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April 2019
Don’t miss the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ all-new, critically acclaimed production of The Mikado that premiered in 2017. The presentation represents a great deal of work between NYGASP and the Asian-American theatrical community in New York and serves an example of a cooperative effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusive practice with classic works of art. Of course, preserved from the original is 132 years of music, delight, and a love story with challenges to overcome. Thrill at these world-class players performing this timeless comic opera on our Main Stage!
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Our spring celebration continues Easter weekend with even more festivities: live entertainment, photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, live farm animals in the petting zoo, pony rides, perpetual egg hunt and other games and prizes. Local radio station KPRS will be onsite. Enjoy a yummy brunch buffet and try some of our local wine, beers and hard cider.
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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.
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B'ham Hop is back, in an all-new space, with all-new classes. Learn the basics in a friendly environment with Swing Dancing for Everyone, improve your Lindy Hop with our Intermediate class, or take it back to swing roots with Strong and Mighty Solo Jazz. But when? Every Monday, with four week series starting the first Monday of each month. 5-6pm: Swing Dancing for Everyone 6-7pm: Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop 7-8pm: Strong and Mighty Solo Jazz with Bailey But where? Presence Studio – 1412 Cornwall Avenue Who me? Yes you. And me. And jazz. How now? $50 for the month. $15 drop-in. $40 for students. Student drop in? Alright, the ayes have it: $12. Whyyyy? For the fun! Register by going to https://bhamhop.com/classes
Find out moreJoin the North Cascades Audubon Society as Engineering Geologist Dan McShane provides us with insights into the glacial influence on our environment and what we can expect in the future. Between 18,000 and 13,000 years ago the lowlands of northwest Washington were covered in nearly 6,000 feet of glacial ice. The natural resources, locations of cities and towns, and transportation routes are all impacted by the glacial period. Lidar (light detecting and ranging) has helped us better visualize our landscapes and allows for a better understanding of the glacial, late glacial and post glacial history of the land we live on. Understanding the glacial history provides insights into geologic hazards, natural resource management, how communities have grown and the future challenges.
Find out moreWe’re happy to announce that this will be the 7th annual Recycled Arts Resource Expo! RARE is a two-day event that provides a platform for eco-friendly artists to showcase their art created from recycle materials. RARE also promotes art organizations and facilities that incorporate sustainability in their facilities and programs. One of our main objectives for this event is to educate the community on the role that the arts can play in the sustainability movement. This year’s RARE event will provide an entertaining array of events, as well as hosting a strong program of educational workshops, speakers, panel discussions, exhibits and booths. We invite Exhibiting artists, Art booths, Performers, Presenters & Class Instructors with a passion for art created from recycled materials to become a part of RARE. Attendees are inspired to take home innovative ideas that recognize the value of using resources creatively.
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Over 20 local artists have come up with truly unique works all using 75% or more materials that would have otherwise ended up in the waste stream. Works displayed range from the beautiful to the beautifully bizarre and are an inspiration on how to reuse creatively!
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Exibits: Lanny Little: Still Painting the Town Intersections / Depth Connections: Photographs by Neil Berkowitz 2019 Spring Juried Exhibit The Jansen Art Center is pleased to welcome Lanny Little to the Fine Arts Gallery for an exhibit of his work this spring; Neil Berkowitz to the Chamber Hall for an exhibit of his work this spring; the Juried Exhibits are open to the public as a way to showcase the artistic talent in Whatcom County and the surrounding region. Each season, artists are invited to submit up to five pieces to be judged by a qualified jury made up of artists, curators, and other figures in the arts community. The selected pieces are displayed in the Jansen Art Center for the community to enjoy. For more information and artist statements, visit www.jansenartcenter.org
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Opening reception: April 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm For the month of April, Make.Shift Gallery is proud to present “Analog Preservation: The Life & Death of Image & Sound” an exhibit curated by local artist, educator, and musician James Ward Morris (MFA & BFA from California Institute of the Arts). In the past Morris has worked with many different organizations, artists and musicians including: NPR, This American Life, John Baldessari, Judy Fiskin, Jay Farrar, Son Volt, Gillian Welch, Dwight Yoakam, and Lost Highway Records.
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