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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2014 FEATURES: 14th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3rd Annual Jazz Series Supports New Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hearts for Housing: A Romantic Evening for a Worthy Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 National Theatre Live presents War Horse at Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Rep Takes Steps – Comedy and Suspense at The Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Skagit Opera Celebrates Tenth – Die Fledermaus Flies at McIntyre . . . . . . . . . . 32 WWU CFPA Unmasked: New Year & New Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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On the cover: Christopher C. Cariker stars as Richard Hannay and Jennifer A. Ewing as Pamela in the Mount Baker Theatre Winter Rep production of The 39 Steps. See story on page 3.

FEBRUARY 2014 Volume 11 Number 1 P.O. Box 2606 • Bellingham, WA 98227-2606 360-599-6827 • email: editor@ennw.info • www.ennw.info The ENNW Publishing Team Mark Fuller • 360-676-0428 • mfuller@ennw.info Barb Fuller • 360-676-0428 • bfuller@ennw.info Dorothy Tjoelker-Worthen • 360-815-6286 • dworthen@ennw.info Gladys Crnich • 360-656-6577 • gladys@ennw.info Lynna Dunn Fuller • lfuller@ennw.info Circulation: ENNW prints 10,000 copies & distributes to over 200 sites in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. For a current list of distribution sites go to http://www.ennw.info/distribution.html. Deadlines: We request Press Releases, Photos and Calendar Items by the 10th of the month before its release (February 10th for March issue). Send an email if you would like to be on our monthly reminder list. Press Releases, Calendar Items & Photos are now exclusively received through our Online Submission Form accessed through our website www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Please keep event description to 60-100 words per item. Submission Guidelines: Article ideas are encouraged with a sample of your writing style. You will be given credit and a bio line, but at this time we are unable to pay for articles. If we accept your proposal, please plan on writing 300–600 words. Advertising: We would like to encourage you to consider advertising with us. We feel we offer a great value for your hard earned advertising dollars. Due to the quality, ENNW is not in the recycle bin in a day or two. Many readers report they hold onto it all month long, resulting in better value. If you would like a rate sheet, please call or email to request one. Your advertising will make it possible for us to continue. Copyright & Pub Info: ©2014 Entertainment News NW. Reproduction of contents in any format is forbidden without written permission from ENNW. ENNW is only responsible for ad cost in the event of an error. Every effort has been made to gather accurate information regarding events. Please contact the sponsoring agency for more details. Printed at Lithtex NW, Bellingham, WA, USA. This Month’s Contributors: n Christopher Key is an actor and director who lives in Bellingham and writes to help support his theatrical addiction. n Stephanie Dethlefs is the executive director of Whatcom

Young Writers and usually tries to write with one hand while parenting her two children with the other. n Bellingham freelancer Joanna Nesbit has been writing for ENNW since 2005. Her work has also appeared in FamilyFun, Parenting, Northwest Travel, and Washington State Visitors’ Guide. Learn more at www.joannanesbit.com. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a senior at Western Washington University, majoring in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Western Front, and Klipsun magazine. n Meghan Thompson enjoys exploring the NW, soaking up the liquid sunshine, people watching, and blogging about her adventures. You can follow her exploits at http://confessionsofawordslut.wordpress.com. Entertainment News Northwest ~ February 2014

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Rep Takes Steps— Comedy and Suspense at The Walton by Christopher Key The 39 Steps started life as a 1915 novel by John Buchan and gained a much bigger audience in the 1935 film by British legend Alfred Hitchcock. Mount Baker Theatre’s Winter Rep will present a stage version of the show that pays homage to “The Master of Suspense” while having a bit of fun with him. Jennifer A. Ewing and Christopher C. Carricker cast long Originally adapted by Simon shadows in the MBT Winter Rep production of The 39 Steps. Corble and Nobby Dimon, Photo by Damian Vines. the play was rewritten in 2005 by Patrick Barlow. Four actors makes for some clever opportunities for play all of the parts, and this demands use of space that would be different in some stage wizardry. a proscenium setting,” Thuman said. “The actors will bring a different “The changes are the center of the sensibility to the rehearsals as will the theatricality,” said director Teresa designers, and together we will create Thuman. “Some are on stage in front our own version of Barlow’s text.” of the audience, and others are not. More important than the physical Thuman is Producing Artistic Director costume changes are the of Sound Theatre Company in Seattle. transformations that the actors “We were thrilled when she applied portraying the clowns must continually for the position,” said MBT Program go through. They must inhabit a new Manager Allison Terry. “She also physicality, vocal interpretation and directed The 39 Steps at SecondStory psychological center for each character Repertory in 2011, which was a that is communicated fully to the tremendous asset as we reviewed audience.” resumes.” Winter Rep happens in the MBT’s The 39 Steps performs February 14 Walton Theatre space, which offers through March 2 (Tues.-Sun.). Call the both opportunity and challenge for the MBT box office at 360-734-6080 for director. precise dates and times and to purchase “Staging 39 Steps in a thrust or tickets. Information is also available at three-quarter round configuration www.mountbakertheatre.com.

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Western’s Global Discovery Community Travel Programs Information Session (Tuscany, Italy) –

Western Washington University will offer Global Discovery Community Travel Programs for the first time in Summer 2014. Global discovery trips are open to community members passionate for the international experience. Summer 2014 destinations include Italy and Tanzania. An information session for the Tuscany, Italy trip will be held on Mon., Feb. 3 at 6:30pm at the Bellingham Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. Free admission. More info: 360-650-6409, globaldiscovery@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/GlobalDiscovery.

Whatcom County Tour Programs –

Seattle Flower and Garden Show, Wed., Feb. 5, departs Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC) at 9am, $65.99. • Mt. Baker Lodge and Easy Snowshoe Trip, Wed., Feb. 19, departs BSAC at 9am, $69. • Alaskan Cruising Highlights Show, Wed., Feb. 19, 1:30pm at the BSAC, free. • Chinooks Waterfront Dining and Seattle Symphony Behind the Scenes Tour, Mon., Feb. 24, departs BSAC at 9am, $49. • Palm Springs California Getaway, March 11-14, departs BSAC at 8am, $1,699 pp double occ / $1,999 pp single occ / $200 deposit. • Cavalia Odysseo, Sat., March 15, departs BSAC at 11:30am, $175. • Oregon Stormwatch, March 17-20, departs BSAC at 7:30am, $575 pp dbl / $800 single. • Celtic Woman Concert, Tues., March 25, departs BSAC at 5pm, $97.50. Check website for details. More info: Cwillis@wccoa.org , 360-733-4030 (dial #, ext. 47019), or visit www.wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/. The Tour Program is a non-profit community service provided by the Whatcom County Council on Aging.

”The Phantom of the Opera” –

Lynden Christian High School Drama Department is excited to perform “The Phantom of the Opera,” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. Performance dates are Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 4, 6, 7 & 8 at 7pm, at the Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center, 515 Drayton St., Lynden. Tickets ($10 adults / $6 students and seniors) are available Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm, at the Lynden Christian School Central Office or by calling 360-318-9525.

”Fuddy Meers” – Western Washington

University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Fuddy Meers,” an absurd and catastrophic romp of comedy and toxically quirky characters, on Western’s Performing Arts Center Mainstage at 7:30pm on Feb. 6-8 and 12-15, with matinees Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 at 2pm. The play’s protagonist, Claire, has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep. To help her get through the day, her husband, Richard, has written a book of her life that she leafs through in bed each day. As Claire struggles through the day, each plot twist reveals a little more about her shrouded past as she assembles her life while fending off a cast of oddballs with hidden motives of their own. “Fuddy Meers” is directed by Charlotte Guyette. Tickets ($12 general / $10 seniors and staff

/ $8 students) are available at 360-6506146, or online at tickets.wwu.edu. More info: wwu.ed/theatredance.

NT Live: “Coriolanus” – National Theatre Live will broadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Coriolanus,” Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, with Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC’s The Hollow Crown) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (Season’s Greetings at the National Theatre, BBC’s Sherlock) as Menenius, directed by the Donmar’s Artistic Director Josie Rourke. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, on Sun., Feb. 9, at 2pm. Tickets are $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members. More information is available at www.lincolntheatre.org or by calling 360-336-8955. ”Always: Patsy Cline” – Ria Peth Vanderpool and Kelly Bohon reprise their roles as Patsy Cline and Louise Seger, respectively, in “Always: Patsy Cline.” The musicality and humor of the two on stage is a can’t miss! Performances on Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 14-March 22 at 7:30pm at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St. Dine before the show in the restaurant, (opens at 6pm), or bring your dinner and drinks from the restaurant into the theater with you! The laid back

atmosphere of the theater is perfect for a special date night or large groups. Festival seating, but there isn’t a bad seat in the house! Admission is $20. Tickets at www.alwayspatsycline.brownpapertickets.com. More info: 360-445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com.

BOAT Festival – The Bellingham

One-Act Theatre (BOAT) Festival runs nightly from Feb. 17-March 1 at 7pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H Street. BOAT is Whatcom County’s very own fringe fest! Don’t miss 13 plays produced by local theatre companies: comedies, dramas, musicals, these shows run the gamut and showcase the creativity in our community. Admission is $10. More info: 360-733-1811, bellinghamtheatreguild@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

”White Christmas” – Lynden High

School Performing Arts proudly presents the musical, “White Christmas,” featuring the songs of Irving Berlin. You will be taken back to the 1950s with song and dance to keep you humming and tapping for days to come! Bring the whole family for a wonderful night of entertainment. Performances will be held at Judson Auditorium (516 Main St.) on the following dates: Fri. & Sat., Feb. 21 & 22, at 7pm; Sun., Feb. 23 at 4pm; Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 27-March 1 at 7pm. Tickets available at the door. Admission is $6-$8. More info: jmstitt@comcast.net or www.facebook.com/events/418618434936795.

Jay Benton’s Comedy Nite – Each

month, Comedy Nite presents a showcase of professional comedy and up and coming local talent. Bring a date, come as a group, or roll solo for a very funny evening of entertainment. This month features Brian Moote, Chris Moran, Local Spotlight, and your host, Randall Ragsdale in the following performances: Fri., Feb. 21, H20 (314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes), 8-10:30pm, $10. • Sat., Feb. 22, Poppes 360 (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham), 9-11:30pm, $10. More info: 360-7553956 or www.facebook.com/ComedyNite.

”Bingo” – Get ready to laugh and have a

wonderful time at this splashy, zippy, outrageously funny new musical. Meet Vern, Honey and Patsy: three pals that have driven through a terrible storm in the name of their weekly obsession. In between the number calling, strange rituals and fierce competitions, love blossoms and long lost friends reunite. Performances will be held at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre (655 Front St., Lynden) on the following dates: Feb. 27 & 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30pm; and March 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 2pm. Tickets go on sale Feb. 18. Admission is $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children. More info: 360-354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.clairvgtheatre.com.

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YWCA Northwest Women’s Hall of Fame Call for Nominations –

Nominations are now being accepted for the 16th anniversary YWCA Northwest Women’s Hall of Fame awards. Nominations are due by Fri., Feb. 7. Inductees will be honored at a dinner on Sun., March 23 at 4:30pm at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham) during Women’s History Month. Nominees must live or have lived (if deceased) in Whatcom County, made a lasting community contribution, been a model for women and girls, and faced challenges or obstacles to their achievements. Details and nomination forms are available at www.ywcabellingham.org or by calling the YWCA at 360-734-4820. Tickets for the dinner event are $30. More info: 360734-4820, ywca@ywcabellingham.org or www.ywcabellingham.org.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Come to the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.) for a special pancake breakfast in honor of Valentine’s Day on Sat., Feb. 15 from 8-11am. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Jet Oldsters Association of Ferndale. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids. More info: 360-384-6244 or karma.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Valentine Dinner Dance – The Grand

Willow Inn is the location for a romantic celebration to benefit Peterson Conservatory in Mount Vernon. A delicious dinner catered by Connie Weech will be

held at the Grand Willow on Sun., Feb. 16 at 6pm, followed by a brief concert featuring guest artist Denice Grant (piano) and the talented staff and students of the Peterson Conservatory, and finished with a swing dance with a live jazz combo. Cost is $45 per person / $80 per couple. To reserve, send checks to PCMA, PO Box 1702, Mount Vernon, WA 98283. Info: 360-421-2527 or www.pcmusical.org.

4th Annual Gala: An Evening of Hope – Join us for Animals as Natural

Therapy’s Evening of Hope on Sat., March 8 from 5-11pm at the luxurious Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Enjoy a dazzling Great Gatsby era-themed evening with fine dining, tempting desserts, thrilling auctions, photo booth, and dancing to lively music performed by the Atlantics. RSVP by Feb. 21. Admission is $75. More info: 360-671-3509, animalsasnaturaltherapy@comcast.net or www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org.

Smelt Run 2014 – The Smelt Run 5k

and 10k USATF certified races, as well as a 2 mile individual/family walk and a kids’ dash will be held starting at La Conner Middle School (305 N. 6th St.) on Sat., Feb. 22. Late registration starts at 8:30am. This is a fast, flat course through the town of La Conner and (for the longer races) the flats. Hot showers, soup, and other refreshments available. Register online at www.active.com through Feb. 17 at discounted fees ranging from $15-$25.

WWU CFPA Unmasked: New Year & New Traditions by Meghan Thompson Over the past year, much has changed within the WWU College of Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA). The current special event leadership team – the Dean and Special Events Manager – both assumed their present posts within weeks of each other in August of 2013, bringing with them a fresh set of eyes, and healthy interest in how best to achieve the goals of the annual Masked Ball: raise community awareness, generate funds for special projects and scholarships, and build meaningful relationships between the students, faculty, alumni, and community supporters. That being said, this year, instead of hosting one grand event, the Masked Ball, there are three amazing events being offered, all unique opportunities to engage in different art forms, build meaningful relationships with the artists, and be involved in supporting the work of the CFPA. In February, Sanford-Hill Series presents a master class, performance, and champagne/dessert reception with Jonathan Biss, a pianist, teacher and writer based in New York City. April brings Benjamin Britten’s Opera A Midsummer Night’s Dream, presented by the Department of Music in conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Dance. Activities will include backstage tours, an Après Opera hosted dinner, and of course the performance itself. And, in May, the Department of Art presents The Senior Art The Sanford-Hill Piano Series will present Show and Auction, complete with private viewing and a hosted American pianist reception, as well as a silent auction of some of the pieces, and Jonathan Biss in concert curator-led tours. on Fri., Feb. 14 at Availability for all events is limited. For a complete list of 7:30pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall. Photo dates, times, and ticket purchase prices as they become by Benjamin Ealovega. available, contact Chris Casquilho, Manager of Marketing and Special Events, at chris.casquilho@wwu.edu. email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

This event is a fundraiser for the Skagit Symphony. More info: 360-848-9336, info@skagitsymphony.com or www.skagitsymphony.com.

Past to Future: Whatcom Day Academy Benefit Auction – Come

celebrate 25 years of nurturing the brilliance in every child at Whatcom Day Academy at our benefit auction on Sat., Feb. 22 from 5:30-9:30pm at Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Great food, music and a festive auction atmosphere – all for a good cause. Admission is $65. More info: 360-3121103, auction@whatcomday.org or www.whatcomday.org.

WHS Win an Instant Wine Cellar & Wine Social – Join the Whatcom

Humane Society on Fri., Feb. 28 at 6:30pm at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.) for a wine tasting benefit to help care for homeless, stray, and unwanted animals in Whatcom County. The highlight of this event will be a drawing where 3 lucky attendees will win an instant wine cellar. Each attendee is asked to bring a bottle of fine wine (suggested retail $25) which is contributed to the wine cellar prizes. Your admission ticket entitles you to one entry into the drawing; additional tickets for $25 may be purchased at the event. Must be present to win! Admission is $75 per person + bottle of wine. Info and to purchase tickets: 360733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org.

An Affair to Remember: Gatsby Style – The Alzheimer Society of

Washington is excited to be holding our 3rd Annual Affair to Remember: Gatsby Style on Sat., March 1 from 6pm-midnight at the Best Western Lakeway Inn, 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Proceeds will support and expand the services we offer to people in our community affected by dementia-related diseases. The event this year will include passed hors d’oeuvres, a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, dessert dash, and music and dancing by The Atlantics. Admission is $75. More info: 360-671-3316, alz@alzsociety.org or www.alzsociety.org.

Hearts For Housing: A Romantic Evening for a Worthy Cause by Osa Hale Lydia Place has been working to end homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989. It began as a transitional home for women and children, and remains focused on getting families into homes. On Saturday, February 8, the community will have a chance to contribute to the work Lydia Place is doing for homeless families, and enjoy an enchanted evening of food, music, drinks and a double auction.

In celebration of 25 years of helping homeless families get back on their feet and establish permanent residency, Lydia Place is holding Hearts for Housing, an auction and gala that will raise money for the non-profit. It will be the organization’s fourteenth auction. The event will be drawing inspiration from Valentine’s Day for its theme. “Lydia Place in itself is inspired by and supported by an outpouring of love from

Cake by “Let Them Eat Cake.”

our community,” explained Shultzie Willows, the development and outreach director. In the spirit of love, the gala will feature a jazz reception with Bar Tabac, Valentine’s Day cocktails, and a seasonally-themed meal. There will be a rose exchange, during which guests can buy a rose and have it delivered to someone else at the gala. Even the auctions will feature items and trips that have been selected with a romantic eye. The silent auction will include a cantina dinner for two plus an hour-long massage donated by the Silver Reef Hotel Casino and Spa, coffee for a year at Avellino Espresso, a bike from Kulshan Cycles, and many other prizes. The live auction ups the ante, with a San Juan romance package, a Semiahmoo getaway, and a LaConner love trip. Along with the romantic getaways, guests can bid on lunch with Mayor Kelli Linville and hot-ticket items and packages, ranging from photography services and distillery tours to a week stay at a Maui condo. The gala will feature some of the best of Bellingham. The evening will be emceed by Shannon Day, and the auctioneer of the evening will be Dan Johnson, of Johnson Towing, Inc. There will also be a mayoral letter reading. Then there are the sponsors; a nearly endless list of local businesses and financial institutions that have pledged their support for the event. The event will begin at 5:30pm, with the silent auction and a champagne social hour. This will be followed by dinner, the mayoral proclamation, a story shared by one of Lydia Place’s clients, and finally, the live auction. Tickets to the gala are $60 each, and can be reserved on the Lydia Place website (www.lydiaplace.org), or by Entertainment News Northwest ~ February 2014

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calling the organization’s business office at 360-671-7663. While part of the ticket price will cover the guest’s meal, more than half of the fee goes directly to Lydia Place, to support the programs and services it provides. Lydia Place helps nearly 200 families transition from homelessness to sustained independence each year. This is done through the non-profit’s original Transitional Housing Program, as well as the Whatcom Homeless Service Partnership, the Supportive Service Program, and the Emergency House, all of which are now operated by Lydia Place. The work done for these families is supported entirely by public, private, and community donations and support. Photos by Emily OConnor.

Recreation Northwest EXPO – Bring

your friends and family to check out the best and the brightest in the local and regional outdoor recreation. This is your chance to connect with the resources you need for a healthy year ahead. Meet face to face with health professionals, nutrition experts, local gyms, personal trainers, bike shops, running stores, paddling outfitters, outdoor media, outdoor activity clubs, stewardship organizations and representatives from your favorite local recreation events and races. Featured speakers include: Heather Anderson (Pacific Crest Trail Self-Supported Fastest Known Time) and Brandon Nelson (Guinness Book of World Records 24 hour paddling record). The EXPO will be at the Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn, 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham on Thurs., Feb. 13, 4-8pm. Admission is free. Info: 360739-8458, info@RecreationNorthwest.org or www.RecreationNorthwest.org.

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Art Exhibit: Through the Darkness Comes the Light – Local artist Andrew

Johnson’s oil paintings are being featured in the lobby of Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie St., through March. Johnson presents a series of Bellingham nightscapes, including iconic Bellingham buildings, such as the Herald Building and the Old City Hall, as well as alley ways and street corners. Community members are welcome to view the artwork during business hours, Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Free admission. More info: 360-920-2567, mojostheory@gmail.com or www.mojostheory.com.

Art Workshops at Jansen Art Center – Jansen Art Center is offering the following workshops in February: Digital Photography, Saturdays, Feb. 1 & 8, 10am-1pm, $75. Instructor: Mark Bergsma. • Drawing & Painting Open Studio, Tuesdays, Feb. 4-25, 6-7:30pm, $55. Instructor: Trisha Coggins. • Intermediate Jewelry, Thursdays, Feb. 13-March 13, 10am-1pm, $185. Instructor: Judith Gauthier. • Adobe Lightroom, Saturdays, Feb. 15 & 22, 10am-1pm, $75. Instructor: Mark Bergsma. • Stamped Copper Cuff Bracelet Workshop, Sat., Feb. 15, 11am-4pm, $55. Instructor: Judith Gauthier. • How to Solder Workshop, Sat., Feb. 22, 11am4pm, $55. Instructor: Judith Gauthier. • Beginning Jewelry, Tuesdays, Feb. 25-March 25, 10am-1pm, $185. Instructor: Judith Gauthier. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. More info: info@jansenartcenter.org , 360354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Drawing and Painting Classes for Children, Teens and Adults at BellinghamART – BellinghamART (1701

Ellis St.) offers practical art instruction in drawing and painting for children, teens, and adults. Our weekly classes go well beyond “fun art projects.” We provide quality art instruction that develops traditional art skills and increases selfconfidence. All tools and art supplies included with tuition. Info: 360-738-8379, info@bellinghamart.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Artwood, a Gallery of Fine Woodworking – Artwood will feature

“Sweetheart Surprise” for the month of February, with many wonderful surprises for your sweetheart. We will begin our “Meet the Artist” events on Sat., Feb. 15 from 1-4pm with Artwood member and furniture maker Steve Hall. The gallery is open 7 days a week (Mon.-Sat., 11am6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm) at 1000 Harris Ave. in Historic Fairhaven. More info: 360-647-1628, artwood@qwestoffice.net or www.artwoodgallery.com.

Quilt Exhibits continue in February –

Current exhibitions at the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum (703 S. 2nd St.) include: Timeless Treasures: Crazy Quilts; Out of the Blue: Surface Design by the SDA of Whidbey Island; and Creating Texture by Sue Spargo. • The exhibits will be open through March 23, Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Admission is $7 and includes all exhibits. More info: 360-466-4288, kathleen@laconnerquilts.org or www.laconnerquilts.org.

Art Exhibit: “Of This World, and Not” – Gallery Cygnus is proud to present “Of This World, and Not,” the work of Heidi Epstein, Eddie Gordon and Allen Moe. The exhibit will be open Feb. 1-March 16 with an opening reception for the artists on Sat., Feb. 1 from 5-8pm at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Free admission. More info: 360-708-4787, gallerycygnus@gmail.com or www.gallerycygnus.com.

Family Friendly Painting Classes –

Every Saturday, Uptown Art Studio (23 Bellwether Way, #101, Bellingham) offers family friendly painting classes. Paintings selected for these events are less complex and specifically chosen for families with young children. Children ages 5-8 can paint along with an adult; children ages 8-12 will receive their own canvas, paints, brushes, and an apron. Beverages for young and old alike are included in the price. Cost is $39.95 adults / children under 12 free. More info: 360-733-1471 or bellingham@uptownart.com. (continued on page 8)

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Wood-Fired Work at Good Earth Pottery: Isaac Howard and Friends –

In the cooperative spirit of the firing, Isaac Howard and his fellow wood-firing artists will share the spotlight for the month of February at Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham). A lengthy and demanding process, wood-firing requires a team to maintain the proper kiln temperature through constant stoking – for over fifty hours. This produces enchanting, almost archaic-looking work, with unique and unpredictable variations from firing to firing. An opening reception for the artists will be held Sat., Feb. 1 from 5-8pm. Free admission. Gallery hours are Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm, and Sun., noon-5pm (closed Tues.). More info: 360- 671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

Calligraphy: The Foundational Hand –

Have you ever been enticed by beautifully drawn letters and asked yourself, “How do they do that?” Join Christy Schroeder for a six week introductory course to a calligraphy style well suited for beginners. Known as a “bookhand,” the beauty of Foundational is in its simplicity. Learn the technique, analysis, and discipline necessary to create these beautiful letters. Students will work toward a fun final project that reflects their lettering development. A sample may be seen at the website. The 6-week class will be held at Stampadoodle, 1825 Grant St., Bellingham, beginning Mon., Feb. 3, 6-8pm. Cost is $100 + supplies. More info: 360-647-9663, christy@pilgrimsquill.com or www.pilgrimsquill.com.

Until We Meet Again: Artist Erin Clancy – Honey Salon (310 W. Holly St., Bellingham) is proud to present Until We Meet Again, new works by Bellingham

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based paper and mixed-media artist Erin L. Clancy. Clancy’s work will be showing at Honey Salon from Feb. 4-March 29. After exhibiting locally for nearly a decade, this collection of works on paper and functional ceramics constitutes Clancy’s final art show in Bellingham. Refreshments will accompany an artist’s reception on Fri., Feb. 7 from 6-10pm. Free admission. More info: www.erinclancy.blogspot.com or 360-778-3858.

Classes and Events at Baker Creek Ceramic Studio – Baker Creek Ceramic

Studio (4058 Hammer Dr., #105, Bellingham) is offering the following classes and events in February and March: Clay Club, Thursdays (Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27), 1-4pm or 6-9pm, $92. • Make it BIG with George Rodriguez (3-day workshop), Fri.-Sun., Feb. 7-9, 9am-4pm, $195. • Throwing Pottery on the Wheel (5-week class), Fridays, Feb. 28-March 28, 1-4pm, $170. • Clay Meets Encaustic: New Surface Possibilities, Sat., March 1, 10am-5pm, $95. Info or to register: 360- 393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Meet the Artists at Jansen Art Center – Our Spring Community Exhibit, a juried show of many regional artists, opens on Thurs., Feb. 6! Join us in the evening from 6-8pm to meet the artists and be among the first to view our spectacular new exhibits, which also include special showings by Katherine Payge and Vernon Leibrant, plus a retrospective collection of Michael Davenport’s work. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. Info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org , or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Art Exhibit at Scott Milo Gallery –

Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) will be showing the work of

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self-critique and know when a painting is “finished.” Min. 3 students / max. 8 students. Class will meet on Sat. & Sun., Feb. 22 & 23 from 10am-4:30pm at Dakota Art, 1415 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Cost is $150. Info: 360-6768918, bellingham@dakotaartstores.com or www.nmgrigsbystudios.com.

Downtown Bellingham Art Walk –

Together will host the 11th annual juried Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour, Sat., July 19 and Sun., July 20. Submission applications are due Fri., March 7. Fees are posted online. Membership to SAT is required for participation in the Studio Tour. Applications and membership enrollment forms are available at www.skagitart.com. More info: communications@skagitartiststogether.com.

The Downtown Art Walk on Fri., Feb. 7 exhibits the high quality of artists and the remarkable variety of venues present in downtown Bellingham. Talented artists, unique galleries, delicious restaurants and invigorating cultural experiences await attendees from 6-10pm on the first Friday of every month. The February Art Walk will feature work from many unique artists around town. We invite you to stroll through the streets of downtown, enjoying art, food and community! Art Walk maps and lists of venues will be available at the participating venues and online. Free admission. More info: 360-527-8710, lindsey@downtownbellingham.com or www.downtownbham.wordpress.com.

”The Goddess in Everyone” Art Walk Opening – The Lucky Monkey (312 W. Champion St., Bellingham) presents local sculptor Jacquie Bresadola for its February Art Show, “The Goddess in Everyone.” Jacquie, aka Crystal Hawk, creates three-dimensional pieces from original sculptures in stone, clay or bronze. Wall-hanging relief art is created by stretching and drying deerskin over these initial sculptures. The effect is totally unique, capturing the spirit of the existing sculpture in a new way. This exhibit can be viewed through February during regular business hours; join us for the opening Fri., Feb. 7 from 6:30-9:30pm. Free admission. More info: 360-223-2743 or luckymonkeygifts@gmail.com.

Call for Artist Submissions – Artists

are invited to submit outdoor sculptures to be featured at the Seventeenth Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition on the USA-Canada border in Blaine from May 1-Oct. 1. The criterion for selecting the exhibit includes: artistic impression, quality, durability, aesthetic appeal, and park and community appropriateness. All materials must be completely weatherproof and suitable for public viewing. Prospectus is available online. Submission deadline is Fri., Feb. 14. Entry fee applies. Info: 360-332-7165, exhibit@peacearchpark.org or www.peacearchpark.org.

Watercolor for Beginner/ Intermediate Artists – This 2-day

watercolor workshop with Nancy Grigsby is for beginner and intermediate artists who want to explore the fluid world of watercolor and/or build on existing skills. Emphasis will be on watercolor properties and color choices; value vs. color; how to

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Writer’s Retreat: Crafting Your Memoir – Spend a relaxing winter day

writing about your life on Sat., Feb. 1 from 9am-3:30pm at Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Rd., Bellingham. We’ll have a variety of fun writing sessions to get your passion for your life story onto the page. Bring pen and paper or laptop; you’ll leave with new storytelling skills and the inspiration you need to keep going! Instructor Susan Colleen Browne is the author of the memoir Little Farm in the Foothills; her latest book is a novel, Mother Love. Cost is $69. More info: 360-383-3200, lswan@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.whatcomcommunityed.com.

Community Enrichment Classes –

Join us at the Community Enrichment Center at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham) for the following workshops in February: Calligraphy Workshop, Sat., Feb. 8, 10am-2pm, $45. • Making Delicious Soups and Salads: Butternut Squash Farro Soup, Tues., Feb. 11, 11am-12:30pm, $19. More info: 360733-2890, enrichmentstpauls@gmail.com or www.stpaulsbellingham.org.

Women to Women: Living Longer, Living Smarter – This presentation is

part one of the National AARP Planning series offered in Ferndale at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.). Join us on Wed., Feb. 19 from 5-6:30pm to find out what everyone over 40 should know about creating a successful life strategy. Join local presenters in finance, health, housing and end-of-life issues in a free, educational series to learn how you can stay in control and plan your future. Space is limited, so register early. Class continues March 19, April 23, and May 21. More info: 360-384-6244 or judithculv@hotmail.com.

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Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Programs –

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Grafting Workshop 1 – Harvesting Scion Wood: is the second in a series of gardening programs presented by Blaine C.O.R.E. (Community Orchards for Resources and Education) at the Blaine Library. This workshop will cover the basics of grafting scion wood to rootstocks and why this propagation method is the standard of the fruit growing industry. It will be held Sat., Feb. 1, 1-3pm. • Pruning – It may a bit early to begin pruning, but it’s a great time to discuss tools, why prune, decisions necessary (creating an understanding of tree/bush growth habits). The third class in the series will be held Wed., Feb. 12, 4-6pm or Sat., Feb. 15, 1-3pm. • Garden Design – In this class we will discuss how to look at your yard as if you were a landscape designer. We will talk about site selection including sunlight observations, air flow, microclimates, and soil testing. The fourth class will be held Wed., Feb. 26, 4-6pm or Sat., March 1, 1-3pm, at the Blaine Library (610 3rd Street, 360-305-3600). More info: contact Kelle Sunter at 360-332-7435.

Birchwood Garden Club: Care of Rhododendrons – Alan Yoder from the

Komo Kulshan Chapter of the Rhododendron Society will be giving a complete run down on rhodies on Wed., Feb. 5 at 7pm at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). The Birchwood Garden Club is a vibrant and growing area-wide gardening club of over 80 members; membership is open to everyone in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Free. More info: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

DUPI Garden Club Meeting – Dick

Bosch from Glen Echo Gardens will speak at the DUPI Garden Club’s February meeting on Tues., Feb. 18 at 1pm in the

Closed Sundays

Art in the Dark – Our 2nd Annual Art in the Dark event will be held on Sat., Feb. 8 from 6-8pm at Gabriel’s Art Kids, 1415 Dupont St., Bellingham. Glow-in-the-dark painting, crafts, music, face painting by Chelle and so much more! Admission is $10 per family plus $.50 tickets for crafts. More info: info@gabrielsartkids.com , 360393-0107 or www.gabrielsartkids.com. Arts Alive! – McIntyre Hall (2501 E.

College Way, Mount Vernon) presents a series of interactive workshops in February. Schedule includes: Sun., Feb. 9, 1pm, Let’s Play Workshop with Philip Prudhomme; and Sun., Feb. 23, 1pm, Global Rhythms Workshop with drummer Mary Ellen Hodges. Engage in the artistic process and cultivate an appreciation of the performing arts. Participants will engage in the creative process and learn about dance, theater, and music. Recommended for ages 6-12;

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upstairs meeting area of the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd., Bellingham. Free admission. More info: 360-384-1762.

Greg Aanes Furniture (GAF) – Join us for a special showroom opening on Sat., Feb. 22, 10am-2pm, and come in to check out our Desks. Regular showroom hours are Mon.-Fri. from 10am-5pm. Showroom is located at 2109 Queen St. which is one block north of Iowa St. on the corner with Kentucky (you have to jog up and over on Pacific!). For complete info and map, visit www.GregAanesFurniture.com , www.FurnitureBellingham.com or call 360-389-2714.

Craft Workshops at Jansen Art Center – Jansen Art Center is offering the

following crafts workshops in February: One Day Raku Workshop (Ceramics), Sat., Feb. 1, 1-3:30pm, $20 plus pottery cost ($15-$80). Instructor: Jesse Rasmussen. • The Art of Clay, Tuesdays, Feb. 4-25, 4-5:30pm, $95. Instructor: Trisha Coggins. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org , or www.jansenartcenter.org.

The Knack of Knitting – Mount Vernon

City Library (315 Snoqualmie St.) is hosting a series of art and crafting workshops for adults on Monday evenings this winter. The Knack of Knitting will meet Mondays, Feb. 3, 10 & 24 from 6-7pm. No experience necessary, and supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Free admission. More info: sarah@mountvernonwa.gov, 360336-6209 or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

workshops will run approximately 70 minutes. No previous experience necessary. Parents are invited to observe. Admission is free with ticket (children ages 6-12 only). More info: mcintyre.hall@skagit.edu , 360-416-7727 or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Creative Robotics for Children – The

Community Enrichment Center at St Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham) welcomes all children, ages 7-10, to consider this fun and educational Level 1 Robotics course. Taught by the popular Bricks and Beyond staff, this course will include 5 Monday classes, Feb. 24-March 24 from 3:30-5pm. Children will build and program models, while being introduced to concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Math (STEM). Cost is $80. Info or to register: 360-733-2890, www.StPaulsBellingham.org or Enrichment@StPaulsBellingham.org.

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Alzheimer’s “Cafe” Opening –

Bellingham’s first “Memory Cafe,” co-sponsored by the Alzheimer Society of Washington and Right at Home, will be held Tues., Feb. 4 from 3-6pm at Crown Plaza, 114 W. Magnolia St., Bellingham. All those with dementia and the people who support them are invited. The cafe provides a relaxed, informal social venue where people can connect with peers and professionals to discuss dementia-related issues in an atmosphere that encourages recognition and acceptance. Walk-ins are welcome to future gatherings, which will be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Free admission. More info: 360-392-3934, sharon@rahnorthwest.com or www.rightathome.net.

Workshops at Mindfulness Northwest – Mindfulness Northwest will

be offering the following workshops in February: Mindfulness for the Healing Professions (6 weeks), Red Cedar Dharma Hall (1021 N. Forest St., Bellingham), Wednesdays, Feb. 5-March 12, 9:1511:45am, $240-$320 sliding scale. • Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop (5 weeks), location TBA, Thursdays, Feb. 6-27 and Sat., March 1, 6:30-8:30pm, $120-$180. More info: 360-830-6439, registration@mindfulnessnorthwest.com or www.mindfulnessnorthwest.com.

Simply Spirit February Classes and Events – Simply Spirit Reading & Healing

Center is offering the following classes and events in February: Meditation Hour, Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:306:30pm, $5. • Reading Hour, Fri., Feb. 7, 7-8pm, $5. • Healing Hour, Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:30-6:30pm, $5. Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center is located at 1304 Meador Ave., B-11, Bellingham. More info: 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Experience Reiki – This is a regular

receive a Reiki treatment. Practitioners of all levels volunteer to share Reiki with those who come to receive. Admission is free or by donation. There is no set charge for this event, but any money donated goes to Unity for letting us use the space. • Reiki Circle/Share – Join Reiki Master Sally Ledgerwood and others on the last Wednesday of the month (Feb. 26) from 6:30-8:30pm at the Unity Church, to share Reiki. We give and receive Reiki, share experiences, and expand our knowledge of healing work. All levels are welcome. There is no charge, however donations are welcome. More info: 360-224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:45-11:45am, during February and March at Jazzercise, 1517 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (Tues. series begins Feb. 11; Fri. series begins Feb. 14). Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500) specializing in yoga therapy for the back, with over 30 years experience. This is a supportive, nurturing class ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. Cost for the 5-week series is $65 for 5 classes or $85 for 10 classes. Drop-in is $15. Info: 360656-6699, YogawithJoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithJoani.com.

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monthly opportunity for anyone to experience Reiki Energy. Now in our fourth year, this gathering is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month (Feb. 8) at the Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, from 1-5pm. Anyone is welcome to drop in during that time and

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provided. No appointment necessary. Please bring a completed “Get CoveredStep One” form available on the WAHA website. The sessions will be held: Wed., Feb. 12, 4-7:30pm at Sumas Library; Wed., Feb. 19, 4-8pm at Deming Library; and Thurs., Feb. 20, 4-8pm at North Fork Library. For more info contact Jessica Bee of the Opportunity Council, 360-5993944. More info: 360-305-3600.

Coping With Hearing Loss – The

Hearing Loss Association of Whatcom County is holding its monthly meeting on Sat., Feb. 15 from 9:30-11:30am at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Learn why people who experience gratitude are healthier, happier, and more satisfied with their lives. Pam Spencer, MA, CCC-A, FAA will facilitate the topic of coping with hearing loss. Hearing assistance technology is available, and all our meetings are captioned. Free. More info: 360-7383756, info@hearingloss-whatcom.org or www.hearingloss-whatcom.org.

NCMC Monthly Meeting – The North

Cascade Massage Connection (NCMC) monthly meeting will be held on Tues., Feb. 18 from 6-9pm at Garden Street Methodist Church, 1326 Garden St., Annex Rm. B, Bellingham. Scott Paglia, LAc, will present “Demystifying Chinese Medicine and Acupressure: A User’s Body Guide.” NCMC serves and educates LMPs in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties. Admission is $10. More info: www.NCmassageconnection.org.

Women’s Health Event: Balancing Work and Life for Optimal Living –

Join us on Thurs., Feb. 20 from 5:307:30pm at McIntyre Hall for a presentation by Dr. Karen Wolfe. Wolfe’s presentation on work/life balance is designed to help participants make conscious choices to improve all dimensions of their health and well-being: physical, mental, emotional, social, vocational, and spiritual. Admission of $15 includes hors d’oeuvres. Wine will be available for purchase. McIntyre Hall is located at 2105 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. More info: 360-814-2424 or healthquest@skagitvalleyhospital.org.

Pelvic Floor Workshop – Join us on

Sat., March 1 from 11:30-1pm at Joy of Pilates (209 Prospect St., #4, Bellingham) for this informative workshop focusing on

pelvic floor function, dysfunction, anatomy and exercises. Instructor Kate Tomlin is both a licensed PTA and LMP, having worked in a PT clinic specializing in women’s health. Light refreshments and handouts will be provided. Please RSVP. Admission is $20. Info: 360-224-1433, info@joyofpilates.net , www.joyofpilates.net.

Listen to Women’s Voices NW –

In February, Women’s Voices spotlights Clara Olinka Kelly, author of The Flamboya Tree, and Mardi Solomon, discussing the Farm to School program. Listen on Sundays at 9am, KMRE radio 102.3 FM, or stream at www.sparkmuseum.org or www.womensvoicesnw.wordpress.com. Info: 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org.

What’s Next? Housing Options as we Age – This is an opportunity to discuss and answer questions about housing for older adults in our community. Whatcom County offers a wide-range of housing options from shared-housing and in-home attendants, to adult family homes, rehabilitation, independent and assisted living facilities. This free event strives to assist individuals in making an informed decision that works for them, and help families talk to their loved ones about viable housing options. It is geared toward older adults looking at their housing options, as well as individuals seeking options for their parents. Join us at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham, on Thurs., Feb. 20, from 2-7pm. More info: 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

Information Session for Web Design Level II: Word Press Next Step –

Western Washington University is offering a Web Design Level II: Word Press Next Step course in Spring 2014. Learn more about the course at a free information session on Tues., Feb. 25 at 5:30pm at WWU Academic West 305. The course will focus on more advanced WordPress concepts such as custom page templates, custom post types, the use of template tags, using custom queries, and using The Loop to control the presentation of content. More info: 360-650-3308 or www.wwu.edu/ee/ps/webdesign.

WWP Monthly Meeting – Whatcom

Writers and Publishers will hold their monthly meeting on Wed., Feb. 26 at 5:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham. Attorney and author Mark Wittow will give a presentation entitled “Intellectual Property, Copywriting and Legal Stuff for Writers.” Wittow specializes in working with intellectual property issues and counseling creators, publishers and distributors of content. Guests may order from restaurant menu. More info and reservations: www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org.

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FEBRUARY 2014 SATURDAY 2/1/2014 Writer’s Retreat: Crafting Your Memoir,

Whatcom Community College, 9am-3:30pm, $69, 360-383-3200, lswan@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.whatcomcommunityed.com. (pg. 9) Zoo-Phonics Workshop, Launching Success Learning Store, 9am-3pm, $99, 360-527-2641, info@launchingsuccess.com or www.launchingsuccess.com. Digital Photography (2-days) begins, Jansen Art Center, 10am-1pm, $75, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 7)

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Kids’ Event: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) with Claire, Village Books, 10:30-11am, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Let’s Make Valentines! (ages 4-11), Lynden

Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600.

9th Annual Red Wine and Chocolate Festival, Carpenter Creek Winery, 11am-6pm, $5, 360-708-0700, jeff@carpentercreek.com or www.carpentercreek.com.

Kids’ Story and Activity with Andrea Gabriel

(“Why Do I Sing?), Village Books, 11am, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Zatoichi Series: “Zatoichi’s Revenge,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $8, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23)

Opening Reception: “Of This World, and Not,” Gallery Cygnus, 5-8pm, free,

360-708-4787, gallerycygnus@gmail.com or www.gallerycygnus.com. (pg. 7)

Grafting Workshop 1 – Harvesting Scion Wood: Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Program,

”The Phantom of the Opera,” Lynden Christian

High School Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7pm, $10 adults / $6 students and seniors, 360-318-9525. (pg. 4) ”BTG Musical Birthday Bash,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $14 / $12 / $8, 360733-1811, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Fourth Corner First Saturday Folk Dancing Party, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10:30pm, $15 requested donation, 360-380-0456. (22)

International Guitar Night, Lincoln Theatre,

8pm, $32 / $29 / $26 / $23 with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre Members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 27)

Judy Collins & The Passenger String Quartet, Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $35 / $30 / $20 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 27) R.X. Bertoldi Trio, The Conway Muse, 8:30pm, $7, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , 360-445-3000 or www.conwaymuse.com. Aaron Crawford, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 2/2/2014 Community Monthly Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under, 360-739-9605. Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am, free, 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org. (pg. 12)

9th Annual Red Wine and Chocolate Festival, Carpenter Creek Winery, 11am-6pm, $5, 360-708-0700, jeff@carpentercreek.com or www.carpentercreek.com.

Socrates Cafe, Village Books Readings Gallery, 11:30am-1pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Tribute Jazz, art of the piano trio: The Music of Sonny Clark, Firehouse PAC, 4pm, $15 / $10, www.facebook.com/tributejazzseries.

”BTG Musical Birthday Bash,” Bellingham

Theatre Guild, 2pm, $14 / $12 / $8, 360-7331811, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Whatcom READS! Event: Grief as Transformer

(for adults), Island Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, therapeuticstudio@msn.com. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Band, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Swil Kanim (violin), The Conway Muse, 6pm, no cover, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , 360-445-3000 or www.conwaymuse.com.

MONDAY 2/3/2014 Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Whatcom Knitting Guild Monthly Meeting, Squalicum Yacht Club, noon-3pm, free, whatcomknitting@gmail.com.

Calligraphy: The Foundational Hand (6 weeks) begins, Stampadoodle & The Paper Cafe,

6-8pm, $100 + supplies, 360-647-9663, christy@pilgrimsquill.com , www.pilgrimsquill.com. (pg. 8)

The Knack of Knitting (3-weeks) begins,

Mount Vernon City Library, 6-7pm, free, 360-336-6209, sarah@mountvernonwa.gov or www.mountvernonwa.gov. (pg. 10)

Blaine Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-332-7435. (pg. 10) One Day Raku Workshop (Ceramics), Jansen Art Center, 1-3:30pm, $20 plus pottery cost, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 10) Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church, 2-5pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-733-6867, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 27) Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, 360-734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 22) Family Friendly Painting Class, Uptown Art Studio, 3-5pm, $39.95 adults / children under 12 free, bellingham@uptownart.com or 360-733-1471. (pg. 7) Treasure Hunting (with Dal Neitzel), Deming Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-305-3600. Opening Reception: Wood-Fired Work at Good Earth Pottery, 5-8pm, free, 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com. (pg. 8) Saturday Night Music: Sam Chue (local singer-songwriter), Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm, free, 360-354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 27)

BHS Repertory Theatre Company presents “Pride & Prejudice,” Bellingham High School Theatre, 7pm, tickets $5 at the door.

Ladies in Red, Men in Black Dance, Presence

Studio, 7-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, bhamusabda@aol.com , 360-7345676, www.bellinghamusadance.com. (pg. 22)

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FEBRUARY 2014 YA Read! (Book Discussion Group) for readers of teen literature: “The Book Thief” by Mark Zusak, Bellingham Central Library Teen Space, 6-7pm, free, 360-778-7231 (Jennifer), jlovchik@cob.org.

Gluten-Free Baking 101 Cooking Class,

Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 6:30pm, $40, 360-336-8747, lauraleehartner@gmail.com or www.gretchenskitchen.com. (pg. 26)

WWU Global Discovery Community Travel Programs Information Session (Tuscany, Italy), Bellingham Food Co-op, 6:30pm, free,

360-650-6409, globaldiscovery@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/GlobalDiscovery. (pg. 3) VB Reads … General Literature: “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail” and “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar” by Cheryl Strayed (author not attending), Village Books, 7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

TUESDAY 2/4/2013 Alzheimer’s “Cafe” Opening, Crown Plaza,

3-6pm, free, sharon@rahnorthwest.com , 360392-3934 or www.rightathome.net. (pg. 11)

The Art of Clay Workshop (4-weeks) begins, Jansen Art Center, 4-5:30pm, $95. (pg. 10)

InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8), Central Bellingham Library Conference Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

Mini Workshop: “Intro to ReSet: It’s Not About the Money” with Janet Ott, Village Books, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Drawing & Painting Open Studio (4-sessions) begins, Jansen Art Center, 6-7:30pm, $55. (pg. 7)

The World of Self-Publishing, Whatcom

Community College, 6-8:30pm, $59, 360-383-3200, lswan@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.whatcomcommunityed.com. (pg. 24)

VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group,

Village Books Mezzanine, 6:15-8:15pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Supper – Southern Style, Ciao Thyme, 6:30-8:30pm, $48, 360-733-1267, info@ciaothyme.com or www.ciaothyme.com. (pg. 26) Author Reads: “Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming” by McKenzie Funk, Village Books, 7pm, www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626. ”The Phantom of the Opera,” LCHS Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7pm, $10 / $6, 360-318-9525. (pg. 4)

Weekly Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall,

7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. (pg. 22)

West Coast Swing Dance Progressive Lesson, VFW Hall, 7-9pm, $20 per class with purchase of 6 lessons / $25 drop-ins, www.BellinghamWCS.org. (pg. 22)

Whatcom READS! presents “From Hiking Clubs to the CCC” with Janet Oakley,

Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 7pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org.

WEDNESDAY 2/5/2014 Seattle Flower and Garden Show, departs Bellingham Senior Activity Center at 9am, $65.99, www.wccoa.org. (pg. 3)

Mindfulness for the Healing Professions Workshop (6-weeks) begins, Red Cedar

Dharma Hall, 9:15-11:45am, $240-$320 sliding scale, 360-830-6439, registration@mindfulnessnorthwest.com or www.mindfulnessnorthwest.com. (pg. 11) Ferndale Toddler Time, Boys & Girls Club of Ferndale, 10-11:30am, suggested donation of $2 per child / $5 per family, 360-671-3660, info@wcel.net or www.wcel.net.

County Piano and Voice Recipient Concert, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30am, free, 360-671-0252, willellender@comcast.net or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 27)

World Issues Forum: “Global Food Production and Climate Change,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, noon-1:20pm, free, 360-650-2309, shirley.osterhaus@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu. (pg. 26) Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. (16) Croatian Fish Stew Cooking Class, Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 6:30pm, $40. (pg. 26) Author Reads: “Images of America: Mount Baker” by John D’Onofrio and Todd Warger, Village Books, 7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 24)

Birchwood Garden Club: Care of Rhododendrons, Whatcom Museum

Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 10) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in fee, first time free, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 22)

Mike Allen Quartet (MAQ) Jazz Series,

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 7:309:30pm, $10, Mike.Allen@wwu.edu , 360-6503133 or www.mikeallenjazz.com. (pg. 27-28) Leonard Garrison Flute Recital, WWU Concert Hall, 8pm, free, 360-676-9521, lisa.mccarthy@wwu.edu. (pg. 28)

Open Mic w/ Tad Kroening, Honey Moon,

8:30-11pm, free, www.honeymoonmeads.com.

THURSDAY 2/6/2014 Leonard Garrison Flute Masterclass, WWU

PAC Concert Hall Rm. 16, 10:30am, free, 360-676-9521, lisa.mccarthy@wwu.edu. (28) Clay Club (4-weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 1-4pm, $92, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 8)

InkSpot Young Writer’s Group (grades 6-8),

Ferndale Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org.

Beginning Suzuki Violin (7-weeks) begins,

Jansen Art Center, 3:30-5:30pm, $50 per month (open enrollment), 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 28) InkSpot (grades 6-12), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org.

Fairhaven InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8),

Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

Jansen Art Center String Ensemble (6-weeks) begins, Jansen Art Center, 4:30-5:30pm, $85. (pg. 28)

Live in the Piano Lounge: Andy “Badd Dog”

Koch (blues piano & vocals), Jansen Art Center, 5:30pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 28) Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-6477134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. (pg. 11) Clay Club (4 weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 6-9pm, $92. (pg. 8)

Opening of Spring Community Exhibit: Meet the Artists, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 8)

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop (5-weeks) begins, location TBA, 6:30-8:30pm, $120-$180. (pg. 11)

”The Phantom of the Opera,” LCHS Worship

and Fine Arts Center, 7pm, $10 / $6, 360-318-9525. (pg. 4) Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15-10pm, $5 donation requested. (pg. 22) An Evening with Ana Popovic, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $30 (plus applicable fees), 360-3368955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 28) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146, tickets.wwu.edu , www.ed/theatredance. (4) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 general / $12 students and seniors, 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org. (pg. 22)

Whatcom READS! presents “Heather Anderson – PCT Record Setter” with Heather Anderson, Bellingham Central Library

Lecture Room, 7:30pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org. Tocato Tango (Argentinian tango), Skylarks Hidden Cafe, 8-11pm, no cover, 360-7153642, www.skylarkshiddencafe.com. Trivia with Jeff Aaron “The Fish,” Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 8-10pm, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

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FEBRUARY 2014 FRIDAY 2/7/2014 Make it BIG with George Rodriguez (3-day workshop) begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 9am-4pm, $195. (pg. 8)

Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk, Old Town

Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com , www.anacortesart.com.

Art Show Reception: Dederick Ward, Cynthia Richardson, Sandy Byers, Lorna Libert, and Martha Brouwer, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm,

free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 8-9) Artist Reception: Erin Clancy, Honey Salon, 6-10pm, free, www.erinclancy.blogspot.com or 360-778-3858. (pg. 8) Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm, free, lindsey@downtownbellingham.com , www.downtownbham.wordpress.com or 360-527-8710. (pg. 9) Friday Night Writes Club for Teens at Village Books, 6-7pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org.

”Images of America: Mount Baker” Book Signing, Allied Arts Gallery, 6-8pm, free, 360-676-8548. (pg. 24)

”The Goddess in Everyone” Art Walk Opening, The Lucky Monkey, 6:30-9:30pm,

free, luckymonkeygifts@gmail.com or 360-223-2743. (pg. 9) Reading Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-8pm, $5, 360-647-7134. (pg. 11) ”The Phantom of the Opera,” LCHS Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7pm, $10 / $6, 360-318-9525. (pg. 4)

Celtic Arts Foundation presents Masters of Scottish Arts, Pantages Theater, 7:30-10pm,

$30-$45 + $25 optional round trip bus transportation from Bellingham or Mount Vernon, 360-416-4934, www.celticarts.org. (pg. 28) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4) Kate-Lynne Logan (singer/songwriter), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7, 360-445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com. Peter Rowan’s Bluegrass Band, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25, McIntyre.Hall@skagit.edu , 360416-7727 or www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 28) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22)

Acoustic Night featuring Two Buck Chuck,

Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 2/8/2014 Met Opera: “Rusalka,” Lincoln Theatre,

9:55am, $23 general, $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees), 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 23) Calligraphy Workshop, The Community Enrichment Center at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 10am-2pm, $45, 360-733-2890, enrichmentstpauls@gmail.com or www.stpaulsbellingham.org. (pg. 9) Family Activity Day: E(ART)H Fair, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 10am-4pm, $3 special admission / free for museum members, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Saturdays on Ice: Action (special reduced

admission day), Whatcom Museum Campus, 10am-4pm, Lightcatcher $3 / Old City Hall free / free for museum members, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Kids’ Event: “Spark” by Kallie George,

Village Books, 10:30am, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Zatoichi Series: “Zatoichi and the Doomed Man,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $8. (pg. 23) Experience Reiki with various practitioners and students, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., drop-in 1-5pm, by donation, 360-224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 11)

Whatcom READS! Event: From Hiking Clubs to the CCC: Shaping the Future of the Mount Baker Forest Lands, Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3600.

Bellingham Dulcimer Club (BDC), Bellingham

Unitarian Fellowship, 1:30-3:30pm, free, www.bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com , 360-982-8599, sunsetjam@gmail.com. (pg. 28) Family Friendly Painting Class, Uptown Art Studio, 3-5pm, $39.95 / children under 12 free. (pg. 7) Author Reads: “Early Warming: Crisis and Response in the Climate-Changed North” by Nancy Lord (sponsored by Western Reads), Village Books, 4pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

25th Anniversary Gala and Auction: “Hearts For Housing,” Best Western Lakeway Inn,

5:30-9pm, $60, shultziew@lydiaplace.org , 360-671-7663 or www.lydiaplace.org. (pg. 6) Art in the Dark, Gabriel’s Art Kids, 6-8pm, $10 per family plus $.50 tickets for crafts, 360-393-0107, info@gabrielsartkids.com or www.gabrielsartkids.com. (pg. 10)

Winter Feast featuring storyteller Brian Flowers (all ages), Deming Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-305-3600.

Saturday Ballroom Dance, Bellingham Senior

Activity Center, 6:30-9pm, $5, 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. (pg. 23) Saturday Night Music: Quinton Rundell (local musician), Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm. (pg. 27)

Bellingham Chamber Music Society Presents Duo Luna, Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room,

Tocato Tango (Argentinian tango), Squalicum

Yacht Club, 8-11pm, $10 general / $7 USA Dance members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusada@aol.com. Nitecrew (Top 70 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 2/9/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am. (pg. 12)

Arts Alive!: Let’s Play Workshop, McIntyre

Hall, 1pm, free with ticket (children ages 6-12 only), 360-416-7727, mcintyre.hall@skagit.edu or www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 10) Pickett House Tours, 910 Bancroft St., 1-4pm, by donation. (pg. 27) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4)

My Funny Valentine: Piano Music from the Heart, Blaine Performing Arts Center, 2pm,

by donation, 360-820-8312, www.draytonharbormusic.org. (pg. 28) NT Live: “Coriolanus,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $15 general / $13 seniors / $11 students with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members, 360336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 4) Swingnuts Jazz (swing/upbeat Brazilian), Anacortes Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-293-1910, swingnutsjazz@gmail.com or www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

Valentine Cookie Baking and Decorating,

Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 2pm, $25. (26)

VB Reads … Motherhood by the Book:

“The Girls of Slender Means” by Muriel Spark (author not attending), Village Books, 2pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Whatcom READS! Event: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (adults), Lummi Island Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra featuring Tine Thing Helseth, Mount Baker Theatre, 3-5pm,

$12 / $34 / $39 / free teen ticket with each adult ticket, www.whatcomsymphony.com or 360-734-6080. (pg. 28-29) Whatcom Writes! Reading, Village Books, 4-6pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

7pm, $20 adults / $10 students, 360-3034014, leslie@bellinghamchambermusic.org or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org. (pg. 28)

Horse-Trekking Adventure in Mongolia

(adults, grades 8+), North Fork Library, 7-9pm, free, 360-305-3600. Seattle Castaways (ukulele rock and modern classics), Mount Baker Theater Encore Room, 7pm, $10, bhamuke@gmail.com , 360-6477620 or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 28) ”The Phantom of the Opera,” LCHS Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7pm, $10 / $6, 360-318-9525. (pg. 4) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22)

Scottish Country Dancing Social Dance,

YWCA Ballroom, 7:30pm, $10 general / $7 students, www.bellinghamscd.org. Brian and the Ballantines (guitar), The Conway Muse, 8pm, $7, www.conwaymuse.com , conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or 360-445-3000.

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FEBRUARY 2014 Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Stirred Not Shaken,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Robert Sarazin Blake & John Elliott (folk), The Conway Muse, 6pm, $10, 360-445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com. Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22)

MONDAY 2/10/2014 Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free, 360-3327562, neemsretreat@frontier.com. (pg. 27)

VB Reads … Environmental Conservation Book Group: “Consulting the Genius of the Place: An Ecological Approach to a New Agriculture” by Wes Jackson (author not attending), Village Books, 5-6pm, 360-6712626, www.villagebooks.com.

TUESDAY 2/11/2014 Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser (5-week series) begins, 10:45am, $15 drop-in, 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com. (pg. 11)

Making Delicious Soups and Salads: Butternut Squash Farro Soup, The Community Enrichment Center at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11am-12:30pm, $19. (pg. 9)

VB Reads … Cover to Cover Adventure (youth book group for kids ages 8-12): “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh” by Robert C. O’Brien and Zena Bernstein (authors not attending), Village Books, 5-6pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8), Central Bellingham Library Conference Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

Book Release Party: “Images of America: Mount Baker,” Kulshan Brewery, 5-7pm, free, 360-389-5348, www.kulshanbrewery.com. (pg. 24)

VB Writes ... Spec Fiction / Sci Fi Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

How It’s Made: Vernon Leibrant’s Woodturning, Jansen Art Center, 6:30-

7:30pm, $5 adults / $3 students and seniors, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 26) Weekly Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3, 360-766-6866. (pg. 22) West Coast Swing Dance, VFW Hall, 7-9pm, $5, www.BellinghamWCS.org. (pg. 22)

Whatcom READS! presents “Finding Home: Exploring Place, Wilderness and Civiliation” with Saul Weisberg, Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room, 7pm, free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org.

WEDNESDAY 2/12/2014 Ferndale Toddler Time, Boys & Girls Club of

Ferndale, 10-11:30am, suggested donation of $2 per child / $5 per family, 360-671-3660, info@wcel.net or www.wcel.net.

World Issues Forum: “Climate Change and Human Rights: Lessons from Alaska,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, noon-1:20pm, free, shirley.osterhaus@wwu.edu , 360-650-2309 or www.wwu.edu. (pg. 26)

VB Reads ... Afternoon Book Chat: “Wild:

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed (author not attending), Village Books, 1pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. 2nd Chapter Book Discussion Group: book selection for 2014-15, Bellingham Central Library SkillShare Space, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-778-7230 (Katie), knbray@cob.org. FIG Art Club Workshop, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 2-4pm, $7 non-members / $5 museum members / free for FIG Art Club members with reward points, 360-778-8930, figinfo@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Pruning: Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Program,

Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-332-7435. (10)

Washington HealthPlanFinder Drop-In Enrollment Event, Sumas Library, 4-7:30pm,

free, 360-305-3600, 360-599-3944. (pg. 11-12)

Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing

Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. (11)

Northwest Singles Club Monthly Meeting and Dinner, Cascade Pizza, 5:30-7pm, 360-393-3982.

Bellingham Ceili Club Session and Workshop, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 6-9pm, free / donations appreciated, 360-739-7027, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com. (pg. 29)

Foods That Love Your Heart Cooking Class, Skagit Hospital, 6pm, $25. (pg. 26) ”Following the Ninth,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.50, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23)

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater Open Mic, Firehouse Cafe, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-9961, joakworm@aol.com.

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm, $8. (pg. 22)

”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4)

Open Mic w/ Tad Kroening, Honey Moon,

8:30-11pm, free, www.honeymoonmeads.com.

THURSDAY 2/13/2014 Intermediate Jewelry Workshop (5-weeks) begins, Jansen Art Center, 10am-1pm, $185. Preview: “Jazz: Here and There, Local and Global” with Milt Krieger, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 1-3pm, $73 / $58 ALL members (4 classes), miltandjudy@comcast.net. (pg. 29)

InkSpot Young Writer’s Group (grades 6-8),

Ferndale Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org. InkSpot (grades 6-12), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org. Recreation Northwest EXPO, Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn, 4-8pm, free, 360-739-8458, info@RecreationNorthwest.org or www.RecreationNorthwest.org. (pg. 6)

Fairhaven InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8),

Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org. Live in the Piano Lounge: Katie Gray (singersongwriter), Jansen Art Center, 5:30pm. (28) Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5. (pg. 11)

AHA! After Hours Art: Love the Earth Musical Open Mic, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 6-7:30pm, $5 Thursday admission / free for museum members, 360-778-8930, sign up with Chris at cbbrewer@cob.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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VB Writes ... Fiction Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Masters of Japanese Cinema Series: “Totoro,”

Pickford Film Center, 6:15pm, $10.50, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23) ”Romeo and Juliet” (Broadway Performance), Pickford Film Center, 7pm, $20, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23) SpeakEasy 13: Love Uncensored, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 7pm, free (donations appreciated), othermindpress@gmail.com or www.othermindpress.wordpress.com. (pg. 24) Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15-10pm, $5 donation requested. (pg. 22) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22) Open Mic Karaoke, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

FRIDAY 2/14/2014 Artist Submissions for 17th Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition due today, exhibit@peacearchpark.org , 360-332-7165 or www.peacearchpark. org. (9)

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser (5-week series) begins, 10:45am, $15 drop-in, 360-656-6699. (pg. 11)

Fairhaven Family Movie (all ages), Fairhaven

Library Fireplace Room, call for title, 4-6pm, free, 360-778-7200 (Bethany), www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Incognito Dinner, Ciao Thyme, 6-8:30pm, $68, 360-733-1267, info@ciaothyme.com or www.ciaothyme.com. (pg. 26) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , 360-445-3000 or www.conwaymuse.com. (4) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22)

Sanford-Hill Piano Series: Jonathan Biss, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, tickets 360-650-6146. (pg. 32)

Tingstad & Rumbel – Special Valentine’s Day Show, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 / $22 /

$20 / $18 / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees), 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 28) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Eric Miller, The Conway Muse, 8pm, $7, 360445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com. The Scarlet Locomotive (sweet harmonies), Honey Moon, 8:30pm, no cover (tips appreciated), www.honeymoonmeads.com. Music & Dancing with DJ RoyBoy, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 2/15/2014 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior

Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids, 360-384-6244, www.ferndaleseniorcenter.org. (pg. 5)

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FEBRUARY 2014 Celtic Arts Highland Dancing Championship, Whatcom Community College Syre Center, 9am-5pm, $7 adults / $4 students, 360-715-8682, clanheather@nas.com or www.celticarts.org. (pg. 23) Coping With Hearing Loss, Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 9:30-11:30am, 360-7383756, info@hearingloss-whatcom.org or www.hearingloss-whatcom.org. (pg. 12)

Whatcom Water Resources: What to Do?,

Bellingham Public Library, 9:30am-noon, free, league@LWVbellinghamwhatcom.org , 360734-2366 or www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. (pg. 26)

Adobe Lightroom Workshop (2 weeks) begins, Jansen Art Center, 10am-1pm, $75. Free Adult Acting Class, Anacortes Community Theatre, 10am-noon, free, 360-840-0089, nellobot@aol.com or www.acttheatre.com.

SUNDAY 2/16/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3

FM, 9-10am. (pg. 12) Socrates Cafe, Village Books Readings Gallery, 11:30am-1pm, www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626. Met Opera: “Rusalka,” Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 general, $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees), 360336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 23) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4)

Keyboard Friends Piano Concert: Seeking the Divine, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 3pm, $5-$15, 360-671-6104, bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com or www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com. (pg. 29)

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Coffee Hour,

Skagit Community Band: Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, Brodniak Hall, 3pm, $15 adults / $10

seniors and students / $30 family / free children 12 and under, Vince.fejeran@skagit.edu , www.Skagitcommunityband.org or 360-466-4409. (pg. 29) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3)

Group Reading: “Clover: A Literary Rag Volume 6,” Village Books, 4-6pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Rane Nogales Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Science Duo (acoustic), The Conway Muse, 6pm, $5, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , 360-445-3000 or www.conwaymuse.com.

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Stamped Copper Cuff Bracelet Workshop,

Jansen Art Center, 11am-4pm, $55. (pg. 7)

Rain Festival, Fairhaven Village Green, 11:30am12:30pm, www.fairhaven.com

Writers in the Limelight: Zbignie.w Brzezinski, The Limelight Theater, noon, $6, 360-7380735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23) ”Following the Ninth,” Pickford Film Center, 12:15pm, $10.50, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23) Meet The Artist: Steve Hall, Artwood Gallery of Fine Woodworking, 1-4pm. (pg. 7)

Pruning: Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Program,

Blaine Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-332-7435. (10)

Whatcom READS! Book Discussion (for

adults), Ferndale Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. Family Friendly Painting Class, Uptown Art Studio, 3-5pm, $39.95 / children under 12 free. (pg. 7) Splendor of Stimpson’s Fungi Realm, Everson Library, 3-4:45pm, free, 360-305-3600. Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 3pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3)

Saturday Night Music: Michael Gonzalez

(indie/folk guitar & vocals), Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm. (pg. 27) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, 360-445-3000. (pg. 4) ”Fuddy Meers,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8, 360-650-6146. (pg. 4) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Tango Experience, Presence Dance Studio, 8-11:30pm, $10 general / $7 students, 360-708-8076, secure@cnw.com. (pg. 23) Fritz & the Freeloaders (pop), Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 8:15-10:45pm, no cover, 360-7381000, cheers@firesidemartini.com or www.firesidemartini.com. Mia Vermillion & Jason Edwards (blues, jazz, folk), The Conway Muse, 8:30pm, $12, 360445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com. Voyager (hard rock/80s metal), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. NEW: Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2014 Valentine Dinner Dance, Grand Willow Inn,

6-9pm, $45 pp / $80 per couple, 360-4212527, www.pcmusical.org. (pg. 5) Positive, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $15 / $12. (pg. 22)

MONDAY 2/17/2014 2014 NW Washington Farm-To-Table Trade Meeting, St. Luke’s Community Education

Center, 8:30am-4pm, $30 participant / $50 vendor table, www.sustainableconnections.org. (pg. 26) Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982. Author Reads: “Make Me A Mother: A Memoir” by Susanne Antonetta, Village Books, 7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, bellinghamtheatreguild@yahoo.com , www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com or 360-733-1811. (pg. 4)

TUESDAY 2/18/2014 DUPI Garden Club Meeting, Cordata

Community Food Co-op, 1-2pm, free, 360-384-1762. (pg. 10)

West Coast Swing Dance Progressive Lesson,

InkSpot (grades 6-12), Lynden Library,

Whatcom READS! Event: Saul Weisberg on “Finding Home,” South Whatcom Library

Washington HealthPlanFinder Drop-In Enrollment Event, North Fork Library, 4-8pm,

VFW Hall, 7-9pm, $20 per class with purchase of 6 lessons / $25 drop-ins. (pg. 22)

(Sudden Valley), 7-8:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3)

WEDNESDAY 2/19/2014 Mt. Baker Lodge and Easy Snowshoe Trip,

departs Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC) at 9am, $69. (pg. 3) Ferndale Toddler Time, Boys & Girls Club of Ferndale, 10-11:30am, suggested donation of $2 per child / $5 per family, 360-671-3660, info@wcel.net or www.wcel.net.

VB Reads ... Engaged Citizens Book Group: “The Case for God” by Karen Armstrong (author not attending), Village Books, noon-1:30pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org. free, 360-305-3600, 360-599-3944. (pg. 11-12)

Fairhaven InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8),

Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org. Live in the Piano Lounge: Hannah Klos (classical & contemporary piano), Jansen Art Center, 5:30pm. (pg. 28) Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5. (pg. 11) VB Writes ... Poetry Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 5:30-7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Women’s Health Event: Balancing Work and Life for Optimal Living, McIntyre Hall,

5:30-7:30pm, $15, 360-814-2424, healthquest@skagitvalleyhospital.org. (pg. 12)

14th Annual BHRFF: “We Can’t Eat Gold,”

Northwestern Indian College Log House, 6pm, free. (pg. 25)

World Issues Forum: “Red Sky At Morning: Ethics and the Climate Crisis,” Fairhaven

3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Katy Harris

6-9pm, $10, www.NCmassageconnection.org. (pg. 12)

Washington HealthPlanFinder Drop-In Enrollment Event, Deming Library, 4-8pm, free,

Delving into Pi: a Raspberry Pi User Group,

Village Books Mezzanine, 6:15-8:15pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Women to Women: Living Longer, Living Smarter (1st of 4 sessions), Ferndale Senior

InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8), Central Bellingham Library Conference Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

North Cascade Massage Connection Monthly Meeting, Garden Street Methodist Church, VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group,

Italian Dishes from the Florentine Region Cooking Class, Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 6:30pm, $40. (pg. 26)

Author Reads: “They Called Me Number One:

Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars, Village Books, 7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Weekly Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3, 360-766-6866. (pg. 22)

College Auditorium, noon-1:20pm, free, 360-650-2309, shirley.osterhaus@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu. (pg. 26) Alaskan Cruising Highlights Show, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 1:30pm, free. (pg. 3) 360-305-3600, 360-599-3944. (pg. 11-12)

Activity Center, 5-6:30pm, free, register at 360-384-6244, judithculv@hotmail.com. (9) Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. (11)

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Song Circle, Roeder Home, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-733-6867, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 29)

Bicycle Travel Show Series: Tandem Ride across Iowa and Tour of Tuscany, Federal

Building (104 W. Magnolia St.), 7-9pm, 360-733-8307, www.everybodyBIKE.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm, $8. (pg. 22) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Open Mic w/ Tad Kroening, Honey Moon, 8:30-11pm, free, www.honeymoonmeads.com.

THURSDAY 2/20/2014 14th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival (BHRFF): “We Can’t Eat Gold,”

Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, register at 360-305-3600. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4)

Mini Workshop: “Living a Life of Gratitude: Your Journey to Grace, Joy & Healing” by Sara Wiseman, Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Northwest Passages: A Swedish Immigrant’s Story, Burlington Public Library, 7-9pm, free,

360-755-0760, karenp@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov. (pg. 27) Puccini’s “La Boheme” (Royal Opera House), The Limelight Theater, 7pm, $20, 360-7380735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23-24) Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15-10pm, $5 donation requested. (pg. 22) Jansen Jazz Band Concert, Jansen Art Center, 7:30-8:30pm, $10, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 29) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Trivia with Jeff Aaron “The Fish,” Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 8-10pm, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. 14th Annual BHRFF: “Rooted Lands,” Pickford Film Center, 9pm, free. (pg. 25)

Northwestern Indian College Log House, noon, free, bhrff@live.com or www.bhrff.webs.com. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Rooted Lands,”

Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 2-7pm, free, 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. (pg. 12)

Family Story Night (ages 6 to adult) with the Bellingham Storytellers Guild (Vanishing Ice:

What’s Next? Housing Options as we Age,

InkSpot Young Writer’s Group (grades 6-8),

Ferndale Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org.

(guitar and vocals), Community Food Co-op, 6-8pm, free, jeanr@communityfood.coop, 360-734-8158 or www.communityfood.coop. (pg. 29) 14th Annual BHRFF: “Rooted Lands,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

Entertainment News Northwest ~ February 2014

FRIDAY 2/21/2014 Whatcom Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 11:30am, free. (pg. 25)

Wisdom Stories from the Ice and Cold), Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 6-8pm, free, 360-778-7188, bhamstoryguild@comcast.net.

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FEBRUARY 2014 Friday Night Writes Club for Teens at Village Books, 6-7pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org.

14th Annual BHRFF: “The Carbon Rush,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm. (pg. 25) BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) ”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 7pm, $6-$8, jmstitt@comcast.net. (pg. 4) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, 360-445-3000. (pg. 4) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $42-$46, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. (pg. 30) Jay Benton’s Comedy Nite, H20, 8-10:30pm, $10, www.facebook.com/ComedyNite or 360-755-3956. (pg. 4) Sky Colony (guitar/vocal), The Conway Muse, 8pm, free, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , www.conwaymuse.com or 360-445-3000.

Acoustic Night featuring the Paul Klein Duo,

Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 2/22/2014 American Legion Saturday Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 154 (Ferndale), 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / free children under 6, 360-384-7474, dahubbard10@gmail.com. Smelt Run 2014, La Conner Middle School, 8:30am-12:30pm, $15-$30, 360-848-9336, info@skagitsymphony.com or www.skagitsymphony.com. (pg. 5)

Brunch Club: Fresh Ricotta Blintzes with Berry Sauce and Candied Bacon, Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 9:30am, $25. (pg. 26) Deming Book Club (“Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghesi), Deming Library, 10amnoon, 360-305-3600.

Greg Aanes Furniture Showroom Open

(focusing on Desks), 10am-2pm, 360-3892714, www.FurnitureBellingham.com. (pg. 10)

King Mountain Neighborhood Assoc. Health Fair, Bellingham Covenant Church, 10am-3pm, free, www.kmnassociation.org. (pg. 11)

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

Watercolor for Beg./Int. Artists (2-day workshop) begins, Dakota Art, 10am-4:30pm,

Treasure Hunting (with Dal Neitzel), Ferndale

Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3600. Family Friendly Painting Class, Uptown Art Studio, 3-5pm, $39.95 / children under 12 free. (pg. 7)

Saxon Stories: Homesteading with the Nessett Families, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. (pg. 27)

Mini Writing Workshop: “Inciting Incident and the Desire Quest that Follows” with Scott Driscoll (“Better You Go Home: A Novel”), Village Books, 4pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Past to Future: Whatcom Day Academy Benefit Auction, Bellingham Cruise Terminal,

5:30-9:30pm, $65, auction@whatcomday.org , 360-312-1103 or www.whatcomday.org. (5) Saturday Ballroom Dance, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 6:30-9pm, $5, 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org. (pg. 23)

Saturday Night Music: Levi Madison of Howler Monkey, Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm. 14th Annual BHRFF: “We Can’t Eat Gold,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (25) BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Broadway, Our Way!, Leopold Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 7-9pm, $10-$15 suggested donation suggested, lauren-don-phillips@comcast.net , 360-714-0054 or www.swingconnection.org . (pg. 30) ”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 7pm, $6-$8. (pg. 4) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, 360-445-3000. (pg. 4) Bayshore Symphony Concert, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, $10 suggested donation, director@bayshoremusicproject.com , 360-724-7300, www.bayshoremusicproject.com. (pg. 30) Sailing in Greece (all ages), Lummi Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-305-3600. Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $42-$46, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. (pg. 30) Keb’ Mo’, Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $35 / $30 / $20 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 30)

Kim Bowman and The Paul Sorensen Trio,

Fireside Martini and Wine Bar, 8-11pm, free, 360-738-1000, www.firesidemartini.com. The Blackberry Bushes Stringband (bluegrass, alt-folk), The Conway Muse, 8pm, $7, 360445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com.

Jay Benton’s Comedy Nite, Poppes 360, 9-11:30pm, $10. (pg. 4)

The Dogtones (classic rock and R&B), Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SUNDAY 2/23/2014 Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am. (pg. 12)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Salmon Confidential,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, noon, free. (25)

Arts Alive!: Global Rhythms Workshop,

McIntyre Hall, 1pm, free with ticket (children ages 6-12 only), mcintyre.hall@skagit.edu , www.mcintyrehall.org or 360-416-7727. (10) 14th Annual BHRFF: “Saving Face,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 1:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Rape of the Samburu Women,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 2:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Troubled Water,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 3pm, free (25)

Bayshore Symphony Concert, Central Lutheran

Church, 3-5pm, $10 suggested donation, 360-724-7300. (pg. 30) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Author Reads: “The Disheveled Bed” by Andrea Carter Brown (poetry), Village Books, 4pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Jazz Project: Art of Jazz Series, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 4-6:30pm, $16 general / free for Jazz Project members, 360-650-1066, jsherwoodjazzproject@earthlink.net or www.jazzproject.org. (pg. 30) ”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 4pm, $6-$8. (pg. 4)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Easy Like Water,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 4:15pm, free. (pg. 25) Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. 14th Annual BHRFF: “Valentino’s Ghost,” First Congregational Church Bellingham, 6pm, free. (pg. 25) Ben & Mia Starner (parlor piano), The Conway Muse, 6pm, $5, 360-445-3000, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com or www.conwaymuse.com.

14th Annual BHRFF: “Amazon Gold,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (25)

$150, bellingham@dakotaartstores.com , 360-676-8918 or www.nmgrigsbystudios.com. (pg. 9) Whatcom READS! Book Discussion (for adults), Blaine Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-305-3600. How to Solder Workshop, Jansen Art Center, 11am-4pm, $55. (pg. 7)

Princess Party and Snowman Dress Up for kids with Barbara Jean Hicks (“A Sister More Like Me” and “A Very Special Snowman”), Village Books, 11am, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Zatoichi Series: “Zatoichi and the Chess Expert,” Pickford Film Center, 11am, $8. (23) 14th Annual BHRFF: “Hot Water,” Pickford Film Center, noon, free. (pg. 25)

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

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2014 14th Annual BHRFF: “Standing on Sacred Ground: Profit and Loss,” Bellingham

Unitarian Fellowship, 7pm, free. (pg. 25) BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4)

MONDAY 2/24/2014 Chinooks Waterfront Dining and Seattle Symphony Behind the Scenes Tour, departs

Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC) at 9am, $49. (pg. 3) Northwest Singles Club Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982.

14th Annual BHRFF: “Ninos de la Memoria,” Whatcom Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 10:30am, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Mother: Caring for 7 Billion,” Whatcom Community College Syre

Student Center Rm. 105, 11:30am, free. (25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Ninos de la Memoria,” Whatcom Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 2:45pm, free. (pg. 25)

Creative Robotics for Children (5-weeks) begins, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church CEC,

3:30-5pm, $80, 360-733-2890, Enrichment@StPaulsBellingham.org or www.StPaulsBellingham.org. (pg. 10) Knife Skills, Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 6:30pm, $40. (pg. 26) 14th Annual BHRFF: “It’s a Girl,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (pg. 25) BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Open Mic with Laurel Leigh, Village Books, 7pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Whatcom Reads! Author Event & Signing with Cheryl Strayed (“Wild: From Lost to Found On the Pacific Crest Trail”), Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage, 7:30-9pm, 360-671-2626 or www.WhatcomReads.org.

TUESDAY 2/25/2014 Beginning Jewelry (5 weeks) begins, Jansen

Art Center, 10am-1pm, $185. (pg. 7) Whatcom Reads! Author Event with Cheryl Strayed (“Wild: From Lost to Found On the Pacific Crest Trail”), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am-noon, www.villagebooks.com , 360-671-2626 or www.WhatcomReads.org.

14th Annual BHRFF: “Standing on Sacred Ground: Profit and Loss,” Whatcom

Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 11:30am, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “The Carbon Rush,”

Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 3:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8), Central Bellingham Library Conference Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org.

Information Session for Web Design Level II: Word Press Next Step, WWU Academic West 305, 5:30pm, free, 360-650-3308, www.wwu.edu. (pg. 12)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Valentine Road,”

Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 6pm, free. (pg. 25)

”Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse,” Pickford Film Center, 6pm, $10.50, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 23)

VB Writes ... Spec Fiction / Sci Fi Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm,

360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Bellingham Reads: “A World Without Ice” by Henry Pollack (a Vanishing Ice event), Bellingham Central Library Dodson Room, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7323 (Suzanne), scarlson-prandini@cob.org. The Chuckanut Radio Hour featuring Willy Vlautin (“The Free: A Novel”), Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm, $5, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com or www.brownpapertickets.com. (pg. 24) 14th Annual BHRFF: “Not My Life,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Rooted Lands,”

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7pm, free. (pg. 25) Author Reads: “The Diegesis” by Chas Hoppe and Joshua Young (poetry) with Daniel Scott Parker, Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Weekly Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, $3, 360-766-6866. (pg. 22) West Coast Swing Dance, VFW Hall, 7-9pm, $5, www.BellinghamWCS.org. (pg. 22) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3)

Winter Choral Concert: “Carmina Burana,”

WWU Concert Hall, 8pm, free, 360-650-5577, CFPA.Choral.Library@wwu.edu. (pg. 30)

WEDNESDAY 2/26/2014 Ferndale Toddler Time, Boys & Girls Club of

Ferndale, 10-11:30am, suggested donation of $2 per child / $5 per family, 360-671-3660, info@wcel.net or www.wcel.net.

14th Annual BHRFF: “Troubled Water,”

Whatcom Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 11:30am, free. (pg. 25)

Bellingham City Club Lunch Meeting,

Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members in advance or $15 / $20 at door (if available), info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

World Issues Forum: “Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, noon-1:20pm, free, 360-650-2309, shirley. osterhaus@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu. (26)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Unmanned: Drone Wars,” Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 12:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Ninos de la Memoria,” Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 3:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

Garden Design: Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Program, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-332-7435. (pg. 10)

14th Annual BHRFF: “We Can’t Eat Gold,” Lynden Library, 5pm, free. (pg. 25)

Healing Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing

Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134. (11)

WWP Monthly Meeting featuring Mark

Wittow, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 5:30pm, guests order from restaurant menu, www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org. (12)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Not My Life,”

Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 6pm, free. (pg. 25)

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Flavorful Southeast Asian Curry Pastes,

Gretchens Kitchenware Store, 6:30pm, $40. (pg. 26) Reiki Circle/Share, Unity Church of Bellingham, 6:30-8:30pm, free / by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www. greentouch.net. (pg. 11) 14th Annual BHRFF: “La Source,” Lynden Library, 6:45pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Valentino’s Ghost,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (25)

Author Reads: “Many Parishes” by Adrian

Koesters (poetry), Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library (upstairs), 7-9:30pm, $8. (pg. 22)

World Issues Forum: “Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence,” Bellingham Public Library, 7pm, free, 360-650-2309, shirley.osterhaus@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu. (pg. 26) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Open Mic w/ Tad Kroening, Honey Moon, 8:30-11pm, free, www.honeymoonmeads.com.

THURSDAY 2/27/2014 14th Annual BHRFF: “We Can’t Eat Gold,”

Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 11am, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Amazon Gold,”

Whatcom Community College Syre Student Center Rm. 105, 1:30pm, free. (pg. pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Ninos de la Memoria,” Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 2pm, free. (pg. 25)

InkSpot Young Writer’s Group (grades 6-8),

Ferndale Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org. InkSpot (grades 6-12), Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, register at www.wcls.org. 14th Annual BHRFF: “It’s a Girl,” Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 4pm, free. (pg. 25)

Fairhaven InkSpot Writing Club with the Whatcom Young Writers (grades 5-8),

Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 4:15-5:15pm, free, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org. 14th Annual BHRFF: “Amazon Gold,” Deming Library, 5pm, free. (pg. 25) Live in the Piano Lounge: Cheryl Hodge (award-winning jazz & vocals), Jansen Art Center, 5:30pm. (pg. 28) Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5. (pg. 11)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Mother: Caring for 7 Billion,” Bellingham Technical College Settlemeyer Hall, 6pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Rooted Lands,”

Northwest Indian College Log House, 6pm, free. (pg. 25) Incognito Dinner, Ciao Thyme, 6-8:30pm, $68, 360-733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com. (pg. 26) VB Writes ... Fiction Writing Group, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. Lego® Mindstorms Club (ages 12+), Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, registration required at www.wcls.org , 360-305-3600.

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FEBRUARY 2014 14th Annual BHRFF: “Hot Water,” Deming Library, 7pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Not My Life,” Sehome High School Library, 7pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Standing on Sacred Ground: Profit and Loss,” and “Battle for the Xingu,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (pg. 25)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Valentine Road,”

Bellingham High School Library, 7pm, free. (25)

BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4)

”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 7pm, $6-$8. (pg. 4) Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15-10pm, $5 donation requested. (pg. 22)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Salmon Confidential,”

Northwestern Indian College Log House, 7:30pm, free. (pg. 25) ”Bingo,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children, 360-354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.clairvgtheatre.com. (pg. 4) National Theatre Live: “War Horse,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $15 adults / $13 seniors /$11 students / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees), 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 24) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Open Mic Karaoke, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 8pm-midnight, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. Wind Symphony Concert, WWU Concert Hall, 8pm, free, 360-650-7640, heather.dalberg@ wwu.edu. (pg. 30)

FRIDAY 2/28/2014 Throwing Pottery on the Wheel (5-weeks) begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 1-4pm, $170, 360-393-5458. (pg. 8)

Friday Night Writes Club for Teens at Village Books, 6-7pm, free, www.WhatcomYoungWriters.org.

WHS Win an Instant Wine Cellar and Wine Social, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6:30pm,

Skagit Opera presents “Die Fledermaus,”

McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25-$59, 360422-5070, www.skagitopera.org. (pg. 32) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 3) Kerry and the Keepers (Americana originals/ cover tunes), The Conway Muse, 8pm, $7, conwaymuse@conwaymuse.com , 360-4453000 or www.conwaymuse.com.

Music & Dancing with DJ Clint Westwood,

Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 3/1/2014 Clay Meets Encaustic: New Surface Possibilities (workshop), Baker Creek Ceramic Studio, 10am-5pm, $95, 360-393-5458. (8)

Northwest Singles Club Weekly Coffee Hour,

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-393-3982. Pelvic Floor Workshop, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am1pm, $20, info@joyofpilates.net , 360-2241433 or www.joyofpilates.net. (pg. 12)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Ninos de la Memoria,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, noon, free. (25)

Garden Design: Blaine C.O.R.E. Gardening Program, Blaine Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-332-7435. (pg. 10)

Poetry Workshop with Priscilla Long: Earth,

Ice, Place: Writing the Poem, Egress Studio, 1-5pm, $50, jim@jamesbertolino.com , 360-398-7870 or www.vanishing-ice.org. (24)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Unmanned: Drone Wars,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 1:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Jam, St.

James Presbyterian Church, 2-5pm, $5 suggested donation, bhamuke@gmail.com , www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or 360-733-6867. (pg. 27) 14th Annual BHRFF: “Blackout,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 2:15pm, free. (pg. 25) Treasure Hunting (with Dal Neitzel), Everson Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-305-3600.

14th Annual BHRFF: “Mother: Caring for 7 Billion,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 3:30pm, free. (pg. 25)

An Affair to Remember: Gatsby Style, Best

Western Lakeway Inn, 6pm-midnight, $75, 360-671-3316, alz@alzsociety.org or www.alzsociety.org. (pg. 5) 14th Annual BHRFF: “La Source,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (pg. 25) Ballroom Dance, Presence Studio, 7-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. (pg. 22) Benefit Swing Dance, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. (30) BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4) ”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 7pm, $6-$8. (pg. 4) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, 360-445-3000. (pg. 4) ”Bingo,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8. (pg. 4) Dance Gallery 2014 Performance, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $12. (pg. 23) Winter Rep: “The 39 Steps,” Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 7:30pm, $12.50-$25 + applicable fees, 360-734-6080. (pg. 3)

SUNDAY 3/2/2014 Community Monthly Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under, 360-739-9605. ”Bingo,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8. (pg. 4)

Skagit Opera presents “Die Fledermaus,”

McIntyre Hall, 3pm, $25-$59, 360-422-5070, www.skagitopera.org. (pg. 32) Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, therapeuticstudio@msn.com. Annual Awards Season Viewing Party, Pickford Film Center, 4:30-9:30pm, $60-$150, 360-641-1300, marla@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 24)

$75 per person + bottle of wine, 360-7332080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. (pg. 5)

14th Annual BHRFF: “Valentine Road,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, 7pm, free. (25)

Author Reads: “Thunder Blossom” and

“River Bed” by Andrea L. Weiser (poetry), Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. BOAT Festival, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, $10, 360-733-1811. (pg. 4)

Poetic “Facts:” Poetry Reading and Lecture with Priscilla Long, Whatcom Museum Old

City Hall, 7pm, $5 suggested admission / free for museum members, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. ”White Christmas,” Lynden High School Judson Auditorium, 7pm, $6-$8. (pg. 4) ”Always: Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $20, 360-445-3000. (pg. 4) ”Bingo,” Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8. (pg. 4) Dance Gallery 2014 Performance, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, $5, 360-676-4113, info@dancegallery.org or www.dancegallery.org. (pg. 23) NEW: Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

Ballet Bellingham Now Registering for Winter Classes! – Ballet Bellingham is now registering for winter classes. We have added many new classes to the schedule! Join us now to be a part of our June performance of “From Bach...to Rock.” We are located at 1405 Fraser St., Suite 103. More info: 360-746-8508, balletbellingham@comcast.net or www.balletbellingham.com.

New Classes at Northwest Ballet Academy – The Northwest Ballet

Academy (1417 Cornwall Ave., Suite 201, Bellingham) has added a few new classes this year in tap, lyrical, and contemporary dance, and is happy to welcome some new faces. In addition to enrolling in our yearly program, we also offer both two and four-week summer dance intensives for students who are committed to achieving a higher level of technique and artistry and who may wish to further their dance education in college or pursue a professional career as a dancer. More info and to register: info@northwestballet.org , www.northwestballet.org or 360-714-1246

Traditional Jazz – Dance to the swinging music of the Phoenix Jazzers on Sat., Feb. 1, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall, 625 N. State St. in Bellingham. Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society. Fine acoustics, large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. Info: 360-734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com.

New Class at Clan Heather Dancers – Clan Heather Dancers is offering a new Introduction to Scottish and Irish Dance Class. A mix of Scottish and Irish dance will be taught by school director Heather Richendrfer in eight weekly sessions. The program includes afternoon classes for children and evening classes for teens and adults. The school celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014, offering classes in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett. Classes are offered for pre-schoolers to adults. Many dancers participate in the school’s demonstration team or compete internationally in Highland dance competitions. Cost is $112 for 8 weeks of classes. More info and to register: 360715-8682, clanheather@nas.com or www.facebook.com/clanheather.

Ladies in Red, Men in Black – Come

to Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave., Belllingham) for a “Ladies in Red, Men in Black” dance on Sat., Feb. 1 from 7-10pm. A night club 2-step lesson will be taught by Jesse Johnson from 7-8pm. The Alicia Dauber Quartet will be playing from 8-10pm. Singles and beginners always welcome. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. Next dance is March 1. More info: 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Folk Dancing – The Fourth Corner

Folkdancers meet on Thursdays in February (6, 13, 20 & 27) from 7:15-10pm at the Fairhaven Branch Library, 1117 12th St., Bellingham. All ages are welcome, and no experience or partners are needed. We dance to the music of the Balkans, as well as Israeli, Turkish, Greek and Romany traditional music. We have our own band and a large collection of traditional ethnic dance music. Admission is $5 suggested donation / first time and students free. • We will also be hosting a First Saturday Dance Party with The Makedonians on Sat., Feb. 1 from 7:30-10:30pm. Teaching and tutoring are available. Admission is $15 suggested donation. More info: 360-380-0456.

Weekly Folk Dancing – Learn to folk

dance to a variety of international music with Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers. We meet most Tuesdays (Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25) at the Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Mount Vernon. Instruction begins at 7pm, followed by review and request dances until 9:30pm. All are welcome. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. 1st session free, $3 thereafter. More info: 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

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West Coast Swing Dance Classes –

Two series of West Coast Swing dance lessons will be held at the VFW Hall (625 N. State St., Bellingham) during Spring 2014: West Coast Swing Dance Progressive Lesson Series, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Feb.-June, 7-9pm, $20 per class with purchase of 6 lessons / $25 drop-ins, no partner required. Instructors are champion pros from Seattle and Vancouver. Course prerequisite: proficiency with the 5 basic WCS patterns. Class size is limited. • Bellingham West Coast Swing Dance, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Feb.-June, 7-9pm, no partner required, newcomers, beginners and spectators welcome. Admission is $5. More info: www.BellinghamWCS.org.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes –

Come learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland. It’s a lot like Square dancing but with lively Scottish music and unique steps and figures. Classes are held Wednesdays (Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26) at the Fairhaven Library (upstairs), from 7-9:30pm. Everyone welcome! Soft shoes or slippers recommended. First half hour reserved for beginners. First class free. See website for more info. Admission is $8 drop-in fee. More info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

New Classes at The Dance Studio: Ladies Hip Hop – New Ladies Hip Hop

classes have started on Thursdays at 7pm at The Dance Studio, 1820 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Grab your girlfriends and spend an hour dancing, laughing, and breaking a sweat! We also offer classes in pointe, ballet technique and performance, jazz, tap, contemporary/lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, adagio, and creative for ages 3 to adult, beginning to advanced levels. More info: 360-734-1595, thedancestudio.setter@gmail.com or www.thedancestudio.net. Positive – Kuntz and Company, a non-profit dance/theatre company directed by Pam Kuntz, presents Positive, a dance/theatre piece that explores the lives of seven different local community members whose lives have been affected by AIDS. As is typical in Kuntz’s work, the performances combine the talents of professional performers with the actual community members whose stories are being told. The evening includes the perspective of individuals living with HIV as well as family members who watched a loved one succumb to AIDS while surviving the social, economic and personal struggles that are a part of the disease. Performances will be held at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on the following dates: Thurs.Sun., Feb. 6-9 and Feb. 13-16 at 7:30pm. Admission is $15 general / $12 students and seniors. More info: 360-510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org.

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Saturday Ballroom Dance – Ballroom,

Swing, Latin, Fox Trot, Waltz, Nightclub Two-step, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba or Tango. Come down to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (Feb. 8, 22) of every month from 6:30-9pm. Lesson starts at 6:30pm and dance starts at 7pm. Admission is $5. There’s plenty of parking in front of the building. More info: 360-733-4030, cbell@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.

Celtic Arts Highland Dancing Championship – World-class competitive Scottish Highland Dancing comes to Bellingham for the Celtic Arts Championship on Sat., Feb. 15 from 9am-5pm at Syre Center, Whatcom Community College. Highland dancing is often described as the world’s most sophisticated folk dance form. Championships are the highest level of competition for the elite dance sport where intricate and athletic steps are performed to live bagpipe music. Competitions include traditional Highland and national dances of Scotland and contemporary choreography. Costumes feature tartan kilts in brilliant colors worn by male and female dancers. Local Highland dancers from the Clan Heather Dancers participate in the event at Whatcom Community College. Competitions are for ages four to adult and from beginner to premier levels. Admission is $7 adults / $4 students. Competition start time is 9am for beginner competitors, and championship dancing begins at 11am. More info: 360-7158682, clanheather@nas.com or www.celticarts.org. Tango Popolare hosts their monthly Experience Tango Buenos Aires Style on Sat., Feb. 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: 360-708-8076 or secure@cnw.com.

Films at The Pickford Film Center: Zatoichi Series – Part of PFC’s Masters

of Japanese Cinema. Every Saturday at 11am, enjoy a new Zatoichi adventure including: “Zatoichi’s Revenge” (Feb. 1), “Zatoichi and the Doomed Man” (Feb. 8), and “Zatoichi and the Chess Expert” (Feb. 22). Admission is $8. • Following the Ninth – Filmed on 5 continents and in 12 countries, “Following The Ninth” is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed and repaired by Beethoven’s message in his Ninth Symphony. Two show times only: Wed., Feb. 12 at 6:30pm and Sat., Feb. 15 at 12:15pm. Admission is $10.50. • Masters of Japanese Cinema Series: “Totoro” – This superbly animated children’s tale is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan’s most beloved animators. Like most films released by Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli, this familyoriented feature has a powerful ecological theme. Showing is on Thurs., Feb. 13 at 6:15pm. Admission is $10.50. • “Romeo and Juliet” (Broadway Performance) – This Broadway staging stars Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite the Tony nominated Condola Rashad. Stage production directed by five-time Tony nominee David Leveaux. The acclaimed cast of 25 includes Tony Award winners Brent Carver, Chuck Cooper, two-time nominee Jayne Houdyshell and Christian Camargo. Showing on Thurs., Feb. 13 at 7pm. Admission is $20. • “Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse” – “Alien Boy” examines the life and death of James Chasse, a 42-year-old man with schizophrenia who died in police custody on a Portland sidewalk Sept. 17, 2006. Using interviews, personal writings, archival footage, official documents and videotaped depositions of the involved police officers, the film examines Chasse’s life and the police actions and decisions

that led to his death. Director in attendance! Showing on Tues., Feb. 25 at 6pm. Admission is $10.50. • Pickford Film Center is located at 1318 Bay St., Bellingham. More info: 360-738-0735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

”Rusalka” – The Lincoln Theatre in

Mount Vernon presents The Met’s production of Dvorak’s “Rusalka” on Sat., Feb. 8 at 9:55am and Sun., Feb. 16 at 1pm. The great Renée Fleming returns to one of her signature roles, singing the enchanting “Song to the Moon” in Dvorák’s soulful fairy-tale opera. Tenor Piotr Beczala co-stars as the Prince, Dolora Zajick is Je ibaba, and dynamic young maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium. Admission is $23 general / $19 seniors / $16 students, / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees). More info: www.lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

Writers in the Limelight: Zbigniew Brzezinski – One of the wise men of

United States foreign policy, Zbigniew Brzezinski (Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power) is a political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. Join us at The Limelight Theater (1416 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) for this event on Sat., Feb. 15 at noon. Admission is $6. More info: 360-738-0735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Puccini’s “La Boheme” (Royal Opera House) – Teeming with period detail,

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Dance Gallery 2014 Performance –

Join us at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) for the Dance Gallery 2014 Performance on: Fri., Feb. 28 and Sat., March 1 & 8 at 7:30pm; and Sun., March 2 & 9 at 5pm. Each performance will include a silent auction, and a reception follows the final performance on March 9. Admission is $5 on Feb. 28, $12 all other days. Tickets available at the Community Food Co-op, Village Books, www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door. Info: 360-676-4113, info@dancegallery.org , www.dancegallery.org or www.facebook.com/Dancegallery.

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Tickets on Sale Now for Skagit River Poetry Festival – Tom Robbins, Sherman Alexie, Mark Doty, Robert Hass, Emily Warn and other wonderful, original literary voices will join the lineup at the Skagit River Poetry Festival on Wed., May 15-Sat., May 18. The three-day festival, kicking off with a fundraising Poet’s Table Dinner, will give intimate access to famous poets through interviews, readings, presentations, discussions, and workshops. Tickets on sale now. More info: 360-7707184, skagitpoetry@gmail.com or www.skagitriverpoetry.org.

The World of Self-Publishing – In this empowering and interactive class, local author Susan Colleen Browne covers the essentials of print publishing: marketing strategies, selling your book in stores and online, and real-world sales figures and profits. We’ll also explore the basics of eBook self-publishing: creating your eBook, where to sell it, eBook pricing and royalties, and more. Browne is the author of six self-published books; her latest is a novel, Mother Love. This class will be held on Tues., Feb. 4 from 6-8:30pm at Whatcom Community College. Cost is $59. More info: 360-383-3200, lswan@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.whatcomcommunityed.com.

Mount Baker Book Presentations –

John D’Onofrio and Todd Warger present images and stories from their new book, Images of America: Mount Baker, on

Wed., Feb. 5 from 7-8:30pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. Info: 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com. • They will also be at the Allied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) for a book-signing on Fri., Feb. 7 at 6pm during the February Art Walk. More info: 360-676-8548. • Come join the fun at a book release party on Tues., Feb. 11 from 5-7pm at Kulshan Brewery, 2238 James St., Bellingham. Hoist a beer with the authors and purchase an autographed copy for yourself or for a friend. Info: 360389-5348 or www.kulshanbrewery.com. Free admission to all events.

SpeakEasy 13: Love Uncensored –

In honor of Valentine’s Day, local couples read poems – their own and their favorites – on love and all its entanglements at this adults-only event on Thurs., Feb. 13 at 7pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Free (donations appreciated). More info: othermindpress@gmail.com or www.othermindpress.wordpress.com.

The Chuckanut Radio Hour – Join us

for the Chuckanut Radio Hour at Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College on Tues., Feb. 25. Our guest is Willy Vlautin for his novel, The Free. In his heartbreaking yet hopeful fourth novel, award-winning author Vlautin demonstrates his extraordinary talent for illuminating the disquiet of modern

American life, captured in the experiences of three memorable characters enduring a host of crises – financial, familial, and existential – and looking for meaning in distressing times. Vlautin is the author of The Motel Life, Northline, and Lean on Pete, and the singer and songwriter of the band Richmond Fontaine. He will also be tonight’s musical guest. Doors open at 6:30pm and taping begins promptly at 7pm (we ask that everyone be seated by 6:45pm). Co-sponsored by the Whatcom Community College Foundation, 12th Street Shoes and Westside Pizza. Tickets are $5 and are available at Village Books or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Poetry Workshop with Priscilla Long: Earth, Ice, Place: Writing the Poem – During this workshop, we will

look at ways to bring the world, and the science that illuminates it, into our poems. We’ll look at the situation of the Earth from the perspective of where we stand on it: backyard, woods, ditches, roads, creeks, rivers, and the crack in the sidewalk. Participants will be invited to read their poems at the Whatcom Museum during April (National Poetry Month). Workshop will be held on Sat., March 1 from 1-5pm at Egress Studio, 5581 Noon Rd., Bellingham. Cost is $50. More info: 360-398-7870, jim@jamesbertolino.com or www.vanishing-ice.org.

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Julia Trevelyan Oman, conjures emotions and atmosphere ranging from joy to tragedy. Showing at The Limelight Theater (1416 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on Thurs., Feb. 20 at 7pm. Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org or 360-738-0735.

Annual Awards Season Viewing Party – It’s time to dust off your fancy

threads again, Bellingham! Bellingham’s premier Oscar Party event makes its fifth appearance at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.) on Sun., March 2 from 4:30-9:30pm. The formal event begins when the doors open at 4pm. In addition to a strut on the red carpet, guests will enjoy professional photo opportunities, door prizes, food catered by Ciao Thyme and the 5:30pm live broadcast of the 86th Academy Awards from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets ($60-$150) on sale now at www.pickfordfilmcenter.com , the Pickford Film Center box office, or the Limelight Cinema box office. General admission ticket holders receive one free non-alcoholic beverage and appetizers. A cash bar will be available to all attendees in the lobby. Info: 360-641-1300, marla@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Experience the thrill of a British stage production from the comfort of your local theatre. Mount Vernon’s historic Lincoln Theatre joins cinemas worldwide for a live broadcast of War Horse from London’s West End on February 27. War Horse, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, was adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford and originally appeared on stage at the National Theatre in 2007 and has since become an international hit. From NT Live: “War Horse takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of the First World War in France [and is] filled with stirring music and songs.” Central and unique to the production is the use of life-sized horse puppets created by Handspring Puppet Company in South Africa, which bring the galloping creatures to life in an astonishing manner. National Theatre Live launched in 2009. They have since broadcast over 20 productions from their stage in London to cinemas around the world. The productions are performed in front of a live audience and broadcast without delay to other areas in Europe. Theatres around the world are then able to broadcast “as live” according to local time zones. 1.5 million people in 500 venues around the world have viewed broadcasts. The historic Lincoln Theatre strives to entertain, inform and inspire our diverse community through cinema, live performance and educational programs. NT Live presents War Horse shows Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:30pm and again Sunday, March 16, 2pm. Ticket prices are $15 general, $13 seniors, $11 students. Lincoln Theatre members receive a $2 discount. The ticket office is open noon-5pm Monday-Friday, as well as two hours before live events. Tickets for War Horse and other live events are available by phone at 360-336-8955 or online at www.lincolntheatre.org. Visit the website for more information. Entertainment News Northwest ~ February 2014

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14th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival by Joanna Nesbit Natural gas fracking involves injecting water, sand, and chemicals into the ground at high pressures to fracture underground shale and release the natural gas and oil held inside. According to a 2012 study, most Americans don’t know what fracking is. Soon, area residents will have an opportunity to learn more about it, as well as a citizen grassroots movement standing up to it. Rooted Lands (http://rootedlands.com/), a documentary film about two poor, rural counties in New Mexico threatened by fracking, kicks off the 14th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival (BHRFF) at Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., on Thursday, February 20. Two screenings will be held, 6:30pm and 9pm, with an opening reception between shows as well as an auction from 6:30-9pm. Held from February 20 to March 1 this year, BHRFF is a FREE film festival that brings local and global human rights issues to our community’s attention with a series of documentary films promoting awareness, dialogue, and action. It’s a unique opportunity to see films you might not otherwise have access to, says BHRFF organizer Ross Marquardt. BHRFF will present 19 films during daytime and evening time slots. Pickford Film Center and Fairhaven College anchor most evening events. Other venues include Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham and Sehome High School libraries, Northwest Indian College, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, First Congregational Church Bellingham, Deming Library and Lynden Library. Events also include facilitated post-film discussions with film directors, producers, or other experts, either in-person or Skyped. “This year’s top theme is the environment with an emphasis on water issues and how they relate to human rights issues,” says Marquardt. More than half the films feature environmental issues, many of them spotlighting the effects of resource extraction on human

life. Sub-themes include effects of conflict, as well as respect for individuals and women of the world. In addition to Rooted Lands, keynote environmental films include Troubled Water, a film exploring the successful response of Vancouver Island communities to the threat to their drinking water; Hot Water, an

female children are killed, abandoned, or aborted. Blackout follows African school children in Guinea’s capital city as they roam in search of light to study by. Not My Life explores the modern-day phenomenon of global human trafficking affecting millions of children, women, and men worldwide. Saving Face profiles female survivors of acid attacks in Pakistan, along with the Pakistani plastic surgeon whose work to restore their faces helps restore lives. Valentine Road unpacks the complicated and tragic death of a gender non-conforming gay teen in California who was shot by a schoolmate in 2008. The subject of gender nonconformity may feel particularly relevant to area teens. The rural villages of Mora and San Miguel Counties in New Mexico rise up and defend the richness of their culture, their heritage, their landscape and their place in Rooted Lands.

At left: Salmon Confidential — Biologist Alex Morton sampling prespawn mortality at Gates Creek, September 2012. Above: Not My Life is a 2011 American independent documentary film about human trafficking and contemporary slavery.

investigation of uranium mining’s legacy, atomic testing, and the looming danger of contaminated drinking water to 38 million people; We Can’t Eat Gold, a look at Alaska Natives’ resistance to the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, the most productive wild salmon fishery in the world; and Amazon Gold, an exposé on illegally mined gold in the most biologically diverse region of the planet. More locally, Salmon Confidential details the government cover-up of what’s killing B.C.’s wild salmon. Films featuring individual and women’s rights issues include It’s a Girl, a profile of gendercide in regions of the world where

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Just released on October 30, UnManned: America’s Drone Wars is the first readily available film featuring the discussion of drone use, says Marquardt. These are just a sample of the films being shown. For more information and a complete list of films, locations, and show times, visit www.bhrff.webs.com. BHRFF runs entirely on the community volunteer efforts of about 20 individuals, as well as the donations of more than 50 individuals and businesses. Everyone is invited to join the effort, whether to help research films, contribute to publicity, or help with the festival itself.

Cooking Classes at Gretchens Kitchenware Store – Gretchens

Kitchenware Store in downtown Mount Vernon (509 S. 1st St.) holds cooking classes throughout the month in our professional demonstration kitchen. Meet other foodies and sharpen your cooking skills at one of our classes: Mon., Feb. 3, Gluten-Free Baking 101, 6:30pm, $40. • Wed., Feb. 5, Croatian Fish Stew, 6:30pm, $40. • Sun., Feb. 9, Valentine Cookie Baking and Decorating, 2pm, $25. • Wed., Feb. 12, Skagit Hospital, Foods That Love Your Heart, 6pm, $25. • Tues., Feb. 18, Italian Dishes from the Florentine Region, 6:30pm, $40. • Sat., Feb. 22, Brunch Club: Fresh Ricotta Blintzes with Berry Sauce and Candied Bacon, 9:30am, $25. • Mon., Feb. 24, Knife Skills with Seattle Sharpening Master Albert Edmonds and Chef Andy Nguyen, 6:30pm, $40. • Wed., Feb. 26, Flavorful Southeast Asian Curry Pastes, 6:30pm, $40. All classes will be held at Gretchens, except Foods That Love Your Heart, which will take place at Skagit Hospital. More info: 360-336-8747, lauraleehartner@gmail.com or www.gretchenskitchen.com.

Cooking Classes at Ciao Thyme –

Winter classes include: Supper – Southern Style, Tues., Feb. 4, 6:30-8:30pm, $48. • Ciao Thyme is located at 207 Unity Street, Bellingham. More info: 360-733-1267, info@ciaothyme.com or www.ciaothyme.com.

Incognito Dinner – Incognito is Ciao Thyme’s unconventional dinner series. Dinners are typically scheduled once or twice a month and offer a prix fixe menu; a minimum of 6 courses served convivially in our beautiful dining room. The details of the menu are concealed until mealtime, as the name Incognito implies. Guests are seated at our grand, family-style tables, offering the opportunity to meet and converse with new people. Incognito Dinners will be held Fri., Feb. 14 and Thurs., Feb. 27, 6-8:30pm, at 207 Unity Street, Bellingham. Admission is $68. An upcoming dinner is scheduled for March

27. More info: 360-733-1267, info@ciaothyme.com or www.ciaothyme.com/events.

World Issues Forums – Fairhaven

Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Oregon State University, Director of the Spring Creek Project for Ideas, Nature, and the Written Word. • Wed., Feb. 26, “Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence” with Christian Parenti, Professor at the School for International Training Graduate Institute, SIT (also will be presented a second time at 7pm, at the Bellingham Public Library, sponsored by Mt. Baker Sierra Club). • Wed., March 5, “The Next Energy Economy: Moving Forward with Grassroots Strategies to Mitigate Global Climate Change” with Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe), internationally acclaimed author, orator and activist protecting the lands and life ways of Native communities (noon-1:20pm, Viking Union Multipurpose Room). • All forums run from noon1:20pm in the Fairhaven College Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. More info: shirley.osterhaus@wwu.edu , 360650-2309 or www.wwu.edu.

College of Interdisciplinary Studies will host the following free world issues forums in 2014: Wed., Feb. 5, “Global Food Production and Climate Change” with David Battisti, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Tamaki Endowed Chair, UW. • Wed., Feb. 12, “Climate Change and Human Rights: Lessons from Alaska” with Nancy Lord, Author and former Alaska State Writer Laureate. • Wed., Feb. 19, “Red Sky At Morning: Ethics and the Climate Crisis” with Kathleen Dean Moore,

2014 NW Washington Farm-ToTable Trade Meeting – Join us on Mon., Feb. 17 from 8:30am-4pm for a day-long conference for farmers, food artisans/ processors, grocery buyers, restaurant owners, chefs, and distributors from Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties! The conference will be held at St. Luke’s Community Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham. Cost is $30 participant / $50 vendor table. Info: www.sustainableconnections.org.

How It’s Made: Vernon Leibrant’s Woodturning – Join us on Tues., Feb. 11

at Jansen Art Center as Woodturner Vernon Leibrant narrates a video showing his unique process for turning raw local wood into stunning bowls and platters. With opportunities to ask questions throughout, this will be a highly engaging and fascinating lecture! Tickets available online: $5 adults / $3 students and seniors. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Whatcom Water Resources: What to Do? – The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County invites several diverse perspectives to help navigate the rapids on the topic of Whatcom water resources with a lecture on Sat., Feb. 15 from 9:30am-noon at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Lottie St.). Free admission. More info: 360-734-2366, league@LWVbellinghamwhatcom.org or www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org.

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Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Jam – We promote all things ukulele, and

we’d like you to join us – catch the BUG! Our monthly meeting on Sat., Feb. 1 at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) begins with a beginner’s workshop at 2pm, where you will learn several songs in less than an hour. Loaner ukes and songbook available. This is followed by our jam at 3pm, open to all ukulele enthusiasts. Join the fun for a day, and play for a lifetime. Admission is $5 suggested donation. Next meeting is March 1. More info: 360-733-6867, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Saturday Night Music at Jansen Art Center – Join us at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) on Saturdays in February at 6:30pm for the following

Pickett House Tours – Nestled at the

edge of the Lettered Streets Neighborhood and Old Town is the Pickett House, built in 1856 and designated a local museum in 1941. It is the oldest house in Washington State still in its original location. The house was built for Captain George Pickett, who went on to become the infamous Confederate General of “Pickett’s Charge” at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Second Sunday tours (Feb. 9) are offered by Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington from 1-4pm by donation; donations are used in the care and upkeep of this historic home. Located off F St., between Holly and Dupont Streets (910 Bancroft St.).

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting – The Whatcom Genealogical

Society will hold a meeting on Mon., Feb. 10 at 2pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 E. Samish Way. Speaker Eric Stroschein will give a presentation entitled, “Newly Discovered Records of the Poor: Rich Records of the Indigent and Downtrodden.” Guests always welcome. Free admission. More info: 360-332-7562 or neemsretreat@frontier.com.

performances: Sam Chue (local singersongwriter), Feb. 1; Quinton Rundell (local musician), Feb. 8; Michael Gonzalez (indie/folk guitar & vocals), Feb. 15; and Levi Madison of Howler Monkey, Feb. 22. No cover charge; beer, wine, and food available. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

many South American melodies and rhythms on both guitar and charango. Look forward to a particularly inventive evening of contemporary guitar music. Reserved seating tickets are $32 / $29 / $26 / $23 with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre Members. More info: 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org.

International Guitar Night – IGN

is excited to announce a performance by Judy Collins & The Passenger String Quartet on Sat., Feb. 1 at 8pm. An award-winning singer-songwriter, Judy Collins is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Now age 74, Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, performing nationwide, and nurturing fresh talent. The Seattle-born artist has invited the Pacific Northwest’s own Passenger String Quartet to join her for this memorable concert. Tickets: $49 / $41 / $35 / $30 (plus applicable fees). Students can purchase half-price tickets starting one hour prior to the performance. Tickets / info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

founder Brian Gore will be joined by Italy’s Pino Forastiere, Mike Dawes from England, and Quique Sinesi from Argentina at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, on Sat., Feb. 1 at 8pm. Pino and Mike are revered in contemporary steel string guitar circles for their unique mix of melody, improvisation and hand percussion using the strings, the fretboard and the body of the guitar. Quique is a master of

the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Free admission. More info: 360-755-0760, karenp@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov.

Saxon Stories: Homesteading with the Nessett Families – The Saxon area of the South Fork Valley was settled by hard-working, community-minded pioneers who carved out farms in the wilderness and stayed to grow deep roots in their new land. Come enjoy stories and pictures of the history of the treasured Nessett Farm, currently in the process of becoming a new Whatcom County Historical Park. This all ages event will be held Sat., Feb. 22, 3-4:30pm, at the Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. More info: 360-305-3600.

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County Piano and Voice Recipient Concert – Recipients of the annual high

school Enid Carrick Piano Award and the Jack and Ginny Frymire Vocal Award will perform for the public on Wed., Feb. 5 at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St., Bellingham. Free. More info: 360-671-0252, willellender@comcast.net or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

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Northwest Passages: A Swedish Immigrant’s Story – Witness the

dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the 20th century. The expansion of the railroad, the discovery of gold, labor struggles, and world war – these are the passages experienced by Julia Berg, a young Swedish immigrant, and her community. As she interacts with her African, Asian, and Native American neighbors, you’ll discover the diversity of the American experience in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for this story on Thurs., Feb. 20 at 7pm at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington St. The program is suitable for 4th graders through adult and is made possible by a grant from email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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(saxophone), Miles Black (piano), Adam Thomas (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums). The monthly series is presented by Western in conjunction with the Jazz Project, a Bellingham-based nonprofit organization formed in 1997 by drummer Jud Sherwood, which is dedicated to increasing performance opportunities for local, regional, national, and international jazz musicians. February’s performance will be held Wed., Feb. 5 at 7:30pm at the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at www.jazzproject.org. Info: 360-650-3133, Mike.Allen@wwu.edu or www.mikeallenjazz.com.

Leonard Garrison Flute Recital and Masterclass – Visiting Flute Professor

Leonard Garrison from the Hampton School of Music in Idaho will present a free flute recital and masterclass at WWU. The

recital will be held in the WWU Performing Arts Center Concert Hall on Wed., Feb. 5 at 8pm. He will be accompanied by pianist Kay Zavislak in an all-contemporary program. The masterclass will be Thurs., Feb. 6 at 10:30am in the Concert Hall’s room 16. Free admission for both events. More info: 360-676-9521 or lisa.mccarthy@wwu.edu.

Music Workshops at Jansen Art Center – Jansen Art Center is offering the

following music workshops in February: Beginning Suzuki Violin, Thursdays, Feb. 6-March 20, 3:30-4:30pm, $50 per month (open enrollment). Instructor: Emily Bailey. • Jansen Art Center String Ensemble, Thursdays, Feb. 6-March 13, 4:305:30pm, $85. Instructor: Karen Visser. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org , or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Live in the Piano Lounge – Join us on

Thursdays in February at 5:30pm for live music in the Jansen Art Center’s Piano Lounge: Andy “Badd Dog” Koch (blues piano & vocals), Feb. 6; Katie Gray (singer-songwriter), Feb. 13; Hannah Klos (classical & contemporary piano), Feb. 20; and Cheryl Hodge (award-winning jazz & vocals), Feb. 27. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Free Spirit Productions and True Tone Audio present “An Evening with

Ana Popovic” with special guests, The Chris Eger Band, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on Thurs., Feb. 6, at 7:30pm. Ana Popovic, an award-winning, hard-touring guitar slinger, blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues. Tickets are $30 (plus applicable fees). More info: www.lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

Masters of Scottish Arts – This concert

presents world class performers in a world class venue! The Pantages Theater, part of the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma, comes to life at the sound of pipes and drums during this evening of colorful and exciting music and dance. In this historic venue, you’ll hear piping, drumming and fiddling in a way that you just can’t imagine. Flying fingers and tunes being played with unbelievable precision – the Scottish people have a reputation for fun and celebration – and this concert is exactly that. Whether you have just arrived in Tacoma from Glasgow, or aren’t the least bit Scottish and have never heard a bagpipe before, this performance has something for everyone! The Celtic Arts Foundation presents the concert on Fri., Feb. 7, 7:30-10pm. Admission is $30-$45.

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Round trip bus transportation is also available for $25 from Bellingham or Mount Vernon. More info: 360-416-4934, www.celticarts.org.

McIntyre Hall Presents Peter Rowan’s Bluegrass Band – Grammy-

award winner and six-time Grammy nominee Peter Rowan is a singersongwriter with a career spanning over five decades. From his early years playing under the tutelage of Bluegrass veteran Bill Monroe, to his time in Old and In the Way, to his breakout as a solo musician and bandleader, Rowan has built an international fan base. Performance will be held on Fri., Feb. 7 at 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Admission is $25. More info: 360-4167727, McIntyre.Hall@skagit.edu or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Dulcimer Club – The Bellingham

Dulcimer Club (BDC) will meet at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth, between H and I Streets in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood of Bellingham, Sat., Feb. 8 from 1:303:30pm. Free admission, but donations toward room rent are welcome. More info: www.bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com , 360-982-8599 or sunsetjam@gmail.com.

Bellingham Chamber Music Society Presents Duo Luna – Join the founders

of the Bellingham Chamber Music Society, Leslie Johnson, viola, and Pat Nelson, bassoon, in an evening of solos and duets by Telemann, Hindemith Adler and Spisak on Sat., Feb. 8 at 7pm at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Admission is $20 adults / $10 students. More info: 360-303-4014, leslie@bellinghamchambermusic.org or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Seattle Castaways – Taking the

instrument of the islands to a whole new place, The Castaways play covers of our favorite rock and roll modern classics – on the ukulele. Uke players hear it all the time, “You can’t do that on the ukulele.” We beg to differ. Join us at the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, on Sat., Feb. 8, 7-8:30pm. Admission is $10. More info: 360-647-7620, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

My Funny Valentine: Piano Music from the Heart – This event on Sun.,

Feb. 9 at 2pm features the remarkable piano talents of Jon Mutchler, who will be performing at the Blaine PAC, 975 H Street. Your generous donation will benefit the Drayton Harbor Music Camp for Teens, formerly the Blaine Jazz Camp. Admission is by donation. Info: 360-8208312 or www.draytonharbormusic.org.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra featuring Tine Thing Helseth –

Twenty-six-year-old Nordic trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth is quickly building an international reputation. Lauded by the

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BBC as a “superstar of tomorrow,” Tine has performed with the Royal Philharmonic, the Munich Symphony, the Stuttgard Philharmonic, and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. On Sun., Feb. 9 at 3pm, Tine will play the delightfully spirited “Trumpet Concerto” by Alexander Arutiunian with the WSO at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Maestro Attar and the orchestra will also perform Stravinsky’s complete “Firebird Suite,” plus works by Sibelius and Verdi. Admission is $12 / $34 / $39 / free teen ticket (kids 12-17) with each adult ticket. Info: 360-734-6080, www.whatcomsymphony.com.

Bellingham Ceili Club Session and Workshop – An Irish music session is an

informal gathering of musicians who share in a repertoire of this traditional music. Join us for the session on Wed., Feb. 12 beginning at 6pm, which will include a 6:15pm tune workshop, 7pm slow session, and 8pm regular session in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room. Co-sponsored by the Whatcom Homemade Music Society and the Whatcom Family and Community Network. Admission is free with donations appreciated. More info: bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com.

WWU’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) offers Milt Krieger’s

class “Jazz: Here and There, Local and Global” as a follow up to The Less Subdued Excitement, his 2012 book covering local jazz history. It’s designed for the music’s historical background and the enrollees’ listening enjoyment. Classes will be held at the Garden Street Methodist Church, Feb. 25 & 27, March 4 & 6, 2-4pm. Fee for members of ALL is $58, non-members are $73. A preview is scheduled for 1-3pm, Thurs., Feb. 13, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Registration deadline is Feb. 18. A fifth live jazz session at Skylarks on Thurs., March 6, 7pm, has a $5-$10 entry, offers the regular drinks and dinner menu, and music from 8pm by Jerry Fenwick’s sextet, featuring the Count Basie Orchestra’s lead trombonist, Bellingham’s Dave Keim. Info: miltandjudy@comcast.net.

for $5 in advance, or packages will be $8 at-the-door. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Keyboard Friends Piano Concert: Seeking the Divine – Join us on Sun.,

Feb. 16 from 3-5:30pm for a Keyboard Friends piano concert at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris St., Bellingham. This musical offering will touch your soul, as pianist Cassandra Carr will be joined by fellow artists Judith Widrig, Milica Jovanovich, Kay Zavislak, Andrea Rackl, Jon Mutchler, Arthur Barnes, and Angelo Rondello in a themed program of works inspired by spiritual yearnings. We invite you to listen to Liszt, Bloch, Messiaen, Bach, original compositions, arrangements, and improvisations. Admission is $5-$15. Info: 360-671-6104, bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com or www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com.

Why Do Fools Fall in Love – Join us

on Sun., Feb. 16 at 3pm as the Skagit Community Band presents Why Do Fools Fall In Love? – a musical search of that eternal question.Selections include “Persuasion” by Sammy Nestico featuring Rob MacKay on alto saxophone; “Petite Fleurs” by Sidney Bechet featuring Rosemary Kunow on clarinet; and a tribute to Ray Charles which includes “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Hallelujah, I Love Him So,” and “Georgia on My Mind.” The performance will be held at Brodniak Hall in Anacortes. Admission is $15 adults /

$10 seniors and students / $30 family / free children 12 and under. Info / tickets: 360-466-4409, Vince.fejeran@skagit.edu or www.Skagitcommunityband.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Song Circle – We will be sharing songs

from the Ukulele Daily and the Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Songbook on Wed., Feb. 19 at 7pm at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham. Guest books are available. If you want to share other songs, please bring 20 copies. Admission is $5 suggested donation. Next Song Circle is March 19. More info: 360-733-6867, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Co-op 3rd Thursday Local Music Series – Katy Harris (guitar and vocals),

and Lisa McAvoy (guitar, fiddle and vocals) have been playing music and singing together for almost two years. With a shared love of old country songs and old-time duets they’ll bring you sweet and gritty harmonies from the past. Come on down to the Community Food Co-op (1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham) and enjoy a cup of tea on Thurs., Feb. 20, 6-8pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-7348158, jeanr@communityfood.coop or www.communityfood.coop.

Jansen Jazz Band Concert – Join us in

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Tingstad & Rumbel – The Lincoln

Theatre and Penny Roodzant present “Tingstad & Rumbel – Special Valentine’s Day Show” on Fri., Feb. 14 at 7:30pm. Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded and toured together for over 24 years with 19 albums to their credit. Traveling to as many as 50 concert venues a year, they are friends who enjoy each other’s company and truly love making music. Reserved seating tickets are: $25 / $22 / $20 / $18 / $2 off for members (plus applicable fees). The Lincoln Theatre is also offering a special pre-sale add-on package that includes a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, two truffles and a chance to win one of six gift boxes from Seattle Chocolates email editor@ennw.info • See www.ennw.info for “News, Reviews and Updates”

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Band on Thurs., Feb. 20 at 7:30pm. This big band-style ensemble directed by Steve Herrick will be performing favorites including “Mood Indigo” and “Satin Doll.” Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. Admission is $10. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five – Grammy winner & Tonight Show

Legend Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five will perform two shows in Skagit Valley Casino’s Pacific Showroom on Fri. & Sat., Feb. 21 & 22 at 8pm. As bandleader on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen spent 30 years as a weekly visitor in the homes of millions of Americans. Since the show went off the air in 1992, Doc has released more than 30 albums and shared his love of big band music with his fans in extensive tours across the country. Skagit Valley Casino Resort is located at 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. Admission is $42-$46. More info: 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

Broadway, Our Way! – The Swing

Connection Big Band, in cooperation with the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers (WSJS), will host an evening of swinging tunes from Broadway shows on Sat., Feb. 22 at 7pm in the Leopold Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Seven members of WSJS will take advantage of having a big-band backing for their solos of popular standards, interspersed with fresh instrumental versions. Admission is $10-$15 suggested donation. More info: lauren-don-phillips@comcast.net , 360714-0054 or www.swingconnection.org.

Bayshore Symphony Concert –

Bayshore Symphony presents our Mostly Mozart Concert, featuring Overture to The

Magic Flute, Mozartiana Suite No. 4 by Tchaikovsky, Haydn Symphony No. 101, and more. Travis Sipher is Artistic Director and Conductor. Concert performances: Sat., Feb. 22 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 18th St., Mount Vernon) and Sun, Feb. 23 at 3pm at Central Lutheran Church (925 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $10 suggested donation. More info: 360-7247300, director@bayshoremusicproject.com or www.bayshoremusicproject.com.

The Mount Baker Theatre is excited to

announce a performance by blues guitarist Keb’ Mo’ on Sat., Feb. 22 at 8pm. Winner of three Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Keb’ Mo’ has proven himself time and again as a champion of blues in the 21st century. His post-modern style is influenced by a variety of eras and genres, including folk, rock, jazz, and pop, and he has been described as “a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America.” Keb’ doesn’t just limit himself to awardwinning albums – he composed and recorded music for the acclaimed TNT series Memphis Beat, was a key figure in the acclaimed PBS series Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues, and appeared in the documentary Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? as legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, one of his greatest influences. Keb’s most recent success is his album, The Reflection, which includes some of the best songwriting of his career and features collaborations with such notable guests as country superstar Vince Gill, nouveau-soul chanteuse India.Arie, jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, and veteran guitarist David T. Walker. Tickets: $52 / $45 / $37.50 / $30 (plus applicable fees). Students can purchase half-price tickets starting one hour prior to the performance. Tickets /

info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Jazz Project: Art of Jazz Series – Join

us for the Jazz Project’s Art of Jazz Series on Sun., Feb. 23 at 4pm in Mount Baker Theatre’s Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham), featuring the Jud Sherwood Trio with Jeff Johnson and Bill Anschell. This series runs monthly on the last Sunday of every month, January through May and September through November. Admission is $16 general / free for Jazz Project members. More info: jsherwoodjazzproject@earthlink.net , 360-650-1066 or www.jazzproject.org.

Winter Choral Concert: “Carmina Burana” – The Western Washington

University choirs will present a performance of “Carmina Burana” in their quarterly combined concert on Tues., Feb. 25 at 8pm in the WWU Concert Hall. Free admission. More info: 360-650-5577 or CFPA.Choral.Library@wwu.edu.

Wind Symphony Concert – The

Western Washington University Wind Symphony will present its quarterly concert, featuring wind repertoire ranging from the classical tradition to contemporary pieces, on Thurs., Feb. 27 at 8pm at the WWU Concert Hall. Free admission. More info: 360-650-7640 or heather.dalberg@wwu.edu.

Benefit Swing Dance – The Bellingham

Youth Jazz Band (BYJB) presents a benefit swing dance on Sat., March 1 from 7-9pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St. Doors open at 7pm with dance instruction provided by Bellingham Dance, and refreshments provided by BYJB parents. The 21-piece jazz band and combos conducted by Mark Kelly play at 7:45pm. All ages admission by donation benefits the BYJB and Whatcom County Parks, which provides rehearsal space for the band. More info: 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org.

Western Washington Student Jazz Band – Student jazz musicians at Western

Washington perform under the direction of Mike Allen at the WWU Performing Arts Center on Fri., March 7, 8-9:30pm. Free. More info: http://www.wwu.edu/music/.

Jazz Celebration VI: Jazz Ladies –

Join us on Sat., March 8 at 6:30pm at the Whatcom Museum (121 Prospect St., Bellingham) for an annual jazz concert featuring local female artists – just in time for International Women’s Day! You’ll hear everything from swing, bebop, Latin, Dixieland, ragtime, jazz, waltzes and more. As many as twenty-five musicians will perform, including Becky Billock, Cheryl Hodge Trio, One Lane Road, and The Honeybees. Tickets are $10 at the door. Info: stormsmusicservices@comcast.net or www.stormsmusicservices.com.

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3rd Annual Jazz Series Supports New Library

Champain Fulton

by Stephanie Dethlefs Get your toes tappin’ and your fingers snappin’! For the third year, Friends of the Sudden Valley Library present a Jazz Series to support the new South Whatcom Library, scheduled to open this spring. The 2014 Jazz Series opens on April 26 with New York singer/pianist Champian Fulton. “She reminds me a lot of a locally-born artist who has gone on to great jazz fame, Diana Krall,” says series coordinator KC Sulkin, local resident and former jazz club owner. Internationallyknown Dan Brubeck, performing music written by his father Dave Brubeck with lyrics by his mother, poet Iola Brubeck, will follow Fulton’s performance. The Dan Brubeck Quartet will perform on June 7. The 2014 Series will again showcase inaugural performers from the WWU Jazz Faculty. Sulkin asked their pianist, Miles Black, to expand the group to an octet this year and play Black’s musical tributes to two of the great orchestras in jazz history, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. “They needed a singer, and I convinced them to perform with Greta Matassa, who has been a series favorite.” The Miles Black Octet with Greta Matassa will appear on September 27. For the final act in the series, on November 15, blues singer Josephine Howell will perform with saxophonist Kareem Kandi, who spends part of his time playing with the well-known band The Paperboys. “Both Josephine and Kareem walk the thin line between jazz and blues,” explains Sulkin. This will be the first time the two have worked together. When the discussion first began surrounding opening a library in Sudden Valley, Sulkin offered to coordinate a jazz series to help with the fundraising efforts. The 2012 inaugural concert, which averaged 175 audience members per concert, showcased Pearl Django, Greta Matassa and the WWU Jazz Faculty. In

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2013, the series averaged over 200 audience members per show, and was dedicated to female jazz and blues singers including Pearl Django, New York jazz singer/pianist Liala Biali, and blues singer Josephine Howell. Howell left audience members clamoring for more in 2013, and has been invited back again this year. “I have been told by many Bellingham jazz fans who come to the series that the Sudden Valley Concerts are the best jazz value in town,” says Sulkin. “[We try to] give the audience something new while bringing back acts that they’ve enjoyed in the past.” The 2012 and 2013 jazz series funded the construction of the South Whatcom Library, which resides in a portion of Barn 8 in the Sudden Valley recreation area. Proceeds from the 2014 shows and future jazz concerts will support programs for all ages and needs not provided by the WCLS. Sponsors of the 2014 jazz series include Alec Sulkin, underwriter for a portion of

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all of the concert series; Boundary Bay Brewery, which has provided beer sales for the jazz concerts; and Village Books, which handles ticket sales. The South Whatcom Library is expected to open in early 2014. The construction and fundraising efforts were accomplished by thousands of hours of volunteer work by many community members. The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) will now take over and provide library services. All concerts take place at 3pm at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (Gate 2). Tickets are $70 for the four-concert series. Single concert tickets will be available after March 1. Tickets are available online at www.suddenvalleylibrary.org , in person at Village Books or the Sudden Valley Community Center or Administration Office (Gate 2), or by calling either K.C. at 360-671-1709, or Mary at 360-306-1800. For more information, call the branch at 360-305-3600 or visit www.suddenvalleylibrary.org/jazz.

Skagit Opera Celebrates Tenth— Die Fledermaus Flies at McIntyre by Christopher Key Johann Strauss may have been known as “The Waltz King,” but he also had something of a knack for operettas. Die Fledermaus (The Bat) is probably the most famous of these, and Skagit Opera will take on the rollicking farce at McIntyre Hall this month. Founded in 2003 by Ronald Wohl, who served as General Director until 2010, Skagit Opera has produced nine fulllength operas, three full-length operettas and one-act operas, three oratorios and numerous concerts and recitals. In 2011, Mitchell Kahn became General Director and cemented Skagit Opera’s reputation

as one of America’s premier small regional opera companies. The story centers on a ball given by Dr. Falke, (played by Skagit Opera newcomer Ryan Bede) who wants revenge on his friend Eisenstein (played by Stephen Rumph). Eisenstein, it seems, abandoned a drunken Falke in the town square last winter. Falke, at the time, was dressed like a bat, and came in for a good deal of ridicule upon being discovered by the townspeople the next morning. That explains how the operetta got its title. It doesn’t begin to explain the convoluted hijinks that surround the event, and that’s where the fun begins. Die Fledermaus premiered in 1874 in Vienna and almost immediately

Christina Kowalski and Anthony Kalil played the lead roles in Skagit Opera’s production of Puccini’s Tosca.

became a part of the standard repertoire. The libretto, by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée, is based on a German farce and a French vaudeville play. The production brings back two of Skagit Opera’s biggest stars: Christina Kowalski who starred as Tosca and

Megan Chenowick performed the lead role of Lucia, opposite Yuseok Oh, in Skagit Opera’s production of the Italian tragedy, Lucia di Lammermoor.

Madame Butterfly, and Megan Chenovick who starred in last season’s spectacular Lucia di Lammermoor. The all-star cast combines the Madame Butterfly cast (Kowalski, Stephen Rumph and Karl Reyes) and Lucia cast (Chenovick, Marcus Shelton and Ben Harris). “The music is intoxicating and effervescent,” Kahn said, “and the story of revenge, seduction and mistaken identities is a comic masterpiece. Elegant frivolities and confusions of all kinds provide a hilarious vehicle for some of the most captivating music ever written.” Skagit Opera will stick with the proven production team that staged the stellar performances of Rigoletto earlier this year. Kahn will provide a traditional production design, Erich Parce will provide stage direction and Bernard Kwiriam will conduct. One of the reasons behind the success of Skagit Opera is that it performs in English, making opera accessible to a much wider audience. Another factor is their chosen venue, the acoustically spectacular McIntyre Hall. Die Fledermaus performs on Fridays, February 28 and March 7 at 7:30pm and Sundays, March 2 and 9 at 3pm. Tickets are $25 to $59 and available by calling the McIntyre Hall box office at 360-4167727 ext. 2, toll-free 866-624-6897 ext. 2, or online at www.mcintyrehall.org. Going batty has never been so much fun! Photos courtesy of StageImages.com.

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