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September 2018
In conjunction with our Lightcatcher exhibition, Endangered Species: Artists on the Front Line of Biodiversity, the Museum will explore the story of ivory from pre-history to modern times, featuring a selection of ivory from the collection, research in elephant communications, the devastating effects of ivory hunting, and how organizations are trying to save this these incredible animals.
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Take a fun, informative docent-led tour of Old City Hall on Sundays at 12:30pm. The Museum’s trained guides take participants down to the basement of Old City Hall to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days of prohibition. They share insights into the early use of the basement as the city jail, as well as tell unique stories. Tours include an overview about the architecture of the venerable building and the history of the early days of Bellingham. Tours last one hour and begin on the first-floor lobby of Old City Hall.
Find out moreDrop-in at Old City Hall and talk to experts from North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds. In addition to displays of more than 500 mounted birds, the exhibit provides opportunities to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. The exhibit provides a variety of interactives, including video and audio files, and hands-on activities for children. All ages welcome.
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Check out multiple interpretations on landscape art featured in Bellingham National 2019 Juried Art Exhibition and Awards at the Lightcatcher building. People of the Sea and Cedar will also be open. Admission to the Lightcatcher is free during Downtown Bellingham Art Walk.
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Whatcom READS – Whatcom County’s premier annual literary series – presents its 11th title, The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan. Though set in 1910, the story of the nation’s largest wildfire and the birth of the national conservation movement is a timely, provocative story sure to spur interesting county-wide “book club” discussions. Readers will also engage with free community events, including March 7 and 8, 2019, appearances by the author. See the website for a full calendar of events. Read the book. Join the conversation.
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Whatcom READS – Whatcom County’s premier annual literary series – presents its 11th title, The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan. Though set in 1910, the story of the nation’s largest wildfire and the birth of the national conservation movement is a timely, provocative story sure to spur interesting county-wide “book club” discussions. Readers will also engage with free community events, including March 7 and 8, 2019, appearances by the author. See the website for a full calendar of events. Read the book. Join the conversation.
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Full interactive immersion in the game process will provide a well-known game team Slotsspot. Our festival will be a real paradise for fans to relax with a gamepad in front of the monitor. Guests of the event will be able to get acquainted with the latest innovations of both computer and console games. In addition, a separate zone will be devoted to table games. Participants of the festival will present a presentation of video games, the release of which inveterate gamers are waiting for a long time. In addition, the event will feature new gaming technologies that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the gameplay. You will have an opportunity to interact live with your favorite flyers, to try novelties in the gaming industry. Take part in tournaments with cash prizes. At the festival you are waiting for contests, bonuses and prizes from gaming companies. You will find many interesting things: ~ presentation of new products and a bright show program on the main stage ~ interactive entertainment stands ~ meetings with famous bloggers and streamers ~ tournaments on popular game projects ~ zone of board games ~ the maximum number of participants from fans and developers of game projects Among the activities of particular attention deserve contests and competitions, the winners of which will receive valuable prizes from the partners of the festival. Our event will be the most grandiose festival for video game fans! The organizers have prepared an exciting program, within which everyone can find like-minded people. This number of gamers will not be anywhere else in the world.
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