Kids’ shoes line the counters at 20th Century Bowl. // Photo by Brooke Weisbecker By Brooke Weisbecker The buzz of neon lights resonates through the air as people walk into 20th Century Bowl for the Thursday night league. Through the doors, people line up at the Century Café […]
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Photo by Bianca Lancia By Bianca Lancia Walking into Burnish Clay Studio, customers are instantly swept into an environment of creativity as they’re surrounded by ceramic stations, handmade pots and bowls and a clay art gallery. Bellingham’s new ceramics studio opened Feb. 2 at 2006 N. State St. […]
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Kathleen McGregor cracks a smile at the excited puppies outside Brigadoon. // Photo by Molly Todd By Molly Todd “You gave me my life back when you gave me this dog,” a client told Denise Costanten after receiving a service dog from the Brigadoon Service Dogs program. Brigadoon Service Dogs provides trained service […]
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Coulter Roe plays the tutorial for The Technician at Heady Virtual Reality on Jan. 24. (Photo by Rachel Alexander) By Katie Kovac Tucked around the corner of West Holly and Bay Street is a small studio vibing with ambient music. Inside, cables strung up on the high ceiling […]
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The Karate Church, home to the Alternative Library, hosted a documentary and fundraiser event on Jan. 24. By Evan Upchurch The Alternative Library, an eclectic church-turned community library and event space, was home to a documentary night and fundraiser on Jan. 24 to support the Unist’ot’en Camp and […]
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By Katie Kovac “Okay everyone, the longboard is at $260! Any more bidders?” David McKay said. “Going once, going twice. Sold!” The taphouse erupted into a roar of applause as 11-year-old Isaac ran up to claim his prize. A longboard was one of the many items auctioned off […]
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Trevor Jasinsky dunks during a photo shoot in Carver Gym. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin By Mitch Farley Athletes are often praised for their performance, ability to win, passion and dedication to their sport. But the story of Trevor Jasinsky shows success on many fronts, and not all can […]
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Drawing by Olivia Mangione that will be featured in “The Creep.” // Photo courtesy of Olivia Mangione By Chris Butcher Two creative minds, Western graphic design major, Olivia Mangione, and local author, Annette Balcom, have teamed up to bring their newly published children’s book, “The Creep”, to life. […]
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By Haley McLendon The clacking of dancing shoes sprang off the 160-year-old floors of the Whatcom County Territorial Courthouse as community members gathered to swing dance to prohibition-era blues music on Saturday, Jan 19. Set up against a partially exposed brick wall, the Hot House Jazz Band played to […]
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By Sarah Nichols Seriousness is not permitted once you walk through the doors of Sadye Osterloh’s fitness class. A room full of standard athletic wear and faces of dripping intensity is instead replaced with neon colors and laughter as people dance their way through their workout. Welcome […]
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