The Gristle
AN EXPANDING AGENDA: One of the more satisfying evolutions since the dawn of this new century has been to watch Whatcom County step more fully into her role as a supporter and partner in the policy initiatives of her cities. Where Whatcom County Council once viewed their work as distinct…
Alan Rhodes
What can I say about the summer of 2021? Well, not surprisingly, I do have a few observations.
Cranky’s Inferno. We’ve had a lot of very hot weather this summer, thanks in part to the climate change we humans have been so adept at accelerating. I hate hot weather. I mean, I really hate…
Rumor Has It
Truth be known, I spent so much time during that long 15-month period that our music venues were shuttered due to COVID-19 simply hoping that they’d make it through to the other side that I spent very little time thinking about what that other side might look—and sound—like.
And when I…
Letters
Watching the port commission forum at City Club, as well as some of the other races this fall, I have been astounded at the lack of preparedness of some of the candidates.
One of rhe most…
The Fairhaven parking Task force is meeting on Sept, 15, apparently to give their final approval to a paid parking plan which has been in the works since 2015 or earlier.
Fairhaven has been…
We’ve all seen the shipping monstrosities mooring in Bellingham Bay of late.
The physical/biological realities of having some the largest man-made ships sitting right out there may not be…
Today's Events
Climate Action Week
10:00am
Join community organizations, businesses and local government Sept. 20-26 for the City of Bellingham’s third annual ALL IN for Climate Action Week. Fun and informative events, activities and…
Bellingham Vegan Restaurant Week
10:00am
Eat your way through town as part of Bellingham Vegan Restaurant Week taking place Monday through Sunday at participating eateries that will be offering at least one plant-based option for…
Piano Nights with Paul Klein and Aaron Guest
6:00pm
Pianist Paul Klein plays from 6pm-8pm every Tuesday in the Tap Room at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave. From 6pm-8pm Wednesdays, Aaron Guest takes a turn at the piano.
Eat Local Month
10:00am
Join Sustainable Connections for Eat Local Month through September as they support and share the work of local farmers, fishers, ranchers, chefs, restaurateurs and grocers in Whatcom, Skagit,…
We Grow Open House
10:00am
Attend an Open house from 10am-12pm or 4pm-6pm at the WE GROW Community Farm, 1815 Ellis St. (across from the Bellingham Food Bank). Learn about the vocational urban farm and how to get…
Paintings of My Life at Gallery Syre
11:00am
View Beth Anna Margolis’ “Paintings of My Life” from 11am-4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 23 at Gallery Syre, 465 W. Stuart Rd. The show features a selection of more than 60 works…
Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market
3:00pm
Attend the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market from 3pm-7pm every Wednesday through Oct. 13 at the city’s Hammer Heritage Square located at Ferry and Metcalf streets.
Wednesday Market at Waypoint
4:00pm
Bellingham Farmers Market’s Wednesday Market takes place from 4pm-7pm weekly through Sept. 29 on the waterfront near the pump track at Waypoint Park, 300 W. Laurel St. Approximately 40…
Writing Workshop and Fundraiser
5:00pm
From 5pm-7pm, Village Books will host author Steve Almond for a writing workshop, “Creating An Irresistible Narrator,” on Zoom. The online event is a fundraiser for Laurel Leigh, a beloved…
Ruth Ozeki in Conversation with Karen Joy Fowler
6:00pm
At 6pm, Village Books will join forces with Third Place Books and Elliott Bay Book Company to present “Ruth Ozeki in Conversation with Karen Joy Fowler” on Zoom. The topic of the online…
Bellinghistory Tours with the Good Time Girls
6:00pm
The Good Time Girls will lead free “Bellinghistory” tours at 6pm Wednesday in Fairhaven, and 6pm Thursday in downtown Bellingham. The Wednesday tour will highlight the Fairhaven district’s…
Love the Land Benefit Concert
7:00pm
At 7pm, tune in for a virtual “Love the Land” benefit concert for local farms. The event hosted by Viva Farms and Washington Farmland Trust will be emceed by Audra Mulkern, local…
D'vonne Lewis' Limited Edition
7:00pm
The Jazz Center of Bellingham hosts a concert with D’vonne Lewis’ Limited Edition at 7pm at the Lucas Hicks Theater at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Prospect St. Tickets are $10 for…
A farm-fresh benefit concert
7:00pm
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