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
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 Walters'Â The Cold Millions. Conference room at the Inn in Lynden, 430 Front St., Lynden
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
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, BellinghamÂ
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
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    Â
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
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.
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.
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
Note: Registration is required for this in-person event. Register here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-art-and-craft-jess-walter-030323Â Jess Walter shares his writing practice and tips to inspire your own writing.Â
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.
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. Â