Sundays in Bellingham: Jazz, Bluegrass, and Community Spirit

31/08/2025 2 min
Sundays in Bellingham: Jazz, Bluegrass, and Community Spirit

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Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Sunday, August 31, 2025.As we wrap up both the summer and the month, Bellingham is shining with community spirit, music, and outdoor fun. Let’s kick things off with a look at what’s happening today across our city.If you are an early riser or looking for something to do with the whole family, the Hotel Leo downtown is hosting its ever-popular Sunday Jazz Brunch from eight to two, offering a blend of live jazz and delicious local fare. Just a few blocks away, art lovers can visit the Meloy Gallery on Bay Street, open from noon to four, featuring the tranquil works of Christine Wardenburg Skinner—today marks the final day to catch this exhibit.Music fans, you’re in luck. The North Cascades Bluegrass Festival is in full swing out at the Deming Log Show Grounds and wraps up tonight. And if bluegrass makes you tap your toe, stick around for Heels to the Hardwood, The Preacher, and The Freight Train performing at Boundary Bay Brewery’s beer garden from six to ten, followed by Jazz in the Taproom running until nine. If you enjoy dancing, The Majestic Ballroom is offering salsa dance classes at five thirty—whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, it’s a great way to meet new people and move to the beat.For those with little ones, the FIG Artists Corner at the Whatcom Museum is open from ten to four thirty, inviting kids to imagine, create, and innovate in a self-paced setting. Over at BelleWood Farms, the Harvest Festival runs from nine thirty to three thirty, promising hands-on activities and fresh flavors for visitors of all ages. And don’t forget, Bellingham’s spray parks and YMCA pools are open for some free splash time if you want to cool off.Nature lovers can join a half-day kayak tour at Larrabee State Park either in the morning or afternoon to take in the late-summer scenery on the bay. For those craving a brain challenge, Red Rum Tiki Bar on Magnolia Street is running trivia from six to nine—bring a friend or your best fact-checked crew.On the news front, Bellingham continues to prioritize safety after a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist last week, so be mindful of extra patrols and newly paved streets, especially as crews finish up roadwork. Meanwhile, police remind us to stay vigilant about new fraud schemes and online safety, with an increased focus on community awareness.That is your round up for this Sunday, Bellingham. However you spend your day, take a moment to enjoy the unique spirit and stories that make our city special. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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