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B-BOARD A Skagit County judge agreed last week to stop the Water Rights city’s independent investigation into the work condi- tions at Municipal Court, granting a temporary injunc- THREAT OF FLOW ADJUDICATION IS PERSONAL tion. Attorneys for Lev claimed the city overstepped
FILM 14 its authority and violated the separation of powers I OWN and operate an organic doctrine protected under the state’s constitution. But dairy farm outside Lynden along the city has a statutory duty to investigate the claims, the Nooksack River. The river is 12 Mayor Seth Fleetwood said in a statement. the lifeblood of my farm’s sustain-
MUSIC “Our position from the outset has remained the able grazing practices, providing same. Our concern is for the employees,” Fleetwood the necessary irrigation water said. “We are duty-bound by state and local laws during the hot summer months in 11 and union agreements to investigate employee com- order to maintain the certified or- ART plaints about working conditions.” ganic standards developed for our According to a background statement of facts, Mu- farm by the USDA. nicipal Court staff and their union representatives As it stands today, my family farm contacted the city’s Human Resources department in has junior irrigation water rights. STAGE 10 early April with complaints about bullying working This means that my ability to use
6 conditions at the court. The complaints included al- water from the Nooksack River basin leged misconduct and mismanagement by the Court is dependent on the flow rate of the Administrator Darlene Peterson, Jail Alternative and river, which is measured by the De-
CURRENTS Diversion Manager Kathy Smith, and Judge Lev. City partment of Ecology. administrators determined it would be appropriate to On April 25, the Washington 4 4 retain the services of an independent fact-finder to State Legislature earmarked funds As the adjudication process pro- the capability to put more water look into the claims. for the state Department of Ecol- ceeds, not only will it harm family in the river—only our community VIEWS VIEWS Before the investigation began, however, city ad- ogy to begin the slow process of farms like mine, but additionally can do that.
2 ministrative staff met with Lev to discuss the com- sorting through water rights, both put our towns, cities and indus- Water rights issues are not plaints and investigation. Over successive days, this senior and junior, in the Nooksack tries—such as oil and gas refin- unique to our local community and MAIL cooperative engagement deteriorated, and court ad- River basin. This process is known eries—in jeopardy of amending or the Nooksack River basin. It is a ministrators refused to participate. The city placed as adjudication and will ultimately forfeiting water access due to the convoluted topic, with many sides Peterson and Smith on paid administrative leave, ig- pit water rights holders against outcome of legal rulings and not and perspectives, that exists all niting concerns about separation of powers and the one another in the courts while sound scientific evidence. along the west coast. 06.09.21 authority of Lev over her court. costing the taxpayers millions of For example, during the months The Lummi Nation and Nooksack “Judge Lev did not agree to cooperate,” the city dollars from both sides. of September and October, the Indian Tribe are key players in
23 .16 alleged in its statement. “Instead, she argued that The underlying concern that flow rates of the Nooksack are at pushing a legal battle that favors # she has sole authority over employees and working many contestants and persons in- a natural low point. Only the year- their demands for certain water conditions in the courthouse because the court is volved in this adjudication of wa- round water right holders (city rights while pushing out What- a separate branch of government. She also made it ter rights have is that there truly and industry) are using water from com County’s farming community. clear that she knew who the complainants were and isn’t enough research on the quan- our local watershed during this However, I believe that the next that she didn’t want them to work in her court any- tity and quality of water in the time. Our farmers who hold water steps we need to take start with more.” The city alleges Lev took retaliatory action river to determine optimal salmon rights rarely use any water beyond working together in a spirit of col- CASCADIA WEEKLY against those employees. spawning and fish habitat condi- the end of August. laboration, something we can’t do 4 The City Attorney’s Office researched the separa- tions all along the Nooksack’s path As it looks right now, Ecology’s in court. This means allocating our tion of powers doctrine advanced by Judge Lev and through Whatcom County. concept of legal rulings for the financial resources wisely. disagreed with her analysis of the issue. As I have lived alongside the adjudication process will be long, By working together we can de- “Mayor Fleetwood is the chief executive and admin- Nooksack River for 25 years and drawn out, and pull money out termine the best steps that are istrative officer of the city with the prime responsibil- observed the seasonal flows and of the taxpayer’s pockets for de- needed. The rich heritage of our ity of coordination and supervision of the activities of levels of the river, it has become cades. This, despite the fact that fish and our farms deserves this all departments and employees of the city, including apparent to me that agriculture’s feasible solutions to the concerns effort. municipal court employees,” the City Attorney’s office seasonal use of water from the about the water level in the river noted. The allegations against court administrators river is the most sustainable pro- are within our grasp. Hans Wolfisberg owns and operates an are serious and may include alleged violations of state cess ongoing. No judge or lawyer or jury has organic dairy farm outside Lynden. laws and city policies. “If true, these allegations cre- ate the risk of liability for the city.” VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE Bellingham’s City Charter declares, “The mayor shall have the power to ap- point and remove, subject to applicable civil service provisions, and except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by state law, all appointive officers of LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT PICNIC LUNCH? the city under the mayor’s jurisdiction AVAILABLE AT THE WALK-UP WINDOW or may authorize the head of a depart- 8AM-2PM EVERY DAY! 19 ment or office responsible to the mayor
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Commenting to the Bellingham Herald, CURRENTS union president Jael Komac observed, 4 “Judge Lev may have the authority to 4 supervise the employees of the court, cigarettes & smokeless tobacco VIEWS but clearly she has not been interested VIEWS in exercising it in 19 years. Someone 2 has to take responsibility for her inac- $ 00 tion and inability to follow worker pro- MAIL tection and anti-discrimination laws in 58TO the Bellingham Municipal Court. “Shame on Judge Lev for not working $ 06.09.21 with the other branches to protect all 00 of her employees. She is clearly oblivi-
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B-BOARD ATTEND “The news that re- WHAT: Walking mains were found at Our Spirits Home WHEN: 10:30am- the former Kamloops 1pm Fri., residential school June 11 FILM 14 breaks my heart—it is WHERE: Stommish a painful reminder of Grounds that dark and shame- 12 MORE: Lummi Nation will hold ful chapter of our
MUSIC a mourning country’s history,” Ca- and memorial nadian Prime Minister concurrent with Justin Trudeau said in 11 indigenous a statement.
ART tribes in British Columbia. A “I lost my heart, it memorial fire will was so much hurt and be lit at noon. pain to finally hear, INFO: dhillaire@ for the outside world STAGE 10 settingsun to finally hear, what productions.org
6 we assumed was hap- pening there,” admitted Harvey McLeod, who attended the school for two years in CURRENTS
CURRENTS 6 the late 1960s, in a telephone interview. Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is the home 4 community of the Kamloops school, which PHOTO BY TED MCGRATH, CREATIVE COMMONS CREATIVE TED MCGRATH, BY PHOTO was the largest in Canada’s Indian Affairs VIEWS An impromptu memorial grows on the south steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery, as are similar memorials appearing in many communities across Canada. The memorials mourn the residential school system. The Secwépemc discovery of 215 bodies in a mass grave at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
2 Nation acknowledged their responsibility to caretake for these lost children. MAIL “We had a knowing in our communi- ty that we were able to verify. To our BY TIM JOHNSON knowledge, these missing children are undocumented deaths,” Casimir said. 06.09.21 “Some were as young as 3 years old. We sought out a way to confirm that
23 .16 knowing out of deepest respect and love # Walking Our for those lost children and their fami- lies, understanding that Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is the final resting place of these children.” The discovery has spurred “a collective pain and trauma” for Indigenous commu- CASCADIA WEEKLY Spirits Home nities across Canada and beyond, while 6 also fueling calls for government action HONORING AND REMEMBERING MISSING TRIBAL CHILDREN to address historical and ongoing rights abuses against First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The trauma also resonates with Coast Salish communities to the south. FOR NEARLY a century across the Pacific Northwest, tribal children were torn The St. Mary’s Indian Residential School from their homes and sent to Christian residential schools—a recognized form of in Kamloops was founded and operated cultural genocide. Now the genocide has an even more direct and tragic form. by an order of Catholic priests and nuns With a heavy heart, Rosanne Casimir, chief of Canada’s Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc na- who also operated a similar residential school for children bordering the Tu- lalip Nation. Father Chirouse started the Tulalip school for Native boys in 1860. Service & Repair of Japanese and Europen vehicles
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The Kamloops school was established in gations in all other Indigenous residen- 12 1890 and closed down in 1978. tial schools in the country,” recalling the Between the 1860s and 1990s, more right of victims to know the full extent of MUSIC than 150,000 Indigenous children were the truth about the violations endured. forced to attend these schools, which For now, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc were run by churches and aimed to and other Native communities want to 11 forcibly assimilate Indigenous children honor these children and place them to ART into white society. rest in a commemorative walk in Kam- In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation loops this week. Commission of Canada concluded the coun- “The walk will begin at the Red Bridge” try committed “cultural genocide” with its that crosses a tributary of the Fraser River STAGE 10
decades-long residential school system. in this Okanogan community, noted Daidri 6 6 The independent commission deter- Marr, an event coordinator with the Adams mined that large numbers of Indigenous Lake Indian Band. The Band is a member CURRENTS children who were sent to residential of the greater Secwépemc Nation. CURRENTS schools never returned to their home “This bridge is significant as many el- communities. Some children ran away, ders have memories of crossing over into 4 and others died at the schools. The stu- the non-native side (City of Kamloops) and dents who did not return have come to the Native side (Kamloops Indian Band). VIEWS be known as the Missing Children. The “A lot of violence had occurred at this 2 Missing Children Project documents the bridge, between the non-Natives and Na- deaths and the burial places of youths tives,” Marr noted. “Natives even fought MAIL who died while attending the schools. amongst themselves and I have heard hor- To date, more than 4,100 children who ror stories from the elders talking about died while attending a residential watching people get thrown off the bridge 06.09.21 school have been identified. and not surviving. This area holds a lot of “We understand that this confirmed grief and trauma. The Indigenous leaders loss affects First Nations communities and Elders/community and allies will walk 23 .16 # across British Columbia and beyond,” across this bridge and make the walk to Casimir said. “We wish to ensure that the Kamloops Residential school.” our community members, as well as all Private ceremonies will be held be- home communities for the children who forehand with pipe carriers from the attended are duly informed.” Secwépemc Nation inside the school. United Nations human rights experts Lummi Nation plans a concurrent cere- have urged Canadian authorities and the mony near their Stommish Grounds. CASCADIA WEEKLY
Catholic Church to conduct prompt and The town of Merritt, British Columbia, 7 thorough investigations into the discov- said it would keep its flags lowered for ery of the mass grave. 215 hours in memory of the 215 children. “We urge the authorities to conduct But Byron Louis, chief of the Okana- full-fledged investigations into the cir- gan Indian Band in British Columbia, cumstances and responsibilities sur- posted a message of hope and resilien- rounding these deaths, including foren- cy: “Do not lower your head and cry, sic examinations of the remains found, hold your head up in praise and honor and to proceed to the identification and them and, most importantly, support registration of the missing children,” the them. This is what they rightfully de- UN Commission on Human Rights said in serve in their service to our people. a statement. They urged “similar investi- They need our praise, not pity.” k th HORNET HUNT e State highway work crews will begin placing e a traps for invasive Asian giant hornets in Northwest t Washington this summer. The traps will be monitored by DOT workers with results reported to the state Department of Agriculture to help state officials W 19 LAST WEEK’S W know if the huge hornets have spread from where they were originally found in Whatcom County. These
FOOD e insects can dominate local species and pose a serious
threat to Washington honeybees—thus earning the
h a nickname “murder hornets.” The agencies will focus
15 their trapping efforts in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San T NEWS Juan, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. JUNE 04-07 s
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12 NORTHWEST PASSAGES The State of Washington will offer cash
MUSIC prizes, education benefits and free enter- tainment to incentivize COVID-19 vaccina- tions. All people who have been vaccinated 11 in Washington are eligible for the incentives, ART not just for new vaccinations. According to the most recent data from the Department 06.04.21 of Health, approximately 63 percent of Wash- ingtonians 16 years and older have initiated STAGE 10 FRIDAY their vaccinations. The state hopes that the
6 A Skagit County judge grants an injunction temporarily halting an investigation incentives will encourage unvaccinated peo- by the City of Bellingham into the work conditions at Bellingham Municipal ple to initiate their vaccinations and raise Whatcom County District Court Judge David Grant announces he will retire and resigns his position, Court. Presiding Judge Debra Lev filed a lawsuit against the mayor’s office, assert- the statewide rate to save more lives and saying it’s time to close this chapter of his life. One of CURRENTS CURRENTS 6 ing the court is an independent branch of city government under her control. The protect more people. [Office of Governor] two district court judges serving the county, Grant had mayor’s office reports Municipal Court staff contacted the city Human Resources another year and a half of service in his elected office. 4 department about working conditions in early April, prompting an investigation 06.07.21 into claims of workplace bullying. [COB] VIEWS MONDAY
2 A federal judge rejects the Biden administration’s attempt to delay a lawsuit A rail union official says the fiery oil won’t be officially declared until the FBI, from several states and environmentalists who are seeking to end lease sales for car train derailment in Custer late last the Federal Railroad Administration, and MAIL coal mining on federal lands. The coal leasing program was temporarily shut down year was likely caused by sabotage. Sev- the National Transportation Safety Board under President Barack Obama because of concerns about climate change, and then en train cars carrying crude oil derailed finish their inquiries. [KUOW] revived by the Trump administration. Environmentalists want to shut down the pro- and five caught fire on Dec. 22, 2020, gram permanently and have been frustrated by the Biden administration’s attempts sending a large plume of black smoke A $300,000 economic development 06.09.21 to delay a legal challenge pending further review. [EarthJustice] into the sky close to the Canadian border. grant will assist a Ferndale company’s There were no injuries in the derailment; plans to build their new electric bus as-
23 .16 Immunization data from Lummi Nation’s tribal heath center greatly increased however, investigators believe the derail- sembly line in Whatcom County. The Port # Whatcom County’s vaccination rate, health officials report. Lummi Nation, like ment was not an accident. The incident of Bellingham awarded the grant in part- other tribal governments, received vaccine shipments directly from the federal happened near where two people had been nership with the Washington State De- government, separate from the state’s allotment. As a result, vaccination data arrested a month before and accused of partment of Commerce to support Vicinity wasn’t included in the state immunization reports. The addition of 4,700 people attempting an attack on train tracks to Motor Corp., which specializes in manu- vaccinated through the tribal health center raises Whatcom County’s vaccination disrupt plans for a natural gas pipeline. facturing mid-sized multipurpose transit rate. Approximately 55.5 percent of all Whatcom residents, and 67 percent of What- KUOW reports the cause of the derailment vehicles. [Port of Bellingham] CASCADIA WEEKLY
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On June 1, police detectives began in- On June 4, Bellingham Police spoke to 19 vestigating several bomb threats left on an intoxicated person who refused to
an Anacortes School District voicemail. leave a downtown business. Police con- FOOD School district buildings were closed vinced the person to leave. while the district officials worked with police to conduct a thorough search of YELLINGHAM 15 the buildings. The voicemail did not On May 31, police checked on a report
specify a targeted building and police of someone yelling profanities at anoth- B-BOARD determined there was no threat. er person in north Bellingham.
On June 2, Bellingham Police heard On May 31, Bellingham Police were
secondhand information about a pos- called to a neighborhood near the WWU FILM 14 sible bomb threat near Bellingham campus where someone was directing High School. traffic and yelling at passing cars. 12 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WILSON LIBRARY WWU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS On June 7, Bellingham Police reported On June 6, Bellingham Police learned MUSIC chalk had been used to write vulgarities someone was yelling in an apartment on the school grounds at Silver Beach complex near WWU campus. Elementary School. 11 On June 2, Bellingham Police arrested ART BARBECUE HULLABALOO a man who had thrown a rock through a On June 2, Bellingham Police and fire pane of glass and was running into the officials investigated a fire that had street in Birchwood neighborhood. been set on the rooftop deck of a multi- STAGE 10
unit dwelling near Western Washington On June 6, a man complained to Bell- 6 6 University campus. ingham Police that he had been attacked with bear mace by an unknown assailant. CURRENTS WEAPON WORRIES CURRENTS On June 2, the Bellingham Police De- 34 GRIFT KEEPS GIVING Rank of Bellingham among 342 mid-sized cities nationally for great places partment’s K-9 team helped the Skagit On June 2, Bellingham Police reported to bike. Among medium-sized cities, Bellingham ranked eighth in the 4 County Sheriff’s Office with a search for another scam making the rounds. This community score, based on surveyed community perceptions of bicycling. a gun. “A burglary had been interrupted one, more sophisticated than many, VIEWS where the suspect was believed to have spoofed the department’s real number 2 fled with a stolen gun,” police reported. to caller ID and used an active working The gun was eventually located still in officer’s name to tell the victim they 65 MAIL the residence. missed a subpoena for court and owed Bellingham’s score out of 100 across a range of factors for bicycle safety fines. When the victim said they would and mobility. The average score for all cities in 2021 is 48. On May 31, Whatcom County Sheriff’s consult an attorney, the scammer got 06.09.21 deputies defused a dangerous situation more aggressive and threatened more in Maple Falls as a man threatened his fines. “Bellingham Police will never neighbors with a gun and fired toward call you to pay a fine (via gift card) for 72 66 23 .16 Bellingham’s score out of 100 on Bellingham’s score out of 100 # one of them. Deputies arrived to find missing court,” police noted. “That is how familiar residents are with on how well the city’s bike the man yelling at his neighbors as he always a scam.” local biking resources and the network connects cyclists with waved a handgun. The 61-year-old ini- city’s efforts to improve biking. places they want to go. tially refused to put the gun down but THE CONTINUING CRISIS was eventually persuaded to do so. He On June 4, a 2-year-old child was report- was taken into custody. ed wandering around an apartment com- 83 41
Bellingham’s score out of 100 in Bellingham’s score out of 100 in CASCADIA WEEKLY plex north of Bellingham wearing only a ridership, how often residents bicycle safety, how safe cyclists DEPATRIATED diaper. Police located the parents. ride bikes for transportation and feel riding in the city. 9 On June 5, a truck festooned with a Blue recreation. Line flag, an American flag and an All PACKAGE POLICE Lives Matter bumper sticker was keyed On June 3, Bellingham Police discov- in Bellingham. Police noted the culprit ered multiple bags and a box were left might have been captured on camera. outside their station. They found the bags were filled with construction trash 115 UNCLEAR ON THE that someone had discarded. Bellingham’s overall ranking among 767 cities studied and surveyed on INSTRUCTION bicycle safety and connectivity. On June 6, a man who had been tres- On June 4, local law enforcement offi- passed earlier from the 7-Eleven near cers celebrated National Doughnut Day Bellingham International Aiport re- with boxes of Krispy Kremes. SOURCES: PeopleForBikes Annual City Ratings Survey UPCOMING EVENTS THURS., JUNE 10 COMEDY NIGHT: Travis Nelson will headline a Comedy Night show hosted by Bellingham Entertainment from 7pm-9pm in Blaine at stage Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Rd. Nelson has performed across the United States and THEATER DANCE PROFILES Canada, and made the top eight comics in the World Series of Comedy. Brett Emerson
will also be featured. The material is geared 19 towards audiences 18 and older, but all ages are welcome at the expansive outdoor space. FOOD A couple of days before the Bellingham Entry to the show is free. Along with the show, Fuentes and Samador will kick off laughter, there will also be cold drinks, warm their extensive West Coast tour in Las Ve- fires, corn hole and pool. Please be prepared 15 gas, so they should be in top form by the to follow COVID-19 recommended practices. time they arrive at the WWW.BELLINGHAMENTERTAINMENT.COM
B-BOARD Firehouse—one of the QUEENS OF CIDER: To celebrate Pride Month, venues in Bellingham attend “Queens of Desire with Betty Desire” where Fuentes has per- at 8pm on the outdoor patio at Thousand Acre formed to sold-out au- Cider House, 109 Grand Ave., suite 101. The drag variety show happening tonight and again
FILM 14 diences over the years. July 17 will feature live singing, lip syncing, The night before witty humor and plenty of rainbows and glit- “Flores de Verano, Fla- ter. A more intimate, indoor environment will 12 menco en Vivo” trans- set the tone for a June 24 panel discussion, ATTEND “Queer Through the Years,” which will explore
MUSIC WHAT: Rachel forms the Firehouse Bellingham’s gay culture history and obstacles Belly Dances to into a Spanish dance for inclusion and acceptance. The date was Live Music by hall, another dynamic
11 chosen due to the proximity of June 28, the Sean Daly duo will be setting anniversary of the first Pride march held in ART WHEN: 6:30pm 1970 in New York City. Tickets are $30 per table, Fri., June 11 the stage for transfor- per event. All proceeds raised from reservations COST: $20 per mation. “Rachel Belly 10 and cover charge will benefit the performers person, or $50 Dances to Live Music and Whatcom’s PFLAG chapter, a nonprofit that per table (up to By Sean Daly” will see STAGE 10 STAGE provides confidential peer support, education four people) the performing arts and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents WHERE: and families, and allies. 6 Firehouse venue bring beauti- WWW.THOUSANDACRECIDERHOUSE.COM INFO: www.rachel ful, masterful dance bellydances.com that is indigenous to FRI., JUNE 11 ------CURRENTS areas in the Middle SWING STREET DANCE: Attend a Swing WHAT: “Flores de SAVANNAH FUENTES East, North Africa, Street Dance from 6pm-8:30pm in front of
4 Verano: Flamenco
PHOTO COURTESY OF SAVANNAH FUENTES OF SAVANNAH COURTESY PHOTO All That Jazz Boutique Gallery, 1015 Railroad en Vivo” with Turkey and Greece to Ave., #15. Hopefully, the event will continue Savannah the forefront. VIEWS every second Friday night of the month Fuentes and Those who purchase through the summer. The venue is also host- BY AMY KEPFERLE Diego Amador Jr. 2 either an individual ing Poetry and Gelato Night from 6pm-7:30pm WHEN: 7:30pm ticket or a table with Sun., June 13, Buenos Aires Street Tango
MAIL Sat., June 12 Night every first and third Friday of the WHERE: friends or family won’t month, and Salsa Street Dance Night every Firehouse Arts be sorry. Local per- Dance Dates fourth Friday of the month. and Events former and instructor WWW.ALLTHATJAZZBOUTIQUEGALLERY.COM Center, 1314 Rachel Carter will be 06.09.21 A WORLD OF TALENT AT THE FIREHOUSE Harris Ave. dancing raqs sharqi— BFA DANCE CONCERT: Hear stories and COST: $15 for anecdotes from choreographers and dancers AGAINST THE backdrop of a hot-pink Pacific Northwest sunset, a woman in pro- kids, $30 general commonly known as 23 .15 file can be seen dancing on the beach. As the breeze rustles her dress and small waves belly dance—and the during a virtual viewing of the Western Wash- # admission, $42 ington University Dance BFA Concert at 7pm lap at the shore, she appears to be drawing inspiration from the natural world around in the first two Portland-based Daly on Zoom. Students will show their original rows, and $60 her—and from passionate music playing softly in the background. Her intricate arm will play along on the choreography pieces and Capstone solos. Each benefactor front- and body movements, hand-clapping and percussive footwork seems improvised, but string bass to classic student selected a professional choreographer row seating to work with for their solo. Viewing is free their execution is way too controlled to be a mistake. INFO: www.event and traditional mu- and open to the public. Even if you weren’t aware the woman in the short video was flamenco dancer Savan- brite.com sic of Egypt and the nah Fuentes—and that flamenco singer and guitarist Diego Amador Jr. was providing Middle East. He’ll also WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU/EVENT CASCADIA WEEKLY the scenic soundtrack—it would still be possible to glean something special and present an original composition he cre- THURS., JUNE 17 10 pretty magical was going on. But knowing the duo are longtime purveyors of the ated during lockdown. A NIGHT OF COMEDY: Brett Emerson will Spanish dance form changes everything. After more than a year of watching per- host a Night of Comedy from 7pm-9pm in If Fuentes and Amador can wow even when under cover of a drawing dusk, imagine formers share their talents on Zoom or Ferndale at the Main Street Bar & Grill, 2005 how impressive it would be to seen them in person, beneath spotlights that would al- Facebook Live, you may be yearning to see Main St. The stand up comedy show will feature Brady Secules, with Luke Severeid low the audience to see and hear their every expression and emotion. If you find that what’s on the other side of the creative headlining. Severeid is a PNW native who scenario to be a compelling one, be aware that Fuentes will be bringing her fundrais- curtain. Safety protocols and distancing got his start in Tacoma. He’s taken his rowdy ing and recovery tour to Bellingham for a Sat., June 12 performance at the Firehouse measures will be followed during these brand of comedy on the road, “touring up Arts and Events Center. two very special shows—each of which and down the West Coast and Canada, yelling The Seattle-based Fuentes says her new program, “Flores de Verano, Flamenco will feature dancers and musicians at the jokes the whole way.” Cover will be $5 at the door. Please be prepared to follow COVID-19 en Vivo,” celebrates rebirth and new beginnings. It was created after a year of top of their game—so now may be the safety protocols. pandemic-related confinement and self-reflection, and features both traditional time to reenter the theater scene. A world WWW.BELLINGHAMENTERTAINMENT.COM musical forms and contemporary themes. of talent awaits you. UPCOMING “Kumihimo Wishes: Current Times,” EVENTS Gregory Kammer’s “New Terrain,” and “Quilting Forward: New Works JUNE 9-13 by the Bellingham Modern Quilt AUCTION ACTION: Get a peek at art Guild” can be seen from 12pm- that will be sold at the 29th annual 4:30pm Thursdays through Satur- visual MoNA Art Auction by viewing the days through Aug. 26 at Lynden’s GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES works through June 9 in La Conner Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG First St. This year’s juried auction will
take place online June 10-13, with MATZKE GALLERY: See works by 19 both silent and live auction artworks 16 regional artists at a “Spring Has being sold to the highest bidder. A Sprung” exhibit from 11am-5pm Fri-
virtual live auction program takes days through Sundays through June FOOD timate goal was to choose work reflect- place Sat., June 12. 27 on Camano Island at Matzke ing an individual’s unique creativity and WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, perspective. What came from the process 2345 Blanche Way. 15 is, what I believe to be, a strong cross- SAT., JUNE 12 WWW.MATZKEFINEART.COM REBEL ARTISTS: A variety of artists
section of pitcher forms.” and artisans sell their creative wares PERRY AND CARLSON: “Swamp/ B-BOARD She’s correct. Among the works for at the Rebel Artists of Whatcom Art Garden,” Cynthia Camlin’s new sale are a yellow pitcher resembling an Market from 3pm-6pm every Saturday exhibit, can be seen from 11am- unearthed archeological treasure from at downtown Bellingham’s Commercial 6pm daily through June 27 in Mount Street Plaza, 1315 Commercial St. Vernon at Perry and Carlson Gallery,
Seattle Krista Cortese, a creatively an- FILM 14 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ 504 S. First St. gled modern masterpiece by New Jersey REBELARTISTSOFWHATCOM WWW.PERRYANDCARLSON.COM ceramicist Brian Chen, a tall pitcher 12 festooned with pomegranates created SUN., JUNE 13 QUILT MUSEUM: From 11am- by Maine’s Emily VALLEY MADE MARKET: Peruse 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, MUSIC Armstrong, and a artisan-made goods at an open-air visit La Conner’s Pacific Northwest Valley Made Market taking place from Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. piece with a wide- 10am-4pm in Mount Vernon at 501 S. Second St. Currently on display are 11 11 open lid and deco- Main St. Additional pop-ups take place “Inspired Settings: The Art and ART ART rated with vines July 25, August 22, and September 19. Collection of Matt Macomber” and by Indiana’s Sarah WWW.VALLEYMADEMARKET.COM “Whirlwinds & Whirlpools: New Anderson (among Work by Larkin Van Horn.” WWW.QFAMUSEUM.ORG many others). ONGOING STAGE 10 SEE For those in- SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Pastels by WHAT: “Pitcher trigued by utilitar- EXHIBITS Amanda Houston will be featured 6 Perfect 2” ian art such as that ALLIED ARTS: “Unmasked: Imagin- from 11am-5pm Wednesday through WHEN: 11am-5pm found in “Pitcher ing New Beginnings” will show Sunday through June 29 in Ana- daily through June from 11am-4pm Tuesdays through cortes at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420
WHERE: Good Perfect 2,” consider Saturdays through June 26 at Allied Commercial Ave. CURRENTS Earth Pottery, 1000 mixing and match- Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. The exhibit WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM PITCHER BY KRISTA CORTESE KRISTA BY PITCHER Harris Ave. ing your newfound features two-dimensional ceramic 4 INFO: www.good purchase with works art from Whatcom’s Artists of Clay SMITH & VALLEE: View the rotat-
earthpots.com VIEWS BY AMY KEPFERLE from the ninth annu- and Kiln (WACK). ing landscape show “Vast” from ------WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG 10am-5pm Fridays through Sundays al “Cup Show,” which WHAT: “Cup Show” through June 27 in Edison at Smith 2 WHEN: Through can be perused vir- GALLERY SYRE: “Origins and Evo- & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. Fill the Vessel Aug. 26 tually on the Jansen lutions: Five Generations” can be WWW.SMITHANDVALLEEGALLERY.COM MAIL WHERE: Online Art Center’s website seen from 11am-4pm Tues.-Thurs., INFO: www. ART TO HOLD ON TO through August. and by appointment, through June WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works by jansenartcenter.org 26 at Gallery Syre, 465 Stuart Rd. Whatcom Art Guild members can be This is another The show gathers together artworks viewed from 11am-5pm Tuesdays 06.09.21 ACCORDING TO Jen Allen, the pieces in “Pitcher Perfect 2” exhibit with a far-reaching roster of by generations of artists in the through Sundays at Whatcom Art are much more than vessels meant to hold drinks, sauces, syrups clay creators. Although many of the Anderson/Syre family. Market, 1103 11th St. Through June and flowers. They’re also contemporary works of art. juried pieces chosen were from What- WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM 13, Kathy Harvey’s oil paintings 23 .16 # As the juror for the exhibit being featured through June at com County artists—including Lonnie will be featured. HOTEL BELLWETHER: View painter WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG Fairhaven’s Good Earth Pottery, Allen was responsible for sifting Schang, Debra Stern, Dan Stockwell, and mixed-media master David Syre’s through the numerous applications she received from across the Linda Stone, Michael McClun, Janis Tay- latest installation, “An Artist’s WHATCOM MUSEUM: View “Seeds United States and Canada and choosing the approximately 40 lor, Levi Van Straalen, Ruth Hess, Lynn Universe,” hanging throughout the cor- of Culture: The Portraits and Voices works that are now on display—including one of her own pieces, Giuliani, Jesse Rasmussen, and Good ridors, lobby and dining room of Hotel of Native American Women” and an elegant white pitcher with a curved handle and leafy etchings Earth Pottery owner Ann Marie Coo- Bellwether and the Lighthouse Grill. “Jac Trautman: The Specter of the
The works will be on display at One Young and Indigenous” through CASCADIA WEEKLY along its circumference. per—the exhibit also features creative Bellwether Way through the summer. Sun., June 13 at Whatcom Museum’s The West Virginia-based ceramics artist notes pitchers are her cups by artists from around Washington WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM Lightcatcher Building, 205 Flora St. 11 favorite form to both make and use, and says she loves that state and British Columbia, New York, “Fluid Formations: The Legacy of the handle and spout signify that they’re meant to be utilized. North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Minne- I.E. GALLERY: View new works by Glass in the Pacific Northwest,” “All However, Allen looked beyond the vessels’ functionality when sota, and Montana. Seattle artist Julie Paschkis from Dressed Up,” “Silk for Suffragettes 11am-5pm Fridays through Sundays and Schoolchildren,” “Votes for considering her choices. Another resemblance to “Pitcher Per- through June 27 in Edison at i.e. Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” “Included in this exhibition are works that exemplify a mas- fect 2” is that the works are much more gallery, 5800 Cains Court. The pieces and “People of the Sea and Cedar” tery of techniques and materials as well as works with a certain than vessels meant to hold a cup of cof- combine gouache, ink, cut paper, and can also be seen from 12pm-5pm naiveté, showing promise in their level of ingenuity and fear- fee or a bouquet of wildflowers. The se- stitching in works on paper. Thursdays through Sundays at the lessness,” she says in her juror’s notes. “As a maker who has a lections run the gamut from austerity to WWW.IEEDISON.COM Lightcatcher Building and Old City Hall. COVID-19 directives are in fondness for texture, process and color, I was driven to create humor, small to large, and patterned to JANSEN ART CENTER: A “Summer place. Entry fees are $5-$10. an exhibition with a diversity of firing processes and surface pristine. They are a wonder to behold— Juried Exhibit,” Seiko Purdue’s WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG techniques. Taking the above factors into consideration, my ul- while also being meant to hold on to. rumor has it I’VE BEEN wondering how events such as the Subdued Stringband Jamboree were go- ing to host events predicated on having large numbers of people gather in our COVID real- music ity—and now we have an answer. SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT Before we get into Stringband’s 2021 poli- cies and procedures, I feel it's important to 19 make it known where I stand on the subject
FOOD of COVID vaccinations. I am emphatically, unapologetically pro-vaccination. I do not believe that the question of whether to get 15 notes on their website’s events page, and the COVID vaccine is a political issue. Getting that’s another good thing to keep in mind poked is nothing more than and nothing less
B-BOARD when making your way to one of the weekly than a personal act undertaken in the name concerts the Fairhaven mainstay has begun of public health. hosting in its beer and wine garden located Is the COVID vaccine a perfect solution to on the grass field below Skylark’s patio. the complex problems presented by the pan-
FILM 14 Currently, the temperature is predicted to demic? No. But all things considered, it’s the be in mid-to-upper 60s when Bellingham- pretty good solution
based guitarist and vocalist Chuck Dingee we need to protect our- 12 12 takes the Skylark’s stage selves and each other. MUSIC
MUSIC from 5pm-8pm this Friday I’ve read the studies, and Saturday (June 11- followed the research, 12), but who’s to say the done my best to get 11 questionable cloud cover good info from credible ART BY CAREY ROSS in the forecast won’t turn sources and feel com- into a late-spring storm? fortable encouraging folks to get vaccinated When listening to Ding- if they are not already. ee’s extensive repertoire Along with the personal pluses and public STAGE 10 ATTEND of classic rock, folk rock health protections offered by the COVID vac- WHAT: Summer of
6 Fun’s “Music in the and more, it might be cines, one of the benefits is that being vacci- Park” wise to have a raincoat nated will allow us to attend the events we’ve WHERE: Pioneer on hand, just in case. so badly missed for the past year-plus. Park, Ferndale CURRENTS The same goes for a You can harbor whatever feelings you like WHEN: 6pm Sat., “Camp Cider” gig with on the subject of vaccines, but it’s become
4 June 19, July 17, and Aug. 14 Diego Romero happening clear that in order for us to gather in appre- COST: Free from 7pm-9pm Fri., June ciable numbers, vaccinations are a must. It VIEWS INFO: www. 11 on the small outdoor is currently the only way that event organiz- cityofferndale.org
2 stage at Thousand Acre ers and venue owners can keep us safe, and Cider House. In addition to securing a $20 safety has to be their number-one priority for MAIL VAUDEVILLE ETIQUETTE table reservation, you’ll want to have the gear their continued existence and ours.
PHOTO BY TRAVIS TRAUTT TRAVIS BY PHOTO you need when Romero brings on the blues, And so, Stringband has, in its typical low- funk, soul and oldies. fuss, straightforward fashion, announced that And although it won’t quite have officially this year’s Jamboree will be a vaccinated-only 06.09.21 BY AMY KEPFERLE changed seasons when Seattle-area rock cover event. Limited tickets—they’re topping out band 3 Trick Pony kicks off the musical fac- at 850 people this year—have gone on sale
23 .16 tion of the City of Ferndale’s “Summer of Fun” via their website, and in order to attend the # lineup at 6pm Sat., June 19 at a Music in the Aug. 12-14 festival at the Darrington Log Show Summer of Fun Park gig at Pioneer Park, once the sun starts Fairgrounds, ticket holders 16 and older must to hang low in the sky, having a second layer show proof of vaccination—no exceptions. A MULTI-LAYERED APPROACH could save your hide. Kids ages 2-15 will need to show evidence of a The odds for a hot summer night will be bet- negative COVID test dated Aug. 10 or after to WEATHER-WISE, LATE spring and early summer in the Pacific North- ter when Music in the Park continues with the be admitted. Anyone who buys an adult ticket CASCADIA WEEKLY west can be unpredictable. One day you’re wearing shorts, a tank top and R&B and hip-hop beats of Bellingham-based and does not present proof of COVID vaccina- 12 flip-flops, but then the next afternoon will find you digging through your Spaceband Sat., July 17. The final concert in tion by July 28 will have their tickets refunded. closet to retrieve long wool socks, jeans and your warmest fleece hoodie, the series will feature “Americana rock” and It’s a no-nonsense, common-sense policy wondering if it’s going to be necessary to turn the furnace back on. psychedelic folk with the Seattle ensemble and I suspect Stringband won’t be the only What does this mean for Summer 2021? Venues who are presenting live Vaudeville Etiquette. Even if the weather entertainment entity to require proof of vac- music after more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions are finally takes a turn for the worse, band founders Tay- cination prior to an event—in fact, I know welcoming musicians back into public spaces, but many of the events are ler Lynn and Bradley Laina are sure to bring they won’t as there’s a long-awaited show an- taking place on outdoor stages. This means that in addition to making sure on the heat. nouncement coming our way shortly, and that you’re following CDC guidelines and masking up and distancing when neces- Masks and social distancing will be required one will be open only to vaccinated patrons sary, you should also head to happenings prepared with layers of clothing at the three free events, but enthusiastic as well. Everyone has their own reasons for in case a warm day flips to cold and rainy, or a windy and cloudy day turns dancing will be welcomed. If you find yourself getting vaccinated, and I promise no one out to be sunny and sweltering. grooving in the rain without an umbrella or will blame you if being able to go to shows is “In Bellingham, it’s always weather-permitting,” Skylark’s Hidden Cafe slicker, you’ll have yourself to blame. yours. Join us. IT’S GRILL TIME!
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6 Sunnyland Cinema PARKING LOT PICTURES CURRENTS FOR THOSE who’ve driven by Greene’s show, or during it. 4 Corner and wondered what the giant The 2007 Academy white rectangle located smack-dab in Award-winning Pixar VIEWS the middle of the flower-focused mural film is set in a high- Affected by the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic?
2 on the side of the building was there for, end restaurant in the mystery has now been solved. Paris, and chefs from MAIL Energy Assistance Available Just in time for summer, the restaurant both France and the SEE Call (360) 255-2192 or schedule online anytime: with an outdoor beer garden on James United States were Street recently announced it was introduc- WHAT: Sunnyland consulted to make Cinema presents tinyurl.com/OC-Energy-Assistance ing “Sunnyland Cinema” with a viewing sure the delicious 06.09.21 Ratatouille Scheduling line hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm & 1-4pm of the animated film Ratatouille on Sat., WHEN: 9:30pm meals depicted in the June 12. Weather permitting, the event Sat., Jun. 12 storyline were accu-
23 .16 will kick off with live music from 8pm- WHERE: Greene’s rately animated. But # Monthly Income Limits (1mo/3mo/12mo lookback options) 9pm, with the flick being transposed on Corner, 2208 James that’s only part of the St. the painted-on screen starting at 9:30pm. COST: $5 draw. In telling the Things to keep in mind before ventur- INFO: www.greenes tale about a young All appointments are scheduled as phone appointments due to pandemic. ing forth to stake a socially distanced corner.com rat named Remy who seat in front of the parking lot cinema longs to become a FAQs: include the directive that attendees will world-class chef and the travails he must CASCADIA WEEKLY Do I need to be behind on my bill or in disconnect status? No! need to bring their own chairs and blan- go through to do so, the plot touches on 14 Do I have to have a loss of income? No! kets, and parking will not be available on everything from friendship to creative li- Does everyone in my household need to be a citizen or legal resident? the premises. Since the space will tem- cense in the kitchen, familial bonds, bur- No, we have multiple programs to serve your household. porarily be transformed into an outdoor geoning love and more. Can credit be used for future months? Yes! Can assistance help set me up for a warm winter? Yes! movie theater, it’ll be a walk-in affair. An ace voice cast helps move the ac- Can I apply even if I recently got a new job? Yes! Tickets can be purchased at Greene’s the tion forward. What else can you do at my appointment? Referrals to Home Repair day of the event for a scant $5 per per- Although the full Sunnyland Cinema Loan Program, Weatherization, Furnace Repair, and more! son, and although the kitchen will close at summer lineup hasn’t yet been announced, Are the wait times on the phone terrible? Eh...sometimes! Try 9pm, beer, wine, snacks and candy will be Ratatouille seems like a swell way to make scheduling online or calling later in the week. able to be purchased throughout the film. use of the stationary movie screen. Now Am I taking away an appointment from someone in need? No, we have additional funding to serve the community. Ratatouille is a movie you’re not going to that you know what it’s there for, all that want to watch while hungry, so it would remains is to park yourself in front of it and We look forward to talking with you! behoove you to fill up either before the enjoy a night of cinema under the stars. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of the more evoc- BY AMY ALKON a hard look to see it isn’t cracked and BY ROB BREZSNY ative passages in J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Return of dusty from constantly being dropped the King is about the warrior Éowyn. It says, “Then the in other women’s bedrooms. heart of Éowyn changed, or else at last she understood FREE WILL it. And suddenly her winter passed, and the sun shone THE SCIENCE ADVICE on her.” I’m predicting a comparable transformation GLUED-IN ALLERGY for you in the near future, Virgo. There’ll be some GODDESS I’ve been dating a guy for three months, and ASTROLOGY fundamental shift in the way your heart comprehends I’d like us to be exclusive, but I don’t know life. When that happens, you will clearly fathom some HATE-LOSS DIET how to go about addressing it. I’m worried ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries actor Leonard secrets about your heart that have previously been
Nimoy became mega-famous by playing the role of vague or inaccessible. And then the sun will shine
Last year, I broke up with the man I was that if I say I need him to commit, he’ll feel 19 Spock, an alien from the planet Vulcan in the Star Trek upon you with extra brilliance. engaged to and loved deeply. I’d found out pressured and bolt. franchise. He always enjoyed the role, but in 1975 he he was cheating on me constantly with many —Quandary wrote an autobiography called I Am Not Spock. In it, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran actor and FOOD he clarified how different he was from the character different women throughout our relationship. author Carrie Fisher had more than the average number he performed. In 1995, Nimoy published a follow-up of inner demons. Yet she accomplished a lot, and was My life has gone on, but I often think of For a man, agreeing to go exclusive is autobiography, I Am Spock, in which he described the nominated for and won many professional awards. 15 15 what he did to me and feel incredible anger. a bit like wedding vows lite, as posed to ways in which he was similar to the fictional alien. In Here’s the advice she gave: “Stay afraid, but do it I’d like to forgive him, but I’m not sure the man’s penis: “Do you swear off sex the spirit of Nimoy’s expansive self-definition, Aries, anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have and in accordance with current astrological potentials, to wait to be confident.” I hope you’ll employ that B-BOARD how to do that when these feelings pop up with all the other ladies forever?” Penis: B-BOARD I invite you to make it clear to people exactly who you strategy in the coming weeks, dear Libra. The time is throughout my week. “Frankly, that sounds a little grim.” and who you aren’t. favorable for you to work hard on your number one —Stuck Men evolved to have the hots for goal no matter what your emotions might be at any sexual variety—casual sex with a slew- TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The poet Rumi particular moment. declared, “A lover has four streams inside, of water, It’s hard to move on emotionally when apalooza of different partners—to a de- wine, honey, and milk.” With that in mind, Taurus, I SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio author FILM 14 you not only have a grudge but take it gree women do not. (An ancestral woman will recommend that you seek a boost in the honey Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) had a gambling ad- department. Your passions and feelings have been diction for many years. At one point, he lost so much everywhere with you like a cockroach on could get pregnant and stuck with a kid 12 a little yarn leash. to raise after a single hookup with some flowing along fairy well, but lately they’ve lacked money betting on roulette that he had to take drastic some sweetness. As a result, you’re not receiving measures. He wrote a novella in record time—just 16 This isn’t to say you should forgive rando, while the more randos Grok had as much of the sweetness you need from the world days—so as to raise money to pay his debt. The story MUSIC the guy. There’s this assumption that sex with, the more likely he was to pass around you. So your assignment is to intensify the was titled The Gambler. Its hero was a not-very-suc- forgiving someone who’s wronged you on his genes.) honey stream within you! Remember the principle, cessful gambler. Is there a comparable antidote in your 11 is the healthy, constructive thing to Feminist scholars contend that “patri- “Like attracts like.” future, Scorpio? A gambit that somehow makes use of the problem to generate the cure? I suspect there is. ART do—and, sure, it can be. Evolution- archal” culture—not evolution—leads to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’m glad you’re not on ary social psychologist Michael Mc- men’s greater preference for the sexual the planet Saturn right now. The winds there can blow SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In her poem Cullough defines forgiveness as “an in- variety pack, but it even shows up in at 1,000 miles per hour. But I would like you to feel a “Escape,” Michelle Tudor addresses a lover: “Inside of brisk breeze as you wander around in nature here on you: a dream raging to be set free.” She implies that
ternal process of getting over your ill “gender-egalitarian” Norway. Evolution- STAGE 10 Earth. Why? Because according to my interpretation she would like to be a collaborator who provides as- will for an offender.” He explains that ary scientist Leif Edward Ottesen Ken- of the current astrological omens, winds will have a sistance and inspiration in liberating her companion’s
forgiveness is “adaptive”—functional, nair and his colleagues asked Norwegian cleansing effect on you. They will clear your mind of dream. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for 6 beneficial—when there’s a valuable men and women about the number of sex irrelevant worries and trivial concerns. They’ll elevate you to make a similar offer to an ally you care for— relationship at stake: when you’d ben- partners they’d want over a 30-year pe- your thoughts as well as your feelings. Do you know and to ask that ally to do the same for you. And by the the origin of the English word “inspire”? It’s from the way: What is the dream inside you that’s raging to be efit from continuing contact with the riod. Women, on average, wanted about Latin word inspirare, meaning “blow into, breathed set free? And what’s the dream inside your comrade? CURRENTS perp (and it seems unlikely they’ll be a five sex partners. Men? About 25! upon by spirit.” Its figurative meaning is “to inspire, repeat offender—harm you again in a Still, many men eventually tire of the excite, inflame.” The related Latin word spiritus refers CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Martha 4 to “a breathing of the wind” and “breath of a god”— Beck has helpful counsel for you to keep returning to similar way). swipe-right hussy of the night lifestyle hence “inspiration; breath of life.” during the coming weeks. “It isn’t necessary to know VIEWS But you aren’t looking to re-up with (which, admittedly, isn’t an option for exactly how your ideal life will look,” she writes. “You
the guy! And you probably have zero men low on the mate-value ladder) and CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author only have to know what feels better and what feels 2 indication he’s changed anything— start feeling ready for a relationship. Franz Kafka put his characters into surreal dilemmas. worse. Begin making choices based on what makes you In his novella The Metamorphosis, for example, the feel freer and happier, rather than on how you think MAIL aside from which woman he’s two- However, even if this guy’s open to hero wakes up one day to find he has transformed into an ideal life should look. It’s the process of feeling timing (or, uh, 22-timing, as a rough commitment and maybe already pointed a giant insect. Despite his feral imagination, however, our way toward happiness, not the realization of the quarterly estimate). What you’re really in that direction, consider the lesson Kafka had a pragmatic relationship with consumer- Platonic ideal, that creates our best lives.” ism. “I do not read advertisements,” he said. “I would seeking is peace of mind. Consider that from “psychological reactance,” a term 06.09.21 spend all of my time wanting things.” In accordance AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author anger, like forgiveness, can be func- coined by psychologist Jack Brehm. Our with astrological omens, I invite you to adopt his James Dickey celebrated “the holy secret of flowing.” tional. The anger you still have prob- getting the sense that somebody’s try- earthy attitude for the next two weeks. Take a break But he added, “You must be made for it.” In other from wanting things, period. Experiment with feeling words, he implied that the secret of flowing is a 23 .16 ably remains for a reason: a warning ing to control us, limit our freedom, # sign that you’re in danger of being motivates us to “react”—rebel against free of all the yearnings that constantly demand your luxury only some of us have access to. And because attention. Please note: This break in the action won’t we “must be made for it,” he seemed to suggest that cheated on again. But there’s a way to being controlled. be forever. It’s just a vacation. When you return to being in possession of the secret of flowing is due to shut off that alert—and protect your- Give yourself a (silent) deadline so wanting things, your priorities will have been realigned luck or genetics or privilege. But I reject that theory. self in the future—and it’s by turning you won’t be waiting around forever, and healed, and you’ll feel refreshed. I think anyone can tap into the secret of flowing this into a learning experience. and then ask him how he sees things if they have the desire and intention to do so. Like LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author Umberto Eco you! Right now! You’re primed to cultivate a robust Be accountable for the part you going forward: what he’s looking for,
declared that beauty is boring because it “must always relationship with the holy flow. CASCADIA WEEKLY played in what happened—not be- what works for him. The conversation follow certain rules.” A beautiful nose has to be just cause, “Yay, blame the victim!”—but itself should give him the sense that the right shape and size, he said, while an “ugly nose” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Why do humans enjoy 15 can be ugly in a million different unpredictable ways. much longer life spans than other higher primates? because it’s the part you can control. you might be headed for the door if he I find his definition narrow and boring, and prefer that Here’s one reason: grandmothers. Anthropologists Did you, perhaps, want so badly to doesn’t boyfriend up. Wanting to be of philosopher Francis Bacon, who wrote, “There is no propose that earlier in our evolution, families with believe you’d found love that you ig- with you might motivate him to make excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the elder females especially thrived. The grandmothers nored signs you’d landed a cheating the necessary sexual trade-off—which proportion.” Poet Charles Baudelaire agreed, saying, helped care for children, ensuring greater health for “That which is not slightly distorted lacks sensible everyone as well as a higher rate of reproduction than creep posing as an adoring boyfriend? is ultimately a pretty big deal for a appeal: from which it follows that irregularity—that is grandmother-less broods. Their longevity genes got Being honest about what you could— dude. Picture the Souplantation buf- to say, the unexpected, surprise and astonishment—is passed on, creating more grandmothers. Lucky! Hav- and should—have done differently can fet, but all those stainless steel bins an essential part and characteristic of beauty.” Then ing older women around while growing up has been become your guide for what you will are filled with the same one item, and there’s the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which key to the success of many of us. In accordance with reveres beauty that’s imperfect, transitory and incom- astrological omens, I invite you to celebrate and honor do differently the next guy around. A you’ll have to eat it for every meal for plete. Beginning now, and for the rest of 2021, Leo, I the role your own grandmothers and female elders man can give you the sense he has a the rest of your life: “Welcome to the encourage you to ignore Eco’s dull beauty and cultivate have played in your life. And if you’re a grandmother, moral compass, but it’s best you give it suburban gulag. Table for two?” your relationship with the more interesting kind. celebrate and honor yourself! rearEnd crossword
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ambitious mission was to foster creative but it’s not too late to sign up for “Play- ART expression and growth in their commu- ing With Monotypes” on July 24-25. No 5 8 7 4 nity by offering a variety of work spaces experience is necessary to join Artist in for artists, as well as to provide fulfilling, Residence Amy Simons for an in-depth 4 9 1 5 engaging and inspirational art program- exploration of monotype printing, which STAGE 10 ming to islanders of all ages. Simons describes as a “unique, painterly Even before they finished rebuilding way to approach printmaking” that “lends 6 1 and transforming the then-failing infra- itself well to exploration.” structure on Wold Road into a creative Ceramicist and painter James DeRosso CURRENTS commons, the duo knew they were onto will lead “Monster Making 101” on Sat.,
something special. From the get-go, locals August 14, with two time slots available 4 showed their support—first by donat- for both kids and adults who’d like to craft ing building materials, art-making tools their own “little creature of disgust.” (The VIEWS and equipment in order to help make the monsters will have to remain at summer 2 dream a reality, and then by showing up camp for a few weeks waiting for their
to take classes taught by both island resi- time in the kiln, so don’t expect to take MAIL dents and visiting professionals, attend them with you that day.) events in the property’s 35-foot geodesic "Sun and Flower: Cyanotype and Natu- dome, and purchase studio memberships. ral Dying” will be the focus of an Aug. 21-22 Almost five years later, Alchemy is the workshop with Katey Rissi. Students will 06.09.21 only nonprofit community art center on not only learn about cyanotypes (a photo-
the San Juan Islands, and its ceramics stu- graphic process), but will also discover how 23 .16 dio, printmaking studio, and photography the power of the sun and the magic of plants # darkroom are populated by denizens and contribute to creating textiles and prints. visitors eager to expand their talents or From Sept. 16-20, Michaelson will close learn new ones. With access to tools, space out the summer series with “Sculpting and collaborative support, more people the Figure Big.” The five-day class will have been able to make room in their lives take place outside, with participants be-
for artistic expression. ing taught how to use hand-building tech- CASCADIA WEEKLY Although the pandemic paused many niques to create a large figurative sculp- 17 planned projects, Alchemy is slowly rein- ture that will be durable enough to live troducing itself to the public. With com- permanently outdoors. munity safety in mind, a number of sum- Those who sign up for any of the afore- mer workshops are on the roster from now mentioned workshops will also get an insid- through September. er’s look at what it takes to run a community Limited space remains for Artist in Res- art center, and find out why making art ac- idence Katy Collier’s two-day “Woodcut cessible to everybody enriches us all.
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UPCOMING TWIN SISTERS MARKETS: From EVENTS 9am-3pm, stop by the Twin Sisters Farmers Market’s Nugents Corner WED., JUNE 9 Market in the parking lot of the SEDRO MARKET: Attend the Sedro- Bluebird Building, 3833 Mt. Baker Woolley Farmers Market from 3pm-7pm Hwy. From 10am-3pm, the Kendall every Wednesday through Oct. 13 at Market will take place in the park- chow the city’s Hammer Heritage Square ing lot of the North Fork Library, RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES located at Ferry and Metcalf streets. 7506 Kendall Rd. The coopera- WWW.SEDROWOOLLEY tive markets continue Saturdays
FARMERSMARKET.COM through October. 19 19 WWW.TWINSISTERSMARKET.COM WEDNESDAY MARKET: Bellingham FOOD Farmers Market’s Wednesday Market LUMMI ISLAND MARKET: Stop by FOOD takes place from 4pm-7pm weekly the Lummi Island Saturday Market through Sept. 29 on the waterfront from 10am-1pm in the field next Bellingham, the patio at Bellingham Ci- near the pump track at Waypoint to the Islander Grocery, 2106 S. 15 der Company boasts sweeping views of Park, 300 W. Laurel St. Approximate- Nugent Rd. COVID-19 guidelines ly 40 vendors will sell their edible will be followed.
the waterfront and harbor, socially dis- and creative wares each week. (360) 758-2815 OR WWW. B-BOARD tanced seating, a mouthwatering menu WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG OURLUMMISLAND.ORG and a rotating roster of additive-free craft cider made from Washington state apples. BREWERS CRUISE: San Juan Cruis- CONCRETE MARKET: The Concrete es continues its popular Bellingham Saturday Market takes place from
Blackberry ginger is my go-to beverage FILM 14 Bay Brewers Cruise from 6:30pm-8pm 10am-1pm at the Concrete Com- here, and if I’m feeling saucy I’ll order the every Wednesday through Sept. 22 munity Center, 45821 Railroad Ave. Blackberry Rum Buck—a craft cocktail leaving from the Bellingham Cruise The longtime event continues Sat- 12 made with white rum, BCC blackberry gin- Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Tickets urdays through Sept. 4. COVID-19 ger cider, apple cider vinegar, and lemon are $39 and include snacks and beer protocols will be in place. MUSIC juice. Where: 205 Prospect St. Info: www. samples from local and regional WWW.CONCRETESATURDAY breweries. COVID-19 guidelines will MARKET.COM bellinghamcider.com
be followed. 11 At Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen, WWW.WHALES.COM BELLINGHAM MARKET: The ART award-winning craft beer can be paired Bellingham Farmers Market with locally sourced food and a front seat FRI., JUNE 11 continues its 29th season from to Bellingham Bay. The list of what’s cur- FERNDALE MARKET: The Ferndale 10am-2pm Saturdays through Public Market takes place from December at Depot Market Square, rently on tap is too long to print in its
2pm-6pm in the parking lot of 1100 Railroad Ave. Attendees can STAGE 10 entirety, but on my next visit I’m leaning the Ferndale Grocery Outlet, 1750 expect about 60-70 vendors per toward trying the Mexican Style Lager, LaBounty Dr. market day, including farmers, 6 which is described as a being “the color WWW.FERNDALEPUBLICMARKET.ORG food producers and artisans of- of sunshine with a light body, slightly fering locally grown and produced SALMON DINNER SAIL: Combine goods. COVID-19 guidelines
bready malt flavor and thirst-quenching your tastes for adventure and remain in place. CURRENTS finish.” Add a slice of lime, and I’m good delicious food when the three-hour WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG to go. Where: 601 W. Holly St. Info: www. “Bellingham Bay Salmon Dinner 4 chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com Sail” takes place this week aboard LYNDEN FARMERS MARKET: The I once watched a sunset from the expan- the Schooner Zodiac leaving at 6pm Lynden Farmers Market will be oper- VIEWS from the Bellingham Cruise Termi- ating from 10am-2pm at the city’s sive Gruff Brewing beer garden off Maple nal, 355 Harris Ave. Tickets are $59 Centennial Park, located the corner 2 Street that was so breathtaking I couldn’t for kids and $79 for adults. of 4th and Grover streets. Procure TRACKSIDE speak for a few minutes. Started by three WWW.SCHOONERZODIAC.COM fresh produce and more at the mar- MAIL ket Saturdays through Sept. 25. PHOTO COURTESY OF KULSHAN BREWING CO. COURTESY PHOTO childhood friends who grew up in Belling- ham and entered the craft beer biz togeth- SAT., JUNE 12 WWW.LYNDENFARMERSMARKET.COM ANACORTES FARMERS MARKET: er, the 21-and-over venue is the perfect Attend the 32nd annual Anacortes SHARE SPOT: Birchwood Food 06.09.21 place to chill, catch up with vaccinated Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at the Desert Fighters hosts a Share Spot BY AMY KEPFERLE friends you haven’t seen since before the Depot Arts and Community Center, from 12pm-2pm Saturdays offering
pandemic, and watch the sky while sipping 611 R. Ave. The event takes place free food to take or share in the 23 .16 # a seasonal selection. Where: 104 E. Maple Saturdays through Oct. 31. Shoppers parking lot of the Industrial Credit will need to follow and obey all Union, 3233 Northwest Ave. St., #101. Info: www.gruff-brewing.com Summer Sips signs, markers, barriers and instruc- WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/ Although it hasn’t opened yet, Kulshan tions from staff and volunteers, and BIRCHWOODFOODDESERTFIGHTERS BREWS WITH A VIEW Brewing Company’s new pop-up con- the number of customers at any one tainer brewery, Trackside, looks set to time in the market will be limited. SUN., JUNE 13 IN BELLINGHAM, if one wanted to visit a different brew- debut by the 4th of July. A recent press WWW.ANACORTESFARMERS BIRCHWOOD MARKET: Find fresh
MARKET.ORG produce and more from as many CASCADIA WEEKLY ery, beer garden or cider house each day, it would take approxi- release noted the locale will be a part of as 10 growers and producers from mately a year to get through them all. I kid, but it can hard to the shipping container village brought to MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MAR- 9am-2pm at the Birchwood Farmers 19 keep up with the ever-lengthening list of places to go to slake town by the Port of Bellingham, and that KET: Peruse a variety of produce, Market in the neighborhood’s for- our collective thirst. part of its seasonal charm will include a flowers and artisan wares during mer Albertsons parking lot, 1538 With summer in mind, I’ve temporarily narrowed the criteria 24,000-square-foot beer garden, a grassy opening day of the Mount Vernon Birchwood Ave. The event takes Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at the place Sundays through October. area for lounging, picnic tables, yard to include venues with views of Bellingham Bay. In Fairhaven, city’s Riverwalk Park, 509 S. First WWW.TWINSISTERSMARKET.COM Paws for a Beer fits the bill. It’s near the water and on the games, a stage for rotating bands and— St. Booths will be spaced up to 10 bus line, serves locally procured beverages, and as an added yep—a view near Waypoint Park that’s feet apart for social distancing, and SKAGIT FARMERS MARKET: At- bonus, allows dogs who’ve been carefully vetted a place to sure to impress. Keep your eyes on Kulshan COVID-19 protocols will be in place. tend the new Skagit Valley Farmers hang out and interact with other canines while their owners social media outlets for news about open- The market takes place Saturdays Market from 10am-2pm just north through Oct. 9. of Christianson’s Nursery in and ing day, and then get to the waterfront to sip PNW beers, ciders, kombucha and wine. Where: 501 Harris WWW.MOUNTVERNONFARMERS around the Vinery, 15612 Best Rd. Ave. Info: www.pawsforabeer.com try the new Pump Track Ale. Where: 298 W. MARKET.ORG WWW.CHRISTIANSONSNURSERY.COM Perched directly above Maritime Heritage Park in downtown Laurel St. Info: www.kulshanbrewing.com JUNE
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