As the non-profit dedicated to Bellingham's vibrant downtown, we strive to keep you informed about the exciting developments, events, and initiatives that shape our community. Read and share our press releases about Downtown Bellingham Partnership events, programs, organization, and service announcements. We also share news from community partners and press outlets.
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STOMP, the international percussion sensation, comes to Bellingham, Washington for one performance only, at Mount Baker Theatre on Monday, January 13. From its beginnings as a street performance in the U.K., STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 30 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 26 million people.
Location: Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Tickets start at $39.75*
Tickets available at: https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/stomp/
Sustainable Connections (SC) is thrilled to announce new positions and a new leadership team. These strategic changes will strengthen the organization’s capacity to fulfill its new mission to build community, strengthen food systems, catalyze climate solutions, and expand access to housing in Northwest Washington.
It may be hard to imagine how leveraging business tax credits through a local nonprofit organization could lead to an inspirational joy that touches people’s hearts, but that’s exactly what happened when Mount Baker Care Center & Summit Place Assisted Living decided to work with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Jenny Hagemann was there to watch it happen and explain how local businesses can be a part of it.
Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is thrilled to announce that an all-new version of Shrek The Musical will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, November 17. Audiences can expect a Shrek that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”
Read MoreA holiday dance mash-up for the whole family celebrating 50 years of hip hop! As artists, the industry, and fans celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop around the globe, The Hip Hop Nutcracker announces its 2024 tour to more than 25 U.S. cities including Mount Baker Theatre for one night only on November 13, 2024. The production reimagines Tchaikovsky’s 130-year-old ballet as a contemporary holiday dance spectacle! The performance features hip hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, the first rapper to be signed by a major label in 1979, performing as the show’s MC.
Read MoreArticle by The Tyee
Excerpt: For nearly a decade, the Spinsters were a fixture at the Bellingham Farmers Market. Their booth was easy to find: market goers just needed to look for their brightly coloured yarns in vibrant cyan and deep magenta. Founders Kate Burge and Rachel Price commuted to the market by bike — neither one owned a car at the time — and set up most Saturdays.
The duo, who named their company Spincycle, specialized in a type of craft practised by few others in the early 2000s: kettle-dyeing and hand-spinning wool into beautiful skeins. Unlike most commercial yarns, which are spun and then dyed, the yarn Burge and Price create is dyed first, before it’s spun into yarn.
Read MoreArticle from Salish Current
Bellingham sandwich shop’s weekly events spark a hot spot, bringing together friends and the community.
Music plays in the background as sandwiches and drinks are slung by the kitchen staff. Voices overlap these sounds as teams prepare to face off in trivia. With different events four nights a week, Cheba Hut, a weed-themed sandwich shop in downtown Bellingham, is becoming a popular hangout spot. And Wednesday nights at Cheba Hut are for trivia.
Read MoreOn September 28, Day on the Bay will invite the community to explore and engage with Bellingham’s active waterfront. Day on the Bay is a joint collaboration with Sustainable Connections’ Eat Local Month, Bellingham SeaFeast, and Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County. This free, self-guided tour encourages folks to stop at more than 12 locations and local businesses along Bellingham Bay on Saturday, September 28 from 10am-4pm. This event aims to shine a light on the vibrant and diverse maritime heritage that shapes our community, and to foster a deeper appreciation for the hardworking individuals and innovative enterprises that sustain Bellingham Bay.
Read MoreThe 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.
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