Virtual Lit Live! At Village Books! Village Books is thrilled to kick off its Virtual Lit Live series with a trio of fantastic authors at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Hear from Bellingham author and musician Ted O’Connell, Kristen Millares…

Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition Awards ​Out of more than 300 submissions, six photographers were selected to receive top awards for their photos in the 15th annual “Essence of Bellingham” Photo Competition.  Best of Show – 1st Place – “Blast…

It’s the opening night of the CASCADIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, and I’ll be talking tonight at 7 p.m. on Vimeo with “Blood and Glory” director Satinder Kaur, who grew up in Bellingham, joined the Army,  attended film school, where she…

Julie Marletto, program and music director at KMRE Community Radio, 102.3 FM, asked me about a month ago to interview performing and visual artists in Bellingham and Whatcom County about how the coronavirus has impacted them. So far I’ve talked…

Northwest Washington Fair cancelled for 2020 Based on the recommendation of the Whatcom County Health Department, the Northwest Washington Fair Board unanimously voted to cancel the 2020 Northwest Washington Fair; the next fair is planned for Aug. 16-21, 2021. “The…

Bellingham Parks Updates Many people are using Bellingham’s park and trail system to get outside, get fresh air and exercise. Please make sure that you are following the Whatcom County Health Department Guidelines and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”…

Free Days at State Parks Under Review Washington State Parks, under Gov. Jay Inslee ‘s #StayHomeStayHealthy order, will be not having Earth Day free day on April 22. The parks will still offer all 12 free days in 2020, when…

Whatcom Community College and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) are seeking an individual artist or artist team to design and create original artwork for the College’s new Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons. This opportunity is open to artists…