January 02, 2009 – March 30, 2009
Sale & demonstrations of watercolors, felting, pottery, painted silk scarves, & unique brooms. Watercolor classes begin in early February. The public is welcome by appointment at the new studio just four miles east of the I-5 #274 exit. Please call.
3432 Sweet Rd, Blaine
Event Times: by appointment
Event Cost: no cost
Phone: 360-332-8082
circleoftrees@mac.com
January 19, 2009
Join NSEA and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program to plant native trees and shrubs along Whatcom Creek at Red Tail Reach. Parking is available in the softball field parking lot at the corner of Fraser St. and Puget St. Look for signs and check in at the NSEA tent.
Red Tail Reach
Racine St, Bellingham
Event Times: 10 AM-12 PM
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-715-0283
www.n-sea.org
January 20, 2009
With a little sass and an ear for life's complexities, vocal trio Calyx harmonies sooths and rouses. Jazz, folk and classical influences are apparent, as members Karen FitzGerald, Beth Fuller and Laura Shelton sing and play their mix of musical genres.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St, Bellingham
Event Times: 12:30 PM
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-778-8930
www.whatcommuseum.org
January 20, 2009
Join the Jazz Project at Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro every Tuesday at 8:30 for the weekly jazz jam session. A rotating house trio provides the backbone for those who want to listen or sit in with the band.
Boundary Bay Brewery
1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham
Event Times: 8:30 PM
Event Cost: $1
Phone: 360-650-1066
www.jazzproject.org
January 21, 2009
Join the American Alpine Institute for a free slideshow on Backcountry Skiing in the Pacific Northwest! This free show will feature photos and a discussion lead by AAI mountain and ski guides. This is a great introduction to backcountry skiing in the North Cascades!
American Alpine Institute
1513 12th St, Bellingham
Event Times: 7 PM
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-671-1505
www.aai.cc/winter_clinic.asp
January 21, 2009
Wine Tasting! A tribute to the travel adventures & warm spirit of Jimmy Buffet. Chef Craig’s Happy Island cuisine entitled “A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean,” wines and live acoustic Buffet covers by Thomas Sandblom.
Big Fat Fish Company, Fairhaven
1304 12th St, Bellingham
Event Times: 6:30 PM
Event Cost: $34.00
Phone: 360 733-2284
www.bigfatfishco.com
January 24, 2009
Join North Cascades Institute and Dave Moskowitz, a longtime tracker and teacher at the Wilderness Awareness School. This field excursion will feature low-impact travel with two naturalists experienced in backcountry winter travel. Snowshoe rental is included as part of the class.
Upper Nooksack Area
Event Times: 9am - 4pm
Event Cost: $95
Phone: (360)856-5700 x 209
www.ncascades.org/programs/seminars/course.htmlworkshop_id=920
January 24, 2009
As a fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Acupuncture Health Center is opening Sat Jan 24 so anyone can get a full acupuncture treatment for only $20. All money raised goes directly to diabetes research. Appointments must be made in advance. Call 360-715-1824 to schedule.
School of Industries Building
1303 Astor St #101, Bellingham
Event Times: 9 AM-6 PM
Event Cost: $20
Phone: 360-715-1824
acupuncturehealthcenter.net
January 28, 2009
An improvising chamber ensemble redrawing the landscape of contemporary music.
WWU Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
516 High Street, Bellingham
Event Times: 8-10 PM
Event Cost: $10 General, $7 Students
Phone: 360-650-3130
January 29, 2009
"Contemporary Sovereignty: War, Spirituality & Identity." Fairhaven College hosts a special program featuring a selection of contemporary artworks focused on current social and political issues.
Fairhaven Presentation Hall at Fairhaven College
Western Washington University, Bellingham
Event Times: 5:30 PM
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-778-8930
www.whatcommuseum.org
December 05, 2008 – March 22, 2009
Contemporary works by 6 Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists. Included are provocative works that address preconceptions of Native American art and pushes to the forefront refreshing and too-often unseen perspectives on a variety of timely political and social issues.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St, Bellingham
Event Times: noon-5 PM, Tues-Sun
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-778-8930
www.whatcommuseum.org
