MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON, October 2019 — HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that the Historical Museum of Skagit County will be presenting an exhibit of residential design works by regionally noted architect Henry Klein (1920-2013). The exhibit, entitled Henry Klein Homes: Light, Form and Materiality Through the Decades, will open November 22, 2019, and run through March of 2020. Henry Klein’s work spans five decades from the mid-1950’s until his retirement from the practice in the early 2000’s....
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2 events,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 playfulness of nerd culture in the Northwest. Hosted by PAFAC and NOLS Port Angeles Main Library and co-curated by Sarah... |
4 events,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 process was...
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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 or older, wanting to learn new...
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7 events,Please come join us on the 1st Sat of every month at the VFW Post #1585 for good music, company and drinks.
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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 husband Rainer. They will be present to introduce the film and answer questions after the screening. The film highlights the connections made through the fiber arts: the Seattle Weavers Guild and the Seattle...
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Be our guest! Join us for a festive evening to benefit Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, and support equal access to arts education in our community. Saturday, February 1 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Sylvia Center...
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Meet author Mitzi Szereto, editor of The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers (listed in "Top 5 True Crime Books to Read" by CrimeReads). Listen to her read, participate in a Q&A session, and get your book signed. This will be a spellbinding evening! Start time is 7pm! THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: SERIAL KILLERS Serial killers. Names like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and... |
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In this hands-on, one-day workshop students will learn basic metal fabrication techniques to create a pair of earrings. Techniques include: design, sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, and stamping. Everyone will leave with at least one set of earrings. A great gift idea! Workshop Facilitator: Lisa Dailey. Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years or older, wanting to learn new skills.... |
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4 events,Bellingham Community Chorus - Come Sing With Us The Bellingham Community Chorus is welcoming back returning members and seeking new additional singers. We are building the chorus, especially more tenors and basses. Currently the membership is approximately 65 members, representing every community in Whatcom County. BCC is a non-auditioned chorus, performing SATB selections. Rob Viens, artistic director, was voted “Best of Bellingham 2019 Music Studio.” Tuition is $80.00 per semester. Rehearsals are every Tuesday and begin Tuesday, January... |
4 events,Award winning jazz vocalist and educator Alexis Cole from NY joins up with Vancouver’s own Cory Weeds for a distinctive, memorable evening of jazz. "A deep contralto as smooth and dark as the richest espresso.” — Jazz Times Alexis Cole (piano, vocals) and Cory Weeds (saxophones) Concert at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $20 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE.... |
8 events,Join us on Orcas Island for the 8th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit! Gather with 150 local farmers, food producers and more for a weekend of education, inspiration, and community. Saturday morning and afternoon will consist of several hands-on workshops. Sunday will feature a keynote speaker and educational sessions led by local and regional experts in farming, agriculture and more. Scholarships and Work-trade... The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, the intent is to increase birding skills through field trips and presentations. This workshop is ideal... Wherever you see Francis’ work, from Bellingham to Boston to Reykjavik, it will stop you in your tracks! His subject matter is thought provoking and filled with energy. His art mediums diverse. FCF is excited to present a collection of sculpture and paintings in February by this “Off The... The Jansen Art Center is pleased to welcome Barbara Sternberger to the Inn at Lynden for an exhibit of her work. The exhibit opens on Friday, February 7 and will be on display through June 8, 2020. Barbara Sternberger has lived and worked in Bellingham since 1993. She has taught painting every summer at WWU for 23 years and for the past decade, holds private painting workshops. Barbara’s gallery representation for the past 20...
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For the month of February Make.shift will offer Bellingham the opportunity to “stick their tongues out to distress.” We aim to explore the jovial comradery that is created by a chemical imbalance. We called out to artists in the community to share work inspired by living with mental illnesses, with a comedically defiant twist. As many of us here in Washington... |
9 events,We are wrapping up the Youth Artist Exhibition. Come see some amazing works on display (and for sale) at the Gallery. We are adding special hours on Sat Feb 8th and 22nd from 12-5. The exhibition closes on Thurs Feb 27th at 5pm.
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Norma Appleton will show how she creates unique beads from recycled magazine paper at the Whatcom Art Market on Saturday, February 8 from noon to 2 pm. Norma's inspiration in recycling every day items into useful and beautiful jewelry is just in time for that special valentine. The Gallery is located at 1103 11th St. Fairhaven in Bellingham... |
8 events,Award-winning, Everett's chamber orchestra, Fred Chu, artistic director. Andante for Strings.....Alexander Scriabin String Quintet in F Major, Op. 77 arranged for String Orchestra.....Felix Draeseke Poeme for Violin & String Orchestra, Op. 25.....Ernest Chausson Fred Chu, violin Rounds for String... |
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8 events,Stephanie Strong is the featured artist at the Whatcom Art Market from February 10 to February 16 and will present a special demonstration of her technique on Sunday, February 16 from noon to 2 pm. Stephanie will show how she applies the resist and the paint to produce a beautiful finished product. See her art display and those of the other 45 local artists at the gallery located at 1103 11th St in Old Fairhaven, Bellingham, open... The Jansen Art Center is accepting submissions for the 2020 Spring Juried Exhibit. Artists are invited to submit up to five works for consideration for the exhibit. The submission fee is $35.00 regardless of number submitted. The Jansen Art Center accepts visual arts including ceramics, painting and drawing, textiles, jewelry, basketry, glass, photography, sculpture, and book arts. For the Spring Juried Exhibit, we will be accepting 3D artwork. The deadline for... |
8 events,Casey, from Season 13 of “American Idol," recently appeared on the “Kelly Clarkson Show”and will be opening for Eric Hutchinson & The Believers in Bellingham. Date: Tuesday, February 11 Location: Wild Buffalo House of Music Address:... |
9 events,SUGAR is a performance unlike anything in Bellingham. Brie Turoff Mueller leads dancers, actors, singers - and the infamous Sugar Band... “Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega and Sting. She has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents including Carnegie Hall. Her accolades include a... |
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9 events,After a cozy winter's break, return to Coho Restaurant for a Valentine’s dinner you’re sure to fall for. This celebration of love (and chocolate!) is one of... |
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9 events,A six week class one evening a week designed for intermediate and advanced students. This course will walk you through the whole design process - from start to finish, strengthen your skills and help you problem solve in the studio. Enrolled students will bring three design ideas for their project to the first class. Students should have a basic understanding of forging metals using hammers and stakes, piercing and use of the jeweler's saw, sanding,... Richard Bulman, well known local artist, will be featured for the week of February 17 to 23 at the Whatcom Art Market. He will be on site at the gallery , 1103 11th St, in Fairhaven, Bellingham , on Friday February 21 working on abstract paintings in a variety of mediums. Learn how he approaches his style of art and see him in action. The Gallery is open daily... This blend of Appalachian and Latin music took me completely off guard and won me over instantly. This is a band to watch!— Béla Fleck Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico, and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North... |
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11 events,Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, at Lynden United Methodist Church, 500...
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This is our Monthly Meeting for the Guild. Any persons interested in the Metal Arts are welcome! Do you have a new or old piece of work you would like to share? Or do you have a tip to share? Or are you looking to find out more about the metal arts? Join us as we share our interests in the metal arts and get to know one another. Free event. We will be meeting at... 21 year old American drummer, composer, of French and Mexican heritage, Xavier has a commitment to the study and roots of the jazz tradition but also finds all the ways in which the things he carries can influence his music. The music he composes is drawn from the music he grew up listening to, including classical music, latin jazz, Mexican pop-rock, American Pop music. He is a unique musician and composer that brings something new to the tradition of... |
10 events,The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) offers adults an opportunity to learn and inspire continued intellectual growth. Programs include traditional liberal arts and sciences topics with an emphasis on interdisciplinary exploration, utilizing formats that encourage discussion and exchange of knowledge....
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The Jansen Jazz Band is a 20-30 member community band that performs under the direction of Steve Herrick. All of the musicians are volunteers, members of the community who enjoy learning and performing. The Firehall Cafe remains open through intermission offering soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine, and desserts.
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10 events,Wild Whatcom's Summer Adventures are now open for registration! Our summer camps and backpacking trips are an excellent way to make new friends and connect with our natural and human communities. We have a wide range of camps and trips available to kids in grades 1st-12th. Plus, we... Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Something in the Stars on February 21-23 at the BAAY Theatre. This original musical, written and produced at BAAY, is a journey about destiny, love, and courage... |
14 events,Explore additional jewelry tools and fabrication techniques including: Sawing, piercing, filing, forming, forging, texturing, soldering, fusing, assembling links, sanding and finishing using non-ferrous metals. You will use...
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What do you radiate? Discover the energy that surrounds your body by getting your aura photographed with intuitive energy coach, Charles Crooks. Why should you even care about your aura? Every day, with every activity we do, and every person we come in contact with, our energy changes. Our body emits our own energetic field, or aura, that constantly surrounds us. Being aware of your...
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Melanie Huckins, artist and owner of NW Feather Design, will be discussing her art and how she got started. At Padilla Bay Meeting Room 11:00-2:00, Saturday Feb 22, 2020 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
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Skagit Artists February Educational Program | Visitors Welcome (Free) Melanie Huckins, artist and owner of NW Feather Design will be our speaker She will be discussing... |
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10 events,For the first time ever! Bellingham local and professional tarot reader Charles Crooks, is offering a course teaching his easiest methods and practices of understanding the tarot. Join Charles as he leads this in-depth 3 week long tarot... |
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Pendulum Gallery, located at the heart of the city of Vancouver, BC, Canada, Art Vancouver will be exhibiting a selection of artworks created by exhibitors from the upcoming 2020 International Art Fair. Some of the artists in this exhibition include: Monica Gewurz, Elizabeth Cross, Shelley Brookes, Geoffrey Caofei Feng, Paul Yagartua, Marco Francesco, Teresa Smith, Kathy Vangogh, and others. In this...
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10 events,Phil Parisot Trio: Odds and Ends. This trio of exemplary jazz musicians will be having a ton of serious fun playing music primarily in odd time signatures. Concert at 7 PM. Phil Parisot (drums); Jared Hall (trumpet); and Michael Glynn (bass). Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $15 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to... |
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Solar is safe, renewable, affordable, and effective! We will go over the many benefits of solar, including how solar makes sense as part of your financial plan. We will also discuss emergency backup power options to protect your family and your home from the increasingly frequent and lengthy power outages that occur. Fire Mountain Solar...
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9 events,Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The Hobbit on February 28 - March 1 and March 6-8 at the BAAY Theatre. It's unusual for a modern work to become a classic so quickly, but Tolkien's "ring" stories, which began with The Hobbit, are in... Katie Drafs of Lady Phoenix Art, will be on site at the Whatcom Art Market on Saturday February 29 from noon to 3 pm demonstrating how she creates her fascinating and brilliant abstract work. Katie's art is truly unusual and eye popping. Come visit the Gallery at 1103 11th St. in Old Fairhaven, Bellingham , open daily from 10... |
10 events,This Artist Choice show could only happen once every 4 years! Our artist’s inspiration?... Frogs, Kangaroos, and Lords a leaping…you get the picture. Our artists took a “Leap of faith”, dropped off unframed original art... |
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SIMA (Sumas International Motorsports Academy) is very excited to offer the sixth annual New Junior Driver Program! Tryouts will be held March 1st, 2020 from 9am to 4pm. By winning one of the ten scholarships, your child will be offered a complete racing kart package, racewear, consumables and general maintenance to use in the... |