by Cheryl Crooks | Jul 19, 2022
Seattle director BJ Bullert, whose short film, “Space Needle” was in the 2020 festival, emailed us recently to say that she was planning a weekend trip to Bellingham and could we give her a few recommendations. Bullert didn’t get to attend the... by Cheryl Crooks | Jan 11, 2022
The film industry lost another trailblazing giant last week when actor, film director, civil rights activist, author, ambassador, Sir Sidney Poitier died at age 93 on Friday. He was a groundbreaking international film icon whose life, both onscreen and off, stands as... by Cheryl Crooks | Nov 29, 2021
#GivingTuesday takes place on Tuesday, November 30th. Every year, millions of people across the globe (almost 60 countries) mobilize to help support their chosen causes. Giving Tuesday is meant to re-invigorate organizations, reinforce commitments and initiate... by Cheryl Crooks | Nov 20, 2021
CASCADIA Connects Directors When Satinder Kaur graduated from Meridian High School just outside Bellingham, WA, she had no idea that she’d return home one day to show her award-winning film, “Blood and Glory”, in the 2021 CASCADIA International Women’s Film... by Cheryl Crooks | Nov 8, 2021
From Pandemic to Partnership When the pandemic shut down the theaters, the museums, the art galleries, the concert halls and the dance studios in the spring of 2020, it opened up a new opportunity for Whatcom County’s arts organizations and venues with the...