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Learn more about the people behind Whatcom County's thriving arts community in our Q&A with musicians, poets, playwrights and more.
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Robert Mittendorf's column features family-friendly events, day trips, hikes and more.
Entertainment
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MUSIC
Live music calendar for May 24-31 in Bellingham and Whatcom County
What's playing at bars, coffeehouses and more in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Featured event: Blues rocker JD McPherson, named an "artist you should know" in 2011 by NPR, takes the stage on Thursday, May 31, at the Green Frog in Bellingham. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. with opener...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Children's Festival fills Granville Island in Vancouver, B.C. through June 3
The 35th annual Vancouver (B.C.) International Children's Festival returns to Granville Island Tuesday, May 29, through June 3, featuring theater, puppetry, animated film, storytelling, dance and music from Taiwan, Italy, Senegal, the United Kingdom, the United States and across Canada.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Local musicians on the bill at Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle
Now in its 41st year, the Northwest Folklife Festival which takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, at Seattle Center features more than 800 acts across 25 stages, celebrating all forms of cultural expression in the Northwest.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Whatcom Art Guild hosts annual show, sale at Bloedel Donovan Park
Whatcom Art Guild's annual Art by the Lake judged show of fine arts and crafts, featuring more than 40 local artists displaying and selling original two- and three-dimensional artwork, prints and more, begins 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave.
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ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOS
Thousands turn out for 2012 Ski to Sea Grand Parade
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, May 26, thousands lined Cornwall Avenue to watch the Ski to Sea Grand Parade in Bellingham. The parade had more than a hundred entries, varying from equestrian teams to marching bands and car clubs with antique cars.
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MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS
Pattinson leaves vampires behind in 'Cosmopolis'
Robert Pattinson has gone from playing a vampire to depicting another kind of bloodsucker - a billionaire financier whose world crumbles in the course of a nightmarish cross-town drive in "Cosmopolis."
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CELEBRITIES
Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show after threats
Lady Gaga canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence, claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth.
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MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS
Will 'Amour' conquer all in Cannes prize race?
Love is in the air at the Cannes Film Festival, as the jury sits down Sunday to choose its prizewinners.
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MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS
Nicole Kidman's red carpet marriage
Nicole Kidman's red carpet date travelled for 35 hours to join her in Cannes.
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CELEBRITIES
Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert
Michelle Obama was with the single ladies this weekend, joining 5,500 fans at a Beyonce concert in Atlantic City.








