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May
22
Wed
WCC Music Department Faculty Recital @ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater
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May 22 @ 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
WCC Music Department Faculty Recital @ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater

Join WCC Music Department faculty Dr. Gabriel Mañalac for a musical exploration on the themes of damnation and redemption with works for solo piano including William Bolcom’s The Garden of Eden ragtime suite, Sergei Prokofiev’s Suggestion Diabolique, and Franz Liszt’s “Dante Sonata, inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. A Q&A will follow the performance.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Tags: classical music Piano
Jun
2
Sun
Bayshore Symphony Spring Concert – Bellingham @ Central Lutheran Church
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Jun 2 @ 3:00 pm
Bayshore Symphony Spring Concert - Bellingham @ Central Lutheran Church

Join us for our final concerts of the season, featuring “family favorites” for both children and adults! Professional storyteller Rosemary Vohs will captivate you with the stories of “Peter and the Wolf”, “Hansel and Gretel”, and “Sleeping Beauty”. Note the special time of 6:00pm for our Mount Vernon Concert on Saturday, 6/1, followed by our Bellingham concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, 6/2. Trevor Lutzenhiser conducting. Mark your calendars now!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Tags: #bayshoresymphony classical music livemusic Orchestra symphony
Jun
15
Sat
Trees of the PNW: A Wildcrafting Series with Northwest Natura (Day 2)
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Jun 15 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Trees of the PNW: A Wildcrafting Series with Northwest Natura (Day 2)

This is day 2 of the series.

This series is designed for individuals at any skill level who are interested in learning more about trees and wildcrafting skills.

Each class will incorporate guided note-taking and hands-on experience that will familiarize you with various trees of the Pacific Northwest.

Overall, we will be moving at a slow pace during each outing as we focus on our surroundings and have mini lectures, and the second half of class will generally be stationary to engage in crafts and activities.

Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, and some kneeling or squatting.

Each class will build on the previous one. For more details, keep reading!

This is a deep dive into more mixed forest species and a wildcrafting course using Pacific Willow or Vine Maple, and Western Redcedar.

What to expect:

First Half: We will wander along a forest road and onto random footpaths along the Nooksack River, observing tree species and searching for the perfect materials to use in the second half of class. This class will be accessible while incorporating wandering and choosing paths at random based on resources and curiosity.

Second Half: Using Western Redcedar from the forest, learn how to make traditional cordage. Using willow stems from the riverbank, enjoy the view while you craft a decorative ring to be hung up in your garden, your front door, or elsewhere to be admired. Extra decorating materials will be provided. An email with ideas of what you may want to bring for decorations will be sent to you a few days prior to the event.

***Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Bushcraft hiking pnw trees wildcrafting
Jun
29
Sat
Trees of the PNW: A Wildcrafting Series with Northwest Natura (Day 3)
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Jun 29 @ 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Trees of the PNW: A Wildcrafting Series with Northwest Natura (Day 3)

This series is designed for individuals at any skill level who are interested in learning more about trees and wildcrafting skills.

Each class will incorporate guided note-taking and hands-on experience that will familiarize you with various trees of the Pacific Northwest.

Overall, we will be moving at a slow pace during each outing as we focus on our surroundings and have mini lectures, and the second half of class will generally be stationary to engage in crafts and activities.

Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, and some kneeling or squatting.

Each class will build on the previous one. For more details, keep reading!

DAY 3-
First Half: Test your identification skills gained over the series.

Second Half: Harvest and process Red Alder and start a carving project with guidance. Bring a saw and a hatchet if you have one, and spoon-carving knives if you want to make a spoon. Bushcraft knives will be provided to everyone. Saws, axes, and spoon knives are limited but available to borrow.

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Registered individuals will receive details in an event-reminder emails a few days prior to each event with driving directions.

Please register via website.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Bushcraft hiking pnw trees wildcrafting
May – June 2024 May – Jun 2024