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The closing event of CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival presented at the Mount Baker Theatre features a recently restored silent film not seen in more than a century made by Lois Weber, the highest-paid director working in Hollywood during the silent-film era and into the 1920s. “The Dumb Girl of Portici” was the first blockbuster film directed by a woman. This brilliant, restored 1916 film — with the dazzling new score by dance composer John Sweeney — will give today’s audiences a chance to experience the energy, the expressive face, and the grace of the great ballet dancer and choreographer Anna Pavlova. The trailer can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/196595139
Looking for some fun this spring? Form a team of friends, family or co-workers for the first annual Pioneer Meadows Spring Swing Golf Scramble! Teams of four will compete for prizes. Price includes golf cart and awards dinner. There will also be a Color Ball Challenge, player goodie bags, and Mulligans for sale! See the link to purchase your tickets.
The Evergreen Premier League WA is finally here! The defending champions are traveling to our home turf! At the Civic Center Stadium. Bellingham United was the league runner-up last year and they are determined to claim the title this year. The Hammers have momentum and are building off success from last year’s season and their most recent indoor season. Last time Vancouver played at Civic they walked away with a tie. United had numerous chances and buried one late in the game. This is going to be an intense start to the season and we need your support to defend our home!
A handful of this year’s indoor players have joined the outdoor squad and will make an immediate impact as the season starts. They have already made their presence felt in the EPLWA playing for Spokane and Wenatchee in previous seasons. We are lucky to call them Hammers and look forward to seeing returning & new fans, families, and players all out on next weekend! Sunday April 30th with kick off at 3:00 pm. Regular ticketing starts: tickets can be purchased online in the ticket URL section or at the gate: Adult $8, Youth $5. Support Local Soccer.
Enjoy some food and drinks while giving back to your community!
The Pad Party is a charity event to collect feminine hygiene products. All the items collected will be donated to DVSAS and Lighthouse Mission.
These products can be very expensive and are seldom donated compared to food products or clothing. So, let’s help our local shelters out by stocking up on pads, tampons and other feminine hygiene products!
This past Sunday Bellingham United FC traveled to play against Oly Town Artesians down in Olympia. The squad came out successful to earn them their first points in the EPLWA season (3-1 W)! The two teams face off once again this Sunday (Mother’ s Day) here in beautiful Bellingham.
Attention Whatcom County Youth Soccer Players: Wear your team/club jersey and receive free admission to the game! United in soccer, United in community.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! Ticket information is in the URL section or you can purchase tickets at the entrance of the stadium. Support local soccer & wear your hometown colors!
The Birch Bay Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization raising money for our local no-kill animal rescues. This is our 7th year putting on this FREE 3 day event. Festivities include live music by 20+ bands, a beer and wine garden, event T-Shirts, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and a raffle of the hand crafted D’Haitre guitar by Andy Beech with Seahawk inspired artwork by Frank Dooley. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit local non profit dog and cat rescues Happy Tails Happy Homes and Rescued Hearts Northwest. BBMF is a 100% volunteer run organization including the generous bands that donate their talents and time to support our cause. Your fur friends are welcome to attend (on leash for safety). August 4, 5, 6 2017. Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Birch Bay Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization raising money for our local no-kill animal rescues. This is our 7th year putting on this FREE 3 day event. Festivities include live music by 20+ bands, a beer and wine garden, event T-Shirts, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and a raffle of the hand crafted D’Haitre guitar by Andy Beech with Seahawk inspired artwork by Frank Dooley. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit local non profit dog and cat rescues Happy Tails Happy Homes and Rescued Hearts Northwest. BBMF is a 100% volunteer run organization including the generous bands that donate their talents and time to support our cause. Your fur friends are welcome to attend (on leash for safety). August 4, 5, 6 2017. Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Birch Bay Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization raising money for our local no-kill animal rescues. This is our 7th year putting on this FREE 3 day event. Festivities include live music by 20+ bands, a beer and wine garden, event T-Shirts, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and a raffle of the hand crafted D’Haitre guitar by Andy Beech with Seahawk inspired artwork by Frank Dooley. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit local non profit dog and cat rescues Happy Tails Happy Homes and Rescued Hearts Northwest. BBMF is a 100% volunteer run organization including the generous bands that donate their talents and time to support our cause. Your fur friends are welcome to attend (on leash for safety). August 4, 5, 6 2017. Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Work Opportunities is proud to present Groovin’ and Grubbin’ for Good – Please join us August 25 and August 26 for a two-part fundraising extravaganza!
Work Opportunities is a non-profit organization operating in King, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties. It is our mission to promote self-determination, self-respect and valued participation in the community for persons with disabilities through work. We have proudly been providing vocational exploration, job search and job coaching services to individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. We believe a strong community is one which embraces a diverse workforce. Please join us in celebrating employment for all!
Groovin’ for Good will take place on Friday, August 25 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at BAAY! Theater (1059 N. State St., Bellingham, WA, 98225). This fabulous night of salsa dancing will include Latin music with live DJ Antonio Diaz, dance instructions provided by Rumba Northwest and the opportunity to enter a drawing to win tons of local swag. Put on your dancing shoes and come boogie with us – all ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary! Tickets are $12 at the door for general admission and $10 for Work Opportunities clients.
Grubbin’ for Good will take place on Saturday, August 26 at Café Rumba (1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA, 98225). Come grab some grub and prize drawing tickets. Thirty percent of all restaurant sales will go to support our mission. The prize drawing will be held at 6:00 p.m. (need not be present to win).
We looking forward to seeing you there! Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkOppWhatcom to learn more about what we do.
Work Opportunities is proud to present Groovin’ and Grubbin’ for Good – Please join us August 25 and August 26 for a two-part fundraising extravaganza!
Work Opportunities is a non-profit organization operating in King, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties. It is our mission to promote self-determination, self-respect and valued participation in the community for persons with disabilities through work. We have proudly been providing vocational exploration, job search and job coaching services to individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. We believe a strong community is one which embraces a diverse workforce. Please join us in celebrating employment for all!
Grubbin’ for Good will take place on Saturday, August 26 at Café Rumba (1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA, 98225). Come grab some grub and prize drawing tickets. Thirty percent of all restaurant sales will go to support our mission. The prize drawing will be held at 6:00 p.m. (need not be present to win).
We looking forward to seeing you there! Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkOppWhatcom to learn more about what we do.
The dancers of Bellingham Repertory Dance (BRD) invite community members to the annual BRD Yard Sale on Sunday, August 27 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. across from the Firehouse Café at 1314 Harris Street. Explore gently used treasures and take home the perfect finds, all while supporting the arts in our community. Contributions directly fund BRD performances, master classes and youth workshops for area dancers.
Bellingham Repertory Dance is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are fortunate to have dancers who eagerly volunteer their artistic and organizational efforts to bring high quality, vibrant, contemporary dance to Bellingham. To meet the dancers and to find great deals, join us on August 27!
To learn more about Bellingham Repertory Dance, visit our website at www.bhamrep.org.
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival will present a special outdoor screening of the film “Megan Leavey” at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistros – The Roost, on September 9 beginning at 8:00 p.m. The event is intended to help raise both funds and awareness for the CASCADIA film festival as well as showcase a sensitive, uplifting film made by a woman about an outstanding woman.
About the Film: “Megan Leavey” is based on the true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog, an aggressive German shepherd Rex, saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy. For their dedication and heroism, they received the Purple Heart.
The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) from a screenplay by Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo and Tim Lovestedt. It stars Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Ramón Rodríguez, Bradley Whitford and Common.
“Megan Leavey” is a wonderful, warm film about the special relationship and loyalty between a soldier and her military combat dog. as well as the story of a woman in an unconventional role. It demonstrates the training that both undergo prior to being sent into combat zones. In addition, the crew on the film was largely made up of women.
Admission is just $10. As a thank you for their service, active duty military and veterans with valid military I.D. will receive free admission.
The event is generously sponsored by Barbara Vz Howard, whose partner was a U.S. Marine pilot in the Vietnam War. They are supporters of “Keeping K-9s in Kevlar.” K-9 Officer Deputy Jason Nyhus and K-9 Hyde of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department will be on-hand after the film for a short presentation and to answer audience questions about this harrowing work. Keeping K-9s in Kevlar is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that purchases Kevlar vests for law enforcement dogs in need. Each vest that is donated honors a fallen officer.
In addition, Boundary Bay Brewery is generously donating The Roost and projection equipment for the evening’s event.
Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery, is a Halloween and horror celebration hosting over 20 macabre artists and crafters. For $5 at the door, join us for a scary good time at the Eagles Hall on Forest Street in Bellingham. Entertainment throughout the evening, filmmaking panels, raffles, cheap drinks at the Eagles Bar downstairs and some creepy surprises will be awaiting you at our kickoff to the film festival weekend! For a full list of vendors, entertainment and panels, check out our Bleedingham facebook page.
Bleedingham Film Festival is WA state’s most popular horror film festival. Short horror films from WA state independent filmmakers are shown for two nights only at the the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA. Tickets go fast, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for ticket sale updates and information about our weekend kickoff event, Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery. Get your ticket and come see independent horror stories not shown anywhere else!
Bleedingham Film Festival is an annual competitive short horror film festival for independent filmmakers. Now in it’s sixth year, Bleedingham has become a Halloween time tradition for both filmmakers and horror fans alike. Opening night, (Sat Oct 28 at 8:00 p.m.) will showcase the official selection of WA state films, followed by a live awards ceremony for filmmakers. Sunday night (Oct 29 at 6:00 p.m.) will screen out of state and international films only available in the film festival circuit! Be sure to come early to get a picture at our photo booth and grab a Bleedingham t-shirt! There will also be a ton of audience prizes on both nights donated by local Bellingham businesses! To see all of our sponsors, be sure to check out our sponsors page on our website. Tickets sell out fast, so stay updated by going to our Bleedingham facebook page. Tickets will be available through the Pickford Film Center.
The Whatcom Literacy Council will host the annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl Thursday, November 2 from 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at Bellingham Technical College’s Settlemyer Hall. An $11 registration (available via the website www.whatcomliteracy.org) will be required to reserve a seat. This event typically sells out over a month in advance, so early registration is advised.
Since 1983, the Whatcom Literacy Council has helped hundreds of adults in Whatcom County transform their lives by strengthening their literacy skills with free tutoring and small group classes. Proceeds from the event go directly to programs that help our neighbors here in Whatcom County build skills that help them get jobs and take care of their families. This year the witty and wonderful Nancy Pearl, NPR commentator and author of Book Lust, More Book Lust, Book Crush, Book Lust To Go and, most recently, a novel called George and Lizzie, will return to share her thoughts on some of the best reads available. Village Books will be on hand to sell Nancy’s recommendations.
This is a fundraiser for the adult literacy programs offered by the Whatcom Literacy Council. It is expected that guests will make a donation at the event.
The Mt. Baker Film & Art Festival started in 1999 as an effort by Mt. Baker Ski Area to provide a venue for independent ski and snowboard filmmakers to share their work with our powder hungry community. The goal each year has been to share recent films from, but not limited to the Northwest. As snow enthusiasts we like to appreciate anywhere people are able to document getting outdoors and experiencing the thrill of winter! Please join us at our annual kickoff event held at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre on Thursday, November 2, 2017.
* 2017-2018 Season Passholders can present their pass at the Mount Baker Theatre box office from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of event and get in for free while seats last.
Cascade Connections has partnered with Haggen Food & Pharmacy and KISM Radio to bring you The Third Annual Hamster Ball! The event will be held at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Friday, November 17, 2017 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The Hamster Ball is a fabulous wine, beer, chocolate and culinary experience that will feature area wineries, breweries and culinary specialties from local vendors and Haggen Market Street Catering. Come join your community to kick off the holiday season and support a great cause.
Proceeds of the event benefit Cascade Connections – a non-profit organization that has been providing quality services to people with disabilities in Whatcom county for over 35 years.
Admission to the Hamster Ball is $50/person and entitles you to all of the food, three drink tickets, evening festivities and a chance to win the raffle prizes. The ticket price will increase to $55/person after November 1, 2017.
For more information and updates on Hamster Ball, visit events.cascadeconnections.org and www.facebook.com/hamsterevents.
The sounds of trio Ensemble Electra will fill the Chamber Hall on Saturday, January 20, in the third presentation of the J’s Firefly Concert Series. The musicians are Vicki Boeckman, recorder; Tekla Cunningham, violin; and Jillon Stoppels Dupree, harpsichord.
The Seattle-based trio performs with energy and passion the rich, varied repertoire for recorder, violin and harpsichord, specializing in music of the 17th and 18th centuries. The trio draws on its many years of solo and ensemble experience, as well as highly-acclaimed individual reputations, to create innovative and dynamic performances. The ensemble’s unique programming often combines musical genres from seemingly disparate styles, woven together with intelligence and historic sensitivity. Ensemble Electra’s spontaneous, charismatic energy makes for playful and engaging concerts which appeal to audiences of all ages. Recent performances have received rave reviews in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Their performances have been described as “brilliant and engaging,” “exuberant with an authoritative flair,” and “fostering a personal approach to the listener.”
“VISIONS & VOICES: Forgotten Films From Cinema’s Women Directors,” samples films from “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” a collection of historical films recently curated by Kino Lorber distribution company and the Library of Congress.
The series includes a variety of features and short films ranging from slapstick comedies to melodramas and thrillers – all from female directors. Audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A event after each film.
FULL SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 4 p.m. Films include “The Red Kimona,” “The Wild Engine” and “Mabel’s Blunder.” Tickets are $10 (+ $1.25 historical venue fee) and are available here: https://bit.ly/2EL7NP1
FRIDAY, MARCH 1: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 6 p.m. “The Curse of Gwon Quon,” “When Little Lindy Sang,” and feature “49-17.” Tickets are $10 (+ $1.25 historical venue fee) and are available here: https://bit.ly/2EL7NP1
FRIDAY, MARCH 8: Firehouse Events Center, Fairhaven. 7 p.m. “Be Natural,” a new Oscar-nominated documentary about silent film director Alice Guy Blache, directed by Pamela Green. Tickets $10 and available at Brown Paper Tickets. https://bpt.me/4034334
More information is available at www.cascadiafilmfest.org
Come cheer on the WWU Volleyball team at Carver Gym on WWU Campus on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 1 PM against British Columbia! Go Vikings!
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
