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REAR END 23 The Spitfire Grill: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, The Princess Bride: Dusk, Fairhaven Village Green WWU WORDS 20 MUSIC The Poetic Apothecary: 3pm, Upper Skagit Polecat: 6pm-8pm, Seafarers’ Memorial Park, Anacortes Library, Concrete FILM Ana Popovic: 7:30pm, Bellingham High School COMMUNITY Street Festival: 10am-11pm, downtown Ferndale

16 WORDS Write More Letters Club: 7pm, Bison Bookbinding & AirFest: 10:30am-3pm, Bellingham International Letterpress Airport MUSIC Summer Fun in the Park: 4pm-9pm, Marine Park, FOOD Blaine

14 Wednesday Market: 2pm-6pm, Barkley Village Green Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market: 3pm-7pm, Hammer FOOD ART Heritage Square Pancake Breakfast: 8am-10am, American Legion Virtuoso slide Post #154, Ferndale 13 THURSDAY [08.22.19] Mount Vernon Market: 9am-2pm, Riverwalk Park guitarist Sonny Anacortes Farmers Market: 9am-2pm, Depot Arts Center STAGE ONSTAGE Good, Bad, Ugly: 7:30pm, Upfront Theatre Landreth brings Saturday Market: 9am-3pm, Concrete Community The Spitfire Grill: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, Center

12 WWU his talented trio Saturday Market: 10am-1pm, Lummi Island An Iliad: 7:30pm, Maritime Heritage Park to Mount Vernon Twin Sisters Market: 10am-2pm, North Fork The Project: 9:30pm, Upfront Theatre Library GET OUT for a Fri., Aug. Lynden Farmers Market: 10am-2pm, Centennial DANCE Park Folk Dance: 7pm, Fairhaven Library 23 concert at the Blaine Farmers Market: 10am-2pm, H Street Plaza 10 Bellingham Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Depot MUSIC Lincoln Theatre. Market Square Crabfest Dinner: 6pm, Lummi Island Grange Hall WORDS Midlife Crisis: 5pm-9pm, Hotel Bellwether Heroes: 6pm-8pm, Elizabeth Park The Miller Campbell Band: 6pm-8pm, Skagit River- GET OUT 8 walk Plaza, Mount Vernon Fidalgo Bay Day: 11am-3pm, Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes FOOD

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2 Dynamic Duos: 9pm, Upfront Theatre Interactive canine MUSIC DO IT DO IT MUSIC Big Band Bonanza: 12pm-4:30pm, Fairhaven Vil- Weatherside Whiskey Band: 6pm-9pm, Bellewood games, contests, lage Green Acres activities, pet- La Conner Live!: 1pm-4pm, Gilkey Square The BSO Plays Bach: 7pm, Mount Baker Theatre Concerts on the Border: 2pm, Peach Arch Histori- cal State Park, Blaine 08.21.19 Sonny Landreth Trio: 8pm, Lincoln Theatre, Mount related vendors Vernon and more will be COMMUNITY .14 Dog Days of Summer: 11am-3pm, Whatcom Hu- 34 COMMUNITY part of Whatcom # Street Festival: 6pm-11pm, downtown Ferndale mane Society Field Humane Society’s Community Free Market: 12pm-4pm, Flora Street FOOD annual Dog Days Summerfest: 1pm-7pm, Josh Vander Yacht Memo- Ferndale Farmers Market: 2pm-6pm, LaBounty Drive rial Park, Deming of Summer event VISUAL GET OUT Fourth Friday Art Walk: 5pm-8pm, historic Fairhaven Sun., Aug. 25 in Chuckanut Classic: 7:30am-5pm, throughout Whatcom County CASCADIA WEEKLY the field behind [08.24.19] Skagit History Cruise: 1pm, La Conner Channel SATURDAY Lodge 2 the shelter. ONSTAGE The Phantom Tollbooth: 2pm and 7pm, BAAY Theater FOOD The Spitfire Grill: 2pm and 7:30pm, Performing Arts Birchwood Market: 10am-3pm, Park Manor Shop- Center, WWU ping Center Pack the sunglasses. 26

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2 Skagit: Linda Brown, coincide more often than not. Frequent con- for the attack. This is not the case. I know that Rear End Barb Murdoch tributors like Robert Reich and Amy Goodman, the media will probably call me a white suprema-

DO IT 21: Advice Goddess et al, are consistently liberal/progressive in cist anyway and blame Trump’s rhetoric.” Letters Further in her piece, Goodman berates Trump 22: Free Will Astrology SEND LETTERS TO LETTERS@ their thinking and writings and spare no quar- CASCADIAWEEKLY.COM ter when it comes to criticizing and opposing for refusing to “take back his use of the word ‘in- 23: Crossword Trump, both as an individual and his adminis- vasion,’ which he has repeatedly used to describe 08.21.19 24: Comix tration’s policies/actions. They also bend the the arrival of immigrants and asylum seekers at 25: Slowpoke, Sudoku truth or omit the full story when it suits them the southern border.” .14

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ABOUT THAT RIGHT much as any other country that is ruled Saturday, September 14 FOOD TO BEAR ARMS by despots. 10 AM Smolt Sprint 10:30 AM 5K Chum Run A reader recently took exception to your —Gwen McEwen, Bellingham BP Highlands, Birch Bay Aug. 2 political cartoon contrasting the tragic toll of incessant mass shootings in BIG PICTURE Register at: www.whatcomcd.org/run-with-the-chums the United States with the sane gun poli- Last week’s Gristle stated regarding REAR END 23 cies of most civilized countries, and put- April Barker, “in politics a stated clarity LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO CALL HOME?

ting responsibility for our insanity right of purpose is remarkable.” 20 where it belongs—with the NRA and its That’s one of the reasons I support April Free Home Inspection spineless GOP lackeys. Barker for mayor. She’s refreshing, thinks with Consultation FILM The reader fiddled with irrelevant sta- big-picture, cares deeply about making Call Jerry Swann For Details!

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The NRA, the GOP, and their gun-manu- From the climate crisis, to housing, WE CAN HELP REACH 14 facturer sponsors have in recent decades homelessness, and caring for our youth YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS! ART twisted 200 years of constitutional prec- and elders—we could use more compas- edent into the modern common miscon- sion and clarity in politics. 13 ception that the Second Amendment was —Michael Chiavario, Bellingham

intended to protect Joe Sixpack’s right to STAGE own a military assault weapon and high- APRIL BARKER capacity magazines. FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE Professional, knowledgeable, 12 In 2013, Thom Hartmann published a Last week’s Gristle showed us that Bell- meticulously researched essay which be- ingham has two great candidates for mayor. fun & friendly to work with. gan as follows: April Barker received the sole endorse- GET OUT “The real reason the Second Amend- ment of Washington Conservation Voters (360) 393-5826 ment was ratified, and why it says ‘state’ because she understands we have an ur- Cerise Noah REALTOR® [email protected] 10 instead of ‘country’ (the Framers knew the gent need to tackle climate change. Bell- difference—see the 10th Amendment), ingham has a role to play: we must wel- WORDS was to preserve the slave patrol militias come more neighbors into our city so that Investing with Impact in the Southern states, which was neces- we protect our farmland, wildlands and Creating Economic, Social and Environmental Value 8 sary to get Virginia’s vote.” He goes on watersheds. to explain, quoting our Founding Fathers’ April’s willingness to speak up on this Susan Rice own words, how the Second Amendment critical need is part of the refreshing Financial Planning Specialist CURRENTS ensured that the Southern states’ militias clarity and new perspective she brings to Financial Advisor could be used both to prevent and to put Bellingham. 2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 105 6 down slave uprisings. —Christy Nieto, Bellingham Bellingham, Wa 98226

360-788-7005 800-247-2884 VIEWS The amendment had nothing to do with [email protected] private gun ownership. 4 FOCUS ON NMLS # 1290656 © 2019 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Member SIPC. 4 I wonder if last week’s unhappy letter AFFORDABLE HOUSING MAIL writer understands this ugly piece of our The Gristle mentioned that April Barker MAIL history. Or how many other concerned citi- has a “laser focus on affordable housing.” + 99% FOSSIL FUEL-FREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 2 zens do. Google “Hartmann Second Amend- This focus is important because Belling-

ment” to find Hartmann’s essay and his ham is becoming an increasingly expen- DO IT recent book expanding on the same theme. sive place to live. —Ken Kaliher, Bellingham Rents and home prices continue to rise. Seniors are unable to age in place, and CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL BAN young people are priced out. 08.21.19 With the announcement that Israel will April has a strong record of backing .14

not permit a visit by U.S. Representatives legislation to create more housing op- 34 Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar to the oc- tions to meet the diverse needs of Bell- # cupied Palestinian territories, we witness ingham residents. BellinghamFinancialPlanners.com yet another unconscionable decision on On Council, she increased tenant pro- COLSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR the part of Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- tections and is working to ensure that the Fee-Only Financial Planning | Fee-Based Investment Management tanyahu. To make matters worse, that de- homes of those living in manufactured cision had the blessings and encourage- home parks are preserved. ment of Trump. April understands that if, how and when CASCADIA WEEKLY Because our two distinguished repre- we overcome our housing affordability sentatives strongly support the BDS move- challenges will define the future of our Ronald Scott Colson 5 ment—which happens to be a very reason- city. She wants to make sure it is a future CFP®, MBA, President (Office) 303.986.9977 able manner of opposing Israel’s push to that works for all of us, and that’s why I 4740 Austin Court create an apartheid state by wiping Pales- admire and support April Barker for Mayor. Bellingham WA 98229-2659 tine off the map—they were denied entry —Kristine Smith, Bellingham THE GRISTLE GROUND ZERO: Whatcom County Council made their

26 final adjustments and recommendations to the Com- prehensive Plan for the county’s heavy industry zone FOOD at Cherry Point before they adjourned for their summer recess. Their amendments will now be bundled up views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE and presented to the County Planning Commission in a series of public meetings through the fall. But for all the effort, will the Cherry Point amendments be

REAR END 23 stillborn in 2020? As the Council majority noted in their recitals, the

20 amendments are an attempt to strengthen the very limited amount of local control over industrial per- BY ALAN RHODES

FILM mits for large fossil fuel projects at the Cherry Point. There’s not much local government can do in response

16 to these projects; and these amendments are an at- Pontifications and Postulations tempt to provide tools that allow local government

MUSIC to do all they can. MR. CRANKY PARSES THE PRIMARY “In the past few years, two separate projects per-

14 mitted at Cherry Point substantially increased each THE AUG. 6 primary election is didate Bill LaFreniere he’d still be

ART refinery’s capacity to receive crude oil, with subse- over and the campaign smoke has a long way off. LaFreniere should quent increases in risks to public health, safety and temporarily cleared. Here are a few get a special award for being the

13 the environment,” Council noted. Neither received an of my blatantly opinionated and most entertaining candidate, pass- environmental impact review. highly subjective observations. ing along such gems as “Socialists

STAGE “A fossil fuel shipping facility at Cherry Point re- The Executive Suite: In the are trying to control our State and cently invested hundreds of millions of dollars to County Executive race Satpal Sidhu Country… all we have will be prop- increase, potentially by six-fold, the volume of prod- and Tony Larson will face off in No- composed a statement for the vot- erty of the state.” He also warned 12 uct it moves through the county via rail and through vember. Sidhu, who is arguably the ers’ pamphlet that is an affront to that the social security system is local waters,” Council noted. No impact review was best -ualified candidate to ever seek literacy. His main concern seems to going to collapse because of illegal

GET OUT performed related to this. this office, should then get most of be an aversion to paying taxes. His immigrants. Undocumented work- The amendments serve primarily as a means to keep the votes that went to Karen Burke role in the election will be to pro- ers cannot, of course, receive social

10 the public informed of these expansions, and to ac- and Jim Boyle, thus enabling him vide comic relief. security, even though many pay knowledge that in their aggregate these projects add to make short work of the ethical- Ward Wallopings: Bellingham’s into it. Anyway, Bill, I’ll miss you. I up to very significant environment impacts indeed. ly questionable Larson. First-time two City Council races were lopsided can’t make up stuff this good. WORDS “Whatcom County Council has dedicated nearly candidate Karen Burke was very im- drubbings. In the third ward con- Mr. Cranky Roots for the Un-

8 three years of open public meetings working to de- pressive. She has a lot to offer and test it’s unlikely that A. Monts-Trev- derdog: Speaking of saying stupid velop Comprehensive Plan amendments, and zoning hopefully she’ll take another try at iska can overcome Dan Hammill’s 63 things, that brings me to Ben Elen- code amendments, to address the risks to public elective office someday. percent showing in the primary. baas who came out on top in the Dis-

CURRENTS health, safety, and the environment associated The Mayor’s Chair: Seth Fleetwood In the at-large race things look trict 5. Ben said, “Activists say we with under-regulated expansion of fossil fuel facili- came out in first place in the Bell- equally bleak for Dana Briggs, who can’t have clean water and agricul- 6 6 ties at Cherry Point,” Council noted in their recit- ingham mayoral primary, despite a came in second to Hollie Huthman’s ture. They say we can’t have clean air als. They sought legal remedies future policymakers campaign that was so low-key it was 67 percent. Hammill and Huthman and thriving industries.” Really? I’m VIEWS VIEWS may choose to help limit negative impacts on crude almost invisible. Seth is not known are definitely the best choices, but an activist and I’ve never said that.

4 oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gases and natural gas as a flashy guy. Intelligent? Progres- high-fives to Monts-Treviska and I don’t know or know of any activ- production and shipments. sive? Visionary? Yes. Flashy? Not so Briggs for putting themselves out ist who’s ever said that. Ben is the MAIL The amendments were approved 5-2; however, a much. Fleetwood’s opponent will be there and giving it a shot. only one who said it and it’s dumb.

2 shifting political landscape could change the balance one-term City Council member April Foregone Conclusion: Kathy Ker- Ben also says he’ll restore balance on Council as the amendments return from public Barker. She’s certainly a perkier cam- shner racked up a 68 percent win to local government, although much

DO IT comment and review for approval next year. paigner than Seth, but in comparing in County Council District 4, where of the reason he was on the Charter At an almost 40 percent turnout in the recent pri- experience, talents and knowledge, if just being a Republican is the key to Review Commission appeared to be mary balloting, there are perhaps few surprises in this were a pugilistic event it would victory. She is all but certain to win to unbalance future county coun- store for the coming election in November (for com- be considered a mismatch. the general election, barring some cil elections in ways that would be 08.21.19 parison, turnout in the last local general election was The Senator’s Seat: Incumbent sort of scandalous revelation that advantageous to his views. Ben’s op- about 46 percent—a healthy response historically). Liz Lovelett (D) will face off against might hurt her in this powerfully ponent, Natalie McClendon, actually .14

34 Kathy Kershner, who collected 68.2 percent of the perennial candidate Dan Miller (R) in red region, such as being spotted would bring a more balanced and # vote in her district’s primary, is almost certain to re- the 40th Legislative District senate reading The Nation magazine or vol- nuanced perspective to the council. place Barbara Brenner on Whatcom County Council. race, a contest that Miller doesn’t unteering at Planned Parenthood. She has an uphill battle, but hope District 4 in the county’s central farmlands is not at stand the proverbial snowball’s Pretty Close to a Foregone Con- springs eternal. all competitive politically—this was understood go- chance in hell of winning. Lovelett clusion: In the County Council At- The next couple of months will be ing into the 2016 redistricting effort, but the district has been a quick study and an ef- Large race it would be surprising if entertaining, and I’ll certainly have does have a well-defined shape for political represen- fective senator. Miller, who wears a David Ramirez could catch up with more to add as we get closer to No-

CASCADIA WEEKLY tation. Farmlands deserve their own strong voice on hat that might have been borrowed the incumbent Carol Frazey, who vember. In the meantime, enjoy the County Council. from Chico Marx, explores scientific is head-and-shoulders the better rest of the summer. 6 The political situation is more fragile in coastal Dis- views possibly channeled from an choice. Even if Ramirez got all the trict 5, representing the greater portion of Whatcom’s alternative universe, doesn’t appear votes that went to disgraced drop- Alan Rhodes can be reached at mr_ smaller cities and the lands between them. Ben Elen- to know much about the issues, and out Brett Bonner and clown car can- cranky @cascadiaweekly.com baas performed well here, and could potentially shift the balance of assured votes on County Council. VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY DEEP RIVER Join Us The Wait is Almost Over! for the Chuckanut THE GRISTLE SIT WITH US. September 10th The Radio Hour The District 5 is Ground Zero for the

Cherry Point amendments. The in- Karl Marlantes Testaments 26 dustrial zone itself lies within the Join us in welcoming the Come and district, and certainly the potential SUPPORT FOOD bestselling author of LOCAL harms of industry to air, water and MATTERHORN public health and safety would be felt as he introduces his new Pre-pay for most keenly here. But the district is novel, Deep River. your copy now also Ground Zero for the benefits of & we’ll donate With live industry to the local tax base and the a portion of REAR END 23 music by

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Larson performed very well in this MUSIC district, marshaling 44 percent of the meditation center LouiseLouise PennyPenny votes spread among the four candi- 14 bellingham.shambhala.org Friday, August 30 dates in the County Executive contest. ART Compared against Elenbaas’ totals, at Mount Baker Theatre Tickets: $35 l $45 l $55 Larson underperformed in District 5 ALL include a hardcover signed 13 by about 1,000 votes. Several factors copy of A Better Man. Available at the theatre box could be at work here, including a larg- STAGE er number of options in the executive’s office & mountbakertheatre.com. race. We’ll speculate that Elenbaas has 12 stronger appeal to the blue-collar vote GIFTS FOR than business leader Larson. Read more at VILLAGEBOOKS.COM

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the way. He spent very little of it in the 34 primary, which suggests his campaign # this fall will be exceedingly well funded and sophisticated. We see that ground zero in District 5 is key not only to the progressive goal of preserving a veto-proof majority on Council, but it may also CASCADIA WEEKLY prove central to the conservative goal of electing Larson to head county ad- 7 ministration and the enforcement of land-use code. Both aspects are critical to the efficacy of the Cherry Point amendments.

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08.14.19 STAGE WEDNESDAY 12 A Western Washington University student is shot and killed in her apartment in Happy Valley. Several Bellingham Police officers arrived at the scene A new study that suggests sockeye returns have dropped by three-quarters in the Skeena River over the last century should serve

GET OUT and attempted to save the life of the 22-year-old, but were unsuccessful. as a “wake-up call” for British Columbia, the lead researcher says. The paper, published in the journal Conservation Letters, used genetic tools to trace the historical trends in sockeye populations in the country’s second largest watershed for salmon. It pushes Rigoberto Galvan, 22, was arrested almost immediately after having admitted estimates of sockeye abundance back to 1913—previous data only began in the 1960s—suggesting a dramatic decline.

10 to the shooting and is charged with first-degree murder. Galvan claimed the victim was his former girlfriend. [COB, WWU, Bellingham Herald] perial Metals Corporation applied in March hunters, prompting protests from environ- for permits to drill for mineral deposits mental groups. The four wolves were part WORDS 08.15.19 for up to five years. The company wants of a pack that originally had seven mem-

8 to search for gold and copper in the area bers and attacked cattle grazing on state THURSDAY where the Skagit River begins, in the Cana- lands. Environmental groups opposed the Washington leads a coalition of 13 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. dian portion of the Cascade Range. Those killings, which they contended benefited CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 Department of Homeland Security over changes to the “public charge” rule opposed to the proposal say it would put one ranching operation in Ferry County in that target immigrants and their families. The complaint asserts that the the river and everything that relies on it at the remote Kettle River Range of mountains 6 Trump Administration’s new rule unlawfully expands the definition of “public risk. [Skagit Va lley Herald] that stretches into the Canadian province of charge,” in violation of federal immigration statutes, the Welfare Reform Act British Columbia. [Associated Press] VIEWS and the Administrative Procedure Act. Under the changes, if an immigrant who 08.19.19

4 is legally in the country uses benefits to which he or she is entitled—such as A judge temporarily blocks the state food assistance to feed their U.S. citizen children or housing assistance—even MONDAY from killing the only surviving member MAIL for a short time, the federal government may revoke their legal status, or even A new U.S. lawsuit seeks to establish a of the Old Profanity Territory wolf pack in

2 deport them. [AGO] whale protection zone for endangered or- northeastern Washington. The ruling came cas in the Pacific Northwest. The Center for after the Department of Fish and Wildlife

DO IT Washington’s Supreme Court unanimously upholds the state’s three strikes Biological Diversity and the Orca Relief Cit- killed four of the five wolves remaining in law. The law requires automatic sentences of life in prison without parole izens’ Alliance sued NOAA Fisheries in U.S. the pack. A judge in a lawsuit challenging the third time someone is convicted of a “most serious offense.” The court District Court in Seattle, saying the agency the killings ruled that the state and cattle has repeatedly upheld the law in the past, but in the most recent challeng- has failed to act on a petition it filed in producers didn’t perform “due diligence on 08.21.19 es, defendants said it was unconstitutional to sentence them to life without 2016. The petition sought to bar vessels non-lethal methods.” Environmental groups release when at least one of their crimes was committed when they were from a 10- to 12-square-mile area west of say the block arrived too late: The wolf pack .14

34 young adults—19 or 20 years old. “We see no evidence of a national consen- San Juan Island where the southern resi- has been destroyed. [Associated Press] # sus against applying recidivist statutes to adults who committed prior strike dent killer whales feed from April through offenses as young adults,” justices rule. [Associated Press] September each year. Any vessels exempted 08.20.19 from the ban would be required to abide by A major landslide on the Fraser River is blocking the passage of returning a “no wake” rule in the zone. Researchers TUESDAY chinook and sockeye, producing drastically lower than expected returns of say the whales have been largely missing Ferndale City Council passed a resolu- salmon. This year’s sockeye return is expected to be far lower than last year’s from their usual summer feeding grounds tion condemning white supremacy and

CASCADIA WEEKLY returns. In-season forecasts, based on test fisheries, are now suggesting that this year, apparently because their pre- racism in their evening session this week. Fraser River sockeye returns will be so poor this year that a full closure on ferred prey—chinook salmon—have been The resolution is intended as a response 8 fishing can be expected. [CBC] so scarce. [Associated Press] to the neo-Nazi group Patriot Front, which recently hung recruitment posters around Twenty-nine conservation, recreation, wildlife organizations and business- Four members of a wolf pack that town. The resolution was sponsored by es voiced their opposition Tuesday to proposed exploratory mining for gold roamed state lands in eastern Washington council member Rebecca Xczar. [KGMI, City and copper in the headwaters of the Skagit River in British Columbia. Im- that bordered Canada have been killed by of Ferndale] children screaming in the background,” police reported. Adults explained that it index was an accidental 911 call made by their FUZZ child. The officers confirmed there was 26 no emergency or criminal activity.

BUZZ FOOD On Aug. 10, a Blaine patrol officer no- KLEPTOCRACY ticed a portable toilet that had been On Aug. 14, criminals impersonating tipped over at the Blaine Middle School. Sheriff’s deputies were contacting citi- “The toilet sustained minor damage to zens and demanding money to avoid jail the roof,” police reported. “A dayshift REAR END 23 for missing jury duty or other fabricated officer will follow up to see if there is se-

purposes, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s curity camera footage of the suspects.” 20 Office confirmed. “Unsuspecting vic- tims are subsequently told to transfer On Aug. 12, a Blaine landlord reported FILM funds by various means that are diffi- that a tenant was stealing power from

cult to detect or trace,” WCSO reported. another tenant. “There was an exten- 16 “No member of the Sheriff’s Office will sion cord leading from one apartment

request, demand or solicit funds,” the that lead into a storage room through MUSIC office stressed. “Nonetheless, people the wall,” police reported. “Officers un- still fall victim.” plugged the extension cord.” 75 14 Percent of Oregon voters who believe that universal care is a desirable solution to the ART On July 31, the Bellingham Fire Depart- TRUMP COUNTRY high cost and other perceived problems with private medical insurance. Unlike other ment advised that scammers were solic- On Aug. 14, Bellingham Police spoke to a national polls, Oregon voters were significantly more willing to express support for a tax to provide public health care benefits. The poll indicates that this support stems 13 iting businesses to advertise on a bulle- behatted gentleman who was screaming in part from a majority of Oregon voters believing claims that a universal care system

tin board to help the department with a racial slurs at passersby downtown. will save money relative to the cost of premiums and other health care expenses the STAGE fire prevention program. The offer was tax would replace. fraudulent. On Aug. 13, Bellis Fair Mall security re- 12 ported a man with what appeared to be a On Aug. 7, Whatcom emergency dis- gun, Bellingham Police reported. patchers noted they’d received reports 62 GET OUT that citizens were contacted by someone Percent of Oregon voters who say they would probably or definitely vote for a separate LIBERAL LIBERTIES health care tax to provide care for everyone in the state, as long as the tax is typically claiming to be with the Social Security On Aug. 12, Bellingham Police spoke smaller than what they currently pay in premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, and 10 Administration requesting information to two people smoking pot and getting as long as employers keep contributing about the same portion of employee cost as so that the agency could issue a new so- drunk in Maritime Heritage Park. One had they do now. This opinion held across all five congressional districts, and held in both WORDS cial security number. “These scammers been previously trespassed from the park Republican- and Democrat-represented districts of the Oregon Legislature.

are claiming that multiple credit cards for similar offenses, and was cited. 8 8 have been taken out in your name and that you may be a suspect in drug run- THE AFTERMATH 92 CURRENTS ning or money laundering,” dispatchers On Aug. 14, Bellingham Police took re- CURRENTS Percent of respondents to the Oregon poll who said they had health insurance. Forty reported. “They may even claim that ceipt of a bag filled with IDs and credit percent had insurance through a government program or insurance provided by their 6 there is a warrant out for your arrest.” cards that had been left behind follow- employer. Another 32 percent held insurance through a spouse or partner. No legitimate law enforcement agency or ing a large stage concert at Civic Field government agency will ever call you tell earlier this summer.. VIEWS you that you have a warrant, police ad- 86 53 4 vised. They will not call you to have you PET POLICE Percent of Oregon respondents who Percent of Oregon respondents with confirm personal information. On Aug. 10, a Blaine woman advised po- rated their health insurance coverage as employer-based health care coverage MAIL satisfactory or better. Fifty-one percent who said they would like to keep their lice that her neighbor had informed her rated their coverage as excellent. employer-based health care coverage. 2 THE LORAX that on two occasions in the past cou-

On Aug. 8, Bellingham Police reported ple of days a black pickup truck dropped DO IT trouble with an arborist. someone off at the front of her house. The vehicle’s occupant then began taking 52 YABLO pictures of the woman’s dog, a German Percent of Oregon respondents who reported that someone in their household had On Aug. 4, Anacortes Police were dis- Shepherd puppy. She requested extra pa- experienced a “serious health problem” in the last five years. 08.21.19 patched to investigate the report of a trols to the area. .14

loud “boom.” Officers arrived at an apart- 34 ment complex and spoke with two men in On Aug. 3, An Anacortes patrol officer 81 71 # the area who said they were experiment- responded to a loose dog call. Before the Percent who agreed increasing cost of Percent who agreed the complexity of the ing with items to see if they would ex- officer arrived, Anacortes Arts Festival health care to individuals, governments health care system—including referrals, and businesses is a problem that needs approvals, confusing bills—is a problem plode. Officers took a spent firework as staff captured the “flea-ing” suspect and correction. that needs correction. evidence of yet another bomb-like object returned him to its rightful owner. and wrote an infraction to a 23-year-old man who lived in the apartment. On Aug. 7, an Anacortes animal control CASCADIA WEEKLY officer set traps to capture a mother cat 58 54 THE CONTINUING CRISIS and her kittens that appeared to have Percent who were concerned about the Percent who were concerned about the 9 rising costs of Medicare. increasing costs of the Oregon Health Plan been dumped in the area of Puget Way. On Aug. 10, a Blaine patrol officer spoke for people of low income. to a homeowner after someone in the “The mother and two kittens were suc- home had called 911. “The line remained cessfully captured and transported to open and dispatch could hear young the humane society,” police reported. SOURCES: Stuart Elway Poll holds placed on a book, the consortium purchases one copy. For especially popular e-books, Bellingham and Whatcom County libraries purchase additional

26 copies from our local budgets. Even with these measures, wait times FOOD can be long for in-demand new releases. words For example, months after publication, COMMUNITY LECTURES BOOKS bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing by De- 23 lia Owens still has 251 holds on 43 copies of the e-book. If we had been limited to B-BOARD only one digital copy and then had to wait eight weeks to buy more, the wait

20 list during the embargo period would be in years rather than months.

FILM By severely limiting libraries’ ability to buy their books, publishers are hop-

16 ing to turn borrowers into buyers. These steps directly threaten public libraries’

MUSIC ability to serve customers and to uphold our commitment to equitable access for

14 all. Publishers cite impacts on sales as

ART their rationale for making it harder to borrow books, but we believe that a com-

13 munity with minimal barriers to reading is best for all of us: library users, book

STAGE buyers, authors and publishers. Besides, according to a Pew Research study, 60 percent of frequent library users have 12 also bought a book by an author they first discovered at a library.

GET OUT In order to send a clear message to publishers that library sales restric- 10 10 tions are not acceptable, the Washing- ton Anytime Library has decided not to purchase e-audiobooks from Blackstone WORDS WORDS Publishing for six months, and we have

8 joined the American Library Associa- tion’s protest of Macmillan’s new policies (#ebooksforall). By making this

CURRENTS stand, we are defending against the monetization of reading and fighting for 6 equitable access to reading materials. These embargoes are the latest evi- VIEWS dence of a troubling trend in the pub-

4 lishing industry. Your local libraries are exploring all possible avenues to ensure MAIL access to the broadest possible range of

2 BY CHRISTINE PERKINS AND REBECCA JUDD And now Tor’s parent company, Macmillan, materials while spending library funds has decided to limit public libraries to one effectively and responsibly. We invite

DO IT copy of new releases in digital formats you to join the conversation. followed by a two-month embargo on pur- Show your support of libraries by get- Readers Rights chasing additional copies. ting and using a library card—the smart- Already, libraries pay three to five est card in your wallet. Take a photo of 08.21.19 ADVOCATING FOR E-BOOK ACCESS times the consumer price for an e-book you with your library card and post it to TROUBLING LIMITS imposed by publishers on public library purchases of electron- or e-audiobook. For most e-books, con- your social media with #ebooksforall, @ .14

34 ic books and audiobooks are inspiring a strong response from libraries across the country. sumers pay $9.99. In comparison, we wclslibraries (Facebook, Twitter, Insta- # We are raising awareness about this issue because pricing and access barriers make it often pay $50 or more for a single li- gram), and @bellinghampubliclibrarywa difficult for libraries to fulfill our central mission: ensuring access to information for all. cense that can be used by one person at (Facebook) and @bplconnects (Insta- The Whatcom County Library System and Bellingham Public Library are proud to par- a time—and that license usually expires gram and Twitter). If you live within ticipate in the Washington Anytime Library, an e-book consortium of 45 public libraries after a certain number of uses or a cer- Bellingham city limits, apply for a card in the state of Washington. Working together enables us to loan electronic books across tain period of time (usually two years). online at www.bellinghampubliclibrary. our member libraries, increasing the variety of materials available to local readers and Once that license expires, we must pur- org; if you live in Whatcom County out-

CASCADIA WEEKLY maximizing taxpayer dollars. But even working together, there can be long waiting lists chase another license to continue to en- side Bellingham city limits, apply online for our most popular e-books and e-audiobooks. sure access for library users. at www.wcls.org. 10 Unfortunately, recent moves by some publishers may make those wait times even longer. Libraries buy multiple copies of e- Last summer, the science fiction publisher Tor announced a temporary embargo on sell- books to maintain purchase-to-hold ra- Christine Perkins is the executive director ing select new releases to public libraries. Libraries had to wait months after the release tios that minimize wait times. For Wash- of Whatcom County Library System, and date to purchase e-books. Just recently, a major e-audiobook publisher (Blackstone) has ington Anytime Library, that ratio is Rebecca Judd is the director of Bellingham decided to embargo select releases from purchase by public libraries for three months. currently 7:1. That means for every seven Public Library. doit

WORDS annual Ferndale Street Festival from 6pm-11pm Friday, and 10am-11pm Saturday in downtown Ferndale. Live music, dancing, food trucks, ac- WED., AUG. 21 OPEN MIC: Sign up to read your poetry and tivities for kids, a car show, a beer garden, a bike 26 prose or play music―or simply listen in―at a Creek- rodeo, a pie-eating contest, vendors and much side Open Mic starting at 6:30pm at Sudden Val- more will be part of the free fun. FOOD ley’s South Whatcom Library, 10 Barn View Court, WWW.FERNDALESTREETFESTIVAL.COM Gate 2. Entry to the monthly event is free. (360) 305-3632

SAT., AUG. 24 23 AIRFEST: Activities for kids, a static display of AUG. 21-31 aircraft and helicopters, informational booths, SUMMER READING: As part of a Summer Read- aviation career opportunities, speakers, food B-BOARD ing challenge, children, teens and adults can trucks, airport rescue firefighter demos and more pick up a bingo card or download it online at the will be part of “Airfest” from 10:30am-3pm at

Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Prizes Bellingham International Airport, 4255 Mitchell 20 will be available for all age levels. Children in Way. Entry is free. Airplane flight tours of the

grades K-6 are encouraged to read a variety of area with Bellingham Aviation Services will be FILM things over the summer, inspired by suggestions available for a fee. on the card. Once the goal is met, come to the WWW.PORTOFBELLINGHAM.COM library to celebrate with a free book, mystery 16 coupon and “Summer Reading Superstar Lives SUMMER FUN: Attend “Summer Fun in the Park”

Here” yard or poster sign. from 4pm-9pm at Blaine’s Marine Park, 272 Ma- MUSIC WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG rine Dr. Activities for kids, delicious food, music, a beer garden and a family-friendly outdoor 14 SAT., AUG. 24 movie will be part of the free fun.

SUMAS WRITERS GROUP: Aspiring writers can WWW.BLAINECHAMBER.COM ART join the Sumas Writers Group to improve writing techniques, get feedback and gain information SUN., AUG. 25 13 on how to get work published from 10am-11am DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: More than 50 pet- at the Sumas Library, 451 2nd St. All writing related vendors, interactive canine games, styles are welcome. Can’t make it every month? contests, activities, an animal caricaturist, a STAGE No problem―come when you are able. kid’s area, food vendors, a beer garden and more WWW.WCLS.ORG will be part of Whatcom Humane Society’s annual 12 “Dog Days of Summer” Festival from 11am-3pm in POETIC APOTHECARY: As part of a Humanities the field behind the shelter at 2172 Division St. Washington Speaker Series, England-born poet Entry is free and open to all. GET OUT and performer Judith Adams will present “The WWW.WHATCOMHUMANE.ORG Poetic Apothecary: Poems for Healing & Comfort” 10 at 3pm in Concrete at the Upper Skagit Library, FREE MARKET: Attend a Community Free Market 10 45952 Main St. Entry is free and open to all. from 12pm-4pm on Flora Street in front of Make. WWW.UPPERSKAGITLIBRARY.ORG Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St. Take what you need, WORDS recycle belongings you no longer want, and enjoy WORDS MON., AUG. 26 free face painting, a photo booth, environmental

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Published and unpublished education opportunities and more. Attendees are 8 writers are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcome to bring gently used items, but no item welcoming audience as they share their stories, contribution is necessary. poems and essays at a monthly Open Mic Night WWW.MAKESHIFTPROJECT.COM CURRENTS starting at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St.

Sign up at the main counter on the first floor, or SUMMERFEST: The South Fork Valley Community 6 by calling the number listed here. Association will host the community celebration (360) 671-2626 and commemoration known as “Summerfest” from VIEWS 1pm-7pm in Deming at Josh Vander Yacht Memo- POETRYNIGHT: Those looking to share their rial Park, 4106 Valley Hwy (corner of Hwy 9 and 4 creative verse as part of the weekly Poetrynight Potter Road). Activities include a “Reading of the can sign up starting at 6:30pm at the Alternative Names” commemorative ceremony, a community MAIL Library, 519 E. Maple St. Readings begin at 7pm. potluck, live music by BandZandt, arts and crafts

Entry to the all-ages event is by donation. vendors, family games and activities, candidates 2 WWW.BLOG.POETRYNIGHT.ORG for local office and more. Entry is free. [email protected] TUES., AUG. 27 DO IT BELLINGHAM READS: New members are TUES., AUG. 27 welcome at a Bellingham Reads book discussion VOTER REGISTRATION: The League of Women group focusing on James M. Fallows’ Our Towns at Voters will host a Voter Registration event 6:30pm at the Dodson Room at the Bellingham from 1pm-3pm at the SkillShare Space at the 08.21.19 Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. The

(360) 778-7236 nonpartisan group will register voters, assist .14 with address changes and answer questions 34 # BOOKS & BREWS: Discuss Margaret Atwood’s about voting. seminal novel The Handmaid’s Tale at a “Books WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG & Brews” meeting at 7pm in Lynden at Overflow Taps, 106 5th St. Village Books co-owner Kelly E. WED., AUG. 28 will lead the discussion, and the venue will pick a CANDIDATE FORUM: Bellingham City Club featured beverage to pair. invites the public to the first of two Candi- WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM date Forums at 11:30am at Northwood Hall,

3240 Northwest Ave. The two candidates vying CASCADIA WEEKLY for Bellingham Mayor—April Barker and Seth COMMUNITY Fleetwood—will have the opportunity to give 11 an opening statement and respond to questions from a moderator and from City Club members. AUG. 23-24 Entry is $5-$18 and includes lunch. FERNDALE STREET FESTIVAL: Attend the 17th WWW.BELLINGHAMCITYCLUB.ORG doit

AUG. 21-29 agencies and organizations. Entry BOATING CENTER OPEN: is free.

Bellingham’s Community Boating WWW.SKAGITMRC.ORG

26 Center will be open through the summer from 10am until sunset RIVER WALK: Learn about local

FOOD daily at their headquarters at salmon species, discover native 555 Harris Ave. Rentals include plants and find aquatic insects at outside kayaks, sailboats, rowboats and the Nooksack Salmon Enhance- HIKING RUNNING GARDENING

23 paddle boards. Registration for ment Association’s Nooksack River youth camps and adult classes is Walk starting at 3pm in Glacier at currently available online. the Horseshoe Bend Trailhead.

B-BOARD WWW.BOATINGCENTER.ORG WWW.N-SEA.ORG AUG. 22-26 SUN., AUG. 25 20 SKAGIT TOURS: As part of the an- SKAGIT HISTORY CRUISE: The nual Skagit Tours, take Diablo Lake Skagit County History Museum FILM boat tours and Gorge powerhouse teams up with San Juan Cruises tours Thursdays through Mondays for its final Skagit History Cruise through the summer in and around of the season starting at 1pm 16 the three dams near Highway 20. from the dock at the La Conner Prices for boat tours and other Channel Lodge, 205 N. First St. MUSIC events range from $5-$45. Entry is $19.50-$39. WWW.SKAGITTOURS.COM WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM 14 FRI., AUG. 23 AUDUBON ACTION: Join experts ART FIELD TRIP: Join the local from North Cascades Audubon chapter of the Washington Native Society for a monthly “Audubon

13 Plant Society for a “Plant ID and at the Museum” gathering from Ethnobotany” field trip today at 1:30pm-3:30pm at the John M.

STAGE Cowap Peaks. Meet at 7:30am to Edson Hall of Birds at Whatcom carpool from the southeast corner Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 of the Sunset Square parking lot. Prospect St. Entry is included with 12 12 Entry is free. admission fees. WWW.WNPSKOMA.ORG WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG GET OUT GET OUT WILD THINGS: Kids, adults MON., AUG. 26 and adventurers can join Holly CLASSIC GOLF TOURNEY: Sign Roger of Wild Whatcom for a “Wild up for the inaugural Camp Korey

10 Things” Community Program from Classic Golf Tournament starting 9:30am-11am every Friday in at 12pm in Mount Vernon at Eagle-

MT. BAKER HILL CLIMB August at Lake Padden Park. Sug- mont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont WORDS

PHOTO BY DAVID WILLOUGHBY DAVID BY PHOTO gested donation is $5. Dr. Registration fee is $125. All WWW.WILDWHATCOM.ORG proceeds support Camp Korey’s life- 8 enhancing programs for children AUG. 23-24 with serious medical conditions. cortes, but those who want to get a ride BY AMY KEPFERLE SIN & GIN TOURS: Through (360) 428-5972 CURRENTS in first can show up at 10am at the site September 21, costumed guides on Commercial Avenue for an easy mean- will regale audiences with tales TUES., AUG. 27 6 der around the city’s environs. Since the of fascinating characters at the ALL-PACES RUN: Staff and margins of history at Good Time volunteers are always on hand to event takes place during the Anacortes VIEWS Classic Rides Girls’ “Sin & Gin” tours at 7pm guide the way at the weekly All- Open Street Festival, those perusing the Fridays at Saturdays in downtown Paces Run starting at 6pm every

4 MIX AND MATCH classic bikes sourced from local and spe- Bellingham and historic Fairhaven. Tuesday at Fairhaven Runners, cial guest collectors—as well as R + E cy- Tickets are $17-$22. 1209 11th St. Entry is free. MAIL IN WHATCOM and Skagit counties, bicyclists have plenty cles and Erickson Custom Bicycles—can WWW.GOODTIMEGIRLSTOURS.COM WWW.FAIRHAVENRUNNERS.COM

2 of routes to choose from when it comes to where they pump bike, stroll, skate, run or walk through- SAT., AUG. 24 HISTORY CRUISE: Attend a their pedals. Following are a few events that showcase the sce- out the thoroughfare without worrying TRAIL BUILD: Join Whatcom Whatcom Museum Sunset His-

DO IT nic bounty of our region from atop two-wheeled conveyances. about vehicular traffic. More info: www. Mountain Bike Coalition, Whatcom tory Cruise at 6:30pm leaving Choose one, or mix and match your scenic adventures. skagitbicycleclub.org County Parks, and REI for a Trail from San Juan Cruises’ slip at Adroit athletes will need to rise before the sun to get to the Two Sundays later, the recently revived Build event taking place from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 9am-3:30pm at Lake Whatcom 355 Harris Ave. In addition to parking lot at Boundary Bay Brewery by 6:30am on Sun., Aug. 25 Mt. Baker Hill Climb will see riders as-

08.21.19 Park, 3220 N. Shore Rd. Activities offering stunning scenery, the for the Mt. Baker Bicycle Club’s annual Chuckanut Classic. The cending approximately 23 miles as they will include clearing brush, debris event includes stories about the hardy souls choosing the 100-mile route on the club’s signature pedal from Chair 9 in Glacier to the top and logs, and digging new trail region’s history and how they .14 tread. Please register in advance. relate to contemporary issues. 34 ride will head out at 7:30am, followed by the metric century of Artist Point. “We invite racers to ex- # riders (a 62-mile distance), and those opting for the 38- and 25- perience the agony and the ecstasy,” WWW.REI.COM Tickets are $30-$35. mile rides. Among the sights to be seen on various routes will be Whatcom Events organizers say of those WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG FIDALGO BAY DAY: Attend the the San Juan Islands, various bays and inlets, Mt. Baker, Chucka- who dare to take on the steep elevation 20th annual “Fidalgo Bay Day” WED., AUG. 28 nut and Blanchard mountains, the Canadian Cascades, Birch Bay, and serious switchbacks during the Sun., from 11am-3pm in Anacortes at HELIOTROPE FIELD TRIP: The and beyond. If you’d like to get the kids involved, sign up for Sept. 8 event. With three categories to the Samish Indian Nation’s Fidalgo local chapter of the Washington a 10-mile guided family ride starting at 10:30am, and spend a choose from—social, recreational and Bay Resort, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd. Native Plant Society will lead a Take part in beach seining demos “Plant ID at Heliotrope Ridge” CASCADIA WEEKLY couple of leisurely hours taking in the local sights. With several competitive—don’t feel like you have to and touch live marine critters, get Field Trip today. Entry is free; planned stops along the way—and a few surprises—expect a be in a hurry to get to the top. In fact, 12 creative at the kid-friendly craft please sign up in advance. thumbs-up from the whole crew. Fees are $10-$70; proceeds ben- slower riders will likely be better able to tables, play fun games and learn WWW.WNPSKOMA.ORG efit Our TreeHouse. More info: www.mtbakerbikeclub.org appreciate the spectacular views. Fees about local projects and volunteer People interested in Skagit Bicycle Club’s 12th annual Classic are $80-$90; a portion of the proceeds opportunities at the many edu- SEND YOUR EVENT INFO TO: cational exhibits staffed by local [email protected] Bike Show later that morning will have time for coffee and crois- will benefit Shifting Gears. More info: sants before the action gets started at 11am in Old Town Ana- www.bakerhillclimb.com doit AUG. 23-24 DYNAMIC DUOS: Watch two-person

teams push the boundaries of improv and comedy at showings of “Dynamic 26 Duos” at 9pm Friday and Saturday FOOD at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay stage St. Tickets are $12. The format will continue Aug. 30-31.

THEATER DANCE PROFILES 23 733-8855 OR WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM AUG. 23-25 B-BOARD PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH: Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth performers ages 9-14 will bring The Phantom

Entry is free, but tips—and laughs, natu- 20 rally—are always appreciated. More info: Tollbooth to life at 7pm Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday www.thefireflylounge.com FILM at BAAY Theater, 1059 N. State Comedy Night at McKay’s will continue The political drama Coriola- St. Adapted from Norton Juster’s

the hilarity at 8pm Tues., Aug. 27 at McK- nus shows through Sept. 15 as well-known children’s book, this 16 ay’s Taphouse and Pizzeria, 1118 E. Maple part of Bard on the Beach in memorable musical is riddled with Vancouver, BC. riddles. Tickets are $10. St. The recurring event—which takes place MUSIC the last Tuesday of every month—features WWW.BAAY.ORG

an open mic for the first half of the show, STAGE WED., AUG. 28 14 followed by sets from four local comedi-

INTRO TO IMPROV: Attend a free ART ans. Entry is free; come in 30 minutes early AUG. 21-25 workshop focusing on play, creativity, to sign up for a spot at the mic (and be THE SPITFIRE GRILL: As part of storytelling and fun at a “Learn to 13 13 sure and give your routine a practice run Western Summer Theatre, attend Think on Your Feet” introductory showings of The Spitfire Grill at improv class from 7pm-9pm at Improv STAGE if needed). More info: www.facebook.com/ 7:30pm Wednesday through Friday, Playworks, 1011 Girard St. All levels STAGE mckaystaphousebham 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday, and 2pm are welcome, and no experience is Shortly thereafter, the inaugural After- Sunday at Western Washington necessary. Please register in advance. 12 glow Comedy Hour lights up the night University’s Performing Arts Center WWW.IMPROVPLAYWORKS.COM at 9pm Fri., Aug. 30 at the new Stemma Mainstage. The musical adaptation of the film by Lee David Zlotoff follows AUG. 28-SEPT. 1 GET OUT Brewing Company, 2039 Moore St. The a feisty parolee as she chases her #HERETOO: Witness the first-person recipe for the event at the family-run dreams to a small town in Wisconsin. experiences of gun violence survi- brewery in the Sunnyland neighborhood Tickets are $10-$18. vors and the work of young activists 10 is simple. Add seven comedians, give 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU across the United States when them one hour to fit in their funny busi- Western Summer Theatre concludes AUG. 21-SEPT. 21 with showings of #HereToo at 7:30pm WORDS ness, and reap infinite laughs (for zero BARD ON THE BEACH: A Wild West- Wednesday through Friday, 2pm and dollars). Nikki Killpatrick hosts, and Kyle inspired version of The Taming of the 7:30pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday 8 Engberg will be the featured comedian. Shrew will be part of the 30th Bard at Western Washington University’s All are invited to “come catch the glow.” on the Beach season at Vanier Park DUG Theater. The play was conceived in Vancouver, BC. Through Sept. 21, by longtime Tectonic Theatre Project

More info: www.stemmabrewing.com CURRENTS the Shakespearean favorite will show member Barbara Pitts McAdams. At 8pm on Sun., Sept. 1, Depot Comedy with the romantic comedy Shake- Tectonic Theatre Project is known 6 SHANE MAUSS Club returns for its monthly date at Aslan speare in Love, an India-based All’s for devising plays based on things Well That Ends Well, and the riveting that happened in the real world such

PHOTO BY BRUCE SMITH BY PHOTO Depot, 1322 N. State St. The always-entertaining event features up-and-coming political drama Coriolanus. Tickets as The Laramie Project—a play about VIEWS start at $26 (Canadian). the hate crime murder of Matthew

comedians from the Pacific Northwest 4 WWW.BARDONTHEBEACH.ORG Shepard. Tickets are $6-$14. and beyond. To kick off a new month, 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU BY AMY KEPFERLE Seattle’s Claire Webber will be joined by THURS., AUG. 22 MAIL

New York City-based comedian, videogra- GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The 2 pher and “humble idiot” Mike Masilotti, Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at DANCE 7:30pm every Thursday at the

as will headliner Lang Parker—a Last DO IT Standup Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At THURS., AUG. 22 Comic Standing alum who was raised in 9:30pm, stick around for “The Proj- FOLK DANCE: The Balkan Folk Wisconsin, but now makes her home in ect.” Entry is $8 for the early show, Dancers meet from 7-9:30pm Thurs- the big city of Los Angeles. Tickets are $5 for the late one. days at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 Roundup $15, and should be procured in advance. WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM 12th St. There is teaching early in 08.21.19 More info: www.eventbrite.com the evening, and no experience or THE LAUGHTER LIST AUG. 22-24 partner is necessary as most dances .14 Come 7pm Tues., Sept. 3, Comedy Cen- AN ILIAD: iDiOM Theater’s Summer are line or circle dances. Suggested 34 # tral’s Shane Mauss will bring his Stand Up Rep season comes to an end with donation is $5; first-time visitors THE BEST comedians make telling jokes in front of an audi- Science Tour to the Upfront Theatre, 1208 showings of An Iliad at 7:30pm Thurs- can attend for free. ence look easy, but anybody who’s ever witnessed one of their Bay St. Described as being “funnier than a day through Saturday at Maritime (360) 380-0456 friends nervously testing out their routine in front of a mirror in TED Talk and smarter than your usual night Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St. Set in an empty theater in the present, Lisa TUES., AUG. 27 their bathroom (been there, done that) knows full well it can be of comedy,” the one-of-a-kind show prom- Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s beautiful SKAGIT FOLK DANCERS: Join the an arduous path to the punchline. Getting onstage takes guts, ises to merge “equal part haha and aha!” adaptation of the ancient Greek Poet Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers for a

and that’s only one of the reasons you should pay attention to Mauss will open the show, followed by a Homer’s epic story of Achilles and weekly International Folk Dancing CASCADIA WEEKLY the following standup roundup. local comedian and two area academics Hector turns an epic celebration of event from 7-9:30pm at Bayview At 9pm every Monday, as many as 20 comedians make their touting both laughter and learning. Af- war into a haunting reminder of war’s Civic Hall, 12615 C St. No partners 13 human cost. Entry is free, and no are needed; just show up and dance. way to Guffawingham! to ply their trade during four-minute ter the performances, Mauss return to the reservations are required. Additional Entry to the drop-in event is free for sets at the Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State. St. The weekly open stage for an interactive discussion and Q& performances happen Aug. 29-31. the first session, $3 afterward. mic also brings featured comedians to the stage. On Mon., Aug. A with the audience. Tickets are $15-$22. WWW.SYLVIACENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG [email protected] 26, those standup stars will be Alex Avery and Nathan Hart. More info: www.eventbrite.com lia, Sambucus, azaleas, rhododendrons, ferns, hydrangeas, dahlias, lilies, roses and dogwoods in her bouquets. Others included crocosmia, sedum, sweet Wil-

26 liam, gladiolus, specialty zinnias, bear grass, scabiosa, salal, forsythia, black- FOOD eyes Susans, lilies, larkspur, ferns and visual daisies on their must-have lists. GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES “Red lettuce leaves are dramatic with 23 mums,” someone else opined. Other suggestions included using hosta leaves for B-BOARD foliage, gladiola and sunflowers for large church arrangements, adding asparagus

20 plants to the mix from June through September, and incorporating salal in ar-

FILM rangements on a year-round basis. The advice kept coming, and I realized

16 while there are rules to follow, people around these parts tend to be intrinsi-

MUSIC cally inventive when it comes to what they gather from their gardens. I read of 14 14 bronze oregano being ART ART added to dill and other herb greens in ar-

13 rangements featuring dahlias and hydran-

STAGE geas, and those who stick Solomon seal in their creations. 12 ATTEND “Although custom- WHAT: Flower ers may typically think GET OUT Festival and of ‘flower season’ be- Flower Bouquet ing in spring, there are Contest

10 still many local flow- WHEN: 10am Sat., Aug. 24 ers blooming toward the end of summer and WORDS WHERE: Depot Market Square, into fall,” Flower Fes- 1100 Railroad Ave.

8 tival organizers say. COST: Free “In fact, late August INFO: www. facebook.com/ and early September CURRENTS PHOTO COURTESY OF BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET OF BELLINGHAM FARMERS COURTESY PHOTO bellinghamfarmers is peak dahlia season. Other flowers in bloom 6 are sunflower, goldenrod, daisy, rudbeck- it more interesting to look at. ia, lilies, aster, bee balm and hyssop.” VIEWS BY AMY KEPFERLE For a simple bouquet using a variety Visitors to the Depot Market Square

4 of different flowers, I read to place each on Saturday can look for these particu- stem in the vase spread evenly around lar flowers in bouquets at booths dis- MAIL Flower Power the rim. Start arranging with the type of playing the “In Bloom Featured Vendor”

2 flower that has the highest quantity, and card. Vendors will also be using edible THE ART OF ARRANGEMENT crisscross stems while arranging them to flowers in items like baked goods, teas

DO IT help create volume. Flowers with the least and beverages. Furthermore, flowers I’VE LONG been of the opinion that flower arranging is an art form. quantity should be arranged last—like an can be found on crafts such as ceramic Unfortunately, it’s one I’ve yet to master. My problem isn’t with growing flow- attractive accessory. cups, hats, note cards, paintings and ers, it’s with what to do with them after I’ve cut them and brought them inside. This information was all well and good, more. Kids activities and flower-bou- 08.21.19 Typically, I just stick like with like in a vase—red dahlias with purple and orange but since the Flower Bouquet Contest calls quet-making demos will also be part of dahlias, humongous sunflowers with smaller sunflowers, clusters of white hydran- for all materials to be sourced using local- the festivities. .14

34 geas—and call it good. ly grown blooms from Whatcom or Skagit If I manage to put together a worthy # However, a Flower Bouquet Contest happening during Bellingham Farmers Mar- counties, I wondered specifically about bouquet, I’ll stick it in a sturdy vase and ket’s inaugural Flower Festival Sat., Aug. 24 at the Depot Market Square got me what works best for growers in our region. deliver it to staff between 10am-10:30am thinking about how to bring elements from my garden together in a more creative I called upon the internet gods again, in front of the market pavilion. It’ll join and cohesive fashion. but in this case it was specifically to visit other entries that the public can vote on Perusing websites on the topic helped me see I was already doing some things cor- the Whatcom County Gardeners Facebook between 11am-2pm, and I can either pick rectly. I always trim an inch or more off stems to help them better absorb water, strip page, where I recalled seeing a recent it up or donate it shortly thereafter.

CASCADIA WEEKLY off any leaves that fall below the water line, add large blooms first to ensure even thread about the topic from a member who By Monday, I’ll know if I was one of placement, and attempt to leave enough space between the stems so the individual was looking to be more intentional when the recipients of a variety of prizes. 14 flowers have room to show off. it came to adding flowers or greenery to But I’m not really in it for the acco- But I also learned that height matters. Apparently, you’re supposed to make your bouquets and arrangements. lades. For me, the flower power is all bouquet taller than its container by about one and a half times, and make the width Per usual, the advice she received ben- about knowing I can make magic from balance the height. Additionally, I found out it’s perfectly fine to use similar colors in efitted the group at large. my backyard bounty—one dahlia or hy- an arrangement, but adding different textures in a monochromatic bouquet will make One woman noted she uses camel- drangea at a time. doit

UPCOMING EVENTS made Market from 11am-4pm at Goods Nursery and Skordal and Rosie Lockie” through August at Make.Shift Produce, 2620 Northwest Ave. Through October, the Art Space, 306 Flora St.

THURS., AUG. 22 weekly event will offer a selection of rotating artisans WWW.MAKESHIFTPROJECT.COM

FIBER DAY: As part of today’s Bow Farmers Market, that make high-quality functional products locally. 26 attend the ninth annual Fiber Arts Day from 1pm-6pm WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GOODSPRODUCE MONA: Check out the “Art and Legacy of Joan Kirk-

at Samish Bay Cheese, 15115 Bow Hill Rd. Fiber folk man” and “continuum...continued” through Sept. 22 FOOD can demo and vend for free—including spinners, knit- in La Conner at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 ters, weavers, felt artists, sewers and more. ONGOING EXHIBITS S. First St.

WWW.BOWLITTLEMARKET.COM WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG 23 ALLIED ARTS: Check out Whatcom Artists of Clay FRI., AUG. 23 and Kiln’s “Set the Table” exhibit honoring clay’s PEACEHEALTH: As part of a “Healing Through Art”

ART WALK: Whatcom Art Market, Peter James malleable shapes and forms through Aug. 31 at Allied series, view paintings by Rob Gischer from Aug. 25- B-BOARD Photography, Current & Furbish, Evolve Chocolates, Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Dec. 7 at the first floor east tower hall at PeaceHealth Tony’s Coffee & Tea/Harris Ave Cafe, Village Books, WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG St. Joseph Medical Center, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy.

Paper Dreams, Colophon Cafe, Chuckanut Center, [email protected] 20 Artwood Gallery, Morgan Block, Good Earth Pottery, ANACORTES LIBRARY: Works by Alden Mason,

Stones Throw Brewery, and Blessings Spa will be Max Benjamin, Lanny Bergner, Philip McCracken, PERRY AND CARLSON: Works by Mary Ann Puls can FILM among those opening their doors for the Fourth Dederick Ward and many other can be viewed at the be viewed through August in Mount Vernon at Perry Friday Art Walk taking place from 5pm-8pm in historic Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. and Carlson Gallery, 504 S. First St. 16 Fairhaven. Entry is free. WWW.ANACORTESWA.GOV/220/LIBRARY WWW.PERRYANDCARLSON.COM BY LIZ HARVATINE BY WWW.FAIRHAVENARTWALK.COM

ARTWOOD: Wooden boxes will take center stage TOPAZ SALON: “Where We Are,” an exhibit of paint- MUSIC RAKU EXPERIENCE: Sign up for a “Raku Experi- through August at Artwood Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave. ings by Keren Bitan, shows through Oct. 31 at Topaz

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ence” workshop from 6pm-8:30pm at Burnish Clay Salon & Gallery, 1213 N. State St. 14 Studio, 2006 N. State St. Participants will apply glaze WWW.TOPAZ-SALON.COM ART material to their selected form and participate in the BAYOU ON BAY: Works by Kelly Hoekema can be ART firing of those pieces. A small bottle made by Jesse perused through August at the Bayou on Bay Annex RAGFINERY: A variety of textile-related workshops

Rasmussen will be provided, or if you are an active Bar, 1300 Bay St. happen on a regular basis at Ragfinery, 1421 N. Forest 13 potter you can bring your own small bisqued piece. WWW.BAYOUONBAY.COM St. See more details and register online. Fees are $48. WWW.RAGFINERY.COM STAGE WWW.BURNISHCLAYSTUDIO.COM DAKOTA GALLERY: Check out a “Semi-Regular Staff Show” through August at Dakota Gallery, 1324 SCOTT MILO: Marie Powell’s mixed-media mono-

SAT., AUG. 24 Cornwall Ave. prints on canvas will be highlighted through Sept. 12 SUMI FUN: Learn basic Sumi skills and experi- WWW.DAKOTAARTSTORE.COM 3 in Anacortes at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Com- ment with Sumi materials when Janet Laurel helms mercial Ave.

“Sumi Fun for All Ages” from 1pm-4pm at La Conner’s FISHBOY GALLERY: Discover the contemporary folk WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM GET OUT Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. In this art of RR Clark from 1:30-5pm Fridays or by appoint- class, participants will start with simple calligraphy ment at the Fishboy Gallery, 617 Virginia St. SMITH & VALLEE: View abstract landscapes and por-

of Japanese numbers and then move onto painting 319-2913 OR WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM traits of bird nests by Kris Ekstrand, and hand-carved 10 simple flowers and rocks inspired by our local art and wooden sculptures by Marceil Delacy through Aug. 25

environment. Entry is $45. FOURTH CORNER: “Fins and Feathers” shows NYDIA KEHNLE AND GINA PINA BY in Edison at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. WORDS WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG through August at Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery, WWW.SMITHANDVALLEEGALLERY.COM Stitch some time into your schedule to view 311 W. Holly St.

“Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century,” 8 AUG. 24-25 WWW.FOURTHCORNERFRAMES.COM SOCIAL FABRIC: Sign up for a variety of sewing and which ends its run Sun., Aug. 25 at Whatcom Museum’s WEAVINGS: Peruse handwoven pieces by women’s art workshops through August at Social Fabric, 1302 Lightcatcher Building. cooperatives in Oaxaca and Guatemala at a Weavings! GALLERY SYRE: Peruse a selection of paintings, Commercial St.

Pop-Up Sale from 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday in drawings and sculptures that span David Syre’s artis- WWW.SOCIALFABRICART.COM CURRENTS La Conner at Vida Nueva Rugs (606 Morris St.) and tic career thus far at a permanent exhibit open to the plied Services, 215 W. Holly St., suite H-21.

Crescent Moon Yoga (602 Morris St.). public from 12pm-5pm Tues.-Thurs. at Gallery Syre, WWW.HARDWAREAPPLIEDSERVICES.COM SWEET ONE STUDIO: View the works of Mitchell Van 6 [email protected] 465 W. Stuart Rd. Duzer from 11am-7pm Thursdays at Sweet One Studio,

WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM I.E. GALLERY: “Lay of the Land” shows through 3201 Northwest Ave., suite 1. VIEWS QUILT FINALE: As part of the “Modern Quilts: Sept. 1 in Edison at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. The (360) 920-5243

Designs of the New Century” exhibit, attend the GOOD EARTH POTTERY: A 50th Anniversary Cel- exhibit features 14 artists who focus on landscape as 4 final “Ask a Quilter” event from 2:30pm-4:30pm ebration takes place through August at Good Earth the primary influence of their work. WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works by Whatcom Art

Saturday at Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Building, Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave. WWW.IEEDISON.COM Guild members can be perused daily at the Whatcom MAIL 250 Flora St. Members of the Bellingham Modern WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM Art Market, 1103 11th St.

Quilt Guild will make themselves available to share JANSEN ART CENTER: View a “Summer Juried WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG 2 information about modern quilt design and methods, HADRIAN ART GALLERY: The “Northwest Plein Exhibit” through Aug. 20 in Lynden at the Jansen Art

answer questions and demonstrate techniques. The Air Art Show” will be on display through Aug. 31 in Center, 321 Front St. Additional exhibits to check out WHATCOM MUSEUM: “Modern Quilts: Designs of the DO IT exhibit closes Sunday, so stitch some time into your Edison at Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave. include painter Kay D. Little’s “Innerspace,” Cecilia New Century,” “What Lies Beneath: Minerals of the weekend to see it. Entry is $5-$10. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EDISONWA5717 Karoly-Lister’s “Itch” exhibit, and Marcia K. Moore’s Pacific Northwest,” “People of the Sea and Cedar,” WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG “Ancients Unfolding.” “John M. Edson Hall of Birds,” and a “Whatcom Artist HARDWARE APPLIED SERVICES: View the vessels WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG Studio Tour Showcase” can currently be viewed on the 08.21.19 SUN., AUG. 25 of sculptor Gailan Ngan and densely layered paintings Whatcom Museum campus. HANDMADE MARKET: Attend a Bellingham Hand- by Peter Scherrer through Sept. 20 at Hardware Ap- MAKE.SHIFT: View “Narrative Anatomy: Kelsey WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG .14 34 #

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26 INTO THE WOODS: No matter when you’re reading this, odds are better than decent FOOD that I’m still in the afterglow of having a day that began with a perusal of prizewin- music ning chickens and ended with a raspberry SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT milkshake with a whole lot of goats and Cheap Trick sandwiched in between. It was

REAR END 23 glorious, even if I had to give riding the zipper a pass because the line was too long.

20 Northwest Washing- ton Fair, I will never

FILM quit you. Moving along.

16 16 Awhile back, I ran into Sam Top, always MUSIC MUSIC up to something, who told me about a show he

14 was putting together, BY CAREY ROSS

ART dubbed “L.O.T.H. In the Woods.” The acronym stands for “Lookout

13 Tripping Hazard,” which requires some ex- planation in and of itself. The “Lookout”

STAGE in question is the Lookout Arts Quarry, the idyllic spot in Alger that is home to BAMF, Sh’bang, and other arts-related shenanigans. 12 It’s also the locale of Sam’s otherworldly outdoor venue/wizard realm, Tripping Hazard.

GET OUT L.O.T.H. In the Woods is essentially a heavy metal campout, an idea whose time has long

10 since come. After all, old-timey folks have the Subdued Stringband Jamboree. EDM and jam fans have Summer Meltdown. Bluegrass WORDS people have the North Cascades Bluegrass

8 Festival. People who like to dance in the FRANK SOLIVAN AND DIRTY KITCHEN street with every single person they know have Downtown Sounds. Metal fans have

CURRENTS nothing, at least not around these parts. With that pressing business taken care of, One might assume that’s because metal 6 BY CAREY ROSS they could turn their attention to the festival people don’t like nature, but that’s just not itself. And while the name has changed, all of so. Every third promo photo I receive of a VIEWS the things that have drawn performers and fans metal band is a bunch of bearded dudes

4 North Cascades since its inception have remained the same. standing in the woods. When it comes to Although the festival is ostensibly about the promo shots, trees are to heavy bands what MAIL music, it does have an ulterior motive, namely bathtubs are to indie rock groups.

2 Bluegrass Festival to raise funds for and awareness about the L.O.T.H. In the Woods happens Fri., Aug. Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation. 23 and features Tripping Hazard veterans

DO IT IT’S ALL IN THE NAME As its name suggests, the nonprofit’s mission Dryland as well as Melancholia, Opropos, is to support, help maintain and expand the Serpent Sun, and Deathcave. The quarry TO BE perfectly honest, I didn’t pay that much attention when the Hov- parks, trails and other public spaces that com- gates will open at 5pm or thereabouts, ander Homestead Bluegrass Festival changed its name. It’s not uncommon for prise Whatcom County’s 7,000 or so miles of and the music will begin at dusk and carry 08.21.19 newish events—this will be the festival’s fourth year—to see all manner of designated parkland. They do this by empower- into the night. Camping is encouraged (the modifications both large and small during their formative years. So when I ing people to think of themselves as stewards ticket price includes camping, so you might .14

34 heard that the Hovander Homestead Bluegrass Festival had become the North of wild spaces rather than just end users. The as well) and the quarry is equipped with # Cascades Bluegrass Festival, I figured the switch had something to do with Foundation is able to use its nonprofit status potable water, composting toilets and the adopting a less local and more regional outlook and outward appearance. as an umbrella for other groups to organize un- coolest swimming hole around. As is so often the case, I was wrong. der, giving folks who need or want it access Since this is the first of what will hopeful- The reason the festival, which happens Aug. 31-Sept. 1, isn’t named for to funding and financial tools generally not ly be an ongoing series of shows at the com- Ferndale’s favorite park is because it no longer takes place there. available to private citizens. In other words, munal space, it’s imperative that those who Instead, the event hit the road and landed at the Deming Log Show if you have a brainstorm about how to improve attend leave the quarry better than it was

CASCADIA WEEKLY Grounds, where the amenities are better and the infrastructure is more your favorite swath of parkland or trail system found. As the event invite says, “We’ve got suited to two days of performances, workshops, collaboration and revelry. but lack the knowledge or experience to imple- something to prove here: specifically, that 16 Seeing as the site is not only home to the log show, but is also the longtime ment your idea, the Whatcom Parks and Recre- metalheads aren’t all shitty dumbasses.” host of the Subdued Stringband Jamboree, the fit is a natural one. ation Foundation can be your bridge and your Lastly, space is limited and tickets can But the move necessitated a name change, and drawing inspiration guide—at the very least, they can point you in be had for $35 by going to Brown Paper from the soaring peaks that surround us, organizers opted for the North the right direction and help you get started. Tickets and searching “L.O.T.H.” It’s time to Cascades Bluegrass Festival. However, the Foundation doesn’t just ex- party in the woods. Solivan and Dirty Kitchen and the Missy doit BLUEGRASS, FROM PAGE 16 Raines Trio. Joining them are Brograss, Farmstrong (the band, not the Skagit WED., AUG. 21 ist to make the dreams of others come brewery), Colebrook Road, and Modern SEAFARERS’ SUMMER: The Port of Anacortes continues its free Summer Concert Series with a true. They’re working on a dream of their Tradition. On Saturday, you’ll also have performance by Polecat from 6pm-8pm at Seafar- 26 own—and it’s a big one: the completion the chance to see the North Cascade Blue- ers’ Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers’ Way. of the Nooksack Loop Trail, 45 miles of grass Boys, while on Sunday, the Warren WWW.PORTOFANACORTES.COM FOOD non-motorized trails linking Bellingham, G. Hardings will perform their lone set of Ferndale, Lynden, and Everson by way of the festival. ANA POPOVIC: The Chris Eger Band will open the show at a concert featuring lauded blues guitarist following the route of the Nooksack River Music begins at 10am on the Access Ana Popovic at 7:30pm at the Performing Arts as well as old railroad corridors. It’s an Living stage, and Saturday’s roster is Center at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall ambitious endeavor, and given that the comprised of the Pro- Ave. Tickets are $30. REAR END 23 Hovander River Walk was the first seg- zac Mtn Boys, North- WWW.BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM ment of the trail to be completed and bound, and Heron and THURS., AUG. 22 20 dedicated in 2014, it only made sense to Crow. Sunday morning BLUES & BREWS: A “Blues, Brews & BBQ” series site the music festival created to serve will start with the Yan- continues with music by Midlife Crisis from FILM as a Foundation fundraiser there. kee Drivers, who will 5pm-9pm on the waterfront terrace at Hotel Bell- wether, One Bellwether Way. Admission is $7-$10.

That was then and this is now, and af- be followed by Mostly 16 See what Music Director Yaniv Attar and 16 WWW.HOTELBELLWETHER.COM ter three years of filling Hovander park Merle and the High the rest of the Bellingham Symphony MUSIC

Orchestra have in store for their upcoming season MUSIC with the foot-stompin’ sounds of blue- Mountain String Band. SUMMER SERIES: The youth rock band Heroes when “The BSO Plays Bach” Fri., Aug. 23 at the grass, it’s time for the Deming Log Show ATTEND Another difference concludes an annual Summer Concert Series from WHAT: North Mount Baker Theatre. Grounds to take a turn. between this bluegrass 6pm-8pm at Elizabeth Park, 1000 Walnut St. Entry 14 Cascades Officially, the North Cascades Blue- festival and others of to the family-friendly concert is free. Bluegrass ART grass Festival runs from Sat., Aug. 31 its ilk is that its enter- WWW.THEELDRIDGESOCIETY.ORG SAT., AUG. 24 Festival SUMMER JAZZ COMBO: Players from the through Sun., Sept. 1, but in reality, WHEN: Sat., tainers don’t just sing RIVERWALK CONCERTS: The Miller Campbell Jansen Jazz Band will perform both jazz and pop 13 things start cooking Friday afternoon Aug. 31 -1 and strum for their sup- Band will bring western music to the stage as part selections at a lighthearted Summer Jazz Combo WHERE: Deming of the Riverwalk Concert Series from 6pm-8pm concert taking place from 2pm-3:30pm at the with an instrument swap. As its name pers, they also teach STAGE Log Show suggests, this is the time for folks to workshops. Music- in Mount Vernon at the Skagit Riverwalk Plaza. Piano Lounge at Lynden’s Jansen Art Center, 321 Grounds, 3295 Entry is free and all ages are welcome. The events Front St. Entry is free. bring in their unused (but still usable) or Cedarville Road minded attendees can conclude Thurs., Aug. 29 with a concert by the WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG 12 neglected instruments to sell, barter or COST: $18-$60 learn dynamic banjo Chris Eger Band. otherwise creatively dispose of. The fes- INFO: setup and backup from WWW.MOUNTVERNONCHAMBER.COM REFA FUNDRAISER: Celebrate Woodstock when www.ncbf.fun tival will provide the space to do so, but Mike Munford, Frank Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band perform at a GET OUT all pricing, negotiations, deal-making Solivan will teach man- FRI., AUG. 23 fundraiser for the Rick Epting Foundation for the and, most importantly, money collecting dolin techniques, award-winning bassist FARMTUNES: The Weatherside Whiskey Band Arts at 5:30pm at the Heart of Anacortes, 1014 perform as part of the annual Farmtunes Concert 4th St. A silent auction, 1960s costume contest 10 is to be done on a private basis between Missy Raines will let people in on the Series from 6pm-9pm at Bellewood Acres, 6140 and a raffle will be part of the festivities. Entry is buyer and seller. Even so, this seems like tricks of her standup bass trade, Jeremy Guide Meridian. Entry is free; food and beverages free; donations will be accepted. WORDS an excellent means by which a person can Middleton will school people in the Nash- are available for purchase. The concerts continue WWW.THEHEARTOFANACORTES.COM divest themselves of those sad, rarely ville number system and how to tap into weekly through Sept. 13. 8 played instruments whose only purpose new ideas, Colebrook Road will translate WWW.BELLEWOODFARMS.COM SUN., AUG. 25 BIG BAND BONANZA: A Town, Skagit Swings, is to gather dust and inflict guilt in favor rock ’n’ roll songs into bluegrass, Mark THE BSO PLAYS BACH: Bellingham Symphony and the Swing Connection Big Band will perform

of a new-to-them music-making device Rast will give advice on banjo basics and Orchestra kicks off its 2019/2020 season with at a “Big Band Bonanza” from 12pm-4:30pm at CURRENTS that could become a favorite. Following clawhammer banjo, Michael Kilby will “The BSO Plays Bach” at 7pm at the Mount the Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 Harris Ave. the instrument swap will be an open mic unlock the secrets of the dobro, Mad- Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The special Entry is by donation. 6 where those who have swapped, sold or die Denton will explain what makes the baroque offering will feature BSO musicians as WWW.SWINGCONNECTION.ORG

soloists, including flutist Deborah Arthur, oboist VIEWS bought can try out their wares in front of fiddle such a good vehicle for improvisa- Gail Ridenour, and violinist Shu-Hsin Ko. The LA CONNER LIVE!: The Naughty Blokes will per-

an encouraging audience. tion, Robbie Kane will help you dial in symphony will explore musical mirrors between form as part of a “La Conner Live!” concert series 4 After that, the 2019 North Cascades your guitar tone—the list goes on. Johann Sebastian Bach and contemporary Esto- from 1pm-4pm at the town’s Gilkey Square. Bluegrass Festival kicks off for real. By the time you’ve packed up (the Dem- nian composer Arvo Pärt. Tickets are $10-$33. WWW.LOVELACONNER.COM MAIL (360) 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM

Each day features two stages, the main ing Log Show Grounds has ample space BORDER CONCERTS: The annual International 2 stage and a smaller stage sponsored by for camping and pets are allowed in the SONNY LANDRETH TRIO: Virtuoso slide guitar- Concerts on the Border Series concludes today

Access Living. Unlike many festivals, the camping areas) and made your way back to ist and bandleader Sonny Landreth brings his with a 2pm performance featuring Eastern Eu- DO IT bulk of the main stage performers will Bellingham, you may not even remember trio to Mount Vernon for an 8pm concert at the ropean dance and song performed by the Radost play both days in different time slots, so the festival once had a different home. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. After a dozen ac- Folk Ensemble and Dunava at 2pm at Blaine’s if you miss someone on Saturday, odds Although their event did not find a perma- claimed albums, Landreth has created an elastic, Peace Arch Historical State Park, 1900 A St. Entry career-spanning double-live album that will be is free; a Discover Pass is required for vehicle 08.21.19 are better than good that you can catch nent spot at Hovander Park, the work the highlighted during the show. Tickets are $24-$39. access to the park. them Sunday. Among those gracing the Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG WWW.PARKS.STATE.WAS.US .14

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us know what progress he and Bjorkdahl 26 have made. Sometimes segments are very

traditional, like the two men interviewing FOOD film Africans who were witnesses to Hammar- MOVIE REVIEWS FILM SHORTS skjold’s crash, noting that authorities at the time would never have treated those locals and their memories as worthy of

acknowledging. Sometimes segments are REAR END 23 a cheeky takeoff on viable investigation,

like when Brugger announces to Bjork- 20 dahl that they’ll be digging for buried

wreckage and lays out supplies that in- FILM clude woefully inadequate shovels, vic-

tory cigars and safari pith helmets for 16 16 their pale Scandinavian skin. MUSIC Sometimes, though, he’s just mess- MUSIC ing around. A main framing conceit has

Brugger, dressed in an all-white suit in a 14 hotel associated with a main character in ART the story, narrating the structure of his film, chapter by chapter, to an African 13 secretary who is played by two different

actresses presumably to underline the ar- STAGE tificiality of the genre. On a purely literal level, Cold Case Ham- 12 marskjold is using absurdity to capture the very real challenges of cracking any

cold case or getting to the truth at the GET OUT heart of any conspiracy theory. It is frus- trating and dull work. If Brugger weren’t 10 taking odd stylistic leaps or giving us puckish conversations like when he and WORDS a Zambian cab driver named “Mass” go back and forth over whether they have 8 the same name, the movie would just be two men without detective credentials

working their way down one list of un- CURRENTS cooperative suspects after another, each man denying the validity of the entire 6 premise of the film. “Find out who killed VIEWS REVIEWED BY DANIEL FIENBERG in what was then Northern Rhodesia (now President Kennedy. Do something impor-

Zambia). Almost immediately, rumors be- tant,” one reticent interviewee tells him. 4 gan building that Hammarskjold’s support Yet there’s something exhilarating every of African self-determinism presented a time a phone call or spontaneous appear- MAIL

threat to the continent’s longstanding co- ance at a stranger’s house produces a clue Cold Case 2 lonialist powers and that the crash was no that pushes them forward. The case they’re

accident. There have been investigations, investigating gets more and more grandi- DO IT Hammarskjold but none has yielded conclusive results. ose and, conveniently, more and more con- Since 2011, Goran Bjorkdahl, a Swed- nected to favorite Brugger themes about CRACKING A CONSPIRACY ish aid worker, has been conducting an white European exploitation of Africa and investigation of his own, with Brugger the open cultural wounds that still exist 08.21.19 IF YOU’VE seen The Red Chapel or The Ambassador, you already know that a common joining him a couple years later. today because of it, wounds that plausibly .14

reaction to the documentaries of Danish filmmaker Mads Brugger is, “I’m not really sure Brugger’s fascination with the uncom- might have healed had Hammarskjold sur- 34 what I just watched.” fortable relationship between Africa and vived. The murder of a UN Secretary Gen- # Brugger is a journalist and a fabulist, a provocateur and a comedian. He makes films Europe was already the centerpiece of eral is a big case to crack until you start that are categorized as nonfiction—and yet, if I walked out of the theater and you told The Ambassador, but it’s easy to sense his putting it alongside apartheid, genocide me everything I’d seen had been staged and manipulated toward a desired conclusion, doubts about this particular journey into in the Congo and the spread of AIDS. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised. the heart of darkness. Early on, he la- The micro levels of truth and reconcilia- Cold Case Hammarskjold, Brugger’s latest documentary, may be his most difficult film ments that Hammarskjold may be a figure tion Brugger is seeking remain daunting to categorize, and his most accessible. It’s definitely Brugger’s most satisfyingly unsat- who “only interests old people” and as throughout, even when he’s just examin- CASCADIA WEEKLY isfying effort. A conspiracy-fueled murder mystery with some hilarious meta-commen- he looks at the riddle he’s attempting to ing his own fascination with this topic, tary on the genre, Cold Case Hammarskjold is either a stunning piece of investigative unravel, he admits, “It is a very complex but in macro, what Cold Case Hammarskjold 19 reporting that builds to a revelatory climax or a wily trickster’s dark critique of the story. Maybe too complicated.” wants to approach becomes huge. audience’s desperate need for answers. Some of the complication is self-in- Grand revelation or intellectual The title refers to Dag Hammarskjold, the Swedish economist who became Secretary flicted. In fact, for the early portion of prank—if I knew for sure, it wouldn’t be General of the United Nations in 1953. In 1961, Hammarskjold died in an airplane crash the film, it may be almost all self-inflict- a Mads Brugger film. film ›› showing this week

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47 Meters Down: Uncaged: Where Crawl has a hur- ricane and giant alligators, this movie has submerged

REAR END 23 Mayan ruins and enormous great white sharks. Perhaps Hollywood will one day understand that the greatest

natural threat to humankind is climate change, not 20 20 oversized creatures, but until that day comes, I’ll take the big sharks. HH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 29 min.) FILM FILM

Angel Has Fallen: Just when I forgot all about the existence of Gerard Butler, here he is. I gave some 16 thought to learning what this movie is about, but that seems like a waste of effort, so I’ll just go ahead and MUSIC guess it’s about as good as every other Gerard Butler movie. HH (R • 1 hr. 54 min.) 14 The Angry Birds Movie 2: No one is more sur- ART prised than me that these birds can fly. HHH (PG • 1 hr. 40 min.) 13 The Art of Racing in the Rain: Another move

STAGE seen from a dog’s eye view, this time starring Milo Ventimiglia as the race-car driver that presumably races in the rain. If you like dog-centric movies, you’ll READY OR NOT 12 like this one. Personally, I prefer Cujo. HH (PG • 1 hr. 49 min.) Sea of Shadows: From National Geographic (so you

GET OUT Blinded By the Light: This movie, about a know it’s stunning) comes this documentary that Pakistani teenager who discovers Bruce Springsteen unexpectedly pits scientists and environmentalists and starts to live his life according to the Gospel of against a drug cartel in the Sea of Cortez. One is 10 Bruce, is much like the Boss himself: a little corny, trying to illegally poach valuable totoaba fish and the a touch overblown, but so sincere and engaging that other is desperately trying to save the most endan-

WORDS it’s impossible to resist. HHHHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 55 gered whale species on Earth, the vaquita porpoise. min.) HHHHH (Unrated • 1 hr. 44 min.) 8 Cold Case Hammarskjold: See review previous page. Spider-Man: Far From Home: Spider-Man goes HHHH (Unrated • 2 hrs. 3 min.) abroad to save the world and get the girl in this first post-Avengers movie in our new post-original-

CURRENTS Dora and the Lost City of Gold: The tagline for Avengers reality. If Tom Holland is the future of the this first installment of what is sure to be a Dora the franchise, I’m here for every web-slinging minute of 6 Explorer franchise is “Explorer is her middle name.” it. HHHHH (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 9 min.) Which is dumb because everyone knows her middle

VIEWS name is “the.” Don’t hold it against Dora or her Toy Story 4: I don’t know how the fourth installment movie, though. It’s not their fault. HHHH (PG • 1 of a franchise can maintain this level of excellence,

4 hr. 42 min.) but such is the genius of Pixar. HHHHH (G • 1 hr. ANGEL HAS FALLEN 30 min.) MAIL The Farewell: Awkwafina gets the starring role she so richly deserves—and makes the most of it in this multi- Where’d You Go, Bernadette: The Angry Birds

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DO IT best policy. See summer’s indie blockbuster before it inspiring journey. HHHHH (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.) says farewell. HHHHH (PG • 1 hr. 34 min.) The Princess Bride: The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Quentin Tar- ends its 2019 run on Sat., Aug. 24 with this classic Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw: It antino’s latest is two hours and 40 minutes of setup tale of Princess Buttercup, Prince Westley, some Ro-

08.21.19 stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, for five minutes of payoff. But what a gloriously dents of Unusual Size, Carol Kane stealing every scene and an actual dame, Helen Goddamn Mirren, so I unhinged, completely batshit five minutes it is. Plus, she’s in, and Fred Savage being read a bedtime story could care less about its nonexistent plot, thinly I could watch Brad Pitt steal scenes from Leonardo by Columbo. Music from the Psychedelic Cowboys .14

34 drawn characters and reality-defying stunts. Give it DiCaprio forever and never tire of it. HHHHH (R • 2 opens the show. HHHHH (PG • 1 hr. 38 min.) # all of the Oscars. Every last one. HHH (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 39 min.) hrs. 15 min.) Ready Or Not: Everyone is commenting on the de- The Overcomer: Set against a backdrop of dire lightfully demonic turn by newcomer Samara Weaving Good Boys: If you think that watching a bunch of economic circumstances, a man, armed only with his as a bride who marries into a family with a seriously overly precocious kids swear a lot is funny, have I got Bible and a talented high-school athlete, overcomes twisted take on hide and seek, but I’m here to remind a movie for you. HHHH (R • 1 hr. 35 min.) something, thus being forever known as the Over- you this horror-thriller also stars Adam Brody, aka comer. It’s possible I got some plot points wrong, but Seth Cohen from The O.C., aka Dave Rygalski from HHHHH CASCADIA WEEKLY The Lion King: I didn’t like this movie the first time I’m pretty sure the thing about the Bible is spot on. Gilmore Girls. (R • 1 hr. 35 min.) Showtimes around, so do your worst, Disney. Everything the light HH (PG • 1 hr. 55 min.) 20 touches is your kingdom, after all. HH (R • 1 hr. 48 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: For anyone who Regal and AMC theaters, please see min.) The Peanut Butter Falcon: Shia LeBeouf delivers grew up reading this series of short horror stories, www.fandango.com. on some of the promise he showed in his earlier roles all we want is for this film not to suck. And thanks to Maiden: At 24 years old, fairly inexperienced sailor as a small-time outlaw who befriends a young man Guillermo del Toro, who is responsible for the story Pickford Film Center and Tracy Edwards helmed the first all-female crew ever to with Down syndrome who ran away from his nursing and the editing, it most assuredly does not suck. PFC’s Limelight Cinema, please see compete in the hugely grueling Whitbread Round the home in order to follow his dream of becoming a pro- HHHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 48 min.) www.pickfordfilmcenter.com rearEnd crossword

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FOOD compasses to navigate since the 11th century. But Sullivan ME 04664 that tool wasn’t enough to guide them. A thorough ASTROLOGY knowledge of the night sky’s stars was a crucial aid. 23 July 28th, 2019 Skill at reading the ever-changing ocean currents Open letter to the Alternative Humane Society in ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s not cost- always proved valuable. Another helpful trick was to efficient to recycle plastic. Sorting and processing the take birds on the ships as collaborators. While at sea, Bellingham WA: used materials to make them available for fresh stuff if the birds flew off and returned, the sailors knew REAR END REAR END 23 is at least as expensive as creating new plastic items there was no land close by. If the birds didn’t return, I am writing this letter at the request of Ms. Geneva from scratch. On the other hand, sending used plastic chances were good that land was near. I bring this to to a recycling center makes it far less likely that it will your attention, Libra, because I think it’s an excellent

20 Langworthy. My telephone conversation with a woman end up in the oceans and waterways, harming living time to gather a number of different navigational representing your organization has been used against Ms. creatures. So in this case, the short-term financial ar- tools for your upcoming quest. One won’t be enough. FILM gument in favor of recycling is insubstantial, whereas Langworthy in her quest to have her dog Snorri returned the moral argument is strong. I invite you to apply a SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What do you want similar perspective to your upcoming decisions. from the allies who aren’t your lovers? What feelings

16 to her. I would like to clarify several points I tried to make do you most enjoy while you’re in the company of in that conversation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): African American your interesting, non-romantic companions? For MUSIC Firstly, I would like to point out that routine slaves suffered many horrendous deprivations. For instance, maybe you like to be respected and ap- example, it was illegal for them to learn to read. Their preciated. Or perhaps what’s most important to you oppressors feared that educated slaves would be bet- is to experience the fun of being challenged and

14 vaccination in dogs has some controversy. I am sure you ter equipped to agitate for freedom, and took extreme stimulated. Maybe your favorite feeling is the spirit

ART are aware of the duration of immunity for the viral measures to keep them illiterate. Frederick Douglass of collaboration and comradeship. Or maybe all of the diseases such as Distemper, Hepatits (Adenovirus Type-2) was one slave who managed to beat the ban. As he above. In any case, Scorpio, I urge you to get clear secretly mastered the art of reading and writing, he about what you want—and then make it your priority 13 and Parvovirus are perhaps lifetime after the puppy series came upon literature that ultimately emboldened him to foster it. In the coming weeks, you’ll have the to escape his “owners” and flee to safety. He became power to generate an abundance of your favorite kind

STAGE and annual booster. So long as the initial series of one of the 19th century’s most powerful abolitionists, of non-sexual togetherness. vaccinations in well timed, I do not consider intermittent producing reams of influential writing and speeches. I propose that we make Douglass your inspiring role SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As the CEO of 12 vaccination for DHP to necessary be a sign of ill-care. model for the coming months. I think you’re ready the clothes company Zappos, Sagittarius entrepreneur There are many people who only vaccinate for the core to break the hold of a certain curse—and go on to Tony Hsieh is worth almost a billion dollars. If he achieve a gritty success that the curse had prevented chose, he could live in a mansion by the sea. Yet his GET OUT diseases, Rabies and DHP, and I would not call them poor you from accomplishing. home is a 200-square-foot, $48,000 trailer in Las Vegas, where he also keeps his pet alpaca. To be clear, pet owners. The fact Ms. Langworthy had requested GEMINI (May 21-June 20): For 25 years, busi- he owns the entire trailer park, which consists of 30 10 vaccination infrequently at my hospital also may have nessman Don Thompson worked for the McDonald’s other trailers, all of which are immaculate hotbeds of fast food company, including three years as its CEO. high-tech media technology where interesting people indicated she was having her dog’s vaccinations elsewhere. During that time, he oversaw the sale and consump- live. He loves the community he has created, which is WORDS I also feel that your comment about stable tion of millions of hamburgers. But in 2015, he more important to him than status and privilege. “For left McDonald’s and became part of Beyond Meat, me, experiences are more meaningful than stuff,” he 8 household and income was a bit classist. Ms. Langworthy’s a company that sells vegan alternatives to meat. I says. “I have way more experiences here.” I’d love to could see you undergoing an equally dramatic shift in see you reaffirm your commitment to priorities like his lifestyle certainly does not prevent her from providing the coming months, Gemini: a transition into a new in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’ll be a favorable role that resembles but is also very different from a time to do so. CURRENTS good care for her pets. She provided me with copies of role you’ve been playing. I urge you to step up your fantasies about what that change might entail. Medical re- 6 records from other veterinarians which indicate she was CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): searcher Jonas Salk developed a successful polio vac- actively seeking to care for her animals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “The learning pro- cine, so he had a strong rational mind. Here’s how he VIEWS I am sorry you chose to overlook my final cess is something you can incite, literally incite, like described his relationship with his non-rational way a riot,” wrote author Audre Lorde. As an astrologer I of knowing. He said, “It is always with excitement 4 statement, the answer to the question of whether Ms. would add this nuance: although what Lourde says is that I wake up in the morning wondering what my true, some phases of your life are more favorable than intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea.

MAIL Langworthy should get Snorri returned to her. I replied others to seek deep and rapid education. For example, I work with it and rely on it. It’s my partner.” I bring the coming weeks will bring you especially rich teach- this up, Capricorn, because the coming weeks will be

yes. Snorri is good for Ms. Langworthy and Ms. 2 ings if you incite the learning process now. a favorable time to celebrate and cultivate your own Langworthy is good for Snorri. Whenever I saw Snorri, she intuition. You may generate amazing results as you

DO IT was well adjusted, happy, and outgoing. There was no sign LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The American idiom “stay learn to trust it more and figure out how to deepen in your lane” has come to mean “mind your own busi- your relationship with it. of ill treatment. I suspect Ms. Langworthy would be willing ness,” and usually has a pejorative sense. But I’d like to expand it and soften it for your use in the coming AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian environ- to make some changes with Snorri’s care if you would only weeks. Let’s define it as meaning “stick to what you’re mentalist Edward Abbey once formulated a concise 08.21.19 try and work with good at and know about” or “don’t try to operate list of his requirements for living well. “One must be outside your area of expertise” or “express yourself in reasonable in one’s demands on life,” he wrote. “For

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CASCADIA WEEKLY studying Judaism and learning Hebrew at age three. surprised at whom God sends to answer our prayers,” He lived a long life and had many adventures, working wrote author Janette Oke. I suspect that observation 22 as a candle-maker and a candy-maker. When the Red will apply to you in the coming weeks. If you’re an Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp in atheist or agnostic, I’ll rephrase her formulation for 1945, Kristal emerged as one of the survivors. He went you: “We may be surprised at whom Life sends to an- on to live to the age of 113. Because of the chaos swer our entreaties.” There’s only one important thing of World War I, he had never gotten to do his bar you have to do to cooperate with this experience: set mitzvah when he’d turned 13. So he did it much later, aside your expectations about how help and blessings www.freesnorri.com in his old age. I foresee a comparable event coming might appear. BY AMY ALKON dot goes away).

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may not be what happened. However, 26 THE SCIENCE ADVICE it’s possible. So it probably pays to check—ask, “Hey, did you see the text FOOD GODDESS about my dad?” and keep the snarky ending silent: “or do I need to tweet 23 INDIFFERENT STROKES an orange tabby cat in scrubs giving a My father just got diagnosed with cancer. man chemotherapy?” Frank Solivan & REAR END Most people have been extremely supportive, Dirty Kitchen REAR END 23 but two girlfriends I texted about this haven’t REHASH MARKS

responded at all. Is it really that hard to say One of my best male friends is in a super- 20 “I’m so sorry”? Should I use this opportunity toxic relationship. I’ve told him to end it Missy Raines Trio to do a little friend housecleaning and demote many times, and he does, but then he gets FILM certain “friends” to acquaintance status, know- roped back in. At this point, I don’t want to Modern Tradition ing now that I can’t count on them? listen anymore, and I’m tired of saying the 16 —Too Harsh? same thing. How do I convey that without

blowing the friendship? —Earache Colebrook Road MUSIC At least when you yell into the Grand Canyon, you get back more than the If you wanted to repeat yourself The Warren G. Hardings 14 blinking cursor of nothingness. constantly, you’d get a side hustle as FarmStrong • Brograss ART Ideally, your friends’ responsiveness a parrot.

should not compare unfavorably to a gi- Let’s be honest. When a friend puts 13 ant hole—especially not when you’re all their relationship issues on endless

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friends, there are a couple of things to your ivy. It’s tempting for anyone but 12 consider: “evolutionary mismatch” and probably more so for you because you’re Camping starts Thursday, August 29th at Noon - September 3rd at Noon our reliance on technology to get mes- a woman. Women, in general, have a sages across flawlessly. tendency to be indirect—to hint at GET OUT Evolutionary mismatch, a theory origi- what they want rather than coming Keep up with the latest. Like us at www.facebook.com/ncbf nated by evolutionary biologist Ernst right out and stating it. 10 Mayr, refers to how we modern humans Women’s hintishness is often viewed

are driven by an antique psychological as a flaw, but as I wrote recently, the WORDS operating system largely calibrated for late psychologist Anne Campbell, who

the world of our human ancestors 2.5 researched female psychology and be- 8 million to 10,000 years ago. This means, havior, viewed it as an evolutionary fea- for example, that important triggers for ture. Campbell believed this indirectness others to take action that were there in evolved as a way for women—the baby CURRENTS the ancestral environment aren’t always carriers and primary child carers of the 6 present in our modern one. species—to avoid physical confronta- Take expressions of sadness: Bodily tion that could leave them hurt or dead. VIEWS expressions of sadness like tears or (If you don’t quite say something, some- having all the spring in your step of body won’t quite have the ammunition to 4 a curbside couch are basically street- clobber you for it.) MAIL corner sign spinners advertising our But a tendency is not a mandate. You

psychological state. When people see can understand why you, as a woman, 2 those behaviors, feelings of empathy might feel uncomfortable being direct— automatically arise, motivating them stating exactly what works for you—but DO IT to reach out with a hug or, at the very you can decide to be direct despite that. least, a mumbled kind word. To help keep the guy from seeing you as Expressions of sadness via smartphone mean, unkind, or a crappy friend for say- 08.21.19 text—in words on a tiny screen—lack ing no mas on hearing the sameoldsame- the visual elements, the bodily signals, old, explain, “I care about you, and it’s .14 that evolved to trigger empathy. Also really painful to hear about you continu- 34 # consider that many people think not ing to let yourself be abused.” knowing what to say is reason to say Follow this up with something like: nothing. What they don’t realize is that “My advice has not changed, and I hope saying nothing in a crisis is usually a big- you’ll eventually take it. Until then, I’m ger blunder—more hurtful—than saying sorry. I just can’t hear about this situ- the wrong thing would ever be. ation anymore.” Difficult as this might It’s also possible they missed your be, it’s less invasive than the next-best CASCADIA WEEKLY text. We rely on technology to keep us option: having a string installed in the 23 informed, and we forget how busy we back of your head that you pull and out Downtown — 1220 N. Forest St. are and that texts sometimes don’t go comes “So sorry to hear that” over and Bakery Café — 405 E. Holly St. through or somebody hits their phone over and over again. Cordata — 315 Westerly Rd. funny and a new text turns into an al- communityfood.coop • 360-734-8158 ready read one (meaning the notification ©2019, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Irish & Folk Mondays Present Two Irish Masters comix + sudoku All Ireland Champions rearEnd

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(PG) 97m, In English - A powerful tribute to a true pioneer. In 16 MAIDEN 1989 Tracy Edwards led the first all female crew in the Whitbread Round the World. Fri: (1:00), (3:40), 5:45, 8:05; Sat & Sun: (1:00), 3:40, 5:45, 8:05 MUSIC Mon: (3:40), (4:45); Tue: (3:40), 8:25; Wed: (3:40), 8:05 - OCAP Thu: (3:40), 5:45, 8:05 14 THE FAREWELL (PG) 98m, In English & Mandarin w/ English subtitles

ART "We ache for Billi and what she's going through - in large part because Awkwafina's performance is so raw and authentic and in the moment." Chicago Sun-Times Fri: (1:15), (3:20), 6:00, 8:30; Sat & Sun: (3:20), 6:00, 8:30 13 Mon: (2:20), 6:00, 8:30; Tue: (3:20), 6:00; Wed: (3:20), 6:00, 8:30 - OCAP Thu: (3:20), 6:00, 8:30 STAGE A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN (G) 86m, in English - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Peanuts classic! In theaters for the first time since 1969.

12 Sat: (1:00) THE LEHMAN TRILOGY - NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE (NR) 232m, in English The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts. GET OUT Sun: 11:00AM - Tickets: $16 PFC Members, $20 General, $10 Students ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS (NR) 91m, in English

10 The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen – Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard – became one of the biggest bands on the planet. Mon: 7:00 - Presented by 92.9 KISM WORDS APOCALYPSE NOW: FINAL CUT - 40th Anniversary (R) 183m, in English The just-right Final Cut splits the difference between the creative concessions

8 of the original and the unwieldy sprawl of the Redux, a massive feat of film craft reined in to the general neighborhood of perfection. Tue: 5:45

CURRENTS THE STORYTELLER'S SEASONAL: SUMMER EDITION (NR) 60m, in English Wed: (5:45) - Local filmmaking competition! Theme: Confrontation, Prop: Fish 6 OPEN CAPTION WEDNESDAYS: MAIDEN - 8:05; THE FAREWELL - 8:30

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DO IT crime with even farther reaching consequences. Fri - Sun: (3:00), 8:15; Mon - Thu: 8:15 SEA OF SHADOWS (PG-13) 105m, In English - The vaquita, the world's smallest whale, is near

08.21.19 extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and Chinese mafia, who harvest the swim bladder of the totoaba fish, the "cocaine of the sea."

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FLOWER BOUQUET CONTEST • KID’S ACTIVITIES • DEMOS CASCADIA WEEKLY SATURDAY AUGUST 24 • 10AM TO 3PM 25 DEPOT MARKET SQUARE 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham WA WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG pare these small round veggies. His came roasted with garlic, dried cranberries, parmesan, herbs and a red wine reduction ($12). They had just the right amount of

26 crunch combined with a tart sweetness 26 that was a treat on the tongue. FOOD FOOD A quick warning: Leader Block is not a place for a cheap meal. Come for a spe- chow cial occasion. Don’t come watching your RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES wallet. Appetizers range from $8 to $19 while entrees start at $17 for pasta dishes

REAR END 23 and go up to $40 for a full-on, 12-ounce ribeye. Lunch is a little less expensive

20 (but not much). We opted for ribeye and the house

FILM special, rack of lamb in a creamy quinoa- curry sauce. Both arrived looking like

16 pieces of art on a plate. My steak came with roasted fingerling potatoes, season-

MUSIC able vegetables and generous dollops of roasted garlic cloves. It was buttery soft,

14 filling and prepared to perfection.

ART My partner’s rack of lamb disappeared just as quickly. It was clear that Chef

13 Oberg, who mans a tiny kitchen behind the

STAGE scenes, knows what he’s doing. He loves coming up with special features, 12 so check the restaurant’s Facebook page to find

GET OUT out what’s in store. EAT Duck, pork, seafood WHAT: Leader

10 and vegetarian options Block Wine Co. & Eatery are also on the menu, as well as a few kids’ offer- WORDS WHERE: 2026 Main St., ings for $9 each—mostly Ferndale

8 pasta and grilled cheese. WHEN: 11am- If you love fine wine, 9pm Sun.Thurs., 11am-10pm be sure to check out

CURRENTS Fri.-Sat. the wine menu, a large INFO: www. sheet that dwarfs the 6 leaderblock.com food menu. There are a good selection of Pa- VIEWS cific Northwest wines by the glass as

4 well as offerings from Italy, Spain, and Chile. In July, Wine Spectator gave Lead- MAIL er Block an award of excellence for its

2 outstanding wine program. We walked in on a Wednesday night to Brownson, previously a restaurant con- STORY AND PHOTO BY LAUREN KRAMER DO IT find Roy Knaak playing the saxophone sultant and now director of operations at and a short wait for tables. Behind the Leader Block, heads up the selection. You bar, Pinkney, a mayoral candidate, was can tell she had fun with the flavor de- polishing wine glasses and chatting scriptions. There are phrases like “grass

08.21.19 Leader Block amicably about his vision for the city. cuttings,” “wet soil,” “barnyard,” “wet FERNDALE’S LITTLE ITALY His pal, present mayor Jon Mutchler, is hay,” and “sea breeze” among them. It .14

34 the pianist some nights, so if you have makes for an interesting read and piques # FOR A great Italian culinary experience, it’s not necessary to cross an ocean—or even thoughts to share on city politics, this is the interest to try a glass. leave Whatcom County. a good place to find the right audience. She’s planning to launch a wine club Instead, head straight to Leader Block Wine Co. and Eatery. The moment you walk But we were driven by hunger, of in September, a members-only affair in, you’ll forget you’re in Ferndale, as owners Robert Pinkney, Amberleigh Brownson, course, and in that department Leader that will include monthly wine selec- and Brett Wiltse have transformed the ground floor and infused it with an ambient, Block has been doing a fabulous job tions, private tastings and wine classes. old-world Italian feel. since it opened almost a year ago. In The three partners are also considering

CASCADIA WEEKLY Dark wood trims on the walls add a feeling of elegance and character to an intimate classic Italian style there are several opening other locations in the county space where tables are close together, a bar dominates the center and a piano stands flatbreads on the appetizer menu, but over the next few years. Special events 26 against the wall. we selected Germogli di Brussel (Brus- coming up include a wine and food pair- The historic building housing Leader Block was once the site of a barbershop and sels sprouts). ing with Backyard Vineyards on Tues., drugstore upstairs—a front for the basement speakeasy. Pinkley, who has owned the Prepared well, Brussels sprouts are Aug. 27. These events sell out quickly, building for 15 years, has discovered old bottles, distilling equipment and a speakeasy otherworldly and Chef Justin Oberg so don’t wait until the last minute for a door down there. should be giving lessons on how to pre- reservation. doit

WED., AUG. 21 LUMMI MARKET: Vendors will offer fresh produce, WEDNESDAY MARKET: Attend the Bellingham local honey, gorgeous flowers, arts and crafts and

Farmers Market’s Wednesday Market from 2pm-6pm more at the Lummi Island Saturday Market happen- at the Barkley Village Green, 2215 Rimland Dr. The ing from 10am-1pm Saturdays through the summer 26 26 midweek market continues through September. in the field next to the Islander Grocery, 2106 S. FOOD

WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG Nugent Rd. FOOD (360) 758-2815 SEDRO MARKET: The Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market takes place from 3pm-7pm at Hammer Heritage LYNDEN MARKET: Local farmers and artisans will Square, 200 Metcalf St. Vendors will offer a selection sell their edible and creative wares at the Lynden of produce, crafts and more through September. Farmers Market from 10am-2pm every Saturday WWW.SEDROWOOLLEYFARMERSMARKET.COM through Sept. 28 at Centennial Park, 319 Grover St. REAR END 23 WWW.LYNDENFARMERSMARKET.COM BREWERS CRUISE: “Bellingham Bay BREWers

Cruise” features liquid fare from Boundary Bay BLAINE MARKET: Homegrown and handmade farm 20 Brewery and two other local or regional breweries at products, baked goods, arts and crafts and more

6:30pm at San Juan Cruises' dock at the Bellingham can be found at the Blaine Gardeners Market from FILM Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Entry is $39 and 10am-2pm Saturdays through October at the city’s H includes snacks; additional cruises happen Wednes- Street Plaza. days through Sept. 18. (360) 332-6484 16 WWW.WHALES.COM

BELLINGHAM MARKET: The 27th season of the MUSIC THURS., AUG. 22 Bellingham Farmers Market continues from 10am- BOW FARMERS MARKET: The Bow Farmers Market 3pm Saturdays through Dec. 21 at the Depot Market 14 is open from 1pm-6pm at Samish Bay Cheese, 15115 Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. In addition to perusing

Bow Hill Rd. The market will be in operation Thurs- and purchasing locally grown produce, regular ART days through Sept. 13. events for the market include Demo Days and a WWW.BOWLITTLEMARKET.COM Wednesday Market starting in June. Dig into Dungeness crab, organic corn on the cob 13 and more at a Crabfest Dinner taking place Sat., WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG LIFE BETWEEN THE PAGES: The monthly “Life

Aug. 24 at the Lummi Island Grange Hall STAGE Between the Pages” event begins at 6pm at Evolve CRABFEST DINNER: Enjoy local crab, organic corn Chocolate + Cafe, 1200 11th St. (above Village Books). on the cob and more at a Crabfest Dinner starting The dinner book club includes food and cocktail The “party on the lawn” will feature delicious food ANACORTES MARKET: Find fresh produce and much at 6pm at the Lummi Island Grange Hall, 2214 N. 12 pairings related to a book―this month’s choice is options, live music, games and more. Reservations more at the 30th season of the Anacortes Farmers Nugent Rd. Suggested donation is $15 to attend the Jonathan Safran Foer’s Everything Is Illuminated. are recommended. Market happening from 9am-2pm Saturdays through fun-filled dinner celebrating the season. Live music WWW.SEMIAHMOO.COM Tickets are $60; copies of the book can be purchased Oct. 26 at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave. will be part of the festivities, and wine and beer will GET OUT at the bookstore for a 15 percent discount. Seating is WWW.ANACORTESFARMERSMARKET.ORG be available. limited, and reservations are required. SAT., AUG. 24 WWW.LUMMICHURCH.ORG

(360) 220-1898 OR WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM PANCAKE BREAKFAST: All are welcome at a month- CONCRETE MARKET: Fresh food, arts and crafts, 10 ly Pancake Breakfast happening from 8am-10am in and live music are part of the Concrete Saturday THURS., AUG. 29 FRI., AUG. 23 Ferndale at American Legion Post #154, 5537 2nd Ave. Market happening from 9am-3pm weekly through La- MONTHLY WINE TASTING: Taste and learn, try FERNDALE MARKET: Find fare from local farmers Entry is $3 for kids 12 and under, and $6 for adults. bor Day weekend at the Concrete Community Center, wines you wouldn’t normally drink and maybe WORDS and artisans at the Ferndale Farmers Market from (360) 201-1109 45821 Railroad St. discover something new at an “8 for $10” monthly

2pm-6pm Fridays through Oct. 11 at a new locale WWW.CONCRETESATURDAYMARKET.WEEBLY.COM wine tasting happening from 5:30pm-7pm at Old 8 next to the Grocery Outlet, 1750 LaBounty Dr. MOUNT VERNON MARKET: Attend the Mount World Deli, 1228 N. State St. Featured wines will be WWW.FERNDALEPUBLICMARKET.ORG Vernon Farmers Market from 9am-2pm Saturdays TWIN SISTERS MARKET: Affordable, Whatcom offered at a case discount, and tickets for tastes through Oct. 12 at the city’s Riverwalk Park, 509 County-grown produce can be procured at the Twin will be entered into a raffle—earning you a chance CURRENTS AUG. 23-24 S. Main St. The market supports local farmers and Sisters Farmers Market from 9am-3pm at the IGA park- to win a bonus gift.

SEASIDE BBQ: Enjoy the ultimate beach barbecue growers in a family-friendly environment that offers ing lot on Nugent’s Corner, and 10am-2pm in Maple WWW.OLDWORLDBELLINGHAM.COM 6 experience at a “Seaside BBQ” event from 5:30- fresh, healthy food including locally grown produce Falls at the North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Rd. The 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31 at and baked goods. markets continue Saturdays through October. SEND YOUR EVENT INFORMATION TO: VIEWS Blaine’s Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. WWW.MOUNTVERNONFARMERSMARKET.ORG WWW.TWINSISTERSMARKET.COM [email protected] 4 MAIL

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