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Academy for Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . 18 Anacortes Arts Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Anacortes Vintage Market . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Arne Hanna Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . 15 Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Baker Creek Ceramic Studio . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BelleWood Acres and Distilling . . . . . . . . . 5 Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center . . 4 Bellingham Festival of Music . . . . inside back Bellingham Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bellingham Music Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bellingham Sports and Spine PT . . . . . . . 35 Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Boundary Bay Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County . . . 1 Bruton, Nissen & Schellberg, P.S. . . . . . . 30 Cantabile of Skagit Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chanticleer Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Community Action of Skagit County — Have a Heart Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Eat Restaurant and Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Energenesis Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Gift Nook at the Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Giuseppe’s Al Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Good Earth Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Greg Aanes Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Historic Fairhaven Association . . . . . . . . 22 Improv Playworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Kulshan Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Linda Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back Luminescence Creative Grief Support . . . 17 Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen Center (Gateway) . . . . . 1 McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center . . . 40 Mod Sock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mount Baker Theatre . . . . . . . . . inside back Museum of Northwest Art . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Northwest Ballet Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Northwest Digital Design . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Northwest Washington Theatre Group . . 37 Opportunity Council — Dine Out . . . . . . 12 Pacific Northwest Opera . . . . . . . inside front Penn Cove Water Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Planned Parenthood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BP&R: Procession of the Species . . . . . . . 35 Ragfinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Renaissance Celebration . . . . . . . inside front Scandi Butik & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sean Humphrey House . . . . . . . . inside front Sehome High School Little Theatre . . . . . 36 Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center . 34 Skagit Art Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Skagit Casino Resort . . . . . . . . . . back cover Skagit Community Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skagit Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Skagit Valley Chorale . . . . . . . . . inside front Skagit Valley Genealogical Society . . . . . 21 Still Life Massage and Float . . . . . . . . . . 34 Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Whatcom Educational Credit Union . . . . 35 Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Whatcom County Council on Aging —Antiques & Collectibles Event . . . . . . 17 —Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Whatcom Museum of History and Art . . . 9 Whatcom Winery & Distillery Assoc. . . . 13 WWU Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . 31 Yes Massages (Eileen Gribble, LMP) . . . . 34

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APRIL 2017 FEATURES: Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Best in the Pacific Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Female Directors Call the Shots at the CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Laura and Gustavo Camacho with Victor Cayres in Recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Poetry Themes Create Program for Cantabile Chamber Choir Concert, “DREAM: Songs of Hope and Healing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Procession of the Species Connects Us All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Racing, Tasting & Toasting at Dirty Dan Harris Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The 2017 Anacortes Arts Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28, 30 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

On the cover: The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival lasts the entire month of April. This familyfriendly event has something for everyone. See page 3 for the Festival feature story as well as a spotlight on 2017 poster artist Trish Harding.

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival by Osa Hale Living in the Pacific Northwest means becoming accustomed to the amazing beauty of the natural world. The sparkling water of rivers and the coastline, treecovered hills, snow-crested mountains; it is almost easy to forget what a gorgeous land we live in. But one sight never fails to instill awe is the tapestry of living color known as the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The Tulip Festival takes place April 1-30, and while the tulips choose their time to bloom within that month, the Skagit community takes advantage of the crowds that gather in the fields to share the many other lovely things about the valley, from the agriculture to the arts. It is important to understand the nature of the Tulip Festival: rather than being limited to a specific site, the festival sprawls across the Skagit Valley. The fields of brilliant flowers are strewn throughout the valley, and so are the many activities and events that accompany their natural beauty. There are also gardens in RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town that have curated garden displays of tulips. There’s something for everyone at the Tulip Festival. If the exquisite colors of the tulips inspire you to make or appreciate art, there are several art exhibitions that spotlight the work of local creatives. If springtime makes you want to go outside and get active, there are themed bike rides and running events. There are many opportunities to taste and learn about the food and drinks that are grown and made in the Skagit Valley. While the whole festival is family-friendly, there are some events that are geared specifically for children. To learn more about all of the events happening throughout the month and find the ones that you’ll enjoy the most, visit www.tulipfestival.org/events. While each year adds new events, there are two that have been a staple of the Tulip Festival for many years: the Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair, and the Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue. The Street Fair takes place April 21-23 on S. First Street in Mount Vernon. The street will be filled with vendors selling fine art, photography, jewelry, clothing, and gourmet foods. There will also be a delicious food court and live

entertainment. It’s a great way to get to know the artisans and creators of the area and fun for the whole family. The Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue is a daily event that takes place April 1-23 from 11am-7pm at the Hillcrest Lodge. For $12-$15, attendees can enjoy wild salmon and delicious sides and contribute to the Kiwanis Club mission to serve local children. The Tulip Festival can be a day-trip experience, but if you really want to take it all in, staying for longer or coming back multiple times is highly suggested. You can plan out an entire agenda using the tools on the Tulip Festival’s website (www.tulipfestival.org) or just bring a

Spotlight on Trish Harding Trish Harding is a Bellingham artist who grew up on Lummi Island. Harding created the artwork that is on the poster for the 2017 Tulip Festival. She attended the 2016 tulip bloom in order to paint on site and internalize the feeling of the place. The result is a gorgeous scene that the artist is best at describing.

“Those elements include a long, flat, neutral gray country road, which sliced through fields of exploding deep violets, cadmium red lights, and luscious melon yellows; a sea of saturated color that went on as far as I could see until my eye was stopped only by an orderly stand of monumental poplar trees on one side and a freaking volcano on the other! This was a place made for bicycle riding, a place of big skies, and a perfect home for birds,” Harding explained.

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Rayanne and Kiera Mutchler in a rainbow of tulips, April 2010.

map, a camera, and a sense of adventure. Either way, this stunning floral event is a can’t miss. Trish Harding was thrilled at the chance to create a work of art that would keep the memory of the tulips alive in visitors. This is fitting, because much of her work is based in her deep care for the planet. She uses her art to take a political stance against environmental destruction both locally and globally. Harding is both a responsive figure drawer and a landscape artist. She has created opportunities for other artists to create ‘en plein air’ (outdoors) and continues to push her own artistic boundaries. “Landscapes have been occupying my work for the past several years as I attempt to find a very personal language and vocabulary,” Harding said. “Landscapes provide an artist a perfect opportunity to experiment with extreme perspective, symbolism, and abstracted elements which I am interested in very much.” Harding will be a featured artist at the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes during the month of the Tulip Festival with her show, View of the Valley. She will also be available to sign her poster at various locations in Skagit County throughout the Festival. Oil on metal paintings. Above left: Murmuration & Baker, 40”x30”. Below: Mount Vernon, 12”x22”.

Racing, Tasting & Toasting at Dirty Dan Harris Festival by Justin Hawkinson In a prominent corner of Fairhaven Village Green a life-sized statue of “Dirty” Dan Harris watches over the park and the Fairhaven waterfront. On Sunday, April 23 the crowds will congregate on the green near 10th Avenue & Mill St. to honor the origins of the community and celebrate its founder. Harris first came to Bellingham Bay in 1854 and started homesteading land soon after. In 1883, he filed the plat for the town of Fairhaven, which was eventually folded into the City of Bellingham. Dirty Dan was a whaler, ship captain, coal miner, real estate magnate, importer, and entrepreneur, but it was his brash character and aversion to bathing that earned him his nickname. Now entering its 15th year, The Dirty Dan Harris Festival is a spring party that always brings waves of people and reminds the community to celebrate its roots. Music, shopping, food vendors and a family friendly atmosphere combine in an annual 1800s themed party. At 10am a race for paddleboards, kayaks, and surf skis will commence along the Boulevard Park shoreline. The race is in honor of Dirty Dan’s reputation as a maritime smuggler who often sailed between local beaches and Victoria, British Columbia.

The music of Ryan Sandholm will fill the Village Green stage between announcements throughout the day. The Fairhaven Ladies of the Evening and The Bellingham Steampunk Society will be providing historical color and people are encouraged to wear clothing reminiscent of the late 1800s. At noon, a showdown will take place between three local teams pushing pianos up Harris Avenue. The race is a tribute to the time Dirty Dan sold a hotel and the new owner didn’t want to pay extra for the piano. Rather than let him have it, Harris pushed the piano down the street and into the bay. This year the

Dirty Dan look-a-like contest.

contest teams will represent Fairhaven Toy Garden, Stones Throw Brewery, and The Bellingham Tennis Club/Fairhaven Fitness. People can line Harris Avenue between 8th and 10th Avenues and cheer for their favorites. After the piano race, there will be a fish tossing contest and a race for children to try eating donuts without their hands. A major draw of Dirty Dan Day is The Chuckanut Chili Cook-off, starting at 1:30pm. For a $6 ticket, people get to taste the batches of several local kitchens and vote for their favorite. Judges will

Chili Cook-off.

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Donut Eating Contest.

choose one winner and the people will choose their own. The winners will be announced at 4pm, and this vote will secure bragging rights between local chili chefs for the year. Among the kitchens entering this year will be Zane Burger, The Filling Station, Crave Catering, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Skylarks Hidden Cafe, Book Fare Cafe, Pierside Kitchen at Semiahmoo Resort, Aslan Brewery, The Roadhouse, 9 Restaurant @ North Bellingham Golf Course, Acme Diner, and Grand Avenue Alehouse. After tasting each offering, attendees can trade their vote for a large bowl of their choice and a piece of bread. Guests can wash down all that chili with a cold beer at the “Dirty Dan Sidewalk Saloon.” After the chili competition winner is announced, people in costume can line up for a costume contest. A special award will go to the person who most looks like Dirty Dan, and also ladies can show off their 1800s style in a dress competition. Local shops, restaurants, and bars will be open for business, and several mobile vendors will be selling crafts, clothes, and food until 5pm. Even after the festivities wrap up, the statue of Dirty Dan Harris will remain slouched on his bench at Fairhaven Village Green, having been remembered yet again for his contribution to the Bellingham party scene. Photos courtesy of the Historic Fairhaven Association.

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Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show –

The Stamp & Coin Place is hosting its annual Stamp & Coin Show on Sat. & Sun., April 1 & 2 at Hampton Inn’s Fox Hall (3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham). Philatelic and numismatic items, gold, silver, postcards, and related merchandise will be available from around twenty dealers from across the region. Whether collectors are novices or specialists, in just one venue, they will find the most high-grade and rarest material north of Seattle. Show hours are 10am-5pm on Sat. and 10am-4pm on Sun. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8720.

STEAM at the FIG – Join us every other

Saturday in the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham) to play, experiment, and innovate with these smart and fun hands-on activities designed to develop and strengthen science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills. On April 1 from 10:30-noon, we’ll learn about the corrosiveness of soft drinks. See what soda can do to household objects and our bodies! And on April 15, we’ll help you grow and care for a plant of your very own! Potted seed starts will be provided. All ages welcome; drop-in activity. Included with admission/members free. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Children and Teen Spring Art Camps at BellinghamART (April 4-7) – A

great way, over Spring Break, for children and teenagers to create quality artwork. Everyone will use their creativity, learn new skills, and have fun drawing, painting, and creating art. The youngest artists will enjoy daily-narrated stories and music. Each Spring Art Camp will follow a creative seasonal theme and includes all art materials and tools, and a daily healthy snack. BellinghamART is located at 1701 Ellis St. Cost is $180. More info: 360-7388379, info@bellinghamart.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

Friday Night Board Games at Comics Place – Come play games with us on Fridays at Comics Place (105 E. Holly St., Bellingham)! We’ll have our collection of

games, which includes Settlers of Catan, Pirate’s Cove, Quantum, Ticket to Ride, Eminent Domain, Ingenious, The Resistance, Splendor, Forbidden Island, Zombie Dice, 504 and more. Or you can bring your own games to play and share. Feel free to show up early and get started if you’ve got enough players for your game. Or come by around 6pm, and we’ll all assemble into game teams. All ages welcome! Free admission. More info: 360-733-2224, info@thecomicsplace.com or www.thecomicsplace.com.

Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) –

Enjoy a well-deserved date night on Fri., April 14 while your kids have a fun-filled evening through Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW). Students, grades 1-5, will explore hands-on science activities in Western’s Science Resource Center in the following class groups: grades 1-3 and grades 4-5. To further the experience, an optional hour of swimming is offered for an additional fee at the Wade King Student Recreation Center on Western’s campus. Get in the KNOW and join the fun! Cost is $25 for Academic Session (7-8:30pm) / $30 for Academic and Swim time (7-9:30pm). Info: 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/ youth/know/bellingham-elementary.shtml.

Dana’s Jump and Jam Tunes Concert –

Dana, an award-winning songwriter and teaching artist, celebrates the release of her album “Dana’s Best Jump & Jam Tunes” with a concert for kids and their grownups on Sat., April 15 from 11amnoon at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). The audience will be invited to sing, play, and dance along with Dana’s jazzy-rootsy action songs, including the “Wiggle Workout” and “Jumping Beans.” Ticket holders will receive a free song and shakers as part of the ticket price. Admission is $7. More info: 360-734-6080, dana@danasmusicplayground.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Tulip & Daffodils Printmaking Class – Families, groups, and all are welcome at our April Family Art Day on Sat., April 15 from 11am-1pm at the Museum of Northwest Art (121 S. 1st St., La Conner).

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Learn how to draw tulips and daffodils, using the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival as our inspiration. These drawings will be transformed into prints using foam, markers, and printing ink. Everyone will have the opportunity to create a couple of images that can be used to make cards, or displayed in your home. Admission is $5. More info: 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

Earth Day Celebration – Join us for a

celebration of Earth Day at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.) on Sat., April 22 from 10am-2pm. There will be a variety of interactive displays and activities that focus on our planet and our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy. Free admission. More info: 360-384-3647 or www.wcls.org.

Birchwood KAPOW! Mural Painting Party – Celebrate Earth Day in a major

way on Sat., April 22 from 11am-3pm at Shuksan Meadows Park (2809 W. Maplewood Ave., Bellingham). Shuksan Meadows Park offers families a place to play and get outside close to home, but it needs some love and attention. Let’s bring beauty and creativity back to Shuksan Meadows Park. Help us make the park a point of pride for the neighborhood by painting a mural! Food, beverages, and painting supplies provided. More info: www.facebook.com/events/ 1231739623546221.

Community Art Museum Day –

Drawing inspiration from, and in conjunction with, our current exhibition Images of Resilience: Chicana/o Art and its Mexican Roots, the Education Department is pleased to host Community Art Museum Day (formerly known as Family Activity Day) on Sat., April 29 from noon-4pm. This event celebrates the variety of “identities” that make up our diverse multicultural community. Open to all ages, visitors are invited to take a guided tour of the exhibition and participate in various art-making projects offered throughout the museum by our educators. The Whatcom Museum (continued on page 6)

Procession of the Species Connects Us All by Courtney Kendall On a spring Saturday in May, creatures great and small, realistic and imagined, crowd the streets of downtown Bellingham in puppet and costume form. Young and old march through downtown without saying a word in a dazzling display of cardboard peacock feathers, jellyfish streamers, and the occasional Chewbacca. The Procession of the Species has begun. The Procession of the Species was born out of the spirit of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Earth Day in Olympia, WA, and in support of congressional renewal of the Endangered Species Act. A group of Olympia residents wanted to create a “positive statement of support in the form of a community celebration,” and out of that desire came the Procession of the Species in 1995. Three simple rules have governed this event since the beginning: no live animals, no words, and no motorized vehicles (with the exception of motorized wheelchairs).

the Procession. He and his father, John Bobovski, made the claws from cardboard and spray painted them red. “He put it on and was marching,” Ashleigh says, “and everyone said ‘we love your lobster claws;’ so he yelled back, ‘But I’m a crab!’ It was pretty cute,” Ashleigh laughs.

800 – 1200 people to “celebrate community and our connection to nature,” according to the Bellingham Procession of the Species’ website. “It gets kids thinking outside the box,” Ashleigh explains. “Instead of being observers, [they are] being participants.” To get more information on the Procession, volunteer to help out, or be the first to know about costume-making workshops happening around town, follow Bellingham Procession of the Species on Facebook or visit their website at www.bpots.org. Photos by Ashleigh Bobovski.

Bobovski family.

Bellingham’s Procession began in 2004, and was folded into the town’s Centennial celebration. Hundreds of participants have now made this an annual event and a whimsical way to celebrate community and our environment. Bellingham resident and mother of two, Ashleigh Bobovski, brought her three- and five-year-old to the Procession last year. “It was something I thought might be fun for the kids to do. The idea of protecting animals and animal activism or environmental activism is something that we think is important to start at a young age.” Ashleigh’s son enjoys beachcombing and “loves going to find little crabs at Boulevard Park or Teddy Bear Cove.” For this reason, he wanted to be a crab for

Whether you are a crab or a lobster, there are plenty of creatures to be and plenty of reasons to join in the fun. This year’s 14th Annual Bellingham Procession of the Species will be Saturday, May 6 with participants lining up behind the Bellingham Public Library on Lottie St. at 3:30pm. The parade will start at 4pm as everyone marches down N. Commercial St. to W. Holly St., ending at Maritime Heritage Park for closing activities and music. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Critical Mass Marching Band, who claims to “get together for fun and camaraderie, musical expression and tomfoolery”—the perfect complement to the Procession of the Species. “We love the music and the community building,” Ashleigh says. “It’s a way to show community and give a voice to the natural world. We would definitely recommend it as a family activity.” The Bellingham Police Department estimated that last year’s parade brought a crowd of

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Lightcatcher Building is located at 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Admission is $3 general / members free. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros – A special annual event with food,

entertainment, crafts and free books for children. Fun for the whole family – a celebration of children, books and the Latino community. Entertainment begins at 2pm. Join us at the Lynden Library on Sun., April 30, 2-6pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Penn Cove Water Festival – The Penn

Cove Water Festival features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children’s activities, and exhibits and displays. Takes place on Sat., May 20, 11am-5pm. Free admission. More info: 360-678-5124, PennCoveWaterFestival@gmail.com or www.penncovewaterfestival.com.

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First Saturday Native Arts Fair –

Every first Saturday of the month, local Native American Artists come together and sell handmade Native American Art and Crafts at the Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center (4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale) from 10am3pm. Free admission. More info: 360-306-8554.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club –

Mindport’s monthly Correspondence Club will meet on Sat., April 22 from 10:30am12:30pm (210 W. Holly St.). Come join us to create cards, envelopes, and other mail

Books by the Bay Book Fair –

Attention readers and book lovers: Join us for a free and local celebration of books, authors, and readers on Sat. & Sun., April 1 & 2 in the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom (1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham). Books for sale in the book room both days from 11am-4pm, with a special event on Sun., April 2 from 1-4pm where authors will be on hand to meet readers and sign books. See the website for a list of authors whose books will be available. Free parking. Family-friendly. Hosted by Chanticleer Reviews and Village Books. Free admission. More info: www.chantireviews.com/ chanticleer-conference/chanticleerauthors-conference-book-room-fairinformation/.

AAUW Monthly Meeting: “The Joys & Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction” – Local author Janet Oakley will

discuss “The Joys and Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction” at the Sat., April 8 meeting of AAUW Bellingham branch, 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest). She will talk about the historical research she’s done for her books which are set in the Northwest, Hawaii, and Norway. AAUW supports equity for women & girls through education, research, advocacy, & philanthropy. Free admission. More info: 360-392-8856 or hbergkolin@gmail.com.

SpeakEasy 19: Poems of Darkness/ Poems of Light – In this time of

post-truth and false news, SpeakEasy 19 presents the voices of local poets providing

art. This fun, creative, hands-on activity is open to all ages over 8 years (although young folks need to bring a participating adult). Supplies, materials and instructional guidance provided. Free admission. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport. org or www.mindport.org.

Stitching the Fabric of Difference: Our American Quilt – What are the

stories that build trust and connection between us? Join your neighbors in the greater Foothills area to uncover those stories and begin a Community American

some honest and heartfelt words of clarity and wisdom. Join us for this event on Sat., April 8 from 7-9pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Free admission. Info: www.othermindpress.wordpress.com/speakeasy.

Garrison Keillor – Tour the imagination

of one of America’s greatest storytellers, enjoying his unique and awarded blend of comedy, charisma, and wisdom, on Sun., April 9 from 3-5pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Beloved writer and humorist, Garrison Keillor is best known for his live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, attracting over 4 million listeners weekly. Keillor has won Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards and has been honored with the National Humanities Medal and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Don’t miss this “Booked at the Baker” artist, who has published more than two dozen books and made his captivating voice a part of so many people’s daily lives. Admission is $67.50 / $57.50 / $39.50 / $29.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Quilt Project. Through this 2nd conversation together, facilitated again by Jillian Froebe and Elizabeth Kerwin, we will continue to set the tone for our quilt project (and enjoy some pizza). We’ll lift up the stories that build trust and connection with each other and this land we call home. The American Quilt Project is sponsored by a Project Neighborly grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation and the Friends of the Deming Library. Join us at the Deming Library on Thurs., April 27, 6:30-7:30pm. More info: 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

grammar and style issues, editors see a lot of the same mistakes over and over. Our panel of editors; Karen Brown, Virginia Herrick, and Pamela Beason, have decades of experience at all levels of editing Those interested in attending must RSVP on our website in order to be guaranteed a seat. The official start time is 6pm; come at 5:30pm to get happy hour prices. Free admission. More info: 360-319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublisher.org.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting – Whatcom Writers

and Publishers invites all writers to its monthly meeting on Wed., April 12 from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham). Join us for “Polish Your Pros Like a Pro”; from plot flaws and character flubs, to common

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works of Trish Harding at any of the following venues: Blessing Salon & Spa (showing recent oil paintings); DIS (images of the Skagit Tulips); or Scott Milo Gallery (Trish will be featured artist, My Vision of The Valley, opening reception Fri., April 7, 6-9pm). • Meet the artist Trish Harding (Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Artist 2017) at the festival. Trish will be available to meet and sign posters on Saturdays and Sundays in April from 11am-3pm, at RoozenGaarde (15867 Beaver Marsh Rd.) April 1, 9, 15, 23 or at Tulip Town (15002 Bradshaw Rd.) April 2, 8, 16, 22. Originals and the official poster will be available at Tulip Town and RoozenGaarde gift shops during the festival. More info: 360-3196115, www.studio-ufo.net.

Spring Juried Exhibit – The Spring

Juried Exhibit at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) features the work of 28 artists from around Whatcom County, including painter Elizabeth Wonnacott (Blaine), painter Ria Harboe (Lummi Island), textile artist Patti Barker (Friday Harbor), jewelry artist Dan Coombs (Bellingham), and photographer Jeff Aspnes (Bellingham). The exhibit will be on display throughout the Jansen Art Center through May 25. Free admission. Info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Emerging Nature: Paintings by Mike Bathum – Emerging Nature showcases

Bellingham artist Mike Bathum’s most recent works, in which he engages with the refined detail of wood surfaces in contrast with natural and man-made objects presented in a trompe-l’oeil style. The exhibit is on display in the Fine Arts Gallery at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden) through Fri., May 26. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Haunts of the Heart: Landscapes of Lynn Zimmerman – Bellingham artist

Lynn Zimmerman’s oil paintings are inspired by her favorite locations in Whatcom and Skagit counties and the southern interior of British Columbia. Lynn, who owns BellinghamART, has shown her work in the Jansen Art Center’s Juried Exhibit previously, and this is her first solo exhibition at JansenArt Center. Exhibit on display through May 26. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.lynnzimmermanfineart.com.

Call to Artists for Blaine Springfest –

Call to artists for Springfest, Blaine’s annual spring art show and market featuring North Whatcom artists and artisans. Apply

online at www.blaineharborartgallery.com/ index.html. Springfest will be held on Sat. & Sun., May 20 & 21 from 9am-5pm at Blaine Pavilion (8th & H St.). Info: 360371-4132, georgiadonovan@hotmail.com.

Art Bash – Skagit Artists Together hosts

the popular Art Bash, upstairs at the Farmhouse Restaurant, in the heart of Skagit Valley, during tulip season. The exhibit features approximately twenty local artists and features a selection of twodimensional and three-dimensional artworks. On display through April 23. Join us at the Farmhouse Restaurant (13724 Laconner Whitney Rd.). Admission is free. Info: ATcommunications2003@gmail.com or www.skagitartiststogether.com/ wordpress/annual-art-bash/.

Art in a Pickle Barn – Visit Art in a

Pickle Barn, Skagit County’s foremost art show. A sanctioned event of the Skagit County Tulip Festival, the show runs the month of April. Enjoy a colorful journey through the tulip fields and arrive at Azusa Farm and Gardens (14904 State Route 20, Mount Vernon), to find local artist’s work from paintings, glass work, photography, and much more. Open 10am-5pm daily, April 1-30. Free. More info: 360-7705129, willowcrane215@yahoo.com or www.skagitart.org.

New Exhibit: Standing Kaleidoscope –

Mindport (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham) will add a new interactive exhibit, Standing Kaleidoscope, created by Kevin Jones, in April. Check the Facebook page or website for updates and our latest new exhibits! Admission is $2. More info: 360-6475614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln (WACK) Platter Show – WACK is proud to present our annual platter show and silent auction! The platters will be up for the entire month of April in Old World Deli (1228 N. State St.). In partnership with our Empty Bowls event on May 5, this silent auction will be a fundraiser for Maple Alley Inn and the Bellingham Food Bank. Come support your community and see some beautiful platters! Free admission. More info: whatcomack@hotmail.com.

Meet the Artist, Gary Giovane –

Artwood Gallery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) continues with the art of Gary Giovane and the woodwork of Jim Hume. Gary will be in the gallery along with carver Jim Hume on Sun., April 23 from 11am-3pm during Dirty Dan Day in Fairhaven. Free admission. More info: 360647-1628 or artwood@qwestoffice.net.

Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and its Mexican Roots – This exhibition in the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham) explores the development of Chicano art, from its beginnings in Mexican art of the early 1900s, to the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 70s, to its relevance today.

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On exhibit through May 28. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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

Orleans Collection marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the release of the book and exhibition The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City. Traveling to the Whatcom Museum, courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection. This exhibition features the haunting black-and-white images of New Orleans-based photographer David G. Spielman, chronicling the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the arrested processes of rebuilding and recovery that persist in many neighborhoods. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Art Exhibit: Lorna Libert’s Boats and Birds – This exhibit of paintings in

dramatic scale by local artist Lorna Libert can be viewed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham) through June 10. Free admission. More info: 360-383-7166, ldg@fidalgo.net or www.luciadouglas.com.

Spring 2017 Exhibitions at MoNA –

Each working in varying mediums, with vastly different aesthetics and at differing stages of their careers, the Camille Patha, Debora Moore and Sara Siestreem exhibitions are a celebration of the variance of art and the strength of women artists in our region. Turn up the Volume presents both the typical bold colors and pulsating energy of Camille Patha’s work as well as a new sense of gravity. Showing in the Benaroya Glass Gallery this spring, Debora Moore fills the Museum of Northwest Art with her realistic yet fanciful glass orchids. Paphiopedilum, referring to the pouch of a Slipper orchid, brings together the vibrant colors, realism and fantasy Moore’s creations are known for. With a multi-disciplinary exhibition including contemporary photography, video and ancestral indigenous weaving, Sara Siestreem is the third Northwest artist to show at MoNA this spring with Clockwork White. Exhibits on display through June 11. Opening reception on Sat., April 1 from 2-5pm at MoNA (121 S. 1st St., La Conner). Free admission. Info: marketing@museumofnwart.org , 360466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org.

theme of political art, satire, and social commentary. Laughter is good medicine and we so need it now. Free admission. More info: 360-223-5352 or cooperlanzagallery@gmail.com.

Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio –

Tuesday evening life figure sessions for studying a longer nude pose. Model maintains a pose for one or two complete 2.5-hour sessions enabling artists to create a more involved study. French easels and drawing horses are provided, bring your own drawing or painting materials. Open to artists of all levels, no instruction. Please use odorless solvents. Free ample parking. Sessions held at The Creekside Building (1701 Ellis St., Studio 209, Bellingham) on Tues., April, 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7pm. Cost is $15 per session. More info: 360-820-1271 or www.bellinghamart.com.

benefit using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and lively critiques. Paint and share in a community of high artistic energy and understanding. Join us at Studio UFO on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Admission is Wed. $196, (continued on page 10)

April at Whatcom Art Market – At

Whatcom Art Market (1103 11th Ave., Bellingham) we are celebrating Spring, the glorious Tulip Festival, and upcoming Mother’s Day. Come find beautiful local Spring art or that right piece of jewelry, wearable art, or delightful decoration for Mom. Our weekly program of featured artists include: April 5-9, Georgia Donovan, acrylic and mixed media painter; April 12-16, Phyllis Howard, acrylic and mixed media artist; April 19-23, Norma Appleton, pastel colorist and jewelry artist, and husband, Jim Williamson; and April 26-30, KayDee Powell, painting on silk. And of course, many of our 45 artists in the Art Market will have added Springinspired pieces to their unique individual displays. Free admission. More info: 360738-8564 or www.whatcomartguild.org.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays – This is a great way to increase your painting skills. All skill levels

Ship of Fools – Ship of Fools will sail

again this year with Wade Marlow and Cooper Lanza at the helm. The opening reception for Ship of Fools is Sat., April 1 from 6:30-8pm at Cooper Lanza Gallery in Fairhaven (1415 13th St.). Wade and Cooper will be at the opening in their fools regalia; all are encouraged to dress for the event! The show will hang for one week, from April 1-8. This popular show welcomes regional contributions with the Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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Thurs. $100 or $60 per day. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Brilliant Hues: Spontaneous Style –

April’s featured artists at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham) will be showing their own distinct styles of working from “plein-air” to studio with the unique characteristics of pastels. Included in the show are artists Denise Champion, Pam Heward, Elaine McRory, Laurie Potter, Phyllis Self, and Valeri Wade. Join us for Art Walk on April 7. More info: framr4u@aol.com , 360-7341340 or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

April Art Show – Join us in April for

Tulip Poster Artists, Past and Present. Our featured artist is Trish Harding from Bellingham with her oils on metal. Harding is the 2017 Tulip Poster Artist. Also showing past poster artists: Randy Dana (photography); Sandy Haight (watercolors); and Brett Varney (vibrant oil pastels). Come see the quilts by Fidalgo Island Quilters! Artist reception on Fri., April 7 from 6-9pm. More info: gallery@scottmilo.com , 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com.

April First Friday Art Walk – Join us in

downtown Anacortes on Fri., April 7 from 6-9pm for the First Friday April Art Walk. There will be art at Burton Jewelers, ACME Creative, Scott Milo Gallery, The Depot, and The Majestic Inn and Spa! Visit the website for details. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.anacortesart.com.

Capturing Community on the Road: Photography by Marilyn Montufar – For the First Friday Art Walk on April 7, Make.Shift Gallery (306 Flora St., Bellingham) presents Capturing Community on the Road: Photography by

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Marilyn Montufar from 6-10pm. Marilyn Montufar was born in Los Angeles, CA and received her B.F.A in Photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She currently teaches photography to urban youth and is a program assistant for a teen art studio in Seattle. Her work explores the transitions inherent in gentrification and human relationships through a practice of portraiture and an exploration of the evolving urban and natural landscape. This project was supported in part from a grant from Artists Up. Free admission. More info: gallery@makeshiftproject.com.

April 7 Downtown Art Walk – Don’t

miss this opportunity to view two great exhibitions, The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City and Images of Resilience: Chicana/o Art and its Mexican Roots at the Whatcom Musuem Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Learn Stuff with Trish Harding –

Landscape Painting: Experience landscape painting with local artist Trish Harding. Using photographs of your choosing, you’ll learn how to design your composition, select a color system, and plan a compelling (or “atmospheric”) mood. Discover the importance of thumbnail sketches to assist this process and how to

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move to the canvas with color, value, and intensity to bring your painting to a successful conclusion. Leave this class with an understanding of your process, a confidence with your medium, and two to three completed paintings. All skill levels are welcome. Join us April 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9 at WCC (Foundation Building 105) from 1-4pm. Admission is $189. • Dynamic Figure Drawing – Whether you

are a true beginner or a returning student, join this inspiring class and learn to draw what you see ... not what you think you see! Using clothed models from all walks of life, Trish will teach the elements of gesture, shape, value, and more to infuse your drawings with dynamism and drama. Work at your own pace as you learn to draw better than you ever thought possible! Join us at WCC, April 14, 21, 28,

The 2017 Anacortes Arts Festival The Anacortes Arts Festival presents 10 days of art events at the Depot Art Center in Anacortes. This centers around a new Spring Fest on the plaza on April 22 & 23. This mini version of their successful August festival includes booth artists, food trucks, a beer garden, activities for kids and demonstrating artists. Shoppers can expect to find jewelry, wearables, ceramics, glass, and 2D work – listen to lively music and enjoy tasty bites and beverages. More info at AnacortesArtsFestival.com. The Festival Spring Fest Fine Art Exhibition fills the inside of the Depot with juried work from 33 regional artists. This Do the Bloom Color Run show includes a gallery of fine art takes place on April 22.

consisting of painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media work from Seattle as well as Skagit, Island and Whatcom Counties – nearly 100 pieces in all. The show opens on Friday, April 14 at 6pm (free), and runs daily through April 23 from 11am-4pm (except Easter Sunday). For an active way to start out Spring Fest weekend, join the 4th annual Do the Bloom Color Run on Saturday, April 22, starting at 10am at the Depot. This 5k run is appropriate for families, kids, and even friendly dogs. Runners become the canvas, as they are doused with This painting by Joy Olney will be on exhibit in the Fine Art Show. colorful powder at various stations throughout the run. The cost is $30 for adults, and $10 for kids under 12. Register at Active.com. Come for the run, stay for the fun of Spring Fest. Rounding out Arts Festival Depot events is the annual Arty Party on April 15 at 6pm. Billed as NOT an auction event, it includes dueling pianos, lively painting demonstrations, food trucks, clothesline art sale of works by Anacortes artists – as well as wine, beer & craft cocktails. Tickets are $100 available at AnacortesArtsFestival.com. Proceeds from this event fund the Cultural Arts Program in the Anacortes Necklace by Spring Fest School District.

May 12 & 19, 1-3:30pm. Admission is $169. • More info: 360-283-3200, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Spanish-language Docent Tours of Images of Resilience Exhibition –

Take a Spanish-language docent tour of the Whatcom Museum’s exhibition, Images of Resilience: Chicano Art and Its Mexican Roots on Sat., April 15 at 2:30pm. You’ll learn more about the art and artists featured in the exhibition. Tours last one hour, and are included with admission / members free. An English language tour takes place at 1:30pm. The Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building is located at 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Hop on the Bus for a Whidbey Island Outdoor Sculpture Tour! –

Tour departs Bellingham, Sat., April 22 at 8:30am for a sculpture extravaganza featuring Freeland Art Studios, City of Langley, and Cloudstone Sculpture Preserve. See amazing mammoth works of art! Sponsored by Sculpture Northwest. Details and tickets available on website. Cost is $55 adults / $45 seniors / $35 students. Info: frankirose798@gmail.com or www.sculpturenorthwest.org.

Annual Dirty Dan Day Artist Demonstrations – Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will host several artists to demonstrate their skills during the Dirty Dan Day Festival. You’ll see potters at work on the wheel, handbuilding, carving, glaze-decorating—all getting dirty in the spirit of the day on Sun., April 23 from 1-4pm. Meet April featured artist, Shelly Stark! Free admission. More info: 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

booth artisan Zena McCoy.

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Birchwood Garden Club: “Ferns for the Temperate World” – Judith Jones

from Fancy Fronds will be BGC’s April guest speaker on Wed., April 5 from 7-9pm in the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Judith is a well known expert in this field and has the spores, plants, and experience to guarantee an impressive talk. She will be bringing some ferns for sale, so bring your pocketbook! Free admission. More info: threemetcalfes@comcast.net , www.birchwoodgardenclub.org or 360-384-6250.

Plant Sale – Birchwood Garden Club’s

gardens. Come early for best selection! Proceeds from the sale benefit numerous community organizations including maintenance of the Bellingham Public Library gardens along with donations of gardening literature for both adults and children. Free admission. More info: threemetcalfes@comcast.net , 360-3846250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Anacortes Spring Wine Festival –

Leonetti Cellar, Northstar, Panther Creek, and Red Willow Vineyard will be in attendance to pour some of their feature wines, as well as host enlightening wine tasting seminars throughout the weekend. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the seaside Semiahmoo Resort, the weekend includes tastings seminars, fine food, and a chance to meet the best winemakers in our region. Cost is $475. More info: 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com/specials/northwestwine-encounter.htm.

25th Annual Plant Sale will be held Sat., April 29 from 9am-noon in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Central Library (210 Central Ave.). Items available at the sale this year will be annuals, perennials, sun and shade plants, vines, indoor plants and veggie starts, pots, books and choice selections from members

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness –

Get prepared for earthquake, flood, or fire. Learn about emergency preparedness, local natural hazards, how to build inexpensive and effective disaster kits, and more at this disaster preparedness workshop provided by the American Red Cross. Complimentary take-home materials will include basic first aid kits and disaster preparedness calendars. The Red Cross will teach a youth preparedness program for ages 7-12 simultaneously with this Emergency Preparedness program for teens and adults. Join us either of these Saturdays: April 15, noon-1pm (Sumas Library) or May 13, noon-1pm (South Whatcom Library). Admission is free. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Everson Garden Club Plant Sale –

The Everson Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at the Everson Elementary School lawn. We offer lots of colorful perennials, (unusual as well as the old stand-bys), natives, shrubs and small trees at wellbelow retail prices. All our plants thrive in Whatcom County. Vendors will offer veggie starts, specialty plants, and crafts. Directions from Bellingham: drive east on Sunset, left on Hannegan Road, right on Pole Road. The school is on the left as you approach Everson. Join us at Everson Elementary School (216 Everson Goshen Rd.) on Sat., April 29, 9am-1pm. More info: 360-592-5456 or Lburpeecat@outlook.com.

Anacortes will host 30 wineries from across Washington State at the Port of Anacortes Transit Event Center (100 Commerical Ave.) on Sat., April 8 from noon-5pm. The festival will feature an expanded layout, unlimited wine tastes, food bites from Anacortes caterers, and an on-site wine shop. Also available are VIP tickets with early access to the festival, a VIP swag bag with goodies from Anacortes businesses, and access to the VIP lounge. Tickets to the festival will be limited and are expected to sell out. Admission is $25 / $55 / $80. More info: www.anacortes.org/spring-wine-festival.

Spring Traditional Scottish Breakfast – Join us for this inaugural Spring breakfast and enjoy fine Scottish fare, good company, and signature cocktails on Sun., April 9 from noon-2:30pm at the Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). This event is open to members and their guests. Please join or renew online. Admission is $30. More info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org.

Northwest Wine Encounter –

Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa hosts an unforgettable Vintner’s Weekend, Fri., April 28-Sun., April 30. Winemakers from DeLille Cellars, Gehringer Brothers,

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Love’s Fool – Rooted Emerging presents

their second annual Love’s Fool event on Sat., April 1 from 6-8:30pm in Boundary Bay Brewery’s Mountain Room (1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). Celebrate the divinely imperfect journey of the heart. Music, vaudeville, games and stories of romantic folly from adults ages 18-108. Doors open at 6pm; ages 12 & up welcome. Author Tom Robbins will share an excerpt from his recent memoir, Tibetan Peach Pie. Pre-show tickets available at Village Books. Audience members “vote with their heart” to select Love’s Fool, who is crowned with jester’s hat and bestowed with prizes. All proceeds benefit Rooted Emerging. Admission is $10 adult / $5 ages 12-17. More info: 360-510-3205, info@rootedemerging.org or www.rootedemerging.org.

Community Breakfast – Rome Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) has a community breakfast the first Sunday of each month

(April 2), from 8am-noon. All-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs, orange juice, coffee, and cocoa. Cost is $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under.

Backstage @ the Border: Bauman & Vogt – Sam Vogt and Zach Bauman have

been playing music together for many years, working on their own material and exploring many styles of folk music, including Irish, bluegrass, and old-time. Performance on Sat., April 8 from 7-9pm at Christ Episcopal Church (382 Boblett St., Blaine). Proceeds after expenses benefit the greater Blaine-Birch Bay community with assistance for food, utilities, lodging, gas and other needs. Admission is $7 donation at the door. More info: 360-9279085, info@backstageattheborder.com or www.backstageattheborder.com.

Willows Relay for Life Silent Auction –

Relay For Life is just around the corner, and our team, The Willows Warriors, is ready to continue fundraising for this annual American Cancer Society event. Our Silent Auction, featuring donated goods and services from the community, will be in the Willows’ Lobby (3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham) from Tues., April 11-Tues., April 18, closing at 2pm. Expect to find one-of-a-kind jewelry and pieces of art, legendary homemade pies, and certificates to be used at our annual Willows Farm Stand returning in May, among many other treasures! All donations will go toward our Relay for Life team’s fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. We hope you stop by to see the items and place a few bids! Free admission. More info: 360-671-7077 or programs@thewillowsbellingham.com.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy

a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., April 15 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Benefit Concert featuring Gabriel Manalac – Pianist, Gabriel Manalac, will perform to raise funds for the Eastern International School in Stung Treng, Cambodia on Sat., April 15 at 3:30pm at Piper Music (1213 Cornwall Ave.). All

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proceeds will be used to purchase books for their new library. Mr. Manalac is currently a doctoral student at the University of Washington and a local piano teacher in Blaine and Bellingham. Admission is $20. More info: 360-7387166, info@pipersheetmusic.com or www.PiperSheetMusic.com.

Benefit Dinner and Dance Party for the Cascadia Skillshare Faire – Music

with Hot Damn Scandal and Latin Tinge Sextet on Sat., April 15 at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.). Chili dinner at 5pm, followed by music and dancing. Latin dance lessons by Yasmare. Beer and wine. All ages welcome. Admission is $5-$20 for music and dance / $6 dinner. More info: 360-303-4536 and www.cascadiaskillshare.org.

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale – The Friends of the Lynden Library

are holding a Big Book Sale Fri.-Sun., April 21-23 at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Both hardbacks and paperbacks will be sold covering a wide range of interests: fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, cooking, health, religion, kids, mystery, biographies and many more. Hours are Fri. & Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-4:30pm. Most books are $2 or less. On Saturday starting at 2pm, and all day Sunday, get a bag of books for $4! All proceeds benefit the library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600.

Trivia Bee & Silent Auction – The

Whatcom Literacy Council’s annual Trivia Bee & Silent Auction will take place on Fri., April 21 from 6-9pm at BTC’s Settlemyer Hall. Ken Jennings of Jeopardy! fame and Scotty VanDryver of KAFE radio will co-host the event. Pizza, cookies, and coffee will be available, as well as a cash bar with beer and wine. Our silent auction will feature an eclectic array of cool items under $200. Miss Whatcom County will be on hand to sell raffle tickets. Come join the fun! Bring your friends! Admission is $15 adults / $5 kids under 12. More info: 360752-8678, events@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org.

Spring Fling Bingo – The Ferndale

Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.) is hosting a Spring Fling Bingo Fundraiser on Sat., April 22. Doors will open at 1pm, and the first game will start at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun and a chance to win tons of great prizes including cash! Admission is

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$20, and includes 3 cards for each game. Increase your chances to win and purchase an additional card package for $15. Purchase your cards before the the date of the event and get entered into a special door prize drawing that will be drawn at intermission. Snacks and beverages available for purchase at intermission. All proceeds go to benefit the Jet Oldsters (dba Ferndale Senior Activity Center), a registered 501(c)3 Corp. More info: 360384-6244 or activities.fsac@gmail.com.

Spring Swing Community Golf Tournament – Looking for some fun this

spring? Form a team of friends, family or co-workers for the first annual Pioneer Meadows Spring Swing Golf Scramble on Fri., April 28 at North Bellingham Golf Course (205 W. Smith Rd.) Price includes golf cart and awards dinner. There will also be a Color Ball Challenge, player goodie bags, and mulligans for sale. Come on out and play! Cost is $100. More info: 360778-3681, admin@pmmontessori.com or www.pmmsspringswing.brownpapertickets.com.

2017 Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Annual Gala – The

Gala is a formal event that includes dinner, an auction, and dancing to be held on Fri., April 28 from 5:30-9pm at Silver Reef Casino. Cost $150pp. More info: 360-7383808, ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org or www.whatcomclubs.org.

Have a Heart Run – The 8th Annual

Have a Heart Run is a benefit run for Community Action of Skagit County. This family-friendly event is open to runners & walkers of all skills. There is a 5K Run with a chipped timing option, a 2.5K Walk, and a Kids’ Run. Join us at Edgewater Park (600 Behrens Millett Rd.) on Sat., April 29, 8:15-11:30am. Admission is $5-$25. Kids, ages 9 and under are free. More info:

360-416-7585, www.haveaheartrun.org or events@communityactionskagit.org.

outreach@whatcomdrc.org or www.whatcomdrc.org/bhambayboccetournament/.

Divots for the Dogs – A fundraiser for

the Alternative Humane Society, Divots for the Dogs will be held on Tues., May 3 from 4-6pm at Dakota Creek Golf Course in Custer (3258 Haynie Rd.). Family fun night with forward tees for the Kids. Puttin’ for the Pups contest w/a great prize. All funds raised will be used to further our mission of helping local pets in need. Special early bird registration discount, by April 5. For more info, call Linda at 360-510-8164. Register or show up at Dakota Creek Golf Course. Admission is $40. More info: 360-5108164, lindaluz62@yahoo.com or www.alternativehumanesociety.com.

15th Annual Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament – The Whatcom Dispute

Resolution Center (WDRC) and Boccemon invite the community to join the excitement of 32 teams, sponsored by businesses from around the state, battling for the championship in the biggest bocce tournament in the Pacific NW. The 15th Annual Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament will be held on Sat., May 6 from 9:30am5pm at the Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way). Community members are encouraged to attend this free, familyfriendly event that includes: Boundary Bay beer garden, salmon BBQ lunch, raffle drawings for over $2,000 in local prizes and gift certificates, and a kids’ area that includes bounce houses, face painting, and games. All proceeds from this event will benefit the WDRC and their mission “to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation and community education.” Free admission. More info: 360-676-0122,

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10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration: A Benefit for Sean Humphrey House – Celebrate the 10th

annual Cinco de Mayo with a Mexicanthemed fiesta offering a traditional dinner, terrific live and silent auction packages, and interactive raffles and activities on Sat., May 6 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites (4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham). All proceeds benefit the residents and support the programs at Sean Humphrey House. Admission is $60 individual / $600 table of ten. More info: 360-746-6844 or www.seanhumphreyhouse.org/2017cinco-celebration.

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 SATURDAY 4/1/2017 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Skagit Valley,

through April 30, www.tulipfestival.org. See page 3. Lighten up! with Laura, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 9am-5pm, $120 in advance, $140 at the door, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.lauralavigne.com/lighten-up-workshop.html.

NSEA Community Work Party at Landingstrip Creek, (meet at) Acme Elementary School,

9am-noon, free, jhong@n-sea.org , 360-7150283 or www.n-sea.org. See page 35. Art Bash, Farmhouse Restaurant, 9:30am6:30pm, SATcommunications2003@gmail.com or www.skagitartiststogether.com/wordpress/ annual-art-bash. See page 8. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm, free, 360-770-5129, willowcrane215@yahoo.com or www.skagitart.org. See page 8. Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show, Hampton Inn Fox Hall, 10am-5pm, free, 360-676-8720. See page 5. First Saturday Native Arts Fair, Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen Center (Gateway), 10am-3pm, free, 360-306-8554. See page 7. Inkle Weaving, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $33, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 40. Grand Opening (new building), That’s Knot All Artists’ Co-Op (La Conner), 10:30am-5pm, free, thatsknotallartist@hotmail.com , 360-3991660 or www.facebook.com/thatsknotallartisis. STEAM at the FIG, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 10:30am-noon, $5-$10, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 5. Books by the Bay Book Fair, Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, 11am-4pm, free, www.chantireviews.com/chanticleerconference/chanticleer-authors-conferencebook-room-fair-information. See page 7.

Meet the Artists: Gary Giovane and Jim Hume, Artwood Gallery, 11am-6pm, free,

360-647-1628, artwood@qwestoffice.net. See page 8.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, RoozenGaarde, 11am-

1806 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 www.rubylane.com/shop/diamondantique

360-676-9100 Closed Sundays

Community Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-noon, $6 adults / $2 kids 6-10 / free 6 and under. See page 14. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8. Bellingham Stamp & Coin Show, Hampton Inn Fox Hall, 10am-4pm, free, 360-676-8720. See page 5. “Amadeus” (National Theatre), Pickford FIlm Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 33. Books by the Bay Book Fair, Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, 11am-4pm. See page 7.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, Tulip Town, 11am-3pm,

Veggie Gardening 101: Seads vs. Starts,

Writing Your Family Stories (2 sessions) begins, Museum of Northwest Art, 1-3pm,

free, marketing@museumofnwart.org , 360-466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org.

Lynden Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 1:30-5pm, $5 donation, bhamuke@gmail.com , 360-7345259 or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. See page 26.

Traditional Jazz: Ray Skjelbred and The Yeti Chasers, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members /

BUY SELL ESTATE LIQUIDATION

SUNDAY 4/2/2017

Artist Talk: Sara Siestreem (“Clockwork White”), Museum of Northwest Art, 1-2pm,

Museum of Northwest Art, 2-5pm, free, 360466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/exhibitions/upcomingexhibitions. See page 9.

In the heart of Bellingham

$20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 36.

free, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8. “Idomeneo” (MET Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members, 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 26.

3pm, free, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8.

Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception,

Diamond Antiques

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm,

$6 students / $12 general, 360-371-7030, btjsjazz@gmail.com or www.btjs.webs.com. See page 30. Starry Night Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Theatre, 3-5pm, $20 adults / $10 children & students 16 & under, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 26. Love’s Fool, Boundary Bay Brewery Mountain Room, 6-8:30pm, $10 adult / $5 ages 12-17, 360-510-3205, info@rootedemerging.org or www.rootedemerging.org. See page 14. “Ship of Fools” Opening Reception, Cooper Lanza Gallery, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-223-5352, cooperlanzagallery@gmail.com. See page 9. “Always... Patsy Cline,” The Conway Muse, 7pm, $28, www.theaterartsguild.org. See page 36. USA Dance, Presence Studio, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members & students, 360-7345676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. See page 31. Houston Ballet II, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $20.50, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com , 360734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 31. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 36. Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

$60, marketing@museumofnwart.org , 360-466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org/ event/writing-your-family-stories. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. See page 36. Junior Recital: Maribeth Brisky (Voice), WWU PAC Concert Hall, 2pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu. edu/event/junior-recital-maribeth-brisky-voice.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm. The Culture of Orcas (with marine mammal expert Victoria Souze), Island Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

“Don Giovanni,” McIntyre Hall, 3pm, $25-$59,

360-610-7249, info@skagitopera.org or www.pnopera.org. See page 26. Scottish Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center, 3-6pm, free, events@celticarts.org , 360-4164934 or www.celticarts.org. See page 26. Author Event: “Song of Eramus,” Village Books, 4-5:15pm, free, 425-220-8583, ekstedtbooks@comcast.net or www.ekstedtbooks.com. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Lisa Baney Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, by donation, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org , 360-464-2229 or www.smartrecovery.org. Auditions: “Noises Off,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, free, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 36.

MONDAY 4/3/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Spring Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

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CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for

Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle, Blaine Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, contact@harmonynorthwest.org , 360-201-5861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 26. “Mr. Gaga: A True Story,” Pickford Film Center, 6:45pm, $8-$8.50, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 33. Auditions: “Noises Off,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm. See page 36.

TUESDAY 4/4/2017 Kids Do Art! Spring Break Camp (3 days) begins (ages 6-14), Jansen Art Center,

9am-noon, $10 per workshop, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/kids-do-art.

Lynden Emeritus Forum: “The Development of Comedy in Film” with Dr. Tony Prichard, Meadow Greens Retirement Community, 9:30-11am, free / donations to offset expenses appreciated, emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

KIDS: Felted Bead Bracelets and Geodes (ages 6+), Ragfinery, 10am-2pm, $55, 360-7386977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Off the Shelf Book Club (“Let’s Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir)” by Jenny Lawson), South Whatcom Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Sculpting in Clay (5 sessions) begins, Baker

Creek Ceramics, 1:30-4pm, $165, 360-3935458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Spring Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Tuesday Night Jazz: Kevin Woods Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. “Amadeus” (National Theatre), Pickford FIlm Center, 6pm. See page 33.

Soft Place to Land Weekly Women’s Group,

WEDNESDAY 4/5/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

KIDS: Felted Spring Flowers (ages 8+),

Ragfinery, 10am-2pm, $55, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, Wed.-$196, Thurs.-$100 or $60/day, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net.

Afternoon Books and Tea (theme: books by James Patterson), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Healing Hour (aura/chakra healing), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell,

Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm, free, 970-5854867, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com. See page 26.

Early Enrichment (art, stories and sensory experiences for kids 2-4), Museum of

Waterproof Bike Seat Covers & Reflective Belt, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $27, 360-738-6977,

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

Basic First Aid and CPR (with use of an automated external defibrillator; for adults and kids grades 6-12), Sumas Library,

Northwest Art, 10:30am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Western Treasures, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30-11:30am, free, rsnyhowl@q.com , 360306-8580 or www.bellinghammusicclub.com. See page 26. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862, yogaheartspace0@gmail.com or www.yogaheartspace.com.

hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

7-7:45pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Ferns for the Temperate World, Whatcom

Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. See page 12. Mike LeDonne/Cory Weeds Trio, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, $5-$10 WJMAC members & students / $20 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. See page 26.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music (Sylvia Bos),

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

LegoTM Mindstorms Camp (3 days) begins,

Ferndale Library, 1-3pm, free (registration required), 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle (beginners welcome; loaner ukes available), Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862. Books and Tea (theme: pie mysteries), Lynden Library, 2pm or 7pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Spring Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Bellingham Senior Activity Center presents

No limits— Bring as many items as you wish

Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, $10 / or chocolate, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.lauralavigne.com/a-soft-place-to-land.html. “1984” National Screening Day, Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 33.

•EVALUATION EVENT • Saturday, April 8 • 11am – 3 pm

NAMI Whatcom Community Education Forum

$6 per item or $15 for three (3) items

(Mind-Body Medicine for Stress with Dr. Kelsi Ervin), Bellingham Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-671-4950, www.namiwhatcom.org. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm, $15 per session, 360-820-1271, marydmorton@yahoo.com or www.bellinghamart.com. See page 9. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 31.

Bring your treasures and your friends to this great event! Seasoned evaluators are on site to estimate the value of your collectibles.

Portable items only, no furniture or extremely large items EXAMPLES of WHAT TO BRING: Fine art, tools, coins, books, toys, jewelry, clocks, quilts, stamps, silver, sports cards and comics

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CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 THURSDAY 4/6/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

KIDS: Monogram Felt Pouches (ages 8+),

Ragfinery, 10am-2pm, $55, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Dance Class for Parkinson’s Disease/ Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham,

10-11am, free, kuntzpam@gmail.com , 360510-4711 or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class. See page 31. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See pages 9-10. Sculpting in Clay (5 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 2-4:30pm, $165, 360-3935458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. Spring Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , www.simplyspiritcenter.com or 360-647-7134.

Live in the Piano Lounge: J.P. Falcon Grady,

Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel (5 sessions) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm, $180,

360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 donation requested, 360-380-0456, www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org. See page 31.

“Why Not Home?” (documentary challenging our cultural assumptions about birth at home), Lincoln Theatre, 7-9pm, free, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

Sanford-Hill Piano Series: David Kadouch,

WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $17-$42, 360-650-6146, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/ sanford-hill-piano-series-david-kadouch. See page 26.

FRIDAY 4/7/2017 Family Bird Walk: Scudder Pond and Whatcom Falls, (meet at) Bloedel Donovan

parking lot, 9:30-11:30am, free, 336-2077505, chrisboyd353@gmail.com or www.northcascadesaudubon.org. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Friends of Everson Library Spring Used Book Sale, Everson Library Sale Room (behind

Peoples Bank), 10am-5pm, free, 360-9665100, www.wcls.org. Spring Movie Matinee (call for title), Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Northwest Percussion Festival (begins), WWU PAC Concert Hall, 5-9pm, free, 360-650-3130, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/northwestpercussion-festival. See page 26-27.

Winemaker Dinner with Col Solare and Antinori, Semiahmoo Resort, 5:30-9pm,

$145pp, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo.com/wine-dine/ vintner-dinner-series.htm. April First Friday Art Walk, downtown Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com. See page 10. Artist Reception (during Art Walk), Scott Milo Gallery, 6pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com. See page 10. Downtown Art Walk, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 6-10pm, free, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 10. Friday Night Board Games, Comics Place, 6-10pm, free, 360-733-2224, info@thecomicsplace.com or www.thecomicsplace.com. See page 5. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7-9pm, $10 / $12, NWTG@nwtg.org , 360661-7873 or www.NWTG.org. See page 36. First Friday with Swil Kanim, Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen Center (Gateway), 7-9pm, free, 360-306-8554. See page 27. “Don Giovanni,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

SATURDAY 4/8/2017 NSEA Community Work Party at Terrell Creek, 9am-noon, free, www.n-sea.org , 360-7150283 or jhong@n-sea.org. See page 35. Intro to Pilates Reformer, Joy of Pilates, 9:1510:15am, $15, info@joyofpilates.net , 360-224-1433 or www.joyofpilates.net.

AAUW Monthly Meeting: “The Joys & Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction,”

YWCA, 10am-noon, free, 360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. See page 7. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8. Dahlias, Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

Friends of Everson Library Spring Used Book Sale, Everson Library Sale Room (behind

Peoples Bank), 10am-5pm, free, 360-9665100, www.wcls.org. Introduction to Weaving, Ragfinery, 10am1pm, $88, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 40.

Sumas Book Club (“Red Notice” by Bill Browder), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Award Winning Book Club (“Hot Dogs & Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential by Inspring Literacy at Any Age” by Rob Shindler), Lynden Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Antiques & Collectibles Evaluation Event,

Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11am-3pm, free admission, evaluations $6 per item or $15 for collection, 360-733-4030 x1019 or cwillis@wccoa.org. See page 38.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, Tulip Town, 11am-3pm,

free, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8. Open House, Bellingham Railway Museum, noon-5pm, free, 360-393-7540, BellinghamRailwayMuseum@gmail.com or www.BellinghamRailwayMuseum.org. See page 38. Anacortes Spring Wine Festival, Port of Anacortes Event Warehouse, noon-5pm, $25 / $55 / $80, www.anacortes.org/spring-winefestival. See page 12.

“Opening Doors to Consciousness” with Jeni Miller (hypnotherapy), WECU Educational

Center, 1-3pm, free, www.mastersofthejourney.com. AKIBA: African Healing Dance, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 2-5pm, $49 in advance / $69 at the door, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

Blooming Scraps with Libby Chenault (hand-sewn flowers from wool sweaters),

Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. “Hedda Gabler” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 2-4pm, $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 36. Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee, The Haynie Grange, 3pm, $5, 360-366-3321. See page 27. “The Sandlot,” Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $1, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Northwest Percussion Festival, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 5-9pm. See page 26-27.

Backstage @ the Border: Bauman & Vogt,

Christ Episcopal Church, 7-9pm, $7 donation at the door, info@backstageattheborder.com , 360927-9085 or www.backstageattheborder.com. See page 14.

Contra Dance: Old Time Fiddle Music (with Northern Contraband), Fairhaven Library,

7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students / no fragrances, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7pm, $10 / $12. See page 36. Live Music Folk Dancing (with RTW), Bayview Civic Hall, 7pm (potluck at 6pm), $10 donation requested, 360-766-6866.

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 SpeakEasy 19: Poems of Darkness/Poems of Light, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room,

7-9pm, free, www.othermindpress.wordpress. com/speakeasy. See page 7. The Haynie Opry Presents, The Haynie Grange, 7-9pm, $10, 360-366-3321. See page 27. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

A Length of Rope w/ Strangely & Esther de Monteflores, The Cirque Lab, 8pm, $5-$20 suggested donation, 360-914-1224, typewriterkeys@gmail.com or www.alengthofrope.com. See page 36-37.

SUNDAY 4/9/2017

Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht

Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, bhamusabda@aol.com , 360-7345676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

MONDAY 4/10/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Celebrate National Library Week at BPL: Design a Bookmark, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org , 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Community Eye Screening (ages 6 months6 years), Sumas Community/Senior Center,

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, RoozenGaarde, 11am-

11:30am-2pm, free, 360-988-2714. See page 34. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

“The Sleeping Beauty” (The Royal Ballet),

Auditions (Singers): (for the) Theatre Arts Guild 25th Anniversary Gala, Lincoln

Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

3pm, free, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8. Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Spring Traditional Scottish Breakfast, Littlefield Celtic Center, noon-2:30pm, $30, 360-4164934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org. See page 12. Pickett House Museum Tour, 1-4pm, free, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873. See page 38. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. See page 36.

Jazz 2nd Sunday: “The Overtones” featuring guitarist James Findlay, Anacortes Public Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-293-1910, www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm.

See page 36. Thompsonia, Nancy’s Farm, 2-4pm, $15, 360-739-5651, www.info@nancysfarm.com or www.nancysfarm.com. “Don Giovanni,” McIntyre Hall, 3pm. See page 26. Garrison Keillor, Mount Baker Theatre, 3-5pm, $67.50 / $57.50 / $39.50 / $29.50, 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 7.

NookChat: Community Storytelling (Ben Craft and Jim Berg), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Elementary School, 6-9pm, free, www.TheatreArtsGuild.org. See page 37.

Celebrate National Library Week: Behind the Scenes at Bellingham Public Library Tour,

Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Masters of Asian Cinema: “Old Stone,”

Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Reiki Circle, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30-8:30pm, by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 9.

Sacred Drumming to Awaken the Divine Within with David Campbell, Faith Lutheran

Church (Bellingham), 7-9pm, $10 donation, davidacaembul@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/196107511745457. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 4/12/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Bellingham Public Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Books on Tap (“The Ghost Map” by Steven Berlin Johnson), Tino’s Pizza & Pasta Co.,

6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

TUESDAY 4/11/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Willows Relay for Life Silent Auction begins,

The Willows, 10am-4pm, free, 360-671-7077, programs@thewillowsbellingham.com. See page 14. Landscape Painting (5 sessions) begins, WCC, 1-4pm, $189, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-283-3200 or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 10-11.

Ferndale Library Book Group (“Belong to Me” by Marisa de los Santos), Ferndale Library,

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Easter Chocolates, Home & Garden Décor, Jazzy Raincoats, Artisan Scarves, and Bunnies Galore!

The Gift Nook

2:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

3D Printer MakerLab for Beginners (age 14 and older), South Whatcom Library, 5-7pm, free / registration required, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Open Monday–Friday 9am–4pm 360-788-6300, ext. 3445 • 2901 Squalicum Parkway Proceeds benefit patient care

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com. Northwest Percussion Festival, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 5-9pm. See page 26-27.

A Length of Rope w/ Strangely & Esther de Monteflores, The Cirque Lab, 6pm. See pages 36-37.

Peace Dances in Mount Vernon, Skagit

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6-8pm, free / by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com , 360-6299190 or www.seattledup.org. See page 31. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, by donation, 360-464-2229 or www.smartrecovery.org. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7pm, $10 / $12. See page 36.

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

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 Early Enrichment (art, stories and sensory experiences for kids 2-4), Museum of

1st Chakra Exploration: Meditation & Essential Oils Workshop, Simply Spirit

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

Steve Kaldestad/Jay Thomas Quintet,

Northwest Art, 10:30am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music (Janice Brink),

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-3543600 or www.jansenartcenter.org. Ukulele Fun and Song Circle, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862.

“My Search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson,” Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Healing Hour (aura/chakra healing), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Auditions (Singers): (for the) Theatre Arts Guild 25th Anniversary Gala, Lincoln Elementary School, 6-9pm. See page 37.

Coiled Fabric Baskets, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. See page 26.

“The Sleeping Beauty” (The Royal Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 6pm, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel begins, WCC Roe Studio, 6-9pm, $195, 360-383-3200, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.whatcom.edu/academics/communitycontinuing-education/current-classes.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 6-8:30pm, free,

360-319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org/ meeting-location. See page 7. An Evening of Poets and Poetry, Blaine Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Reading & Healing Center, 7-9:30pm, $20, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, free WJMAC members & students / $5-$10 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. See page 27.

THURSDAY 4/13/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Dance Class for Parkinson’s Disease/ Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am. See page 31.

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

Make Magic through Mindful Manifesting,

Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. Astronomy Meeting, WECU Auditorium (Ferndale), 7-9pm, free, www. whatcomastronomy.org. See page 40.

Author Event: Rick Hermann and “Nooksack Poems and Prose,” Village Books

(Bellingham), 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, claire@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com/events. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7pm, $10 / $12. See page 36. Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. See page 39.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Museum Advocates: “Luthier’s Lingo,”

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. See page 31. Western Treasures of 2017, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-3068580, www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 26.

Jim Young Trio: Live in the Piano Lounge,

Museum Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 38. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36. Night Beat: Violinist Annti Niemist, WWU PAC, 7:30-9pm, $15, rsnyhowl@q.com , 360306-8580 or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 27.

360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 34. Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-1pm, free, info@whatcommuseum.org , 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 37. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , www.simplyspiritcenter.com or 360-647-7134. Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Know Your Neighbor #3 (featuring Future Farmers of America, scholars, artists and athletes, and pizza by North Fork Beer Shrine), Van Zandt Community Hall,

6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-6939, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/events/416910661983415.

Historical Society: Edradine Hovde on the Restoration of the Pickett House, Whatcom

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

FRIDAY 4/14/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Dynamic Figure Drawing (5 sessions) begins,

WCC, 1-3:30pm, $169, www.studio-ufo.net , 360-383-3200 or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net. See page 11. Friday Night Board Games, Comics Place, 6-10pm. See page 5. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7pm, $10 / $12. See page 36. Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW), WWU, 7-9:45pm, $25 for Academic Session (7-8:30pm) / $30 for Academic and Swim time (7-9:30pm), 360-650-3308, youth@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/know/bellinghamelementary.shtml. See page 5. Poetry Circle, Deming Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Faculty Concert: Donnellan and Feingold,

WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/donnellan-and-feingold. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36. “Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $10-$16, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/ kiss-me-kate, 360-650-6146. See page 37.

Salsasere Salsa Night Salsa (Bachata, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton; all ages until 11pm), The

Conway Muse, 7:30pm-midnight, $10, info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com. See page 31

Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

SATURDAY 4/15/2017 Anacortes Arts Festival: Spring Fest Arty Party, 6pm, $100. See page 11.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free, 360-384-6244, manager.fsac@gmail.com. See page 14.

NSEA Community Work Party at Whatcom Creek, Maritime Heritage Park, 9am-noon,

free, 360-715-0283, jhong@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org. See page 35. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Dream Catchers with Lummi Artist Earline Hansen, Ferndale Library, 10am-12:30pm, free, 360-384-3637, www.wcls.org.

NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 40.

Sewing Bootcamp (2 Saturdays) begins,

Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $75, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. STEAM at the FIG, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher building, 10:30am-noon. See page 5. Dana’s Jump and Jam Tunes Concert, Mount Baker Theatre, 11am-noon, $7, 360-734-6080, dana@danasmusicplayground.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 5.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, RoozenGaarde, 11am3pm, free, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 8.

Tulip & Daffodils Printmaking Class, Museum

of Northwest Art, 11am or 2pm, $5, 360-4664446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org. See page 5. Zero Waste Lifestyle, Deming Library, 11am-noon, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Brewery Tour, Chuckanut Brewery South Nut Tap Room, noon, free, 360-752-3377, info@chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com or www.chuckanutbrewery.com.

Presented by Rocket Donuts: “First Men in the Moon,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $3, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness, Sumas

Library, noon-1pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 12. Brain-Healthy Cooking, Ferndale Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. Experience Reiki, Center for Spiritual Living, 1-3pm, by donation, 360-224-3335, sallyjl51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net.

Landscaping for Native Pollinators with Master Gardeners, Lynden Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

English-Language Docent Tour of “Images of Resilience” Exhibition, Whatcom Museum

Lightcatcher Building, 1:30pm, $5-$10, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 11.

Spanish-Language Docent Tour of “Images of Resilience” Exhibition, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 2:30pm. See page 11.

Benefit Concert featuring Gabriel Manalac (piano), Piper Music Recital Hall, 3:30pm, $20, info@pipersheetmusic.com , 360-738-7166 or www.PiperSheetMusic.com. See page 14.

Benefit Dinner and Dance Party for the Cascadia Skillshare Faire, Bellingham

Unitarian Fellowship, 5-10pm, $5-$20 for music and dance / $6 dinner, 360-303-4536, www.cascadiaskillshare.org. See page 14. “Don’t Drink the Water,” Ferndale High School, 7pm, $10 / $12. See page 36. Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7-10pm, $5-$10 donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com. See page 37. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm. See page 36. “Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm. See page 37. “Metropolis,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, 35 cents, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 33.

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” in Concert with Nuages Jazz Quartet, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7:30-9:30pm, $15 general / $10 students, 360-961-1559, naugesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com. See page 27.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. Fritz & the Freeloaders (acoustic-based rock, pop, alt-country), Fireside Martini & Wine Bar,

TUESDAY 4/18/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 34.

American Red Cross Community Preparedness Education, Bellingham Public Library , 2-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Christian Casolary Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

WWU TESOL Info Session (Learn more about earning a certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages), WWU,

5-6:30pm, free, 360-650-3336, tesol@wwu.edu or www.wwu.edu/ee/degrees/tesol. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. “I Am STEM” Video Contest, Lincoln Theatre, 6-8pm, free, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 33. Indie Lens Pop-Up: “National Bird,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, free, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Books on Tap Book Club (“The Crying Tree” by Naseem Rakha), North Fork Brewery,

7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

8-10:30pm, free, cheers@firesidemartini.com , 360-738-1000 or www.firesidemartini.com.

SUNDAY 4/16/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, Tulip Town, 11am-3pm, free, 360-319-6115. See page 8.

Irish Music Session, Littlefield Celtic Center,

1-4pm, free, events@celticarts.org , 360-4164934 or www.celticarts.org. See page 27. “I Hate Hamlet,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm. See page 36. “Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 2pm. See page 37.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for

Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, by donation, 360-464-2229 or www.smartrecovery.org.

MONDAY 4/17/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

“Skippyjon Jones: Snow What” (musical based

on the book by Judy Schachner), Mount Baker Theatre, 10am & 12:15pm, $6-$7.50, 360734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. No-Sew Rag Rug Workshop, Lynden Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Faith and Nature Dialogue, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-650-9470, colleen@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org/events. See page 37.

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

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The

Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 9. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 31.

WEDNESDAY 4/19/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens,

10am-5pm. See page 8. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See pages 9-10.

Early Enrichment (art, stories and sensory experiences for kids 2-4), Museum of

Northwest Art, 10:30am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

(standing, seated, or chair support), Lynden Library, 10:30am, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Chair Yoga, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-noon, by donation, 206-790-4862 or www.yogaheartspace.com. Newcomers Club Luncheon, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, noon-2pm, $16, must call for reservations, 360-354-4462, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.WhatcomNewcomers.org.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music (Jacqui Martin), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Ukulele Fun and Song Circle (beginners welcome; loaner ukes available), Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862.

Understanding Conflict Workshop (2 sessions) begins, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, 2-5pm, $95, leah@whatcomdrc.org , 360-6760122 or www.whatcomdrc.org. Container Gardening, Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healing), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Potluck & Entertainment, Sumas Community/ Senior Center, 5:45-8pm, by donation, 360-988-2714. See page 28.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. See page 26.

Visible Mending, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com.

Author Event: Jewell Parker Rhodes (“Towers Falling”), Bellingham Public Library, 6:30-

7:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Painting & Happy Hour with Lorna Libert (2 sessions) begins, Jansen Art Center, 6:30-9:30pm, $85, 360-354-3600 or info@jansenartcenter.org. See page 39.

BUG at Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, by donation, 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail. com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. See page 28.

John Hansen Quartet with Kelley Johnson,

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, free WJMAC members & students / $5-$10 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. See page 28. Learn to Think on Your Feet!, Improv Playworks Studio, 7pm. See page 39.

THURSDAY 4/20/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Crones Circle, The Willows, 10-11:15am, free, 360-366-8653, cdleeper@hotmail.com. See page 40.

Dance Class for Parkinson’s Disease/ Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham, 10-11am. See page 31.

CASCADIA Women’s International Film Festival, Pickford Film Center, 360-543-0149, info@cascadiafilmfest.org or www.cascadiafilmfest.org. See page 32.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 34. Hattie Strother Chapter Questers, Pickett House Museum, 1-3pm, free, 360-733-5873, questersinbellingham@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. See page 39.

Gallery Talk with Author Jewell Parker Rhodes (“The Ninth Ward”), Whatcom Museum, Lightcatcher Building, 3:30-5pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Make It at Your Library: Wire Hanger Bookstands & Rolled Paper Trivets (children under 10 must be with adult), Bellingham Public Library, 4-5pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , www.simplyspiritcenter.com or 360-647-7134.

Bicycling Knowledge & Skills Class (age 18+ or 14-17 with adult; must have own bicycle and helmet; must attend both sessions) begins, Skagit Valley Hospital, 6-9pm, free, healthquest@skagitregionalhealth.org , 360814-2424 or www.skagitregionalhealth.org.

Joe & Carol Young: Live in the Piano Lounge, Jansen Art Center, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Arlo Guthrie: “Running Down the Road Tour,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9:30pm, $42.50 / $39.50 / $35.50 / $30.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 28.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm. See page 31. Jansen Jazz Band, Jansen Art Center, 7:3010pm, $10, info@jansenartcenter.org , 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

“They Call Us Monsters,” Lincoln Theatre,

7:30pm, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 33.

FRIDAY 4/21/2017 CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival, Pickford Film Center, www.cascadiafilmfest.org. See page 32.

Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale, Lynden Public Library, 10am-5pm, free, 360-305-3600. See page 14.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair,

Downtown Mount Vernon, 10am-6pm. See page 3. Subtle Energy and the Body Electric, Eagle Power Retreat House (Birch Bay), Fri., 6:30-9pm & Sat., 10am-6pm $166, 360-7311559, energenesis@comcast.net , www.energenesis.wixsite.com/institute/workshops. See page 39.

Books and Bites (“Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

“Aristokittens,” BAAY Theatre, 6-7:30pm, by

donation at the door, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 37. Friday Night Board Games, Comics Place, 6-10pm. See page 5.

Spaceband: A Fundraiser for Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center, Boundary Bay

Brewery, 6-10pm, $10 adults / $5 kids under 12, info@bellinghamchildcare.com or 360-676-0950. See page 28. Trivia Bee & Silent Auction, Bellingham Technical College’s Settlemyer Hall, 6-9pm, $15 adults / $5 kids under 12, 360-752-8678, events@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org. See page 14. Coffee House/Acoustic Mic, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7-9pm, free, 509-6751722, starsong816@gmail.com or www.buf.org. See page 28.

“Don’t Drink the Water” (dinner theatre),

location TBA, 7-9:30pm, $18. See page 36.

“Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm. See page 37.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

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CALENDAR

APRIL 2017

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair,

SATURDAY 4/22/2017

Downtown Mount Vernon, 10am-5pm. See page 3.

CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival, Pickford Film Center. See page 32. O Canada! Heritage Weekend begins, First

CASCADIA Women’s International Film Festival. See page 32. Anacortes Arts Festival: Spring Fest on the Plaza, Depot Art Center, 11am-4pm, free.

United Methodist Church, 8am-4:30pm, $50 SVGS / $55 non-members / $60 after April 10, 360-755-9071, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org. See page 39.

See page 11.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, RoozenGaarde, 11am-

Whidbey Island Outdoor Sculpture Tour,

8:30am-6:45pm, $55 adults / $45 seniors / $35 students, frankirose798@gmail.com or www.sculpturenorthwest.org. See page 11.

3pm, free, 360-319-6115, www.studio-ufo.net.

“The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism,” Pickford Film Center, 11am,

NSEA Community Earth Day Potting Party,

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, 9am-noon, free, jhong@n-sea.org , 360-7150283 or www.n-sea.org. See page 35. Scotch Broom Pull and Planting Party, Maple Creek Reach (North Fork Nooksack River), 9am-1pm, free, 360-650-9470, dennis@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org/stewardship. See page 35. “Eugene Onegin” (Met Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9:55am, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students & kids under 12 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 30.

Anacortes Arts Festival: Spring Fest Do the Bloom Color Run, Depot Art Center, 10am,

$10-$30, register at www.active.com. See page 11. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

$10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Annual Dirty Dan Day Artist Demonstrations, Spring Fling Bingo, Ferndale Senior Activity

Center, 1:30-3pm, $20, 360-384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com. See page 14-15. Benefit Concert for Finland Tour, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-4212527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com. See page 28.

Pots with a Personal Touch: Hypertufa (bring a mold to make a pot or decoration or use one of ours), South Whatcom Library, 2-6pm, free / registration required, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Sudden Valley Jazz: Greta Matassa and Clipper Anderson, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 8 Barnview Court Gate 2, 3-5:15pm, $20, 360-671-1709, www.fswl.org.

Earth Day Celebration and Work Party,

Author Event: Abbe Rolnick presents “Tattle Tales: Essays and Stories Along the Way,”

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale,

Contra Dance: Old Time Fiddle Music (with Dave Bartley and Gotham Carnival and Caller Marlin Prowell), Fairhaven Library,

Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 10am-2pm, free, 360-336-0172, sfeg@skagitfisheries.org or www.skagitfisheries.org/event/earth-day-2. See page 35. Earth Day Celebration, Ferndale Library, 10am2pm, free, 360-384-3647. See page 5. Lynden Public Library, 10am-5pm. See page 14.

Kiwanis Club Compost Sale, Sehome High

School, 10am-4pm, $6/bag or $5/bag (11 or more), Rich at 360-312-1462. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 40.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair,

Downtown Mount Vernon, 10am-6pm. See page 3.

“UFO 101: From Sumeria to Lummi Island” with Matthew Thuney, WCC, 10am-2pm, $49,

360-383-3200, comed@whatcom.ctc.edu or www.facebook.com/centerforontologicalaction. Vermiculture/Composting, Blaine Library, 10amnoon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

CASCADIA Women’s International Film Festival. See page 32. Mindport’s Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-6475614 or www.mindport.org. See page 7.

Anacortes Arts Festival: Spring Fest on the Plaza, Depot Art Center, 11am-4pm, free. See page 11.

Birchwood KAPOW! Mural Painting Party, Shuksan Meadows Park, 11am-3pm, free, www.facebook.com/ events/1231739623546221. See page 5.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster Signing with Trish Harding, Tulip Town, 11am-3pm, free, www.studio-ufo.net or 360-319-6115. See page 8.

Village Books (Bellingham), 4-5:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. “Aristokittens,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. See page 37.

Good Earth Pottery, 1-4pm, free, 360-6713998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com. See page 11.

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale,

Lynden Public Library, 1-4:30pm. See page 14.

“Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 2pm. Vintage Style Show and Friends Annual Meeting, Everson Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. See page 39.

Parisian Delights with Fifth Inversion Quintet and Dan and Victoria Sabo, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 3-4:30pm, $15 adults / $5 students, 360-3034014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org. See page 28.

Sunday @ 3 - Young Artists Concert Series (scheduled: Mane Event, The Lynden High School Advanced Choir, Maria Jovanovic), Jansen Art Center, 3-4:45pm, by donation, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students / no fragrances, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

“Don’t Drink the Water” (dinner theatre),

location TBA, 7-9:30pm, $18. See page 36.

Poetry Event: Susan J. Erickson (“Lauren Bacall Shares a Limousine”), Village Books (Bellingham), 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Stories and Research on the Nooksack Indians with Mike Impero, North Fork Library, 7-9pm, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org.

Firefly Classics: Jeff Gilliam (piano), Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm, $25, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 28. “Kiss Me, Kate,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm. See page 37.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm. See page 36.

Wild and Remote Indonesia, Island Library,

7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

SUNDAY 4/23/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Dirty Dan Harris Festival, Fairhaven Village

Green, 10am-5pm, free entry, $6 for chili cook-off tastings, www.fairhaven.com/event/ annual-dirty-dan-harris-festival. See page 4.

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

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 “The Written Image: Blending Poetry with the Visual Arts” with Poet Shin Yu Pai, Museum of Northwest Art, 3pm, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/written-imageblending-poetry-visual-arts. Benefit Concert for Finland Tour, Normandy Park Congregational, 4pm, free, 360-4212527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com. See page 28. Piano Recital: Joachim Segger, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 4pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/joachim-segger-piano-recital.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Janette West Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, by donation, 360-464-2229 or www.smartrecovery.org.

MONDAY 4/24/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens,

10am-5pm. See page 8. Meditation Monday, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 5:45-6:30pm, $3 minimum donation, 360-464-2229, laura@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. WWU Symphony Orchestra Concert, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, free, 360-650-6146, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/wwu-orchestra-1.

TUESDAY 4/25/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

“Romeo & Juliet” (Seattle Shakespeare Company), Mount Baker Theatre, 10am and

12:15pm, $6-$7.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/romeo-juliet. See page 37. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 34. Tuesday Night Jazz: Steve Rudy Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. Reiki Circle, Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30-8:30pm, by donation, 360-2243335, SallyJL51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net.

Books on Tap Book Club (“All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds), Maggie’s Pub,

7-8pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Audubon Society: “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean” with Jonathan White,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation / members free, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. Life Drawing / Painting Open Studio, The Creekside Building, 7-9:30pm. See page 9. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. Voice Recital: Mark Anderson, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 8pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/recital-mark-anderson-voice.

WEDNESDAY 4/26/2017

“I due Foscari” (Teatro alla Scala, Milan), Pickford Film Center, 6pm, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 33.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell, Bellingham Folk School, 6-7pm. See page 26.

Stuart’s Coffeehouse Jazz Night 20th Anniversary Concert, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ Unity, 7-9pm, free WJMAC members & students / $5-$10 general, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. See page 28, 30.

THURSDAY 4/27/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens,

Dance Class for Parkinson’s Disease/ Neurological Disorders, Ballet Bellingham,

Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Early Enrichment (art, stories and sensory experiences for kids 2-4), Museum of

My Worst Job and Other True (or False) Confessions, Mount Vernon Senior Center,

10am-5pm. See page 8.

360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See pages 9-10. Northwest Art, 10:30am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

10-11am. See page 31.

Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 34.

1-3pm, free, 360-391-5428, www.skagitwriters.org/april-27-mtg.html. See page 39. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, 360-647-7134.

Jeffrey Elvis Unplugged: Live in the Piano Lounge, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free,

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

Lunch & Lecture: Prevent Falls to Live Longer with John Barnett, The Willows Retirement

NAMI Whatcom Community Education Forum (Mindfulness in Therapy), Bellingham Public

Wednesday Lunchtime Music (Lorraine Robinson), Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free,

Stitching the Fabric of Difference: Our American Quilt, Deming Library, 6:30pm, free,

Residence, noon-2pm, free, 360-671-7077, programs@thewillowsbellingham.com. 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Ukulele Fun and Song Circle (beginners welcome; loaner ukes available), Mount

Vernon Senior Center, 1-2pm, free will donation, 206-790-4862. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healing), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Guitar & Fiddle Workshop, Littlefield Celtic Center, 6-7pm,

$45, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org. See page 39. Felted Soaps, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22, 360-7386977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-671-4950, www.namiwhatcom.org.

360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. See page 7.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Concert, Littlefield Celtic

Center, 7-9pm, $20-$25, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org. See page 30. Meditation and Movement Workshop, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-9:30pm, $25, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Sehome High

School, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 students & seniors, kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org or www.sehomedrama.com. See page 37. Faculty Recital: John Friesen, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 7:30pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/john-friesenfaculty-showcase-concert. See page 30.

FAME (Female Artists for Music Education), Lairmont Manor, 7:30-9pm, $25, 360-8103474, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org. See page 30.

FRIDAY 4/28/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

Spring Book and Bake Sale, Deming Library, 10am-5pm.

Spring Swing Community Golf Tournament,

North Bellingham Golf Course, 1-6pm, $100, 360-778-3681, admin@pmmontessori.com or www.pmmsspringswing.brownpapertickets.com. See page 15.

Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

360.599.6827

CALENDAR

APRIL 2017 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Annual Gala, Silver Reef Casino, 5:30-9pm, Cost TBD, ppirotte@whatcomclubs.org , 360-738-3808 or www.whatcomclubs.org. See page 15. “Aristokittens,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. Friday Night Board Games, Comics Place, 6-10pm. See page 5.

Northwest Wine Encounter (3 days) begins,

Semiahmoo Resort, $475pp, 360-318-2028, srao@semiahmoo.com or www.semiahmoo. com/specials/northwest-wine-encounter.htm. See page 12. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Sehome High School, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 students & seniors, kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org or www.sehomedrama.com. See page 37.

YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard!): Project Neighborly Movie Night, Firehouse PAC, 7-10pm, free, www.eventbrite.com/e/ yes-in-my-back-yard-happy-valleytickets-32481335549. See page 33.

Annual Spring Swing Concert: “I’ll Remember April,” Maple Hall, 7:30pm, free, 360-466-4409, www.skagitcommunityband.org. See page 30.

Skagit Valley Chorale: Celebrating in Song 2017, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $16-$25 general / $14 seniors, students, military & groups of 10 or more, 360-416-7727, www.skagitvalleychorale.org/concerts.html. See page 30. Violin Recital: Fabiola Yupari, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 8pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/recital-fabiola-yupari-violin.

SATURDAY 4/29/2017 Have a Heart Run, Edgewater Park, 8:15-

11:30am, $5-$25, ages 9 & under are free, events@communityactionskagit.org , 360-4167585 or www.haveaheartrun.org. See page 15.

Birchwood Garden Club’s 25th Annual Plant Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 9am-noon,

free, threemetcalfes@comcast.net , 360-3846250 or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. See page 12. DUPI Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale, United Church (Ferndale), 9am-2pm, free, 360-384-4262. Everson Garden Club Plant Sale, Everson Elementary School lawn, 9am-1pm, free, 360592-5456, Lburpeecat@outlook.com. See page 12.

YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard!): Learn, Engage, Explore, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 9am-4pm. See page 33. Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8. NWSC: Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 40. Spring Book and Bake Sale, Deming Library, 10am-5pm.

Community Art Museum Day, Whatcom

Museum Lightcatcher building, noon-4pm, $3 general / members free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. See pages 5-6. An Introduction to Labyrinth Walking, Lynden Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

“The Ongoing Conversation: Guiding Youth Toward Integrity & Sexual Health in Our Modern World,” Bellingham Technical

College, 1-4pm, $69, 360-752-8353, www.btc.edu/DegreesClasses/TakeAClass/ TakeClasses.aspx. Benefit Concert for Finland Tour, YWCA Ballroom, 2pm, free, 360-421-2527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com. See page 28. “Twelfth Night” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 2-4pm, $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students & children / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 37.

Tech Boomers Open Lab (learn to use popular websites and apps), Bellingham Public Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. “Aristokittens,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. See page 37.

Senior Recital: Daniel Lombard (Trumpet), WWU PAC Concert Hall, 6pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/senior-recitaldaniel-lombard-trumpet.

“Karl Marx City” (with filmaker Q&A), Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $10.75, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Contra Dance: Old Time Fiddle Music (with Heliotrope and Caller Abigail Hobart),

Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students / no fragrances, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Sehome High School, 7pm, $10 adult / $8 students & seniors, kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org or www.sehomedrama.com. See page 37.

Skagit Symphony’s “Classics Concert,”

McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20-$40, 360-416-7727 or www.skagitsymphony.com. See page 30.

SUNDAY 4/30/2017 Art in a Pickle Barn, Azusa Farm and Gardens, 10am-5pm. See page 8.

“A Hero of Our Time” (Bolshoi Ballet),

Pickford Film Center, 11am, $20, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. See page 33.

Artist Talk: Camille Patha (“Turn Up the Volume”), Museum of Northwest Art, 1pm,

free, marketing@museumofnwart.org , 360-466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org. “Eugene Onegin” (Met Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1-3pm, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students & kids under 12 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 30.

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

El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Lynden

Library, 2-6pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. See page 6. Mockingbird in Concert, North Fork Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. Scottish Ceilidh, Littlefield Celtic Center, 2-5pm, $5, 360-416-4934, bellinghamscd@gmail.com or www.bellinghamscd.org. See page 31.

Skagit Valley Chorale: Celebrating in Song 2017, McIntyre Hall, 2pm. See page 30. Annual Spring Swing Concert: “I’ll Remember April,” Brodniak Hall, 3pm. See page 30. Violin Recital: Lea Fetterman, WWU PAC Concert Hall, 4pm, free, www.cfpa.wwu.edu/ event/recital-lea-fetterman-violin.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Rane Nogales Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-3923100, ranenogales@msn.com. Smart Recovery, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6:30-7:30pm, by donation, 360-464-2229 or www.smartrecovery.org.

Spring Beer Dinner inside Chuckanut Brewery with Brewmaster Will Kemper, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 6:30pm, cost tbd, 360-752-3377, info@ chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com or www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com

MONDAY 5/1/2017 TUESDAY 5/2/2017 Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn, participating

local restaurants, all day, free, 360-734-5121, info@oppco.org or www.dineoutbham.com. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30-11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Off the Shelf Book Club (“Razor Girl” by Carl Hiaasen), South Whatcom Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Zumba, Lynden Library, 5:30-6:30pm, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org.

Access Bellingham: Camera and Editing Certification, Bellingham IT Fireplace Room

(Municipal Courthouse Building), 6-8:30pm, free, abvideotraining@gmail.com , 360-3892650 or www.ejvisuals.com/abvideotraining. See page 40.

WEDNESDAY 5/3/2017 Lynden Emeritus Forum: “The Grand Lady of Mount Baker,” Meadow Greens Retirement

Community Library, 9:30-11am, free / donations appreciated, emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com. See page 39. Divots for the Dogs, Dakota Creek Golf Course, 4pm, $40, 360-510-8164, lindaluz62@yahoo. com or www.alternativehumanesociety.com. See page 15.

“A Hero of Our Time” (Bolshoi Ballet),

Pickford Film Center, 6pm. See page 33.

Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Classic BUG Jam from 1:30-3pm

(beginners; songs with just a few chords from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1.) BUG Stretch from 3:15-5pm (songs with more than 5 chords from The Daily Ukulele, Leap Year Edition. Some loaner ukes and books available. Takes place on Sat., April 1 at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St., Bellingham). Admission is $5 donation. More info: 360-647-5259, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

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

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

Starry Night Chamber Orchestra –

The Lincoln Theatre welcomes back the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra on Sat., April 1 at 3pm, presenting the music of Franz Schubert. Guest Young Artist, Hugh Davis, baritone, performs songs (lieder) from Schubert’s prodigious creative outpouring. The composer’s last work, the gorgeous C major String Quintet, for two violins, viola, and two celli, will be the grand finale. It is a stunning testament to Schubert’s joy in his life of musical expression, even while facing imminent death. Admission is $20 adults / $10 children and students 16 and under. Info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Idomeneo (MET Live) – The Lincoln

Theatre (701 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Idomeneo on Sun., April 2 at 1pm. Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production, conducted by Music Director James Levine. The superb ensemble includes Matthew Polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow; mezzosoprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of his noble son Idamante; soprano Nadine Sierra as Ilia; and soprano Elza van den Heever as the volatile Elettra, who loves Idamante to the bounds of madness. Admission is $23 / $21 / $19 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Pacific Northwest Opera presents Don Giovanni – Mozart’s great opera

presented in a fully-staged production, featuring brilliant up-and-coming stars of the opera world. Sung in original Italian with English supratitles at McIntyre Hall (2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon) on Sun., April 2 & 9 at 3pm and Fri., April 7 at 7:30pm. Admission is $25-$59. More info: 360-610-7249, info@skagitopera.org or www.pnopera.org.

Scottish Music Session – Join the

Celtic Arts Foundation for our monthly Scottish music session on Sun., April 2 from 3-6pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Musicians and audience members alike are welcome. Free admission. More info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org.

Harmony Northwest Chorus Rehearsal – Do you want to be the cat’s

meow? We have just the place for you! Harmony Northwest Chorus has open auditions during the months of April and May. Join this award winning women’s chorus at our weekly rehearsal on Mondays from 6:30-9pm at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland). We are members of Sweet Adelines International and love to perform at local events and regional competitions. Free admission. More info: 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

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Western Treasures – WWU students

who won awards in a spirited competition will perform for the Bellingham Music Club at 10:30am on Wed., April 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). The winners of the 2017 Virginia Glover Western Treasures Awards are violist Annti Niemist (first place); clarinetist Fabian Nieto (second place); percussionist Alan Schellenberger (third place); and horn player Daniel Kavanagh (the Randy Sasnett Prize). The adjudicator of the competition was Roupen Shakarian, music director of Skagit Symphony Orchestra. Free admission. • Western Treasures will also be showcased on Thurs., April 13 at 7pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall. WWU students are admitted free, and take-a-teen for free! Admission is $15 suggested donation. • More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.com.

The CircleSong SongCircle with Paul Russell – CircleSong is a fun and simple

form of group improvisation popularized by the Bobby McFerrin album, CircleSongs. In these sessions, we’ll listen deeply and combust creatively to create our own uniquely beautiful musical mandalas. All you need to participate is an open mind, a willing heart, and your own voice. Join us at the Bellingham Folk School (1208 Cornwall Ave.) on Wednesdays (April 5, 12, 19, 26) from 6-7pm. Free. More info: 970-585-4867, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

Mike LeDonne/Cory Weeds Trio –

Stellar keyboard artist Mike LeDonne and Vancouver tenor saxophonist extraordinaire Cory Weeds come together to lead a trio completed by world renown drummer Joe Farnsworth for an evening of excellent jazz. Performance on Wed., April 5 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is $5-$10 for WJMAC members and students / $20 general. B3 Lovers: B there or B square! More info: info@wjmac.org or www.WJMAC.org.

Sanford-Hill Piano Series: David Kadouch – David Kadouch is quickly

becoming one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation. A prize winner at the Beethoven Bonn Competition in 2005 and Leeds International Piano Competition in 2009, Kadouch has become a regular guest of some of the most important orchestras, recital series and international festivals. Performance on Thurs., April 6 at 7:30pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall. Admission is $17-$42. More info: 360-650-6146 or www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/sanford-hillpiano-series-david-kadouch.

Northwest Percussion Festival – The

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on Fri.-Sun., April 7-9 from 5-9pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall. Free admission. More info: 360-650-3130 or www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/northwestpercussion-festival.

First Friday with Swil Kanim – First

Friday Event with Swil Kanim every first Friday of the month at the Lummi Te’Ti’ Sen Center (4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale) from 7-9pm. Violinist, storyteller, etc. Great for the whole family. Light hors d’oeuvres, coffee, and water served. Free admission. More info: 360-306-8554.

The Haynie Opry Presents – The

Haynie Opry presents Rich Hinrichsen and Tom Bourne, a vocal and guitar duo from Seattle performing country music, bel canto vocal style, on Sat., April 8 at 7pm at the Haynie Grange (3344 Haynie Rd., Blaine). The evening also includes a Cowboy Poetry Contest with recitations and prizes and Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band performing traditional country music. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids under 12 admitted free of charge. • Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee: Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will also perform the Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee on

Sat., April 8 at 3pm at the Haynie Grange. Tickets are $5 at the door. • More info: 360-366-3321.

Steve Kaldestad/Jay Thomas Quintet – Vancouver tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad joins up with Seattle multiinstrumentalist Jay Thomas for what promises to be an evening of great music. They will be backed by the WJMAC house band comprised of Miles Black (piano), Michael Glynn (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums). Expect everything from classics to funk! Performance on Wed., April 12 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $5-$10 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.WJMAC.org.

Night Beat – Violist Annti Niemist, who

performed in Germany, Italy and Finland as an exchange student, will lead the winners of the 2017 Virginia Glover Awards competition in a Night Beat concert at 7:30pm on Thurs., April 13 in the WWU PAC. Also performing will be clarinetist Fabian Nieto (second place), percussionist Alan Schellenberger (third place), and horn player Daniel Kavanagh (the Randy Sasnett Prize).Tickets are $15 online or at the door.

Take a teen for free. Online tickets are at www.bellinghammusicclub.org. Admission is $15. More info: 360-306-8580, rsnyhowl@q.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” in Concert with Nuages Jazz Quartet –

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” will perform in-concert, hosted by Nuages, on Sat., April 15 at 7:30pm at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.) as the fifth installment in the Manouche NW jazz concert series! The gypsy jazz quintet features Ranger Sciacca’s melodious, improvisational violin playing, his father Mike Sciacca on guitar, Dave Stewart on mandolin and vocals, Mick Nicholson on bass, and Jeffrey Moose on percussion and vocals. Nuages will open the night and the BUF will serve craft beer, wine, and concessions, with proceeds funding the choir’s Transylvania Pilgrimage in June. Admission is $15 general / $10 students. More info: 360-961-1559, naugesjazz@gmail.com or www.manouchenw.com.

Irish Music Session – Join the Celtic

Arts Foundation at our monthly Irish session on Sun., April 16 from 1-4pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). This event is free and open to the public. Musicians and audience members alike are welcome. Free admission. More info: www.celticarts.org , 360-416-4934 or events@celticarts.org.

Poetry Themes Create Program for Cantabile Chamber Choir Concert, “DREAM: Songs of Hope and Healing” Cantabile Chamber Choir invites you to its spring concert, “DREAM: Songs of Hope and Healing” to be held on May 6 and 7. In planning this concert, Director Stephen Marshall-Ward had been moved by the healing imagery of James Agee in his poem, “Sure on This Shining Night,” which is also a favorite choral arrangement for Cantabile. He soon discovered more poems of hope and renewal written by other poets including Sara Teasdale, Rudyard Kipling, and Georg Daumer—for which lovely choral music has also been written. The idea for this concert was born! The rich imagery of these poets flows out in the transcendent choral music of Brahms, Barber, Esenvalds, and Lauridsen, among others. This concert also marks the world premiere of a song by Dr. Marshall-Ward himself, titled “Is There Another World? The Instinct of Hope,” with lyrics by English poet John Clare, which will feature a saxophone solo and 4-hand accompaniment. Other song selections include Esenvald’s “Amazing Grace,” Gjeilo’s “Ubi Caritas,” and Ticheli’s “There Will Be Rest.” Cantabile Chamber Choir invites you to come, listen, and be healed and inspired by music that evokes feelings of renewal, love and peace. Two performances of “DREAM: Songs of Hope and Healing” will be held. The first will be Sat., May 6 at 7:30pm at United Methodist Church, 2201 H Ave. in Anacortes, and the second performance will be Sun., May 7 at 3pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St. in Mount Vernon. Tickets will be available at the door: $15 general admission, $8 students, and $40 family. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Potluck & Entertainment – The Sumas

Community/Senior Center (461 2nd St.) invites you to join them on Wed., April 19 for a potluck followed by entertainment. Doors open at 5:30pm. Eat at 6pm. Come relax, visit with friends – those you know and folks you haven’t met! Enjoy American Folk Music, and the great stories behind the songs. Ben Hickey on banjo joined by Bill Capp on guitar. They’ll play until around 8pm. Bring a favorite dish to share and a donation for the entertainment. More info: 360-988-2714.

BUG at Roeder – Come and sing songs

with us from The Daily Ukulele, Vol. 1 in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham) on Wed., April 19 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Some loaner ukuleles and books available. Admission is by donation. Info: 360-734-1792, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

John Hansen Quartet with Kelley Johnson – John Hansen’s January show

was so popular that WJMAC is bringing him back, enhanced by Kelley Johnson’s vocal work. Seattle multi-instrumentalist Jay Thomas says John “is a monster with an uncanny way of playing strong original melodic shapes in a fresh way.” His much-lauded skill as an accompanist will come into play backing Kelley as well. Michael Glynn on bass and Julian MacDonough on drums fill out the card. Performance on Wed., April 19 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) at 7pm. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $5-$10 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Arlo Guthrie: Running Down the Road Tour – Take a musical trip with

familiar friends to reminisce and jam. Arlo Guthrie is back at The Baker (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) on Thurs., April 20 at 7pm. Featuring the most

outstanding hits from albums like Arlo (1968), Running Down The Road (1969), Washington County (1970), and many others, this tour exemplifies the sound that shaped a generation, promising to take the audience back to the most remarkable, far-out era. Admission is $42.50 / $39.50 / $35.50 / $30.50. More info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Spaceband: A Fundraiser for Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center – Come see Bellingham favorite

Spaceband in support of a local, non-profit childcare center on Fri., April 21 from 6-10pm at Boundary Bay Brewery. Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center offers affordable childcare in a caring environment for children from birth to five in our community. The event is in the beer garden, and Cicchetti’s Pizza truck will be on hand. Admission is $10 adults / $5 kids under 12. More info: 360-676-0950 or info@bellinghamchildcare.com.

Coffee House/Acoustic Mic – Enjoy

listening or participating in a Coffeehouse/ Acoustic Open Mic from 7-9pm on Fri., April 21 from 7-9pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.). All interested acoustic musicians, singers, writers, storytellers and jokesters are welcome. Sign up at 6:45pm to participate (10 minutes max). The Coffeehouse is held every third Friday of the month. Free admission. More info: 509-675-1722, starsong816@gmail.com or www.buf.org.

Eugene Onegin (Met Live) – The

Lincoln Theatre presents Eugene Onegin on Sat., April 22 at 9:55am and Sun., April 30 at 1pm. Tchaikovsky’s setting of Pushkin’s timeless verse novel is presented on the Met stage in Deborah Warner’s moving production, starring Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Tatiana and Onegin. Alexey Dolgov sings the role of Lenski, and Robin Ticciati conducts. Admission is $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students and kids under 12 / $2 off members. More info: 360-3368955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Benefit Concerts for Finland Tour –

Fundraising concerts will be given over the next few months to support musicians, ages 14-20, who are traveling to Finland this summer to visit Bellingham’s sister city, Vaasa. This talented group will be led by Sharyn and Malcolm Peterson, and includes students from the Northwest. This musical exchange tour is being given to celebrate Finland’s Centennial of independence. The benefit concerts feature students, playing solos, duets, and trios with their coaches and local professionals. Locations and dates include: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon, 360-424-1822), Sat., April 22, 2pm; Normandy Park Congregational (19247 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park, 206-824-1770), Sun.,

April 23, 4pm; YWCA Ballroom (1026 N. Forest St., Bellingham, 360-734-4820), Sat., April 29, 2pm; Kennelly Keys Music (1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, www. kennellykeysmusic.com), Sat., May 6, 2pm; Trinity Anglican Church (1200 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon), Sun., June 18, 2pm. Admission is free, donations encouraged! More info: 360-421-2527, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com.

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Firefly Classics: Jeff Gilliam – The Jansen Art Center is pleased to present Jeffrey Gilliam on Sat., April 22 at 7:30pm. Firefly Classics is a concert series at the J celebrating the best in classical music. Jeffrey Gilliam (pictured) is a pianist, currently teaching at WWU. Prior to joining the piano faculty at WWU in 1992, Gilliam taught at The Juilliard School, The University of Michigan School of Music, and at The International Menuhin Music Academy in Gstaad, Switzerland. He has performed and taught all over the world, including guest university teaching positions in Thailand and South Africa. He has received two Fulbright awards. Admission is $25. More info: 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org. Parisian Delights with Fifth Inversion Quintet and Dan and Victoria Sabo – Enjoy the sounds of Mozart’s “Quintet for piano and winds in E flat major, K.452,” Roussel’s, “Divertissement” and Bohuslav Martinu’s “Sextet and Sonata for Clarinet and Piano” on Sun., April 23 at 3pm at First Congregational Church of Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave.). The show features Victoria Sabo, piano; Dan Sabo, piano; Lisa McCarthy, flute; Jennifer Weeks, oboe; Erika Block, clarinet; Pat Nelson, bassoon; and Gustavo Camacho, horn. Admission is $15 adults / $5 students. Info: 360-3034014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Stuart’s Coffeehouse Jazz Night 20th Anniversary Consert – Pre-Bayou on the Bay Bellinghamsters will remember Stuart’s Coffeehouse as the place to get a good cup of joe in a relaxing and somewhat funky atmosphere. But more

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At left: Gustavo Camacho, horn. Middle: Laura Camacho, violin. Photos courtesy of Gema Camacho Photography. At right: Victor Cayres, piano. Photo courtesy of Victor Cayres.

Laura and Gustavo Camacho with Victor Cayres in Recital Dynamic Duos, power couples from the WWU music faculty, highlight Bellingham Music Club’s (BMC) season. May 4, BMC Night Beat features Laura and Gustavo Camacho (violin and horn) with Victor Cayres (piano). The main piece on the program is Brahms’ “Horn Trio, Op. 40,” – thirty minutes of perfect, sublime writing! Premiered in 1865, the same year Brahms wrote his German Requiem, “this trio was the first important piece that was written for the unusual instrumentation of violin, horn and piano. Unusual even now; only 5 or 6 major pieces have been written since then!” says Dr. Gustavo Camacho. The musicians will contrast this work with “Twilight Music” by John Harbison – a testament on how music can change in a century! They will also collaborate on a refreshing version of Erik Satie’s “Gnossienne No. 1” that will fuse minimalism with tango and gypsy jazz improvisation. The Camachos came to the Northwest by way of Michigan (Interlochen Center for the Arts) and Arizona (Phoenix Opera, Phoenix Symphony). Dr. Laura Camacho has also performed with Des Moines and Nashville symphonies, operas and chamber orchestras. Her diverse musical background includes backup violin to Kanye West, as well as touring nationally with Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Dr. Camacho is on the violin faculty at WWU and is committed to bringing chamber music to the community with Trio Lumina. Dr. Gustavo Camacho is Assistant Professor of Horn and Brass Area Coordinator at WWU. An active soloist and clinician, Dr. Camacho has presented master classes and performances at conferences, festivals, and institutions in the U.S., China and Luxembourg. In 2015, Dr. Camacho completed a performance tour of Cuba with The Brass Quintet of the Americas, making history as the first outside professional brass quintet to tour the country. Joining them will be Brazilian-born pianist Victor Cayres, a recent winner of the Iowa Piano Competition and the Competition. Dr. Cayres recently performed in Brazil, Europe, and in the U.S., including a debut at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), as a soloist with the Chamber Orchestra of New York. He serves on the piano faculty at Boston University School of Music. Laura and Gustavo Camacho will be the guests of Sean MacLean’s NW Focus Live on Classical KING-FM 98.1, Friday, April 14, from 8 to 9pm. Live from the Seattle studios, they will preview Night Beat and share personal stories. BMC Night Beat takes place on Thursday, May 4 at 7:30pm at Firehouse PAC, 1314 Harris Ave. in Bellingham. Tickets are $15 and are on sale online at www.bellinghammusicclub.org , at Village Books, and at the door, if not sold-out. About the BMC: Non-profit Bellingham Music Club supports music in the community and enhances cultural life in the Northwest with free daytime concerts, evening Night Beat series and five competitions for young musicians. It plays a major role in Whatcom County by making music accessible to everyone. The last Night Beat of the year will present Dynamic Duo, Ryan and Heather Dudenbostel, with pianist Jay Rozendaal on June 8. For more information, please visit www.bellinghammusicclub.org or call 360-306-8580. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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recently Bellingham jazz aficionados will recognize the names of players we are lucky to have still playing here in The City of Subdued Excitement. Kevin Woods, Paul Chandler, Loch Clark (trumpet); Dave Knirk, Willie Mathias, Mike Allen (saxophone); Roger Yamashita (bass); Blake Angelos, Reece Marshburn (piano); and Julian MacDonough (drums). Performance on Wed., April 26 at Unity (1095 Telegraph Rd.) at 7pm. Admission is free for WJMAC members and students / $5-$10 general. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Concert – Join

us for fantastic string music with Celtic Fiddle Festival on Thurs., April 27 at 7pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Celtic Fiddle Festival demonstrates and celebrates the rich tapestry of Celtic music through the distinct regional stylings of the band members. The band features Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaitre, and Charlie McKerron on fiddle and Nicholas Quemener on guitar. Their latest album represents the rich cultural traditions of Ireland, Quebec, and Brittany, with performances that include freshly composed pieces as well as tunes whose origin is beyond living memory. Admission is $20-25. More info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org.

Faculty Recital: John Friesen – Cello professor John Friesen is known for his exciting and passionate performances. He has appeared in New York, Washington, D.C., Moscow, Montreal and Tokyo. His solo recordings have received critical acclaim for their beauty of tone and depth of expression. Of his playing, the Seattle Times wrote, “Friesen has the technique to negotiate Bach’s demands with relative ease; he plays with obvious enjoyment and commitment, letting Bach speak through his strings.” Performance on Thurs., April 27 at 7:30pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall. Free admission. More info: www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/john-friesenfaculty-showcase-concert. FAME (Female Artists for Music Education) – Amber Darland (pictured) and Andrea Rackl perform for Bellingham Sings’ annual fundraiser for adult community music education on Thurs., April 27 at 7:30pm. Allegra Women’s Choir and the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers host the event at the elegant Lairmont Manor (405 Fieldston Rd.). Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7pm with preconcert music by Hadassah McGill. Admission is $25. More info: 360-8103474, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org.

Skagit Valley Chorale: Celebrating in Song 2017 – Our celebration of song

begins with the exquisite melodies and rich emotions in Franz Josef Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War.” Then we’ll take on the role of opera chorus, singing excerpts by Verdi, Mascagni, and Gilbert & Sullivan. We’ll be accompanied by orchestra and four high-powered guest vocalists. Performances at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon) on Fri., April 28, 7:30pm and Sun., April 30, 2pm. Admission is $16-$25 general / $14 seniors, students, military & groups of 10 or more. More info: 360-416-7727 or www.skagitvalleychorale.org/concerts.html.

that includes Shubert’s elegant Overture in D and Haydn’s ever-witty but elegant, Symphony No. 103. Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of great music. Tickets ($20-$40) available through the McIntyre Hall Box Office: 360-416-7727. More info: www.skagitsymphony.com.

Alan Reid & Rob van Sante Scottish Concert – Join us for a concert with Alan

Reid and Rob van Sante from one of Scotland’s most celebrated folk groups, Battlefield Band! The concert is Fri., May 5 from 7-9pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). These two present a lively show rooted in the music of Scotland – it’s rich history, and varied landscape provide much of the inspiration for their material. $20-$25. More info: events@celticarts.org , 360-4164934 or www.celticarts.org.

Viola and Piano Masterworks with Soloist Leslie Johnson – BCMS

founding member Leslie Johnson returns to Bellingham with pianist Molly Knight for a solo program featuring Bach’s elegant “Sonata No. 1 for viola da gamba;” Shostakovich’s powerful “Violin Sonata op. 147;” the “Rain Sonata, op. 78” by Brahms; as well as songs for viola and piano by Faure, on Sun., May 7 from 3-4pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave.). Admission is $15 general / $5 students. More info: 360-303-4014, bellinghamchambermusic@gmail.com or www.bellinghamchambermusic.org.

Kulshan Chorus Concert: ‘Water’ –

Join Kulshan Chorus as they celebrate their 30th year! Under the inspirational direction of Dustin Willetts, ‘Water’ bursts forth, diving deep into the life-sustaining element of water. Join us on Sat., May 13, 7:30pm, at Bellingham High School. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors and students, and $5 for kids. Tickets are available now at www.brownpapertickets.com and beginning April 13 at both Community Food Co-ops & Village Books. Info: www.kulshanchorus.org.

Spring Swing Concert – Skagit

Community Band presents their Annual Spring Swing Concert, “I’ll Remember April,” on Fri., April 28 at 7:30pm at Maple Hall (La Conner) and Sun., April 30 at 3pm at Brodniak Hall (Anacortes). The SCB with be featuring vocalist Lynette McCormack singing “Wonderful,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “Star Dust.” Admission to this concert is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Info: 360-4664409 or www.Skagitcommunityband.org.

Classics Concert – The Skagit Symphony presents the “Classics Concert” on Sat., April 29, 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon). Bringing our season to a close, Grieg’s Piano Concerto will spotlight pianist, Angela Kraft Cross in a program 30

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Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the swinging music of Ray Skjelbred and The Yeti Chasers on Sat., April 1, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall (625 State St., Bellingham). Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. More info: btjsjazz@gmail.com , 360-3717030 or www.btjs.webs.com.

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beginning the week of April 10. Sample dance forms of the British Isles in lively classes. The four-week introduction provides basic understanding of movements used in Celtic dance. Class times vary by studio location. Classes are taught by Director Heather Richendrfer. Hers is the longest-established dance school in Whatcom County. She offers year-round classes in Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Everett. She also teaches workshops across North America and judges Highland dancing around the world. More info: 360-715-8682, dance@clanheather.com or www.ClanHeather.com.

USA Dance – Join us at Presence Studio

(1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) for an evening of dancing on Sat., April 1. A lesson will be taught from 7:15-8pm with the dance from 8-10pm. Come help bring in those “April showers” with fun and friendly people. Singles and beginners always welcome. Refreshments. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. Info: bhamusabda@aol.com , 360-7345676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Mount Baker Theatre presents Houston Ballet II – Reach a place of

limitless possibility where movement becomes momentous, guided by the sure-footed grace of world-class ballet artists. Houston Ballet II is the touring division of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. Comprising a stellar array of dancers from around the world, this skilled ensemble tours both nationally and internationally. The company performs a diverse range of dance works that includes excerpts from great classics like The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, as well as contemporary works by internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Stanton Welch, one of the world’s leading choreographers. Performance on Sat., April 1 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

are also welcome, as are individuals living with other movement or neurological disorders. The class emphasizes positive qualities of dance: joyfulness, mental activity that integrates physical and cognitive health, excellent full-body exercise, activity that utilizes the senses of vision, hearing, and touch, Inclusive, so every person is acknowledged. This class is generously supported by a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Northwest Chapter and PeaceHealth Medical Group. Classes meet on Fridays (April 6, 13, 20, 27) at Ballet Bellingham (1405 Fraser St.). Free admission / no registration necessary. More info: 360510-4711, kuntzpam@gmail.com or www.kuntzandco.org/dance-class.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing – Fourth Corner Folk Dancers

meet Thursday evenings from 7-9:30pm (April 6, 13, 20, 27) at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.). We have 15 minutes of warm-up dances, followed by 15 minutes of instruction for beginners, then 15 minutes of teaching of the harder dances. Instruction is followed by a program of dances, then requests. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. A $5 donation is suggested, with firsttimers free. More info: 360-380-0456 or www.fourthcornerfolkdancers.org.

Peace Dances in Mount Vernon –

The Peace Dances are mantric meditations in motion, with live music, held at Skagit

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (500 W. Section St.) on Sun., April 9 from 6-8pm. The focus is finding unity in the singing of a sacred phrase which is inspired by a large variety of religious traditions from around the world. All dances are taught each time; come alone or bring a friend. Admission is free / by donation. More info: 360-6299190, jstplnfolk@gmail.com or www.seattledup.org.

Salsasere Salsa Night – Cubasere

Dance brings you Salsasere Salsa Night, a monthly Latin dance night playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton & more! 30-minute dance lesson included with admission. Lesson starts at 7:30pm, followed with social dancing from 8pm-midnight. All ages until 11pm. Join us at The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce St.) on Fri., April 14, 7:30pm. Admission is $10. More info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com.

Scottish Ceilidh – Bellingham Scottish

Country Dancers are hosting a Spring Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) a traditional Scottish celebration including Scottish country dancing, live music, and entertainment on Sun., April 30 from 2-5pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Soft shoes or slippers recommended; no experience necessary. Come get a taste of Scottish culture! Admission is $5. More info: bellinghamscd@gmail.com , 360-4164934 or www.bellinghamscd.org.

Weekly International Folk Dancing –

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays (April 4, 11, 18, 25) at Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., in Bayview). Brief instruction begins at 7pm followed by review and request dances until 9:30pm. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. • Live music dance will be held Sat., April 8, 7pm, with the band RTW. Potluck will be at 6pm, dancing at 7pm. A $10 donation is requested to help pay for the band. • More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

Dance for Neurological Disorders –

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Female Directors Call the Shots at the CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival by Marla Bronstein Set aside April 20-23 to see 26 outstanding films directed by women from around the world. These films are presented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival (CASCADIA), a non-profit organization organized in Bellingham, dedicated to supporting and showcasing exceptional films by women directors. Among the films to be screened will be the landmark film The Watermelon Woman, directed by Cheryl Dunye. Newly released for its 20th anniversary, the feature film is the first in black,

feminist, lesbian and new queer cinema. Dunye plays a video store clerk and fledging filmmaker who becomes obsessed with a fictional black actress from the 1930s known as “the Watermelon Woman.” While making a documentary about her, Dunye experiences a total upheaval in her personal life, making some surprising discoveries about herself. UnSlut, a documentary about a Halifax teenager, who took her own life after cyber bullying, will be presented as a special event at 6pm on April 19 at Western Washington University, and followed by a discussion with filmmaker Emily Linden. The film is co-sponsored with WWU’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program with help from the CASCADIA Women’s Film Club, a new WWU Associated Students’ club. About Love, from Armenian-Russian director Anna Melikan explores the theme of love in five novellas threaded through one story. The film, Melikan’s fourth feature, stars some of Russia’s biggest film actors.

Still from Dumb Girl of Portici.

The Short Film subjects include the narrative film by Kosovo director More Raca, Home. Home. follows a young woman who decides to make her own destiny when her brothers decide to divide their paternal property and, according to tradition, try to find her a husband. Peculiar Tides is a poetic narrative made by 16-year-old Olivia Clifton of Australia, and Upir, directed by Laura Rembault of France, is a fantasy film about a child who believes his nanny is a vampire. CASCADIA will also present The Founders, a documentary feature by Charlene Fisk and Carrie Schrader. This is the story of 13 women who created the

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Still from UnSlut.

Ladies Professional Golf Association, battling prejudice and preconception. Lutah, made by Kum Kum Bhavnani, focuses on the life of the architect, Lutah Maria Riggs, who rose to the top of her profession, designing many original buildings in Santa Barbara, CA. The Local Filmmaker Showcase features the documentary 3022 Feet. This film takes audiences on Alaska’s oldest and most dangerous footrace, up the 3,022 feet of Seward Mountain. Filmmaker Natalie Fedak chronicles a full-time mom who challenges the men’s record holder. A question and answer session with the audience will follow the film. Lyn Dennis’ short documentary film Muckleshoot Sla-Hal Bone Game, tells of the traditional game of Sla-Hal played annually to bring families and tribes together for a day of fun, competition and culture building. The Festival closes on Sunday afternoon, April 23, at the Mount Baker Theatre with Lois Weber’s film, The Dumb Girl of Portici, made in 1916 and starring legendary ballet dancer and choreographer Anna Pavlova. The film, recently restored with a new score, is arguably the only epic film to be shot by a woman in the 20th century. It has been out of distribution for a century. Throughout the Festival, question and answer sessions with visiting directors will help explain the challenges faced by today’s women filmmakers. “CASCADIA came together to bring women’s perspectives and concerns into the public arena,” said CASCADIA Executive Director Cheryl Crooks. “This multi-day launch of our Festival is an idea whose time has come.” A complete listing of films, ticket prices and times for the films, panel discussions and special events is available on the CASCADIA website: www.cascadiafilmfest.org. Images courtesy of CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival.

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Amadeus (National Theatre) –

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world—determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Screenings on Sun., April 2 at 11am and Tues., April 4 at 6pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Mr. Gaga: A True Story –

Tomer Heymann’s Mr. Gaga: A True Story is a unique documentary experience that tells the story of the internationally acclaimed choreographer Ohad Naharin, who created the daring form of dance and “movement language” Gaga. Screening on Mon., April 3 at 6:45pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $8-$8.50. Info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

1984: National Screening Day – On

Tues., April 4, almost 90 art house movie theatres across the country in 79 cities and in 34 states, plus one location in Canada, will be participating collectively in a National Event Day screening of the 80s movie 1984 starring John Hurt, who sadly died in January. Screening on Tues., April 4 at 6:30pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $10.75. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

open at 6pm for the reception. High School students are invited to create a 3-minute “documentary” to showcase the people and places where STEM jobs are happening in our region and our thriving STEM economy. It can also showcase opportunities for future employment and family wage jobs. Films must be shot in Skagit, Island, Snohomish or Whatcom Counties. Films will be judged by film industry, media, and business representatives. Free admission. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

They Call Us Monsters – In California,

violent juveniles between 14-17 years old can be tried as adults. Typically, they are accused of heinous crimes—murders and attempted murders—that leave their victims’ families shattered. And yet, they are still kids. What is our responsibility to these kids? Do they deserve a second chance? These are the questions legislators are grappling with across the country as they attempt to reform our juvenile justice system. Meanwhile, three violent juvenile offenders are writing a movie as they await their trials. It’s the story of their childhoods with different endings. Join us for the film on Thurs., April 20 at 7:30pm at Lincoln Theatre. Call for admission price. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

I due Foscari: Teatro alla Scala, Milan – Praised by The Financial Times as “the definitive Francesco,” Placido Domingo portrays a father anguished by a political responsibility to exile his only surviving son. This production from the legendary Teatro alla Scala (Milan) is conducted by one of the finest Italian conductors in opera today, Michele Mariotti. Showing on Wed., April 26 at 6pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.,

Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

YIMBY: Yes in My Backyard! –

Sustainable Connections and the Happy Valley Neighborhood Association will be hosting two events that invite residents from Happy Valley and surrounding neighborhoods to determine how to build more affordable and accessible housing in their neighborhood and to re-invent the way the neighborhood can develop (and continue to be) one of the best places in Bellingham to live and play. For the first event, enjoy the premier of a local short film about the Happy Valley Neighborhood by NAM Films before the feature film A Man Called Ove. This event will take place at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on Fri., April 28 from 7-10pm. For the second event, learn from Planning Director Rick Sepler & Architect Bill Kreager on designing sustainable communities. Engage in interactive sessions to explore density, design, and community connections over lunch. Explore creative housing and see how it works in the context of our neighborhood. This event takes place on Sat., April 29 from 9am4pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1720 Harris Ave.). Free admission. More info: www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-in-myback-yard-happy-valleytickets-32481335549.

A Hero of Our Time (Bolshoi Ballet) –

This brand-new production by choreographer Yuri Possokhov is a tragic poetic journey that can only be seen at the Bolshoi. Showing on Sun., April 30 at 11am and Wed., May 3 at 6pm at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $20. More info: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Metropolis – The Lincoln Theatre’s

Spectacular, spectacular series of films meant to be seen on the big screen (not on your portable device), opens with Metropolis on our 91st Anniversary on Sat., April 15 at 7:30pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). The screening will be accompanied on the Mighty Wurlitzer! Fred Beeks, Harvey Rossiter, and Katie Moyer will perform during the pre-show. We’ll wrap up the evening with birthday cake and refreshments. All of this entertainment for our opening night price of only 35 cents! Arrive early! The evening’s festivities are sponsored by Fred & Eva Beeks. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“I Am STEM” – Skagit STEM Network’s

“I Am STEM” Three-Minute Video Contest is open to high school student filmmakers. All submitted films will be screened at the historic Lincoln Theatre (Mount Vernon) beginning at 7pm on Tues., April 18. Doors Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and wellbeing throughout life. Beginners and all Tai Chi skill levels welcomed. This class will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mind-body connection through deep energizing breathing, essential for good brain health. Classes held at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) on Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm and Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm. For those with assisted walking devices or severe arthritis, consider Chair Tai Chi on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15pm. Info: 360-389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

Community Eye Screening (ages 6 months-6 years old) – Because 80% of learning is visual, if a child can’t see, he can’t learn. Community Eye Screening for Children provides a simple, non-invasive and cost-free vision screening test. It requires no medication or preparation and is painless. It does, however, require

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parental permission. These forms will be available the day of the screening. Sponsored by Lion’s KidSightUSA, Sumas Lions Club, Sumas Sr. Center, and Friends of the Sumas Library (FOSL). FOSL will have books for the children. The Community/Senior Center will have refreshments. Lunch at noon for only $5! Takes place on Mon., April 10 form 11:30am-2pm at Sumas Community/ Senior Center (461 2nd St.). Free. More info: 360-988-2714. Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for gentle yoga classes at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St. #D12, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga support for the back, with over 35 years experience. This class is ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. 3-month pass fees: $65 for 5 classes / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. Please email before first class. More info: yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

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NSEA Community Work Parties –

Join us for any of the following NSEA work parties: Sat., April 1, Landingstrip Creek (5200 Turkington Rd.) • Sat., April 8, Terrell Creek (7039 Jackson Rd.) • Sat, April 15, Whatcom Creek (Maritime Heritage Park) • Sat., April 22, Earth Day Potting Party (meet at NSEA, 3057 E. Bakerview Rd.). Work parties take place 9am-noon. Admission is free!. More info: 360-715-0283, jhong@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties.

Scotch Broom Pull and Planting Party – Maple Creek Reach is one of

Whatcom Land Trust’s premier restoration projects. Volunteers will have the chance to learn about its history and help accelerate habitat restoration at the site on Sat., April 22 from 9am-1pm. After getting down and dirty for the work party, relax and celebrate at our free Earth Day BBQ! Free admission. More info: 360-650-9470, dennis@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org/stewardship.

Earth Day Celebration & Work Party with Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group – Celebrate Earth Day 2017 with us

on Sat., April 22 from 10am-2pm at Howard Miller Steelhead Park (52804 Rockport Park Rd, Rockport). At this family-friendly event you can help with a salmon habitat restoration project, see juvenile salmon in the restored stream, enjoy a bird walk, archaeological presentations, and more. Everything is connected; come find out how! Free admission. More info: 360-336-0172, sfeg@skagitfisheries.org or www.skagitfisheries.org/event/earth-day-2.

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Always… Patsy Cline – Always… Patsy Cline, a musical tribute to the beloved country western star, continues at The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce Street, Conway). Featuring local performer Ria Peth Vanderpool, the musical weaves 27 songs into the story of Cline’s longtime friendship with a devoted fan, Louise

Seger, played by co-star Kelly Visten. Performances conclude Sat., April 1 at 7pm. Tickets, $28, are available at www.theaterartsguild.com.

I Hate Hamlet – A young and successful

television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissipated Barrymore whose Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and Andrew Rally, hot young television star, leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, the apartment. Teens and older. Performances at the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.), Sat., April 1 at 7:30pm; Sun., April 2, 9 & 16 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., April 6-8 & 13-15 at 7:30pm. Admission is $8-$14. More info: 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – The tale of several socially

awkward youngsters finding joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee. Along the way, they learn that there is more to life than winning a trophy. The musical features music and lyrics by William Finn; from a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Performances at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) on: Sat., April 1 at 7:30pm; Sun., April 2 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., April 6-8 at 7:30pm; Sun., April 9 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., April 13-15 & 20-22 at 7:30pm. Admission is $20. More info: 360293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Auditions: Noises Off – Audition for

the hilarious play Noises Off will be held on Sun. & Mon., April 2 & 3 at the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) at 7pm. Play by Michael Frayn, directed by Teri Grimes, with performances June 9-25. Those auditioning will be required to do cold readings from the script, and will be asked to play some improvisational games. Please dress for movement. Callbacks will be April 4. A full-length farce with 5 men and 4 women. Ages 20s to 70s. Some characters in the play have two personas. All actors need to be able to handle the energy and pace of a farce, and have the physicality to be able to handle pratfalls, running, etc. It is a British comedy, so British accents are a requirement. Free. More info: 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Don’t Drink the Water – A cascade of

comedy and a solid hit on Broadway, this affair takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain as we follow the escapades of an American family on vacation who become embroiled in a political fiasco after being accused of spying! You won’t stop laughing at the political satire that could easily be from today’s headlines! Performances at Ferndale High School (5830 Golden Eagle Dr.), Fri.-Sun., April 7-9 & 13-15 at 7pm. Admission is $10 / $12. Additional dinner theatre performances at a location TBA on Fri. & Sat., April 21 & 22 at 7pm; cost is $18. More info: 360-661-7873, NWTG@nwtg.org or www.NWTG.org.

Hedda Gabler (NT Live) – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Hedda Gabler (NT Live) on Sat., April 8 at 2pm. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control those around her, only to see her own world unravel. Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove returns to National Theatre Live screens with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Admission is $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

A Length of Rope with Strangely & Esther de Monteflores – A Length of Rope Tour is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tour sponsored by Anchorage Community Works. The show explores the significant choices we come to in life, with a rope and trapeze suspended on opposing sides of each intersection. In Bellingham only, Esther de Monteflores

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and Strangely will each be performing their own original pieces. Performances at the Cirque Lab (1401 6th St. #102, Bellingham) Sat., April 8 at 8pm and Sun., April 9 at 6pm. Admission is $5-$20 suggested donation. More info: 360-9141224, typewriterkeys@gmail.com or www.alengthofrope.com.

Auditions (Singers): Theatre Arts Guild 25th Anniversary Gala –

Auditions for singers will be held Mon. & Wed., April 10 & 12 from 6-9pm at Lincoln Elementary School (1005 S. 11th St., Mount Vernon), for Theatre Arts Guild’s (TAG) 25th Anniversary Silver Celebration and World’s Largest Cast Party at McIntyre Hall. Main performance on Sat., Aug. 26. Directed by Jane Skinner. Ages 7 to adult. For audition appointment, contact BandJskinner@comcast.net. More info: www.TheatreArtsGuild.org.

Kiss Me, Kate – Western’s Opera Studio

and Orchestra proudly present Cole Porter’s sophisticated and sassy GoldenAge hit musical, Kiss Me, Kate. Egotistical impresario Fred Graham casts his tempestuous leading-lady ex-wife Lilli Vanessi as the star of his production of The Taming of the Shrew: The Musical. Enter a couple of hitmen on the prowl, an identity dodge over an exorbitant gambling debt, and a smoldering backstage romance, and the situation reaches a boiling point that is simply “Too Darn Hot!” Admission is $10-$16. Performances at the WWU PAC on Fri. & Sat., April 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7:30pm; Sun., April 16 & 23 at 2pm. More info: 360-650-6146 or www.cfpa.wwu.edu/event/kiss-me-kate.

Vaudevillingham – It’s our monthly

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

Museum Advocates: “Luthier’s Lingo” – Three Bellingham luthiers gather for an informal discussion about building acoustic instruments: Dake Traphagen, a nationally known professional guitar maker; George Thomas, who began making guitars after his retirement as director of the Museum; and Brian Griffin, the newcomer in the group, who began making ukuleles eight years ago. The luthiers will each bring an example of their craft and discuss how they got into this fascinating and demanding artform. Lecture takes place on Thurs., April 13, noon-1pm in the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall. Free admission. More info: 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

BAAY Presents Aristokittens –

Nothing beats Pixie Theatre for young people! Lisa Markowitz loves to teach these zany classes, and this Spring, she’s teaming up with our very own guest director Sarah Bach. Singing, dancing and acting for everyone! It’s the top, and this time, it’s kittens. Performances on Fri. & Sat., April 21-22 & 28-29 at 6pm at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St.). Admission by donation at the door! More info: 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Romeo & Juliet – In the midst of a

historical bitter feud, passionate young love emerges. Defying their parents, Romeo and Juliet marry and plot to run away together, only to be thwarted at every turn. Seattle Shakespeare Company’s 90-minute touring productions use small-cast ensembles. Performers play multiple parts with quick changes and distinctive character choices that make for a showcase of great acting. Expect the beauty of Shakespeare’s language in fresh, accessible productions. Performances at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.) on Tues., April 25 at 10am and 12:15pm. Admission is $6-$7.50. More info: 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – With a

crash, the young Viola shipwrecks onto a beach in Illyria, a place full of romantics and eccentrics. She decides to dress up like a boy to protect herself…not realizing that her twin brother has also crashed on the shore. Twins. Cross-dressing. Love triangles. Live music. Pool noodles. All set on a beach pier in the 1970s. What could possibly go wrong? Join us at Sehome High School (2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy.) Shows at 7pm, April 27-29, May 4 & 5, with the final show at 2pm, May 6 . Admission: $10 adults / $8 students and seniors. More info: kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org or www.sehomedrama.com.

Twelfth Night – The Lincoln Theatre

(712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Twelfth Night on Sat., April 29 at 2pm. Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore, but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. Admission is $18 adults / $16 seniors / $14 students and children / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Faith and Nature Dialogue –

Whatcom Land Trust and Lutheran Minister Charis Weathers host the Faith and Nature Series. Join us in talking with Leah Kostamo, author of Planted: A Story of Creation, Calling and Community, in which she wrestles with issues of poverty, justice, and the environment through the narrative of her own life experience. Lecture takes place on Mon., April 17 at 6:30pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-650-9470, colleen@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org/events.

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John M. Edson Hall of Birds – The

Whatcom Museum’s founding collection of mounted birds is reinterpreted as an educational experience at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.). Designed in collaboration with the North Cascades Audubon Society, the new exhibit will provide opportunities to learn about bird migration, conservation success stories, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. Alongside the interpretive panels and the birds themselves, the Hall of Birds will provide a variety of interactive opportunities for all ages. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Focus on 50: Whatcom Community College – From the beginning of its

50-year history, Whatcom Community College (WCC) has been recognized as an innovator. Talk to people who worked at the college in the early days (when it offered classes at a hodgepodge of buildings throughout the county), and you’ll hear some unbelievable stories. But WCC, and its graduates, thrived. Today,

WCC is regarded as one of the nation’s top two-year colleges. This exhibition will engage visitors with “groovy” WCC memorabilia, recorded memories, and opportunities for guests to share their own Whatcom stories. Join us as we showcase how WCC helps graduates to transform their lives, and our community to thrive. Exhibit showing through May in the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Open House at the Bellingham Railway Museum – Bellingham Railway

Museum (1320 Commercial St.) is having an open house from noon-5pm, Sat., April 8. Admission is free to the open house, but donations are always appreciated! If you have never been to the museum before, now is the time to check us out. More info: 360-393-7540, BellinghamRailwayMuseum@gmail.com or www.BellinghamRailwayMuseum.org.

Pickett House Museum – Tour the

historic Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham), from 1-4pm, on

the 2nd Sunday of each month (April 9). The house was built in 1856 for Capt. George E. Pickett, who later led the infamous Civil War charge at Gettysburg. This is the oldest, documented, wooden structure, on its original site in the state of Washington, and was built with planks sawn at the 1853 Roeder Peabody Sawmill on Whatcom Creek. Free admission, donations appreciated. More info: daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873.

Historical Society: Edradine Hovde on the Restoration of the Pickett House – Edradine Hovde will present a

history of the Pickett House, including recent updates and exhibit changes, on Thurs., April 13 from 7:30-9pm at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.). Hovde is a docent at the Pickett House, a board member of the Whatcom County Historical Society, and an officer of the Washington Daughters of the Pioneers. Admission is $5 suggested donation / members free. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Show by Rachel Loofburrow An interactive community event is headed to Bellingham! The Whatcom Council on Aging will be hosting the Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Show at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC) on April 8 from 11am-3pm. BSAC is located at 315 Halleck Street. This community service event will have great entertainment on hand, food to purchase, and a raffle to win prizes! There will be local artists performing, a classic car show, barbecue lunch, and activities for the kids to enjoy. Gather with friends and family to experience a fun day with your local community. Everyone is welcome. Expert appraisers will be at the event to tell you the stories and value of your precious heirlooms and flea market finds. The experts are like detectives looking closely at an antique to discover its past and the stories that lie within it. Some odd knick-knack you have may be worth more than you could have imagined. Evaluators coming to the event have expertise in all sorts of treasures, including swords, stamps, clocks and time pieces, silver, coins, glassware, dolls, tools, sports memorabilia, books, magazines, comic books, toys, Native art, and fine art. There will also be generalist evaluators. At last year’s event, a painting a young couple brought to them for review dazzled our experts in fine art. The couple explained that they purchased the exquisite landscape art for $20 and were stunned to learn it was valued at over $800. Expert Charles Neeter came across a three-piece silver and ivory creamer set last year. The ivory creamer set was the rarest and most valuable thing he had seen in his career. In his expert opinion, the set was priceless. He encouraged the man who brought them, to never sell the set and keep it for his children to enjoy. The cost for each appraisal will be $6. There will be a special category for “general opinion” for the value of a collection with the charge being $15. There will be no cost of admission for anyone who just wishes to view the memorabilia show, but appraisals will require the payment of the appraisal fee. Tickets will be available at the door. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Whatcom Council on Aging Programs. A travel booth for the Whatcom Senior Tour Program will be on site for those curious about the top travel destination getaways we have to offer all over the world, as well as right here in Washington. Visit wccoa.org/index.php/Tours. Contact Cheryl Willis, Whatcom Council on Aging Tour Program Coordinator at 360-733-4030 ext. 1019 or cwillis@wccoa.org for more information. Photos courtesy of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center.

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Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting –

Please come meet with new friends who enjoy learning about antiques and sharing their collections. Join the fun on Thurs., April 20 at 1pm in the Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org.

O Canada! Heritage Weekend Registration Opens – Registration is

now open for Skagit Valley Genealogical Society’s “O Canada! Heritage Weekend,” Sat. & Sun, April 22-23, at First Methodist Church (1607 Division St., Mount Vernon). Genealogists from both sides of the border are invited. Canadian historian and genealogist, Dave Obee and American genealogist, Mary Kathryn Kozy will present the challenges of tracing immigrant ancestors across borders. For event brochure, register on-line (see below). For mail-in registration: 360-7559071, genealogy0715@gmail.com. Cost is $50 SVGS / $55 non-members / $60 after April 10. More info: 360-755-9071, genealogy0715@gmail.com or www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Vintage Style Show and Friends Annual Meeting – One hundred years

of vintage fashions are modeled at this exclusive show from the private collection of Louise Sager. Invite others to join you for this entertaining overview of our history preserved through fashion. Refreshments will be served. Program follows the Friends of the Everson Library’s brief annual meeting. Join us for the event at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.) on Sun., April 23, 2-3:30pm. Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.org.

Learn to Think on Your Feet! – Come

join us for a free workshop on Thurs., April 13 and Wed., April 19 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St., Bellingham). An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! More info: 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

Painting & Happy Hour with Lorna Libert – Artist Lorna Libert teaches a 2

week workshop focused on composition during Painting and Happy Hour. Each class will start with a brief discussion and demonstration, followed by individual instruction. Students may enjoy adult beverages from the Firehall Cafe during class. Students may bring their own painting supplies, or pay a materials fee to the instructor. No prior experience necessary. Wednesdays, April 19 & 26 from 6:30-9:30pm at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St.). Admission is $85. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter. org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/ painting-happy-hour-with-lorna-libert.

Subtle Energy and the Body Electric – You will learn how to access and use the subtle energies that you can generate deep within yourself, and tap into the place where physical and emotional problems originate. We will explore and practice energetic techniques from Shamanistic cultures with the intention of resolving the harmonic dissonance that can produce dis-ease in yourself and others. Class size limited to 12. The workshop is held on Fri., April 21, from 6:30-9pm, and all day Sat.,

Lynden Emeritus Forum: “The Grand Lady of Mount Baker” – In the 1920s

when tourism in the US West became very popular, there was a great impetus in Bellingham and Whatcom County to provide a NW destination resort rivaling the great Canadian railroad hotels. How this concept came to fruition is the focus of this lecture, centered on the Mount Baker Lodge. It is a story of grand ideas, a scenic location without rail service, innovative construction under the most difficult of conditions, overcoming unforeseen obstacles, and a testament to the tenacity of businessmen and contractors to make their dream a reality. It also serves as a lesson for what to avoid when a vision blinds sound judgment. Mike Impero is the author of four books about historical life in eastern Whatcom County. Join us for his talk on Wed., May 3 from 9:30-11am at Meadow Greens Retirement Community (301 Homestead Blvd., Lynden). Free admission / donations appreciated. More info: emeritus.forum@gmail.com or www.emeritusforum.weebly.com.

Tours/Shows with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Antique &

Collectibles Evaluation Show, April 8 • Seattle’s Lake Union Brunch Cruise, April 12, $138 • Seattle Art Museum Special exhibits Jacob Laurence & Seeing Nature including artist Monet & Cezanne, April 19, $89 • Vancouver, B.C. Hot Spots Tour & Gourmet Lunch, April 26, $135 • Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, May 13-20, call for price • New York City Tour, June 16-20, $2699 • Queen Charlotte Islands Haida Gwaii, B.C., June 19-26, $3599 • Amsterdam, German, Mosel & Swiss River Cruise, Sept. 21-Oct. 1, $4549 • Hawaii Cruise, Sept. 22-Oct. 2, $2699 • Fall Colors Tour, Oct. • California Trains, Nov. All rates, subject to change, overnights are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, bsacintern@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org.

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April 22 (10am-6pm). Cost is $166. To RSVP, or receive more details on the workshop or private sessions with John W. Davis, call 360-713-1559 or email energenesis@comcast.net. Visit www.energenesis.wix.com/institute.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Guitar & Fiddle Workshop – The band Celtic Fiddle

Festival demonstrates and celebrates the rich tapestry of Celtic music through the distinct regional stylings of the band members on Wed., April 26 from 6-7pm at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). This small-class workshop is available to guitarists and fiddlers and will feature a range of Celtic musical stylings. Cost is $45. More info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org.

My Worst Job and Other True (or False) Confessions – What was your

most exquisitely embarrassing moment where you wish the earth would open up and swallow you? In this experiential workshop, we will share how to laugh after writing about our real or imagined confessions. Workshop takes place on Thurs., April 27 from 1-3pm at the Mount Vernon Senior Center (1401 Cleveland Ave.). Free admission. More info: 360391-5428 or www.skagitwriters.org/ april-27-mtg.html.

Gaelic Language & Song Workshop – Join us for this introductory workshop on Scottish Gaelic designed to get beginners speaking and singing! Instructors Stacey Giermann and Rich Hill have over 25 years of teaching experience. Workshop is Sat., April 29, 10am-3pm, held at Littlefield Celtic Center (1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon). Admission is $20; $10 optional boxed lunch available. Info: 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www. celticarts.org/celtic-events/ gaelic-language-song-workshop.

Whatcom Senior Tours a program of Whatom Council on Aging Take the trip of a lifetime!

Haida Gwaii Queen Char Islands June 19–25

New York City Tour June 16–26 River Cruise Rhine and Swiss Sept 21–Oct 1

Hawaii Cruise Sept 22–Oct 2 Napa Valley Train & Sierra Tour Nov 1–7

Reserve your spot today!

Give us a call or visit our website!

360-733-4030 ext 1015

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Saturday Coffee – NorthWest Singles

Club (55+) invites you to join some of our 100+ membership each Saturday at 10am for coffee, conversation, and friendship at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Info: 360-933-4507 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Anacortes Senior College Spring Registration – Registration is underway

for classes April 11-May 18 at Anacortes Senior College, which meets in classrooms at Anacortes Middle School. A 6-week course costs $30, and a 3-week course costs $20 for people over 50 years old. For class descriptions and registration forms, visit www.seniorcollege.org. More info: 360-503-1255, info@seniorcollege.org or www.seniorcollege.org.

Astronomy Meeting – The Whatcom

Association of Celestial Observers meets on Thurs., April 13, from 7-9pm in the front auditorium of the WECU building, (5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, Exit 262). We’ll discuss local astronomy events, and an interesting and informative presentation is scheduled. Free and open to all. More info: www.whatcomastronomy.org.

Crones Circle – Whatcom Crones Circle

meets to honor the wisdom of the aging woman. All ages welcome on Thurs., April 20 from 10-11:15am at The Willows (3115 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-366-8653 or cdleeper@hotmail.com.

Scrum Half Kayla Adderley picks the ball from the back of a scrum. Photo by Amy Heller.

Best in the Pacific Northwest “Is it a life or death game? No, it’s far more important than that!” –Bill Shankly To merely say the Western Washington University women’s rugby team are league champions is a bit of an understatement. Not only did they take the title, but they did so with authority – coming away with an undefeated record of eleven wins and no losses! The Vikings sealed the deal March 4 in Cheney, WA when they took on the Eastern Washington Banshees and became the Cascade Collegiate League Champions. With a 65-0 final score, the Vikings dominated the pitch in every way. Holding true to Viking nature, the tight 5 battled out every scrum, while the lifters and jumpers made lineouts look easy. The back line also showed up to play, using their speed and agility to make clean passes, effectively pressing the ball into the try zone. It was a well-fought match by the Banshees, but the Viking’s defense was a brick wall that nothing could break. Both backs and forwards made strong tackles, stopping any advances the Banshees tried to make. This match comes just a week after The Battle of Westerns, where Western Washington took on Western Oregon University (their closest competition in league play) down in Monmouth, OR. Again, the Vikings came away with a massive win of 85-10. Led by their fly half, Rachel Thorne (19pts), scoring was well distributed, with all the backs making it into the try zone at least once. Thorne’s impressive scoring was followed by rookie wing, JoAnna O’Neill, who put up 15 points. Last year the Vikings were denied their chance at the league title, but this year there is no doubt who will take the crown. Such victories do not come without the support of all the fans and families, and of course, the coaching staff. The Vikings are led by head coach Michael Mauger (forward’s coach) and assisted by Nick Barthel (back’s coach). Mauger, who came to the Vikings at the beginning of the 2016 fall season, has contributed countless hours to the team and continues to push the girls to their full potential. Barthel, who picked up the task after Emy Griffith, recently joined the team back in January. With his years of experience playing for multiple semi-professional teams, Barthel Viking Players Kira Comfort and Rachel Thorne was a perfect fit. He brought a new energy playing offense against Western Oregon to the back line, which will carry well into University. Photo by Wendy Munk Gildersleeve. the future of the program. Nick is now on his way to begin training with the Rhinos, a semi-professional rugby league team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Vikings wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors! So, what’s the next step for the WWU Vikings? On Saturday, April 1, the Viks will be playing University of Washington Women’s Rugby Club at 12pm on WWU’s Harrington Field (798 S College Dr. in Bellingham. Admission is free. On Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 (also at Harrington Field), the Viks are host to the USA Rugby National Championships Round of 16’s for the DII collegiate women’s clubs. The weekend’s winner will head to the Final Four on April 22. April 8, 9am: Match 1 - Eastern Washington University vs. Fresno State University. April 8, 11am: Match 2 - Western Washington University vs. Santa Clara University. April 9, 9am: Match 3 - Loser Match 1 vs. Loser Match 2 April 9, 11am: Match 4 - Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2 Admission: One Day Pass, $10 / Two Day Pass, $15 / students and children, free. Mark your calendars Viking fans, and visit Facebook (WWU Women’s Rugby) and Instagram (@wwuwomensrugby) pages for the latest information! GO VIKS! Entertainment News Northwest ~ April 2017

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