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May
5
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America @ Mount Baker Theatre
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May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America @ Mount Baker Theatre

Program
Arturo Márquez | Conga del Fuego
Tan Dun | Crouching Tiger Concerto
Peter Boyer | Ellis Island: The Dream of America

Join the orchestra and cellist Meeka Quan DiLorenzo for a powerful afternoon!

First, we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego. Composed in 2005, this quick 3-minute piece translates as “Conga of Fire” and is a pulsating, joyous burst of dance.

Next, cellist Meeka Quan DiLorenzo joins the orchestra for contemporary Chinese American composer Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto from the iconic Ang Lee film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) (2000).

Lastly, we are honored to present contemporary composer Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Premiered in 2002, the work has gone on to become one of the most performed American classical orchestral works composed in the last 20 years.

Tickets: $15 to $52

A pre-concert lecture about the program will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly. These lectures are free for ticket-holders.

This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.

*All programs subject to change

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: BellinghamSymphonyOrchestra classicalmusic crouchingtigerconcerto
Jun
9
Sun
Bushcraft Basics – Shelter Building with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls
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Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bushcraft Basics - Shelter Building with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls

This course will take place on Northwest Natura’s private forest land in Whatcom County off Highway 542 near Maple Falls, WA. Driving directions and details on what to bring with you will be provided in an email as the event date approaches.

Bushcraft is a term used to describe the practice of skills which aid in living outdoors. Here are the skills we will cover in this crash course:

Survival Basics focused on Shelter

Shelter – survival shelter construction

Fire making without a lighter

Knot-tying and lashing basics.

Tools of the trade and practice using them.

Knife and ax skills

We will practice all of these skills together in this full-day course. Knives and ferro rods provided for the day.

You are encouraged to bring your own outdoor tools such as a knife, ax, fire starter, tarp, containers (pots, water bottles), paracord, first aid kit, etc. so you can practice with your kit. I can answer any questions about your gear and help you troubleshoot issues you may have with them.

Space is limited to 10.

Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #survivalskills Bushcraft shelter building
Symphonic Dances @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Jun 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Symphonic Dances @ Mount Baker Theatre

Program*
Kinan Azmeh | Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra
Sergei Rachmaninoff | Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

We’re wrapping up another unforgettable season of live music with an exhilarating program, featuring contemporary composer Kinan Azmeh and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. Come celebrate our season finale and get a sneak peek at our programming for next fall!

Tickets: $15 to $52

A Pre-Concert Lecture about the program will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly. These lectures are free for ticket-holders.

This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.

*All programs subject to change

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: BellinghamSymphonyOrchestra classicalmusic Rachmaninoff
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