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WEDNESDAY SUNDAY 18 28-piece ensemble chock full of drummers, percus- ON STAGE ON STAGE The Naked Truth on Stereotypes: 7pm, Perform- sionists and musicians embodying the fortitude Les Misérables: 2pm, Bellingham High School MUSIC ing Arts Center, WWU and character of the Chinese people. See them Oregon Shadow Theatre: 2pm, Whatcom Museum BOAT Festival: 7pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild A Streetcar Named Desire: 2pm, Claire vg Thomas

March 2 at the Mount Baker Theatre Theater, Lynden 16 MUSIC Evita: 2pm, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon ART Barrage: 7pm, Ferndale High School The Naked Truth on Stereotypes: 3pm, Fairhaven Bob Nelson: 7:30pm, Roeder Home College Auditorium

WORDS MUSIC 15 Spoken Word Wednesday: 8-10pm, Bellingham Bayshore Symphonic Ensemble: 3pm, Central Public Market Lutheran Church STAGE Jigu! Thunder Drums of China: 3pm, Mount Baker FILM Theatre Human Rights Film Festival: Through March 1, Jeffrey Cohan: 4pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 14 Bellingham McDougall: 6:30pm, Bellingham Public Market

COMMUNITY WORDS Pancake Breakfast: 8am-1pm, Rome Grange 02.28.08 Laughter Club Meeting: 4pm, Co-op Connection Building 12 THURSDAY Fantasy Casino Night: 7-11pm, St. Luke’s Health Ed. Center

ON STAGE GET OUT BOAT Festival: 7pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild

GET OUT The Naked Truth on Stereotypes: 7pm, Viking Home & Garden Show: 11am-5pm, Northwest 8 Union, WWU Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden Les Misérables: 7:30pm, Bellingham High School A Streetcar Named Desire: 7:30pm, Claire vg

Thomas Theater, Lynden CURRENTS Good, Bad, Ugly: 8pm, Upfront Theatre 03.03.08 Something About the End of the World: 8pm, 6 iDiOM Theater MONDAY

GET OUT ON STAGE VIEWS Robert Birkby: 7pm, Village Books BOAT Festival: 7pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild Fitness Forum: 7:15pm, Fairhaven Runners Polyanna Auditions: 7pm, Claire vg Thomas 4 Orion Weiss: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Something About the End of the World: 8pm, Theatre, Lynden Concert for Darfur: 8pm, Viking Union, WWU iDiOM Theater Brigadoon Auditions: 7pm, Ten Mile Grange, Lynden MAIL 02. .08 MUSIC 29 COMMUNITY 3 Bayshore Symphonic Ensemble: 7:30pm, St. Paul’s Horsemen Auction: 5pm, Everson Auction Barn WORDS 3 FRIDAY Shabbat 100: 6:30pm, Viking Union, WWU Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon Poetry Night: 8:30pm, Fantasia Espresso DO IT DO IT

ON STAGE GET OUT WORDS BOAT Festival: 7pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild Home & Garden Show: 10am-9pm, Northwest The Roots: 8pm, Carver Gym, WWU The Naked Truth on Stereotypes: 7pm, Fairhaven Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden 03.04.08 08 Library .27.

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UIQUE PLATS FOR something has to change. I don’t stand why she, as a tax-paying ORTHWEST GARDE 25 know how or what, but I fi gure citizen, fi nally had to leave the ornamentals, fruit, natives those that feel this all the time in United States. She had to try and the United States probably have a stop the war inside herself about FREE SAT. WORKSHOP CLASSIFIEDS better handle on it than any guy what it means to be an American. with a white face. So I joined the Jamie Donaldson’s legacy, WPJC, MARCH2 OO 22 NAACP a few years ago. They even has continued under the leadership take white guys like me. of Marie Marchand, a magnifi cent and EDIBLE FILM —Terry Garrett, from Los Angeles passionate advocate for social justice. Among the many successes of WPJC: 18 18 NIGHTLIGHT AT tTVQQPSUJOHUIFNFEJBDPWFSBHF LADSCAPES MIDNIGHT for Evan Knappenberger’s protest MUSIC Just wanted to let you know, against the horrifi c multiple de- (360) 966-5859 in response to your complaint in ployment of troops; 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson Rumor Has It that March Fourth tIFBEJOH UIF TUFFSJOH DPNNJUUFF Spring: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 16

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That is one reason I am sad but of contact information being pro- 14 relieved to see Nightlight shut its vided to military recruiters.

doors. I loved the music, but the —Judith A. Laws, Bellingham WORDS service was abysmal.

Come to Portland on the date HILLARY UNELECTABLE 12 March Fourth; go to the Crystal The political reality is that Hillary Ballroom! They have total control Clinton is unelectable! Half the na- of stage time; two shows to be tion completely despises her. Even GET OUT

played. Buy tickets in advance; they among Democrats, half ﬁ nder her 8 are well-loved. intolerable. With her arrogant core Win a week-long —Shannon Morris, Bellingham and sense of entitlement, would we 6 night/7day trip for two includes airfare &hotel! just get “Queen Hillary?” winter getaway THE PATRIOTISM OF AN It’s clear if Hillary were to secure to Hawaii every Friday at 6pm! CURRENTS EXPATRIATE the nomination, by the voters or I cried when I read “The Odyssey through subterfuge via these party s7INNERSPRESENTATDRAWINGSRECEIVEANADDITIONALh "E4HERE"ONUSv 6 s$IAMOND$IVIDENDS-EMBERS%ARN/NE&2%%%.429PERDAY of Jamie Donaldson” by Alan Rhodes, hacks (aka, superdelegates), the Re- s0LAYWITHYOUR$IAMOND$IVIDENDSCARDTOEARNEXTRAENTRIES just like I cried when I ﬁ rst met Ja- publican Party would be exceedingly s%ARNMOREENTRIESWHENYOUPLAY STAY DINEORRELAXATTHE VIEWS mie Donaldson. Insane with grief af- galvanized to vote, probably with a 3ILVER2EEF(OTEL#ASINO3PA 3EE$IAMOND$IVIDENDSFORMOREDETAILS ter the biggest peace demonstration 100 percent turnout! 4 4 of all time failed to stop the Bush/ Sen. Obama’s short legislative re- MAIL MAIL Cheney cabal from attacking Iraq, I cord is an advantage Karl Rove will MAIL was dragged by my husband to the have no record to attack. Obama’s

Whatcom Peace and Justice Center lack of speciﬁ cs is also a plus for 3 (WPJC). Sobbing, I told Jamie I felt “independent” voters who see what DO IT it was my fault, that I was an accom- they will be would never support 2 CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS plice in attacking the people of Iraq Hillary. Obama is the future for the Welterweight Championship because I had not been paying atten- under 30 crowd, minorities and dis- RAPHAEL ORITZ 08 tion to my government. After reading enfranchised voters. defending his championship belt .27. vs. 2 my father’s history books about the Hillary’s negative message polar- MIKE LUCERO atrocities committed during World izes us while Obama’s positive ap- .03

Featherweight Championship 9 War II (books I never saw in school as proach draws us in like a magnet! 3ATURDAY -ARCHATPM # I was growing up), I had promised my- And Hillary’s feminist base has nev- MERCED NUNEZ 4ICKETS !VAILABLEAT vs. self I would never let it happen here. er been mainstream America. 3TARTAT $IAMOND$IVIDENDS CAITLIN DANCE Yes, I was in the streets protesting Sen. Obama is not running as a "OUTSSUBJECTTOCHANGE the Vietnam War, and I am probably black candidate; he’s just as much Open 24/7 revealing my naiveté when I say, “I white as he is black. He’s running as Toll Free (866) 383-0777 thought we learned our lesson!” a complex, principled individual of a Jamie’s real-life stories of being New generation who sees his life as SilverReefCasino.com CASCADIA WEEKLY ) %XITs-INUTES7EST witness to the sick underbelly of one of change and duty, change for )NTERSECTIONOF3LATER2OAD(AXTON7AY 5 our imperialistic foreign policy, the people not the status quo, which which seeks to control and exploit Hillary and the DLC exemplify! STAY FOR THE ACTION! ©3ILVER2EEF#ASINO other countries, makes me under- —Mr. Jon Noggle, Bellingham The Gristle 30 LIBRARY GETS SHELVED: In a visibly difﬁ cult decision,

FOOD FOOD Bellingham City Council this week took no action to

move a bond measure for a new central library in front 25 25 of voters this May, effectively killing the effort for this year (no sane government would ﬂ oat a library bond on views a November presidential ballot to suffer the wrath of OPINIONS THE GRISTLE thousands who wouldn’t recognize a book if you hurled CLASSIFIEDS it against their calloused skulls). A word about libraries: All great civilizations have 22 22 had them, and—in a relationship undoubtedly causal

FILM and reciprocal—the greatest of these had the greatest BY ALEX RAMEL of libraries, gifted as public trusts or by the muniﬁ cence of sultans and merchants. Libraries are those most pub- 18 18 lic of public spaces, and arguably the one place where public dollars are delivered back with generous inter- MUSIC ‘Rule of Three’ est and dividends. George Bush married a librarian (the mind does boggle with what implausible circumstances Affordable housing requires ﬂ exible standards

16 Jane met Cheeta). Shucks, even libertarians like libraries. a pretty open secret that not wild party or fraternity houses. ART IT IS They don’t necessarily like a $56.4 million bond mea- scores, if not hundreds of house- These are good neighbors we are all sure to construct a new 78,000-square-foot one, though; holds in Bellingham are currently lucky to have. And the individuals,

15 one that, at projected debt service, could add as much living in violation of the “rule of in their various careers and volun- as $144 per year to the taxes on a $300,000 home. three,” which refers to the number teer activities, are valuable assets

STAGE But, as council President Barbara Ryan and others of unrelated individuals who can to this community. They are not noted in dismay, “There really is no good time to issue live in a single-family house. On causing nuisances, but they would a bond;” yet the city needs improvement in its library Monday, Bellingham City Council be unfairly swept up and unrea-

14 capacity. This understanding, of both the need and the considered several proposed op- sonably punished if this policy is signiﬁ cant cost, is not new; it is an understanding de- tions for increasing the enforcement other good options. enforced. Five of them would be

WORDS cades old… and that is perhaps part of the problem. of this provision. Ultimately they In addition to providing much forced to leave their homes and First, though, it’s important to understand what the asked staff to bring back a variety needed affordable housing, having the rest would see their rent and

12 council did: Taking no action allowed them to grace- of clariﬁ ed options, including revok- a greater number of individuals in utility payments skyrocket by 50 to fully retire a racing timetable that would have coasted a ing or revising the existing code and some homes advances important 66 percent. bond measure in front of voters in May. Their alternative making violation a civil infraction. goals the city has established in If noise, parking and litter are

GET OUT was to vote against placing the measure on the ballot, While people may consider other the Comprehensive Plan: more peo- the problems, then we need to

which might send a terrible signal of “no confi dence” in reasons for moving into a home ple can be accommodated without recognize that there are clear and 8 plans to construct a new library. with many housemates, there is expanding the city limits. This is numerous examples of households In fact, city offi cials have great confi dence in the li- virtually no way to deny that the accomplished without adding new violating this rule and not causing brary construction plan. central issue for many is fi nancial. buildings that can change a neigh- any problems. And the converse is CURRENTS The bond measure, and its fi nancing over 20 years, Bellingham and Whatcom Coun- borhood’s character and without also true; there are many examples isn’t the item that left them worried and irresolute. ty face an affordable of loud litterers 6 6 What has them worried are the rising short- and long- housing crisis. The with too many term operational costs of the library in tandem with ris- 2000 census found that MANY PEOPLE WORKING REGULAR JOBS cars who don’t VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS ing service costs throughout municipal government. there were more than HERE SIMPLY DON’T EARN ENOUGH happen to be Consider that the library is already understaffed for a 18,000 households in breaking this

4 facility in a city of this size, and that an expansion— Whatcom County pay- TO PAY MARKET RATES ON THEIR OWN. rule. The rule whether in a central or branch libraries—would require ing more than they serves to detract

MAIL even more employees. Well, there’s just no room for it can afford for housing. enforcement at- in a budget that is already pared back on police, ﬁ re That number is expected to grow creating new sources of runoff and tention from the actual nuisance

3 and other critical service personnel. Operating costs for by 11,000 more households by pollution. And having less square activity caused by these people. a new facility would be about $780,000 more in 2012 2022. Many people working regular footage per person increases our This policy is both ineffective DO IT compared to the current facility, including new staff jobs here simply don’t earn enough community’s energy efﬁ ciency. and unjust; it is nothing less than positions, City Finance Director John Carter calculated. to pay market rates on their own. Those who seek a crackdown a classic tool of gentriﬁ cation. It

08 These are costs that cannot be covered by bonds, he Some have found that splitting the have raised legitimate concerns should be either revoked entirely

.27. explained, and must be paid out of the city’s general rent or mortgage more ways is a about the nuisances of parking, lit- or substantially revised to address 2 operating fund. good solution. Until we, as commu- ter and noise. There are two house- the speciﬁ c problems its propo- Mayor Dan Pike expressed his concern to council mem- nity, are able to offer these people holds that I know well who live in nents raise. It certainly should not .03 9

# bers that “we’re in a challenging budget environment at an affordable alternative, simply violation of this rule. Between 12 be more strictly enforced. I have least for the next few years.” cracking down on them is an un- residents of these two homes, they hope that the council is leaning in Take a stagfl ationary national economy, attach it to conscionable act of gentrifi cation. own only four cars. Both houses the right direction. a policy of kicking endless unfunded federal mandates It does not matter if the rule is sort recyclables in the kitchen, and down to the state, mix in a two-decade tax revolt in enforced softly with authorities have separate bins for compost and A graduate of environmental policy at Washington that all descends to the shoulders of local seeking voluntary compliance long storage areas for reusable bags— Western Washington University, Alex government. Now toss on the match of explosive growth before levying fi nes. Complying they are proactive about prevent- Ramel studies sustainability issues CASCADIA WEEKLY and tinder of malformed policy in response to it and you would be a signifi cant hardship on ing waste and litter. They both and serves as board president of

6 have quite a “challenging budget environment.” many people who don’t have any grow attractive gardens. These are Kulshan Community Land Trust. Yes, the understanding of issues facing library expansion is old. The current facility, built six decades ago, VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY :\khll_khf The Gristle ma^A^kZe];nbe]bg` 30 was remodeled in 1981 with the recog- CURED MEATS & ARTISAN CHEESES FOOD * QUALITY FOODSTUFFS * nition that was merely a compromise

MADE-TO-ORDER SANDWICHES 25 stopgap to stall needed expansion. Ten years ago, a capital improvements ad- TUES–FRI 11–6 & SAT 10–5 visory committee made a painstakingly GGJFbDghUhYgh@XckbhckbV=\Ua brief list of things the city needed to CLASSIFIEDS do to repair and improve important, ag- ing public assets. Topping the list was 22 22 the central library.

The Bellingham Library Board of FILM Trustees was similarly painstaking, me- thodical and thorough to the point of 18 18 plodding. As they deliberated, all those other capital improvements got done; MUSIC there’s now only one item left. At the same time, voters passed greenways and school levies (with another on the ;>EEBG@A:F%P: 16

way); they dug deep for improvements ART d\PILFDMINDHFOFZlPILFDMIIDIGLO to the museum and Mount Baker The- atre, to create an Arts District and a

Farmers Market; they supported a tran- 15 sit levy; a tax increment ﬁ nance tool Real Estate for

for the waterfront. Voters cringed to STAGE learn waterfront infrastructure could Real People cost as much as $300 million, annexa- tion of growth areas another $131 mil- JEFF 14 lion. And you had the library board tak- BRAIMES ing its sweet ol’ time as the well was WORDS dipped into again and again. 961.6496 E 734.3420 OIE Is the well of community generosity 12 near dry? Community spaces like librar- ! & #'%# ies are something we need very badly. And there is no evidence that interest GET OUT

in public libraries and the diverse me- 8 dia formats they offer is going any direction but skyward. The board did their homework. But MILLER-ARNASON privately some observers worried that REAL ESTATE, LLC CURRENTS they really weren’t ready for their test

JUST ASK: 6 in May. They hadn’t taken their mes- 6 & %$+ "%'(""% sage public; they hadn’t crafted the & ')""&+&*+( * VIEWS appealing vision voters could approve; VIEWS they hadn’t started the doorbelling

machine. They hadn’t silenced the nat- 4 tering nabobs of nonsense—the petty cranks who participated in none of the MAIL board’s research but proclaimed them-

selves experts on all its ﬁ ndings. 3 In short, board members really DO IT weren’t ready to put this to the acid test, pushing a sizable bond measure out to voters in scarcely 90 days. 08

Mayor Pike, guessing it would take “a .27. 2 couple of months” to assess the city’s budget challenges, gave City Council .03 9 an excuse to spare the library plan that # terrible vote of “no conﬁ dence,” too. The board understood. Board Chair David Edelstein nodded, “Maybe we’re just asking to take a deep breath and look at the information we have, understand it better and look really hard at )

(360 CASCADIA WEEKLY what we can do as a community. “If today isn’t the right moment to 7 do it, tomorrow certainly will be.” 756.0504t Pray interest rates and the economy 025 James Stree hold. 2 Bellingham,WA

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ART streets t&OTVSFOFXEFWFMPQNFOUSFTQFDUTWJFXDPSSJEPST MBOE mark buildings, and the natural environment t1SPWJEFQSFEJDUBCJMJUZGPSOFJHICPSTBOEJOWFTUPST 15 STAGE ing at 601 W. Holly St. later this spring. Chucka- nut Brewery & Kitchen will offer beers made on

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Bishop added that many residents attended nu- 8 8 merous public meetings and made positive con- tributions to the planning effort. Indeed, perhaps most unique about the plan CURRENTS CURRENTS is it drew no ﬁ re when it was unveiled in an BY TIM JOHNSON THE FIRST of several proposed Sundin said. Restricted building size is hour-long presentation. Neighbors praised the 6 neighborhood redevelopment projects then complemented by an incentive care that went into the city's plan. Council, who drew a warm reception and favorable schedule that would allow builders to listened to comments but provided none of their VIEWS reviews when it was presented to Bell- increase certain building heights and own, may approve the plan March 17. OLD ingham City Council Monday evening. footprints if they also agree to add "It is exceptional, a very good plan" noted 4 Small wonder. Old Town, one of the plazas and parks, units of affordable .JLF,JNNJDI XIPPXOTUIF1BDJmD.BSJOF(BM most venerable sections of the city, housing and similar perks that enhance lery in Old Town and who has followed waterfront

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3 the south by bluffs above Whatcom to demonstrate to a town dreading proposed urban villages can capture and enhance Creek, to the west by an industrialized growth and loss of neighborhood char- their unique qualities, and improve overall liv- DO IT PLAN waterfront, to the north and east by acter that excellent design is possible ability," Stewart said. Since 2005, the city has solid single-family residences. with inﬁ ll. To that end, Old Town may worked with neighbors and neighborhood asso-

08 City's ﬁ rst 'urban The area, once the gateway into Bell- serve as an early proving ground. ciations to develop a plan for Old Town. The plan-

.27. ingham by steamship, may now ship in "It is a tremendous inﬁ ll opportu- ning effort examined impacts on surrounding ar- 2 village' concept a new era in urban planning, noted nity in an underutilized central loca- eas, which includes parts of the Lettered Streets Tara Sundin, special projects manager tion adjacent to the city center," said and Central Business District neighborhoods. .03 9

# draws praise from with the city's department of Planning Planning and Community Development "Without this rezone, nothing can be built," and Community Development, who Director Tim Stewart. The city's plan commented developer Fred Bovenkamp, who neighbors presented the plan to council. anticipates the redeveloped area may purchased the Hempler’s B&B Meat & Sausage The redevelopment plan intends to receive as many as 1,120 new residents Company building at 1401 F St. in 2006 and make use of those entry assets, while through 2022. hopes to redevelop the site into a mixed-use, preserving neighborhood character One early adopter ought to be a multi-story building that has condominiums through a sensitive approach to build- crowd pleaser. Mari and Will Kemper, on the upper fl oors and commercial and retail CASCADIA WEEKLY ing heights so as not to obscure his- who founded Thomas Kemper Beers spaces on the fi rst fl oor. "If the current zoning

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On Feb. 22, a Western Washington Uni- In his dream, he thought there had been Offi cers contacted the man who, they CLASSIFIEDS Fuzz Buzz versity student claimed she had been a nuclear attack, so he retrieved his son say, "appeared to be under the infl uence forced to take pills at gunpoint by a and a fi rearm for protection and went out of something. Arrangements were made 22 22 YABLOS masked man after she was discovered to check on the neighbors. The man was so the problem would not continue."

FILM On Feb. 19, a man collecting litter in unconscious on the fl oor of a Nash Hall taking medication and had consumed al- Arroyo Park reported yet another bomb- bathroom. The woman, 18, told campus cohol before going to sleep. He had large 'MOUNTIES' GET THEIR MAN like object to Bellingham Police. police the man dropped unidenti- cuts from breaking the window out of his On Jan. 28, Mount Vernon deputies were 18 18 The citizen had picked up fi ed pills in a cup and told her home. He was charged with illegal pos- investigating a vehicle prowl arrived on the four-inch-long device, to drink the contents or he session of a fi rearm. the scene and followed tracks in the snow MUSIC described as a piece of PVC would kill her. She said she to a shed in the same area of the crime. pipe with caps and screws drank the contents and imme- On Jan. 30, Mount Vernon Police offi cers Two Mount Vernon teens were arrested

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STAGE drew a picture of it, BPD's Hazardous approximately 18 years old, with a Devices Unit raced to the scene with bandana tied around his face. One cell a robot to remove the device from his phone was found at the scene; the other

14 truck and blow it apart. "As a reminder," was deactivated by the victim before police warn, "if someone ﬁ nds a similar police could use signal information to

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12 cause major damage or physical harm if On Jan. 25, four Mount Vernon residents they explode." reported being robbed in their apartment by two men who wore bandanas GET OUT On Feb. 24, Bellingham Police cordoned over their faces. One suspect carried a NUMBER OF CASES of frozen beef Bellingham School District dis-

off a Meridian Street shopping center gun and the other carried a crowbar. No carded as part of a nationwide beef recall 8 8 300 after an employee reported yet another one was injured. bomb-like object wired to his car. Police used binoculars and a robot to examine OSAMA BEEN LAUDANUM PERCENT OF POLL of Washington voters—Dem, GOP, Ind—who say CURRENTS CURRENTS the device, which appeared to be a plas- On Feb. 20, a woman reported she'd 52 they favor a state primary over caucuses tic toy grenade similar to one available spotted Osama Bin Laden loitering near 6 for sale at a nearby dollar store. Police the Bellingham Public Library. "A check," PERCENT OF WHATCOM'S 24,251 voters who marked "Democrat" destroyed the prank. police reported, "revealed that she has on their Washington State presidential primary ballot who voted for VIEWS some mental health issues." 59.3 Barack Obama (statewide average, 50.8 percent). OXY ROBBERS AND

4 BLUETOOTH BANDITS On Feb. 2, an Anacortes couple were RANK OF WHATCOM among Washington's 39 counties in strength of On Feb. 21, a person matching the de- awakened by a man knocking on their popular vote for Obama (San Juan County, #1) MAIL scription of a young male who robbed door around 5:30am who told them there 2 the Sunset Walgreens of the painkiller had been a nuclear attack. They called

3 OxyContin at knifepoint earlier this police, who identiﬁ ed the 41-year-old NUMBER OF DEMOCRATIC Party delegates selected as a result of month was reported seen at RiteAid man and his young son, who was with Washington's $9.7 million primary DO IT

0 on Northwest Avenue and Walgreens him. The man told ofﬁ cers he had a on Meridian Street within the same dream the house was on ﬁ re, so he broke SOURCES: Bellingham Public School District; U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; University of Wash- 08 half-hour. out a window and started to climb out. ington; Washington State Secretary of State; Whatcom County Auditor .27. 2 .03 9 # Join us in welcoming America’s THURSDAY foremost author of backcountry February 28th, skills & wilderness adventure Literature 7:00pm LIVE! ROBERT Scott Fischer, CASCADIA WEEKLY EVENTS Mount Everest, & BIRKBY To Village Books 10 at a Life Lived on High SLIDE SHOW! VILLAGE BOOKS 2(27 7 #., 4%-27/%-2. ++ WEEK IN REVIEW

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25 25 BY TIM JOHNSON scheduled today to allow residents to study Rossi, who will their Draft Environmental Impact Statement for again challenge their Waterfront District Project. The meeting Chris Gregoire for CLASSIFIEDS is canceled after no one shows up. the governor's seat, is greeted 02.21.08 with thunderous 22

THURSDAY applause from a FILM Dino Rossi packed house.

THE A joint U.S. and Canadian conference on bor- 18 18 der issues meets in Bellingham to discuss how 02.24.08 security measures may negatively affect the re-

SUNDAY MUSIC ee gional economy. A Bellingham man allegedly kills his ex-girl-

THAT WAS Whatcom County logs its ﬁ rst felony drunk friend and then himself in Port Angeles. Police 16 driving conviction under a new law passed last say Jeff Calvert, 41, kicked in the door of Christin ART year by the state Legislature making impaired Stock's home, terrorizing her two daughters be- 02.19.08 driving a felony if the violator has had four or fore taking their mother's life and his own. more DUI convictions within the past decade. 15 TUESDAY Daniel Carl Druckrey is sentenced to 42 months in 02.25.08 Sens. Barack Obama (D) and John McCain sail to their respective prison after he was arrested last fall while driv- MONDAY STAGE party victories in Washington's primary. For state Democrats, who use ing drunk on Lummi Shore Road. caucuses exclusively to select delegates, the result amounts to little The Washington House approves a new sup-

more than a straw poll. Madrona Medical Group and Saint Joseph Hos- plemental state budget that boosts overall 14 pital agree on a deal that may merge the two spending by nearly $300 million, while leaving A DUI bill sponsored by Whatcom's state Sen. Dale Brandland is ap- area healthcare providers. Hospital offi cials say $750 million in reserve to offset expected defi - WORDS proved by his colleagues. Brandland says the bill would give offenders the deal could be fi nalized by spring, provided cits next year. Drawing up election-year venom, incentives for complying with rules that require they use ignition inter- board members and shareholders agree. minority Republicans warn Democrats are wildly 12 lock devices. The former Whatcom County Sheriff says that would reduce overspending, setting up the state for big tax re-offending drivers along with costs for courts and jails. 02.22.08 hikes. The Governor replies, "Where would they FRIDAY cut? You never get an answer." GET OUT Bellingham City Council awards a $4 million contract for work on

8 the Mount Baker Theatre to Dawson Construction. Council earlier re- The Washington House of Representatives ap- Bellingham City Council re-examines a room- 8 jected an incomplete bid for the work by Ebenal Construction after proves a bare-bones state transportation budget ing-house law that makes it a criminal offense receiving complaints from Dawson. that would plug big spending gaps, pay for new fer- for more than three unrelated people to live in a CURRENTS ries, and allow for construction of a new ﬂ oating home zoned for single families. Bellingham Police CURRENTS 02.20.08 bridge across Lake Washington. Republicans object advised reducing it to a civil offense. Civil liberty WEDNESDAY to the budget, saying it doesn't do enough for the attorneys say it is in violation of state domestic 6 state's worst transportation projects. "We need partner law and should be scrapped.

A Western Washington University student dies of complications more decisions and fewer commissions," Ferndale's VIEWS following MRSA pneumonia, a rare antibiotic-resistant staph infec- Rep. Doug Ericksen fumes. Meanwhile, citing fears of mounting operation-

tion. Health ofﬁ cials say Olympia native Chris Feden, 20, likely con- al costs, City Council takes no action to place a 4 tracted the infection following an earlier case of the ﬂ u that compro- Bellingham School District discards 300 cases of $56.4 million bond measure for a new central mised his immune system. frozen beef as a precaution in response to a nation- library on the ballot in time for a May vote, ef- MAIL wide recall by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. fectively killing the effort this year.

The group that wants to build an aquarium on Bellingham's central wa- 3 terfront makes a presentation to Port of Bellingham commissioners. The 02.23.08 02.26.08 DO IT Northwest Discovery Project asks the port to sponsor its Terr-aquarium SATURDAY TUESDAY through a Whatcom County Economic Development Initiative grant.

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25 25 a Life Lived on High at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. The event is free. For more info: 671-2626 get out or villagebooks.com. HIKING RUNNING CYCLING FITNESS FORUM: Pilates instructors Cealleigh Bucklin and Erika Olson will lead a free Fitness Fo- CLASSIFIEDS rum dubbed “Tips for Improving Your Posture and Form” at 7:15pm at Fairhaven Runners and Walkers,

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FILM FEB. 29-MARCH 2 HOME & GARDEN: The 29th annual Home & Garden

are a local, but don’t divulge anything. If Show happens from 10am-9pm Fri., 10am-8pm Sat., 18 18 and 11am-5pm Sun. at Lynden’s Northwest Wash- they are from out of state say, with awe, ington Fairgrounds. Entry is $5-$7. For more info: “Wow, you came all the way from there whatcomhomeshow.com. MUSIC for this?” If you’re asked where to ﬁ nd the SAT., MARCH 1 powder stash after lunch, feign ignorance, HONEYWAGON RUN: Adults and kids can sign up

16 tell them you’re new here, or say sweetly for today’s “Run for the Honeywagon” starting at and with a laugh, “That’s conﬁ dential.” 9am at Everson’s Nooksack Valley Middle School, ART In the spir it of Edward Abbey, emphasize 404 W. Columbia. Cost is $8-$10. For more info: the dangers of riding this mountain—the 671-6645 or gbrc.net. BEACH BIRDING: Join ornithologist Paul Wood-

15 cascade concrete, the scary two-seater cock for a “Birding the Beaches of Semiahmoo” out- that swings wildly at the ﬁ rst tower, and ing at 9am leaving from Blaine’s Semiahmoo Park Museum. The event is free and no registration is

STAGE how wet you got the other day just sitting on the chairlift. required. For more info: 733-2900. EDIBLE LANDSCAPE: “Designing and Planting an Edible Landscape” will be the topic of a free 14 outdoor workshop at 10:30am at Everson’s Cloud IF YOU’RE ASKED Mountain Farm, 6906 Goodwin Rd. For more info: 966-5859. WORDS WHERE TO FIND THE GARDEN GOODS: Attend a free “Fruit and Berry Selection” workshop at 10am at Bakerview Nursery, 12 12 POWDER STASH, FEIGN 945 E. Bakerview Rd. At 2pm, show up for “Suc- IGNORANCE, TELL cess with Roses.” For more info and to register: 676-0400. GET OUT GET OUT THEM YOU’RE NEW HERE, TREES FOR STREAMS: Help improve water quality in Whatcom County by planting “Trees for Streams.”

8 OR SAY SWEETLY AND More than 4,000 trees will be available today between 9am-12pm at Bob Hunter Farm, Lampman WITH A LAUGH, “THAT’S Road. For more info on the “Farmers Growing Trees for Salmon” program: 398-9187 or wcfarmfriends. CURRENTS CONFIDENTIAL.” com. CAN YOU CANOE?: Explore Tennant Lake with

6 Tell them of the day the wind gusted naturalists via canoe from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm leaving from Ferndale’s Tennant Lake Interpretive BY ABBY SUSSMAN hard and in the whiteout you had to blindly Center, 5236 Nielsen Rd. Cost is $10. For more VIEWS make your way to the trees so you didn’t info: 384-3064. throw up from vertigo. If they ski, tell SNOWSHOE #1: Naturalist David Bean will lead a “Walk With the Ravens” snowshoe trip today. Meet 4 them this is a snowboarder’s mountain. When in doubt, inform them you heard at 9am at the Whatcom County Parks and Rec head- quarters, 3373 Mt. Baker Hwy. Cost is $28. For more

MAIL Thumbing to Baker the freezing level is going way up today info: 733-2900. The art of hitching and it’ll probably start raining. When you SNOWSHOE #2: Kids and their adults can take part

3 get to the parking lot, help them maneu- in a “Family Snowshoeing” excursion leaving at 9am ver around the crowd. Grab your stuff and from the Whatcom Family YMCA, 1256 N. State St.

DO IT Cost is $25-$30. For more info: 733-8630. LOOK FRIENDLY. Smile at every car, even if they speed by without say, “Thanks again!” pause. Hold your skis next to you like they are a passport. Be courteous to At the end of the day, it is easier. Stand MON., MARCH 3 TRAVEL TALK: Learn how to travel the globe on 08 drivers, giving them room to slow down before the turnoff. Channel Sissy at the edge of the parking lot. Tell them your own at a free “World Travel with Analeise .27. Hankshaw—believe your thumbs are enormous. Stash your mittens so your nonchalantly you’re only going to Glacier— 2 Volpe” talk at 6pm at REI, 400 36th St. For more intention is clear. Remember it’s ﬁ rst come, ﬁ rst served. If there is someone this is a short-term relationship. Ask them info: 647-8955. else waiting for a ride, ask if there is room for two. where they rode and what their favorite FIRST GEAR: Jennifer Karchmer will lead “First .03 9

# When they stop, jog toward the car in your boots, but only if the road line was (there is no strain in the conver- Gear”—the ﬁ rst in a four-part series relating to isn’t icy. Assess your potential ride through the window before asking them sation on a powder day). Warn them of the safe bicycling—at 7pm at the Co-op Connection where to put your skis. Smile and say, “Thanks for stopping.” Check the approaching turn and give them tips on Building, 1220 N. Forest St. For more info and to register: 734-8158. drink holder for beer bottles or Red Bull before committing and make sure where to eat or get a beer in town. the dog looks harmless. Before slamming the trunk, thank them TUES., MARCH 4 Payment for a ride is conversation. Listen to their story or tell them by name and give a sharp wave before SALISH HERONS: Wildlife biologist Ann Eissinger will helm a free “Great Blue Herons of the Salish yours—or a more interesting version—if they ask. Introduce yourself and turning away. Be grateful for living close Sea” talk at 12:30pm at the Whatcom Museum, 121 CASCADIA WEEKLY remember their names. If they are from around here, play the name game. to the end of the road. Always pick some- Prospect St. For more info: 676-6981. FINE TUNED: A free “Ski & Snowboard Tuning 101” 12 You probably have mutual friends—a topic than can last all the way up the one up when you ﬁ nally back your car out switchbacks. of the driveway. Understand the princi- clinic starts at 6pm at REI, 400 36th St. For more If they are from Seattle or southern British Columbia, let them know you ples of karma. info: 647-8955.

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18 18 the Wilson Library Skybridge. For SHABBAT 100: Students, faculty BY NANCY BRUCE etarium, but an upcoming show about the more info: 650-3118. and alumni are invited to cel- Orion constellation is open to the public. NOISE GUY: Hear silly tales and ebrate “Shabbat 100” at 6:30pm MUSIC Attendees can watch this ancient tale of wild sound effects when Charlie at WWU’s Viking Union. The free “The Noise Guy” Williams does his event, which celebrates the tra- love and legendary deeds play out in the thing at a free program at 7pm ditional Jewish day of rest, will 16 Seeing Stars night sky at the Planetarium Feb. 28 at at the Bellingham Public Library, include a four-course meal, music 6pm and 7:30pm. Snowder will start the 210 Central Ave. For more info: and entertainment. For more info: ART No telescope required evening off with a lecture about constella- 676-6864. 933-4818. tions and the birth and death of stars. The FRI., FEB. 29 SAT., MARCH 1

15 show will also include a 22-minute video EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE: Local STARRY GALA: Womencare Shel- about the legend of Orion. author Naida Grunden shares ideas ter will hold its 5th annual Starry from her book, The Pittsburgh Way Night Gala Beneﬁ t Auction from

STAGE It’s a tale that’s been told many times to Efﬁ cient Healthcare , at 7pm at 5-9:30pm at the Bellingham before, Snowder says. Village Books, 1200 11th St. For Golf and Country Club, 3729 Me- Many variations of the story exist, but more info: 671-2626. ridian St. Tickets are $55 and 14 14 this show in particular will focus on the SAT., MARCH 1 include dinner and entertain- great hunter Orion and his romantic pursuit ment. For more info: 671-8539 or MYSTICAL POETRY: Zoketsu Norman womencareshelter.org. WORDS WORDS of a king’s daughter, the goddess Artemis’ Fisher will talk about “American infatuation with Orion, and how her over- Mystical Poetry” at 7:30pm at the SUN., Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 12 protective brother MARCH 2 1708 I St. For more info: 398-7008. Apollo sends Scor- COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: All are pius the Scorpion TUES., MARCH 4 invited to the monthly Community GET OUT to battle with the GUILD MEETING: Join the Bell- Pancake Breakfast from 8am-1pm ingham Storytellers Guild for their at the Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Bak-

great hunter. 8 monthly meeting at 7pm at the er Hwy. Cost is $2 for kids, $5 for The constella- Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. adults. For more info: 671-7862. tion Orion can be For more info: 714-9631. LAUGHTER CLUB: Join the Bell- seen all winter and MOUNTAIN POEMS: Local poet ingham Laughter Club for a free CURRENTS is the second most Richard Widerkeh reads from his public laugh session at 4pm at the Bellingham Co-op’s Connection ATTEND recognizable group Mountain collection at 7pm at Vil- WHAT: Presentation lage Books, 1200 11th St. For more Building, 1220 N. Forest St. For 6 of stars after the on the legend of info: 671-2626. more info: 920-3617. Orion Big Dipper, Snowder CASINO NIGHT: Help out the VIEWS REMEMBER BEING a kid and wishing on a star WHEN: 6pm and says. It includes WED., MARCH 5 Bellingham Childcare and Learning BOOK SALE: A Spring Book Sale like Walt Disney suggested we do? Or trying to count them 7:30pm Thurs., two prominent Center by attending the 5th an- Feb. 28 kicks off today from 3-6pm at the nual Fantasy Casino Night & Silent

4 and then realizing there were far too many? stars; Betelgeuse, a WHERE: Planetari- Bellingham Public Library, 210 Auction Beneﬁ t from 7-11pm at St. The stars have been a constant source of curiosity and um at Haggard Hall, red giant star, and Central Ave. Books will be sold at Luke’s Health Education Center, MAIL wonder for humans for many years. But with the help of room 313, WWU Rigel, the seventh double the marked price today, but 3333 Squalicum Parkway. Tickets Western Washington University’s Planetarium, stargazers COST: $3-$5 brightest star in the will become cheaper by the day un- are $35. For more info: 676-0950.

INFO: 650-3818 til the sale concludes March 8. For 3 can become more familiar with our twinkly friends and the galaxy. more info: 778-7250. MON., MARCH 3 celestial bodies that live above us. Tickets to the BROKEN DREAMS: Alice Roth- CREATIVE SCARECROWS: Local DO IT Under the Planetarium’s 24-foot dome, spectators can show typically cost $3 for Western students child reads from her book, Broken farmers and the general public are view the night sky without the normal stargazing hindranc- and $5 for non-students. However, because Promises, Broken Dreams , at 7pm invited to come to a “Farmer to at Village Books, 1200 11th St. For Farmer” meeting to develop win/ 08 es from clouds, air pollution or cold weather, thanks to its of the limited seating, tickets go quickly. more info: 671-2626. win bird-control solutions at 7pm .27. Konica Minolta Mediaglobe projection system. The full- But don’t despair, because the Planetarium 2 at the Lynden Library, 216 4th St. color, full-dome digital projection will make you feel as if is also available for private presentations Falconers will be on hand with you’re ﬂ oating among the stars. for a group of 20 or more, or a minimum COMMUNITY three trained hawks—who chase .03

9 away invasive starlings—to talk # As a tiny speck in the universe, it can be difﬁ cult to un- payment of $60. THURS., FEB. 28 about alternatives to air cannons. derstand Earth’s position in relation to other moving ce- Shows can consist of a live perfor- TAX TIME: Volunteer Income Tax For more info: 336-0348. lestial bodies and occurrences. “That’s the harder thing for mance, short videos or a combination Assistance (VITA) will be available people to picture, and that’s where the Planetarium excels,” of the two. THey may also include pre- at various times through April 15 WED., MARCH 5 VOLCANO SONG: Western Wash- Planetarium manager Brad Snowder says. “You’re immersed sentations about the zodiac constella- at the Fairhaven Public Library, ington University professor Jackie WWU’s Viking Union, and What- in the spatial geometry.” tions, American Indian starlore and pre- Caplan-Auerbach talks about “Song com Community College’s Heiner The Planetarium also features displays of astronomy- recorded presentations on constellations of the Volcano” at a free event at

CASCADIA WEEKLY Library. For more info: 650-3350 or 7pm at Bellingham City Hall, 210 themed art and space science artifacts, including award-win- by season and the Northern and Southern [email protected]. Lottie St. For more info: 650-4153. 14 ning astrophotography by R.L. Dietz and Snowder himself. lights, just to name a few. If you want to UNITED FOR HEALTH: United Astronomy classes and private groups often use the Plan- see stars, it’s never been so easy. doit

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Festival. Four plays—out of CLASSIFIEDS talents at “Doubles Improv” a total of 16—can be seen this weekend at 7:30pm and nightly starting at 7pm at the

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are $8-$10. For more info: FILM $10 for a festival pass. For more 733-8855 or theupfront.com. info and a complete listing of the plays that can be seen:

FEB. 29- 18 forum in which to speak freely. 647-9242 or bellinghamtheatreguild.com MARCH 2 The stereotypes being portrayed ad- EVITA: Watch a woman get MUSIC dress issues in sexual orientation, sex- THURS., transformed from a B-movie ism, racism, class and culture. The audi- FEB. 28 actress to the spiritual leader of her nation when the musi- ence might recognize such stereotypes GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Catch “The 16 cal Evita shows at 7:30pm Fri.- as the gay boyfriend, aggressive butch Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at Sat., and 2pm Sun. at Mount ART 8pm at the Upfront Theatre, dyke, a Muslim terrorist, an illegal alien Vernon’s McIntyre Hall, 2501 1208 Bay St. The weekly event E. College Way. Tickets are and a “wankster.” features both budding and $10-$20. For more info: (866)

The self-written seasoned improvisers. Cost is 15 15 624-6897 or mcintyrehall.org. monologues are $5. For more info: 733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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stories personal STAGE to each performer, FEB. 28- MARCH 2 and it’s evident MARCH 1 SHADOW THEATRE: The Oregon

Shadow Theatre presents Anansi 14 they are exposing END OF THE WORLD: Local play- the Spider at 2pm at the Rotunda a small piece of wright Eva Suter’s new play, Room in the Whatcom Museum, Something About the End of the themselves. Cast 121 Prospect St. Tickets to see WORDS ATTEND World, can be seen at 8pm at the member Sharde the shadow puppetry are $3-$4. WHAT: The Naked iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall For more info: 676-6981 or what- Truth on Stereo- Mills describes Ave. Expect to see dreams, be- 12 BY NANCY BRUCE commuseum.org. types her character as a trayal and a bit of drunkenness. WHEN: 7pm “confused mulatto Tickets are $5 on opening night MON., Feb. 27-29; 2pm trying to pass and for students with valid ID GET OUT March 2 and $10 general. Additional MARCH 3

for white.” Mills AUDITION #1: The Lynden The Naked Truth WHERE: PAC Con- shows happen through March 8. 8 Performing Arts Guild will cert Hall (Wed.), based her mono- For more info: 201-5464 or idi- hold auditions for an up- Viking Union logues on her omtheater.com. Undressing stereotypes coming production of Polly- Multipurpose own experience STREETCAR, DESIRE: Tennessee anna at 7pm at the Claire vg Room (Thurs.), Williams’ *A Streetcar Named CURRENTS dealing with oth- Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. Fairhaven Public Desire* shows at 7:30pm Thurs.- UNLIKE OTHER fashion shows, the models in this show ers who tried to For more info: 354-4425 or Library (Fri.), Fri. and 2pm Sat. at Lynden’s clairevgtheatre.org. 6 will actually undress and get naked for you. But what they’re un- Fairhaven College conﬁ ne her to one Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 AUDITION #2: The Northwest dressing are stereotypes and what’s actually “naked” is the truth Auditorium (Sun.) race, something Front St. Tickets are $11-$13.

Washington Theatre Group will VIEWS behind these stereotypes. COST: Free she says she’s had For more info: 354-4425 or hold auditions for the May pro- INFO: 650-6084 clairevgtheatre.org. “The Naked Truth on Stereotypes” is a three-part show that, ac- to deal with her duction of Brigadoon at 7pm to- cording to a recent press release, “acts to break down patriarchy, whole life. FEB. 28- night and tomorrow at Lynden’s 4 racism, heterosexism, classism and all stereotypes and divisions “I’m bi-racial,” she says. “A lot of MARCH 2 Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan

Rd. For more info: 733-7063 or MAIL within ourselves and in our greater local and global communi- times I get that ‘you’re a black girl act- LES MIS: A multi-school pro- nwtg.org. ties.” ing like a white girl’ [accusation].” duction of the famous musical,

Les Misérables, shows at 7:30pm This marks the fourth year and ﬁ fth performance of the show, A word of caution: this show has a TUES., 3 which was created in 2004 by social artist Stephany Hazelrigg, no-holds-barred policy for language Thurs.-Sat., and 2pm Sun. at Bellingham High School, 2020 MARCH 4 DO IT COMEDY FEST: The Viking a Western alumnus. She says the production initially addressed and content, which at times is enough Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $8-$10. Comedy Fest brings Russian- female stereotypes, but has since included a show for men. This to make spectators blush or feel un- For more info: 676-6575. born comedian Daniel Kinno year’s production will be the ﬁ rst including coed performances. easy. However, in the introduction of 08 FRI., FEB. 29 to the stage at 7pm at WWU’s The show breaks down into three acts, beginning with a fashion the show the audience is informed, “If .27. BROTHERS, MOTHERS: Audi- Viking Union Multipurpose 2 show in which the performers portray a certain stereotype through you’re uncomfortable, you’re growing.” ence participation and spon- Room. Tickets are $5-$7. For costume, behavior and a personal monologue while paparazzi— Hilarious, emotional and thought taneous humor for ages 5 and more info: 650-6146. .03

older can be experienced when 9 who play the role of society—shout criticisms and take photos. provoking, the show has received a # During the second act, the performers strip off their “op- variety of feedback about past per- Brothers from Different Moth- ers perform at 7pm at Kulshan DANCE pressive apparel” and reveal their true selves to address the formances. But the overall reaction is Middle School, 1250 Kenoyer criticism of that stereotype. Act three will invite the audience praise, Renfrow says. A common com- Dr. Entry is $4. For more info: WED., to participate in an open dialogue with the cast to share their ment has been that audience members 676-6985. MARCH 5 thoughts and ask questions. wished they could be a part of the ther- MAN SHOW: The DK and Mor- BALLROOM DANCE: Senti- “The ﬁ rst part is parody. The second part is truth,” coordinator apeutic production. gan Show features live improv mental Journey will provide

comedy at 8pm at Bow’s Skagit CASCADIA WEEKLY and co-facilitator Becky Renfrow says, explaining the show aims to “It’s much more than a show,” Ren- live tunes at tonight’s free Valley Casino. The fellas, per- Ballroom Dance from 6-8pm recognize the many intersecting identities society creates and the frow says. “That’s why we call it the formers at Bellingham’s Up- at the Leopold, 1224 Cornwall 15 voices that are often discredited or marginalized and give them a transform-educational fashion show.” front Theatre, will also incor- Ave. For more info: 733-3500. porate their musical talents. doit 30 EVENTS FOOD FOOD

WED., FEB. 27 25 25 CALL FOR ART: If you’re interested in submitting visual your art in celebration of Women’s History Month, GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES apply between March 3-20 at the Center for Expres- sive Arts. For more info: 671-5355. CLASSIFIEDS SAT., MARCH 1 MONA STYLE: Art and fashion combine at today’s

22 22 “MoNA Style” beneﬁ t happening from 10am-4pm at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First

FILM St. More than 25 artists from the region will show and sell their clothing, jewelry, textiles and hand-

crafted items at the annual event. For more info: 18 18 (360) 466-4446 or museumofnwart.org. VAGRANT EYE: An opening reception for “The Va-

MUSIC grant Eye,” an exhibit by Sedro-Woolley photographer Gale Sterrett, happens from 2-4pm at La Con- ner’s Crossroads Building, 125 E. Washington St. The

16 16 exhibit will be on display through March 31. For more info: (831) 429-5176. ART ART FISH OPENING: An opening reception for “Fish” happens from 5-7pm at the Lucia Douglas Gallery, 1415 13th St. The exhibit features found artist Al- lan Moe’s pots and paintings by Thomas Wood. 15 The exhibit shows through April 19. For more info: 733-5502 or luciadouglas.com. STAGE SUN., MARCH 2 EXHIBIT ENDING: If you haven’t yet seen the historical photographs on display as part of the “Let 14 Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against Child Labor” at the Whatcom Museum, 121

WORDS Prospect St., you should know today is your last chance to do so. For more info: 676-6981. EXHIBIT BEGINNING: An exhibit featuring works 12 by Northwest artist R. Allen Jensen—also known as Max Edison, Backroad Bob, and Robert Dante—kicks off today at Edison’s Smith/Vallee Gallery, 5742 GET OUT Gilkey Ave. A reception with the artists happens March 8. For more info: (360) 305-4892 or smith-

8 valleegallery.com. Preston Wadley’s “The Island of Mixed Metaphors,” 2007 TUES., MARCH 4 BY AMY KEPFERLE a selected photograph to give it the meaning I desire,” he MEMBERS SHOW: The annual “Members Show” CURRENTS says. “I accomplish this by juxtaposing sculptural elements opens today at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. A and incorporating titles that ‘frame’ the reception for the artists happens Fri., March 7. For more info: 676-8548. 6 experience for the viewer. The relation- Biennial Bash ship of these three primary elements are VIEWS what ultimately tell the story.” ONGOING EXHIBITS Saying it with pictures During a road trip through Washington BLUE HORSE: View the “Nudes on Parade Exhibi- tion” through Feb. 28 at the Blue Horse Gallery and 4 State, Vancouver B.C. photographer Rose PART OF the beauty of going to a gallery is drawing Bouthillier took pictures of small-town Studio UFO< both located at 301 W. Holly St. For more info: 671-2305 or 319-6115. MAIL your own conclusions about what the artist was trying to mayors—including former Bellingham CASA: A mix of “quirky collages and acrylics on re- say through their vision. But sometimes you leave the ex- mayor Mark Asmundson—in a quest to cycled materials” can be seen at an exhibit of works

3 hibit with nagging questions about the art running through both hone her portraiture skills and re- by Paul Chandler this month at Casa Que Pasa, 1415 SEE IT Railroad Ave. For more info: your cranial core. WHAT: Artist’s veal the personalities of her subjects. DO IT COLOPHON CAFÉ: Bellingham artist Kim Friberg If you’re looking for answers about the “Photography Bien- “When I see a town on a map, I ﬁ nd my- reception for will show photographs at an exhibit titled “Nature’s nial: Nine to Watch from the Paciﬁ c Northwest” exhibit cur- “Photography self imagining what it’s like, who lives Canvas” through March at the Colophon Café, 1208

08 Biennial” rently on display at the Whatcom Museum, attend a recep- there,” Bouthiller says. “I’ve always been 11th St. For more info: 647-0092. WHEN: 7:30pm .27. tion and panel discussion March 1. The artists in attendance attracted to the documentary aspect of HISTORICAL MUSEUM: See “Lost Cities of Skagit: 2 Sat., March 1 Rediscovering Places of Our Past” through Nov. 2 at will be coming from Portland, British Columbia, New York ARCO photography—usually my photographs WHERE: La Conner’s Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 City, Seattle, Eastern Washington and beyond, and they’ll Exhibits Building, are more about the subject and my en- .03 S. 4th St. For more info: (360) 466-3365 or skagit- 9

# 206 Prospect St. tell you what you want to know. counter with it rather than the aesthetic county.net/museum. Entry is I’ve taken the liberty of priming the artists for your queries. COST: qualities of the photograph.” MINDPORT: “Doodling: The Art of the Inquisitive free Following is a sampling of the secrets of the photographers If I hadn’t asked, I never would’ve Mind” shows through March 23 at Mindport Exhibits, 676-6981 INFO: 210 W. Holly St. For more info: 647-5614 or mind- who have conﬁ rmed they’ll be heading to the ‘Ham. or whatcommu- known that Tim Roda doesn’t actually port.org. When Seattle photographer Preston Wadley—who uses his- seum.org consider himself to be a photographer. MONA: View “No Joke: Selections from the Pruzan toric photographs as the basis of his work in mixed-media The New York City-based artist, known Collection” and “Randy Walker: Heartwood” through constructions that take the form of books—was asked how for constructing life-sized installations that enact sometimes- March 9 at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 CASCADIA WEEKLY his pieces go from idea to ﬁ nished work, he explained concep- harrowing family dramas, prefers the term “visual artist.” But S. First St. For more info: (360) 466-4446 or museumofnwart.org. 16 tion was the most intuitive part of his process and happened even that may be a misnomer. “To single out photography QUILT MUSEUM: “Then & Now” and “Our Progress in a variety of ways. “Formally, the idea is to contextualize CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE doit

as Quilters” hangs through March 16 at the 30 La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum, 703 S.

Second St. Entry is $5. For more info: (360) FOOD 466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

ROEDER HOME: Mixed-media works will be K_\E\n 25 on display at the “Tuesday Art Group” exhibit through Feb. 28 at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. For more info: 733-6897. SKAGIT COLLEGE: Jacob Lawrence’s “The CLASSIFIEDS Legend of John Brown” series will hang through March 14 at the Skagit Valley Commu- KfpfkXKle[iX

nity College Art Gallery, 24015 E. College Way, 22 Mount Vernon. For more info: (360) 416-7682.

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FOOD FOOD ALTHOUGH WE’RE ALL still mourning the loss

of the music venues this town his seen come 25 25 and go (well, mostly go) during the past few music years—and the recent anniversary of the death of former Factory owner Reece Degolier PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT makes reﬂ ecting on all that has taken place CLASSIFIEDS since then that much more poignant—some of the remaining venues in town are working 22 22 their hardest to ﬁ ll in some pretty big gaps.

FILM Having made such a statement before, and having been given no small amount of shit

for focusing on the future instead of dwelling 18 18 18 showPREVIEW on the past, just let me make it clear that I realize no Bellingham bar will ever reprise MUSIC MUSIC hasn’t hurt their development as artists any. the special magic that was solely contained No, what sets the Roots apart is that they are within the walls of the 3B. It is also unlikely

16 a band in every sense of the word—as in, they that anyone will open up their stage to up- play all their own instruments on their albums and-coming bands with the frequency and ART and at their shows—something pretty much regularity that the unheard of in a genre where artists engage in Factory did. With the

15 an endless battle to out-sample one another. Nightlight’s closure, While this full-band approach has led to hit- it is highly improb-

STAGE or-miss results when it comes to their nine able we’ll see Son Volt, albums, few bands playing today can bring Blackalicious, Dick it like the Roots in front of a live audience. Dale, Henry Rollins, or

14 Their shows are legend- a whole host of other THE ROOTS ary, and with their more bands play anywhere

WORDS challenging songs sud- in town again (un- denly becoming acces- less it’s on campus,

12 sible, and their truly of course). I get it. BY CAREY ROSS great material seem- However, that does ing larger than life, the not diminish the fact BY CAREY ROSS GET OUT Roots often leave audi- that people such as

ences wondering why all Bucketz at the Rogue 8 The Roots HEAR WHO: The Roots, rap acts don’t come with Hero or Mark Heimer A genuine big deal guests their own full band. at Boundary Bay have been doing their level WHEN: 7:30pm But it’s not just cha- best to continue to bring you music you want CURRENTS Sat., March 1 risma that makes them to see. So, even if the ceilings are a little low WHERE: Carver IF ALL you’ve ever seen of the Roots is one of their high- Gym, Western Wash- unique. Turning the way for your liking or the sound a bit muddy for 6 proﬁ le stints backing Jay Z, or as the house band for many ington University rap music is made on your tastes, it’s pretty tough to fault anyone other members of rap’s illuminati as part of Dave Chappelle’s COST: $35 general, its ear has given the for trying to pick up some of the tremendous VIEWS Block Party, you may think they are merely hip-hop’s most crack- $20 student Roots the freedom to amount of slack right now. erjack backing band. While, if they decided to call it quits and MORE INFO: explore their own mu- Speaking of picking up slack, perhaps 650-6146 popmusic.

4 spent the rest of their careers providing musical support for as.wwu.edu sical vision—and they you’ve noticed that the ﬁ ne folks at Fan- the many artists they’ve collaborated with over the years— are visionaries indeed. tasia Espresso have been kicking their live

MAIL Common, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Nas, and Talib Kweli, to name Although they’ve enjoyed a fair amount of music scene into high gear once again. just a few—they’d certainly manage to keep busy and make a commercial success—as evidenced by a cou- They’ve been adding shows to their cal-

3 good living, to assume the Roots would ever be content to do ple of gold albums and consistent major-la- endar—and more than just one a week— such a thing is pretty ridiculous. bel backing—one gets the idea that, to the with a dizzying frequency and have also DO IT What is not ridiculous is the body of original work this Roots, units sold are both coincidental and launched both a weekly open mic and a unique hip-hop group has amassed, or the Grammy they’ve incidental to the making of exactly the music jazz night. After a somewhat up-and-down

08 won, or the critical acclaim they’ve earned or the hundreds they most want to create. Their latest effort, history, the coffeehouse claims to be “here

.27. of thousands of albums they’ve sold. But record sales and 2006’s Game Theory, is both their darkest and to stay,” and with shows booked clear into 2 awards don’t really scratch the surface of the Roots. If they most challenging album to date, but its mo- May, I’m inclined to believe them. suddenly ceased to exist, the Roots could take comfort in ments of genius come in whole chunks rather Also in the realm of all-ages action is a .03 9

# knowing their place in hip-hop’s diverse and oft-disputed his- than small glimpses, and it fi ts nicely into a show Thurs., Feb. 28 featuring the half-lo- tory is impressively intact, and their infl uence will far exceed back catalog rife with innovative and forward- cal, semi-Seattle Police Teeth, along with the shows played and albums made. thinking music. the return of the ever-excellent So Many Before they became historically and musically important, But if you’re still not convinced the Roots Dynamos, who have not graced our fair burg the Roots were a couple of high school kids, Tariq Trotter are a genuine big deal, it may be worth know- for far too long. Joining the bands will be and Ahmir Khalib Thompson, playing music on Philadelphia’s ing their March 1 show at WWU’s Carver Gym is Fall on Fall and Octagon Control, and, as streets. These days, the pair are better known as rapper Black the fi rst to take place there in almost a decade. the whole thing takes place on the down CASCADIA WEEKLY Thought and drummer ?uestlove, and they remain the core And if you’re up on your Bellingham music his- low, you’ll have to do a little work to ferret

18 of what has been a lineup that has ebbed and ﬂ owed around tory, you’re probably well aware concerts at the out the particulars of time and place. How- them during their 15 years as a group. Longevity, however, is gym tend to be memorable. You never know ever, if you’re interested and even a little not the reason for the band’s impact—although it certainly who may decide to show up to the party. intrepid, you’ll ﬁ gure it out. showPREVIEW non-clubMUSIC 30 WED., FEB. 27 THE DIVING BELL FOOD FOOD BARRAGE: The Canadian string ensemble go- & THE BUTTERFLY

ing by the name Barrage performs at 7pm at Fri–Thr, Feb 29-Mar 6 Ferndale High School, 5380 Golden Eagle Dr. 25 Tickets are $10-$15. For more info: 383-9312. - *"$ 3 3 )'*30!/'/($.3 BOB NELSON: Folk music, storytelling and humorous tunes will be on the roster when SECOND WEEK! Bob Nelson performs at 7:30pm at the Roeder CLASSIFIEDS Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Suggested donation is THE ORPHANAGE $8-$12. For more info: 734-7979. Fri–Thr, Feb 29-Mar 6 @ 9 PM 22 22 FRI., FEB. 29 $1'"+, '*3 3)'*30!/'/($.3 BY CAREY ROSS HEALING MUSIC: Harpist Christine Magnus- FILM sen and Ryan Zimmerman present a “Healing

Music Concert: Exploring the Doshas Through 18 18 18 18 Music” at 7pm at the Ayurvedic Health Center, THE OTHER SIDE Velella Velella 203 W. Holly St., Suite 201. Entry is by dona- OF THE MIRROR MUSIC tion. For more info: 393-3375. /0* - MUSIC SEATTLE’S VELELLA ORION WEISS: The Sanford Piano Series )'*0/$.3 3 3**%('.&3 *- /$# Velella is one of those bands people continues with a concert by 25-year-old Orion struggle to deﬁ ne. Their willingness Weiss at 7:30pm at Western Washington Uni- 16 versity’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Leopold Classic! The Apartment31 PM on Thur, 3/6 | Seniors $3!

to dabble in many genres at once ART Tickets are $9-$16. For more info: 650-6146. means that, rather than identifying BENEFIT CONCERT: The Acorn Project and with any particular one, the quartet Joel Smith will perform at a “Concert for Dar-

exists in a kind of musical No Man’s fur” at 8pm at WWU’s Viking Union Multipur- 15 Land, a place they seem perfectly pose Room. Tickets are $5-$10. For more info: Auto Accident •Fall •Defective Product 650-6146. INJURED?

happy to inhabit. Whether they truly STAGE are, as they’ve been described, “funk MARCH 1-2 Free consultation BAYSHORE ENSEMBLE: The Bayshore Sym- pop,” “indie funkadelic” or the equally (360) 312-5156 Michael Heatherly incomprehensible “blissful donut” is phonic Ensemble performs at 7:30pm Sat. at 14 Mount Vernon’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church open to what will probably be contin- northwestdrg@ Attorney and 3pm Sun. at Bellingham’s Central Lu- mhpro57.com ued debate, their music is a delightful theran Church. Suggested donation is $10. WORDS cacophony of in- For more info: 647-9175. “I’ll help ease the stress of your injury by

fectious noise. 12 SUN., MARCH 2 protecting your legal rights while you recover.” The best way THUNDER DRUMS: Drummers, percussion- for me to exists and other assorted musicians will bring plain their mu- their talents to town when Jigu! Thunder GET OUT Drums of China perform at 3pm at the Mount

sic, and this is Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tick- A=CB6A723B@3<2A 8 a description ets are $20-$42. For more info: 734-6080 or probably only mountbakertheatre.com. consignment + new clothing + more! HEAR the ladies will HOUSE CONCERT: Victoria Ebel-Sabo and WHO: Velella understand, is Dan Sabo will give a two-piano concert at CURRENTS Velella, Chow it’s sort of like 3pm at a private home at 930 Newell St. Entry OPEN DAILY is $20. For more info and to make reserva- Nasty the soundtrack 6 WHEN: 10:30pm tions: 671-6104. Fri., Feb. 29 to a late-night EARLY MUSIC: Jeffrey Cohan will play VIEWS WHERE: Boundary impromptu “Flutes from Six Centuries” at the ﬁ rst of 9th & Harris ˙ Fairhaven ˙ 734-1109 Bay Brewery, 1107 dance party a series of early music concerts at 4pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St. www.southsidetrends.com Railroad Ave. with your best 4 Suggested donation is $15. For more info: COST: $3 girlfriends. Ex- MORE INFO: 445-3164 or cemf.org. MAIL 647-5593 or bbay- cept in this sce- SONGS AND STORIES: McDougall, a guitar- brewery.com nario, you have ist from Oregon, offers up a free show of sing-

way better taste ing and storytelling at 6:30pm at the Bell- 3 in music than has ever been exhibited ingham Public Market, 1530 Cornwall Ave. For

more info: 647-8006. DO IT at any dance party I’ve ever found myself caught up in. In fact, if you TUES., MARCH 4 BARBERSHOP BEATS: Hear Whatcom Coun- fi nd yourself at their show at Bound- We Just Keep Gettin’ 08 ty’s award-wining barbershop chorus, the ary Bay, you’ll probably want to make .27. Mount Baker Toppers, at a free show at 8pm Better & Better… 2 sure you’re geared up and tricked out at the Lynden Library, 216 Fourth St. For more to show off your sweet moves, as even info: 354-4883. New Hours .03 9 the most apathetic music fans often EMULATING ELLINGTON: The 17-piece Open until 7:00PM # fi nd themselves doing more than just Duke Ellington Orchestra performs a va- on Monday – Saturday riety of swing and jazz tunes at 7:30pm at toe tapping and head bobbing when and 6:00PM on Sunday Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First Velella Velella hits the stage. St. Tickets are $22-$29. For more info: (877) Check Out Our As for you fellas who may never 754-6284 or lincolntheatre.org. Daily Specials! have partaken in or witnessed the WED., MARCH 5 aforementioned species of dance MUSIC CLUB: Betsy Stuen-Walker’s string We Feature Wi-Fi CASCADIA WEEKLY party and can’t quite fi gure what ensemble will play chamber tunes at a free afternoons/evenings concert put on by the Bellingham Music Club this show has to offer you, well, I’m Come enjoy our new pastries 19 guessing there will be ladies there. at 10:30am at Faith Lutheran Church, 2750 (made daily) McLeod Rd. For more info: 935-1991 or bell- Dancing ones. Do I really have to with your espresso drinks! inghammusicclub.org. spell this out for you? 1329 Railroad Ave 715-1005

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18 18 ﬁ l m REVIEW ANNE BOLEYN was the one who managed to stay alive while mar- MUSIC fore Night Falls and Basquiat ), a close study of ried to England’s King Henry VIII for an artist’s life and impact. But here he travels 1,000 days, but her sister Mary in The

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15 with a blur of sounds and images as he wakes in a lem. The Tudor line’s grip on the throne hospital on the Channel coast of France. was invariably threatened by the lack

STAGE Doctors peer at his face and try to coax words of a son, even though it would be and the Butterﬂ y from him. They tell him he’s had a “cerebro- daughter Elizabeth who reigned in the vascular accident’’—once known as a massive nation’s golden age.

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.27. man who can’t even speak. zen and slack) as he stares through that helmet the sharpest lines, but she could have 2 He can’t move his arms or legs, either. He can’t see out of his matches the fear in his voice a few reels back, done so much more. Johansson’s char- right eye, which is sewn shut to stave off infection. The one re- when his eye is stitched by a doctor. We see it acter grows the most in the ﬁ lm and .03 9

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3 Yet while one pioneer tended the herd, you can bet another fuzzy paybacks like the special relationship was tending the garden, making applesauce, shelling peas and SURVIVE THE WINTER. that can develop between the gardener and the DO IT raising hens—all just as gritty and heroic as bouncing around on greenhouse whiz. some horse. Indeed, the garden is every inch the elemental bat- Imagine knowing that all across town, people

08 tleground as a forest or a cattle range. You’re out there, exposed days, weeks, months or forever. Too wet, too dry, have planted the starts you raised. It’s like they’re

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