Christmas music, films on tap in Bellingham

For an out-of-the-ordinary twist on Christmas music and movies, try these events in Bellingham this week:

▪ Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra, a 20-member ensemble, performs Christmas music in its unique style during a free concert from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, in the downstairs Lecture Room at Bellingham Public Library, 201 Central Ave.

▪ Musicians on guitar, wooden recorders, cello, viola and mandolin perform carols from old England from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in December at Book Fare Cafe, on the top floor of Village Books, 1200 11th Ave.

▪ For film fans, a selection of animated holiday classics will play on the digital screen from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the SkillShare area on the first floor of Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave.

▪ A film version of “a popular Christmas-themed ballet” will play on the digital screen at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in the SkillShare area of Bellingham Public Library.

▪ Films of holiday concerts from around the world will play continuously Wednesday, Dec. 23, in the SkillShare area of Bellingham Public Library.

Robert Mittendorf

This story was originally published December 16, 2015 at 4:01 AM with the headline "Christmas music, films on tap in Bellingham."