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FOOD FOOD COMMUNITY A glance at this Skagit County Fair: 10am-10pm, Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon

27 week’s happenings Cascade Days: 12:30-5pm, Concrete Spirit Day: 12-5pm, Sudden Valley

B-BOARD B-BOARD GET OUT WEDNESDAY [08.12.15] Hamster Endurance Runs: 8am Saturday through 8am Sunday, Lake Padden

24 ONSTAGE Holly Street History Tour: 1pm, downtown Bell- Urinetown: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Family fun can be ingham FILM COMMUNITY had via livestock FOOD Skagit County Fair: 10am-10pm, Skagit County Pancake Breakfast: 8-11am, Ferndale Senior Center 20 Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon exhibits, carnival Pancake Feed: 8-11am, Lynden VFW Hall Mount Vernon Farmers Market: 9am-2pm, Water- MUSIC FOOD games and rides, front Plaza Wednesday Farmers Market: 12-5pm, Fairhaven Anacortes Farmers Market: 9am-2pm, Depot Arts Center 18 Village Green car shows, live Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market: 3-7pm, Hammer Bellingham Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Depot ART Heritage Park music and much Market Square

16 THURSDAY [08.13.15] more Aug. 12-15 VISUAL ARTS Issac Howard Reception: 3-6pm, Good Earth Pot- ONSTAGE tery STAGE at Mount Vernon’s Romeo & Juliet: 7pm, Rexville-Blackrock Amphithe- Artists Reception: 3-6pm, Artwood Gallery ater, Mount Vernon Skagit County Fair 14 Urinetown: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU SUNDAY [08.16.15] Three Times a Bridesmaid: 7:30pm, Anacortes Com- and Aug. 17-22 at munity Theatre ONSTAGE GET OUT Good, Bad, Ugly: 8pm, Upfront Theatre Lynden’s Northwest Urinetown: 2pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU The Project: 10pm, Upfront Theatre Standup Comedy Showcase: 8:30pm, the Shake- Bard on the Beach: Though September, Vanier Park, Washington Fair down 12 Vancouver, BC MUSIC MUSIC Birch Bay Music Festival: 12-7pm, Birch-Bay Lynden WORDS The Atlantics: 5-9pm, Hotel Bellwether Rd. Dixieland All Stars: 6-8pm, Elizabeth Park International Concert Series: 2pm, Peace Arch 8 The Chris Eger Band: 6-8pm, Riverwalk Park, Mount Park, Blaine Vernon Prozac Mt. Boys, Gallowglass: 2-5:30pm, Woodstock Farm

CURRENTS CURRENTS COMMUNITY Skagit County Fair: 10am-10pm, Skagit County COMMUNITY

6 Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon Cascade Days: 10am-4pm, Concrete

VIEWS GET OUT GET OUT History Cruise: 6pm, Squalicum Harbor The Color Run: 8am, Bellingham Public Library 4 FOOD FOOD

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2 Lutheran Church 2 FRIDAY [08.14.15] DO IT IT DO DO IT IT DO ONSTAGE MONDAY [08.17.15] The Noble Kinsmen: 7pm, Rexville-Blackrock Am- phitheater, Mount Vernon ONSTAGE Urinetown: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Guffawingham: 9:30pm, Green Frog Three Times a Bridesmaid: 7:30pm, Anacortes Com- 08.12.15 The trials, tribulations and farcical tragedies of weddings past can munity Theatre WORDS Ryan Stiles & Friends: 9pm, Upfront Theatre be seen at the final viewings of Three Times a Bridesmaid Aug. Toni Weschler: 7pm, Village Books .10 Poetrynight: 8pm, Bellingham Public Library 32 # DANCE 13-15 at the Anacortes Community Theatre Friday Night Dance Party: 7:30-10pm, Bellingham COMMUNITY Dance Company NW Washington Fair: 9am-11pm, NW Washington Burlington Summer Nights: 5-9pm, Burlington Urinetown: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Fairgrounds, Lynden MUSIC Visitors Center Three Times a Bridesmaid: 7:30pm, Anacortes Rabbit Wilde: 11:30am-1:30pm, Maritime Heritage Park Community Theatre TUESDAY: [08.18.15] Birch Bay Music Festival: 2:30-11pm, Birch-Bay GET OUT Ryan Stiles & Friends: 9pm, Upfront Theatre Lynden Rd. Sin & Gin Tour: 7pm, historic Fairhaven MUSIC CASCADIA WEEKLY Farm Tunes: 6-9pm, BelleWood Acres DANCE The Harmony People: 7:30pm, Bellingham Co- Jessica Lynne: 6:30-8pm, Seafarers’ Memorial Park, Salsa Night: 9:30pm, Cafe Rumba housing 2 SATURDAY [08.15.15] Anacortes ONSTAGE MUSIC COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Vaudevillingham: 7pm and 9pm, Cirque Lab Birch Bay Music Festival: 12-11pm, Birch-Bay NW Washington Fair: 9am-11pm, NW Washington Skagit County Fair: 10am-10pm, Skagit County Romeo & Juliet: 7pm, Rexville-Blackrock Lynden Rd. Fairgrounds, Lynden Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon Amphitheater, Mount Vernon Stacy Jones Band: 6-8:30pm, Heart of Anacortes

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FILM to injury this week when—while attempting to clean up Carey Ross a long-abandoned mine in Silverton, Colo.—they shook ext 203 loose a debris dam that had been holding back water laced {music@ 20 with arsenic, lead and other toxins. At last count, more cascadiaweekly.com than three million gallons of wastewater have spilled into

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carried out upon prisoners. regulations. The TPP places corporate Oak Harbor 34 Planned Parenthood has taken in profits first; even “potential” profits more than $207 million in federal funds trump national laws. For example, under FOOD since 2012. a so-called free trade agreement, Phillip Hydroplane Races The Liberal/Progressives (only in their Morris is suing two countries for health 27 minds) are always claiming that they sup- labeling cigarette packages which reduce port the vulnerable in our society, but the tobacco company’s potential profits. where are they now? That is not the worst of it, however, B-BOARD —Wayne Farber, Bellingham because the TPP and several other “free August 14-16, 2015

trade agreements” provide for investor 24 DEBATABLE, BUT state tribunals, which consist of three In the bay at Oak Harbor Marina

NOT ELECTABLE corporate lawyers which can and do rule FILM I’ll admit that the Republican de- against sovereign states, not only in ciga- August 14

bate was captivating reality televi- rette packaging, but any other law which 20 sion—frightening at times, disturbing the tribunal rules interferes with profits Friday Night Kick Off Party! at others, and who doesn’t belly laugh or potential profits of any corporation. MUSIC at abject stupidity? But on that stage Some legal scholars think that national Hydro display I saw the best the Republican Party constitutions can be overruled by the In- Autographs from the Racers 18

can muster to lead our country and not vestor State Tribunal, possibly even our ART one—especially aw shucks! Jeb —exhib- own United States Constitution. The TPP Live music starting at 7pm with ited the qualities of statesmanship, is- as drafted will allow slavery as it is cur- 16 sues awareness and old-fashioned clear rently practiced in Malaysia.

headed leadership I require to see ex- There is still some hope for the TPP, but STAGE hibited in exchange for my vote. not for long. The agreement is not yet What I did see was 17 wannabes chock fully written because the final wording 14 full of the latest already discredited fod- is still being negotiated. Another bright der from the Republican brain trust and hope lies in the fact that the text will be willing to lead the country off a cliff made public 60 days before the final vote August 15 & 16 GET OUT based on their delusions of faith, misin- in congress, even though it has been and Racing starts at 2pm*

terpretations of historical tenets and bi- still is secret. So far, our two senators 12 zarre misogynistic and xenophobic views and Congressional representatives Rick Beer Garden of the world. Larsen and Suzan DelBene support the WORDS I would not trust a modern-day Re- TPP, even though they don’t know exactly Live Music Saturday Night

publican to wash my old truck, let alone what it contains. Food vendors 8 speak for me to the world. We will have to read it with the help —Michael Waite, Whatcom County of lawyers who understand the arcane Sponsors displays/booths

language of the corporate lawyers who Grand Prix’s racing CURRENTS THE ADULT AT wrote it, and then we will have to influ- *subject to change THE KID’S TABLE ence congresspeople who so far talk it 6 We have a Republican candidate for up as free trade (which it isn’t) and ig- VIEWS President who is not afraid to speak nore the Investor State Tribunals which 4

the truth in a manner that is honest, on can fine countries, states, counties and 4 point, not harsh, does not include name- cities that dare to have ordinances that MAIL MAIL calling nor vulgarity. That candidate is might limit profits or potential profits MAIL

Carly Fiorina. of any corporation, no matter where the 2 At the first Republican debate on Aug. corporation might have its headquarters. DO IT IT DO 6, she said, “Hillary Clinton lied about This is an emergency because of the nar- Benghazi, about her e-mails, her servers, row time limit. and she is still defending Planned Par- Suppose Bellingham had an ordinance enthood. All this, and Hillary is still her limiting the height of buildings block- party’s frontrunner.” ing certain views. A foreign corporation Check our website & Facebook for 08.12.15 Donald Trump has gained fame because could demand so much money from the .10

he speaks of a bloated and corrupt fed- city that it would have to cave, and the 32 up to date information # eral government full of politicians that tribunal would be there to assure they cater to crony capitalists. Then he arro- could collect (or give in). Or suppose gantly admits that he takes advantage of the county decided to require a safer oil www.oakharborhydros.com their stupidity. Beware of this man as he pipeline. The pipeline company would has no character nor integrity. sue and win, because the judges are Who needs Donald when you have Carly? three corporate lawyers, not our county

—Polly Kvamme, Blaine courts, state court or federal courts. The CASCADIA WEEKLY trade agreement assures that even the 5 LITTLE TIME LEFT FOR TPP Supreme Court could not interfere. The TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) is —Peter Holcomb, Bellingham an agreement between governments bor- dering the Pacific waters that is billed Send letters to P.O. Box 2833, Bellingham, as a free trade agreement, although it WA 98229 or [email protected] THE GRISTLE

PUSHMI-PULLYU: A low turnout (25 percent) yet an

34 election outcome that skewed strongly liberal? The August primary is an unheard-of beast, like some FOOD FOOD two-headed creature interviewed by Dr. Dolittle. On views the surface, the election outcomes are at odds with OPINIONS THE GRISTLE election history and the conventional wisdom of our 27 polarized times; but peering a bit deeper, perhaps results speak more about things opposed than things

B-BOARD B-BOARD supported, and deliver insight into the growing incoherence of the Right. BY ROBERT REICH

24 While it was certain political scientist Todd Dono- van would emerge as one of the Top Two in Whatcom’s

FILM most progressive district, who could have imagined he would go on to the general election with a 4-to- 300 to 1

20 1 margin over Bruce Ayers? As Donovan himself observed, that speaks to a fairly large crossover appeal. THE OUTRAGEOUS ASCENT OF CEO PAY

MUSIC The Western Washington University professor demon- strated that appeal, and showed himself gracious and he Securities and Exchange their industry peers.

18 wise on the Charter Review Commission, rallying his Commission just ruled that So why aren’t shareholders hol-

ART exiled caucus that sought to do little to change the T large publicly held corpora- lering about CEO pay? Because county’s foundational document while still reaching tions must disclose the ratios of the corporate law in the United States across a partisan table to suggest innovative con- pay of their top CEOs to the pay of gives shareholders at most an ad- 16 cepts or modifications to ill-advised amendments their median workers. visory role.

STAGE to the controlling majority. In the end, and with an About time. They can holler all they want, but embracing style that’s key to generating broad sup- For the last 30 years almost all in- has had less to do with widespread CEOs don’t have to listen. port in divisive Whatcom County, Donovan praised centives operating on American cor- economic gains that with changes in The new SEC rule requiring dis- 14 a fraught process and broke bread with those with porations have resulted in lower pay market rules favoring big companies closure of pay ratios could help whom he disagreed. He was the distinguished dean for average workers and higher pay and major banks over average em- strengthen the hand of American

GET OUT who lent the commission integrity. for CEOs and other top executives. ployees, consumers, and taxpayers. shareholders. And while all that’s true, and while Donovan might Consider that in 1965, CEOs of Consider, for example, the stron- The rule might generate other

12 just be the most over-qualified candidate by knowledge America’s largest corporations were ger and more extensive intellec- reforms as well—such as pegging and insight ever to seek office on Whatcom County paid, on average, 20 times the pay tual-property rights now enjoyed corporate tax rates to those ratios. Council, that still does not completely explain his pow- of average workers. by major corporations, and the Under a bill introduced in the Cali- WORDS erful dominance in primary outcomes. Now, the ratio is over 300 to 1. far weaker antitrust enforcement fornia legislature last year, a compa-

8 Ayers is a less ideal candidate, with an enduring Not only has CEO pay exploded, so against them. ny whose CEO earns only 25 times the reputation as a bully and a crook. The “bully” asser- has the pay of top executives just Add in the rash of taxpayer- pay of its typical worker would pay a tion is readily documented in his term on Bellingham below them. funded bailouts, taxpayer-funded corporate tax rate of only 7 percent,

CURRENTS CURRENTS City Council, where he brought to that mild-mannered The share of corporate income subsidies, and bankruptcies favor- rather than the 8.8 percent rate now body startling levels of rancor and abuse of the pub- devoted to compensating the five ing big banks and corporations over applied to all California firms. 6 6 lic. Ayers was the Wise Use candidate, the CLUE* mas- highest-paid executives of large employees and small borrowers. On the other hand, a company ter, blown into office in the tidal action of militant corporations ballooned from an av- Not to mention trade agreements whose CEO earns 200 times the VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS property rights backlash following the passage of the erage of 5 percent in 1993 to more making it easier to outsource Ameri- pay of its typical employee, would

4 state’s Growth Management Act. He was the Build- than 15 percent by 2005 (the latest can jobs, and state legislation (iron- face a 9.5 percent rate. If the CEO ing Industry Association incarnate on City Council, data available). ically called “right-to-work” laws) earned 400 times, the rate would MAIL MAIL with the conflicts that suggests, in the BIA’s darkest Corporations might otherwise dramatically reducing the power of be 13 percent.

days of aggressive infiltration of local governments. have devoted this sizable sum to re- unions to bargain for higher wages. The bill hasn’t made it through 2 In the end, it’s not merely the nastiness of his reign search and development, additional The result has been higher stock the legislature because business DO IT IT DO but its incapacity to achieve durable policy that must jobs, higher wages for average prices but not higher living stan- groups call it a “job killer.” be judged. His reputation as “crook” is less deserved workers, or dividends to sharehold- dards for most Americans. The reality is the opposite. CEOs but no less documented, with a settlement in 2000 on ers—who, not incidentally, are sup- Which doesn’t justify sky-high don’t create jobs. Their customers charges he’d mishandled employees’ medical insurance posed to be the owners of the firm. CEO pay unless you think some create jobs by buying more of what 08.12.15 withholdings. The implosion and reorganization of his Corporate apologists say CEOs and CEOs deserve it for their politi- their companies have to sell. consulting firm left an odor with his creditors and cus- other top executives are worth these cal prowess in wangling these le- So pushing companies to put .10

32 tomers, local businesses. Misfortune happens, and we amounts because their corporations gal changes through Congress and less money into the hands of their # must surely forgive old offenses; however, it is indeed have performed so well over the last state legislatures. CEOs and more into the hands of the generous supporter who forgives it sufficiently to three decades that CEOs are like star It turns out the higher the CEO their average employees will create cast a vote for the offender. baseball players or movie stars. pay, the worse the firm does. more jobs. Ayers was leader of the Sheriff’s posse for a big, ex- Baloney. Most CEOs haven’t done Professors Michael J. Cooper of The SEC’s disclosure rule isn’t per- pensive jail, chair of the defunct Public Safety Now anything special. The entire stock the University of Utah, Huseyin fect. Some corporations could try activist group, and has made its construction the cen- market surged over this time. Gulen of Purdue University, and P. to game it by contracting out their

CASCADIA WEEKLYterpiece of his campaign for election. Unseaworthy Even if a company’s CEO simply Raghavendra Rau of the University low-wage jobs. Some industries pay boats colliding in a storm may hole one another and played online solitaire for 30 years, of Cambridge, recently found that their typical workers higher wages 6 sink together. the company’s stock would have rid- companies with the highest-paid than other industries. Few issues better illustrate the incoherence of the den the wave. CEOs returned about 10 percent But the rule marks an important Right more than the jail, where the most ardent support- Besides, that stock market surge less to their shareholders than do start. ers of a $100 million sales tax initiative for its construction are that crowd who most abhors taxes and tax in- VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE creases of any kind. It’s a strange army

to carry the flag in favor of something, GO 34 this tea party organized by opposition NORTHWOOD to everything. FOOD Perhaps the five-district proposal illustrates the incoherence even more FOR CASINO ! 27 keenly, an initiative to move Belling- ham politics entirely out of the central FUN farm community, separating the slicks B-BOARD from the hicks, long the cherished goal

of rural voters. Those voters showed up 24 in droves at County Council recently to angrily oppose being given a chance FILM to vote on a division they’ve dreamed

of... well, why? 20 The coherence of the Right completely breaks down around the Port of MUSIC Bellingham race, with candidates who

All you can eat 18 seem almost scientifically engineered

to dematerialize the partisan divide. ART For while Gary Jensen was presumed the anointed favorite, fisherman Bob- 16 bie Briscoe resonates strongly with

the ethic of the rural working man. STAGE The Gristle suspects Briscoe is more Prime Rib & Seafood certainly identified as a conservative 14 than Jensen, long a supporter of the * Democratic Party and its candidates.

Yet Briscoe got the Democrats’ en- GET OUT dorsement, not Jensen.

Jensen, capable and affable in the for every 12 role of Mayor of Ferndale, has not been all that popular with Ferndale voters. $ WORDS His early and resolute stance in sup-

port of the proposed Gateway Pacific 8 Terminal has earned him eternal hos- under Friday night! tility with one well-organized section

of voters, but there’s just not enough * $19.95 every Friday from 5pm to 9pm. CURRENTS of a role for the port on the coal issue 6 to rally strong support for him from 20 6 sectors that favor increased heavy in- VIEWS dustry at Cherry Point. In short, Jen- VIEWS

sen’s allies are scattered and diffident 4 while his enemies are resolute and filled with passionate intensity. MAIL

Conversely, there’s not much about 2 the direct and plain-spoken Briscoe DO IT IT DO the Right shouldn’t love. And there’s not much about the Port of Bellingham worth defending when a candidate says he’d like to lay into the agency with a 2x4. 08.12.15 The near-term challenge for the port .10

is far more about course corrections 32 # required to become more blue —blue- collar jobs on a working waterfront— than it is to become more green. On that, both candidates agree, and both MODERN COMFORTS AND JUST TWO TURNS OFF THE agree the needed correction is not not exclusive to any color. The essential OLD FASHIONED HOSPITALITY GUIDE MERIDIAN ingredient, the prime mover, is will- CASCADIA WEEKLY ingness to initiate the correction. BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 7 Leaning Left because there’s a weak- 877.777.9847 ened Right, the beast with two heads 9750 Northwood Road • Lynden WA N can push as ably as it pulls. E BADGER RD NORTHWOOD RD www.northwoodcasino.com *Coalition for Land Use Education GUIDE MERIDIAN RD LYNDEN taxes. In particular, I-732 would reduce the sales tax by a full percentage point, saving Washington households about $1.3 billion a year, Bauman explained. Most households

34 would pay a few hundred dollars a year more for fossil fuels and a few hundred dollars a FOOD FOOD currents year less for everything else, he said. NEWS POLITICS FUZZ BUZZ INDEX It’s action. But is the proposal effective? Is it equitable? 27 Speaking in Bellingham recently, Inslee praised efforts to get a carbon pricing poli-

B-BOARD B-BOARD cy on the ballot for voters. But he expressed concern I-732 did not actually cap emis-

24 sions and did not place the financial burden where it firmly belongs—on the state’s ma-

FILM jor polluters. “I want a stop sign,” Inslee said. “Not just

20 a sign that says ‘slow down.’” Others also yearn for a more equitable car-

MUSIC bon pricing policy, concerned that the impacts of a simple carbon tax are regressive

18 and hit poor working families hardest.

ART “In Washington and across the United States, communities of color and low-income neighborhoods are more likely to be exposed 16 to air pollution and toxic chemicals. Peo-

STAGE ple of color and people with low incomes will also be disproportionately impacted by climate change,” writes Kristin Eberhard, a 14 senior researcher with Sightline Institute, a public policy advocacy group based in Seat-

GET OUT tle. Earlier this month, Sightline released a report identifying highly impacted commu-

12 nities, many along the transportation line that transects the Puget Sound region—the Cancer Corridor. WORDS “Low-income households and commu-

8 nities of color often have fewer resources Climate available to respond to climate change and DIVERSE GROUPS GATHER TO CELEBRATE related health threats,” Eberhard notes. CURRENTS CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 “A fair and equitable climate policy will A SUMMER OF OUR POWER ensure that Washington communities who 6 BY TIM JOHNSON JUSTICE have been and continue to be the most highly impacted by pollution have the op- VIEWS portunity to thrive.”

4 ur salmon are in hot water. and develop a regulatory cap on carbon “Everyone feels the heat, but some are More than a quarter million sockeye salmon returning from the ocean to emissions. Inslee said Washingtonians have impacted more than others,” agrees Rosa- MAIL MAIL Ospawn are either dead or dying in the Columbia River and its tributaries too much at stake to wait any longer for linda Guillen, executive director of Com- due to warming water temperatures. Federal and state fisheries biologists say the legislative action. And it’s going to take a munity 2 Community (C2C), social justice 2 warm water is lethal for the cold-water species and is wiping out at least half of transformation much larger than many law- advocates based in Bellingham. “Farm DO IT IT DO this year’s return of fish. By the end of the season that death toll could grow to as makers are willing to bear. workers labor under the sun, children in high as 400,000. As much as 80 percent of the population could ultimately perish. Others agree and have taken action of polluted neighborhoods lack clean fresh Sockeye are a telltale species that tell the scary tale of a warmer, drier, their own. air. The same is true for climate impacts more turbulent clime that will transform the formerly cool, wet, green Pacific “With the legislative session coming to like drought, respiratory illness and fires, 08.12.15 Northwest. Our great reservoirs of seasonal freshwater—mountain glaciers— an end, it’s clear that climate action will some people face greater risk than others. are vanishing in silty, sluggish rivers; our oceans are growing acidic and hostile need to come from the people,” Universi- Most often, they are low-income people .09

32 to sea life; our forests are burning with increasing frequency. We know the ty of Washington economist Yoram Bauman and communities of color,” she said. # cause: A superabundance of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, released said. “Currently, the only climate policy on Impacted residents aren’t just poor and as the result of over-reliance on fossil fuels. the table is Initiative 732 from a grassroots they don’t just have a lot of pollution, “Carbon pollution and the climate change it causes pose a very real and group called Carbon Washington.” though. They also face crippling socio- existential threat to our state,” Governor Jay Inslee warned recently. “Farmers Initiative 732 would institute a reve- economic, cultural, environmental and in the Yakima Valley know this. Shellfish growers on the coast know this. Fire- nue-neutral carbon tax and address climate health barriers. Each factor layers on top of fighters battling Eastern Washington blazes know this. And children suffering change through progressive tax reform. If and often amplify the others. It turns out

CASCADIA WEEKLY from asthma know this all too well and are right to question why Washington implemented, it would be one of the stron- that these factors often go together: in- hasn’t acted to protect them.” gest carbon pricing policies in the world. The comes of Black, Latino, and American Indian 8 The governor expressed frustration that he wasn’t able to get from the Carbon WA policy is based on the successful families languish far below those of white state Legislature this session a more robust discussion and policy the state carbon tax that British Columbia implement- families in America, and neighborhoods really needs, a method to price the true costs of carbon pollution and a ed in 2008, and like the BC carbon tax it is with more people of color, more poverty, mechanism to reduce those emissions. Last week, Inslee directed the state revenue-neutral, meaning that the revenue more unemployment and less education also Dept. of Ecology to step up enforcement of existing state pollution laws from the carbon tax is used to reduce existing have more exposure to pollution. “As a ‘revenue-neutral’ proposal, Initia- nize that addressing global warming must tal justice groups came into being out of tive 732 aims to disturb the status quo be seen as a social justice issue. That is specific struggles in their own local neigh- CHUCKANUT BREWERY as little as possible,” said Carolina Guti- why the Alliance is focused on building as borhoods. errez, a project director for CIELO, an big and broad a coalition as possible, rep- The Pacific North West Just Transition & KITCHEN

Olympia-based nonprofit that promotes resenting communities of color and envi- Assembly, for example, is led by people 34 self-sufficiency and leadership for com- ronmentalists alongside businesses, public of color—notably the indigenous tribes munities of color. “The initiative redirects health professionals, labor and faith com- of Cascadia. The assembly is co-anchored FOOD most of the revenue generated by its car- munities and many others. by Community 2 Community and part of a bon tax as rebates to rich and poor alike, “Our priority,” Lehman said, “is to de- series of regional assemblies forming na- 27 without investing in pollution reduction velop a policy that is tionally hosted by members of Grassroots nor community benefit. Washington vot- effective, viable and Global Justice Alliance. The coalition ini- ers are tired of the status quo. representative of the tiated the Summer of Our Power, launched LocavoreNew with B-BOARD “Rebates alone,” she warns, “won’t ad- breadth of our coalition. in Bellingham by C2C and other organiza- Helles Lager Mushroom in Bottles Medley Pizza dress equity.” Throughout the summer, tions in August, and is designed to link Vienna on Tap 24 Guillen and Gutierrez are part of a large the Alliance will contin- up with similar efforts in communities of and growing network of groups engaging ue to explore more viable color around the nation, percolating this FILM a dialogue in climate justice. From Olym- alternatives for climate fall in New Orleans—on the 10th anniver- Family Friendly HoPPY Hour pia to Bellingham and beyond, they’re ATTEND ballot measures with the sary of Hurricane Katrina, a superstorm 20 building a network for social and environ- WHAT: Summer goal to file and qualify powered by a warming ocean. Sunday-Thursday 4-6pm mental justice. of Our Power an Initiative to the Peo- “The Grassroots Global Justice Alliance 601 West Holly St. • Bellingham, WA MUSIC “The world is confronting two funda- Outdoor Benefit ple in 2016.” will focus attention not just on Katrina, 360-75-BEERS (752-3377) Concert mentally interrelated crises—economic The concept of envi- but the aftermath of environmental dam- 18 WHEN: 5pm ChuckanutBreweryAndKitchen.com and ecological,” Guillen observed. “In the ronmental justice has age seen in coastal communities by the Sat., Aug. 15 ART U.S. alone, more than 17 million people are WHERE: Bound- been with us for a while. Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster in the officially unemployed, and despite some ary Bay Beer The movement was Gulf,” Guillen said. 16 stability in the financial markets, econo- Garden born in September 1982 “We believe that in order to address the MORE: Opening MEDITATE

mists recognize that global capitalism is when a group of poor res- root causes of these crises, frontline com- STAGE with Shamako in a deep crisis. Meanwhile the most de- Noble, 5:30pm; idents of rural North Car- munities most impacted by environmental structive impacts of climate change—such C2C Update, olina laid down in front of racism, institutional and systemic injus- 14 as extreme storms and the disappearance 6:30pm; trucks transporting waste tice, economic and gender oppression, are Learn to of water sources—are threatening commu- Correo Aereo, containing toxic PCBs to a the voices we need to listen to and uplift 7-8:30pm; nities worldwide—particularly indigenous nearby landfill. Those pri- for the solutions that will benefit us all,” GET OUT Social Justice, peoples, who have the least responsibility 8:30-9pm marily African American she said. “This will require a radical trans- for climate change and the fewest resourc- COST: Suggest- activists eventually lost formation of the economy. 12 es to adapt to and survive it. ed donation, their battle to keep tox- “Communities are already beginning to “We believe that we can address the $10-$30 ic waste out of the area, implement real solutions to climate change ------WORDS root causes of the climate crisis while but their actions led to an that chart a path toward a more democrat- WHAT: Pickett

creating meaningful work and livelihoods executive order by Presi- ic, ecologically rooted economies,” Guillen Free Meditation Instruction 8 Bridge Protest 8 for a majority of the 17 million unem- WHEN: 5pm dent Bill Clinton in 1996 said. “The Just Transition Assemblies will Monday evenings, 7:00 pm ployed people in the United States,” Guil- Thurs. Aug. 13 that institutionalized the harness and amplify these community-led Open House Meditation & Talk WHERE: Pickett CURRENTS CURRENTS len said. “This will require a radical trans- U.S. government’s duty solutions while continuing to push for CURRENTS Bridge over Meditation @ 7pm/ Talk @ 8pm formation of the economy. Communities to identify and address national leadership, especially in regions

Whatcom Creek, 4LYPKPHU:\P[L 6 are already beginning to implement real near the County “disproportionately high where ‘extreme energy’ interests have dis- solutions to climate change that chart a Jail and federal adverse health or envi- proportionately impacted communities as path towards a more democratic, ecolog- Post Office, ronmental effects of its the crisis has continued to deepen.” meditation center VIEWS Dupont Street ically rooted economies.” policies or programs on “Other states have recognized the imper- 4 MORE: bellingham.shambhala.org Former Bellingham City Council President low-income people and ative and the opportunity to stop pollution Originally MAIL MAIL Cathy Lehman is now outreach director for constructed in people of color.” The law and invest in their most vulnerable commu- the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, a 1857 under the also mandated that the nities,” Eberhard observed. “For example, 2 coalition of individuals, organizations and command of federal government look California capped pollution and is directing

Captain George IT DO businesses calling for immediate action to for ways to prevent dis- several hundred millions of dollars per year reduce global warming pollution in tandem E. Pickett of crimination by race, color to invest in clean energy, affordable hous- the U.S. Army with a strengthened economy. as a military or national origin in any ing, and public transit projects that will “The Carbon WA initiative is tax policy, bridge. Pickett federally funded pro- benefit highly-impacted communities. not climate policy, and not centered in left Bellingham grams dealing with health “The Evergreen State could pass a sim- 08.12.15 equity,” she said. in 1861, return- or the environment. ilar policy, directing investments to sup-

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to serve as a # communities of color helped build the Al- Confederate many other low-income make sure the money goes to the right liance for Jobs and Clean Energy,” Lehman General in the or minority groups— places, Washington would need to devel- said. “Leaders from these communities Civil War. Latinos, Asians, Pacific op a statewide methodology to identify have helped us put equity and social jus- INFO: food Islanders, Native Amer- these communities,” she said. tice at the heart of our movement. justice.org icans, and others—have “We need a Just Transition in the US “We all feel the urgent need to take ac- learned to raise their voices and stand that is connected to the global struggle tion on climate. Yet we have to recognize up against the discriminatory locating for justice,” Mangaliman said. “What it CASCADIA WEEKLY the extent to which communities of color of hazardous waste landfills and transfer looks like and how we get there is the and low-income communities are dispro- stations, polluting factories and utilities, conversation we hope to have in Belling- 9 portionately impacted by our changing and other triggers for bad air quality and ham and in the upcoming Just Transition climate. Community 2 Community and the compromised waterways and soils across assemblies.” others have helped those of us that come the United States and beyond. “We make the road just by walking,” from the environmental community recog- Some of the better-known environmen- Gullien said. currents ›› last week’s news

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Hot weather is proving deadly to marine species. The Whatcom PRESS ASSOCIATED Marine Mammal Stranding Network advises that over the past week A rift is torn in the progressive movement after a scheduled speech by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was canceled on

GET OUT three juvenile porpoises have died after becoming stranded in the Saturday following a chaotic confrontation with a pair of protestors associated with Black Lives Matter, who took the stage and refused to let him speak. The Vermont senator, who has drawn huge crowds around the country, was to be the star attraction and final speaker for a rally at vicinity of Drayton Harbor. Changes in water temperature, wind and Westlake Park to celebrate the 80th birthday of Social Security and the success of other anti-poverty programs. Sanders afterward admitted the

12 tides are all possible causes for the anomaly. long shadow of racism and racial tension must be addressed.

Meanwhile, more than 5,000 rainbow trout died due to warm wa- The car crashed near Portal Way and the suspect head injuries in a 30-foot fall from the top of the WORDS ter in two hatchery ponds at Whatcom Falls Park in July, the second fled. He was later caught and arrested. ridge. He was flown to PeaceHealth St. Joseph

8 hottest July on record. The head of the hatchery, which is managed Medical Center in Bellingham. by Bellingham Technical College’s fisheries program, says they’ve 08.06.15 never experienced anything like it. The fish were being raised to THURSDAY A 46-year old Bellingham man is killed by a CURRENTS CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 stock lakes in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. rock fall in the Fisher Peak area near Easy Pass in A State Patrol Trooper from Whatcom County the North Cascades National Park. 6 Unseasonably warm water has killed nearly half of the sockeye dies from a medical emergency. Detective Brent salmon migrating up the Columbia River, wildlife officials report. L. Hanger, 47, was following up on a tip about a 08.10.15 VIEWS Only 272,000 out of the more than 507,000 sockeye salmon that have marijuana grow-op near Yakima when he started MONDAY 4 swum between two dams along a stretch of the lower Columbia River having chest pain and feeling shortness of breath, have survived the journey. according to the Washington State Patrol. Hanger Citizens speak in opposition to a proposal by MAIL MAIL received an award of merit for helping to save the Bellingham Police to acquire software that can

One of the largest toxic algae blooms recorded off the West Coast life of a suicidal person in 2000. He’s survived by assist in more proactive community policing, 2 is denser, more widespread and deeper than scientists feared even his wife and six children. concerned the technology could be misused in DO IT IT DO weeks ago. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration profiling suspects. The police department may reports this algae bloom is flourishing amid unusually warm Pacif- 08.08.15 apply for a Bureau of Justice Grant in the amount ic Ocean temperatures, and now stretches from at least California SATURDAY of $21,213 to acquire the database search tech- to Alaska. The bloom, as much as 40 miles wide, has severe conse- nology. The decision does not require approval 08.12.15 quences for the Pacific seafood industry, coastal tourism and marine A Washington State Trooper helps a pregnant by Bellingham City Council, but council receives ecosystems. woman deliver her baby on I-5 in Mount Vernon. comments on the proposal for policy consider- .09

32 The trooper responded to a call from a woman ation by police. # 08.05.15 in labor on an exit ramp and helped deliver her WEDNESDAY baby boy in her car. The mother and son were Released from the hospital, a Bellingham wom- then transported to Skagit Valley Hospital where an accused of killing her husband and 17-month- A local conservative group files a lawsuit over a ballot initiative they were reported in healthy condition. The old toddler appears in court, held on $1 million approved by Whatcom County Council. The group Common Threads trooper had some experience, as he is the father bail. Deputies say Erin Jordan wounded herself af- Northwest contend the Council broke state and county laws when it of seven kids. ter shooting her husband and their son to death.

CASCADIA WEEKLY approved a proposal to voters that would divide the county into five Her arraignment on charges of murder is scheduled voting districts, saying the proposal was too specific in its divisions. 08.09.15 for later this month. 10 The complaint was filed in Skagit County Superior Court. SUNDAY A convicted Whatcom County killer is sentenced The State Patrol says speeds reached 100 miles per hour in a ve- A Navy helicopter rescues an injured hiker to 18 years in prison. William Smith stabbed Jere- hicle pursuit near Ferndale and the suspect drove the wrong way on near Heliotrope Ridge on Mt. Baker. The 20-year- my McClellan to death in a fight last March. Police I-5 at times. Troopers had to shut down the interstate in response. old hiker from Seattle broke his leg and sustained say both men were high on meth at the time. ing methamphetamine before beginning her index FUZZ drive back to I-90 and points east, and the next thing she knew she had unintentionally

arrived at the Canadian border,” police report- BUZZ 34 ed. “Canadian Customs pointed her back south

toward the United States, and CBP officers FOOD NATURE CALLS discovered the rest of the meth she had not On July 25, an off-duty detective with the yet used. She was arrested and booked into 27 Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office was camp- jail, and her car and drugs were impounded.” ing with a group at Silver Kale Park. Another camper who knew the detective approached WEED MISDEEDS B-BOARD him and reported she and her seven children, On July 29, Blaine Police were dispatched ages 8 to 17, were getting out of their vehicle to a report of two people in a parked car 24 near the lake when she noticed a man staring smoking marijuana. “Public consumption of at them as he walked in their direction. He cannabis is improper,” police noted, “and FILM then opened his coat and exposed his geni- officers located the vehicle but before they

tals as he continued to walk toward them. The could watch it the occupants alighted to 20 mother was able to get the children back in meet them. The visitors explained they come

the vehicle and return to her campsite. Due to town to geo-cache nearby when a pass- MUSIC to limited cell phone service, the detective erby accosted them, saying the police and

directed the woman to drive to Maple Falls to federal authorities had been called because 18 call 911 and summon other deputies to assist. they were smoking marijuana,” police re- ART The detective then located the flasher in the ported. “The couple was taken aback by the park, based on a description from one of the allegation as the weed they were smoking 16 older children who had observed the man’s was tobacco and not hemp, and they decided

actions. With the assistance of the mother’s to stand by and meet the incoming swarm STAGE husband, the detective approached the man, of officials. The officers thanked them for who explained his zipper was down and he’d their patience, then contacted the reporting 23 14 inadvertently exposed himself. The man was party and provided information on the fasci- PERCENT of Republicans following the primary debate in Ohio last week who still wearing the long jacket. The detective nating and relaxing hobby of geo-caching.” expressed support for frontrunning presidential candidate Donald Trump.Trump detained the man until other deputies arrived. continues to dominate national polls and conversations about the 2016 race to the GET OUT While they were taking the 42-year-old into On July 29, a man came into the Blaine White House. custody, another woman approached deputies Police station report that three marijuana 12 and reported that the man had also exposed plants had been stolen from his home. “An himself to her while she was walking with her officer conducted a neighborhood canvas WORDS husband and two young children. “The facts but no one had witnessed the horticultural 7 6

were similar to the first incident, and the vic- heist,” police reported. “The loss is estimat- 8 8 tim reported that based on his behavior, she ed at about $50. The victim has no suspects INCREASE in the favorability ratings of INCREASE in favorability of former believed it was an intentional act,” deputies at this time, and will be keeping his plants Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, the largest boost Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. registered following the debate. Trump Fiorina received high marks in the junior CURRENTS CURRENTS reported. He was booked into jail. out of sight in the future.” increased by just 1 point of favorability debate sponsored by FOX News among CURRENTS Republicans with lower approval ratings KAFFEEKLATSCH On Aug. 2, a Blaine service station employ- going into the event. 6 On July 26, Blaine Police were dispatched to ee arrived at work to open the business and a motel when an intoxicated guest woke up found abandoned property outside the front VIEWS

the occupants of four other rooms and ad- door. “He flagged down an officer nearby to 4 jacent apartments by yelling and pounding confirm the reporting party’s opinion that the on the outside door to the closed and dark dozens of little plants in the two trays really 54 MAIL front office. “Officers contacted the inebri- were marijuana,” police reported. “The trays PERCENT OF Trump supporters who say they would vote for him as an independent 2 ate, who was demanding that the business and their contents were placed into evidence candidate for president if he doesn’t win the Republican nomination. DO IT IT DO provide him coffee and refusing to quiet and will be destroyed if an owner does not down unless he was served,” police reported. come forward to identify and claim them.” “The officers tried a variety of ways to reason with the man and get him to quiet down YABLOS

1 08.12.15 and go back to his room, all to no avail. Ul- On Aug. 6, Bellingham Police responded to a timately, in order to restore the peace, the report of yet another bomb-like object, this CHANCE in five a Republican says they remain undecided who they’ll support for

president in a new Iowa poll. Trump leads the field at 17 percent, followed by .09

officers had to arrest the 50-year-old and one a grenade found at Bellis Fiar Mall. “It 32

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at 12 percent and Florida lawmaker Marco Rubio at 10 # transport him in to jail. When last seen he turned out to have a hollowed out bottom percent. was being equally uncooperative with the with no explosives inside,” police reported. corrections facility staff. It’s unknown if he ever received his coffee,” police commented. On July 26, Blaine Police received multiple 25 reports of a loud explosion near an intersec- 52 GRANDMA’S LITTLE HELPER tion downtown. “Officers checked the area, PERCENT of Iowa Democrats who PRECENT of Iowa Democrats who say On July 26, Blaine Police were called to the spoke with several residents and found the say they still support Hillary Clinton they favor challenger Bernie Sanders for CASCADIA WEEKLY Peace Arch Port of Entry when a traveler in detonation had occurred at or near the in- for president. Clinton remains highly president. Sanders’ profile continues to 11 possession of drugs arrived at Customs. A tersection as a large amount of smoke was popular among Democrats in Iowa—75 rise with 61 percent of Democrats there Blaine officer interviewed the woman, who visible just afterward,” police reported. percent have a favorable opinion of the saying they have a favorable view of the explained she had driven to Whatcom Coun- “Several windows were rattled but no dam- former secretary of state, down just 3 self-described socialist. That’s up from points from April. what 40 percent said in the spring. ty from Minnesota to deliver her grandkids, age was found and the suspects had either who’d been visiting her. “She remembered us- fled or been vaporized.” SOURCES: NBC News Poll; USA Today Suffolk survey; RealClear Politics Whatcom County’s famed Ski to Sea had to drop the “Ski” part from the race, which was no small motivator to subsequent Bellingham actions.

34 Then came June, a month we refer to as “Juneuary” for its cold and rain. This year

FOOD FOOD it brought nothing but blazing-hot days. words It would turn out to be, globally speaking, COMMUNITY LECTURES BOOKS the hottest June on record, and a disaster 27 for the region. Reports began of fish dying in rivers starving for snowmelt. Then

B-BOARD B-BOARD came the images of dead salmon, white and anchor-chain occupations. In addi- bellies floating up.

24 tion to Chiara Rose D’Angelo, four others Out in the Pacific Ocean, massive zones climbed anchor chains—Cody Erdy and of unusually warm water, what a UW scien-

FILM Matt Fuller on the Arctic Challenger; Saw- tist, dumbstruck for words, named “blobs,” yer Joy and Erika Osland on the American were circulating from Southern California

20 Trader, a barge used by shell to ship an- all the way to the Arctic. There, satellite chors. images showed an ominous cloud of warm

MUSIC Against the Polar Pioneer, Seattleites water, its heat indicated in red, bleed- organized a wide range of protests, from ing into the Arctic through the opening

18 a family-friendly flotilla drawing hundreds framed by Alaska and Canada.

ART of kayaktavists, a day of Native Ameri- There was trouble on land, as well. can Idle-No-More Ceremonies in honor of Alaska was ablaze, with 300 fires burning woman and Mother Earth, to a full-day simultaneously. Washington, Canada, and 16 shutdown of Terminal 5, from which the eastern Siberia were also burning, with

STAGE vessel was being outfitted. When the Polar more than 5,000 fires whipping through Pioneer attempted its departure, kayakta- British Columbia, and mega-fires in Siberia vists launched a valiant blockade, with 24 with fronts 50 miles long. The Noble Dis- 14 being detained and fined. But with mas- cover, leaving Everett on June 30, probably sive Coast Guard protection, the Polar passed through the smoke of those fires on

GET OUT Pioneer plowed through. Then a kind of its way to the Arctic, which was not only miracle happened. Six slim kayaks and a melting, but also sitting in a crescent of

12 support boat lined up off Bainbridge Is- burning forests and tundra. 12

PAUL J HOWELL (WWW.PAULJHOWELL.COM) J HOWELL PAUL land, confronting the rig as it came up the By late July, when the protests moved Sound. Astonishingly, it veered to avoid to Portland to confront the Fennica, more WORDS WORDS them and appears to have gotten stuck in than half the sockeye in the Columbia were BY ROB LEWIS

8 the mud, where it would then spend seven dead. In the Willamette River, kayaktavists hours recalibrating its compasses. encountered bathwater-like conditions, the When it resumed travel, activists river turbid with toxic blue-green algae.

CURRENTS CURRENTS Blockadia chased it to Port Townsend, hoping to When the Fennica broke through its block- launch another blockade, but the wa- ade on July 30, Portland was 103 F, a near- 6 ‘CASCADIA SPRING’ BLOOMS ters there were too rough. In the end, a record high. few weary kayaktavists on Marrowstone For Shell, it has all coalesced into a VIEWS egin on May 22 in Bellingham Harbor. Chiara Rose D’Angelo leans over from the Beach would watch it leave the Straight reputational nightmare. And as the cli-

4 B massive anchor chain of the Arctic Challenger, one of Shell Oil’s arctic drilling of Juan de Fuca, hauled along on heavy mate worsens, so will their image. The support vessels. She had climbed the chain and strapped herself in to protest Shell’s chains, towering over the headlands. Arctic may well become the grave of their MAIL MAIL imminent plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. Now, leaning out over the water, she In Everett/Mulkiteo, a persistent group brand. Meanwhile, kayaktivism is spread-

spreads her arms like a pirate-mermaid risen from the sea and waves a tattered white held vigil night and day against the No- ing around the world, showing up as far 2 banner with hand-painted blue letters reading “Save the Arctic.” The image appears ble Discoverer, Shell’s secondary drilling north as Norway. DO IT IT DO in news feeds and internet screens around the world, lighting up the imaginations of rig, eventually amassing a kayak flotilla Ironically, now that Shell’s rigs are in thousands if not millions. She would endure three nights on that chain in an epic bid that slowed its departure and brought re- place and they’ve commenced drilling, we’d to prevent the vessel’s departure. newed media attention. And in Portland, wisely wish no ill will on this operation, and Move ahead 68 days to Portland, Ore. Thirteen young men and women hang sus- a line of bridge danglers and an armada of simply hope they finish their work this year 08.12.15 pended in a line off the Saint John Bridge, occupying the air space over the Willamette kayaktavists turned back, for more than and depart without a catastrophe. River in order to block the Fennica, one of Shell’s icebreakers, from passing underneath a day, and in epic fashion, the Fennica. Then we must turn and face inland. What .10

32 and joining drilling operations in the Arctic. Gold and crimson banners, which they had Each of these actions was unique, with Shell was doing by sea, Peabody, Enbridge, # strung from their lines, billow behind them. They rack up 40 hours on their lines and its own story line and drama. And all bore SSA Marine, and a host of other corpora- with the help of a small navy of kayaktivists hold the Fennica back a full day. the same spirit of kinship and commu- tions are doing by land. Coal terminals, These are the visual and geographic bookends of an unlikely, colorful, spontane- nity. But around them a darker and more oil refineries, pipelines and exploding oil ous and largely leaderless uprising that happened in Cascadia this spring and early- ominous story was unfolding. trains; they are either built or proposed, summer. In the middle you could place Seattle and the infamous Polar Pioneer. Into For those of us in the Cascadia region, running or coming this way. A vast indus- the fog of climate models and prediction, abstract numbers and invisible carbon, this was the year the climate went vis- trial infrastructure is aimed at this region,

CASCADIA WEEKLY Shell brought to Seattle a Goliath, a Mammon of greed incarnate, something people ceral. No longer a matter of scientific with the goal of turning it into a carbon could aim their rage at. What ensued was less an organized movement than a politi- theory and prediction, it was now some- conduit for exports to Asian markets. 12 cal effervescence, erupting in multiple places and in unexpected combinations, with thing being seen with the eyes and felt Can the energy, spirit and creative dis- outcomes not always planned but beautiful nonetheless. in the body. ruption we’ve seen directed at oil rigs be By the time it was over, Shell’s arctic drilling ambitions were in the national spot- Trouble began this past winter with a turned toward rails, terminals and refiner- light and five of its vessels had been subjected to relentless protest. In Bellingham, record low snowfall, 9 percent of normal. ies? If we’re serious about the climate, it they confronted the Arctic Challenger and the American Trader with kayak flotillas For the first time in its 42-year history, seems they have to. doit

WORDS THE AMBASSADOR’S WIFE: Jennifer Steil reads from her new book of fiction, The Ambassa- WED., AUG. 12 dor’s Wife, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. SARAH COVINGTON: Local author Dean R. WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM 34 Blanchard reads from his new book of fiction, Sarah Covington, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 THURS., AUG. 20 FOOD 11th st. MEXICAN ESKIMO: Author Anker Frankoni WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM shares poems, songs, stories and passages from the first release in his Mexican Eskimo trilogy at 27 THURS., AUG. 13 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. POETRY GALLERY II: Representative poets will WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM introduce Bellingham-based poetry organiza- B-BOARD tions, reading series, publications, groups and other entities who will explain a bit about 24 their purposes and formats at a “Poetry Gallery COMMUNITY II” event at 6pm in the Encore Room at the FILM Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The AUG. 12-15 free gathering offers a broad overview of the SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR: A carnival, local music,

abundant and diverse poetry scene in Whatcom performances by magicians and more, eating con- 20 County, and will feature 21 poets sharing their tests, a kid’s zone, a car show, farm animals and local rn words and their visions. much more will be part of the Skagit County Fair MUSIC WWW.THEPOETRYDEPARTMENT.WORDPRESS.COM taking place from 10am-10pm Wednesday through summertime + a few friends = a-maize-ing Saturday in Mount Vernon at the Skagit County

FRI., AUG. 14 Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St. Entry is $6-$8. 18 FIREFIGHTER STORIES: Real firefighters from WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/FAIRGROUNDS ART the South Whatcom Fire Authority will share songs and stories at a “Firefighter Storytime” FRI., AUG. 14 gathering at 10:30am at Sudden Valley’s South BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS: Visit “Bur- 16 Whatcom Library, 10 Barn View Ct. lington Summer Nights” from 5-9pm at the

305-3600 Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven STAGE Ave. The event kicks off with an open-air SAT., AUG. 15 market featuring local vendors and artisans ONE YEAR, ONE BOOK: Explore ways to make and continues with music by Sky Colony. Entry 14 time to write in the midst of your busy life, is free; additional gatherings happen Fridays balance “inspiration” and “perspiration,” work through August. GET OUT through procrastination and the inner critic, WWW.BURLINGTON-CHAMBER.COM plan and track your work and more at a “One Year, One Book” writing workshop from 2-4pm at SAT., AUG. 15 www.communityfood.coop • 1220 N. Forest St. & 315 Westerly Rd. • Bellingham • 360-734-8158 12 12 the Ferndale Library, 2125 Main St. OPEN HOUSE: Attend an Open House from WWW.WCLS.ORG 1-5pm at the Bellingham Center for Healthy WORDS Motherhood, 1012 Dupont St. WORDS HONEYDRIPPER’S TALES: Professional tellers WWW.CENTERFORHEALTHYMOTHERHOOD.COM Harper Stone and Kelvin Saxton lead a “Hon- 8 eydripper’s Tales” gathering from 8:30-11pm at AUG. 15-16 Honey Moon, 1053 N. State St. (in the alley). CASCADE DAYS: A parade, a car show, chain- Entry is by donation. saw carving, chalk art and hula-hoop contests,

WWW.HONEYMOONMEADS.COM games for kids, a log show, duck races, pony CURRENTS rides, a “Dump Run,” scavenger hunts, pie 6 MON., AUG. 17 and watermelon-eating contests, live music, FERTILITY REDO: Women’s health educator ice carving and more will be part of “Cascade

and speaker Toni Weschler shares stories from Days” taking place from 12:30-5pm Saturday VIEWS the 20th anniversary edition of Taking Charge of and 10am-4pm Sunday in Concrete. Many Your Fertility at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th events are free. 4 St. For two decades, the book has helped hun- WWW.CASCADEDAYS.COM dreds of thousands of women avoid pregnancy MAIL

naturally, maximize their chances of getting AUG. 17-22 pregnant, or simply gain better control of their NW WASHINGTON FAIR: Performances by 2 gynecological and sexual health. Skillet, Colton Dixon, and Terri Clark will be DO IT IT DO WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM one of the highlights of the annual Northwest Washington Fair taking place from 9am-11pm TUES., AUG. 18 Monday through Saturday at Lynden’s Northwest TRAILER PARK GOSPEL: Scientists, car- Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St. Other

tographer and author Stacy Weber reads from activities and events include the Demolition 08.12.15 Trailer Park Gospel at 7pm at Village Books, Derby, the Lynden PRCA Rodeo, motocross races,

1200 11th St. Weber’s debut memoir takes a DockDogs competition and other animal races, .10

readers on a profound, often hilarious quest, thousands of exhibits from local farms, residents 32 KSVR 91.7 FM # from the trailer parks of San Francisco, to the and FFA youth, a wide variety of carnival rides bodywork table of an “unconventional” thera- and games, acts from area performers and much, pist named Phillip. much more. General admission is $7-$12. WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM WWW.NWWAFAIR.COM KSVU 90.1 FM WED., AUG. 19 TUES., AUG. 18 CARTOON TALK: Middle school and high school SILENT STONES: The Burlington Historical So-

students are invited to a “How to Become a ciety presents “The Silent Stones Speak! Decod- KSJU 91.9 FM CASCADIA WEEKLY Published Cartoonist” presentation at 1pm ing Gravestone Icons and Their Hidden Messages at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd St. At the free from the Past” at 7pm at Green Hills Memorial 13 event, established comic book artist Bruce Cemetery, 11157 Gardner Rd. The program is free Weekdays 6:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. Bogle will explain the how-to’s of publishing and appropriate for teens and adults. Please your creations. reserve a spot in advance. Listen to our live audio stream! KSVR.org (360) 305-3637 OR WWW.WCLS.ORG (360) 755-9649 Find us on Facebook. most serious consideration of what we call the “first flush” of stormwater is that this first batch of stormwater flushing our landscape often delivers the biggest

34 dose of pollution. Squalicum Creek and its major tribu-

FOOD FOOD tary, Baker Creek, do not meet Wash- outside ington State water quality standards for HIKING RUNNING CYCLING dissolved oxygen and fecal coliform bac- 27 teria, and the creeks are listed as “Waters of Concern” for pH, zinc and pentachlo-

B-BOARD B-BOARD rophenol. Squalicum Creek is suffering. High levels of bacteria can cause sickness

24 in people, and low dissolved oxygen and high concentrations of pollutants can

FILM harm salmon and other wildlife. Stormwater pollution is not the only fac-

20 tor to consider: fish thrive in cold, clear water. If you’re familiar with the path of

MUSIC the stream, you know that Cornwall Park is one of the few places where the creek

18 is shaded. Our roads, parking lots and lack

ART of shade cause water in urban creeks to warm, which creates favorable conditions for disease-causing organisms. 16 But there’s good news: the City of Bell-

STAGE ingham is restoring part of the upper creek area for the purpose of decreasing temperatures and improving fish passage. 14 14 This summer, the City is rerouting the bulk of Squalicum Creek around Sunset Pond GET OUT GET OUT and Bug Lake, and eliminating an existing fish passage blockage under I-5. This is

12 a significant, important change that will likely improve water quality. The City and the Port of Bellingham are WORDS also working on restoring the creek’s estu-

8 ary, where two concrete box culverts and a heavily armored channel pose a barrier to fish passage at low tide. A consider-

CURRENTS CURRENTS able amount of work has been done in this area, including removal of derelict bulk- 6 heads, and creation of a pocket estuarine STORY AND PHOTO BY LEE FIRST marsh and buffer plantings, and addition- VIEWS al habitat improvements are planned.

4 Squalicum Creek has the potential to become a thriving, healthy ecosystem MAIL MAIL Urban Stream Series that we can all be proud of, but it’s go-

ing to take continued dedication and a lot 2 SQUALICUM CREEK NEEDS YOUR HELP of work. The more we learn, support and DO IT IT DO qualicum Creek is one of Bellingham’s beloved urban creeks. healthy salmon populations meets the bay. celebrate the improvements that are be- S Most of us are familiar with iconic Cornwall Park, the location where Squali- With each new commercial, indus- ing undertaken by the City and the Port, cum Creek flows over the cascades of sandstone near the middle of our city. We’re trial and housing development came ma- the better. Each of us needs to do more, drawn in at this place where our children play and enjoy cooling down in or along jor changes. The creek was straightened, regardless of which watershed we live 08.12.15 the shaded stream under huge fir trees. dredged, its banks hardened, its flood in—we need to become caretakers of our But there is more than meets the eye to this stream and watershed. The Lummi plain filled and paved. The little-known creeks, each of us doing our part to re- .10

32 People knew Squalicum Creek area as Nu-Qual-le-hum, “water containing dog salm- tributaries of Squalicum including Spring, duce our stormwater pollution impacts. # on,” a place to harvest spawning Chum salmon in the fall each year. Although sev- Baker, Toad, and McCormick creeks were eral species of salmon still spawn in Squalicum Creek, declining water quality and also transformed. Lee First is the Pollution Prevention Special- habitat degradation pose serious challenges to the creek that demand our action. Today, about half of Squalicum Creek ist for the North Sound Baykeeper Team, a The 10-mile-long Squalicum Creek watershed lies partially within the City of flows through a complex, highly developed, program of RE Sources for Sustainable Com- Bellingham and extends into the unincorporated area of Whatcom County, where mostly paved landscape. munities. This product was funded through it runs from upstream of Squalicum and Toad Lakes to Bellingham Bay. Along the Within city limits, stormwater is col- a grant from the Washington State Depart-

CASCADIA WEEKLY way, it drains the areas where many of us work and live: downtown neighbor- lected into a system of catch basins and ment of Ecology. While these materials were hoods, the hospital, the Cordata neighborhoods and commercial areas, the Baker- pipes and then discharged to Squalicum reviewed for grant consistency, this does not 14 view Spur industrial area, and large commercial shopping centers. Creek via 74 outfall pipes. During a heavy necessarily constitute endorsement by Ecol- Most of us have probably not been to the place where Squalicum Creek discharges rainstorm, a lot of stormwater is delivered ogy. Information about stormwater stew- to Bellingham Bay—between Mount Baker Plywood and Bellingham Cold Storage and all at once—causing erosion, flooding, ardship opportunities is available at www. under two bridges in a neglected place confined between large concrete chunks, undercut banks, damage to property and re-sources.org.programs/cleanwater/neigh twisted rusty metal, a 100-year-old wharf. It is here that a creek once home to sediment-laden water. But perhaps the borhood-clean-water-project or cob.org doit

AUG. 12-20 Endurance Runs taking place from 8am Saturday BOATING CENTER OPEN: The Community to 8am Sunday at Lake Padden, 4882 Samish

Boating Center is open from 12pm to sunset Way. Entry is $85-$150; race support will include on weekdays, and 10am to sunset on weekends a variety of food, water and electrolyte drinks, 34 through the summer at their headquarters at and shelter for resting. FOOD FOOD 555 Harris Ave. Rentals include kayaks, sail- WWW.HAMSTERENDURANCERUNS.COM boats, rowboats and paddle boards. Registra- tion for youth camps and adult classes are SUN., AUG. 16 currently available online. THE COLOR RUN: Be prepared to be doused 27 WWW.BOATINGCENTER.ORG from head to toe in different hues of paint as part of “The Color Run 5K” starting at 8am at the B-BOARD B-BOARD THURS., AUG. 13 Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Entry HISTORY CRUISE: Whatcom Museum’s “Sunset is $39-$50. History Cruise” starts at 6pm at Island Mariner WWW.THECOLORRUN.COM 24 Cruises, 2621 S. Harbor Loop Dr. Bellingham his- torian Brian Griffin leads the popular Bellingham DUMP RUN: As part of Cascade Days, take part FILM Bay excursions, which, in addition to beautiful in the annual “Dump Run” starting at 10am at scenery, includes stories about the region’s his- Concrete’s Town Park. Dress in costume (or not)

tory. Tickets are $30-$35. and be prepared to get wet, muddy and more. 20 WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG Entry is $35. WWW.CASCADEDAYS.COM MUSIC WORK PARTY: Join Recreation Northwest for a Work Party from 6-8pm at the upper pavilion AUG. 16-20 at Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Dr. Help the SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: The Commemo- 18

group relocate the trail in the park, and be rative Air Force Airbase Arizona will bring ART prepared to get your hands dirty. Additional its B-17G World War II Bomber Sentimental work parties take place Aug. 20 and 27. Please Journey to town from 9am-5pm Sunday through sign up in advance. Thursday at the Bellingham International 16 WWW.RECREATIONNORTHWEST.ORG Airport, 4255 Mitchell Way. Visitors can tour

the aircraft, talk with volunteers to learn STAGE WATERFRONT TOUR: Enjoy an evening on the about the unique role these aircraft served for bay and discover how Bellingham’s past has our country and more. Entry is $5 per person 14 opened the door for its future at a “Bellingham’s or $10 per family. Flights will be offered to the 14 Future Waterfront Tour” departing at 6pm from public for $425-$850. San Juan Cruises, 355 Harris Ave. Representa- WWW.AZCAF.ORG GET OUT GET OUT tives from the Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham will offer details of the planned MON., AUG. 17 redevelopment. Entry is $12.50-$25. DIG INTO FALL: “How Low Can You Go?” will be 12 WWW.WHALES.COM the focus of a “Dig Into Fall” series presentation at 6:30pm at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315

FRI., AUG. 14 Snoqualmie St. The free workshop will focus on WORDS CEMETERY TOUR: “Bayview’s Businessmen” will how to achieve a lower-maintenance garden, and be the focus of a walking tour focusing on the will be taught by Skagit County Master Gardener 8 city’s past business people at 1pm at Bayview Diana Wisen. Cemetery, 1420 Woburn St. Park and meet at the WWW.MOUNTVERNONWA.GOV cemetery’s Veterans’ Memorial. Entry is free; reservations are required. TUES., AUG. 18 CURRENTS 778-7150 OR WWW.COB.ORG HOKA RUN: Float along in a cushy pair of Hoka 6 demo shoes and enjoy a root beer float afterward AUG. 14-15 at today’s “Hoka One One” All-Paces Run at SIN & GIN TOURS: Learn more about the 6pm at Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St. Fun VIEWS history of vice and sin that helped make the giveaways, raffle prizes and more will be part of foundation of our urban locales what they are the free fun. 4 today at the annual “Sin & Gin Tours” at 7pm WWW.FAIRHAVENRUNNERS.COM MAIL MAIL Friday in Fairhaven next to Skylark’s Hidden Cafe

(1308 11th St.) and 7pm Saturday at the Bureau AUG. 18-19 2 of Historical Investigation (217 W. Holly St.). LYNDEN RODEO: Professional rodeo action, Tickets are $15 general and $19 with a drink. roughstock events, bareback riding, saddle DO IT IT DO Tours take place weekends through Aug. 29. bronc riding and bull riding will be part of the WWW.THEBUREAUBELLINGHAM.COM annual Lynden PRCA Rodeo at 7:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday at the Northwest Washington AUG. 14-16 Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St. Entry is $15.

PLOVER FERRY: The Plover ferry runs through WWW.NWWAFAIR.COM 08.12.15 the summer from 12-8pm Friday and Saturday

and 10am-6pm Sunday departing on the hour THURS., AUG. 20 .10

from the Blaine Visitor’s Dock, Gate II at PUTT FORE PETS: Whatcom Humane Society 32 # Blaine Harbor. Suggested donation for the hosts its fundraising “Putts Fore Pets” Golf Tour- excursions is $1-$5. nament from 12-5pm at the Bellingham Golf and WWW.DRAYTONHARBORMARITIME.ORG Country Club, 3729 Meridian St. Entry is $125 per person or $500 per foursome. SAT., AUG. 15 WWW.WHATCOMHUMANE.ORG MAKE & TAKE: Create your own hypertufa con- tainer at a “Make It and Take It” workshop start- BIRD TALK: Joe Meche shares fantastic photos

ing at 9am at Garden Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama of birds found along a favorite Bellingham CASCADIA WEEKLY St. Entry is $39 and includes all supplies. waterway at a “Birds of Whatcom Creek” Brown 676-5480 OR WWW.GARDEN-SPOT.COM Bag presentation at 12:30pm at Whatcom Mu- 15 seum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Join him AUG. 15-16 after the talk for a walk on the nearby section ENDURANCE RUNS: Athletes can choose from of the creek. Suggested donation is $3. 6-, 12- or 24-hour options as part of the Hamster WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG doit STAGE THURS., AUG. 13 34 GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 8pm every Thursday FOOD FOOD stage at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for the “Project.” Entry is $4-$7. 27 THEATER DANCE PROFILES 733-8855 OR WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM

B-BOARD B-BOARD AUG. 13-15 SHAKESPEARE NORTHWEST: Audiences can view Shakespeare Northwest’s version

24 CW: You directed the recent “Commedia on of Romeo & Juliet for the final weekend at the Lawn” show, and acted in it, too. How 7pm Thursday and 7pm Saturday at Mount

FILM else are you involved in the summer season? Vernon’s Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. The Noble Kins- RB: I’m playing the villain in Urinetown. men, a comedic tale about two cousins who

20 Plus, singing and dancing for six to are vying for the affection of the same nine hours a day is a pretty grand way maiden, can be seen at 7pm Friday. Tickets

MUSIC to spend the summer. are $10-$12. CW: Are the students who are taking part WWW.SHAKESNW.ORG

18 in the summer shows typically involved in BRIDESMAID FINALE: The world premiere

ART just one—or more? run of Three Times a Bridesmaid concludes RB: Everyone is involved this weekend with shows at 7:30pm in multiple shows; that’s Thursday through Saturday at the Anacortes 16 16 how summer companies Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. The original play by ACT’s Willow McLaughlin focuses STAGE STAGE work. For example, some on the dilemma of an engaged woman as are acting in two shows she recounts the many trials, tribulations and working crew for the and farcical tragedies in weddings she has 14 other productions. participated in. Tickets are $18. ATTEND CW: Urinetown, Leaving WWW.ACTTHEATRE.COM WHAT: GET OUT Urinetown Iowa, and Schoolhouse AUG. 13-19 WHEN: 7:30pm Rock Live! remain on the BARD ON THE BEACH: Shakespeare’s The Aug. 12-15; Comedy of Errors plays in repertory with King

12 roster. What do each of 2pm Sun., these shows have to offer? Lear, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Shakespeare’s Aug. 16 LEAVING IOWA RB: Urinetown garnered Rebel at the 26th annual “Bard on the WORDS WHERE: Beach” through September at Vancouver BC’s three Tonys, and it’s one Performing Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Ave. Tickets are

8 Arts Center of the best musicals of $26-$45. Early booking is recommended for Mainstage all time. It’s a hilarious best seat selection; many performances sell BY AMY KEPFERLE COST: $14-$19 mashup of well-known out in advance. INFO: 650- WWW.BARDONTHEBEACH.ORG

CURRENTS CURRENTS musical theater styles 6146 or www. tickets.wwu. that addresses a world- 6 AUG. 14-15 Open Campus edu wide drought so severe RYAN STILES & FRIENDS: To celebrate ------that citizens have to pay the space’s 11th anniversary, founder and VIEWS WESTERN SUMMER THEATRE IS BACK ON TRACK WHAT: a large corporation for world-famous improviser Ryan Stiles will be Leaving Iowa joined by mainstage performers for “Ryan 4 the privilege to pee— WHEN: 7:30pm Stiles & Friends” shows at 9pm Friday and hile the wealth of parking spots available in neighborhoods near Western pretty timely with this Aug. 19-22; Saturday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay MAIL MAIL W Washington University recently might indicate the campus has closed up 2pm Sun., being Washington’s dri- St. Tickets are $25. Online tickets have sold

shop for the season, a faction of faculty and students have remained, working Aug. 23 est year on record. out; a limited number of tickets will go on 2 long hours to bring the public a full serving of performances as part of the revived WHERE: DUG Leaving Iowa is an sale 45 minutes before each show. Theatre

DO IT IT DO WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM Western Summer Theatre. intimate, heartwarm- COST: $11-$15 The dance-focused “Movement Graffiti” and “Commedia and the Lawn” have come ------ing comedy about a SAT., AUG. 15 and gone, but a trio of shows—the musical Urinetown, a family road-trip comedy WHAT: School- family road trip, and VAUDEVILLINGHAM: Attend the Belling- dubbed Leaving Iowa, and the always-popular Schoolhouse Rock—remain on the ros- house Rock School House Rock Live! ham Circus Guild’s monthly uncensored va- 08.12.15 ter. We caught up with theatre arts professor Rich Brown to find out more. Live! guarantees that you’ll riety show, “Vaudevillingham,” at 7pm and Cascadia Weekly: The Western Summer Theatre series is pretty ambitious—five sepa- WHEN: 7:30pm leave humming well- 9pm performances at the Cirque Lab, 1401 .10 Aug. 26-28; 6th St., suite #102. Expect to see everything

32 rate performances will have shown between July 29 and Aug. 30. What’s it taken to known childhood tunes

# 2pm Sat.-Sun., from aerial performances to dance, comedy, get those shows from rehearsal to the stage? Aug. 29-30 like “I’m Just a Bill” and magic, juggling, burlesque and more. Both Rich Brown: A dedicated company! We have nine hours of rehearsal and/or shop WHERE: Old “Conjunction Junction.” novice and veteran performers are welcome. time blocked each day, so we’ve been busy building these quality shows for the Main Theater CW: Do you think Western Suggested donation is $5-$10. Bellingham community. COST: $11-$15 Summer Theatre will be a WWW.BELLINGHAMCIRCUSGUILD.COM CW: Western Washington University hasn’t had a dedicated summer theater season in regular thing from here on out? SUN., AUG. 16 awhile. What was the impetus to get it back on the curriculum? RB: During the nine years I’ve lived in COMEDY SHOWCASE: Attend “Shakedown

CASCADIA WEEKLY RB: First, we wanted to give our best students and recent alums the experience of Bellingham, each time I meet someone Standup: A Comedy Showcase” at 8:30pm at working in a professional summer stock company to prepare them for that kind new in town, often the first words out the Shakedown, 1212 N. State St. The event 16 of intensive work. Second, we wanted to bring Western Summer Theatre back to of their mouth is “When is Western’s will feature a variety of local comedians sharing their talents. Entry is free; you must the community. Summer Theatre coming back?” Well, be 21 or over to attend. CW: Have audiences been supportive thus far? we’re bringing it back in a big way this WWW.SHAKEDOWNBELLINGHAM.COM RB: They have. We chose the month of August because it’s pretty light on theater summer. If the community attends, it offerings for the Bellingham community. We wanted to fill that gap. will stay back. If they don’t, it won’t. doit NORTH CASCADES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

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it’s your fault. 14 GET OUT 12 WORDS You may not suspect that you’re among the one in four men Performances of King Lear will be part of “Bard on the Beach” shows through September at Vancouver impacted by low testosterone. You may think your irritability, 8 BC’s Vanier Park unexpected weight gain, lack of motivation or passion is your Call us and let us help you

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AUG. 19-23 DANCE PARTY: A mix of swing, Latin and ball- MAIL MAIL LEAVING IOWA: As part of the Summer Theatre room will be highlighted and danced to with an

Series at Western Washington University, catch introductory lesson at the weekly Friday Night 2 a viewing of the comedy Leaving Iowa at 7:30pm Dance Party from 7:30-10pm at the Bellingham Wednesday through Saturday, and 2pm Sunday, Dance Company, 1705 N. State St. Admission DO IT IT DO

at the school’s PAC Underground Theatre. The is $5-$7. play is described as a “postcard to anyone who WWW.BELLINGHAMDANCECOMPANY.COM has ever found himself or herself driving alone on a road, revisiting fond memories of his or her SAT., AUG. 15 Law Offices of youth.” Tickets are $11-$15. SALSA NIGHT: Join DJ Antonio Diaz as he 08.12.15 WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU mixes a fabulous combination of the best Latin Alexander F. Ransomm rhythms at Rumba Northwest’s bimonthly “Salsa .10 32

Night” taking place from 9:30pm-12am on the # DANCE first and third Saturdays of the month at Cafe Rumba, 1140 N. State st. Entry to the all-ages THURS., AUG. 13 event is $4. Compassionate to You, FOLK DANCE: Join the Fourth Corner Folk WWW.RUMBANORTHWEST.COM Dancers to learn lively folk dances from Eastern Relentless to the Prosecution. Europe, Greece, Turkey, and Israel from 7:15- TUES., AUG. 18 10pm every Thursday at the Fairhaven Library, SKAGIT FOLK DANCERS: Join the Skagit- Highly Rated Trial Attorney

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UPCOMING EVENTS

34 SAT., AUG. 15 ARTWOOD: Peruse wood pieces by Michael FOOD FOOD Flaherty and fine art by painter Francy Blumhagen at a reception for the artists from visual 3-6pm at Artwood Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave. 27 GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES The works will be highlighted through August. WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM

B-BOARD B-BOARD MON., AUG. 17 CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO: A Ceramics Open Studio takes place from 6:30-8:30pm Mondays,

24 um carbonate into the kiln at 2,300-degree temperatures, and that the soda volatilizes 2-4pm Thursdays, and 11am-3pm Saturdays at Lynden’s Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. Entry FILM in the white-hot kiln and combines with the is $7- for a 10-session punch card, or $10 per silica in the clay to produce a glazed surface. session without a punch cards. Cards can be

20 Attendees can also learn more about how purchased onsite. the “flow of flames into a vapor-filled envi- WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG

MUSIC ronment” can yield a few surprises. “The results of every ONGOING EXHIBITS 18 18 18 firing are a little bit ALLIED ARTS: “Corvid” is on display through

ART different, so every kiln ART opening is a little like Aug. 29 at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Christmas,” Howard says. The exhibit includes works by Irene Lawson, 16 Lyn Jackson, Laurie Potter, Liane Redpath- “The color and surface Worlund, and Vikki Jackson. STAGE SEE IT qualities are largely con- WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG WHAT: Isaac tingent on the proximity to the burners, how the ARTWOOD: Woodwork by Michael Flaherty

14 Howard’s “50 and fine art by painter Francy Blumhagen will Shades of Clay” ware is placed in the kiln, be highlighted through August at Artwood WHEN: The and how much sodium is Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave. Meet the artists at a

GET OUT exhibit shows present. Loading the kiln reception from 3-6pm Sat., Aug. 15. through August; WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM a reception takes can be a fairly time-con-

12 place from 3-6pm suming process—it’s sort DEMING LIBRARY: Photographer Mike Ka- Sat., Aug. 15 of like Tetris.” zimer displays a selection of images featuring WHERE: Good By now, he’s used to WORDS the lush natural beauty of Whatcom County as Earth Pottery, what it takes to bring well as black-and-white images of Bellingham 1000 Harris Ave. through Sept. 4 at the Deming Library, 5044

8 the clay to life. How- INFO: www. BY AMY KEPFERLE Mt. Baker Hwy. goodearthpots. ard, 32, has been making 305-3600 com pots since he was about ------CURRENTS CURRENTS 15 years old. After high FISHBOY GALLERY: Check out the contem- WHAT: Howard school, his brother, Jer- porary folk art of RR Clark from 1:30-5pm every

6 The Heat is On will show his Mon.-Fri. at the FishBoy Gallery, 617 Virginia St. work alongside emy Noet of Blue Water 714-0815 OR WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM 50 SHADES OF CLAY that of painter Pottery, invited him to VIEWS Tyree Callahan be his apprentice. Since FOURTH CORNER FRAMES: “Lost & Found”

4 WHEN: The ex- on’t mistake ceramic artist Isaac Howard’s “50 Shades of Clay” exhibit with then, he hasn’t stopped shows through Aug. 31 at Fourth Corner Frames hibit opens Sept. Dthe novel with a similar name. working with clay. & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St. The exhibit features MAIL MAIL 4 and an opening work that was uncovered after the space’s That shouldn’t be too difficult, as E.L. James’ racy Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy reception takes These days, the cre- makeover last year. deals with the sadomasochistic relationship be- ative hurdles Howard fac- 2 place from 5-8pm WWW.FOURTHCORNERFRAMES.COM tween an innocent college graduate and a sexy- Sat., Sept. 5 es don’t involve the act DO IT IT DO

WHERE: Smith but-sadistic business tycoon, and Howard’s ex- of getting creative, but GALLERY CYGNUS: Painter Todd Horton’s & Vallee Gallery, hibit focuses on the many gradients of color to rather finding the time to “Twilight of the Wyrd Wood” will be up 5742 Gilkey Ave., through Aug. 30 La Conner’s Gallery Cygnus, be found in his soda-fired ceramics. Edison create. He works 30 hours 109 Commercial St. “The title was meant to be a little bit of a play INFO: www. a week for a small con- 08.12.15 WWW.GALLERYCYGNUS.COM on words, but I do tend to make pots that refer- smithandvallee. struction company, and com ence the human figure, and I’m sure there are at teaches one day a week GOOD EARTH: Isaac Howard’s “50 Shades of .10

32 least 50 shades in the show,” Howard says. at Pottery Northwest, so Clay” will be highlighted through August at # While there’s no denying Howard’s glossy ce- finding the physical energy to be in the stu- Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave. Come ramics do have a certain sex appeal—they take a dio can be a challenge at times. see how the shape of the forms, the flow of lot of heat to come to fruition, and they’re sinu- But what if he’s busy because he’s not the flames in the vapor-fired environment create beguiling variations in color and ous and smooth and beg to be touched—that’s really an artist and part-time construction texture. A reception takes place from 3-6pm not the ultimate aim. Instead, Howard is focused on the process of refining his worker named Isaac Howard, but a billion- Sat., Aug. 15. artistic ideas. aire named Christian Grey? After all, both WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM

CASCADIA WEEKLY “It’s a pretty neat thing to make a functional, three-dimensional object that live in Seattle, both have dark hair and are conveys meaning beyond its use,” he says of the bowls, mugs, vases and as- in the same age range, and both find beauty HONEY SALON: Peruse Karie Jane’s “The Devils 18 Advocate” at Honey Salon, 310 W. Holly St. sorted vessels that comprise his current exhibit at Good Earth Pottery. in simple things—whether it’s the curve of The new collection of paintings and collage il- Howard will share those and other observations at a reception for the month- bowl or an unrefined gem of a woman. lustrates human connectedness and its opposite long exhibit Sat. Aug. 15 at the longtime Fairhaven clay collective. Show up at Saturday’s free event to find and is seen as an “internal window into the art- If needed, he’ll explain more about the process of soda-firing ceramics—be- out the truth. Either way, you’re sure to see ist’s mind of love, technology and the seemingly yond the fact that it’s a style of atmospheric firing in which you introduce sodi- a few things of interest. doit

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Make your way to La Conner to investigate painter Todd Horton’s “Twilight of the Wyrd Wood” through Aug. 18 18 30 at Gallery Cygnus 18 ART ART lost art of human to human interaction.” 1421 N. Forest St. See details online. WWW.HONEYBELLINGHAM.COM WWW.RAGFINERY.COM 16 I.E. GALLERY: David C. Kane and T. Michael SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Photo encaustic pieces

Gardiner’s “Quod Erat Demonstrandum” shows by Kathy Hastings will be highlighted through STAGE through Aug. 23 at Edison’s new gallery, i.e., Sept. 1 in Anacortes at the Scott Milo Gallery, 5800 Cains Court (filling the middle slot of 420 Commercial Ave. Also showing are oils by

the Edison Eye). Hours are 11am-5pm Fridays Gerald Baron, photography by David Lucas, 14 through Sundays. acrylics by Cynthia Richardson and fused glass [email protected] wall pieces by Robin Larson.

WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM GET OUT JANSEN ART CENTER: A Late Summer Juried Exhibit is on display at Lynden’s Jansen Art Cen- SMITH & VALLEE: Works by painters Ed ter, 321 Front St. Solo exhibits by Steve Cousens Kamuda, Gregg Laananen, Lisa Gilley, Rob 12 and Norman Riley can also be seen. Vetter, and Ruthie V. can be viewed through

WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG Aug. 30 at Edison’s Smith & Vallee Gallery, WORDS 5742 Gilkey Ave. LUMMI LIBRARY: A “Flo Konecke Retrospec- WWW.SMITHANDVALLEE.COM 8 tive” can be viewed through August at the Lummi Island Library, 2144 S. Nugent Rd. SCULPTURE NW GALLERY: “Regional Stone/ Konecke, a profile artist, was “a true island Regional Sculptors: New Work of the Northwest

renaissance woman and local superhero.” Stone Sculptors Association” can be seen from CURRENTS 305-3600 12-5pm every Fri.-Sun. through Aug. 16 at Sculpture Northwest Gallery, 203 Prospect St. 6 MATZKE GALLERY: Check out the “Summer WWW.SCULPTURENORTHWEST.ORG

Moments” exhibit through Aug. 23 on Camano VIEWS Island at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture SKAGIT MUSEUM: “Back to Our Roots: A

Park, 2345 Blanche Way. In addition to the History of Farm to Table in Skagit County” is 4 glass, sculpture and paintings in the gallery, showing through Oct. 11. at La Conner’s Skagit there’ll also be new sculptures to see in the County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St. MAIL 10-acre park. WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM

WWW.MATZKEFINEART.COM 2 WESTERN GALLERY: Christopher Morrison’s DO IT IT DO MINDPORT: San Francisco-based artist Romy “The Threshold Project” can be perused through Randey’s “Umbra” is currently on display at Aug. 29 at Western Gallery on the Western Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St. The exhibit Washington University campus. The exhibit features an interactive wall panel made from features Morrison’s handblown glass sculptures

fused glass, bamboo, sensors and LEDs. Admis- depicting the Artist Journey and exploring the 08.12.15 sion is $2. concept of crossing the threshold. WWW.MINDPORT.ORG WWW.WESTERNGALLERY.WWU.EDU .10 32 # MONA: Peruse “From the Artist’s Eye,” “Richard WHATCOM ART MARKET: From 10am-6pm Fairbanks: Potter/Poet,” and “Pilchuck Print every Thursday through Monday, stop by the Shop” through Sept. 24 at La Conner’s Museum Whatcom Art Guild’s Art Market at Fairhaven’s of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. Entry is free. Waldron Building, 1314 12th St. WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG WWW.WHATCOMARTGUILD.ORG

QUILT MUSUEM: “Celebrating 20 Years of Art,” WHATCOM MUSEUM: “Bellingham’s National

“30 Quilts for 30 Years,” and “Creative Knitting” Art Exhibition and Awards,” “Helmi’s World: CASCADIA WEEKLY show through Oct. 4 at the La Conner Quilt & Symbol, Myth, Fantasy,” “The Owl and the Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St. Woodpecker: Photographs by Paul Bannick,” 19 WWW.LACONNERQUILTS.ORG and “Back at the Park: Vintage Views from the Photo Archives” can currently be viewed on the RAGFINERY: A variety of textile-related work- Whatcom Museum campus. shops happen on a regular basis at Ragfinery, WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG Rumor Has It

34 WELL, LAST WEEK I announced a big show that I believed to be confirmed, in the can, a sure

FOOD FOOD thing. It was very exciting. I was very excited, even though I knew that I probably wasn’t sup- music posed to be making the show announcement, 27 SHOW PREVIEWS ›› RUMOR HAS IT and doing so might jinx the whole thing. I think I might’ve jinxed the whole thing.

B-BOARD B-BOARD The official announcement I expected from the Wild Buffalo, the venue in question, did

24 not happen as expected. In fact, thus far, it has not happened at all. Same goes for those

FILM tickets I promised would be on sale last week. I’m told all hope is not lost, that there’s simply

20 20 a glitch in the matrix, a hitch in the giddy-up,

some kind of hopefully minor malfunction. At MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC present, it seems everyone is locked in a holding pattern, including me, who isn’t announc-

18 ing anything further until all the details are

ART set in stone and free from my ability to jinx it. Since I’m evidently now in the business of 16 bumming people out,

STAGE I suppose this is as good a time as any to encourage one and all 14 to attend a Falling Up Stairs show on Aug. 21

GET OUT at the Swillery. A Falling BY CAREY ROSS Up Stairs show is usually the exact opposite of

12 anything that can be characterized as a “bummer,” but this show happens to be the last for the band, which seems like an act of deliberate WORDS cruelty since I’m only now emerging from my

8 denial over Bright Weapons being no more. Apparently, one of the members of Falling Up Stairs is “moving away” to “attend college,” SKILLET

CURRENTS CURRENTS which is a decent reason to put a band into possibly permanent hiatus, but I’m not happy 6 about this and you shouldn’t be either. In fact, BY CAREY ROSS we should all express our displeasure by at- VIEWS tending the band’s final show and cheering for

4 them loudly. They will not know what hit them. In all seriousness, I’ve always been a fan of

MAIL MAIL Northwest Washington Fair this band, with their experimental, exploratory

nature and skilled musicianship. Plus, they’re 2 A FAIR LOVE AFFAIR an exciting band to watch live and have re- DO IT IT DO o know me is to know that the only thing I love more than a Swed- After that, I mosey my way to the live- warded the support they’ve received in the Tish pancake breakfast (never forget) is the Northwest Washington Fair, stock barns, paying special attention to music community by supporting others. Tough more commonly known as the Lynden Fair. the chickens, goats and any animals that band not to like. Every year, I look forward to it. Every year, my expectations are high. have just given birth. Usually I witness In news that doesn’t come from Bummer- 08.12.15 Every year, it seems like I must be setting myself up for a letdown. pigs fighting, as they seem to not always town, is word that K Records band LAKE will But, nope. play well with others, before heading to celebrate their 10th anniversary by play- .10

32 The Fair never lets me down. It never disappoints. It never leaves me the Small Animal Experience, where I jock- ing every single song they’ve ever recorded # feeling like it could’ve somehow been bigger, better, more. Instead, it is ey for a front-row spot to see the baby and chronologically over the course of 12 hours on everything I need it to be, year in and year out. miniature animals, fighting crowds of the Aug. 22. The show will take place on Whidbey The Fair never fails. children for whom the exhibit is actually Island (because why not?) at Langley’s Bay- Over the years, I have honed what I feel to be the ultimate day at the Lyn- designed. The Fair played host to cam- view Hall and is available to all comers for den fairgrounds (although, if I’m being honest I should confess that I often els for the first time last year, and they the bargain price of free. Stay for 12 hours, undertake multiple outings to the Fair, such is the intensity of my love). were such an unqualified hit that they’ve hang out for 12 minutes, come and go from

CASCADIA WEEKLY Upon arrival, I typically take a few minutes to get my bearings while watch- returned to provide the event with a de- the show 12 times—this is a choose-your- ing acts on the Festival Stage. A mix of regional and local performers, this cidedly exotic air. Last year, I happened own-adventure-style event. The only way 20 year’s roster includes performances by Vertical String Band, the Honeybees, upon a goat costume contest, and it con- you can do it wrong is not to attend—but Travl’N Opry, Big Swing Band, one-man band Eric Haines (juggling and uni- tinues to be one of the highlights of my you’ll only do that if breaking the heart of cycling included), comedy, magic and hypnotist shows, comedy and variety entire existence, which either speaks to K Records founder Calvin Johnson is a thing shows, and more. The performance free for all is indeed free for all, and the how compelling costumed goats are or how you’re into. But you don’t want that, because stage is buzzing with all manner of activity from 10am until 9:30pm. limited my existence is—or possibly both. that would be a real bummer. derby (Aug. 17)—al- history of booking worthy country art- FAIR, FROM PAGE 20 though I must confess ists, and they show up ready to show out. a more-than-lingering The last item on my well-practiced Should I not see the same this year, I interest in the PRCA Fair agenda is always dessert. Of course,

will console myself by checking out Dock Rodeo (Aug. 18-19) as the natural choice is the Fair’s signature 34 Dogs, in which dogs of all sizes and skill well. The powers that sandwich, the Moo-wich, a delectable

levels run fast, fling themselves from a be have scaled back treat that involves two homemade choco- FOOD wee dock and into a pool of water. What this year’s Grandstand late chip cookies bookending a generous could possibly go wrong? ATTEND musical acts to two slab of vanilla ice cream. It is the stuff of

Organic Lamb Sausage 27 Then, it’s time to ride the Zipper and WHAT: North- nights, along Chris- the gods (whichever ones you subscribe west Washing- whatever other rides appear appealing, tian and country mu- to), and to say I’ve eaten my weight in Texas Pete Hot Sauce ton Fair before checking out the vendors and ex- WHEN: Aug. sic themes. The first them over the years is probably only very Irish Whiskey Cheddar B-BOARD hibits in the fairway, attempting games 17-22 of the two is Christian slightly an exaggeration. If you want to Cranberry Pepper Jelly of chance only to lose miserably, care- WHERE: North- rockers Skillet (Aug. honor Lynden’s proud Dutch roots, you’ll 24 fully selecting which airbrush tattoo west Washing- 20), who nabbed a line up for poffertjes, which are tiny, Honey Habanero Rub ton Fairgrounds, will temporarily adorn my body, getting couple of Dove awards fluffy pancakes of my dreams and diary FILM Lynden Chocolate Snakaroons my photo taken and made into a giant COST: $7-$12 last year, boasts a entries. However, my sweet tooth lives Shirts, Scarves, Socks 20 button that has exactly zero practical for gate admis- group of loyal fans for my once-a-year indulgence in the 20

applications, and basically taking in as sion, everything called “Panheads,” deep-fried wonder that is funnel cake,

else additional MUSIC much of a slice of Fair life as possible. and, more pertinent- and they beckon to me from the glow- Lunch in the Garden MUSIC $$$ Having worked up an appetite at this ly, have proven their ing yellow booth where they are being INFO: www. 360-592-2297

point, it is imperative to invest in Fair nwwafair.com popularity with plati- constantly manufactured. www.everybodys.com 18 fare, which can include anything from a num record sales. At that point, if I’m not sugar-drunk Hiway 9 – Van Zandt ART mediocre gyro to an excellent brick of Following them is country megastar and overstimulated beyond function, I French fries to a smoked turkey leg to Terri Clark, known for her fancy guitar will try and cram in one final ride before 0RQGD\$XJXVWSP 16 a cheeseburger to whatever other self- work, take-no-prisoners attitude and her the Fair gives me the side-eye and tells D)UHH(YHQWDW9LOODJH%RRNVZLWK

indulgent foodstuffs tickles my fickle multiple platinum records. Hailing from me to hit the road or give up my lovely STAGE Fair fancy—all to be washed down with Alberta, Clark is country to the core, hav- Bellingham existence and accept my in- 721, a giant cup of lemonade. ing shared stages with Reba McEntire, evitable destiny as a carny. :(6&+/(5 14 It’s usually at this point I real- George Strait, Brad Paisley and similar The only thing left to do then is mean- ize that I’m running late for whatever heavy hitters. Lest you doubt her chops, der my way to the parking lot, attempt

Grandstand performance I have tickets she remains the only female Canadian to remember where the car is parked and 7$.,1* GET OUT RI to, which, for the past few years, has artist to be granted membership into the start dreaming of next year’s Northwest &+$5*( \RXU included the ever-popular demolition Grand Ole Opry. The Lynden Fair has a Washington Fair. )(57,/,7< 12 musicevents The Deﬁnitive Guide WORDS to Natural Birth

WED., AUG. 12 Park, 500 W. Holly St. The series continues Fridays under 12 are free. Refreshments and food will be Control, Pregnancy 8 JAZZ CONCERT: East Coast transplants Cole Schus- through Sept. 4. available to purchase. Achievement, and Reproductive Health ter (guitar) and Greg Feigold (bass), and Bellingham 778-7000 OR WWW.COB.ORG WWW.HEARTOFANACORTES.COM drummer Julian MacDonough will be joined by New -RLQXVLQFHOHEUDWLQJWKHXSGDWHG CURRENTS CURRENTS York City-based saxophonist Aaron Johnson for FARM TUNES: Laura Overstreet performs at a SUN., AUG. 16 UHYLVHGWK$QQLYHUVDU\(GLWLRQRIWKLV

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34 complex character, a hip-hop Napoleon whose small stature and high-pitched voice

FOOD FOOD mask a shrewd business acumen. Film Even when Gray (who made his feature debut directing the real Ice Cube in the 27 MOVIE REVIEWS ›› SHOWTIMES stoner-slacker classic Friday) puts “Comp- ton” through the somewhat familiar biopic

B-BOARD B-BOARD paces, he brings a richness of observation to the table that transcends cliche. The

24 24 live performance and recording scenes have the same loose, semi-improvised feel of the FILM FILM ones in the recent Beach Boys drama Love & Mercy, especially when Eazy steps up to a

20 mic for the very first time to lay down his hit single “Boyz-n-the-Hood.”

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18 (Paul Giamatti), a veteran rock manager who

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STAGE is loath to pass judgments on its characters, whose motivations Gray strives to understand even when their actions verge on the 14 monstrous. (The only unqualified monster here is the bodyguard-turned-mogul Marion

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communities: While taking a break from the 2 he ferocious rhymes of hip-hop icons N.W.A.’s controversial 1988 anthem “Fuck real-life son, O’Shea Jr.) said he and his Compton recording sessions, the rappers are DO IT IT DO Ttha Police” scarcely seem to have aged when they blast on to the soundtrack bandmates were merely “street reporters,” descended on by a swarm of Torrance cops of Straight Outta Compton, echoing into a world where the abuse of black Americans filing dispatches from the from the front who humiliatingly shake them down while at the hands of law-enforcement officials remains common headline news. But if lines of a resource-starved community disparaging the very existence of hip-hop. Compton is undeniably of the moment, it’s also timeless in its depiction of how engaged in trench warfare with the Daryl Gray casts a wider net in the film’s sec- 08.12.15 artists and writers transform the world around them into angry, profane, vibrant Gates-era LAPD. Everything about N.W.A. ond half, as friction among the three N.W.A. and singular personal expression. A conventional music-world biopic in outline, was confrontational, starting with their principals (over money, natch) sends them .10

32 but intensely human and personal in its characterizations and attention to detail, name (short for “Niggaz With Attitude”). spinning off into their own orbits, Cube with # director F. Gary Gray’s movie is a feast for hip-hop connoisseurs and novices alike Gray’s panoramic film (running a densely movie projects and a platinum solo career, as it charts the West Coast rap superstars’ meteoric rise, fractious infighting and packed two-and-a-half-hours) is the story Dre as a prolific producer who—in and out of discovery that the music business can be as savage as the inner-city streets. of N.W.A., yes, but also of the city in those tumultuous partnership with Eazy-E—helps When it dropped in 1988, N.W.A.’s first studio album (from which the movie same years—a long-simmering discontent to foster a new generation of hip-hop talent takes its title) shook the hip-hop world from its solid East Coast moorings with that finally erupted into the 1992 riots. (including Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Eminem). its button-pushing, madly rhythmic depictions of thug life in South L.A.—an ur- But first we begin in 1986 with the DNA But even as the film broadens its scope,

CASCADIA WEEKLY text for the subgenre that would become known as “gangsta rap,” though N.W.A.’s of N.W.A.—the friendship between Cube Gray’s direction remains sharp and vibrant, members themselves preferred the term “reality rap.” Along with Public Enemy’s It and aspiring DJ Andre “Dr. Dre” Young giving us a sense of how post-N.W.A. life 24 Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (released the same year), Compton was (Corey Hawkins), and their courtship of a looked from each character’s perspective, the album that fully announced hip-hop as the rage-filled protest music of its neighborhood drug dealer, Eric “Eazy-E” and reaching unexpected depths of emo- era—a primal scream from under the boot of white authority, or what the critic Wright (Jason Mitchell), to funnel some of tional power as Wright starts to succumb to Nelson George called “the full-blown sound of revolution.” The group’s charismat- his illicit funds into a record label (appro- the AIDS-related complications that would ic 19-year-old rapper and lyricist O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson (played here by his priately dubbed Ruthless) for burgeoning cut his life short, at age 31, in 1995.

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AN IPHONE DREAM As this happens, Razmik (Karren Kara- STAGE gulian) drives his cab around the seedier angerine is a different kind of Christ- sections of Los Angeles where the action Tmas movie. takes place. At first, his scenes are comic 14 A comedy about the adventures and relief, as we see and hear the stories of misadventures of two transgender pros- his fares as they ride along. But Razmik GET OUT titutes as they run around Los Angeles becomes more central to the plot as the on Christmas Eve looking for a cheating story goes along. He has rather specific 12 pimp would probably qualify as a different tastes, but at times, it seems he just kind of movie, period. So would the fact wants to get away from his overbearing WORDS that director Sean Baker’s film was shot mother-in-law (Alla Tumanian). It doesn’t on iPhones. Or that both of the leads have take long to understand why. 8 never acted before. (The Armenian cab Sin-Dee finds the woman, Dinah (Mick- driver/client/would-be family man tooling ey O’Hagen), and they set off in search of

around the city is just gravy.) Chester, though not so willingly in Dinah’s CURRENTS But if ever there was a time to focus case. Events conspire to land all the ma- less on differences and instead embrace jor characters at an all-night joint called 6 inclusion, that time is now. So it’s impor- Donut Time on Christmas Eve in a rough tant to note that, for all that may be dif- part of town. It’s hilarious to see how VIEWS

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Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) has just made stronger for having been tested. gotten out of jail after a 28-day hitch, Rodriguez and Taylor are terrific. Their only to be told by her best friend, Alexan- confidence is infectious, yet they never dra (Mya Taylor), over a shared doughnut let us forget the challenges their lives of- on Dec. 24, that Sin-Dee’s pimp and boy- fer. It says something about Baker, who 08.12.15 friend cheated on her while she was away. co-wrote the film, that he presents their .10

This would be Chester (James Ransone), sexual identity as a given. There’s no ex- 32 whose identity at present is a mystery, planation necessary, no exposition about # in part because everyone on the street how they came to be sharing that dough- seems afraid of him. What’s worse, he nut on Christmas Eve. They’re here and cheated on her with a white blonde who they’re living their lives. Deal with it. was born a woman. Sin-Dee is incensed, The iPhone bit will fade fast—you’ll and originally decides she will find and be too busy focusing on Baker’s story, punish Chester before turning her ire to not how he made it. As it should be, no CASCADIA WEEKLY the newfound object of his affections. matter what format a filmmaker uses. This would be easier if she knew her And with Tangerine, Baker has made a 25 name. It starts with “D,” is all she has to welcome story that takes hard-won in- go on. Meanwhile, Alexandra says she will clusion as a simple fact, reminding us accompany her, but only if Sin-Dee tones that any problems we may have with it down the drama. are our own. film ›› showing this week

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WORDS 1 hr 42 min.) Minions: This movie is for everyone who watched Long live Meryl. +++ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 42 min.) Despicable Me and thought, “I just wish those adorable

8 Irrational Man: Woody Allen, accused of sexually little yellow dudes had a movie all their own.” So, Shaun the Sheep Movie: Aardman Animations, abusing his daughter when she was seven years old, basically, everyone. +++ (PG • 1 hr. 31 min.) the minds behind Wallace and Gromit, have crafted a recently referred to his relationship with wife Soon-Yi claymation world peopled with sheep who wreak all Previn (formerly his ex-wife Mia Farrow’s adopted Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation: The last manner of hilarious havoc on the big city—all without CURRENTS CURRENTS daughter who he entered into a romantic relationship movie I saw Tom Cruise in was Going Clear: Scientol- saying a word. Adorable and entertaining in equal

6 with when she was barely out of her teens) as being ogy and the Prison of Belief, and I have to say, it was measure. +++++ (PG • 1 hr. 25 min.) “paternal,” and said he allowed her to make decisions his best performance in years. Seek it out. As for this as a “gift” to her. Major UGH. That’s what you support film, I’m told it’s pretty good too. +++++ (PG-13 • Straight Outta Compton: See review previous page. VIEWS when you buy a ticket to this not-very-good movie. + 2 hrs. 12 min.) ++++ (R • 2 hrs. 37 min.) (R • 1 hr. 36 min.) 4 Mr. Holmes: The last time Ian McKellen (gift to us all) Tangerine: See review previous page. +++++ (R • 1 Jurassic World: Ain’t no party like a dinosaur party teamed up with director Bill Condon, it was for 1998’s hr. 28 min.) MAIL MAIL ‘cause a dinosaur party don’t stop. +++ (PG-13 • 2 excellent Gods and Monsters, and the effort resulted in

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Showtimes Oppenheimer’s chilling Oscar nominee The Act of Kill- unsolved case in a role seemingly tailor-made for the potent spell, this movie is likely to be your undoing. ing, this documentary follows Adi, who gleaned the English knight. +++++ (PG • 1 hr. 43 min.) +++++ (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.) Regal and AMC theaters, please see identity of his brother’s killer from the earlier doc, www.fandango.com. learns he lives nearby and decides to confront him—in Pixels: Congratulations, Adam Sandler. There is actu- Up: Come to Fairhaven’s Village Green on Aug. 15 to Pickford Film Center and 08.12.15 an act that could have potentially deadly consequenc- ally a movie in theaters right now that critics hate see the excellent Pixar movie that made everyone PFC’s Limelight Cinema, please see es. +++++ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 23 min.) more than this one. Achievement: unlocked. Take the erroneously think it was based on Ballard resident www.pickfordfilmcenter.com .10 rest of your career off. No, really. I mean it. + (PG-13 Edith Macefield’s refusal to sell her home to develop- 32

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34 yummy eggplant bruschetta ($8), which 34 consisted of fried eggplant topped with FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD mozzarella, tomato confit and basil. chow The pizzas were delicious and the Lakeshore Drive, featuring Fat Pie’s 27 RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES classic, homemade red sauce, was the clear winner.

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12 366-8090 or prika, chili and black www.fatpie pepper. pizza.com Weber recently took WORDS a trip to Chicago and

8 Detroit to taste-test some of the classic pizzas and learn more about what made them unique. It was a fun ex-

CURRENTS CURRENTS ercise in research, but one that came heavily laden in calories, he admits. 6 The atmosphere at Fat Pie is friendly and the décor is contemporary. On the VIEWS second floor of the eatery is a massive

4 photograph of Fairhaven circa 1908, with signage to indicate the building MAIL MAIL now occupied by Fat Pie. It’s a beautiful

tribute to the historic past and a great 2 STORY AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN KRAMER way to show locals and tourists just DO IT IT DO how much has changed on Fairhaven’s roadways over the past 107 years. Fat Pie Pizza The energy of that past remains, We- ber says. On New Year’s Day he heard 08.12.15 A CULINARY TREAT IN FAIRHAVEN footsteps up and down the stairs and doors opening and closing in the res- .10

32 t’s not for the diet-conscious, but if you’re in the mood for a decadent treat, taurant, even after checking fastidi- # Istop by Fat Pie Pizza for lunch or dinner. ously that he was the only (living) The 70-seat restaurant (with room for an additional 70 on two patio levels) soul around. Fairhaven’s no stranger opened in January 2014 in Fairhaven, and though there’s lots of pizza competition to haunting stories, and this is an- in Fairhaven and Bellingham, none of it is quite like Fat Pie. other one for the books. The restaurant specializes in Chicago- and Detroit-style crusts. Chicago-style tempted by the Lakeshore Drive, with Fat Pie has a winning combination of is a thick, round pan pizza that looks more like a quiche, its crust a rich, flaky, mushrooms, red onion, roasted garlic, great pizza, friendly service and an at-

CASCADIA WEEKLY cake-like blend of cornmeal. cauliflower, gorgonzola and mozzarella. tractive ambience, particularly on its The Detroit-style crust is Sicilian-inspired, a rectangular-shaped pizza with a So we ordered both—the Lakeshore Drive rooftop bar, where you can catch the 34 tender, crispy crust. Diners choose their crust and then choose from one of 12 on the Chicago-style crust. breeze on a hot summer’s day and see combinations of ingredients. If you don’t like the combinations, you can build your A regular-size pizza ranges from $15.99- all the way to the ocean. Stop by for a own pizza from an assortment of meat, seafood and veggies, all individually priced. $17.99 depending on the crust choice, pizza and be sure to order at least one We opted for the Lake Erie pizza, Detroit-style, with roasted tomato confit, while large pizzas are priced up to $27.99. Chicago-style crust. It’s quite unforget- artichoke hearts, black olives, spinach, chevre and mozzarella. We were equally But the regular size is easily enough for table and a real treat for the senses. doit

WED., AUG. 12 ready-to-eat foods, crafts and more at the Bell- WEDNESDAY MARKET: The Wednesday Farm- ingham Farmers Market from 10am-3pm at the

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Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St. (behind market runs every Saturday through Dec. 19. 34 34 Village Books). The market continues weekly WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG Family Mexican Restaurants FOOD FOOD through Sept. 30. FOOD WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG SUN., AUG. 16 FERNDALE PUBLIC MARKET: Attend the NOW SERVING BREAKFAST SEDRO MARKET: Suss out summer offerings at Ferndale Public Market from 2-7pm every Sunday At our Barkley village location 27 the weekly Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market from through Oct. 11 near the town’s Old Settler’s 3-7pm every Wednesday through September at Village, 2007 Cherry St. Hammer Heritage Park. WWW.FERNDALEPUBLICMARKET.ORG Saturday & Sunday B-BOARD WWW.SEDROWOOLLEYFARMERSMARKET.COM SOUTHSIDE BBQ: A Southside Summer BBQ

BREWERS CRUISE: Sample liquid goods from Picnic happens from 3-7pm at Our Saviour’s 9AM - 12PM 24 Boundary Bay Brewery, Schooner EXACT Brew- Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave. Entry to

ing Company, and Maritime Pacific Brewing the fundraiser for the monthly Southside Com- FILM Company at San Juan Cruises’ “Bellingham munity Meal is by donation. Barbecue items will Bay Brewers Cruise” starting at 6:30pm at the be provided; please bring a dessert to share. Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Activities will also include family games, live Home of the Big Mama! 20 Entry is $35. music and more.

3 Bellingham Locations to Better Serve You! MUSIC WWW.WHALES.COM 715-2993 Downtown Fairhaven Barkley 501 W. Holly Street 1007 Harris Avenue THURS., AUG. 12 MON., AUG. 17 2945 Newmarket 18 LYNDEN FARMERS MARKET: Procure goods MARKET STAND: Purchase fresh, local produce (360)671-3099 (360)656-6600 (360)778-2041 from local growers at the Lynden Farmers Mar- grown onsite by local youth and community ART ket from 12-5pm at 324 Front St. (across from volunteers as part of We Grow—a collaboration

the Jansen Art Center). The market continues between Northwest Youth Services and WSU’s 16 Thursdays through Oct. 29. Extension Program—from 2-4pm every Monday WWW.LYNDENFARMERSMARKET.COM through the summer in front on NW Youth STAGE Services, 1020 N. State St. FRI., AUG. 14 WWW.NWYS.ORG

SALMON DINNER SAIL: Combine your tastes 14 for adventure and delicious food at a weekly CAMP COOKING: Equipment, planning and three-hour “Bellingham Bay Salmon Dinner Sail” preparation will be discussed at a “Camp Cook-

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BEER & BRATS: Hemplers bratwurst, Kulshan FOOD FIGHT: Northwest Farm Bill Action WORDS Brewery beer and locally made buns can be had Group organizers will talk about the history at the weekly “Beers & Brats” evening cruise of our food system, what policies impact our

leaving at 6:30pm from the Island Mariner’s slip food choices and farm landscape, and how 8 at Squalicum Harbor, 2621 S. Harbor Loop Dr. you can get involved to advocate for change Entry is $35. at a “Food Fight” presentation at 6:30pm in

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384-6244 Teens” gathering from 1-2:30pm at the Ferndale MAIL Library, 2125 Main St. All supplies will be pro-

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