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Oct
16
Wed
Shannon Nichol: Whatcom County Influences on How We See Landscape @ Zoom
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Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm

Shannon Nichol has been practicing landscape architecture for 25 years in the Seattle-based firm she co-founded, GGN. While her design work in parks, gardens, and planning has ranged around the world, Shannon brings a localized approach strongly influenced by growing up on a Sumas Mountain logging road and watching the interactions between people, plants, and animals in Whatcom County’s recently-colonized landscape.

Shannon has leveraged GGN’s platform in the Pacific Northwest to facilitate more availability and use of native plants in our region’s built environment and, most recently, to foster the desire for native plants in residential gardeners. Shannon will cite several project examples in this talk, including Chicago’s Lurie Garden, the Burke Museum’s Camas meadow, and several 100% native residential gardens in the Seattle area. She will also discuss GGN’s Meadowshop Initiative, which aims to bring aesthetically driven native gardens into more affordable and replicable residential contexts.

This is a virtual meeting! Zoom registration will be availabe through the primary WNPS website soon (www.wnps.org).

Photo courtesy of Shannon Nichol/GGN: Lurie Garden, Chicago

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Categories: Author Talk Education Tags: #nativeplants design flora Landscapearchitecture
Dec
15
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Holiday Magic!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Holiday Magic!' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Join the symphony, Richard Hodges, and Ibidunni Ojikutu for our 9th annual Holiday Magic, featuring a reading of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas with live music from the orchestra as well as festive classics and a fun, family sing-a-long.

Program (subject to change):
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas & other holiday favorites!
Scott Henderson | The Feast of Stephen

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/holiday-magic-24

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Music Orchestra symphony
Jan
26
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Rising Up’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Jan 26 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Rising Up' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Guest Conductor David A. Rahbee leads our first concert of the new year, exploring the relationship between Haydn and Ravel.

Program (subject to change):

Franz Joseph Haydn | Il Mondo Della Luna “The World on the Moon” (4’)
Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2 (23’)
Maurice Ravel | Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn (3′)
Franz Joseph Haydn | Symphony No. 104 “London” (29’)

Dr. McKenna Milici’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/rising-up

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Feb
6
Thu
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra educational concert: ‘Peter and the Wolf’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Feb 6 @ 10:00 am
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra educational concert: 'Peter and the Wolf' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Join the BSO and local narrator for an unforgettable and educational experience, featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This classic children’s tale is told with orchestra. Students learn about instruments in the orchestra and how the orchestra communicates through music.

Intended for elementary, but all ages are welcome! Instrument Petting Zoo with Wind Works the hour prior to the concert.

This concert is part of the Mount Baker Theatre’s Wade Bennett King Educational Series.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Music Concerts Tags: #Educational #musicperformance Music Orchestra symphony
Mar
23
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Making Waves’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Making Waves' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Inspired by nature, this program features Mozart and a piece with bird song in the first half and the ocean in the second half, complete with John Williams’ infamous theme from Jaws!

Program (subject to change):

Einojuhani Rautavaara | Cantus Arcticus, Concerto for Birds and Orchestra (36’)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 23 A major K. 488 (26’)
John Williams | Theme From “Jaws” (3’)
Claude Debussy | La Mer (24′)

Dr. Felicia K. Youngblood’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/making-waves

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Apr
27
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Singing Out’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Singing Out' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Tchaikovsky Competition winning violinist Itamar Zorman joins the orchestra for a powerful afternoon of music centerstage with Harmony from Discord. The program closes with Faure’s Requiem featuring two soloists and two choirs.

Program (subject to change):

Kenji Bunch | Supermaximum (12’)
Henriëtte Bosmans | Concert Piece (17’)
Gabriel Fauré | Requiem (30’)
with the Bellingham Chamber Chorale & Phoenix Chamber Choir

Dr. Felicia K. Youngblood’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/singing-out

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Jun
8
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Titans!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Titans!' @ Mount Baker Theatre

We wrap up another unforgettable season of live music with a program featuring Beethoven and Mahler. The title “Titans!” says it all. Celebrate our season finale and get a sneak peek at the programming for our 50th season!

Program (subject to change):

Ludwig van Beethoven | Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56 (36’)
Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 1 in D major (50’)

Dr. Haley Nutt’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/titans

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October 2024 – June 2025 Oct 2024 – Jun 2025