Members of Slighe nan Gaidheal, Washingtong’s Scottish Gaelic society, will be demonstrating the ancient tradition of waulking the tweed at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile. Cloth workers sit and sing as they work the wool by passing it between them and beating it...
Saturday, March 22, 5:00pm. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Acclaimed soprano, Sherrie Kahn, presents a solo recital in support of Music-St. Paul's. She will be joined by pianist and vocal coach, Jay Rozendaal, of Seattle Opera, WWU and St. Paul's. The program will include works of Barber, Brahms, Mozart and a special world premiere by Scott Henderson, "We Sing." This concert is a benefit for the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church...
Acrobatic Conundrum presents “The Circus of Second Chances” featuring rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, handbalancing, live baking, and clown. On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall to reveal their flaws and journeys to redemption. The audience plays a vital part in The Circus of Second Chances, in which...
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is bringing the wonders of the outdoors to the Mount Baker theatre with this nature inspired concert! Enjoy pieces such as John Williams’ “Jaws” theme and “Cantus Arcticus, Concerto for Birds and Orchestra,” and listen to guest pianist Jessica Choe...
Acrobatic Conundrum presents “The Circus of Second Chances” featuring rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, handbalancing, live baking, and clown. On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall to reveal their flaws and journeys to...
Get ready to mix, blend, and craft your own signature bitters! In this hands-on class, you’ll experiment with a variety of herbs, aromatics, and spirits to create two unique...
Ahead of next month’s Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show, the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association Home Show will hold their 43rd annual show at the Skagit County Fairgrounds! It’s the largest home and garden vendor event in the counties, plus food trucks, talks, and fun events for the whole family. Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St., Mount Vernon, 360.757.6916, sicba.org/home-show We’ll be there too! Come visit us at the Bellingham Alive booth for...
Enjoy a beverage, share a snack, or savor dinner as you listen to the melodies of Fritz and the Freeloaders at Amendment 21. About the Band All styles: Rock, Pop, Country, Ska, Blues, Funk. All eras: 60's to present day. So many different artists: Beatles, Petty, Gorillaz, Everly Brothers. But wait! Who is Fritz? He was our original bass player's guide dog, the ever-lovable golden lab. When Dave left the name stuck, and Fritz...
The Skagit Community Band Presents: “Cinema Paradiso” Music from the Silver Screen Join the Skagit Community Band as we perform music from popular and obscure movies and shows. Soundtrack selections from the composers: Ennio Morricone (Cinema Paradiso, Moments From Morricone), John Williams (Cowboys, and Catch Me If You Can), Alan Menken (Disney’s Hercules Highlights) and Hiroshi Miyagawa (Space Battleship Yamato) , just to name a few. Concerts at...
"Rusalka" is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid”. Disney adapted and changed the original story to have a happy ending unlike the original. Although mostly known by American audiences as the composer of the stirring “New World Symphony”, Antonin Dvořák was a prolific composer of opera and "Rusalka" is among the most...
The Annual SICBA Home Show is back on March 28th, 29th, and 30th at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Burlington, WA! This must-attend event is perfect for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone planning a building or renovation project. Explore the latest trends in home improvement, design, and construction, connect with local vendors, and discover innovative products and expert advice to bring your ideas to...
Cabinets of curiosity have a long-standing tradition, ranging from a single bottle to an entire room. And as long as humans have been curious, we have been making gaffs, fake curiosities (often passed off as real). In each of these three classes, we will fill as many jars as we can (one and maybe two at least) with different fake curios. We will also discuss display of our curios and talk the...
