The Last Five Years is a musical written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Deana Dunca, music direction by Sheila Weidendorf, & starring Ada Faith Feyma and Tristan Johnson. An emotionally powerful and intimate musical sprinkled with humor, The Last Five Years tells the bittersweet tale of a brief marriage between two young artists. With...
Applewood Smoked Bourbon, the first bourbon produced by Bellewood Farms & Distillery of Lynden, will make its debut April 21 at a Bourbon Launch Happy Hour. “Crafted with corn and grains from the fertile farmland of Skagit Valley, our Applewood Smoked Bourbon is smoked using the aromatic applewood from Bellewood’s premiere orchards,” said Eric Abel, president of Bellewood Farms & Distillery. “We aged it two years in virgin American oak barrels, then bottled it by hand in...
April in Skagit is all about tulips, and at the 37th annual Skagit Valley Tulip Run, you can join in on the festivities while working on your fitness!...
On April 22, Bellingham Makers Market will be hosting Earth Day Eco Market, on the downtown waterfront at the Granary Building. Our goal is to provide a fun and inclusive space that brings creators and shoppers together right here in our lovely town of Bellingham! You will find over 30 local makers, free mending from Madrona Wear, tips for living a more sustainable life with Sustainable Connections Towards Zero Waste program,...
Are you curious to know about the history, origin and appraised value of the antiques or vintage collectibles that you have acquired in your life? Whether a family heirloom or garage sale find, bring them to the historical Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bellingham. We will have a group of local antique dealers, appraisers and...
Violinist Elisa Barston will be performing a concert of stunning solos, starting with Brahms’s Violin Concerto, followed with Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, which is one of the very few symphonies with five movements. The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra presents these pieces together as an homage to the two composers’ close friendship. Come early for a Pre-Concert Lecture by Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel! Mount Baker Theatre,...
This alternative classical outfit performs with the goals of expanding appreciation for the cello and building connections between different musical communities. As part of those goals, they perform music you wouldn’t normally see played on the cello, and the music of Prince definitely falls into that category! Fall in love with a diverse range of Prince’s songs all over again through this neoclassical lens. Mount Baker Theatre,...
Nattali Rize hit the festival and performance scene in the early to mid 2010s, then released her debut album “Rebel Frequency” in 2017. Ever since, she has become known for spreading her intensely uplifting and revolutionary messages. Appearing with her are musicians Minori and Kumar, similarly known for their powerful lyrics and modern Jamaican music influenced by rap and R&B. Wild Buffalo House of Music,...
The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) brings you the largest Home & Garden Show north of Seattle! Over 100 vendors in over 150 booths all under one roof Inspiration for all parts of your home — from the living room to the front lawn Meet vendors and schedule all the help you need in just one weekend Give your home a money-saving, quality Spring makeover Taste your way through...
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc McIntyre Hall Presents Friday, April 28 7:30pm The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio that masterfully blends the traditions of Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands. Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle...
Presented by Max Higbee Center and WECU, Bellingham's 22nd annual April Brews Day brings 65 PNW breweries, 10 food trucks, live music, and thousands of people together to celebrate beer and raise funds for Max Higbee Center in Downtown Bellingham. Max Higbee Center offers community-based recreation programs for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. The money you spend at April Brew Day helps continue their programs. Thank you to WECU for their support and thank you...
Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art for an artist talk with acclaimed glass artist Toots Zynsky, one of many artists featured in the current exhibition, Geppetto’s Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School. Zynsky will talk about her career as an artist using the distinctive “filet de verre” technique she invented,...
