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SUMMARY:Return of the AltLib ::: Lettuce Inn / Vervex / Feu du Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Alternative Library returns in a new incarnation ~ Our new space is still under construction\, and we’re excited to host a spontaneous performance with local friends and artists on tour from Germany! \nDoors at 7:00pm\n$6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib \nLettuce Inn is the improvisational ambient expression forged out of collaboration between Gabriel Seaver (of the band WEEED)\, David Schnitzler & Elias Foerster (of the German band Sea Moya!). The band was spontaneously formed after spending three days jamming and recording during the winter solstice.\nhttps://soundcloud.com/lettuceinn \nSpecial experimental ambient sets from local artists:\nVervex – https://vervex.bandcamp.com/\nFeu du Camp – https://soundcloud.com/feuducamp \n~~~\nAltLib is always ALL AGES!\nNOTAFLOF
URL:https://altlib.org/event/return-of-the-altlib-lettuce-inn-vervex-feu-du-camp/
LOCATION:Alternative Library\, 519 E Maple St\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115320
CREATED:20191125T054537Z
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UID:22643-1576695600-1576695600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191215T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191215T130000
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SUMMARY:11:11 Writer's Communion
DESCRIPTION:com·mun·ion\nkəˈmyo͞onyən\nnoun\n1. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings\, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/1111-writers-communion-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191214T230000
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SUMMARY:Kristen Allen-Zito / John Miller / Alec Stone Sweet
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a night of boundary crossing folk music\, featuring songs from three innovative players ~ \nDoors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm\n$10-20 supports the artists and the AltLib \nKristin Allen-Zito – Kristin Allen- Zito is an indie-folk singer from Bellingham\, Washington\, well-known for being the lead singer of the electro-punk band The Trucks. She uses captivating story telling to create unique and compelling records.\nhttp://www.kristinallenzitomusic.com/ \nAlec Stone Sweet – Alec Stone Sweet is a professor of law\, currently based in Singapore\, though originally hailing from Bellingham\, WA! He began experimenting with clawhammer guitar (rather than banjo) about 20 years ago and his music has since inspired many others to start playing in that style. He will be joined for this set by longtime collaborator\, Richard Schultz. \nJohn Miller – John Miller has been a professional musician for close to fifty years\, focusing on performing\, composing and teaching. After starting out in Country Blues and Old-Time music\, John moved into Jazz Standards and Brazilian music. He has recorded seven solo albums/CDs\, and performed on many others in collaboration with such musicians as violinist Ruthie Dornfeld\, mandolinist John Reischman\, singers Rebecca Kilgore\, Karin Plato and Ginny Snowe\, multi-instrumentalist Orville Johnson and harmonica player Grant Dermody. John will be doing a rare solo performance at the Alternative Library.\nhttps://www.johnmillerguitar.com/ \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2461402153937646/ \n~~~\nAltLib is always ALL AGES!!!\nNOTAFLOF
URL:https://altlib.org/event/kristen-allen-zito-john-miller-alec-stone-sweet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115320
CREATED:20191125T054443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T054443Z
UID:22642-1576090800-1576090800@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191125T054237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T054237Z
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SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-60/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191126T023739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T232947Z
UID:22654-1575813600-1575831600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:BOOK SALE
DESCRIPTION:Can’t get enough of the weird\, wild\, wacky books we’ve got at the AltLib? Is your secret inner hoarder wanting to take some of our collection home? Come join us for our HUGE BOOK SALE\, with all proceeds going to the AltLib~~~ \nSun\, Dec 8: Book Sale 2-7pm\nLAST DAY\, LAST CHANCE \nLet’s be real: more than 9000 books is too many to move. Since we received notice to vacate the church\, our volunteers have been diligently buzzing about\, curating sections of the library. We’re slimming the collection down\, honing in on books that embody the spirit of the Alternative Library: local\, independent\, and marginalized voices and perspectives. So fret not — our best material remains\, and now it’ll be easier to find. \nAnd all the books we’re removing? They’re for sale!! Some pure gold\, some straight bogus\, you’ll have to come check out the sale to find what suits your particular biblio-itch. \nAND! Every kid that comes out gets a free kid’s book… \n 
URL:https://altlib.org/event/book-sale-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191203T215940Z
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SUMMARY:New Home Fundraiser Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a last blowout local art festival to support the Alternative Library in our search for a new home! \n$10-20 admission supports the AltLib ~\nPerformances start at 3:00pm \nFeaturing a full day of performances from some of our favorite local acts including: Motus\, Shimmertraps\, The Rhetorician\, Bobby Petite\, Bird & Shooter and more! \nFull schedule and more details forthcoming ~~~ \nRSVP and more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/473721409940101/ \nAltLib is always ALL AGES!\nNOTAFLOF
URL:https://altlib.org/event/new-home-fundraiser-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T170000
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CREATED:20191126T023523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T233021Z
UID:22653-1575727200-1575738000@altlib.org
SUMMARY:BOOK SALE
DESCRIPTION:Can’t get enough of the weird\, wild\, wacky books we’ve got at the AltLib? Is your secret inner hoarder wanting to take some of our collection home? Come join us for our HUGE BOOK SALE\, with all proceeds going to the AltLib~~~ \nSat\, Dec 7: Book Sale 2-7pm \nLet’s be real: more than 9000 books is too many to move. Since we received notice to vacate the church\, our volunteers have been diligently buzzing about\, curating sections of the library. We’re slimming the collection down\, honing in on books that embody the spirit of the Alternative Library: local\, independent\, and marginalized voices and perspectives. So fret not — our best material remains\, and now it’ll be easier to find. \nAnd all the books we’re removing? They’re for sale!! Some pure gold\, some straight bogus\, you’ll have to come check out the sale to find what suits your particular biblio-itch. \nAND! Every kid that comes out gets a free kid’s book…
URL:https://altlib.org/event/book-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191125T060507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T060507Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention & Awareness Benefit Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and dance your heart away with a few amazing local DJs while supporting an important cause! Music and connection are things we all need\, and having a safe\, sober space to come together is incredibly valuable. \nDoors open at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm.\n$6-12 sliding scale\nAltLib is Always All Ages~ \nYou can choose to donate directly to the benefit\, which supports Bellingham Suicide Prevention & Awareness services. This event is all about the celebration of life and acceptance & appreciation of one another and ourselves! \nContributing to this benefit\, there will be a licensed massage therapist set up and taking donations to give 5-10 minute upper body massage. Touch is something we need as humans\, and since we are often very isolated\, the simple act of personal massage can be incredibly beneficial to both mental and physical health. \nIn honor of the benefit\, there will also be a raffle drawing for a 60-minute Empowerment and Wellness Coaching Session with Victoria Mantzoros of Inspiration Unleashed Coaching. Oftentimes\, the help we need can be as simple as setting a plan and following reminders for ourselves\, or just having a cheerleader by your side to help you keep to your commitments. Her sessions are impactful\, compassionate\, and full of wisdom. \nTo keep us dancing all night\, we have the following featured artists: \nDJ Tru-ah [Joshua Hale]\nMultigenre Dance / Dub & Bass\nMusic: https://soundcloud.com/harmonicflowyoga/tracks\nWith a potent sense of grace and fluidity\, DJ Tru-ah travels through a nuanced landscape of posture\, strength\, and balance. Rolling in the vast ocean between stimulation and relaxation\, it evokes an undulating vibe of undeniable pleasure with fresh tribal beats and vibrant global sounds. The sound waves inhabit a world where the spiritual connects to the sensual\, an inspiring realm of music and bliss. \nMetaPhysical [Ben Towers]\nPsyDub / PsyBass\nMusic: https://soundcloud.com/djbentowers/tracks\nMetaphysical is an American DJ and producer from Snohomish whose outlook on electronic music has changed profoundly over the last couple of years. His intention has changed in the way of making music that focuses on the frequencies and harnessing the raw power that music is medicine. His otherworldly musical flow will have you feeling like you’re in a spiritual experience\, meditation through movement can be expressed beautifully to his sounds. \nwinzlo [Phillip Nguyen]\nChill Dance / Electronic\nMusic: https://soundcloud.com/winslomusic/tracks\nWinzlo is an American DJ and producer from Bellingham whose subdued charm shines through in his vibrant mixes that embody the upbeat rhythms of house and grimey bass drops of trap that come together in harmony through his endless flow. Alongside his passion for performances\, Winzo deeply enjoys music production as well and plans to unveil more original music all in due time. With things looking up for the young and upcoming producer\, he’s ready to bring his season onto the night wherever he roams. \nRSVP and more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/884689001913337/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/suicide-prevention-awareness-benefit-dance-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191126T023340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T233048Z
UID:22652-1575640800-1575658800@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Book Sale: Supporter's Preview
DESCRIPTION:Can’t get enough of the weird\, wild\, wacky books we’ve got at the AltLib? Is your secret inner hoarder wanting to take some of our collection home? Come join us for our HUGE BOOK SALE\, with all proceeds going to the AltLib~~~ \nFri\, Dec 6: Book Sale: Supporter’s Preview — 2-7pm\nCome out to get the first pick of books! Because we’ve got a limited number of steals\, Friday is your chance to swoop the scores while they’re still about. \nLet’s be real: more than 9000 books is too many to move. Since we received notice to vacate the church\, our volunteers have been diligently buzzing about\, curating sections of the library. We’re slimming the collection down\, honing in on books that embody the spirit of the Alternative Library: local\, independent\, and marginalized voices and perspectives. So fret not — our best material remains\, and now it’ll be easier to find. \nAnd all the books we’re removing? They’re for sale!! Some pure gold\, some straight bogus\, you’ll have to come check out the sale to find what suits your particular biblio-itch. \nAND! Every kid that comes out gets a free kid’s book…
URL:https://altlib.org/event/book-sale-supporters-preview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191125T054407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T054407Z
UID:22641-1575486000-1575489600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-36/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191125T054208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T054208Z
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SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-59/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191125T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T213819Z
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SUMMARY:New Home Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Want to help the AltLib and aren’t quite sure how? Come join AltLib volunteers for a work party to help prep our interim home! \nWhen: Sunday\, Dec. 1\, 11:00am\nWhere: 1309 Billy Frank Jr Street (the old pottery studio)\nWhat to wear: Sturdy clothes for moving! Denim\, gloves and boots recommended.\nBring your own sack lunch! \nWhy: December’s upon us\, and we’ve gotta be out of the Karate Church by the 20th! We’re in the process of negotiating and signing a short-term lease with the owners of the old pottery studio on Billy Frank Jr. Street. The owners want to tear the building down\, but the permitting process will take a minimum of 9 months\, and we plan to continue our search for a more permanent home from there. They’re giving us access to the building throughout December so we can clear the space and have the Library up and running by the start of the lease in January. \nWhat to expect: The pottery studio is still full of remnants — tables\, clay\, and all sorts of odds and ends. We’ll spend the day clearing out old debris and cleaning the space so it’s ready for repairs and a fresh layer of paint! We’ll provide cleaning supplies\, rags\, tools\, and direction\, and we hope you’ll bring the energy and good vibes! \n  \n 
URL:https://altlib.org/event/community-work-party-pottery-barn-clearance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191117T223716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T070240Z
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SUMMARY:AltLib - New Home Fundraiser Launch
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to join us for an evening in honor and support of the Alternative Library: to celebrate its past incarnation and to help create and dream its potential future! The AltLib’s New Home Fundraiser is a silent auction celebrating community connection\, featuring:\n— Art from locals and friends\n— Merchandise from downtown businesses + nonprofits\n— Hometown beer & wine\n— Performances from Lori Goldston and the Bellingham Repertory Dance \nDoors at 7:30pm; Performances at 8:00pm\n$10-20 sliding scale suggested donation \nPerformances from:\nLori Goldston: Classically trained and rigorously de-trained\, possessor of a restless\, semi-feral spirit\, Lori Goldston is a cellist\, composer\, improvisor\, producer\, writer and teacher from Seattle. Her voice as a cellist\, amplified or acoustic\, is full\, textured\, committed and original. A relentless inquirer\, she wanders recklessly across borders that separate genre\, discipline\, time and geography\, performing in clubs\, cafes\, galleries\, arenas\, concert halls\, sheds\, ceremonies\, barbecues\, and stadiums.\nhttp://lorigoldston.com/ \nBellingham Repertory Dance: With highly accomplished performers and top choreographers\, BRD is a nonprofit collective committed to bringing vibrant contemporary dance to our Bellingham community. The founding mission of BRD was to create continuing opportunities for the community’s most accomplished dancers to perform sophisticated professional dance works by established and emerging choreographers. Additionally\, BRD provides educational opportunities by offering weekly dance technique classes\, quarterly master classes with guest artists\, annual youth outreach programs\, the 7-Day Dance Festival\, and rehearsals open for public viewing.\nhttps://www.bhamrep.org/ \nDonations from:\nTBD — more info coming soon! \nWhy are we fundraising?\nAfter receiving sudden and unexpected notice from our landlord that we must vacate the historic church — our home for the last 3 years — by the December 20th\, we are in urgent need of finding a new home! \nTo ensure the Alternative Library is housed and able to continue fostering diverse perspectives and connections\, we now ask for support from our community — from you! \nWe’re looking to raise $25\,000 to help with our move. By participating in our fundraiser\, you’ll be helping us with:\n1. The immediate demand of relocating (short-term rental)\n2. Expanding our operation to develop a community print/publication studio\n3. The long-term search for a permanent home (including making a down) \nWith enough community support\, we’ll be able buy a home of our own\, enabling us to spend our time and energy building a stable community space that cultivates creativity\, connection and collaboration. \nAs a small volunteer-run non-profit that works tirelessly to provide the most for our community\, we need the support of our entire community to take us to the next level! While we’ve occupied various spaces\, emerging in diverse incarnations\, our volunteers\, members\, and artists continually bring life and soul to our community\, and we’d be nothing without y’all! \nIf you’d like to support the AltLib but are unable to attend our New Home Fundraiser\, check out our GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alternative-library-new-home-fundraiser \nRSVP and more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/996580474011730/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/altlib-new-home-fundraiser-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T010318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T010318Z
UID:22600-1574881200-1574884800@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191015T214601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T214601Z
UID:22592-1574708400-1574715600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-58/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191028T225520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T225520Z
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SUMMARY:Moraine / Smooth Kiwi
DESCRIPTION:As we head into the waning days before the solstice and the end of our time in this church\, let’s savor the acoustics of the building with an evening of instrumental magic and smooth grooves.    \nMORAINE\nMoraine has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying and original instrumental rock bands anywhere\, winning over listeners around the globe with its unique amalgam of art rock\, forward-thinking jazz\, Asian-inspired music\, and more. Balancing inventive composition with exploratory improvisation\, Moraine has delighted audiences ranging from progressive rock partisans to jazz aficionados to metalheads.\nhttps://moraineband.com/moraine-epk\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMSpR6Xem-0&list=PLW-6Fw0K7tpZ49P7tJrEDWX-wH_zKrda3 \nSMOOTH KIWI\nSmooth Kiwi formed in Bellingham\, WA when a group of friends got together for a jam session. Like a fresh kiwi\, their music is vibrant\, sweet\, and satisfying. Together Carly\, Connor\, Bobby\, and Joseph blend groove-centric jams with sensual vocals\, funky bass-lines\, tasteful drumming and exploration of atmospheric guitar tones\, to establish a wide variety of sound from song to song.\nWebsite: https://smoothkiwi.com/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmoothKiwi\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smooth.kiwi/ \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/458148808131498/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/moraine-smooth-kiwi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191122T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191101T024617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T024617Z
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SUMMARY:McKain Lakey / I Love You Avalanche / The Best Intentions
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for a superb line-up of musical acts\, hosted by the incredible Alex Minshall! \nDoors at 7:30pm; Music at 8pm\n$6-12 sliding scale supports the artists and the AltLib\nAltLib is ALWAYS ALL AGES~  \nTHE BEST INTENTIONS\nThe Best Intentions are Ani Banani and Pete Irving playing a repertoire that encompasses jazz standards\, old blues\, contemporary diamonds in the rough\, and a surprising amount of classic-sounding original music. \nI LOVE YOU AVALANCHE\nSince 2003\, Anna Arvan has been writing and performing lyrically driven pop music as I Love You Avalanche. In addition to myriad four track recordings and random scraps\, Fiction\, the first full-band I Love You Avalanche record made in the studio\, was released in 2013. Since then\, Anna Arvan and Nora Hughes have been playing as a two piece focusing on vocal harmonies. They have recently added drums and bass\, and are recording in September 2019.\nhttps://www.iloveyouavalanche.com/ \nMCKAIN LAKEY\nSongwriter\, performer\, teacher\, luthier\, and sound engineer – McKain Lakey knows every inch of the musician life. With voice\, banjo\, fiddle\, and her handcrafted guitar\, Lakey draws her creative inspiration from the American folk tradition\, touring nationally with her patented mix of old-time tunes and new-roots originals. These originals exist wherever the imagination of John Hartford flows into the grit of Hazel Dickens—in the beating heart of contemporary Americana\, forever old and new\, described by What’s Up Magazine as “a time capsule unearthed\, fine-tuned and re-imagined.” Lakey is also an accomplished music educator and audio engineer\, exploring the power of sound from every angle and letting that experience shine through her compositions. Following the success of her debut EP “West\,” Lakey is currently writing a full-length studio album\, expected in 2020.\nhttps://www.mckainlakey.com/ \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2146304642342024/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/mckain-lakey-i-love-you-avalanche-the-best-intentions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T010216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T010216Z
UID:22599-1574276400-1574280000@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-34/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191015T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T214530Z
UID:22591-1574103600-1574110800@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-57/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T010612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T010612Z
UID:22601-1574011800-1574022600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:IWW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Industrial Workers of the World unite! \nWhatcom-Skagit IWW host a monthly communion of comrades
URL:https://altlib.org/event/iww-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20190816T023322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T023322Z
UID:22534-1573989000-1573995600@altlib.org
SUMMARY:11:11 Writer's Communion
DESCRIPTION:com·mun·ion\nkəˈmyo͞onyən\nnoun\n1. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings\, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/1111-writers-communion-17/
LOCATION:Alternative Library\, 519 E Maple St\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191028T223017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T223017Z
UID:22616-1573846200-1573857000@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Meg Yates / ini / Earth Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Alternative Library invites all to gather together in an evening of song to welcome in the fall and winter seasons. Three overlapping acts will not only perform\, but also guide the audience through voicing together with the intention of generating a sense of community and warmth. \nDoors at 7:30PM\, music begins at 8PM\n$6-$10 sliding scale supports the artists & the Alt Lib \nYour musical guides for this evening will be: \nMEG YATES\nhttp://www.meghanyatesandthereveriemachine.com\n“Meghan’s style has the soul and strike of 70s era Joni Mitchell mixed with the unfettered\, brilliant timbre of Björk and a guttural delivery all her own. Watching and listening to Meghan sing is like hearing one’s own soul reflected through a blessed vessel. It comes from a fire-filled\, compassionate place of purity. It is honest\, elemental music.”\n— Frank Giokas (What’s Up Magazine) \nINI\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thisisini\nLove songs for the new age. INI is the solo music of Jessi Rado.  Guitar Bedroom Rock + R&B + Incantation\, INI plays sweet songs of life\, love\, heartbreak/opening\, and death. She is joined by her musical partner\, YAMBABY. \nEARTH PRACTICE\nhttps://www.facebook.com/earthpracticemusic\nEarthPractice is the song-family/singing-collective of yin\, yam & jessi from bellingham\, wa. Drawing inspiration from aspects of everyday life\, the members of Earth Practice offer powerful medicine through simple means; creating warm\, easy-to-catch songs that activate the heart and feel good inside. Their unique blend of musical influences have drawn comparisons to everything from 90s r&b to doo-wop to devotional chanting – often using only sounds and rhythms made by their hands\, feet and voices \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/757478938010276/ \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*\nThe Alternative Library is ALWAYS ALL AGES\nNOTAFLOF\n♥
URL:https://altlib.org/event/meg-yates-ini-earth-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T002951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T003048Z
UID:22593-1573840800-1573844400@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Latinx Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join writers Casandra López and Malcolm Friend at Bellingham Alternative Library for an evening of Latinx poetry. Books will be available for sale after the reading. \nAbout the authors: \nCasandra López is a California Indian (Cahuilla/Tongva/Luiseño) and Chicana writer who has received support from CantoMundo\, Bread Loaf\, and Tin House.  She’s the author of the poetry collection\, Brother Bullet and has been selected for residencies with the School of Advanced Research\, Storyknife\, Hedgebrook and Headlands Center for the Arts. Her memoir-in-progress\, A Few Notes on Grief was granted a 2019 James W. Ray Venture Project Award.  She’s a founding editor of As/ Us and teaches at Northwest Indian College. \nMalcolm Friend is a poet originally from the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle\, Washington. He received his BA from Vanderbilt University\, and his MFA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of the chapbook mxd kd mixtape (Glass Poetry\, 2017) and the full length collection Our Bruises Kept Singing Purple (Inlandia Books\, 2018)\, selected by Cynthia Arrieu-King as winner of the 2017 Hillary Gravendyk Prize. Together with JR Mahung he is a member of Black Plantains\, an Afrocaribbean poetry collective. \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2461096980804076/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/22593/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T010137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T010137Z
UID:22598-1573671600-1573675200@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-33/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191015T214506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T214506Z
UID:22590-1573498800-1573506000@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-56/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191109T235500
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T005414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T005414Z
UID:22595-1573329600-1573343700@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Our Cult
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 7:30pm; Program at 8:00pm\n$6-12 sliding scale supports artists and the AltLib\nAltLib is always ALL AGES~ \nOur Cult is an interactive art experience built around the idea that everything is a cult leader\, and responsible for cultivating a piece of our existence. You\, mountains\, trees and universe\, we’re all the cult leaders of our reality. The question this event asks of every guest and artist is: As the cult leader of our reality\, what are we doing to heal ourself?  \nWe live in a wild time\, and an even crazier place\, this event is all about accepting the darkness within ourself\, acknowledging the struggles we face\, and using the darkness to create a positive existence. \nDJ Sets:\nLeaf\nCables\nKorra the Kid \nLive Shibari:\nKnotty Devil \nLive Performance Art:\nAida Cardona\nCadian Molumby\nBrendan Rouge\nConnor Chaney\nZac Pease\nBellingham Flow Artists Collective \nVisual Art and Installations:\nMarc Pease\nKeara Deer\nZac Pease\nPiper Crabtree\nJackie Cogan \nRSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/521619238592600/
URL:https://altlib.org/event/our-cult/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T010050Z
UID:22597-1573066800-1573070400@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers' Meetin'
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting\, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
URL:https://altlib.org/event/volunteers-meetin-32/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115321
CREATED:20191015T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T214243Z
UID:22589-1572894000-1572901200@altlib.org
SUMMARY:Poetrynight
DESCRIPTION:The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.\nAll people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. \nPoetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995\, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations. \nPoetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series\, and besides the weekly open mic/feature\, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.
URL:https://altlib.org/event/poetrynight-55/
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