How many people truly get to follow their dream? I did. I’ve always lived near a body of water and have always been a beachcomber. My dream was to figure out how to make a living off the beach. I did. I moved to San Juan Island in 1980 and immediately began scouring the beaches for wild looking wood, and there was plenty. But what to...
Whatcom Council on Aging presents a cocktail party & auction in support of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 5:30pm for delicious hors d'oeuvres, drinks, dessert & a champagne toast. The evening features both a silent auction and Christmas tree auction as well as decorated wreaths for purchase....
Revel in the sublime sounds of Handel’s timeless “Messiah,” performed by the 90-voice Whatcom Chorale and the instrumentalists of Whatcom Chorale Sinfonia, led by Deborah Brown, artistic director and conductor, and four superb soloists — Serena Eduljee, soprano; Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano; Stephen Rumph, tenor; and Michael Drumheller, bass —...
In this fun, hands-on class students will experience the joy of making a Coin Ring. Vintage Quarters will become beautiful, heavy gauge silver rings. No soldering required, instead we will anneal and forge, anneal and forge! Coin rings are fascinating conversation pieces and comfortable to wear. Join our workshop for a fun afternoon of Coin Ring making. Sunday, December 8, 2019, 1pm-5pm. Instructor: Adrienne Sheard. Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years or older, wanting to learn new skills....
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Off-Broadway Comedians and 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners (London) James & Jamesy...
Dancing For Joy presents: The Nativity, the story of the Nativity told through the language of dance. The meaning of...
OPUS Performing Arts is proud to present The Nutcracker in collaboration with Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) on December 18-19. Audiences will enjoy this classic winter ballet with a unique theatrical twist. The Nutcracker features OPUS’ younger ballet students as cupcakes, peppermints, gingersnaps and other denizens of the Kingdom of Sweets, as well...
Reclaiming the once-pejorative term “nerd” to mean anyone who obsesses over created content, we’re taking a glimpse into the artistic side of nerd culture and our innate desire to expand upon the creative content we love. With artwork ranging from literary illustration to comics to game design, this exhibit celebrates the irrepressible creativity and...
Gallery Syre launches its first Whatcom County Youth Artist Exhibition, featuring artists in Grades 6 through 13. A jury of 5 people, including David Syre’s art curator, Ana Palacio, has nominated three winners from a large range of applications. 6 other special nominees will be shown at the final exhibition that will officially open on December 7th, 2019 and stay open through February 27th, 2020. “The selection...
In this 5-week evening class you will learn basic jewelry fabrication techniques including: annealing, sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, forming, and polishing using non-ferrous metals. You will use BMAG's jewelry tools and equipment, in a safe, supportive, creative environment and you can expect to finish one to two interesting pieces using these basic skills. No experience necessary! Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years...
Please come join us on the 1st Sat of every month at the VFW Post #1585 for good music, company and drinks.
The documentary Interlacements will be shown at the Jansen Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 PM in the Chamber Hall. This movie was produced by Marilyn Romatka, a fiber artist and long-time friend of the Jansen Textile Studio, and her...
