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Opening Reception: ‘Bugs N Things’ @ Tillie Lace Gallery and School of Fine Art

Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm

Tillie Lace Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition of works by local artists from Bellingham and Seattle featuring depictions of bugs, birds, and other fabulous “things.” The “Bugs N Things” group show will run from September 4, 2016 – September 29, 2016 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 4, 2016 from 4:00-7:30 PM.

Eleven artists will be featured in the show: Cooper Lanza, Michellino, Allison Moody (Seattle), Nancy Canyon, V. Mazzola, Eli Lara, Ron Pattern, Cara Jay, Terry Nelson, Amy Gould, and Emily Pickering (Seattle). All of the works are inspired by insects and the natural environment.

The gallery is located at 1415 13th St in Fairhaven. Tillie Lace Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Tel. 1-360-223-5352.

More information about Tillie Lace Gallery and School of Fine Art, including their schedule of classes and workshops, can be found at www.tillielacegallery.com.

Contact Information:
Telephone: 1-360-223-5352
Email Address: art@tillielacegallery.com

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: Art art exhbit art show artist event arts Bellingham Fairhaven gallery gallery exhibition local art opening reception

Dec

Explorations Academy: International Expedition Benefit Dinner @ Explorations Academy

Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

An evening of celebration and fundraising for Explorations Academy’s 17th International Expedition to Mesoamerica. Join us for food, music, and a program celebrating the tradition of immersive academic studies and the work of building global citizens.

This year’s program to include a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, be among the first to discover what the future holds for Explorations Academy’s international programming.

Categories: Education Family Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: All Ages backpacking Benefit education Exploration food food and beverage teenagers travel

Dec

Sat

A Rambling Unicorn @ Everson Library

Dec 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Experience the beauty and drama of Mt. Rainier as Katy Shaw shares her adventures backpacking the 95 mile Wonderland Trail.

Categories: Family Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: backpacking travel

May

PROMISING FUTURES: Whatcom County High School Student Art Exhibit Reception @ Jansen Art Center

May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

PROMISING FUTURES: Whatcom County High School Student Art Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: May 4 – 26
Opening Reception, May 4, 5:30-7:00pm

The Jansen Art Center welcomes the 2017 visual arts exhibit: “Promising Futures: Whatcom County High School Student Art,” on display at the J from May 4 through 26, 2017. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. There is a special early performance for Live Music in the Piano Lounge featuring the local teen band, Rockin’ 7.

Established in 1997 at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, Promising Futures: Whatcom County High School Student Art showcases artwork of students from across the county.

The show provides dedicated, aspiring high school artists a chance to display their work in a fine arts gallery. The exhibit includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and digital art.

Schools represented in this year’s exhibit include Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Lynden, Lynden Christian, Meridian, Mount Baker, Options, Sehome and Squalicum.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-7:00pm to congratulate the young artists selected by their instructors to be included in this exhibit, and to enjoy live music from area teen musicians.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: bellingham high school Lynden High school opening reception visual art

Sep

Opening Reception for Fall 2017 Exhibits at the Jansen Art Center @ Jansen Art Center

Sep 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Jansen Art Center would like to invite you to the Opening Reception for our Fall exhibits on September 7, which includes the 2017 Fall Juried Exhibit, “Fibers & Beyond” from the Whatcom Weavers Guild and “Illusions and other Still Life: Paintings by Rob Gischer.” The reception will feature a Live Music in the Piano Lounge performance by artist Anissa, with accompaniment by Erik Snyder. The Opening Reception will be free for the public, will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists to discuss their work. The exhibits will be on display at the Jansen Art Center from September 7 through December 2, 2017. We hope to see you there!

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Opening Reception for the Falling Out of the Box Exhibit at the J! @ Jansen Art Center

Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Jansen Art Center is proud to present the 3rd Annual Falling Out of the Box jewelry exhibit, titled “Holding Space,” on display from October 12 through December 1, 2017. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., featuring a Live Music in the Piano Lounge performance by musician Checo Tohomaso. This will be the third year of the Falling Out of the Box jewelry challenge, coordinated once again by Judith Gauthier. Guests will be invited to vote for their favorite entry for the People’s Choice Awards from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., with the awards ceremony occurring at 7:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: Art Exhibits falling out of the box fun jansen art center jewelry opening reception

Wed

Twin Sisters Halloween Hootenanny : A Sunnyland PTA Benefit @ Twin Sisters Brewing Co.

Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Lions, and tigers and spiders! Oh my!

Join Twin Sisters Brewing Company for an all-ages Halloween celebration to benefit the Sunnyland PTA.

Play carnival games, take a spooky stroll through our hay bale maze and of course trick or treating!

Oh Snap! Event Photo Booth will be joining us to help capture the memories of this year’s family Halloween costume. And speaking of costumes, make sure you bring your four-legged family members, too! We’ll have costume contests for pups, littles, families and adults!

There will be live music, mock-tails, cotton candy, face-painting and more!

The event is free – though donations are welcomed with all proceeds going to the Sunnyland PTA!

Categories: Family Events Kids Music Concerts Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #bellinghambeergarden #halloween #twinsistersbrewing

Sat

Hallowfest @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Oct 30 @ 9:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Purchase your tickets to enter and enjoy live music performed by Groovebot! Partake in our costume contest, enjoy the special drink menu, enter our raffle and get a chance to win Seahawk Tickets! Yes, we will be giving out the Seahawks home game tickets for Sunday, October 31st, against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Two tickets for the 50-yard line and parking included. Pre-order tickets now to Hallowfest and earn two raffle ticket entries for the $1,000 value Seahawk tickets. Must be present at Hallowfest to win.

Hallowfest will be from 9:00 p.m. to midnight for ages 21+.

Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #halloween #seattleseahawks #twinsistersbrewing costume contest hallowfest livemusic trick or treat

Hallowfest @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Hallowfest will be from 9:00 p.m. to midnight for ages 21+.

Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #halloween #seattleseahawks #twinsistersbrewing costume contest hallowfest livemusic trick or treat

Nov

Sat

Holiday Market at Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Nov 27 – Nov 28 all-day

Join us Saturday & Sunday, November 27th & 28th from noon to five, for a Holiday Market supporting local business owners & a visit from Santa Claus

Categories: Festivals, Expos & Parades Tags: #bellinghamevents #bellinghamholidays #holidaymarket #twinsistersbrewing holiday shopping localartsandcrafts smallbusinesssaturday supportlocalartists

Mar

Spring Market | Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Mar 27 all-day

Twin Sisters Brewing Company will be hosting the first-ever Spring Market. Join us on Sunday, March 27th to welcome spring to Bellingham. Local makers across Whatcom County will sell displays of jewelry, home and garden items, floral starts and plants, and much more. Make a spring-inspired craft, browse through an artful assortment of home and garden products, and sip some delicious craft beer in the Sunnyland neighborhood. We hope to see you at Twin Sisters to celebrate spring, come rain or shine!

Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos & Parades Home & Garden Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #bellinghambreweries #LocalArtists #LocalVendors #SmallBusinesses #SpringMarket #SunnylandNeighborhood #twinsistersbrewing livemusic

May

Pints For A Cause | Twin Sisters Brewing @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

May 19 all-day

Join us on Thursday, May 19th for our monthly Pints for a Cause. $1 of all pint sales on this day will go to the D.I.S.H. Foundation.

“Our mission is to employ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing vocational training opportunities and job opportunities. Our vision is to provide an opportunity for employees with IDD to have a stable and fulfilling job that not only teaches the skills they can use in the workforce but provide Dignity, Independence, Sense of purpose & Hope (D.I.S.H.).” – D.I.S.H. Foundation

Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #BeerWithACause #BellinghamNonprofits #DISHFoundation #PintsForACause #SupportLocal #twinsistersbrewing

Sep

The Kula Abundance Tour – Bellingham @ Bloedel Donovan Park - Multi Purpose Room

Sep 17 all-day

Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer at the Kula Abundance Tour – Bellingham edition. This high-energy event is all about embracing the outdoors, trying new things and having an absolute blast. We’ll be giving away tons of outdoor gear including daypacks, backpacking meals, bear cans, water bottles, water filters, hoodies, dresses and so much more. Whether you’re creating your own Kula Cloth, learning the ABCs of Wilderness First Aid, How to adventure safely with your dog, lightening your backpack with an Extreme Backpacking Make-Over, or practicing techniques to hang a bear bag — this event is all about gear, the outdoors and having fun. We’ll have a silent disco dance party to ensure that it’s unforgettable — but we won’t make you dance. So gather your friends and let’s make this an adventure to remember. Registration is required and proceeds go to support Shifting Gears, a non profit organization in Bellingham that is focused on breaking down barriers that stand in the way between a person and their outdoor aspirations. Proceeds will also benefit The Bronze Chapter.

Categories: Outdoor Recreation Tags: #outdoor backpacking gear give away

May

Uncle Vanya @ idiom theater