As the non-profit dedicated to Bellingham's vibrant downtown, we strive to keep you informed about the exciting developments, events, and initiatives that shape our community. Read and share our press releases about Downtown Bellingham Partnership events, programs, organization, and service announcements. We also share news from community partners and press outlets.
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Mark your calendars for an enchanting day at the 2025 Bellingham Winter Wedding Show! Hosted at the iconic and historic Mount Baker Theatre (MBT), the fourth annual Bellingham Winter Wedding Show will take place on Sunday, January 19 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The event offers a unique and interactive opportunity to plan every detail of your dream wedding in one inspiring setting.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season featuring gems from across the company’s groundbreaking repertoire.
Mount Baker Theatre is proud to present the Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that connected the world, Dear Evan Hansen, for one night only on February 4, 2025.
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” by The Washington Post, Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. He finally gets what so many of us are searching for — the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Sustainable Connections (SC) is thrilled to announce new positions and a new leadership team. These strategic changes will strengthen the organization’s capacity to fulfill its new mission to build community, strengthen food systems, catalyze climate solutions, and expand access to housing in Northwest Washington.
Read MoreIt may be hard to imagine how leveraging business tax credits through a local nonprofit organization could lead to an inspirational joy that touches people’s hearts, but that’s exactly what happened when Mount Baker Care Center & Summit Place Assisted Living decided to work with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Jenny Hagemann was there to watch it happen and explain how local businesses can be a part of it.
Read MoreSleigh what? The critically acclaimed live stage show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, returns this fall for its tenth year on the road entertaining families across North America. The national tour, featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special, will soar into Bellingham, Washington at Mount Baker Theatre on December 7 with two showtimes at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Audiences are invited to help Santa save Christmas with the help of Rudolph and the holly jolly cast of characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, and more.
Read MoreThe Whatcom Housing Alliance is proud to announce the eighth annual Whatcom Housing Week, a week-long event dedicated to addressing the critical housing challenges facing our community. In partnership with local organizations, the Whatcom Housing Alliance is hosting over 17 events, each free and open to the public. Events will be held from October 15-18, 2024 and will include walking tours, art exhibits, a candidate forum and the biannual Whatcom Housing Alliance All Members Meeting.
Read MoreTwenty-nine years ago Clueless and Toy Story hit the big screen, Mariah Carey ruled the airways, Yahoo hit the internet, DVD’s were invented, and Boundary Bay Brewery opened its doors to customers on September 16th, 1995.
To celebrate its 29th anniversary, Boundary Bay Brewery has planned a week of special events highlighting everything that is synonymous with Boundary Bay- community, live music, fun for all ages, and great craft beer.
Read MoreNorthwest Youth Services is excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Healing Centered Engagement Gathering on Saturday, October 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Sehome High School. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore how art and belonging intersect within the framework of Healing Centered Engagement.
Read MoreBeloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet have announced their U.S. tour performing the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and more. With over 2 billion streams, almost 4 million downloads, and over 1 million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits. Their songs have been prominently featured in the Netflix and Shondaland original series Bridgerton, and the quartet performed at the show’s Season 3 premiere event.
Location: Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: Tickets start at $15.75*
Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is thrilled to announce that an all-new version of Shrek The Musical will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, November 17. Audiences can expect a Shrek that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”
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