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DECEMBER 2014 FEATURES:

23rd Annual Festival of Trees Gives on Many Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A Broadway Cabaret: The Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

A New Era for the Skagit Valley Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Embrace the Holidays with Style at Pacific Arts Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale – December 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Nutcracker 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-30Bazaars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . .11Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 14-23Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Lectures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

On the cover: Twelve-year-old Julia Schwartz dances the role of Clara in Northwest Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker. See feature story on page 3. Photo by Kari Martilla.

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by Osa HaleThe transformative power of the

imagination. The warm glow of the holidays through the lens of a magical childhood. The irresistible, saccharine allure of candy. There are many themes to Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, all summed up by one word: Nutcracker.

This year, the Northwest Ballet Theater will be upholding its established Nutcracker tradition with a splendid performance featuring professional and student dancers side-by-side. The holiday classic is a mainstay for dancers and audiences alike, and the performers are thrilled to bring new life to Tchaikovsky’s beloved tale.

“Part of the challenge as a dancer in the production is to perform the same material better than the year before, and make new material a step up from previous years,” explained dancer Josh Deininger. Deininger, who will be performing the delightful Grand Pas de Deux with fellow Seattle dancer Shannon Behrens (aka the Sugarplum Fairy), has danced in six renditions of The Nutcracker with the Northwest Ballet Theater. This year, Artistic Director John Bishop has granted Deininger the creative freedom to choreograph the Pas de Deux anew.

“I’m hoping to honor the original choreography of Marius Petipa to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky, while bringing exciting new movement to the audience,” Deininger said.

The dancer’s new moves won’t be the only novelty bringing a fresh twinkle to the show. The talented and precious Julia Schwartz will play Clara, the little girl through whose eyes the audience sees the magic of the Nutcracker, this year.

“I always dreamed of dancing Clara,” the 12-year-old Schwartz said. “What makes this year so special is not just getting the chance to be Clara, but to be on stage in Act I with my mom and dad, who play my parents in the ballet, and my little sister Samantha, who is one of Clara’s friends.”

The Northwest Ballet Theater will be presenting The Nutcracker in three venues this season. December 6 and 7 will find the gorgeous production at the Port Angeles Performing Arts Center, with tickets available at the venue for $15-$35. The following weekend (December 13 and 14), the show will be at the Mount Baker Theatre, with tickets available at the box office or over the phone for $20-$34 each. The final performances will be on December 20 and 21, at McIntyre Hall, with tickets ranging from $24-$35, available in advance. The Saturday performances will

be evening affairs, beginning at 7:30pm, while the Sunday shows will be 2pm matinees.

Though regionally renowned, the Northwest Ballet Theater is not the only company putting on The Nutcracker.

Ballet Bellingham, an educational and performance group that is chock-full of dancing prowess, will be presenting their own beautiful rendition of the show. The locally produced show will feature choreography by Artistic Director Jessica Crook, performed by both student and professional dancers. Audiences can witness the dazzling spectacle on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the box office or over the phone for $20 each, with a $5 discount for students and senior citizens.

McIntyre Hall will also be hosting multiple performances of the beloved ballet. The Skagit Valley Academy of

Dance has one of the longest-running Nutcracker traditions in the area. Audiences are given the opportunity to see the community’s creative element, the homegrown talent that makes this show come to life with seemingly magical ease.

On December 5 and 6 at 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall, the Kingdom of Sweets will come alive with dancing fairies and the Land of Snow will glimmer. Sunday, December 7, will be an especially exciting day for families: the 3pm matinee performance is rounded out with a children’s “Meet and Greet” with the main characters of the show.

Whether it is your first time or your tenth, whether you go alone or with a loved one or the whole family, The Nutcracker is a joyful addition to the most wonderful time of the year. Northwest Washingtonians are lucky to have such a rich array of performances to choose from.

The Nutcracker 2014

Karen Bakke’s design for the backdrop for the snow skin Northwest Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker.

Mahomi Endoh and Seth Weatherby danced the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker in NBT’s 2012 production of The Nutcracker. Photo by Chuck Stevens.

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Salsa Classes and Events with Rumba Northwest – Learn salsa with Rumba Northwest: Cuban Salsa Beginning Levels 1 and 2, Mondays, 6-7:15pm. • Cuban Salsa Intermediate and Advanced, Mondays, 7:30-8:45pm. • Cuban Salsa Beginning Levels 1 and 2, Thursdays, 7:30-8:45pm. Classes meet at Bell Tower Studios (1430 N. Garden St., Bellingham). Salsa Nights most Saturdays at 9:30pm at Cafe Rumba (1140 N. State St., Bellingham). Admission is $12 drop-in / $10 with punch card ($8 / $6 students). More info: 360-595-7369, [email protected] or www.rumbanorthwest.com.

An Irish Christmas – This wildly popular show brings just about everything to the table, blending music, storytelling, song, and dance into an event that sparkles with life and a bit of magic! Singers spin tunes out of the mists and into the familiar “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and “Carol of the Bells.” Riverdance foot-tappers dance through generations of Christmas traditions and celebrations of life. Superb music-makers pour their hearts into their pipes, flutes, fiddles, accordions, and bodhrans. Join us for the show on Tues., Dec. 2 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $45 / $39 / $33

/ $20. More info: 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Western Line Dancing – Western Line Dance classes will be held on Fridays (Dec. 5 & 12) at the Ten Mile Grange (6958 Hannegan Rd., Lynden). Newbies start at 5:45pm (for 45 minutes), beginners from 6:30-7:30pm, and intermediates from 7:30-8:30pm. We are also adding a Wednesday class (Dec. 3, 10, 17) at 6:15pm; this is our new catch-up class, and is NOT for first-timers. We dance the oldies to the latest club dances. Mostly country with a little bit of rock and soul. Ages 16 and up. No partner or experience needed; cost is $5 per class. Leather-soled shoes are best to dance in; tennis shoes are acceptable, but do not slide well on the floor. Great exercise! More info: 360- 354-4325, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/LyndenLineDancers.

Scottish Country Dance Classes – Come learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland. It’s a lot like square dancing, but with lively Scottish music and unique steps and figures. Classes meet on Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, 17) from 7-9:30pm in the Fairhaven Public Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). Everyone welcome! Soft shoes or slippers recommended. First half hour reserved for beginners. Admission is first class free / $8 drop in / discounts with semiannual registration. Info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

Folk Dancing – Fourth Corner Folk Dancers meet Thursday evenings from 7:15-10pm at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham). We focus on Eastern European dance and music, and include Greek, Turkish and Israeli dances. Part of the time we dance to recorded music and part of the time we dance to the music of our Fourth Corner Folk Dance Band. Beginners are welcome; no experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $5 requested donation / first time free. More info: 360-380-0456.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to the New Orleans/Dixieland music of the Crescent City Shakers on Sat., Dec. 6, 2-5pm, at the VFW Hall (625 N. State St., Bellingham). Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members / $6 students / $12 general. More info: 360-734-2973 or www.btjs.webs.com.

Holiday Dance with the Sonja Lee Band – Come to Presence Studio (1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 6 from 7-10pm for a holiday dance with the Sonja Lee Band. A waltz lesson will be taught by Mary Simler Evans from 7-8pm, with the dance from 8-10pm. Refreshments provided. Admission is $10 general / $7 members and students. Info: 360-734-5676, [email protected] or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

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Ballet Bellingham’s The Nutcracker – This holiday season, prepare to be transported on a magical journey with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. Choreographed by Artistic Director Jessica Crook, with gorgeous costumes and beautiful dancing, all to the classic Tchaikovsky score. Ballet Bellingham is proud to present its students and other local dancers as they come together on stage on Sat., Dec. 6 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 Commercial St.) for this delightful telling of a Christmas classic. Admission is $20. More info: 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Drosselmeyer – Looking for something a little different than a standard Nutcracker ballet? The Opus Performing Arts and Dimensions Dance production of Drosselmeyer will be performed at Sedro-Woolley High School (1235 3rd St.) on Sat., Dec. 6 at 7:30pm and Sun., Dec. 7 at 2pm. Admission is $15 at the door / discounts for veterans, seniors, and children under 12. More info: 360-734-5300, [email protected] or www.opusperformingarts.com.

Saturday Contra Dance – Beauty and the Beats play for the Sat., Dec. 13 contra dance at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St., Bellingham) from 7-10:30pm. Cindy Holmes calling. No experience necessary; beginner instruction is provided. No partner needed. Just bring your dancing feet! Admission is $8-$10 general / $6 student. More info: 360-676-1554, [email protected] or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

Saving Christmas Town – The Dance Studio presents the third annual production of Saving Christmas Town. Put on your elf caps, brush off your jingle bells, and join the comical and quirky elves as they defend Christmas Town from the naughty and ominous characters of Oogie Boogie Land. Performances are at the Bellingham High School Theater (2020 Cornwall Ave.): Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 18-20 at 7pm; and Sat. & Sun., Dec. 20 & 21 at 2pm. Tickets on sale for $12 at The Dance Studio (1820 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) or at the door. More info: 360-734-1595, [email protected] or www.thedancestudio.net.

Dancing For Joy Presents: Nativity: We Danced Our Best for Him – The true meaning of the season is born with this spirit-filled, local rendition of Christ’s birth. See the Nativity story from an entirely different perspective on Sat. & Sun., Dec. 20 & 21 at 6:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, modern and ballet. Admission is $12 balcony / $15 lower level. More info: 360-734-6080.

Winter Wonderland – Take a journey into Winter Wonderland with Snow Queen Allegra and the snow princesses as they encounter many joyful winter adventures. This is a delightful holiday show for all

ages on Sat., Dec. 20 from 7-8pm at Blaine Performing Arts Center (975 H St.). Admission is $8 adults / $3 kids / kids under 2 free. More info: 360-332-8167, [email protected] or www.daytodaydance.com.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dance & Party – A New Year’s Eve Gala Dance and Party will be held at Eagles Hall (1125 Forest St., Bellingham) on Wed., Dec. 31 from 8pm-12:30am. Wild Hair from Portland plays, and Marlin Prowell calls. The dance is alcohol-free and family-friendly. Please bring finger food to share. Beverages and party favors provided. Come dance in the new year! Admission is $15 adults / $10 students / 12 and under free. More info: 360-676-1554, [email protected] or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

New Year’s Eve Salsa Dance – Rumba Northwest presents our 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Salsa Dance on Wed., Dec. 31 at BAAY (Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 State St.). Doors open at 8pm, with a salsa lesson at 8:30pm, followed by the best mix of Latin music and performances by Rumba Northwest. All ages! Beer and wine available for 21+. Admission is $10 advance / $15 at door ($7 / $10 for students, under 10 free). More info: 360-595-7369, [email protected] or www.rumbanorthwest.com.

Tours with Whatcom County Council on Aging – Upcoming trips and tours include The Last Staging of The Nutcracker, at Seattle’s McCaw Hall (Sat., Dec. 6, $99.99); New York City Holiday Tour (Dec. 8-12, $1999); Simply Maui Tour (Dec. 10-15, $1264); Vancouver’s Holiday Celebrations & Stanley Park Train (Tues., Dec. 16, $72); Seahawks Game & Phoenix, Arizona Tour (Dec. 19-22, $1799); California & Rose Parade Tour (Dec. 29-Jan. 2, $1,999 / $2,299); Australia & New Zealand (March 19-April 8, 2015, $8819); New Orleans and All That Jazz Tour (March 25-29, $989); Panama Canal Cruise and Canal 100th Anniversary Tour (April 12-27, $2,499-$3,499); Glacier Bay & Inside Passage Alaska Cruise Tour (May 16-23, $1,299-$1,899); Taste of Ireland (Oct. 10-17, $2,779). All rates are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: [email protected] , 360-733-4030 or www.wccoa.org.

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by Marla BronsteinDr. Adam Burdick, the newly hired

Artistic Director/Conductor of the Skagit Valley Chorale (SVC) is thrilled to present “Heralding Christmas 2014,” his premier concert with the chorale. You will experience irresistible passion, dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to the fine art of chorale conducting and

performance. There are two opportunities to attend this presentation of the SVC. Both will take place in Mount Vernon’s stunning McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm on December 13 and 2pm on December 14.

Dr. Burdick is proud of the community collaborations that have taken place in preparation for this program. Along with the time-honored Christmas Carol Sing-along, the concert will showcase additional pieces that are beyond traditional holiday songs. Conrad Susa’s Christmas in the Southwest: Carols and Lullabies will feature songs in various Spanish dialects, and incorporate the instrumentation of harp, marimba, and guitar accompaniment, a combination not often heard in Christmas music. Also included are vibrant Renaissance Spanish carols that have only been performed within the past 50 years.

Before Dr. Burdick took over the SVC reins from Janet Skones Hitt last spring, he had been teaching and conducting professionally throughout the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. Dr. Burdick brings a wealth of experience to the SVC. His deep roots in the Pacific Northwest were firmly planted in his hometown of Pysht, located on the Olympic Peninsula. Dr. Burdick grew up listening to and playing various types of classical music even before the SVC was founded. His mother was an opera fan. His father was a violinist and enjoyed classical music. By the age of ten, Dr. Burdick took up the clarinet, and continued playing through high school. At the age of 16, he and his brother were making a regular 40-mile drive into Port Angeles, where he honed his musical chops with Port Angeles Light Opera Association. Musical theater was his transition to vocal music.

Dr. Burdick considers himself to be an emerging expert in teaching matching pitch using the Alexander Method. “If you can hear it, you can sing it.” (Barring any physiological reason why not.) He is also utilizing online communication and social media to facilitate communication with chorale members. His conductor’s

Dr. Adam Burdick is the new Artistic Director and Conductor of the Skagit Valley Chorale.

on-line blog helps to further communicate beyond the rehearsal time allotted. A most recent blog post discussed the value of vocal warm-ups and their use to improve vocal skills. An interesting read for all singers, the blog is currently available online.

Dr. Burdick is also very excited about the SVC spring

concert, which will include pieces by composers that are just coming into their own, as well as a section of Carl Orff’s musical composition, Carmina Burana. There will be new sounds coming from the chorale, and he can barely contain himself when talking about it!

Dr. Burdick looks forward to being able to grow the 100+ member SVC and looks forward to new members after the first of the year. The chorale is open to all ages. There is no audition, other than to determine vocal range. At this time, the soprano and alto sections are well staffed, but the chorale welcomes tenors and basses.

For more information about the SVC, the concert, or to find the conductor’s blog, check out their Facebook page or go to their website at www.skagitvalleychorale.org/.

Tickets are available at www.mcintyrehall.org , 360-416-7727 ext. 2 or toll free at 866-624-6897.

Prices for Saturday and Sunday are $16 for all house seats, $14 for seniors and students, or $25 for box seats. Discounts are available for purchase of 10 or more tickets.

A New Era for the Skagit Valley Chorale

Under the direction of Rob Pattermannin concert ...

Tuesday, Dec 2 • 7:30pmfeaturing Shoreline Community Band

Shorewood High School PAC, 17300 Fremont Ave N

Friday, Dec 5 • 7:30pmfeaturing Bellingham High School Alumni Band

Blaine High School PAC, 1055 H St

Saturday, Dec 6 • 2pmfeaturing Skagit Community Band

Anacortes High School Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St

Sunday, Dec 7 • 3pmfeaturing Marysville City Community Band

Arlington High School PAC, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd

Strike Up the Bands

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Marrowstone Music Festival – Located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, Marrowstone is a two-week intensive orchestral training program for students aged 14-24, featuring 3 full orchestras, full-ride fellowships, and internationally acclaimed faculty-artists from highly distinguished conservatories, orchestras and schools of music. Festival will be held July 26-Aug. 9; applications accepted online beginning Jan. 1. Info: 206-362-2300, [email protected] or www.marrowstone.com.

Deck the Hall and All That Jazz – Please join the Skagit Valley College Choirs and the Skagit Community Band for an evening of holiday favorites, in a mix of styles from the Middle Ages to the contemporary jazz scene, on Tues., Dec. 2 at 7:30pm at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon). Admission is $15 / $10 / $5. More info: 360-416-7727, [email protected] or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Strike Up the Bands – The North Cascades Concert Band, under the direction of Rob Pattermann, is presenting four energetic and lively fall concerts of classical band music. The 50 piece wind band will play music both familiar and new. Each performance will be joined by a local, community band. The concerts are scheduled for Tues., Dec. 2, 7:30pm, at Shorewood High School PAC (17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline); Fri., Dec. 5, 7:30pm, at Blaine High School PAC (1055 H St.); Sat., Dec. 6, 2pm, at Brodniak Hall (1600 20th St., Anacortes); and Sun., Dec. 7, 3pm, at Arlington High School PAC (18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.). Admission is free, but donations will be greatly appreciated. For more info visit: www.nccband.org.

Wade Dingman on Organ – Wade Dingman, director of music and organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, will perform for the Bellingham Music Club at 10:30am on Wed., Dec. 3 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2117 Walnut St., Bellingham). He will play works by Bach, Daquin, Walcha, Liszt, Guilmant, Williams, Sumsion, Yon and Rutter. Dingman is a graduate of WWU. He holds a master of music in organ performance from the University of Notre Dame, plus Germany’s highest degree in organ performance from the Hochschule fur Musik und Theater. Admission is free; donations are accepted to support student awards. More info: 360-306-8580, [email protected] or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Swinging the Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs – This year’s annual Swing Connection Concert, devoted to the art of Swinging the Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, will become part of the Bellingham Art Walk held on Fri., Dec. 5. The band will perform from 7-9pm in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, at

the corner of Flora and Commercial, one of the Art Walk stops for the evening. The busy Honeybees vocal quartet will fly in around 7:30pm to sweeten the event. Admission is free / donations appreciated. More info: 360-714-0054.

”Comfort and Joy!” – Cantabile of Skagit Valley will perform their Christmas concert, “Comfort and Joy!,” on Fri., Dec. 5 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon). Joining Cantabile’s chamber choir is partner ensemble ReSound and local flutist Stephanie Bethea. Included among the many carols will be an original arrangement of “Away in a Manger,” by conductor Stephen Marshall-Ward. Admission is $15 suggested donation. More info: 360-766-6866 or [email protected].

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees to Perform at Skagit Valley Casino Resort – Lead singer Micky Dolenz brings his Monkees Christmas Show to The Pacific Showroom (5984 Darrk Lane, Bow) on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5 & 6 at 8pm. One of four actors chosen to star in a TV show about a rock ‘n roll band, Micky Dolenz rocketed to stardom as the lead vocalist on The Monkees’ debut single and No. 1 hit “Last Train to Clarksville.” Admission is $44-$50. More info: 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Holiday Jam – BUG holds their Holiday Jam on Sat., Dec. 6, from 3-5pm, at the St. James Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 910 - 14th St., Bellingham. Finger food potluck; no beginner workshop this month. Admission is $5 suggested donation. More info: 360-647-5259, [email protected] or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

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December 5, 7:00pm: Vancouver saxophonist Cory Weeds plays the music of Sonny Rollins

vDecember 7, 7:00pm: From NYC…

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers alum, Quintet with trombonist Steve Davis and

young trumpet sensation Josh Bruneauv

December 10, 7:00pm: Trumpeter Oliver Groenewald with the Miles Black Trio

vDecember 17, 7:00pm:

Seattle pianist John Hanson and his Trio

All events take place at The Majestic, 1027 North Forest Street in Bellingham.

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Whatcom Girls Chorus – Listen to the Whatcom Girls Chorus on Sat., Dec. 6 from 2-3pm at the Holiday Port Festival (Bellingham Cruise Terminal) as they perform a selection of seasonal songs to lift your holiday spirits! Free. Info: 360-738-4105, [email protected] or www.whatcomgirlschorus.com.

Scandinavian Christmas Concert – Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of your favorite Scandinavian and English Christmas songs, sung by The Bellingham Norwegian Male Chorus and Damekor (women’s chorus), on Sat., Dec. 6 from 3-5pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church (2530 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is TBD. More info: 206-399-9462 or [email protected].

Yogoman for the Kids – Yogoman Burning Band is keeping the winter warm with their Jamaica-New Orleans Dance Riddims at the Green Frog (1015 State St., Bellingham) every first Saturday of the month (Dec. 6, Jan. 3) from 4-6pm. Family friendly! The Green Frog serves an extensive grilled cheese menu, and the finest beers and spirits from around the country. Admission is $10 adults / $5 kids and students. Info: [email protected] or www.yogomanburningband.com/shows.

Holiday Party at MoNA – You are cordially invited to come and celebrate the holidays with the Museum of Northwest Art’s Board of Trustees and Staff on Sat., Dec. 6 at MoNA (121 S. 1st St., La Conner). Party begins at 6pm with wine and hors d’oeuvres, live music featuring Ben and Mia Starner begins at 7pm. Free admission. More info: 360-466-4446, [email protected] or www.monamuseum.org.

The Coats – The Pacific Northwest’s premier a cappella group, The Coats, returns to Bellingham High School with a delightful holiday concert on Sat., Dec. 6 at 7:30pm. Known for highly engaging performances, The Coats’ seamless blend of music and comedy moves audiences to laughter one minute, joyful tears the next. The concert, a fundraiser for BHS choirs, opens with short performances by the advanced choirs of BHS, Sehome HS and Squalicum HS. Tickets are $20 at the BHS ASB office, Village Books and Food Co-op (Cordata). Also available at the door, but advance purchase is highly recommended. Info: 360-676-6470 or www.thecoats.net.

Holiday Harmony with Harmony Northwest Chorus – Harmony Holiday, a Christmas concert, will be presented by Harmony Northwest Chorus on Sun., Dec. 7 from 2-4pm at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland Ave.). Music includes favorite traditional carols, upbeat holiday tunes and a group sing-along. Refreshments and door prizes offered. We will also be collecting donations for local food banks. Admission

is $5 at the door / free kids under 10. Info: [email protected] , 360-201-5861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Extravaganza – Join us on Sun., Dec. 7 at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) for a WSO Holiday Extravaganza! This season, the WSO partners with the Mount Baker Toppers, a captivating all-male vocal ensemble, for light classical selections. The delightful Bellingham Children’s Choir, directed by David Post, also joins in an intergenerational celebration of music, community, and the holiday spirit. TIckets: $39 / $33 / $13. More info: 360-734-6080 or [email protected].

Happy Hour Hoedown – Vertical Stringband will be playing Vintage Pop, Traditional Country and lively Bluegrass tunes on Sun., Dec. 7 from 3-4pm at Shuksan Healthcare Center (1530 James St., Bellingham). Free. More info: 206-527-8932 or [email protected].

Swingin’ in the Season – Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers (Whatcom County’s only all-female jazz choir) shares a concert with blues/jazz singer/arranger Cheryl Hodge on Sun., Dec. 7 at 4pm at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Guests include Julianne Thoma on piano, Michael Gurule on soprano sax, and more! Admission is $15 at the door. More info: 360-676-1024, [email protected] or www.bellinghamsings.org.

Women With Wings Rehearsal / Sing-Along – Come join our song community on Tues., Dec. 9 from 6:30-8:30pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). We are a circle of singers who hold sing-alongs and song circles in local care facilities, the drop-in center for the homeless, and at the hospital. We welcome new members. Come to a rehearsal and experience the joy of singing. Free admission. More info: 360-220-7219.

Holiday Happiness with the BHS Showstoppers – Join the Bellingham High School Showstoppers, directed by Linda Short, as they bring holiday cheer to Old City Hall with an always-popular medley of uniquely choreographed music performed by local students. Join us on Thurs., Dec. 11, 10am-noon at the Old City Hall, (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). A free program presented the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Annual Winter Concert – Talented student musicians and singers from Bellingham High School will delight audiences of all ages at their annual winter concert on Thurs., Dec. 11 at 7pm at BHS Theater (2020 Cornwall Ave.). The concert will feature the large ensembles from the school: Band, Orchestra and Concert Choir. A lively rendition of the Hallelujah

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Chorus wraps up the evening with the fun tradition of BHS choir alumni joining current students on stage. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free admission. More info: 360-676-6470.

Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra Holiday Concert – Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra presents holiday and seasonal favorites on Fri., Dec. 12 from 7-8pm at the Bellingham Public Library Central Branch (210 Central Ave.). Free. More info: 360-733-6867, [email protected] or bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com.

Family Holiday Concert with the Whatcom Girls Chorus – Beautiful, inspiring and festive songs will be performed by the Whatcom Girls Chorus, girls grades 3-8, on Fri., Dec. 12 at 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). Carolyn Troutman directs and JoAnn Armstrong is piano accompanist. Free admission / donations accepted. Info: [email protected] , 360-738-4105 or www.whatcomgirlschorus.com.

Lummi Island Choral Concert – Allegra women’s vocal ensemble and the Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers (Whatcom County’s only all-female jazz choir) present an evening of holiday and nocturnal-themed music on Fri., Dec. 12 at 8pm at the Lummi Island Congregational Church (3913 Legoe Bay Rd.). Directed by Ann MacDonald with accompanist/assistant director Hadassah McGill. Admission is $5-$10 suggested donation. More info: 360-676-1024, [email protected] or www.bellinghamsings.org.

Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Met Live) – James Levine returns to one of his signature Wagner works conducting this epic comedy – back at The Met for the first time in eight years – about a group of Renaissance “master singers” whose song contest unites a city. Broadcast at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Sat., Dec. 13 at 9am; encore broadcast on Sun., Dec. 21 at noon. Admission is $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Backstage @ the Border presents our Fifth Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along – Join April Eaton and Susan Thomson singing traditional Christmas carols from “Silent Night” to “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” on Sat., Dec. 13 from 7-9pm at Christ Episcopal Church (382 Boblett St., Blaine). Lots of fun with homemade goodies and our bucket raffle. All proceeds will 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: 360-927-9085, [email protected] or www.backstageattheborder.com.

Christmas Concert and Sing-Along – Join soprano Linda McCauley and pianist Mary Walby for an afternoon of Christmas

music and a sing-along on Sun., Dec. 14 from 3-4pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.). Free admission. More info: 360-527-9626 or [email protected].

Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide – Three generations of the Boulding family will set the stage ablaze with the Tara Academy Irish Dancers; lively fiddling of Jocelyn Pettit; soulful songs of Colleen Raney and guitarist Colm MacCarthaigh; and Matt Jerrell’s dynamic percussion. Performance on Sun., Dec. 14 at 3pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 Front St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $24 / $21 / $18 / $15 / $2 member discount. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

WinterSong – Informal community Christmas choral sing for women hosted by Ann MacDonald and Allegra/WSJS chorus members. Healthy vocal/choral tips shared through holiday/winter themed music. Meets Mon., Dec. 15 at 7pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham); also meets Jan. 12 & Feb. 16. Admission is $10 per session / $25 all three sessions. More info: 360-676-1024, [email protected] or www.bellinghamsings.org.

Mount Baker Youth Symphony Holiday Concert – The Mount Baker Youth Symphony presents a Holiday Chamber Concert at the Leopold Crystal Ballroom (1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) on Mon., Dec. 15 at 7pm. Talented young musicians age 6-20 present a festive performance of “Holiday Favorites from Many Lands.” Admission is $10 adults / $1 under 16. More info: 360-527-6877, [email protected] or www.mbys.org.

BUG@Roeder – We will be sharing songs from the Ukulele Daily and the Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Songbook on Wed.,

Dec. 17 from 7-9pm at the Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr., Bellingham). Guest books are available. If you want to share other songs, please bring 20 copies. Free admission. More info: 360-733-6867, [email protected] or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Bellingham Children’s Choir in Concert – The Bellingham Children’s Choir, enroute to Carnegie Hall this year, performs its Winter Concert at BAAY (1059 N. State St.) at 7pm on Wed., Dec. 17. David Post conducts, and Hadassah McGill accompanies. Admission is $5. More info: 360-306-8531, [email protected] or www.baay.org.

Brown Bag: Holiday Jazz Concert – Enjoy an exciiting piano adventure as Scot Ranney explores popular holiday and Christmas music in a variety of musical styles. Join us on Thurs., Dec. 18 at 12:30pm in the Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). $3 suggested donation/free for Museum members.

Holiday Dinner Show with Gallowglass – Gallowglass plays beautiful Irish and other traditional music, and will play a fine dinner show in the Old World Deli (1228 N. State St., Bellingham) on Thurs., Dec. 18 at 6pm. Join Zach Bauman on mandolin, guitar, songs, Brit Keeton on fiddle, and Jan Peters on bouzouki, harmonicas, and songs for a warm and heartful presentation. Admission is $5 suggested. More info: 360-820-0486, [email protected] or www.janpetersmusic.org.

The Bellingham Folk Festival – The first annual Bellingham Folk Festival will take place on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 19 & 20 at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207


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Ellsworth St.). It will feature two days of fun and educational workshops, performances, and jamming. Features include concerts by the Coty Hogue Trio, Anna Schaad and Brian Bowers, the Gallus Brothers, and Giant’s Causeway. Co-sponsored by the Homemade Music Society and Whatcom Family and Community Network. Admission is $5-$85. Info: [email protected] or www.TheBellinghamFolkFestival.com.

Dances of Universal Peace – The Dances of Universal Peace are: a dynamic form of contemplative prayer; a multicultural celebration of the sacred in movement and voice, rhythm and melody; meditative and uplifting group dances with simple choreography, accompanied by devotional songs and chants, honoring the world’s spiritual traditions. No previous experience is necessary. All are welcome. Leaders have taught the Dances worldwide for over 25 years. This is a fragrance-free event. Join us at the Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham), on Fri., Dec. 19, 7-9pm. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-733-5745 or www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm.

Noel: The Magic of Christmas in Concert – Noel is a heart-warming evening of poetry and music to celebrate the Christmas season. Please join us for this delightful holiday performance

featuring harps, strings, flute and percussion on Fri., Dec. 19 from 7:30-9:30pm at Third Christian Reformed Church (514 Liberty St., Lynden). Admission is $15 kids and students / $20 adults. More info: 360-305-7136 or www.noelharp.com.

Haynie Opry Christmas Carols and Lunch – On Sat., Dec. 20, the Haynie Opry (3144 Haynie Rd., Blaine) will host a Christmas lunch with Christmas carols. Light finger foods and refreshments will be served, followed by songs of the season by Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets in advance at Cozy Corner Books and Coffee locations or at the door. Doors open at 11am, with lunch at noon. Admission is $15. Info: 360-366-3321.

Lynden Music Festival Christmas Concert – Come and join us in singing the most beautiful Christmas carols with the Lynden Music Festival performers on Sat., Dec. 20 from 7-9pm at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (1105 Liberty St., Lynden). Free admission. More info: 360-510-0654, [email protected] or www.lyndenmusicfestival.com.

Holiday Concert with Bellingham Community Chorus – Enjoy fun, uplifting holiday music, folk tunes, Broadway, spirituals, world music and much more on Sun., Dec. 21 from 3-5pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). For the whole family! Free admission. More info: 360- 595-0934 or [email protected].

A Winter Solstice Concert – Celebrate the winter solstice with the Stanley Greenthal Ensemble on Sun., Dec. 21 at 7pm at Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Celtic and Balkan tunes, songs and poetry will fire up the year’s longest night. Greenthal stretches musical borders from Scotland, Brittany, Greece and the Balkans. He sings and plays guitar, bouzouki, and Greek lutes. Kip Greenthal adds vocals and percussion. Christos Govetas sings and plays clarinet and oud, and Kim Goldov plays violin. Admission is $15 general / $6 youth 6-17. Tickets available at the door, Village Books, Community Food Co-op, and from www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: 206-325-9011, [email protected] or www.stanleygreenthal.com.

Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s New Year’s Eve Gala 2015 – Ring in 2015 at The Skagit’s New Year’s Eve Gala on Wed., Dec. 31 at 8pm in The Pacific Showroom (5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow). Dance the night away to live music by The Beatniks, performing music of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s with an energy and passion you won’t find anywhere else. Tickets for the Gala include reserved seats, buffet dinner, keepsake gift, no-host bar, countdown to midnight and more. Cost is $90. Info: 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.


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5th Annual Welcome Home Concert – This year the Bellingham Festival of Music welcomes home Jeff Siegfried on Sat., Jan. 3 from 7-9pm at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (2600 Lakeway Dr.). Jeff began his saxophone studies here in Bellingham and attended Sehome High School. Jeff has performed as soloist with orchestras across the Northwest as well as being awarded prizes in multiple competitions. He will perform works by Bach, Franck and Albright, and maybe even some jazz and tango. Admission is $15 suggested donation for adults / students free. More info: 360-733-9371, [email protected] , or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

VIDA Guitar Quartet – The VIDA Guitar Quartet brings together four guitarists of exceptional artistry and “unerring musical instinct.” Since forming in 2007, VIDA has performed to critical acclaim in major UK, US, and European venues. Critics praised the group’s debut album, Love, the Magician, as well as their follow-up release, Rhapsody. The group’s seemingly effortless teamwork and broad range of dynamics is evocative of an entire orchestra rather than merely four guitars. Performance at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) on Fri., Jan. 9 from 8-10pm. Admission is $42 / $39 / $32 / $20. More info: 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events.

Holiday Stockings: Made with Care – Community creatives are invited to sew, knit or crochet a holiday stocking to be given to a family working toward permanent housing. Creativity encouraged, but there will also be patterns, and information about classes at the Firehouse Cafe. Deliver your completed stocking on Mon., Dec. 1 to be “hung with care” over the fireplace at Firehouse Cafe in Fairhaven (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) during the first three weeks of December. All stockings will be distributed in time for the holidays through Interfaith Coalition and Opportunity Council. Free. More info: 360-752-1904.

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale – Come to the Bellingham Main Library (210 Central Ave.) for the winter book sale. A large selection of books for all ages are on sale, usually for $1 each on Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 3 & 4 between 10am-6pm. On Fri., Dec. 5, books are 1/2 price, 10am-6pm. On Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-1pm, items are $4 a bag. Also on sale are DVDs, videos and books-on-tape/CDs. Free admission. More info: [email protected] or 360-778-7250.

Blaine Friends Holiday Book Sale – Discover the perfect gift at this annual Friends of the Blaine Library book sale that coincides with Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights Festival. All funds raised support programs and services at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.). Hours are Fri., Dec. 5 from 10am-6pm and Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-3pm. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Holiday Cheer Starts Here – It’s First Friday! We’ve decked our halls and strung the garlands, now it’s time to get into the holiday spirit at Whatcom Museum’s historic Old City Hall! Toast the season with beer or wine, delicious local bites, and two floors of decorated trees - then venture out for some downtown spirit. Fri., Dec. 5, 5-7pm. Tickets $50; Brown Paper Tickets or the Museum Store.

3rd Annual Aerial Showcase – A collection of the Bellingham Circus Guild’s finest aerial acrobatic pieces. Two kid-friendly shows and one 21+ cabaret. Guaranteed to give you a case of the “oohs and ahhhhs!” Performances at Bellingham Circus Guild (1401 6th St.) on: Fri., Dec. 5, 8pm; Sat., Dec. 6, 7pm; and Sun., Dec. 6 at 9:30pm (21+). Admission is $8-$15. More info: 360-556-8682, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/events/357410224436282.

Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis – The Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Walk/Runs will be held in Burlington on Saturday, December 6, and in Bellingham on Saturday, December 13. Advance registration will save you $5. Same-day registration fees are listed below with their corresponding event. • The Burlington 5k walk/run begins at Burlington Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., at 9:30am. Same day registration is 8:15-9:15am. Events include: 1k Kids’ Fun Run with the Elves, 9:15am, $15; 5k walk/run, 9:30am, $35; and 5k Dog Trot walk only, 9:30am, $45. (www.skagitjinglebellrun.org). • The Bellingham 5k walk/run starts at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., at 9am. Same-day registration is 7-9am. If you’re pre-registered and have picked up your race packet, you don’t need to check in. Events include: 1k Run With the Elves Kids’ Fun Run, 8:30am, $15; 5k walk/run, 9am, $35; and 5k Dog Trot walk only, 9am, $45. (www.bellinghamjinglebellrun.org). • You may also “Jingle in Your Jammies” at home for $25 (advance) or $30 (day of). Learn more about arthritis at www.arthritis.org.

Holiday Cookie Sale at the North Fork Library – Stop by the North Fork Library (7506 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls) from Dec. 6-23 and pick up some wonderful holiday cookies during regular library hours. All funds raised go toward maintaining the North Fork Community Library building. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Harborview Lions Club Appreciation Holiday Swing Party – Bellingham Harborview Lions Club members create many special events to raise funds throughout the year to help serve our community. We are saying “Thank You” to organizations such as Sight and Hearing Foundation, Days for Girls, The Salvation Army, The Hope House, Leader Dogs, Camp Horizon, Wounded Warriors, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and more with a Holiday Swing Party on Wed., Dec. 10 from 6-11pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). We invite these group representatives to call or email interest and receive a free pass to the party. We will all enjoy a fun night of dancing, light appetizers, desserts, open bar and coffee. More info: 360-303-7478, [email protected] or www.bellinghamharborviewlionsclub.com.

Breakfast with Santa – Have breakfast with Santa on Sat., Dec. 13 from 9-11am at Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center (2600 Squalicum Parkway). Celebrate the holiday season and meet the Jolly Old Elf himself while enjoying a hearty pancake breakfast. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with all the little boys and girls to hear their last minute Christmas wishes. Photos will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit subsidized childcare at the Center. Admission is $6 adults / $4 kids 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased at www.bellinghamchildcare.com. More info: 360-676-0950.

Used Book Sale – Do some last minute Christmas shopping on Sat., Dec. 20 from 2-5pm in the Friends of the Everson Library’s sale room behind Peoples Bank (104 Kirsch Dr.). Sponsored by Friends of the Everson Library to support programs and services at the Everson McBeath Community Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

A Manhattan New Year’s Eve Celebration – Party hearty in Lynden on Wed., Dec. 31 from 5:30-9:30pm at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St.). Live music, hors d’oeuvres, four-course gourmet dinner, and live streaming of New York Times Square Ball Drop. Tickets are $80 per person and include food, beer, wine, champagne, entertainment, party favors, and the support of the Jansen Art Center. More info: 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.


by Joanna NesbitEach year, the creatively decorated

Christmas trees at the annual Festival of Trees benefit event offer rich and often poignant stories behind the ornament themes. For example, this season Selena Vogel, Festival of Trees committee member and a regular tree decorator, is commemorating her mother by adorning her tree in red cardinals and snow to celebrate her midwestern mother’s love of the Christmas holidays.

“The tree’s theme is ‘Alzheimer’s Is for the Birds’ in memory of my mother who lost her battle with Alzheimer’s a year ago at age 68,” says Vogel. “She was someone who never lost the magic of Christmas. As a fourth-generation Alzheimer’s sufferer, she knew she would probably get the disease, but she never lost her bravery or spirit.”

The benefit event, which brings in critical funding for Bellingham’s Health Support Center, is held in the Leopold’s Crystal Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., and consists of two events: a free Winter Wonderland Walk for all ages and an evening Gala Dinner & Auction.

The Winter Wonderland Walk is open Fri., Dec. 5, 11am-9pm, and Sat., Dec. 6, 10am-1pm, during which visitors can stroll the ballroom to view 20 full-sized, stunningly decorated trees while snacking on cookies and cider. Kids love the festive ambiance, and it’s a great way to kick off the holiday season, says DeLynn Lindberg, Executive Director of the Health Support Center.

This year’s tree themes include the circus, the beach, a red, white, and blue tree, Once Upon a Time, a Man Tree decorated entirely in tools, and Cat in the Hat, another memorial theme. Come see for yourself and soak up some of the stories.

The Gala Dinner & Auction will be held Sat., Dec. 6, from 6:30-9:30pm in the ballroom, and includes dinner, a silent auction, dessert dash, and live auctioning of the Christmas trees. The reasons for purchasing trees are as poignant as the ornament themes. Michele Seaburg, silent auction coordinator, says Festival of Tree organizers often don’t hear the stories of

the trees’ destinations until later, but invariably the purchaser intends the tree to go to someone in need. One year, a tree was donated to a family with five children who

had just lost their mother. Another year, the matchbox cars that adorned a tree were shipped to an orphanage in Dubai. From the cathartic process of decorating in someone’s memory, to donating a tree to a worthy cause, to contributing funding to the Health Support Center, the Festival of Trees gives on many levels.

Seaburg and Vogel both volunteer at the Health Support Center, a little-understood Bellingham service at 1212 Indian St. that serves some 105,000

people per year and operates on a shoestring. In its mission to facilitate peer-to-peer support, the Health Support Center assists health-related self-help groups by providing office and meeting space, equipment, and support services to 23 member organizations, such as Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Whatcom County, Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, and many others. By sharing a central location, the center is able to provide meeting space and

other services for free to its member groups. It also helps new support groups launch peer-to-peer services. Even if the Health Support Center doesn’t work directly with a particular support group, it can help individuals locate services in Whatcom County.

A resounding thank you goes out to the sponsors who make the event possible: Phillips 66, Kelly’s O’Deli, Superfeet, Leopold Retirement

Community, and St. Joseph Hospital.Tickets to the Festival of Trees Gala

Dinner are $50 and can be purchased at 360-733-6714. Purchasing tickets early is recommended! If tickets are sold out, be sure to stop in for the Winter Wonderland Walk. To learn more about the Health Support Center, visit www.healthsupportcenter.org.

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The Polar Express in 3D – Ken’s Hairstyling and the Mount Vernon Downtown Association present a free screening of The Polar Express in 3D on Sat., Dec. 6 at 3pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St.) as part of Mount Vernon’s Downtown Holiday Happenings. This is the story of a young boy on Christmas Eve who boards a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Greg Aanes Furniture – Join us for a special showroom opening on Sat., Dec. 6, 10am-2pm, and come in to check out our furniture. Regular showroom hours are Mon.-Fri. from 10am-5pm. Showroom is located at 2109 Queen St. which is one block north of Iowa St. on the corner with Kentucky (you have to jog up and over on Pacific!). For complete info and map, visit www.GregAanesFurniture.com , www.FurnitureBellingham.com or call 360-389-2714.

Northwest Singles Club (NSC) – Join the Northwest Singles Club for these free events in December: Weekly Walks every Monday (Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 10-11:30am at Taylor Dock in Fairhaven. • Weekly Coffee Hour, every Saturday (Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27) from 10-10:30am at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Harris St. • Monthly meeting and dinner at Cascade Pizza on Wed., Dec. 10 at 5:30pm. Events are for age 50+. More info: 360-393-3982.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring – Whatcom Learning Lab provides trained volunteers who tutor children or adults in reading. Tutoring will take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5pm at Northwest Baptist Church, 3545 Northwest Ave., Bellingham; or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 763 G St., Blaine. Tutors wanted! Cost is a minimal fee. More info: [email protected] , 360-371-3978 or www.WhatcomLearningLab.org.

Find the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity – Are you looking for a way to make a difference? We can help! No matter your schedule, skills, or interests, there is an opportunity for you. Stop by one of the following meetings to find out how your community needs your gifts and talents: Tues., Dec. 2, Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.), 2:30-4:30pm. • Tues., Dec. 9, Ferndale Library (2007 Cherry St.), 2:30-4:30pm. Can’t make it? Contact us to schedule a one-on-one Volunteer Info Session at 360-734-3055, [email protected] or www.whatcomvolunteer.org. Free admission. More info: [email protected].

Lynden DBA Holiday Dessert Baking Contest Reception – Join us on Fri., Dec. 5 from 7-9pm at Jansen Art Center (321 Front St.) for the Lynden DBA Holiday Dessert Baking Contest Reception. Admission includes one dessert and one beverage (wine or coffee). There will be a wine pull as well. Admission is $10 advance / $15 at the door. More info: 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Women’s Voices NW – Women’s Voices NW celebrates Christmas with interviews of author Vicki Robin and, from Sustainable Connections, Michelle Grandy, discussing the joys and wealth of a local Christmas. Listen to these informative programs Sundays at 9am on KMRE radio 102.3 FM, or stream at www.sparkmuseum.org or womensvoicesnw.wordpress.com. Info: 360-738-3886 or www.sparkmuseum.org.

Bellingham Laughter Club – Think Globally, Laugh Locally. Join our Certified Laughter Leader and experience the health benefits of social, joyful laughter exercises. We will meet the first Sunday of the month at the Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building: Dec. 7. Free. Info: [email protected] , 360-734-4989, www.WorldLaughterTour.com , www.LaughterYoga.org.

December Holiday Meeting – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its December meeting on Sat., Dec. 13 from 10am-noon at the Jansen Art Center (321 Front St., Lynden). A tour of the center, music, shopping, and a cookie exchange will be featured. AAUW supports equity for women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy. The Bellingham Branch meets monthly on the second Saturday morning. Free. More info: 360-392-8856 or [email protected].

Discover Vedic Astrology – Vedic Astrology is the Astrology of India. Christine Sessler, professional astrologer, will be offering 15 minute mini-astrology readings on Fri., Dec. 19 from 1-5pm at Wise Awakening (314 E. Holly St., Suite 101, Bellingham). Cost is $10. Info: 360- 510-3028, [email protected] or www.vedicmoonastrology.com.

Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo – More than 100 of the trendiest bridal gowns will be presented by local models Sun., Jan. 4 at the annual Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo in Bellingham

from noon-5pm at the Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, 714 Lakeway Drive. The fashion show will start at 4pm and include dresses for bridesmaids and mothers, plus suits and tuxedos for men. More than 45 businesses that offer services for weddings and other special events are expected to participate. Advance tickets are available for $15 at www.bridalinspirationsexpo.com. Tickets cost $18 at the door. More info: 360-733-2563, www.bridalinspirationsexpo.com.

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CALENDARDECEMBER 2014

MONDAY 12/1/2014NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am,

free, 360-393-3982. See page 13.Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring

(every Monday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm, $2 per session adjustable, 360-371-3978, [email protected] or WhatcomLearningLab.org. See page 13.

Teen 3D Printer MakerLab, Lynden Library, 3:45-5:30pm, free, www.wcls.org or 360-305-3600.

TUESDAY 12/2/2014Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of

Pilates, 10:30-11:30am, $65 (5 classes) / $15 drop-in / $10 first time, 360-656-6699, [email protected] or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 32.

Storytime, Launching Success Learning Store, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-527-2641, [email protected] or www.launchingsuccess.com. See page 34.

Theater Arts Guild: “White Christmas,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm (senior matinee tickets through TAG), $10-$24, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 25.

Find the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity, Deming Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-734-3055, [email protected] or www.whatcomvolunteer.org/volunteer/orientations. See page 13.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring (every Tuesday), Grace Lutheran Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Masters of Japanese Cinema: “Sanjuro,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $7.25 members / $10.50 general / $8 students and kids under 12, [email protected] , 360-647-1300 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

TED Talk Tuesday: Rethinking Philanthropy, Explorations Academy, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-8085, [email protected] or www.explorationsacademy.org. See page 36.

Toastmasters Meeting, Unity Church, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-756-0217, [email protected] or www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 36.

An Irish Christmas, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $45 / $39 / $33 / $20, 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com/events. See page 4.

Deck the Hall and All That Jazz, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $15 / $10 / $5, 360-416-7727, [email protected] or www.mcintyrehall.org. See page 7.

”Legally Blonde,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $7-$20, 360-650-6146 or www.wwu.edu/theatredance/events.shtml. See page 25.

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Shorewood High School PAC, 7:30pm, free - donations appreciated, www.nccband.org. See page 7.

WEDNESDAY 12/3/2014Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.

in Bellingham (next to Burlington), 10am-6pm, www.alliedarts.org. See page 27.

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm, free, 360-778-7250, [email protected]. See page 11.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays (3 days) begins, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $140 or $50 per session, 360-319-6115, [email protected]. See page 27.

Wade Dingman on Organ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 10:30am, free, [email protected] , 360-306-8580 or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. See page 7.

Free Paper Crafting Demo, Stampadoodle & The Paper Cafe, noon-1pm, 360-647-9663, [email protected] or www.stampadoodle.com. See page 27.

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Emily Baily and Bethany Hilt, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, [email protected] , 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 2:30pm. See page 32.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring (every Wednesday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Western Line Dancing Class (no first-timers), Ten Mile Grange, 6:15pm, $5, 360-354-4325, www.facebook.com/LyndenLineDancers or [email protected]. See page 4.

Beginning Dream Workshop, private home, 6:30pm, $20, [email protected] , www.nightmarerelief.wordpress.com or 360-389-2432. See page 32.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 6:30pm, free, 360-788-6526, [email protected] or www.whatcomalliance.org. See page 32.

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm, $8 drop-in, www.bellinghamscd.org. See page 4.

”Legally Blonde,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 7:30pm, $7-$20. See page 25.

THURSDAY 12/4/2014Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


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Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale, Bellingham Public Library, 10am-6pm. See page 11.

Open Studio Painting Thursdays (3 days) begins, Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $140 or $50 per session. See page 27.

Story Time with Claire: “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats, Village Books, 10:30-11am, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring (every Thursday), Grace Lutheran Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Middle School Book Club: “Holes” by Louis Sachar (grades 6-8), Ferndale Library, 4-5pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Story Time and Visit with the Grinch: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Village Books, 4-5pm, free, [email protected] , 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Adult Storytime & Crafting for a Cause, Mount Vernon City Library, 5-7pm, free, 360-336-6209, [email protected]. See page 30.

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Marvin J (swing/rock/blues), Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

First Thursday Artist Reception: Tommy Gibson and Mary Alice Phillips, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, [email protected] , www.jansenartcenter.org or 360-354-3600. See page 27.

Globe on Screen Series Finale: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Limelight Cinema, 7pm, $16 members / $20 general, 360-647-1300, [email protected] or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Post-Totem Pole Journey Event, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 7-9pm, free, [email protected]. See page 36.

Purge and Prejudice: The 1907 “Anti-Hindu” Riot in Bellingham, Ferndale Library, 7-9pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 36.

Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15pm, $5 donation requested / first time and students free, 360-380-0456. See page 4.

”A Christmas Story: The Musical,” The Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 adults / $10 for seniors and students / $8 kids 4 and up, 360-354-4425, [email protected] or www.clairevgtheatre.com. See page 25.


”Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, [email protected] , 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See page 25.

Theater Arts Guild: “White Christmas,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $10-$24, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 25.

FRIDAY 12/5/2014Christmas Bazaar, Blaine Senior Center,

9am-4pm, free admission, 360-332-8040, [email protected] or www.blaineseniorcenter.com. See page 31.

Holiday Harbor Lights, Downtown Blaine, 9am-4pm, free, [email protected] , 360-332-6484 or www.blainechamber.com/events. See page 34.

Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of Pilates, 9:30am, $15 drop-in. See page 32.

Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St. in Bellingham (next to Burlington), 10am-6pm, www.alliedarts.org. See page 27.

Blaine Friends Holiday Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-6pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 11.


Holiday Art Show, Ballenger Studio, 10am-6pm, free, [email protected] , 360-422-7030 or www.melissaballenger.com. See page 28.

Pacific Arts Market, 1125 E. Sunset Dr., 10am-6pm, www.pacificartsmarket.com. See page 28.

Winter Wonderland Walk Through, The Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 11am-9pm, free, 360-733-6714, [email protected] or www.healthsupportcenter.org. See page 12.

24th Annual Holiday Port Festival and 19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, noon-8pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport or 360-676-2500. See page 34.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Holiday Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2-5pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-647-5259, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. See page 7.

Downtown Art Walk, downtown Bellingham, 5-10pm, free, 360-527-8710, [email protected] or www.downtownbellingham.com. See page 28.

Holiday Cheer Starts at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 5-7pm, $50. See page 11.

Olde Fashioned Christmas, Pioneer Park, Ferndale, 5-9pm, $4 adults, $3 children, 360- 384-6461, www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com. See page 34.

Western Line Dancing Class, Ten Mile Grange, 5:45-8:30pm, $5. See page 4.

2014 Juried Artist Series: Abstraction, Opening Reception, Allied Arts Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-676-9548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org. See page 28.

Anacortes December Gallery Walk, Downtown, 6-9pm, free, [email protected] , 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com. See page 28.

Artist Reception, Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-293-6938 or www.scottmilo.com. See page 29.

Felted Wool Wreaths and Trees Workshop, Ragfinery, 6-10pm, $5, 360-738-6977, www.ragfinery.com.

Artist Reception: Carrelyn Banner, Bay Street Studios, 6-9pm, free, 360-671-3999, [email protected] or www.cosmiclightstudio.com. See page 29.

Recent Work by Trish Harding, Studio UFO Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-319-6115, [email protected]. See page 28.

Remodeled! Revealed! Rejoice!, Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 6-10pm, free, 360-734-1340, www.fourthcornerframes.com or [email protected]. See page 29.

Winter Celebration of the Arts, Waterfront Artists’ Studios, 6-10pm, free, https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Waterfront-Artist-Studio-Collective/109384748344. See page 29.

Lynden DBA Holiday Dessert Baking Contest Reception, Jansen Art Center, 7-9pm, $10 advance / $15 at the door, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 13.

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Swinging the Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, First Baptist Church, 7-9pm, free / donations appreciated, 360-714-0054. See page 7.

Vancouver saxophonist Cory Weeds, The Majestic (downstairs), 1027 North Forest St., Bellingham, 7pm, $10 / $5, members free, [email protected] , www.wjmac.org.

”A Christmas Story: The Musical,” The Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 7:30pm, $12 / $10 / $8. See page 25.

”Comfort and Joy!,” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-766-6866, [email protected]. See page 7.


”Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14. See page 25.

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Blaine High School PAC, 7:30pm, free - donations greatly appreciated, www.nccband.org. See page 7.


3rd Annual Aerial Showcase, Bellingham Circus Guild, 8pm, $8-$15, 360-556-8682, www.facebook.com/events/357410224436282/ or [email protected]. See page 11.

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $44-$50, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 7.

Sin City (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

”Tim Greger Doesn’t Understand,” iDiOM Theater, 10pm, $10 advance / $12 door, 360-201-6492, [email protected] or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 25.

SATURDAY 12/6/2014Oyster Dome Hike, 8am, $3 carpool fee,

360-656-5216, [email protected] or www.mountbakerclub.org. See page 33.

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, 8:15am registration, $15 / $35 / $45. See page 11.

Christmas Bazaar, Blaine Senior Center, 9am-4pm. See page 31.

Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction Benefiting Gardenview Montessori School, St. Paul’s Academy Little Epistles Preschool, 9am-3pm, free, [email protected] or www.gardenviewbazaar.com. See page 31.

Holiday Art and Gift Market, Blaine Harbor Art Gallery @ Goff’s, 9am-4pm, free, 360-739-4209, [email protected] or www.blaineharborartgallery.com. See page 29.

Holiday Harbor Lights, Downtown Blaine, 9am-4pm, free, [email protected] , 360-332-6484, or www.blainechamber.com/events. See page 34.

Indoor Holiday Fairy Garden Workshop, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, $39, 360-676-5480.


Blaine Friends Holiday Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-3pm. See page 11.

Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-312-2288, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. See page 29.


Greg Aanes Furniture Showroom Open, 10am-2pm, www.FurnitureBellingham.com , 360-389-2714. See page 13.

Holiday Art Show, Ballenger Studio, 10am-6pm. See page 28.

Holiday Open House, Morrison Glass Art, 10am-4pm, free, 360-714-8732, [email protected]. See page 29.

Jansen Art Center Holiday Artisan Fair, Jansen Art Center, 10am-4pm, free, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 29.

NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10-10:30am. See page 13.


Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Concert (at 3pm), St. John’s Lutheran Church, 10am-3pm, bazaar free / concert by donation. See page 31.

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day, Village Books, 10am-10pm, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com. See page 34-35.

Visit Sculpture Woods, 10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com. See page 29.

Winter Wonderland Walk Through, The Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 10am-1pm. See page 12.


Children’s Holiday Gift Bazaar, Lynden Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

24th Annual Holiday Port Festival and 19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 11am-5:30pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport or 360-676-2500. See page 34.

MBT’s Annual Magic Show featuring John Walton, Mount Baker Theatre, 11am & 2pm, $7, [email protected] , 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 25.

Free Pilates Mat Intro, Joy of Pilates, 11:30am, free, 360-224-1433, [email protected] or www.joyofpilates.net. See page 32.

Artist Reception: Deb McCunn, Good Earth Pottery, 1-4pm, free, 360-671-3998, [email protected] or www.goodearthpots.com. See page 29.

Deming Library Holiday Tea, Deming Library, 1-5pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 35.


Shiatsu Workshop, Joy of Pilates, 1-4pm, $85 pair / $45 single, 360-656-6699, [email protected] or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 32.

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Tech Gifts: Tablets and eReaders, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 1-3pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

”A Christmas Story: The Musical,” The Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8.

Author Trading Chapbook Meet-Up, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 2-4pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Beginners’ Workshop and Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church, 2-5pm, $5 suggested donation, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com , 360-733-6867 or [email protected]. See page 7.

”Legally Blonde,” WWU PAC Mainstage, 2pm, $7-$20. See page 25.

Moomin Story Time & Craft, Village Books, 2-3pm, free. See page 35.

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Brodniak Hall, 2pm, free - donations greatly appreciated, www.nccband.org. See page 7.

Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, 360-734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com. See pg. 4.

Whatcom Girls Chorus, Holiday Port Festival / Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 2pm, free, 360- 738-4105, [email protected] or www.whatcomgirlschorus.com. See page 8.

Harper & I Dance, Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 2:30-2:45pm, free, 360-676-8548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org.

Scandinavian Christmas Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3pm, $TBD, 206-399-9462, [email protected]. See page 8.

”The Polar Express” in 3D, Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, free, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 13.

Yogoman for the Kids, The Green Frog, 4-6pm, $10 adults / $5 students and kids, www.yogomanburningband.com/shows or [email protected]. See page 8.

”The Toys Who Saved Christmas,” Bellingham Sportsplex, 4:30pm, $8 advance / $10 at the door, 360-676-1919, www.bfsc.info. See pg. 35.

Artist Reception: Mary Moore Bailey, Lucia Douglas Gallery, 5-7:30pm, free, 360-733-5361, [email protected] or www.luciadouglas.com. See page 30.

Holiday Party at MoNA, Museum of Northwest Art, 6-9pm, free, [email protected] , www.monamuseum.org or 360-466-4446. See page 8.

Bellingham Health Support Center Festival of Trees, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 6:30-9:30pm, $50, [email protected] , 360-733-6714 or www.healthsupportcenter.org. See page 12.

Olde Fashioned Christmas Music by Gloria Dawn, Olde Fashioned Christmas in Pioneer Park (Ferndale), 6:30-8:30pm, fee at the door, 360-305-5515.

3rd Annual Aerial Showcase, Bellingham Circus Guild, 7pm, $8-$15. See page 11.

Author Event with Rev. Steven Greenebaum: “Pracitical Interfaith,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, [email protected] , www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626.

Holiday Dance with the Sonja Lee Band, Presence Studio, 7pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, [email protected] or www.bellinghamusadance.com. See page 4.

Brass Monkey Theater Club (short plays about prophesy), iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $5 advance / $7 door, [email protected] , 360-201-6492 or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 26.

”Drosselmeyer,” Sedro-Woolley High School, 7:30pm, $15 at the door / discounts for veterans, seniors, and children under 12, 360- 734-5300, [email protected] or www.opusperformingarts.com. See page 5.


”Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14.

The Coats, Bellingham High School Theater, 7:30pm, $20, www.thecoats.net or 360-676-6470. See page 8.

”The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, [email protected] , www.mountbakertheatre.com/events or 360-734-6080. See page 5.


Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm, $44-$50, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 7.

Tocato Tango (Argentinian tango), El Agave at Sudden Valley, 8-11pm, no cover, 360-393-3853, [email protected] or www.elagaverestaurant.net.

Sin City (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

3rd Annual Aerial Showcase (cabaret show; 21+), Bellingham Circus Guild, 9:30pm, $8-$15. See page 11.

Brass Monkey Theater Club (short plays about revenge), iDiOM Theater, 9:30pm, $5 advance / $7 door, [email protected] , 360-201-6492 or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 26.

Salsa Night, Cafe Rumba, 9:30pm. See page 4.

SUNDAY 12/7/2014Community Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-1pm, $5 adult / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under, 360-739-9605. See page 35.

Holiday Harbor Lights, Downtown Blaine, 9am-4pm, free, [email protected] , 360-332-6484 or www.blainechamber.com/events. See page 34.

Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3 FM, 9-10am, free, 360-738-3886, www.sparkmuseum.org. See page 13.

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24th Annual Holiday Port Festival and 19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 11am-5:30pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport or 360-676-2500. See page 34.

Christmas is for Kids! (of All Ages), Skagit County Historical Museum, 11am-5pm, $5 adults / $4 seniors and children 6-12 / children under 6 free / $10 families / members free, 360-466-3365, [email protected] or www.skagitcounty.net. See page 35.

Holiday Art and Gift Market, Blaine Harbor Art Gallery @ Goff’s, 11am-4pm. See page 29.

Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount Hatchery, 11am-3pm, free, 360-873-4241, [email protected] or www.skagitfisheries.org. See page 33.

Ukulele Orchestra, Allied Arts Holiday Festival (4145 Meridian St.), 12:45-2pm, free, 360-676- 8548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org.

Live Music and Christmas Fun: The Honeybees, BelleWood Acres Farm, 1-4pm, free, 360-318-7720, [email protected] or www.bellewoodfarms.com.


”The Toys Who Saved Christmas,” Bellingham Sportsplex, 1:30pm, $8 advance / $10 at the door, 360-676-1919, www.bfsc.info.


”Drosselmeyer,” Sedro-Woolley High School, 2pm. See page 5.

”A Christmas Story: The Musical,” The Claire Everson Library Silver Tea, Everson Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 35.

Holiday Harmony with Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2-4pm, $5 / free kids under 10, 360-201-5861, [email protected] or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 8.

”Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $8-$14.

Theater Arts Guild: “White Christmas,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $10-$24, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 25.

Happy Hour Hoedown, Shuksan Healthcare Center, 3-4pm, free, 206-527-8932, [email protected]. See page 8.

North Cascades Concert Band Concert, Arlington High School PAC, 3pm, free - donations appreciated, www.nccband.org. See page 7.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Extravaganza, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $39 / $33 / $13, [email protected] or 360-734-6080. See page 8.

Author Event and Book Release: “Prepare to Come About” by Christine Wallace, Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-733-1599, www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, [email protected]. See page 13.

Swingin’ in the Season, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 4pm, $15, 360-676-1024, [email protected] or bellinghamsings.org. See page 8.

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers alum (from NYC), trombonist Steve Davis and trumpeter Josh Bruneau, The Majestic (downstairs), 1027 North Forest St., Bellingham, 7pm, $20 / $10, members free, [email protected] , www.wjmac.org.

Auditions: “Leading Ladies,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm, free, 360-733-1811, [email protected] or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. See pg. 26.

MONDAY 12/8/2014NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am.

See page 13.Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring

(every Monday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 5:30pm. See page 32.

Author Event: Abbe Rolnick, Mount Vernon City Library, 6pm, free, 360-336-6209, [email protected] or www.mountvernonwa.gov. See page 33.

Red Wheelbarrow Writers NaNoWriMo Group Reading, Village Books, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com.

Auditions: “Leading Ladies,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7pm. See page 26.

Poetry Night (featuring Jay Johnson), Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 8-10pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.


Pilates, 10:30am, $15 drop-in. See page 32.Storytime, Launching Success Learning Store,

10:30-11:30am. See page 34.Ferndale Library Book Group: “Mink River”

by Brian Doyle, Ferndale Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Find the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity, Ferndale Library, 2:30-4:30pm. See page 13.


Ductigami Holiday (grades 6-12; duct tape supplied), Blaine Library, 3:15-4:45pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Hypnotic Charisma Workshop, Cascade Hypnosis Center, 6pm, $19, 360-392-8723, [email protected] or www.cascadehypnosiscenter.com. See page 32.

How It’s Made Artist Lecture Series: Yvette Neumann, Jansen Art Center, 6:30pm, free, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 36.

Women With Wings Rehearsal / Sing-along, First Congregational Church, 6:30pm, free, 360-220-7219. See page 8.

Free Improv Workshop, Improv Playworks, 7-9pm, free, [email protected] , www.improvplayworks.com or 360-756-0756. See page 32.

Toastmasters Meeting, Unity Church, 7pm, 360-756-0217. See page 36.

www.brutonandschellberg.com

www.thechrysalisinn.com



Working and Living Abroad, Deming Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

”John” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $16 general / $14 seniors / $12 students / $2 off members, www.lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955. See page 26.



Silk Ribbon Embroidery Class, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 10am-4pm, $65, 360-466-4288, [email protected] or www.laconnerquilts.org. See page 30.

Stitched Textiles Appreciation Morning, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 10am-12:30pm, free, [email protected] , 360-466-0110 or www.gailcreativestudies.com. See page 30.


Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Doris Mae Bajema, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive Workshop, Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 1:30pm. See pg. 32.

2nd Chapter Book Discussion Group: “Mink River” by Brian Doyle, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Conference Room), 2- 3:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.


NSC Monthly Meeting and Dinner, Cascade Pizza, 5:30-7pm. See page 13.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Holiday Mixer, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 5:30-8:30pm, free, 360-319-8366, [email protected] or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org. See page 33.

Harborview Lions Club Appreciation Holiday Swing Party, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 6-11pm, free with RSVP pass, 360-303- 7478, [email protected] or www.bellinghamharborviewlionsclub.com. See page 11.

Western Line Dancing Class (no first-timers), Ten Mile Grange, 6:15pm, $5. See page 4.

Beginning Knitting II Workshop, Ragfinery, 6:30-8:30pm, $15, 360-738-6977, www.ragfinery.com.

Author Event with Lynn Brunelle: “Mama Gone Geek,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com.

Birchwood Garden Club: Build a Holiday Wreath, Table Decoration or Runner, Bellingham Public Library Central Branch Lower Lecture Room, 7pm, free, 360-384-6250, [email protected] or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org. See page 31.

CSWT Open Mic, Firehouse Cafe, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-9961, [email protected]. See page 33.

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm. See page 4.

Trumpeter Oliver Groenewald with the Miles Black Trio, The Majestic (downstairs), 1027 North Forest St., Bellingham, 7pm, $10 / $5, members free, [email protected] , www.wjmac.org.



Bellingham High School Showstoppers, Old City Hall, 10am-noon, free. See page 8.


Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Andy “Badd Dog” Koch (blues/piano/harmonica), Jansen Art Center, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

A Special Evening with the Former Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr: “Flash of Silver,” Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 6:30-8:30pm, $18, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com. See page 33.

NAMI: An Update on Depression, Bipolar and Anxiety Disorders, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Lecture Room), 6:30-8:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

National Theatre Live: “Frankenstein,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $16 members / $20 general, [email protected] , www.pickfordfilmcenter.org or 360-647-1300.

Whatcomics! Teen Art Show: Grand Opening, Lynden Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 30.

Annual Winter Concert, Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, free, 360-676-6470. See page 9.

Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15pm. See page 4.


”Mary and Joseph: A Bible Story,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at the door, 360-201-6492, [email protected] or www.idiomtheater.com. See page 26.


FRIDAY 12/12/2014Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of

Pilates, 9:30am, $15 drop-in. See page 32.Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.




Survey of Advanced Stone Setting Techniques (3 days) begins, BMAG, 10am-3pm, $375 + $25 kit fee, 360-201-0236, [email protected] or www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 32.

Polar Express Party for Kids (story, games, crafting), Village Books, 10:30-11am, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com.

Western Line Dancing Class, Ten Mile Grange, 5:45-8:30pm, $5. See page 4.

Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra Holiday Concert, Bellingham Public Library Central Branch, 7pm, free, [email protected] , 360-733-6867 or bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com. See page 9.

Family Holiday Concert with the Whatcom Girls Chorus, Trinity Lutheran Church, 7-9pm, free / donations accepted, 360-738-4105, [email protected] or www.whatcomgirlschorus.com. See page 9.


Cheryl Hodge (award-winning blues), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $7, 360-445-3000, [email protected] or www.conwaymuse.com.

”Mary and Joseph: A Bible Story,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 door, 360-201-6492, www.idiomtheater.com. See page 26.


www.lincolntheatre.org



Skagit Symphony Holiday Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, tickets at 360-416-7727 ext. 2 or www.mcintyrehall.org. See ad on page 7.


Lummi Island Choral Concert, Lummi Island Congregational Church, 8pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, www.bellinghamsings.org , 360-676-1024 or [email protected]. See page 9.

The M-80s (80’s pop/new wave), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 12/13/2014Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, Bellingham High

School, 7am registration, $15 / $35 / $45. See page 11.

Breakfast with Santa, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adult / $4 kids / $18 family, 360-733-3040, [email protected] or www.wccoa.org. See page 35.

Breakfast with Santa, Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center, 9-11am, $6 adults / $4 kids 10 and under, 360-676-0950. See page 11.

”Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg” (Met Live), Lincoln Theatre, 9am, $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 9.

Make It and Take It Grapevine Wreaths Workshop, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, $39.

AAUW Monthly Meeting, Jansen Art Center, 10am-noon, free, [email protected] or 360-392-8856. See page 13.


Annual Holiday Sale and Open Studio, Glass Mountain Studios, 10am-5pm, free, 360-733-3497, [email protected] or www.glassmtn.com. See page 30.

Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-312-2288, www.lummigatewaycenter.com. See page 29.




Ragfinery Gift Sale, Ragfinery, 10am-5pm, free, 360-738-6977. See page 31.

Correspondence Renaissance (Make Artful Mail), Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 10:30am-12:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Kids and Teens Holiday Gift Bazaar, Deming Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 31.

Jewelry/Metalsmithing Holiday Studio Sale, Pond’s Edge Studio, 11am-4:30pm, free, 206-235-3715, [email protected]. See page 30.

Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount Hatchery, 11am-3pm. See page 33.

Santa Comes to Village Books, Village Books, 11am-noon, free, [email protected] , www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626. See page 35.

Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee: “Cat-Women of the Moon,” Pickford Film Center, noon, $2, 360-647-1300, [email protected] or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Lego Play (age 5-10), Launching Success Learning Store, 1-2pm, free, 360-527-2641, [email protected] or www.launchingsuccess.com. See page 36.


Closing Party/Reception for Jean Behnke, 2-5pm, free, [email protected] , 360-755-3140 or www.anchorartspace.org. See page 30.

Working and Living Abroad, Ferndale Library, 2pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

MTG Magic: The Gathering (ages 11 and up; bring cards and mats if you have them), Blaine Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Author Event with Matthew Campbell: “Spirit Summoner,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-671-2626, [email protected] or www.villagebooks.com.

Fifth Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along @ Backstage at the Border, Christ Episcopal Church, 7-9pm, $7 donation at the door, 360- 927-9085, [email protected] or www.backstageattheborder.com. See page 9.

Saturday Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students, 360-676-1554, [email protected] or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. See page 5.

”A Broadway Cabaret: The Encore!”, Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm, $15, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter. See page 24.

Cheryl Hodge Duo (jazz, blues), Conway Muse, 7:30-10:30pm, $7, www.conwaymuse.com.

Heralding Christmas Concert, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $16 general / $25 box seats / $14 students, groups, and seniors, 360-416-7727, www.skagitvalleychorale.org. See page 6.

Kulshan Chorus Concert, Bellingham High School, 7:30pm, $16 / $13 / $7. See ad on page 6.

”Mary and Joseph: A Bible Story,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 door, 360-201-6492, www.idiomtheater.com. See pg. 26.


Northwest Ballet Theater: “The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30-9:45pm, $24-$35, 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com. See page 3.


Fritz & the Freeloaders (acoustic rock, pop, alt-country), Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 8- 10:45pm, no cover, [email protected] , www.firesidemartini.com or 360-738-1000.

Tango by the Bay Milonga (Argentine Tango), Squalicum Yacht Club, 8-10:30pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, [email protected] or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

The M-80s (80’s pop/new wave), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.


SUNDAY 12/14/2014Listen to Women’s Voices NW, KMRE 102.3

FM, 9-10am. See page 13.Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


Annual Holiday Sale and Open Studio, Glass Mountain Studios, 10am-5pm. See page 30.




Live Music and Christmas Fun: Harmony NW Christmas Choir with Santa and Horse Sleigh Rides, BelleWood Acres Farm, 1-4pm, free, 360-318-7720, [email protected] or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Pickett House Tours, 910 Bancroft St., 1-4pm, by donation. See page 26.

”A Christmas Story: The Musical,” The Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 2pm, $12 / $10 / $8. See page 25.

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Heralding Christmas Concert, McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $16 general / $25 box seats / $14 students, groups, and seniors, 360-416-7727, www.skagitvalleychorale.org. See page 6.

”Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $8-$14. See page 25.

Northwest Ballet Theater: “The Nutcracker,” Mount Baker Theatre, 2pm, $24-$35. See page 3.

Misty Flowers (jazz, folk, blues), Allied Arts Holiday Festival (4145 Meridian St.), 2:30pm, free, 360-676-8548, www.alliedarts.org.

Christmas Concert and Sing-Along, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 3pm, free, 360-527-9626, [email protected]. See page 9.

Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide, Lincoln Theatre, 3pm, $24 / $21 / $18 / $15 / $2 member discount, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 9.

Author Event: Charles Luckmann, Tim Pilgrim and Paul Piper: “Bellingham Poems,” Village Books, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Arto and Antii Jarvela (Finnish music), Nancy’s Farm, 7:30pm, $15, www.nancysfarm.com , 360-734-0561 or [email protected].


MONDAY 12/15/2014NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am.

See page 13.Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring

(every Monday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Teen 3D Printer MakerLab, Lynden Library, 3:45-5:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Holiday Bazaar at Vaudevillingham, The Cirque Lab, 6-7pm, free, 360-421-7827, [email protected]. See page 31.

Mount Baker Youth Symphony Holiday Concert, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 7pm, $10 adults / $1 under 16, 360-527-6877, [email protected] or www.mbys.org. See page 9.

Vaudevillingham, The Cirque Lab, 7pm, $5 suggested donation. See page 31.

WinterSong, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7pm, $10, [email protected] , 360-676-1024 or www.bellinghamsings.org. See page 9.

Poetry Night (featuring Dee Dee Chapman), Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 8-10pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Vaudevillingham, The Cirque Lab, 9pm, $5 suggested donation. See page 31.


Pilates, 10:30am, $15 drop-in. See page 32.

Storytime, Launching Success Learning Store, 10:30-11:30am. See page 34.






Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Sylvia Bos, Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, no cover, 360-354-3600 or [email protected].


Karen FitzGerald (contemporary instrumental), Allied Arts Holiday Festival (4145 Merdian St.), 4:15-5:30pm, free, 360-676-8548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org.

Creekside Open Mic: Poetry, Prose, and Music, Sudden Valley YMCA Creekside Cafe, 6-8:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

3D Printer Demo/Orientation, Lynden Library, 6:15-7:45pm, free, 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Western Line Dancing Class (no first-timers), Ten Mile Grange, 6:15pm, $5. See page 4.

National Theatre Live: “Skylight,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $16 members / $20 general, [email protected] , 360-647-1300 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Author Event with Kent Woodyard: “Non-Essential Mnemonics,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, free, [email protected] , 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham Children’s Choir in Concert, BAAY Theatre, 7pm, $5, [email protected] , 360-306-8531 or www.baay.org. See page 9.

BUG@Roeder, Roeder Home, 7-9pm, free, 360-733-6867, [email protected] or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. See page 9.

Scottish Country Dancing Class, Fairhaven Library, 7-9:30pm. See page 4.

Seattle pianist John Hanson and his Trio, The Majestic (downstairs), 1027 North Forest St., Bellingham, 7pm, $10 / $5, members free, [email protected] , www.wjmac.org.



Brown Bag: Holiday Jazz Concert, Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation/free for Museum members. See page 9.


3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Coty Hogue (Americana), Community Food Co-op Downtown Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-734-8158, [email protected] or www.communityfood.coop.

Holiday Dinner Show with Gallowglass (traditional Irish music), Old World Deli, 6pm, $5 suggested, [email protected] , www.janpetersmusic.org or 360-820-0486. See page 9.

Acme Noir: “Christmas Holiday,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $7.25 members / $10.50 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, [email protected] or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

NAMI: Presentation on Orthomolecular Medicine, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Lecture Room), 6:30-8:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Author Event and Pie Demo with Kate Lebo: “Pie School: Lessons in Fruit, Flour, and Butter,” Village Books, 7-8:30pm, $5, 360-671-2626, [email protected] , www.villagebooks.com.

”Saving Christmas Town,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $12, 360-734-1595, [email protected] or www.thedancestudio.net. See page 5.

Thursday Folk Dance, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:15pm. See page 4.


FRIDAY 12/19/2014Gentle Yoga Class with Joani Glasser, Joy of

Pilates, 9:30am, $15 drop-in. See page 32.Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


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Discover Vedic Astrology, Wise Awakening, 1-5pm, $10, 360-510-3028, [email protected] or www.vedicmoonastrology.com. See page 13.

The Bellingham Folk Festival, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 5pm, $5-$85, [email protected] or www.TheBellinghamFolkFestival.com. See page 10.

Family Story Night with the Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild, Bellingham Public Library (Fairhaven Branch Fireplace Room), 6-8:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Dances of Universal Peace, Center for Spiritual Living, 7-9pm, by donation, 360-733-5745, www.seattledup.org/bellingham.htm. See page 10.

”Saving Christmas Town,” Bellingham High School Theater, 7pm, $12. See page 5.

Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $10, 360-445-3000, [email protected] or www.conwaymuse.com.


”Noel”: The Magic of Christmas in Concert, Third Christian Reformed Church, 7:30pm, $15 kids and students / $20 adults, 360-305-7136, www.noelharp.com. See page 10.

Social Network (Top 40 dance/radio/pop hits), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 12/20/2014The Bellingham Folk Festival, Bellingham

Unitarian Fellowship, all day, $5-$85, [email protected] or www.TheBellinghamFolkFestival.com. See page 10.

Kids’ Holiday Family Centerpiece Party, Garden Spot Nursery, 9am, $30, 360-676-5480.

Adult Acting Class, Anacortes Community Theatre, 10am-1pm, free, 360-840-0089, [email protected] or www.acttheatre.com. See page 26.


Coast Salish Winter Festival, Lummi Gateway Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-312-2288 or www.lummigatewaycenter.com. See page 29.




WWU Youth Programs: Holiday Open House, Viking Union Multipurpose Room, 10am-3pm, free, 360-650-3308, [email protected] or www.wwu.edu/youth. See page 36.


Santa Comes to Village Books, Village Books, 11am-noon, free. See page 36.

Haynie Opry Christmas Carols and Lunch, The Haynie Grange, noon-2pm, $15, 360-366-3321. See page 10.


”The Innkeeper’s Christmas,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $20, www.lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955. See page 26.

Used Book Sale, Everson Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. See page 11.

Masters of Japanese Cinema: “Princess Mononoke” (Dubbed), Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $7.25 members / $10.50 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, [email protected] or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

”The Nutcracker” (Vienna State Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 4pm, $16 members / $20 general, [email protected] , 360-647-1300 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Dancing For Joy Presents: “Nativity: We Danced Our Best for Him,” Mount Baker Theatre, 6:30pm, $12 balcony / $15 lower level, 360-734-6080. See page 5.

”Dancing Dan’s Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 7pm, $5, 360-671-5938. See page 26.

Lynden Music Festival Christmas Concert, Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 7pm, free, 360-510-0654, [email protected] or www.lyndenmusicfestival.com. See page 10.


Winter Wonderland, Blaine Performing Arts Center, 7pm, $8 adults / $3 kids / kids under 2 free, [email protected] , 360-332-8167 or www.daytodaydance.com. See page 5.

”Mary and Joseph: A Bible Story,” iDiOM Theater, 7:30pm, $10 advance / $12 door, 360-201-6492, www.idiomtheater.com.

Northwest Ballet Theater: “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $24-$35. See page 3.

Social Network (Top 40 dance/radio/pop hits), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.



FM, 9-10am. See page 13.Special Holiday Yoga Class, 8 Petals Yoga

Studio, 9:30-11am, $15, 360-319-1601 or www.whatcomyoga.com. See page 32.


Holiday Art Show, Ballenger Studio, 10am-6pm.Pacific Arts Market, 1125 E. Sunset Dr., 10am-

6pm, www.pacificartsmarket.com. See page 28.Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount

Hatchery, 11am-3pm. See page 33.”Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg” (Met Live),

Lincoln Theatre, noon, $23 adults / $19 seniors / $16 students / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 9.

Holiday Studio Jewelry Sale, Pond’s Edge Studio, 1-5pm, free, 206-235-3715, [email protected]. See page 30.

Live Music and Christmas Fun: Scandinavian Men’s & Women’s Christmas Choir, BelleWood Acres Farm, 1-4pm, free, 360-318-7720, [email protected] or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Northwest Ballet Theater: “The Nutcracker,” McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $24-$35. See page 3.


Holiday Concert with Bellingham Community Chorus, First Congregational Church, 3pm, free, 360-595-0934, [email protected]. See page 10.

Dancing For Joy Presents: “Nativity: We Danced Our Best for Him,” Mount Baker Theatre, 6:30pm, $12 balcony / $15 lower level, 360-734-6080. See page 5.

A Winter Solstice Concert, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7pm, $15 general / $6 youths 6-17, [email protected] , 206-325-9011 or www.stanleygreenthal.com. See page 10.

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Masters of Japanese Cinema: “Princess Mononoke” (Subtitled), Pickford Film Center, 7pm, $7.25 members / $10.50 general / $8 students and kids under 12, 360-647-1300, [email protected] or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.


MONDAY 12/22/2014Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am. See page 13.

Drop-In Winter Crafts (supplies provided), Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Lecture Room), 11am-1pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring (every Monday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Poetry Night, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 8-10pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 12/23/2014Special Holiday Yoga Class, 8 Petals Yoga

Studio, 9:30-11am, $15. See page 32.Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


Storytime, Launching Success Learning Store, 10:30-11:30am. See page 34.


Bellingham Reads Book Discussion Group: “Strength in What Remains” by Tracy Kidder, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Dodson Room), 6:30pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

”L’Elisir d’Amore” (Royal Opera House), Limelight Cinema, 7pm, $16 members / $20 general, [email protected] , www.pickfordfilmcenter.org or 360-647-1300.


WEDNESDAY 12/24/2014

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY MOM!Special Holiday Yoga Class, 8 Petals Yoga

Studio, 9:30-11am, $15. See page 32.Allied Arts Holiday Festival, 4145 Meridian St.


Holiday Studio Jewelry Sale, Pond’s Edge Studio, 11am-4pm, free, 206-235-3715, [email protected]. See page 30.

THURSDAY 12/25/2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

FRIDAY 12/26/2014Sly Mr. Y (classic rock), Skagit Valley Casino

Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 12/27/2014NSC Weekly Coffee Hour, Bellingham Cruise

Terminal, 10-10:30am. See page 13.Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount

Hatchery, 11am-3pm. See page 33.Sly Mr. Y (classic rock), Skagit Valley Casino

Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.



FM, 9-10am. See page 13.Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount

Hatchery, 11am-3pm. See page 33.

MONDAY 12/29/2014Children’s Winter Art Camp (ages 5.5-8 or

8-12; 3 days) begins, BellinghamART, 9am-noon, $125. See page 36.

Children’s Winter Art Camp (age 4-5; 3 days) begins, BellinghamART, 10am-noon, $85, 360-738-8379, [email protected] or www.bellinghamart.com. See page 36.

NSC Weekly Walk, Taylor Dock, 10-11:30am. See page 13.

Children’s Winter Art Camp (ages 5.5-8 or 8-12; 3 days) begins, BellinghamART, 1-4pm, $125. See page 36.

Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring (every Monday), Northwest Baptist Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.

Poetry Night, Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch), 8-10pm, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY 12/30/2014Storytime, Launching Success Learning Store,

10:30-11:30am. See page 34.Whatcom Learning Lab Reading Tutoring

(every Tuesday), Grace Lutheran Church, 3-5pm. See page 13.


WEDNESDAY 12/31/201424th Annual Note of Thanks (make thank-you

notes), Bellingham Public Library (Central Branch Lecture Room), 10:30am-noon, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.


A Manhattan New Year’s Eve Celebration, Jansen Art Center, 5:30-9:30pm, $80, 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org. See page 11.

New Year’s Eve Gala with Mark DuFresne Blues Band and The Prozac Mountain Boys, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm-12:30am, $25, 360- 445-3000, [email protected] or www.conwaymuse.com.

New Year’s Eve Gala 2015, Skagit Valley Casino Resort’s Pacific Showroom, 8pm-1am, $90, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com. See page 11.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dance & Party, Eagles Hall, 8pm-12:30am, $15 adults / $10 students / 12 and under free, [email protected] , www.bellinghamcountrydance.org or 360-676-1554. See page 5.

New Year’s Eve Salsa Dance, BAAY, 8pm, $10 advance / $15 at door ($7 / $10 for students, under 10 free), 360-595-7369, [email protected] or www.rumbanorthwest.com. See page 5.

New Year’s Eve with 4More (Top 40 dance), Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover, 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

THURSDAY 1/1/2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR!FRIDAY 1/2/2015

Downtown Art Walk, downtown Bellingham, 5-10pm, free, 360-527-8710 or www.downtownbellingham.com. See page 28.

Artist Reception and Demo: Jennifer Bowman, Scott Milo Gallery, 6pm, free, 360-293-6938, [email protected] or www.scottmilo.com.

SATURDAY 1/3/2015Marblemount Hatchery Tours, Marblemount

Hatchery, 11am-3pm. See page 33.”A Year with Frog and Toad: The Musical,”

Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm or 5pm, $10 /$15, [email protected] , www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net or 360-961-2213. See page 26.

Yogoman for the Kids, The Green Frog, 4-6pm, $10 adults / $5 students and kids, www.yogomanburningband.com/shows or [email protected]. See page 8.

5th Annual Welcome Home Concert, Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 7pm, $15 suggested donation for adults / students free, 360-733-9371, [email protected] or www.bellinghamfestival.org. See page 11.

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then, within that, he goes crazy. It was fascinating to watch him work.”

Henderson and Benedict also appear in the show. Henderson accompanies on the piano, and Benedict acts as mistress of ceremonies, providing relevant background on the composers and musical plot lines.

They look forward to being in front of a new audience, especially in Lynden, a town known for the Claire vg Thomas Theatre and the classic Broadway musicals they perform. “We think this is an audience that will appreciate this celebratory show of Broadway,” says Henderson.

Benedict, agreeing with Henderson, is quick to add,“All of us involved are just madly in love with Broadway shows, and that is such a driving force.”

A Broadway Cabaret: The Encore plays at the Jansen Art Center at 321 Front Street in Lynden on December 13. Curtain is at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 at Village Books in Bellingham, the Jansen Gallery Shop or www.jansenartcenter.org. For details contact [email protected] or call 360-354-3600.

Photos by Christopher Key.

by Zoe BronsteinFilled with standards, classics, and hits

of the Broadway canon from Oklahoma to Wicked, A Broadway Cabaret: The Encore plays this month. When I sat down with producer Martha Benedict and music director Scott Henderson, they kept jumping on each other’s point to add one reason after another that their night-club-style Broadway revue was not to be missed.

After co-directing the epic 85th Anniversary Birthday Bash Revue at the Bellingham Theater Guild earlier this year, Benedict was encouraged to produce another, smaller-scale revue, acting as a sort of a spinoff. The first A Broadway Cabaret performed to sold-out audiences in October at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, and the Encore version will take them to the Jansen Art Center in Lynden.

Henderson, a past director of the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, describes the production as a “kaleidoscopic look at some of the great musicals of the past hundred years.”

The tightly-organized show moves from song to song, with a myriad of simple quick changes from a costume rack in plain sight of the audience. Much of Henderson and Benedict’s work is not only focused on choice of songs, but maintaining an emotional and musical flow from number to number while also allowing the handful of performers a chance to catch their breath. “I worked it out pretty much on graph paper,” said Henderson. “It was just this very seamless, natural arrangement of things that we worked out very quickly.”

The cast is hand-picked by Benedict, all of whom appeared in the Guild’s Birthday Bash Revue. “They’re just a joy to work with,” she says. Martin Bray “certainly proved himself at the Guild. He could do something very serious, he could do

comedy; he’s very good at doing a lot with something that’s very subtle.”

Megann Schmidt’s assets are listed by Benedict in order of her “sparkling personality and gorgeous soprano.” Schmidt “is somebody who has a great deal to give and she does it all the time.”

Paul Henderson II is at once described as charismatic and hilarious, but also capable of ringing every meaning out of “Being Alive” by Steven Sondheim. He also choreographed the movement for the musical numbers.

Akilah Williams “can do almost anything.” From a soft ballad to rocking the house with “Nobody Does it like Me,” Benedict promises “you won’t want to take your eyes off her.”

The show also features a cameo from Edward Davidson, performing what has become a signature piece of his, “A More Humane Mikado” from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado. “He’s delightfully unpredictable at times and very, very engaging. Audiences warm to him immediately,” Benedict says, and Henderson adds, “Once he got his direction and blocking mapped out, he would play within those parameters. And

A Broadway Cabaret: The Encore

Paul Henderson II

Akilah Williams

Martin Bray

Edward Davidson

Megann Schmidt


12 Minutes Max Bellingham – Submit your work to 12 Minutes Max! We are looking for music, dance, drama, poetry, any performance art! Start creating! The only rule is each piece must be 12 minutes or less in length. Submit an application by Jan. 18. Show will be selected by two local artist adjudicators and produced by <12. Free admission. More info: 360-296-3766 or [email protected].

White Christmas – Theater Arts Guild presents White Christmas in December at the Lincoln Theater (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. Performances on: Dec. 2 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 4-6 at 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 7 at 2pm; and Fri. & Sat., Dec. 12 & 13 at 7:30pm. Dec. 2 senior matinee tickets available through TAG. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Legally Blonde – Legally Blonde follows the story of sorority president Elle Woods as she crosses the country on a mission to find love at Harvard Law School. After discovering how the law can be used to help others, she uses her newfound skills to defend a workout-queen in a murder trial, defying the odds and proving that pink can save the day! Performances at WWU Performing Arts Center (PAC) Tues.-Sat., Dec. 2-6 at 7:30pm; and Sat., Dec. 6 at 2pm. Admission is $7-$20. More info: 360-650-6146 or www.wwu.edu/theatredance/events.shtml.

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical – Join the Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) for this holiday story for the whole family. A white-bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle, spreading a wave of love throughout New York City, fostering camaraderie between Macy’s and Gimbels department stores, and convincing a cynical mother, her somber daughter, and the entire state of New York that Santa is no myth. Performances on: Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 4-6 at 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 7 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 11-13 at 7:30pm; and Sun., Dec. 14 at 2pm. Admission is $8-$14. More info: 360-733-1811, [email protected] or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

A Christmas Story: The Musical – “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” The modern classic A Christmas Story will rock the Claire vg Thomas Theatre (655 Front St., Lynden) this December. Join Ralphie, The Old Man, and the whole Parker family in this hilarious, heartwarming musical based on the now-classic movie of the same name. Exciting song and dance

numbers and a large cast make this rollicking musical a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit! Performances on: Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 4 & 5 at 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6 & 7 at 2pm; Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 11 & 12 at 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13 & 14 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 adults / $10 for seniors and students / $8 kids 4 and up. Purchase tickets at the box office or by phone during box office hours. More info: [email protected] , 360-354-4425 or www.clairevgtheatre.com.

Tim Greger Doesn’t Understand – Tim Greger Doesn’t Understand is live, late-night talk show hosted by Tim Greger and featuring special guests, sketches, and live music on Fri., Dec. 5 from 10-11:30pm

at iDiOM Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $10 advance / $12 door. More info: 360-201-6492, [email protected] or www.idiomtheater.com.

MBT’s Annual Magic Show Featuring John Walton – MBT’s resident magician enlivens the holidays with his special brand of entertainment on Sat., Dec. 6, 11am or 2pm, at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Walton recently won 3rd place at the 2013 Society of American Magicians National Convention, where he was also the first contestant in 12 years to receive the


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Originality Award for his effect Walton’s Window. His unique mix of magic and humor provides fun-filled family entertainment for kids of all ages! Admission is $7. More info: 360-734-6080, [email protected] or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Brass Monkey Theater Club – Brass Monkey Theater Club is an evening of short plays presented as cold reading performances. Actors are randomly cast and instantly take the stage to bring six short scripts to life. The evening features two separate shows on Sat., Dec. 6: six short plays about prophesy at 7:30pm and six short plays about revenge at 9:30pm. Scripts are from playwrights near, far, and overseas. Performances at iDiOM Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $5 advance / $7 door. Info: 360-201-6492, [email protected] or www.idiomtheater.com.

Auditions: Leading Ladies – Cast is 8 actors: 3 women, 5 men. Age ranges are suggestions only: Leo and Jack, 30-45 (must be able to do British accents); Meg, 30ish; Duncan, 35-45; Doc, 60+; Florence, 65+; Audrey, 18ish; Butch, 16-18. Auditions will be held on Sun. & Mon., Dec. 7 & 8 at 7pm at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.). Free admission. More info: [email protected] , www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com or 360-733-1811.

John (NT Live) – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents a broadcast of John on Tues., Dec. 9 at 7:30pm. More than 50 men were interviewed with frank questions, initially about love and sex. One of those men was John. Contains adult themes, strong language and nudity, suitable for 18+.

Admission: $16 general / $14 seniors / $12 students / $2 off members. Info: 360- 336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Mary and Joseph: A Bible Story – A modern retelling of the story of the immaculate conception by iDiOM playwright and Upfront player Tim Greger. This play won last year’s Serial Killer theater tournament at iDiOM. It delivers the right mix of irreverence and sincerity – the perfect holiday play for scrooges and zealots, traditionalists and iconoclasts. Performances on Thurs.-Sun., Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 at 7:30pm at iDiOM Theater (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Admission is $10 advance / $12 at the door. More info: 360-201-6492, [email protected] or www.idiomtheater.com.

Free Adult Acting Class – Creator and host, Nello Bottari, is offering free acting classes for adults from 10am-1pm on the 3rd Saturday of each month (Dec. 20) at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.). Classes include scripted scenes and a variety of acting games, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. Free admission. More info: 360-840-0089, [email protected] or www.acttheatre.com.

The Innkeeper’s Christmas – The Skagit Valley Lutheran Cluster presents Taproot Theatre’s The Innkeeper’s Christmas at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Sat., Dec. 20 at 2pm. The Innkeeper’s Christmas re-frames the first Christmas, drawing laughter and insight from the unexpected ways God alters expectations. Admission is $20. More info: 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Dancing Dan’s Christmas and A Christmas Carol – Midnight Mystery Players present two holiday radio shows on Sat., Dec. 20 at 7pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Back by popular demand is Charles Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol and a preview of Dancing Dan’s Christmas. Recorded before a live radio audience complete with special sound effect operators! Admission is $5; tickets available at door. More info: 360-671-5938.

A Year with Frog and Toad: The Musical – Back by popular demand, A Year with Frog and Toad is a delightful family musical presenting characters that seem to have hopped right off the pages of Arnold Lobel’s books. Get ready for familiar stories, professional performers, and a wonderful mix of musical songs and dances. Performances at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St., Bellingham) on: Sat., Jan. 3 at 2pm and 5pm; Sun., Jan., 4 at 2pm; Fri., Jan. 9 at 7pm (PJ Night; wear your jammies); Sat., Jan. 10 at 2pm and 5pm (ASL interpreted show); and Sun., Jan. 11 at 2pm. Admission is $10 / $15. More info: 360-961-2213, [email protected] or www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net.


Pickett House Tours – Nestled at the edge of Lettered Streets Neighborhood and Old Town is the Pickett House, built in 1856 and designated a local museum in 1941. It is the oldest house in Washington State still on its original location. The house was built for Captain George Pickett, who went on to become the infamous Confederate General of “Pickett’s Charge” at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Second Sunday tours (Dec. 14) are offered by Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington between 1-4pm by donation; donations are used in the care and upkeep of this historic home. Located off F St., between Holly and Dupont Streets (910 Bancroft St.). Admission by donation.

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Call for Artist Submissions – The Eighteenth Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition will take place May 1 through Oct. 1, 2015. Deadline for submissions is Tues., Dec. 30. Download the prospectus at www.peacearchpark.org. Entry fee is $10 per piece. More info: 360-332-7165 or www.peacearchpark.org.

Trish Harding Oil Paintings – A recent collection of Trish Harding’s oil paintings will be on display at Blessing Salon & Spa (1112 11th St., Suite 201, Bellingham) through Dec. 31. Free admission. Info: 360- 319-6115 or [email protected].

New Paintings by Kelcey Bates – New paintings by Kelcey Bates can be seen during December at the Bagelry (1319 Railroad Ave., Bellingham). Buy and give the gift of local art this holiday! Free admission. Info: www.kelceybates.com.

Dave Nichols at WECU Fairhaven – Dave Nichols will display new oil paintings through Dec. 31 at WECU in Fairhaven (1200 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-319-6115.

Holiday Gifts & Ornaments at Artwood – Artwood (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) has the best local handmade woodworking gifts for the holidays! If you would like a rocker, a new headboard, small table, jewelry box, salad bowl, or stocking stuffers, come to Artwood and choose from many wonderful handmade items. We also have paintings from Chris Romine on our walls as well. Open until 8pm every Friday night until Christmas! Free admission. More info: 360-647-1628 or [email protected].

A Victorian Christmas at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum – Enjoy the Gaches Mansion (703 S. 2nd St., La Conner) dressed for a Victorian Christmas with quilts and textiles from our permanent collection. Explore Christmas trees on three floors decorated in the styles popular during the long reign of Queen Victoria. On display will be one of the oldest pieces in our collection, an 1840’s Bethlehem Star. We will also feature 1850’s red and green applique quilts, 1860’s Civil War era quilts, 1880’s Crazy Quilts, and 1890’s geometric quilts. Museum hours are Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Admission is $7, includes all exhibits. More info: 360-466-4288, [email protected] or www.laconnerquilts.org.

December Classes at BellinghamART – BellinghamART (1701 Ellis St.) is offering these classes in December: I Can Draw and Paint (age 4-5), Tuesdays (Dec. 2, 9, 16), 1-2pm or Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, 17), 1-2pm. • Exploring Drawing and Painting (age 5-6), Tuesdays (Dec. 2, 9, 16), 4-5pm. • Basic Drawing and Painting, Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, 17) 2-3pm or Thursdays (Dec. 4, 11, 18), 1-2pm or 4-5pm. • Drawing, Painting and Sculpting, Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, 17), 3:30-4:30pm. • Media and Techniques

(age 6-8), Fridays (Dec. 5, 12, 19), 4:30-5:30pm. Cost is $16 per hour. More info: 360-738-8379, [email protected] or www.bellinghamart.com.

Allied Arts Holiday Festival – The 35th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts is a multi-week festival featuring affordable, locally handmade products ranging from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Weekend events feature live local music, artist demos, and fun youth art projects. The festival will be open weekly, Wed. through Sun., through Dec. 21 from 10am-6pm plus Mon. and Tues., Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, 10am-6pm, and Wed., Dec. 24, 10am-3pm. You will find us at 4145 Meridian St. in Bellingham (next door to the new Burlington store). Free admission. Info: 360-676-8548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org.

December Classes and Workshops at Studio UFO – Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., Bellingham) is offering the following classes and workshops in December: Open Studio Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, 17), 10am-3pm, $140 or $50 per session. • Open Studio Thursdays (Dec. 4, 11, 18), 10am-3pm, $140 or $50 per session. More info: 360-319-6115 or [email protected].

Free Paper Crafting Demo – A free paper crafting demo will be presented each Wednesday (Dec. 3, 10, 17) from noon-1pm at Stampadoodle, 1825 Grant St., Bellingham. Specific information and schedule are available online. More info: 360-647-9663, [email protected] or www.stampadoodle.com.

First Thursday Artist Reception at Jansen Art Center – Join us on Thurs., Dec. 4 from 6-8pm at the Jansen Art center (321 Front Street, Lynden) for a first Thursday artist reception. This will be the opening reception for Tommy Gibson (black and white photography), Mary Alice Phillips (oil paintings), and the continuing winter exhibit. Live music in our Piano Lounge by Marvin J. Free admission. Info: 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.


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Embrace the Holidays with Style at Pacific Arts Market

Commemorating over eighteen years as an established holiday craft show, Pacific Arts Markets welcomes you to discover, appreciate, and support the creativity of local artisans and crafters.

Over forty Pacific Arts Market artisans are excited to show their creative, handcrafted products to inspire your gift giving ideas. Explore and discover distinctive styles and a unique range

of celebrated work. Shop for jewelry, pottery, woodwork, textiles and fiber art, bath and body products, book arts and paper, leather, 3-D art, clothing, accessories, paintings, photography and more!

Working as a cooperative, Pacific Art Market is comprised of a collective of “creatives” who come together to organize, plan, and present this annual holiday event. The participants contribute their own unique talent and skills and work together to create the one of a kind show.

Open the first three full weekends in December, 5-7, 12-14, and 19-21 from 10am-6pm, at our new location at 1125 E. Sunset in Sunset Square (just off the I-5 Sunset exit by JoAnn Fabrics).

Shop with enthusiasm at the Pacific Arts Market 2014! More details about the show and participating artists can be found at www.pacificartsmarket.com.

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Holiday Art Show – Glass artist Melissa Ballenger invites you to a brand new venue for artists. Ballenger Studio presents the first annual Holiday Art Show Fridays-Sundays, through Dec. 21 at Ballenger Studio, 15502 State Route 9, Mount Vernon. Guest artists will include wood turner Sherrie Greenleaf, glass artist Annett Tamm, collages by Maggi Mason, wall decor by Karla Locke, and the popular ceramics of Kathy Huckleberry. Showing for the first time ever are emerging artists Russ Rehm, with superbly hand crafted leather bags for men, and Karaden Marquette, with her magical paintings. Show will be open 10am-6pm. Free admission. More info: 360-422-7030, [email protected] or www.melissaballenger.com.

Downtown Art Walk – The Downtown Bellingham Partnership presents the First Friday Art Walk on Dec. 5 from 5-10pm. Art Walk is a collaboration of downtown art venues, businesses, and local and regional artists showcasing the wide array of art and culture found in downtown Bellingham. Free admission. Next Art Walk is Jan. 2. More info: 360-527-8710, [email protected] or www.downtownbellingham.com.

2014 Juried Artist Series: Abstraction – Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s 2014 Juried Artist Series continues with Abstraction, a collection of thoughts and emotions put onto paper. This collection of 2-D art ranges from photographs to oil painting. These non- traditional artworks give the viewer a new perspective on shapes and colors. The exhibit can be viewed through Dec. 20 at Allied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham) during regular gallery hours (Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., noon-5pm). An opening reception will be held Fri., Dec. 5 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8548, [email protected] or www.alliedarts.org.

Recent Work by Trish Harding – Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., Bellingham) is proud to present recent work by Trish Harding just in time for Christmas and at great prices. She will have a variety of images, sizes, and media available at the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk on Fri., Dec. 5 from 6-9pm! Free admission. Info: 360-319-6115 or [email protected].

Anacortes December Gallery Walk – Visit the galleries/merchants open for the December First Friday Gallery Walk Fri., Dec. 5 from 6-9pm. Free admission. Info: 360-293-6938, [email protected] or www.anacortesart.com.


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December Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) will exhibit new acrylics by Jennifer Bowman, photographs by Randy Dana, Dick Garvey and Lewis Jones, oils and pastels by Amanda Houston, photo encaustics by Kathy Hastings and acrylics by Cynthia Richardson throughout December. Lots of new jewelry, glass, tables and sculptures, too. Artist reception Fri., Dec. 5 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, [email protected] or www.scottmilo.com.

Artist Reception: Carrelyn Banner – Come meet Carrelyn Banner, featured artist at Bay Street Studios (301 W. Holly St.), during the Downtown Bellingham Art Walk from 6-9pm on Fri., Dec. 5. Carrelyn has lived and painted in Bellingham for more than ten years. After discovering acrylics, she was enamored. She loves the unique and expansive range of products which add texture and dimension to her works of art. Free admission. Info: 360- 671-3999, [email protected] or www.cosmiclightstudio.com.

Remodeled! Revealed! Rejoice! – The dust has settled! Our makeover is complete! Come visit Fourth Corner Frames (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham) Fri., Dec. 5, from 6-10pm, for the First Friday Art Walk and see our fabulous new look and view our gallery for some great gifts and art just in time for the holidays. Admission is free. More info: 360-734-1340, [email protected] or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Winter Celebration of the Arts – The Waterfront Artists (Central Ave., Bellingham), they of varied art genres, invite you into their studios during their Winter Celebration of the Arts on Fri., Dec. 5 from 6-10pm. There you’ll discover art to gift or to own; art to eat from; art to fill the sonic space; art to hang on your walls, from your ears, and around your neck; art to put precious items in; and art to hug. Free admission. More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waterfront-Artist-Studio-Collective/109384748344.

Holiday Art and Gift Market – Blaine Harbor Art Gallery proudly presents the 2nd Annual Holiday Art and Gift Market in downtown Blaine (674 Peace Portal Dr.) on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9am-4pm and Sun., Dec. 7 from 11am-4pm as part of the Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights Festival. The Market (former Goff’s store) will have a range of work including paintings, fine woodworking, fiber arts, photography and jewelry. The Blaine High School chorale and local musicians will be along to make your shopping merry. Free admission. More info: 360-739-4209, [email protected] or www.blaineharborartgallery.com.

Visit Sculpture Woods – Sculpture Woods, studio grounds of Ann Morris at 3851 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, will be open to the public on the first Saturday (Dec. 6) of each month from 10am-5pm. There are sixteen large sculptures on the grounds to be visited, and the gallery of smaller works will be open. The working studio will not be open. No photos please. Park diagonally in the designated parking area, take a map for the self-guided tour, and enjoy. Free admission. More info: www.annmorrisbronze.com.

Holiday Open House at Morrison Glass Art – Morrison Glass Art (2111 Lincoln St., Bellingham) is celebrating the holidays with an open house on Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-4pm. Join us for live glassblowing demos and refreshments. Free admission. More info: 360-714-8732 or [email protected].

Jansen Art Center Holiday Artisan Fair – Give the gift of art – unique and handmade – and meet the artists at our Holiday Artisan Fair on Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-4pm at 321 Front St., Lynden. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

Coast Salish Winter Festival – Join us for the 4th Annual Coast Salish Winter Festival on Sat., Dec. 6, 13 & 20 from 10am-5pm at Lummi Gateway Center (4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale). This event features handcrafted Lummi artwork just in time for the holiday season: cedarwork,

beadwork, jewelry, fine art, and much more, as we have nearly two dozen artists showcasing their work. Free admission. More info: 360-312-2288 or www.lummigatewaycenter.com.

Animated Surfaces by Deb McCunn – For Deb McCunn, it’s all about the finishing touches on the surface: horsehair raku, terra sigilata, texture, and splashes of color are the crowning glories of her fine and fun pottery forms. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Sat., Dec. 6 from 1-4pm at Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham). This exhibit will be on display until Dec. 31. Free admission. More info: 360-671-3998, [email protected] or www.goodearthpots.com.


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Artist Reception: Mary Moore Bailey – Please join us at Lucia Douglas Gallery (1415 13th St., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 6 from 5-7:30pm for a reception for painter Mary Moore Bailey. Bailey’s naive paintings are playful and whimsical, inspired by the landscape: roads, houses, rivers, and ladders. The show runs from Dec. 6-20 and Jan. 7-17. Free admission. More info: 360-733-5361, [email protected] or www.luciadouglas.com.

Of Quiet Places, North by Earth – This art exhibit by Gregg Laananen (neo-expressionist painter) will be on display through Jan. 15 at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Highway). Laananen largely paints out-of-doors, though his paintings are not rooted in the plein-air schools. Rather, each picture is a spirited interpretation of the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, and seizes the changing moods of nature in a direct and immediate manner. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Stitched Textiles Appreciation Morning – Join us for a relaxed morning to look and talk about textiles on Wed.,

Dec. 10 from 10am-12:30pm at Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts (12636 Chilberg Rd., Mount Vernon). Bring a stitched textile for the group to share. Perhaps you have a piece of work that you may like to know a little more about. Gail Harker will be leading the group discussion; she will also have a few interesting pieces for you to look at. If you have nothing to bring, bring yourself for a cup of tea or coffee. Please call or e-mail us to register for this free event. Info: 360- 466-0110, [email protected] or www.gailcreativestudies.com.

Whatcomics! Teen Art Show – Enjoy the grand opening of the first ever Whatcomics! Teen Art Show on Thurs., Dec. 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Meet some of the artists while you munch holiday treats and view the impressive art created by teens from across Whatcom County. Winning art in the 2014 Whatcomics! art competition will be on display throughout December during open hours at the Lynden Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Glass Mountain Studios Annual Holiday Sale and Open Studio – Come to Glass Mountain Studios (927 Yew St., Bellingham) on Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13 & 14, 10am-5pm, for affordable glass gifts and on-going glassblowing demonstrations throughout the weekend. Inquire about “Blow Your Own Ornament” glassblowing sessions. Free admission. More info: 360-733-3497, [email protected] or www.glassmtn.com.

Jewelry/Metalsmithing Holiday Studio Sale – Holiday jewelry studio opening at Pond’s Edge Studio in the Pole Barn (4346 King Mt. Rd., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 13 from 11am-4:30pm. Metal artists/jewelers Judy Laub and Linda Abrahamsen will show and sell their work, with an enameling demo at noon and texturing metals demo at 1:30pm. Jewelry by Laub will also be for sale (prices start at $25) on Sun., Dec. 21 from 1-5pm and Wed., Dec. 24 from 11am-4pm. Free admission. More info: 206-235-3715 or [email protected].

December at Anchor Art Space – Join us to celebrate Anchor Art Space (216 Commercial St., Anacortes) with a closing party on Sat., Dec. 13 from 2-5pm. This will also be a reception for KindaVital/SlightlyPrecise, an exhibition by Jean Behnke, open Dec. 5-28. Work by Russell Prather, Margaret Davidson and Sandra Westford will be on display as well. Free admission. More info: 360-755-3140, [email protected] or www.anchorartspace.org.

January Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) will exhibit new acrylics by Jennifer Bowman, photographs by Randy Dana, Dick Garvey and Lewis Jones, oils and pastels by Amanda Houston, photo encaustics by Kathy Hastings and acrylics by Cynthia Richardson throughout January. Lots of new jewelry, glass, tables and sculptures, too. Artist reception and painting demo by Jennifer Bowman on Fri., Jan. 2, 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, [email protected] or www.scottmilo.com.


Adult Storytime & Crafting for a Cause – Please join us on Thurs., Dec. 4 from 5-7pm at the Mount Vernon City Library (315 Snoqualmie St.) as we gather to “Craft for a Cause,” knitting and crocheting mittens for our community members who may not have shelter on cold, wintery nights. No experience required, and we’ll supply the yarn – just bring your needles and hooks. We’ll have a fire and cocoa, as well as tunes to set a festive mood. Adult story time begins at 6pm with Anacortes author Justin Bog reading from his new collection of holiday-themed short stories, Hark: A Christmas Collection. Free admission. More info: 360-336-6209 or [email protected].

Silk Ribbon Embroidery – Silk Ribbon embroidery is a fun needlecraft with a classy and romantic look. By combining several classic embroidery stitches with ribbon techniques, you will learn ways to make motifs that can range from fine, detailed work to bold and vivid. Instructor Teri Bever will show you the ins and outs of working with silk ribbons to create added depth and realism to your embroidery work. The class will be held on Wed., Dec. 10 from 10am-4pm at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum (703 South 2nd St.). Cost is $65. More info: 360-466-4288, [email protected] or www.laconnerquilts.org.

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Christmas Bazaar – The Blaine Community Senior Center’s (BCSC’s) 8th Annual Homemade Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar will be held Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5 & 6 from 9am-4pm at BCSC (763 G St.). Homemade arts and crafts by over 30 local artisans, cookie walk, raffle, hourly door prizes, and visits with Santa (Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-2pm). Deli lunch available. Proceeds benefit the BCSC. Free admission. More info: 360-332-8040, [email protected] or www.blaineseniorcenter.com.

Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction Benefiting Gardenview Montessori School – The Annual Gardenview Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction will be held on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9am-3pm at Gardenview Montessori School (3230 Meridian St., Bellingham). The event features local artisans with handmade jewelry, locally-made toys, knitted crafts, and other fabulous gifts for the holiday season. Many more local businesses and generous members of the community have contributed a wide range of gifts for this year’s silent auction. The starting bids for these exclusive items begin at just a few dollars. Free admission. More info: [email protected] or www.gardenviewbazaar.com.

Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Concert – Join us on Sat., Dec. 6 from 10am-3pm for a Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale and Concert held at St. John’s Lutheran Church (2530 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Bazaar includes a Scandinavian boutique, Scandi bakery (Lefse, Krumkake, etc.), and non-Norwegian goodies, as well as food demos and live Scandi music. Concert begins at 3pm. Sponsored by Wergeland Lodge, Sons of Norway, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and the Men’s and Women’s Scandinavian Choruses of Bellingham. Handicap access upstairs and down; free parking. Proceeds benefit the Sons of Norway District 2 youth scholarships. Admission to the bazaar is free / concert by donation.

Children’s Holiday Gift Bazaar – Handmade crafts and treats made by school-age children on Sat., Dec. 6 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.). Bring the whole family to shop at this exciting event. Vendor space is limited and registration is required; vendor age limited to grades K-5. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Ragfinery Gift Sale – Come shop for unique, handmade gifts at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 13 from 10am-5pm. Free admission. Info: 360-738-6977 or www.ragfinery.com.

Kids and Teens Holiday Gift Bazaar – Handmade crafts and treats made by kids and teens are available on Sat., Dec. 13 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Bring the whole family to shop at this exciting event. Vendor space is limited and registration is required; vendor participation for grades K-12. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Holiday Bazaar at Vaudevillingham – Vaudevillingham will host a Holiday Bazaar on Mon, Dec. 15 from 6-7pm, an hour before Vaudevillingham shows. Holiday shoppers will find local hand-made wares such as luxurious slips and spiral journals, woven metal and beaded jewelry, cashmere and wool winter hats, hand-drawn cards and prints, decorative hair-flowers, vibrant circus-inspired costume pieces, mug cozies, yoga bags, masks and more! If you decide to stay for the Vaudevillingham show(s), it is a $5 suggested donation. As always, Vaudevillingham comes on the 15th of every month with a totally new/different show, no pre-screening, all-volunteer, local and out-of-towners, novice and veteran performers, dance, aerial, comedy, magic, juggling, burlesque and more, acts from raw to polished. All proceeds benefit the Belingham Circus Guild. Shows are 7pm and 9pm at the Cirque Lab (1401 6th St., Bellingham). More info: 360-421-7827 or [email protected].

Birchwood Garden Club: Build a Holiday Wreath, Table Decoration or Runner – Our December meeting has been moved to Wed., Dec. 10, 7-9pm, in the Bellingham Public Library lower lecture room (210 Central Ave.). Our own Tina Swanson will use her expertise to help us build holiday arrangements. Some greenery and ribbon supplies will be available, but if you have access to these, please bring some to share. The recommended list of supplies can be found at www.birchwoodgardenclub.org/ 2014wreath.pdf. Free admission. More info: [email protected] , www.birchwoodgardenclub.org or 360-384-6250.

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Christmas Gift Donation at Joy of Pilates – Donate a gift for a child in need this December at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham), and in return, you will get a free mat pilates class. Contact studio for specifics. More info: 360-224-1433, [email protected] or www.joyofpilates.net.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for gentle yoga classes at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays at 10:30am and Fridays at 9:30am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga therapy for the back, with over 30 years experience. This is a supportive, nurturing class ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. Cost is $65 for 5 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time / $85 for twice a week. No classes Dec. 23-31. More info: 360-656-6699, [email protected] or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Community Workshops Offered – End of Life Choices Advance Care Planning / Advance Directive workshops are sponsored by the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) throughout the community. Free workshops (no registration required) will be held: Wed., Dec. 3, 6:30-8pm and Wed., Dec. 10, 1:30-3pm at Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview Rd. • Wed., Dec. 3, 2:30-4pm and Mon., Dec.

8, 5:30-7pm at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy. More info: 360-788-6526, [email protected] or www.whatcomalliance.org.

Free Pilates Mat Intro – Please join us for this free pilates mat introduction class on Sat., Dec. 6 from 11:30am-12:30pm at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). You will experience a gentle mat class and learn the principles of pilates. The instructor can answer any questions after the class. More info: 360-224-1433, [email protected] or www.joyofpilates.net.

Special Holiday Yoga Classes – Give yourself the gift of relaxation. Indulge in a yoga class focused on restorative poses and experience the peacefulness born of stress release. Three special classes offered by Susan D’Onofrio on Sun., Tues., & Wed., Dec. 21, 23 & 24 at 9:30am at 8 Petals Yoga Studio (1317 Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $15. Info: 360- 319-1601, [email protected] or www.whatcomyoga.com.

Beginning Dream Workshop – Learn secrets to discover the powerful insights every dream offers. Explore a dream or a symbol using six easy steps. Discover how to influence dreams to be more positive. No need to remember dreams to participate! Presented by Jenny Davidow, M.A., author of Embracing Your Subconscious on Wed., Dec. 3 from 6:30-9pm in Bellingham (private home). Cost is $20 with pre-registration by phone. More info: 360-389-2432, [email protected] or www.nightmarerelief.wordpress.com.

Shiatsu Workshop – Learn a Shiatsu massage routine for you and a friend on Sat., Dec. 6 from 1-4pm at Joy of Pilates (2130 Grant St., Bellingham). Shiatsu, a Japanese style of massage, is done over clothes and on a floor mat. No oils or tables are needed. Instructor Joani Glasser has 30 years experience in Shiatsu. Call 360-656-6699 or email [email protected] to preregister; cost is $85 pair or $45 single. Info: 360- 656-6699, [email protected] or www.yogawthjoani.com.

Hypnotic Charisma Workshop – Learn hypnotic techniques to increase your natural charisma, look and feel younger, and become more influential. You will learn 4 simple and powerful hypnotic techniques to achieve charisma, youthfulness and attractiveness. This class is perfect for anyone who spends time in front of people speaking or performing or anyone interested in self-improvement.

Workshop will be held on Tues., Dec. 9 from 6-8:30pm at Cascade Hypnosis Center (103 E. Holly St., Suite #408, Bellingham). Cost is $19. More info: [email protected] , www.cascadehypnosiscenter.com or 360-392-8723.

Free Improv Workshop – Come join us for an evening of games and storytelling on Tues., Dec. 9 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks (1308 E St., Bellingham). Meet new people in a fun, inspiring and playful environment! Sample some of the basics of improv. Taught by Sheila Goldsmith. Free admission. More info: 360-756-0756, [email protected] or www.improvplayworks.com.

December Workshops with Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG) – BMAG (2620 N. Harbor Loop Dr., Suite 6) is offering the following workshop in December: Survey of Advanced Stone Setting Techniques, Fri.-Sun., Dec. 12-14, 10am-3pm, $375 + $25 kit fee. Free parking, handicap accessible. More info: [email protected] , www.BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org or 360-201-0236.

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Author Event: Abbe Rolnick – Join us for a lively, interactive discussion of Rolnick’s new book, Color of Lies, and her first novel, River of Angels, on Mon., Dec. 8 from 6-7pm at the Mount Vernon City Library (315 Snoqualmie St.). In the Skagit Valley, four victims of a toxic waste cover-up must face their own “white lies” to stop the perpetrator. Free admission. More info: 360-336-6209, [email protected] or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Holiday Mixer – Whatcom Writers and Publishers invites all writers to its annual All Clubs Holiday Mixer on Wed., Dec. 10 from 5:30-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham). There will be games and door prizes. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Nicki’s menu. Those interested must RSVP to WWP in order to be guaranteed a seat. The official start time is 6pm; come at 5:30pm to get happy hour prices. This is a great way to share your 2014 successes with all of the writing groups in Whatcom County. Admission is free with RSVP pass. More info: [email protected] , www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org or 360-319-8366.

CSWT Open Mic – Join us for the Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater (CSWT) Open Mic on Wed., Dec. 10 from

7-8:30pm at the Firehouse Cafe, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Free admission. Info: 360-671-9961 or [email protected].

A Special Evening with the former Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr: Flash of Silver – Author and one-time television culinary celebrity Graham Kerr (former Galloping Gourmet) will, with his producer/poet wife Treena and Village Books, launch a new literary project on Thurs., Dec. 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Leopold Crystal Ballroom (1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Flash of Silver is an innovative e-serial book series that combines memoir with an extended metaphor comparing Graham and Treena’s love story of more than seventy years with that of a pair of wild Pacific Chinook salmon. The work follows these remarkable “connected” stories through sixty-four “Rites of Passage,” delivered electronically to readers on a once-per-week basis over fifteen months. The serial is timed to allow for a “Reflective Readers Club” to consider their own life journey with special emphasis upon ecology, food, faith, and especially how to finish well so that our respective species may survive. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at Village Books or brownpapertickets.com. More info: [email protected] , 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Oyster Dome Hike – Join the Mount Baker Club for an Oyster Dome hike on Sat., Dec. 6. Strenuous 6.5 miles; 1,900’ elevation gain. Begin right along the side of Chuckanut Drive and head uphill through a Douglas fir forest. Explore a rocky outcropping on the western slope of Blanchard Mountain with great views of the San Juans, Skagit River flats and the Olympic mountains. We’ll leave Sunnyland School south-side parking lot promptly at 8am and carpool to the trailhead (limited parking, no bathroom facilities). Carpool fee for riders is $3. Washington State Park Pass (Discover) required. This hike might be cancelled due to weather. More info: 360-656-5216, [email protected] or www.mountbakerclub.org.

Marblemount Hatchery Tours – Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group volunteer tour guides will provide free tours of the Marblemount Fish Hatchery on weekends this winter. Learn about the operations of the hatchery, salmon and their life cycle, the habitat needs of salmon, and the prestigious visitor to our area, the bald eagle. Tours will be offered every Sat. & Sun., December 7-Feb. 1 from 11am-3pm. Marblemount Fish Hatchery is located at 8319 Fish Hatchery Rd., Marblemount, and is open to visitors 7 days a week. Self-guided tour available! Contact us if you’d like to attend a training to lead tours on December 6! Free admission. More info: 360-873-4241, [email protected] or www.skagitfisheries.org.

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Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale December 5-7

“Festive Sounds of Christmas” is the theme for the Ferndale Heritage Society’s annual Olde Fashioned Christmas event in the historic log cabins of Pioneer Park in Ferndale, Friday-Sunday, December 5-7.

Visitors are invited to step back in time as Ferndale Heritage Society volunteers welcome them to tour the 12 historic log cabins of Pioneer Park. Cabins will also offer hands-on crafts, special treats, games and music.

Each cabin is decorated in the theme of a special Christmas song. At the one-room school house, youngsters are encouraged to write letters to Santa, then mail them next door in the one-room post office. The print shop offers a glimpse into an old-fashioned newspaper office. Traditional Christmas baking and square dancing are featured at the Jenni House, which was once used as a stagecoach stop. Meanwhile, the Barr Barn offers quiet visits with draft horses.

Shop for nostalgic gifts at the Parker Store and explore an old time Pharmacy upstairs. Next door, families are encouraged to bring a camera and take their own photos with Santa in the Shields House. Christmas displays and special crafts are also on view at the Veteran’s Museum. The Foster House will display model trains and the Granary will showcase a nativity scene. The one-room church provides a place for quiet reflection amid beautiful angel decorations. Visitors are also invited to enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through the streets of Ferndale and special treats in the Tillicum House.

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale is open Fri., Dec. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., Sat., Dec. 6 from 1 to 9 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children, under 1 are free. Pioneer Park is located at 2004 Cherry Street in Ferndale. More info:360-384-6461 or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.

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Deck the Old City Hall – Enjoy two floors of decorated trees through Dec. 28 at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St, Bellingham). Visitors can also enter to win a decorated tree designed by The Greenhouse, or two metal sculptured pieces designed by local artist Herb Ershig. Hours are noon-5pm, closed Dec. 25-26. Admission is by donation. More info: 360- 778-8930, [email protected] or www.whatcommusuem.org.

Storytime – Come join us for Storytime every Tuesday morning at 10:30am at Launching Success Learning Store (133 Prince Ave., Bellingham). Always free, always fun! We’ll read stories and then get creative with a book-inspired activity. Geared towards toddlers/preschool age children. Drop-in; parents/guardians required to stay. More info: 360-527-2641, [email protected] or www.launchingsuccess.com.

Let’s Make Presents! (grades K-5) – Make great Christmas gifts for family and friends at the library!: Wed., Dec. 3, 3:15-4:15pm at Blaine Library and Sumas Library; Thurs., Dec. 4, 3:30-4:30pm at Island Library; Sat., Dec. 6, 2-3pm at Ferndale Library; Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:45-4:45pm at North Fork Library; Sat., Dec. 13, 10:30-11:30am at Everson Library, Lynden Library, and South Whatcom Library (held in the Sudden Valley YMCA Multipurpose Room, 8 Barn View Court). More info: 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Holiday Harbor Lights – Sail into the season in the seaside town of Blaine with holiday festivities to delight the whole family the weekend of Dec. 5-7. Activities include a Holiday Art Market on Sat. & Sun. from 9am-4pm; Christmas Crafts Bazaar on Fri. & Sat. from 9am-4pm; Library Book Sale on Fri. & Sat. from 10am-4pm; Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides on Sat. from 5-7pm; Holiday Lighted Obstacle Dash on Sat. at 2pm; Caroling, Music, Tree Lighting on Sat. at 4:30pm; Visit With Santa on Sat. from 5-7pm; and a dazzling boat parade on Sat. from 6-7pm. Admission is free. More info: 360-332-6484, [email protected] or www.blainechamber.com/events.

Port of Bellingham Holiday Port Festival – Come join the fun at the Holiday Port Festival! This is a free, family-friendly event held Fri., Dec. 5, noon-8pm and Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6 & 7 from 11am-5:30pm at the Bellingham

Cruise Terminal. Enjoy performances by local bands, choirs and dance groups all weekend! Santa will be there along with rides on the horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy free cookies from Franz Bakery and hot apple cider from BelleWood Acres. Bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Bellingham Food Bank and help fight hunger. Build your own Gingerbread House and enter the Gingerbread Contest before Dec. 1! The theme this year is “Whatcom Landmarks.” Don’t miss this incredible community event! More info: www.portofbellingham.com/holidayport or www.portofbellingham.com/gingerbreadcontest.

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day – Visit Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 6 with your children, grandchildren, or special kids in your life for the fifth annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day (TYCBD). Founded by author Jenny Milchman in 2010, this day-long event has grown to

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include more than 700 bookstores around the world. Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day is about instilling a love of bookstores in children so that they will value and support this most precious of resources as they go on to enter and create communities of their own. This year, Finland is celebrating the centenary of the birth of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, and one of the most successful children’s writers ever. Join Village Books and the Finlandia Foundation as we read Moomin stories and take part in some fun activities from 2-3pm. Free admission. More info: [email protected] , www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626.

Deming Library Holiday Tea – Live entertainment starts at 1pm at the Deming Library Holiday Tea on Sat., Dec. 6. Coffee, tea, punch, and a variety of lovely homemade cookies will be served. Enjoy the many lovely handmade crafts for sale in the Craft Corner. The Candy Sale is back for the fourth year; look for nut-free candy and more variety. Library dog treats will also be for sale, so don’t forget your canine friends! Tea continues until 5pm at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

The Toys Who Saved Christmas – The Bellingham Figure Skating Club is excited to announce this year’s 17th Annual Winter Show, The Toys Who Saved Christmas, on Sat., Dec. 6 at 4:30pm and Sun., Dec. 7 at 1:30pm at the Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way). The Toys Who Saved Christmas is a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday pieces, woven within the magical excitement of children surrounding the Christmas season. Admission is $8 advance / $10 at the door. More info: 360-676-1919 or www.bfsc.info.

Community Breakfast – The Rome Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) presents a community breakfast on the first Sunday of the month (Dec. 7) from 8am-1pm. Meet and greet local politicians, as they serve you coffee and breakfast, featuring pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Biscuits and gravy now available, too! Admission is $5 adult / $2 kids 6-10 / free 5 and under. More info: 360-739-9605.

Christmas is for Kids! (of All Ages) – Enjoy hands-on crafts and cookie decorating at the Skagit County Historical Museum (501 S. 4th St., La Conner) on Sun., Dec. 7 from 11am-5pm. Mrs. Claus will be visiting and reading stories! Admission is $5 adults / $4 seniors and children 6-12 / children under 6 free / $10 families / members free. More info: 360-466-3365, [email protected] or www.skagitcounty.net.

Everson Library Silver Tea – Our Christmas Heritage is the theme for the 2014 Annual Silver Tea at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.) on Sun., Dec. 7 from 2-5pm. Mingle with your friends while you enjoy cookies, tea, and musical entertainment. Craft-making for kids. Free pictures with Santa! Sponsored by the Friends of the Everson Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Breakfast with Santa – Santa and the mini horse, Taz, will be at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.) on Sat., Dec. 13 from 8-11am. Bring the kids and your camera! Your choice of

buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, or oatmeal and yogurt. All meals served with scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, and beverages. Admission is $6 adult / $4 kids / $18 family. More info: 360-733-3040, [email protected] or www.wccoa.org.

Santa Comes to Village Books – Join us at Village Books (1200 11th St., Bellingham) for a special visit with Santa on Saturdays, Dec. 13 & 20 from 11am-noon. He’ll read from and sign copies of the book Santa is Coming to Bellingham (available now), and will be handing out a treat to those who stop by. Free admission. More info: [email protected] , www.villagebooks.com or 360-671-2626.

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Skagit Christmas

November 29 thruDecember 31, 2014

Celebrate Skagit Christmas!The Museum will be transformed

into Grandma’s House!

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November 29 and 3011am-5pm: Hilltop Holiday

Craft SaleFeaturing handcraftsfrom local artists

December 711am-5pm: Christmas is for

Kids (of all ages!)Hands-on craft projects,

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The East Wing Galleryis available for rent!

Hold your holiday gathering ‘at the top of the hill.’ Bring your business, neighborhood, family or club party to the

Museum. Contact Jo Wolfe at 360-466-3365 for info.

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501 S. 4th Street, La Connerat the top of the hill

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$4 Seniors & Children 6-12Members & Under 6 Years Free

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Lego Play (age 5-10) – Come and build your own Lego creations with other children on Sat., Dec. 13 from 1-2pm at Launching Success Learning Store (133 Prince Ave., Bellingham). We’ll also have show-and-tell time; bring in something you are working on, and show it off! Ages 5-10. Class is drop-in. Free. Info: 360-527-2641, [email protected] or www.launchingsuccess.com.

WWU Youth Programs: Holiday Open House – Join us for our free holiday open house on Sat., Dec. 20 in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on the WWU campus. WWU Youth Programs will entertain your kids with crafts, games, snacks and fun while you complete your holiday shopping! Gift wrapping will also

be available. Drop your kids off anytime from 10am-3pm. Free admission. More info: 360-650-3308, [email protected] or www.wwu.edu/youth.

Children’s Winter Art Camps at BellinghamART – A great way for children to create quality artwork over the holiday school break. Kids will use their creativity, learn new skills, and have fun drawing, painting, and creating art. Each camp follows a winter theme and includes all materials, tools, and a daily snack. The youngest artists will enjoy daily narrated stories and music. Camps are held Mon.-Wed., Dec. 29-31 at BellinghamART (1701 Ellis St.) as follows: ages 4-5, 10am-noon, $85; ages 5.5-8 or 8-12 from 9am-noon or 1-4pm, $125. More info: 360-738-8379, [email protected] or www.bellinghamart.com.


TED Talk Tuesday: Rethinking Philanthropy – This month, we take a look at the traditional model of nonprofit and charitable organizations, and ask the tough question: are they effective? How do we support important causes, and are they having the impact we intend? We’ll tackle these questions and more in the facilitated discussion following a free screening of a relevant TED Talk on Tues., Dec. 2 at 7pm at Explorations Academy (1701 Ellis St., Bellingham), Lower Level Theatre. The purpose of TED Talk Tuesday is to facilitate nonsectarian and nonpartisan discourse on important subjects. Awareness, community building, healing, and growth are the key goals, and we hope you will join us! Free admission. More info: 360-671-8085, [email protected] or www.explorationsacademy.org.

Toastmasters Meetings – Bellingham Evening Toastmasters invites you to test your extemporaneous speaking skills, or sit back and enjoy an evening of entertaining speeches, every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm at the Unity Church of Bellingham (1095 Telegraph Rd.). Free admission. More info: [email protected] , www.4470.toastmastersclubs.org or 360-756-0217.

Post-Totem Pole Journey Event – Join us on Thurs., Dec. 4 at 7pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth St.) as Lummi Elder and Master Carver of the House of Tears Jewell James and others share with us their successes as they traveled bringing the message of our shared responsibility towards this Earth and each other. Witness, through the

photography of James Leder, the videos of Fred Lane, and the oral narratives of Elder James and others, the coming together of Native and non-Native communities in a common goal for a common purpose to educate and motivate all of us to reject the fossil fuel industry’s destruction of the land, the water, the air and communities. Free admission. Info: [email protected].

Purge and Prejudice: The 1907 “Anti-Hindu” Riot in Bellingham – Professor Paul Englesberg will explore the background and history of the 1907 riots and the subsequent expulsion of Punjabi from the region. The program will include a screening of We’re Not Strangers, a short documentary on the riot, filmed last fall in Whatcom County. Dr. Englesberg will bring previously unpublished photos and describe his fascinating journey researching this topic. This lecture will be given at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.) on Thurs., Dec. 4 from 7-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

How It’s Made Artist Lecture Series: Yvette Neumann – Painter Yvette Neumann’s latest work was inspired by the epic poem “De Rerum Natura,” written by the Roman poet Lucretius, over 2000 years ago. On Tues., Dec. 9 at 6:30pm, at Jansen Art Center, Neumann will give a lecture on the merits of Lucretius’ poem, summarizing key Epicurean philosophies, the role of science in dispelling fear, and the function of pleasure in living a meaningful life. Jansen Art Center is located at 321 Front St., Lynden. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, [email protected] or www.jansenartcenter.org.

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