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Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers is a Seattle band that’s been performing along the US West Coast for six years, with three albums to its credit that have received international radio airplay. Their song “Trouble” recently won the Grand Prize in the John Lennon songwriting competition. The band is fun and funky – bring your dancing shoes!
LA Music Critic said: “There is nothing like a good solid blues rhythm coupled with an amazing female voice that understands the true sound of the blues. Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers have definitely learned those lessons, and turn in a worthy performance on this song of solid tunes that should be a case study for anyone interested in studying the art of the blues. They understand that there are different grooves for great blues music and they have mastered all of those styles… they bring an authenticity to their sound not normally heard by today’s modern blues bands.”
Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site!
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20
30 interior booths, 26 outdoor booths
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest!
Decided on by the customers!
FREE CHILDCARE so you can shop.
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Party alongside this duo chosen by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi and Musical Director Paul Shaffer to continue the Blues Brothers’ mission with “infectious and unbridled energy,” according to the Chicago Sun Times. Backed by the Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Band, The Official Blues Brothers Revue combines the humor and mayhem from the original movie with songs that comprise a virtual encyclopedia of rock, blues and soul. Expect a flashy concert experience and classics such as “Soul Man,” “Gimme Some Lovin,” “Shout” and more. Great for all ages!
Joined by Lynden’s own drummer extraordinaire Victor Pruner! Matthew presents a family-friendly program of Piano-Song-Boogie-n-Blues favorites from 20s, 30s and 40s with arrangements of classic American songs like Ain’t Misbehavin, When the Saints Go Marchin In, Careless Love, Basin Street Blues, You Are my Sunshine, It Had to be You, Glory of Love, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Bumble Boogie, The Entertainer and more!
Wear Your Flaws On Your Sleeve.
Join Seattle’s Eileen Fisher Renew and Ragfinery for Bellingham’s Not-Quite Perfect Sale! Shop gently worn, slightly flawed Eileen Fisher pieces at $10 and up! Every purchase of a Not-Quite Perfect item extends the life of the clothes we love, and helps to reduce fashion’s footprint, one garment at a time. Please BYOB (bring your own bag).
It’s time to Power up! Invite your friends, and join us for an evening of fun to benefit the new KMRE-FM, featuring music by The Atlantics, Friday, May 3rd, at 7 p.m. We’ll be partying in the grand ballroom of the historic Hotel Leo, 1224 Cornwall Ave.
Besides great dance music, there’ll be raffles for awesome prizes from local businesses, beer, wine, and food. And you’ll get a chance to meet the new core crew team of volunteers pioneering the new station sound.
Generous support provided by Daylight Properties, Boundary Bay, Doug Hyldahl Law, Village Books, and Cicchittis’ Pizza.
Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door.
Bring your friends and join us – Doors open at 6:30 pm, Friday, May 3rd, at the Leo, and help support the new Community Powered KMRE 102.3 FM.
Come join the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society on the 1st Sat of every month at the local VFW Post #1585. Bar available.
Sponsored by ModSock, located down the street from the Limelight. So many socks you’ll puke.
Third Eye Cinema is a staff and volunteer-curated film series of all of our favorite flicks — the cult classics, the ones you might have missed, the ones you need to revisit. This month’s movie chosen by our projectionist Jules!
This animated tale follows the relationship between the small human-like Oms and their much larger blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who rule the planet of Ygam. While the Draags have long kept Oms as illiterate pets, this hierarchy shifts after an Om boy becomes educated, thanks to a young female Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens the Draag control over their race. Will the Oms and the Draags find a way to coexist? Or will they destroy each other?
The Unknowns will play 3 different sets at the fair including 3:45, 7:45 and 9:00pm. They have an eclectic mix of music featuring 3-part harmony, jazz, blues and contemporary originals. This is a 5-piece all female band with ukelele, guitar, keyboard, upright bass and drums. Come have a fun time!
We are hosting another free community clothing swap!
If you’re cleaning out closets, save items to share or swap with neighbors and friends.
When: Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm
Where: 2000 W North Street, Bellingham
What: Clothing swap for all ages, genders, sizes, styles, seasons. Bring clothes you want to exchange (not required) and take whatever items you need/want.
Leftover items go to non-profits and shelters in Whatcom county including Engedi Refuge, YWCA, and WeCare.
Last September y’all were able to help our community and met so many urgent needs for individuals and families by participating in the swap. You all showed up in a HUGE way to clothe the community free of charge–the stories we heard from attendees blew us away! We can’t wait to do it again.
Girls Need Guitars to provide Guitar Lessons and Workshops for Foster kids in Whatcom and Skagit County.
Erin Corday Cinematic Folk & Americana She wraps her voice around a trip?hop folk song, a Brazilian classic, even the sound of skipping stones across the water. Of Mexican, Icelandic, and Swedish ancestry, Erin Corday is an American singer and songwriter who brings a love of epic quest, emotional depth, lyrical imagery, and imagination to subtly dynamic performances.
Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. At 19, she moved to LA in hopes of obtaining a record deal. Within a year she was performing as guitarist and vocalist for Spencer Davis, touring with him and penning the single for his album “Mousetrap”. She went on to record her own album “Tret Fure” in 1973, on MCA/UNI Records, with the late Lowell George of Little Feat as her producer. With the success of that release, she opened for such bands as Yes, Poco, and the J Geils Band. A prolific artist in the contemporary singer-songwriter arena, Tret Fure has released 17 albums and CDs over the course of her 51 year career.
Fay Eiford was born and raised right here in Bellingham Washington. She has had a passion for music since she can remember. Ever since she was 3 years old, Eiford has been a performer. Singing and dancing her way around the hardwood kitchen floors, she grew up in the spotlight. Now at 20 years old, she is performing original songs on the hardwood floor of a stage.
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
Welcome to the sleepy town of Hellingham, where everyone is as silly as they are suspect. Join us for our fan favorite IMPROVISED MURDER-MYSTERY all month in October! Our cast of improvisers take inspiration from the audience to create their character and then find out if they will WITNESS, KILL, or BE KILLED. Our most popular show of the year takes place every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in October, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm Oct. 30th – don’t miss it!
*This event is all ages
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH THE REVEREND SHAWN AMOS McIntyre Hall Presents Friday, March 3 7:30pm
Tickets: Reserved Seating $30 – $40 CYO Subscription, Student and Senior Discounts COVID-19: Masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Blues and roots singer, The Reverend Shawn Amos, is an exhilarating entertainer whose performances are filled with the foot-stomping, call-and-response energy of 1960s’ Chicago blues shows. The son of music agent-turned entrepreneur, Wally “Famous” Amos and R&B nightclub singer, Shirlee May, Amos was raised in 1970s Los Angeles watching musical legends like Marvin Gaye and Quincy Jones at work. Amos began releasing a series of semi-autobiographical albums in the 1990s. Exploring, chronicling, and preserving black American music led him to the American blues songbook and a commitment to keeping this great American art form alive.
Just as he has on stages throughout the world, The Rev leaves a lot on the floor: the breath into the bullet microphone, the laughter, the fret buzz, the defiant foot stomp – everything reverberating in a spirit-filled space, offering soul sustenance as only a well-crafted song can. Joining The Rev on stage are Christopher Thomas (bass) and Doctor Roberts (guitar).