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Bellingham is secure enough about its artsy identity that it probably doesn’t need an internet survey conducted thousands of miles away for validation. But that didn’t stop Philadelphia-based real estate company Brotherly Love Properties from including a Bellingham neighborhood in its recent list of the most creative places in the country. The study aimed to rank the most sought-after neighborhoods in America for their attractiveness to creative people. Based on over 3,000 responses, it came up with a list of the 110 best neighborhoods for creative people in the country. While plenty of those included were famous neighborhoods in big cities, downtown Bellingham ranked in the top 25, the highest of any neighborhood in Washington.
Expert from Cascadia Daily News article written by Cocao Laney
There’s a new restaurant coming to downtown Bellingham — but while the menu is all-new, the venue will be familiar to anyone who enjoys craft beer.
Aslan Depot, Aslan Brewing Co.’s 21-plus tap room, is building an on-site kitchen and plans to serve a small menu by early summer. The kitchen is located in a separate building bordering the Depot’s patio, known as the Annex. (Regulars will recognize this building for its prominent moon calendar mural.)
If you’re searching for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this Saint Patrick’s day, look no further than Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro. With March 17th being on a Monday this year, Boundary Bay is preparing four full days of St. Patrick’s Day family fun.
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is excited to announce significant updates to its leadership team, following the appointment of Lindsey Payne Johnstone as Executive Director earlier this year. Payne Johnstone has now promoted two senior managers to Director titles, effective today, further strengthening the organization's capacity to serve the community.
Read MoreWhatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) will provide free rides on all bus trips within Whatcom County from August 8 through August 17, 2024. Free Fare Days is an opportunity for regular riders and newcomers to experience the ease and efficiency of WTA's bus services at no cost.
Read MorePrepare for a mind-expanding journey on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at 4 PM at the Trackside Beer Garden! The 3rd Annual Acid Ball Psych Rock Music Festival promises to be a highlight of your Summer with:
Festival Headliners:
● Frankie and the Witch Fingers: Known for their high-octane live shows and psychedelic rock infused with garage punk, this band delivers a visceral experience with intense riffs, wild energy, and mind-altering melodies.
Read MorePrepare for an extraordinary evening as Black Violin commemorates 20 years of musical innovation with their BV20: Then & Now tour, coming to Mount Baker Theatre on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This groundbreaking duo, renowned for their genre-defying fusion of classical music and hip-hop rhythms, is set to captivate audiences with live performances across the country once again this fall. In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary, their new single “Legends in the Making” is out now.
Read MoreWhatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is excited to announce the return of the Kids Art Contest. The event will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at two locations: Bellingham Kids Fest and the Ferndale Block Party.
Kids will create their drawings aboard a WTA bus parked at each event. Winning submissions will be permanently displayed on one of two Hybrid buses.
Read MoreWhatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Van Grant Program. This program aims to enhance public transportation in Whatcom County by providing surplus vanpool vans to qualifying not-for-profit and government organizations.
Program Highlights:
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) not-for-profits and government organizations serving Whatcom County.
Vehicles: Up to eleven retired vanpool vans, seating 12-15 passengers, are available and all are in good working order.
Application Deadline: Friday, August 23, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Requirements: Recipients must use vehicles for community transportation, track ridership, and submit monthly and year-end reports.
Downtown Sounds has returned to the Arts District with a lineup of musical acts that span genres of funk, soul, R&B and jam rock to bring a unique spin to one of Bellingham’s hottest community events. But as Downtown Sounds celebrates 20 years of summertime memories, the team behind it wanted to make this year bigger and better than ever before.
Read MoreBellingham Whatcom County Tourism, in collaboration with the Port of Bellingham and Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026, will host a free Team USA Watch Party for the women’s soccer match between USA and Germany on Sunday, July 28 at Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden.
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