Community Events Inspired by the Book

Note: Registration is required for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/whatcom-reads-IWW-021523 Yes, the Wobblies are alive and well. An organizer for the Whatcom-Skagit Industrial Workers of the World will discuss the current activity of the union, its goals and its principles. Hear about IWW union activity in the Pacific Northwest and around North America today.  Presentation takes ... Read more

This is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9924960 Unsettling Settler-Colonial Education: Join us for an interactive book discussion with co-editors Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn of University of Washington-Tacoma, Dr. Anna Lees of Western Washington University and Dr. Cornel Pewewardy of Portland State University. Heather Jefferson of Lummi Nation will moderate audience Q&A. Their book ... Read more

Sponsored by the Whatcom Museum Kolby LaBree from Bellinghistory Tours with the Good Time Girls will discuss life on the vaudeville circuit and its ties to the underworld. She will share examples from The Cold Millions as well as stories from Bellingham history. Free/Donations to the Whatcom Museum welcome

Join local musician Jimmy Brite for a spirited performance in conjunction with this year’s Whatcom READS. Listen and sing songs of protest, social justice and inspiration. Jimmy Brite is the happiest when he is entertaining an audience with his guitar, either as a solo artist or with a group. He has played for events, weddings ... Read more

Evolve Chocolate + Cafe, located on the second floor of Village Books in Fairhaven, is known for their inspired dinners. In honor of the 2023 Whatcom READS selection, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, chef Christy Fox has created a five-course dinner ($85) inspired by the book. Along with the meal, a book discussion will ... Read more