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Inspire Flights of Fancy!

Skagit Symphony Family Concert by Deborah M. Bernard Delight and inspire your children — and your inner child — at the Skagit Symphony Family Concert on Sunday, January 26, at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. Imagine getting to meet the musicians, see their instruments, and then thrill to the Symphony performing songs from movies that kids love, such as How to Train Your Dragon! This concert is most suitable for children 3 years and older and the price of admission for kids is only $1! The festivities begin at 1pm with “Meet the Musicians” in the McIntyre lobby, an opportunity for families to talk with Photos by John Yaeger.

by this community orchestra of volunteer musicians under the leadership of music educator Jacob Scherr. Their new Music Director, Dr. Michael Wheatley, has recently named Mr. Scherr, Skagit Symphony’s Assistant Conductor. Tickets for this reserved-seating special event are $1 for children and students, $10 for adults, and can be purchased online at www.mcintyrehall.org or through the McIntyre Hall box office, Tues.-Thurs. 10am-2pm at 360-4167727. The Symphony’s website is www.skagitsymphony.com. Skagit Symphony Orchestra with Jacob Scherr, Assistant Conductor. Photo by David Prinzhorn.

members of the orchestra and see their instruments up close. This year, they are expanding this popular activity to include other music organizations from the community, thereby creating a children’s “music fair” atmosphere. Following this interactive experience, the orchestra performs a 45-minute concert program at 2pm. Jacob Scherr will present an entertaining and educational introduction to orchestral instruments, with music both familiar and new to the young listener. In learning about each section of the orchestra, children will hear melodies from favorite movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Up. The young audience will then get acquainted with short movements from full orchestral pieces by Beethoven and Stravinsky, as well as modern works. A Skagit Symphony tradition for many years, the Family Concert is held on the afternoon of the last Sunday of January at beautiful McIntyre Hall, and is designed to inspire flights of fancy and fuel the imagination of any age. The 2020 concert is a part of Skagit Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season, and will be presented Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS JANUARY 2020 FEATURES: Bellingham Theatre Guild Starts 2020 with Laughing and Singing . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Celebrate Hope with Hearts for Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Inspire Flights of Fancy! Skagit Symphony Family Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Keeping the Dream Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MLK Jr. Human Rights Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Hidden Gem of Presence Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 YouTube Sensation Greyson Chance at the Mount Baker Theatre in January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Whatcom READS: More Than Just a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . 22-23 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 11-15 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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On the cover: The Skagit Symphony Family Concert has become a very popular event to explore and discover instruments of the orchestra and classical music. Prior to the 40-minute program, children have the opportunity to meet orchestra members, see the instruments up close, and even play some of them, in this wonderful experience for the young and young-at-heart. Photo by John Yaeger. See feature story on page 1.

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Ukulele Fun & Song Circle – Have fun

strumming and singing at the Ukulele Fun & Song Circle. Beginners welcome. Loaner ukes available. Play along or just come to sing with us. Song sheets provided or come and share a song. We meet every Wednesday, 12:30-1:30pm at the Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon). •Beyond Strumming: For those ukulele players who want to cover ensemble playing, reading tabs, finger picking and barred chords. Stick around after the Song Circle for this. • Admission by donation. You’re guaranteed to have a ukedelic time! More info: 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com.

Bring your dancing shoes and some

friends for three hours of hot jazz with Leigh Smith’s Maple Leaf Jazz Band. Led by Leigh on trumpet, Jim Armstrong on trombone/vocals, Jack Stafford on clarinet/ sax, Kevin Johnston on banjo, Paul Ostler on Souzaphone, and Bob Mullett on drums, they are guaranteed to burn off the winter blahs. On Sat., Jan. 4, 2-5pm at VFW Hall (625 N. State St., Bellingham). Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. More info: 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com, www.bellinghamjazz.com.

Gimme Shelter – A solidarity shindig

with music, tasty treats and local art takes place on Sat., Jan. 4, at 4pm at the Lincoln Theatre. Musical guests include: Nick Vigarino, blues and slide player extraordinaire; Sky Colony, Americana/folk music; and Los Solecitos, Mexican folk dance group. Hosted by Seattle’s DJ, John Maynard, there will also be Lotería, a live art auction, and a taco truck. Admission is $20 + fees. Proceeds benefit the Madre Assunta shelter for women and children, and Al Otro Lado legal services in Tijuana, Mexico. Info: tickets@lincolntheatre.org, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music’s Welcome Home Recital with Maya Enstad – Maya Enstad, a cellist studying

at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, will be the featured artist at this year’s Festival of Music’s Welcome Home Recital on Sat., Jan. 4, 7-9pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham). Every year, the Festival sponsors a winter recital by a young musician from the area who is currently studying to be a professional musician in a nationallyrecognized music program. Nurtured in Bellingham, cellist Maya Enstad currently studies with Amir Eldan at Oberlin and will graduate in 2020. She won first place in the Bellingham Music Club’s Ethel Crook String Competition for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015, and was awarded a fellowship at the Marrowstone Music Festival. General admission is $15 suggested donation / free for students. More info: 360-201-6621, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Kulshan Chorus Concert Light is Returning – Kulshan Chorus takes the

stage on Sat., Jan. 4, 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (4408, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Their performance, Light is Returning shows how hope transcends even the darkest hour. Artistic Director, Dustin Willetts, has chosen several songs of triumph over adversity. Join us as we sing works by award winning-composer Jake Runestad, alongside fabulous others such as Craig Hella Johnson, Pentatonix, and Gawthrop. It will be an uplifting evening to remember! Admission is $20-$25. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.kulshanchorus.org.

Ray Downey Special Collections Reception – An archived collection of

longtime Bellingham musician Ray Downey’s original music, recordings, concert programs, newspaper articles, and pictures is now permanently preserved at WWU’s Special Collections library. The collection represents his life’s work as a musician, composer and educator at Western. A public reception in commemoration of Ray will be held on (continued on page 4)

Scottish and Celtic Music and Dancing at Littlefield Celtic Center –

Musicians and music lovers alike are invited to join us for our monthly Scottish session. On Sun., Jan. 5, 3-6:30pm. • Practice Celtic and Scottish Music Sessions: These sessions are for musicians who may not have experience playing Celtic or Scottish music, but are keen on learning about the style and repertoire. Join us to learn new tunes, different musical stylings, and music traditions, in a beginner-friendly environment. Celtic music on Mondays, Jan. 6 & 20, 2-4pm; Scottish music on Mondays Jan. 13 & 27, 2-4pm. • Scottish Country Dance Session: New and experienced dancers alike are welcome to join our free monthly Scottish Country Dance Session! No previous experience is necessary. A fun way to stay active and meet new people on Sat., Jan. 11, 10am-noon. • All sessions are held at the Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Free admission. Info: events@celticarts.org, 360-416-4934 or www.celticarts.org.

Peace Dancing – The Peace Dances are

moving meditations with live music and simple group dances. The focus is the singing of a sacred phrase, inspired by a variety of spiritual traditions from around the world. Admission by donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. Takes place on Sun., Jan 5, 5:45-8pm at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon). More info: www.seattledup.org.

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11am-12:30pm on Mon., Jan. 6, at Special Collections. There will be music provided by some musician friends and former woodwind students, including Paul Klein, Mark Kelly, Barry Ulman, David Kappele, and John Meloy. More info: 360-671-5384.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Guest Night – Sing in the New Year with

Harmony Northwest Chorus on Mon., Jan. 6, 6:30-9pm at Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland Ave.). Regular rehearsals are also on Mondays at the center from 6-9pm. Join the chorus for an opportunity to receive vocal training in the four-part a cappella style and perform in local venues with an award-winning chorus. Contact Cheryl for more info: 360201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Whatcom Chorale Auditions –

Auditions for Whatcom Chorale’s 2020 season will be held Tues., Jan. 7, 5pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). Upcoming performances include Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” works by Felix Mendelssohn, and “Canzone per voi,” a celebration of Italian songs, opera choruses, and arias. To schedule an audition contact: 360-5958345 or email kfchampagne@gmail.com.

WJMAC in January – Whatcom Jazz

Music Arts Center (WJMAC) starts the year off right with four concerts this month at Sylvia Center for the Arts (207 Prospect St., Bellingham). • First up is Bill Anschell Trio on Jan. 8. Bill Anschell on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass, and Jeff Busch on drums make a powerful, yet phenomenally nuanced acoustic jazz trio. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free. • WJMAC is delighted to welcome back jazz composer and soprano saxophonist Kate Olson with her Seattlebased quartet on Wed., Jan. 15. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free. • A very special evening takes place on Wed., Jan. 22 with the Sam Taylor Quartet with Larry McKenna. Originally from Philly, now taking on NYC by storm, recording artist Sam Taylor teams up with Philly’s own jazz great Larry McKenna. Two tenors playing ballads, bop, beautiful straight-ahead jazz. Admission is $20 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free. • On Wed., Jan. 29 WJMAC presents Matt Jorgensen Group, an award-winning jazz drummer, and founder and artistic director of the Ballard Jazz Festival, Matt Jorgensen is often called on to play with an impressive list of musicians, including Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein, Vincent Herring, George Colligan, but tonight brings his own band

to WJMAC. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free. • Tickets available at the door after 6pm; doors open at 6:30pm. Shows run from 7-9pm. First come, first seated. Programs subject to change. More info: 360-6470741, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Jams –

Fun, friends, music and ukulele inspiration come together at two Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) jams—join in to start the new year right! Sing and strum on Sat., Jan. 11 at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St., Bellingham). Beginning levels play from 1:30-2:30pm; following a break, all levels join in from 2:45-4pm. Soloists and groups are welcome to perform during “open mic” time. Bring your Daily Ukulele yellow and blue books, as well as your instruments and stands. There is also a table for selling and sharing uke items. • On Wed., Jan. 15, at the Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham), the BUG ukuleles will jam again from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcome! Bring your Daily Ukulele books, instruments, and stands. If you wish to introduce a new song, bring 12 copies to share with the group. All are welcome! Admission is by donation. More info: 360-393-1054, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Laura Berman in Concert – Singer/

songwriter Laura Berman performs in concert on Sat., Jan. 11, 7:30-9:30pm, culminating a Feast of Learning Day at Congregation Beth Israel (751 San Juan Blvd., Bellingham). Admission is $15 general / $6 kids 12 and younger / $35 family discount (2 adults and dependents). Info: office@bethisraelbellingham.org, 360-733-8890 or bethisraelbellingham.org.

Bellingham Community Chorus Rehearsals – Come sing with us! The

Bellingham Community Chorus is welcoming back returning members and seeking new additional singers—especially needed are tenors and basses. Tuition is $80 per semester. Rehearsals take place Tuesdays beginning Jan. 14, 7-9pm at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St.). Info: info@bellinghamcommunitychorus.org or www.bellinghamcommunitychorus.org.

Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson –

Two virtuosos of slack key guitar perform on Thurs., Jan. 16, 7:30pm at the Lincoln

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Theatre. One is a Hawaiian legend who has stretched the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. The other is a rising star of the next generation of slack key players, who uses the style’s open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and flair. Together, they present an evening of superb guitar that explores the beauty of Hawaiian music as it reflects its native land, the range of Hawaii’s many cultural influences, and the complexity of technique that has shaped the distinctively resonant sounds of Hawaii. Admission is $25-$39 / members $2 off. More info: 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

The Artistry of Tanya Tomkins –

Internationally-acclaimed violoncellist Tanya Tomkins and Tamara Friedman on her 1804 “Beethoven” fortepiano will take you on a journey through Bach’s “Suite in D minor for Unaccompanied Cello” and Beethoven’s Bagatelles, op. 33 nos. 3 and 4, Judas Maccabeus Variations, “WoO 45,” and “Cello Sonata in A major, op. 69.” Hear them on Fri., Jan. 17, 7pm at the Croatian Cultural Center (801 5th St., Anacortes). Admission is $25 general / kids and students free. Cash or check at door; no advance tickets. Info: 360-293-4930, www.anacortesartsfoundation.org/events.html.

bass. With grooving dance tunes and the haunting melodies of an earlier time, they will leave you enthralled, inspired and tapping your toes. On Sat., Jan. 18, 7-9pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Admission is $22. More info: 360-734-6080 or www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw.

Whatcom Wind Ensemble Winter Concert – A semi-professional community

ensemble featuring wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, French horn, tuba) whose musicians love to bring beautiful music to our world hold a Winter Concert on Sat., Jan. 18, 7pm at WWU Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Music will include: “Tuba Concerto, Mvt. I” by Edward Gregson (featuring Nic Mearle on tuba), “Santa Fe Saga” by Morton Gould, “The Machine Awakes” by Steven Bryant, “Candide Suite” by Leonard Bernstein, arr. by Clare Grundman, “Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I, Sun” by Julie Giroux, and “Handel in the Strand” by Percy Grainger. Free admission. More info: www.whatcomwindensemble.weebly.com.

House Concert with the Dovetail Duo – The Dovetail Duo are Jessica Gigot and Dean Luce. Since 2010, they’ve

performed all over Skagit and Whatcom counties at farmers markets, bars, parties and music festivals, and have added the bass stylings of Peter Bridgman to form the Dovetails. Jessica and Dean are now married, raising their two children and operating Harmony Farms in Skagit County. They have released two albums, Between Field and Sunset (2015) and Hard Times In This Town (2019). Doors open at 7pm on Thurs., Jan. 23, at Chuckanut Center (103 Chuckanut Dr. N., Bellingham). Admission is $5-10 suggested donation at the door, no advance ticket sales. More info: 360-383-7502, chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org.

WWU Music Department Off the Hill – Western’s music students and

faculty come together for an exciting and eclectic evening of chamber works on Sat., Jan. 25 7:30pm in the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom Museum. Fifth Inversion wind quintet members Lisa McCarthy, Jennifer Weeks, Erika Block, Patricia Nelson, and Gus Camacho will present Valerie Colman’s Suite: Portraits of Josephine. This work is a musical memoir dedicated to Josephine Baker and chronicles significant moments in her life, her humor, and quick rise to fame. Fifth Inversion will be joined by Laura Speck Camacho, Shu-Hsin Ko, Eric Kean, Coral Marchant, Kathryn Weld, Judith Widrig, (continued on page 6)

Sweet Honey in the Rock – Find joy

and star power with these musical missionaries of equality, empowerment, and education. Sweet Honey in the Rock, the internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, has been a vital and innovative presence in both music and communities of conscience around the world. Performance on Fri., Jan. 17 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $30.50$59.50. More info: www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Timeless a Patsy Cline Tribute by Marcia Kester – This performance

features multimedia duets, biographical snapshots and video treasures as Marcia brings us Patsy Cline’s story in a fresh format. Relive the legendary mellow voice of this icon through the talented and spirited local songstress on Sat., Jan. 18, 7-9:15pm at Magnolia Grill Hall (214 Ferry St., Sedro-Woolley). Admission is $20 general / $17 seniors and military. Info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4448440, marciakesterband@yahoo.com or 360-757-9687.

The Hot Club of Troy’s Gypsy Jazz / Django music swings with a wild

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and Jill Whitman for an evening celebrating the powerful and diverse voices of women composers. Suggested donation $25 ($5 students). Proceeds support Music Dept. scholarships. Donations accepted at the door. Info: 360-650-3130 or www.cfpa.wwu.edu/music/hill-concert-series.

Jennifer Scott Trio – The January

concert at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) features 3 artists who make up the Jennifer Scott Trio. With a warm, flexible contralto, Jennifer Scott is considered an important jazz voice. Ms. Scott specializes in jazz, blues and world music. The artistry and harmonic

This month at Sound Therapy of the Pacific Northwest – Restorative Yoga

with Sound provides healing for the body and the mind. It is especially useful when you need to eliminate fatigue and stress that results from your daily activities. Sounds of the bowls and gong take you into a deeper state of relaxation. Join us on Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm. • Monthly Sound Session: Healing sound massage with Himalayan bowls and gongs, an effortless technique to quickly reach a meditative state and achieve deep relaxation. Love donations accepted. Join us Sat., Jan. 11, noon-1pm. • Sessions take place at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St., Ste. D12, Bellingham). Admission is by donation. More info: 360-846-2705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com.

T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Yang style long form) to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and wellbeing throughout life. These classes will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mindbody-spirit connection through deep energizing breathing essential for good brain health. • Beginner classes held at

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inventions of Canadian Bill Coon, earned him the title of the National Jazz Awards “Guitarist of the Year.” A professional bassist since 1971, Rene Worst is as gifted on fretless as he is on acoustic — a rarity in the industry. Hear them on Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30-9pm. Admission is $25. Info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

the Firehouse Arts and Event Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) every Monday 2:45–3:45pm, and every Tuesday except the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm. • Intermediate classes held on Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) and Wednesdays 11:15am12:15pm at the Firehouse Arts Center. • Advanced classes every Tuesday from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Firehouse Arts Center. • For those concerned about balance, Linda also offers Shibashi and Chair Tai Chi at the Bellingham Library every Tuesday at no cost. • More info: 360389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

Tai Chi Ch’uan – Through Tai Chi Ch’uan practice, the mind, body and spirit are connected as one, by accessing the immaculate timing of the moment. This art offers a lot but comes only with commitment of focus, practice and awareness. Gene Golden has been teaching Yang Style Tai Chi Ch’uan for over thirty years, he offers class on Tuesdays, 6-7pm at Empower Studio in Bellingham (115 Unity St., Suite #301, door code 301). Admission is $15 per class. More info: goldentaichi@hotmail.com, 360-970-3371 or www.meetup.com.

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Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles – Join an

Nuages in Concert – Nuages, rooted in

the music of Django Reinhardt, invokes another place and time exploring the world of jazz! Feel the streets of Paris, relax on the beaches of Rio de Janiero or take a trip to New Orleans all in a matter of two hours on on Sat., Feb. 1, 7:30-9:30pm at Lummi Island Congregational Church (3913 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island). Admission is by donation, suggested $10-$20. More info: 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagesjazz@gmail.com.

Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-In! – Village Books will once again

host its annual Read-In to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Mon., Jan. 20, 10am-1pm at Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham). The Read-In has been a tradition for more than a decade. Local children are invited to gather at Village Books to hear stories in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. about the civil rights movement, tolerance, and diversity. There will be community volunteers to read with the kids and lead them in a craft. Free admission. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

all-star cast paying tribute to Ray Charles on Fri., Feb. 7 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre. This concert event features iconic tunes from the catalogue of this genius who transcended cultural upheaval to spread his music around the world. On stage will be Emmy Award winner Clint Holmes; 10-time Grammy Award winner and Gospel Music Hall of Famers Take 6; award-winning vocalist Nnenna Freelon; and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Admission $29.50-$69.50. Info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, 360734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

your seeds to share and your homemade, hand crafted, wild harvested, or home grown items to barter or sell. Meet amazing gardeners! Many local gardeners have unusual seeds adapted to our bioregion. You do not need to bring seeds to participate in the seed swap. Free classes on gardening, seed saving, green house management, fermentation, cooking and homesteading skills. If you have a lot to barter, please contact info@cascadiaskillshare.org to reserve a table. The goal of Cascadia Skillshare is to help maintain all kinds of useful, handy, and practical skills and showcase some new ones. Join us at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.) on Sat., Jan. 18, noon-4pm. Admission is $5 donation. More info: 510926-0468, info@cascadiaskillshare.org or www.cascadiaskillshare.org.

Low Sensory Sunday – Enjoy a low sensory morning on Sun., Jan. 26, 10-11:30am in the Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery, inside the Lightcatcher building (250 Flora St., Bellingham). This program offers reserved museum time for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders and their families. There will be tools available and accommodations in place to support your visit. For questions or to access pre-visit materials, contact Chelsea Macias at 360-778-8935 or camacias@cob.org. RSVP requested, but not necessary. Free admission. Info: info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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Bellingham Theatre Guild Starts 2020 with Laughing and Singing by Marla Bronstein Three shows, produced for the first time on the Bellingham Theatre Guild (BTG) stage, will round out the BTG 2019-2020 season at the H Street playhouse. The Good Doctor will open January 24, 2020 and run through February 9. Do not confuse this play’s title with the popular TV show. Written by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, this production will be directed by Western Washington University Professor Jim Lortz. Neil Simon was frequently referred to as “Doc Simon,” thanks to his ability to fix plays that were in trouble at the time. Not that Chekhov’s plays were in trouble, but even Lortz, who teaches about the famous playwright in his classes, admits Chekhov, who considered his plays to be funny, wrote about crying, dying, and unhappy people. Not a lot of humor in that. Simon helped the process by incorporating new stories, framing them around old ones. This “comedy with music” features a lead character who is a writer, and four other actors. Over the course of the evening, the actors will portray more than two dozen comedic and straight characters, all of whom are immediately relatable and strikingly human. Whether the multiple characters were written that way to give the various actors lots of range to play, or to be more

economical when producing the play on Broadway, it worked. Lortz played the lead character when he was in college a “few” years ago. “I never have seen it done around here,” he told me. “I remembered having fun doing it.” Lortz assures that you don’t need to know anything about Chekov or Simon to enjoy this live theater situational comedy. The Smell Of The Kill will run from March 20 through April 5, 2020. This dark comedy written by Michele Lowe will be directed by Shawn Fuller. This story revolves around wives Nicky, Debra, and Molly. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences, for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster and all three women are facing the challenges of their lives. When the men mistakenly lock themselves in a basement meat locker, the women are faced with a decision — should they leave the men out in the cold — permanently — or let them thaw? One by one the women make their choices with more than a little help from one another. Auditions are scheduled for February 2 and 3, and there will be cold readings and theatre games.

Actors Brian Francis, Brendan Francis, and Kimberley Turpin in And Then There Were None.

Closing the 2019-2020 season, BTG will present the Tony Award winning Into The Woods by James Lapine & Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Teri Grimes, performances will be held from June 5 thought June 21, 2020. It’s a magical, bewildering place full of witches, wolves, giants and mysterious strangers, where familiar fairy tales get tangled up together.

Crazy for You Follies Girls, Makaelynn Manning (Patsy), Heidi Main (Susie), Laura Williams-French (Margie), Erin Melanie (Mitzi), and Carol Makela (Tess), with Paul Henderson II (Bobby Child).

Open auditions will be held on March 29 and 30 at 7pm. Call-backs, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 7pm. Those who audition will be asked to sing 16-32 measures of a Broadway show tune (bring sheet music of your song) and to do a cold reading from the script. There will be a brief improv exercise and some physical movement. If you have questions about the auditions, please contact Teri Grimes at grimesteri@gmail.com. All of the shows promise a wonderful night in the theater with guaranteed laughs. We all need that. Tickets are available at the Bellingham Theatre Guild website, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. Photos by David Cohn.

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Cinderella – The smart and beautiful Ella

Beauty and the Beast – Bellingham

Arts Academy for Youth presents Beauty and the Beast in January at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St., Bellingham). Previously performed in 2009, BAAY is reviving this classic tale with a new cast and new vision, under the direction of Olivia Theilemann. Be our guest for this delightful production of song and dance! Admission is $12. Showtimes are: Fri., Jan. 10 & 17 at 7pm; Sat., Jan. 11 & 18 at 2pm & 7pm; and Sun., Jan. 12 & 19 at 2pm. More info and tickets: www.baay.org.

Wozzeck – Berg’s 20th-century shocker

stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. On Sat., Jan. 11, 9:45am at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $23 general / $21 senior / $19 student / $17 kids 12 and under / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

All My Sons (NT Live) – Broadcast live

from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, and set in 1947 America. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to shatter. With the return of a figure from the past, long-buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of their American dream is laid bare. On Sun., Jan. 19, 1pm at Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $14-$18 / members $2 off. More info: 360-3368955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

lives in the care of her wicked, selfabsorbed stepmother Madame, and Madame’s two daughters, Charlotte and Gabrielle. Meanwhile in another part of the kingdom, Prince Topher is trying to find himself and learn his place in the kingdom. When his scheming advisor Sebastian suggests throwing a ball so the Prince could meet potential brides, Ella and Topher’s different worlds come together. Expect the unexpected in this clever retelling of the beloved fairytale at Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center (515 Drayton St.). Performances are on Jan. 23, 24, 25, 28 and Feb. 1 at 7pm. There will be a special family matinee on Sat., Feb. 1, at 1pm — come in costume, and take photos with Cinderella, Prince Topher, and the stepsisters! Admission is $12 general / $7 students and seniors. More info: 360-920-2910 or hoekemakarin@gmail.com.

The Cocoanuts – The Skagit Valley

College (SVC) Marx Brothers — Chico, Harpo, Zeppo and Groucho — are featured in this gag-filled musical featuring jazz-age gems by Irving Berlin. Pull up a chair in Groucho’s flea bag Florida hotel, as he attempts to hawk worthless real estate to gullible Northerners. As always, Groucho is looking for love (and money) in a rich heiress, while she is looking for a match for her daughter... meanwhile, her daughter has fallen for Groucho’s hotel clerk. Harpo and Chico — both pick pockets — roll into town to steal (and eat) everything that is not nailed down. The Cocoanuts at the Skagit Valley College Phil Tarro Theatre showtimes: Fri. & Sat., Jan. 24 & 25, 7:30pm; Thurs. & Fri., Jan 30 & 31, 7:30pm; Sat., Feb. 1, 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 2, 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 6-8, 7:30pm; and Sun., Feb 9, 2pm. More info:

360-416-6636, damond.morris@skagit.edu or www.skagit.edu/drama.

Paula Poundstone – Humorist, author

and comedian will bring her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit to the Lincoln Theatre on Sat., Jan. 25, 8pm. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or paneling on NPR’s #1 show, “Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!,” Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, a comedy field guide to life complete with taste tests, cats of the weeks and leading experts in everything from beekeeping to ping pong to prosopagnosia (say that 3 times fast). More info: 360336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

An American in Paris – Escape to

romantic post-war Paris where Gershwin’s soaring melodies accompany a world rediscovering the power of love! Who could ask for anything more from this breathtaking production full of sweeping song and dance. Winner of four Tony Awards and inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, this exquisite production features your favorite Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” Performance on Sun., Jan. 19 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $39.50-$89.50. More info: 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Resolutions for Writers – Need a boost to your writing for the New Year? Come out of your writing cave and connect with other writers and experts in our writing community. On Sun., Jan. 5, 11am-3pm., Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) will host a series of workshops, presentations, and conversations about writing — from generation to publication and beyond. Admission is $15; advance reservations required. Boxed lunch from Evolve Chocolate + Cafe is included with registration. Presented by Whatcom Community College. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

“The Secret Language of Feelings” –

Find out how to use your feelings to improve your life. Fee includes a copy of the book The Secret Language of Feelings, by Cal Banyan. Class will be held at the Bellingham Towers (119 N. Commercial), Suite 165, on Sat., Jan. 11 from 10am-4pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Cost is $89. Advance registration at Brownpapertickets.com is required. Info: 360-842-6600, www.salishseahypnosis.com.

Germanic Immigration to North America in the 1800s – Skagit Valley

Genealogical Society’s (SVGS) next educational program is Sat., Jan. 11, from 1-3pm at the Burlington Public Library (820 E. Washington Ave.). Professional genealogist, Evelyn M. Roehl, discusses the historical influences that inspired our Germanic (including Luxembourg, Switzerland and Austria) ancestors to leave their homeland to immigrate to Canada and the United States. SVGS meets on

Learn to Think on Your Feet – Come

join us for a free workshop. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! Adults and teens 14+. Additional classes holiday special: 5-week Fun Pak $80. Join us at Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St., Bellingham) on Wed., Jan. 15 or Tues., Jan. 21, 7-9pm. Info: 360756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

Camera UnObscura Workshop –

Explore early photographic technology on Sat., Jan. 18, 1-2:30pm at Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher building (250 Flora St., Bellingham). Participants will learn about the beginnings of photography and build their own camera obscura. This intergenerational workshop is inspired by the Whatcom READS 2020 book by Eowyn Ivey: To the Bright Edge of the World. Cost is $35 general / $30 museum members. More info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

second Saturdays offering educational programs by genealogy experts. Admission is free. Annual membership of $15 supports these programs which help family historians improve their research effectiveness. Info: 360-757-6224, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Roeder Home Tours – The Roeder

Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham) is open for guided tours on Sundays, 1-3pm through April 12. Due to reservations, the

Author Event: Julie Hanft and Don’t Chase Life...Let it Walk With You –

Do you, or does someone you love, live with chronic pain? Join Julie Hanft on Sat., Jan. 18, 4-5pm, at Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) for a free seminar on living with chronic pain. In her words, “I am someone who faces health challenges and pain every day. I have learned that this does not define me, but it brings me to the very depth of who I am. I will show you how to tap into your gifts that live within your soul, bringing your mind, body and spirit together. I will teach you how to survive.” Free admission. The first 100 buyers of her new book will receive a free copy of her previous book, Rising Above the Pain. More info: 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

house may not be open every Sunday. Free admission; donations accepted. Info: www.wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com/ 2146/Roeder-Home or 360-384-3444.

NookChat: Community Storytelling – After growing up on a Siper Road farm and serving time in the army, Ron Bruland drove a school bus for the Mt. Baker School District for many years. He devoted time as a volunteer firefighter and has been a dynamic Lion’s Club member. Join host Marv Fullner and Ron as we “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present” at this informal, interactive gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center committee. On Sun., Jan. 26, 2-3:30pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Pruning and Care in the Landscape with Debra Olberg – Birchwood Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Wed., Jan. 8, 7-9pm at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St.) features Debra Olberg. Debra will be speaking about pruning and care in the landscape. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. Free admission. Info: 360-3846250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

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JANUARY 2020 WEDNESDAY 1/1/2020 Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon

Senior Center, 12:30-1:30pm, by donation, 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com. (pg. 3)

THURSDAY 1/2/2020 Winter Movie Matinee (rated G or PG),

Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Advance Care Planning Workshop (healthcare directive/medical power of attorney), St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-752-5267, hwalker@peacehealth.org or www.peacehealth.org/yourvoiceyourchoice. Live Music in the Piano Lounge, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, ashton@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9pm, $5 donation requested, 360-920-5962. (pg. 21)

FRIDAY 1/3/2020 Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building,

noon-1pm, free, Janicec1999@Icloud.com, 360510-8318 or www.barkley.toastmastersclub.org. (pg. 17)

Mindfulness Workshop with Tim Burnett,

Village Books, noon-1pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com, www.villagebooks.com. Winter Movie Matinee (rated G or PG), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Restorative Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-8462705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6)

“Eat Your Heart Out: Bridgett St. Meave and Cecilia Karoly-Lister,” Make.Shift Gallery,

6-10pm, free, gallery@makeshiftproject.com, 360-389-3569 or makeshiftproject.com/gallery. (pg. 24) First Friday Artwalk, Historic Downtown Ancortes, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com, 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com.

SATURDAY 1/4/2020 Gathering of Crones, Fairhaven Library,

10-11:30am, free, 360-483-7896 or zannadel@gmail.com. (pg. 17) NW Singles Coffee Club, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am, free, 360-933-4507 or kat.webb123@comcast.net. (pg. 17) Hand-Poured Soy Candles, Refind Creations, 11am-4pm, by donation, 360-966-6473, refindcreations33@gmail.com or www.refindcreations.com.

Demo: Pat Fisher (knitting and weaving),

Whatcom Art Market, noon-4pm, free, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. Local Art Exhibit Opening, Anacortes Public Library, 1pm, free. (pg. 24)

Willow Weaving Workshop with Basketmaker Shannon Robertson (bring bypass pruners, if you have them), Ferndale Library, 1-3pm, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-384-3647. Maple Leaf Jazz Band, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $12 general / $10 BTJS members / $6 students, 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.bellinghamjazz.com. (pg. 3)

Conversation Café (small group conversations valuing diversity exploring topics of interest), Deming Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. Gimme Shelter, Lincoln Theatre, 4pm, $20, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 3)

BFM Welcome Home Recital with Maya Enstad, First Congregational Church, 7-9pm,

general $15 suggested donation / free for students, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net, 360-201-6621 or www.bellinghamfestival.org. (pg. 3) “Light is Returning,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $20-$25, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.kulshanchorus.org. (pg. 3)

SUNDAY 1/5/2020 Group Hypnotherapy, Day to Day Dance,

10:30-11:30am, $20, 360-503-7560, dunstonehypnotherapy@gmail.com or www.dunstonehypnotherapy.com. Resolutions for Writers, Village Books, 11am3pm, $15, events@villagebooks.com, 360-6712626 or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 10)

Demo: Pat Fisher (knitting and weaving),

Whatcom Art Market, noon-4pm. (pg. 23)

Scottish Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center,

3-6:30pm, free, events@celticarts.org, 360-416-4934 or www.celticarts.org. (pg. 3) Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Kaeli Earle Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, info@hotelbellwether.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Peace Dancing, Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 5:45-8pm, free / by donation, www.seattledup.org. (pg. 3)

MONDAY 1/6/2020 Ray Downey Special Collections Reception,

WWU Wilson Library, 11am-4pm, free, 360-671-5384. (pg. 3-4) Experience Brain Fitness (memory training and exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham Public Library, 1:15-2:15pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Practice Celtic Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center, 2-4pm. (pg. 3) Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 2:45-3:45pm, contact Linda for details, 360-389-5754, LindaTaiChi@comcast.net. (pg. 6) Tai Chi Class (intermediate), St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm, contact Linda for details, 360-389-5754, LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

Advance Care Planning Workshop (healthcare

directive/medical power of attorney), St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 4-6pm, free, 360-752-5267, hwalker@peacehealth.org or www.peacehealth.org/yourvoiceyourchoice. Home Item Repair Workshop (learn to repair toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Whatcom Chorale Auditions, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5pm, free, 360-595-8345, kfchampagne@gmail.com or www.whatcomchorale.org. (pg. 4) Tai Chi Ch’uan, Empower Studio, 6-7pm, $15, 360-970-3371, goldentaichi@hotmail.com or www.meetup.com. (pg. 6)

WEDNESDAY 1/8/2020 Bellingham Morning Toastmasters, Print and

Copy Factory, 7-8am, free, 360-543-3279, silvanac@msn.com, www.60.toastmastersclubs.org. (pg. 17) Painting Open Studio, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $232 (4 sessions) / $67 (each day), 360-319-6115, trish. harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 24) Tai Chi class (intermediate), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 6) Wednesday Lunchtime Music, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 12:30-1:30pm. (pg. 3) Teen Writer’s Club, Ferndale Library, 3-4pm, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-384-3647. (pg. 19) Yin Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-846-2705 or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com.

Sculpting Story Boats (10 sessions) begins,

Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-8:30pm, $275, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 24)

Excellence NW Workshop with Pete Johnson: “Traction,” Village Books, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626 or events@villagebooks.com.

Pruning and Care in the Landscape with Debra Olberg, Whatcom Museum Rotunda

Room, 7-9pm, free, 360-384-6250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. (pg. 10) WJMAC presents: Bill Anschell Trio, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / WJMAC members free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 4)

Harmony Northwest Chorus Guest Night,

Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, contact@harmonynorthwest.org, 360-2015861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 4)

TUESDAY 1/7/2020 Tai Chi Classes (advanced), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 6)

Shibashi Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library,

2-2:30pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tea for Beginners (brewing, tasting and history of tea), Bellingham Public Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:30pm, free, 360-778-7217.

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JANUARY 2020 Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm, $5, 360-715-2186, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 21)

THURSDAY 1/9/2020 Sculpting Story Boats (10 sessions) begins,

Baker Creek Ceramics, 9:30am-noon. (pg. 24)

Pruning Small Trees and Shrubs, Part I,

Community Food Co-op Healthy Connections Classroom, noon-1:30pm, free.

Tattoos and Piercings in the Mainstream,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 17)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Paul Klein

(blues, rhythm, jazz, boogie-woogie), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9pm. (pg. 21) A Virtual History Sunset Cruise, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 17) Eric Johnson: Classics: Present and Past, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $24-$39 general / members $2 off, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY 1/10/2020 Restorative Yoga with Sound, The Metta

Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-8462705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6) Sons of Norway Potluck/Program, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share. “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $12, www.baay.org. (pg. 9) Fritz & the Freeloaders (rock, pop, country), Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 8-10:45pm, no cover, 360-738-1000, cheers@firesidemartini.com or www.firesidemartini.com.

SATURDAY 1/11/2020 “Wozzeck” (The Met Live in HD), Lincoln

Theatre, 9:45am, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students / $17 kids 12 and under / $2 off members, tickets@lincolntheatre.org, 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 9) AAUW: “The Evolution of Title IX,” YWCA, 10am-noon, free, 360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com or none. (pg. 17) NW Singles Coffee Club, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am. (pg. 17) Scottish Country Dance Session, Littlefield Celtic Center, 10am-noon. (pg. 3) Sumas Writers Group, Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-988-2501. (pg. 19) “The Secret Language of Feelings,” Bellingham Towers, Suite 165, 10am-4pm, $89, 360-8426600, www.salishseahypnosis.com. (pg. 10) Demo: Barb Atkins (spinning wool), Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm. (pg. 23) Hand-Poured Soy Candles, Refind Creations, 11am-4pm, by donation, 360-966-6473 or www.refindcreations.com. Monthly Sound Session (deep relaxation and meditative state with Himalayan bowls and gongs), The Metta Center, noon-1pm, by donation, 360-846-2705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6)

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Germanic Immigration to North America in the 1800s, Burlington Public Library, 1-3pm, free,

360-757-6224, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. (pg. 10) BUG Jam, St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 1:30-4pm, by donation, 360-393-1054 or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 4) “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. (pg. 9)

Cedar Weaving Workshop with Lummi artist Lee Plaster (weave a table mat or centerpiece), South Whatcom Library, 2-4pm, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-305-3632.

Travel to South India with Lawrence Pang,

Blaine Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

“Whatcomics” Art Reception & Exhibit,

Lynden Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 24)

Author event: John Hoyte and “Persistence of Light – A Memoir,” North Fork Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-599-2020. (pg. 19)

Eve Deisher Closing Performance & Book Signing, Museum of Northwest Art, 3-5pm, free, education@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org. (pg. 21) Open House, Presence Studio, 3-7pm, free, www.presence-studio.com. (pg. 20)

Author Event: Richard Rapport and “Seattle Medic One: How We Don’t Die,” Village

Books Readings Gallery, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 19) CONTRA Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, suggested donation $10-$15 general / $7 students, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. (pg. 21) Winter Ballroom Dance Show (waltz, tango, swing, bachata, and more), Firehouse Performing Arts, 7-9pm, $12 general / $10 students, seniors, military, 360-224-4082 or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. An Evening with Ross Mathews, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $40-$100, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 22) Laura Berman in Concert, Congregation Beth Israel, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 general / $6 kids 12 and younger / $35 family discount (2 adults and dependents), 360-733-8890, office@bethisraelbellingham.org or www.bethisraelbellingham.org. (pg. 4)

SUNDAY 1/12/2020 Roeder Home Tour, 1-3pm. (pg. 10) “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. Waltz Tea (waltz lessons, tea, coffee, treats),

Bellingham Dance Company, 2-4:30pm, $12 general / $10 students, seniors, military, 360224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com.

Author Event: Julie Blacklow and “Fearless: Diary of a Badass Reporter,” Village Books,

4-5pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, 360671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 19)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Joan Penny Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100 or www.hotelbellwether.com.

MONDAY 1/13/2020 Experience Brain Fitness (memory training and exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham Public Library, 1:15-2:15pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

JANUARY 2020 Practice Scottish Music Session, Littlefield

Celtic Center, 2-4pm, free, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org. (pg. 3) Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 2:45-3:45pm. (pg. 6) Tai Chi Class, St. James Presbyterian Church (intermediate), 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 6) Game Night at the Library (Lyndenopoly, Bananagrams, Carcassonne, and Sushi Go), Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 4)

World Puppetry Day Planning Meeting

(mini-festival of mask, marionette, and puppetry performances in Whatcom County), Community Food Co-op, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-671-0000 or raleigh3speed@hotmail.com.

TUESDAY 1/14/2020 Tai Chi Class (advanced), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 6)

Shibashi Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library,

2-2:30pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tea for Beginners (brewing, tasting and history of tea), Bellingham Public Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217 or jjohnson@cob.org. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:30pm, free, 360-778-7217. Home Item Repair Workshop (learn to repair toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools), Bellingham Public Library, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tai Chi Ch’uan, Empower Studio, 6-7pm. (pg. 6) BCC Rehearsal, St. James Presbyterian Church, 7-9pm, $80 tuition, info@bellinghamcommunitychorus.org or www.bellinghamcommunitychorus.org. (pg. 4)

WEDNESDAY 1/15/2020 Painting Open Studio, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24)

Tai Chi class (intermediate), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 6) Chair Yoga, Bellingham Public Library, noon12:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org or 360-778-7217. Wednesday Lunchtime Music, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 12:30-1:30pm. (pg. 3) BUG Jam, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm. (pg. 4) Teen Writer’s Club, Ferndale Library, 3-4pm. (pg. 19) Yin Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-846-2705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. Stammtisch Bellingham Meeting, Chuckanut Brewery, 5-7pm, free, 360-584-7515, bhamstammtisch@gmail.com. (pg. 17) Learn to think on your feet, Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. (pg. 10) WJMAC presents: Kate Olson, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 21)

THURSDAY 1/16/2020

NW Singles Coffee Club, Bellingham Cruise

Gathering of Crones, The Willows, 10-11:30am,

Your Life is a Story Writer’s Group, South

free, 360-483-7896 or zannadel@gmail.com. (pg. 17) Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit, Bellingham Public Library, 1pm-2:30pm, free, 360-7787210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Skagit Valley Writers League (writers and aspiring writers, all genres), Burlington Library, 1-3:45pm, free, poetrymas@wavecable.com. Teen Writer’s Club, Lynden Library, 3:304:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 19)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: J.P. Falcon Grady (originals and tributes in a wide variety of genres), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Author Event: Jared Hardesty and “Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds,” Village

Books, 7-8pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 19) Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9pm. (pg. 21)

Travelogue: “A Bike Trip Across America” with Patrick McGinty, Whatcom Museum Old

City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donations / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 17) Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson, Historic Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25-$39 / members $2 off, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 5)

FRIDAY 1/17/2020 Demo: Elvy Schmoker (etched glassware),

Whatcom Art Market, noon-2pm. (pg. 23) Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1pm. (pg. 17) Restorative Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-8462705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6)

Whatcom READS: “Paddling with Spirits: A Solo Kayak Journey,” Bellingham Public

Library, 6-7:30pm, free, www.whatcomreads.org. (pg. 18) “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 9) The Artistry of Tanya Tomkins, Croatian Cultural Center, 7pm, $25 general / kids and students free, 360-293-4930, www.anacortesartsfoundation.org/events.html. (pg. 5) Grant Wilson Dance Band (and rumba lesson), The Majestic, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. Sweet Honey in the Rock, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $30.50-$59.50, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 5)

Terminal, 10-11:30am. (pg. 17)

Whatcom Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360305-3632, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. Hand-Poured Soy Candles, Refind Creations, 11am-4pm, by donation, 360-966-6473, refindcreations33@gmail.com or www.refindcreations.com. Seed Swap and Barter Faire, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, noon-4pm, $5 donation, 510-926-0468, info@cascadiaskillshare.org or www.cascadiaskillshare.org. (pg. 7) Camera UnObscura Workshop, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher building, 1-2:30pm, $35 general / $30 members, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 10) “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. (pg. 9)

Bird Smarts: Surviving Winter in Whatcom County, Everson Library, 2-3, free, 360-966-

5100, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 17)

Author event: Irene Skyriver and “Paddling with Spirits: A Solo Kayak Journey,” Deming Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 18)

Author Event: Julie Hanft and “Don’t Chase Life...Let it Walk with You,” Village Books,

4-5pm, free, events@villagebooks.com, 360671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 10) The Unknowns (all-female 3-part harmony; blues, jazz and contemporary originals), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, www.oldworldbellingham.com. Hot Club of Troy, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $22, www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw or 360-734-6080. (pg. 5)

“Timeless” a Patsy Cline Tribute by Marcia Kester, Magnolia Grill Hall, 7-9:15pm, $20

general / $17 seniors and military, 360-7579687, marciakesterband@yahoo.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4448440. (pg. 5)

Whatcom Wind Ensemble Winter Concert,

WWU Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 7pm, free, www.whatcomwindensemble.weebly.com. (pg. 5)

SATURDAY 1/18/2020 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8:30-10:30am, $6 adults / $3 kids under 12 / free kids under 6, 360-384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com or www.ferndaleseniorcenter.org. (pg. 22)

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Conference, Whatcom Community College,

9am-4pm, free, www.mlkconference.org. (pg. 16)

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

CALENDAR

JANUARY 2020 SUNDAY 1/19/2020 “All My Sons” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $14-$18 / members $2 off, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 9) Roeder Home Tour, 1-3pm. (pg. 10) “Beauty and the Beast,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 9)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quintet,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, info@hotelbellwether.com or www.hotelbellwether.com. Dances of Universal Peace, Center for Mindful Use, 6-8pm, suggested donation $5-$10, 425-802-2699, dimockmarti@gmail.com or www.seattledancesofuniversalpeace.org/ bellingham.htm. “An American in Paris,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $39.50-$89.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 9)

MONDAY 1/20/2020 Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-In!,

Village Books, 10am-1pm, free, 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Mount Baker Theatre, noon-1pm, free. (pg. 16) Practice Celtic Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center, 2-4pm. (pg. 3) Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 2:45-3:45pm. (pg. 6) Tai Chi Class (intermediate), St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 6) Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 4)

Community Food Co-op Hosts 22nd Annual MLK Jr. Day Event, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7-9pm, free, 360-734-8158, info@communityfood.coop or www.communityfood.coop. (pg. 17)

TUESDAY 1/21/2020 Tai Chi Class (advanced), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 6)

Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library,

3-3:30pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 4:30-5:30pm. (pg. 6)

Pottery 1: Beginning to Intermediate Throwing (6 sessions) begins, Baker Creek

Ceramics, 6-9pm, $210, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Tai Chi Ch’uan, Empower Studio, 6-7pm. (pg. 6) BCC Rehearsal, St. James Presbyterian Church, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) Learn to think on your feet, Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm. (pg. 10)

WEDNESDAY 1/22/2020 Bellingham Morning Toastmasters, Print and Copy Factory, 7-8am. (pg. 17)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library,

10am-6pm, free, 360-778-7250 or friendslibrary3@gmail.com. (pg. 22-23) Painting Open Studio, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24) Tai Chi class (intermediate), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 6)

Bellingham City Club: “Are you ready to Take Action Against Climate Change?”, Northwood Hall, 11:30am-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members / $5 young adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. Chair Yoga, Bellingham Public Library, noon12:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Wednesday Lunchtime Music, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 12:30-1:30pm. (pg. 3) Teen Writer’s Club, Ferndale Library, 3-4pm. (pg. 19)

Yin Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center,

4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-846-2705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com.

WJMAC presents: Sam Taylor Quartet with Larry McKenna, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4)

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 21)

THURSDAY 1/23/2020 Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm. (pg. 22-23)

Teen Writer’s Club, Lynden Library, 3:304:30pm. (pg. 19)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Chuck Dingee & Sharon Mason (classic rock,

folk-rock), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Author Event: Marco Rafala with “How Fires End” and Rena Priest with “Sublime Subliminal,” Village Books, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626 or events@villagebooks.com.

Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9pm. (pg. 21)

“Cinderella,” Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7-9:15pm, $12 general / $7 students and seniors, 360-920-2910 or hoekemakarin@gmail.com. (pg. 9)

House Concert with the Dovetail Duo, Chuckanut Center, 7:30-9pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, 360-383-7502, chuckanutcenter@gmail.com or www.chuckanutcenter.org. (pg. 5)

FRIDAY 1/24/2020 Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale (half-price sale day), Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm.

Demo: Peg Alexander (remaking heirloom jewelry), Whatcom Art Market, 4-8pm. (pg. 23) Restorative Yoga with Sound, The Metta

Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-8462705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6) Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk, Historic Fairhaven Village, 5-8pm, free, 206-696-2671, artwalk@fairhaven.com or www.fairhavenartwalk.com. (pg. 24) “Cinderella,” Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7-9:15pm. (pg. 9) Concert One: Greyson Chance, Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $37.50-$87.50, 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 22) “The Cocoanuts,” SVC Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm, $15, 360-416-6636, damond.morris@skagit.edu or www.skagit.edu/drama. (pg. 9) “The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $16 general / $14 seniors & students / $8 kids, 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 8)

SATURDAY 1/25/2020 Pancake Breakfast, Ferndale American Legion

Post 154, 8-11am, adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free, 360-384-5595, laughinglady031101@hotmail.com. (pg. 23)

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale ($4 per bag day),

Bellingham Public Library, 10am-1pm. (pg. 22-23)

NW Singles Coffee Club, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-11:30am. (pg. 17)

Entertainment News Northwest ~ January 2020

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

JANUARY 2020 Sumas Writers Group, Sumas Library, 10-11am,

free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-988-2501. (pg. 19) Mindport’s Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. Watercolor Class, Museum of Northwest Art, 10:30am-noon, $18, 360-466-4446, www.monamuseum.org/event/watercolor-painting-0 or education@museumofnwart.org. (pg. 24)

Bird Smarts: Surviving Winter in Whatcom County, Ferndale Library, 2-4pm, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-384-3647. (pg. 17)

Author Event: Bill Rink and Karl Kleeman and “Early Railroads of Whatcom County Washington Territory,” Village Books, 4-5pm,

free, 360-671-2626 or events@villagebooks.com. (pg. 19) “Cinderella,” Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7-9:15pm. (pg. 9) The Unknowns (all-female 3-part harmony; blues, jazz and contemporary originals), The Vault Wine Bar, 7-9pm, no cover, www.thevaultwine.com. Jennifer Scott Trio, Jansen Art Center, 7:30-9pm, $25, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 6) Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $22.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 19) “The Cocoanuts,” SVC Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9) “The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 8)

“WWU Music Department Off The Hill,”

Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7:30-9pm, $25 general suggested donation / $5 students, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/music/hill-concert-series or 360-650-3130. (pg. 5-6) CONTRA Dance, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 8-10pm, suggested donation $10-$15 general / $7 students. (pg. 21) Paula Poundstone, Lincoln Theatre, 8pm, $39-$69 / members $2 off, 360-336-8955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 9)

SUNDAY 1/26/2020 Low Sensory Sunday, Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery, 10-11:30am, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 7)

“Music Takes Flight” Family Concert,

McIntyre Hall, $10 general / $1 kids and students, 10am-2pm, 360-416-7727 or www.skagitsymphony.com. (pg. 1) Roeder Home Tour, 1-3pm. (pg. 10)

Audubon Fourth Sundays: Birds on the Shelf—Taxidermy and Our Complex Relationship with Birds, Whatcom Museum

Old City Hall, 1:30-2:30pm, included with admission / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 17) NookChat: Community Storytelling, Everson Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events. (pg. 10) “The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. (pg. 8)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Star Magnolia (Havilah), Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, info@hotelbellwether.com or www.hotelbellwether.com.

MONDAY 1/27/2020

WJMAC presents: Matt Jorgensen Group,

Experience Brain Fitness (memory training and

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven

exercises for adults of all ages), Bellingham Public Library, 1:15-2:15pm, free, 360-7787217or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Practice Scottish Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center, 2-4pm, free, 360-416-4934 or www.celticarts.org. (pg. 3) Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 2:45-3:45pm. (pg. 6) Tai Chi Class (intermediate), St. James Presbyterian Church, 5:15-6:15pm. (pg. 6)

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel (8 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm, $265,

360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 4)

TUESDAY 1/28/2020 Tai Chi Class (advanced), Firehouse Arts and

Event Center, 11:30am-12:30pm. (pg. 6) Shibashi Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 2-2:30pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tea for Beginners (brewing, tasting and history of tea), Bellingham Public Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217 or jjohnson@cob.org. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:30pm, free, 360-778-7217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Tai Chi Class (beginner), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 4:30-5:30pm. (pg. 6) Tai Chi Ch’uan, Empower Studio, 6-7pm. (pg. 6)

Audubon Society: Survival by Degrees: 389 Species on the Brink, Whatcom Museum Old

City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, info@whatcommuseum.org, 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 17) BCC Rehearsal, St. James Presbyterian Church, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) “Cinderella,” Lynden Christian Worship and Fine Arts Center, 7-9:15pm. (pg. 9)

WEDNESDAY 1/29/2020 Bellingham Morning Toastmasters, Print and Copy Factory, 7-8am. (pg. 17)

Sylvia Center for the Arts, 7-9pm. (pg. 4) Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 21)

THURSDAY 1/30/2020 Clay 101 (10 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1:30-4pm or 6-8:30pm. (pg. 24)

Teen Writer’s Club, Lynden Library, 3:30-4:30pm. Live Music in the Piano Lounge: The Rewinders (classic rock), Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, info@jansenartcenter.org, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9pm. (pg. 21)

Chuckanut Radio Hour 13th Anniversary Show, WCC Heiner Theater, 7-8pm, $5, 360-671-2626. (pg. 19)

“The Cocoanuts,” SVC Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9)

“The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 8)

FRIDAY 1/31/2020 Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1pm. (pg. 17)

Restorative Yoga with Sound, The Metta

Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-8462705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. (pg. 6) Tin Pan Swing (5-piece swing band), Gruff Brewing, 7-9pm, no cover. “The Cocoanuts,” SVC Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 9) “The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 8)

SATURDAY 2/1/2020 “Cinderella,” Lynden Christian Worship and Fine

Arts Center, 1pm (family matinee) and 7pm, $12 general / $7 students and seniors, 360920-2910 or hoekemakarin@gmail.com. (pg. 9) “The Cocoanuts,” SVC Phil Tarro Theatre, 7:30pm, $15, 360-416-6636, damond.morris@skagit.edu or www.skagit.edu/drama. (pg. 9) “The Good Doctor,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. (pg. 8)

Painting Open Studio, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm. (pg. 24)

Tai Chi class (intermediate), Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 11:15am-12:15pm. (pg. 6)

Chair Yoga, Bellingham Public Library, noon-

12:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-778-7217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.com. Wednesday Lunchtime Music, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun & Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 12:30-1:30pm. (pg. 3) Teen Writer’s Club, Ferndale Library, 3-4pm. (pg. 19) Yin Yoga with Sound, The Metta Center, 4:30-5:30pm, by donation, 360-846-2705, info@soundtherapyofthepnw.com or www.soundtherapyofthepnw.com. You Can Journal, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events or 360-305-3637. (pg. 24)

Author Event: Marty Wingate and “The First Edition Library,” Village Books, 7pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 19)

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Keeping the Dream Alive recognize and celebrate the The annual Martin Luther King Jr. movement Celebration, which honors the impact and and King’s ongoing work of King’s legacy, is from legacy. We noon-1pm on Monday, Jan. 20, at Mount have seen an Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. in uprise in hate Bellingham. crimes and The theme this year is “With Liberty and intolerance of Justice for All.” Gail Smedley will be the others, emcee, Darrell Hillaire and the Children of whether it be the Setting Sun will offer the blessing, due to religion Mayor Seth Fleetwood will do a welcome, or race in the Kulshan Chorus will provide music, and recent years,” author Clyde Ford will be the keynote Clyde Ford with Kulshan Chorus. Photo courtesy of the City of Bellingham. says Smedley. “It speaker for the event, which is free and is important that open to all. Organizers are asking that we keep King’s dream alive and help attendees bring a can of food for the “The Kulshan Chorus will perform pieces encourage young people to work towards Bellingham Food Bank. that echo the civil rights marches of the positive change through peaceful means.” 60s, and that inspire public reflection of When you attend the MLK celebration, equality and justice.” says Saragrace Wyckoff of the Kulshan Chorus, you On Saturday, Jan. 18, the community is engage with organizations invited to attend the free Whatcom Human who represent the heart Rights Task Force conference, from of Bellingham. “The 8:30am-4pm at Whatcom Community partnerships showcase College, with the theme “Tomorrow is Whatcom County’s Today – The Fierce Urgency of NOW.” It commitment to raising will feature a “People’s Keynote” by local awareness of other youth in the area with the theme “Moving cultures, to be open and the Dream Forward,” to encourage to learn more about conversation and build bridges, along with others, she says.” morning and afternoon workshop sessions. Clyde Ford. Darrell Hillaire. Photo courtesy The conference will be followed by the Gail Smedley adds that of the City of Bellingham. Unity Ball at Settlemyer Hall at Bellingham the MLK celebration has Technical College. been a tradition in Bellingham for more Wyckoff says that the theme points to than 25 years. “Every year, as we move Details: www.mlkconference.org, or the tireless activity of the activist, farther away from the Civil Rights www.whrtf.org. community organizer and non-violent Movement, it becomes more important to leader.

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MLK Jr. Human Rights Conference by Osa Hale Whatcom County, like the rest of America, is made up of a diverse intersection of people. In order for our little corner of the country to function, it is important for folks to talk to each other; that can mean neighbors checking on neighbors, friends teaching friends, or people with different experiences opening up to each other. One place to find Devin Burghart, president of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights will present the keynote address – From the Margins to the Mainstream: the Rising Threat of White Nationalism at Home and Abroad. Photo by Matthew Kincannon.

compelling conversation and enriching workshops is the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Conference. On Saturday, January 18, people from all walks of life are invited to join the dialogue. There will be a participatory ‘People’s Keynote,’ which is basically a well-organized conversation starter. Engaging in a discourse that is sure to be interesting is just one thing attendees can look forward to; there will also be workshop sessions throughout the day. This event, which is put on by the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force, also has an element of academic and professional development. If you’re interested in conflict resolution, immigration rights, anti-discrimination legislation, or nonviolent communication, this is the place to be. You’ll be surrounded by people in your community who are working and educating throughout the sphere of human rights. Social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors can also earn continuing education units. Entertainment News Northwest ~ January 2020

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Conference on Jan. 18 will take place at Whatcom Community College, from 9am until 4pm. The conference is free to all, as are all of the workshops and units taking place. ASL interpreting will be provided. The Whatcom Human Rights Task Force also invites everyone interested to join them at the Second Annual Unity Ball, which will take place in the evening after the conference. Details about the ball can be found at www.whrtf.org/events.

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Barkley Toasters – Ths well-established,

active Toastmasters International club meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from noon-1pm in the Dorothy Haggen Building (2211 Rimland Dr. Bellingham) Suite 106 in Barkley Village. Visitors are always welcome, no advance notice necessary. Free admission. More info: 360-510-8318, Janicec1999@Icloud. com or www.barkley.toastmastersclub.org.

Tattoos and Piercings in the Mainstream: A Talk with Old School Tattoo – Join the Museum Advocates for

a presentation by local tattoo artist Paul Foertsch of Old School Tattoos in downtown Bellingham. Paul will talk about the artistry and current trends behind modern tattoos and piercings, and share images of some of his work. On Thurs., Jan. 9, at noon at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

A Virtual History Sunset Cruise –

Brian Griffin, local historian and co-host of the Museum’s History Sunset Cruises, offers an armchair presentation of the annual cruises as a teaser for next summer’s sailings. Griffin has narrated the cruises for the past eleven years. On Thurs., Jan. 9, 7:30pm-9:00pm at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). $5 suggested donation / members free. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Patrick recently biked 3,411 miles from Salinas, CA, to San Diego, CA, and to Amelia Island, FL. How did he average 80 miles per day over 43 days? Who were some of the interesting people he met? How many times was he chased by dogs? Hear the trials, tribulations, and rewards of achieving a dream. If you too are an adventurer, have an adventurist spirit, or ever wondered about bicycling across America, join us on on Thurs., Jan. 16, 7-9pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $5 suggested donations / members free. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Audubon Fourth Sundays: Birds on the Shelf—Taxidermy and Our Complex Relationship with Birds –

Bird Smarts: Surviving Winter in Whatcom County – Many birds join

Audubon Society: Survival by Degrees: 389 Species on the Brink –

people in migrating south during the Pacific Northwest winters, but many stay here. Find out which birds you can expect to see in Whatcom County this winter and discover the creative ways they survive cold and wet weather. We’ll share good local birding areas in Whatcom County as well as ways you can make our birds’ winter stay easier in your own backyard. On Sat., Jan. 18, 2-3pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.) and Sat., Jan. 25, 2-4pm at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 (Everson), 360-384-3647 (Ferndale) or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Join us for a special Audubon at the Museum program in conjunction with Whatcom Reads book selection To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey. North Cascades Audubon Society volunteer Paul Woodcock will give a short talk and discussion on the history of collecting bird specimens and how it relates to the John M. Edson Hall of Birds. All ages are welcome. On Sun., Jan. 26, 1:30-2:30pm at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Included with admission / members free. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

A new climate report by National Audubon shows that two thirds (65%, or 389 out of 604) of North American bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change. The good news is that our science also shows that if we take action now, we can help improve the chances for 76% of species at risk. Dr. Trina Bayard of Audubon Washington will dive into the details of the report, talk about how Washington’s birds will be impacted, and outline concrete actions we can take to ensure that the birds we love will still be around in the future. On Tues., Jan. 28, 7-9pm at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall. Admission is $5 suggested donation / members free. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

“The Evolution of Title IX” – “The

Evolution of Title IX” is the topic for the January monthly meeting of the Bellingham Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Sat., Jan. 11, 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest. St., Bellingham). Attorney and consultant Amy Klosterman will speak on the evolution and increased awareness of Title IX since it was enacted in 1972. She will share insights gained from 11 years of enforcing Title IX with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. AAUW supports equity for women and girls through education, advocacy, and philanthropy. Free admission. More info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Gathering of Crones – Crones, an

archetype for senior women, meet monthly for discussion, empowerment, and advocacy for wise women, owning their aging process, singing, drumming, and poetry. Newcomers welcome. Join us from 10-11:30am on first Saturdays at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham), or third Thursdays at The Willows (3115 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-483-7896.

NW Singles Coffee Club, 55+ – Meet

for coffee and conversation every Saturday from 10-11:30am at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360-933-4507, kat.webb123@comcast.net.

Bellingham Morning Toastmasters – Travelogue: “A Bike Trip Across America: A 3,411 Mile Journey of Discovery” with Patrick McGinty –

An experienced adventurer, he soloed the John Muir Trail and bicycled the Pacific Coast from Washington to California.

Start your day by attending Bellingham’s morning Toastmasters Club. You’ll develop public speaking and leadership skills in a fun, non-threatening atmosphere. The club meets every second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays from 7-8am at Print and Copy (4025 Irongate Rd., Bellingham). Visitors are welcome, and don’t worry: you

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won’t be asked to make a speech! Free admission. More info: 360-543-3279, www.60.toastmastersclubs.org.

Stammtisch Bellingham Meeting –

Monthly event held the third Wednesday of each month (Jan. 15). People of German ancestry and their guests meet over beer and snacks, conversing in German, at Chuckanut Brewery (601 W. Holly). Free to attend. More info: 360584-7515 or bhamstammtisch@gmail.com.

Community Food Co-op Hosts 22nd Annual MLK Jr. Day Event – In honor

of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Community Food Co-op will host its 22nd annual MLK Jr. Day event on Mon., Jan. 20 from 7-9pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham). We will celebrate Dr. King’s notion of a “Beloved Community,” with ceremony, song, presentations, and community sharing. Special musical guest Checo Tohomaso will perform throughout the evening. Free admission. More info: 360-734-8158, info@communityfood.coop or www.communityfood.coop.

Whatcom READS: More Than Just a Book by Courtney Kendall If you love a good adventure story with historical tidbits, long distance love, a touch of magical realism, and survival in the wilderness, then this year’s Whatcom READS is just for you. Each year Whatcom READS selects a book and invites the community to read and celebrate its themes through a variety of events, culminating in an author visit. This year’s selection is To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey. Set in the first decades after the United States purchase of the Alaska Territory, To the Bright Edge of the World is told primarily through letters and diary entries. The story follows Lt. Col. Allen Forrester, leading a small expedition into the interior of the Alaska Territory, while his wife, Sophie, remains in the Vancouver, Washington, barracks. An amateur naturalist, Sophie discovers photography and the lure of documenting the birds she finds. There’s so much to find within the pages, but reading the book is just one way to engage with this year’s pick. Throughout the first months of the year, plenty of events are available to complement the book’s themes and spark conversations. This year Northwest coast author Irene Skyriver will read from her book, Paddling with Spirits: A Solo Kayak Journey, while author and Humanities Washington speaker Mayumi Tsutakawa will present Irene Skyriver. ‘Washington’s Photo courtesy of Undiscovered author Irene Skyriver. Feminists,’ discussing five Pacific Northwest “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism from the past century.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, Alpine Institute guide Jim Mediatore will spend an evening discussing alpine climbing and mountaineering in Alaska. Photographer and birder Ken Salzman will share beautiful images in a slideshow of “The Birds of Western North America.” Whatcom READS will also partner with the Whatcom Museum on a “Camera UnObscura Workshop.” This family-friendly workshop explores early photography, while Drew Whatley will help you make your own camera obscura. To the Bright Edge of the World and author Eowyn Ivey. Bettina Matzkuhn offers a different look at mapmaking with “Telling Stories To the Bright Edge of the World in this Through Textile Maps.” She will talk year’s Whatcom WRITES anthology about her maps and process. As reading. Every fall, writers are invited to Matzkuhn points out, “Fine detail and write on a theme closely related to the embellishment are the territory of both Whatcom READS book. Those selected cartography and embroidery.” are published in an anthology and You can also directly participate in art encouraged to read from their work at a with the annual Whatcom READS Art public presentation. Presentations will be Challenge through Allied Arts. All held at Village Books in Fairhaven and mediums, genres, and skill levels are Lynden. welcome to submit a piece in response to More events are in the works, including the book. “It’s a really neat combination a film tie-in at the Pickford Film Center with all of the different directions” that and a Think and Drink at Evolve Chocolate the artists can take, says Kelly Hart, + Café during Bellingham Cocktail Week. Executive Director of Allied Arts. Last You can check out all the fun happenings year’s author, Timothy Egan, was at www.whatcomreads.org, and check particularly struck by the responses to his out the book from any Whatcom County book, The Big Burn. Art will be on display or Bellingham Public Library. at Allied Arts throughout March, with a closed reception for participating artists Whatcom READS is presented by all and the visiting author. public and academic libraries in Bellingham and Whatcom County, as well You can also hear how writers as Village Books. Come to one event or responded to the theme of discovery and come to them all and participate in this year’s literary happening!

A Map of the Coast 2013. Photo courtesy of artist Bettina Matzkuhn. Mayumi Tsutakawa. Photo courtesy of WCLS and Humanities Washington.

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Teen Poetry Submissions – Whatcom

County teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enter their original poetry for inclusion in A Forest of Words, a teen poetry anthology. Submissions accepted online or at any library branch from Wed. Jan. 1–Sun., March 15. Free. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org/a-forest-of-words.

Susan C. Boynton Poetry ContestWinning Poems on Display – Beautiful

illustrated placards of the 2019 Susan C. Boynton Poetry Contest winners’ poems will be on public display during January at Lynden Library (216 Fourth St.). Ten “Walk Award” winners are displayed on plaques outside Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Those poems, and 14 additional Merit Award winners, also are on display on WTA buses, and at county library branches through March 2020. Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100, www.thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com.

Teen Writer’s Club – Do you love

stories, and have ideas of your own that you want to bring to life through writing? Join this weekly club to explore the narrative structure, participate in creativity exercises, and hone your craft as a writer. Free, no sign-up required. For grades 6-12. Wednesdays starting Jan. 8, 3-4pm at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.) or Thursdays, starting Jan. 16, 3:30-4:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). More info: 360-384-3647 (Ferndale), 360-3544883 (Lynden), or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Sumas Writers Group – Are you an

aspiring writer? Come join us to improve your writing techniques, get feedback on your writing, and gain information about how to get your work published. All writing styles welcome (novel, short story, comics, etc.). This group meets on 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10-11am at the Sumas Library (461 2nd St.). Can’t make it every time? No problem; come when you are able! For adults and teens grades 9-12. Free admission. More info: 360-988-2501 or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

medical programs in Washington State and the country. Medic One is about the implementation of the country’s first pre-hospital coronary care systems — the first vehicle equipped with a defibrillator and highly-trained Seattle firefighters. • Julie Blacklow and Fearless: Diary of a Badass Reporter. – Julie will share her narrative of a most uncommon and astonishing life on Sun., Jan. 12, 4-5pm. Blacklow was among the first women in television news in America. With her intolerance of injustice, curiosity, determination, and willingness to tackle other people’s stories, she survived and thrived in a forty-year career... covering murders, movie stars and making trouble whenever it needed to be made. • On Thurs., Jan. 16, 7-8pm Jared Hardesty and Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds – This exciting new book explores the importance of slavery to the colonization and settlement of New England, slavery’s relationship to the development of agriculture and industry, and the significance of slavery during the American Revolution. • Bill Rink and Karl Kleeman and Early Railroads of Whatcom County Washington Territory on Sat., Jan. 25, 4-5pm – Hear the story of four small railroads that were incorporated into Whatcom County, and the politics and real estate speculation involved as the major transcontinental railroads moved westward. • Marty Wingate and her “The First Edition Library” series – Beloved Pacific NW mystery-writer, Marty Wingate,

will introduce her newest series: The First Edition Library, on Wed., Jan. 29, at 7pm. The mystery unfolds with Hayley Burke landing her dream job: curator of Lady Georgiana Fowling’s First Edition Library. When a member of the First Edition Society is found dead in the library, Hayley has to catch the killer to save the Society and her new job. • Free admission. Info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Chuckanut Radio Hour 13th Anniversary Show – This month, the

Chuckanut Radio Hour will celebrate its 13th Anniversary with highlights and clips from some of the best of 2019 and the last thirteen years! Tickets are $5, available at Village Books or on www.eventbrite.com. Takes place on Thurs., Jan. 30, 7-8pm. At Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater. More info: 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music –

Get your voice warmed up, cut up your curtains, and be a part of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music, a glorious technicolor screening of the Julie Andrews musical with subtitles and an emcee to encourage full audience participation! Come dressed for the costume contest — will you be the baroness or a goatherd? Grab your included prop bag, and have a blast celebrating this beloved classic on Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Admission $22.50. More info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Author event: John Hoyte and Persistence of Light – A Memoir –

Join John Hoyte as he recounts his uncommon life adventures—his childhood in China, time spent in a Japanese prison camp in World War ll, leading a British expedition over the Alps with an elephant, and being an entrepreneur and inventor in Silicon Valley. With each surprising twist and turn of his journey, he builds a life infused with purpose and creativity. On Sat., Jan. 11, 3-4pm, at North Fork Library (7506 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls). Free admission. More info: 360-599-2020, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

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11th St., Bellingham) will have a variety of authors visiting in January • On Sat., Jan. 11, 7-8pm, will be Richard Rapport and Seattle’s Medic One: How We Don’t Die with a look at one of the influential Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Hidden Gem of Presence Studio by Margaret Bikman Walking up the creaky stairway to the 2,000-square-foot space that’s filled with sunlight streaming from the 12-foot tall windows, Presence Studio, at 1412 Cornwall Ave., in the heart of downtown Bellingham, is a trip back to the 20th century. The 100-year-old building with an old-maple sprung dance floor hosts a variety of classes, workshops, and events. The walls, painted in rich, soulful colors, and the wooden benches that surround the room on two sides provide both elegance and a place to pause. The state-of-the-art sound system fills the room with equally balanced music. One wall is fully mirrored, which can be covered. Semilla Sanchez helps run the studio as an all-volunteer non-profit collective. She’s heard some wild stories about what the building has housed in the past century, from a speakeasy to the Nancy White School of Dance and Bellingham Children’s Theatre. Kim Brandt, who’s been involved in the 5Rhythms Dance practice, says that the space is under-used within the arts

community, primarily since so few know about it, and he says it has much to offer if others knew it existed. Dana Carr, new to the Presence Studio community, offers weekly nia and groove classes there as part of her own dancesharing business — Dancing Dana Carr LLC. “There are performance dance troupes using it as a rehearsal space and experiential dance groups using it to practice ‘presence.’ And there are groups and individuals who rent the space for celebrations. So much good stuff going on there!” Carr says she’d love for the space to gather a consistent enough roster of

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renters that some of the revenue could be gathered to do some renovations to improve the “cool, old collection of spaces.” On the studio’s website, Katie McEvoy says, “Before I started coming to Presence Studio I was pretty lonely and isolated in many ways. Through open floor classes and workshops, I learn to connect with others and express myself more and more fully. I have found a great sense of connection and community at Presence Studio.” Sanchez says that she “had been seeking a way to move my body in ways that weren’t confined with steps to memorize or within the confines of the club scene. Presence Studio is an amazing space celebrating community in a myriad of ways. It is my home away from home and the place where my heart flies free.” Dancer Anni Kamola has participated in weekend workshops, performed a one-woman show in the space, and held a fundraiser with Jenny Macke, who once owned the studio. “Presence Studio is a space in which I have found belonging, which feels hard to find in our current world. I have invested in the community, and have received back… friends, support, joy, and a sense of security AND autonomy in ways I don’t often feel elsewhere,” she says. She hopes Presence Studio thrives as a place for people to gather and share skills, knowledge, play, and community. “As our world changes environmentally, politically, economically, and who knows how else,” she says, “I hope Presence can be a place to which we return and co-create resiliency and connection.” The studio will host an open house from 3-7pm on Sat., Jan.11, when there will be a taste of what the teachers offer, through 30-minute segments. January is also the first-year anniversary of the Presence Studio Collective. For more information about the space, go to www.presence-studio.com.

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Balkan Folk Dancing – Every Thursday

evening Fourth Corner Folk Dancers meet at the Fairhaven Branch Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham) from 7-9pm to dance and learn the traditional dances from the Balkans and Eastern Europe, including Romany, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, as well as Greek, Israeli and Turkish folk dances. All are welcome; suitable for all ages. No partner or experience is necessary as most dances are line or circle dances. A $5 donation is requested, and first-timers are free. • Fourth Corner Folk Dancers will host a dance party with the talented music of Ocem I Devet, on Sat. Feb. 1, 7-9.30pm at the Squalicum Yacht Club, (2633 South Harbor Loop Dr.). Admission $15. More info: 360-920-5962.

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

school of Scottish and Irish dance welcomes new students in their 45th anniversary year. The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step classes for preschool age to adults. Studio locations include Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Everett. Try the popular four-week introductory program. Holiday gift certificates are available. Competition, performance, recreation: we

do it all! Join now to participate in St. Patrick’s Day shows and Highland dance competitions. Admission varies by class. More info: dance@clanheather.com, 360-715-8682 or www.clanheather.com.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes –

Do you love lively fiddle music and want to try a new way to exercise and socialize? Come try Scottish Country Dancing — a fun way to exercise your body and brain. Everyone welcome, no experience or partner needed. Soft shoes or slippers recommended. Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm in the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham), up the stairs at the back door on the left side of the building. Admission is $5. More info: 360-715-2186 or www.bellinghamscd.org.

Eve Deisher Closing Performance & Book Signing – Please join us for a

performance of improvisational dance and live electronic music by the performance ensemble Utususemi for the conclusion of Eve Deisher : Indicator : A Retrospective. The event will be followed by a Q&A session with the performers, and signings of the exhibition catalogue. Utsusemi is a performance ensemble formed in 2011 by David Noble, Camille Hildebrandt, and Dmitry Artamonov, based at Iron Mountain Arts in Chimacum, Washington.

We work with improvisation in dance and live electronic music to summon waking dreams. The closing performance is on Sat., Jan. 11, 3-5pm at Museum of Northwest Art (121 First St., La Conner). Free admission. More info: education@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

CONTRA Dance! – There are two

opportunities for CONTRA dance in January. On Sat., Jan. 11 at Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham), dance to live fiddle music and a caller at 7pm for the beginner’s workshop, and dance from 7:30-10:30pm. All dances taught, no experience is required. • For the Bellingham Folk Festival, CONTRA dance will feature music by The Golden Gems, and caller Marlin Prowell, on Sat., Jan 25, at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth, St.). A beginner’s workshop begins at 8pm, the dance continues to 10pm. • Please refrain from wearing fragrances; bring your re-useable water bottle for hydration. Admission is suggested donation $10-$15 general / $7 students. Check our website for special and extra dances throughout the season. Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Info: dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Celebrate Hope with Hearts for Housing by Courtney Kendall The Roaring 20s are back, and this time they’re getting ready for a good cause as the theme for Lydia Place’s annual February gala and auction, Hearts for Housing. The popular event will be held February 8 from 5-9:30pm at Four Points by Sheraton. Tickets include a champagne welcome, appetizers, three-course meal, and complimentary wine. Fundraising games, and a live and silent auction will round out an evening that celebrates “hope, housing, community, and hearts.” Hearts for Housing is Lydia Place’s largest fundraising event: “[It] sets us up for programs and services throughout the year,” explains Tally Rabatin, Community Engagement Director. Lydia Place, a nonprofit, provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing solutions for families and vulnerable adults in Whatcom County. “Housing is just the first step,” says Rabatin. Lydia Place’s holistic approach includes additional programs to support individuals experiencing homelessness. They offer mental health services, a parent support program, and Lydia Place Board of Directors at 2018 Hearts for Housing benefit. ongoing case management to support individuals in meeting their short- and long-term goals. Lydia Place also partners with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVAS) to provide case management and housing resource access. Their overall mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness and promote independence, while looking beyond short-term solutions. Hearts for Housing provides much-needed financial support for these programs through the tickets, sponsorships, and auction items. Any business or individual can donate an item for the auction. Items range from getaways and cruises, to gift baskets from local businesses. “There is such an outpouring of love,” says Rabatin. “It’s fun to see how the community comes together and participates. We wouldn’t be where we are without their support.” For more information on Hearts for Housing, including purchasing tickets, Lydia Place Executive Director Emily O’Connor holding sponsorships, and donating auction items, visit www.heartsforhousing.com. daughter Finley, at right is son Rowan, during the live auction.

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YouTube Sensation Greyson Chance at the Mount Baker Theatre in January by Marla Bronstein On Friday, January 24, Whatcom County North Rotary Club (WCNRC) will bring Greyson Chance to the Mount Baker Theatre. WCNRC is part of Rotary International, and is a private, non-profit community organization made up of friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our community, and in ourselves. Currently, WCNRC is on a mission to help people who are experiencing homelessness. It has been nearly ten years since Chance’s cover rendition of a Lady Gaga song went viral on YouTube, garnering more than 60 million views, leading him to guest spots on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Chance just released his second album, and is on his “Portraits World Tour.” ConcertOne was designed specifically to benefit people who are experiencing homelessness. As Greyson’s world tour happened to coincide with this benefit evening, which had been previously scheduled by the Whatcom County North Rotary, “We were thrilled to be added to

the world tour concert series,” said Dan Barry, Sponsorship Coordinator for WCNRC. “Income from the event will benefit people experiencing homelessness within Whatcom County.” Barry continued, “Greyson Chance was a good fit for our organization. He is just launching his new album and making a second ‘act’ if you will. Our club is doing the same. We are in the process of reorganizing and making a second ‘act’. Rotary is changing, the needs of the

Winter Warmers Annual Benefit Month – Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris

Ave., Bellingham) knows the importance of community support, so this January they’re donating 10% of all cup purchases to Maple Alley Inn, the Opportunity Council’s hot meals program. This year, the gallery has added an invitational cup show featuring 30 guest artists from across the country. The gallery has been located in Historic Fairhaven since 1969, and thanks the community for keeping them going for 50 years! Free admission. More info: 360671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

An Evening with Ross Mathews – The Mount Vernon native turned successful comic, author and ebullient TV personality will debut a show based on his new book, Name Drop, on Sat., Jan. 11 at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. First St., Mount Vernon). Proceeds from the show will benefit the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s $2 million capital campaign to help equip the Women’s Imaging Center, a partnership between Skagit Regional Health and Skagit Radiology. The new center will feature the latest in 3D mammography to help diagnose breast cancer early. Mathews returns to his hometown for a stage

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community and world are changing and we have to change with that while staying true to our values.” Get your tickets now, before they sell out. They are available online at www.mountbakertheatre.com, in person at the theater box office at 104 N. Commercial St., or by phone at 360-7346080. Should you have any questions, contact WCNRC Sponsorship Coordinator Dan Barry at 360-633-0828 or dan@safewestinsurance.com. If you’re going to see one concert this year, make it ConcertOne.

presentation of his one-man show and more importantly to honor his mom, Gaye Mathews, and her health journey. Holding his event at the historic Lincoln Theatre is important to Mathews, as he watched movies and performed there as a teen. Admission is $40-$100, with a limited number of $75 meet and greet add-on tickets available. More info: 360-3368955, tickets@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy a full menu of pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage or ham along with juice and coffee at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., Jan. 18, from 8:30-10:30am. Proceeds provide affordable educational, nutritional, social and recreational programs for seniors. Bring your family and friends. Admission $6 adults / $3 kids under 12 / free kids under 6. More info: 360-384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com or www.ferndaleseniorcenter.org.

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale – The

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library are having their Winter sale on Wed., Jan 22

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The Presence of Trees – Paintings by

Lori Nelson Clonts will be on exhibit through Sat., Jan. 18, during regular library hours at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Facing the blank canvas was often overwhelming, so Lori assigned herself a single subject: trees. “Some of the paintings are portraits of particular trees, and some are representations of the places trees make,” says Lori, “but all of them are an attempt to honor the magnificent creatures that stand rooted in the centers of our whirling, hurried, human lives.” This exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar.

Romantic Rural by Elizabeth Wonnacott – The Jansen Art Center is

pleased to welcome Elizabeth Wonnacott to the Inn at Lynden (321 Front St.) where her work will be on exhibit through January. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Artwood Gallery – Artwood (1000

Harris Ave., Bellingham) has handmade jewelry made from 10 local artists. From wood, stone, and jewels, we have rings made of wood and stainless that can be

custom fit for you. There are bracelets, earrings, and necklaces — and jewelry boxes and holders for all of your wonderful pieces. Open for the 4th Friday Art Walk. More info: 360-647-1628, artwoodgallery87@gmail.com or www.artwoodgallery.com.

Whatcom Art Market in January –

Happy New Year! New art for a new year — come see what local artists offer. January weekly featured artists are: Dec. 30-Jan. 5: Pat Fisher, knitting and weaving. Pat demonstrates weaving on Sat. & Sun., Jan. 4 & 5, noon-4pm. • Jan. 6-12: Barb Atkins, knitting and spinning, demonstrating spinning wool on Sat., Jan 11, 11am-2pm. • Jan. 13-19: Elvy Schmoker, etched glassware on Fri., Jan 17, noon-2pm. • Jan. 20-26: Peg Alexander, remaking new jewelry from estate finds on Fri., Jan. 24, 4-8pm. • Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Jackson Faulkner, photography; at the gallery Sun., Feb. 2, 11am-3pm to talk about his inspiring images. • Whatcom Art Market is open daily, and is located at 1103 11th St., Bellingham. Free admission. More info: 360-738-8564 or www.whatcomartmarket.org.

Youth Artist Exhibition – Featuring

artists grades 6-13, Gallery Syre (465 W. Stuart Rd., Bellingham) launches its first Whatcom County Youth Artist Exhibition. A jury of 5 people, including David Syre’s art curator, Ana Palacio, have nominated three winners from a large range of applications. The winners and six other special nominees will be shown at the exhibition through Feb. 27.

through Sat., Jan. 25. As usual, there will be a large selection of books and media for all ages. Tables are re-stocked continually. Hours are Wed. & Thurs., Jan. 22 & 23 from 10am-6pm—most items only $1; Fri., Jan. 24 from 10am-6pm is half-price sale day; and Sat., Jan. 25 from 10am-1pm is $4 per bag day. Come shop at the Central Library at 210 Central Ave., Bellingham. All proceeds benefit the library. More info: 360-778-7250 or friendslibrary3@gmail.com.

Exhibits at Jansen Art Center – The

Pancake Breakfast – Enjoy pancakes,

Laurie Potter and Timeline – Laurie knew she was an artist from a very young age. We are fortunate that she lives and works here in Bellingham, and shares her art throughout the region and nationally. Join us as we present a glimpse of her journey and vision through her artistic expression. Her show runs through Fri., Jan. 31 at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

French toast, biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, juice and coffee on Sat., Jan. 25 from 8-11am at the American Legion (5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale). Admission is $6 adults / $3 ages 6-12 / under 5 free. More info: 360-384-5595.

Blaine High School’s 23rd Annual Arts & Jazz – For the past 22 years,

Blaine High School’s Arts & Jazz has become a tradition of community coming together to celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of our students. The funds raised from the auction provide scholarships and assistance to the art, band, choir and drama programs at BHS. On Sat., Feb. 1, 7-10pm at Blaine High School Cafetorium (975 H. St.). Admission is $7 general / $5 students and seniors. More info: 360-380-1634 or bgray@blainesd.org.

Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) has four exhibits on display through February: Separated from Normal, Trish Harding’s exhibit of works inspired by her childhood on Lummi Island; Kaleidoscopic by Christen Mattix; and Nests and Landscapes by Kris Ekstrand. Also, we have our Winter Juried Exhibit. Free admission. More info: info@jansenartcenter.org, 360354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

January Art Show – For the month of

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Klein, Gary Leake, Lorna Libert, Terri Malec, Anne Martin McCool, Lin McJunkin, Leo Osborne, Janice Wall, Dederick Ward and Eric Wiegardt. Reception on Fri., Jan. 3, 6-9pm. Join us at Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes). More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com.

January Art Walk: Eat Your Heart Out: Bridgett St. Meave and Cecilia Karoly-Lister – Make.Shift Gallery (306

Flora St., Bellingham) is excited to announce our first exhibition of 2020! Opening reception on Fri., Jan. 3, 6-10pm. Eat Your Heart Out features two Bellingham-based artists who incorporate textiles into captivating meditations on intimacy and community. Free admission. Info: gallery@makeshiftproject.com, 360389-3569 or makeshiftproject.com/gallery.

Local Art Exhibit – Friends of the

Anacortes Public Library Art Committee presents an exhibit of works by local artists, in the Friends Community Meeting Room (1220 10th St.). All art works are for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Friends of the Library. Meet the artists on Sat., Jan. 4 at 1pm. Public viewing hours are Jan.-Mar. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays, from 1-2pm. Free admission.

Painting Open Studio – Increase your

painting skills, all skill levels benefit as the instruction is easel-to-easel using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and lively critiques on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., #M-4, Bellingham). Each artist’s personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Admission is $232 for 4 sessions / $67 each day. More info: 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Sculpting and Clay Classes – Two

classes begin this January, offered by Baker Creek Ceramics (4058 Hammer Dr. #105, Bellingham). Sculpting Story Boats – Deb McCunn teaches this clay experience where you’ll sculpt your own story boat to tell your story. You will learn how to use a slab roller, bisque molds, and sculpting techniques to design, plan and sculpt your own story boat. Class will meet Wednesdays (starting Jan. 8) 6-8:30pm or Thursdays (starting Jan. 9) 9:30am-noon for 10 sessions. Most classes will include a 20–30 minute demonstration followed by one-on-one coaching. Cost is $275. • Clay 101 – Michelle Crowe will teach how to throw bowls on the potter’s wheel and how to handbuild dishes. You will also learn several techniques to create the projects you want. Class will meet Thursdays (starting Jan. 30) for 10 sessions from 1:30-4pm or 6-8:30pm. There will be a 20–30 minute demonstration at the

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beginning of each session. The last gathering will be a 30-minute session to pick up your finished work. Cost is $275. • More info: 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Whatcomics Art Reception & Exhibit –

Celebrate this year’s talented artists and view their original artwork, framed and on display, at this special artists’ reception. Whatcomics is an annual publication of the Whatcom County Library System that features artwork from teens around the county. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and be one of the first to see the 2019 Whatcomics hot off the press on Sat., Jan. 11 from 2-3:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Accepted artists can pick up their complimentary copy of Whatcomics at the reception. The exhibit will be on display through Fri., Jan. 31. Free admission. More info: 360-354-4883 or www.wcls.org/events.

Photography exhibit: “Birds and Beasts” – Local photographer Camille Hill

presents a selection of her wildlife photographs on exhibit from Wed., Jan 22 through Feb. 29 at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Hill recently retired from the U.S. Department of State after 27 years in the Foreign Service. Her photos include a combination of shots from a safari in Botswana and portraits of birds found on her land in Van Zandt. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk –

Celebrate local creative spirit at the Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk (Jan. 24). On the fourth Friday of each month merchants throughout Fairhaven Village open their doors to share the artwork of emerging and established artists. Meet the artists, see demonstrations, partake in refreshments, and enjoy entertainment. Each month will feature new and exciting artists. Free admission. More info: 206-696-2671, artwalk@fairhaven.com or www.fairhavenartwalk.com.

Watercolor Class – Explore the

beginning foundations of painting in watercolors and color mixing on Sat., Jan. 25, 10:30am-noon at the Museum of Northwest Art (121 1st St., La Conner). Taught by local artist Laura Parker; works of art from the museum will be incorporated into the theme of the class. Cost is $18; all ages welcome. Info: 360466-4446, education@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/ watercolor-painting-0.

You Can Journal – Discover the many

ways to do journal-keeping as well as the many uses of journals. This interactive workshop on Wed., Jan. 29, 6:30-8pm at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.) will cover journal types, styles, supplies, ways to organize a journal, and fun, creative tips. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.libcal.com/calendar/events.

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