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by Christopher KeyIt all started at a joint meeting between

the boards of Bellingham Festival ofMusic and Whatcom SymphonyOrchestra. Both organizations arededicated to offsetting the lack of musiceducation in the schools caused bycontinued funding cuts. The result was“The Calidore Project,” named for astring quartet from the ColburnConservatory in Los Angeles.

“This is a premier conservatory whereevery student is fully endowed,” saidKaren Berry of the Festival board. “It is aschool of 120 students and extremelydifficult to get into therefore drawingsome of the best young musiciansworldwide. Our first residency was withthe Calidore String Quartet, whichincluded Jeremy Berry, born and raised inBellingham and a product of our publicschools and local music teachers. Thisproject was so well received by ourschools, students and music communitythat we felt it needed to continue.”

Since there are already programs inplace for elementary school students(Beethoven in the Schools, Musicians inthe Schools), the two boards felt it wastime to connect with middle and highschool students.

“These students are just on the cuspof deciding what they are going to dowith their music education,” Berry said.“We felt if we could reach out to themwith young, relevant, soon to beprofessionals well on their way to a

career in music, we might be able toinspire, educate and even influence themin decisions they make down the road.”

Since there is a different group comingto teach and perform this year, theydecided to rename the project withsomething that would characterize thecontinuing effort. Thus: Play it ForwardChamber Music Residency.

Smoke and mirrors is often aderogatory term applied to politicians andothers trying to avoid responsibility fortheir actions. It’s also the name of a five-member group from Colburn that will bearriving in February. From their website:

“Smoke and Mirrors Ensemble believesthat sharing live music is an essential partof a healthy community. As supporters ofmusic education, we have developedoutreach programs, which we haveperformed in schools throughout LosAngeles. While we always strive to takeour art forward, we never want to forgetthe sheer joy of banging on pots and panslike we did as children. Our outreachprograms encourage students toexperience the world of sound thatsurrounds us all, a world that SME hopesto share with the whole world.”

All of this does, of course, take moneyand the organizations accomplish thatthrough dedicated “Music in the Schools”fundraisers. Donations are also soughtfrom the public, which is invited to attenda public performance at the WesternWashington University Performing ArtsCenter on Thursday, February 7, at 7:30

Play It Forward!Music Education Gets New Name

Smoke and Mirrors Ensemble will perform onFebruary 7 at 7:30pm at the WWU Performing

Arts Center. Photo © Philip Pirolo.

p.m. No advance tickets are needed.Admission is $15 suggested donation andstudents get in free. For moreinformation, call Karen Berry at 360-733-9371.

The mission statement of the Play itForward Chamber Music Residency is“Investing in musicians oftomorrow through young chamberplayers of today.” Harmonious!

Christopher Key is an actor and director wholives in Bellingham and writes to help supporthis theatrical addiction.

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JANUARY 2013 FEATURES:All That Jazz – Krieger Riffs on History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Beach Store Cafe — Take a Ferry to Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Jump, Jive, & Wail with Whatcom Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Play It Forward! Music Education Gets New Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Start 2013 the Right Way: With Jazz! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29The Whatcom Symphony Presents Cellist John Friesen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32WHATCOM READS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DEPARTMENTS:Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . . . . . .24Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-32Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

12th Street Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Advanced Audiology, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Apple Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Artwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Baker Creek Ceramic Studio . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Bead Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bellingham Theatre Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Boundary Bay Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Bruton and Schellberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cascade Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Chrysalis Inn & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Chuckanut Bay Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Community Food Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Diamond Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Diane Arvin, M.D. . . . . . . . .inside back cover

EveryBODY Bike (WCCOG) . . . . . . . . . . .24

Everything in Sight Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Gateway Centre Executive Suites . . . . . . .32

Jansen Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Lighthouse Bar & Grill . . . . .inside front cover

Lincoln Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Lithtex Northwest . . . . . . . .inside back cover

McIntyre Hall PerformingArts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

META Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Mindfulness Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Mount Baker Theatre . . . . .inside front cover

My Fan Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Northwest Digital Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Old Fairhaven Association . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Pickford Film Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Renaissance Celebration . .inside front cover

SISU Childrenʼs Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Skagit Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Skagit Valley Casino Resort . . . . .back cover

Skylarkʼs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Studio UFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Whatcom Art Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Whatcom Educational Credit Union . . . . . .19

Whatcom Sympony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .inside back cover

WWU CFPA: Sanford Piano Series . . . . . .31

WWU CFPA: Theatre & Dance . . . . . . . . .23

YES Massages (Eileen Gribble) . . . . . . . . .27

Yoga Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Yoga with Joani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

On the cover: Bellingham Festival of Music and Whatcom Symphony Orchestra present Smoke andMirrors Ensemble and the Play it Forward Chamber Music Residency. See feature story on page 1.Photo © Philip Pirolo.

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by Christine PerkinsThis year’s Whatcom READS! selection

has something for everyone – history,romance, a courtroom drama, a murdermystery – even a local setting. It’s SnowFalling on Cedars by David Guterson, andthere’s still time to read it (or re-read it)before the author visits Whatcom Countyin February. What page are you on?

Set on an island in Puget Sound in the1950s, Snow Falling on Cedars begins in acourtroom. Kabuo Miyamoto, a Japanese-American fisherman, stands trial for themurder of Carl Heine, Jr. A newspaperreporter looks on while reminiscing abouthis childhood relationship with the accusedman’s wife. Prosecutors present thepossible motive: anger over the sale of landpromised to Kabuo’s father but lost whilethe Miyamoto family was interned atManzanar during World War II.

Whatcom READS!, now in its 5th year,is presented by every public and academiclibrary in Whatcom County and VillageBooks, with financial support from theFriends of the Bellingham Public Libraryand the Whatcom County LibraryFoundation.

The goal of Whatcom READS! is toencourage everyone in Whatcom Countyto read and discuss the same book.Organizers have planned numerous bookdiscussions and supplemental events tofurther explore topics raised in SnowFalling on Cedars. Of note this year is apanel discussion on “The Japanese-American Experience During World WarII” to be held at the Bellingham PublicLibrary on Saturday, January 12. Invitedspeakers include people whose familieswere interned, a woman whose fathervolunteered for the 442nd infantry, aregiment consisting almost entirely ofJapanese-American soldiers, and a womanwhose father was a camp supervisor.

For a more academic perspective,Professor Robert Keller will present“Reconciling the Past: The History,Literature and Ethics of JapaneseRemoval” on Tuesday, January 22 at theFairhaven Branch Library and again onSaturday, February 9 at the Blaine Library.Professor Keller will illuminate the debate

over forced Japanese removal and itsimpact on how we view civil rights amidstsecurity crises today. He asks, “How hasthe memory of internment affectedtreatment of Arab-Americans following9/11?”

Readers who also like films will enjoy aspecial screening of Snow Falling onCedars at the Pickford Film Center at 7:30p.m. on February 13.

“This novel is ripe for discussion, andthat is exactly what Whatcom READS! isall about,” said Suzanne Carlson-Prandini, aBellingham Public Library staff memberwho will be leading an interactive book clubwith the author on February 19. Readerswill have the chance to explore themes ofracism, loyalty, and ethics with DavidGuterson at the Bellingham Public Libraryfrom 2-4 p.m. that day. That evening,Guterson will give an author talk at theJansen Art Center in Lynden. OnWednesday, February 20, Guterson willspeak at Whatcom Community College at7:30 p.m. He will also present “The Artand Craft of Writing” at WesternWashington University on Thursday,February 21. All events are free of chargeand open to the public.

For details and a complete calendar ofevents, visit www.whatcomreads.org.

Copies of Snow Falling on Cedars maybe borrowed from any library in Bellinghamor Whatcom County. You can also reservea book club kit so your book group can readthe novel together before attending one ofthe author presentations. Alternately, youcan purchase the book at local bookstoresincluding Village Books. Join the discussion!

Christine Perkins is the Assistant Director ofthe Bellingham Public Library. She has beenreviewing fiction for Library Journal since 1998and is a member of two Bellingham book clubs.

WHATCOM!READS!


January Events at Village Books –Village Books holds many author readingsand other events during the month (seecalendar). All events held in the ReadingsGallery unless otherwise noted. • Ourannual holiday sale will be held Mon.,Dec. 31, 9am-6pm, and Tues., Jan. 1, 10am-8:30pm. • Resolutions: Mini Workshopsto Jumpstart Your New Year will be heldSat., Jan. 5, 11am-4pm. No tickets orreservations needed. Details can be foundonline. • Resolutions for Writers will beheld Sun., Jan. 6, noon-5pm. No tickets orreservations needed. Details can be foundonline. Changes, additions, andcancellations do occur. Check the websitefor the most complete information aboutour author events. 1200 11th St. inFairhaven. Info: www.villagebooks.com,671-2626.

VB Reads – General Literature: Mon.,Jan. 7, 7pm – The Sense of an Ending byJulian Barnes. • Afternoon Book Chat:Wed., Jan. 9, 1pm – A Dog’s Purpose byBruce Cameron. • Motherhood by theBook: Sun., Jan. 13, 2pm – Refuge: AnUnnatural History of Family and Place byTerry Tempest Williams. • EnvironmentalConservation Book Group: Mon., Jan.14, 5pm – American Primitive by MaryOliver. • Engaged Citizens Book Group:Wed., Jan. 16, noon – Take This Bread: ARadical Conversation by Sara Miles. • Allbook groups meet in the Readings Galleryunless otherwise noted; authors do notattend. Info: www.villagebooks.com.

Bellingham Reads – Join us as wediscuss Eats, Shoots and Leaves by LynneTruss, Tues., Jan. 15, 6:30-7:30pm, at theBellingham Central Library Dodson Room.Bellingham Reads is the Bellingham PublicLibrary book discussion group. Newmembers welcome. Info:www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org orSuzanne at 778-7323.

Writing Group Meeting – UpstartCrows Writers Association will meet onThurs., Jan. 16 at 6pm in the FireplaceRoom of the Bellingham Yacht Club locatedat 2625 South Harbor Loop Dr.,Bellingham. Please bring an appetizer toshare. There is no cost to attend thismeeting. However, seating is limited, soplease reserve your spot. Upstart Crows isa writing group for aspiring and experiencedwriters of all genres. UCWA helps writersperfect their craft and achieve theirpublishing goals. Info, please visit www.UpstartCrowsWritersAssociation.com.

Whatcom Writers & Publishers –WWP holds their monthly meeting Wed.,Jan. 23, 5:45-8:30pm, at Nicki’s BellaMarina (upstairs), 2615 S. Harbor LoopDrive, Squalicum Marina. This month’stopic is “Copyright Law in the Age of theInternet – What You Need to Know!” Ifyou write a blog, own a website, pin toPinterest, post to FaceBook, tweet toTwitter, or plus at Google+, then this is oneWWP meeting you cannot miss! PeggyWatt, professor of Mass Media Law atWWU, will present on how to navigate inthe confused waters of the internetcopyright laws along with how to protectyour intellectual property and safeguardyourself against IP lawsuits. Food andbeverages will be available to purchase.Seating is limited. We advise making yourreservation on-line to guarantee a seat.Cash bar available. More info:www.WhatcomWritersAndPublishers.org,714-8901.

The Chuckanut Radio Hour – Joinus for our 6th Anniversary Show of theChuckanut Radio Hour at the CrystalBallroom of the Leopold Retirement

Residence on Thurs., Jan. 31. It’s hard tobelieve that the Chuckanut Radio Hour hasnow been around for six years. Sometimesthere’s just no accounting for taste. So, ifyou haven’t already had enough of theChuckanut Radio Hour, join us to relivesome of the highlights of our sixth year.There will be live music by our originalhouse band, The Walrus; a new essay byCascadia Weekly columnist Alan Rhodes;poetry by house poet Kevin Murphy; and abrand new episode of “The BellinghamBean.” We’ll also show clips from some ofthe best moments of our 2012 shows(seriously, there were a few). The RadioHour airs every Saturday evening at 6pmand Sunday at 9pm on SPARK Radio,KMRE 102.3FM. Doors open at 6:30pmand taping begins promptly at 7pm (we askthat everyone be seated by 6:45pm). Co-sponsored by the Leopold RetirementResidence, 12th Street Shoes, FairhavenPizza, and the Fairhaven Village Inn.Tickets are $5 and are available at VillageBooks or online atwww.brownpapertickets.com. Info:www.villagebooks.com, 671-2626.

Whatcom County Tour Programs:Upcoming trips include: The Bill GatesFoundation Tour & Frye Art Museum,Wed., Jan. 23, $59 (+$10 for non-members), departs at 8:15am, returns at5:15pm; final payment due Jan. 9. • Best ofEastern Canada by Rail and Coach(free presentation) with Melinda Burns,Wed., Jan. 30, 10:45am, in BSAC Room#16. • Northwest Flower and GardenShow, Wed., Feb. 20, $65 (+$10 for non-members), departs BSC at 9am, returns at5pm. • Vancouver Island Stormwatch,March 5-8, $635 pp dbl. occ / $885 singleocc.; $200 deposit due at sign-up. • Arizona Escape Baseball SpringTraining, March 13-17, 2013, $1700 pp dbl.occ. / $2095 single (+$15 for non-members); final payment due Jan. 21. • Fall Foliage Mississippi RiverSteamboat Cruise, Oct. 4-12, $3199 /$3400 / $3999; call for details. • All priceslisted are for members. More info:[email protected], 733-4030 (dial #, ext.47019), or visit http://wccoa.org/index.

php/Tours/. The Tour Program is a non-profit community service provided by theWhatcom County Council on Aging.

Travelogue Series – Take an armchairjourney with local travelers as they presentslide programs, stories and photographsfrom around the world at the WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St.,Bellingham. • Thurs., Jan. 17, 7-9pm: “TwoYears Abroad: Tales from an Activist” byLibby Miller. Liberty Elias Miller dreamed ofsaving the oceans since she was a child inOregon. In Japan, she worked with the SeaShepherd Conservation Society at theinfamous Cove where one of the largestdolphin slaughters on the planet occurred.In Australia, she established the firstinternational chapter of Save JapanDolphins. Miller is the founder and directorof the Blue Ocean Foundation, a newmarine conservation organizationheadquartered in Bellingham. Admission is$3 suggested donation / Museum membersfree. More info:www.whatcommuseum.org.


by Christopher KeyJazz, that most American of musical

inventions, has been around for just acentury in this City of SubduedExcitement. According to historian MiltonKrieger, that century has been anything butsubdued, musically speaking. The LessSubdued Excitement is a labor of love sixyears in the making and painstakinglydocuments “a century of jazz in Bellinghamand Whatcom County, Washington.”

Krieger, like most of the musiciansdevoted to this musical art form, isn’t goingto get rich from his book. The rest of us,however, are richer for having this historyat our fingertips. The author is smartenough not to get bogged down inarguments of what is and isn’t jazz. Instead,he touches on the roots of jazz from theband music of John Philip Sousa and ScottJoplin’s piano rags through trad, swing,bebop, cool, fusion and other permutations.

Whatever subgenre labels have beenapplied over the years, the music called jazzhas worked its way into the soul of this cityand county and helps define who we are.Krieger is a professional historian whotaught for many years at WesternWashington University. This academicexperience and training as a researcherinfuse his book. He documents the peopleand places that have injected jazz into theNorthwestern bloodstream with an eye fordetail and an ear for the language of jazz.

Did thelegendaryJelly RollMorton helpmidwife jazzin WhatcomCounty?Since he wasbased first inSeattle, thenin Vancouver,it seems fairly likely he may have stopped inBellingham at some point. If he did, thevenue was probably a brothel and Kriegergives due credit to Curtis H. Smith’s TheBrothels of Bellingham as source material.

Perhaps more than on the music itself,Krieger builds his history around the peoplewho played it. From pioneers like EinarMoen, Mel McKee and Art Hoeruegel totoday’s luminaries like Julian MacDonough,Courtney Fortune and Tom Anastasio,Krieger documents the players. He alsotakes us on a tour of the places where jazzhas found a home, from ballrooms andGrange Halls to speakeasies and fern bars.Imagine my delight to learn about Key’sDancing Pavilion in Birch Bay.

Educational institutions have played alead role in making this area something of ahotbed for jazz. Krieger points to the jazzprograms at Western and the leadership ofPhil Ager, Walter Zuber Armstrong andChuck Israels. Their influence trickled down

into the high and middle schools, wherejazz still hangs on despite budget cuts toarts education.

Several organizations that helped bringjazz to the forefront are well documented,like Musicians Union Local 451, the PacificNorthwest Jazz Alliance and JudSherwood’s contemporary The JazzProject.

Krieger’s writing style, like the music hedocuments, is somewhat improvisatory andoccasionally convoluted. It’s not alwayseasy reading, but the effort is more thanworthwhile. Whether you’re a player or alistener, The Less Subdued Excitement willenrich both your knowledge of the art formknown as jazz and your appreciation for thededicated people who keep it thriving in theface of myriad challenges. Trish Harding’sexquisite painting, “The Power of Sax,”graces the cover and it’s available, ofcourse, at Village Books.

Christopher Key is an actor and director wholives in Bellingham and writes to help supporthis theatrical addiction.

The Doors: Live at the Bowl ’68 – TheLincoln Theatre presents The Doors: Live atthe Bowl ’68 on Fri., Jan. 18 and Sat., Jan.26, both at 7:30pm. Widely held as theband’s best performance ever captured onfilm, fans can watch the complete version indigitally re-mastered glory as the entireconcert has been carefully restored fromthe original camera negatives to include thelost performances of “Hello I Love You,”“Texas Radio and the Big Beat” and“Spanish Caravan.” The film also includesinterviews with the band about what itmeant to perform at the Hollywood Bowl.More info and tickets:www.ILovetheLincoln.com or 336-8955.

Nordic Movie Night – BellinghamSons of Norway presents Hawaii, Oslo Fri.,Jan. 25, 7pm, at Norway Hall, 1419 N.Forest St., Bellingham. The 2004Norwegian submission for the AcademyAward for Best Foreign Language Film,Hawaii, Oslo is a captivating movie byDirector Erik Poppe (Troubled Water). Hereon one hot Oslo day, seven disparate soulsare about to have fates collide (Norwegianwith English subtitles, NR). Admission is

free (donations accepted). More info:www.wergelandlodge.com.

Guerilla Film Project – The PickfordFilm Center’s (PFC) 2013 Guerilla FilmProject is now accepting studentregistrations. The Guerilla Film Project is anannual film-making competition for highschool students held at the Pickford FilmCenter in Bellingham. Students form teamsof 3-5 students to write, shoot, cut and edita 3 minute narrative film in under 65 hours.All film entries are required to use aspecified line of dialogue and select props.This year’s competition will be held overPresident’s Day weekend, Feb. 14-17. Thefilms will be shown in the new state-of-the-art Pickford Film Center with expandedseating. High school students from acrossNorthwest Washington are eligible toenter. The competition is open to the first25 teams who register. The deadline forregistration is Feb. 1. Cash prizes will begiven to the top three film teams. For moreinfo or to register your team, go towww.pickfordfilmcenter.org/page/Guerilla-Film-Project.aspx or email GuerillaFilm Project Director, Terri Krantz [email protected].

All That JazzKrieger Riffs on History

Milton Krieger.


New Paintings at Peace Arch CityCafe – Kelcey Bates is showing her “Allabout the Water” paintings at the PeaceArch City Cafe in Blaine, 321 H Street,through February. Come enjoy a delicioussnack, latte, and art. Hours are 7:30am-4pm. (Visit the cafe on Facebook.) Moreinfo: www.kelceybates.com, 920-7289.

Riverclay Studio – “The Cup thatCheers” featuring work by Cascade ClayArtists continues through Sat., Jan. 5 atRiverclay Studio, 513 S. First St.,downtown Mount Vernon. “The Cup thatCheers” features a selection of goblets,mugs, tumblers, noggins, beakers, teabowls, and coffee cups made by well-known and accomplished studio potters.Studio hours are Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm.More info: 420-8559,[email protected].

“Lighting Show” – A “Lighting Show”will be the feature for January at ArtwoodGallery of Fine Woodworking. Artwoodmembers, Jennifer and Tom Dolese, makemany of the lamps that are shown in thegallery. Tom makes the lamp bases andJennifer is responsible for the beautiful glasswork and the marquetry. We also havelamps from other local artists and the“Harmony Lantern” will be on display.With all the dark days of January, come toArtwood and choose a light for your home!Open 7 days a week (Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm). 1000 Harris Ave.,Historic Fairhaven, Bellingham. Info: 647-1628.

New Art by Evan Whitehead –Evan Whitehead is the featured artist atChuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (601 W.Holly St., Bellingham) beginning Jan. 1. OnWed., Jan. 16, at 7pm, Evan will give aninformal chat about his inspirations andtechniques. Info: 752-3377 orwww.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com.

Children, Teen and Adult ArtClasses – Now in its 13th year,BellinghamART offers weekly drawing,painting and sculpting classes. Register nowfor morning or afternoon classes startingJan. 2. Your tuition includes all art tools andsupplies. Located in The Creekside Buildingat 1701 Ellis Street, Studio 203, Bellingham.For complete info, schedule, andregistration visit us atwww.bellinghamart.com, email:[email protected], or phone 738-8379.

Trish Harding School of Art atStudio UFO – Studio UFO will be openfor the Downtown Art Walk Fri., Jan. 4,7-10pm, with charcoal drawings of “HandsPlaying The Guitar” from the workshop ofthe same name. • Open Studio Painting(any medium) with Trish Harding, Wed.(Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) or Thurs. (Jan. 3, 10,17, 24, 31), 10am-3pm, $198 for all fiveWed. or Thurs., or $48 for one session; youmust specify dates (no refunds or rollovers).• Close Encounter: Silver Lake Snow ArtTrip, Jan. 11-14 (call for details). • FigureDrawing Sessions (pre-registrationrequired, no instruction): Nude FigureDrawing Session, Tues., Jan. 15, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum modeltip at time of session; Clothed FigureDrawing (costumed), Tues., Jan. 22, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2 minimum modeltip at time of session. • Drawing Workshop: The Figure inProportion, Mon., Jan. 21, 10am-3:30pm,$98 (pre-registration required). • Classes atWhatcom Community College include:Figure Drawing, begins Fri., Jan. 18 (5sessions); Advanced Figure Drawing, beginsFri., Feb. 22 (5 sessions); Artist Roadtrip –Chihuly Garden and Glass at the SeattleCenter, Sat., March 16. Register atwww.whatcomcommunityed.com or 383-3200. • Info: 319-6115, email

[email protected] or visitwww.studioufo.net. Bay Street Village, 301W. Holly St., Suite M-4, Bellingham.

“Light up Lives and Fill Bowls”Food Bank Benefit at Good EarthPottery – Throughout the month ofJanuary, Good Earth and participatingartists will donate a portion of the sales ofselect lamps and bowls to the BellinghamFood Bank. Come support your communitythreefold: local business, local artists, localhungry. Good Earth Pottery is located at1000 Harris Ave. in Historic Fairhaven.Hours: Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun.12-5pm (closed Tuesdays). More info: 671-3998 or www.goodearthpots.com.

Anacortes First Friday GalleryWalk is Fri., Jan. 4, 6-9pm. Participatingthis month are Anne Martin McCoolGallery, Scott Milo Gallery, The MajesticInn and Spa, Anchor Art Space, andGallery at the Depot. Next Gallery Walk isFeb. 1. More info: Kathy at 293-6938,[email protected], or visitwww.anacortesart.com.

Annual Members’ Show OpensJan. 4 – Allied Arts of Whatcom Countywill host its 2013 Members’ Show inJanuary. Participation is open to all currentAllied Arts Members at any level ofmembership (see submission details onwebsite). This show will feature work fromnearly 100 Allied Arts members, includingprofessional artists, students, and new oremerging artists. Works presented willrange from traditional paintings tophotography to contemporary sculpturesand everything in between. Approximately30 pieces from this show will be chosen tobe exhibited in the Hotel Bellwether’shallway and Lighthouse Bar & Grill duringthe month of February. The public is invitedto the opening night celebration at theAllied Arts Gallery (1418 Cornwall Ave.)and the Downtown Art Walk, on Fri., Jan.4, from 6-10pm. The show will run throughJan. 26. Regular gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, and Sat., noon-5pm. More info: Katy at 676-8548 x5,[email protected], or visitwww.alliedarts.org.

Artisans Northwest Gallery – TheArtisans Northwest Gallery invites thepublic to join in the fun at the DowntownArt Walk on Fri., Jan. 4 from 6-10pm. TheArtisans, located across from the Leopoldat 1215 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, featuresthe work of over 80 local artists and aworking art studio. Music, refreshmentsand fun are on the house! Afterwards,continue your tour of the arts in the manyother open shops for the gallery walk. More info: 733-1805,www.artisansbellingham.com.

Bellingham Art Walk – TheDowntown Bellingham Partnership invitesyou to join other art lovers to exploreDowntown Bellingham’s diversity of artvenues during the Art Walk Fri., Jan. 4, 6-10pm, in downtown Bellingham. Talented


artists, unique galleries, deliciousrestaurants and invigorating culturalexperiences await attendees of the monthlyArt Walks. Maps are available atparticipating venues and the DowntownVisitor Center (114 W. Magnolia St., Suite 105, Crown Plaza) orwww.DowntownBellingham.com. The next Art Walk is Feb. 1. More info:527-8710.

Jennifer Bowman – Scott Milo Gallerycontinues its show of acrylic paintings byJennifer Bowman, with an artist’s receptionduring the Anacortes First Friday Art Walkon Fri., Jan. 4, from 6-9pm. Also showingare photographs by Randy Dana, DickGarvey and Lewis Jones; fused glass byRobin Larson; pastels by Amanda Houston;and acrylics by Joel Brock. The show runsthrough Jan. 29. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat.,10:30am-4:30pm. Info:[email protected],www.scottmilo.com.

Pastel Drawings at The AmadeusProject – Mary Jo Maute is showing aseries of pastel drawings at The AmadeusProject Gallery in January. Her colorfulexpressive semi-abstract work is inspired bythe natural world of animals, plants, thehuman body, and the invisible world ofmicrobes. Maute’s process isimprovisational, with fragments of symbolsand images that float in a dreamlike space.The Amadeus Project is located at 1209Cornwall Ave., downtown Bellingham,across from The Leopold. Come join us forthe opening night, Fri., Jan. 4, from 6-9pm,during Art Walk.

Whatcom Museum GuildGathering and Program: Light &Landscape at the Lightcatcher – Brighten adark winter day with a vicarious visit to thelandscapes and light of California. PatriciaLeach, Executive Director of the WhatcomMuseum, will discuss “CaliforniaImpressionism: Selections from the IrvineMuseum” at the Lightcatcher, on Thurs.,Jan. 10, 9:30am, at the Whatcom MuseumOld City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.Coffee at 9:30am with the programbeginning at 10am. Open to the public at nocharge. Info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Winter Exhibits at the Museum ofNorthwest Art (MoNA) – TheWinter exhibits open on Sat., Jan. 12 with“Eduardo Calderón: Portraits of 20Northwest Artists” and “Black and WhiteColor Study from the PermanentCollection.” 121 S. First St., La Conner.Hours: Sun.-Mon., noon-5pm; Tues.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Info: 466-4446,www.museumofnwart.org.

Whatcom Museum WelcomesCollector/Comedian CheechMarin for Exhibition Opening –“Chicanitas: Small Paintings from theCheech Marin Collection” opens to thepublic Sat., Jan. 12. Comedy and culturelovers have a chance to indulge doublywhen Cheech Marin, the well-known

entertainer, comes to Bellingham Jan. 11, toopen an exhibition at the WhatcomMuseum featuring works from hisrenowned collection by Mexican-Americanartists. Marin is the featured guest at theshow’s member preview, Fri., Jan. 11, 5-8pm, and will deliver a public lecture at2pm Sat., Jan. 12 in the Rotunda Room atthe Museum’s Old City Hall building ($3suggested donation, Museum membersfree). That same evening he’ll be on hand atthe Pickford Film Center on Bay Street toscreen the 25th anniversary showing ofBorn in East LA, followed by a Q&A.Showtime is 6:30pm; tickets are $15(available at Pickford Film Center). Inaddition to Marin’s lecture, the WhatcomMuseum has teamed up with Communityto Community Development for a familyactivity day filled with Latino arts andcrafts, activities and youth performances –and the celebration of groundhog day –Sat., Feb. 2, 10am-4pm. “Chicanitas: SmallPaintings from the Cheech MarinCollection {size doesn’t matter}” will be onview at the Whatcom Museum’sLightcatcher building through March 24.More info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Art & Design Exhibition Opens –Western Washington University’s WesternGallery will present the “Departments ofArt and Design Biennial” exhibition fromJan. 14-March 9. The exhibition is free andopen to the public. Every two years theWestern Gallery features the work ofWWU Art and Design faculty in anexhibition showcasing their currentprojects. The show is an opportunity for thecommunity to explore contemporaryattitudes and individual areas of researchwith traditional and new media. For moreexhibition details or gallery hours, pleasevisit http://westerngallery.wwu.edu/.

Brown Bag Series: Sarah Clark-Langager’s Impressions on West CoastImpressionism – Join Sarah Clark-Langagerfor an engaging slide presentation and tourof “California Impressionism: Selectionsfrom the Irvine Museum” exhibition. Clark-Langager is Director of Western Galleryand Curator of the internationallyrenowned Outdoor Sculpture Collection atWestern Washington University. She will

present her program at the WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St.,Thurs., Jan. 17, at 12:30pm. Admission: $5(Museum members free). More info:www.whatcommuseum.org.

Baker Creek Ceramic Studio –Classes in January include: • ThursdayNight Clay Club with Deb McCunn, Jan.17, 24 & 31, 5-9pm. Clay Club is openstudio time for supported projects. Bringyour ideas for projects, use studioequipment to build your pieces and get peersupport, advice and feedback. Bring yourown tools, a hand towel and plastic tocover your work in progress. Clay is $20 for25 pounds and the cost covers glazes,stains, washes and two firings (one bisqueand one glaze). Each member is assignedone personal shelf to store work in progressand tools as long as they remain enrolled inClay Club. Clay Club members can alsosign up to use the studio during OpenStudio times (usually Saturdays, 1-5pm).Course fee is $69 for the 3-week session. • Introduction to Clay & ExtrudedForms with Deb McCunn, Jan. 23-Feb. 20(5 weeks), 6-8:30pm, $150 ($140 ifregistered before Jan. 10). Learn to use

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large and small extruders to create fun andunique forms. Explore various combinationsof hand building techniques, slabs andextrusions to build creative and distinctivepieces. • Building Clay Forms with JasonWalker, Jan. 29-March 5 (6 weeks), 6-8:30pm, $225 ($210 if registered beforeJan. 10). Whatever your skill level, you willlearn new approaches to constructing clayforms through hand building and wheelwork. Jason will work with students topersonalize this course, developing the skillset each student chooses and providingfeedback throughout the class. More infoand to register: Deb McCunn at 393-5458,email [email protected],www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Watercolor Workshop – Northwestartist Nancy Grigsby will teach a 3-dayBeginning / Intermediate Watercolor

Workshop at the Jansen Art Center, 321Front St., Lynden, Fri.-Sun., Jan. 25-27,from 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Emphasis willbe on color choices, using value andunderstanding watercolor paint propertiesthrough artist demos, fun in-class studentprojects and participatory critiques. Cost is$225 for all three days. Register by callingJansen Art Center at 354-3600. (Min.enrollment 5; max. 16.) Receive a supply listupon registration. Dakota Art on CornwallAve. in downtown Bellingham is offering a10% discount on workshop supplies. Mustpresent supply list to receive discount. Visitwww.nmgrigsbystudios.com for more info.

Impressionism with Pastels – TheImpressionists of France and California bothstrove to capture spontaneity, sunlight,color and movement in their work – adeparture from staid, smooth academicpaintings. They preferred patches of colorblended by the eye to re-create how weactually see the natural sparkle of light. Inthat spirit, Janet Hamilton, instructor andartist, creates sensitive pastel landscapesthat capture color, light, and atmosphere inthis 2-day workshop on Sat. & Sun., Jan.26-27, 9am-4pm, at the WhatcomMuseum Lightcatcher, 250 Flora St. Thisenjoyable class will find you exploring yourideas through pastel. Used by manyImpressionists, pastel is excellent forjuxtaposing and layering colors to achieve alively effect. Students work from their ownphoto material and receive personalizedattention throughout the class. All levels ofexperience are welcome. Cost is $145 /$135 Museum members. Register by Jan.22 through Bellingham Parks andRecreation Office at 3424 Meridian Streetor by phone at 778-7000. More info:www.whatcommuseum.org.

Get Your Hands in the Clay andPlay – Learn basic hand buildingtechniques with clay in this 2-sessionworkshop for adults Sat., Jan. 26 and Feb.9, 2:30-4:30pm. Create a pinch potcreature. A duck, penguin, owl, turtle orcat may be a simple choice to start with.Creating a ball is also fun and offerspossibilities for pressing patterns into theclay and making a shaker. Our creationsmay be made to produce sound by putting

small balls of clay inside. Option to create apendant will be offered as time allows.Connect with yourself, art, and community.The second session is for glazing art worksand may not take the whole time. Yoga orwatercolor activity possible during secondsession if time allows. The cost is $45 forboth sessions. Check out more events atwww.facebook.com/LuciaArts. For moreinfo and location: [email protected] or call 510-1979.

ONGOING• Ann Morris Sculpture Woods – Thestudio grounds of Ann Morris, at 3851 LegoeBay Rd., Lummi Island, are open to thepublic on the first Saturday of each month(Jan. 5; Feb. 2), 10am-5pm. There aresixteen large sculptures on the grounds to bevisited and the gallery of smaller works willbe open. The working studio will not beopen. No admission charge; no photosplease. Park diagonally in the designatedparking area, take a map for the self-guidedtour and enjoy. More info:www.annmorrisbronze.com.• Lightcatcher Building (WhatcomMuseum) – Continuing exhibitions: “WildEast Meets Wild West: Photographs fromNakhodka, Russia by Georgy Pakin”continues through Jan. 6; “CaliforniaImpressionism: Selections from the IrvineMuseum” continues through Feb. 17; “At thePark: Vintage Views from the PhotoArchives” continues. Opening Jan. 11-March24: “Chicanitas: Small Paintings from theCheech Marin Collection {size doesn’tmatter}.” Lightcatcher Building, 250 FloraSt., Bellingham. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm (open until 8pm Thurs. and opens at10am Sat). Admission is $10 general, $8student/senior/military, $4.50 children under5, Museum members free. Reducedadmission ($5) on Thursdays. (Admissionallows entry into the Old City Hall Bldg.also). FIG admission is $4.50 and is openWed.-Sat, 10am-5pm and Sun., noon-5pm.More info: 778-8930 or visitwww.whatcommuseum.org.• Pacific Marine Gallery – Artist JamesWilliamson displays new watercolorpaintings of landscapes, wildlife and FOSSTugboats. Watercolor classes for beginningand intermediate students held Wed.

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evenings, 7-9pm ($145 for five 2-hourclasses). Open Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm. Moreinfo: 738-8535. 700 W. Holly St.,Bellingham.• Studio UFO – Upcoming art shows:DIS, 1315 Cornwall Ave. (Helen Dorn, oilpaintings, Jan.-Feb.); WECU FairhavenBranch, 1200 Harris Ave. (Ann Wallace, oilpaintings); Healing through Art – The OpenAir, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Centerin conjunction with Lucia Douglas Gallery(through Jan. 18). More info: 319-6115 orvisit www.studioufo.net.• Whatcom Art Market – TheWhatcom Art Market is hidden inMcKenzie Alley off 11th Street in Fairhavenand is open Fri.-Mon., 10am-6pm, featuringover 50 local artisans who all belong to theWhatcom Art Guild. Jewelry, glass,ceramics, textiles, crafts, woodturners andwoodworkers, metal garden sculptures,photography and fine art; occasional demos.More info: 738-8564, orwww.whatcomartmarket.org.• Whatcom Museum Old City Hall –Continuing exhibitions: “RomanticallyModern: Pacific Northwest Landscapes”continues through July 7. The 1892 Old CityHall Building (121 Prospect St.) is openThurs.-Sun., noon-5pm. Admission is $10general, $8 student/senior/military, $4.50children under 5, Museum members free.Reduced admission ($5) on Thursdays.(Admission allows entry into theLightcatcher also). More info: 778-8930 orvisit www.whatcommuseum.org.

The La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum will be closed for interiorrestoration from Jan. 1 through mid-February. The opening of the “Color,Design, & Inspiration: Kaffe Fassett &Brandon Mably” exhibit has beenpostponed and will be open mid-Februarythrough March 24. Please visit our websitefor exact opening date. The Quilt Museumis located at 703 S. 2nd St., La Conner.Info: 466-4288, [email protected] orwww.laconnerquilts.com.

Birchwood Garden Club Meeting –On Wed., Jan. 2, 7pm, in the WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall Rotunda Room,Wild Bird Chalet will be getting the club upto speed on “Birds in the Garden”discussing feeding, birdbaths, plants forbirds, etc. 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.Info: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Brown Bag: Russian History and Cultureby Edward Vajda – Edward Vajda, WWUModern Languages professor, discusseshow Russia came to be the world’s largestcountry by expanding from Europe acrossall of North Asia to the Pacific. Herecounts the key historical events andstages in this centuries-long process,explaining how Mongols, ByzantinePatriarchs, Tsars, and modern railroads allhad a part in shaping Russian culture as aunique blend of Europe and Asia. He willpresent his program at the WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St.,Thurs., Jan. 3, at 12:30pm. Admission: $3suggested donation (Museum membersfree). Info: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Whatcom County HistoricalSociety: The Less Subdued Excitement: aJazz History of Bellingham and WhatcomCounty by Milt Krieger – Milt Krieger is aretired WWU faculty member and“wannabe” musician whose book covers acentury of local jazz history. Learn aboutlocal jazz players and hear stories of theirpredecessors taken from oral history, familyarchives and personal memoirs. Also, hearabout wagon treks to Canada to hear musicand see photos of performers that usheredin the new “Jazz Age.” Milt’s more-than-subdued excitement for this musical genreis more-than-contagious! He will presenthis program at the Whatcom Museum OldCity Hall, 121 Prospect St., Thurs., Jan. 10,at 7:30pm. Admission: $3 suggesteddonation (Museum members free). Moreinfo: www.whatcommuseum.org.

Hidden History Gems ofBellingham – Nestled at the edge of theLettered Streets Neighborhood and OldTown is the Pickett House, built in 1856and designated a local museum in 1941. It isthe oldest house in Washington State still atits original location. Built for Captain

George Pickett while he was stationed inthe area to construct Fort Bellingham, heleft Whatcom in 1861, going on to becomethe infamous Confederate General of“Pickett’s Charge” at Gettysburg during theCivil War. Second Sunday (Jan. 13) toursare offered by Daughters of the Pioneers ofWashington from 1-4pm by donation.Located off “F” Street between Holly andDupont Streets.

ONGOING• SPARK Museum of ElectricalInvention – Blow your mind with over fourcenturies of electrical invention on display andin demonstrations. Open Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm or by appointment. Admission: $6 adults/ $3 children 11 and under. 1312 Bay St.,Bellingham. More info: 738-3886 orwww.sparkmuseum.org.


Clan Heather Dancers start 2013 withnew Scottish Highland and Irish step danceclasses in three studios: Bellingham, MountVernon and Everett. Heather Richendrfertrains male and female dancers, ages pre-school to adult, for competition,performance and recreation. She is aBellingham native teaching locally since1974. Well-known on the internationalHighland dance circuit, she offersworkshops and judges Highland dancingcompetitions and championships around theworld. A strong competitive Highlanddance program prepares students for thesummer Highland Games and other year-round events. The performance team isfeatured at many regional festivals. Moreinfo: 715-8682, toll-free: 877-467-8648,www.clanheather.com,www.facebook.com/clanheather.

The Dance Studio – New studentregistration is open through January! Stopby The Dance Studio to register for creativecombo classes for your tinier tots or ballet,ballet technique, pointe, jazz, tap,contemporary/lyrical, hip hop, musicaltheater, and Zumba® for ages 6 to adult,beginning to advanced levels. Adult classesare available for drop-in Thursdays at 6pmand 7pm. Info: 734-1595,www.thedancestudio.net or visit us at 1820Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

New Dance Classes – BalletBellingham is adding several new classesbeginning in January. Jazz for Kids,Teen/Adult Ballet, and new CreativeMovement and Pre-Ballet classes beginSat., Jan. 5. Enroll now to be a part of ourspring performance of “Alice inWonderland” to be performed Sat., June 8at the Mount Baker Theatre. Advanceddancers ages 12 and up are invited to joinour company, Whatcom Regional Ballet(WRB). WRB members receive 50%tuition scholarships for unlimited classes atBallet Bellingham, performance andchoreography opportunities, and muchmore. Acceptance into the company is byaudition only. Ballet Bellingham is located at1405 Fraser St., Suite F3. More Info:www.balletbellingham.com or 746-8508.

Bellingham Traditional JazzSociety – Dance to the New Orleans /Dixieland music of Ray Skjelbred’s FirstThursday Band on Sat., Jan. 5, 2-5pm, atthe VFW Hall, 625 State St. in Bellingham.Musicians are: Ray Skjelbred, piano; SteveWright, reeds; Dave Brown, bass; and MikeDaugherty, drums. Admission is $8members / $6 students / $10 general. Moreinfo: 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com.

Skagit Contra Dancers – Start theNew Year off with a dance in Anacortes onSat., Jan. 5, 7-9:30pm. All dances taught.Come at the beginning and learn the basicsof this American folk dance. No partnernecessary. Live music provided by FlowingTide and calling by Betty and Bill Connor.Cost is $8 at the door. Dance will be held atthe Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave. Come

and join the fun! More info:www.skagitcontra.org, or call 755-3969.

Western Dance Night – Lynden LineDancers will host a $5 evening of countrymusic and dance at the Ten Mile Grange,6958 Hannegan Rd. (near Pole Rd.) inLynden, on Fri., Jan. 11, from 7-11pm. Freeline dance lessons will take placethroughout the night mixed with an opendance floor. First lesson starts at 7pm. Nopartner needed. So grab your friends, puton your dancing boots and join us! Teensand up are welcome. Info: Charlene Lennat 354-4325.

Audition and Performance DatesSet for “Cinderella” – There will bean open audition on Sat., Jan. 12 beginningat 1pm at 1417 Cornwall Ave., 2nd floor, forNorthwest Ballet Theater’s springproduction of Prokofiev’s “Cinderella.”Dancers who are 7 years of age and olderare welcome to audition. Dancers 13 andolder may also audition to be in theCompany by appointment with the ArtisticDirector. It is not necessary to join theCompany to dance in NBT productions.Casting decisions for all soloist and principalroles will require the commitment of beingin the Company. A rehearsal andperformance schedule for productions isincluded in the dancer/casting agreement.“Cinderella” will be staged andchoreographed by Mija Bishop and will beperformed at Mount Baker Theater June 1-2. “Cinderella” tickets go on sale at MBT inearly January. Questions? Call 714-1246,email [email protected] or visitwww.northwestballet.org.

BCDS Contra Dances – Swing intothe new year! Join Bellingham CountryDance Society at Contra Dances featuringlive old-time fiddle music and caller onSaturdays, Jan. 12 and 26, 7-10pm. Cost is$8-$10 ($6 students). Dances are held atthe Fairhaven Library. Beginners’ workshopat 7pm; dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Noexperience needed, no partner necessary,no fragrances please. Bring your dancingfeet, soft-soled shoes and a reusable waterbottle for water. More info: 676-1554, [email protected] orwww.bellinghamcountrydance.org.

“The Buffoon” – Seattle based dancecompany, The Offshore Project, willpresent an evening of new works, originallive music, and “The Buffoon” on Sun., Jan.13, at 2pm and 7pm, at the FirehousePerforming Arts Center in Fairhaven. TheOffshore Project’s “The Buffoon” firstdebuted in Northwest New Works Festivalat On The Boards. In “The Buffoon” theOffshore Project invites the audience intothe home of a family and an uninvitedguest. The family knows nothing other thantheir conventional, calculable way of life.The uninvited guest is unorthodox andquickly perceived as a buffoon in everycapacity; what the Family calls up, theBuffoon calls down, in no way do eitherparties share an understanding. Tickets are

Jump, Jive, & Wail withWhatcom Swingby Meghan Thompson

With the cold months and New Yearupon us, it’s the perfect time to pick up anew indoor hobby. What better ideathan to join 30 some locals for a weeklydance lesson followed by a free styledance party. Every Monday night, at theTen Mile Grange, situated convenientlybetween Lynden, Bellingham, Ferndaleand Everson, for $5 you’ll receivelessons in the Cha Cha, Line Dancing,East & West Coast Swing, The Samba,

The Waltz, TwoStep and more!

What startedas four friends, insearch of a dancefloor of their own,has quicklymorphed intoWhatcomCounty’s owndance central. Allages arewelcome, as areall levels ofexpertise (or in-expertise). Eventhis rhythm-lesssoul was invitedto join! And, don’tlet the lack of a

partner dissuade you from attending;there are plenty of singles in attendance.The weekly lessons are paced to includethe basic foundations of each dance aswell as a new move or two.

The fun begins every Monday night at7pm with new lessons each month,taught by local enthusiasts. Then from8-10pm it’s time to show off yournewfound dance moves and let loose. Ifyou’d like moreinformation aboutWhatcom Swing,you can visit theirfacebook page, orsimply swipe theQR Code herewith your smartphone for a fullschedule of lessons being planned for theNew Year.

Meghan Thompson enjoys exploring theNW, soaking up the liquid sunshine, peoplewatching, and blogging about her adventures.You can follow her exploits athttp://confessionsofawordslut.wordpress.com.Photos by Brad Widman.


$15, available at the door day of show orthrough Village Books and the BellinghamFood Co-Op. More info: 734-2776,[email protected],www.firehouseperformingarts.com.

Dance – USA Dance Bellingham will holda “Winter Blues” dance on Sat., Jan. 19. AWest Coast Swing lesson will be taughtfrom 7-8pm with the dance from 8-10pm atthe Blue Moon Ballroom Studio, located at1213 Cornwall Avenue. Cost is $10 / $7members. Partners not necessary; singlesalways welcome. Refreshments will beavailable. Info: 734-5676.

ONGOING• Bellingham Country Dance Society –Contra Dance (New England Style CountryDance), 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sat. of each month(Jan. 12, 26) at the Fairhaven Library.Workshops at 7pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Live fiddle bands and callers, noexperience needed, no partner necessary, nofragrances please, bring your water bottle, andwear soft-soled shoes. $8-$10 at the door(students $6). Info: 676-1554,www.bellinghamcountrydance.org, email:[email protected].• Bellingham Scottish Country DancersClub – Scottish Country Dancing Classesnormally run Wednesdays (no classes Jan. 2),7-9:30pm, upstairs at the Fairhaven PublicLibrary, 1117 12th St., through the end of May.No experience necessary. Beginners comeearly for special instruction. Soft shoes orslippers recommended. $8 drop-in fee (firstclass free). Discounts for paying yearly or halfyearly. Info: www.bellinghamscd.org.• Bellingham Senior Activity Center:Dance at the BSAC! – Zumba® Gold everyTues. & Thurs., 9:30-10am ($3.50 per class).Learn how to Line Dance (beginners andintermediate) with Lori Jones on Mondays,3:30pm ($7 per class for members). BallroomDancing every Tuesday, 1:45-4pm ($4). 315Halleck St., Bellingham. Info: 733-4030.• Bellingham West Coast Swing –Practice dance to a variety of music fromblues to funk featuring DJ Julie every Tues., 7-9:30pm, at Presence Studio, 1412 CornwallAve., Bellingham. Beginner (half hour) andintermediate (hour) lessons alternate at 7pm.Cost is $5 for dance / $5 for lesson. No danceJan. 1 or 15; no lesson Jan. 29. Spectators andbeginners welcome. Info:www.bellinghamwcs.org,[email protected].• Fourth Corner Folk Dancers – Meetsevery Thurs., 7:15-10pm, at the FairhavenLibrary, 1117-12th Street, for an evening ofEastern European, Greek, Israeli and Turkishfolk dancing. The Fourth Corner Folk DanceBand plays part of the time and the remainderof the time we are accompanied by our vastcollection of ethnic music. All ages welcome,

no partner necessary; please wear clean soft-soled shoes. Suggested donation is $5; firsttime visitors and students free. Info: 380-0456.• La Vida Dance Studio – Classes inBellydance, Blues dance, Creative, Irish,Persian/Tajik, Tango, Tribal Bellydance, Yoga(Ahimsananda & Hatha), Wing Tsun MartialArts, and Zumba®. Rehearsal space available.Located upstairs at 1417 Cornwall Ave. indowntown Bellingham. Info: 224-5345 orwww.lavidadancestudio.com.• Lynden Line Dancers – Western LineDancing is good exercise and great fun!Classes are upbeat, using Western music witha little rock ‘n roll and dancing the oldies to thelatest club dances. Classes are offered everyFriday night at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958Hannegan Rd. (near Pole Rd.) in Lynden.Beginners class is from 6-7pm; intermediatesfrom 7-8:15pm. Cost is $5 per class. Noexperience or partner needed. Tennis shoesare ok, but leather soles are better; no highheels or grid soles. New beginners can startanytime; feel free to stop by and watch.Classes also offered at Jansen Arts Center:beginners Wed., 11am, and beyond beginnersThurs., 6:30pm (register at 354-3600). Info:Charlene Lenn at 354-4325,[email protected].•• Rumba Northwest – Come learn avariety of Latin dance styles. No experienceor partner needed. Mondays: Cuban Salsa /Rueda (advanced), 7:30-8:45pm at BelltowerStudio (1430 N. Garden St.). Tuesdays:Cuban Salsa/Rueda (beginning/intermediate),7-8:15pm at Belltower Studio. Wednesdays:Afro-Cuban, 7:30-8:45pm at StudioZ (311 E.Holly). Thursdays: L.A. Salsa (all levels),7:45-9pm at StudioZ. Salsa parties mostSaturdays at Cafe Rumba or StudioZ, 9pm-midnight (price varies, check website fordetails). More info: 595-7369, [email protected],www.rumbanorthwest.com, or Facebook(Rumba Northwest).• The Dance Studio – The Best DanceExperience! Offering professional and funclasses for ages 3 to adult, 6 days a week. Our12 exuberant instructors are highlyaccomplished in teaching pointe, ballet, jazz,tap, contemporary/lyrical, hip hop, musicaltheater, adagio, creative and Zumba® with apositive and nurturing style. All levels arewelcome to join us as we create a lifelong lovefor dance! View class descriptions, rates andupcoming events online. 1820 Cornwall Ave.,Bellingham. More info: 734-1595 orwww.thedancestudio.net.• USA Dance Bellingham – Tango by theBay is every second Sat. of the month (Jan.12) at Squalicum Yacht Club with live music byTocato Tango, dance 8-11pm. No experienceor partner needed and no advanceregistration. Cost is $10 / $7 members. Info:734-5676, www.bellinghamusadance.com.

EverybodyBIKE Activities – Tues.,Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Ride. Gather atFairhaven Park on Chuckanut Drive for a10am ride down scenic Chuckanut Drive tobrunch in Edison. • Wed., Jan. 16, 7-9pm:Bicycle Travel Slide Show Series atWhatcom Middle School. Adventures oftwo women riding from Portland to SanFrancisco; followed by scenes and storiesfrom a bike tour through Glacier NationalPark. • Sun., Feb. 10, 4-7pm: Love YourRide Celebration of Winter Cycling atDepot Market Square. Bring your valentine,enjoy treats, prizes, and the most amazingbicycle fashion show ever. • More info: 671-BIKE, [email protected],www.everybodyBIKE.com.

Happy New Year from the ENNW Team!Dorothy, Barb, Gladys, Mark & Carey


by Joanna NesbitIt’s easy to overlook the Beach Store

Cafe on Lummi Island because, well, it’sout of the way. But the restaurant is only a20-minute drive from Bellingham andaccessible year round, offering its own littleadventure with a 10-minute ferry ride and a3-minute walk to the café when you parkand walk from Gooseberry Point. Plus therestaurant has all-new menus—lunch,dinner, and weekend breakfasts—as well asthe best waterfront view of Mount Baker inthe county. You’re on island time now. Slowdown and enjoy it.

Last June, the Beach Store Cafe re-opened under new management by WestShore Hospitality LLC, which alsomanages the Willows Inn. The caféreceived a facelift with refinished floors,new tables and chairs, and a glass bakerycase (now filled with house-made pastries).Under its new kitchen team, the menu hascondensed to highlight Northwest seasonaland local cuisine, similar to the WillowsInn’s philosophy, but the café menu is cozy,casual, and accessibly priced.

When I visited with friends, we chosesalmon tacos, the house veggie burger, anda beef burger with bacon-onion marmalade,topping off with warm pear cobbler andfresh cream. The gourmet pizzas, baked inthe onsite wood-fired pizza oven, weretempting. Next time.

“We have been working to buildrelationships with Whatcom Countyfarmers and dairies so we can sourceingredients as locally as possible asmuch as possible,” says managerTess Winds-Johnson. The café alsohas developed a working relationshipwith the Willows Inn kitchen tocollaborate on sources and menucontent, which has benefitted bothbusinesses, Winds-Johnson says.The Beach Store Cafe’s lead chefsare Jesse Otero and Jake Spooner,

and while Winds-Johnson’s title ismanager, she hasbeen taking on somebaking dutiesalongside head bakerOtero, who alsomakes the pasta. Thethree run the café asa team, along withcollaboration fromAnne Treat, formerlyof Old Town Caféand now a memberof the Willows Innmanagement team.

Winds-Johnson grew up on the islandand returned in June 2012 to take a positionas a manager, alongside Treat, after nineyears away. As a local, she brings anawareness and knowledge of island cultureand feels a strong connection to thecommunity. Finding ways to cater to thediffering needs of the community and off-island visitors is important to her, so she isexcited to structure events for both.

Recently, the café hosted a music nightwith island singer/songwriter DavidMcAdams (a.k.a “Curly” to islanders), andWinds-Johnson says the evening was a hit.She plans to do more of the same, featuringisland musicians as much as possible.

Here’s a quick list of what’s coming: • Jan. 9 – Brewers’ Night with

Kulshan and Chuckanut Breweries;dinner 6-8pm, music 8-11pm. Dinner is aticketed event featuring a tasting menupaired with select beers from each brewery.The music is open to all. Reserve a dinnerspot (40 available) by calling 758-2233.

• Third Friday of every month, 7-11pm – music with islanders DavidMcAdams and Gary MacDonald(www.davidmcadams.com).

• Weekend music – likely a musicalevent between Fridays and Sundays; checkwww.beachstorecafe.com and theaccompanying Facebook page for updatesand events as the restaurant’s plans unfold.

The Beach Store Cafe also offerscatering services (on-island only) for eventssuch as rehearsal dinners, corporateretreats, receptions, or community events,and has a form available on its website. Andcoming soon are bike rentals for visitors, aconvenient addition for day trippers.

Stay tuned for updates on hours. In thespring, the café will return to opening sevendays a week. Winter hours are Thurs.,11am-8pm; Fri., 11am-9pm; Sat., 8am-9pm;Sun., 8am-8pm. For more informationabout events and menus, please visit thewebsite.

Note: Ferry passenger fare is $7roundtrip, paid on the ferry, and car/driverfare is $13 (cash or check only).

Bellingham freelancer Joanna Nesbit hasbeen writing for ENNW since 2005. She loveslearning new stuff about her town. Her workhas also appeared in FamilyFun, Parenting,Northwest Travel, and Washington StateVisitors’ Guide. Learn more atwww.joannanesbit.com. Photos by Joanna Nesbit.

Beach Store Cafe – Take a Ferry to Dinner

Pear cobbler.

Lummi ferry.

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TUESDAY 1/1/2013Annual Holiday Sale, Village Books, 10am-

8:30pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.New Year’s Day Ride, gather at Fairhaven Park at

10am for a ride to Edison for brunch, 671-BIKE, www.everybodyBIKE.com. (pg. 11)

Jazz Jam hosted by The Jazz Project featuringJennifer Scott Trio, Boundary Bay Brewery TapRoom, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, open mic at9:30pm, 647-5593, www.jazzproject.org,www.bbaybrewery.com. (pg. 29)

WEDNESDAY 1/2/2013Genealogy Assistance (for adults), Bellingham

Central Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm,free, 778-7323.

Meditation Hour with local clairvoyant Jill Miller,Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 1304Meador Ave., Suite B-11, 5:30-6:30pm, $5,647-7134, www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Savage Jazz Trio, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Birchwood Garden Club Meeting with Wild BirdChalet lecturing on “Birds in the Garden,”Whatcom Museum Old City Hall RotundaRoom, 7pm, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.(pg. 9)

THURSDAY 1/3/2013Brown Bag: Russian History and Culture by

Edward Vajda, Whatcom Museum Old CityHall, 12:30pm, $3 suggested donation(Museum members free),www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 9)

Live Music, Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge,Lynden, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover, 354-3600,www.jansenartcenter.org.

VB Writes ... Poetry Writing Group, VillageBooks Mezzanine, 5:30-6:30pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

Fourth Corner Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Library,7:15-10pm, $5 suggested donation (first timevisitors and students free), 380-0456.

Tocato Tango (Argentine tango), Skylark’s inFairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, allages, dancers welcome, 715-3642.

FRIDAY 1/4/2013Toddler Art, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher

Building FIG, 10-11am, $4 / $2 Museummembers, www.whatcommuseum.org, 778-8930. (pg. 25)

Free Introductory Gentle Yoga Class withJoani, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N. State St.,10:30am, for new students only, 656-6699,www.yogawithJoani.com. (pg. 26)

Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-9pm,293-6938, [email protected]. (pg. 6)

Annual Members’ Show Opening Reception,Allied Arts Gallery, 6-10pm, free, 676-8548,www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 6)

Artist’s Reception featuring Jennifer Bowman(acrylics), Scott Milo Gallery, 6-9pm,www.scottmilo.com. (pg. 7)

Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm,www.DowntownBellingham.com. (pg. 6)

Open for Art Walk, Artisans Northwest, 6-10pm,733-1805, www.artisansbellingham.com. (pg. 6)

Opening Reception for Mary Jo Maute, TheAmadeus Project, 6-9pm. (pg. 7)

Western Line Dancing, Ten Mile Grange, 6pmbeginners, 7pm intermediates, $5, 354-4325.(pg. 11)

Art Walk: “Hands Playing The Guitar,” StudioUFO, 7-10pm, 319-6115, www.studioufo.net.(pg. 6)

Multimedia Art Presentation (from paintings andphotography to dance performances), InspireStudio, 7:15-10pm, 447-8778,www.inspirestudiobham.com. (pg. 26)

Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely (eclectic blues duo),The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, no cover,www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Steve Faucher (acoustic guitar and vocals),Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages,no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Broken Trail (top 40 high energy country danceband), Skagit Valley Casino Resort WinnersLounge, 9pm-1am, no cover,www.theskagit.com.

DJ Lawless, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover,755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SATURDAY 1/5/2013“The Met Live in HD: Les Troyens” (Berlioz),

Lincoln Theatre, 9am, $23 adult / $19 seniors/ $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 21)

Basic Soapmaking Class (ages 18+), Otion,10am-1pm, $40 pre-paid, register at 676-1030or www.otion.com.

Northwest Singles Club Coffee Hour (age55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, 393-3982.

Sculpture Woods of Ann Morris, Lummi Island,10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com.

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

Resolutions: Mini Workshops to JumpstartYour New Year, Village Books, 11am-4pm,free, 671-2626, see schedule atwww.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society: RaySkjelbred’s First Thursday Band, VFW Hall,2-5pm, $8 members / $6 students / $10general, 734-2973, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 10)

Lotion Making Class, Otion, 2-5pm, $40 pre-paid, register at 676-1030 or www.otion.com.

MegaZapper Electrical Show, SPARK Museumof Electrical Invention, 2:30pm, $5, 738-3886or www.sparkmuseum.org.

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Meeting,St. James Presbyterian Church, 3-5pm, $5suggested donation, 510-4386, 733-6867,www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 30)

Bellingham Festival of Music presents a“Welcome Home Concert” featuring AlbertDiaz and Jon Hansen, Christ the ServantLutheran Church, 7pm, $15 suggesteddonation for adults / students free, 733-9371,[email protected]. (pg. 30)

Skagit Contra Dance featuring Flowing Tide,Depot Arts Center, Anacortes, 7-9:30pm, $8at the door, 755-3969, www.skagitcontra.org.(pg. 10)

Chris Eger Band (blues, rock, funk, rockabilly),The Conway Muse (in the parlor), 7:30pm, nocover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

The Great Coal Train Tour Concert with DanaLyons, Conway Muse (in the RenaissanceRoom), 7:30pm, $10 cover,www.cowswithguns.com.

The Julianne Thoma Quartet (classic jazzvocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight,all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

The Still Bill Band (rhythm & blues, funk & soul),The Underground Night Club, 8pm, $5 cover.

Broken Trail (top 40 high energy country danceband), Skagit Valley Casino Resort WinnersLounge, 9pm-1am, no cover,www.theskagit.com.

Nick Vigarino, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover,755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SUNDAY 1/6/2013Community Breakfast, Rome Grange, Mt. Baker

Highway, 8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids ages 6-10 / under 5 free, 739-9605. (pg. 25)

Mineral Makeup Class, Otion, 10am-1pm, $40pre-paid, register at 676-1030 orwww.otion.com.

Free Intro Pilates Class, Joy of Pilates,11:30am, pre-register required [email protected], 224-1433. (pg. 26)

Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo, Lakeway Inn& Conference Center, noon-5pm, tickets $10at www.bridalinspirationsexpo.com, $15 atdoor, 733-2563. (pg. 23)

Resolutions for Writers, Village Books, noon-5pm, free, 671-2626, see schedule atwww.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Heart of Intention New Year’s Yoga Workshop,3 OMS Yoga Studio, 1-4pm, $35, register atwww.3omsyoga.com, 671-3510.

Advanced Soapmaking Class (ages 18+), Otion,2-5pm, $40 pre-paid, register at 676-1030 orwww.otion.com.




Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 734-4989, [email protected]. (23)

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Blake AngelosTrio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, HotelBellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200,www.HotelBellwether.com.

MONDAY 1/7/2013“12 Minutes Max” applications due today at

Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Fairhaven,or email [email protected].(pg. 21)

Northwest Singles Club (age 55+) Weekly Walk,meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

TeenTANK – BA~CON planning session (ages12-19), Bellingham Central Library LectureRoom, 4-5:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer),www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Auditions for “Footloose,” BAAY Theatre, 4:30-6:30pm, [email protected], www.baay.org. (21)

Barkley Jammies & Stories (ages 4-8), BarkleyBranch Library, 6:30-7pm, 778-7200 (Bethany),www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Introduction to Mindfulness (4 week class)begins, 7-9pm, details atwww.MindfulnessNorthwest.com. (pg. 28)

VB Reads … General Literature: “The Sense ofan Ending” by Julian Barnes (author notattending), Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Whatcom Swing, Ten Mile Grange, 7pm lesson,dance from 8-10pm, $5, search “WhatcomSwing” on Facebook. (pg. 10)

TUESDAY 1/8/2013Hour of Power Early Morning Power Yoga

begins, 3 OMS Yoga Studio, 7-8am (Tues. &Thurs.), $15 drop-in / $12 student drop-in,register at www.3omsyoga.com or 671-3510.

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani (5-weekseries) begins, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N.State St., 10:30am, $65 for once a week /$85 for twice a week / $15 drop-in, 656-6699,www.yogawithJoani.com. (pg. 26)

Prime Time Tuesday (10% off for ages 65+),Papa’s Sweets, 11am-7pm,www.PapasSweets.com.

Ballroom Dancing (music by Good Vibrations) atthe Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 1:45-4pm, $4, 733-4030.

VB Writes ... Nonfiction Writing Group, VillageBooks Reading Gallery, 3-5pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

Auditions for “Footloose,” BAAY Theatre, 4:30-6:30pm, [email protected], www.baay.org. (pg. 21)

West Coast Swing Dance, Presence Studio(1412 Cornwall Ave.), beginner lesson 7-7:30pm ($5), dance 7:30-9:30pm ($5),www.bellinghamwcs.org. (pg. 11)

Beginners’ Yoga Course (1st of 8) begins, 3OMS Yoga Studio, 7:15-8:45pm (Tues. &Thurs. thru Jan. 31), $80, register atwww.3omsyoga.com or 671-3510.

Yoga 101: Beginner Series (3-weeks) begins,Ferndale Kula Yoga, 7:30-9pm, $55 for theseries (6 classes), pre-registration required at920-8152 or www.ferndalekulayoga.com. (pg. 26)



VB Reads ... Afternoon Book Chat: “A Dog’sPurpose” by Bruce Cameron (author notattending), Village Books, 1pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Free Intro Pilates Class, Joy of Pilates, 5:30pm,pre-register required at [email protected],224-1433. (pg. 26)

Healing Hour with local clairvoyant / energyhealer Jill Miller, Simply Spirit Reading &Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 647-7134,www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Holistic Healing Perspectives Workshop withDr. Richard Tran, Cascade Health Center, 5:30-7pm, free, call 671-4242 to RSVP,www.cascadekey2wellness.com. (pg. 26)

Northwest Singles Club (age 55+), CascadePizza on Meridian Street, 5:30pm, 7:15pmmeeting, 393-3982.

Brewers’ Night with Kulshan and ChuckanutBreweries, Beach Store Cafe on LummiIsland, dinner 6-8pm, music 8-11pm, dinnerreservations at 758-2233,www.beachstorecafe.com. (pg. 12)

Colleague Connection Gathering by LauraAbernathy of Tree of Life Sanctuary,teleconference, 6-8pm, free, pre-register(required) at 592-0924 [email protected].

Stilly River Band, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Journaling with Heart for the New YearWorkshop with Jenny Davidow, M.A.,Bellingham, 6:30-8:30pm, $20 advance, pre-register at 676-1009,www.JennyDavidow.com. (pg. 28)

Chuckanut Sandstone Writer’s Theater OpenMic, Firehouse Cafe, Fairhaven, 7pm.

Scottish Country Dancing Class (beginners &intermediate), Fairhaven Public Library(upstairs), 7-9:30pm (beginners please comeearly for special instruction), $8 drop-in fee(first class free), www.bellinghamscd.org.

Vic Cano, Roeder Home, 7:30pm, $8-$12suggested donation, 734-7872. (pg. 30)

Karaoke with DJ Steve, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm,no cover, 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

THURSDAY 1/10/2013Whatcom Museum Guild Gathering and

Program: Light & Landscape at theLightcatcher, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall,9:30am, free, www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 7

Living Well Workshop (6 week class) begins,Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 3-5:30pm,$60 ($30 for BSAC members), 733-4030. (pg. 26)

Handbags for Housing (a benefit for LydiaPlace), Baker Creek Place, 5-7:30pm, $20,671-7663. (pg. 24)


Trish & Hans with John Anderson on Sax,Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

VB Writes ... Lummi View Fiction WritingGroup, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Improv Playworks presents Awaken theSpontaneity Within! Improv Workshop, 302W. Illinois (the intersection of Illinois & SunsetDr.), 7-9pm, free, pre-register at 756-0756.(pg. 21)


Whatcom County Historical Society: “The LessSubdued Excitement: a Jazz History ofBellingham and Whatcom County” by MiltKrieger, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 7:30-9pm, $3 suggested donation (Museummembers free), www.whatcommuseum.org.(pg. 9)

Brian Forsloff (jazz solo guitar), Skylark’s inFairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, allages, 715-3642.

Open Mic Karaoke with Rocky & Kristine,Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge,8pm-midnight, no cover, www.theskagit.com.


Building FIG, 10-11am, $4 / $2 Museummembers, www.whatcommuseum.org, 778-8930. (pg. 25)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani (5-weekseries) begins, Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N.State St., 10:30am, $65 for once a week /$85 for twice a week / $15 drop-in, 656-6699,www.yogawithJoani.com. (pg. 26)

Fairhaven Family Movie (all ages), FairhavenLibrary Fireplace Room, call for title, 4-6pm,free, 778-7200 (Bethany),www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Author Reads: “The Less Subdued Excitement”by Milt Krieger (local author) with live musicaltrio, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

BAAY Dance Company’s Big Show, BAAYTheatre, 7pm, free, www.baay.org.

Western Dance Night, Ten Mile Grange, 7-11pm, $5, 354-4325. (pg. 10)

Blueberry Hill (the Miller Family, endearing home-grown bluegrass and folk) and Birdsview(bluegrass), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, nocover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Swing Gang (instrumental jazz with a swing style),Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages,no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Chris Stevens and the Surf Monkeys, RockfishGrill, 8:30pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

DJ Nite, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover, 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, SilverReef Casino, 9pm, no cover,[email protected].

Nitecrew (contemporary Top 40 dance band),Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge,9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

SATURDAY 1/12/2013Basic Soapmaking Class (ages 18+), Otion,

10am-1pm, $40 pre-paid, register at 676-1030or www.otion.com.




Robotics Level 1 (1st of 4, ages 6-9) begins withKimberly Gustafson of Bricks and Beyond,Launching Success Learning Store, 10am-noon, register at 527-2641,www.BricksandBeyond.com. (pg. 25)

“Move That Body!” Wellness Workshophosted by Native Springs Spa, AnacortesCenter for Happiness, 11am-1pm, $20, 708-8313. (pg. 26)

Brewery Tour, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen,noon (sign up in the Kitchen before noon), $5,21+, www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com,752-3377.

Mini Psychic Fair, Simply Spirit Reading &Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11, noon-5pm, free admission, $15 for 15minute reading, $5 for energy healing, 647-7134, www.simplyspiritcenter.com. (26)

Experience Reiki with various practitioners andstudents, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd.,drop-in 1-5pm, by donation, 224-3335,www.greentouch.net. (pg. 27)

Open Auditions for “Cinderella,” NorthwestBallet Theater, 1pm, 714-1246,www.northwestballet.org. (pg. 10)

Street Law at the Library (for adults), BellinghamCentral Library Lecture Room, 1-4pm, free,778-7323.

Bellingham Dulcimer Club (BDC), BellinghamUnitarian Fellowship, 1:30pm,http://bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com,[email protected]. (pg. 30)


Public Lecture by Cheech Marin, WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 2pm,$3 suggested donation (Museum membersfree), www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 7)


Author Reads: “The Red Meadows” by NeilSogge (local author, fiction), Village Books,4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

“Music and Memories” Auction, St. JosephCenter, Mount Vernon, 5pm, $50, 428-5972.(pg. 24)

25th Anniversary showing of “Born in EastLA” followed by a Q&A with Cheech Marin,Pickford Film Center, 6:30pm, $15 (tickets atPickford Film Center),www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 7)

Author Reads: “Eliza’s Journal” by Caelyn ABWilliams (young adult), Village Books, 7pm,671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Backstage at the Border: Two Leggs & OtherParts featuring Loren & Max Legg, ChristEpiscopal Church Fellowship Hall in Blaine, 7-9pm, $7 donation, 927-9085,[email protected]. (pg. 30)

Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, workshop 7pm,dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students),676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.(pg. 10)

Panel Discussion: Whatcom READS!: TheJapanese-American Experience During WorldWar II (for adults), Central Bellingham LibraryLecture Room, 4-6pm, free,www.whatcomreads.org. (pg. 3)

La Conner Institute of Performing Artspresents Via Voice, Maple Hall, 7:30pm, $15/ $17, 466-2665, www.laconnerarts.com. (pg. 30)

Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten MileGrange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, 733-4487, www.sqdance.org/clubs/rainbow.html.

Woodrush (alternative-Americana), The ConwayMuse, 7:30pm, no cover,www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

David Post (jazz vocalist) and John Stowell (jazzguitartist), BAAY Theatre, 8pm, $15 at thedoor only, www.baay.org. (pg. 30)

Tango by the Bay with USA Dance Bellingham,music by Tocato Tango, Squalicum Yacht Club,8-11pm, $10 / $7 members, 734-5676,www.bellinghamusadance.com.

The Spencetet (classic jazz quartet), Skylark’s inFairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, allages, 715-3642.

Ben Rice Trio, Rockfish Grill, 8:30pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

1340 AM the Whale presents Junkyard Jane,H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover, 755-3956,www.anacortesH2O.com.

Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, SilverReef Casino, 9pm, no cover,[email protected].

Nitecrew (contemporary Top 40 dance band),Skagit Valley Casino Resort Winners Lounge,9pm-1am, no cover, www.theskagit.com.

Anna Cate (singer / songwriter / harpist) openingfor The Crying Shame and The Ames, GreenFrog Acoustic Tavern (1015 N. State St.),9:30pm, $10 cover, www.acoustictavern.com.

SUNDAY 1/13/2013Haynie Grange Breakfast, 8am-noon, $5 adults /

$3 children ages 6-12 / 5 & under free, 305-4556.

Mineral Makeup Class, Otion, 10am-1pm, $40pre-paid, register at 676-1030 orwww.otion.com.

“The Met Live in HD: Les Troyens” (Berlioz),Lincoln Theatre, 12pm, $23 adult / $19 seniors/ $16 students ($2 off members), 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 21)

Pickett House Tour, 910 Bancroft St. (off “F” St.between Holly and Dupont), Bellingham (OldTown), 1-4pm, by donation. (pg. 9)

Mount Vernon Community EFT Gathering,Mount Vernon Center for Spiritual Living (150818th St.), 1-5pm, $20 suggested contribution,RSVP appreciated to 441-1195,www.EFTSettings.com. (pg. 27)


Safeguard the Southfork presents The GreatCoal Train Tour Concert with Dana Lyonswith special guests Band Zandt & Tim McHugh,Van Zandt Community Hall, 2pm info & snacks,3pm concert, $10, 592-2297,www.cowswithguns.com.

The Library Jazz Series Concert featuringTrish, Hans & Phil, Anacortes Library, 2-3pm,free, www.jazzatthelibrary.com.

The Offshore Project presents new works,original live music, and “The Buffoon,”Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 2pm, $15 atthe door, Village Books, or Community FoodCo-op, www.firehouseperformingarts.com,734-2776. (pg. 10)

VB Reads … Motherhood by the Book:“Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family andPlace” by Terry Tempest Williams (author notattending), Village Books, 2pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)


Bellingham House Concerts Presents Hello ...Goodbye, Sabo Residence, 3pm, $20,advance reservations required at 671-6104,www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com. (pg. 30)

Art of Jazz Series: Cory Weeds Quintet (withSteve Davis, Tilden Webb, Ken Lister, JesseCahill), The Amadeus Project, 4-6:30pm, $16advance or at the door (if not sold out) / $10students under 18 / free for members,www.jazzproject.org, 650-1066. (pg. 29)

Multi-Author Reading: “Clover, A Literary Rag,Vol. 4,” Village Books, 4pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Shaken NotStirred, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, HotelBellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200,www.HotelBellwether.com.



The Offshore Project presents new works,original live music, and “The Buffoon,”Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 7pm, $15 atthe door, Village Books, or Community FoodCo-op, www.firehouseperformingarts.com,734-2776. (pg. 10)

MONDAY 1/14/2013Northwest Singles Club (age 55+) Weekly Walk,

meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

VB Reads … Environmental ConservationBook Group: “American Primitive” by MaryOliver (author not attending), Village Books, 5-6pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Anime @ your Library (ages 12-19), LectureRoom, Bellingham Central Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, 778-7323 (Jennifer),www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Marmalade Making with Blue Chair Fruit withRachel Saunders, Ciao Thyme, 6:30pm, $48,733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com.


TUESDAY 1/15/2013Nude Figure Drawing Session (no instruction),

Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16 prepay plus $2minimum model tip at session, pre-registrationrequired, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net.(pg. 6)



North Cascades Massage Connection PeerSupport Massage Exchange facilitated byCheryl Hockett-Prelle and William Prelle,Garden Street Methodist Church, 6pm,www.NCMassageconnection.org. (pg. 27)

Bellingham Reads: “Eats, Shoots and Leaves”by Lynne Truss, Bellingham Central LibraryDodson Room, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 778-7323(Suzanne). (pg. 4)

“Communicating with Spirit” Class (6 weeks)with Ali Herbrandson begins, Simply SpiritReading & Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave.,Suite B-11, 7-9:30pm, $180 for 6-weeksession, www.simplyspiritcenter.com, 647-7134. (pg. 27)

WWU’s Sanford-Hill Piano Series: HaochenZhang, Performing Arts Center Concert Hall,7:30pm, $9-$24, 650-6146,www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 30)



Newcomers Luncheon (featuring Julie Meyers,Whatcom Council on Aging), Bellingham Golf &Country Club, noon, $16, reservations 933-4669. (pg. 23)

VB Reads ... Engaged Citizens Book Group:“Take This Bread: A Radical Conversation” bySara Miles (author not attending), VillageBooks, noon, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 4)

Auditions for Bellingham Children’s Choirs:Celestial Voices and Bellingham Boys’ Choir,BAAY Theatre, 5-7pm, [email protected], 306-1543, www.baay.org. (pg. 30)


Spoonshine Duo, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Upstart Crows Writing Association meeting,Bellingham Yacht Club Fireplace Room, 6pm,www.UpstartCrowsWritersAssociation.com.(pg. 4)

Ciao Thai with Mataio Gillis, Ciao Thyme, 6:30pm,$48, 733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com.

Healthy Aging Strategies Workshop with Dr.Richard Tran, Downtown Bellingham Food Co-op, 6:30-8pm, free, call 671-4242 to RSVP.(pg. 26)

Art Talk with Evan Whitehead, ChuckanutBrewery & Kitchen, 7pm, 752-3377,www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com. (pg. 6)

Bicycle Travel Slide Show Series, WhatcomMiddle School, 7-9pm, 671-BIKE,www.everybodyBIKE.com. (pg. 11)


“Rock of Ages,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm,$69 / $59 / $49 / $20 + applicable fees, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (21)


THURSDAY 1/17/2013“Clairvoyance 101” Class (6 weeks) with Jill

Miller begins, Simply Spirit Reading & HealingCenter, 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11, 10am-12:30pm, $180 for 6-week session, 647-7134,www.simplyspiritcenter.com. (pg. 27)

Brown Bag Series: Sarah Clark-Langager’sImpressions on West Coast Impressionism,Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:30pm, $5admission (Museum members free),www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 7)

Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit (for adults),Bellingham Central Library Conference Room,1-2:30pm, free, registration required at 778-7210 (Deborah) or [email protected].

Thursday Night Clay Club (3-weeks) with DebMcCunn begins, Baker Creek CeramicStudio, 5-9pm, $69 + materials, 393-5458,www.bakercreekceramics.com. (pg. 7)


Self Hypnosis – Create A Vibrant and HealthyNew You with Jeni Miller, CMS-CHt, BHE, 6-9pm, $45, register at Terra Organica orwww.whatcomfolkschool.org. (pg. 27)

Third Thursday Local Music Series: Blues byTwo, Downtown Community Food Co-op Deli,6-8pm, free, 734-8158. (pg. 30

Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG) Song Circle,Roeder Home, 7-9pm, $5 suggested donation,510-4386, 733-6867,www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 30)

BHS Drama presents “RPG,” Bellingham HighSchool, 7pm, tickets $5 at the door. (pg. 21)

Travelogue Series: “Two Years Abroad: Talesfrom an Activist” by Libby Miller, WhatcomMuseum Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $3 suggesteddonation (Museum members free),www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 4)

William Stafford Tribute Event: An Evening ofPoetry hosted by Jim Bertolino, Village Books,7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.


NT Live: “The Magistrate,” Lincoln Theatre,7:30pm, $15 / $13 / $11 ($2 off members),www.iLovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 21)

Jazz Open Mic (solo guitar and vocals), Skylark’sin Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover,all ages, 715-3642.



Building FIG, 10-11am, $4 / $2 Museummembers, 778-8930,www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 25)

Auditions for Bellingham Children’s Choirs:Celestial Voices and Bellingham Boys’ Choir,BAAY Theatre, 5-6pm, [email protected], 306-1543, www.baay.org. (pg. 30)

Grand Opening, Inspire Studio, 5:30-9pm, 447-8778, www.inspirestudiobham.com. (pg. 26)


Author Reads: “The Story Never Ends: A Memoirof a Newspaper Reporter” by Joe Bianco,Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.


David McAdams and Gary MacDonald, BeachStore Cafe on Lummi Island, 7-11pm,www.davidmcadams.com,www.beachstorecafe.com, 758-2233. (pg. 12)

Family Story Night (ages 6 to adult) with theBellingham Storytellers Guild, Fairhaven LibraryFireplace Room, 7-8pm, free, 778-7188,[email protected].

Prozac Mountain Boys (classic bluegrassnorthwest style), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm,$7 cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

“The Doors: Live at the Bowl ‘68,” LincolnTheatre, 7:30pm, tickets atwww.ILovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 5)

Fritz and the Freeloaders, Honey Moon TastingRoom, 8-10pm, no cover, 734-0728.

Telefon (casual jazz trio), Skylark’s in Fairhaven,8pm-midnight, all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Tiller’s Folly, Rockfish Grill, 8:30pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

DJ Lawless, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover,755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

Platinum Spandex (‘80s hair band playing hardrock classics), Skagit Valley Casino ResortWinners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover,www.theskagit.com.



SATURDAY 1/19/2013Swedish Pancake Breakfast, Norway Hall,

8-11am, $7 adults / $3 children 10 & under,www.wergelandlodge.com.

“The Met Live in HD: Maria Stuarda”(Donizetti), Lincoln Theatre, 9:55am, $23 adult/ $19 seniors / $16 students ($2 offmembers), 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 21)

Auditions for “Bullshot Crummond,” BAAYTheatre, 10am-noon, [email protected],www.baay.org. (pg. 21)


New Year Group Panchakarma Cleanse, TheMetta Center, 10am-1:30pm, $149, pre-registration required at 734-2396,www.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com. (pg. 27)


Gathering of Native Artists, Skagit CountyHistorical Museum, 11am-5pm, regularadmission rates, 466-3365,www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 25)

Movie Showing & Discussion: Writers in theLimelight featuring on-screen author talk &interview with Martha Nussbaum (“Not forProfit: Why Democracy Needs theHumanities”) (author not attending), PickfordFilm Center’s Limelight Cinema, noon, ticketsavailable through the Pickford, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.


Author Reads: “Confessions of a Mystic SoccerMom: A Life Played with Feet in Both Worlds”by Monica McDowell, Village Books, 4pm,671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Ballroom Dance: Winter Blues (USA DanceBellingham), Blue Moon Ballroom Studio, WestCoast Swing lesson 7-8pm, dance from 8-10pm, $10 / $7 members, 734-5676,www.bellinghamusadance.com. (pg. 11)


Mia Vermillion & Kevin Sutton Duo (acousticblues duo), The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, $12cover, www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

Rainbow Squares Square Dancing, Ten MileGrange, 6985 Hannegan Rd., pre-rounds at7:30pm, mainstream from 8-10pm, $6, 733-4487, www.sqdance.org/clubs/rainbow.html.

Dailey & Vincent, Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm,$42 / $39 / $29 / $20 + applicable fees, 734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 31)

Experience Tango Buenos Aires Style,Presence Dance Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave.,8-11:30pm, $10 / $7 students, 708-8076,[email protected].

Rene Arbogast (instrumental jazz mixed withR&B), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, allages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Bobby Holland and the Breadline, RockfishGrill, 8:30pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

80s Invasion (‘80s rock and pop), Skagit ValleyCasino Resort Winners Lounge, 9pm-1am, nocover, www.theskagit.com.

Joyride, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover, 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SUNDAY 1/20/2013Mineral Makeup Class, Otion, 10am-1pm, $40

pre-paid, register at 676-1030 orwww.otion.com.

Gathering of Native Artists, Skagit CountyHistorical Museum, 11am-5pm, regularadmission rates, 466-3365,www.skagitcounty.net/museum. (pg. 25)

Open House, Anchor Art Space (216Commercial Ave., Anacortes), 1-4pm, artist’stalk by Danielle Foushée at 2pm.




Impromptu and Friends (Chamber Music as itwas meant to be heard), The Amadeus Project,3pm, $15 adults / $10 seniors / $5 under 18,www.theamadeusproject.org. (pg. 31)

Author Reads: “Shaking Shame From MentalIllness” by Evonne Agnello, Village Books,4pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Rane NogalesQuartet, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, HotelBellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200,www.HotelBellwether.com.

Auditions for “Bullshot Crummond,” BAAYTheatre, 6-8pm, [email protected],www.baay.org. (pg. 21)

MONDAY 1/21/2013Drawing Workshop (The Figure in Proportion)

with Trish Harding, Studio UFO, 10am-3:30pm, $98, pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visit www.studioufo.net. (pg. 6)

Lunch: Italian Style with Mataio Gillis, CiaoThyme, 10am-1pm, $38, 733-1267,www.ciaothyme.com.

Northwest Singles Club (age 55+) Weekly Walk,meet at the top of Taylor Dock, 10am, 393-3982.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March, departsBellingham High School at 11am,[email protected], 650-7542.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read-In, VillageBooks, 12:30-2:30pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club Meeting, BloedelDonovan Park Community Building, 7pm, free,739-0769, www.mtbakerrockclub.org. (pg. 25)


TUESDAY 1/22/2013Clothed Figure Drawing Session – Costumed

(no instruction), Studio UFO, 10am-noon, $16prepay plus $2 minimum model tip at session,pre-registration required, 319-6115 or visitwww.studioufo.net. (pg. 6)





West Coast Swing Dance, Presence Studio(1412 Cornwall Ave.), beginner lesson 7-7:30pm ($5), dance 7:30-9:30pm ($5),www.bellinghamwcs.org. (pg. 11)

WWU Professor Emeritus Robert Keller:Whatcom READS!: Reconciling the Past: TheHistory, Literature and Ethics of JapaneseRemoval (for adults), Fairhaven Branch LibraryFireplace Room, 7-8pm, free,www.whatcomreads.org. (pg. 3)

WEDNESDAY 1/23/2013The Bill Gates Foundation Tour & Frye Art

Museum, departs Bellingham Senior ActivityCenter at 8:15am, returns at 5:15pm, $59members / $69 non-members (due Jan. 9),[email protected], 733-5030 #47019. (pg. 4)

Genealogy Assistance (for adults), BellinghamCentral Library Genealogy Alcove, 10am-2pm,free, 778-7323.

City Club Lunch Meeting (featuring 3-personpanel discussing “The Northwest and theWorld: How We’re Connected – People,Products and Ideas”), Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members(includes lunch), www.bellinghamcityclub.org.(pg. 23)

Healing Hour with local clairvoyant / energyhealer Jill Miller, Simply Spirit Reading &Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 647-7134,www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Holistic Healing Perspectives Workshop withDr. Richard Tran, Cascade Health Center, 5:30-7pm, free, call 671-4242 to RSVP,www.cascadekey2wellness.com. (pg. 26)

Whatcom Writers & Publishers Meeting &Dinner: “Copyright Law in the Age of theInternet – What You Need to Know!” withPeggy Watt, Nicki’s Bella Marina (upstairs),5:45-8:30pm, reservations recommended, 714-8901, www.nickisbellamarina.com,www.WhatcomWritersAndPublishers.org. (4)

Fidalgo Swing, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Introduction to Clay & Extruded Forms (5-weekclass) begins, Baker Creek Ceramic Studio,6-8:30pm, $150 ($140 if registered before Jan.10), 393-5458, www.bakercreekceramics.com.(pg. 7)

Divorced Mom’s Group: Surviving and ThrivingCo-Parenting with a Step Mom begins (4weeks), 7-9pm, $100, register and more info at441-5724, [email protected]. (pg. 28)

“Living Your Life In Harmony: Lessons fromthe Maya,” talk by James K. Papp, SimplySpirit Reading & Healing Center, 1304 MeadorAve., Suite B-11, 7-9pm, $15, 647-7134,www.simplyspiritcenter.com. (pg. 27)



THURSDAY 1/24/2013Piccolo Master Class with Zart Dombourian-Eby,

WWU Concert Hall, 5-7pm, free, 676-9521(Lisa McCarthy). (pg. 31)


Incognito Dinner, Ciao Thyme, 6pm, $65 + tax,$30 optional wine pairing + tax, reservations733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com.

VB Writes ... Lummi View Fiction WritingGroup, Village Books Mezzanine, 6-8pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Blissborn Birth Hypnosis Course begins (5weeks) with Jeni Miller, CMS-CHt, BHE, 6:30-8:30pm, 647-3726. (pg. 27)

Zumba® Fitness Course (8 weeks) by Trainingby Genissa begins, Whatcom CommunityCollege Community Education, 6:45-8pm, $99,register at www.whatcom.ctc.edu. (pg. 28)

Author Reads: “Because I Said So!: The TruthBehind the Myths, Tales, and Warnings EveryGeneration Passes Down to Its Kids” by KenJennings, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.


“Deception Pass: An American Story,” WWUPAC Mainstage Theater, 7:30pm, $8-$12,tickets at 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu.(pg. 22)

Chad Petersen & Friends (casual jazz withvocals), Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight,all ages, no cover, all ages, 715-3642.


FRIDAY 1/25/2013Watercolor Workshop with Nancy Grigsby

(3-days), Jansen Art Center, 9:30am-4:30pm,$225, register at 354-3600,www.jansenartcenter.org. (pg. 8)

Toddler Art, Whatcom Museum LightcatcherBuilding FIG, 10-11am, $4 / $2 Museummembers, 778-8930,www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 25)


ALTA presents “Arms and the Man,” 1475Silver Run Lane in Alger, 7pm, $14 / $12students and seniors, tickets at 424-5144,www.altatheatre.com. (pg. 22)

Nordic Movie Night: “Hawaii, Oslo,” NorwayHall, 7pm, free (donations accepted),www.wergelandlodge.com. (pg. 5)


Open Mic, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm, no cover,www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

“Quilters,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm,$12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12, www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com, 733-1811. (pg. 22)

WWU Opera Club presents “Opera Scenes,”WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $5 general / $3 students, tickets at 650-6146,www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 22)

The Best of Seattle International Comedy(starring Mike Baldwin, Darryl Lenox &Diamonde Tschritter; hosted by Alysia Wood),Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom, 8pm,preferred seating $27 / $24 with RewardsClub Card, standard seating $23 / $20 withcard, www.theskagit.com. (pg. 22)

Still Bill Band, Blue Horse Gallery Cafe & WineBar, 8pm, $5 cover, all ages.

The Sonja Lee Band (classic jazz & R&B vocals),Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages,no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

From Russia, Blues Cousins, Rockfish Grill,8:30pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Dance Factory (‘70s-’80s high energy horn anddance band), Skagit Valley Casino ResortWinners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover,www.theskagit.com.

DJ Clint Westwood, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, nocover, 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SATURDAY 1/26/2013Impressionism with Pastels Workshop (2-days),

Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 9am-4pm,$145 / $135 Museum members, registerthrough Bellingham Parks and Recreation at778-7000 by Jan. 22,www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 8)



Free Intro Pilates Class, Joy of Pilates,11:15am, pre-register required [email protected], 224-1433. (pg. 26)

Street Law at the Library (for adults), BellinghamCentral Library Lecture Room, 1-4pm, free,778-7323.


Get Your Hands in the Clay and Play (1st of 2)(for adults), 12:30-4:30pm, $45, call forlocation, 510-1979, [email protected]. (pg. 8)


“In the Moon of Wintertime,” Christ TheServant Lutheran Church, 3pm, $15 adults /$12 seniors and students, 383-1687,www.bellinghamsings.org. (pg. 31)

Author Reads: “Care for Our World” by KarenRobbins (kids’ event), Village Books, 4pm,671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

16th Annual Arts & Jazz (Blaine Fine ArtsAssn.), Blaine High School Cafeteria, 7pm, $5admission. (pg. 24)


Author Reads: “Following a Dream: AnAdventreneur’s Journey” by Johannes F.Lisiecki, Village Books, 7pm, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com.

Contra Dance, Fairhaven Library, workshop 7pm,dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8-$10 ($6 students),676-1554, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org.(pg. 10)





Rivertalk (12-piece world bear & reggae band)Dance and CD Release Party, The ConwayMuse, 7:30pm, $15 cover,www.TheConwayMuse.com, 445-3000.

“The Doors: Live at the Bowl ‘68,” LincolnTheatre, 7:30pm, tickets atwww.ILovetheLincoln.com, 336-8955. (pg. 5)

WWU Opera Club presents “Opera Scenes,”WWU PAC Room 16, 7:30pm, $5 general / $3students, tickets at 650-6146,www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 22)

Stirred Not Shaken (casual jazz with vocals),Skylark’s in Fairhaven, 8pm-midnight, all ages,no cover, all ages, 715-3642.

Lane Fernando and the Pull and Be DamnedString Band, Rockfish Grill, 8:30pm, 588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Dance Factory (‘70s-’80s high energy horn anddance band), Skagit Valley Casino ResortWinners Lounge, 9pm-1am, no cover,www.theskagit.com.

R Factor 5, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm, no cover,755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SUNDAY 1/27/2013Mineral Makeup Class, Otion, 10am-1pm, $40

pre-paid, register at 676-1030 orwww.otion.com.

Bellingham Community EFT Gathering,Bellingham Center for Spiritual Living (2224Yew St. Rd.), 1-5pm, $20 suggestedcontribution, RSVP appreciated to 441-1195,www.EFTSettings.com. (pg. 27)

“The Met Live in HD: Maria Stuarda”(Donizetti), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $23 adult /$19 seniors / $16 students ($2 off members),336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 21)


“Deception Pass: An American Story,” WWUPAC Mainstage Theater, 2pm, $8-$12, ticketsat 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 22)

“Quilters,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12,www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com, 733-1811.(pg. 22)

Skagit Symphony Annual Family Concert,McIntyre Hall, 2pm, $10 adults / free forchildren under 16 accompanied by a ticket-holding adult, 416-7727 ext. 2,www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 31)

WWU Opera Club presents “Opera Scenes,”WWU PAC Room 16, 2pm, $5 general / $3students, tickets at 650-6146,www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 22)

ALTA presents “Arms and the Man,” 1475Silver Run Lane in Alger, 2:30pm, $10, ticketsat 424-5144, www.altatheatre.com. (pg. 22)


Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents JohnFriesen, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $12 /$26 / $30, 734-6080,www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 32)

Author Reads: “Restless Fires: Young JohnMuir’s Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf in 1967-68” by James Hunt, Village Books, 4pm,671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.

Sunday Jazz Dinner Show with Bar Tabac,Lighthouse Bar and Grill, Hotel Bellwether, 4-7pm, 392-3200, www.HotelBellwether.com.



Skagit Valley College International Dinner &Lecture, McIntyre Hall, 5pm, $35 / $20students with ID, 416-7727 ext. 2,www.mcintyrehall.org.

Teen Game Night (ages 12-19), Lecture Room,Bellingham Central Public Library, 6-7:30pm,778-7323 (Jennifer),www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Knife Skills with Mataio Gillis, Ciao Thyme,6:30pm, $48, 733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com.

BHS Drama presents its Winter Play Festival,Bellingham High School, 7pm, tickets $5 at thedoor. (pg. 22)

Open Mic with Laurel Leigh, Village Books,7pm, 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.


TUESDAY 1/29/2013Prime Time Tuesday (10% off for ages 65+),

Papa’s Sweets, 11am-7pm,www.PapasSweets.com.


Building Clay Forms with Jason Walker (6-weeks) begins, Baker Creek CeramicStudio, 6-8:30pm, $225 ($210 if registered byJan. 10), www.bakercreekceramics.com, 393-5458. (pg. 7)

Soup, Chowder & Chili with Mataio Gillis, CiaoThyme, 6:30pm, $38, 733-1267,www.ciaothyme.com.


West Coast Swing Dance, Presence Studio(1412 Cornwall Ave.), 7-9:30pm ($5),www.bellinghamwcs.org. (pg. 11)



Travel Presentation: Best of Eastern Canada byRail and Coach with Melinda Burns, BellinghamSenior Activity Center Room #15, 10:45am,free, [email protected], 733-5030 #47019.(pg. 4)

FIG Art Club Workshop, Whatcom MuseumLightcatcher Building FIG, 1-3pm, $7 / $5Museum members, 778-8930,www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 25)

Reading Hour with local clairvoyant Jill Miller,Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 1304Meador Ave., Suite B-11, 5:30-6:30pm, $5,647-7134, www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

The Stress Release Response Workshop withDr. Richard Tran, Cascade Health Center, 5:30-7pm, free, call 671-4242 to RSVP,www.cascadekey2wellness.com. (pg. 26)

Skip Hamilton, Rockfish Grill, 6-9pm, 588-1720,www.anacortesrockfish.com.

Reiki Circle, Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd.,6:30-8:30pm, donations appreciated, 224-3335, www.greentouch.net. (pg. 27)


Journalists Panel: Whatcom READS!:Responsible Journalism in “Snow Falling onCedars” and What it Means Today (for adults),Fairhaven Branch Library Fireplace Room, 7-9pm, free, www.whatcomreads.org.






THURSDAY 1/31/2013Retirement Party for Julee Johnson, Whatcom

Center for Early Learning’s “Big Blue House,”5-7pm, RSVP to Erin at 671-3660, ext. 100.


The Chuckanut Radio Hour 6th AnniversaryShow, Crystal Ballroom of the Leopold, doorsopen at 6:30pm, $5, 671-2626,www.villagebooks.com,www.brownpapertickets.com. (pg. 4)





Lewis Black: The Rant is Due 2013 Tour,Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $59.50 / $45.50 +applicable fees, 734-6080,www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 22)

“Mystery Spot,” iDiOM Theater, 8pm, $10,www.IdiomTheater.com. (pg. 22)


FRIDAY 2/1/2013Guerilla Film Project Registrations due today,

wwwpickfordfilmcenter.org. (pg. 5)YWCA Northwest Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations due today, 734-4820 ext. 100,www.ywcabellingham.org. (pg. 23)

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s “Into theWoods,” BAAY Theatre, 4:30-6:30pm,[email protected], www.baay.org. (pg. 21)

Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-9pm,293-6938, [email protected]. (pg. 6)

Downtown Bellingham Art Walk, 6-10pm,www.DowntownBellingham.com. (pg. 6)





Masters of Scottish Arts Concert, BenaroyaHall, 7:30pm, tickets and transportationavailable through www.CelticArts.org, 1-888-416-4934. (pg. 31)


Skagit Community Band presents “CinemaParadiso,” La Conner Maple Hall, 7:30pm,$15 / $10 seniors & students / $30 family /children 12 years and under free whenaccompanied by adult,www.skagitcommunityband.org. (pg. 31)


Badd Dog Blues Society, Rockfish Grill, 8:30pm,588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com.

SATURDAY 2/2/2013Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the

Woods,” BAAY Theatre, 10am-noon,[email protected], www.baay.org. (pg. 21)


Sculpture Woods of Ann Morris, Lummi Island,10am-5pm, free, www.annmorrisbronze.com.






International Guitar Night 2013, LincolnTheatre, 8pm, tickets $32 / $29 / $26 / $23($2 off members), 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com. (pg. 32)


The Chris Eger Band, H2O in Anacortes, 9pm,no cover, 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.

SUNDAY 2/3/2013Community Breakfast, Rome Grange, Mt. Baker

Highway, 8am-1pm, $5 adults / $2 kids ages 6-10 / under 5 free, 739-9605. (pg. 25)

“Deception Pass: An American Story,” WWUPAC Mainstage Theater, 2pm, $8-$12, ticketsat 650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu. (pg. 22)

“Quilters,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 2pm, $12adults / $10 seniors / $8 children ages 5-12,www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com, 733-1811.(pg. 22)


Skagit Community Band presents “CinemaParadiso,” Brodniak Hall in Anacortes, 3pm,$15 / $10 seniors & students / $30 family /children 12 years and under free whenaccompanied by adult,www.skagitcommunityband.org. (pg. 31)

Bellingham Laughter Club, Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building, 4-5pm, free, 734-4989, [email protected]. (23)

Auditions for “True West” at Bellingham TheatreGuild, 7pm, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.(pg. 23)



A Few of our Favorite Things from Austria withHilde Korsmo, Ciao Thyme, 6:30pm, $48, 733-1267, www.ciaothyme.com.

Auditions for “True West” at Bellingham TheatreGuild, 7pm, www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.(pg. 23)


TUESDAY 2/5/2013Mindfulness for the Healing Professions

(6 week class) begins, 9-11am, details atwww.MindfulnessNorthwest.com. (pg. 28)



Jazz Jam hosted by The Jazz Project featuringJennifer Scott Trio, Boundary Bay Brewery TapRoom, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, open mic at9:30pm, 647-5593, www.jazzproject.org,www.bbaybrewery.com. (pg. 29)

WEDNESDAY 2/6/2013Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (8 week

class) begins, 9:15-11:45am, details atwww.MindfulnessNorthwest.com. (pg. 28)


Porchetta & Sausage with Mataio Gillis & ShawnWarner, Ciao Thyme, 6:30pm, $95, 733-1267,www.ciaothyme.com.

THURSDAY 2/7/2013Pregnancy and Childbirth (6 week course)

begins, Skagit Valley Hospital, 6:30-9pm,$110 (medical coupons accepted), pre-registration required at 814-2424 or 629-6481,www.skagitvalleyhospital.org. (pg. 28)



Play It Forward! Smoke and Mirrors Ensemble,WWU Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm, noadvance tickets needed, $15 suggesteddonation / students get in free, 733-9371(Karen Berry). (pg. 1)


FRIDAY 2/8/20134th Annual La Conner Joy of Pilates & Yoga

Retreat, Wild Iris inn, hotel reservations 800-477-1400; reserve massages 739-2986,www.joyofpilates.net, 224-1433. (pg. 28)


“The Met: Live in HD: LesTroyens” (Berlioz) – The LincolnTheatre presents “The Met: Live in HD –Les Troyens” by Berlioz on Sat., Jan. 5 at9am and Sun., Jan. 13 at noon. The Metoffers a rare opportunity to witnessBerlioz’s vast epic, last performed at theMet in 2003. Deborah Voigt, SusanGraham, Marcello Giordani, and DwayneCroft lead the starry cast, portrayingcharacters from the Trojan War. MetPrincipal Conductor Fabio Luisi marshalsthe large-scale musical forces. EverySaturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with Stassya Pacheco 30minutes before the start time. The optionof pre-ordering your lunch from The LunchBox is also available. Tickets are $23 adult /$19 seniors / $16 students ($2 offmembers). More info: 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

“12 Minutes Max” ApplicationsDue Jan. 7 – “12 Minutes Max” is avenue for dance, music, theater,performance art and film. Artists of alldisciplines are invited to apply and auditionto be part of this inaugural event byemailing: [email protected] or by stopping by the FirehousePerforming Arts Center in Fairhaven.Applications must be turned in by Mon.,Jan. 7 and auditions in front of a pair ofadjudicators from the local arts communitywill be held Thurs., Jan. 17 beginning at7pm. As the title suggests, pieces must be12 minutes or less in length. Adjudicatorsare Rich Brown from WWU TheaterDepartment and Mandy Pidgeon of Local-Motion Dance. This is a great, no costopportunity for artists to present work.The “12 Minutes Max” performances willbe Feb. 22 and 23, 7:30pm, at TheFirehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314Harris Ave, Fairhaven.

BAAY Auditions – Auditions for“Footloose,” directed and choreographedby Lisa Markowitz, will be held from 4:30-6:30pm on Mon. & Tues., Jan. 7 & 8 at theBAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St. inBellingham. Callbacks on Wed., Jan. 9, 5-6:30pm. Performances are March 15-24.This show is for ages 8-1/2 through 12 yearsold. • Auditions for BAAY’s “BullshotCrummond,” a non-musical directed byDavid Post, will be held Sat., Jan. 19, 10am-noon and Sun., Jan. 20, 6-8pm.Performances are April 12-22. • Auditionsfor Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”presented by BAAY Rep will be held Fri.,Feb. 1, 4:30-6:30pm and Sat., Feb. 2,10am-noon. Performances are May 10-19.Directed by David Post with choreographyby Lisa Markowitz and musical direction bySteve Barnes. • Tuition fee is required forthose in the shows, with some scholarshipsavailable. More info, please [email protected] or go to www.baay.org.

Improv Playworks Workshop –Improv Playworks presents a free workshoptaught by Sheila Goldsmith in January.Awaken the Spontaneity Within! Improv

Workshop will be held Thurs., Jan. 10, 7-9pm, at 302 W. Illinois (the intersection ofIllinois & Sunset Dr.), Bellingham.Experience the freedom of authenticcommunication and play. The tools ofImprov are transformative in the workplaceand your daily life. Develop confidence,flexibility, community, the ability to listenand respond! Call 756-0756 to pre-register.Visit website (www.improvplayworks.com)for future class and event dates.

“Rock of Ages” – On Wed., Jan. 16, at7:30pm, the Mount Baker Theatre willpresent “Rock of Ages,” the five-time TonyAward® nominated smash-hit musical. In1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girlmet a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s mostlegendary rock club, they fell in love to thegreatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s “Rock ofAges,” a hilarious, feel-good love story toldthrough the hit songs of iconic rockersJourney, Styx, REO Speedwagon,Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, andmany more. Don’t miss this awesomelygood time about dreaming big, playing loudand partying on! Tickets are $69 / $59 /$49 / $20 + applicable fees at 734-6080 orwww.mountbakertheatre.com.

“RPG” at BHS – Bellingham HighSchool Drama Department is proud topresent an original musical by local musicianSteve Barnes. His musical, “RPG,” plays atBHS on Jan. 17, 18 and 19 at 7pm, and onJan. 20 at 2pm. A 1990s role-playing gamecaptivates teenage Amei while herpragmatic teacher asserts that video gamesundermine the potential of her students.Lush digital music and animation bring thegame to life as Amei’s mind thrives in theworld she’s found, and vows to defend. Aquartet of outstanding Bellingham Highseniors performs this loving tribute to the16-bit era, and the unsung power of videogames to inspire. All tickets are $5 andproceeds will benefit the Alton GrimesTheatre Scholarship.

NT Live: “The Magistrate” – TheLincoln theatre presents “NT Live: TheMagistrate” on Thurs., Jan. 17 at 7:30pm.The National Theatre in London is one ofthe world’s premier theatre companies.“The Magistrate” features AcademyAward nominee and Tony Award-winnerJohn Lithgow in the title role of ArthurWing Pinero’s uproarious Victorian farce. Ina similar vein to the National Theatre’ssmash-hit classic comedies, “She Stoops toConquer” and “London Assurance,” “TheMagistrate” is sure to have audiencesdoubled up with laughter. Tickets: $15adults, $13 seniors and $11 students with $2off for Lincoln Theatre members. More infoand tickets: www.iLovetheLincoln.com or336-8955.

“The Met: Live in HD: MariaStuarda” (Donizetti) – The LincolnTheatre presents “The Met: Live in HD –Maria Stuarda” by Donizetti on Sat., Jan.19 at 9:55am and Sun., Jan. 27 at 1pm.

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Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, one of theworld’s most exciting singers, takes on thevirtuosic bel canto role of the doomedMary, Queen of Scots in this second operaof Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy. Every Saturdaylive transmission features a pre-operalecture with Stassya Pacheco 30 minutesbefore the start time. The option of pre-ordering your lunch from The Lunch Box isalso available. Tickets are $23 adult / $19seniors / $16 students ($2 off members).More info: 336-8955,www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

“Deception Pass: An AmericanStory” – Western Washington UniversityDepartment of Theatre and Dance presents“Deception Pass: An American Story,”written by Kamarie Chapman and directedby Deb Currier, on Jan. 24-27 and Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in the PAC Mainstage Theater. Seton the Deception Pass bridge, the playinvestigates whether the wrongs of ourancestors can be righted by our actions nowand what is the most important part of“home.” The performance at Western willmark the Washington debut of this award-winning play. Tickets are $8-$12 and areavailable through the WWU Box Office at650-6146. More info: visithttp://www.wwu.edu/theatredance.

“Arms and the Man” – Alger LookoutThespian Association (ALTA) presentsGeorge Bernard Shaw’s satiric comedy,“Arms and the Man” at 1475 Silver RunLane, Bellingham (Alger), I-5 exit 240.Shaw’s most popular play, “Arms and theMan” is a wartime romance satirizing boththe glory of battle and a young girl’sidealistic notions of love. Raina adores herdashing warrior fiance Sergius, untilBluntschli, a Swiss mercenary and realist(who would rather carry chocolate thanammunition), bursts through her bedroom

window seeking sanctuary. Raina is tornbetween two very different men and twovery different notions of love. Performancedates are Jan. 25-26, Feb. 1-2 and 8-9 at7pm; Jan. 27 and Feb. 10 at 2:30pm.Tickets for the 7pm performances are $14adult ; $12 seniors & students. All matineetickets are $10. For tickets and more info:www.altatheatre.com or 424-5144.

Bellingham Theatre Guild presents“Quilters” – “Quilters” by BarbaraDamashek and Molly Newman runs Jan.25-Feb. 10 at the Guild, 1600 H St.,Bellingham. Meet Sarah and her daughters,who share vivid family stories about frontierlife in the mid-1800s American West. Theirtales of girlhood, marriage, illness and deathare brimming with a sense of love, humorand warmth. As the women spin theiryarns, they create a quilt of glorious colorsand magical presence, a reflection of theirfamily history, hopes, and dreams. A joyousevening for the whole family. Directed byMichelle Kriz; published by Dramatists PlayService. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at7:30pm; and Sunday matinees at 2pm.Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors,$5 children ages 5-12. Box office is openTues.-Sat., 1-6pm. More info: 733-1811,[email protected],www.BellinghamTheatreGuild.com.

WWU Opera Club presents“Opera Scenes” – WesternWashington University’s Opera Club willpresent their annual “Opera Scenes”performance at 7:30pm on Jan. 25-26 andat 2pm on Jan. 27 in Room 16 of thePerforming Arts Center. Audiencemembers will enjoy an entertaining array ofselections from great operas that areimaginatively presented by Western’sbudding singers and directors of tomorrow!Tickets are available through the WWUBox Office at (360) 650-6146 or online at

www.tickets.wwu.edu. Tickets areavailable through the WWU Box Officeonline at www.tickets.wwu.edu or call 650-6146. Tickets are $5 general, and $3students. More info: 650-3130.

Best of Seattle InternationalComedy – Skagit Valley Casino Resorthosts the Best of Seattle InternationalComedy in their Pacific Showroom on Fri.,Jan. 25 at 8pm. Featuring three pastwinners of the Seattle InternationalComedy Competition, it’ll be a nightguaranteed to have you laughing yourselfsilly! Hosted by Alysia Wood, named“America’s Next Funniest Comedienne” byImprov Comedy Chain, the show includespast champions Damonde Tschritter, DarrylLenox and 2011’s Mike Baldwin. Tickets(preferred seating $27 / $24 with RewardsClub Card, standard seating $23 / $20 withcard) are available; visitwww.theskagit.com for details.

Winter Play Festival at BHS –Bellingham High School DramaDepartment will present the annual WinterPlay Festival from Jan. 28-Feb. 2. All showsare $5 and tickets are available at the door.The festival features 6 plays directed andacted by members of the Honors Dramaprogram at BHS. Different shows arefeatured each evening. Among theselections this season are: “The GlassMenagerie,” “No Exit,” “The Speed ofDarkness,” “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister” and“Kindly Leave the Stage.”

“Lewis Black: The Rant is Due2013 Tour” – Lewis Black comes to theMount Baker Theatre, Thurs., Jan. 31, at8pm. The Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian is one of the most prolific andpopular performers working today. Heexecutes a brilliant trifecta as stand-upcomedian, actor and author. His liveperformances provide a cathartic release ofanger and disillusionment for his audience.He is a passionate performer who is a morepissed-off optimist than mean-spiritedcurmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic whocan cause an audience to laugh themselvesinto incontinence, while making compellingpoints about the absurdity of our world.Tickets: $59.50 and $45.50 + applicabalefees and are on sale now at 734-6080 orwww.mountbakertheatre.com.

“Mystery Spot” – iDiOM Theater ofBellingham is thrilled to present the award-winning comedy, “Mystery Spot,” by localplaywright Steve Lyons, who has recentlymoved to Bellingham from Berkeley, CA.Dingo, a regular ol’ guy from Oroville, CA,gets accepted to UC Santa Cruz, where hebecomes a Women’s Studies major so hecan practice his hobby of chasing womenaround. To fund his womanizing, he gets ajob at the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, wherenothing is as it seems. Director is ShawnFuller. Performance dates are Jan. 31-Feb.2, Feb. 7-9, 8pm, at 1418 Cornwall Ave.,Bellingham. Tickets are $10. More info:www.IdiomTheater.com, or 201-5464.



Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo –Couples seeking to make their weddingsmemorable will find many options Sun.,Jan. 6 at the 20th Annual Bridal InspirationsWedding Expo, noon-5pm, at the LakewayInn & Conference Center, 714 LakewayDrive in Bellingham. A fashion showfeaturing more than 100 dresses starts at4pm. More than 45 businesses that offerservices for weddings will be participating.Tickets are $10 if purchased online atwww.bridalinspirationsexpo.com or atAlicia’s Bridal Shoppe, 1400 N. State St., bySat., Jan. 5. Admission at the door is $15.More info: 733-2563.

Bellingham Laughter Club – ThinkGlobally, Laugh Locally. Join our CertifiedLaughter Leader and experience the healthbenefits of social, joyful laughter exercises.We will meet at the Downtown Food Co-op Connections Building on Sun., Jan. 6and Feb. 3. Free. Info:[email protected], 734-4989.

Spanish Classes – Salud Spanish offersall levels of Spanish classes for adults andkids. Group classes begin the week ofJanuary 7 at Salud Language Center, 131511th Street, in Fairhaven. More info and toregister: 383-7002, [email protected], or visitwww.SaludSpanish.com.

Newcomers Luncheon – The nextWhatcom Newcomers Luncheon will beheld Wed., Jan. 16 at noon at theBellingham Golf & Country Club, 3729Meridian St. Julie Meyers from theWhatcom Council on Aging will bediscussing activities at the Senior ActivityCenter as well as the Meals on Wheelsprogram. Call Nancy at 933-4669 for lunchreservations ($16). More info:www.whatcomnewcomers.org.

City Club – Bellingham City Clubpresents non-partisan discussion of issuesimportant to the community. The nextlunch meeting is Wed., Jan. 23, featuring a3-person panel discussing “The Northwestand the World: How We’re Connected –People, Products and Ideas.” Meeting isfrom noon-1:30pm at Northwood Hall.Guests and new members welcome. Costis $13 members / $18 non-members, andincludes lunch. More info:www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

YWCA Northwest Women’s Hallof Fame Nominations – Nominationsfor the 15th anniversary YWCA Northwest

Women’s Hall of Fame awards are due Feb.1. Since its founding in 1999, the NorthwestHall has honored 53 women who havemade outstanding contributions in a widerange of endeavors including education andhealth, the arts, environmental protection,human rights and social services for personsfrom infants to seniors. Details andnomination forms are available atwww.ywcabellingham.org (see programs)or by calling the YWCA, 734-4820 ext.100. The site also contains a list of allprevious honorees. Nominees must live orhave lived (if deceased) in WhatcomCounty, made a lasting communitycontribution, been a model for women andgirls, and faced challenges or obstacles totheir achievements. Members of the NWHall Steering Committee, the YWCAboard or YWCA staff are not eligible tonominate or accept nomination. Inducteeswill be honored at a dinner on Sun., March24, 4:30pm, at Northwood Hall duringWomen’s History Month.

ONGOING• Newcomers Club of Whatcom – Areyou new to Whatcom County and interestedin meeting other new people? We have manyspecial interest groups such as book clubs, adinner group, golf, men’s hiking, a monthlyluncheon (Jan. 16) and more. Visitwww.WhatcomNewcomers.org for moreinfo.

“True West” Auditions – Auditionsfor “True West” will be held Feb. 3 and 4 at7pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600H Street, Bellingham. Austin, a moderatelysuccessful screenwriter, and his drifterbrother, Lee, reunite at their mother’srecently abandoned house. Oldresentments surface and force someunexpected twists in their relationship. Leesoon forces himself into the creation ofAustin’s screenplay, and the conflictbetween them creates a heated situation inwhich their roles in life somehow getreversed. The Bellingham Theatre Guildengages the community to create livetheatre experiences. The Guild is an all-volunteer organization and has beenproducing theatre since 1929. More info onthe Guild: 733-1811,www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Save the Date:• Gabriel Iglesias at MBT – “Gabriel IglesiasPresents Stand-up Revolution” comes to theMount Baker Theatre Main Stage on Thurs.,Feb. 14, at 8pm. He has been described as witty,electrifying and a talented performer who hasthe ability to consistently deliver a uniquelyhilarious comedy experience. His high-octaneshow is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling,parodies, characters and sound effects that bringall his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’sunique and animated comedy style has madehim popular among fans of all ages. Tickets are$39.75 + applicable fees atwww.mountbakertheatre.com or 734-6080.• Winter Repertory Theatre – MountBaker Theatre’s Repertory Theatre, now in itssixth year of operations promises more energy,more laughter, and more…Broadway! It openson Tues., Feb. 19 and runs until Sun., March 17.The shows start at 7:30pm Tues.-Sat. and 3pmfor Sunday matinees. Tickets are $20, $10 forstudents, plus applicable fees. Call 734-6080 orvisit www.mountbakertheatre.com for tickets ormore info.

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• Northwest Singles Club (age 55+) –Coffee Hour every Sat., 10am, BellinghamCruise Terminal. Monthly meeting 2nd Wed.(Jan. 9), 5:30pm dinner, 7:15pm meeting,Cascade Pizza on Meridian Street. Weeklywalks each Mon. at 10am at Taylor Dock.More info: 393-3982.• Prime Time Tuesdays at Papa’s Sweets– If you are 65 years of age or older, then joinPapa every Tuesday from 11am-7pm forengaging conversation, magic, music and funat Papa’s Sweets, 1102 Harris Ave., Fairhaven.Prime Timers receive 10% off any purchase;enjoy a 25 cent cup of coffe or tea whileyou’re here. If you or your friends (no agerestriction) play a musical instrument, nomatter what day it is, bring it with you, andlet’s play. More info: www.PapasSweets.com. Handbags for Housing – Ladies, join

us for Handbags for Housing, a fabulousevening of fashion, food, and fun on Thurs.,Jan. 10, 5-7:30pm, at Baker CreekPlace, 1650 Baker Creek Place inBellingham. Highlights of the eveninginclude a live handbag auction, accessoriesfor purchase, and a RE-fashion show. Therewill also be free tastings of local beer fromBoundary Bay Brewery, vodka and gin fromChuckanut Bay Distillery, local wines,appetizers from Blue Tuesday CoutureCatering, amazing desserts from Pure Blissand much more! All proceeds benefit LydiaPlace. Tickets are just $20 and can bepurchased by calling 671-7663.

Music and Memories – The inaugural“Music and Memories” Auction to benefitThe Bradford House and Gentry Housewill be held Sat., Jan. 12 at 5pm at St.Joseph Center in Mount Vernon. TrishHatley, Hans & Phil, and Joan Penney willbe the featured entertainment for theevening, and song requests to honor a lovedone will be accepted online prior to theevent. Skagit Adult Day Program, theparent organization for The BradfordHouse and Gentry House, is designed toserve individuals suffering from Alzheimers

and other dementias and offers respite fortheir caregivers. The event will include abuffet dinner, as well as live and silentauctions. Tickets to the event cost $50 perperson and are available online atwww.skagitadultdaycare.org. Doors open atSt. Joseph’s Center at 5pm for the silentauction, to be followed by the live auction,entertainment and dinner. For more info ortickets, call Creative Celebrations at 428-5972.

16th Annual Arts & Jazz – TheBlaine Fine Arts Association invites you toa truly bright spot in the Winter calendaron Sat., Jan. 26, 7pm, at the Blaine HighSchool PAC. Share a proud communitytradition. Enjoy live and silent auctions,with performances by the Blaine WindEnsemble, the Chamber Choir and theBlaine Jazz Band. This year the live auctionwill feature two nights lodging at SuncadiaResort in a 1-bedroom king suite, and goodsand services donated by generous businessand individuals who support our students,and who are helping to make Blaine a moreartful place to live. The $5 admissionbenefits the Arts in the Blaine SchoolDistrict. 975 ‘H’ St., Blaine. Info: 380-1634

Children and Teen art classes startJan. 2 – Now in its 13th year,BellinghamART offers weekly drawing,painting and sculpting classes for ages 4 to5, 5-1/2 to 8, or 8 and up. Your tuitionincludes all art tools and supplies. Locatedin The Creekside Building at 1701 EllisStreet, Studio 203, Bellingham. Forcomplete info, schedule, and registration

visit us at www.bellinghamart.com, email:[email protected], or phone 738-8379.

Explorations Academy AnnouncesOpen Enrollment for Winter Term– Explorations Academy, an independenthigh school in Bellingham, is enrolling for

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Winter 2013. Students interested in visitingthe school may do so by prior arrangement.A school visit provides students a chance toparticipate in classes, meet the teachers,tour the school, and talk with currentlyenrolled students. The school will be openJan. 2-4 to allow time to complete theenrollment process. RSVP [email protected]. Info:www.ExplorationsAcademy.org, DanielKirkpatrick at 671-8085.

Toddler Art – With the help frominstructors and participating adults, youngartists will create their own masterpieces asthey experiment with materials, enhancetheir creativity, and acquire skills in both 2-D and 3-D art in this parent/child programon Fridays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10-11am, atthe Whatcom Museum Family InteractiveGallery (FIG) in the Lightcatcher Building.Admission and tuition fee (includes allmaterials) is $4 non-members / $2members. 250 Flora St., Bellingham. Info:778-8930, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Community Breakfast – The RomeGrange, 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy., presents itsmonthly Community Breakfast on Sun.,Jan. 6, 8am-1pm. The breakfast featuresmade-from-scratch pancakes, French toast,sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs,juice and coffee. Fastest service from 11am-1pm. Cost is $5 adults, $2 kids age 6-10,with kids 5 and under free. Next breakfastis Sun., Feb. 3. Info: 739-9605.

Robotics Classes – Bricks and Beyondwill be holding a Robotics Level 1 Intro toRobotics class beginning Jan. 12 (and 19,26, Feb. 2), 10am-noon, at LaunchingSuccess Learning Store. Children ages 6-9use LEGO® Bricks and click and dragsoftware to build working models andexplore the basics of robotics. Register atLaunching Success Learning Store (527-2641). More info: 305-1222,[email protected].

Rooted Emerging presents “TheChrysalis Sisters, Coming of Age for YoungWomen” and “Apollo’s Crossing, Coming ofAge for Young Men.” These five monthprograms give youth, ages 11-15, theopportunity to be witnessed, supported,and celebrated as they approachadolescence. The programs are led by acollective of mentors and visiting teachersin a community-focused puberty rite. TheChrysalis Sisters begins Sun., Jan. 20, withevents on alternate Sundays through May;registration closes Jan. 18. Apollo’s Crossingbegins Sun., Jan. 27, with events onalternate Sundays through May; registrationcloses Jan. 25. More info:www.rootedemerging.org, 510-3205.

Gathering of Native Artists onJanuary 19 & 20 – Award-winningPacific Northwest artists will be featured at“A Gathering of Native Artists 2013” at theSkagit County Historical Museum inLaConner. Artists will show and sell a

variety of Native and Native-inspired art onSat. and Sun., Jan. 19 and 20, from 11am-5pm. Saturday evening there will be aspecial presentation featuring “NeqáxKwélengsen” from the Samish Nation.Participating in this popular annual eventare noted artists Sharon Akers (Omaha),Jay Bowen (Skagit), Robert Eagle Bear(Lummi), Leslie Eastwood (Samish), BillJames (Lummi), Fran James (Lummi),Kevin Paul (Swinomish), Mary Snowden(NI), Lisa Telford (Haida), Toma Villa(Yakama Nation), and others. Visitors areinvited to gather around, watch and learnas the artists carve, weave, make baskets orhats, knit and create. Visitors can alsoparticipate in a silent auction of the artists’works. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors &children 6-12 (under 6 free!), $10 families(two adults/two children). Members arefree! The family-friendly Skagit CountyHistorical Museum is located at 501 South4th Street, at the top of the hill in LaConner. More info: 466-3365,www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

Mt. Baker Rock & Gem ClubMeeting – The monthly meeting of theMt. Baker Rock & Gem Club will be Mon.,Jan. 21, 7pm, at the Bloedel DonovanCommunity Building, 2214 Electric Ave.,Bellingham and will feature rocks, gems, orminerals that are pink or purple in color.Chromium, iron, and copper are a few ofthe many natural materials that influencerock and gem color. Members may alsobring in other rock treasures for show andtell. There will be door prizes,refreshments, a silent auction, and a briefbusiness meeting. Visitors are alwayswelcome, with or without rocks. More info:Eric Gustafson, 739-0769,www.mtbakerrockclub.org.

FIG Art Club Workshop – Designedfor individuals ages 5 and over, the FIG ArtClub Workshop offers group and individualhands-on art instruction for its membersand those wishing to delve deeper into thecreation of art. Led by the FIG EducationTeam, inspiring artists will be introduced toa specific topic related to art, then createtheir own masterpiece in a group setting onWed., Jan. 30, 1-3pm, at the WhatcomMuseum Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) inthe Lightcatcher Building. FIG Art Clubworkshops are an activity not to miss!Admission and materials fee is $7 non-members / $5 Museum members. Moreinfo: 778-8930,www.whatcommuseum.org.

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Stroke and Aneurysm Screening –This ultrasound screening test, provided bySkagit Valley Ultrasound Associates, is non-invasive, quick and painless, and will helpidentify increased risk for stroke andvascular. A physician referral is notnecessary. The cost is only $59 for thecombined carotid and aorta screening and ispayable by cash or check only (not billableto insurance). To register for anappointment, call 428-8208, Mon.-Fri.,from 8am-5pm. Screenings are held atSkagit Valley Ultrasound Associates locatedat 1320 E. Division, Mount Vernon. Moreinfo: www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani forgentle yoga classes Tuesdays and Fridays at10:30am at Pacific Martial Arts, 1308 N.State St., downtown Bellingham. JoaniGlasser, M.S. RYT-E-500, has over 30years experience and has taken advancedtraining in Yoga Therapy. Cost for the 5-week series is $65 for once a week, $85 fortwice a week, or $15 per class drop-in. Afree introductory class is offered for newstudents only on Fri., Jan. 4 at 10:30am. A new 5-week series begins Tues., Jan. 8 orFri., Jan. 11. More info: 656-6699,[email protected],www.yogawithJoani.com.

Anacortes Center for Happiness –January events include: Fri., Jan. 4:Gratitude Dance, free. • Sat., Jan. 5:Dream Interpretation Workshop. Tues.,Jan. 8: Cancer Prevention 101 “Couch Talkwith Dr. Alethea, ND.” • Wed., Jan. 9, 16,23, 30: Music Making Sessions. • Fri., Jan.11: New Moon Celebration. • Sat., Jan. 12,11am-1pm: “Move That Body!” WellnessWorkshop hosted by Native Springs Spa($20, 708-8313 for details). • Sun., Jan. 13:Paper Playshop. • Sat., Jan. 19: Dial a Smile.• Sat., Jan. 26: Raw, Dehydrated Crackers& Biscotti. • Ongoing events include: Nia,Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Special Zumba®,Croatian Romanian Fusion Dance. Centerfor Happiness is located at 619 Commercial,Anacortes. Call or check website for more details: 464-2229,www.anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

Inspire Studio – Drop by during the ArtWalk, Fri., Jan. 4, 7:15-10pm, to see amultimedia art presentation from paintingsand photography to dance performanceswith delectably created foods. Plus, you canparticipate in short segments of yoga andother movement forms! • Grand Opening –Come kick off your new year at our freegrand opening event on Fri., Jan. 18, 5:30-9pm. Activities include: 108 min. SamplerYoga class taught by all our unique teachers,food and drinks, chance to win WellnessPrize with your donation (to supportKiva.org and maintaining studio props). Visitthe website for details and to check out allour great classes from gentle to athleticstyles of yoga and even Tai Chi. • More info: 447-8778,www.inspirestudiobham.com. The studio islocated at 1411 Cornwall Ave., 2nd Floor.

Joy of Pilates – Free Intro PilatesClasses will be held Sun., Jan. 6, 11:30am;or Wed., Jan. 9, 5:30pm; or Sat., Jan. 26,11:15am. Cover the basics of core activationand Pilates principles in a stress-free, funenvironment. Must pre-register andcomplete the new client form to bring toclass (limited to 8). • Prenatal Pilates:Beginning in January, join us Fridays at1:30pm for a safe, full-body workout forMommys-to-be (drop-in class). • JanuarySpecial: Buy a Pilates package and get afree pass to a Bellingham Roller Bettiesmatch or a Whatcom Museum guess pass(until prizes run out). • More info or toregister for any of the above:[email protected] or 224-1433. 209Prospect St., Bellingham.

Ferndale Kula Yoga – January classesinclude: • Tues., Jan. 8, 7:30-9pm: Yoga 101:Beginner Series (continues Jan. 10, 15, 17,22, 24); $55 for the entire 3-week series.Space is limited. Pre-registration required at920-8152 or www.ferndalekulayoga.com.

Free Workshops – Learn and discoverfactors responsible for speeding up the agingprocess, and how to counteract them. Dr.Richard Tran is a Chiropractor practicingintegrative medicine and provides livelydiscussions and demonstrations of thehealth concepts he discusses. Check out hisfree workshop on Healthy Aging Strategieson Tues., Jan. 16, at 6:30pm, at theDowntown Community Food Co-op. Ifyou’re busy that night, you can also checkout his free workshops on Holistic HealingPerspectives (Wed., Jan. 9 and 23, 5:30-7pm) and The Stress Response Meditation(Wed., Jan. 30, 5:30-7pm), all at CascadeHealth Center, 1420 King St., Suite D,Bellingham. Call 671-4242 to RSVP and formore details. More info:www.cascadekey2wellness.com.

Living Well Workshop – Learn whatyou can do to take control of your chronicillness, rather than let your illness takecontrol of you! Developed by StanfordUniversity, these fun, interactive workshopshelp you to take charge and improve yourquality of life. Learn tools to help youmanage your chronic disease: relaxationtechniques, exercise, nutrition advice,fatigue management, communication skills,motivation, and confidence! Join us anddiscover ways to manage your chronicdisease. The Bellingham Senior ActivityCenter is offering this 6-week class onThursdays, from Jan. 10-Feb. 14, 3pm-5:30pm, at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.The cost is $60 or $30 for BSAC members.For more info: 733-4030.

Psychic Fair – A Mini Psychic Fair willbe held Sat., Jan. 12, noon-5pm, at SimplySpirit Reading & Healing Center, 1304Meador Ave., Suite B-11 (Haskell BusinessCenter, Bldg. B), Bellingham. Drop in for aclairvoyant reading and/or energy healingfrom a variety of readers/healers. Readingchoices include aura, spirit guides, past lives,or personal questions. Energy healing


choices include aura and chakracleansing/balancing. Raffle for one-hourclairvoyant readings from staff. Noadmission fee; $15 for 15 minute reading; $5for energy healing. Info: 647-7134 orwww.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Experience Reiki! This regular monthlyopportunity for anyone to experience ReikiEnergy is held on the 2nd Sat. of everymonth (Jan. 12) at Unity Church, 1095Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, from 1-5pm.Anyone is welcome to drop in and receive aReiki treatment. Practitioners of all levelsvolunteer to share Reiki with those whocome to receive, and to answer yourquestions. There is no set charge for thisevent; all money collected goes to UnityChurch for letting us use the space. • JoinReiki Master Sally Ledgerwood and otherson the last Wed. (Jan. 30) of every monthfor a Reiki Circle from 6:30-8:30pm;donations appreciated. More info: SallyLedgerwood, 224-3335, orwww.greentouch.net.

Community EFT Gatherings –Become More Balanced andResilient in Life. Experience and learnsimple, effective ways to lower stressrapidly any time you need to. Practice leadsto emotional balance, improved physicalwell-being, and resilience to large and smalllife events. EFT (or “tapping”) and SettingsPractitioner Daimon Sweeney has decadesof experience working with personalchange. The ongoing series meets the 2ndSunday (Jan. 13), 1-5pm, at the MountVernon Center for Spiritual Living, 150818th St. (off College Way), or the 4thSunday (Jan. 27), 1-5pm, at the BellinghamCenter for Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew St.Rd (top of the hill opposite radio towers).Bring water, a snack and notepaper. Pleasebe prompt. Cost is $20 suggestedcontribution, or what you can afford. RSVPappreciated. Facilitator is Daimon Sweeney,EFT-CC. Info: 441-1195,www.EFTSettings.com.

Peer Support Massage Exchange –North Cascade Massage Connection ishaving a “Peer Support MassageExchange” facilitated by the group’sfounder, Cheryl Hockett-Prelle, and herhusband, William Prelle, who both haveover 30 years of various massagemodalities, teaching, and yoga experience.The meeting is Tues., Jan. 15, 6pm, at theGarden Street Methodist Church onGarden St., Bellingham. Massage therapistsare encouraged to bring their tables, sheets,bolsters, and a couple of their favoritemassage techniques to share. Continuingeducation credits will be given. Check outour website for our calendar of events for2013. More info:www.NCMassageconnection.org.

“Communicating with Spirit,” asix-week class with local clairvoyant healerAli Herbrandson, runs Tuesday eveningsstarting Jan. 15, 7-9:30pm, at Simply SpiritReading & Healing Center. In this class,

you will learn to communicate spiritually,including higher self, spirit guides, anddeceased loved ones. Meditation techniqueswill also be included. $180 for 6-weeksession. 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11,Bellingham. Info: 647-7134 orwww.simplyspiritcenter.com.

“Clairvoyance 101,” a six-week classwith local clairvoyant Jill Miller, runsThursday mornings starting Jan. 17, 10am-12:30pm, at Simply Spirit Reading &Healing Center. In this class you will learnto stimulate your 6th chakra (third eye)sight, helping you gain greater insight intoyourself and others. Meditation techniqueswill also be included. $180 for 6-weeksession. 1304 Meador Ave., Suite B-11,Bellingham. Info: 647-7134 orwww.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Self Hypnosis – Create A Vibrant andHealthy New You with Jeni Miller, CMS-CHt, BHE, in this class Thurs., Jan. 17, 6-9pm (register for location). Are you readyto create a new blueprint for your healthand vitality? By harnessing the power ofyour subconscious mind, you can improveyour health and well-being and experiencemore joy and freedom. Self-hypnosis is asafe and effective therapeutic tool that hasmany practical applications. Possibilitiesinclude: decreasing stress, increasingrelaxation, achieving healthier lifestylegoals, accelerating healing and preventingillness. In this experiential session, you willlearn about the subconscious mind and howit works, as well as techniques for self-hypnosis. You will leave this class feelingrefreshed, rejuvenated and revitalized! Costis $30. Register through Whatcom FolkSchool at www.whatcomfolkschool.org orTerra Organica in Bellingham. More info:647-3726.

New Year Group PanchakarmaCleanse – The Ayurvedic Health Centerinvites the community to participate in agroup cleanse Sat., Jan. 19, from 10am-1:30pm, at The Metta Center, Bellingham.This 5-day at-home cleanse for your bodytype is based on the classic Ayurvediccleanse known as Panchakarma.Panchakarma translates as the five actionsof cleansing and allows release at a deeplevel which promotes cellular healing. Wewill explain the process in depth along withthe supporting wellness treatments, such asAyurvedic massage and Shirodhara (whichare optional). The Panchakarma cleanse isused to maintain one’s existing state ofhealth as well as to address all stages ofdisease. You will take away skills to bothcreate a simple home cleanse as well asunderstand the complete Panchakarmacleanse process. It is a gentle, yet verypowerful cleansing process whichencompasses detoxifying, balancing, healingand rejuvenating. Fee includes workshopwith organic lunch and tea. The cost is$149. Pre-registration required. More info:Juliet Jivanti at 734-2396 orwww.AyurvedicHealthCenter.com.

“Living Your Life In Harmony:Lessons from the Maya,” a talk byJames K. Papp, will be presented Wed.,Jan. 23, 7-9pm, at Simply Spirit Reading &Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave., SuiteB-11, Bellingham. The Mayan message forhumanity remains vitally important, as wetransition into a new era the Maya call theFifth Sun. Mayan initiate and author ofInquire Within: A Guide to Living In Spirit,James Papp shares what we can learn fromthe Maya to help co-create a moreharmonious world. He will discuss Mayanphilosophy and practices that can assist inself-realization and the advancement ofhumankind in co-existence with nature. Hewill also shed light on the initial 52 years ofthe new era and what it means for us in thistime of great change. Admission is $15.Info: 647-7134 orwww.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Blissborn Birth Hypnosis Course –What if birth could be easier, morecomfortable, empowering and blissful?Blissborn combines the best of science,medical knowledge, mind-body therapy andchildbirth education in a fun and inspiringcourse on Thursdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30pm, in Bellingham. It emphasizes thepower of your own mind to create the birthyou want! This 5 week course is intendedfor third trimester moms and their birthpartners and includes CDs, handouts, and acomprehensive manual. Facilitated by JeniMiller, CMS-CHt, BHE. Info: 647-3726.

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Zumba® Fitness Course – Training byGenissa is happy to partner with WhatcomCommunity College’s CommunityEducation program to offer an 8 weekZumba® fitness course beginning Thurs.,Jan. 24 from 6:45-8pm. The class is taughtby licensed Zumba® instructor GenissaSygitowicz, and the cost for all 8 classes isjust $99. Register today to reserve yourspot! See the Winter quarter flier fordetails, or go tohttp://www.whatcom.ctc.edu/ and click onthe link for Community Education.

Pregnancy and Childbirth – This six-week course for expectant parents includesinformation about emotional changesduring pregnancy, the labor process,breathing techniques, the role of thesupport person, breastfeeding, and a localpediatrician to discuss your baby’s first threemonths. Classes are offered at Skagit ValleyHospital beginning Thurs., Feb. 7, 6:30-9pm. The fee is $110 (medical coupons areaccepted). Pre-registration required at 814-2424 or 629-6481 to register. Moreinfo: www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.

4th Annual Joy of Pilates & YogaRetreat in La Conner for 2013! –This year’s retreat will be Feb. 8-10. Sign upnow as rooms will fill quickly. Special ratesfor Joy participants at the beautiful Wild IrisInn in La Conner. All rooms include adelicious full 2-course breakfast. Pilates andyoga classes will be offered all three days.Massage therapist / yoga instructor EileenGribble, LMP, will be on-site. Roomreservations: 800-477-1400 (limitedavailability). Reserve massages: 739-2986or [email protected]. For more info:[email protected] or 224-1433.

ONGOING• Bellingham Senior Activity Center –Strength and Condition, Mon. & Wed., 8-9am ($3 per class). Tai Chi Yang Style on Mon.& Wed., 2-3pm or Tues. & Thurs., 8:30-9:30am ($4.50 per class). Taking Chargediscussion group every Tues., 4-5pm (free).Iyengar Yoga on Thurs., 9:45-11:15am ($8 perclass). Balance and Bone Health on Wed. &Fri., 9:30-10:30am ($4.50 per class). 315Halleck St., Bellingham. Info and registration:733-4030.• Simply Spirit Reading & HealingCenter (formerly Jill Miller Psychic) –Meditation Hour is offered 5:30-6:30pm onthe first and third Wed. of the month (Jan. 2& 16) with local clairvoyant Jill Miller, acombination of guided meditation and quiettime for inner reflection, $5 person; arriveearly, doors close promptly at 5:30pm. •Healing Hour is offered 5:30-6:30pm on thesecond and fourth Wed. of the month (Jan. 9& 23). Just drop in and experience an energyhealing and chakra cleansing. $5 person. •Reading Hour is offered 5:30-6:30pm on thefifth Wed. of the month (Jan. 30). Just drop inand ask a personal question of the readers. $5person. • Student readings (1 hour) areavailable from students in Jill Miller’s 6-month

Clairvoyant Training Programs. Call for appt. •All events take place at Simply Spirit Reading& Healing Center, 1304 Meador Ave., SuiteB-11 (Haskell Business Center, Bldg. B),Bellingham. Info: 647-7134 orwww.simplyspiritcenter.com.• Tree of Life Sanctuary, SpiritualSchool – Laura Abernathy, CPC, founderand Teacher of the Tree of Life Sanctuary, a501(c)3 spiritual school of the Soul, is buildingan interest list for classes on Qabalah, tarot,your personal mission statement, and RaiseYour Level of Spiritual Satisfaction. Classesare held at Wise Awakening, 314 E. Holly St.,Bellingham, and can also be attended viaSkype. Laura also offers tarot readings and life

coaching on Tuesdays and the first Saturday ofeach month. Call 592-0924 (TOLS) or 756-8075 (Wise Awakening) to be put on theinterest list, make an appointment or to learnmore.• Yoga Northwest – Offers free classes Jan.2-6. Winter session runs Jan. 7. Please seeour schedule online for details. We offer 30classes weekly in the Iyengar traditionfocusing on breath, action and alignment. Oursessions build consecutively from week toweek so that you can go deeper and deeperinto the yoga poses. 1440 10th Street, inHistoric Fairhaven. More info:www.yoganorthwest.com, 647-0712.

Mindfulness NorthwestBellingham Winter Classes –Registration is now open for several classesby Mindfulness Northwest. • Introductionto Mindfulness, a 4 week class, will beheld Mondays, Jan. 7-28, 7-9pm, plus ashort retreat on Sat., Jan. 26, 1-5pm. It willalso be offered Mondays, March 4-25, 7-9pm, plus a short retreat on Sat., March 16,10am-4pm. • Mindfulness-Based StressReduction, an 8-week evidence-basedcourse for stress reduction and well-being,will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 6-March 27,9:15-11:45am, plus a retreat Sat., March 16,10am-4pm. • Mindfulness for theHealing Professions (therapists, nurses,clergy, and others), a 6-week course, will beheld Tuesdays, Feb. 5-March 12, 9-11am,plus the option to attend the March 16retreat (listed above). 12 CEU’s will beavailable (LMFT, LMHC, LASW, LICSW).For more info, please visit the website:www.MindfulnessNorthwest.com.

Journaling with Heart for the NewYear – Celebrate the New Year withguided journaling that heightens youraliveness, creativity and heart in thisworkshop on Wed., Jan. 9, 6:30-8:30pm,in Bellingham. Presented by JennyDavidow, author of Embracing YourSubconscious. Cost is $20 advance. Moreinfo and pre-registration: 676-1009 orvisit www.JennyDavidow.com.

Methodology Matters – This winterseminar, presented by the Skagit ValleyGenealogical Society, will feature keynotespeaker Jerry Handfield, Washington StateArchivist, presenting Genealogists: AccessDenied! Eight classes to choose from,

focusing on the necessary skills genealogistsneed to succeed, will be offered Sat., Feb.16, at the Burlington Community Center,1011 Greenleaf Ave. Whether a hobbyist ora professional, you will enjoy thisatmosphere of learning. Advanceregistration prior to Jan. 15 is non-members$50, members $40. You can find us onFacebook and on the web atwww.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wasvgs/.More info: email Karen at [email protected].

Divorced Mom’s Group: Survivingand Thriving Co-Parenting with aStep Mom – Are you struggling withsharing your children with a step mom?Come together with other moms andexplore the variety of issues and feelings ina supportive and healing groupenvironment. Gain greater trust,acceptance and confidence. This 4-weekgroup meets Wednesdays, 7-9pm,beginning Jan. 23. Cost is $100 (10%discount if registered by Jan. 18). Led byRene Laventure, LMHC. Info: 441-5724.


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Common at Bellwether on the Bay,free outdoor concerts make this latesummer event a hit. Stay tuned forspecial features and ticketing info onJazzProject.org.

• Bellingham Youth JazzBand: Under the direction of Mark

Kelly (honored in August’s WhatcomMagazine as one of five influentialWhatcom County artists), the youth bandperforms for free throughout the county, 35times a year. For locations and dates, visitJazzProject.org.

Local artists are a staple of the JazzProject’s programming, and Jud aims tokeep local musicians playing even in a toughmarket. Aboutthe Art of Jazz,Jud explainedthat theperformers“happen to liveclose enoughthat I can bringthem up [here],but [they’re] alsogood enoughthat they cantour anywhere inthe world.”


by Michelle WallaceThe Jazz Project has announced its 15th

concert season, featuring the type of highcaliber lineups and venues that audienceshave come to love and expect. With threeregular series running throughout the yearand the lovely Bellwether Jazz Festival inthe summer, the Jazz Project will bringlocal, national and international artists intoour city gates this year - all of whomappreciate, share and make exceptionaljazz.

Formed in 1997 by local drummer JudSherwood, the Jazz Project has become aprominent influence in Bellingham’s jazzscene. “What I get most from mymembers,” Jud explained, “is a sense thatthey feel privileged to be able to see thisquality of music.” Membershave even told him that hisprogramming iscomparable to – andsometimes even surpassingin – the quality of jazzthey’ve seen in New Yorkand Europe.

And the ears of Whatcom Countyresidents are sure in for a treat this year,with performing artists who includeSeattle’s Gail Pettis (a 2010 NorthwestVocalist of the Year), Brazilian artist andGrammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto,saxophonist Cory Weeds from VancouverBC’s “People Playing Music,” two-timewinner of Northwest Jazz Instrumentalistof the Year title Jeff Johnson (bass),internationally touring pianist WayneHorvitz, and Bellingham favorites JoshCook, Chuck Kistler and JulianMacDonough with their new CD.

Furthermore, the esteemed JenniferScott Trio will be hosting the Boundary BayJazz Jam series this year. Which brings meto this year’s actual events...

• Boundary Bay Jazz Jam: Everyfirst Tuesday of the month from 8:30-11:30pm, Boundary Bay Brewery (1107Railroad Ave. downtown Bellingham)presents a no-cover concert with local jazzmusicians and the Jennifer Scott Trio.

• Art of Jazz Series: With exceptionalartists from Vancouver BC to Portland OR(see many listed above), the Art of JazzSeries begins early this year. Come to theAmadeus Project (1209 Cornwall Ave.downtown Bellingham) from 4:00-6:30pmfor monthly concerts fromJanuary through May andSeptember through November.Jazz Project members get in free;go to JazzProject.org for info.Most concerts are on the lastSunday of the month, but thefirst one is early this year onJanuary 13!

• 3rd Annual BellwetherJazz Festival: Coming thisSeptember to the Tom Glenn

Most importantly the Jazz Project aimsto keep jazz affordable and accessible tomusicians and appreciators alike. In hissignature – and obviously quite sincere –pitch line, Jud thanks members and patrons

for “supportinglive music andlivingmusicians.”

So let’s keeplocal jazzalive – in 2013and beyond.

Attend a concert, or even considerpurchasing a membership to the JazzProject (starting at $100) for discounts andfree admittance to the Art of Jazz. Andwhat better way is there to start your newyear?

Information on the Jazz Project,including its events, projects and sponsors,is available at JazzProject.org or by callingJud Sherwood directly at 650-1066. A501(c)3 non-profit with Jud as director anda variety of sponsors and grants supportinghis work, the Jazz Project lies at the perfectintersection of local flavor and internationalquality.

Michelle Wallace has been an EntertainmentNews NW contributor since she moved toBellingham in 2008. She has a literature degreeand astronomy minor from WesternWashington University, where she currentlyworks, and also loves hiking and exploring in thispart of the Pacific Northwest.

Start 2013 the Right Way: With Jazz!

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band. Photo by Ken Harrison.

Top right: Jennifer Scott Quartet, BellwetherJazz Festival. Middle: Bellwether Jazz Festival.At Left: Art of Jazz Series, Carlos Cascante’sTumbao performance at The AmadeusProject. Photos by Fredrick Sears.


Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG)will meet Sat., Jan. 5, from 3-5pm, at St.James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St.,Bellingham. A beginners workshop will beheld at 2pm prior to the meeting. A fewloaner ukes are available for workshop andjam. BUG Song Circle will meet Thurs.,Jan. 17, 7-9pm, at the Roeder Home, 2600Sunset Dr. Suggested donation for each is$5. Info: 510-4386, 733-6867,www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Welcome Home Concert – TheBellingham Festival of Music presents its3rd annual “Welcome Home Concert” onSat., Jan. 5, 7pm, at Christ the ServantLutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive,Bellingham. This year we will host classicalguitarist, Albert Diaz and tuba player, JonHansen playing works from their classicalrepertoire. Both are graduates of our ownBellingham schools and hold bachelor ofmusic degrees from USC. They arecurrently graduate students: Albert atUCLA and Jon at University ofWashington. Please join us for a funevening of music. Adult admission is $15suggested donation to Music in the SchoolsPrograms; students free. More info: 733-9371 or email [email protected].

Vic Cano Concert – Local Bellinghamsinger and guitarist Vic Cano will be giving aconcert at the Roeder Home on Wed., Jan.9 at 7:30pm. Singer-songwriter GordonLightfoot was his first musical hero,followed by Stan Rogers, Ian Tyson, KateWolf, and John Prine, he says. He’sparticularly drawn to “good story/balladsongs” that work well with his guitar stylewhich combines chords, melody and basslines. He’s been playing guitar since highschool and singing for over 30 years, andtakes his boat to Alaska every summer todo his wood carvings and play music oncharter boats. Cano also plays mandolinand fiddle tunes on guitar. His concert issponsored by the Whatcom HomemadeMusic Society and Whatcom Family andCommunity Network. Roeder Home islocated at 2600 Sunset at the corner withBroadway. Suggested donation is $8-$12.For more info, call 734-7872.

Dulcimer Club – The BellinghamDulcimer Club (BDC) will meet at theBellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207Ellsworth, between H and I Streets in theLettered Streets Neighborhood ofBellingham, Sat., Jan. 12. New and newerplayers are encouraged to show up at1:30pm, with more experienced playerswelcome to join us after 2pm. More info:http://bellingham-dulcimer-club.blogspot.com, or [email protected].

Backstage at the Border – TheCoffeehouse Concert Series presents TwoLeggs & Other Parts featuring Loren &Max Legg in concert Sat., Jan. 12, 7-9pm,in the Fellowship Hall of Christ EpiscopalChurch, 382 Boblett St., Blaine. Enjoy afun filled, toe tappin’ evening of traditional,originally written and gospel bluegrassmusic, as Loren and Max Legg perform andsing captivating harmonies with their localband, Two Leggs & Other Parts. SusanThomson and April Eaton will make a guestappearance to sing some wonderfulharmonies. Proceeds after expenses benefitthe greater Blaine-Birch Bay communitywith assistance for food, utilities, lodging,gas and other needs. Admission: $7donation (no one turned away), doors open6:30pm. Info: call 927-9085, orwww.backstageattheborder.com.

Via Voice – La Conner Institute ofPerforming Arts presents Via Voice on Sat.,Jan. 12 at 7:30pm in Maple Hall in LaConner. Four male voices blend in acappellaharmony when the quartet sings jazz fromthe first half of the 20th century and rockfrom the second half. Tickets are $15 or $17at the door or Next Chapter Bookstore.Info: 466-2665, www.laconnerarts.com,www.laconnerchamber.com.

Jazz Concert – David Post, jazz vocalistand John Stowell, jazz guitarist, present ascholarship benefit concert at BAAY onSat., Jan. 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $15, and50 percent of the proceeds go toscholarships for BAAY students. Mr.

Stowell is considered to be one of the topjazz guitarists on planet earth... an artistwho has his own very unique sound and hasbeen praised by Downbeat Magazine andthe New York Times. David Post will havejust returned from being the headliner atthe main jazz clubs in Moscow, SaintPetersburg and Minsk (and he is elated tohave these opportunities). So this will be abit of a homecoming concert. Hope youcan attend! Tickets available at the dooronly at the BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. StateSt. in Bellingham.

Piano Concert – Bellingham HouseConcerts presents Hello ... Goodbye onSun., Jan. 13, 3pm, at the Sabo residence.Piano works by composers in their early andlate styles, illuminating life’s journey withmusic by Beethoven, Debussy, and Scriabinperformed by pianists Cassandra Carr,Arthur Barnes, Victoria Ebel-Sabo, andDan Sabo on an 1894 Hamburg Steinwayand 306 Fazioli Concert Grand. Tickets are$20 and must be reserved in advance(limited seating). Info: 671-6104, email:[email protected],www.bellinghamhouseconcerts.com.

WWU’s Sanford-Hill Piano Series– Western Washington University’sSanford-Hill Piano Series continues“Season of Pure Gold” with HaochenZhang on Tues., Jan. 15, 7:30pm, in thePerforming Arts Center Concert Hall. Atjust twenty-two, Zhang has alreadycaptivated audiences around the world withhis genuine musical sensitivity and maturevirtuosity. In 2009, he claimed gold at thedistinguished Van Cliburn InternationalPiano Competition. Zhang is the second ofthree gold medalists to be featured during2012-2013 as part of the Sanford-Hill PianoSeries 10th anniversary. Concert tickets are$9-$24 and available through the WWUBox Office at 650-6146 orwww.tickets.wwu.edu. For more info visitwww.wwu.edu/sanfordhill.

Auditions for the BellinghamChildren’s Choirs with David Post– Bellingham’s advanced youth choralgroups, Celestial Voices for young ladies(ages 9-15) and Bellingham Boys’ Choir(ages 9-14), are accepting new members viaauditions, which will be held Wed., Jan. 16from 5-7pm, and Fri., Jan. 18 from 5-6pm.Persons will be given a 10-minute slot oncethey show up and sign in, during which theywill sing scales, do some pitch matching,and be interviewed briefly. No previousexperience or materials are necessary. Ifyou are currently in a choir, you do nothave to re-audition. For questions, pleasewrite [email protected].

Blues by Two – The third Thursdaymusic series continues with Blues by Twoon Thurs., Jan. 17, 6-8pm, at theDowntown Community Food Co-op Deli(1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Blues byTwo is a soulful groove machine of B-3organist and blues vocalist John Carswelland drummer Jud Sherwood. They began


working together in 1998 and have beenlaying down the groove ever since. Carswellhas played with Blues and R&B legendsB.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Tower ofPower, and Ray Charles. Jud Sherwoodperforms regularly throughout theNorthwest with his own groups and is thefounder of The Jazz Project. This will be anevening of heart-skipping, soulful blues bytwo consummate local and regional artists.Hope to see you there! Free. More info:734-8158.

Dailey & Vincent at MBT – On Sat.,Jan. 19, at 8pm the Mount Baker Theatrewill present two-time BluegrassEntertainers of the Year Dailey & Vincenton the Main Stage. “The most celebratednew bluegrass act of the last few years,”says The New York Times. TheInternational Bluegrass Music Associationagrees, having presented Dailey & Vincentwith 13 awards in recent years, includingAlbum of the Year and, for two years in arow, Entertainer of the Year. The band’s2009 album, “Brothers from DifferentMothers,” debuted at #1 on Billboard’sbluegrass chart and even cracked the top50 on Billboard’s country chart. In 2011,“Singing From the Heart” earned aGrammy nomination, while the single fromthat album, “Elizabeth,” won a DoveAward. Headed by Jamie Dailey (formerlyof Doyle Lawson’s Quicksilver) and DarrinVincent (formerly of Ricky Skaggs’Kentucky Thunder), and featuring fiddlerB.J. Cherryholmes, the band’s true strengthlies in the uncanny harmony of their vocaltrios and quartets. Combine that withDailey & Vincent’s impeccablearrangements and flawless performance,and the result is bluegrass gold. Tickets are$42 / $39 / $29 / $20 + applicable fees atwww.mountbakertheatre.com or 734-6080.

Impromptu and Friends – Join FlutistLisa McCarthy, Clarinetist Sue Collado,bassoonist Pat Nelson and pianist AnnieMayhew-Scherr in an afternoon ofchamber music as it was meant to be heardat The Amadeus Project on Sun., Jan. 20at 3pm. Featured on the program is a workby San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiroand a new work by American composerTim Jansa. Tickets are $15 adults / $10seniors / $5 under 18. The AmadeusProject is located at 1209 Cornwall Ave.,across from the Leopold. More info:www.theamadeusproject.org.

Piccolo Master Class – ZartDombourian-Eby, principal piccoloist of theSeattle Symphony, will be giving a freepiccolo master class at WWU on Thurs.,Jan. 24 from 5-7pm in the Concert Hall.More info: Lisa McCarthy at 676-9521.

“In the Moon of Wintertime” –Come enjoy the choral sounds of theAllegra Women’s choir and the newlyformed Colibri ensemble as they performrepertoire linked to lunar and winterthemes in a concert Sat., Jan. 26, 3pm, at

Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 2600Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. They will bedirected by Sharyn Peterson and will bejoined by special instrumental guests fromaround the county. Tickets are $15 adults /$12 seniors and students. Info and tickets:www.bellinghamsings.org, 393-1687.

Family Concert 2013 – SkagitSymphony performs its annual FamilyConcert on Sun., Jan. 27 at 2pm inMcIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. Pre-concertactivities for young people will be heldstarting at 1:15pm. This concert is designedto appeal to all age groups, and particularlyto children. Explanations will be given bythe conductor about the music before it isplayed. On the program are works bySibelius, Rossini and others. Tickets are freefor youth under 16 accompanied by a ticketholding adult (adult tickets are $10). Foradditional education information about thisconcert, click on the education link atwww.skagitsymphony.com. For tickets, callMcIntyre Hall Box Office at 416-7727, ext.2 or 866-624-6897 or purchase online atwww.McIntyrehall.org.

Mount Baker R&B Festival WinsKBA Award – The Blues Foundation willhonor 15 individuals and organizations withits 2013 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA)Awards during a recognition luncheon Fri.,Feb. 1, in Memphis, TN. Each year, TheBlues Foundation presents the KBAAwards to individuals and organizationsthat have made significant contributions toblues music. The 2013 Keeping the BluesAlive Award recipient for U.S. Festival isthe Mount Baker Rhythm and BluesFestival from Bellingham. Since 1995, thisfestival has been a major stop in thenorthwest corner of Washington for world-class blues acts and adoring fans. For thefirst decade, the festival was held on aprivate Christmas tree farm. After tenyears of growth, the festival moved to the180 acre Deming Log Show Fairgroundsand instantly created the vibe that is stillevident today. Nearly every major bluesact, including Pinetop Perkins, JohnnyWinter, Hubert Sumlin, Curtis Salgado,Janiva Magness, Magic Slim, Elvin Bishopand many, many others have excited theNorthwest crowds. In addition to providing

music to its community, the festival has alsoraised and donated over $70,000 to aidthose in need in the community. Tickets forthe 2013 Festival (Aug. 2-4) are on salenow. More info: www.bakerblues.com.

Scottish Arts Concert – The CelticArts Foundation (CAF) is a registered501(c) (3) non-profit organization thatsponsors, encourages, and promotes Celticculture through community events,festivals, and educational programs. TheMasters of Scottish Arts Concert atBenaroya Hall, Fri., Feb. 1, 7:30pm,features the most award-winning bagpipers,Scottish drummers, fiddlers and HighlandDancers in the world! CAF is pleased tooffer roundtrip, charter transportation forfolks traveling from the Bellingham andMount Vernon area into Seattle for theconcert. Tickets for both the concert andthe charter bus are available atwww.CelticArts.org, or by calling 1-888-416-4934.

Skagit Community Band presents“Cinema Paradiso” – The SkagitCommunity Band, under the direction ofVince Fejeran, continues the 2012-2013concert season with “Cinema Paradiso.”Movies present wonderful visual effects,but it is the music that tugs at youremotions. Join the band as they explore themusic from some of their favorite moviessuch as “Cinema Paradiso,” “Schindler’sList,” “Star Trek,” “Apollo 13,” “West SideStory,” “The Marches of Henry Mancini”

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and more. Performance dates are Fri., Feb.1, 7:30pm in Maple Hall (La Conner) andSun., Feb. 3, 3pm in Brodniak Hall(Anacortes). Tickets: $15 / $10 seniors &students / $30 family / children 12 & underfree when accompanied by an adult. Info:www.skagitcommunityband.org.

International Guitar Night 2013 –IGN is the world’s premier touring guitarfestival, each show bringing together themost interesting and innovative acousticguitarists to exchange musical ideas in apublic concert setting. For each tour, IGNfounder Brian Gore invites a new cast ofguitar luminaries to join him for specialevenings of solos, duets, and quartets thathighlight the dexterity and diversity withinthe world of acoustic guitar. Brian foundedIGN in 1995 as a forum for the world’sfinest guitarists/composers to play theirlatest original songs and share musical ideasand talent with their peers. This year IGN’s12th North American tour features MartinTaylor, Solorazaf, Celso Machado and BrianGore. IGN audiences cherish the virtuosityof the playing and the friendly, informalambiance of the performances. Participantsrelish the chance to play with peers fromdifferent genres, and to collaborate ratherthan compete. This unique brand of “guitarpositivity” has helped make the IGN themost successful guitar showcase of its kind.International Guitar Night 2013 will be atthe Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on

Sat., Feb. 2, at 8pm. Tickets are $32 / $29 /$26 / $23 ($2 off members). More info:336-8955, www.ILovetheLincoln.com.

Skagit Opera presents “Lucia diLammermoor” – Based on the epicScottish romance by Sir Walter Scott,Gaetano Donezetti’s “Lucia diLammermoor” is the quintessentialmelodrama of a woman used as a pawn in adynastic quest for power. Tricked by herbrother into giving up the man she loves,Lucia submits to his choice of a husband,with tragic consequences. Lucia has it all:secret rendezvous, political intrigue, duelsat dawn, and the most famous mad scenein opera! Soprano Megan Chenovick starsin the title role, with tenor Marcus Sheltonas Edgardo. Performances are at McIntyreHall Fridays, Feb. 8 and 15, and Sundays,Feb. 10 and 17. Show times are 7:30pm onFridays, and 2pm on Sundays. Tickets ($15/ $25 / $39 / $49 / $59) are available at theMcIntyre Hall box office(www.mcintyrehall.org, 416-7727, ext. 2).There is an Opening Gala Dinner at 6pm onFri., Feb. 8 ($75 additional); and a closingdinner reception following the show onSun., Feb. 17 ($75 additional). More info:visit www.SkagitOpera.org.Save the Date:• Mardi Gras Gospel Worship Service –First Congregational Church, United Churchof Christ, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham,invites you to attend a Mardi Gras Gospelworship service with traditional New Orleansstyle music on Sun., Feb. 10, at 10am. Theservice will be led by the Clearbrook DixieBand with other special music, and thechurch’s own mime group, the Joy Jesters.After the service there will be a special coffeehour featuring a Dixie jam session. All arewelcome.

ONGOING• Conway Muse – Skagit County’s PremierShowcase Destination Space! Open Fri. &Sat. at 6pm. More info: 445-3000,www.theconwaymuse.com.• H2O – Wednesdays: Karaoke with DJSteve (except Jan. 2). Music every Fri. &Sat., 9pm-12:30am. Open Tues.-Thurs.,11am-11pm; Fri. & Sat. until 1am. 314Commercial Ave., Anacortes. More info: 755-3956, www.anacortesH2O.com.• Jansen Art Center – Live Music in thePiano Lounge every Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm,no cover. 321 Front St., Lynden. More info:354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org.• Lighthouse Bar & Grill at HotelBellwether – Jazz on the Bay every Sunday,4-7pm in the bar, prix fixe menu available.Girls Night Out Wednesdays (4 appetizers, 4 cocktails, $40). More info: 392-3200,www.HotelBellwether.com.• Rockfish Grill – Live music every Wed. &Thurs, 6-9pm; Fri. & Sat., 8:30-11:30pm. 320Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 588-1720,www. anacortesrockfish.com.• Skagit Valley Casino Resort – LiveMusic in the Winners Lounge Fri. & Sat.,9pm-1am (no cover, no drink minimum). OpenMic Karaoke in the Winners Lounge Thurs.,8pm-midnight (Jan. 10-31). More info: 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.• Skylark’s Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlorin Fairhaven – Acoustic Casual Jazz everyThurs., Fri. & Sat., 8pm-midnight. Our showsare always all ages and no cover. 1308Eleventh St. Call 715-3642 for schedule.• Valley Voices Women’s AcappellaChorus of Whatcom County – MeetsThurs. evenings, 7-9:15pm (call for location).Intro to women’s barbershop classes start Jan.24-March 14 for ladies of all ages; class size islimited. More info: Director Jody Sorenson966-4976 or Barb at 966-2300.

The Whatcom Symphony Presents Cellist John FriesenPrize-winning Canadian cellist John Friesen, known for his soulful tone and

passionate performances, joins the WSO on Sun., Jan. 27, 3pm, at the Mount BakerTheatre. Jonathan Andrew Govias, a finalist in the exciting search for a new WSOMusic Director, will conduct the concert.

Mr. Friesen will perform a delightful Cello Concerto byHaydn. The program also includes Stokowski’s breathtakingorchestration of the Bach Passacaglia and Fugue, plus a rareperformance of Respighi’s Metamorphoseon.

A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Juilliard,and the University of Southern California, (where he studiedunder Lynn Harrell), Friesen has performed in NorthAmerica, Europe, Russia and Asia. He is currently CelloProfessor at Western Washington University, and VisitingProfessor at the University of British Columbia.

Maestro Govias is a distinguished conductor, author andpublic speaker. Appointed music director of a professionalorchestra at the age of 22, he has since earned a Doctoratein conducting and performed with symphonies on fourcontinents.

Tickets are $12 to $30. Free Teen Tickets are available for students age 12 to 17, withthe purchase of any adult ticket. Call the Mount Baker Theatre Box Office at 734-6080for more details.

Dr. Ed Rutschman presents a pre-concert lecture in the MBT Encore room, onehour prior to the concert. Admission to the lecture is free, but seating is limited.


John Friesen. Photo courtesy ofWhatcom Symphony Orchestra.

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