The Gristle
AN EXPANDING AGENDA: One of the more satisfying evolutions since the dawn of this new century has been to watch Whatcom County step more fully into her role as a supporter and partner in the policy initiatives of her cities. Where Whatcom County Council once viewed their work as distinct…
Alan Rhodes
What can I say about the summer of 2021? Well, not surprisingly, I do have a few observations.
Cranky’s Inferno. We’ve had a lot of very hot weather this summer, thanks in part to the climate change we humans have been so adept at accelerating. I hate hot weather. I mean, I really hate…
Rumor Has It
Truth be known, I spent so much time during that long 15-month period that our music venues were shuttered due to COVID-19 simply hoping that they’d make it through to the other side that I spent very little time thinking about what that other side might look—and sound—like.
And when I…
Letters
Watching the port commission forum at City Club, as well as some of the other races this fall, I have been astounded at the lack of preparedness of some of the candidates.
One of rhe most…
The Fairhaven parking Task force is meeting on Sept, 15, apparently to give their final approval to a paid parking plan which has been in the works since 2015 or earlier.
Fairhaven has been…
We’ve all seen the shipping monstrosities mooring in Bellingham Bay of late.
The physical/biological realities of having some the largest man-made ships sitting right out there may not be…
Today's Events
Climate Action Week
10:00am
Join community organizations, businesses and local government Sept. 20-26 for the City of Bellingham’s third annual ALL IN for Climate Action Week. Fun and informative events, activities and…
Bellingham Vegan Restaurant Week
10:00am
Eat your way through town as part of Bellingham Vegan Restaurant Week taking place Monday through Sunday at participating eateries that will be offering at least one plant-based option for…
Eat Local Month
10:00am
Join Sustainable Connections for Eat Local Month through September as they support and share the work of local farmers, fishers, ranchers, chefs, restaurateurs and grocers in Whatcom, Skagit,…
Future Artifacts at MoNA
10:00am
“Future Artifacts” shows from 10am-5pm daily through Oct. 10 in La Conner at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. The exhibit features work by Lummi Nation glass artist Dan Friday,…
U-pick at Bellewood Farms
10:00am
Choose from 22 varieties of apples located on 62 acres at U-pick events taking place from 10am-5pm Wednesdays through Sundays at Bellewood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian. Free apple bin train…
Bowls to Fill at Good Earth
11:00am
“Bowls to Fill,” featuring members of Whatcom Artist of Clay & Kiln (WACK), will be featured from 11am-5pm daily through Saturdays, and 11am-4pm Sundays through September at Good Earth…
Discovery
11:00am
Catch longtime glass artist Steve Klein’s new exhibit “Discovery” from 11am-6pm daily (except Tuesdays) through September 26 in Mount Vernon at Perry and Carlson Gallery, 504 S. First…
Quilt Exhibits in La Conner
11:00am
From 11am-5pm Wednesday through Sunday, visit La Conner’s Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St. Currently on display are “Color is my Second Language: Paper Quilts by…
Whatcom Art Market featuring Judy Bishop
11:00am
Works by as many as 45 Whatcom Art Guild members can be viewed from 11am-5pm daily at Whatcom Art Market, 1103 11th St. Photography and jewelry by Judy Bishop will be featured through Sept. 26.
Fluid Formations and More at Whatcom Museum
12:00pm
View “Fluid Formations: The Legacy of Glass in the Pacific Northwest,” “El Zodíaco Familiar,” “All Dressed Up,” a “Whatcom Artist Studio Tour 2021 Showcase” and “People of the Sea and Cedar”…
Smell of the Kill Closing Weekend
7:30pm
Michele Lowe’s The Smell of the Kill will conclude this weekend with performances at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The dark…
Proof
7:30pm
David Auburn’s Proof continues this week with showings at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm Sunday in Lynden at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. The drama tells the story…
Fall Show at River Gallery
10:00am
View the annual multi-artist, multi-medium “Fall Show” from 10am-5pm Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 17 in Mount Vernon at River Gallery, 19313 Landing Rd. (off Dodge Valley Road).
WACK Studio Tour
10:00am
Twenty-one members of the Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln will show and sell their work as part of the inaugural WACK Studio Tour taking place from 10am-5pm Friday through Sunday at 11…
Leaves and Wings
11:00am
View Anacortes-based sculptor Lanny Bergner’s new exhibit, “Leaves and Wings,” from 11am-5pm Friday through Sunday in Edison at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. Bergner uses butane torches to…
VanZanden and Broersma
11:00am
Peruse multimedia pieces by Pieter VanZanden and paintings by Melissa Broersma from 11am-5pm Fridays through Sunday in Edison at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave.
Harvest Time at Tulip Town
2:00pm
Celebrate the season at “The Harvest at Tulip Town” starting this weekend from 2pm-7pm Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday in Mount Vernon at Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Rd. Hay…
Community Boating Center Fall hours
10:00am
Book rentals for a dinghy, kayak, keelboat, paddle board or rowboat from 1:30pm-6:30pm Wednesdays and 10am-6:30pm Saturday and Sunday at the Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave. Please…
Diablo Lake Boat Tours
11:30am
Seattle City Light and the North Cascades Institute team up to offer the final Diablo Lake Boat Tours of the season with outings aboard the Alice Ross IV at 11:30am and 2:30pm Saturday and…
Soaring Notes concerts with Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 46th season with “Soaring Notes” concerts at 7:30pm Saturday, and 3pm Sunday at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The performances…
Birchwood Farmers Market
9:00am
Find fresh produce and more from as many as 10 growers and producers from 9am-2pm at the Birchwood Farmers Market in the neighborhood’s former Albertsons parking lot, 1538 Birchwood Ave. The…
Final Skagit Valley Farmers Market
10:00am
Attend the final Skagit Valley Farmers Market of the season from 10am-2pm just north of Christianson’s Nursery in and around the Vinery, 15612 Best Rd. The market features a full range of…
Baker Lake Trail recognized as
old-growth forest
11:00am
E-Bikes Intro
1:00pm
Attend a free “E-Bikes: Intro & Test Rides” event at 1pm at the Cordata Park Picnic Shelter, 4510 Cordata Pkwy. Hear a quick intro about E-Bikes, then test ride a bunch of 4242 Custom’s local…
Audubon at the Museum
1:00pm
As part of “Fourth Sundays: Audubon at the Museum,” a volunteer from the North Cascades Audubon Society will be on hand from 1pm-3pm in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to answer questions…
Family Promise Bed Race
2:00pm
Sign up in advance for the Interfaith Coalition’s fourth annual Family Promise Bed Race taking place from 2pm-4pm at the parking lot at Civic Field, 1255 Civic Field Way. If you just want to…
Gelato and Poetry Night
6:00pm
Attend “Gelato and Poetry Night” from 6pm-7:30pm in the outdoor seating area at All That Jazz Boutique Gallery, 1015 Railroad Ave., #105. The first half-hour will be devoted to the poetry of…
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