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M.A.D. H.O.P.E. Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellbeing Community Training @ Disclosed upon registration

Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join M.A.D. H.O.P.E. Trainers for a special community session on how peers (ages 12+) and adults can offer support to a youth experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal thought or intention. Learn what to do, what to say and where to go for support services and resources. This is a condensed version of the evidence-based, highly effective trainings we do in classrooms across Whatcom County. We will go over:

–how to support your mental health and wellness
–risk factors and warning signs to look for
–how to break the stigma around mental health and open up the conversation with someone who is struggling
–resources including the importance of trusted adults

Categories: Education Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #communityengagement #communty #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters youth

Sep

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Moving Forward’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm

Join the orchestra and renowned guest violinist Philippe Quint as we kick off our 49th season with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a lush, romantic piece — and widely considered one of the best-known violin concertos.

Program (subject to change):

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 (36’)
Jessie Montgomery | Banner (10’)
Igor Stravinsky | Suite from The Firebird 1919 (22’)

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.

Tickets start at just $15. Check out our ticket discounts page for information on FREE Orchestra for All tickets.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/moving-forward

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Orchestra symphony

Oct

POWER OF EASE: Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation Skills @ Zoom

Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please join the Whatcom Family & Community Network for this FREE interactive, skills-building series. We’ll focus on nervous system healing and growing our self-and-community care practice through our senses, posture, and breath.

Friday, October 4, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Friday, October 18, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Friday, November 1, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Categories: Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #mentalhealth

Oct

Tue

POWER OF HOPE: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving @ Zoom

Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This FREE single session training provides a framework and tools to raise hope in your family, community, and workplace.

This workshop is based on hope science and the work of Dr. Chan Hellman, co-author of Hope Rising, founder of Hope Centered and Trauma Informed ®

Join the Whatcom Family & Community Network on Oct 15, and raise hope for yourself and others!

Registration is required.

Categories: Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #mentalhealth

POWER OF HOPE: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving @ Zoom

Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hope is the most reliable predictor of thriving for individuals, families, organizations and communities.

This single-session workshop provides a framework to raise hope in your life, family, community and workplace.

Based on hope science and the work of Dr. Chan Hellman, co-author of Hope Rising, founder of Hope Centered and Trauma Informed ®

Join us Oct 15 and learn how to raise hope for yourself and others!

Categories: Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #hope #mentalhealth

Oct

POWER OF EASE: Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation Skills @ Zoom

Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join the Whatcom Family & Community Network for this FREE interactive, skills-building series. We’ll focus on nervous system healing through our senses, posture, and breath. Plus key insights into our brain, organs, and rest-restore cycles.

Let’s deepen our self-and-community care practice together!

Friday, October 4, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Friday, October 18, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Friday, November 1, 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom

Categories: Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #mentalhealth #selfcare

Nov

POWER OF EASE: Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation Skills @ Zoom

Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join the Whatcom Family & Community Network for this FREE interactive, skills-building workshop via Zoom.

In this 2-hour session, we’ll explore how to:

–Love Our Inner Turtle
–Nourish Our Brain and Nerve Roots
–Come to Our Senses
–Improve Postural Alignment
–Bring Our Practice to Life

Let’s grow our self-and-community care practice together!

Categories: Health & Wellness Tags: #Communityeducation #mentalhealth #selfcare

Nov

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Americana’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Nov 24 @ 3:00 pm

From an iconic Western film score by John Williams to a mandolin concerto, this is one that will make you want to move!

Program (subject to change):

John Williams | Cowboys Overture (10′)
Jeff Midkiff | Mandolin Concerto “From the Blue Ridge” (20’)
Aaron Copland | Appalachian Spring (25’)
Alberto Ginastera | Four Dances From Estancia (14′)?

Praise for composer and mandolin soloist Jeff Midkiff’s From the Blue Ridge: “…toe-tapping…spiritual…colorfully scored…fun…” – Michael Butterman, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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/americana

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Orchestra symphony

Dec

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Holiday Magic!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm

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

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Music Orchestra symphony

Jan

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Rising Up’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Jan 26 @ 3:00 pm

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

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Music Orchestra symphony

Feb

Thu

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra educational concert: ‘Peter and the Wolf’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Feb 6 @ 10:00 am

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.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Music Concerts Tags: #Educational #musicperformance Music Orchestra symphony

Mar

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Making Waves’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm

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

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #musicperformance livemusic Music Orchestra symphony

Apr

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Singing Out’ @ Mount Baker Theatre

Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm

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

Tags: Art Downtown Bellingham entertainment family friendly live music Music Orchestra Performance symphony

Jun

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Titans!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre