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

Refugee Support Group: The Backyard Reporters

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 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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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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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Mary Knight about her book, "My Life Now: Essays by a Child Sex Trafficking Survivor.” Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics of violence, incest, and sexual assault. Mary will discuss her book at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Village Books.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Lydia McCauley, Phil Heaven, and Jay Darling about a reunion concert that takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center. 

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Rena Priest and Caskey Russell about their books, "Positively Uncivilized," and "The Door on the Sea: The Raven and Eagle #1." They'll discuss their books at 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Village Books.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Bo Bestvina, who'll share his book, "Culture Clock," at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Village Books.

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Ellie Tah-Mah Kinley of Sacredsea.org talks about The Protector project, an art installation marking Lummi reefnet and village sites in the San Juan Islands.

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