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Ballet of Fairhaven & Chinese Theme in Production

Tuesday, September 7

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The Northwest Ballet of Bellingham is producing a ballet on the theme of the Chinese in historic Fairhaven back in the 1880s. The ballet will not be historically accurate but will explore the racial relationship that was here in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  While this part of our Fairhaven history is one that many prefer to sweep under the rug, it is part of our heritage and many of us feel it should be researched and documented.  This ballet will explore the emotions and conflicts in the tradition of Romeo and Juliet and other history based plays and ballets.  The core issues will be carefully handled.  And it has a happy ending.  Plus old Dirty Dan Harris and his opposite, Chinese “uncle” Goon Dip, come off as wise fellows who help defuse tensions. 

The Old Fairhaven Association Board of Directors has reviewed the preliminary script and has voted to help sponsor it with their endorsement.  NW Ballet leaders, Production Manager Christopher Wise and Artistic Director and Choreographer John Bishop, are hard at work on the sets and planning.  In the photo above is Amber Johnson, in a previous NW Ballet production. Even Mark Twain will have a part in this ballet.  Ahh, but we will provide more information later.  The ballet is scheduled for first performance in June 2011. 

For more information, contact Christopher Wise at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone at 360-650-3237.

Rick Bulman Displays at Fairhaven Originals Gallery

Saturday, August 28

Caitlin McInnis, Curator of Fairhaven Originals Gallery, “fog”, chats with artist Rick Bulman at the gallery showing Friday evening.  A showing of Rick’s art, including his beautiful acrylic on slate etchings, is now on display at the gallery.  Rick lives near Fairhaven and has developed a solid reputation for his fine art.

Also showing at fog are the works of several other artists, including sculpture, paintings and other media.  Caitlin opened the gallery in June and has quickly added artists to fill the large display space.  Some of the other featured artists are Ann Fleming, Douglas Fisher, Nnamdi Okonkwo, Mike Klung, Lea Kelly and Sandy Keller.  fog is the newest of several art galleries in and near the Historic Fairhaven district.  Most have a distinctive Northwest approach to their presentations and provide a chance to discover new and original art and artists.  We invite you to visit Fairhaven. 

Summer morning breakfast at Skylark’s

Saturday, August 21

Five restaurants had folks enjoying breakfast outside this morning in Fairhaven - with these warm mornings of August.  We picked Skylark’s where there is actually dining in the back on the Cobblestone Walk as well as here on the sidewalk of 11th Street.  George is enjoying a quiet relaxed time - except for the photographer who asked to take his photo.  And the ladies in the back are treating themselves after a 10 mile walk this morning.  Yes - that is ten miles.  We invite you to Fairhaven for dining - breakfast, lunch or dinner. We have over 20 places to dine.  And the weather is really nice.  And you don’t have to walk miles before treating yourself.

Fine summer evening at the Outdoor Cinema

Saturday, August 14

We don’t take these beautiful warm evenings for granted.  And each Saturday evening, the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema features an hour of fine music before sunset and the movie.  Here Jeff Howard and Anneka Deacon perform for the gathering audience.  By movie time after dark, all the space will be filled with blankets and low lounge chairs.  You can check the movie schedule in the left column.  We invite you down for one or more of the three movies remaining this month.  Bring something comfortable to sit on, relax, enjoy the music and then enjoy a movie under the stars.  Its a wonderful experience.  We thank Epic Events and the Old Fairhaven Association for these movies each summer.

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