Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the Whatcom READS book each year. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology and contributors are invited to read at a public presentation. The theme for 2023 is BETWEEN FACT AND FICTION, drawn from Jess Walters’ ... Read more
This is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9856451 Inspired by her own 5,000-mile solo bicycle ride, Tessa Hulls researched little-known intrepid female adventurers. In this presentation, she demonstrates why female role models — such as characters in The Cold Millions — are vital in affecting social change.
Archivist Conor Casey, head of the Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections, will discuss the dynamic history of the labor and social justice movements of the Pacific Northwest though the frame of the collections of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Also known as the Wobblies, the IWW is featured ... Read more
February 3 – May 31, 2023Hours: Wed.-Sun., Noon – 5pmWhatcom Museum Lightcatcher building, 2nd floor hallway250 Flora St., Bellingham If you love the vaudeville history in The Cold Millions, you will delight in this exhibition hosted by our partner the Whatcom Museum. Vintage Vaudevillians is a photographic exhibition at the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building highlighting ... Read more
Note: Registration is required for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/whatcom-reads-IWW-021523 Yes, the Wobblies are alive and well. An organizer for the Whatcom-Skagit Industrial Workers of the World will discuss the current activity of the union, its goals and its principles. Hear about IWW union activity in the Pacific Northwest and around North America today. Presentation takes ... Read more
This is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9924960 Unsettling Settler-Colonial Education: Join us for an interactive book discussion with co-editors Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn of University of Washington-Tacoma, Dr. Anna Lees of Western Washington University and Dr. Cornel Pewewardy of Portland State University. Heather Jefferson of Lummi Nation will moderate audience Q&A. Their book ... Read more
Sponsored by the Whatcom Museum Kolby LaBree from Bellinghistory Tours with the Good Time Girls will discuss life on the vaudeville circuit and its ties to the underworld. She will share examples from The Cold Millions as well as stories from Bellingham history. Free/Donations to the Whatcom Museum welcome
Registration in advance is recommended for this online event; click here. Registration closes at midnight, February 20. You may also join the meeting by going to the Bellingham City Club website on February 22. On Tuesday before the meeting, registrants will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. Murder isn’t what it used to ... Read more
This is an ONLINE presentation. You must register to participate: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9870506 Lynden Library Assistant Branch Manager Wendy McLeod was born and raised in Spokane. In this presentation, she shares the history of the city at the heart of The Cold Millions.
Join local musician Jimmy Brite for a spirited performance in conjunction with this year’s Whatcom READS. Listen and sing songs of protest, social justice and inspiration. Jimmy Brite is the happiest when he is entertaining an audience with his guitar, either as a solo artist or with a group. He has played for events, weddings ... Read more
Evolve Chocolate + Cafe, located on the second floor of Village Books in Fairhaven, is known for their inspired dinners. In honor of the 2023 Whatcom READS selection, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, chef Christy Fox has created a five-course dinner ($85) inspired by the book. Along with the meal, a book discussion will ... Read more