The Village Books-sponsored Chuckanut Radio Hour, hosted by Chuck and Dee Robinson, has been around for six years. Fans and newcomers can enjoy highlights of the show's 2012 season Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Leopold Retirement Residence's Crystal Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave.

There will be live music by the original house band, The Walrus; a new essay by Cascadia Weekly columnist Alan Rhodes; poetry by house poet Kevin Murphy; and a new episode of "The Bellingham Bean."

Tickets are $5, available at Village Books. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and you must be seated by 6:45 as the show begins promptly at 7. Details: 360-671-2626, villagebooks.com.

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