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Masks, recitals and return of the Naked Bike Ride

This month, Wednesday on the Waterfront opens, Whatcom Museum offers tours of its exhibits, Studio UFO presents masks created during the pandemic, Whatcom County farmers and Scots celebrate their heritage and Bellingham Symphony closes its season. Plus, there are ballet, music, theater and dance…

2022-06-01
Collegiate concerts and canoe journeys

Music from Western Washington University students, concerts to support efforts in Ukraine, a tribal gathering, an exhibit about the history of music in Bellingham, fun at the Outback Farm, a dance concert for families and jazz tributes. Per usual, there's something for everyone this week!

2022-05-18
John Waters Brings 'False Negative' to Western Washington University 2022-05-17
False Negative: An Evening with John Waters

Sure, you could wait until the Criterion Collection re-releases John Waters' 1972 cult classic film “Pink Flamingos” on Blu-Ray in late June to find out more about why it's difficult to discuss the movie without using words and phrases such as “disgusting,” “filth” and “camp spectacle.”

2022-05-13
Bees, music and parades

Test your trivia knowledge in a Trivia Bee hosted by Whatcom Literacy Council. Music from Western Washington University, Bellingham Festival of Music, Bellingham Music Club and Bellingham Symphony Orchestra will inspire you, Bellingham’s Sonja Lee returns with a new band, and the community is…

2022-04-27
Opera, jazz, crushed clowns and singing nuns

It’s a music-filled week in Bellingham with some of the city’s finest jazz artists, as well as acclaimed touring musicians. Historic Fairhaven stars in a couple of leading roles, when you can learn about two icons of the neighborhood — “Dirty” Dan Harris and the Fairhaven Hotel. Western’s Opera…

2022-04-20
Michelle Stranges keeps Western's 85 pianos in tune 2018-11-15
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ coming to WWU, Arlo Guthrie at Mount Baker Theatre

Western Washington University’s Opera Studio and Orchestra present Cole Porter’s sophisticated and sassy hit musical, “Kiss Me, Kate,” at 7:30 p.m. April 14-15, 21-22 and 2 p.m. April 16 and 23 at WWU’s Performing Arts Concert Hall.…

2017-03-08
Welcome back Western summer theatre

The beginning of Western Washington University’s fall semester is still more than a month away, but that doesn’t mean all is quiet on the edifice of learning on the hill.

Far from it, in fact. Since returning to liven up WWU’s campus in July, Western Summer Theatre is once again ensuring…

2016-08-10
Photos: Wes Mackey plays Summer Noon Concert 2016-07-13
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