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December 2019
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Honk! The Musical on December 6-8 and 13-15 at the BAAY Theatre. An award-winning adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, this show is a heartwarming tale for anyone who has ever felt like the “odd duck.” Performed by students ages 9-12, this warm and fuzzy musical will delight families and theatre lovers of all ages. Along the way, audiences will meet charming characters like a cunning cat, a sweet swan, an upbeat bullfrog, and many others. Honk! The Musical is a celebration of what makes us special. Tickets and more information at baay.org!
Find out moreThis December, iDiOM Theater’s now-traditional but completely unique rendition of A Christmas Carol will be held at the Sylvia Center for the Arts. The production attempts to make peace with Christmas, Charles Dickens, the British Empire, ham, and the world at large, using Dickens’ original text, four actors, and an unexpected setting.
Find out moreDon’t miss out on the Upfront Theatre’s late show short form shenanigans! Into laughing a lot? Thought so. Come check their stellar cast of improvisers set on making you laugh till your sides hurt.
Find out moreThe Holiday Port Festival is a free, family-friendly event held the weekend of December 6, 7, and 8, 2019 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. The festival is open to the public Friday from noon - 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Find out moreThe Whatcom Museum is proud to present the work of Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal for his first museum retrospective, Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace, which chronicles the full scope of the artist’s diverse practice. The exhibition features six decades of artwork, from Bereal’s never before exhibited early journal sketches and self-portraits to his symbolic assemblage to his radical street theater work of the 1960s and ’70s through his troupe Bodacious Buggerrilla. Many of Bereal’s more recent politically charged paintings and installations show a recurring motif of “Miss America,” as he examines racial inequity, gun violence, corporate greed, and political power structures.
Find out moreIn this fun, hands-on class students will experience the joy of making a Coin Ring. Vintage Quarters will become beautiful, heavy gauge silver rings. No soldering required, instead we will anneal and forge, anneal and forge! Coin rings are fascinating conversation pieces and comfortable to wear. Join our workshop for a fun afternoon of Coin Ring making. Instructor: Adrienne Sheard. Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years or older, wanting to learn new skills. Bellingham Metal Arts Guild is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization promoting the Metal Arts through classes, workshops, lectures & more at our studio/education facility in the Squalicum Harbor Mall: 2620 North Harbor Loop Dr. Suite 6, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: 360-788-5858. Full details and to Register go to: Current.BMAG-WA.org
Find out moreCrazy for You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows—through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity—to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre.
Find out moreBring the whole family to the Symphony’s 4th annual Holiday Magic concert for a little holiday cheer! Join the fun for a screening of the 1982 short film The Snowman, featuring live music from the orchestra. Enjoy festive classics, like Sleigh Ride and Silent Night, and join in for a fun, family sing-a-long with local children’s choirs. As always, don’t forget the hot cocoa for the kiddos at intermission! This concert has sold out quickly in the past, so be sure to get your tickets early!
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Join us for our winter class series, December Dance Days, where we are excited to host many classes including one with guest artist Brian J. Evans! Through improvisation and modern based movement, Brian J Evans offers a space for fellow artists to dig in to the ‘why’ of their movement and cultivate strategies for empowerment and intention. We’ll sweat, we’ll move and generally do what we love while exploring it’s connection to each other, ourselves and how that situates itself in the world we work and preform in! Brian J. Evans is a Citizen Artist, defined by the Aspen Institute Arts Program as an individual “ . . . who reimagine[s] the traditional notions of art-making, and who contribute[s] to society either through the transformative power of their artistic abilities, or through proactive social engagement with the arts in realms including education, community building, diplomacy and healthcare.” Mixing disciplines, mixing professions, and of mixed race, Brian J. Evans unpacks the “moments of suspension” that reside in the spaces between spaces. Convinced that connections exist between us all and it is the responsibility of the Arts to remind us to be holistically human, lest we forget. Courageous vulnerability and intentional equity keeps him aloft as he finds ways to give back and add to the communities, mentors, and ancestors who blazed trails and continue to do so! Evans is a recipient of a 2015 McKnight Dance Fellowship, administrated by The Cowles Center and funded by The McKnight Foundation. A former decade long principle dancer and musical director for Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater, Evans believes it is the responsibility of the Arts to rediscover existing connections within humanity. He is currently finishing his final year of [...]
Find out moreJoin us for our winter class series, December Dance Days, where we are excited to host many classes including one with guest artist Brian J. Evans! Through improvisation and modern based movement, Brian J Evans offers a space for fellow artists to dig in to the ‘why’ of their movement and cultivate strategies for empowerment and intention. We’ll sweat, we’ll move and generally do what we love while exploring it’s connection to each other, ourselves and how that situates itself in the world we work and preform in! Brian J. Evans is a Citizen Artist, defined by the Aspen Institute Arts Program as an individual “ . . . who reimagine[s] the traditional notions of art-making, and who contribute[s] to society either through the transformative power of their artistic abilities, or through proactive social engagement with the arts in realms including education, community building, diplomacy and healthcare.” Mixing disciplines, mixing professions, and of mixed race, Brian J. Evans unpacks the “moments of suspension” that reside in the spaces between spaces. Convinced that connections exist between us all and it is the responsibility of the Arts to remind us to be holistically human, lest we forget. Courageous vulnerability and intentional equity keeps him aloft as he finds ways to give back and add to the communities, mentors, and ancestors who blazed trails and continue to do so! Evans is a recipient of a 2015 McKnight Dance Fellowship, administrated by The Cowles Center and funded by The McKnight Foundation. A former decade long principle dancer and musical director for Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater, Evans believes it is the responsibility of the Arts to rediscover existing connections within humanity. He is currently finishing his final year of [...]
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