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23 DANCE week’s happenings Contra Dance: 7pm-10:30pm, Fairhaven Library FOOD THISWEEK MUSIC One Trick Pony: 6pm, Culture Cafe at Kombucha
20 Town Bayshore Symphony: 7:30pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon B-BOARD WORDS Spanish Open Mic Night: 6pm, Village Books 19 GET OUT
FILM Swan Watch: 7am-10am, Tennant Lake, Ferndale Work Party: 9am-12pm, Bay to Baker Trail Deep Forest Experience: 11am-2pm, Rockport 16 State Park
MUSIC FOOD Pancake Breakfast: 8am-10am, American Legion Post #154, Ferndale 15 Wine Tasting: 2pm-4pm, Seifert & Jones Wine
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14 VISUAL Red Barn Spring Market: 10am-4pm, NW Wash- ington Fairgrounds, Lynden STAGE SUNDAY [02.23.20] 13 ONSTAGE Bellingham’s Got Talent: 1pm, Mount Baker
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WORDS MUSIC Bayshore Symphony: 3pm, Central Lutheran Church 8 WEDNESDAY [02.19.20] Sunday @ 3: 3pm, Jansen Art Center Interfaith Coalition Music Festival: 3pm, First MUSIC Congregational Church CURRENTS Liederabend: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Bellingham Arts Art of Jazz: 5pm, VFW Hall
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2 Lynden 2 Community Theatre Something in the Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic: 8pm, the Shakedown DO IT DO IT Typhoon of Tenderness: 8pm, Sylvia Center Stars Feb. 21-23 at MONDAY [02.24.20] Say What? Comedy Panel: 9:30pm, Upfront Theatre the BAAY Theater.
PHOTO BY SUSAN HEMINGSON SUSAN BY PHOTO ONSTAGE DANCE Guffawingham: 9pm, Firefly Lounge Folk Dance: 7pm-9:30pm, Fairhaven Library 02.19.20 MUSIC MUSIC Contest of Crowns: 7:30pm, Sylvia Center VISUAL Nefesh Mountain: 7pm, Congregation Beth Israel .15 Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30pm, Jansen Art Center, Lynden Cupid’s Arrow: 7:30pm, Upfront Theatre Red Barn Spring Market: 6pm-9pm, NW Wash- 08 # The Curious Savage: 7:30pm, Claire vg Thomas ington Fairgrounds, Lynden TUESDAY [02.25.20] WORDS Theatre Emily Thuma: 7pm, Village Books Fame: 7:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon SATURDAY [02.22.20] MUSIC Murder on the Orient Express: 7:30pm, Ana- Mardi Gras Party: 5:30pm-8:30pm, Blaine Com- FOOD cortes Community Theatre ONSTAGE munity Center Bellwether Premiere Wine Social: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Typhoon of Tenderness: 8pm, Sylvia Center Something in the Stars: 2pm and 7pm, BAAY Lighthouse Grill Fifty Shades of Velvet: 9:30pm, Upfront Theatre Theatre GET OUT Taylor Shellfish Winter Pop-Up: 6pm-9pm, Aslan My Fair Lady: 7pm, Ferndale High School All-Paces Run: 6pm, Fairhaven Runners CASCADIA WEEKLY Depot WORDS Cupid’s Arrow: 7:30pm, Upfront Theatre Family Story Night: 7pm, Fairhaven Library Fame: 7:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon FOOD 2 FRIDAY [02.21.20] Murder on the Orient Express: 7:30pm, Ana- Farm to Table Trade Meeting: 8:30am-4:30pm, GET OUT cortes Community Theatre Settlemyer Hall, BTC ONSTAGE Wild Things: 9:30am-11am, Interurban Trail The Curious Savage: 7:30pm, Claire vg Thomas Something in the Stars: 7pm, BAAY Theatre Deep Forest Experience: 11am-2pm, Rockport Theatre SEND YOUR EVENTS LISTINGS TO My Fair Lady: 7pm, Ferndale High School State Park Serial Killers: 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Sylvia Center [email protected] Join us in welcoming the author of Emily Where the Watermelons Grow
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Law passed by the state legislature and ty Council member to use his position to FOOD signed into law in 2011. provoke more division in our county. Hailey’s Law required law enforcement Elenbaas abused his power and delib- 20 officers to impound for 12 hours cars erately sent a message by labeling RE belonging to people arrested for driving Sources a “domestic terrorist” organi- AUTHOR EOWYN IVEY VISITS WHATCOM COUNTY MARCH 5—7 under the influence of drugs or alcohol. zation. He took office claiming that he B-BOARD But an Oct. 17 decision by the Wash- wanted to work together, but one of the EXPLORE THE BOOK’S THEMES AT GATHERINGS LEADING UP TO HER VISIT INCLUDING: ington State Supreme Court overturned first actions he took was to intentionally Whatcom WRITES Anthology Readings 19 the law. Why? Rep. Luanne Van Werven divide our community even more. Inn at Lynden Meeting Room, Sunday, February 23, 2-3:30 p.m. is working on a new bill, HB 2483, that What is his motive? Readings Gallery, Village Books, Fairhaven, Sunday, March 1, 2-3:30 p.m. FILM will meet the court’s concerns so that a —Mira Kamada, Bellingham A Short History of Bird Watching person who is still impaired doesn’t have 16 Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Sunday, February 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. access to their car. THINK ABOUT THE (museum admission fee required)
Nobody else should be injured or die UNTHINKABLE MUSIC because we didn’t fix this. Healthcare 101: Serious illness or ac- Information and a full event list at whatcomreads.org. Read the book. Join the conversation. Hailey’s Law isn’t a political issue. It’s cident can happen at any age. 15 about protecting all of us. Please con- In most states, when a person reach- ART tact your state legislators and ask them es age 18, they are a legal stranger to to support it now. their parents. A parent has no more 99%+ FOSSIL FUEL-FREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 14 —Joan Dow, Bellingham right to obtain medical information on
a legal-age daughter or son than they STAGE MOTIVE AND MEANS would to obtain information about a At the Feb. 11 Whatcom County Council stranger on the street. That’s true even 13 meeting, a new Council member made both if a young adult is covered by the par- a provocative and reckless statement ac- ents’ health insurance, and the parents cusing RE Sources of “domestic terrorism.” are paying the bill. That alone is reason GET OUT Ben Elenbaas used this dog-whistle to name a durable power of attorney for tactic for what reason? The crux of his healthcare and to complete an advance 12 complaint is that RE Sources, the only re- directive on that milestone birthday. BellinghamFinancialPlanners.com spondent to a request for proposals for On March 10, at 3:30pm, Bill Lombard COLSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR WORDS recycling education, did not support his MD, a nephrologist, will present “The Fee-Only Financial Planning | Fee-Based Investment Management interests in the recent election. Realities of Advanced Medical Interven- 8 As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organiza- tions,” at WWU’s Viking Union Room 462. tion, RE Sources is not allowed to endorse Dr. Lombard will present in frank terms
individual candidates, but may advocate the meanings of advanced medical inter- CURRENTS for policy that Elenbaas doesn’t support. ventions and what their outcomes could Ronald Scott Colson 6 Much to their discredit, three Coun- mean in the short and long term. CFP®, MBA, President (Office) 303.986.9977 cil members, including Elenbaas, voted One of the most familiar interventions 4740 Austin Court VIEWS against the contract. is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Bellingham WA 98229-2659 4
In Elenbaas’ statement he implied The “reality” of CPR is much different 4 that RE Sources exercises a nefarious than depicted on television. MAIL influence over our county, Council mem- Dr. Lombard’s presentation supports MAIL
bers and policy. good decision-making in preparation for
HOME LOANS AND REFINANCE 2 So let’s consider who donated to the completion of an advance directive.
campaign of Elenbaas. Are his decisions On March 12, at 3:30pm, same venue, DO IT as a Council member in the best interests Bill Ciao, DMD, a certified advance care Marie BjornsonTeam of Whatcom County, or the interests of planning facilitator, will lead an advance out-of-state investors? directive workshop.
A o e educa ed 02.19.20 By attacking RE Sources and impeding These presentations are sponsored by their nonprofit work, who is he working Western’s community health program, o e o i a ed and .15
for? And to be fair, Elenbaas was educat- RN-to-BSN nursing program, and Pallia- 08 ed here, is a foreman at BP, and says he tive Care Institute. more confident home # is a farmer. One would assume he is fully If you have a son or daughter attend- uyin e pe ience invested in a healthy Whatcom. ing college hundreds of miles and sev- The biggest contributors to the Elen- eral states away from home, learn how to baas campaign were Phillips 66 (Wash- help them have a say in the aftermath of Marie Bjornson - Certified Mortgage Planner ington DC), BP North America Employee a medical emergency, to be firmly in con- Reverse Mortgage Planner, CPA, CMPS , NMLS #111765
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MAD TRIAD: The new axis of alignment on Whatcom
23 County Council was on incandescent display last week as Council considered a contract extension for an ed- FOOD ucational program on recycling and waste reduction. Since 2011, the program has been offered to students views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE in local school districts and youth organizations. The 20 item was on Council’s consent agenda, which means that the bulk of discussion of the matter had already B-BOARD occurred and it was merely a matter of approving it in a batch of budget requests from county administration. BY NORMAN SOLOMON 19 The county’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee had rec- ommended increasing the program budget to increase
FILM the number of educational opportunities for elemen- tary, middle and high school students by awarding an Class War 16 additional contract amount to RE Sources, the public policy advocacy group that offers the program to local HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE CORPORATE POWER SCORNED
MUSIC schools. Notably, RE Sources was the only organization to respond to the county’s contract request. MORE THAN ever, Bernie Sand- the town’s income, the fewer votes
15 Council member Ben Elenbass characterized the ers is public enemy number one for cast” for Sanders. “Lower income
ART group as “domestic terrorists” and joined conserva- power elites that thrive on eco- towns in New Hampshire voted tive members Tyler Byrd and Kathy Kershner to op- nomic injustice. The Bernie 2020 heavily for Sanders; richer towns
14 pose the contract. Byrd and Kershner stated their campaign is a direct threat to the did the opposite.” objections to the policy advocacy of RE Sources. undemocratic leverage that ex- The researchers saw in the data
STAGE “They interfered with the public process that set tremely wealthy individuals and “further dramatic evidence of a the way Council members would be elected,” Elenbaas huge corporations constantly exert point we have made before: that complained of their tactics. on the political process. No won- the Democratic Party is now sharply 13 The characterization of RE Sources as a “domestic der we’re now seeing so much anti- ers campaign is MSNBC, owned by divided by social class.” terrorism” group drew a rebuke from Council member Bernie rage from leading corporate Comcast—a notoriously anti-labor It’s a reality with media impli-
GET OUT Todd Donovan, who supported the contract based on Democrats—eagerly amplified by and anti-consumer corporation. cations that are hidden in plain the experience of RE Sources on matters of recycling. corporate media. “People need to remember,” sight. The often-vitriolic and
12 “We don’t have anyone questioning their capacity In American politics, hell hath no I pointed out on Democracy Now! sometimes preposterous attacks to actually deliver the services in terms of recycling fury like corporate power scorned. last week, “that if you, for instance, on Sanders via powerful national education,” Donovan observed. “A lot of groups have Flagrant media biases against don’t trust Comcast, why would you media outlets are almost always WORDS their nonprofit side, they have their political arm… Sanders are routine in a wide range trust a network that is owned by coming from affluent or outright
8 and maybe some of that work has been involved of mainstream outlets. The media Comcast? These are class interests wealthy people. Meanwhile, low- with people petitioning and picketing—but to call watch group FAIR has long docu- being worked out where the top income Americans have virtually that ‘domestic terrorism,’ that’s not a slippery slope. mented the problem, illuminated strata of ownership and investors zero access to the TV studios (other
CURRENTS That’s like cascading off of a cliff. by one piece after another af- hires the CEO, hires the managing than providing after-hours janito- “‘Domestic terrorism’ is coordinating militia groups ter another after another. In sharp editors, hires the reporters. And rial services). 6 6 and advocating violence against the government,” contrast, positivity toward Sanders so, what we’re seeing, and not to With very few exceptions, the said Donovan, a professor of political science at in mass media spheres is scarce. be rhetorical about it, but we really loudest voices to be heard from VIEWS VIEWS Western Washington University. “Circulating peti- The pattern is enmeshed with are seeing a class war underway.” mass media are coming from indi-
4 tions, protesting peacefully, to call that ‘domestic the corporatism that the Sanders Routinely, the talking heads and viduals with wealth far above the terrorism’ is, well, frightening.” campaign seeks to replace with go-to sources for mainline news financial vicinity of average Ameri- MAIL “I stand by what I said,” Elenbaas replied. genuine democracy—disempow- outlets are far removed from the cans. Virtually none of the most
2 Ohers spoke in favor of the contract, which passed ering great wealth and corporate economic pressures besetting so widely read, seen and heard jour- on a 4-3 vote that will become increasingly common heft while empowering everyday many Americans. And so, media nalists are on the low end of the
DO IT on County Council. people to participate in a truly professionals with the most clout nation’s extreme income inequality. Elenbaas’ comment drew an official rebuke from democratic process. and largest megaphones are quite Viewed in that light—and keeping Shannon Wright, executive director of RE Sources. Big media are continually ampli- distant from the Sanders base. in mind that corporate ownership “This is a baseless and irresponsible accusation fying the voices of well-paid report- Voting patterns in the New Hamp- and advertising dominate main- 02.19.20 made against fellow community members,” Wright ers and pundits whose jobs involve shire primary reflected whose eco- stream media—it shouldn’t be sur- noted in a letter to Council. “We are a by-the-book, acceptance of corporate power, in- nomic interests the Sanders cam- prising that few prominent journal- .15
08 mainstream environmental education and advocacy cluding the prerogatives of corpo- paign is promising to serve. With 10 ists have much good to say about # organization, as well as a reclaimed building materials rate owners and sponsors. And, in active candidates on the Democratic a presidential campaign fiercely business, the RE Store. We have operated in Whatcom news coverage of politics, there’s ballot, Sanders “won 4 in 10 of vot- aligned with the working class. County since 1982, and currently employ 35 people…. an inexhaustible supply of former ers with household incomes under “If there is going to be class war- We advocate for environmentally sound land-use, en- Democratic officeholders and ap- $50,000 and nearly 3 in 10 with in- fare in this country,” Bernie Sand- ergy and water policies in Whatcom County that sup- pointees who’ve been lucratively comes between $50,00 and $99,000,” ers told the Iowa AFL-CIO conven- port the long-term viability of our natural resource feeding from corporate troughs as the Washington Post reported. tion last summer, “it’s time that
CASCADIA WEEKLY base and a diversified economy.” lobbyists, consultants and PR oper- Meanwhile, a trio of researchers the working class of this country Wright also pushed back on Byrd’s assertion that atives. Their corporate ties usually associated with the Institute for won that war and not just the cor- 6 he did not want to give money to a group that had go unmentioned. New Economic Thinking—Thomas porate elite.” campaigned against seated Council members. An important media headquar- Ferguson, Jie Chen, and Paul Jor- To the corporate elite, goals like “We do not back candidates, ever,” Wright clari- ters for hostility toward the Sand- gensen—found that “the higher that are unacceptable. fied. “We engage on the issues that relate to our mission—climate change, water quality, protect- VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY Home OF Bellingham's Best Bloody Mary THE GRISTLE ing forests and farmlands, protecting threatened and endangered species, Join us for 23 availability of clean water, community
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“We do all this through common- MUSIC place, established organizing tactics
utilized by thousands of nonprofit 15 organizations across our country and ART across the political spectrum,” Wright explained. “This includes social media 14 and informational newsletters, online WHAT IS RAGFINERY?
action alerts to email elected offi- STAGE cials, letters to the editor and op-eds, MORE THAN JUST A THRIFT STORE! public testimony and filing technical 13 comments with city, county and state agencies on development proposals and policies, hosting public events GET OUT and trainings, beach cleanups, citi- zen science programs and intertidal 12 monitoring, pollution patrols of local Shop Learn Support waterways, litigation against major Clothes, fabrics, yarn, sewing Upcycling workshops, sewing, All proceeds benefit Ragfinery’s WORDS industrial polluters, lobby days at the notions, patterns, quilting mending, weaving, felting, Job Training, Community state capitol, environmental educa- supplies, locally upcycled dyeing, kids camps, parties, Engagement, & Environmental 8 tion, and teacher trainings”—in other goods. sewing consultations. work. Ragfinery is a non-profit words, the legitimate tools of democ- project of ReUse Works.
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In 2018, the National Rifle Asso- 2 ciation provided $253,451 in grants to
state programs, including private and DO IT public school programs on gun own- ership and gun safety. The NRA also provided access to cash for Republican candidates. In recent years, Washing- 02.19.20 ton state regulators have lifted a cap to .15
allow the NRA Foundation to raise even 08 more money than law allows through # fundraising raffles that can involve Cascadia Weekly is distributed giving away firearms. We can imagine at over 500 locations in Whatcom, none of these three would object to a proposed contract that would allow the Skagit and surrounding areas. NRA to teach gun safety in schools.
“We are all community members, CASCADIA WEEKLY even if we disagree strongly on policy positions,” Wright counseled in her 7 letter. “We all have families, even if we don’t know each other. Even in these Ask about our Media Kit polarized times, it is critical that we [email protected] operate with civility and respect.” THURS., FEB. 20 SALMON PEOPLE Explores the relationship between salmon and the
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STAGE BEYOND CLIMATE Addressing many of the pressing issues facing British Two decades after U.S. forces invaded Afghan- Columbia—from pipelines, liquified natural gas, salmon, 13 istan, the conflict has become America’s longest and Indigenous rights—this film is a timely contribu- SHUTTER and costliest war. Yet today, the Taliban insurgents are stronger and control more territory than ever tion to the province and country as we grapple with GET OUT HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL TURNS 20 before. Featuring former commanding officers, climate change, the paramount issue of our time. Shot combat veterans, political analysts and American throughout the province over many years, the collective BY TIM JOHNSON and Afghan peace activists, this documentary
12 wisdom and perspectives of Indigenous leaders, local deconstructs the reasons why the the war has failed communities, scientists, and policymakers are featured. and has dragged on for so long. 7PM • BUF • (CAN/2018/49MIN) WORDS 11AM, FEB. 21 • BTC • (USA/2019/62MIN) | 7PM, FEB. “I WANTED to get some of it on film before it was gone,” 22 • FCA • (USA/2019/62MIN) | 4 PM, FEB. 25 • OHS •
8 (USA/2019/62MIN) THE BRAIN WASHING OF MY DAD Darrell Hillaire said simply of the once-mighty sockeye run See description on page 12. on the Fraser River. 7PM • FCA • (USA/2015/90MIN) CURRENTS 8 CURRENTS Runs had been poor for the past several seasons, but ing that time may be growing short and our moment to act is now. 6 signs suggested a stonger cycle had returned. Old hands, Already plans are underway that could SAT., FEB. 22 strong voices were leaving the fisheries. Their voices, their increase by hundreds the number of ships ANTHROPOCENE: VIEWS knowledge of an ancient way needed to be captured before in the waterways of the Fraser Delta and THE HUMAN EPOCH
4 Salish Sea, pressuring wildlife we already At the intersection of science and philosophy, this it was lost. know is under great stress and decline due film witnesses an astonishing moment in geological MAIL The technical challenges of filmmaking were great for Children of the Setting to vessel traffic. history—when global transformations now unfold in
human lifespans. From concrete seawalls in China, to
2 Sun, the small production house formed by Hillaire. The international boundary Director Michael Peterson details oth- proved to be an iron curtain, separating families and cousins by the artifice of er pressures in our coastal waters in his the biggest terrestrial machines ever built in Germany,
DO IT an imaginary line. The connectedness of the land and its people was becoming film Dammed to Extinction. He has agreed to the devastated Great Barrier Reef in Australia and vapor. Of the several films Hillaire has recently made, Salmon People was perhaps to answer questions about his film at the surreal lithium evaporation ponds in the Atacama his company’s most exacting to produce—a true of labor of love. opening of the festival, as have other se- desert, filmmakers traverse the globe to document The work was important, capturing and preserving, then sharing the knowl- lected directors. profound and lasting human changes to the Earth. 02.19.20 edge and traditions that are held in Coast Salish communities, detailing the At its inception, the Bellingham Human 12PM • PFC • (CAN/2018/87MIN) importance of salmon to the land and its people. Rights Film Festival documented the human .15
08 Hillaire, a tribal elder and former chairman of Lummi Nation, named his film- condition in often far-off and frequently AN ENDLESS WAR? # making company in honor of his great-grandfather Frank Hillaire, who start- war-torn areas of the globe. Twenty years RESCREENS: 7PM • FCA • (USA/2019/62MIN) ed a Children of the Setting Sun Dance Group to share stories of Lummi Na- on, this the lens has zoomed in much, much tion through dance and spirituality. The name carries a tradition of teaching closer to home to stories of personal crisis through collaborative performance art. and desperate acts of triumph, and outward SUN., FEB. 23 The resulting film—which grew more expansive and comprehensive through to the natural world that sustains us and is RACING EXTINCTION the gathering of documentary footage—is a kaleidoscope of colors, the pinks threatened by us. The world of rights abuses This film focuses on the twin pressures on wildlife—
CASCADIA WEEKLY and silvers of sockeye and chum salmon. As it spools out onscreen, the film has become more personal, more inclusive an oil and gas industry that destroys their habitat, suggests a way of life that is not lost. in its confession that destructive forces are and a rapacious illegal wildlife trade that commodifies 8 “It’s important that our young ones here stand next to our fishermen and growing and becoming more intimate in our endangered species and accelerates mass extinction. know who they are and what they do,” Hillaire said at a recent screening. “I lives. Even societies that appear at peace 12PM • FCA • (USA/2015/90MIN) hope that someday the young ones will be able to fish, too.” are crippled by a different kind of war. That message of hope runs strong through this year’s collection of films at We’re not winning. But we still may, if we SUPPRESSED the annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival; but there’s also a dire warn- learn and remember. Democracy itself is under pressure. This film weaves together personal stories from voters across the state of Georgia to paint a grim picture of voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election where Stacey Abrams OUR BODIES OUR DOCTORS fought to become the the first black woman governor in the United States. Georgians faced voter purges, 23 missing absentee ballots, extreme wait times and a host of voter ID issues—all of which disproportionately FOOD prevented many students and people of color from casting their ballots. 20 2:00PM • FCA • (USA/2019/33MIN)
BLOOD MEMORY B-BOARD For decades, government policy has separated Native American children from their families. It 19 started with boarding schools, then later the Indian
Adoption Project, an effort to get white families to FILM raise Native kids. The 1950s and 60s, policy saw state
child welfare and private adoption agencies remove 16 large numbers of children from their parents in Indian Tells the rarely-discussed story of what it
Country. This film explores the reverberations of means to be an abortion provider today: con- MUSIC those policies. fronting threats of violence and facing intensified political threats and efforts to criminalize RESCREENS 2:45PM (FCA) (USA/2019/110MIN) 15 abortion. Religious control over health care is
expanding, including in many pro-choice states. ART THE PRICE OF FREE This film provides a crucial, hopeful point of Kailash Satyarthi has been a tireless advocate of
view—an intimate glimpse into the lives of these 14 children’s rights for almost four decades. He and his courageous providers who have devoted their careers to ensuring women have access to skilled, team have rescued more than 88,000 children and built STAGE compassionate care. a global movement to end child labor. In 2014 Kailash was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against 7PM, FEB. 26 • FCA • (USA/2019/80MIN) 13 the suppression of children and the right of all children to education. This is his inspiring story. run in the world. The conflict in Alaska asks a larger,
7PM • FCA• (USA/2018/87MIN) global question: How do we reconcile human separation GET OUT from the natural world that sustains us—and if we can change course—how do we save what remains? 12 MON., FEB. 24 RESCREENS 4 PM • WCC • (USA/2019/65MIN) BROKEN PLACES WORDS Asks a complex but fundamental question of why AN ENDLESS WAR?
some children are severely damaged by early adversity RESCREENS 4 PM • OHS • (USA/2019/62MIN) 8 8 while others are able to thrive—“the world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken DARK MONEY CURRENTS places.” Told through a unique time-lapse perspec- Political thriller examines one of the greatest pres- CURRENTS tive, the film stands as a tribute to how some trou- ent threats to American democracy—the influence 6 bled children evolved into the adults they are today. of untraceable corporate money on our elections 11AM • BTC • (USA/2018/76MIN) and elected officials. The film takes viewers to VIEWS Montana—a frontline in the fight to preserve fair
ANTHROPOCENE: elections nationwide—to follow an intrepid local 4 THE HUMAN EPOCH journalist working to expose the real-life impacts of MAIL RESCREENS: 4PM • AW • (CAN/2018/87MIN) how American elections are bought and sold.
7PM • FCA • (USA/2018/99MIN) 2 GAZA FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM
Filmed during the height of the Great March Of STORIES OF US: DO IT Return protests in Palestine, this film features exclu- CAMP SECOND CHANCE sive footage of demonstrations where 200 unarmed Seattle is one of the fastest-growing cities in the civilians have been killed by Israeli snipers since country, but homelessness is even more on the rise, March 30, 2018. with more than 11,600 people living on the streets. 02.19.20 7PM • FCA • (USA/84/2019MIN) In 2016, a clean and sober camp, Camp Second .15
Chance, was birthed—a place for the homeless to re 08 BLOOD MEMORY collect themselves in a healthy, caring environment, # RESCREENS 7PM • BUF • (USA/2019/110MIN) it’s operated by the homeless who choose to stay. Tacoma-based filmmaker Melinda Raebyne’s art is inspired by the saying “Great art doesn’t just capture TUES., FEB. 25 the moment, it allows you to feel it.” THE WILD 7PM • BPL • (USA/2019/48MIN)
For millennia, wild salmon have survived ice ages, CASCADIA WEEKLY continental shifts and, most destructively, human NEVER GIVE UP 9 beings. By suddenly dismantling environmental Minoru Yasui was born in Hood River, Oregon in safeguards, the United States has unilaterally revived 1916 of immigrant parents. He was the first Japanese a mining corporation’s relentless pursuit to build North American attorney in Oregon and during World War II, America’s largest open-pit copper mine—directly in the- he initiated a legal test case by deliberately violating headwaters of the most prodigious wild sockeye salmon FILM, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ers from being barred from its job sites along the route of its oil pipeline ex- Protests in support of First massage is k th pansion project. ee a Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs opposed
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19 the controversial Trans Mountain expan- We're here to help 02.11.20 sion project, claims an activist group. FILM JUST SOLD “I really do see this as a taste of things you reach your real TUESDAY to come,” said Alexandra Woodsworth,
16 estate goals! The Ferndale School District’s school campaign organizer at the British Colum- programs and operations levy renewal bia-based Dogwood Initiative. Woods
MUSIC Call Jerry Swann For Details fails at the polls. Voters approve replace- worth likened the coming fight to “the Best ment levies for schools in the Bellingham, War in the Woods, round two,” alluding to
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14 Fire Protection District 8 also passes. [Secretary of State] 02.14.20 STAGE Four conservation and environmental FRIDAY groups file a lawsuit challenging a de- Bellingham will receive more than $1.3 13 cision by the Washington Department million from two grants from the Depart- of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) permit- ment of Housing and Urban development.
GET OUT ting Cooke Aquaculture to rear domes- The awards fund the acquisition and ticated steelhead in Puget Sound net construction of secure, affordable hous-
12 Pick A Prize pens. A new permit issued by WDFW in ing for people and families in need. January would allow Cooke Aquaculture’s Communities from Seattle to Spokane open-water net pens to continue operat- and Bellingham to Walla Walla will re- WORDS On Wednesday, February 26 ing in Puget Sound by transitioning from ceive over $95 million combined in HUD
8 raising non-native Atlantic salmon to a program awards. [U.S. Senate] Drawings every 30 minutes from 5:30pm highly domesticated, partially sterile to 10pm. Winners get to pick from our form of steelhead. The groups say state 02.16.20 CURRENTS 8 CURRENTS agencies failed to evaluate the scientific array of awesome prizes, including: evidence that these fish feedlots would SUNDAY 6 harm federally listed steelhead, salm- Whatcom County firefighters respond • Apple Watch on, and Southern Resident killer whales, to a fire near Ferndale that is perhaps VIEWS • PacMan Arcade Game degrade water quality, and damage the politically motivated. Sheriff’s depu-
4 overall health of Puget Sound. [Wild Fish ties reported that hay bales covered • KitchenAid Mixer Conservancy] in white plastic painted with “TRUMP MAIL • iRobot Roomba 2020” had been set on fire. Eleven
2 Trans Mountain executives say they bales of hay were destroyed in the sus- • Coach Bag have court orders that will prevent work- pected arson. [WCS] DO IT • And more! Only one of each prize available. Winners Club Members get a free entry on the day of the drawings. 02.19.20 BERNIE RALLIES THE NORTHWEST Bernie Sanders
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52 WOMEN 23 On Feb. 6, a woman told Bellingham Police BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY
BUZZ FOOD that a man had driven by her as she was THE AFTERMATH CLUB: In 1895, the walking her dog in Birchwood neighbor- Aftermath Reading Circle began as a literary YABLO hood and made her feel uncomfortable. and social club organized by 12 young women 20 On Feb. 16, one person was injured af- of Whatcom. The name was suggested to in- ter several small propane tanks exploded On Feb. 7, Bellingham Police took cus- dicate “a second gleaning.” The women wrote at a homeless encampment near Barkley tody of a transient who was watching a constitution, bylaws and an annual agenda B-BOARD Village. Police warned people to avoid women and masturbating downtown. Po- of study and presentations on a wide range of topics. They also raised money for the new
the area until firefighters contained the lice arrested the 41-year-old for voyeur- 19 propane tanks and cleaned up the area. ism and resisting arrest. Narcotics were YMCA and local agencies. In later years they donated scholarships to Western Washington It was unclear how the injury occurred. found on his person and confiscated. FILM University students. MUSEUM WHATCOM COURTESY Financed by its members, it was the first women’s When the reading circle became the formal clubhouse in the state. HIGHER EDUCATION IMPROPER SHOPPERS Aftermath Club, members decided to build 16 On Jan. 19, four athletes from Western On Feb. 1, Anacortes Police respond- a clubhouse. Built in 1904, it was the first Washington University’s men’s track ed to a theft report at a local grocery women’s clubhouse in Washington. It remains EVENING WITH MUSIC team were arrested after running naked store. “Video surveillance showed a today as Broadway Hall. Remarkably, the on campus. The Western Front reported young woman with tattoos and bright women financed and paid off the debt to their ELAINE WEISS 15 police eventually caught one individual colored hair,” police noted. The woman property while continuing their charitable Join us at 6:30pm, Thurs., Feb. 27 ART who denied being one of the naked run- admitted to taking deli food items be- work. After the sale of the building in 1977, at WWU's Performing Arts Center ners, but admitted the runners were his cause she did not have any money for members continued to sponsor programs until Mainstage, as author Elaine Weiss 14 the club’s dissolution in 2003. The After- friends and he had been there to sup- food and she was hungry. discusses her book The Woman's math women, too numerous throughout their port them. After confirming the naked Hour, detailing the fight for suffrage. STAGE runners’ identities, police went to the On Feb. 7, a man tried to steal a battery history to honor all by name, were a layer of civility and social progress in Bellingham. students’ residences and told them they from an auto parts store in Bellingham. 13 were being charged with indecent expo- sure and placed under arrest, but would On Feb. 7, a business at Bellis Fair Mall 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage and the formation of the League of Women not be taken to jail. When asked, none reported the loss of a pair of Levi jeans. Voters. Every week in 2020, the LWV is proud to feature a woman who made a difference in What- GET OUT of the runners denied streaking through com County through their accomplishments, active community involvement or inspiring representa- campus. The runners were apologetic, On Feb. 7, Bellingham Police spoke to a tion in different fields. Visit the LWV website to learn more www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. 12 and said their decision to disrobe was person who was stealing and harassing part of a dare, according to the police employees at Walmart. WORDS report. “Western is not a clothes op- index
tional campus,” university officials not- On Feb. 10, Bellingham Police took a re- 8 8 ed in an email. port of a 35-year-old shoplifting at Se- home Village. CURRENTS UNWANTED OCCUPANTS CURRENTS On Feb. 15, Bellingham Police cited a On Feb. 11, a person attempted to steal 21-year-old after he had drunkenly bro- some items from a shop on Railroad Ave- 6 ken a door to a home while trying to en- nue in Bellingham. ter the wrong house at 3:30am. VIEWS
On Feb. 11, Bellingham Police arrested 4 Chance in five a Canadian supports the Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters, who have a man with mental problems two people for shoplifting at Bellis Fair. 2 On Feb. 11, shut down bridges, ports, roads and rail lines across the country. The controversy has walked into a residence that was occu- divided a country along political, regional and economic lines over the protests, the MAIL
pied by people who didn’t know him. On Feb. 12, Bellingham Police cited a Coastal GasLink pipeline itself and how the pipeline company might proceed. Just 2 37-year-old man who had stolen some over half of Canadians surveyed say they support the Coastal GasLink project.
On Feb. 2, Blaine Police checked on a items from a hardware store and at- DO IT man who was reported sleeping in his tempted to flee in his vehicle. trailer and lingering on the premises of a storage facility. Officers determined the On Feb. 11, Bellingham Police arrested man had a copy of the lease and was not a 38-year-old after he returned to steal 66 02.19.20 breaking any laws. some more stuff from a store he’d already Number of shipping vessels stalled in British Columbia’s waters, according to the .15
been booted from. maritime shipping industry, as rail blockades continue in support of the Wet’suwet’en 08 On Feb. 16, Bellingham Police assisted a hereditary chiefs’ opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline in the northern province. # woman who was naked in a convenience On Feb. 11, a Bellingham store had store restroom. enough of a customer and asked for this person to be trespassed from the busi- On Feb. 8, Bellingham Police helped es- ness due to prior incidents of theft. 70 cort a man who was loitering around a Percent by which the estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has Samish Way motel and who had pooped On Feb. 12, Bellingham Police arrested a CASCADIA WEEKLY increased over original estimates. Trans Mountain Corp. says the cost of its pipeline on the sidewalk. 34-year-old man after he assaulted loss expansion project has soared to $12.6 billion from $7.4 billion. Trans Mountain has 11 prevention personnel at Bellis Fair Mall. also recommended that Ottawa put aside another $600 million reserve for cost UNWANTED ATTENTION impacts beyond the control of Trans Mountain. The $12.6 billion includes money On Feb. 4, a woman told Bellingham Po- On Feb. 15, police spoke to a person who spent by the previous owner Kinder Morgan before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government bought the project in 2018 for $4.5 billion. lice that a man had driven by her several was stealing items and yelling at employ- times, making her feel uncomfortable. ees at the Bellingham Grocery Outlet. SOURCES: Canadian Broadcasting Company; Vancouver Sun; Angus Reid Institute Survey doit livelihoods depend on a healthy wild THURS., FEB. 27 salmon cycle. WORDS THE WOMAN’S HOUR: Elaine THE BRAIN WASHING OF MY DAD 7:50PM • FCA • (USA/2018/15MIN) FEB. 19-MARCH 1 Weiss reads from and signs The
23 FICTION 101: The Cascadia Weekly Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to is currently accepting submissions Win the Vote at 6:30pm at Western
FOOD SAT., FEB. 29 for our annual “Fiction 101” contest. Washington University’s Performing THE WILD Creative submissions in two age Arts Center Mainstage. Entry and ranges—youth (18 and younger) and parking is free. RESCREENS: 12:30PM • FCA • 20 adults—can be sent to the following WWW.LWVBELLINGHAMWHATCOM.ORG (USA/2019/65MIN) email through March 1. Submissions must be 101 words or less; please B-BOARD BROKEN PLACES include your name, the title of your COMMUNITY story, contact information, and RESCREENS 2PM • FCA • (USA/2018/76MIN) indicate if you’re 18 or younger.
19 [email protected] THURS., FEB. 20 STORIES OF US: CAMP SPRING PREVIEW: The Academy
FILM SECOND CHANCE THURS., FEB. 20 for Lifelong Learning will host a RESCREENS 3:30PM • FCA • (USA/2019/48MIN) ALL OUR TRIALS: Emily Thuma Spring Preview from 1pm-3pm at shares ideas from her book All Our the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 16 Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Harris Ave. Jen Senko’s groundbreaking film examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens A CONCERNED CITIZEN Feminist Right to End Violence at 7pm WWW.WWU.EDU/ALL MUSIC of her father, whose daily immersion in its news stream had radicalized him and made Marine toxicologist Dr. Riki Ott, who at Village Books, 1200 11th St. him an extremist. It’s a phenomenon occurring in living rooms across America. helped fishing communities hit by the WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM FRI., FEB. 21 PET ADOPTION PRIMER: The 15 FEB. 21 AT 7PM • FCA • (USA/2015/90MIN) | FEB. 26, AT 11AM • BTC • (90 MINUTES) Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon spills, FRI., FEB. 21 Alternative Humane Society of
ART presents a brief civics course to help young FAMILY STORY NIGHT: Bellingham Whatcom County will partner with activists become effective. Storyteller’s Guild members will lead UKUSCAdoggie of Fairhaven for adequately enforce her restraining order de- 5:15PM • PFC • (USA/2019/41MIN) 14 an introduction to the craft at 6pm an “All You Need to Know About FILM, FROM PAGE 9 spite her repeated calls for help that night. at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th Adoption” event from 4pm-6pm at St. At 7pm, Family Story Night will Sycamore Square, 1200 Harris Ave., STAGE Determined to make sure her daughters did INTERCONNECTIONS commence. Entry is free. suite 111. military orders that lead to the incarceration not die in vain, Jessica pursues her case all How many times have you wondered if (360) 714-9631 WWW.ALTERNATIVE-HUMANE- of over 110,000 persons of Japanese ances- the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. what you do makes a difference in the
13 SOCIETY.COM try in U.S. concentration camps. He spent 7PM • BPL • (USA/84/2019MIN) world? Interconnections follows stories of SAT., FEB. 22 nine months in solitary confinement. He the ripple effects our actions can have in CORRESPONDENCE CLUB: Show up SAT., FEB. 22
GET OUT later spearheaded the redress movement to an interconnected world. for the monthly Correspondence Club CLEAN WATER HAPPY HOUR: gathering from 10:30am-12:30pm at Cohen Group NW hosts a monthly win reparations and a formal apology from THURS., FEB. 27 6:30PM • PFC • (USA/2018/15MIN) Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St. Clean Water Happy Hour from
12 the government for the injustices against SALMON PEOPLE WWW.MINDPORT.ORG 12pm-3pm at Overflow Taps, 2930 Japanese Americans during World War II. RESCREENS: 12PM • NWIC • (USA/2019/17MIN) Newmarket St., Ste 117. The event 7PM • FPL • (USA/2018/56MIN) SUN., FEB. 23 benefits charity: water, a nonprofit WORDS VENUE KEY WHATCOM WRITES: Hear the organization that has funded and THE WILD AW: Academic West Bldg., authors of the top Whatcom WRITES coordinated more than 40,000 RESCREENS: 3:30PM • SEHS • (USA/2019/65MIN) 8 BEYOND CLIMATE Room 204, Western Washington entries read their work at 2pm in water projects in 27 countries. University RESCREENS 7PM • FCCB • (CAN/2018/49MIN) RESCREENS: 7PM • BUF • (USA/2018/99MIN) Lynden at Village Books, 430 Front St. Please register. BHS : Bellingham High School WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM CURRENTS 8 CURRENTS WOMEN OF JOURNEYS Library, 2020 Cornwell Ave. HOME INSIGHTS: Sociologist WEDS., FEB. 26 The 2019 Salish Sea Canoe Journey BPL: Bellingham Public Library, MON., FEB. 24 6 OPEN MIC NIGHT: Spanish-lan- Michelle Janning leads a Humanities THE BRAIN through the eyes of Lummi women. 210 Central Ave. guage writers and poets are invited Washington talk, “What Your Home WASHING OF MY DAD 6PM • NWIC • (USA/2019/16) BTC: Bellingham Technical VIEWS to the inaugural Spanish Open Mic Says About the World,” at 10:30am RESCREENS: 11AM • BTC • (90 MINUTES) College, Settelmeyer Hall, 3028 Night starting at 6pm at Village at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest
4 STRANGERS IN TOWN Lindberg Ave. Books, 1200 11th St. At 7pm, the Art, 121 First St. Entry is free; BLOOD MEMORY A passionate, beautiful film that makes BUF: Bellingham Unitarian longtime Open Mic Night will con- please RSVP.
MAIL tinue the action. To read, sign up at WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG RESCREENS 12PM, 6PM • NWIC • you believe in the American dream again. A Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. the main counter or by calling the
(USA/2019/110MIN) small town in Kansas welcomes new immi- 2 FCA: Fairhaven College number listed here. LINKS AT THE LIBRARY: Play grants and provides a welcome antidote to Auditorium, S. College Dr, WWU (360) 671-2626 miniature golf indoors as part of
DO IT RACING EXTINCTION the xenophobia of so much contemporary FPL: Ferndale Public Library, a “Links at the Library” fundraiser Discuss from 7pm-10pm at the Anacortes RESCREENS 3PM • BTC • (USA/2015/90MIN) American politics. This film gets to the 2125 Main Ave., Ferndale ANACORTES BOOK CLUB: Robert Dugon’s The Extraordinary Life Public Library, 1220 10th St. heart of the story by listening. NWIC: Northwest Indian of Sam Hell at 7pm at the Anacortes Appetizers, drinks, and live music DARK MONEY 7PM • FCA • (USA/2019/33MIN) College, Log Building, 2522 Public Library, 1220 10th St. from the Savage Blues Band will be 02.19.20 RESCREENS 3PM • SEHS • (USA/2018/99MIN) Kwina Rd. WWW.CITYOFANACORTES.ORG part of the first event. Great Gats- STORIES BEYOND BORDERS OHS: Options High School, 2015 by-themed costumes are encour- .15 TUES., FEB. 25 aged. Tickets are $40. 08 OUR BODIES OUR DOCTORS Six short films about refugee experienc- Franklin St.
# BELLINGHAM READS: Join the (360) 293-1910 See description on page 9. es. Each takes a distinct look at a different Pickford Film Center, 1318 PFC: Bellingham Reads discussion group Bay St. 7PM • FCA • (USA/2019/80MIN) aspect of immigration and immigrant life. to talk about Eowyn Ivey’s The WED., FEB. 26 7:45PM • FCA • (USA/2019/45MIN) SEHS: Sehome High School, the Bright Edge of the World from CITY CLUB MEETING: “New DARK MONEY Library Staircase Theater, 2700 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Bellingham Leadership for our City and County: RESCREENS 7PM • BHS • (USA/2018/99MIN) Bill McDonald Pky. Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Working Together to Address Our WWW.WHATCOMREADS.ORG Common Challenges” will be the FRI., FEB. 28 WCC: Whatcom Community focus of a monthly Bellingham CASCADIA WEEKLY College, Syre Center, Rm 104, HOME TRUTH BEYOND CLIMATE WED., FEB. 26 City Club discussion and luncheon 237 W. Kellogg Rd. Jessica Gonzales experiences every par- RESCREENS 7PM • FCA • (CAN/2018/49MIN) BEGINNERS WELCOME: Cindy with Mayor Seth Fleetwood and 12 ent’s worst nightmare when her three young OPENING: 6:30pm, Thurs., Feb. Baldwin reads from her new book County Executive Satpal Sidhu from 20 at the Pickford Film Center daughters are killed after being abducted BROKEN FISH of middle grade fiction, Beginners 11:30am-1:30pm at Northwood Welcome, at 4pm at Village Books, Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave. Entry is by their father in violation of a restraining A call to action about wild salmon habitat FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1200 11th St. $5-$18. order. Devastated, Jessica files a lawsuit destruction, and how pollutants in Puget www.bhrff.webs.com WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM WWW.BELLINGHAMCITYCLUB.ORG against the police, claiming they did not Sound impact tribal communities whose doit
THURS., FEB. 20 GARDEN DESIGN: Blaine C.O.R.E. MOUNTAINS IN ALASKA: Join (Community Organization for Re-
Alpine Institute guide Jim Me- sources and Education) hosts a free
diator to discuss alpine climbing “Garden Design” class from 10am- 23 and mountaineering in Alaska 12pm at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd
at a Whatcom READS event from St. Learn how to look at your yard FOOD outside 6:30pm-8pm at the Bellingham Pub- as a landscape designer. Review HIKING RUNNING GARDENING lic Library, 210 Central Ave. how to assess the overall yard
WWW.WHATCOMREADS.ORG including hardscape assessments, 20 best materials, integration with the TRAVELOGUE: Robbie Munger home and/or views, sunlight ob-
shares stories and slides at a “Cir- servations, airflow and other major B-BOARD around Galbraith Mountain bike trails cumnavigating Vancouver Island at landscaping considerations. 65” Travelogue at 7pm at Whatcom WWW.WCLS.ORG
with the ladies of Transition Bikes, fol- 19 Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect lowed by a casual happy hour (March 3); St. At 61, Munger took up sea kayak- GO NATIVE: Join North Cascades
a women’s ski and snowboard waxing ing with the intent of doing a solo Audubon Society for a “Native FILM workshop back at REI and an indoor cy- paddle through the Inside Passage. Plants and Birds: Creating a Bird- The rugged waters and extreme Friendly Backyard” primer from
cling class at Boundary Bay (March 4); 16 conditions created a container 2pm-3pm at the Lynden Library, a “Fit School” outing for womxn ages for him to sort and heal the early 216 4th St. With some careful
18-110 at the Barkley Village Foun- deaths of both his wife and brother. plant choices, find out how your MUSIC tain Pond Trail (March 5); a “Strength Suggested donation is $5. backyard can be a sanctuary for
of the Tides: My First Job” seminar at WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG nesting and overwintering birds, 15 Big Love Juice focusing on wild womxn as well as a recharge station for FRI., FEB. 21 migrating birds. Entry is free. ART who make their careers on the water WILD THINGS: Kids, adults and WWW.WCLS.ORG (March 5); and a “Support Your Girls” adventurers can join Holly Roger of 14 All-Paces Run beginning at Fairhaven Wild Whatcom for a “Wild Things” SUN., FEB. 23 Community Program from 9:30am- SNOWSHOE WALK: Learn snow- Runners featuring a number of demos, STAGE games, refreshments and giveaways 11am every Friday in February on shoe and winter safety basics while the Interurban Trail. Please bring a gaining knowledge about winter (also March 5). 13 simple, healthy snack to share, and ecology, recreation opportunities, 13 Additional indoor cy- dress for the weather. Suggested and the cultural history of the cling classes and out- donation is $5 per person. North Fork Nooksack drainage at GET OUT door rides, a Vinyasa WWW.WILDWHATCOM.ORG a ranger-guided Snowshoe Walk GET OUT lunch break at Bell- starting at 10am at Glacier Public FEB. 21-23 Service Center, 10091 Mt. Baker ingham Yoga Collec- DEEP FOREST EXPERIENCE: Hwy. Entry is $10-$20. 12 tive, and an “Embody Attend “Deep Forest Experience” WWW.DISCOVERNW.ORG Love” workshop open events from 11am-2pm Fridays WORDS ATTEND to womxn are also on through Sundays through February CHICKEN PARADE: Head to Edison the roster. And in the at Rockport State Park, State Route by noon for the Skagit town’s annual WHAT: Wild 8 20, milepost 96. Guided hikes will World Famous Chicken Parade. Wear a Womxn Week morning leading up to depart hourly from the Discovery costume, cluck and join the throng, WHERE: In “Dirt to Indulgence” on Center. Park staff and volunteers or watch from the sidelines. Arrive and around
Sun., March 8 all wom- will lead 30- to 60-minute walks early to secure a place to park. CURRENTS Bellingham under a dense canopy of old growth WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ WHEN: Feb. xn who love mountain fir, cedar, hemlock and maple trees. EDISONBIRDFESTIVAL 6 29-March 8 biking or want to get Entry is free; a Discovery Pass is COST: Varies; into the sport can get
required to park. AUDUBON ACTION: As part of VIEWS many events are dirty when “Wild Wom- WWW.PARKS.STATE.WA.US/574/ Whatcom READS, “A Short History BY AMY KEPFERLE free. Admission
xn Take Over Galbraith” ROCKPORT of Bird Watching” presentation 4 to “Dirt to will kick off the monthly Audubon Indulgence” is heads to the moun- SAT., FEB. 22 Fourth Sundays event taking place MAIL $15-$20 tain. If group rides SWAN WATCH: The Friends of from 1:30pm-3:30pm at Whatcom
INFO: aren’t your thing, don’t Play Dirty Tennant Lake and Hovander Park Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect 2 www.lets worry. Just show up invite the public to their annual St. Entry is included with admission. shiftgears.com WILD WOMXN WEEK between 10am-12pm, Swan Watch taking place from WWW.WHATCOMREADS.ORG DO IT and if you see another 7am-10am in Ferndale at Tennant BY THE time International Women’s Day arrives on the sec- woman on the trail, hoot, holler, cheer Lake, 5236 Nielsen Ave. Show up MON., FEB. 24 at dawn to see as many as 300 Join Wild ond Sunday of March, it’s possible those taking part in Shifting or acknowledge their efforts in whatever MONDAY MEANDER: Trumpeter and Tundra swans lift Whatcom for a “Monday Meander” 02.19.20 Gears’ annual Wild Womxn Week will be too exhausted to attend ways make you comfortable. off for the day’s forage, then stick from 9:30am-11:30am at Lake Pad- the nonprofit’s “Dirt to Indulgence” after-party at Boundary Bay After a week of experiencing the ben- around to warm up and listen to a den Park, 4882 S. Samish Way. The .15 guest speaker at the Interpretive inquiry-based class is geared for
Brewery’s Mountain Room. efits of outdoor recreation and celebrat- 08 A far more likely scenario is that the preceding week’s jam- ing the changing of societal norms, it’ll Center. Entry is free, and all ages adults, but children are welcome. # are welcome. Suggested donation is $8-$12. packed roster of activities in and around Bellingham will instead be time to get cleaned up and make your WWW.FOTLHP.ORG WWW.WILDWHATCOM.ORG serve to invigorate attendees, who are encouraged to embrace way to the International Women’s Day their inner divas by donning duds that make them shine— after-party, where there will be a silent WORK PARTY: Join the Nooksack TUES., FEB. 25 whether it’s fancy pantsuits, ballgowns, old prom dresses or auction, drinks, dancing, music and the Salmon Enhancement Association INSECTS IN DECLINE: Dr. Merrill tricked-out tuxedos. announcement of the Wild Womxn of the and the City of Bellingham Parks for Peterson of Western Washington a Work Party from 9am-12pm along University discusses “Insects in Wild Womxn Week will begin where it ends on Sat., Feb. 29 Year award. Proceeds from the shindig CASCADIA WEEKLY the Bay to Baker Trail, adjacent Decline: Implications for the Future” with an Adventure Film Night at the longtime brewery. The free, will be used to fund hiking and biking to Squalicum Creek’s new channel. at a North Cascades Audubon pre- 13 all-ages event will feature a night of short films celebrating programs during 2020 that break down Park at 3424 James St. Volunteers sentation from 7pm-9pm at Whatcom womxn who push boundaries and challenge social norms in out- barriers preventing womxn from explor- will be planting, removing invasive Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect door spaces. ing the outdoors. If you’ve still got a vegetation and mulching. St. Suggested donation is $5. In the following days, offerings will include a women’s flat little dirt on you somewhere, wear it as WWW.N-SEA.ORG WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG tire repair workshop at REI (March 1); an after-work group ride a badge of honor. doit
STAGE Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at BAAY Theater, 1059 N. State St. Tickets
THURS., FEB. 20 are $12 to the show about destiny,
23 GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The love and courage on an early 20th Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at century steamship.
FOOD 7:30pm every Thursday at the WWW.BAAY.ORG Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. stage At 9:30pm, stick around for “The FAME: Follow the highs and lows 20 THEATER DANCE PROFILES Project,” which tonight will fea- of the final class of New York City’s ture a Say What? Comedy Panel. illustrious High School for the Per- Entry is $8 for the early show, $5 forming Arts when META opens the
B-BOARD for the late one. musical FAME this week at 7:30pm WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM Friday and Saturday, and 2pm Sun- day in Mount Vernon at the Lincoln
19 brightness and success to despair and CHEESEBURGER PICNIC: Theatre, 712 S. First St. The show darkness, with a sound score by musician Randy of Trailer Park Boys presents does not shy away from complex FILM Steve Goldberg. “Told with humor and “Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic” at issues, such as racial prejudice, drug deep truth, the story bears witness to 8pm at the Shakedown, 1212 N. abuse, and sexual exploitation, as State St. The show will feature a the young performers explore the 16 the joys, eventual pain and, finally, the bit of standup, silly contests, some realities of striving for a career in possibility of redemption,” a recent press classic punchlines and a chance to show business. Tickets are $18-$28; MUSIC release notes. If that sounds intriguing, meet your favorite cast member. additional performances take place be aware that tickets are $12-$15, and Tickets are $25. through March 7.
15 the show repeats Feb. 27-29. WWW.SHAKEDOWNBELLINGHAM.COM WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG
ART Come 7:30pm Fri., Feb. 21, join Bard fa- FEB. 20-22 SUN., FEB. 23 vorites Hamlet, Ophelia, Polonius, Mercu- MY FAIR LADY: Drama students BELLINGHAM’S GOT TALENT: 14 14 tio, Juliet, Iago, Puck, Katherine, Isabel- present performances of the clas- Comedy, music and a plethora of la, Rosalind, Helena, Cobweb, Benedict, sic musical My Fair Lady at 7pm other performances can be experi- STAGE STAGE Brutus, and Cleopatra when Shakespeare Thursday through Saturday at the enced at “Bellingham’s Got Talent” Northwest presents Contest of Crowns. Ferndale High School Auditorium, at 1pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 5830 Golden Eagle Dr. Tickets will 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are The Shakespearean twist on Game of 13 be $8-$10 at the door. Additional $7.50-$12.50 to the family-friendly Thrones has entertained audiences in showings happen Feb. 27-29. talent show, with net proceeds Anacortes, Concrete, and Marysville this (360) 383-9240 going to the Lighthouse Mission
GET OUT month, and the final show in Bellingham Ministries for the Street Connect should be one to remember. You’ll prob- EXPRESS MURDER: An adaptation program. Judges will be local talent. of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM
12 ably want to keep younger kids at home, Orient Express concludes this week- as the parody is rated PG-13. Entry is $10. end with performances at 7:30pm THURS., FEB. 27 It’ll be a doubleheader at 7:30pm and Thursday through Saturday at the AN ILIAD: Professional actor Ben WORDS 9:30pm Sat., Feb. 22 when the penul- Anacortes Community Theatre, Gorman will present the one-man 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20 to see drama An Iliad at 7pm at the Fire-
8 timate Serial Killers episodes take the house Arts and Events Center, 1314 stage at the venue’s Lucas Hicks The- Detective Hercule Poirot figure out whodunnit. Harris Ave. The play by Lisa Peterson ater. iDiOM Theater’s annual five-week- WWW.ACTTHEATRE.COM and Denis O’Hare is a powerful,
CURRENTS end tournament of serial plays began dramatic exploration of humankind’s SERIAL KILLERS Jan. 31 with multiple teams competing FEB. 20-23 urge to warfare using Homer’s Iliad 6 THE CURIOUS SAVAGE: John as the focal point. The text is based
PHOTO BY SATTVA PHOTO SATTVA BY PHOTO for the audience’s favor. Each night of Patrick’s sentimental comedy, A performances, teams have been voted on the acclaimed Robert Fagles
VIEWS Curious Savage, continues this translation, which is used liberally off, with the surviving plays from the week with performances at 7:30pm throughout the play. Tickets are $15.
4 BY AMY KEPFERLE first three weeks merging into two Thursday through Saturday, and WWW.FIREHOUSEPERFORMING groups for the final two weeks. If you’ve 2pm Sunday in Lynden at the Claire ARTS.COM MAIL missed a week—or even if you haven’t vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. Tickets are $10-$14; additional
2 been in attendance at all—a recap team Crowded House showings happen through March 1. DANCE will bring you up to speed. Cash prizes WWW.THECLAIRE.ORG DO IT A LOADED LINEUP AT THE will be awarded to the top four teams, THURS., FEB. 20 with the winners taking home a $1,500 FEB. 21-22 FOLK DANCE: The Balkan Folk SYLVIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS haul. Tickets are $7-$12, and the final CUPID’S ARROW: The improvised Dancers meet from 7pm-9:30pm shows can be attended Sat., Feb. 29. dating game known as “Cupid’s Thursdays at the Fairhaven Library,
02.19.20 Arrow” returns to the stage at 1117 12th St. There is teaching early THIS COMING week, the Sylvia Center for the Arts will fulfill Finally, the Not-Creepy Gathering for 7:30pm and 9:30pm showings in the evening, and no experience or its mission of being a central hub for arts audiences to discover People Who Are Single and Want to Fall Fridays and Saturdays through Feb- partner is necessary as most dances .15 ruary at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 are line or circle dances. Suggested 08 and enjoy a plethora of different entertainment options—and in Love will be led by multidisciplinary # perhaps even find love. performing artist Jenna Bean Veatch Bay St. At 9:30pm, watch “Fifty donation is $5; first-time visitors Shades of Velvet,” an improvised can attend for free. The fun begins Wed., Feb. 19 when the Jazz Center of Belling- from 3pm-5pm Sun., Feb. 23. The gather- romance novel. (Please note this (360) 380-0456 ham hosts 21-year-old drummer and composer Xavier Lecoutu- ings provide opportunities for people to show is recommended for mature rier and his quintet. The American drummer will bring his French meet each other in an environment that audiences.) Tickets are $12. SAT., FEB. 22 and Mexican heritage to the forefront, while still remaining true is not smarmy and includes face-to-face WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM CONTRA DANCE: The Merri- to the roots of the jazz tradition. He’ll be joined by guitar- interactions. These carefully crafted, weather Band provides live music at the Bellingham Country Dance
CASCADIA WEEKLY FEB. 21-23 ist Lucas Winter, bassist Abbey Blackwell, saxophonist Santosh structured events are quirky and moving, IN THE STARS: Experience Society’s Contra Dance taking Sharma, and vocalist Serena Dominquez for a memorable evening playful and powerful. Entry is $6-$20; 14 student-devised artistry at place from 7pm-10:30pm at the of music. Tickets will be $5-$15 at the door only, so show up please register in advance, and prepare its best when Bellingham Arts Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. early to score a seat. to make connections. Academy for Youth’s Creation Lab Suggested donation is $10-$15 ($7 At 8pm Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 19-22, New York City-based mas- presents performances of the for students). original musical Something in the WWW.BELLINGHAM ter storyteller and monologist Dennis McSorley will present For more details, go to www.sylviacenter Stars at 7pm Friday, 2pm and 7pm COUNTRYDANCE.ORG Typhoon of Tenderness. The one-man show traces a life from forthearts.org doit
UPCOMING FOURTH CORNER: View “Off the EVENTS Wall,” a collection of sculptures and paintings by Francis X, through
FEB. 21-22 Feb. 25 at Fourth Corner Frames and 23 SPRING MARKET: More than 60 Gallery, 311 W. Holly St. visual vintage, handmade, boutique and WWW.FOURTHCORNERFRAMES.COM FOOD home decor vendors will show and GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES sell their wares at the Red Barn GALLERY SYRE: Peruse a “New
Spring Market taking place from Works” exhibit of works by David 20 6pm-9pm Friday, and 10am-4pm Syre from 12pm-5pm Tues.-Thurs. Saturday in Lynden at the North- at Gallery Syre, 465 W. Stuart
west Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Rd. A “Whatcom County Youth B-BOARD to be worn by musicians on ritual oc- Front St. Entry is $4. Artist Exhibition” can be viewed WWW.REDBARNMARKETEVENTS.COM through Feb. 27.
casions; children’s caps from Thailand 19 WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM made with cotton, cowrie shells, but- SAT., FEB. 22
tons, metal, Job’s Tear seeds and gib- HAT FORMS: In celebration of GOOD EARTH POTTERY: New FILM bon fur; or a dangerously tall “prestige “The Global Language of Headwear” works by ceramicist and weaver exhibit currently on display at the Larry Richmond will be featured
hat” from Cameroon, the artistry and 16 Lightcatcher Building, millinery through February at Good Earth cultural significance of each piece was designer Wayne Wichern presents Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave.
on full display. “Sculptural Hat Forms” from 1pm- WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM MUSIC Per usual where Whatcom Museum is 2:30pm at Whatcom Museum’s Old 15 concerned, Miller’s culturally focused City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Entry is I.E. GALLERY: Natalie Niblack’s 15 assemblage is augmented by a variety included with admission. most recent body of work, “Folly,” ART WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG can be seen through February in Edi- ART of pieces from the museum’s perma- son at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. nent collection. TEXTILE MAPS: Bettina Matzkuhn WWW.IEEDISON.COM 14 Adjacent to and above “The Global presents “Telling Stories Through
TARABUQUEÑO MONTERA, BOLIVIA MONTERA, TARABUQUEÑO Textile Maps” at 2pm at the Blaine JANSEN ART CENTER: A “Winter Language of Headwear,” arts patrons STAGE will find another creative collabora- Library, 610 3rd St. Matzkuhn has Juried Exhibit” is on display at combined her interest in textiles, through February at Lynden’s Jan- tion. “Conversations Between Collec-
cartography and nature over many sen Art Center, 321 Front St. A 13 tions: The Smithsonian American Art years. Her textile maps tell stories WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG Museum and the What- through unusual forms and sub-
com Museum” is the jects not normally associated with LUX ART CENTER: Master carver GET OUT first exhibit in a five- embroidery. Entry is free. K. Paul shows his work through WWW.WCLS.ORG Feb. 23 in La Conner at the Lux Art year partnership be- Center, 603 Morris St. 12 tween the two entities. SUN., FEB. 23 WWW.LUXLACONNER.COM On the bottom floor, SKAGIT TOPIC: “Henry Klein WORDS the first masterwork on Homes” will be the focus of a Skagit MAKE.SHIFT: Peruse “Always loan from the Smith- Topic panel discussion facilitated by Look on the Bright Side of Mental Brian Poppe and Julie Blazek of HPK Illness” through February at Make. 8 sonian—Jasper Fran- SEE Architects from 2pm-4pm in La Con- Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St. WHAT: cis Cropsey’s epically ner at the Skagit County Historical WWW.MAKESHIFTPROJECT.COM
“The Global large and impressive Museum, 501 S. 4th St. CURRENTS DAYAK, INDONESIA DAYAK, CROWN, TIBET THUNDERBOLT Language of oil painting, “The Coast WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM MINDPORT: “Waiting for Ice,” a Headwear” and of Genoa” (1854)—is collection of photographic images 6 “Conversations paired alongside land- by WWU alumni Drew Hamilton, is BY AMY KEPFERLE Between ONGOING currently on display at Mindport VIEWS Collections” scapes from Northwest Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St.
WHERE: artists such as Richard EXHIBITS WWW.MINDPORT.ORG 4 Whatcom Gilkey, Victoria Adams, ALLIED ARTS: An annual “Mem- Museum’s and Nell Bradshaw. bers Show” can be seen through MONA: “Especially Special: A MAIL Conversations Feb. 29 at Allied Arts, 1418 Celebration of Betty Black” and an Lightcatcher Viewers are encouraged Building, 250 Cornwall Ave. “Exhibition from the Permanent 2 GO GLOBAL AT WHATCOM MUSEUM Flora St. to find fresh perspec- WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG Collection” can be viewed through
COST: $5-$10 tives between the bor- March 15 in La Conner at the DO IT IN 1979, Stacey Miller purchased a hat during a four-month INFO: www. rowed works and the ANACORTES LIBRARY: An ex- Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. overland adventure from Madrid to India. The easily stowed sim- whatcom regional ones, and it’s hibit of works created by 12 local First St. artists can be perused and pur- WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG ple cloth skullcap from Istanbul would prove to be a harbinger museum.org hoped they’ll also stim- chased at various dates through 02.19.20 of things to come. ulate further discussion. March 28 at the Anacortes Public RAGFINERY: A variety of textile- To date, Miller has collected more than 1,300 pieces of head- Upstairs, viewers will find Jaune Library, 1220 10th St. related workshops happen on a .15 WWW.FRIENDSOFTHE regular basis at Ragfinery, 1421 wear from 42 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle Quick-to-See Smith’s intriguing “State 08 East, and North and South America. Most of the pieces are from Names” (2000) painting and Fritz ANACORTESLIBRARY.ORG N. Forest St. # the mid-to-late 20th century, and many are still worn in the Scholder’s “Indian and Contemporary WWW.RAGFINERY.COM ARTWOOD: Lathe-turned bowls, locales they originated from, whether to guard from the summer Chair” (1970) set alongside pieces in jars, vases and more will be fea- SMITH & VALLEE: “Bird’s Eye sun or for revelry and ritual. “People of the Sea and Cedar: A Journey tured through February at Artwood View” shows through February in During a recent walk-through of “The Global Language of Through the Tribal Cultures and History Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave. Edison at Smith & Vallee Gallery, Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality” of the Northwest Coast.” WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM 5742 Gilkey Ave. WWW.SMITHANDVALLEE exhibit currently on display at Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher If you’re like me, by the time you CASCADIA WEEKLY FISHBOY GALLERY: Discover the GALLERY.COM Building, an astounding array of carefully curated pieces from make it to the top floor you’ll realize all contemporary folk art of RR Clark 15 Miller’s creative odysseys made it clear these hats are much more three exhibits are similar in some way— from 1:30-5pm Fridays or by ap- WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works than clothing items to place atop one’s head. whether it’s by connecting clothing to pointment at the Fishboy Gallery, by Whatcom Art Guild members can Whether perusing a Yoruban beaded crown from Nigeria liter- cultures, finding new ways to collabo- 617 Virginia St. be perused daily at the Whatcom 319-2913 OR Art Market, 1103 11th St. ally fit for a king; a wire hat fashioned from hand-woven cop- rate creatively, or discovering revelatory WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG per found only on remote islands in Indonesia that is believed ways to look at works of art. rumor has it
23 GOOD GOLLY, MISS Molly, music is every- where in Bellingham right now. Every- FOOD where. Live music is happening in so many places that I wouldn’t be surprised if it started cropping up at truly unorthodox 20 music SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT spots. Banks will start to have shows. Hair salons will host open-mic nights. You’ll go B-BOARD to the DMV and a jazz quartet will be play- ing in the corner. Sadighi’s will become the
19 spot where every band plays its first show. So let’s get down to it.
FILM Pretty Penny, the vintage clothing store
16 16 on Elm Street in the Columbia Neighbor- MUSIC MUSIC hood, occasionally likes to open its doors
15 after hours and invite
ART people in to watch bands among its care- BY CAREY ROSS
14 fully curated collec- tion of wearable goods. It’ll do just that
STAGE Thurs., Feb. 20, when the Censors, My Eyes Shut (I’m sorry for every time I almost typed “Eyes Wide Shut”), and True Stars will offer 13 up a night at the weirder fringes of Bell- ingham’s music scene. Doors open at 7pm—
GET OUT come for the party, leave with a party dress. But wait, Thursday is not done with you
12 yet. It wants you to drop by Gruff Brewing for a show featuring the stacked lineup of Supercrush, Dead Soft, No Guts, and Spine WORDS
GONE WEST Readers. You might be thinking to yourself,
8 “I’ve been to Gruff, and it’s a cool place to hang out, but maybe not the most ideal place to see a show.” I’ve seen a show at
CURRENTS BY CAREY ROSS She followed her breakthrough album with Gruff and you’re right—but it doesn’t matter an album titled Breakthrough, which debuted even one tiny bit. Plainly put, Gruff is just 6 at the top of the Billboard chart, spawned the one of those spots where it’s really fun to hit “Fallin’ for You,” which itself spawned a watch bands. Which might be why they’re VIEWS Gone West video starring Saturday Night Live album Bob- having more and more of them play there.
4 A MUSICAL CONSPIRACY by Moynihan as her love interest, and earned Thousand Acre Cider House, a place that her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal exists to make me sad that I can’t drink ci- MAIL NO MATTER how you measure these things, Colbie Caillat is musical roy- Album, which she didn’t win, but she did get der (24 taps! Desserts from Antler Baking!
2 alty. Her lineage might not be as instantly recognizable as a musician who a Grammy that year, for “Lucky,” her collabo- Chips and dips for $2! Currently a peach has a last name like Dylan (see also: Bob, Jakob), Iglesias (Julio, Enrique), ration with Jason Mraz (incidentally, at the cider tap takeover!), or beer, or any liquid
DO IT or Marley (Bob, Ziggy), but don’t let that fool you. Colbie’s father is Ken same time Caillat won for “Lucky,” she lost in inside their inviting space except water, Caillat, who helped produce Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, Tusk, and Mirage, and the same category for “Breathe,” a song she has been using their Grand Avenue square had a hand in a staggering number of iconic albums. wrote and performed with Taylor Swift). footage to hold all kinds of events, up to Whether by nature or nurture—or a bit of both—Colbie inherited some While Caillat has always been the driving and including East Coast Dave and the Mid- 02.19.20 of his musical sensibilities, but it wasn’t until she was 11 years old and songwriting force behind her own music, she west Swingers at 7:30pm Fri., Feb 21. Feel listening to Lauryn Hill that she found inspiration to match her musical definitely gets by with some help from her free to stop in and check it out. I’ll be the .15
08 abilities. Fast-forward a decade or so, and Colbie learned to play acoustic friends, namely Jason Reeves, who has been one drinking the tall glass of water. # guitar, recorded and uploaded her songs to MySpace, developed an online collaborating with Caillat since her Coco days. I can consume everything on the menu following, washed out of a couple of American Idol auditions, and became Initially, when Reeves left his home in Iowa at Mallard Ice Cream—I know this because the number-one unsigned artist on MySpace. to head to California, it was supposed to be a I have consumed everything on the menu The only thing to do at that point was record an album, and when Coco short visit for the singer/songwriter, a surgi- at some point or another. Normally, I can’t was released in 2007, it set the up-and-coming pop star apart from her con- cal strike to record some demos with California take down an indecision scoop in a waffle temporaries almost immediately. producer Mikal Blue, who was also instrumental cone and see live music at my favorite
CASCADIA WEEKLY If you took a cursory glance in Caillat’s direction at that time, it might’ve in Caillat’s development as an artist. However, downtown dessert spot, except for Sun., been easy to dismiss her as just one more of a type. With her Malibu upbring- then Reeves met Caillat, and nothing would Feb. 23, when I can pair my sweet tooth 16 ing, blonde mane, sunny smile, sweet voice and feel-good songs, she certainly ever be the same for either of them. A creative with the sweet sounds of Vervex and Skylar seemed to fit neatly into a particular pop pigeonhole. Except for one thing: spark was ignited between the boy from Iowa Kaster. However, given that this is the last Her breakout hit, “Bubbly,” was written by her. So was its follow-up, “Realize.” City and the sun-kissed Malibu girl, and it was show of Mallard’s free concert series, this Indeed, every track of her multiplatinum debut was written by her. She wasn’t one that would not only cause him to relocate is the most limited of limited-time offers. just another prepackaged pop princess on her way up; Colbie was the real deal. to California, but also saw him living with Cail- Take advantage before it melts. supporting Caillat’s The Malibu Sessions, Investing with Impact GONE WEST, continuing the four-way partnership was Creating Economic, Social and Environmental Value simply following a course easily charted. FROM PAGE 16 They dubbed their band Gone West, and Susan Rice 23 lat’s parents until he got himself accli- lest you think this is Caillat’s band because Financial Planning Specialist Financial Advisor FOOD mated and established. Reeves repaid that hers is the most recognizable name, one 2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 105 hospitality by helping Caillat pen some of listen will dispel that notion. Gone West is Bellingham, Wa 98226 the most memorable songs of her career. a true ensemble, with each member trad- 360-788-7005 800-247-2884 20 But after the multiplatinum albums, ing off lead vocals, all of them playing [email protected] © 2019 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Member SIPC. the hit songs, winning a Grammy, being instruments and harmonizing, hallmarked NMLS # 1290656 in heavy rotation on radio and MTV, and, by strong songwriting and with no piece B-BOARD LOCATED JUST EAST OF BELLINGHAM IN BEAUTIFUL WHATCOM COUNTY of course, exponential growth of that greater than the sum of the whole. Given
MySpace fame—in other words, after their pedigree—and Caillat’s status as mu- 19 Caillat had done and won it all, where sical royalty, of course—it should come as Where VOLVOs GO would she go next? no surprise that the band’s debut was pol- to FILM Taking a big leap forward in time—past ished, self-assured—and onstage at the Keep on Going. • Diagnosis • Repairs • Service several more hit songs, including the fe- Grand Ole Opry, which is both an enormous 16 16 male-empowerment ballad “Try,” featuring honor as well as a pressure-packed make- • Parts in Stock • Pre-Purchase Inspections
• Late Model and Vintage Pre-Owned Volvos MUSIC a moving video in which several of her fa- or-break moment. MUSIC • Internet cafe and barista on site! mous friends appear sans makeup—when That the two couples comprised of four RainbowAutoService.com Call: 360-734-6117 Text: 360-319-1294 Locally owned and environmentally responsible. it came time for Caillat to make her next industry veterans made the most of that Email: [email protected] 15 Taking care of you and your Volvo since 1986. big move, she decided to go country. auspicious debut goes without saying, and 2729 Jensen Rd. MON-THUR 8am-6pm ART But she wouldn’t be storming the now they’re making the most of touring, - streets of Nashville alone—she’d do it hitting the road for a stint that will bring NOW PLAYING 14 with Reeves, her favorite musical cocon- them to the Skagit Casino Resort for a pair Fri, February 21 - spirator, as well as her fiancé Justin Young of concerts on Fri. and Sat., Feb. 21-22 in STAGE and Reeves’ wife Nelly Joy. Given that the Pacific Showroom. At press time, only Thu, February 27 both Young and Joy are respected musi- scant seats were left for both shows, so 13 cians in their own right, and the quartet you’ll need to act fast in order to see Gone PARASITE (R) 122m, In Korean w/ English subs BEST PICTURE WINNER! had already done a touring stint together West before they’re just plain gone. An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes, Parasite finds writer-
director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft. GET OUT Fri- Mon: 5:30, 8:30; Tue: 8:45; Wed & Thu: 5:30, 8:30 doit
THE ASSISTANT (R) 87m, In English A searing day in the life of an 12 assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows THURS., FEB. 20 Jazz” concert from 5pm-7pm at the VFW Hall, 625 increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her job.
JANSEN JAZZ BAND: Steve Herrick directs the N. State St. Tickets are $10-$17. Fri: (3:30), 5:45, 8:00; Sat & Sun: 3:30, 5:45, 8:00 WORDS Jansen Jazz Band at a 7:30pm concert at Lynden’s WWW.JAZZPROJECT.ORG Mon: (3:30), (5:45), (8:00); Tue: (4:30), 6:45, 9:00; Wed: (3:30), 5:45 Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. Tickets are $10. Thu: (3:30), 5:45, 8:00 8 WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG MON., FEB. 24 NEFESH MOUNTAIN: Acclaimed Jewish blue- 1917 (R) 119m, In English, French & German w/ English subtitles SAT., FEB. 22 grass string band Nefesh Mountain performs at Fri - Tue: (2:45); Wed: (2:45) - OCAP; Thu: (2:45)
ONE TRICK PONY: Sing along to your favorites 7pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 751 San Juan CURRENTS during a Paul Simon tribute by Michael Trew of Blvd. Tickets are $10-$20. 2020 OSCAR NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY SHORTS 6 One Trick Pony from 6pm-8pm at Culture Cafe at WWW.BETHISRAELBELLINGHAM.ORG Sat: (11:45AM); Sun: (Noon) - (NR) 158m, Various languages Kombucha Town, 210 E. Chestnut St. Entry is free.
WWW.KOMBUCHATOWN.COM/CULTURECAFE TUES., FEB. 25 ALL MY SONS NATIONAL THEATRE (NR) 165m, In English VIEWS MARDI GRAS PARTY: Listen to dixieland music Sun: 11:00AM - Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama.
FEB. 22-23 by Josh’s Mardi Gras Stompers and the Blaine 4 BAYSHORE SYMPHONY: Works by Haydn, High School Jazz Band at a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras AYURVEDA UNVEILED (NR) 165m, In English Skype Q+A with Gita Desai!
Dvorak, and Smetana can be heard at Bayshore Party taking place from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Tue: 5:45 - Presented by the Ayurvedia Health Center MAIL Symphony’s Winter Concerts taking place at Blaine Community Center, 635 8th St. Tickets are (NR) 60m THE STORYTELLER'S SEASONAL Wed: 8:00 2 7:30pm Saturday in Mount Vernon at St. Paul’s $10 per person or $20 per family and include a Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St.), and 3pm Sun- dinner with gumbo, pancakes and more. ANTHOPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH day in Bellingham at Central Lutheran Church (925 WWW.BLAINEHARBORMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG Sat: (Noon) - BELLINGHAM HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL DO IT N. Forest St.). Suggested donation is $15. WWW.BAYSHOREMUSICPROJECT.COM THURS., FEB. 27 JAZZ LECTURE: Award-winning flugelhornist
SUN., FEB. 23 Dmitri Matheny leads a Jazz Lecture Series focus- AND THEN WE DANCED (Da cven vicekvet) 02.19.20 SUNDAY AT 3: Local music instructor Jeri Mercer ing on jazz in the movies at 2pm at the Anacortes (NR) 113m, In English Merab and his partner have been training for years for leads a “Sunday @ 3” concert at 3pm in Lynden Public Library, 1220 10th St. the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another dancer throws him off, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may risk his future. .15
at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. Entry is by WWW.CITYOFANACORTES.ORG 08
donation; funds raised help the center continue Fri: (3:00), 5:45, 8:30; Sat: 5:15, 8:00; Sun: (2:15), 5:00, 7:45 # its numerous youth programs. JAZZ AND MARIACHI: Students from the na- Mon - Thu: (3:00), 5:45, 8:30 WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG tionally known fine arts department at Mount Ver- non High School will perform at an MVHS Jazz and THE 21st ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS (NR) 84m, In English INTERFAITH MUSIC FEST: Enjoy an eclectic and Mariachi Night performance at 7pm at the Lincoln A curated selection of the “best of the best” animated short films created by uplifting program of spiritual music from diverse Theatre, 712 S. First St. Entry is by donation. students and professionals from around the globe. congregations throughout Whatcom County at the WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG Sat: (3:00); Sun: (Noon) annual Interfaith Coalition Music Festival starting CASCADIA WEEKLY at 3pm at the First Congregational Church, 2401 WIND SYMPHONY: Hear music from traditional FANTASTIC FUNGI (NR) 74m, In English A consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through Cornwall Ave. Entry is by donation. composers as well as contemporary compos- 17 WWW.INTERFAITH-COALITION.ORG ers when the WWU Wind Symphony performs time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet. Mushrooms! at 7:30pm at Western Washington University’s Sat: (1:00) ART OF JAZZ: Guitarist John Stowell, pianist Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Entry is free Miles Black, and trumpeter Kevin Woods will and open to the public. PICKFORD FILM CENTER 1318 Bay St. THE LIMELIGHT CINEMA 1416 Cornwall Ave. perform at the Jazz Project’s monthly “Art of WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU Admission: $8.00 Members, $11.25 General, $9.00 Mondays & matinees, $8.50 Students/Children/Military Movie Line: 360.738.0735 www.pickfordfilmcenter.org Parentheses ( ) denote bargain pricing musicvenues 23
See below for venue FOOD addresses and phone 02.19.20 02.20.20 02.21.20 02.22.20 02.23.20 02.24.20 02.25.20 numbers WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
20 Badd Dog Blues Big Birthday 122 West Brewing Co. Havilah and Phil Sottile (6pm) Adventure (7pm)
B-BOARD Anelia's Kitchen & Don Virgovic (5:30pm) Havilah (7:30pm) Stage
19 Beach Store Cafe Christopher Nunn (6:30pm) FILM Piano Night w/Aaron Guest Year of Cult Classics: The Piano Night w/Paul Klein Boundary Bay Brewery (6pm) Princess Bride (5:30pm)
16 16 Atmosphere, The Lioness Commodore Ballroom Platinum Blonde (7pm) Lane 8 (9pm) (8pm) MUSIC MUSIC
Free Harmony (6:30pm), Good Paul Simon Tribute w/One Trick Pony Culture Cafe Karaoke (9:30pm) Open Mic (6pm)
15 Vibez (10pm) (6pm) ART Edison Inn ry Vincent Un-Plugged (7pm) Chris Eger Band (8:30pm) Bow Diddlers (5:30pm)
14 Scarlett Locomotive, The Guffawingham Comedy Melancholia, Great Falls, GrassBlue (6pm), Boris Budd y Nick Drummond Band (6:30pm), The Bad Songs and Stories Open Mic Firefly Lounge Bluegrass Reinforcements Open Mic w/Doug Homeyer deathCAVE (8pm) Los Bongquistadors (9pm) Things (9pm) (6pm), Karaoke (9pm) (7pm) (9:30pm) STAGE Cat Positive, Kristin Allen-Zito Honey Moon Open Mic (7:30pm) RSS Trio Jazz Jam (7:30pm) Jeffrey Slough (8pm) (7pm) 13 Alicia Dauber Quintet Hotel Bellwether Blake Angelos Blake Angelos (4:30pm) GET OUT Kulshan Brewing Co. Daddy Treetops (7pm) The Devillies (7pm)
12 RANDY’S CHEESE- Movie Monday: East Coast Dave and the BURGER PICNIC/ Open Mic (6pm) Muppets from Menace Brewing Midwest Swingers (5pm) Feb. 20/Shakedown WORDS Space (6pm)
Old World Deli Eve Smason Trio (6pm) 8
Queer AF Drag Show (8:30pm), Rumors Cabaret New Music Thursday (10pm) Party Saturday (10pm) Panty Hoes Drag Show (9pm) Karaoke (9pm) Flashback Friday (10pm) CURRENTS Head for the Hills, Pixie Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Apology Wars, Warren Dunes, Cumulus The Shakedown and the Partygrass Boys The Stone Foxes (8:30pm) 6 (7pm) (8:30pm) (7:30pm) Silver Reef Casino VIEWS DJ TonyBoi (9pm) Soul Siren (9pm) Resort
4 Gone West w/ Gone West w/Colbie Colbie Caillat (8pm,
MAIL Caillat (8pm, Showroom), Skagit Casino Showroom), Wes Resort Wes Jones Band (9pm,
Jones Band (9pm,
2 Lounge) Lounge)
DO IT Badd Dog Blues Society Stones Throw Brewery DateNight (7pm) GrassBlue (7pm) (7pm)
Troy Fair Band Swinomish Casino Troy Fair Band (9pm)
02.19.20 and Lodge (9pm)
.15 The Thirsty Badger Lost At Last (8pm) 08 #
The Vault Wine Bar RON ARTIS II AND THE TRUTH/Feb. 25/ Stirred Not Shaken (7pm) JP Falcon and Michael Longenecker (7pm) and Bistro Wild Buffalo
Tryin’, Ebb Slack & Flood, Triple Ron Artis II & The Truth, Wild Buffalo 90s Till Now (9pm) Taylor Swift vs. The World (8pm) Problem Child, Rebel Yell (8pm) Mood (8pm) Groovebot (7pm)
CASCADIA WEEKLY 122 West Brewing Co. 2416 Meridian St. • 122westbrew.com | Anelias Kitchen & Stage 513 S. 1st St., La Conner • (360) 466-4778 | Beach Store Cafe 2200 N. Nugent Road, Lummi Island • www.beachstorecafe.com | Bellewood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden • (360) 318-7720 | Big Lake Bar & Grill 18247 WA-9, Mount Vernon • (360) 422-6411 | Boundary Bay Brewery 1107 Railroad Ave • 647-5593 | Chuckanut Brewery 601 W. Holly St. • 752-3377 | Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville 18 St., Vancouver • (604) 739-4550 | Culture Cafe 210 E Chestnut St. • (360) 746-6558 | Edison Inn 5829 Cains Ct., Edison • (360) 766-6266 | Firefly Lounge 1015 N. State St. | Guemas Island General Store 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes • www. guemesislandgeneralstore.com | Honey Moon 1053 N. State St. • 734-0728 | Kulshan Brewery 2238 James St. • 389-5348 | Make.Shift Art Space 306 Flora St. • www.makeshiftproject.com | Rockfish Grill 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • (360) 588-1720 | The Royal 208 E. Holly St. • 738-3701 | Rumors Cabaret 1119 Railroad Ave. • 671-1849 | The Shakedown 1212 N. State St. • www.shakedownbellingham.com | Silver Reef Casino Resort 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale • (360) 383-0777 | Skagit Valley Casino Resort 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow • (360) 724-7777 | Skylark’s Hidden Cafe 1300 11th St. • 715-3642 | Stones Throw Brewery 1009 Larrabee Ave. | Studio B 202 E. Holly St. Ste. 301 • www.studiobellingham.com | Swinomish Casino 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes • (888) 288-8883 | The Thirsty Badger 1501 E. Badger Road, Lynden | The Underground 211 E. Chestnut St. • 738-3701 | Underground Coffeehouse Viking Union 3rd Floor, WWU | Village Inn Pub 3020 Northwest Ave. • 734-2490 | Wild Buffalo 208 W. Holly St. • www.wildbuffalo.net | Send your music info to [email protected]. Deadlines are always at 5pm Friday. film ›› showing this week
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1917: I really thought Sam Mendes’ gripping, su- perlative WWI drama was going to take home a Best 20 Picture Oscar, but it did win the one Academy Award it most deserved: Best Cinematography for Roger
Deakins’ astonishing work to make the two-hour-long B-BOARD movie seem like a single continuous take. HHHHH (R • 1 hr. 50 min.) 19 19
And Then We Danced: This movie about two male FILM Georgian (the country, not the state) dancers vying for FILM a spot in a prestigious touring company only to embark on a romance with each other was met with ugly 16 ultra-nationalist protests when it screened in openly homophobic Georgia. Every box-office dollar it earns is a vote for the freedom to love openly. Plus, the dancing MUSIC is real pretty. HHHHH (Unrated • 1 hr. 53 min.) 15 The Assistant: Just the first of what I imagine will be a cottage industry of Harvey Weinstein-inspired ART films, this one follows a day in the life of an assistant
(a phenomenal Julia Garner) to a successful producer THE ASSITANT 14 in a withering portrait of the absolute corrupting
nature of power and those who are harmed by folks STAGE who abuse it. HHHHH (R • 1 hr. 27 min.) and Issa Rae, it’s probably better than it should be. HHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 46 min.)
Bad Boys For Life: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence 13 team up one last time (until the next time) as Miami Sonic the Hedgehog: Raise your hand if you’re only cops looking to take down some big baddie in this going to see this because you’re curious about the entertaining, high-energy buddy comedy. HHH (R • 2 $5 million Paramount dumped into post-production GET OUT hrs. 4 min.) special effects to make Sonic look more like himself and less like a creepy blue humanoid with surprisingly
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipa- lively fur. HH (PG • 1 hr. 39 min.) 12 tion of One Harley Quinn): Somehow this movie is actually decent and I will take that as proof Margot Give it up
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: WORDS Robbie can do no wrong. HHHH (R • 1 hr. 49 min.) for my main man Oscar Isaac (aka Poe Damron) for his savage “Oscar’s not so white now” joke at the Brahms: The Boy II: Good, bad or in between, Academy Awards. Just when I thought my movie-star 8 movies about lifelike dolls (I almost said “evil lifelike boyfriend could get no dreamier. HHH (PG-13 • 2 BRAHMS: THE BOY II dolls,” but that’s a given) are never not creepy. HH hrs. 35 min.)
(PG-13 • 1 hr. 26 min.) CURRENTS the 1980s television show might not be good. No one Knives Out: This Agatha Christie-inspired comedic The Call of the Wild: An adaptation of the beloved could’ve predicted it. H (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.) murder-mystery boasts an incredible cast—Daniel 6 Jack London novel starring Harrison Ford and a former Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Toni Collette,
Kansas shelter dog named Buckley, who is a very good The Gentlemen: Guy Ritchie, whose movies are like Christopher Plummer, and more—and Rian Johnson VIEWS boy. HHH (PG • 1 hr. 50 min.) the cinematic equivalent of Axe Body Spray but also doing the writing and directing honors. HHHHH
somehow likeable, remains true to form with another (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 10 min.) 4 Dolittle: Robert Downey Jr. plays the man who can gangster thriller. HHH (R • 1 hr. 43 min.) talk to animals and reunites with fellow Avenger Parasite: After pulling off a stunning upset to MAIL Tom Holland (now a dog instead of a spider) to fight Impractical Jokers: The Movie: After spending an become the first non-English-speaking Best Picture
Thanos one last time (or save a princess, same same). inordinate amount of time Googling around, I’m still winner in Oscar history, director Bong Joon-ho made 2 H (PG • 1 hr. 46 min.) only vaguely aware of the television show this movie numerous references to getting drunk and then made
is based on and even less knowledgeable about the two of his Oscars pretend to kiss each other. He is all DO IT Downhill: If you’ve never seen the Swedish version comedy troupe, the Tenderloins, responsible for it. of us—if we happened to be preternaturally talented Showtimes of this film, Force Majeure, you’ll probably think this In this case, I think it’s safe to say, if you know, you filmmakers. HHHHH (R • 2 hrs. 12 min.) tale of family dysfunction (as rendered by Julia Louis- know. HHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 32 min.) Regal and AMC theaters, please see www.fandango.com. Dreyfus and Will Ferrell, doing their best) is just fine. The Photograph: The estranged daughter of a 02.19.20 If you have seen Force Majeure, you might want to give Jumanji: The Next Level: This franchise is proof famous photographer dies, a handsome journalist is Pickford Film Center and this one a pass. HH (R • 1 hr. 25 min.) that the Rock’s considerable charms are enough to over- assigned to write a piece about her life, the two fall PFC’s Limelight Cinema, please see .15
whelm and overcome even the most mediocre premise for each other in what appears to be a fairly done-to- 08
Fantasy Island: Weird that a horror adaptation of and razor-thin plot. HHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.) death love story, but since it stars LaKeith Stanfield www.pickfordfilmcenter.com # Pepper Sisters Flavors of New Mexico CASCADIA WEEKLY
Serving Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 19 Happy hour Tuesday - Thursday Comfort food from scratch 1055 N. State peppersisters.com rearEnd sudoku comics BY ROB BREZSNY operate. I deplore the idea that it’s only the nasty
prognostications that are interesting. In that spirit, I
23 make the following forecasts: The number of homeless Virgos will decrease dramatically in the near future,
FOOD FREE WILL as will the number of dreamhome-less Virgos. In fact, I expect you folks will experience extra amounts of domestic bliss in the coming months. You may feel more at home in the world than ever before. 20 20 ASTROLOGY Sudoku ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you feel ready LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I don’t require every- to change your mind about an idea or belief or theory one I learn from to be an impeccable saint. If I vowed B-BOARD B-BOARD that has been losing its usefulness? Would you con- to draw inspiration only from those people who flaw- INSTRUCTIONS: Arrange the digits 1-9 so that each digit occurs once in sider changing your relationship with a once-powerful lessly embody every one of my ethical principles, there’d each row, once in each column, and once in each box. influence that is becoming less crucial to your life- be no one to be inspired by. Even one of my greatest 19 long goals? Is it possible you have outgrown one of heroes, Martin Luther King Jr., cheated on his wife and your heroes or teachers? Do you wonder if maybe it’s plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. Where do sudoku for April 06, 2007 difficult FILM time for you to put less faith in a certain sacred cow you stand on this issue, Libra? I bet you will soon be or overvalued idol? According to my analysis of your tested. How much imperfection is acceptable to you? astrological omens, you’ll benefit from meditating on 16 5 6 8 9 these questions during the coming weeks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio comedian John Cleese co-founded the troupe Monty Python
MUSIC TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When she was alive more than 50 years ago, and he has been generating more than 2,500 years ago, the Greek poet Sappho was imaginative humor ever since. I suggest we call on 1 9 so famous for her lyrical creations that people referred his counsel as you enter the most creative phase of 15 to her as “The Poetess” and the “Tenth Muse.” (In Greek your astrological cycle. “This is the extraordinary thing
ART mythology, there were nine muses, all goddesses.) She about creativity,” he says. “If you just keep your mind 2 3 5 was a prolific writer who produced over 10,000 lines of resting against the subject in a friendly but persistent verse, and even today she remains one of the world’s way, sooner or later you will get a reward from your 14 most celebrated poets. I propose that we make her your unconscious.” Here’s another one of Cleese’s insights inspirational role model for the coming months. In my that will serve you well: “The most creative people have 5 2
STAGE view, you’re poised to generate a wealth of enduring learned to tolerate the slight discomfort of indecision beauty in your own chosen sphere. Proposed experi- for much longer, and so, just because they put in more ment: Regard your daily life as an art project. pondering time, their solutions are more creative.” 4 3 8 1 5 6 13 GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you ever dropped SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian out of the daily grind for a few hours or even a few philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677) developed a 6 9 GET OUT days so as to compose a master plan for your life? The vigorous and expansive vision. That’s why he became coming weeks will be an excellent time to give yourself a leading intellectual influence in the era known as that necessary luxury. According to my analysis, you’re the Enlightenment. But because of his inventive,
12 entering a phase when you’ll generate good fortune sometimes controversial ideas, he was shunned by his 7 2 4 for yourself if you think deep thoughts about how to fellow Jews and had his books listed on the Catholic create your future. What would you like the story of Church’s Index of Forbidden Books. Understandably, WORDS your life to be on March 1, 2025? How about March 1, he sometimes felt isolated. To compensate, he spent 3 5 2030? And March 1, 2035? I encourage you to consult lots of time alone taking wide-ranging journeys in
8 your soul’s code and formulate an inspired, invigorating his imagination. Even if you have all the friends and blueprint for the coming years. Write it down! social stimulation you need, I hope you will follow his lead in the coming weeks—by taking wide-ranging 8 9 7 1 CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian novelist journeys in your imagination. It’s time to roam and
CURRENTS http://sudokuplace.com William Makepeace Thackeray (1819–1875) is famous ramble in inner realms. for Vanity Fair, a satirical panorama of 19th-century 6 British society. The phrase “Vanity Fair” had been CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Absolute reason previously used, though with different meanings, in expired at eleven o’clock last night,” one character
VIEWS the Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes, as well as in works by tells another in Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt. I’m John Bunyan and St. Augustine. Thackeray was lying in happy to report that a different development is on
4 bed near sleep one night when the idea flew into his the verge of occurring for you, Capricorn. In recent head to use it for his own story. He was so thrilled, he days, there may have been less than an ideal amount
MAIL leaped up and ran around his room chanting “Vanity of reason and logic circulating in your world. But that Fair! Vanity Fair!” I’m foreseeing at least one epiphany situation will soon change. The imminent outbreak of
2 like this for you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. What good sense, rigorous sanity, and practical wisdom will area of your life needs a burst of delicious inspiration? be quite tonic. Take advantage of this upcoming grace
DO IT period. Initiate bold actions that are well-grounded in LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Who loves you best, Leo? objective rather than subjective truth. Which of your allies and loved ones come closest to seeing you and appreciating you for who you really AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Renowned Aquar- are? Of all the people in your life, which have done ian composer Franz Schubert (1797–1828) created 02.19.20 most to help you become the soulful star you want to more than 700 compositions, some of which are still be? Are there gem-like characters on the peripheries played by modern musicians. Many of his works were
.15 of your world that you would like to draw nearer? Are written on and for the piano—and yet he was so poor
08 there energy drains that you’ve allowed to play too that he never owned a piano. If there has been a # prominent a role? I hope you’ll meditate on questions similar situation in your life, Aquarius—a lack of some like these in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase crucial tool or support due to financial issues—I see when you can access a wealth of useful insights and the coming weeks as being an excellent time to set revelations about how to skillfully manage your rela- in motion the plans that will enable you to overcome tionships. It’s also a good time to reward and nurture and cure that problem. those allies who have given you so much. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1908, British Doom and gloom playwright W. Somerset Maugham reached the height
CASCADIA WEEKLY VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): dominate the forecasts made by many prophets. They of success. Four of his plays were being performed experience perverse glee in predicting, for example, concurrently in four different London theaters. If 20 that all the rain forests and rivers will be owned by you were ever in your life going to achieve anything greedy corporations by 2050, or that extraterrestrial near this level of overflowing popularity or atten- invaders who resemble crocodiles will take control of tion, I suspect it would be this year. And if that’s a the U.S. government “for the good of the American development you would enjoy and thrive on, I think people,” or that climate change will eventually render the coming weeks will be an excellent time to set your chocolate and bananas obsolete. That’s not how I intention and take audacious measures. rearEnd crossword
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23 and the intrepid staff at Skagit FOOD Breaking, who noticed sign 20 20 spinners promis- ing mega-deals BUSINESS One of Whatcom County’s only totally outside the B-BOARD B-BOARD volunteer-run food banks, the Nooksack Burlington BRIEFS Valley Food Bank, has gone from its location—the 19 02.19.20 home in a church basement to fancy new liquidation of BY CAREY ROSS dedicated digs in Everson. The space was Burlington’s Kmart has begun, with a final FILM built entirely with community labor and closure of the store coming sometime donations—not to mention the efforts of in mid-April. And with that, the Blue 16 MAKING IT RAIN DOWNTIME TAPS its longtime co-directors Ted and Diane Light Special in western Washington will A KOALA-TY FUNDRAISER SNACK WHILE YOU SWILL Lautenbach. Stop by and check it out. become but a memory. MUSIC A Feb. 8 benefit at Ferndale’s Downtime Taps, the Wild Buffalo raised which boasts the distinction of 15 just north of $5,000, being the first pour-your-own ART all of which was do- tap house in Washington, has WINNER WINNER nated to the Australia added food to its 32 taps of beer, KOREAN CHICKEN DINNER 14 Wildfire Fund. The wine and cider. Now you can mix My eyes tell me something is afoot charitable organization and match your favorite brewed in the former Bob’s Burgers space in STAGE provides support to concoctions with small plates of downtown Bellingham, and a job post- firefighters, aids in chicken wings, giant pretzels, ing on Indeed tells me that something
13 wildlife recovery and garlic fries and more. While the is K-Pop Chicken and Beer. As its name rescue, as well as helping communities beverages may be pour-your-own, suggests, the restaurant will specialize affected by the worst wildfires Australia the food will be crafted by skilled in Korean fried chicken, and word on GET OUT has seen in decades. Thanks to everyone Downtime staffers—a perfect mix the street says it will have a full bar. who attended and donated, and to Kelsey of self- and full-service. Other details are scant at this time.
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produced, limited-production wines present “The History of Tea” from 23 and the finest bites from the restau- 6:30pm-8pm at the Lynden Library, 23 rant at a Bellwether Premiere Wine 216 4th St. At the free event, find FOOD Social taking place from 5:30pm- out how tea shaped the world we FOOD 7:30pm at Hotel Bellwether’s Com- know today—expanding empires, chow pass Wine Room at the Lighthouse starting wars and engaging in RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES Grill, One Bellwether Way. Fees are international espionage. The pre- 20 $30. Additional events take place sentation includes a tasting of fine March 19 and April 23. teas from around the world.
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ingredient in this drink is mint, which 19 will host a Winter Pop-Up from 6pm- Walton focuses on “Natural Fer- can be a wildcard in winter. Fresh is pref- 9pm Thursdays through the winter mentation” from 6:30pm-8:30pm erable, but dried will do, providing it’s at Aslan Depot, 1322 N. State St. at the Community Food Co-op, FILM dried on the stem with leaves intact. Enjoy Dungeness crab, oysters, deals 1220 N. Forest St. Learn about on beer pairings, 20 percent off the the many benefits of fermented
During a short sabbatical last winter 16 on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, I bottle list, and more. foods and how they influence our WWW.ASLANBREWING.COM health. Attendees will make sau- discovered mint is called hierbabuena, erkraut together and take home MUSIC which translates into “good herb.” The SAT., FEB. 22 their own jar to ferment and eat.
name is a nod to its many culinary and PANCAKE BREAKFAST: All ages You will also get to taste a sample 15 medicinal uses, which include antiseptic are welcome at a Pancake Breakfast of water kefir, a fizzy beverage ART and antibiotic properties, as well as be- taking place from 8am-10am in that is fast and simple to make at Ferndale at American Legion Post home. Fees are $29. ing generally good for the tummy. #154, 5537 Second Ave. Entry is $3 WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM 14 As I sat in a wicker chair one evening, for kids 12 and under, $6 gener al.
enjoying the sea breeze and the faint (360) 201-1109 WED., FEB. 26 STAGE scent of chopped onions, I sipped a local FOOD & WINE: Chef Robert Fong drink called limonada de hierbabuena— WINE TASTING: Attend an “In- and guest wine guru Laurent Martel troducing Indie Imports” tasting embark on an adventure of gastro- 13 or mint lemonade—and was hit with a from 2pm-4pm at Seifert & Jones nomic alchemy at a Food and Wine spray of deja vu that took me back to my Wine Merchants, 19 Prospect St. Pairing class from 6:30pm-9pm at
refreshing wintry home, and the grape- Rep Gabriel Lukeris will share a the Cordata Community Food Co-op, GET OUT fruit martinis I drink there. lineup of wines from Indie—most 315 Westerly Rd. Entry is $79. Like the grapefruit martini, the mint of which are certified organic and WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM biodynamic. Entry to the 21-and- 12 lemonade is citrus-based, with mint over event is free. THURS., FEB. 27 dominating the flavor. It’s a powerful WWW.SJWINEMERCHANTS.COM Fare from
KEENAN’S DINNER: WORDS combination. the Lyon/Northern Rhone region of In Columbia, lemonade (limonada) is MON., FEB. 24 France will be offered at a special 8 used as a base for an entire category of CIDER U: Chris Rylands of Renais- Keenans’s Dinner taking place from sance Orchards in Ferndale will talk 4pm-9pm at Keenan’s at the Pier, cold drinks, including limonadas made about the wonderful world of keeved 804 10th St. Prices vary, and reser-
with mango, passion fruit, pineapple and ciders at a “Cider U” event from vations are strongly encouraged. CURRENTS other fruits, as well as coconut milk. I 6:30pm-8pm Thousand Acre Cider (360) 392-5510 bought a bottle of vodka and began play- House, 109 Grand Ave. Fees are $25 6 ing around with blended versions of the and include a lecture and discus- LIFE BETWEEN THE PAGES: The
sion, a tasting of the award-winning monthly “Life Between the Pages” VIEWS grapefruit martini, Colombian-style. ciders, and a coupon for 15 percent event begins at 6pm at Evolve
Consider the Colombian version of the off bottles to take home after class. Chocolate + Cafe, 1200 11th St. 4 blended grapefruit martini to be an ex- WWW.THOUSANDACRE (above Village Books). The dinner treme variation of a shaken martini. An CIDERHOUSE.COM book club includes food and cock- MAIL tail pairings related to a book— extremely vigorously shaken and chopped MARDI GRAS: Chef Jesse Otero this month’s choice is The Grass is 2 with whirling blades martini. That’s all. BY ARI LEVAUX gets jazzy with the vibrant flavors Singing by Doris Lessing. Tickets are You’ll need one red grapefruit, six of New Orleans cuisine at a “Mardi $60. Reservations are required. DO IT cubes of ice, one tablespoon of fresh Gras” cooking class taking place (360) 220-1898 mint leaves (or a teaspoon dried), one from 6:30pm-9pm at the Community tablespoon of sugar or other sweetener, Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. En- BOTTLE CLUB: Share and sample
Chill Out joy ham-stuffed shrimp with Creole ciders from Finnriver, Renaissance 02.19.20 one shot of vodka (or to taste), and one butter sauce, gumbo z’herbes and Orchards, and Beauchamp Imports/ DRINKING THE GOOD HERB cup of water. sausage, and cheddar spoon bread. French Cider at an inaugural Bottle .15
Juice the grapefruit. If you don’t have Fees are $45. Club meeting taking place from 08 FEW METHODS of coping with winter are superior to sip- a citrus juicer, cut the grapefruit in half, WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM 6:30pm-8pm at Thousand Acre # ping a grapefruit martini. Composed of grapefruit, mint, vodka from the flower nub to belly button, and Cider House, 109 Grand Ave. Entry TUES., FEB. 25 is $15; if you commit to purchasing and sugar, it isn’t your typical martini. In fact, by most martini cut those halves into six sections each, FARM TO TABLE: Make connec- at least six bottles, the tasting fee standards, this drink would be disqualified on multiple counts. for a total of 12 wedges. tions by joining more than 130 will be waived. The combination packs a bright pizzazz that’s in short supply Add the ice to a blender, followed by farmers, fishers, grocery buyers, WWW.THOUSANDACRE these days. The grapefruit’s bitterness softens the vodka flavor, the rest of the ingredients. Taste, adjust food artisans, processors and CIDERHOUSE.COM distributors at Sustainable Connec- while the mint sprinkles the experience with a diverse bouquet with vodka, sugar and water as neces- CASCADIA WEEKLY tions’ annual Farm to Table Trade PASTA PARTY: Cindy McKinney of aromatic components, adding a feeling of lightness to the sary. Strain out the mint particles. Meeting from 8:30am-4:30pm at pairs a variety of pastas with clas- 23 drink. Some of the minty aromas and flavors combine with those My blended grapefruit martini has Bellingham Technical College’s sic sauces at a “Pasta Party” class of the grapefruit and vodka, creating altogether new ones. even less business being called a martini Settlemyer Hall, 3028 Lindbergh taking place from 6:30pm-9pm at In different ways, grapefruit and vodka are both in season in than shaken or stirred martinis. But let’s Ave. Entry is $60-$80 and includes the Community Food Co-op, 1220 N. wintertime—grapefruit because it’s ripe and fresh, vodka be- face it, “spiked mint grapefruit-ade” just a locally sourced lunch. Forest St. Entry is $45. WWW.SCONNECT.ORG WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM cause it is a known remedy for the winter blues. The other key doesn’t have the same ring. ALL YEAR LONG TOP MONTHLY POINT EARNER PRIZES
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