Since 2015, the Orcas Island Jazz Festival has aimed to celebrate and educate about this great musical art form. With highly regarded jazz artists performing on all three days, this festival brings together Orcas Island locals and visitors, young and old, aficionados and amateur appreciators for a riotous good time. Orcas Center, 917Mount Baker Rd., Eastsound, 360.376.2281, orcasislandjazzfestival.org
If you missed them in February, don’t make the same mistake this month! Legendary hip-hop group Jungle Brothers return to Bellingham’s own The Shakedown. Lauded as innovative since the ‘80s, the group was once a part of the Native Tongues collective along with huge names like De La Soul and Queen Latifah. Enjoy their hits and songs from 2020 album “Keep it Jungle” at this intimate show....
Birchwood Garden Club’s September Meeting Established 1931 ~ Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community The first meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club’s 2023-2024 season will feature Erika Simms of West Coast Seeds. West Coast Seeds is in Delta, B.C. Their catalog and gardening guide is full of information, most notably their South Coastal B.C. Planting Guides,...
For one night only, catch Tig Notaro at the MBT! Notaro is a multi-talented knockout comedian, having written and acted in numerous shows, authored a New York Times best selling memoir, and endeared audiences all over the world with her dry but relatable wit. Why not get ready for the show by...
Shifting Gears, a Bellingham organization dedicated to making outdoor recreation welcoming and accessible for women, is hosting this cider tasting event! Community events like this one are the main avenue of funding for Shifting Gears’ no- or low-cost programming, so join them for a night of fun and cider! Lost Giants Cider Co., 1200 Meador...
Stay & Refresh With Our 2-Day Getaway Exploring Flawed Beauty Wellness retreats are a healthful way to bring body and mind back into alignment, and to recenter the seat of soul in the spirit of loving kindness. At Heartful Retreats, the focus is on exploring our many selves through friendship, writing and art making, good food, and mindful spirituality. Through a combination of poetry, painting, drawing, and mixed media materials,...
Come and celebrate Italy in Argentina with us. Wednesday, September 13th, 6:30pm, at Milano's 1210 11th Street Bellingham, WA $120/person, all included, plus tax and tips. Reserve by phoning Milano's 360 599 2863. Make sure we confirm your reservation. ITALY in ARGENTINA Wine DINNER MENU: Aperitivo Verano Porteño Dry Gin, Danham Sauvignon Blanc wine, Quince Syrup, Grapefruit Antipasto Italian Chorizo Empanadas Pairing:...
Come learn about the ways you can volunteer with the Whatcom Literacy Council, and how to make a positive impact on improving literacy rates in our community. Program staff and current volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about our free adult literacy services.
Book launch party. Circling Home chronicles the adventures and challenges of raising children overseas. UW Bookstore 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 September 14th - 6PM Terryrepak.com
Great views, fresh air, tough climbs. Ascend 4,462 feet from Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point (5,140 feet elevation) in approximately 22 miles. The Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) is known as one of the most scenic paved roads in the country and rarely is the highway closed to motorized vehicles from Glacier to...
Bellingham Veg Fest is an annual event spreading the good word— vegan food is accessible, tasty, and for everyone (not just hardcore vegans)! A variety of vegan-friendly businesses will be there, and there will be live music, crafts, and yummy food to try. For more info, check out their site or our coverage on pg. 20. Barkley Village, Bellingham, bellinghamvegfest.org
Bellingham Veg Fest Sunday, September 17th 10am-3pm Barkley Village 2219 Rimland Drive Bellingham Veg Fest is a free to attend, all-vegan, all-ages, family-friendly festival created to show how fun it is to live a vegan lifestyle. This event welcomes anyone and everyone— from the veg-curious to the experienced vegans. Veg Fest stands for compassion for all humans and non-humans, sustainability of our planet, and support...
