Want to find out the best theater, music, dance, visual arts, and literature events taking place in Whatcom County and beyond? Margaret Bikman will connect you with movers and shakers in our talented community that will entertain and delight you.

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A radio dramedy written for and performed at KMRE's Benefit Concert & Auction October 22, 2022. "The First Broadcast" tells a fictionalized story (based on real events)of the first day of radio broadcasting in 1927.

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A visit with Kena Greer Brashear of The Muljat Group in Bellingham to learn about 2022 trends and projections for 2023 in the Whatcom County real estate market. 
Produced by Susan Lindsey. Original air date: 12/30/22.

Whatcom Real Estate Review 2022: The Backyard Reporters

Learn about the Refugee Action Team from the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, a local effort to support refugees in Whatcom County. Produced by Andrew Schoneberg. Original air date: 1/31/23

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A conversation with Road2Home Executive Director, Ashley Buergery, on the one year anniversary of the Gardenview Tiny Homes Village in Bellingham. 
Produced by Susan Lindsey. Original air date: 2/22/23

Gardenview Tiny Homes 1 Year Anniversary: The Backyard Reporters

A new theater group revitalizes the space at 207 Prospect Street in downtown Bellingham to keep the space as a live performance venue. Andrew Schoneberg talks with Program Director Suzanne Mackay, and House Manager Christopher Coombs about all the new programs from New Prospect Theatre. 
Produced by Andrew Schoneberg. Original air date: 2/27/23.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with  Stanley Greenthal, Tracy Moore, and Steve Davidson about their concert, "An Evening of Acoustic Artistry," at 7 p.m. May 15 at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Sadye Osterloh and Nicole Laumb about the Shoestring Circus, which will be performing on Bellingham's waterfront from June 6 through 22.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Robin Wallbridge, Jamie Shea, Marla Bronstein, and Peter Roberts about the 2025 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series. The concerts take place every Thursday from June 19 through August 21 from 6-8pm in the Columbia Neighborhood.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Kayla Adams, Cara Phipps, and David Ketter about the 2025 season of the Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre

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Dana Oster of the Northwest Straits Commission details a boat recycling project taking place this summer, and Dan and Kevin report on goings-on at the Bellingham Waterfront.

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 Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Erika Block, executive director of the Bellingham Festival of Music, and Victor Costanzi, board chair, about the 2025 Bellingham Festival of Music, which runs June 29 through July 20.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Chris Caldwell, Board President of Enjoy Fairhaven, and Michael Chrzastowski,  Summer Cinema Event Manager, about the 2025 season of the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with a few folks from Shakespeare Northwest about their 2025 season. Joining her are Bjorn Anders - co director of "Much Ado About Nothing” , Carolyn Travis - writer and director of the touring show, and John Metcalf - Benedick in "Much Ado About Nothing” .

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Dan returns from Japan! Kevin shares what's up with SeaFeast: free pink salmon, anybody?  And Susan learns more about seasonal waterfront tours from Kolby LaBree.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Kaleb (KAY-leb) van Rijswijck, (RISE-wick) the artistic director of Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) and Allissa Flood, Director of BAAY’s production of “Chicago:Teen Edition.” They discuss the history of the organization and the upcoming performance season.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Rising Waters Collective co-director and soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu, co-director Julia Benzinger, and pianist Jay Rozendaal. They will discuss the upcoming production of VOX:The Art of the Inner Monologue. The event is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Lairmont Manor.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with  Boundary Bay Brewery owners Janet Lightener and Ed Bennet about the past, present, and future of Boundary Bay Brewery.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks  with Bryna Sweeny and Carol Makela of the Unsubdued Theatre Collective about "Tales of the Sea," which runs Sept. 5-14 at the New Prospect Theatre.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Chris Ballou, Emy EveryHope, and Rossner Gideon about "The Play That Goes Wrong," which runs Sept. 12-28 at the Bellingham Theatre Guild.

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Kevin and Dan reveal the highlights of the 2025 SeaFeast Festival, Sept 27-28 at Zuanich Park in Bellingham. Plus hints on the best way to get there: WTA Route 47!

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