With all of the Olympic events and fun let’s not forget the other events going on on this side of the US/Canadian Border.  Bellingham is offering a wide arry of events this weekend from a wonderful oil painting art display to bird viewing you have lots of options!

Northwest Arts and Crafts
Feb. 05, 2010 – Feb. 26, 2010
In Celebration of Northwest Arts and Crafts is a showing of work created by Blue Horse’s in-house artists, as well as other invited local artists who work in acrylics, ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal, oil paint, and wood. The exhibit will open with an artist reception Fri, Feb 5, 6 – 10pm.
Baystreet Village
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Event Times: 11-5:30PM
Event Cost: FREE
Phone: 360-671-2305
www.bluehorsegallery.com

Lucia Douglas Gallery
February 06, 2010 – February 27, 2010
A new exhibit with oils by NW landscape painter David Ridgway and new wood carvings by La Conner sculptor Peregrine O’Gormeley. Artist reception Saturday February 6 from 6 – 8 pm.
Fairhaven
1415 13th Street, Bellingham
Event Times: Wed – Sat 11 – 5 PM
Event Cost: FREE
Phone: 360.733.5361
www.luciadouglas.com

WWU SOS&A for Grades 3-5
February 19, 2010 – February 20, 2010
This event is for youth in grades 3-5 and takes place February 19-20. The sleepover follows an evening immersion of a special topic. Add the Saturday morning recreation option to complete the experience. Visit the Web for details www.wwu.edu/youth or contact youth@wwu.edu or (360) 650-3308.
Western Washington University, SMATE building
Bellingham
Phone: 360-650-3308
www.wwu.edu/youth

Winter Wings: Birds of the Skagit Flats
February 20, 2010
Join Institute naturalist Jim Alt for a field excursion designed to celebrate one of the Northwest’s natural treasures. Traveling together, we’ll survey the area’s profound bird life, with a focus on raptors, wintering waterfowl and shorebirds, as well as the relationships that bring these various species together in this particular place.
Lower Skagit Valley
Event Times: 6 clock hours
Event Cost: $95
Phone: 360-856-5700 ext.209
www.ncascades.org/get_outside

The Musical of Musicals
February 10, 2010 – February 28, 2010
What would it look like if all of your favorite musicals were all rolled together into one 90 minute performance? It’d probably look something like The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!). This smash will keep you laughing from start to finish with sharp wit and puckish energy.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial, Ballingham
Event Times: 7:30PM & 3PM
Event Cost: 20 Full/10 Student
Phone: 360-734-6080
www.mountbakertheatre.com

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