, 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 13) Bellingham Dulcimer Club (BDC), Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1:30pm, http://bellinghamdulcimer-club.blogspot.com. (pg. 30) LEGO® Play (ages 5-10), Launching Success Learning Store, 1:30-2:30pm, drop-in, free, 527-2641, www.launchingsuccess.com.

of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13) Acro Yoga Play All Levels Workshop with Paul Millage, 3 OMS Yoga Studio, 3-6pm, $35, register at www.3omsyoga.com, 671-3510.

The Lynden Choral Society and the Starry Night Orchestra: “Handel’s Messiah,” First CRC, 1010 Front St., Lynden, 3pm, suggested donation is $10 adult / $5 children / $25 family, smylesrme@aol.com, 410-8537. (pg. 29)

World of Jazz Concert featuring Greta Matassa with Jovon Miller (jazz tap dancer), Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 3-6pm, $20, tickets available at SVCA office or community center or Village Books, www.suddenvalleylibrary.org, 671-1709. (pg. 30)

Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade, Bellingham Bay, 6pm, www.BYC.org. (pg. 14)

Silk Road Showcase, Presence Studio, 6pm, $7, www.bellinghambellydance.com. (pg. 5)

Author Reads: “The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life” by Noble Smith, Book Fare Café at Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) Contra Dance (open band night), Fairhaven Library, workshop 7pm, dance 7:30-10:30pm, $5-$8, 676-1554. (pg. 5)

Fidalgo DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker,” Brodniak Hall in Anacortes, 7pm, $12 / $17 reserved, 299-8447, www.fidalgodanceworks.org. (pg. 4) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 7pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12) Intenders of the Highest Good Circle (facilitated

by Len-Erna Cotton), Community Food Co-op Connections Bldg. on Forest St., 7-8pm (doors open at 6:45pm; no admission after 7:10pm), free, 303-1621, www.Intenders.org.

Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Social Dance, YWCA Ballroom, 7:30pm, $10 adults / $7 students, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 5)

Cantabile of Skagit Valley Christmas Concert: “On a Cold Winter’s Night,” Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon, 7:30pm, donations accepted at the door. (pg. 30) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) Film: “Old Goats,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, tickets TBD, www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 38) Kulshan Chorus Winter Concert, Bellingham High School Auditorium, 7:30pm, advance tickets $16 / $13 / $7, www.kulshanchorus.org. (pg. 30) “Murder at Club Babalu,” RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $40 dinner & show / $30 dessert & show / $20 show only, reservations 336-3012, www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” Lynden Christian High School, 7:30pm, $20 / $15, tickets at 714-1246 or 354-3600. (pg. 4)

NWTG presents “A Christmas Carol – The Musical,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $24 / $20 / $15 at 734-6080 or MBT Box Office. (pg. 10) Pearl Django, The Conway Muse, in the Parlor, 7:30pm, $20 cover, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at 7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, 733-4487, www.sqdance.org/clubs/ rainbow.html.

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance presents “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20 / $25 / $30 / $37, www.mcintyrehall.org, 416-7727 ext. 2. (pg. 4) “The Monologue Project VII” (WWU Dept. of Theatre and Dance and Fairhaven Middle School), Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $8 general / $5 students with ID (cash or check only at the door), 650-7320, www.wwu.edu/theatredance. (pg. 8) “The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, 733-1811. (pg. 8)

Whatcom Chorale presents Handel’s “Messiah,” Bellingham First Congregational Church, 7:30pm, $20 / $15 / $5 (advance tickets recommended), www.whatcomchorale.org. (pg. 30) Fritz & the Freeloaders, Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 8pm, no cover, 734-0728.

Tango by the Bay with USA Dance Bellingham, music by Tocato Tango, Squalicum Yacht Club, 8-11pm, $10 / $7 members, 734-5676, www.bellinghamusadance.com.

The Spencetet (classic jazz quartet), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Cheryl Jewell and the Saltwater Octet Christmas Show, Rockfish Grill, 9pm, no cover, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Latigo Lace (contemporary country dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

1340 AM The Whale presents The JB Quartet, H2O in Anacortes, 9:30pm, no cover, www.anacortesh2o.com.

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VB Reads … Motherhood by the Book:

Basket-weave Scarf Workshop with Penny Berk, Tower Arts Studio, Guemes Island,

“Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert (author not attending), Village Books, 2pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 38) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

9:30am-4:30pm, $105, 293-8878 (Sue), www.towerartsstudio.com. (pg. 37)

Fidalgo DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker,” Brodniak Hall in Anacortes, 3pm,

Haynie Grange Breakfast, 8am-noon, $5 adults / $3 children ages 6-12 / 5 & under free, 305-4556. (pg. 14)

33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Glass Mountain Studios’ Annual Holiday Sale, 927 Yew St., 10am-5pm, 733-3497. (pg. 32)

$12 / $17 reserved, 299-8447, www.fidalgodanceworks.org. (pg. 4)

Ish River Poets’ Circle Poetry Reading, Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St., La Conner, 3pm, $5 donation, http://bitly.com/YRPSc0. (pg. 38)

22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival and 17th Annual Gingerbread House Contest,

Whatcom Chorale presents Handel’s “Messiah,” Bellingham First Congregational Church, 3pm, $20 / $15 / $5 (advance tickets recommended), www.whatcomchorale.org. (pg. 30)

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Alycia Dauber Quartet, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

Film: “Old Goats,” Lincoln Theatre, 5:30pm, tickets TBD, www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 38) NOEL Ensemble Holiday Concert, First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor, 7pm, $15 adult / $10 children, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com, www.noelharp.com, 305-7136. (pg. 30)

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 11am-5pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport.htm, 676-2500. (pg. 13)

Artisans NW Market – Holiday Smoked Salmon Chowder Festival, Depot Market Square, 11am-4pm, www.artisansnwmarket.com.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, noon-5pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, noon-5pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Live Music with local pianist Ruth Ann Burley, Skagit County Historical Museum, 1-3pm, regular admission rates, 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 13)

Mount Vernon Community EFT Gathering, Mount Vernon Center for Spiritual Living (1508 18th St.), 1-5pm, $20 suggested contribution, RSVP appreciated to 441-1195, www.EFTSettings.com. (pg. 39) Pickett House Tour, 910 Bancroft St. (off “F” St. between Holly and Dupont), Bellingham (Old Town), 1-4pm, by donation. (pg. 37)

“The Met Live in HD: La Clemenza Di Tito” (Mozart), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 8) BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10 (one child free with each paying adult), 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 2pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents a Christmas Variety Show, Maple Hall, 2pm, admission by donation (money and non-perishable food item), www.laconnerarts.com. (pg. 30) Rolfing Yoga Synergy Workshop with Ruby Koa and Deanna Clasby, Inspire Studio, 2-5pm, $25 if pre-registered by Dec. 2 / $40 after, 447-8778, www.inspirestudiobham.com. (39)

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance presents “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $20 / $25 / $30 / $37, www.mcintyrehall.org, 416-7727 ext. 2. (pg. 4) “The Pajama Game,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com, 733-1811. (pg. 8)

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TUESDAY 12/11/2012

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, carly@bisonbookbinding.com, 746-8574. (pg. 33) VB Reads … Environmental Conservation Book Group: “Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril” by Kathleen Dean Moore (author not attending), Village Books, 5-6pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 38) Anime @ your Library (ages 12-19), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 5:307:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Lynden Performing Arts Guild Auditions for “The Legacy,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7pm, www.clairevgtheatre.org, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com. (pg. 9)

Red Wheelbarrow Writers present “No Rest for the Wicked,” a Great American Collective Novel, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Lost Bayou Ramblers (Cajun rock & roll), Wild Buffalo House of Music, 9pm, $8, 312-3684, www.wildbuffalo.net.

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by Community Food Co-op & the Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Clothed Figure Drawing Session – Costumed (no instruction), Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at session, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 33) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Prime Time Tuesday (ages 65+), Papa’s Sweets, 11am-7pm, www.PapasSweets.com.

Tea Tasting: Sample Amazing Ayurvedic Teas, Ayurvedic Health Center, noon-1pm, free admission, (donations appreciated), 734-2396, www.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com. (pg. 39) “Adult Story Time: A Holiday Tale,” Central Bellingham Library, Lecture Room, 1pm, free, 778-7323. (pg. 38) Ballroom Dance (music by Good Vibrations) at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 1:454pm, $4, 733-4030.

VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group, Village Books Reading Gallery, 3-5pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Lynden Performing Arts Guild Auditions for “The Legacy,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7pm, www.clairevgtheatre.org, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com. (pg. 9) The Nature of Writing Series: “Cairns: Messengers in Stone” by David B. Williams (co-sponsored by North Cascades Institute), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

West Coast Swing Practice Dance, Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave.), 7-9:30pm, $5, www.bellinghamwcs.org.

Jazz Jam, Boundary Bay Brewery Tap Room, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, open mic at 9:30pm, 647-5593, www.jazzproject.org, www.bbaybrewery.com.

WEDNESDAY 12/12/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 778-7323.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) VB Reads ... Afternoon Book Chat: “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtenay (author not attending), Village Books, 1pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 38)

Community Workshop: My Health, My Choices, St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 4-6pm, free, no registration required, www.whatcomalliance.org. (pg. 39) Start the New Year “Smart” – Join the SmartTrips Program with Kirsten Wert of SmartTrips (for adults and teens), Central Bellingham Library Lecture Room, 5-6pm, free, 778-7323 (Suzanne).

Northwest Singles Club, Cascade Pizza on Meridian Street, 5:30pm, 7:15pm meeting, 393-3982.

Colleague Connection Gathering by Laura Abernathy of Tree of Life Sanctuary, teleconference, 6-8pm, free, pre-register (required) at 592-0924 email info@TreeofLifeSanctuary.org. (pg. 40)

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Author Reads: “Gluten-Free Baking for the

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater Open Mic, Firehouse Cafe, Fairhaven, 7pm. (pg. 38) Improv Playworks presents Awaken the Spontaneity Within! Improv Workshop, 302 W. Illinois (the intersection of Illinois & Sunset Dr.), 7-9pm, free, pre-register at 756-0756. (9) Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners & intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please come early for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee (first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

THURSDAY 12/13/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574. (pg. 33) Art Walk Open House, Bellwether Buildings #19, 21 and 23, 5-7pm, www.WhatcomArtGuild.org. (pg. 34) Skagit Topic: “Collecting Christmas” by members of the Skagit Reliques #1407 Chapter of The Questers, Skagit County Historical Museum, 6-8pm, regular admission rates, 4663365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 13)

Trish Hatley with the Barney McClure Trio, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

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

Co-Creating Frequency with Francisco and Flora LaRayne, Wise Awakening, 6:30-8pm, $12, pre-register at 756-8075, www.WiseAwakening.com.

Stuart McLean: The Vinyl Café Christmas Show, Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage, 7pm, $50 general / $35 students, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 30)

TNP presents “A Year With Frog and Toad,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, pay-what-youcan sneak preview, www.theneighborhood playhouse.net. (pg. 14)

Winter Concert featuring the BHS Concert Choir, Band and Orchestra, and the Showstoppers, Belingham High School, 7pm, linda.short@bellinghamschools.org.

“Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) Brian Forsloff (jazz solo guitar), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Open Mic Karaoke with Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

FRIDAY 12/14/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

TNP presents “A Year With Frog and Toad,”

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Bellingham Theatre Guild, 10am, $12 adults / $8 students, www.theneighborhood playhouse.net. (pg. 14)

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DECEMBER 2012 Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Fairhaven Family Movie (all ages), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, call for title, 4-6pm, free, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

New Gallery Space Opening Celebration, WWU Performing Arts Center, 4:15pm, free, 650-6825. (pg. 34) Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com.

Author Reads: “Left Coast Roast: A Guide to the Best Coffee & Roasters from San Francisco to Seattle” by Hanna Neuschwander, Book Fare Café at Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Author Reads: “Sea Travels: Memories of a 20th Century Master Mariner” by Vaughn Sherman, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 7pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

The Dance Studio presents “Saving ChristmasTown,” Bellingham High School, 7pm, $12, 734-1595, www.thedancestudio.net. (pg. 3)

TNP presents “A Year With Frog and Toad,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $12 adults / $8 students, www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 14) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Swing, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), www.bellinghamdancecompany.com, 224-4082.

Firehouse Piano Series Presents Ben Rosenblatt and Madeline Slettedahl, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $10 general, $5 students, tickets at 650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 30) “Murder at Club Babalu,” RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $40 dinner & show / $30 dessert & show / $20 show only, reservations 336-3012, www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $15 / $20 / $24 + plus applicable fees, tickets at 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 4) Scott Pemberton Trio (Champagne Sunday opening), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm (doors open at 6pm), $10 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Skagit Symphony Holiday Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $40 / $30 / $25 / $20 (some discounts available), 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 30) Swing Gang (instrumental jazz with a swing style), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Nitecrew (contemporary Top 40 dance band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

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Swedish Pancake Breakfast, Norway Hall, 811am, $7 adults / $3 children 10 & under, www.wergelandlodge.com. (pg. 14) “The Met Live in HD: Aida” (Verdi), Lincoln Theatre, 9:55am, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 9)

2nd Annual Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-6pm, 306-8554, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. (pg. 36)

33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

TNP presents “A Year With Frog and Toad,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12 adults / $8 students, www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 14) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

David Lanz’s Fifth Annual Holiday Concert, The Amadeus Project, 3pm, $20-$25 at door ($15-$20 advance at www.DavidLanz.com). (pg. 31)

Geoffrey Castle’s 3rd Annual Celtic Christmas Community Celebration, Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Events Center, 4pm (families and seniors), free / $25 for reserved seating, www.BrownPaperTickets.com. (pg. 28)

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour,

TNP presents “A Year With Frog and Toad,”

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

Photos with Santa, Leopold Retirement Residence, 10am-3pm, www.DowntownBellingham.com.

Bellingham Theatre Guild, 5pm, $12 adults / $8 students, www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net. (pg. 14) BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14)

Winter Wanderlust Holiday Trunk Show, Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 1220 Central Ave., 10am-5pm. (pg. 35) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, 11am-6pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

2012 Holiday Make.Sale (DIY local craft fair and celebration), Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St., noon-5pm, www.makeshiftproject.com.

Fairhaven Holiday Festival: Visits with Santa and Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, board at Fairhaven Village Inn, noon-3pm, www.fairhaven.com. (pg. 13) Movie Showing & Discussion: Writers in the Limelight featuring on-screen author talk & interview with Jodi Picoult (author not attending), Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema, noon, tickets available through the Pickford, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

2012 Juried Artist Talk: Joyce Prigot, Allied Arts Gallery, 1pm, free, 676-8548, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 33) Drum Journey with Carolynn Corey, Inspire Studio, 1-3pm, $20, 447-8778, www.inspirestudiobham.com. (pg. 39)

Day-to-Day Dance & Whatcom Fitness: “Holiday Magic,” Blaine Performing Arts Center, 7pm, tickets $8 adults / $3 children. (pg. 6)

Geoffrey Castle’s 3rd Annual Celtic Christmas Community Celebration, Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Events Center, 7pm, free / $25 for reserved seating, www.BrownPaperTickets.com. (pg. 28) Holiday Ball Dance (USA Dance Bellingham) featuring The Sonja Lee Band, Blue Moon Ballroom Studio, lesson 7-8pm, dance from 810pm, $10 / $7 members & students with ID, 734-5676, www.bellinghamusadance.com. (6) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 7pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

The Dance Studio presents “Saving ChristmasTown,” Bellingham High School, 7pm, $12, 734-1595, www.thedancestudio.net. (pg. 3) Borealis Brass (a holiday classical brass ensemble performance), Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm, $15, 354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 31)

Fidalgo Youth Symphony Holiday Concert, McIntyre Hall, 1pm, $15, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

Learn Native American Weaving (cattail fans) with Lummi Elder Ernestine Gensaw, Lummi Gateway Center, 1-4pm, weaving kits available for purchase, drop-ins welcome, 306-8554, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. (pg. 36) BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10, 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 2pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12) NOEL Ensemble Holiday Concert, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, Leavenworth, 2pm and 7:30pm, $15 adult / $10 children, tickets at 305-7136, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.noelharp.com, icicle@icicle.org. (pg. 30)

The Dance Studio presents “Saving ChristmasTown,” Bellingham High School, 2pm, $12, 734-1595, www.thedancestudio.net. (pg. 3)

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DECEMBER 2012 “Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8)

David Lanz’s Fifth Annual Holiday Concert, The Amadeus Project, 7:30pm, $20-$25 at door ($15-$20 advance at www.DavidLanz.com). (pg. 31) “Murder at Club Babalu,” RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $40 dinner & show / $30 dessert & show / $20 show only, reservations 336-3012, www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Nathaniel Talbot (7:30pm) and Kelly Joe Phelps (8:30pm), The Conway Muse, $15 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm,$15 / $20 / $24 + plus applicable fees, tickets at 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 4) Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at 7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, www.sqdance.org/clubs/rainbow.html, 733-4487.

Experience Tango Buenos Aires Style, Presence Dance Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 8-11:30pm, $10 / $7 students, 708-8076, secure@cnw.com. (pg. 6) Rene Arbogast (instrumental jazz mixed with R&B), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

The Still Bill Band (rhythm & blues, funk & soul) (Christmas show), Blue Horse Gallery Cafe & Wine Bar, 8pm, $5 cover, all ages welcome, 671-2305, www.bluehorsegallery.com.

Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, H2O, Anacortes, 9pm, no cover, skcarver@yahoo.com.

Nitecrew (contemporary Top 40 dance band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 12/16/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

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2012 Holiday Make.Sale (DIY local craft fair and celebration), Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St., noon-5pm, www.makeshiftproject.com.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, noon-5pm, carly@bisonbookbinding.com, 746-8574. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, noon-5pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

BAAY’s “Scrooge – the Musical,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm, $10 (one child free with each paying adult), 306-1543, david@baay.org, www.baay.org. (pg. 14)

Bellingham Community Chorus Holiday Concert, Central Lutheran Church, 2pm, free, 595-0934, BCCSing4fun@gmail.com. (pg. 31)

“Cheaper by the Dozen” (presented by Lynden Performing Arts Guild), Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 354-4425, www.clairevgtheatre.com. (pg. 8) “How the Slug Stole Solstice,” Bellingham Children’s Theatre, 1412 Cornwall Ave., 2pm, advance tickets $12 at 734-9999, www.bellinghamchildrenstheatre.com. (pg. 12)

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 2pm, $15 / $20 / $24 + plus applicable fees, tickets at 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 4) Skagit Valley Chorale: Heralding Christmas, McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $16 / $25, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

The Dance Studio presents “Saving ChristmasTown,” Bellingham High School, 2pm, $12, 734-1595, www.thedancestudio.net. (pg. 3) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Celtic Yuletide with the Magical Strings, Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, tickets at 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 31)

The Midnight Mystery Players present “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens (live radio performance), Unity Church, 3pm, $5. (pg. 9) NOEL Ensemble Holiday Concert, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3pm, $15 adult / $10 children, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com, www.noelharp.com, 305-7136. (pg. 30)

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Special Jazz Show, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

Backgammon in Bellingham, Pacific Martial Arts, introductory seminar at 5pm, play starts at 6pm, $15 / $10, 733-6173, backgammon@pacificmartialarts.net. (pg. 15) Non Stop Carolers, Village Books, 5pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Immanuel Family Christmas, Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North St., Bellingham, 6pm, childcare provided up to age 3, free admission, www.ibcbellingham.org.

The Dance Studio presents “Saving ChristmasTown,” Bellingham High School, 7pm, $12, 734-1595, www.thedancestudio.net. (pg. 3) NOEL Ensemble Holiday Concert, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 7:30pm, $15 adult / $10 children, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com, www.noelharp.com, 305-7136. (pg. 30)

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MONDAY 12/17/2012 BellinghamART Holiday Camp (ages 5-1/2 to 8; ages 8-12; 1st of 4 consecutive days), BellinghamART, 9am-noon or 1-4pm, $148, 738-8379, www.bellinghamart.com. (pg. 35) Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) BellinghamART Holiday Camp (teens; 1st of 4 consecutive days), BellinghamART, 1-4pm, $148, 738-8379, www.bellinghamart.com. (35) Teen Game Night (ages 12-19), Lecture Room, Bellingham Central Public Library, 6-7:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bronn Journey’s Christmas Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20 / $24, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

TUESDAY 12/18/2012 BellinghamART Holiday Camp (ages 4-5; 1st of 3 consecutive days), BellinghamART, 10amnoon, $85, 738-8379, www.bellinghamart.com. (pg. 35) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Prime Time Tuesday (ages 65+), Papa’s Sweets, 11am-7pm, www.PapasSweets.com.

Ballroom Dance (music by Good Vibrations) at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 1:454pm, $4, 733-4030.

Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Fairhaven Family Movie (all ages) (special showing of recently released PG-13 rated movie), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, call for title, 3-5:30pm, free, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Holiday Prix Fixe Wine Dinner (benefits Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Class of 2013), Book Fare Cafe in Village Books, 6-8:30pm, $TBD, advance tickets only, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com, www.bookfarecafe.com.

Bellingham Reads: “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson, Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 778-7323 (Suzanne). (pg. 38) West Coast Swing Practice Dance, Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave.), 7-9:30pm, lesson 7-8pm, $5 each for lesson and dance, www.bellinghamwcs.org.

Christmas with the Celts, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $42 / $36 / $29 / $20 plus applicable fees, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 31)

WEDNESDAY 12/19/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 778-7323.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33)

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VB Reads ... Engaged Citizens Book Group:

Family Story Night (ages 6 to adult) with the

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot (author not attending), Village Books, noon, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 38) Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bellingham Storytellers Guild, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 7-8pm, free, 778-7188, bhamstoryguild@comcast.net.

Holiday Celebration Dance (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Rumba, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), www.bellinghamdancecompany.com, 224-4082.

Telefon (casual jazz trio), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Voyager (tribute to hard rock and ‘80s metal), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Mount Vernon High School’s Holiday Choir Concert, McIntyre Hall, 4pm, $6, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

Drumming & Dreaming with Francisco and Flora LaRayne, Wise Awakening, 6:308:45pm, $15 or 2 for $25, pre-register at 756-8075, www.WiseAwakening.com.

“The Met Live in HD: Un Ballo In Maschera” (Verdi), Lincoln Theatre, 6:30pm, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 9)

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Song Circle, Roeder Home, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 510-4386, 733-6867, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 27)

Mount Vernon High School’s Holiday Choir Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7pm, $8, 416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org.

THURSDAY 12/20/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Third Thursday Local Music Series: Sarah Goodin, Downtown Community Food Co-op Deli, 6-8pm, free, 734-8158. (pg. 31) “Peter Pan,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $15 adults / $12.50 PFC members / $10 children, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 38) Jazz Open Mic (solo guitar and vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Open Mic Karaoke with Rocky & Kristine, Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

FRIDAY 12/21/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Literary Luncheon: “2012: Midnight at Spanish Gardens” by Alma Alexander (fantasy), Magdalena’s Créperie, 2:30pm, $45, tickets at 483-8569, email magdalenascreperie@gmail.com. (pg. 38) Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pm beginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com.

SATURDAY 12/22/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32)

Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, noon-5pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham Community EFT Gathering, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew St. Rd.), 1-5pm, $20 suggested contribution, RSVP appreciated to 441-1195, www.EFTSettings.com. (pg. 39)

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $20 / $25 / $30, tickets at 416-7727 or www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 4) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Blake Angelos Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

Dancing for Joy presents “We Danced our Best for Him,” Mount Baker Theatre, 6:30pm, $12 / $15, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 6)

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-6pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Photos with the Grinch by Tim Chandonnet, Village Books, 11am-6pm, $10 for disc, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Fairhaven Holiday Festival: Visits with Santa and Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, board at Fairhaven Village Inn, noon-3pm, www.fairhaven.com. (pg. 13) Winter Solstice Celebration, Wise Awakening, noon-3pm, $10, reserve your spot at 592-0924, info@TreeofLifeSanctuary.org. (pg. 40) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

Dancing for Joy presents “We Danced our Best for Him,” Mount Baker Theatre, 6:30pm, $12 / $15, www.mountbakertheatre.com, 734-6080. (pg. 6) Contra Dance (Solstice Celebration Dance) featuring The Rockin’ Robin Band, Morna Leonard calling, Fairhaven Library, workshop 7pm, dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8-$10, 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 5)

Northwest Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20 / $25 / $30, tickets at 416-7727 or www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 4) The Julianne Thoma Quartet (classic jazz vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Voyager (tribute to hard rock and ‘80s metal), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

The Halyards, H2O in Anacortes, 9:30pm, no cover, www.anacortesh2o.com.

SUNDAY 12/23/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-6pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Restorative Yoga Class, Ferndale Kula Yoga, 10-11:30am, $25 ($20 if pre-registered by Dec. 22), 927-2202, www.ferndalekulayoga.com. (pg. 40) Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, noon-5pm, carly@bisonbookbinding.com, 746-8574. (pg. 33)

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MONDAY 12/24/2012 33rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center), 10am-3pm, 676-8548 ext. 5, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 32) Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Holiday Handmade Bazaar, The Paper Mill, 11am-4pm, 746-8574, carly@bisonbookbinding.com. (pg. 33) Classical Chamber Group, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-6:30pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

Christmas Eve Service, Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North St., Bellingham, 6pm, free admission, www.ibcbellingham.org.

TUESDAY 12/25/2012 Classical Chamber Group, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 2:30-4:30pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

WEDNESDAY 12/26/2012 Boxing Day Ride, gather at Cornwall Park at 10am for a self-guided ride to Laurel (weather permitting), 671-BIKE, www.everybodyBIKE.com. (pg. 14)

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Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm, free, 778-7323.

Reiki Circle, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., 6:30-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 39)

THURSDAY 12/27/2012 Note of Thanks (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 10:30am-noon, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Soldering Workshop: Make a Mini Flashlight or Flashing LED Kit, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, ages 12 & up, 1-3pm, $18, registration & info at 738-3886 or anne@sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 14) VB Writes ... Lummi View Fiction Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Chad Petersen & Friends (casual jazz with vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

FRIDAY 12/28/2012 Soldering Workshop: Make a Mini Flashlight or Flashing LED Kit, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, ages 12 & up, 1-3pm, $18, registration & info at 738-3886 or anne@sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 14) Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Dance Party Mix (Swing, Latin and Ballroom) with beginning lesson in Tango, Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 7:30pm, $7 ($5 student, senior & military), www.bellinghamdancecompany.com, 224-4082.

The Sonja Lee Band (classic jazz & R&B vocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Freddy Pink (classic rock & soul horn band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 12/29/2012

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Special Jazz Show, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.

MONDAY 12/31/2012 Annual Holiday Sale, Village Books, 9am-6pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Winter Movie Matinee (all ages welcome), Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 2pm, call for title, 778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Celebrate New Year’s: Ice Skating/Family Fun, Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way, 6-9pm, free, 778-7000.

Celebrate New Year’s: Swimming, Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, 1114 Potter St, 6:45-8pm, free, 778-7000.

Jazzy New Year’s Eve Party with The Spencetet (classic jazz quartet), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

New Year’s Dance Party (“Lucky 13”), Bellingham Dance Company, 1705 N. State St., 8pm, admission TBD, 224-4082, www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

New Year’s Eve Gala 2013 (Classic Rock Comes Alive! featuring AM/FM), Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom, 8pm, reserved tickets $95 / $85 with Rewards Club Card, www.theskagit.com. (pg. 31) New Year’s Eve Gala Contra Dance featuring The Syncopaths, Marlin Prowell calling, Norway Hall, 8pm-1am, $15 adults / $10 students / kids 12 and under free, 676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 5) New Year’s Eve with Jasmine Greene (Luke Warm and the Moderates opening), Boundary Bay Brewery, 9pm, $5, www.bbaybrewery.com.

New Year’s Eve Gala with the Mark DuFresne Band (in the Renaissance Room) and Matney Cook and the Mudflat Walkers (in the Parlor), The Conway Muse, 9pm, $25, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

“Wonders of Whatcom: Peer Gynt, The Journey of a Lifetime,” Fairhaven Library, Fireplace Room, 2:30pm, free, 778-7323. (pg. 15) Telefon (casual jazz trio), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Freddy Pink (classic rock & soul horn band), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

The Offshoots, H2O in Anacortes, 9:30pm, no cover, www.anacortesh2o.com.

TUESDAY 1/1/2013 Annual Holiday Sale, Village Books, 10am8:30pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

New Year’s Day Ride, gather at Fairhaven Park at 10am for a ride to Edison for brunch, 671-BIKE, www.everybodyBIKE.com. (pg. 14)

Celebrate New Year’s: Resolution Walk/Run, Lake Padden Park, west entrance bath house, 11am, 778-7000.

Celebrate New Year’s: Polar Dip, Lake Padden Park, west entrance bath house, noon, 778-7000.

FRIDAY 1/4/2013 Free Introductory Gentle Yoga Class with Joani, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., 10:30am, for new students only, 656-6699, www.yogawithJoani.com. (pg. 40)

SUNDAY 12/30/2012 “The Met Live in HD: Aida” (Verdi), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 adult / $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 9) MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 13)

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Singing Christmas Cards – Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Local singers will soon be saying “Merry Christmas” in song, and leaving lots of people smiling. You can think of Singing Christmas Cards as Singing Telegrams – with a holiday flair. On selected dates in December, singers will fan out in the greater Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Burlington areas to deliver Singing Christmas Cards to lucky recipients. The sound of harmony will ring out in offices, restaurants, schools and homes. The singers are members of Harmony Northwest Chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

Singing Christmas Cards cost $35 and will include a personal visit by the singers, fun holiday songs, a souvenir photo, card and flower. Over the telephone Singing Christmas Cards are also available.

Telephone greetings can be purchased for out of town friends and family for only $20.

Please call 734-0276 or email contact@harmonynorthwest.org for more info and to schedule.

Baritone Jonathan Suek – An astonishing musical experience awaits you when baritone Jonathan Suek presents a vocal recital at The Amadeus Project on Sat., Dec. 1 at 7:30pm. This extraordinarily talented young singer will be joined by accompanist Lisa Nakahara in a program ranging from Italian art songs and Mahler’s meltingly beautiful “Rückertlieder” to the lively American songs of Charles Ives. Tickets are $15 adults / $10 seniors / $5 under 18. The Amadeus Project is located at 1209 Cornwall Ave., across from the Leopold. More info: www.theamadeusproject.org.

delivers a first-rate performance on cue, and this Christmas show is no exception.

She will be accompanied by the Saltwater Octet under the direction of Mark Kelly.

The Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers will share the stage under the new direction of Steve Barnes and will open the evening’s festivities, as well as back up Jewell and the Octet. More info: 393-1687 or www.bellinghamsings.org .

Holiday Concerts – Bellingham Chamber Chorale opens its tenth anniversary season with “Rejoice! A Classical Christmas” at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., on Sat., Dec. 1, at 4pm. The holiday concert features Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata” for mixed chorus and double brass choir, Kirke Mechem’s “Seven Joys of Christmas” for mixed chorus and solo harp, as well as a wide variety of accompanied and a cappella seasonal choral works ranging from the Renaissance to modern times. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $5 eighteen and under. Tickets can be purchased in Bellingham at Piper Music, Village Books, the Community Food Co-op; in Lynden at The Noisy Neighbor; at brownpapertickets.com and at the door.

More info: bellinghamchamberchorale.org.

• Bellingham Chamber Chorale has been invited to perform with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra for its holiday concert on Sun., Dec. 2 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. A portion of BCC’s Dec.1 concert

repertoire will be featured as part of the WSO concert. More info: whatcomsymphony.org.

6th Annual Swing Connection Holiday Concert – “Swingin’ in the Season” with Bellingham’s premier big band will be presented on Sat., Dec. 1, 7pm, at First Baptist Church, corner of Flora and Commercial in Bellingham. Hear your favorite seasonal songs dressed up in swingtime arrangements that conjure up the sounds of Les Brown and Count Basie, as well other contemporary arrangers.

Featured vocalists this year are The Honeybees. Tickets: $10, available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/29244 2. More info: www.swingconnection.org.

Dark of December Jazz Concerts – The Bellingham High School Jazz Band presents the 8th annual Dark of December Jazz Concerts on Fri., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 1 at 7pm at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship at 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham. Along with the BHS Jazz Band, guests will include the Bellingham Youth Jazz Band on Friday and Frank Kuhl and Friends on Saturday. This is a fundraiser for the entire BHS band program and includes a decadent dessert bar and gift basket raffle. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 students and seniors (children under 6 are free), and are available at the door or at the downtown Food Co-op. (more music on page 29)

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) will meet Sat., Dec. 1, from 3-5pm, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham for a holiday party and meeting.

There will be no beginner workshop this month. Please bring dessert or other finger food to share. • BUG Song Circle will meet Wed., Dec. 19, 7-9pm, at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Suggested donation for each is $5. Info: 510-4386, 733-6867, or visit www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Cool Yule: A Swingin’ Christmas Show – Come enjoy the swingin’ sounds of jazz vocalist Cheryl Jewell and the Saltwater Octet with the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers on Sat., Dec. 1 at 4pm ($15 adults / $12 seniors and students) at The Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. The critics agree: Jewell always email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Geoffrey Castle’s 3rd Annual Celtic Christmas Community Celebration:

A Homegrown Anacortes Favorite

by Michelle Wallace Innovative electric violinist Geoffrey Castle is back in Anacortes for his annual free concert with a performing ensemble that just might blow your mind. Celtic dance trio The Gothard Sisters, Somar Macek of Heart by Heart, Rock Hall of Fame Nominee (and original bassist for Heart) Steve Fossen and more epitomize the diversity, versatility and pure energy of Castle’s live shows. And while Castle has performed throughout the world, this annual show in Anacortes is truly unique to him and those involved.

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When I asked Puget Sound Productions’ Event Producer Linda Ann Lipke more about the show (which she and Castle have collaborated on from the start), she immediately recalled 2010’s tragic refinery fire in Anacortes. After community members lost their lives in the disaster, she told me, “I wanted to give back to the community in some way.”

At about that same time in 2010, Castle had been working out the details of a Celtic Christmas show to correspond with the release of his first Christmas CD (Underhill’s Angels). While he and Lipke had collaborated on events and fundraisers for over a decade, Castle told me, “This Christmas show is, by far, the best idea we’ve ever had.”

Once Lipke spoke with the Port of Anacortes, which generously secured a location in their Historic Transit Shed Events Center, the details needed to be worked out in full. Because of the economy, Lipke wanted to provide a free party, treats and beverages, and was able to do so with the help of the Anacortes Elks and Island Rental, as well as the Emblem Club. The first show was on, and it was a hit!

This year will feature all the free goodies and treats that have been provided in previous years, with the addition of a no host beer garden at both the matinee and evening events. (Keep reading for show times!) And of course there will be a visit from Santa. Mac McDonald’s portrayal is a national favorite!

Throughout Castle’s musical career, the virtuoso has pushed audiences to reconsider what the violin is capable of. He has performed with Spike Edney (Queen), Beth Quist (Cirque du Soleil), Eric Bazilian (The Hooters), T.J. Morris, who will be performing in this year’s show, and many more, including of course his core band with Darin Watkins and Eric Robert.

Castle’s acclaimed albums have been, in a sense, supplements to his live shows, to which he brings intense energy and a spirit of outreach. Encouraging creativity and innovation at a young age is clearly one of his strong values; all proceeds from this

year’s event will benefit the Anacortes School District’s Rick Epting Scholarship for the After School Art Program. Established with donations from last year’s show, this scholarship provides more funding for the after school program so that more kids can have the opportunity to participate in the arts.

A show like this is simply not possible without the support of sponsors, volunteers and donors. This year’s supporters include Shell Puget Sound Refinery, the Port of Anacortes, How it Works, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, service organizations, local businesses and many dedicated volunteers.

You can see this year’s show on Saturday, December 15 at a 4pm matinee for families and seniors, or at 7pm right after Anacortes’ Annual Christmas Boat Parade.

Come to the Events Center (1st & Commercial Ave.) between shows at 5:30pm to see the Boat Parade for free!

While admission is free, a Golden Circle Ticket ($25 suggested donation, available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com) will ensure great seats in the house. You can also make a tax-deductible donation at the door or bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots or nonperishable food for the local food bank.

But whatever you can contribute, make sure to bring yourself … and enjoy!

“If you’ve never been to one of these concerts,” Castle intimated, “you really should try to make it this year. It’s special.”

He then described the experience of sharing a free CD with a mother and daughter in need at last year’s show. “That little girl had the biggest smile I ever saw…

That is what it’s all about. That moment.

Right there. Every dollar our sponsors and our Golden Circle ticket holders give to support this event, goes to help make moments like that happen, and to help folks who are dealing with hard times.”

Michelle Wallace is a graduate of Western Washington University, where she studied literature and astronomy. She lives in Bellingham, where she currently works for the university and enjoys reading a lot in her free time.

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North Cascades Concert Band Concerts – The North Cascades Concert Band, under the direction of assistant conductor Rob Patterman is presenting two energetic and lively fall concerts of classical band music. The 50 piece wind band will play music both familiar and new. The concerts are scheduled for Sat., Dec. 1, 7:30pm, at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center; and Sun., Dec. 2 at 3pm in Anacortes at Brodniak Hall (1600 20th St.).

Ticket prices are $12 adult, $10 seniors and $5 for audience members 18 and under.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for both concerts, or in advance at Piper Music or Village Books in Bellingham; and Watermark Book Co. in Anacortes. For more info visit: www.nccband.org.

Jezebel Cabaret – The Lincoln Theatre welcomes the Jezebel Cabaret to the stage on Sat., Dec. 1, at 8pm. For the last four years the Jezebel Cabaret has been pleasing audiences from the tip of Bellingham down to the base of Seattle. Their burlesque show promises to tickle your funny bone and titillate your tawdry tastes. Betty Desire, named Bellingham’s most notable character by Cascadia Weekly, will MC the night. This is a 21 and older show. Tickets are $17. More info: 336-8955 or www.iLovetheLincoln.com.

Holiday Harmony Concert – Harmony Northwest Chorus of Sweet Adeline International presents “Holiday Harmony” on Sun., Dec. 2, 2-4pm, at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Street. Music includes favorite traditional carols as well as fun and upbeat holiday tunes sung in barbershop style.

Refreshments, raffle and audience singalong. General admission $5 at the door (children 10 and under free). More info: www.harmonynorthwest.org or call 201-5861.

Holiday Treasures – Whatcom Symphony Orchestra continues its 20122013 season on Sun., Dec. 2, 3pm, at the Mount Baker Theatre, with Holiday Treasures. The WSO is joined by the Bellingham Chamber Chorale for a fun new Holiday concert that’s sure to get your holiday season off to a merry start. Tickets are $12 / $35 / $42, available at 734-6080, or online at www.mountbakertheatre.com.

More info: www.WhatcomSymphony.com.

Just One Angel: The Anti-Holiday Holiday Concert – Christine Lavin and Uncle Bonsai’s 15 city holiday concert tour, Just One Angel, plays at the Lincoln Theatre on Sun., Dec. 2 at 3pm. You don’t want to miss what will very likely be the only Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year’s concert this year. Singer, songwriter, entertainer Christine Lavin and folk-pop trio Uncle Bonsai celebrate all of winter’s

holidays with a grain of salt and a lot of laughter in the holiday concert, Just One Angel. With the spotlight on fresh, new holiday-themed songs along with favorites from their individual repertoires, Christine and Uncle Bonsai deliver a concert of song you’ll never hear in an elevator. Tickets are $27 / $25 / $24 ($2 off for Lincoln Theatre members). More info: 336-8955 or www.iLovetheLincoln.com.

Bellingham Children’s Choir in Concert – All are invited to hear the delightful sounds of young voices as the Bellingham Children’s Choir, conducted by David Post, presents its holiday concert, Mon., Dec. 3 at 7pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave. in Bellingham, across from Larrabee School.

Works by Handel, Britten, Schubert, Rutter and P.D.Q Bach will surely delight any audience. Admission is by donation. For more info about the choir, please write david@baay.org or call 306-1543.

Bellingham Music Club – The Mount Baker Toppers will perform on Wed., Dec. 5, 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. (one block off Cornwall Ave.).

The Mount Baker Toppers are barbershop singers with a varied repertoire to brighten your holiday season. The Music Club meets the first Wednesday of the month except Jan., July & Aug. All programs are free and open to the public. Next meeting is Feb. 6, featuring the Enid Carrick High School Piano Awards winners. Applications and info about the Enid Carrick awards can be found on the website. The competition will be held Thurs., Jan. 24, 5-8pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: 671-0252 or visit www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

“Messiah” – Please come and join the Lynden Choral Society and the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra as we raise our voices and instruments to present Handel’s “Messiah” in two benefit concerts for the Bellingham Lighthouse Mission Ministry.

Unlike previous years when we have only presented the Christmas portion, this year’s concert will include almost the entire work!

Concerts will take place Fri., Dec. 7 at 7pm and Sat., Dec. 8 at 3pm at the First Christian Reformed Church, 1010 Front St., Lynden. Suggested minimum donation is $10 adult, $5 children or $25 family. Dessert reception to follow. More info: Ethan at 410-8537 or Crystal at smylesrme@aol.com.

“Winter Lights” Holiday Concert at Unity Church – Bands, choirs and others perform at the “Winter Lights” Holiday Concert Fri., Dec. 7, 7-9pm, at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. This will be a special evening for the entire family! Tickets are $10 adults / $5 children 12 and under. (more music on page 30)

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Cantabile of Skagit Valley Christmas Concerts – Now under the direction of Stephen Marshall-Ward, Cantabile of Skagit Valley presents its annual Christmas concerts in Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Lynnwood. The concerts, “On a Cold Winter’s Night,” capture both the bleakness and the wonder of the season. We feature Morten Lauridsen’s “Mid-Winter Songs,” “Coventry Carol” arranged by Darmon Meader, Philip Stopford’s “In the Bleak Midwinter” and others as one aspect of the season. Praetorius’ “Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen,” Barnum’s “Sweeter Still,” Stopford’s “Christmas Blessing” and more show the season’s joy. Concert dates: Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30pm – Anacortes Christian Church, 1211 M Ave.; Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South 18th St., Mount Vernon; and Sun., Dec. 9, 7pm – Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Donations accepted at the door. More info: www.cantabileofskagitvalley.org.

NOEL 2012 Concert Tour – The exceptional Celtic and classical NOEL Ensemble, in colorful medieval attire,, features harps, strings, flute, percussion and poetry. NOEL is a heartwarming concert of words and music to celebrate the Christmas season. Stories and poems, traditional holiday favorites, carols from around the world, Celtic tunes and a fiery flamenco create a delightful evening of music and good cheer for friends and family.

Performance dates are: Lynden – Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30pm at Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St.; Oak Harbor – Sun., Dec. 9, 7:30pm at First Reformed Church, 250 SW 3rd Ave.; Leavenworth – Sat., Dec. 15, 2pm & 7:30pm at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (icicle@icicle.org); and Bellingham – Sun.,

Dec. 16, 3pm & 7:30pm at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive. Tickets are $15 adult / $10 children, available at Village Books, both Bellingham Food Co-ops, Noisy Neighbor in Lynden, and www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: www.noelharp.com, noelharp@gmail.com or 305-7136.

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., Dec. 8. New and newer players are encouraged to show up at 1:30pm, with more experienced players welcome to join us after 2pm. More info: http://bellingham-dulcimerclub.blogspot.com.

The World of Jazz Series at the Dance Barn in Sudden Valley winds up the year with a great jazz vocalist and a tribute to the forgotten art of jazz tap-dancing on Sat., Dec. 8, 3-6pm. Fittingly, the artists will be from both sides of the border. Pianist Miles Black and bassist Jodi Proznick, hail from Vancouver. Internationally-known jazz singer Greta Metassa and outstanding jazz tap-dancer Jovon Miller come from the Seattle area while drummer Julian MacDonough is proud to call Bellingham his home. This will be a true jazz experience in every sense of the word emphasizing the improvisational and spontaneous nature of the music. Greta hasn’t worked with Miles or Jodi before so there will be a spark of doing something new. Although she has appeared with Jovon Miller a few times, their scat and tap exchanges are always new and exciting when they get together.

A holiday concert not to be missed. Milton Krieger, author of “The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington,” will be selling and signing his book from 3-6pm. For more info and tickets, contact K.C. Sulkin at 671-1709.

Handel’s “Messiah” – Begin your holiday celebration with the inspiring melodies and spirited cadences of Handel’s “Messiah.” Whatcom Chorale and Whatcom Chorale Sonfonia will offer two performances of this beloved work, featuring soloists Sherrie Kahn, soprano; Betsy Senff, alto; Ross Hauck, tenor; and Charles Robert Stephens, bass, on Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm, and Sun., Dec. 9, 3pm, at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are available at Village Books, Everybody’s Store, Bellingham Food Co-op, Greenhouse, Piper Music, and at the door. Adults $20 / seniors $15 / under 18 years $5. More info: www.whatcomchorale.org.

Kulshan Chorus Winter Concert – Don’t miss this one, it’s gonna be hot. The 95 voice Kulshan Chorus with Hot Club Sandwich (6 musicians from Seattle playing Django Jazz at its best) will perform songs

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from the American and French pop scene of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s in concert Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm, at the Bellingham High School Auditorium. Tickets on sale at the WWU Box Office (650-6146), Village Books and the downtown Community Food Co-op. Tickets are $16 adults / $13 seniors, students and active military in uniform / $7 children 12 and under. More info: www.kulshanchorus.org.

Christmas Variety Show – La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents a Christmas Variety Show on Sun., Dec. 9, 2pm, in Maple Hall in La Conner.

Admission to this merry event is by donation of money and a non-perishable food item to benefit the La Conner Sunrise Food Bank. Info: www.laconnerarts.com, www.laconnerchamber.com.

Stuart McLean: The Vinyl Café Christmas Show – Celebrating Christmas and the release of his new fourCD collection this December, the Mount Baker Theatre brings “Canada’s favorite storyteller,” Stuart McLean, as he takes the Vinyl Cafe Christmas Show on tour. The concert at the Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage on Thurs., Dec. 13, 7pm, will include two brand new Dave & Morley stories as well as Christmas music performed by “the Vinylettes” and Vancouver singersongwriter Reid Jamieson. Tickets for this event are $50 for general admission and $35 for students, and can be purchased through the Mount Baker Theatre at 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. Village Books will be selling copies of Stuart McLean’s books at the event.

Firehouse Piano Series Presents Ben Rosenblatt and Madeline Slettedahl, – Western Washington University’s Department of Music debuts the 2012-2013 Firehouse Piano Series with a concert featuring Ben Rosenblatt and Madeline Slettedahl on Fri., Dec. 14, 7:30pm, at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Fairhaven. Tickets are $10 general and $5 for students. To purchase tickets, contact the WWU Box Office at 650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu. For more info, call Jeffrey Gilliam at 650-3709 or Jeffrey.Gilliam@wwu.edu.

Holiday Concert – Skagit Symphony performs a Holiday Concert on Fri., Dec. 14 starting at 7:30pm in McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. Featured soloists are the popular Journey couple: Bronn, harp and Katherine, soprano. On the program: seasonal favorites, sing-along carols, excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah” and Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” The Skagit Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra conducted by Roupen Shakarian.

Tickets are $20-$40 (with discounts for seniors, military, students, youth under 16) and are available from McIntyre Box Office at 416-7727 or (866) 624-6897 or online at www.McIntyreHall.org. For further info, visit www.SkagitSymphyony.com.

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Holiday Concert – David Lanz’s fifth

Sarah Goodin – The third Thursday

annual holiday concert will benefit two great local organizations this year – Sustainable Connections and Pickford Film Center. Lanz is also celebrating the release of two CDs – “Joy Noel,” his long awaited new holiday recording and “Cristofori’s Dream...Re-Envisioned,” the 25th solo piano anniversary edition of his #1 Billboard recording. Music from his critically acclaimed “re-imagined” Beatle recordings will also be heard. He will give two performances on Sat., Dec. 15 at 3pm and 7:30pm, at The Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets are $15-$20 available at www.David Lanz.com, or $20-$25 at the door.

music series continues with Sarah Goodin on Thurs., Dec. 20, 6-8pm, at the Downtown Community Food Co-op Deli (1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham). You can anticipate some impressive musicianship when Sarah Goodin brings her songs and beautiful voice to the Co-op this month.

A Bellingham singer songwriter about to release an EP with Spinner Production, Sarah simply says, “I like to play music for people.” Her songs have acoustic, blues and folk influences, including Neko Case, M. Ward, Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Frederic Chopin, Fleet Foxes, Joanna Newsome, The Ramones, Feist, Ron Sexsmith, and her high school choir teacher. This will be a wonderful evening with a very talented local artist – we hope to see you there.

Free. More info: 734-8158.

Borealis Brass – The Jansen Art Center presents Borealis Brass from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Sat., Dec. 15, 7:30pm, at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Tickets for the holiday classical brass ensemble performance are $15 and are available at 354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Holiday Concert – Bellingham Community Chorus, directed by Carolyn Mullen, will present their Holiday Concert on Sun., Dec. 16, 2pm, at Central Lutheran Church, 925 N. Forest St. Please join us as we sing some swing, jazz, world music and many holiday favorites! More info: 5950934 or email BCCSing4fun@gmail.com.

Celtic Yuletide – The Lincoln Theatre presents “Celtic Yuletide with the Magical Strings” on Sun., Dec. 16 at 3pm. For over three decades the family ensemble, Magical Strings, have brought Celtic-flavored holiday music to the Puget Sound in what has become a Northwest tradition for people of all ages. This year’s festivities will feature Irish dancers, vocalist Colleen Raney, and Irish fiddler extraordinaire Dale Russ. Tickets and information are available at www.ILovetheLincoln.com or by calling 336-8955.

Christmas with the Celts – The Celts will perform at the Mount Baker Theatre on Tues., Dec. 18 at 7:30pm (note date change). A combination of Irish-born and Nashville-based Irish American musicians, the Celts have been performing around the world for 15 years. Their repertoire consists of fiery traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland along with hits from other contemporary artists like Van Morrison and the Chieftains. Christmas with the Celts began as a television special, broadcast on over ninety PBS stations across the country to high acclaim. Nimble fingers and ethereal voices present a blend of traditional old world carols and Celticinspired adaptations of modern favorites.

Celebrate Christmas with the Celts and their patented mixture of infectious energy, humor, passion, and masterful musicianship.

Tickets to Christmas with the Celts can be purchased for $42, $36, $29 and $20 plus applicable fees at 734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

ONGOING • H2O – Wednesdays: Karaoke with DJ Steve. Thursdays: Trivia with Boston Bob. Music every Fri. & Sat., 9:30-pm-12:30am.

Open Tues.-Thurs., 11am-11pm; Fri. & Sat. until 1am. 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

More info: 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

• Skagit Valley Casino Resort – Live Music in the Winners Lounge Fri. & Sat., 9pm-1am (no cover, no drink minimum).

More info: 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

• Skylark’s Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven – Acoustic Casual Jazz every Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8pmmidnight. Our shows are always all ages and no cover. 1308 Eleventh St. Call 715-3642 for schedule.

New Year’s Eve Gala – The Skagit presents its New Year’s Eve Gala 2013 “Classic Rock Comes Alive!” in the Pacific Showroom on Mon., Dec. 31 at 8pm. Ring in 2013 by dancing the night away with live music by AM/FM! Direct from LA, classic rock cover band AM/FM plays all the best FM rock and AM pop, with something for everyone who loves classic rock. Hosted by Brad Cash of KISM 92.9FM, this gala event includes a buffet dinner, no-host bar, keepsake gift, party favors, countdown to midnight and more! Tickets ($95 / $85 with Rewards Club Card) are available; visit www.theskagit.com for details.

Piano Concert – Bellingham House Concerts presents Hello ... Goodbye on Sun., Jan. 13, 3pm, at the Sabo residence.

Piano works by composers in their early and late styles, illuminating life’s journey with music by Beethoven, Debussy, and Scriabin performed by pianists Cassandra Carr, Arthur Barnes, Victoria Ebel-Sabo, and Dan Sabo on an 1894 Hamburg Steinway and 306 Fazioli Concert Grand.

Tickets are $20 and must be reserved in advance (limited seating). More info: 671-6104, email: bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com, www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com.

Scottish Arts Concert – The Celtic Arts Foundation is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that sponsors, encourages, and promotes Celtic culture through community events, festivals, and educational programs. The Masters of Scottish Arts Concert at Benaroya Hall, Feb. 1, 2013, features the most awardwinning bagpipers, Scottish drummers, fiddlers and Highland Dancers in the world!

We are pleased to offer roundtrip, charter transportation for folks traveling from the North into Seattle for the MSA concert.

Tickets for both the concert and the charter bus are available through our website at www.CelticArts.org, or by calling 1-888-416-4934.

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New Paintings at Peace Arch City Cafe – Kelcey Bates is showing her “All

733-3497, email glassmtn@comcast.net, www.glassmtn.com.

about the Water” paintings at the Peace Arch City Cafe in Blaine, 321 H Street, through February. Come enjoy a delicious snack, latte, and art. Hours are 7:30am4pm. (Visit the cafe on Facebook.) More info: www.kelceybates.com, 920-7289.

Holiday Express Gift Show – Come celebrate the arts and the holidays with the Holiday Express Gift Show. Shop at the Holiday Express for unique gift ideas for the holidays made by local artists. The show will be open Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-4pm, at The Grand Willow Inn, 17926 Dunbar Rd., Mount Vernon, and also at the Depot Arts & Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes, on Fri., Dec. 7, 3-9pm and Sat., Dec. 8, 9am-4pm. No fee to get in. Food donations welcome. More info: Karla at kklocke1@me.com.

Baker Creek Ceramic Studio – Classes in December include: Colorful Holiday Plates with Deb McCunn, Sat., Dec. 1, 9am-1pm. Looking for that unique holiday plate for yourself or as a gift? Come to this one day workshop and explore the bright colors of maiolica glaze. You will receive a bisque plate to use as your palette (or you are welcome to bring your own bisque piece). We will talk about design elements, brush strokes for maiolica and then practice what you learn on your “clay canvas.” Pieces will be fired and available for pick up by Dec. 8. Bring watercolor brushes if you have them and be ready to have some fun! Cost is $75; register with a friend and you both get $10 off registration.

• Clay Club with Deb McCunn, Tuesdays, Dec. 4-18, 5-9pm. Clay Club is open studio time for supported projects.

Ceramic artists, bring your ideas for projects, use studio equipment to build your pieces and get peer support, advice and feedback. Clay is $14 per bag, which includes glazes and firing services. Bring your own tools, canvas, plastic and a hand towel and be ready to have fun with clay!

Course fee is $69 for the 3-week session (meets the first 3 Tuesdays of December).

More info: Deb McCunn at 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Festival of the Arts – The 33rd Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts in Bellingham is a five week long festival featuring the work of over one hundred local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products will range from jewelry to paintings to wearable art to specialty foods. Weekends are packed with activities; hear live local music, catch some of our artists in action, and bring the kids in for fun art projects. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done under one roof and support local artists at the same time! The festival will be open through Mon., Dec. 24, Wed.-Sun., 10am-6pm. The Festival will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve. Our new location this year is 1200 Meador Ave. (near the Haskell Business Center) in Bellingham. More info: visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Katy Borden, Artist Services Coordinator, at 676-8548 x5 or katy@alliedarts.org.

Glass Mountain Studios’ Annual Holiday Sale will be held the first two weekends in December (1, 2, 8, 9), from 10am-5pm, at the studio at 927 Yew Street, Bellingham. See great glassblowing demonstrations, enjoy refreshments, and get info on lessons and “Blow Your Own Ornament” opportunities at your community-minded glass studio. More info:

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Open House – Morrison Glass Art will host an open house on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10am-4:30pm at the studio located at 2111 Lincoln St. in Bellingham. Come by and meet Christopher and watch live glass blowing demonstrations in the hot shop.

New work will be on display and will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. More info: www.morrisonglassart.com.

Riverclay Studio – “The Cup that Cheers” featuring work by Cascade Clay Artists continues through Sat., Jan. 5 at Riverclay Studio, 513 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. “The Cup that Cheers” features a selection of goblets, mugs, tumblers, noggins, beakers, tea bowls, and coffee cups made by wellknown and accomplished studio potters.

Studio hours are Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Dec. 25). More info: 420-8559, email@riverclaystudio.com.

Artwood, a Gallery of Fine Woodworking – Artwood will feature “Fantastic Holiday Treasures,” all handmade local woodworking in December! From Christmas tree ornaments to rocking chairs to sit by the tree, games to play with the family, jewelry boxes and the fabulous Chocolate Box, Artwood has a wonderful assortment of holiday gifts! We also have special new furniture pieces by the members of Artwood. Our holiday hours are Mon.Thurs. and Sat., 11am-6pm; Fri., 11am8pm; and Sun., 11am-5pm. 1000 Harris Ave., in Historic Fairhaven, Bellingham.

Info: 647-1628.

Carrie Selting at Good Earth Pottery – December’s featured artist, Carrie Selting, is not satisfied with simply throwing pots; she often alters her forms with subtle hand-shaping, trimming and carving. In the shapes and details of her forms it’s evident that as she works with the earth, it also inspires her. Representing 50 local artists, the gallery has been located at 1000 Harris Ave. in Historic Fairhaven since 1969. Holiday hours: Mon.- Thurs. 11am6pm, Fri. 11am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, and Sun. 11am-5pm. More info: 671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com.

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Holiday Handmade Bazaar – The Fifth Annual Holiday Handmade Bazaar is a cozy little holiday sale curated by Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress and features your favorite local crafters, including Flying Bird Botanicals, Karie Jane, Moth & Squirrel, Breadfarm, Spincycle Yarns, Moon Valley Organics, Simpleworks, Red Boots Designs and more! The Bazaar is open daily from Dec. 1-24 at The Paper Mill, 205 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham. Hours are Mon.Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm; and closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve. For more info, call 746-8574 or email carly@bisonbookbinding.com.

In Memoriam – Jack Eldred Exhibit – Paintings and prints by the talented local artist Jack Eldred, who passed away in October, will be shown at Jelita Arts, 1139-11th St. in historic Fairhaven, during December. Hours are noon-4pm Tues.-Sat. More info: 756-1949.

Lucia Douglas Gallery – “A Sense of Place” featuring new paintings by Bellingham painter Lanny Little, continues through Sat., Dec. 22 at Lucia Douglas Gallery. The title of this show was chosen because, when viewing Lanny’s paintings, whether of a natural scene or a downtown building, one gets the feeling that he has captured the true sense of the subject.

Gallery hours are Wed-Sat., 11am-5pm, or by appointment. The gallery will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 23. 1415 13th St., Bellingham.

Info: 733-5361, LDG@fidalgo.net, www.luciadouglas.com.

Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO – Studio UFO will be open for the Downtown Art Walk Fri., Dec. 7, 6-10pm, with “Art By Trish.” See examples of the many different mediums that Trish works in including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and ceramic. Bring your wallet… discount coupons are available at the door!

• Open Studio Painting (any medium) with Trish Harding, Wed. (Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26) or Thurs. (Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27), 10am3pm, $160 for all four Wed. or Thurs., or $47 for one session; you must specify dates (no refunds or rollovers). • Figure Drawing Sessions (pre-registration required, no instruction): Nude Figure Drawing Session, Tues., Dec. 4, 10amnoon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at time of session; Clothed Figure Drawing (costumed), Tues., Dec. 11, 10amnoon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at time of session. • Info: 319-6115, email trish.harding@studioufo.net or visit www.studioufo.net. Bay Street Village, 301 W. Holly St., Suite M-4, Bellingham.

Bellingham Photography Club meets the first Tues. of each month at 7:15pm, at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. in Bellingham. The Dec. 4 program is “Landscape Images for Composition Critique.” For more info: www.BellinghamPhotographyClub.org.

2012 Juried Artist Series – Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s Juried Artist Series continues with Contemporary Representational Painting featuring work by Amy Armitage, Kristen Gilje, Tom Jeffreys, Joy Olney, Joyce Prigot, Maryann Schmitt and Len Shaffer. The opening reception will be held during the Downtown Art Walk, Fri., Dec. 7, from 6-9pm (exhibit walk thru at 7pm). The painters in this show are a group of Whatcom County representational painters who have been meeting monthly for years. They critique each other’s new works, share information, discuss art, and teach each other technical information. Each of them has a goal to become a better painter with their overall goal being to contribute to and help enliven representational painting in Whatcom County and the Pacific Northwest. To enhance this exhibit, participating artist Joyce Prigot will be giving a talk on Sat., Dec. 15 at 1pm. Her talk will focus on the history of representational painting and how each artist in the show fits into this genre. The show will run through Jan. 2. In early January, the show will travel to the Hotel Bellwether for a month long installation in their lobby, hallways, and Lighthouse Bar & Grill. Regular gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, and Sat., noon-5pm. More info: Katy at 676-8548 x5, katy@alliedarts.org, or visit www.alliedarts.org.

Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk is Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Artwalk (which continues Sat., Dec. 8, 10am-5pm). Participating this month are Anne Martin McCool Gallery, Samish Gallery of Native Arts, Scott Milo Gallery, The Majestic Inn and Spa, Anchor Art Space, and Gallery at the Depot plus many more Old Town Anacortes merchants.

Come shop for the holidays. Next Gallery Walk is Jan. 4. More info: Kathy at 293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com, or visit www.anacortesart.com.

Anchor Art Space 2nd Annual Art Auction – Anchor presents its second annual Art Auction on Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm, featuring work by established and emerging Northwest artists. The silent auction ends at 8pm. Proceeds from the auction will help Anchor continue its mission for a second year as a non-profit space for exciting art exhibits and events! Anchor Art Space is located at 216 Commercial Ave. in Anacortes. More info: www.anchorartspace.org.

Bellingham Art Walk – The Downtown Bellingham Partnership invites you to join other art lovers to explore Downtown Bellingham’s diversity of art venues during the Art Walk Fri., Dec. 7, 6-10pm, in downtown Bellingham. Talented artists, unique galleries, delicious restaurants and invigorating cultural experiences await attendees of the monthly Art Walks. Maps are available at (continued on page 34)

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participating venues and the Downtown Visitor Center (114 W. Magnolia St., Suite 105, Crown Plaza) or www.Downtown Bellingham.com. The next Art Walk is Jan. 4. More info: 527-8710.

Jennifer Bowman – Scott Milo Gallery presents new acrylic paintings by Jennifer Bowman, with a painting demonstration during the art walk on Fri., Dec. 7. Also showing are photographs by Randy Dana, Dick Garvey and Lewis Jones, fused glass

by Robin Larson, oils and pastels by Amanda Houston and pastels and acrylics

by Joel Brock. The opening reception with many of the artists is Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm, in conjunction with First Friday Gallery Walk.

The show continues through Jan. 29.

Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am4:30pm. Info: gallery@scottmilo.com, www.scottmilo.com.

McCool Gallery’s Holiday Show will feature special small paintings on canvas and paper by Anne Martin McCool. Also featured will be paintings and prints by Cathy Schoenberg, sculpture by Tracy Powell, glass by Bob Metke, ceramics by Patsy Chamberlain, hand-turned wood by George Way, hand-woven baskets by Jane

Hyde, jewelry by Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich, and woven scarves by Martha Tottenham. An opening reception is planned for Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm. Regular hours are from 11am-5pm Mon.-Sat. Anne Martin McCool Gallery is located at 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. More info: 293-3577, www.mccoolart.com, www.anacortesarts.com.

“Retro Ride” – Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery presents “Retro Ride... a nostalgic look back at the Art of the twentieth century” through January. From the colorful graphic art posters at the beginning of the 20th century, through the roaring Twenties and Art Deco, to the WPA and mid-century modern, Pop-Art and beyond… the art of our not so distant past evokes memories and emotions from all generations today. Come join us and take a “Retro-sleigh ride” at Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery and get a glimpse of the romantic, industrial, experimental, powerful, graphic and thought provoking art of the last century! An opening reception will be held Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm. Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. 311 W. Holly St. (across from Rocket Donuts).

Info: 734-1340 or FramR4u@gmail.com.

Retrospective Show at The Amadeus Project – The Amadeus Project will be exhibiting a retrospective of 2012 in the month of December. Artists will include: Jim Lourie, Norma Sorby, Naomi Bunis, Maren Larsen, Sam Case, Laurel Kam, Lorna Libert, Brian Cypher, Gary Bennet, Laurie Potter, and Denise Champion. The Amadeus Project is located at 1209 Cornwall Ave., downtown Bellingham, across from The Leopold.

Come join us for the opening night, Fri., Dec. 7, from 6-9pm, during Art Walk.

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your visit. December is a wonderful time to bring your family to the interactive venue for a lively afternoon break from shopping frenzy. Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri., noon6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; and Sun., noon4pm. Regular admission: $2. Located at 210 W. Holly St., Bellingham. More info: 647-5614 or www.mindport.org.

10th Annual Tower Arts Studio Holiday Art Sale and Open House – Join us Sat., Dec. 8, 10am-4pm, at 5424 South Shore Drive, just two blocks from the ferry dock on Guemes Island. There will be ceramics and sculpture by Sue Roberts, paintings and calendars by Cathy Schoenberg, felted scarves and hats by Penny Berk, and locally made jewelry, goat milk soap, essential oils, Friends of Socktapus plush toys, chocolate caramel and much more. More info: visit www.towerartsstudio.com, or call Sue at 293-8878.

Artisans Showcase and Holiday Sale – Visit the beautiful Jansen Art Center for their first holiday showcase of regional artists’ fine and affordable gifts Sat., Dec. 8, 11am-5pm. Meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy holiday musical performances. Complimentary gift wrap on your special purchases. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden.

More info: 354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Handwoven Rug Sale – Lark Textile Design will have a variety of hand woven and hand constructed rugs for sale that are made here in our Bellingham studio. Made of quality materials such as wool, cotton, and reclaimed upholstery fabrics, our rugs are a truly unique gift idea. Come explore our beautiful studio space and score a deal on a one of a kind functional work of art.

The sale will be held Sat., Dec. 8, 11am5pm, at 720 Sunset Pond Lane #2, Bellingham. More info: 527-0305, www.larktextile.com.

Waterfront Artists’ Studios – Wend your way to the Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 1220 Central Ave., Bellingham, on Fri., Dec. 7, 6-10pm, during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk. One roof. Eighteen artists. Hundreds of works of art: jewelry, ceramics, sewn leather art, and stained glass; intaglio prints, sonic art, fiber art, pastels, montage, and collage; paintings of the abstract, of realism and magical realism, and of a twisted perspective.

Art Walk Open House at Bellwether – The Whatcom Art Guild is

RELIC – Mindport Exhibits presents the annual fundraiser for Western Washington University Industrial Design Students during Art Walk on Fri., Dec. 7, 7-10pm. WWU IDSA (Industrial Designer Society of America Student Chapter) has partnered with Mindport to engage the community in a dialogue of what industrial design is and what it can do through student designed products. This conversation is continued by offering a glimpse into the future with a tool that serves to become a relic of our time.

This one night only display, “RELIC,” will be a chance to explore the design process and support this innovative WWU program. • All month at Mindport, new exhibits, engaging and fantastical, await

WWU to Open New Gallery Spaces on Dec. 14 – Western

hosting an Art Walk Open House Thurs., Dec. 13, from 5-7pm, to display member’s art throughout the three new Bellwether Buildings – #19, 21 and 23, on Bellwether Way, Bellingham. There will be guided tours through the various lobbies and an ongoing open house with hors d’oeuvres and beverages at the SeaBreeze Coffee House located in Bellwether Building #21.

There will also be a raffle of various art that will support WAG’s Scholarship Fund.

More info: www.WhatcomArtGuild.org.

Washington University will celebrate the opening of its new gallery spaces in the Performing Arts Center at 4:15pm on Fri., Dec. 14. The celebration is free and open to the public. A recent gift of $250,000 from Seattle art patron Virginia Wright allowed the university to create two new gallery spaces to display select pieces from its

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recently expanded collection of Northwest art, and to renovate a third existing gallery which houses a rare collection of tapestries

by Alexander Calder. For more info contact WWU Special Events at 650-6825.

Winter Wanderlust Holiday Trunk Show – Visit the Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 1220 Central Ave., Bellingham, on Sat., Dec. 15, from 10am-5pm. You’re sure to find the perfect gifts you lust for among the variety of artworks from Sarah Bolerjack, Tyree Callahan, Steven Cousens, Karen Frances, Cary Lane, Christian Smith, Bijoux Trading by Shelley Muzzy, Sown Designs by Shelby Sneva, Heather Fitzstrawn/Textiles by Heather, CRJ Jewelry by Chelsea Jepson, Shakey Hand Designs by Annette Baker, and other artists and artisans.

BellinghamART Holiday Camps for Children and Teens, Dec. 17-20 – A great way to create quality artwork that can be given as holiday gifts. Everyone will use their creativity, learn new skills, and have fun drawing, painting and creating art. The younger artists will enjoy daily narrated stories and music. Each camp follows a creative theme and includes art materials, tools, and a daily snack. Ages 4 and 5: Tues.-Thurs., 10am-noon, $85. Ages 5-1/2 to 8 and ages 8-12: Mon.-Thurs., 9amnoon or 1-4pm, $148. Teens: Mon.-Thurs., 1-4pm, $148. To register, visit www.bellinghamart.com, email info@bellinghamart.com, or phone 738-8379. The BellinghamART studios are located at 1701 Ellis Street, Studio 203 in Bellingham.

Save the Date: • Watercolor Workshop – Northwest artist Nancy Grigsby will teach a 3-day Beginning / Intermediate Watercolor Workshop at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, Fri.-Sun., Jan. 25-27, from 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Emphasis will be on color choices, using value and understanding watercolor paint properties through artist demos, fun in-class student projects and participatory critiques. Cost is $225 for all three days. Register by calling Jansen Art Center at 354-3600. (Min. enrollment 5; max.

16.) Receive a supply list upon registration.

Dakota Art on Cornwall Ave. in downtown Bellingham is offering a 10% discount on workshop supplies. Must present supply list to receive discount. Visit www.nmgrigsbystudios.com for more info.

• BellinghamART – Drawing, Painting & Sculpting Classes – Now in its 13th year, BellinghamART offers weekly morning and afternoon classes for ages 4 and up. Register at any time for classes. Monthly tuition includes all art tools and materials. Visit www.BellinghamArt.com or call Lynn Zimmerman at 738-8379 for class descriptions, schedule, tuition fees and registration. Creekside Building, 1701 Ellis St., Studio 203, Bellingham.

• Whatcom Art Market – The Whatcom Art Market is hidden in McKenzie Alley off 11th Street in Fairhaven and is open Thurs.Mon., 10am-6pm, featuring over 50 local artisans who all belong to the Whatcom Art Guild. Jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles, crafts, woodturners and woodworkers, metal garden sculptures, photography and fine art; occasional demos. Info: 738-8564, or www.whatcomartmarket.org.

• Lightcatcher Building (Whatcom Museum) – Continuing exhibitions: “Wild East Meets Wild West: Photographs from Nakhodka, Russia by Georgy Pakin” continues through Jan. 6, 2013. Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Open Tues.-Sun., noon-5pm. Admission is $10 general, $8 student/senior/military, $4.50 children under 5, Museum members free. Reduced admission ($5) on Thursdays. (Admission allows entry into the Old City Hall Bldg. also). FIG admission is $4.50 and opens early at 9am on Tues. & Fri. Info: 778-8930 or visit www.whatcommuseum.org.

• Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) in La Conner – Continuing exhibitions: “Pilchuck: IDEAS” runs through Jan. 1, 2013; “Circular from the Permanent Collection” runs through Jan. 1, 2013. Open Sun. & Mon., noon-5pm; Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Admission: $8, $5 seniors, $3 students, members and youth under 12 free. 121 S. First Street. Info: 466-4446 or visit www.museumofnwart.org.

• Studio UFO – Upcoming art shows: DIS, 1315 Cornwall Ave. (Helen Dorn, oil paintings, Jan.-Feb.); WECU Fairhaven Branch, 1200 Harris Ave. (Trish Harding, oil paintings); PAPO Exhibit from the first 5 years, Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie St., through December; Healing through Art – The Open Air, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in conjunction with Lucia Douglas Gallery. Info: 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net.

ONGOING • Ann Morris Sculpture Woods – The studio grounds of Ann Morris, at 3851 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, are open to the public on the first Saturday of each month (Dec. 1, Jan. 5), 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 admission charge; no photos please. Park diagonally in the designated parking area, take a map for the self-guided tour and enjoy. Info: www.annmorrisbronze.com.

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Lummi Gateway Center Blends Business, Culture, and Education

by Joanna Nesbit The Lummi Gateway Center, located just off I-5 near Slater Rd., has experienced steady growth since opening last January.

Organized under the Lummi Ventures Partnership and sponsored by the Lummi Nation Service Organization, the center is home to several businesses open to the public: Schelangen Seafood Market, Lummi Gateway Arts & Crafts, Lummi Gateway Café, and Tribal Images.

Additionally, the center contains space for seven “incubator” businesses and provides business support and training to startup entrepreneurs, as well as trains workers in the onsite businesses. It also offers a cultural experience for the broader community.

“The Gateway Center is a way to bring the community together to show what our artists and fishermen do and to educate the non-Lummi public about our history,” says Gateway Manager Scott Kinley.

In December, the center will offer new events and expanded hours. The first three weekends of the month (Dec. 1, 8 and 15), 10am-6pm, it will host a

Coast Salish Winter Arts Festival featuring Lummi artists in the building’s multipurpose room. Here, Lummi’s history has been organized in a timeline of historical photographs and summary statements mounted on the walls for visitors.

In addition, the public is invited to learn Native American weaving with Lummi Elder Ernestine Gensaw, who will teach cedar basket weaving on Dec. 1, 1-4pm, and how to make cattail fans on Dec. 15, 14pm. Drop-ins are welcome and weaving kits will be available for purchase.

Also starting in December, the Gateway Café will expand its hours to begin serving breakfast. New hours are Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm. Saturday hours will remain 11am-2pm (closed Sundays). The center’s café offers daily specials and soups,

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as well as seafood items and burgers.

Primarily a take-out café, the restaurant has become a popular lunch stop for area businesses.

Next door at the seafood market, visitors can purchase fresh seasonal seafood caught by fishers from Lummi and other regional tribes. You’ll find sockeye, king, or Coho salmon, depending on the season, as well as crab, oysters, clams, and specialty items. In the Arts and Crafts store, some 60 Lummi

Eligible entrepreneurs must be tribal members or employ tribal members.

As an example, Christian Jimmy, who is a recent graduate of Seattle’s Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, works as manager-intraining of the café, where he learns ordering, budgeting, setting a menu, and managing staff. He wants to own his own restaurant someday, and the center offers him the support to learn restaurant management.

Top left: Lummi Gateway Center Arts & Crafts store. Top right: Schelangen Seafood Market. Middle row: Brightly colored beadwork, cedar hats, and a variety of other handmade items can be found at the Arts & Crafts store. Bottom left: Tribal Images Gallery & Gifts is one of Gateway’s incubator businesses.

artists sell their work on consignment, including prints, carvings, dream catchers, and woven items.

The nearly 10,000 square foot LEEDcertified building also houses a room dedicated for large carving projects, as well as the incubator business spaces. The Tribal Images art store is an incubator business, and other businesses are in the works.

“This is an opportunity for a hand up, not a hand out,” says Melanie Solomon, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for the center. “The Lummi Gateway Center is a stepping stone for small business development with the intent to grow into and then out of the Lummi Gateway Center, and branch out on their own after receiving the intensive support services that their business needs to thrive.”

According to Kinley, the center is the outcome of a community vision of economic vitality, educational support for small business, and cultural outreach. He says the center plans to begin hosting an artist of the month, a salmon barbecue sometime next year, as well as an event honoring the lifecycle of the salmon, all open to the public.

To learn more about the center, stop by during business hours, visit the website (www.lummigateway.com) or Facebook page for updates, or call 306-8554.

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

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Trapeze café bakery deli Celebrates 1st Anniversary – Trapeze café bakery deli turns one year old on Sun., Dec. 2. To celebrate and thank all their great customers, all beverage, bakery, and deli items will be 10% off. Trapeze is located in the Bellingham Public Market.

They serve coffee and espresso, teas, fresh baked goods (including gluten-free), house made panini and hot sandwiches, soup from 22 Greens, house made deli salads, gourmet chocolates, and so much more.

Their coffee beans are wild harvested, and much of what they serve is organic!

Trapeze is the outlet for two local gluten-

Homemade Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar – The Blaine Senior Center will hold their 6th Annual Homemade Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar Fri., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 1, 9am4pm, at 763 “G” St., Blaine. Homemade arts and crafts by over 30 local artisans, a Cookie Walk, raffle, hourly door prizes, and photos with Santa on Saturday from 10am2pm. Free admission. There will be a deli lunch available. Proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center. Call 332-8040 for more info.

Craft Fair – The Sudden Valley 5th Holiday Craft Fair will be held Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-4pm, at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (Gate 2). Please come and enjoy handmade crafts, arts, jewelry, woodwork, and unique, locally made gifts for every one on your list. More info: contact Recreation Manager, Courtney Lange, at 734-6430 ext. 242.

free bakeries – Baker’s Cousin and Leah’s Gluten Free Bakery – and for raw chocolates made by LunaVida. Trapeze donates a portion of their profits to the Bellingham Circus Guild.

Grand Barrel Tasting – Barrel Tasting is truly the most spectacular event at Vartanyan Estate Winery. Stop by on Sat., Dec. 8, noon-6pm, and sample our current wines from the barrels as well as our other wines. Tasting fee is $5 per person, refundable with purchase. 1628 Huntley Rd., Bellingham. Info: 756-6770 or www.vewinery.com.

• Skagit County Historical Museum – Fun for the whole family. Continuing exhibition: “The Murrow Brothers: Peak of Their Professions” continues through Dec. 21.

The exhibit and talks focus on the extraordinary lives of three local brothers.

Open Tues.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Admission: $4 adults / $8 families / $3 seniors & children 6-12 / free under 6. 501 S. 4th St., La Conner (top of the hill). More info: 466-3365 or www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

• SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention – Blow your mind with over 400 years of electrical invention on display and in demonstrations. Open Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm or by appointment. Admission: $6 adults / $3 children 11 and under. 1312 Bay St., Bellingham. More info: 738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org.

at Tower Arts Studio, 5424 South Shore Drive, located two blocks from the ferry dock on Guemes Island. Leave with a beautiful and comfortable holiday gift for someone special, or a unique piece to adorn yourself. All materials provided. Cost: $105.

More info: 293-8878 (Sue), www.towerartsstudio.com.

ONGOING • La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum – Ongoing exhibit: “Material Men: Innovation & the Art of Quiltmaking” through Dec. 30.

Best of the Festival: an exhibit of the top award-winning entries in the 2012 Quilt Festival. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm.

Admission $7, military & students with ID $5, members and children under 12 free. 703 S. 2nd St., La Conner. Info: 466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.com or visit www.laconnerquilts.com.

Basket-weave Scarf Workshop with Penny Berk – Make an open weave scarf in this fun and fast one-day workshop, Sun., Dec. 9, 9:30am-4:30pm,

Birchwood Garden Club Meeting – On Wed., Dec. 5, 7pm, in the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, Chuck McClung will be lecturing on “Houseplant Success Tips.” This is Chuck’s widely popular program about making houseplants flourish.

He covers plants (easy, moderate, challenging), growing conditions, (light, heat, water, humidity, soil) and pest management. After this class, attendees can be confident in plant selection, know their plant’s requirements and address plant/location issues. 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Info: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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December Events at Village Books – ‘Tis the season to be busy. Not only do we have a bunch of great events at Village Books throughout the holidays, but we are hoping for a bustling store as well. We have our usual fantastic line-up of authors. From a partnership with North Cascades Institute for “The Nature of Writing Series” featuring Nick O’Connell (The Storms of Denali – fiction), Robert Michael Pyle (The Tangled Bank: Writings from Orion) and David Williams (Cairns), to a couple of fun free events at Book Fare Café with local author Noble Smith (The Wisdom of the Shire), and Portland coffee expert Hanna Neuschwander (Left Coast Roast), it’s going to be a great event season.

Don’t miss Stuart McLean at the Mount Baker Theater for the Vinyl Cafe Christmas Show. Village Books will be selling books at the show. And of course, we can’t have the holidays without Photos with the Grinch in the Readings Gallery, the Non Stop Carolers in the store, and extended holiday shopping hours! Closed Christmas Day. All events held in the Readings Gallery unless otherwise noted. Changes, additions, and cancellations do occur. Check the website for the most complete information about our author events. • 1200 11th St. in Fairhaven. Info: www.villagebooks.com, 671-2626.

The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington by Milton Krieger – Book sales and signings for two ticketed music events: Sat., Dec. 1, 2-4pm, VFW Hall, Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society concert with the Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band, $8 members / $10 non-members / $6 students; and Sat., Dec. 8, 3-6pm, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, The

Friends of the Sudden Valley Library present vocalist Greta Matassa with tap dancer Jovon Miller and The Miles Black Trio, $20. • Readings, sales and signings for no charge events: Thurs., Jan. 10, 7:308:30pm, Whatcom Museum, for Whatcom County Historical Society; and Fri., Jan. 11, 7-8pm, Village Books.

VB Reads – General Literature: Mon., Dec. 3, 7pm – The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. • Motherhood by the Book: Sun., Dec. 9, 2pm – Madame Bovary

by Gustave Flaubert. • Environmental Conservation Book Group: Mon., Dec. 10, 5pm – Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril by Kathleen Dean Moore.

• Afternoon Book Chat: Wed., Dec. 12, 1pm – The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. • Engaged Citizens Book Group: Wed., Dec. 19, noon – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. • All book groups meet in the Readings Gallery unless otherwise noted; authors do not attend. Info: www.villagebooks.com, 671-2626.

The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library are holding a Winter Book Sale at the downtown Bellingham Library, Wed.-Sat., Dec. 5-8. There will be a large selection of books for all ages and genres. Friday is half price day. Hours are: Wed.-Fri., 10am-6pm and Sat. ($4 per bag) from 10am-3pm. More info: bellinghamfriends@yahoo.com.

Ish River Poets’ Circle – Rekindling Robert Sund’s tradition of monthly winter poetry gatherings, this month’s Poets’ Circle features readings by Luther Allen, Jane Alynn, J.I. Kleinberg and Bob Rose, plus student poets, in an informal setting at the Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St., La Conner, on Sun., Dec. 9, at 3pm.

Suggested donation $5. Info: http:// boyntonpoetrycontest.wordpress.com/ 2012/11/08/the-ish-river-poets-circle/.

“Adult Story Time: A Holiday Tale” – featuring Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Listen and join the discussion about this well-known holiday favorite. The program will be held Tues., Dec. 11, 1pm, at the Central Bellingham Library in the Lecture Room, and is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library. More info: 778-7323.

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater Open Mic – Join us for open mic Wed., Dec. 12, 7pm, at the Firehouse

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Cafe, 14th & Harris Ave. in Fairhaven. The Writer’s Theater is an “all-comers” opportunity.

Bellingham Reads – Join us as we discuss the Whatcom READS! title for 2013, Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, Tues., Dec. 18, 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room. Info: Suzanne at 778-7323 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Literary Luncheon – Alma Alexander’s novel, 2012: Midnight at Spanish Gardens, will be the centerpiece of a literary luncheon Fri., Dec. 21, 2:30pm, in Fairhaven at Magdalena’s Crêperie, behind Village Books. Attendees will be given a signed copy of the novel, lunch, and conversation with the author. Tickets are $45, and are limited. They can be obtained at Magdalena’s Crêperie (483-8569, email magdalenascreperie@gmail.com). More info: Alma at anghara@vaxer.net.

Old Goats – The Lincoln Theatre presents the film Old Goats on Dec. 7 and 8, at 7:30pm and Dec. 9 at 5:30pm. Local filmmaker Taylor Guterson used his hometown and the residents on Bainbridge Island to film this heartfelt comedy. The story follows three elderly men, who play fictionalized versions of themselves, as they try to negotiate this late chapter in life. The film received the “Best of Fest” award at the Seattle International Film Festival.

Ticket prices TBD. More info: www.iLovetheLincoln.com or 336-8955.

Peter Pan comes to Pickford Film Center – Harpist Leslie McMichael performs her original score to the 1924 silent film classic Peter Pan. People of all ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite character from the story.

Northwest Film Forum curator Elizabeth Shepherd says, “Leslie’s score, filled with cleverly repeating themes and stunning interludes, breathed new life into this film from the dawn of cinema, and her energetic performance was also enchanting and brought audiences to their feet at the end of screening.” Families will love this enchanting presentation Thurs., Dec. 20 at 6:30pm at Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay Street.

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Joy of Pilates – Bellingham Food Bank Do Pilates & Help Others! In December drop off your donations (canned food / monetary) for Bellingham’s Food Bank (we will be collecting all month). On Sat., Dec. 22, classes will be donation-based. Raffle prizes for donating at least 3 cans (www.bellinghamfoodbank.org). • Give the gift of health this Christmas! Get a Pilates private class, 1 hour massage, and a special Chocolate Necessities treat for $80 ($40 savings; one per person). Special ends Christmas Day. • Save the date: 4th Annual La Conner Pilates & Yoga Retreat with Joy of Pilates & Eileen Gribble, LMP is Feb. 810, 2013 (www.wildiris.com). Sign up now as rooms will fill. • More info or to register for any of the above: info@joyofpilates.net or 224-1433. 209 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Chocolate, Invigorate & Indulge – Pre-holiday pampering for yourself featuring foot/leg treatments with chocolate body butter, seated chair massage, reiki, intro to Nia, and an abundance of Chocolate yummies to eat and drink will be presented on Sun., Dec. 2, 2-5pm, at the Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial, Anacortes.

Cost is $20. Call 708-8313 for more details. More info: www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

Inspire Studio – Trance Drumming for Women with Laya Shriaberg: Sun., Dec. 2, 3-6pm. Some ergonomic and music techniques will be taught. All are welcome! $25. • Rolfing Yoga Synergy Workshop: Sun., Dec. 9, 2-5pm. Ruby Koa, RYT will be guiding you through the asanas while Deanna Clasby, Certified Rolfer, offers hands-on work allowing you to unwind to deeper levels. $25 if pre-registered by Dec. 2 or $40 after. • Drum Journey with Carolynn Corey: Sat., Dec. 15, 1-3pm.

Explore your role in the upcoming Global Shift and how to achieve Balance during

this uncertain time. $20. • Check out all our new classes, from Tai Chi to Yin/Yang and Dynamic Flow Yoga & more. • Register at 447-8778, www.inspirestudiobham.com.

The studio is located at 1411 Cornwall Ave., 2nd Floor.

Experience Reiki! This regular monthly opportunity for anyone to experience Reiki Energy is held on the 2nd Sat. of every month (Dec. 8) at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, from 1-5pm.

Anyone is welcome to drop in and receive a Reiki treatment. Practitioners of all levels volunteer to share Reiki with those who come to receive, and to answer your questions. Donations are appreciated and go to Unity Church for letting us use the space. • Join Reiki Master Sally Ledgerwood and others on the last Wed. (Dec. 26) of every month for a Reiki Circle from 6:30-8:30pm; donations appreciated.

More info: Sally Ledgerwood, 224-3335, or www.greentouch.net.

Community EFT Gatherings – “Problem People” at the Holidays?

Neutralize triggers and scripts that make family gatherings stressful at this month’s gathering. Be surprised at how easy it is.

The ongoing series meets the 2nd Sunday (Dec. 9), 1-5pm, at the Mount Vernon Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 18th St. (off College Way), or the 4th Sunday (Dec. 23), 1-5pm, at the Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew St. Rd (top of the hill opposite radio towers). Bring water, a snack and notepaper. Please be prompt.

Cost is $20 suggested contribution, or what you can afford. RSVP appreciated.

Facilitator is Daimon Sweeney, EFT-CC. Info: 441-1195, www.EFTSettings.com.

of the herbal teas that will be sampled at the Ayurvedic Health Center, 203 W. Holly St., Suites 201 & 204, on Tues., Dec. 11, from noon-1pm. There will be herbs for brain health and memory recall and retention, herbs for increasing metabolism and weight loss, detoxifying teas, teas for promoting beautiful skin and much more.

Free admission (donations appreciated).

More info: 734-2396 or www.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com.

Community Workshop Offered – My Health, My Choices is an advance care planning process that helps us, over the course of our lives, to understand, reflect upon and discuss goals, values and beliefs for end-of-life health care. These conversations usually result in written plans called Advance Directives. The Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access (WAHA) is hosting this new initiative to develop and implement a community-based program that will engage adults, especially middleaged people who have not yet thought about having these conversations, in planning ahead for quality end-of-life care and thus, normalizing the conversation about how we want to die. A free (continued on next page)

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Wise Awakening May- Sept. Reservations for the teleconference are required by emailing info@TreeofLifeSanctuary.org.

workshop will be held Wed., Dec. 12, 4-6pm, at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center (no registration required). More info: www.whatcomalliance.org.

Colleague Connection Gathering – Laura Abernathy, CPC, founder and Teacher of the Tree of Life Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 spiritual school of the Soul, invites you to be a guest at their next Colleague Connection on Wed., Dec. 12, 6-8pm, at no charge. Come learn how this program supports you in raising your level of spiritual satisfaction. It does not matter what spiritual path you follow, the program is effective for all. The gathering is held via conference call Oct.-April, and in person at

Winter Solstice Celebration – Laura Abernathy, CPC, founder and Teacher of the Tree of Life Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 spiritual school of the Soul, invites you to attend the School’s winter solstice celebration Sat., Dec. 22, noon-3pm, at Wise Awakening, 314 E. Holly St., Bellingham. Fee is $10 and space is limited to 20. She will lead a discussion titled “The Value of a Year End Life Review.” To hold your spot or to request more info, call 592-0924 (TOLS) and leave a message.

You can also email info@TreeofLife Sanctuary.org. Visit Laura’s website at www.MissionAccomplishedAcademy.com to learn about her and the Tree of Life Sanctuary.

Restorative Yoga Class – Has the holiday season stressed you out and left you in search of peace of mind, body and soul?

Join us at Ferndale Kula Yoga Sun., Dec. 23, 10-11:30am, for a luxurious morning of restorative yoga! Restorative yoga poses help us to learn to relax and rest deeply and completely. Take some time to nourish, replenish and connect with yourself so that you can be the best you, and fully appreciate all the joy the season has to offer! More info: www.ferndalekulayoga.com, or call Holly at 927-2202. Class is $20 if pre-registered

by Dec. 22, or $25 day of class.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for gentle yoga classes Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30am at Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St., downtown Bellingham. Joani is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (RYT-500), with over 30 years experience teaching gentle yoga and yoga therapy for

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the back. Cost is $65 for 5 week series or $15 drop-in. A free introductory class is offered for new students only on Fri., Jan. 4 at 10:30am. More info: 656-6699, YogawithJoani@yahoo.com, www.yogawithJoani.com.

ONGOING • Bellingham Senior Activity Center – Strength and Condition, Mon. & Wed., 89am ($3 per class). Tai Chi Yang Style on Mon. & Wed., 1-2pm or Tues. & Thurs., 8:309:30am ($4.50 per class). Taking Charge discussion group every Tues., 4-5pm (free).

Iyengar Yoga on Thurs., 9:45-11:15am ($8 per class). Balance and Bone Health on Wed. & Fri., 9:30-10:30am ($4.50 per class). 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. Info and registration: 733-4030.

• Hooping Allure – Jamie Berg (Ms.B Hooping Allure) offers a Hula Hoop Fitness Class every Monday, 3:30-4:30pm, at Butterfly Life (Sunnyland Square by Trader Joe’s); all levels welcome; hoops provided; $12 per class (first class only $5); limited class size; please RSVP. Evening, unisex classes, and private classes also available. More info: 820-5100, www.hoopingallure.com.

• Intenders of the Highest Good Circle – Meets the 2nd Friday of the month (Dec. 8), 7-8pm (doors open at 6:45pm; no admission after 7:10pm), at the Community Food Co-op Connections Building, Forest St., Bellingham.

Free. All ages welcome. Facilitated by LenErna Cotton. More info: 303-1621, or www.Intenders.org.

• Tree of Life Sanctuary, Spiritual School – Laura Abernathy, CPC, founder and Teacher of the Tree of Life Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 spiritual school of the Soul, is building an interest list for classes on Qabalah, tarot, your personal mission statement, and Raise Your Level of Spiritual Satisfaction. Classes are held at Wise Awakening, 314 E. Holly St., Bellingham, and can also be attended via Skype. Laura also offers tarot readings and life coaching on Tuesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Call 592-0924 (TOLS) or 756-8075 (Wise Awakening) to be put on the interest list, make an appointment or to learn more.

• Zumba Fitness with Liza – Zumba blends pulse-pounding, Latin beats with hot dance moves. Liza travels all over Whatcom County and offers classes at The Majestic, Rome Grange, and YMCA. She caters all fitness levels, including seniors and those recovering from injuries. Join Liza in a warm, supportive environment where all shapes, sizes and ages are welcome! First visit is free.

Call 325-6292, or find us on Facebook (Zumba Fitness With Liza).

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