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Apr
19
Fri
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre

Hilarious adventure awaits!  Join our band of unlikely heroes as they are called upon by an audience member to embark on a true-to-life quest. Armed with d20’s, the audience will journey with our heroes through strange lands, navigate perils and pitfalls, bond over pints, and fight off dangerous foes. Will our heroes survive and complete their quest? That is up to the dice! This show is sponsored by our friends at Cosmic Games.

Every Fri. & Sat. in April at 7:30pm

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Apr
20
Sat
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre

Hilarious adventure awaits!  Join our band of unlikely heroes as they are called upon by an audience member to embark on a true-to-life quest. Armed with d20’s, the audience will journey with our heroes through strange lands, navigate perils and pitfalls, bond over pints, and fight off dangerous foes. Will our heroes survive and complete their quest? That is up to the dice! This show is sponsored by our friends at Cosmic Games.

Every Fri. & Sat. in April at 7:30pm

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Trapped! @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 20 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Trapped! @ The Upfront Theatre

Have you ever felt trapped in a room or situation you just can’t get out of?! Well we have a show for you! Once our improvisers enter the stage, they can’t exit until the show is over. How will they endure? Who will crack under the pressure? The only thing that is for certain is the hilarity that will ensue when they realize they are… Trapped!

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Apr
26
Fri
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre

Hilarious adventure awaits!  Join our band of unlikely heroes as they are called upon by an audience member to embark on a true-to-life quest. Armed with d20’s, the audience will journey with our heroes through strange lands, navigate perils and pitfalls, bond over pints, and fight off dangerous foes. Will our heroes survive and complete their quest? That is up to the dice! This show is sponsored by our friends at Cosmic Games.

Every Fri. & Sat. in April at 7:30pm

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Apr
27
Sat
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wizards of the Northwest Coast @ The Upfront Theatre

Hilarious adventure awaits!  Join our band of unlikely heroes as they are called upon by an audience member to embark on a true-to-life quest. Armed with d20’s, the audience will journey with our heroes through strange lands, navigate perils and pitfalls, bond over pints, and fight off dangerous foes. Will our heroes survive and complete their quest? That is up to the dice! This show is sponsored by our friends at Cosmic Games.

Every Fri. & Sat. in April at 7:30pm

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Trapped! @ The Upfront Theatre
Apr 27 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Trapped! @ The Upfront Theatre

Have you ever felt trapped in a room or situation you just can’t get out of?! Well we have a show for you! Once our improvisers enter the stage, they can’t exit until the show is over. How will they endure? Who will crack under the pressure? The only thing that is for certain is the hilarity that will ensue when they realize they are… Trapped!

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May
5
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America @ Mount Baker Theatre
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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Jun
9
Sun
Symphonic Dances @ Mount Baker Theatre
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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