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Lake Whatcom Railway presents our 2018 Mother’s Day Train Ride!
-Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 3 departures are available 10am, 12pm, and 2pm-
Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Children ages 2-17. Children under 2 are free.
We are excited to couple our historic Pullman cars to our diesel electric locomotive for a journey to scenic Mirror Lake in Eastern Whatcom County. Enjoy the luxury of rail travel as experienced in the early 1900’s while you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. After arriving at Mirror Lake, we will begin the return journey back to Wickersham Station. All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070. Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. The Lake Whatcom Railway Mother’s Day excursion departs from Wickersham Station. Three departures are available; 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. While you explore the site, you will also have the opportunity to ride our antique hand car that was built in the late 1800’s. Snacks and water will be available for purchase onboard the train.
****Please note – This ride travels a shorter distance than in previous years, and the ticket prices have been reduced to reflect that. Once we depart from Wickersham Station, you will be on-board the train for the duration of the event. We will not be exiting the train until we return to the station.****
For more information, call (360) 441-0719
Lake Whatcom Railway will be running our only train of the summer on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Be serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player as you enjoy the ride to scenic Mirror Lake!
All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will have the opportunity to ride on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070. Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to departure, so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. You will receive a ticket for the conductor to punch on the train, so be sure to show your Eventbrite ticket at the ticket tent.
We will also have our antique hand car available for those who wish to experience what it was like to work on the railroad 100 years ago.
The Lake Whatcom Railway Pumpkin Patch on Rails returns for 2018. New this year – Family photos by Kyla Goff Photography are included with your ticket! Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the forest as you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. Once we arrive, you will have the opportunity to ride an antique handcar prior to picking out a pumpkin to take home. After you pick out your pumpkin, sit back, relax and enjoy the short journey back to Wickersham. All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070.
Lake Whatcom Railway is excited to announce that we are running a special Independence Day train on Thursday, July 4th! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate America than to ride on a train that has been traveling the rails of the United States for over 100 years!
We will be departing from Wickersham Station at 12:00 Noon. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $14 for Children ages 2-17. Children under 2 are free. Select a family package if you have a group of 4 or 5 to receive a discount.
We are excited to couple our historic Pullman cars to the locomotive for a journey to the aptly named Mirror Lake. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery as you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. Once we arrive, you will have the opportunity to ride an antique handcar prior to the journey back to Wickersham.
All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070.
Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. The Lake Whatcom Fourth of July excursion departs from Wickersham Station.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. Snacks and water will be available for purchase onboard the train.
Celebrating Lotus Wise Images the “Colors of Summer” art collection from local photographer Kristi Moseley during the Fairhaven Art Walk at Evolve Chocolate & Cafe (inside Village Books) Friday, June 10 from 4-6PM.
Join us for an evening of delights at the cafe and indulge in the vibrant and brilliant images of nature from Lotus Wise with handcrafted frames designed from reclaimed wood, Everyday Gratitude Journals and Eco-friendly Gift Cards from the gardens of the PNW at Evolve’s gorgeous gathering space with delicious sweets, savories, regional wines and craft beverages while strolling through Fairhaven. Bon Appétit!
Join local photographer and teacher Andy Porter as he describes his ongoing quest for the most awesome night sky picture, ever! Porter will share all he knows about camera settings, locations for great night sky imaging, and any other tips he can think of. He is currently a photography teacher at Burlington-Edison High School and teaches adult photography classes through Bellingham Parks and Rec, Burlington Parks and Rec, and the North Cascades Institute. See Porter’s work at www.AndyPorterImages.com. This in-person program will also be live-streamed via the Museum’s YouTube channel.
Free! $5 suggested donation. No need to register.
Join Paul Bannick for a program featuring video, sound, stories from the field and several dozen new images from his award-winning and best-selling bird book: Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls.
Paul uses intimate yet dramatic images to follow owls through the course of one year and in their distinct habitats. Audiences will witness the four seasons on territory, as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled through rare images: courtship, mating, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; dispersal and gaining independence in fall; and, finally, winter’s migrations and competitions for food. His program shows how owls use the unique resources available to them in each habitat to face those challenges.
Join award winning author and photographer Paul Bannick on an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl, based upon his 2020 book, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History.
Through dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl”, Paul will help us understand how they survive, breed and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls and what we can do to help them thrive.
Paul’s startling photographs illustrate behaviors, such as courtship displays, that are heretofore only available as illustrations elsewhere. These images are complemented by decades of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the year and reflect the latest science.
Gallery Syre is proud to invite you to the opening of Images of Cascadia, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
The opening will take place on April 29, from 6 to 8 PM. The exhibition will run through July 15, 2023.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
PUBLIC OPENING: APRIL 29, 2023 6-8 PM
EXHIBITION: APRIL 29 – JULY 15, 2023
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Greece is a land of dreams with stunning views, mesmerizing beaches, and sublime architecture. It was an inspirational dream for artist David Syre, too. During a recent trip through the islands of Greece, Syre documented his experiences through his art with his prolific and perceptive drawing practices.
Drawings From Greece is an exhibition of David Syre’s drawings made during this recent trip to Greece. Syre’s drawings consistently show “what he sees.” They are a visual journal of Syre’s travels and take the viewer along on the journey. The artworks showcase the typical Greek Cycladic architecture: arches and vaults, blue domes, crossed spires in a stunning setting of Olympian high cliffs. Iconic windmills and local flora and fauna play a role as visual influences, as well. In this collection of drawings Syre uses new materials and, for the first time, consistently works not on black, but on white paper!
The purposely drawn line remains a constant in Syre’s drawing practice. Unlike his painting practice where Syre is driven almost exclusively by emotion, it is through the drawn line that Syre materializes what he sees and hears. Sights, sounds, impressions become tangible. Key subjects are examined from every angle for a deeper understanding.
The drawings in this exhibition also highlight the subjects that Syre is particularly drawn to: buildings, fish and birds, flowers and trees. These elements have played a vital role in Syre’s life experiences, and they consistently play a key role in his artworks.
The totality of these new drawings illustrates Syre’s journey through Greece step by step so the audience can almost smell the sea and feel the heat of the Mediterranean sun and experience, along with the artist, the magic of Greece.
Gallery Syre is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Images Of Cascadia”, an exhibition of photos taken by Cascadia Daily News photojournalists Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman.
