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February 2020
Whatcom WRITES Public Presentation (Village Books, Lynden)
Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by this year’s Whatcom READS book. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology. This year’s theme is Discovery. The deadline to submit entries has passed, but you can hear the authors of the top Whatcom WRITES entries read their work at two public presentations and then start planning your own entry for next year!
Find out more »The Birds of Western North America
Be amazed to learn about more than 150 birds with wildlife photographer and WCC Community and Continuing Education photography instructor Ken Salzman. Enjoy a slideshow of photos set to music by Ken, most of which taken by him from within 100 miles of Bellingham - birds coming from as far north as southern Alaska and from Arizona to the south. For a preview of Ken's work, visit his website, www.kensalzman.zenfolio.com. A Whatcom READS event.
Find out more »March 2020
Whatcom WRITES Public Presentation (Village Books, Fairhaven)
Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by this year’s Whatcom READS book. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology. This year’s theme is Discovery. The deadline to submit entries has passed, but you can hear the authors of the top Whatcom WRITES entries read their work at two public presentations and then start planning your own entry for next year!
Find out more »Book Discussion with Eowyn Ivey
Join in a lively discussion of To the Bright Edge of the World-featuring author, Eowyn Ivey.
Find out more »An Evening with Eowyn Ivey
Join us as the WhatcomREADS community gathers to hear author Eowyn Ivey speak about her novel, To the Bright Edge of the World at the historical Mount Baker Theatre. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Find out more »Art Challenge Exhibit
Enjoy artwork inspired by our WhatcomREADS selection, To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey. The exhibit will take place at the Allied Arts of Whatcom County gallery in downtown Bellingham.
Find out more »The Art and Craft of Writing
Gain insight into the writing process as author Eowyn Ivey discusses the art and craft of writing. The program will take place at the Wilson Library Reading Room at Western Washington University. The Reading Room, also known as the Harry Potter Room or 4 Central, is on the fourth floor of Wilson side of the library. The easiest way to get to it is to take the stone stairs near the Wilson entrance to the very top. See map below.
Find out more »Art Challenge Reception
Celebrate the artists and artworks of the WhatcomREADS Art Challenge. The Art Challenge offers artists of all ages and experience levels an opportunity to explore themes related to this year’s WhatcomREADS title and present their work for public display. This reception kicks off a month-long exhibit of the art at the Allied Arts of Whatcom County gallery.
Find out more »Coffee with Eowyn Ivey
Whatcom Reads welcomes author Eowyn Ivey to the Whatcom Community College Heiner Theatre for a presentation on the Main Stage about her novel, to the Bright Edge of the World.
Find out more »A Conversation with Eowyn Ivey
Paul Hanson, co-owner of Village Books and Paper Dreams, will interview author Eowyn Ivey at The Jansen Art Center.
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