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Bellingham City Club presents A Nicer Kind of Murder: The Evolution of Crime Fiction with Author Matthew Sullivan

Online Event

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

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History of Spokane

Online Event

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.

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Jimmy Brite

Songs of Protest with Jimmy Brite

Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA, United States

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

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Whatcom Writes. One Book Together

Whatcom Writes – Village Books in Fairhaven

Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Hear authors from the Whatcom WRITES contest read their submissions to the latest anthology. The theme for 2023 is BETWEEN FACT AND FICTION, drawn from Jess Walter's The Cold Millions at Village Books’ Readings Gallery, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham 

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Allied Arts Whatcom READS Challenge

Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, United States

Submit your original artwork inspired by The Cold Millions for display at the Allied Arts Gallery in Bellingham.  Submissions accepted : Feb. 28-March 1, 2023 Exhibition: March 2-31, 2023      

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Allied Arts Art Challenge Deadline

Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, United States

The Art Challenge offers artists of all ages and experience levels an opportunity to explore themes related to this year’s Whatcom READS title and present their work for public display. Presented in collaboration with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. How to Participate Read the book The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Books are available to borrow at any Bellingham ... Read more

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The Cold Millions by Jess Walter

“Life Between the Pages” Five Course Book Dinner

Evolve Chocolate + Cafe 1200 11th St Suite 201 (2nd floor of Village Books in Fairhaven), Bellingham, WA, United States

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

$85.00
Jess Walter, author of The Cold Millions

Book Discussion with Jess Walter (In Person)

Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA, United States

Note: Registration is required for this in-person event. Register here:  https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9856636 Deming Library Manager Katrina Carabba and Public Services Assistant Erin Suda will co-host a conversation with the author about The Cold Millions and his other books. Audience questions are welcome.

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Village Books Chuckanut Radio Hour

Hotel Leo 1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, United States

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS IN-PERSON EVENT. REGISTER HERE: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-crh-jess-walter-030223 Jess Walter is the featured guest on Village Book's popular radio variety program.   Tickets to this event are $5.00. Your ticket can be used as a $5.00 voucher for book purchases that evening. Location Hotel Leo Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

$5.00

Allied Arts Whatcom READS Art Challenge Exhibition

Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, United States

Exhibit on display March 3rd thru 26th, 2023 Jess Walter posing with Whatcom READS Art Challenge participants.   Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225  Allied Arts of Whatcom County is excited to be collaborating again in March 2023 with the 15th Whatcom READS event by hosting a ... Read more

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Jess Walter, author of The Cold Millions

The Art and Craft of Writing with Jess Walter

Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Note: Registration is required for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-art-and-craft-jess-walter-030323  Jess Walter shares his writing practice and tips to inspire your own writing. 

Jess Walter, author of The Cold Millions

An Evening with Jess Walter

Mount Baker Theatre 4408 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham, WA, United States

This event is free to the public, however, tickets are required. Order free tickets here: https://bit.ly/2023Jess-Walter-at-MBT Join us at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre for our premiere event. Following his lecture, Jess Walter will answer audience questions and sign books. We'll also announce our 2024 Whatcom READS title.

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Jess Walter, author of The Cold Millions

A Conversation with Jess Walter

Online Event

Note: Registration is required for this online event. Register here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-jess-walter-virtual-030423 This year's author events close with a lively conversation between Village Books co-owner Paul Hanson and Jess Walter.  

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Whatcom WRITES deadline

Whatcom READS invites writers of all ages and experience levels to submit original work for its annual writing challenge, Whatcom WRITES. This year’s prompt is legacies, which is inspired by Whatcom READS 2024 featured title, Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe. Submission deadline is Oct. 15. Find out more here.

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