Whatcom Writes Deadline
Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the Whatcom READS book each year. Top entries are selected for publication in the ... Read more
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Community Events Inspired by the Book
She Travelled Solo: Strong Women in the Early 20th Century
Online EventThis is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9856451 Inspired by her own 5,000-mile solo bicycle ride, Tessa Hulls researched little-known intrepid female adventurers. In this presentation, she ... Read more
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IWW archive special collections photos and presentation (In Person)
Ferndale Library 2125 Main Street, Ferndale, WA, United StatesArchivist Conor Casey, head of the Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections, will discuss the dynamic history of the labor and social justice movements of the ... Read more
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Vintage Vaudevillians
Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United StatesFebruary 3 – May 31, 2023Hours: Wed.-Sun., Noon – 5pmWhatcom Museum Lightcatcher building, 2nd floor hallway250 Flora St., Bellingham If you love the vaudeville history in The Cold Millions, you ... Read more
The IWW Today
Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United StatesNote: 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 ... Read more
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Unsettling Settler-Colonial Education
Online EventThis 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, ... Read more
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Vaudeville and Vice in the Early 1900s
Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Rotunda Room 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA, United StatesSponsored 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 ... Read more
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Bellingham City Club presents A Nicer Kind of Murder: The Evolution of Crime Fiction with Author Matthew Sullivan
Online EventRegistration in advance is recommended for this online event; click here. Registration closes at midnight, February 20. You may also join the meeting by going to the Bellingham City Club website on February ... Read more
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History of Spokane
Online EventThis is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9870506 Lynden Library Assistant Branch Manager Wendy McLeod was born and raised in Spokane. In this presentation, she shares the ... Read more
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Songs of Protest with Jimmy Brite
Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA, United StatesJoin 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 ... Read more
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“Life Between the Pages” Five Course Book Dinner
Evolve Chocolate + Cafe 1200 11th St Suite 201 (2nd floor of Village Books in Fairhaven), Bellingham, WA, United StatesEvolve 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 ... Read more
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Allied Arts Whatcom READS Art Challenge Exhibition
Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, United StatesExhibit on display March 3rd thru 26th, 2023 Jess Walter posing with Whatcom READS Art Challenge participants. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, ... Read more
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How to Write a Family Portrait with Kristen Millares Young – ONLINE ONLY
Whatcom Community College 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA, United StatesDUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AN ONLINE EVENT. ATTENDEES WHO HAVE REGISTERED WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL Registration for this event is open ... Read more
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Lifesong Project Workshop with Havilah Rand
Lynden Library 216 4th Street, Lynden, WA, United StatesRegistration for this event is open now. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11481847 Join us at the Lynden library for this unique song-writing experience! The LifeSong Project works to preserve the memories and ... Read more
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