Bellingham Alive

Black History Month Celebration~Ascendants of the Movement
2023-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | BUF Social Hall, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Please join the Bellingham Unity Committee on Saturday evening, February 25th at Ascendants Of The Movement – Honoring Our Roots! A Black History Month Celebration, for an evening of Gospel music, story telling, dance, and Soul food.
Featured voices include Poor WA People’s Campaign tri-chair Rev. Dr. Kelle J. Brown, keyboard legend Checo Tohomaso, and Bellingham’s own shining stars Kristina Michele Martens, Deauna Dee Dee Davis, and Terrance Teejay Morris.
The event is free but seating is limited, so make sure to get your tickets in advance!
Event Details~
Location: BUF Social Hall, 1207 Ellsworth St, Bellingham
Date: Saturday, February 25th. Doors open at 6:30PM, Program starts at 7PM.
Tickets: Free at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-black-future-honoring-our-roots-tickets-543456702627
Event page: https://fb.me/e/5OpzveDqV
This event is made possible with support from Mt. Baker Foundation, Chuckanut Health Foundation, BUF Black Lives Matter Action Team, and Whatcom Human Rights Task Force.

Garden Spot Flower & Garden Show
2023-02-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Garden Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama Street
Bellingham, WA
(360) 676-5480
www.garden-spot.com
We are SO excited for our own Garden Spot Flower & Garden Show! Our talented team has been working hard to create magical gardens for you to enjoy. We are also honored to host so many amazing businesses, organizations, and artists in our biggest pop-up yet! A truly don’t-want-to-miss-it event for all garden enthusiasts. There will be demos, children’s activities, a gardening book swap (so bring gardening/outdoor books you’d love to part with/trade), and food provided by Otherside Bagel Co. Wowee, what a day it will be!

Starry Night Chamber Players
2023-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Starry Night Chamber Players
McIntyre Hall Presents
Sunday, February 26 at 2:00pm
Comprised of musicians from Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties the Starry Night Chamber Players is the third concert of the four concert Chamber Music Series. The program will feature “Letters of Love” from the great composers.
The intimate Chamber Music concert takes place in the Studio Space at McIntyre Hall. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy their refreshments during the concert. Patrons will have the opportunity to learn more about the music in an informal conversation with Sharyn Peterson, Music Director of the Peterson Conservatory of Music and Art, and Nida Tautvydas, Executive Director of McIntyre Hall.

Live Music with Simon Evens
2023-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us for a lovely afternoon of live music with Australian singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans! Called “a special phenomenon” by Rootstime magazine in Belgium, Simon is known to enchant his audience time and time again with his folk music and passion for song. This event isn’t ticketed and all ages are welcome to come and enjoy!
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Michael Dayvid at the Ranch Room
2023-02-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Horshoe Cafe, 113 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-933-4301
www.michaeldayvid.com
Live music at Horseshoe Cafe’s Ranch Room! Every other Tuesday
Join the Ranch Hands as we welcome local acoustic loopmaster Michael Dayvid for a night of live music. Michael’s signature style wrangles live loops of guitar + vocals + percussion for cover songs in any genre, as well as original folk rock. He may even make up a song from scratch before your very ears!
This will be a humdinger of a show! Don’t miss out!
INDOOR AGES 21+ NO COVER

Birchwood Garden Club's March 1, 2023 Meeting
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
March Topic: Fruit Tree Selection and Care
Our speaker will be Tom Thornton from Cloud Mountain Nursery. Tom will provide a review of the fruit tree varieties that work best in our area, tree care for optimal fruit production and tree health. The optimal time to plant fruit trees is now, so this is your chance to identify the best fruit trees for you garden. Please join us!!! 7:00 PM
The Birchwood Garden Club was chartered in 1931. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. We will have membership details at our meetings, so be sure and pick up a brochure and join! You can visit our website at www.birchwoodgardenclub.org and also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

CREATE A COLOR PARADE
2023-03-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-03-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
In the dye studio at Jansen Art Center, kids ages 8–12 can spend two classes exploring how colors mix, match, and mingle by dying flags and ribbons of silk. They’ll explore multiple dyeing methods and have fun getting a little messy while making beautiful art. Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, 360.354.3600, jansenartcenter.org

Michael Dayvid @ Greene's Corner
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Greene’s Corner, 2208 James St., Bellingham, WA, 98825, United States
Blue eyes at Greene’s Corner!
Solo singer-songwriter Michael Dayvid is wood-firing live guitar + vocal + percussion + synth loops of original Adventure Folk music and cover songs in any genre you like. He may even make up a song before your very ears!
Scope Michael out on Facebook and Insta @michaeldayvid, and at www.michaeldayvid.com (especially the Song List page)!
Indoors
All ages
Dogs welcome
Free admission
2208 James Street
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8137
www.greenescorner.com

WHATCOM READS ART CHALLENGE EXHIBIT
2023-03-03 08:00 - 2023-03-25 17:00 | Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Art and literature collide at this upcoming community arts event, presented in collaboration by Allied Arts of Whatcom County and Whatcom READS. Visit the Allied Arts Gallery to see artwork inspired by this year’s Whatcom READS! pick, “The Cold Millions” by Jess Walter. Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

Meloy Gallery: John A. Taylor Sculpture & Stoneware
2023-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Meloy Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., D.6 Lower Level, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Meloy Gallery: Opening for John A. Taylor
Reception: Friday, March 3, from 5-8 pm. Exhibition continues throughout March, Fridays – Sundays 12-6:00 p.m. and/or by appointment, 360.201.9038
Meloy Gallery, 301 W. Holly Street, Suite D.6 lower level, in the Bay Street Village Art Center, Bellingham. Enter from the Diamond Parking Lot accessible entrance or follow the sandwich boards.
Website: meloygallery.com
Instagram: meloy_gallery

Allied Arts Whatcom READS Challenge
2023-03-03 18:00 - 2023-04-01 16:00 | Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Contact: Xandra S. Blackburn – Gallery Coordinator
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317
E-Mail: xandra@alliedarts.org
Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts Whatcom READS Challenge
March 3-April 1, 2023
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Opening Reception: Friday, March 3, 6pm – 9pm
1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Allied Arts of Whatcom County hosts the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in partnership with the
Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries’ Whatcom READS program. Local artists were tasked with reading
this year’s chosen book, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Artists are then invited to create works inspired
by their reading of the book. Also featured in the gallery are works by Kiki Cardarelli, Harmoney
Devauney, Lyz Stamen, Jessica Silver, and Rupert Ayton.
Kiki Cardarelli is a photographer, using Black and White film and traditional darkroom techniques to print her
images. In addition, she uses translucent oil paints to hand color the images. This technique gives the
photographs a soft and realistic feeling that looks “nothing like” color photography, as it leaves the eye room to
imagine a new reality.
Harmoney Devaney is an 18-year-old indigenous youth activist, member of the Whatcom Focused Youth
Movement (WFYM), and currently sits on the board for WHRTF.
Lyz Stamen’s work in this series “Woman Music” showcases a variety of performers in their element- on
stage. The vibrancy of color reflects each musician’s style, and strong strokes depict their individual
emotions.
Rupert Ayton displays an oil on canvas series that is inspired by an underlying social commentary,
exploring America’s past affair with motorized vehicles, the good and the bad, revisiting their aesthetic
and social attraction.
Jessica Silver hopes to introduce you to the same sculpture or piece of jewelry she sees when she looks
at each unique stone.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from all sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or
xandra@alliedarts.org.

Bring Tokitae Home presented by Choir of the Salish Sea
2023-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The Choir of the Salish Sea presents Bring Tokitae Home, singing the world into balance as we celebrate the homecoming of Tokitae, the Orca who was taken from the Salish Sea almost 50 years ago. She has been a main attraction at a marine park in Florida.
Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $10.00 for students. Two performances will be given:

Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, at 3 p.m.

at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Check https://www.livemusicproject.org/events/71385/choir-of-the-salish-sea-bring-tokitae-home and https://www.choirofthesalishsea.com/ for more info.

The Reverend Shawn Amos
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
The Reverend Shawn Amos
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 3 at 7:30pm
Blues and roots singer, The Reverend Shawn Amos, is an exhilarating entertainer whose performances are filled with the foot-stomping, call-and-response energy of 1960s’ Chicago blues shows. The son of music agent turned entrepreneur, Wally “Famous” Amos and R&B nightclub singer, Shirlee May, Amos was raised in 1970s Los Angeles watching musical legends like Marvin Gaye and Quincy Jones at work. Amos began releasing a series of semi-autobiographical albums in the 1990s. Exploring, chronicling, and preserving black American music led him to the American blues songbook and a commitment to keeping this great American art form alive. Just as he has on stages throughout the world, The Rev leaves a lot on the floor: the breath into the bullet microphone, the laughter, the fret buzz, the defiant foot stomp – everything reverberating in a spirit-filled space, offering soul sustenance as only a well-crafted song can.
Joining The Rev on stage are Christopher Thomas (bass) and Doctor Roberts (guitar).

New Play Cafe
2023-03-03 19:30 - 2023-03-05 21:00 | New Prospect Theatre, 207 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Six new plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights, selected from 75 submissions, are featured in the launch of the New Play Café reading series presented by Bellingham TheatreWorks, March 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12. The New Play Café continues Bellingham TheatreWorks mission to produce stories of significance to the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on local actors, directors, and playwrights.

Whatcom Farm Expo
2023-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
www.whatcomcd.org/whatcom-farm-expo
“Something for every farmer.”
Free Event
From the website: “Join us on Saturday March 4th, 2023, at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, for the 7th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo! The Whatcom Farm Expo is an annual free event hosted by the Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public Works. Doors will be open from 9am to 2pm for you to wander and learn about all the resources available to you, from local organizations to businesses and community groups.”

FIDALGO DANCEWORKS FUNDRAISING GALA
2023-03-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Fidalgo Danceworks, an Anacortes all ages dance company, is holding their annual fundraising gala! They have a different theme each year, and this year it’s fashioned after everyone’s favorite international super spy. Their “Casino Royale” party will include dinner, cocktails, live music, student performances, and dance competitions! Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes, 888.288.8883, swinomishcasinoandlodge.com

FRAXIOM, WHOTF (FOLIE & FORGET BASEMENT), EMMA ECSTASY, NIKO HALEY
2023-03-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Make.shift Art Space, 306 Flora St., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
If you haven’t been to a concert at Make. Shift yet, you’re missing out on the cutting edge of underground music on both the local and regional scale. At their intimate venue, these four acts will show you something new and leave you with something to think about! These are allage shows, or as Make.Shift puts it, “no booze, no jerks.” Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St., Bellingham, 360.933.1849, makeshiftartspace.org

LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN
2023-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Lincoln Theatre, 712 S 1st St., Mt Vernon, WA, 98273
Referred to by Nashville Scene as “one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters,” Jonathan Richman is an underground singer/songwriter legend. His live performances are regarded for their intimate, authentic artistry, and Richman’s large roster of musical influences span genres and cultures from around the world. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.336.8955, lincolntheatre.org

Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival
2023-03-10 09:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Allied Arts of Whatcom County presents the annual Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, located in historic Fairhaven, March 10, 11 & 12, 2023!
This event seeks to celebrate the cultural diversity of our area through the common language of visual and performing arts. The cruise terminal will feature a host of vendors, displays, and activities put together by the artists, artisans, and businesses highlighting the diverse cultural communities in Whatcom County. A schedule of performances, workshops, and presentations will be viewable online via social media.
Check out the Allied Arts web site at alliedarts.org for more information.

WOOF AND WHISKERS AWARD LUNCHEON
2023-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
You’re invited to the Whatcom Humane Society’s annual award luncheon. Every year, the WHS awards people or businesses who have proven to be outstanding animal supporters in the community. Attending the luncheon is usually free, but requires reservation. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and support the WHS! Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham, 360.733.3450, bellinghamgcc.com

WHATCOM CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
2023-03-10 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The goal of this three-day festival is to highlight and celebrate as many of the cultures that make up our community as possible. This year’s festival will be hybrid, with vendors, exhibitions, performances, and workshops both online and in-person. Participants will be showcasing unique arts, foods, stories, and more from their cultures, so be sure to join in for this educational celebration. Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

ReMade Opening Reception
2023-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Ideal, 1227 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
WWU Industrial Design students and downtown design shop Ideal are teaming up again on the ReMade project. Opening reception is Friday, March 10 from 6-9 pm at Ideal (1227 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham).
ReMade is a project the junior class of Western Washington University’s Industrial Design students embarks on with the goal of taking materials that would have ended up in a landfill and turning them into functional and well-designed consumer products. In a mere matter of weeks, each student designs their product, sources all the materials, produces a limited edition of 20, and creates all packaging/branding for their piece.
Don’t miss the opening reception on Friday, March 10 from 6-9 pm to meet these up-and-coming designers and check out their products. The students’ designs will be for sale at Ideal from March 10 through March 31, while supplies last.

"Thais Passion" New Play Café series
2023-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
“Thais Passion” by Michael Wallace. Directed by Jim Lortz
Why do we fall in love with what we cannot have? A young Christian monk falls in love with a servant of Venus. A timely exploration of sex, power and unrequited love.
This is the fourth in the series of six Six new plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights, selected from 75 submissions. These readings are featured in the launch of the New Play Café reading series, presented by Bellingham TheatreWorks.
The New Play Café continues Bellingham TheatreWorks mission to produce stories of significance to the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on local actors, directors, and playwrights.

ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N.
2023-03-10 21:00 - 23:30 | Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Andy Frasco has been a touring musician since the age of 19, but after a decade on the road, he’s shedding his party-boy frontman image in favor of a new, more authentic direction. His upcoming album, “Wash, Rinse, Repeat,” will be released on April 8 via his own label, but before that happens, you can catch Frasco and his band performing these tunes live in and in person at the Wild Buffalo. Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham, 360.746.8733, wildbuffalo.net

RUNNIN’ ‘O’ THE GREEN 5K AND 8K
2023-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham
This 60-minute run is put on by the City of Bellingham and celebrates Bellingham’s parks and green spaces! It’s fun for the whole family (but please, no pets), and begins and ends at Boundary Bay so that you can grab a celebratory meal after. It’s a week before St. Patrick’s day, so wear your best jogging greens and join in! Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, cob.org/races

FIRECRAFT NORTHWEST EARLY SPRING PLANT ID WORKSHOP
2023-03-11 10:00 - 14:30 | Bell Creek Nature School, 5656 Mosquito Lake Rd, Deming, WA, United States
With the help of Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, participants in this one-day workshop will learn how to identify key plant species of the Pacific Northwest at the Bell Creek Nature School. Not only will students use botany skills to forage (safely!) for edible species, but they will also use their newly acquired skill set to build a fire and brew wild tea at the end of class. Bell Creek Nature School, 5656 Mosquito Lake Rd., Deming, firecraftnw.com

Spring Market at the Port of Anacortes
2023-03-11 10:00 - 2023-03-12 15:00 | Port of Anacortes, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Over 50 local artists, makers, crafters and more!
Spring Market at the Port of Anacortes
100 Commercial Avenue
Sat & Sun 10AM-3PM

BELLINGHAM ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
2023-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Bellingham Waterfront, 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the rest of Bellingham down at the Waterfront for a very green day of cheer! Led by the Committee-selected Grand Marshall, the parade is open to all lucky citizens on foot, floats, marching bands, schools, and even horses (just be sure to register at their website). There’s focus on being green both in color and energy consumption, so no bead throwing, please! Bellingham Waterfront, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, stpatsbham.com
