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.

Arts & Entertainment Spotlight with Margaret Bikman

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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.

The First Broadcast

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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First Bellingham Open Chess Tournament April 2023

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Mitchell Kahn and soprano Bryn Holdsworth about Pacific Northwest Opera's production of “ Rusalka.'’ The opera runs March 28 and 30 and April 4 and 6 at McIntyre Hall of the Skagit Valley College campus in Mount Vernon.

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Dan and Kevin review current and future events for spring and summer in Whatcom county.

Love Your Waterfront EP 34, March 13, 2025: Looking ahead to 2025

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Carol Makela about The Spyglass: A Childhood in Finland and Sweden, a memoir written by her father, which she'll talk about at 6 p.m. March 28 at Village Books in Fairhaven.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Karl Meyer and Kevin Murphy about the New Old Time Chautauqua's Big Show, which takes place April 19 at the Bellingham Circus Guild.

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Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Yvonne Russo and Cheryl Crooks about the Cascadia International Women's Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 at the Pickford Film Center.

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April 7, 2025 News

Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Brian Kimmel about his book, Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twins' WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia. Brian will give a book talk at Village Books in Fairhaven at 3pm on April 27. Content warning: This book contains material that mentions physical violence and mental anguish. Listener discretion is advised. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics.

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Fighting For Care: Erin Swanda

April 24, 2025 News

Arts & Entertainment Spotlight Host Margaret Bikman talks with Dustin Willetts, artistic director of the Kulshan Chorus; and poet James Crews, whose work inspired the upcoming chorus concert, "The Path to Kindness," which takes place at 7 p.m. May 3 at the First Congregational Church. A pre-concert event begins at 6:30.

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Healthcare Workers vs PeaceHealth: 14 Months and Counting

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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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May 9, 2025 News

What's Up With The State Budget? (w/Riley Sweeney)

May 13, 2025 News

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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May 23, 2025 News

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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June 6, 2025 News

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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Is your old dream boat now a nightmare?  Recycle it this summer!

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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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