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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEBRUARY FEATURES: Celebrating Outdoor Play at Recreation Northwest EXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Los Cenzontles at McIntyre Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 New Sudden Valley Jazz Series Devoted to Vocalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Poignant Family Drama at Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Romance the Night for Sight: A Perfect Valentine Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival Raises Awareness of Social Justice Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Whatcom Homa & Garden Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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On the cover: Los Cenzontles (“The Mockingbirds”), is a renown Latin Fusion and Roots band, heavily influenced by blues, Tejano music, country, rock, and traditional Mexican regional music. Don’t miss their performance on February 10 at McIntyre Hall. See feature story on page 3.

FEBRUARY 2017 Volume 14 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 • mfuller@ennw.info Barb Fuller • bfuller@ennw.info Gladys Crnich • 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: ©2017 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 Justin Hawkinson is a local writer, chef and.caterer. His blog can be found at cravecatering.net. n Marla Bronstein is a playwright, director, actress and freelance writer who enjoys keeping busy and relaxing. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a graduate of Western Washington University, with a B.A. in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Seattle Times, and Portland Live. n Courtney Kendall divides her time between writing, working at Whatcom Community College, and enjoying her young son. She holds an MA in English Studies from Western Washington University. n Deborah Bernard received her BA in Journalism at WWU, wrote for The Bellingham Herald, then worked in Alaska for decades. Now they’re back: her husband Joseph is gleefully retired and Debbie loves her office job at First Presbyterian Church. She is also writing her memoir, You Can’t Beat a Deadhorse. — Winner 2015 Mayor’s Arts Award —

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Los Cenzontles at McIntyre Hall by Osa Hale This February, expand your musical taste by attending the anticipated Los Cenzontles show at McIntyre Hall. The music you hear will open your ears to the joys of Mexican regional folk music and expand your understanding of how country and rock & roll music can sound. Los Cenzontles takes their name from the Nahuatl word for “mockingbird.” Just as Nahuatl is a language used by a large swath of Uto-Aztecan people across Mexico, Los Cenzontles represents many Mexican music traditions. Audiences may recognize mariachi and banda influences, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Los Cenzontles takes inspiration from genres of Mexican folk music that reach across the country and through time. This is manifested through the instruments used: electric bass and drums blend with a myriad of traditional instruments, including jarana, vihuela, requinto, pandero, and quijada. The result of this musical and cultural fusion is a new and incredible sound. The musical experience that is Los Cenzontles would not be complete without its leading vocals, provided by the dynamic duo of Fabiola Trujillo and Lucina Rodriguez. Both Fabiola and Lucina were born in Mexico and moved to California as young children. Fabiola is fully focused on singing, while Lucina spreads her talent across vocals, jarana, guitar, percussion, zapateado, and dancing. They both were part of Los Cenzontles before it was a band, back when it was a youth music project created by Eugene Rodriguez as part of a California Arts Council Artist Residency. Eugene is still a key member of the group, a leader and guitar player who continues to inspire the best out of his fellow Cenzontles. Rounding out the core group is Emiliano Rodriguez, who plays accordion, guitar, and bass. The New York Times has said that Los Cenzontles “both honors and upends traditional Mexican music, tapping deep roots as it flowers into something completely new, and distinctly American.” This innovative genius is exactly why the music has something for everyone; fans of traditional Mexican music will be thrilled by the new direction taken by the band, and those with no background in the genre can sit back and let the entirely new experience wash over them. The passion that can be heard in Los Cenzontles’ live performances extends beyond the stage. Core members of the group also honor the youth music project that got the band started in the first place by maintaining the Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center in San Pablo, California. The Arts Center works with more than 150 students each week,

Los Cenzontles band members are Emiliano Rodriguez, Fabiola Trujillo, Lucina Rodriguez, and Eugene Rodriguez.

teaching musical, artistic, and culinary traditions in a beautiful act of cultural preservation. This can’t-miss musical event will be taking place on Friday, February 10 at 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. Tickets are $20, and reservations are strongly encouraged. You can call the McIntyre Hall box office at 360-416-7727 ext. 2 anytime Tuesday through Friday

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between noon and 4pm. You can also visit their website at www.mcintyrehall.org. If you love the opportunity to expand your musical horizons with Los Cenzontles, keep an eye out for other world music performances coming up at McIntyre Hall, including Kinobe and the Wamu Spirit (Uganda) and Barrule (Isle of Man).

High School Music Awards (Piano and Voice) – High school students who

won competitions in piano and voice will perform for the Bellingham Music Club at 10:30am on Wed., Feb. 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St.). Every year BMC presents cash awards to outstanding student musicians. BMC will present instrumental and strings awards on Wed., March 1 at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran. Free admission. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Harold Mabern Quartet – Whatcom

Jazz Music Arts Center at Unity is honored to host the return of the great jazz pianist Harold Mabern on Wed., Feb. 1 from 7-9pm. Recognized now as an “unsung hero of the 1960s hard bop scene,” Mabern has been a steady performer since his ad hoc audition for Harry “Sweets” Edison on the stage at Birdland in 1959. Still, Harold’s skill is not just a thing of the past, as sixteen albums with Eric Alexander from 1997-2015 will attest. Joined again this night by Vancouver tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, Michael Glynn on bass, and Julian MacDonough on drums. Admission is $10 for WJMAC members and students / $20 general / $5 students. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

The Music of Earle Brown and Morton Feldman – Discover the sounds of the New York School of the 1950s on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7pm at the Firehouse PAC

(1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). This exceptional program includes rare performances of Earle Brown’s open-form and graphic notation works “Novara,” “Folio,” and “Four Systems,” as well as Morton Feldman’s captivating and meditative trio “Why?” patterns. Concert will begin with a free pre-concert lecture. Featuring Milica Jelaca Jovanovic, piano; Kimberley Breilein, flute; Erika Block, bass clarinet; Kevin Woods, trumpet; Laura Camacho, violin; Shuhsin Ko, violin; Coral Marchant, cello; Melanie Sehman, percussion; and Bruce Hamilton, conductor. Admission is $15 adults / $5 students. More info: 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Skagit Community Band Presents “A Fine Romance:” A Concert of Musical Passion and Romance –

Musical selections include “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” featuring Kenton Kuusela on Tenor Saxophone, “Dances From West Side Story” by Bernstein, “Out of Africa” by John Barry, and more. Performances on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7:30pm at Maple Hall (La Conner) and Sat., Feb. 4 at 7:30pm at Brodniak Hall (Anacortes). Admission is free, but donations gladly accepted. More info: 360-466-4409 or www.skagitcommunityband.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Join us for the Bellingham Ukulele

Group Jam, on Sat., Feb. 4, 3pm at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St.). Take advantage of a 45-minute beginning instruction session at 2pm. We play and sing from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1 and the BUG songbook, which is downloadable from our website (below). Requested donation $5. More info: 360-647-5259, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Allegra Women’s Choral Ensemble Tenth Anniversary Concert –

Bellingham Sings invites everyone to come enjoy this women’s choral ensemble at their upcoming tenth anniversary concert on Sat., Feb. 4 at 7:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1720 Harris Ave.). Allegra Women’s Choral Ensemble has performed throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties; presented elegant benefits at the Lairmont Manor, festive winter concerts and lively spring concerts; and has collaborated with other choral groups and musicians. Allegra’s sister choir, Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers, will also perform a selection of jazz gems conducted by Cheryl Hodge. $15 suggested donation. More info: www.BellinghamSings.org.

The Greg Ruby Quartet with Nuages Jazz Quartet – The Greg Ruby Quartet

will play in concert, hosted by Nuages, Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30pm, at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (BUF, 1207 Ellsworth St.) as the third installment in the Manouche NW jazz concert series! Guitarist Greg Ruby, formerly of Pearl Django, along with

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Julian Smedley (violin), Ryan Hoffman (guitar), and Jen Hodge (bass), will play original, warm gypsy jazz compositions with violin influences. Nuages will open the night and the BUF will serve craft beer, wine, and concessions, with proceeds funding the choir’s Transylvania Pilgrimage in June. Admission is $15 / $10 students. Admission is $15 general / $10 student. Info: nuagesjazz@gmail.com , 360-9611559 or www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw.

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center (WJMAC) Jazz Combo Classes – Every

Sunday from 1:30-3:30pm or 4-6pm, students of all ages are rehearsed and instructed by some of the best jazz musicians in the NW. Students learn basic song forms like blues and rhythm changes, as well as standard songs of the jazz idiom. They learn how to perform and interact in a small group setting, how to improve their soloing, reading, and improvising skills. Combos for more advanced students are themed and based in the style of an historic jazz band. Students perform at the venue and learn how to plan a proper set list, and prepare for and run a gig. Classes meet at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham). Cost is $125 per month / scholarships available. More info: www.wjmac.org.

Matt Jorgensen Trio – Whatcom Jazz

Music Arts Center at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) is honored to host the Matt Jorgensen Trio on Wed., Feb. 8 from 7-9pm. You might recognize Matt Jorgensen from Human Spirit or Matt Jorgensen +451, or maybe you caught him playing with Mike Stern at the Ballard Jazz Fest (which he helped found and organize), or maybe you have just been lucky enough to hear him one of the few times he has graced the WJMAC stage. Regardless, you know here’s a drummer who will accentuate a positively fine evening of jazz. Matt is bringing Paul Gabrielson back with him on bass and Mark Taylor will becovering the reed responsibilities. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $10 general / $5 students. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio – CGT + MG3 features all six

virtuoso guitarists from California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio. Representing four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and U.S.), they fuse over 40 years of combined performing experience into one, unique, six-by-6-string “phenomensemble.” In a pleasantly surprising way, CGT’s steel stringed-guitars blend naturally with MG3’s nylon-stringed guitars, as each trio’s fret boards chase the others’ original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz and classical music. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Fri., Feb. 10, at 7:30pm. Reserved seating tickets: $20-$35 / $2 off members / plus applicable fees. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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Backstage @ the Border presents: Kelley Porter and Susan Thomson – This is a fundraising event for the Community Assistance Program in Blaine, taking place on Sat., Feb. 11 from 7-9pm. Join Susan and Kelley for an evening singing some of their favorite songs as though they were in the living room. Performance at Christ Episcopal Church (382 Boblett St., Blaine). Admission is $7 donation at the door (no one is turned away). More info: 360-927-9085 or www.backstageattheborder.com.

Jazz 2nd Sunday – Jazz 2nd Sunday is a free live jazz event presented by the Anacortes Public Library and the Manieri Jazz Endowment. Clave Gringa is a Seattle-based Latin jazz ensemble showcasing the compositions of Ann Reynolds (Ann-ita). Ann draws on many different Cuban music and dance styles in her compositions. Performance on Sun., Feb. 12 from 2-3:30pm at the Anacortes Public Library (1220 10th St., Anacortes). Free admission. More info: 360-293-1910, miklaski@cityofanacortes.org or www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

imitation of icon Freddie Mercury has won rave reviews throughout 13 years of touring. Fans of Queen will delight in this note-for-note experience of mega-hits such as “We are the Champions,” “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” This show will rock you! Join us for the concert on Sat., Feb. 18 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $45.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $20.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Irish Fiddler Frankie Gavin in Concert – There is no more exciting fiddle

player or moving flute player in the world

of Irish music today. Frankie Gavin, born in County Galway, has won two all-Ireland competitions for fiddle and flute, and founded the legendary group, De Dannan. Doors open at 6pm, show at 6:30pm, on Wed., Feb. 22 in the Leopold Crystal Ballroom (1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.bellinghamfolkschool.com.

Mike Allen Quartet: Strings Attached – Whatcom Jazz Music Arts

Center at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) is honored to host the Mike Allen Quartet with String Quartet on Wed., Feb. 22 from 7-9pm. Vancouver (continued on page 6)

BUG at Roeder – Come and sing songs

from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1 in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham) on Wed., Feb. 15 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Donations appreciated. More info: 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Emmet Cohen Trio – Whatcom Jazz

Music Arts Center at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) is honored to host the Emmet Cohen Trio on Wed., Feb. 15 from 7-9pm. Emmett Cohen, first seen at WJMAC as part of Ali Jackson’s group, hits dead center on so many WJMAC buttons that it’s hard to describe. He’s a multifaceted pianist and composer who strives to communicate at the “deepest levels of humanity and individuality.” Emmet Cohen (piano) and Russell Hall (bass). Admission is $10 for WJMAC members and students / $20 general / $5 students. Info: info@wjmac.org.

Jansen Jazz Band Concert – The

popular Jansen Jazz Band performs its Winter Concert under the direction of Steve Herrick on Thurs., Feb. 16 at 7:30pm at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden (321 Front St.). Always offering an entertaining array of music, the Jansen Jazz Band is made up of 25-35 members of the community. Be sure to get your tickets early as these concerts sell out quickly. Admission is $10. More info: 360-3543600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & the Works – This

spectacular live concert event recreates the look, sound, pomp, and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. Hailed as the world’s premier Queen tribute, Gary Mullen’s pitch-perfect Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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saxophonist, educator, and band leader Mike Allen returns to Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center with a trio of gentlemen he has made moving and awe-inspiring music with for decades. With Miles Black (piano), Adam Thomas (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums), this quartet has recorded three albums together since 2012. This long-time musical partnership of a quartet will be joined by another quartet—a string quartet—for this special performance. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $10 general / $5 students. Info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

BCMS Presents “Between Two Worlds” with B.J. Block – A modern

chamber music concert blending elements of classical, jazz and contemporary styles while capturing the communicative and integrative spirit of ensemble playing. Program features classical works reinterpreted from a jazz perspective, and original jazz compositions arranged for woodwinds and rhythm section to create a unique, ambient blend of these two worlds. Performance on Thurs., Feb. 23 at 7:30pm at Make.Shift Art Space (306 Flora St., Bellingham). Admission is $15 general / $5 students. More info: 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org/2016 2017-season/2016/7/18/concert-3.

International Guitar Night –

International Guitar Night is North America’s premier touring guitar festival. Tour founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries to join him for a special evening of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Three incredibly dynamic musicians perform their original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting on Fri., Feb. 24 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Enjoy Italy’s innovative contemporary guitarist Luca Stricagnoli; brilliant young Brazilian composer/ performer Chrystian Dozza, and India’s ground-breaking slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya, and others. Admission is $20.50-$39.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Met Live: Rusalka – Kristine Opolais

stars in the role that helped launch her international career, the mythical Rusalka, who sings the haunting “Song to the Moon.” Mary Zimmerman brings her wondrous theatrical imagination to Dvo˘r ák’s fairytale of love and longing, rejection and redemption. Brandon Jovanovich, Jamie Barton, Katarina Dalayman, and Eric Owens complete the all-star cast, and Mark Elder conducts. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre on Sat., Feb. 25, 9:45am (encore on Sun., March 5, 1pm).

New Sudden Valley Jazz Series Devoted to Vocalists Starting its sixth full season, Sudden Valley Jazz will once again feature jazz vocalists. Unlike past tributes, which always featured female jazz singers, this series will feature both male and female singers in its concert presentations. The series kicks off on Saturday, March 18, featuring the different aspects of the Western Washington University jazz program. The opening act will be the current Western Jazz Orchestra, and will feature jazz singers, including Sage Romer and Kirk Roa with the full orchestra. The second half will feature trumpeter Kevin Woods, Assistant Professor of Music at WWU, and his quartet, which includes Cole Shuster on guitar, Greg Feingold on bass, and our old friend, Julian MacDonough on drums. The second concert, on Saturday April 22, features another old friend, jazz vocalist Greta Matassa backed by vibraphonist, Susan Pascal. Greta will be singing her favorite tunes and her husband, bassist Clipper Anderson, will sing his favorites. Although most of us are familiar with Greta’s work and love it, fewer Sudden Valley concert-goers have heard Clipper sing. Clipper is a great vocalist in this own right with the same great taste in songs. The third concert on Saturday, October 7, is a bit of an experiment. We are bringing back Josephine Howell, from Seattle, to perform her magic and we are pairing her with local blues and rock band, The Atlantics. Although the Atlantics used to play at the Dance Barn quite regularly in past years, they haven’t been back for quite a while. We hope this concert will have special appeal to the younger families who live in Sudden Valley as well as jazz fans. Finally, we end the series year with a brand new jazz singer for Sudden Valley, Portland’s Rebecca Kilgore. Once again, her taste in songs is superb. We’ve been trying to get Rebecca here for years, and we were finally able to book her for this year. The male vocalist is her drummer, Dave Tull, who is also a songwriter in the Dave Frishberg style. They’ll be appearing at the Dance Barn on Saturday, November 11. Tickets for individual concerts, all in support of the South Whatcom Library, are $20. You can purchase the entire series for $70 at Village Books, the YMCA desk at Sudden Valley, or online at www.fswl.org. For further information, contact K.C. Sulkin at 360-671-1709.

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Admission is adult $23 / senior $21 / students & children $19 / $2 off members / plus applicable fees. Info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Starry Night Chamber Orchestra –

The Lincoln Theatre welcomes back the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra for another concert in the series, this time, featuring Nordic music. Presented by Sharyn Peterson, the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra is a group of northwest professional musicians, comprised of soloists and music educators who perform for the Starry Night Chamber Series centered in Mount Vernon. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St.) on Sat., Feb. 25, from 3-5pm. Advance tickets are $20 adults / $10 children & students 16 and under. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Varsity Vocals presents 2017 ICCA Northwest Quarterfinals – The Varsity

Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing. Our programs include both The Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and The Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA), and both are dedicated to providing top-notch collegiate a cappella groups with valuable feedback from our highly qualified judges. Our

young vocalists also have the opportunity to showcase their talent to an international audience and develop relationships with each other, cultivating the art of a cappella singing and a lifelong love of music. Event takes place on Sat., Feb. 25 from 7-9pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Admission is $24 / $18. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Bayshore Symphony Winter Soloist Concert – Bayshore Symphony presents

soloist Kyle Matson playing Concerto for Cello & Orchestra by Victor Herbert. Also on program: Mozart Symphony No. 35 (“Haffner”), Dvorak Serenade in D Minor for Winds & Strings, and Sibelius Karelia Suite. Chip Bergeron, conducting. Join us at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon) on Sat., Feb. 25, 7:30pm or Sun., Feb. 26, 3pm, at Central Lutheran Church (925 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $15 suggested donation, free for children 12 and under. More info: 360-724-7300, shelross@gmail.com or www.bayshoremusicproject.com.

String and Piano Chamber Music – In its February musical offering, Bellingham House Concerts is delighted to showcase two fine pianists from our musical community, Professor Jeffrey Gilliam, from WWU, and Dan Sabo. These two popular and accomplished chamber musicians will be joined by three stellar string players from Seattle, violinist Natasha Bazhanov,

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violist Artur Girsky, and cellist Page Smith, in performances of two fabulous piano quartets, the Brahms A Major and the Martinu. Performance on Sun., Feb. 26 at 3pm at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $15 adults / $5 students. More info: 360-734-2776 or www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com.

Irish Rovers with We Banjo 3 –

Fueled by passion, talent, history, and song, the musical legacy of the Irish Rovers continues to lead the way for many of today’s folk and Celtic musicians. After nearly 50 years of charming and entertaining audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows and traditional approach to Irish music, the Rovers’ Long Goodbye Tour sees them singing a proper farewell to all those they have entertained through the decades with signature tunes like “The Unicorn” and “Drunken Sailor.” Performance on Sun., Feb. 26 from 7-9pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $20.50-$49.50. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360-7346080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. Jazz at the Lincoln – Join us for MVHS Jazz - Live at the Lincoln on Tues., Feb. 28, 7pm. All proceeds benefit the MVHS Jazz Program. Come to one or all performances in a special series of one of Washington’s premier jazz programs! These jazz bands, directed by Jacob Scheer, are part of the (continued on page 8)

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nationally-known Fine Arts department at Mount Vernon High School. This program is committed to maintaining the vibrant, unique American art form that is jazz. Musicians of all levels are given the opportunity to learn, play, perform and compete at local venues and festivals. Come relax and enjoy the wonderful music of Nestico, Ellington, Miles Davis, Marvin Fisher, Count Basie and much more! Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Tues., Feb. 28, 7-9pm. Admission is $10 general / $8 seniors / $5 students. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Femmes Notables: Chamber Music Celebration of Women’s History Month – Women’s music is music. And

yet there is value in celebrating the works of women. From the earliest female composers, who were discouraged from writing and publishing because of their gender, to the contemporary composers who work relentlessly to achieve recognition and representation in a yet male-dominated arena, women have had a lot to say musically. As an all-female ensemble, Trio Nova Mundi proudly present our first program devoted exclusively to music by women, to debut during Women’s History Month 2017. Join us for the performance on Sun., March 5 at

the First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.) from 3-4:30pm. Admission is $15 general / $5 students at the door. More info: 360-7343720, trionovamundi@gmail.com or www.trionovamundi.com/concerts--rep.html.

Spectrum: French Masterpieces for Choir and Organ – Join the Whatcom

Chorale for brilliant, lush, and soaring choral works by Gabriel Faure, Cesar Franck, and Louis Vierne on Sun., March 12 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). Tickets $20 adult / $15 students and seniors / $5 under age 18 at Community Food Co-op, Village Books, Everybody’s Store, Piper Music, online, and at the door. More info: info@whatcomchorale.org or www.whatcomchorale.org.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club –

Mindport’s monthly Correspondence Club will meet on Sat., Feb. 11 from 10:30am12:30pm (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Make your own valentines! This fun, creative, hands on activity is open to all ages over 8 (although young folks need to bring a participating adult). Supplies, materials and instructional guidance provided for collage Mail Art, envelopes, postcards and more. Free admission. More info: publicity@mindport.org , 360-6475614 or www.mindport.org.

Applebee’s Disney Broadway Breakfast – SQHS choirs and Applebee’s

invite you to “Be Our Guest” for a Broadway Breakfast on Sat., Feb. 4 from 8-10am at Applebee’s (1069 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham). This exciting event includes a pancake breakfast provided by Applebee’s and a selection of family-friendly Broadway songs presented by SQHS choir students. In addition to enjoying a delicious breakfast and musical entertainment, guests will also have the opportunity to take pictures with student-stars from shows like Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Aladdin, and more! Admission is $10. More info: 360-671-6000. Bite of Blaine Food Fest – Join us for a taste of the offerings of Blaine and Birch Bay restaurants at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort on Mon., Feb. 20 from 6-8:30pm. There will be both a live and silent auction, door prizes, no host bar, and awards for Blaine Business of the Year and Favorite Restaurant. All proceeds will go toward the cost of our July 4th Fireworks Show. Tickets are $30 and available at Blaine Visitor Center and Pacific Building Center. More info: 360-332-6484, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.blainechamber.com/events.

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No Man’s Land – Following their hit run

on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. Join us at Pickford Film Center on Wed., Feb. 1 at 6:30pm. Admission is $20. Info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/no-mans-land-national-theatre/.

The Sound of Music – The Sound of

Music is the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, and has become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves to be too high spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as a governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Join us for performances at Lynden Christian High School (515 Drayton St.) at 7pm on Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 2-4. Admission is $6 student / $10 adult. More info: 360-3543221 or jaupperl@lyncs.org.

Of Mice and Men – Two drifters—

George, an affable farm worker, and Lennie, a towering simple-minded and humble young man—are friends united by need and bound by George’s devotion and Lennie’s social difficulties. Set in the 1930s, they are migrants looking for work who find a ranch that hires them on. George tries to keep Lennie out of trouble, but that’s an inevitable slippery slope as Lennie’s mental disconnection leads to tragedy. Performances continue at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 2-4 at 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 5 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 9-11 at 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 12 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 16-18 at 7:30pm. Admission is $20. More info: 360-2936829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Always… Patsy Cline – Always...Patsy Cline, a musical tribute to the beloved country western star, opens Fri., Feb. 10 at The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce Street, Conway). Featuring local performer Ria Peth Vanderpool, the musical weaves 27 songs into the story of Cline’s longtime friendship with a devoted fan, Louise Seger, played by co-star Kelly Visten. Performances are most Fri. and Sat. evenings at 7pm. Tickets: $28, available online at www.theaterartsguild.com. NT Live: Amadeus – The Lincoln

Theatre presents Amadeus on Sat., Feb. 11 at 2pm. Music. Power. Jealousy. Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones, NT Live: The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world — and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. Admission is $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members / plus applicable fees. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (continued on page 11)

Shaolin Warriors – Enliven your senses

with the wonders of Kung Fu mastery. In this fully choreographed theatrical production, Kung Fu masters bring remarkable skill, stunning movement, and death-defying martial arts prowess to the stage. These warriors have trained from a very young age in mental and physical disciplines to perfect the art of hand-tohand and weapons combat, which allows them to perform feats once thought only possible in the movies. Join us for the performance on Fri., Feb. 3 at 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $20.50$39.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Auditions: I Hate Hamlet at BTG –

Auditions will be held Feb. 5 and 6, at 7pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.), for I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, directed by Deb Currier. Performances are March 31–April 16, for this hilarious comedy about acting and fame, love, and John Barrymore’s ghost. The cast is 3 men, 3 women, ages 20s and older. Several older actors also needed. More info: 360-7331811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Poignant Family Drama at Bellingham Theatre Guild by Marla Bronstein It’s winter in Bellingham. For many theaters, that means dramas are in order. This season, Bellingham Theatre Guild (BTG) is bringing A Shayna Maidel to the stage with first-time director Dee Dee O’Connor at the helm. A Shayna Maidel is Yiddish for “a pretty girl.” Actors from ages 16 to 68 appear on stage in this play that takes place in New York, one week in 1946. Rayzel, aka Rose, portrayed by Kennedy Rainer, is woken up one night by her father, Mordechai, played by Robert Muzzy. Her sister, his other daughter, Lusia, played by Natasha

At left: Natasha McPhaden (Lusia) and Alexandra Farkas (Hanna) in rehearsal for A Shayna Maidel. This play is a powerful, haunting and deeply affecting portrait of a family in the aftermath of the Holocaust. At right: Rose is played by Kennedy Rainer and Robert Muzzy portrays her father, Mordechai.

McPhaden, has survived the Holocaust, has been liberated, and is expected to arrive in New York in a week to live with her family. Lusia goes in and out of memories, which allow us to see what her life was like before she came to America. They introduce us to those she left behind, who include her mother, played by Susan Duncan, her best friend Hanna, played by Alexandra Farkas, and her husband Duvid played by her real-life sweetheart, Brendan Francis. Muzzy says, “It’s about family and how we all connect with each other.” Dee Dee has been around BTG for a number of years, and has worked behind the scenes in just about every capacity with a number of seasoned directors, learning “how-to” build sets, stage manage, design lights and finally direct. O’Connor chose this script, or better to say, it chose her. “I have been interested in the Holocaust since I was in school. I have done a lot of reading and am very well versed in Holocaust history. I have been living with this play for about a year now, and it amazes me how it still affects me. I hope audiences will be affected by the family’s story.” Kennedy is one of two high school students in the cast. At the age of 17, she admits she was “shocked” that she won the role over the other talented women who auditioned. She, like Dee Dee, is also very passionate about the time period of the Holocaust. She wants audiences to come away with a better understanding of what families experienced when they were reunited or when they discovered that members of their families were lost. Natasha and Brendan both admit that being in a trusting relationship makes the physical part of their stage acting easier, even while portraying someone else’s love. The show is staffed by experienced personnel in the roles of Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Dramaturge, Sound, Set, Costume and Lighting Designers, all of whom had worked with Dee Dee in one

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capacity or another on previous shows, and were glad to help her get this show up and running. The set is designed by David Cohn, and is based upon the show being about remembrance. To make the stage feel not quite “all there” and to make the stage look and feel slightly off kilter, it is raked—sloped up towards the back of the stage. Most of the actors have not acted on a raked stage before and it was initially challenging, but with each rehearsal, they manage with more confidence. Costumer Ginny Cohn says the challenge of this Set Designer David Cohn show was to reviews the plans with costume the same Construction Foreman Joe person at different Super. Note: Joe has been a life stages to show volunteer set builder at BTG for at least 30 years, and the passage of time, David has been the official both before and photographer for the Guild after the Holocaust. for almost 10 years. Regular BTG patrons may know Teri Grimes, Dee Dee’s Mentor/Assistant Director, who has helped with the creative eye while “still letting it be someone else’s play” she says. Dramaturge John Phillip made sure the set and props were all time period appropriate. Alan Shore provided expert dialect coaching. “It may be a little hard getting rid of the Yiddish accent,” Muzzy said with a chuckle. A Shayna Maidel runs January 27– February 17 at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H Street ). Show times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Admission is $14 adults, $12 seniors (62+) and students, and $8 children (12 and younger). For more information and tickets, call 360-733-1811 or visit www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

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Sugar: A Valentine’s Cabaret –

American Theater Northwest invites you to experience a performance unlike anything in Bellingham on Mon. & Tues., Feb. 13 & 14 and Thurs., Feb. 16 at 7:30pm at The Underground (211 E. Chestnut St.). Brie Turoff Mueller leads dancers, actors, singers—and the infamous Sugar Band—in a fun-filled, sexy and sassy evening of music and dance. Audiences are invited to relax with a drink while they experience an unforgettable evening in this unique cabaret atmosphere. Admission is $15 Mon. & Tues. / $20 Thurs. More info: 646-263-3172, brieturoff@yahoo.com or www.sugartheshow.com.

My Circus Valentine – The Bellingham

Circus Guild is hosting its 7th annual Valentine’s Day event, My Circus Valentine, on Tues., Feb. 14 at 6pm (all ages event) and 9pm (21+ cabaret); on Fri., Feb. 17 at 8pm (21+ cabaret); and on Sat., Feb. 18 at 6pm (all ages event) and 9pm (21+ cabaret). This is not your typical Valentine! We will woo you with love potions, interactive artistry, heartfelt performance, and jaw-dropping acrobatics. Featuring performances by many of your favorite Bellingham Circus Guild artists and dazzling special guests, gravity-defying aerial mischief, and the kind of hilarity only circus can provide, this event is more than just a show! Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com. Performances at The Cirque Lab (1401 6th St., Bellingham). Admission is $10-$20. More info: MyCircusValentine@gmail.com or www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Vaudevillingham – It’s our monthly

uncensored variety show fundraiser! A completely new show each month featuring local talent. A fun time for the whole family! Join us at Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab (1401 6th St.) on Wed., Feb. 15, 7-10pm. Admission is $5- $10 donation. More info: www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.

English from France. As one of the first Protestants and nationalists, she threatens the very fabric of the feudal society and the Catholic Church across Europe. Admission is $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members.. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Up the Down Staircase – Squalicum High School Drama Club is proud to present Bel Kaufman’s Up the Down Staircase. It is the story of a young and idealistic educator who takes her first job in an inner city school in New York City. While she is ready to change the lives of young people, she struggles making connections and keeping up with the rigors of public education. Through hard work and reflection, she learns to change the attitudes of and build meaningful relationships with the students she teaches. This production is a wonderfully funny and touching tale of the education profession from the perspectives of both teachers and students. Join us at Squalicum High School Theatre (3773 E. McLeod Rd.), Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 23-25, at 7pm, or Sat. & Sun., Feb. 25 & 26 at 2pm. Admission is $10 adult / $8 senior & student / $5 children (12 and under). More info: 360-676-6470, jason.parker@bellinghamschools.org or www.sqhsdrama.weebly.com. Cats Auditions at BAAY – Based on the

universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, Cats tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle Cats where one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside Layer. Lisa Markowitz directs BAAY seniors (ages 13-16) in realizing this true musical theatre phenomenon. Auditions at BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St., Bellingham) on Fri., Feb. 24 from 5:30-7:30pm; Sat., Feb. 25 from 10am-

1pm; and Sun., Feb. 26 from 1-4pm. Free admission. More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Shakespeare’s King John – The Skagit

Valley College Drama Department continues The Year of Shakespeare with the Winter Quarter production of King John, presented in authentic medieval costumes and featuring battles and swordplay. This rarely performed work is filled with treachery and political maneuvering, as the illegitimate ruler wields legitimate power following Richard the Lion Heart’s death. Performances in the Phil Tarro Theatre (2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon) on: Fri. & Sat., Feb. 24 & 25 at 7:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., March 2-4 at 7:30pm; and Sun., March 5 at 2pm. Admission is $10 general / $5 student. More info: 360-4167727 or www.skagit.edu/directory. asp?pagenumber=249.

The Pirates of Penzance – Cast away

with a band of swashbuckling pirates for joyful tunes and the timeless magic of Gilbert and Sullivan on Sun., March 12 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Join this theatrical band of buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Admission is $69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $30.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

School of Rock Auditions at BAAY –

School of Rock is a brand new musical based on the famous Paramount film written by Mike White and starring Jack Black. The musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. BAAY students ages 9-12 will bring this show to life this spring! Auditions take place at BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St., Bellingham) on Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 16 & 17 from 5:30-8pm; and Sat., Feb. 18 from 10am-12:30pm. Free admission. More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

NT Live: Saint Joan – The Lincoln

Theatre presents Saint Joan Sat., Feb. 18 at 2pm. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival Raises Awareness of Social Justice Issues by Justin Hawkinson Every year new stories are told. Social injustice, racism, environmental destruction and sexual discrimination still occur. But there are also heroes, survivors and warriors who stand up for their fellow men. Each February, around two thousand people who feel passionately about these issues come together in Bellingham to share films showcasing such stories so our community can learn what’s happening and raise awareness of how to help. The Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival is a ten-day event where documentaries on social issues are featured and the community is

Do Not Resist: A young boy is seen observing the Michael Brown memorial site in Ferguson, Missouri. Image courtesy of VANISH Films.

encouraged to learn and engage. Now entering its seventeenth year, BHRFF will screen more than two-dozen films February 16-25. The primary screening room is the auditorium at Fairhaven College, but a wide variety of venues around Bellingham and Whatcom County will host the festival. This year Western Washington University, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham Public Library, Whatcom Community College, Northwest Indian College and many other venues will host events. There will be no charge to attend any of the films due to the support of several dedicated sponsors. Parking at Fairhaven College will be free during the evenings and weekends of the festival. After most of the films a facilitator will lead a discussion about the concepts presented and the audience is encouraged to share and participate. Sometimes a person directly involved with the film or the story will join the discussion in person or via Skype and they can address audience questions about the issue. In addition to the discussions, audience

At left: Death by Design: The Dirty Secret of Our Digital Addiction. At right: Just Eat It is a 74-minute documentary film about food waste and food rescue.

members can interact by filling out a feedback form that the committee will use to gauge interest and popularity of the film. The documentaries with the highest marks will be designated “Audience Award Winners.” “Film is a medium that helps people understand things in a really powerful way,” explained Colleen Curtis, a BHRFF board member. “We seek out quality films that are relevant (and) well made, that inform and educate people about important issues. What affects other people affects us all.” In addition to details on the current schedule, the films from past years are all cataloged on the website: http://bhrff.webs.com. Several of the films purchased by the BHRFF are ultimately donated to a public or university library. This way, the stories featured can live on beyond the festival itself. Also included in the website is a link for updates to the stories that the BHRFF has presented. This link allows festival attendees to follow current news stories about some of the people featured in the films. Festivities will kick off on February 16 at The Pickford Cinema with a reception, charity auction and two showings of Disobedience, an acclaimed film about people resisting the use of fossil fuels. Donations for the auction as well as financial support are still being sought. Volunteers and potential donors can reach the committee organizers through their website (www.bhrff.webs.com) or by sending a check to Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival, 114 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 400 - 146, Bellingham WA 98225. The group recently became incorporated as a non-profit, and their goal is to continue to expand with more films and more venues. Entertainment News Northwest ~February 2017

Another film featured will be Chau, Beyond the Lines, an encouraging tale of a young Vietnamese artist who was crippled by Agent Orange. This film has won attention around the globe and was nominated for Best Documentary, Short Subject at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. In 2015 the Bellingham Mayor’s Office bestowed a Mayor’s Art Award to “the film festival and the outlet it provides to filmmakers in addressing challenging issues.” Amnesty International USA’s local group 270 was recognized nationally in 2014 for their financial and volunteer support of the festival and its promotion of human rights.

Flute Master Gary Stroutsos.

Cascadia Dreams: A Multimedia Presentation – Native American flute

master Gary Stroutsos will be performing a live score to projected images and highdefinition video of local natural wonders by John D’Onofrio and Lance Ekhart on Thurs., Feb. 2 from 6:30-7:30pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.). Stroutsos is a globally-respected recording artist, who has worked with jazz icons James Newton and Poncho Sanchez. His meditative flute style provides an evocative accompaniment to the luminous landscapes of the North Cascades, wilderness coast, islands and Salish Sea. Admission is $10.75 / $6.25 members. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

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FEBRUARY 2017 WEDNESDAY 2/1/2017 Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, Wed-

$185, Thurs-$100 or $57 each, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 24)

High School Music Awards (Piano and Voice),

Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 4) Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am, $5-$10, 360-778-8930, info@ whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 30)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Sylvia Bos

(piano), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Let’s Make Valentines! (ages 4-11), Sumas Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Afternoon Books and Tea: “Valentine Mysteries” (bring your teacup and sign up to bring one of the recipes in the book), Lynden Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Let’s Make Valentines! (ages 4-11), Blaine Library, 3:15-4:15pm, free, 360-305-3600,

Cooking at Pierside Kitchen: Braise Pork Belly, Semiahmoo Resort, 5:30-7:30pm, $79, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) “No Man’s Land,” Pickford Film Center, $20, 6:30pm, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 9)

Birchwood Garden Club: “Fruit Selection and Care” with Tom Thornton of Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Old City Hall Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. Evening Books and Tea, Lynden Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Harold Mabern Quartet, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $20 general / $5 students / $10 WJMAC members, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 4)

THURSDAY 2/2/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4),

Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/Local-Motion-144003995635976/. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Steve Loeffler, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

“Cascadia Dreams: A Multimedia Presentation,” Pickford Film Center, 6:307:30pm, $10.75 / $6.25 members, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 12)

Making Friends with Your Magical Dragon,

Lynden Library, 6:30-8:15pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. (pg. 32)

“Writing for Children: Powerful First Pages” (2 days) begins, Skagit Valley College,

6:30-8pm, $49, 360-416-7638, Tee.DavisOverby@skagit.edu or www.skagit.edu/news5.asp?pagenumber=271. Orb Trio with Brian Cunningham, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-3063917, www.4u2eat.com.

Spotlight Film Festival: “Becoming Bulletproof,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5

suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.SkagitSpotlightFilmFestival.com. “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7-9:30pm, $6 students / $10 adult, 360-354-3221, jaupperl@lyncs.org. (pg. 9)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 donation requested, 360-380-0456, www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org. (pg. 23)

Travelogue: “Afghanistan as It Was in 1972-73” with Richard Abbott, Whatcom

Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1181, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 10) “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 9)

Opening Reception: “Elevation: The Art of Cascadia,” Old Bellingham National Bank

Building, 6-10pm, free, 360-676-8548, www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 25) Earle Brown and Morton Feldman, Firehouse PAC, 7-9pm, $15 adults / $5 students, 360-3034014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org. (pg. 4) Shaolin Warriors, The Mount Baker Theatre, 7pm, $20.50-$39.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 9) “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 9)

“A Fine Romance:” A Concert of Musical Passion and Romance, Maple Hall, 7:30-9pm, free, www.skagitcommunityband.org or 360-466-4409. (pg. 4) “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 10) “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9) Salsasere Salsa Night, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm-midnight, $10, info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com. (pg. 23)

SATURDAY 2/4/2017 Applebee’s Disney Broadway Breakfast,

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 8-10am, $10, 360-671-6000. (pg. 8) NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. (pg. 32)

Saving Your Favorite Fruit Tree by Grafting,

Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. (pg. 31)

FRIDAY 2/3/2017 Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am. (pg. 30)

Just Sew: Rescue Your Clothes from the Rag Pile (bring 2 or 3 repair projects and sewing

tools if you have them), Bellingham Public Library, 3-5pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org , 360778-7217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Anacortes First Friday Art Walk, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. Artist Reception, Scott Milo Gallery, 6pm, free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 25)

February Artwalk: “Make Me An Offer,”

Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. (pg. 25)

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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2017 STEAM, History, and Culture at the Museum,

Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery, 10:30am-noon, $5-$10, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 30) Handmade Chocolate Truffle Workshop, South Whatcom Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org.

Creative Writing Workshop with Mitzi Szereto, Lummi Island, 11:15am-5pm, $175, 360-220-8783, kjerstin@RECretreats.com or www.recretreats.com. (pg. 32)

Caregiving and the Art of Living During a Prolonged Illness, Deming Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Inspired By Design: Flags (using flags for craft projects), Ragfinery, 1-3pm, $22, 360-7386977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Whatcom Art Market Featured Artist Demo: Kath Piros (fused glass hearts), Whatcom Art

Market, 1-4pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org. Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Artist Lecture with Cecilia Concepcion Alvarez and Alfredo Arreguin, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 2pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 2-4:30pm, donation $5, 360-734-5259, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or bhamuke@gmail.com. (pg. 4) Let’s Make Valentines! (ages 4-11), Ferndale Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10

members / $6 students / $12 general, 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 23) Latin Tinge Sextet, Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) “The Sound of Music,” Lynden Christian High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 9) Ladies in Red/Men in Black Dance (includes waltz lesson and features music by Good Vibrations), Presence Studio, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members & students, 360-7345676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

“A Fine Romance:” A Concert of Musical Passion and Romance, Brodniak Hall,

7:30-9pm, free, www.skagitcommunityband.org or 360-466-4409. (pg. 4) “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 10)

Allegra Women’s Choral Ensemble Ten Year Anniversary Concert, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7:30pm, $15 suggested donation, www.BellinghamSings.org. (pg. 4)

Grupa Dunbarov and Musiki Parea play for Folk Dance Party, Fairhaven Branch Library,

7:30-10:30pm, $15 suggested donation. (pg. 23)

Ibidunni Ojikutu (soprano) and Rebecca Jordan Maalac (piano), Jansen Art Center,

7:30-10pm, $25, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm. (pg. 9)

The Greg Ruby Quartet with Nuages Jazz Quartet, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship,

7:30pm-9:30pm, $15 general / $10 student, 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw. (pg. 4)

SUNDAY 2/5/2017 Community Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-noon, $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under. (pg. 21) “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. (pg. 10) Family Movie Matinee, Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 9)

Opening Reception: “Erotica: Nudes and Interpretations,” Tillie Lace Gallery and School

of Fine Art, 4-7pm, free, 360-223-5352, www.facebook.com/events/231573333959168/ or art@tillielacegallery.com. (pg. 26) “I Hate Hamlet” Auditions, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, free, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 9)

MONDAY 2/6/2017 Lynden Emeritus Forum: “Researching Your Family Tree using Ancestry.com,” Lynden

Public Library, 10:30am-noon, free / donations appreciated / please bring laptop or tablet with Internet access / free wifi available, emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. Modern Jive Dance Workshop, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 7-9pm, $10 / $15 couples, 360-464-2229, laura@ anacortescenterforhappiness.org. (pg. 23)

Whatcom County Dahlia Society Meeting,

Laurel Community Grange, 7-9pm, free, 360-820-8616, wcdspublicity@gmail.com or www.whatcomcountydahliasociety.org. (pg. 31)

TUESDAY 2/7/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28)

Off the Shelf Book Club (“The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins), South Whatcom

Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or https://nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/. Tuesday Night Jazz: Kareem Kandi Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. No-Sew Rag Rug Workshop (bring scissors two old sheets of different colors), North Fork Library, 5:45-7:45pm, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org.

Soft Place to Land Weekly Women’s Group,

Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, $10 / or chocolate, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.lauralavigne.com/a-soft-place-to-land.html.

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FEBRUARY 2017 Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm, $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes, info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com. (pg. 23) Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm, $15 per session, 360-820-1271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com. (pg. 26) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 2/8/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24)

Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Lorraine Robinson (piano), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Pruning 101, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Cooking at Pierside Kitchen: All About Oysters, Semiahmoo Resort, 5:30-7:30pm,

$79, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com. Coiled Fabric Baskets Workshop, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, hello@ragfinery.com , 360-7386977 or www.ragfinery.com. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) Matt Jorgensen Trio, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 4)

THURSDAY 2/9/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4),

Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LocalMotion-144003995635976/. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28)

Museum Advocates: “110 Years of Local Family History at the Union Foundry” with Mike Hood, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall,

noon-1pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 27) Let’s Make Valentines! (ages 4-11), Island Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. Cook It and Book It (4-7th grade), Lynden Library, 3:30-5pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. (pg. 30)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Adrian Clark,

Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Moving Your Bones in Magical Tutus (establish mind/body connection through freestyle movement and paint), Lynden Library, 6:308:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Astronomy Meeting, WECU Auditorium, 7-9pm, free, www.whatcomastronomy.org. (pg. 32) Orb Trio with Erin Corday, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, www.4u2eat.com.

Energy Healing 101 (8 weeks) begins, Simply

Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-9:30pm, $240, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , www.simplyspiritcenter.com/event/energy-healing-101/ or 360-647-7134. (pg. 28)

Spotlight Film Festival: “The Mask You Live In,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested

donation, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.SkagitSpotlightFilmFestival.com.

SATURDAY 2/11/2017 Swan Watch (dress for the weather, binoculars

useful, arrive just before 7am to see swans lift off, guest speaker after lift off), Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, 7-10am, free / refreshments and hot drinks served, 360-733-2900, www.fotlhp.org.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

AAUW Monthly Meeting: “Whatcom County Library Outreach,” YWCA, 10am-noon, free,

“A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild,

Homemade Diets and Holistic Care for Pets,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 23) 7:30pm. (pg. 10)

Historical Society: “Food’s On: Eating and Preserving in Early Whatcom County,”

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $5 suggested donation / museum & WCHS members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 27) “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9)

FRIDAY 2/10/2017 Coloring for Grownups (materials provided),

Bellingham Public Library, 10am-5pm (drop-in), free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am. (pg. 30) Feel the Love Bake Sale, Blaine Library, 1:305:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Cupcake Wars: A Cupcake Competition (adults & teens), Blaine Library, 2-6pm / submit entries by 5pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. (pg. 26)

Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 10am-noon, $10 donation for room rental, www.wholepetvet.com. Intro to Ancestry Library Edition, Ferndale Library, 10-11am, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. (pg. 32) Pruning 101, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Table Craft: Upcycled Valentines (materials provided for making valentines), Ragfinery, 10am-noon, by donation, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Mindport’s Correspondence Club (make your own valentines), Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am12:30pm, free, publicity@mindport.org , 360-647-5614 or www.mindport.org. (pg. 8)

Handmade Chocolate Truffle Workshop,

Lynden Library, 3:30-5:30pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org. Sons of Norway 2nd Friday Potluck, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share. “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9)

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band Swing Dance,

Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. (pg. 21) GEMS Night Out (Girls in Engineering, Math & Science), WWU, 7-9:45pm, $30, 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/ gems/bellingham-nightout.shtml. (pg. 30) Nuages, Uisce, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-738-7938, www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagejazz.net. “The Breach,” Van Zandt Community Hall, 7-10pm, $5 pp / $10 family, 360-592-2297, www.facebook.com/events/1208265995935630/ or southforkvalley@aol.com. “A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 10)

California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $20-$35 / $2 off members, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 4) Los Cenzontles, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20, 360-416-7727 or www.mcintyrehall.org. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9)

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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2017 The Award Winning Book Club (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” by Mark Haddon), Lynden Library, 10:30amnoon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting with Carol Signett: “Lydia Darragh, Quaker Spy,” Bellingham Elks Lodge, 12:30-2:30pm, free, 360-933-1491.

Chinese Boxes and Slender Threads: Surprises from the Past, Burlington Senior Community Center, 1-3:15pm, free, 360-757-6224, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. (pg. 27) Inkle Weaving Class, Ragfinery, 1-4pm, $33, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. “Thumbing at 10 Cents a Mile,” Ferndale Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Valentine’s Glintwein, Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Vartanyan Estate Winery, 1-5pm, $6,

360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com. Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. “Amadeus” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 2-4pm, $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 9)

Learn to Grow Fruit Trees with Staff from Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. Hearts for Housing, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, 6-9pm, $100, 360-671-7663, info@lydiaplace.org or www.heartsforhousing.com. (pg. 21) High School Showcase, Jansen Art Center, 6-9pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 30) Romance the Night for Sight, Bellingham VFW, 6-8:30pm, $10, 360-510-7716, lovethatbling2@yahoo.com. (pg. 21) Valentine Date and Paint (appetizers and beverages as you paint a masterpiece), COPIA on the Boulevard (Burlington), 6-8pm, $50, 360-856-5793, catering@vipespresso.com or www.dateandpaint.com. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9)

Backstage @ the Border: Kelley Porter and Susan Thomson, Christ Episcopal Church,

7-9pm, $7 donation at the door (no one is turned away), 360-927-9085 or www.backstageattheborder.com. (pg. 5) CONTRA Dance, Fairhven Library, 7-10:30pm, sugg. donation $8-$10 / students $6, 360-676-1554, virginia@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 23)

“A Shayna Maidel,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 10)

“Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9)

SUNDAY 2/12/2017 Whatcom Art Market Featured Artist Demo: Peggy Alexander (bronze & copper clays), Whatcom Art Market, 11am-3pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org. Pickett House Museum Tour, 1-4pm, free, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873. (pg. 27) Jazz 2nd Sunday, Anacortes Public Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-293-1910 or miklaski@cityofanacortes.org. (pg. 5)

Jim Malcolm (traditional Scottish songs),

Nancy’s Farm, 2-4pm, $20, 360-739-5651, www.info@nancysfarm.com or www.nancysfarm.com. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 9)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Janette West Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

MONDAY 2/13/2017 Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free, 360-7338300. (pg. 27)

Doc Talk: “Integrating Ancient and Traditional Medicine into Modern Health Care,” Skagit

Valley Hospital Cascade Room, 6-8pm, free, healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org , 360814-2424 or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

“Winter Birds of Skagit County” with Tim Manns, Mount Vernon City Library, 6:30-

7:30pm, free, betsyc@mountvernonwa.gov, www.mountvernonwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=186 or 360-336-6209. “Sugar: A Valentine’s Cabaret,” The Underground, 7:30-8:45pm, $15, 646-2633172, brieturoff@yahoo.com or www.sugartheshow.com. (pg. 11)

TUESDAY 2/14/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28)

Ferndale Library Book Group (“The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” by Jonathan Evison), Ferndale Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

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Home Item Repair Workshop (toys, small

kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or https://nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/. Painting Class for Sweethearts (includes materials, beverage and light snacks), Museum of Northwest Art (MONA), 5-7pm, $35, 360-466-4446, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 26) Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Valentines Day at the Leopold, Leopold Retirement Residence, 5-8:30pm, $10 for those having dinner / otherwise free, 360-714-0054. (pg. 23) My Circus Valentine, The Cirque Lab, 6pm (all ages event) & 9pm (21+ cabaret), $10-$20, MyCircusValentine@gmail.com or www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. (pg. 11)

Valentine Painting Class at the Winery,

Vartanyan Estate Winery, 6:30-9pm, $25 / must RSVP, 360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com. (pg. 32) Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm, www.cubasere.com. (pg. 23) Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 26) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. “Sugar: A Valentine’s Cabaret,” The Underground, 7:30-8:45pm, $15. (pg. 11)

WEDNESDAY 2/15/2017 Cholesterol/Diabetes Screening, Skagit Valley

Hospital Cascade Room, 7:30-9am, $29, 360-814-2424, www.skagitregionalhealth.org. (pg. 28) Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24) Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am. (pg. 30) Newcomers Club Luncheon, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, noon-2pm, $16, must call for reservations, www.WhatcomNewcomers.org , information@whatcomnewcomers.org or 360-354-4462.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: The Two Tenors, Sax Duo (Eric Hirst and Steve Kelly), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Cooking at Pierside Kitchen: Lamb Shanks and Rack of Lamb, Semiahmoo Resort, 5:30-7:30pm, $79, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com.

Needle Felted Sweater Skirt Workshop,

Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $33, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

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FEBRUARY 2017 Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street

Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25)

Audubon Society: “Effect of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Wildlife, the Environment, and Local Communities” with Melanie Driscoll, Whatcom Museum Old City

Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / museum & NCAS members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. BUG at Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 5) Emmet Cohen Trio, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $20 general / $10 WJMAC members / $5 students, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 5) Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. (pg. 32) Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7-10pm, $5-$10 donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. (pg. 11)

THURSDAY 2/16/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4),

Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LocalMotion-144003995635976/. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28) Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting, Pickett House Museum, 1-3pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. (pg. 27) “School of Rock” Auditions (ages 9-12), BAAY Theatre, 5:30-8pm, free, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. (pg. 11)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Checo Tohomaso, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

“The Bones Know” (recapturing the original self through the story of The Wolf Woman),

Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. BHRFF: “Our Future,” Pickford Film Center, 7 & 9pm, free. (pg. 12) Orb Trio with Josh Cook, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, 4u2eat.com. Spotlight Film Festival: “In Utero,” Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.SkagitSpotlightFilmFestival.com.

“Sugar: A Valentine’s Cabaret,” The Underground, 7:30-8:45pm, $20 (fundraiser performance for Generations Early Learning Center). (pg. 11)

FRIDAY 2/17/2017 Coloring for Grownups (materials provided),

Bellingham Public Library, 10am-5pm (drop-in), free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am. Barkley Toasters Open House, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1:30pm, free, 360-676-1215, http://1383833.toastmastersclubs.org/ or beatymatt@hotmail.com. (pg. 32)

Books and Bites (“Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin), Blaine Library,

1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Tasting,

Vartanyan Estate Winery, 1-5pm, $5, 360-7566770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com. Toshokan, Bellingham Public Library, 4-5:45pm, free, 360-778-7323, jlovchik@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. (pg. 32) “School of Rock” Auditions (ages 9-12), BAAY Theatre, 5:30-8pm. (pg. 11) “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9) BHRFF: “Functional Zero,” First Congregational Church, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017festival-schedule. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Ode to Lesvos,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12) Nuages, Uisce, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-738-7938, www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagejazz.net. BHRFF: “The Journey,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7:05pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9) My Circus Valentine, The Cirque Lab, 8pm (21+ cabaret). (pg. 11)

NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. (pg. 32) “School of Rock” Auditions (ages 9-12), BAAY Theatre, 10am-12:30pm. (pg. 11) Sewing Bootcamp, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $75, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

STEAM, History, and Culture at the Museum, Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery, 10:30am-noon. (pg. 30)

Whatcom Art Market Featured Artist Demo: Karin Silvernale (monoprints w/ plants &

leaves), Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org. BHRFF: “Chau, Beyond the Lines,” Pickford Film Center, 12:15pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. BHRFF: “Disobedience,” Deming Public Library, 12:30pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “The Power of the Weak,” Pickford Film Center, 1pm, free. (pg. 12)

Handmade Journals: Learn to Create and Bind Your Own (age 13 and up, supplies provided), Lynden Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Vartanyan Estate Winery, 1-5pm, $5, 360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com.

SATURDAY 2/18/2017 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free, 360-384-6244, manager.fsac@gmail.com. (pg. 21)

Celtic Arts Highland Dancing Championship, WCC Syre Center, 9am-5pm, $7 adults / $4 students, dance@clanheather.com , 360-7158682 or www.ClanHeather.com. (pg. 23)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 23)

Travelogue: “Mudras & Mountains: A Little Pilgrimage to Himachal Pradesh” with Donna Rushing and Jim Spaich, Whatcom

Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 26) BHRFF: “Disobedience,” Pickford Film Center, 7:05 & 9:05pm, free. (pg. 12) Jansen Jazz Band Concert, Jansen Art Center, 7:30-10pm, $10, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 5) “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm. (pg. 9) Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2017 Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library,

1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Deming Public Library, 2pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017festival-schedule. (pg. 12) “Saint Joan” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 2-4pm, $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students & children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 11) BHRFF: “Women Are the Answer,” Deming Public Library, 3:30pm, free. (pg. 12) My Circus Valentine, The Cirque Lab, 6pm (all ages event) & 9pm (21+ cabaret). (pg. 11) Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9)

BHRFF: “Requiem for the American Dream,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12) “Of Mice and Men,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9)

Sunday at 3: Young Artist Concert Series,

Jansen Art Center, 3-4:30pm, by donation, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

The 2nd Annual Mock and Maher: A Concert of Friends, Deming Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

BHRFF: “Sin Pais,” Fairhaven College

Auditorium, Rm. 300, 4pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. BHRFF: “Campesino,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 4:30pm, free. (pg. 12)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Rane Nogales Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. BHRFF: “Women Are the Answer,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

MONDAY 2/20/2017 WWU TESOL Info Session, WWU, 5pm. Bite of Blaine Food Fest, Semiahmoo Resort,

7:30-9:30pm, $45.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $20.50, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 5) Fritz & the Freeloaders, Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 8pm, free, 360-738-1000.

6-8:30pm, $30, vic@cityofblaine.com , 360332-6484 or www.blainechamber.com/events. (pg. 8) Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. BHRFF: “National Bird,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12)

SUNDAY 2/19/2017

TUESDAY 2/21/2017

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & the Works, Mount Baker Theatre,

2017 Skagit Wedding Show, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 11am-4pm, $8, 360-428-5972, info@cceventplanning.om or www.skagitweddingshow.com. (pg. 32)

Whatcom Art Market Featured Artist Demo: Karin Silvernale (sculptured paper), Whatcom

Art Market, 11am-2pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org. BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 12pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12)

Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Tasting,

Vartanyan Estate Winery, 1-5pm, $5, 360-7566770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com. BHRFF: “Overburden,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 1:30pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Chicano Legacy 40 Años,” Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 2pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Sad Happiness,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 3pm, free. (pg. 12)

Farm to Table Trade Meeting, BTC, 8am-5pm,

$49-$59, sara@sustainableconnections.org , www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-farm-to-tabletrade-meeting-tickets-28796449957 or 360-647-7093. (pg. 32) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28) BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Northwest Indian College, Log Building, 12pm, free. (pg. 12)

Beginning Sculpting and Handbuilding in Clay (4 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1:30-4pm or 6:30-9pm, $110, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramicsf@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

American Red Cross Community Preparedness Education, Bellingham Public Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. (pg. 32) BHRFF: “Chicano Legacy 40 Años,” Squalicum High School, 2:30pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Sin Pais,” Squalicum High School, 3pm, free. (pg. 12) Tuesday Night Jazz: Chad Peterson Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

BHRFF: “Requiem for the American Dream,”

Bellingham Technical College, Haskell Center, Rm. 108, 5:30pm, free. (pg. 12) Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191/ or 360-464-2229. BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Northwest Indian College, Log Building, 6pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Do Not Resist,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ February 2017

Books on Tap (“West of Here” by Jonathan Evison), North Fork Brewery, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm, www.cubasere.com. (pg. 23)

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 26)

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 2/22/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24)

Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am. (pg. 30)

BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Bellingham

Technical College, Settlemeyer Hall, 11am, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

Bellingham City Club: “How Will Governor Inslee’s Proposals to Fix the State’s Mental Health Crisis Impact Our Community?,”

Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members / $5 adults under 29 in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. BHRFF: “A River Between Us,” Northwest Indian College, Log Building, 12 & 6pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Nell Veenstra

(piano), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Garden Design, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. BHRFF: “Overburden,” Whatcom Community College Syre Center, Rm. 104, 4:15pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

Needle Felted Sweater Skirt Workshop,

Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $33, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) Irish Fiddler Frankie Gavin in Concert, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 6:30-8:30pm, $20, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.bellinghamfolkschool.com. (pg. 5) BHRFF: “Death by Design,” Bellingham Public Library, 7-9pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bhrff.webs.com. BHRFF: “Functional Zero,” Bellingham High School Library, 7pm, free. (pg. 12)

BHRFF: “When I See Them, I See Us,”

Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

Mike Allen Quartet with String Quartet,

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 5-6) BHRFF: “Roadmap to Apartheid,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7:05pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

THURSDAY 2/23/2017 Move and Groove Toddlers (walkers-age 4),

Firehouse PAC, 10am-10:45am, $8, 360-2963766, localmotiondance@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/Local-Motion-144003995635976/. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699.

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2017 BHRFF: “Disobedience,” Northwest Indian

College, Log Building, 12pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

Beginning Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel (4 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics,

1-4pm or 6-9pm, $120, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Finding Funders for your Nonprofit, Bellingham Public Library, 1-2:30pm, free / pre-registration required, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. BHRFF: “A River Between Us,” Whatcom Community College Syre Center, Rm. 104, 4:15pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Disobedience,” Northwest Indian College, Log Building, 6pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Sharon Mason, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover,

360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9) BHRFF: “Death by Design,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Do Not Resist,” Sehome High School Little Theatre, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. BHRFF: “Just Eat It,” Bellingham Public Library, 7pm, free. (pg. 12) BHRFF: “Red Power Energy,” Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7pm, free, www.bhrff. webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. (pg. 12)

BHRFF: “Requiem for the American Dream,”

Bellingham High School Library, 7pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. Orb Trio with Adrian Clarke, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, www.4u2eat.com.

Spotlight Film Festival: “Someone You Love,”

Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.SkagitSpotlightFilmFestival.com.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 23) “Up the Down Staircase,” Squalicum High School Theatre, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 student / $5 child (12 & under), 360-676-6470. (pg. 11)

BCMS Presents “Between Two Worlds” with B.J. Block, Make.Shift Art Space, 7:30-9pm,

$15 adults / $5 students, 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org/20162017season/2016/7/18/concert-3. (pg. 6)

FRIDAY 2/24/2017 Outdoor Recreation Summit, BTC Settlemyer

Hall, 9am-5pm, info@recreationnorthwest.org , www.outdoorrecreationsummit.com or 360-739-8458. (pg. 32) Coloring for Grownups (materials provided), Bellingham Public Library, 10am-5pm (drop-in), free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Little Sprouts Learning, Whatcom Museum FIG, 10:30-11:15am.

BHRFF: “Three to Infinity: Beyond Two Genders,” Whatcom Community College Syre Center, Rm. 104, 1:30pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule.

“Weird Washington: Your Travel Guide to Washington’s Local Legends and Best Kept

Secrets” with Jefferson Davis and Al Eufrasio, Bellingham Public Library, 5-6:30pm,

free, 360-778-7230, knbray@cob.org or www.WhatcomREADS.org. (pg. 31) “Cats” Auditions (ages 13-16), BAAY Theatre, 5:30-7:30pm, free, 360-306-8531, info@baay. org or www.baay.org. (pg. 11)

WHS Wine Social & Win an Instant Wine Cellar, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6-9pm, $75, 360-733-2080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org. (pg. 21) “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9)

NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. (pg. 32) BHRFF: “Sand Wars,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 12pm, free (pg. 12) Recreation Northwest EXPO, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 1-6pm, free, 360-739-8458, www.outdoorrecreationsummit.com or info@recreationnorthwest.org. (pg. 29)

Weird Washington: Your Travel Guide to Washington’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets, Lynden Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. (pg. 31)

BHRFF: “The Occupation of the American Mind,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm.

Yo-Yo Fun (kindergarten-adult), Blaine Library,

“Edward Scissorhands,” Van Zandt Community

Auditorium, Rm. 300, 1:15pm, free, www.bhrff.webs.com/2017-festival-schedule. “Thumbing at 10 Cents a Mile,” South Whatcom Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-3053632, www.wcls.org. “Up the Down Staircase,” Squalicum High School Theatre, 2pm, $10 adult / $8 student / $5 child (12 & under), 360-676-6470. (pg. 11)

300, 7pm, free. (pg. 12)

Hall, 7-10pm, $5 pp / $10 family (rated PG-13), 360-592-2297 or southforkvalley@aol.com. Nuages, Uisce, 7-9pm, no cover, 360-738-7938, www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagejazz.net.

The Breath as a Path to Freedom Workshop,

Eagle Power Retreat House (Birch Bay), Fri., 7-9pm & all day Sat., $166, 509-435-7920, emilysg@outlook.com , www.energenesis.wix.com/institute. (pg. 28) “Up the Down Staircase,” Squalicum High School Theatre, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 student / $5 child (12 & under), 360-676-6470. (pg. 11) Borealis Winds Recital, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $12 general / $10 seniors / students free with ID, 360-650-3749, Lisa. McCarthy@wwu.edu or https://cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/borealis-wind-quintet. International Guitar Night, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $20.50-$39.50, 360734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 6) “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm, $10 general / $5 student, 360-416-7727, www.skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber=249. (pg. 11)

SATURDAY 2/25/2017 Smelt Run, LaConner–Skagit Farmlands, www.lovelaconner.com.

Cultivating Mindful Compassion Weekend Workshop (2 days) begins, Samish Center for

1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

BHRFF: “Functional Zero,” Fairhaven College

BHRFF: “Three to Infinity: Beyond Two Genders,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 2:45pm, free. (pg. 12)

“Geology Underfoot in Western Washington” with Author Dave Tucker, Deming Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Sierra Leone Peace Corps Revisited, Everson

Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. (pg. 31) Starry Night Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Theatre, 3-5pm, $20 adults / $10 students & kids 16 and under, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 7) Wishes for Our Stars Gala, Hotel Bellwether, 5-9pm, $85, 360-671-3509 or www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org. (pg. 22) Bourbon Street Bingeaux, Bellingham Boys & Girls Club, 5:30-8:30pm, $40-$50, 360-7383808, ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org or www.whatcomclubs.org. (pg. 22) Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25) BHRFF: “A River Between Us,” Fairhaven College Auditorium, Rm. 300, 7pm, free.

Mindful Compassion, 9am-4pm, $300-$325, amy@compassionatebalance.com or www. compassionatebalance.com. (pg. 28) “Rusalka” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students & kids 12 and under / $2 off members, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 6-7) “Cats” Auditions (ages 13-16), BAAY Theatre, 10am-1pm. (pg. 11) Garden Design, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Intensive Intermediate Jewelry Metalsmithing Workshop (2 sessions) begins, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG), 10am-5pm, $215 + $20 kit fee, 360-671-1393 or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. Intro to Ancestry Library Edition, Ferndale Library, 10-11am, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

“UFO 101: From Sumeria to Lummi Island,”

WCC, 10am-2pm, $49, 360-383-3200, https://register.whatcomcommunityed.com/ CourseStatus.awp?&course=17W8456011OA or comed@whatcom.ctc.edu. FiberFest, La Conner Middle School, 10am-5pm, free, www.laconnerquilts.org.

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

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2017 CONTRA Dance! Old Time Fiddle Music,

Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, sugg. donation $8-$10 / students $6, 360-676-1554 or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 23)

Fundraiser Dance for the Community Boating Center, Elks Club, 7-11:30pm, $20 before 2/23 and $25 at the door, www.cbcbellingham.org. (pg. 22) Light in the Night Gala, BTC Settlemyer Hall, 7-9:30pm, $35 (until Jan. 31) / $45 (after Jan. 31), jessicah@thelighthousemission.org , www.classy.org/bellingham/events/light-nightgala/e105075 or 360-733-5120. (pg. 22) Live Music Folk Dancing (with What the Chelm), Bayview Civic Hall, 7pm (potluck at 6pm), $10 donation requested, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

S.P.O.T. Fundraiser with the Up Front Comedy Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $35, 360-419-7129, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.savingpetsoneatatime.org. (pg. 22) “Up the Down Staircase,” Squalicum High School Theatre, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 student / $5 child (12 & under), 360-676-6470. (pg. 11)

Varsity Vocals presents 2017 ICCA Northwest Quarterfinals, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm,

$24 / $18, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 7)

Bayshore Symphony Winter Soloist Concert,

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30pm-9:15pm, $15 suggested donation / free for children 12 & under, 360-724-7300, shelross@gmail.com or www.bayshoremusicproject.com. (pg. 7) Blaine Wetzel: The Willows Chef (shares ideas and experiences from his career), Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 11)

SUNDAY 2/26/2017 KidsOUT! Snow Play Day, Mt. Baker Ski Area,

8am-5pm, $75, laura@wildwhatcom.org or www.wildwhatcom.org/program-search-tool/kids-out. (pg. 29) “Cats” Auditions (ages 13-16), BAAY Theatre, 1-4pm. (pg. 11)

“Up the Down Staircase,” Squalicum High

School Theatre, 2pm, $10 adult / $8 student / $5 child (12 & under), 360-676-6470. (pg. 11)

Bayshore Symphony Winter Soloist Concert,

Central Lutheran Church, 3-4:15pm, $15 suggested donation / free for children 12 & under, 360-724-7300, shelross@gmail.com or www.bayshoremusicproject.com. (pg. 7) String and Piano Chamber Music, Firehouse PAC, 3pm, $15 adults / $5 students, 360-7342776, www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com. (pg. 7)

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

cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Irish Rovers with We Banjo 3, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $20.50-$49.50, 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 7)

MONDAY 2/27/2017 Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance,

Lynden Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org.

Ancestry and Genealogy Research Discussion/ Learn Basics of Ancestry Library Edition, Ferndale Library, 1-3:15pm, free, 360-3843647, www.wcls.org.

Just Sew: Rescue Your Clothes from the Rag Pile (bring 2 or 3 repair projects and sewing

tools if you have them), Bellingham Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Behind the Scenes at BPL Tour, Bellingham Public Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

McKasson & McDonald Fiddle and Guitar,

Bellingham Folk School, 7:30-9pm, $15, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2791722.

TUESDAY 2/28/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Steve Rudy Trio, Hotel

Bellwether, 5-8pm, no cover, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Beginners Improv Class, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-7:30pm, $15 drop-in / $80 six sessions, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.facebook.com/events/1305867259465191/.

Audubon Society: Loons of the Salish Sea,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / museum & NCAS members free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Books on Tap (“Circling the Sun” by Paula McLain), Maggie’s Pub, 7-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

“Geology Underfoot in Western Washington” with Author Dave Tucker, Ferndale Library, 7-8:45pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Havana Street Style Dance Class, Joy of Pilates, 7-8pm, www.cubasere.com. (pg. 23)

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 26)

MVHS Jazz, Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, $10

general / $8 seniors / $5 students, 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 7-8) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 3/1/2017 High School Music Awards (Instrumental and Strings), Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:3011:30am. (pg. 4) Fingerpainting for Grownups, Bay Street Studios, 6:30-9pm, $35, 360-599-7731, www.fingerpaintingforgrownups. (pg. 25)

THURSDAY 3/2/2017 Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 28) “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 11)

FRIDAY 3/3/2017 2017 Whatcom County Home and Garden Show, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,

11am-9pm, $8 adults / $7 seniors 55+ / free kids under 16, 360-671-4247, www.biawc.com/events/home-show or www.whatcomhomeshow.com. (pg. 31) Anacortes First Friday Art Walk, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. “Always...Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. (pg. 9) “The Wizard of Oz”, BHS PAC, 7pm, $10 adults / $8 students and seniors, kelsey.glasgow@bellinghamschools.org. (pg. 30) “King John,” Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 11)

SATURDAY 3/4/2017 Annual Clay Extravaganza!, Depot Market

Square, 10am-4pm, free, whatcomack@hotmail.com or www.whatcomartistsofclayandkiln.org. (pg. 26)

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Community Breakfast – Rome Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) has a community breakfast the first Sunday of each month (Feb. 5), from 8am-noon. All-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs, orange juice, coffee, and cocoa. Cost is $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under.

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band Swing Dance – The Bellingham Youth Jazz Band

under the direction of Mark Kelly presents a benefit Swing Dance at the Bellingham Senior Activities Center (315 Halleck St.) on Fri., Feb. 10 from 7-9pm. Twenty-four students from nine area schools play a selection of jazz and swing music with big band and combo instrumental and vocal arrangements. Doors open at 7pm, dance instruction and refreshments are included, and music starts at 7:40pm. All ages; admission by donation, which helps support the BYJB program and Whatcom County Parks, which provide rehearsal space for BYJB. More info: 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org.

Hearts For Housing – You’re invited to

the premiere Valentine event of the season, the Lydia Place 16th annual Hearts for Housing Gala and Auction. Hearts for Housing raises awareness and essential funding for Lydia Place’s housing and parenting support services working to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness for families in Whatcom County. Enjoy a fabulous cocktail hour reception featuring The Hearts for Housing red carpet photo experience, silent auction, music from GMB Entertainment, games, and an exclusive Valentine chocolate bar. Reception followed by a delicious plated dinner, heart-felt program and romantically curated live auction. Sweet themed delights and more await at this Valentine event joining hearts to house the homeless. Event will be held Sat., Feb. 11 from 6-9pm at Four Points by Sheraton (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham). Admission is $100. More info: 360-671-7663, info@lydiaplace.org or www.heartsforhousing.com.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy

a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., Feb. 18 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Whatcom Humane Society Wine Social & Win an Instant Wine Cellar –

Please join us for an evening of fine wine & beer tasting, buffet dinner, dancing with music by The Dagwoods, and fabulous raffles & prizes, including a chance to win an Instant Wine Cellar! Event takes place on Fri., Feb. 24 from 6-9pm at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Admission is $75 per person, plus a

bottle of fine wine (all wine will be contributed to the Wine Cellar Raffle Prizes). Your admission ticket entitles you to one raffle entry for the Instant Wine Cellar raffle. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event. This event is for 21+. • Save the date: Fri., March 24 – Whatcom Humane Society’s Woof and Whiskers Luncheon • More info or tickets: events@whatcomhumane.org , 360-7332080 or www.whatcomhumane.org.

Wishes for Our Stars Gala – Animals

as Natural Therapy (ANT) invites you and your friends to get dressed up for a magical evening at Hotel Bellwether (Bellingham) for the 7th annual Gala Benefit: Wishes for Our Stars. It will take place on Sat., Feb. 25 from 5-9pm. Tickets are $85 and include a fancy plated dinner, local Northwest wine and live music by The Atlantics. Guest stars include Toby and Persephone, our miniature horses, who will be available for photographs. The Gala is ANT’s largest and fanciest fundraiser of the year. ANT hopes

to double the number of event attendees in order to raise more funds, which will help expand services to a larger number of at-risk youth, elders and veterans, those we affectionately refer to as our “stars.” Bring your checkbooks! There will be “The Best Raffle Ever,” Heads or Tails, a silent auction, and many other games and prizes. You will want to win them all! More info: www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org , development@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org or 360-671-3509.

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Romance the Night for Sight: A Perfect Valentine Date by Deborah M. Bernard Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. You want to share a memorable evening with your sweetie that is different, romantic, perhaps a bit retro… like dancing to the ultimate Elvis love songs: “Love Me Tender,” “It’s Now or Never,” “Unchained Melody.” Well, look no more! Bellingham Harborview Lions will be hosting Romance the Night for Sight on Saturday, February 11, from 6-9pm at the Bellingham VFW. They will have local musical entertainment, finger foods, trivia, and great silent auction baskets from local businesses. The dance floor will be open. It’s a fundraiser for Kids SIGHT, which will help local kids in Whatcom County. Dino Macris (pictured), a three-time champion Elvis Tribute Artist, is among the performers. He won the prestigious Heart of Elvis Award in 2014 and tours extensively with his Elvis Tribute Shows. “Yes, close your eyes, and you would believe that the one we all loved, Elvis, came back,” said Vicki Harnden, spokeswoman for the Harborview Lions. Also featured are the Travelin’ Light band doing jazz and blues, and danceable standards; and “The Singing Realtor from Keller Williams,” Annette Richardson, “and you never know, she might bring a Transaction with her!” said Vicki. “Last year was our first year at this fundraiser. The Bellingham Harborview Lions Club joined with Ferndale Lions Club on the project Kids’ SIGHT. If a child is checked between 6 months and 6 years, it can be determined if they have anything that could cause learning disabilities or illness later in life. It takes money to run this program. So that’s where Romance the Night for Sight came in. We were able to get Johnny Barnes, the last remaining member of legendary group, The Platters. He sang just as good as always,” said Vicki Harnden. “When Lions Club raises money for a charity, 100% goes to the cause.” Doors open at 5:30pm and the entry fee is $10 at the door. The VFW is located at 625 N. State Street. ALSO: Earn your Angel Wings while you eat on Feb. 15 from 11am-1am! Buffalo Wild Wings at Bellis Fair Mall will donate 10% of whatever you buy to the Bellingham Harborview Lions’ Club Sight and Hearing programs. Be sure to turn in your receipt as you leave. Eat early; eat often. Info: 360-510-7716 or lovethatbling2@yahoo.com. Vicki Harnden and Johnny Barnes.

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only noteworthy but historic. Northwest Ballet Academy hopes to send more of their students to this prestigious competition in the future. YAGP awards more than $250,000 a year in scholarships to send young dancers to leading schools and dance companies to continue their training.

ABCDance Adult Winter Schedule –

Julia Schwartz, Annie Thorsen, John Bishop, and Audrey Fry.

Local Dancers Compete at Youth America Grand Prix – Northwest Ballet

Academy had four dancers compete at this year’s Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) held in January. Julia Schwartz (14), placed in the top 12 for her classical solo in the Junior division and the other three dancers, Eleanor Totten (13), Annie Thorsen (14) and Audrey Fry (15) all scored in the top 10% of the 130+ competitors in both classical and contemporary solos. Julia will continue to to compete in the finals in New York City. She has also been awarded the opportunity to attend master classes in NYC. This was the first time any of these four dancers, or any dancers from the Academy had competed at the YAGP, which makes their accomplishments not

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Muller Photography. 21+ Event. Early Bird tickets $40; after 2/6 regular price tickets $50 per person. The Boys and Girls Club is located at 1715 Kentucky St., Bellingham. Admission is $40-$50. More info: 360738-3808, ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org or www.whatcomclubs.org.

Fundraiser Dance for the Community Boating Center –

Corinthian Yacht Club’s 8th Annual Benefit Dance for the Community Boating Center will be held on Sat., Feb. 25 from

ABCDance (1844 N. State St., Bellingham) offers a wide variety of classes for adults. East Coast Swing taught by Damian Cade, Absolute Beginner, Beginner and ADV Beginner/Intermediate Tap class taught by owner/director Tabetha Clark, as well as Jazz Class open to all levels also taught by Tabetha. At ABCDance we strive to keep classes affordable for the Bellingham community, while maintaining a schedule that works with everyone’s busy lives. Adult students can pay per class at $12 or pay ahead with a class card and save money. A 5-class card can be purchased for $50 ($10 per class) or 11 classes for $100 ($9 per class), and each card is valid for 3 months. Class cards can be used for any of our adult classes. There is no need to sign up in advance or pay a registration fee; just show up, bring your dancing feet, and let the music inspire! More info: 360-3895481, ABCDance.Classes@gmail.com or www.ABCDanceBellingham.com.

7-11:30pm at the Elks Club (710 Samish Way, Bellingham). The band will be The Replayzmentz. Tickets are $20 before 2/23 and $25 after. Online tickets at: www.squareup.com/store/corinthianyacht-club-of-bellingham-washington. More info: www.cbcbellingham.org.

Light in the Night Gala – All proceeds

of this event on Sat., Feb. 25 at 7pm at BTC Settemyer Hall benefit the men and women at Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center. You’ll enjoy a heartfelt and inspirational night with hearty hors d’oeuvres and desserts, silent auction and raffle prizes, stories from Mission guests, a performance by Dancing for Joy, and special guest speaker Ray Bakke. Get your tickets today before they sell out! Admission $45. More info: 360-733-5120, jessicah@thelighthousemission.org or www.classy.org/bellingham/events/ light-night-gala/e105075.

S.P.O.T. Fundraiser – Saving Pets One

at a Time presents S.P.O.T. Fundraiser with the Upfront Theatre. The evening will consist of a social hour beginning at 7pm with a silent auction, wine & hors d’oeuvres, games of chance and more. At 8pm a Comedy Night program from the Upfront Theatre begins. This annual

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Western Line Dancing – Lynden Line

Dancers offers weekly line dance instruction, instruction for private and public events (weddings, corporate parties, festivals, etc.). For classes, no partner or experience is needed, just a leather soled shoe that will slide on the dance floor. Line dancing is great fun and healthy for the mind and body. Our classes are very upbeat, and you will meet lots of fun people. Ages 17 and up are welcome. Lynden Line Dancers meet at Ten Mile Grange (6958 Hannegan Rd.) A 6-week novice course begins on Wed., Feb. 15 and is $30; all other classes $5. More info: 360354-4325, charlene.lenn@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/LyndenLineDancers.

Irish Step and Scottish Highland Dance Classes – Whatcom County’s

longest established dance school is accepting new students. The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes for preschool age to adults. Featuring traditional solo and group dances of the British Isle and contemporary choreography. Studio locations in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett. Try the popular four-week introductory program. Competition, performance, recreation—we do it all! Join now to participate in St. Patrick’s Day (continued on page 23)

fundraising event is a primary source of income for the year. With your support, our goal is to raise enough to ensure that core programs and animal care will be funded through 2017. Start by marking the date on your calendar and planning to attend. Join us at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Sat., Feb. 25, 7pm. Admission is $35. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-419-7129 or www.savingpetsoneatatime.org.

Lumber and Lace Ball – Bellingham’s

Fourth Annual Lumber and Lace Ball to benefit the Whatcom Hospice Foundation will be held March 4, 6:30-12pm at the Majestic. The event is a semi-formal early-1900’s logging and trapper’s themed event, costumes encouraged! Adult beverages served (21+ event) including the Lumber and Lace Bootstrap Brown by Kulshan Brewery. Featuring live music, dance instruction, old-timey photographs, professional hair-dos, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a bootstompin’ good time! Doors at 6:30pm, music at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person available at Kulshan Brewery, Community Food Co-op or online at brownpapertickets.com. Check our Facebook page for updates and details!

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shows and Highland Dance competitions. We organize three Highland dance competitions each year, and our dancers are featured at regional festivals and events. Contact school director Heather Richendrfer at dance@clanheather.com , 360-715-8682 or www.clanheather.com.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing – Fourth Corner Folk Dancers

meet Thursday evenings from 7-9:30pm, beginning Feb. 2 (and 9, 16, 23) at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.,Bellingham). In February, we have a slightly different schedule, with 15 minutes of warm-up dances, followed by 15 minutes of instruction for beginners, then 15 minutes of teaching of the harder dances. Instruction is followed by a program of dances, then requests. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. A $5 donation is suggested, with firsttimers free. Admission is $5 donation. • Grupa Dunbarov and Musiki Parea are both excellent bands and make for an exciting evening for the Folk Dance Party on Sat., Feb. 4 at the Fairhaven Library. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. A $15 donation is suggested, and finger food items are always welcome. More info: 360-380-0456 or www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org.

Salsaere Salsa Night – Cubasere Dance

brings you Salsaere Salsa Night, a monthly Latin dance night playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton, and more! A 30 minute dance lesson is included with admission. Special guest performance by Cuba’s Luis Yoel Samada, who has previously performed with Compañia BanRarrá of Cuba. Lesson starts at 7:30pm, followed with social dancing from 8pm-midnight. All ages until 11pm. At the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. Admission is $10. More info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com.

Traditional Jazz – Traditional Jazz -

Listen and dance to the New Orleans/ Dixieland music of Bob Storms’ Dixieland All-Stars on Sat., Feb. 4, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall (625 State St., Bellingham). Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. More info: 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com.

Modern Jive Dance Workshop –

Modern Jive is a super-fun fusion of the classic sexiness of salsa and the joy of old-fashioned jive danced to modern music. With no complicated footwork and easy-to-remember moves, it is the partner dance for everyone! Workshop takes place on Mon., Feb. 6 from 7-9pm at Anacortes Center for Happiness (619 Commercial Ave.). Admission is $10 / $15 for couples. More info: 360-464-2229 or laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

Havana Street Style Dance Class –

This class is dancing solo without partners. Students will learn musicality (how to match your movements to the music), body isolation techniques, and how to infuse styling from various influences such as reggaeton, timba, salsa, son, rumba and Cuban folkloric dance, cha cha cha and more - all mixed with style from the streets of Havana. It’s pretty much a party every Tuesday night (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28), 7pm, at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). All levels welcome. Admission is $12 drop-in / $40 for 4 classes. More info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com.

Weekly International Folk Dancing –

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28) at Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., in Bayview). Brief instruction begins at 7pm followed by review and request dances until 9:30pm. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. The first session is free / $3 thereafter. • Live music dance will be held Sat., Feb. 25, 7pm, with the band What the Chelm. Potluck will be at 6pm, dancing at 7pm. A $10 donation is requested to help pay for the band. • More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-7666866 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

Celtic Arts Highland Dancing Championship – Competitive Scottish

Highland Dancing comes to Bellingham for the Celtic Arts Championship on Sat., Feb. 18 as world-class dancers compete at Syre Center, Whatcom Community College. Live bagpipe music and brilliant tartan kilts are featured in the day-long celebration of Scottish culture. 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. Admission is $7 adults / $4 students. Competition start time is 9am with beginner competitors, and championship dancing begins at 11am. More info: dance@clanheather.com , 360-715-8682 or www.ClanHeather.com.

Northwest Ballet Theatre presents Remembering Chaplin – Don’t miss the

premier presentation of John Bishop’s full length original ballet, Remembering Chaplin. There will be only one performance on Sat., March 4 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Tickets are $26-$34. Visit www.mountbakertheatre.com or call 360-734-6080.

Contra Dances – Ben Schreiber and

Scotty Leach will be playing lively tunes for tonight’s Contra Dance (Sat., Feb. 11) at the Fairhaven Library. Jacqui Brennan (LA) will be calling. • The Brad & Steve Band Fortified will be playing their lively tunes for tonight’s Contra Dance (Sat., Feb. 25) at the Fairhaven Library. Valerie Cohen (Seattle) will be calling. • No partner needed, no experience necessary. The first half hour includes instruction for beginning dancers. Please refrain from wearing fragrances. Join us at Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) from 7-10:30pm. Admission will be $8-$10 general / $6 students. More info: 360-676-1554, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Valentines Day at the Leopold –

Swing Connection and the Leopold are hosting a dinner/dance in the Leopold Crystal Ballroom (1224 Cornwall Ave.) on Tues., Feb. 14 from 5-8:30pm. “Love” will permeate the ballroom as each song chosen will contain the word “love” in its title. Dinner will start at 5pm, and the band will open its homage to St. Valentine with a solemn version of “My Funny Valentine” as a signal to this year’s theme — “What is the Thing Called Love?” Various soloists from the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers and Allegra vocal ensembles will be featured throughout the evening. Dinner reservations ($10) can be made by calling the Leopold at 360-733-5000. No admission will be charged for those who want to just dance or listen to the band, although donations to the band’s tip jar will be appreciated. More info: 360-714-0054.

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February at Whatcom Art Market –

It is the month of Valentines and first signs of Spring (daffodils!). We have an exciting program of weekly featured artists focusing on jewelry and inspired wall art. Featured artists include: Feb 1-5: Kath Piros, glass and ceramic jewelry. • Feb 8-12: Peggy Alexander,elegant molded and beaded jewelry. • Feb 15-19: Karin Silvernale, multimedia collage artist. • Feb 22-26: Diane Stiles, acrylic collage artist. • All 45 Art Market artists will be offering beautiful pieces for Valentines and Spring. Enjoy our February Sweetheart Sale - find a red heart and save! Check the calendar for featured artists demonstrations! Join us at the Whatcom Art Market (1103 11th Ave.), Wed-Sun. 10am-6pm. Info: 360738-8564, www.whatcomartguild.org.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays – Learn to paint/Learn to paint better in Open Studio Painting Classes. This is a great way to increase your painting skills. Join UFO members for professional instruction, spirited presentations and lively critiques. Paint and share in a community of high artistic energy and understanding. Personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Wednesdays (Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22) or Thursdays, (Feb. 2, 9), 10am-3pm. Admission is $185 (Wed.), $100 (Thurs.) or $57 each. More info: 360319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art Exhibit: The Neighbors and In the Open – For The Neighbors, Arne

Svenson pointed his camera through his neighbors’ windows, without their consent. In these evocative, un-postured pictures, Svenson brings a painterly attention to light reminiscent of 17th Century Dutch painting. Some of his subjects saw the photos, objected and sued, citing violation of privacy, but the New York State Supreme Court ruled in the artist’s favor on 1st Amendment grounds. Organized as a

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complementary exhibition, In the Open presents an international and multi generational group of artists who have utilized the invasive potential of the lens to capture images in public spaces. These exhibits will be showing at WWU Gallery through March 11. Free. More info: hafthor.yngvason@wwu.edu , 360-6503900 or www.westerngallery.wwu.edu.

Dabbing Paints: Landscapes by Nancy Shaw – Painter Nancy Shaw

expresses the natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest through watercolor and acrylic. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Shows through March 4. Admission is free. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Artwood Gallery – In February, Artwood Gallery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will feature the paintings of Francy Blumhagen. Francy has been painting for over 30 years and does fantastic mixed media, collage and mono prints, and hand- colored relief. We will also have some new woodworking pieces from our many artists. Info: 360647-1628 or artwood@qwestoffice.net.

Vases for Valentines at Good Earth –

Looking for that special something for your sweetie? How about the gift that keeps on giving? Flowers are fabulous, especially presented in a reusable handmade vase to keep the reminder of your love visible the whole year through! Good Earth Pottery represents more than 50 local artists, so you’re sure to find one that delights your darling. Free admission. More info: 360671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

Exhibit: The Katrina Decade: Images of An Altered City – The Historic New

Orleans Collection marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the release of the book and exhibition The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City. Traveling to the Whatcom Museum,

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courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection, this photo exhibition features the haunting black-and-white images of New Orleans-based photographer David G. Spielman. His photographs chronicle the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the arrested processes of rebuilding and recovery that persist in many neighborhoods. Admission is $5-$10. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org , 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Photography Exhibit: “Rising Tide in Whatcom County” – These images

depict effects of climate change on familiar Whatcom County scenes and will be on display at Mindport Exhibits (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham) through mid-Feb. Admission is $2. More info: publicity@mindport.org , 360-647-5614 or www.mindport.org.

Fingerpainting for Grownups –

FingerPainting for Grownups (301 W. Holly St., Bellingham), is designed to bring back the fun and the joy of being a kid again. Our classes are offered in the studio, for individuals, couples, and larger groups. Or, if you prefer, we can come to you at your party venue. FingerPainting for Grownups is ideal for birthday parties, showers, and just plain fun. Our regular classes run Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:30-9pm (Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 & 25). If you have a group of 6 or more, we can schedule your class at your convenience. Cost is $35pp / $65 for couples. More info: heidi@semiahmoostudio.com , 360-5997731 or www.fingerpaintingforgrownups.

“Make Me An Offer” – At Fourth

Corner Frames & Gallery, our storage area is bursting! It is time to “make me an offer I can’t refuse!” In February, we will bring out all the wonderful items we have been “storing,” including original works from Frank Craig and Rob Vetter, along with tons of limited edition and original prints. Mirrors too! Join us during Bellingham Artwalk, 6-9pm on Fri., Feb. 3 (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham). More info: 360-7341340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Exhibit: “Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and Its Mexican Roots” –

Images of Resilience explores the development of Chicano art, from its beginnings in Mexican art of the early 1900s, to the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 70s, to its relevance today. The exhibition is a reflection of how Chicano art has influenced community building, history making, and cultural citizenship for Mexican-Americans and Chicanos. Showing at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham) Feb. 4-May 28. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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Elevation: The Art of Cascadia –

Fifteen local nature photographers will be exhibiting work at the Old Bellingham National Bank Building (103 E. Holly at Cornwall). Join us for an opening reception on Fri., Feb. 3 from 6-10pm. Live music by ethnic-jazz ensemble Bilongo and local ale from Kulshan Brewing. Free admission. The photographs will also be on display through the weekend, Sat., Feb. 4, 10am-9pm, and Sun., Feb. 5, 10am-5pm. Info: 360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org.

February Art Show – February 3-28

Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) will be showing new acrylics by Dianna Shyne, acrylics by Jim Walsh, oils by Jan Jewell, oils by Karen Bakke, and oils by Sue Evans. Artist reception on Fri., Feb. 3 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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works by Contemporary Folk Artist, R.R. Clark, opening Feb. 4. His paintings blend recognizable icons and cultural genres with the exotic. Join us at Bellingham’s St. Joseph Hospital, main entry and East Tower halls, to view the display Feb. 4-March 24. More info: 360-383-7166, ldg@fidalgo.net or www.luciadouglas.com.

Erotica: Nudes and Interpretations –

Tillie Lace Gallery and School of Fine Art is excited to present a group art exhibition of works by local artists from Bellingham and Seattle. Erotica: Nudes and Interpretations will run from Feb. 5-28 with an opening reception on Sun., Feb. 5 from 4-7pm. This show of nude works by local artists presents a smattering of images and ideas that break the taboo of the nude in art. Tillie Lace is presenting abstract interpretations of erotica/nudes as well as classical academy nudes. Free admission. More info: art@tillielacegallery.com or 360-223-5352.

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio –

Tuesday evening life figure sessions for studying a longer nude pose. Model maintains a pose for one or two complete 2.5-hour sessions enabling artists to create a more involved study. Open to artists of all levels, no instruction. Please use odorless solvents. Free parking. Sessions held at The Creekside Building (1701 Ellis St., Studio 209, Bellingham) on Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7pm. Cost is $15 per session. More info: marydmorton@yahoo.com , 360-8201271 or www.bellinghamart.com.

Painting Class for Sweethearts –

Come alone or bring your sweetheart and paint a romantic, step-by-step painting on Tues., Feb. 14 from 5-7pm at the Museum of Northwest Art (121 N. 1st St., La

AAUW Monthly Meeting: “Whatcom County Library Outreach” – Whatcom County Library Outreach is the topic for the February meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Sat., Feb. 11 from 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Executive Director Christine Perkins will discuss the various ways that the County Library reaches out to the community including the elderly, disabled, the bookmobile, and the connections to the Friends of the Library and the Bellingham branches. AAUW supports equity for women & girls through education, research, advocacy, & philanthropy. Free admission. More info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Travelogue: Mudras & Mountains: A Little Pilgrimage to Himachal Pradesh – Take an armchair journey

through slides and stories about Himachal Pradesh in India with Donna Rushing and Jim Spaich. Co-presented with Bellingham Parks and Recreation. Join us at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) on Thurs., Feb. 16, 7-9pm. Admission is $5 suggested donation / members free. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org , 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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Conner). Celebrate your love of art, explore your creativity, and relax with a beverage as Trish Harding guides you through a fun, easy painting lesson, with a finished canvas to take home. Plan a dinner reservation for after your class at one of LaConner’s fabulous restaurants for a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Cost is $35, which includes materials, beverage, and light snacks. More info: 360-466-4446 or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

FiberFest 2017 – (formerly StashFest)

Join us on Sat., Feb. 25 from 10am-5pm for a one-day sale of unique artisan textiles, fibers, embellishments and gorgeous wearable items! We’ll also have a Sponsor Shop, which is filled with enticing products from major manufacturers. Door prizes every hour! Free gift to first 100 guests at door! Sale takes place at La Conner Middle School (404 N. Sixth St.). Free admission. More info: 360-466-4288, info@laconnerquilts.org or www.laconnerquilts.org.

Annual Clay Extravaganza! – You don’t want to miss this educational and experiential festival all about the art of clay, on Sat., March 4 from 10am-4pm at Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). There will be over 25 vendor booths, demonstrations, competitions and a public hands-on areas. Free admission. More info: whatcomack@hotmail.com or www.whatcomartistsofclayandkiln.org.

The Mountain Runners – This

presentation covers the history of the Mount Baker Marathon (1911-1913) and the making of an international awardwinning documentary about this truly amazing race. The speaker, Todd Warger is an Emmy Award nominee for The Mountain Runners 2012 documentary, which has played in over 25 film festivals worldwide. For a greater appreciation of this fascinating account, view the trailer and/or the entire film on YouTube under “The Mountain Runners.” Also, the Whatcom County Library has 10 copies of the entire 90-minute DVD available. Join us for the presentation on Mon., March 6 from 10:30am-noon at the Lynden Public Library (205 4th St.). Free admission / donations to offset expenses appreciated. Info: www.emeritusforum.weebly.com.

Call for Submissions: A Forest of Words – Teens are invited to enter their

original poem for inclusion in A Forest of Words, a teen poetry anthology. Along with having your poem published in a book distributed to each library and area schools, all selected poets will receive their own copy of the book. Poetry can be submitted at any library or online at wcls.org/teen through Feb. 14. For grades 6-12. Free. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

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John M. Edson Hall of Birds – The

Whatcom Museum is reinterpreting its founding collection of mounted birds in Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). The new exhibit will provide opportunities to learn about bird migration, conservation success stories, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. Alongside the interpretive panels and the birds themselves, the exhibit will provide a variety of interactive opportunities, including video clips of birds in our local habitats, audio files of Puget Sound-area bird calls, and hands-on activities for children. We look forward to sharing this important collection with visitors for years to come. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Museum Advocates: “110 Years of Local Family History at the Union Foundry” – Mike Hood will talk about the

Union Foundry (started in 1906 by his great grandfather, John Angus Hood) at the Museum Advocates’ monthly program. Mike is the fourth-generation owner of the foundry. After graduating from high school in 1976, Mike started working at Union Foundry with his father, Jim Hood, and has held ownership since his father’s death in 1998. He’ll describe the workings of a foundry, share some of the unique products that he’s produced over the years, and tell interesting local lore. Join us for this presentation on Thurs., Feb. 9 from noon-1pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-778-8930, or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Historical Society: “Food’s On: Eating and Preserving in Early Whatcom County” – Historian and

author Janet Oakley churned her first batch of butter while teaching in the woods for the Bellingham School District. Since then, she has presented nineteenth century food ways at San Juan Island Historical National Park and in schools for twenty years. Oakley is a board member of the WCHS and the author of several historical novels set in the Pacific Northwest. Presentation will take place on Thurs., Feb. 9 from

7:30-9pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $5 suggested donation / museum and WCHS members free. Info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Chinese Boxes and Slender Threads: Surprises from the Past – Former

college dean and amateur genealogist, Bill Langworthy, will discuss, “Chinese Boxes and Slender Threads: Surprises from the Past.” This educational genealogy program is the featured lecture at Skagit Valley Genealogical Society’s, Sat., Feb. 11 meeting. Program begins at 1pm at the Burlington Senior Center (1011 Greenleaf Ave.). Visitors welcome! Free. • Also, on-line registration is now open for the “O Canada!” Heritage Weekend and Genealogy Seminar (April 21-23). • More info: genealogy0715@gmail.com , 360-7576224 or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Pickett House Museum – Tour the

historic Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham), from 1-4pm, on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Feb. 12). The house was built in 1856 for Capt. George E. Pickett, who later led the infamous Civil War charge at Gettysburg. This is the oldest, documented, wooden structure, on its original site in the state of Washington. Free admission / donations appreciated. Info: 360-733-5873 or daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com.

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting – The Whatcom Genealogical

Society will meet Mon., Feb. 13 from 2-4pm, Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way. Bring your questions to a DNA question & answer session with Claudia Breland. Visitors welcome. Free admission. More info: 360-733-8300.

Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting –

Please come meet with new friends who enjoy learning about antiques and sharing their collections. Join the fun on Thurs., Feb. 16 at 1pm in the Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org.

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Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St. #D12,, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga support for the back, with over 35 years experience. This class is ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. 3-month pass fees: $65 for 5 classes / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. More info: 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Energy Healing 101 – In this eight-

week class, taught by local medical intuitive Sarah Rose Fischer, you will learn to fully

tap into your own healing energy — using it to heal self and to aid others in their self-healing journey. Class includes learning a specific aura/chakra healing technique. Meditation techniques will also be included. Join us at Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center (1304 Meador Ave., B-11, Bellingham) on Thurs., Feb. 9, 7-9:30pm. Admission is $240 for 8 week series. More info: admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , www.simplyspiritcenter.com/event/ energy-healing-101/ or 360-647-7134.

Cholesterol/Diabetes Screening –

Screenings take place on Wed., Feb. 15 from 7:30-9am in the Skagit Valley Hospital Cascade Room (1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon). A 10-12 hour fast is required: water and prescribed medications only, no coffee or tea. No alcohol 24 hours prior. No appointment or pre-registration is required. Cost is $29; debit or credit card or personal check only—no cash accepted. More info: 360-814-2424, 360-629-6481, or www.skagitregionalhealth.org.

Breath as a Path to Freedom – “Each

breath you take has the power to strip away the pain and confusion of daily life, revealing your true self.” Fri. & Sat., Feb. 24 & 25, Energenesis Institute and John W. Davis present The Breath as a Path to Freedom Workshop at the Eagle Power Retreat House in Birch Bay. In this workshop you will learn to identify & release the unconscious armored patterns that keep you from being fully alive and aware by using the Energenesis breathing technique. Class size limited to 12. The workshop is held on Fri. evening, from 7-9pm, and all day on Sat. Cost is $166. To RSVP, or receive more details on the workshop or private sessions, contact Emily at emilysg@outlook.com or 509-435-7920. Visit www.energenesis.wix.com/institute. To schedule a private session with John W. Davis, please call 310-713-1559 or email energenesis@comcast.net.

Cultivating Mindful Compassion Weekend Workshop – Cultivating

Mindful Compassion (CMC), is a unique blend of Taoist and Buddhist philosophies, contemporary psychology, and scientific research designed to help you become a better friend to yourself so you can become a better friend to others. Workshop includes meditation, lecture, discussion, in-class partner and small group listening and communication exercises, as well as audio recordings of thematic guided meditations. Amy Colvin has been practicing compassion meditation since 1993 and has been facilitating meditation since 2011. Join us at Samish Center for Mindful Compassion (10641 Samish Island Rd.) on Sat. & Sun., Feb. 25 & 26, 9am-4pm. Admission is $300-$325. More info: amy@compassionatebalance.com or www.compassionatebalance.com.

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Celebrating Outdoor Play at Recreation Northwest EXPO by Courtney Kendall Listed as one of Outside Magazine’s 16 adventure towns, Bellingham is no stranger to outdoor recreation. Biking, skiing, snowboarding, running, hiking, watersports . . . you name it and Bellingham has it. With all of the many outdoor opportunities Whatcom County has to offer, Recreation Northwest is putting together its 4th annual Recreation Northwest EXPO to showcase recreation industries, organizations, and new ways to get outside and play. The EXPO takes place Saturday, February 25 from 1-6pm at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal. This free, all-ages event will have 70 exhibitors on hand to answer questions, provide demos, and even offer door prizes. Exhibitors will include outdoor gear and equipment outfitters, stewardship associations, race organizers, outdoor activity organizations, and sports health professionals. The EXPO is a chance for attendees to come and sample all that Whatcom County has to offer and enjoy meeting local and regional outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation Northwest, a nonprofit, was co-founded by Todd Elsworth and April Claxton. “We built our mission around play,” Todd explains. The organization was initially created to lay a more solid foundation for the Bellingham Traverse, a multi-sport event that celebrates the journey of wild salmon and serves as a fundraising event for trail relocation projects in Fairhaven Park. Celebrating its fourth year, Recreation Northwest is now a vibrant organization devoted to promoting outdoor recreation through their Parkscriptions program, education and advocacy, and stewardship. The EXPO’s success in recent years has led it to its expansion from last year’s Depot Market Square location to this year’s location at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal. “We started small as an opportunity to create a forum for race directors,” says Todd. “We don’t have storefronts for the community to interact with us, so we needed a place to connect with people.” In time, the EXPO became a place for other

outdoor advocacy and stewardship programs to gain exposure, as well as gear manufacturers and recreation retailors. Organizations outside of Whatcom County have shown interest in the EXPO, and the larger space allows for larger exhibitors to attend. The EXPO, Todd explains, is the one opportunity statewide to interact with all these recreation industry professionals under one roof. Recreation Northwest has been recognized on a state and national level for taking on recreation as an economic strategy. In 2015 they commissioned a study on the economic contribution of outdoor recreation to Whatcom County. Over $500 million in annual revenue came from recreational businesses who also employed 3,728 people. For those interested in the recreation industry, the EXPO is also an excellent opportunity to network and meet potential mentors in the field. On Friday, February 24, Recreation Northwest hosts the Outdoor Recreation Summit. As a kickoff to the EXPO, the Summit was designed for those in the recreation industry. Now it is also a day of learning and sharing for those interested in entrepreneurial opportunities around recreation, including recreational tourism. Policy makers also benefit from the many speakers throughout the day. Jon Synder, Policy Advisor on Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development to Governor Jay Inslee will be speaking at the Summit.

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Whether you are looking to get into the recreation industry, interested in checking out the latest gear and equipment, or just want to see what outdoor experiences Whatcom County has to offer, Recreation Northwest’s EXPO is the place to be. “We want to create community around Washington and help people find ways to join in,” says Todd. For information on the EXPO, Summit, and Recreation Northwest, visit www.recreationnorthwest.org.

KidsOUT! Snow Play Day – Meet us at

the Montessori at Samish Woods (1027 Samish Way, Bellingham) on Sun., Feb. 26 at 8am, where we’ll hop on the Wild Whatcom bus and head east on Highway 542 into the heart of the North Cascades. Bring your sleds, shovels, and coziest snowsuits for a day of play and winter survival fun! Under the shadows of Mt. Shuksan and Table Mountain, we will learn the art of shelter building using one of the greatest materials the winter provides— snow! We’ll build snow caves, tunnels, and forts, with enough time to hit the sledding hill wherever we create one! Cost is $75. More info: laura@wildwhatcom.org or www.wildwhatcom.org/program-search-tool/kids-out.

Little Sprouts Learning – Little Sprouts Learning is a unique, pre-scholastic, learn-through-play program. Led by an educator, Little Sprouts features hands-on experiments and imaginative make-andtake home projects designed to nurture young minds and develop a good understanding of core literacy concepts, including art, history, math, and science. This month we’ll construct a marble drop, learn about foods in Spanish, make maracas, and make a Mexican balero (ball in a cup). Join us for learning on Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24 from 10:3011:15am at The Whatcom Museum FIG (250 Flora St., Bellingham). Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

STEAM, History, and Culture at the Museum – Join us at the Family

Interactive Gallery (FIG) every other Saturday (Feb. 4 & 18) from 10:30amnoon to play, experiment, and innovate with smart and fun hands-on activities designed to develop and strengthen science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills. But that’s not all! Journey through time and around the globe and discover how STEAM innovations have shaped our world throughout history. This month we’ll explore the science behind slimy SCOBY, and about the origins of cocoa. The FIG is

located at 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Cook It and Book It – Kids, 4-7th

grade, are invited to join us for an afternoon conversation about great books while we cook up something yummy to eat on Thurs., Feb. 9 from 3:30-5pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). More info: 360-354-4883 or www.wcls.org.

The Great Northwest Glass Quest –

The greatest treasure hunt in the Pacific Northwest! For 10 days in February (Feb. 17-26) search for and find unique glass treasurers hand-blown by Mark Ellinger, world-renowned glass artist. Clueballs will be hidden at a variety of host businesses and local parks around the StanwoodCamano area. Find a clueball and return it to the location identified inside for an authentic limited edition Glass Treasure. Visit www.thegreatNWGlassQuest.com or follow us on Facebook. More info: camanochambermarketing@gmail.com or 360-454-4592.

GEMS Night Out (Girls in Engineering, Math & Science) – Enjoy

a fem-powered evening exploring the motivating fields of engineering, math and science at GEMS Night Out on Fri., Feb. 10 from 7-9:45pm at WWU. Cost is $30. More info: youth@wwu.edu , 360-6503308 or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/gems/ bellingham-nightout.shtml. • GEMS Academy: Explore the fascinating and intriguing fields of engineering, math, science and technology during a full day of GEMS Academy on Sat., March 4 from 10am-4pm at WWU. Students will explore hands-on STEM activities in Western’s

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Science Resource Center and other lab spaces across campus with Western professors, students and professionals in the STEM fields. Cost is $39 per student and includes cafeteria lunch. More info: 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/gems/ bellingham-academy.shtml.

High School Showcase – Join us on

Sat., Feb. 11 from 6-9pm at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) for the High School Showcase, a monthly open mic for teenagers to share their creative talents with other teens in the community. This free event welcomes any type of all-agesappropriate performances: music, stand up comedy, spoken word poetry, storytelling, improv, singing—even mimes are welcome! We provide one microphone and a piano. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments. Sign up list is first come, first served. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

The Wizard of Oz – This classic tale, in

which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations. Come see Bellingham High’s first family musical in years, with familiar songs such as “Over The Rainbow” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard.” It’s so much like the movie, you’ll be singing all the way home! Fri., March 10 is PJ Night; anyone wearing jammies to the 7pm performance will get a complimentary hot cocoa at intermission. Performances at the BHS PAC (2020 Cornwall Ave.) on: Fri. & Sat., March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 at 7pm; and Sat., March 4 & 11 at 2pm. Admission is $10 adults / $8 students & seniors. Info: kelsey.glasgow@bellinghamschools.org.

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Tours/Shows with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Cavalia Odysseo

performance, Feb. 18, $179 • Queen Charlotte Island Travel Show, Feb. 22, 11am, free • Seattle Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Feb. 24 • Eagles, Raptors & Wintering Bird Watching Tour, Feb. 27, $63 • Bali, March 5-13, $2590 • Torfino B.C. Stormwatch Tour, March 16-9, $745 • Italy’s Tuscan Sun Tour, April 18-26, $3595 • Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, May 13-20, $1319 • New York City Tour, June 16-20, $2699 • Queen Charlotte Islands Haida Gwaii, B.C., June 19-26 • Hawaii Cruise, Sept. 22-Oct. 2, $2699. All rates, subject to change, overnights are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: bsacintern@gmail.com , www.wccoa.org or 360-733-4030, ext. 1015.

Bus Trip to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show – Travel first class to

the show with Marcy and your friends from The Garden Spot (900 Alabama St., Bellingham) on Thurs., Feb. 23 from 6am-7pm. We’ll get you in early so you avoid the crowds. After the show, we take care of the driving so you can relax, and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles on your way home. The fee of $89 includes your early entry ticket to the show, transportation, drinks, snacks, and a shoulder bag full of goodies. Call today for more details. More info: 360-676-5480 or www.garden-spot.com.

Weird Washington: Your Travel Guide to Washington’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets –

Washington: evergreens, coffee, rock, and rain. That’s pretty much it, right? Well, no. There is a whole lot of weird going on in our state. Washington is home to some of

the weirdest travel destinations, scariest legends, and most colorful folks in the United States. With cameras and notepads, and apples (of course) in hand, Jefferson Davis and Al Eufrasio boldly ventured the highways and byways, back roads and forests, shorelines and mountaintops to investigate all the state has to offer. Join them in Lynden as authors Jefferson and Al

share their stories of Weird Washington. Join us at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.) on Sat., Feb. 25, 1-2:30pm. Free. More info: 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Sierra Leone Peace Corps Revisited –

In conjunction with Whatcom READS!, Paul Goff shares his own fascinating caregiving experiences doctoring in Sierra Leone in the early 70s. In addition to providing care in his Freetown office, he traveled around the country providing immunizations and disease prevention strategies to volunteers. He got to know the local doctors and a spectrum of tropical illnesses in this country racked by poverty, malnutrition, and corruption. Join us at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.) on Sat., Feb. 25, 3-4:30pm. Free. More info: 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Saving Your Favorite Fruit Tree by Grafting – Know of a fruit tree that grows

the best apples you ever tasted? Learn how to harvest scionwood from that tree and graft it onto rootstock. Voila! Have a new tree that will grow to the size you choose. Find out about the process, demonstration and coordinating root stock purchase. Presented by Blaine C.O.R.E. Join us at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) on Sat., Feb. 4, 10am-noon. Free. More info: 360-3053637, www.wcls.org.

Whatcom County Dahlia Society Meeting – Whatcom County Dahlia

Society hosts “New Introductions for 2017” from the American Dahlia Society. New members are welcome and refreshments will be served. Happy gardening! Join us at Laurel Community Grange (6172 Guide Meridian) on Mon., Feb. 6, 7-9pm. Free. More info: 360-8208616, wcdspublicity@gmail.com or www.whatcomcountydahliasociety.org.

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by Osa Hale As the weather starts to warm up, gardeners, homeowners, and landscapers are getting started on the projects they’ve been dreaming of all through the winter. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, or trying to figure out the best way to complete an ambitious project, the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show is a great place to start. The Home & Garden Show will be taking place on Friday, March 3 from 11am-9 pm, Saturday, March 4 from 10am-9pm, and Sunday, March 5 from 11am-5pm. There will be a huge collection of vendors showcasing products ranging from home goods to gardening tools. This is a place for people working on all kinds of projects, from a small garden or indoor fix-up, to a total landscaping overhaul or home redesign. Each day will have a special event. Friday has ‘Date Night,’ with a very special cooking demo taught by the talented Pamela Felke of Crave Catering. Couples (and others) can expect to learn how to make a delicious NW dish. Saturday will have live comedy provided by the Upfront Theatre, a local staple that is known for creating giggles and guffaws with a variety of comedic forms. Sunday will feature the beloved Ciscoe Morris, a gardening expert known for his weekly radio show and numerous television appearances. Morris will be giving out advice and talking about the latest gardening trends. The Whatcom County Home & Garden Show is taking place at the NW Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. Entrance is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 55 and up), and free for people under the age of 16. Tickets will be available at the gate. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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Making Friends with your Magical Dragon – Transform your negative self

talk to positive self talk using guided imagery and creativity. Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as a form of psychotherapy and a philosophy of living, we will explore the ABC model, the three basic musts, disputing, insights and acceptance. You will learn a kinder approach of communicating with self. Join us at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.) on Thurs., Feb. 2, 6:30-8:15pm. Free. More info: 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Creative Writing Workshop on Lummi Island – Mitzi Szereto,

internationally known fiction author, will lay the groundwork for writers and aspiring writers to unlock their creativity on Sat., Feb. 4 from 11:15am-5pm on Lummi Island (3854 Centerview Rd.). Take a break from writing and enjoy a catered, gourmet lunch; breathe in the sea air and marvel at the natural island surroundings; relax and unwind with a glass of wine by the fireplace at the end of the day. Bring a children’s book to be donated to the Lummi Nation Head Start Program. Cost is $175. Info: kjerstin@RECretreats.com , www.recretreats.com/event/creative-writing-workshop or 360-220-8783.

Saturday Coffee – NorthWest Singles

Club invites you to join some of our 100+ membership each Saturday at 10am for coffee, conversation, and friendship at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Our decades-old club is for single adults over age 55. Come on down and check us out, and browse our monthly calendar of events. More info: 360-9334507 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Astronomy Meeting – The Whatcom

Association of Celestial Observers meets on Thurs., Feb. 9, from 7-9pm in the front auditorium of the WECU building, (5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, Exit 262). We’ll discuss local astronomy events, and an interesting and informative presentation is scheduled. Free and open to all. More info: www.whatcomastronomy.org.

Valentine Paint Class at the Winery –

Bring your someone special and enjoy a romantic evening sipping wonderful wines and painting a masterpiece together. We’ll start with tasting some amazing wines, and then will give step by step, fun, instructions, while you paint your masterpiece. As a couple, you will paint the picture “Paradise Sunset.” Each person will do their own part, which will then be combined into one canvas. Wine is available by glass or bottle. Please RSVP, and prepay, as this event will sell out: 360-325-2457. Join us at Vartanyan Estate Winery (1628 Huntley Rd.) on Tues., Feb.

Learn to Think on Your Feet! – Come

join us for a free workshop on Wed., Feb. 15 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St., Bellingham). An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! More info: 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

American Red Cross Community Preparedness Education – This is a free

disaster preparedness presentation tailored specifically for the needs of the public. Topics include disaster planning, preparedness, local natural hazards, how to build inexpensive and effective disaster kits and more! With the Red Cross as your expert in preparedness, you and your family or business can prepare for nearly anything that comes your way. Presentation on Tues., Feb. 21 from 2-3pm at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). More info: 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Outdoor Recreation Summit –

Recreation industry professionals, join your fellow retailers, manufacturers, event and

14, 6:30-9pm. Admission is $25. More info: 360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com.

Barkley Toasters Open House –

Glossophobia: The fear of public speaking. Master your fear with Toastmasters. Join us at the Barkley Toasters Open House on Fri., Feb. 17 from noon-1:30pm in the Dorothy Haggen Building (2211 Rimland Dr., Suite 106, Bellingham). Come experience the fun, friendly, supportive learning environment that is a Toastmasters Club. Our membership includes a diverse mix of folks, including an author, accountant, attorney, HR director, solar energy advisor, entrepreneurs, and retirees. Snacks and beverages will be provided, as well as some small gifts for all visitors! Free admission. More info: 360-676-1215, beatymatt@hotmail.com or http://1383833.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Toshokan – Cosplay meet-up and dance

party for teens and young adults on Fri., Feb. 17 from 4-5:45pm at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Come in full or partial cosplay, talk anime and fandoms, watch videos and hang out. Snacks will be provided. Free admission. Info: 360-778-7323, jlovchik@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

2017 Skagit Wedding Show – The

Skagit Wedding Show will be held Sun., Feb. 19 at Swinomish Casino & Lodge’s Entertainment News Northwest ~February 2017

race promoters, policy makers, and stewardship organizations to explore and share ways to grow and promote Washington State’s flourishing recreation economy. Summit on Fri., Feb. 24 from 9am-5pm at BTC Settlemyer Hall. More info: info@recreationnorthwest.org or 360-739-8458.

Connections Conference 2017 – Our

conference theme this year is “Let’s Play!” We are featuring keynote speaker Denita Dinger of Play Counts! We are providing a multitude of great presenters on themes such as play/learning; adverse childhood experiences/resilience; STEM; educational activities; and so much more. Event takes place on Sat., March 18 from 8am-4pm at Skagit Valley College. There will be a Community Resource Fair, and a Vendors Marketplace, as well. This is a premier event for early educators, child care providers, and school-age teachers and staff; parents are welcome too (no child care on-site). Lunch is provided with registration. STARs credits available. Please check website for more details, and to register. Cost is $80 early bird registration by March 1. More info: www.skagitconnectionsconference.com.

Walton Event Center (12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes) from 11am-4pm. This event will deliver an unprecedented opportunity to connect with highly qualified bridal vendors in a variety of categories. Guests will enjoy viewing the latest trends in the wedding industry, a continuous fashion show by Belle Bridal and David’s Bridal, and drawings for great prizes. Show tickets may be purchased online for $8 before Feb. 17, or at the door for $10. Vendor space is available as well. For questions, contact Creative Celebrations at 360-428-5972. More info: info@cceventplanning.com or www.skagitweddingshow.com.

Farm to Table Trade Meeting –

Washington’s biggest food & farm business conference and connections event will take place on Tues., Feb. 21 from 8am-5pm at Bellingham Technical College. The Farm-toTrade Meeting connects 180+ farmers, fishers, chefs, grocery buyers, food artisans, processors, and distributors for a day of networking and education. Lots of networking! Valuable workshops and panel discussions, local product trade show, and don’t forget the 7-course local lunch from NW Chefs Collective and BTC Culinary Arts program! Cost is $49-$59. More info: sara@sustainableconnections.org , www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-farm-totable-trade-meeting-tickets-28796449957 or 360-647-7093.

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