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February 2019
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy command the stage with an explosive celebration of raw energy and passion that infuses their traditional heritage with their taste for the contemporary. In this unique show, Natalie and Donnell share the musical traditions of their hometowns of Lakefield, Ontario and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, as well as the talents of some of their six children! Come prepared for dancing, singing, and—of course—world-class music-making with these international stars. Highly awarded solo artists make music as a married couple, and include their musically talented children!
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Come dance every Sunday from 12-1:30 PM and Monday from 6-7:30 PM at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center! These intermediate-level classes assume some background in modern, ballet, contemporary, or jazz however all are welcome. A structured and accessible warm-up is followed by skill building and phrase work. Classes taught by current Bellingham Repertory Dance members occasional guest instructors. $15 drop-in, $65 for a 5-class card, or $10 with valid student ID.
Find out moreTake 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.
Find out moreThe purpose of wildlife rehabilitation is to treat sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. The Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is the primary facility of Whatcom County, but often receive animals from all over the state. Housing, diet, husbandry, enrichment and medical care tailored to each species maximizes their chances of release. Makenna Johansen and Alysha Evans will walk us through the rehabilitation process from intake to release and will dive into the details of some of the cases they receive. Co-presented by the North Cascades Audubon Society.
Find out moreKinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Choreography.
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As part of our Women Artists of the Northwest series, during March 2019 we will be featuring works by Katherine Eva Houlahan. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, raised in Pasadena, California, Houlahan came to Seattle to study at the University of Washington, 1902-1906. She went on to study in New York and Paris before returning to the northwest. Her esthetic sense was captured as many Northwest artists by the boats and the mountains. Known as “Happy” by her mentor Robert Henri and his wife, her dominant themes were northwest landscapes, floral watercolors, and portraiture. She was represented by galleries in Washington DC, New York, San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle. Her works can be found in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution, the Frye Museum, and the Seattle Museum of History and Industry.
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“VISIONS & VOICES: Forgotten Films From Cinema’s Women Directors,” samples films from “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” a collection of historical films recently curated by Kino Lorber distribution company and the Library of Congress. The series includes a variety of features and short films ranging from slapstick comedies to melodramas and thrillers––all from female directors. Audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A event after each film. Tickets for our Firehouse Cafe event are $10 general admission, $5 for students with ID are available through Brown Paper https://bpt.me/4034334). Tickets for the Mount Baker Theatre showing on Jan. 6 will be available through Mount Baker Theatre. FRIDAY, MARCH 1: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 6 p.m. "The Curse of Gwon Quon," "When Little Lindy Sang," and feature "49-17." Tickets are $10 (+ $1.25 historical venue fee) and are available here: https://bit.ly/2EL7NP1
Find out moreCheck 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.
Find out moreIn honor of the Museum’s exhibition, Washington Remembers WWII. Their Sacrifice. Our Freedom., Troy Luginbill, Director and Curator of the Lynden Pioneer Museum, will discuss the “Art of War” in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall. Troy has been studying the events of the modern era for more than 20 years. Initially starting as a World War II reenactor, he quickly found that the home front was just as interesting as the war front. The experience of WWII by the average citizens in all countries involved was shaped greatly by the propaganda put out by the government. Troy discovered that art was an integral part of the soldiers’ experiences as well. Whether a simple field sketch or an official Army Art Department rendering, art found its way into the daily lives of every soldier. “The Art of War” will take a look at home-front propaganda art, as well as official and unofficial military artwork from WWII.
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