Shakespeare Times Two: Drama department students will perform William Shakespeare’s comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Nightin repertory at various dates Jan. 12-22 at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave. Tickets will be $8 at the door. 676-6575 12:00am
Eagle Viewing Season: Educational programs, speakers, guided walks and more will be part of the feathered fun when the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center opens from 10am-4pm Fri.-Sun. every weekend through Jan. 29 at Rockport’s Howard Miller Steelhead Park http://www.skagiteagle.org 10:00am
Watercolor Workshop: Prolific artist Sheila Sondik leads a “Watercolor and Ink Painting on Crinkled Masa” workshop from 1-5pm Saturday and Sunday at Bellingham’s Egress Studio, 5581 Noon Rd. Cost is $100. (360) 306-8284 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 1:00pm
FAIRHAVEN RIDE: Meet up with folks from Fairhaven Bike & Ski for a weekly race-pace ride at 8am at the Fairhaven Village Green. 733-4433 or http://www.fairhavenbike.com 8:00am
Skagit Wedding Showcase: Connect with highly qualified bridal vendors in a variety of categories at today’s Skagit Wedding Showcase from 11am-4pm at Mount Vernon’s Eaglemont Golf Club, 4127 Eaglemont Dr. A fashion show, drawings for prizes and a “man-cave” will be part of the bridal blowout. Entry is $8-$10. http://www.skagitweddingshow.com 11:00am
Brewery Tour: Sample a variety of brews and see where the action happens at a Brewery Tour starting at noon at the Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 601 W. Holy St. Entry is $5. http://www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com 12:00pm
Cohousing Open House: Attend an Open House from 1-3pm at Bellingham Cohousing, 2614 Donovan Ave. Attendees can tour the community, including units for sale or rent, and learn more about the cohousing lifestyle from community members. http://www.bellcoho.com 1:00pm
Winter Majesty: Enjoy an afternoon of baroque and contemporary wind music at a “Winter Majesty” concert at 3pm at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Dr. Local performers Pat Nelson, Jennifer Weeks, Lisa McCarthy, and other will take part. Admission is by donation. 733-7651 3:00pm
National Geographic Live: Renowned photographer Annie Griffiths shares images and stories from her three decades of intercontinental travel as part of a “National Geographic Live!” series at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The photographic journey is based on her popular memoir, A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel. Tickets are $10-$35. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 3:00pm
Food Movements: FoodFirst /Institute for Food and Development Policy executive director Eric Holt and rural justice leader Rosalinda Guillen share ideas from the book Food Movements Unite! Strategies to Transform Our Food Systems at 4pm at Village Books. If you’d like to find out how to unite to transform the global food system, show up to the free event. http://www.villagebooks.com 4:00pm
Youth Dance Auditions: Kids ages 9 to 15 can audition for the BAAY Dance Company from 6-7:30ppm at the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St. The group, which will be led by Lisa Markowitz, will focus on jazz and hip-hop. http://www.baay.org 6:00pm
Ethiopian Cuisine: Mulu Belay leads a course focusing on “Ethiopian Cuisine” from 6-9pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op. Entry is $35. 383-3200 6:00pm
Poetrynight: Read your original verse at poetrynight at 8:30pm at the Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Ave. Sign-ups start at 8pm. http://www.poetrynight.org 8:00pm
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (4 events)
Nature Babies: Join Wild Whatcom Walks for a Nature Babies excursion from 9:30-11am at Lake Padden. Take the West entrance and proceed around until you find the tennis courts on your right. Suggested donation is $5. http://www.wildwhatcom.org 9:30am
Intro to Improv: Sheila Goldsmith leads an introductory improv class at noon at Improv Playworks, 302 W. Illinois St. New ongoing classes begin this month. Register in advance for the free primer. 756-0756 12:00pm
Winter Soups and Stew: Karina Davidson helms a “Winter Soups for the Body and Soul” cooking class at 6:30pm at the Community Food Co-op’s Connection Building, 1220 N. Forest St. Cost is $35, and participants are warned to “come hungry.” 383-3200 6:30pm
Knife Skills: Safety, mechanics, maintenance and classical cuts will be on the menu when Mataio Gillis leads a hands-on “Knife Skills” course at 6:30pm at Ciao Thyme’s In the Kitchen, 207 Unity St. Cost is $45. http://www.ciaothyme.com 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 (7 events)
Campus Activities Showcase: More than 100 clubs and organizations will share info about what they do at a Campus Activities Showcase from 11am-2pm at WWU’s Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Music, free food, live performances and swag will be part of the fun. 650-6121 11:00am
Aboriginal Workshop: In honor of Australia Day (Jan. 26), attend an Aboriginal Art Workshop from 2-4pm at the Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery in the Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St. Entry is $3-$5, and registration is required. http://www.whatcommuseum.org 2:00pm
GROUP RIDE: The Mt. Baker Bike Club hosts a Group Ride starting every Wednesday at 6pm at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave. Be prepared to ride for 30 miles at a race/training pace, and regroup at the brewery following the excursion. http://www.mtbakerbikeclub.org 6:00pm
Team in Training: Learn more about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program at a primer at 6pm at REI, 400 36th St. Entry is free. 647-8955 or http://www.teamintraining.org 6:00pm
Sumas History Presentation: Western Washington University anthropology student Laura Sechrist gives a presentation focused on the “Nims Family Homestead” at 6:30pm at the Sumas Library, 451 Second St. The talk will cover Laura's findings and how they fit into the rest of Sumas' history, as well as how historical archaeology is done and the unique role it can play in piecing together our history. Entry is free. 988-2501 6:30pm
Indie Publishing: Owner and operator of Piecemeal Publishing and EDK Book Distribution, Erik Korhel, leads a workshop focused on independent publishing and distribution from 6:30-8:30pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. http://www.villagebooks.com 6:30pm
Tracy Spring: Folk and blues musician Tracy Spring performs 30 years of original music at a two-set concert starting at 7:30pm at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Suggested donation for the all-ages show is $8-$15. http://www.tracyspring.com 7:30pm
Thursday, January 26, 2012 (14 events)
Devil’s Workshop: View six new works by six playwrights—and performed by six actors—when the “Devil’s Workshop” shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $10 and additional showings of the short plays happens Feb. 2-4. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Healthcare Meeting: “Winning Single Payer Health Care in Washington State” will be the focus of a United for National Healthcare meeting from 7-9pm at the Laborers Hall, 1700 N. State St. 398-2295 or http://www.ufhc.org 7:00am
Environmental Education: “Storming the Sound North,” a daylong gathering featuring a wide variety of sessions organized by leaders of our region's environmental education community, takes place from 9am-4pm at La Conner’s Maple Hall. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. Please register in advance. (360) 754-9177 or http://www.padillabay.gov 9:00am
Nonprofit Primer: “Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit” will be the focus of a presentation from 1-2:30pm at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. The class will include hands-on practice. Register for the free class at the number listed below. 778-7210 1:00pm
Incognito: Watch culinary skills in action as a multi-course, seasonal menu is prepared in front of you at an Incognito dinner at 6pm at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St. Entry is $55 (wine is extra). http://www.ciaothyme.com 6:00pm
Amazing Greens: Among other things, learn the perfect technique for massaged kale salad at an “Amazing Greens” cooking class starting at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon’s Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Register in advance for the free event.
http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com 6:30pm
Skagit Writers League: Jane Alynn will unfold the creative process when the Skagit Valley Writers League meets from 6:30-8:30pm at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Register online to reserve a spot. http://www.skagitwriters.org 6:30pm
Simple Machine: Oregon author Evan P. Schneider reads from his new novel, A Simple Machine, Like a Lever, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 671-2626 7:00pm
Folk Dance Party: Learn Balkan, Israeli, Romani and Greek dancing with the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers from 7-10pm every Thursday at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Suggested donation is $5 (first-time visitors and students are free). 380-0456 7:00pm
Fourth Corner Folk Dancers: Learn Balkan folk dances with the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers from 7:15-10:15pm every Thursday at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. Suggested donation is $5; first-time visitors and students are free. 380-0456 7:15pm
Sanford-Hill Piano Series: As part of Western Washington University’s Sanford-Hill Piano Series, the dynamic and talented Anderson & Roe Piano Duo will perform at 7:30pm at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $9-$24. 650-6146 7:30pm
GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 8pm every Thursday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for “The Project.” Entry is $7 for the early show, $4 for the late one. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
Friday, January 27, 2012 (15 events)
Devil’s Workshop: View six new works by six playwrights—and performed by six actors—when the “Devil’s Workshop” shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $10 and additional showings of the short plays happens Feb. 2-4. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Evolution and Cagematch: Watch two teams of improvisers create brand-spanking-new improv show formats at “Improv Evolution” shows at 8pm at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for competitive “Cagematch” bouts. Tickets are $8-$10. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
A Shayna Maidel: The Alger Lookout Thespian Association presents showings of A Shayna Maidel (Yiddish for “a pretty girl”) at 7pm Fri.-Sat. and 2:30pm Sun. at the Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane. Tickets are $10-$14 and additional showings take place at various dates Feb. 3-11. http://www.altatheatre.com 7:00pm
Becoming Eleanor: Learn more about the young life of Eleanor of Aquitane when Becoming Eleanor opens this weekend with showings at 8pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings of the serio-comic dramatization happen through Feb. 12. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 8:00pm
Busybody: The British murder mystery and comedy dubbed Busybody opens this weekend with showings at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. and 2:30pm Sun. at Oak Harbor’s Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd. Tickets are $16 and additional shows take place Feb. 3-12. http://www.whidbeyplayhouse.com 7:30pm
Eagle Viewing Season: Educational programs, speakers, guided walks and more will be part of the feathered fun when the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center opens from 10am-4pm Fri.-Sun. every weekend through Jan. 29 at Rockport’s Howard Miller Steelhead Park. http://www.skagiteagle.org 10:00am
Eagle Viewing Season: Educational programs, speakers, guided walks and more will be part of the feathered fun when the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center opens for the final weekend from 10am-4pm Fri.-Sun. at Rockport’s Howard Miller Steelhead Park. http://www.skagiteagle.org 10:00am
VIGIL FOR PEACE: Join the longest-running Peace Vigil in the country—48 years and counting—from 4-5pm every Friday afternoon at the corners of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street. http://www.whatcompjc.org 4:00pm
Winnie the Pooh: Students from the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth present showings of Winnie the Pooh at 6pm Friday and Saturday at the venue’s digs at 1059 N. State St. Tickets are $8-$10. http://www.baay.org 6:00pm
Dangerous Game: Colleen Mondor reads from The Map of My Dead Pilots: The Dangerous Game of Flying in Alaska at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 671-2626 7:00pm
The Poet as Art: Nationally recognized poets Christopher Howell and Megan Snyder-Camp will read from their respective works at the Whatcom Poetry Series’ “Poet as Art” gathering at 7pm at the Lucia Douglas Gallery, 1415 13th St. Entry is by donation. http://www.whatcompoetryseries.org 7:00pm
Rogue: Hear a variety of French music when the renowned ensemble Rogue performs at 8pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. The cabaret/burlesque troupe Jezebel Rebels will be the featured guests. Tickets are $9-$18. http://www.lincolntheatre.org 8:00pm
Winter Rummage Sale: More than 25 families will sell their goods under one roof at a Winter Rummage Sale happening from 9am-12pm at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave. http://www.cob.org 9:54pm
Saturday, January 28, 2012 (25 events)
Devil’s Workshop: View six new works by six playwrights—and performed by six actors—when the “Devil’s Workshop” shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $10 and additional showings of the short plays happens Feb. 2-4. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Tartuffe: Moliere’s classic tale of hypocrisy, Tartuffe, shows at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sunday at Western Washington University’s Old Main Theater. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place Feb. 1-5. 650-6146 7:30pm
Evolution and Cagematch: Watch two teams of improvisers create brand-spanking-new improv show formats at “Improv Evolution” shows at 8pm at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for competitive “Cagematch” bouts. Tickets are $8-$10. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
A Shayna Maidel: The Alger Lookout Thespian Association presents showings of A Shayna Maidel (Yiddish for “a pretty girl”) at 7pm Fri.-Sat. and 2:30pm Sun. at the Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane. Tickets are $10-$14 and additional showings take place at various dates Feb. 3-11. http://www.altatheatre.com 7:00pm
Becoming Eleanor: Learn more about the young life of Eleanor of Aquitane when Becoming Eleanor opens this weekend with showings at 8pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings of the serio-comic dramatization happen through Feb. 12. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 8:00pm
Busybody: The British murder mystery and comedy dubbed Busybody opens this weekend with showings at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. and 2:30pm Sun. at Oak Harbor’s Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd. Tickets are $16 and additional shows take place Feb. 3-12. http://www.whidbeyplayhouse.com 7:30pm
Whistler Outing: Join the Northwest Ski and Recreation Club for a day of skiing at Whistler and the Olympic National Park leaving at 5:30am from Bellingham. Cost is $35. 961-9530 or http://www.nwskiclub.org 5:30am
Land Trust Work Party: Join the Whatcom Land Trust and the Washington Native Plant Society for a Work Party from 9am-12pm at the nonprofit’s Maple Creek Property. Volunteers will be removing tree cages and doing maintenance on planted trees and shrubs. http://www.whatcomlandtrust.org 9:00am
Lil’ Hamsters Resource Fair: An infant and toddler resource fair dubbed “Lil’ Hamsters” takes place from 9am-12pm at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave. The purpose is to share information about local resources and services available for new and expecting parents and their wee ones. There’ll also be a “lightly worn” clothing exchange. Bring a jar of baby food for entry. 778-7000 or http://www.cob.org 9:00am
Used Book Sale: Attend a fundraising Used Book Sale from 9am-2pm at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave. 676-6575 9:00am
Trail Work Party: Join REI and the Mount Baker Club for a Snowshoe Trail Work Party from 9am-2:30pm at the Salmon Ridge Snowpark. Meet at 8:15am at the Whatcom Events office, 2227 Queen St., or at 9am in Maple Falls at the Cross Roads Grocery. Register in advance. 746-8861 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 9:00am
Community Meal: Chicken stew over polenta, green salad, Great Harvest bread and cake will be on the menu at the bimonthly Community Meal from 10am-12pm at the Untied Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St. Entry is free and open to all. 384-1422 10:00am
Adopt-A-Thon: The Alternative Humane Society will host an Adopt-A-Thon from 11am-2pm at the Pet Palace Consignment Store, 5373 Guide Meridian. If you’re looking to add a canine to your family, now’s the time. http://www.alternativehumanesociety.com 11:00am
Cheese Class: Seattle cheese maker Mark Solomon leads a “Make Your Own Soft Cheese” course from 1-4pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op. Cost is $55 and includes samples of chevre, quark and cream cheese. 383-3200 1:00pm
Mixed Bag: Helen Landalf reads from her young adult novel, Flyaway, at 2pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Pamela Steele reads from her book, Greasewood Creek, at 4pm, and, at 7pm, Larry Karp reads from A Perilous Conception. All events are free. http://www.villagebooks.com 2:00pm
Wonders of Whatcom: “Victorian Architecture” will be the focus of today’s “Wonders of Whatcom” series at 2:30pm at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Entry is free. 778-7323 2:30pm
Radio Roundup: Anyone interested in becoming part of the South Fork Valley’s low-power radio station, KAVZ, 102.5, can attend a “Radio Roundup” at 4pm at Deming’s Van Zandt Community Hall, 4106 Hwy 9. The station—which now broadcasts even farther than before—is looking for board operators, announcers, outreach and publicity directors, web managers and more. 592-2297 4:00pm
Street Tales: As part of Whatcom READS! events, retired police office Gifford Thompson will share “Tales from the Street: Real Life Experiences from a Crime Scene Investigator at 4pm at the Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy. 596-2422 4:00pm
Party & Potluck: All are invited to a party and potluck for the final day of “Honey, I Shrunk the Art” from 4-8:30pm at Camano Island’s Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way. http://www.matzkefineart.com 4:00pm
Wild Things Auction: Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will host its 8th annual “Wild Things” benefit auction and dinner from 5-9pm at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 3729 Meridian St. Tickets are $60; proceeds will be used to treat injured, sick and orphaned wildlife in Whatcom County. http://www.northwestwildlife.org 5:00pm
Ultimate Taste-Off 2: Attend the “Ultimate Taste-Off 2,” a five-course Winemaker-Brew Master Pairing Dinner, starting at 6:30pm at Blaine’s Semiahmoo Resort. Boundary Bay Brewery’s Ed Bennett and Chateau Ste. Michelle’s head winemaker, Bob Bertheau, will provide the libations, and Executive Chef Kasey Dubler will provide the eats. Tickets are $69. http://www.semiahmoo.com 6:30pm
Murder Mystery: The public is invited to take part in a Murder Mystery set in 1930s London starting at 6:30pm at the Everson McBeath Community Library, 104 Kirsh Dr. Register in advance for the free event. 966-5100 6:30pm
Contra Dance: The Happy Valley Sluggers will provide live music at tonight’s Contra Dance happening from 7-10:30pm at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. No partner or experience is necessary, and all dances will be taught. Suggested donation is $8-$10. http://www.bellinghamcountrydance.org 7:00pm
Shades of Laughter Comedy Competition: More than a dozen comedians will compete for a chance to win $1,000 at tonight’s “Shades of Laughter Comedy Competition” starting at 7:30pm at the Best Western Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, 704 Lakeway Dr. Andre’ Paradise will host the show. Tickets are $12-$15. http://www.facebook.com/ComedyNite 7:30pm
