Amy Kepferle

Amy Kepferle

Staff Reporter

amykepferle@cascadiadaily.com

(360) 922-3090 ext. 108

Twitter: amy_kepferle


THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Scrappy sculptures, cabbage tossing, markets and music

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

FOOD

At Common Threads' food truck, the fare is free

Mobile eatery aims to serve area youth

PROFILES

Welcome to Chickenlandia

Dalia Monterroso is on a coop crusade

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Puppets, rockers, film fests and waterfowl

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

DANCE

Dance Theatre of Harlem comes to the Mount Baker Theatre

As a founding dancer, Virginia Johnson helped make history

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Fiddlers, films, markets and parades

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

VISUAL ART

Exhibit explores emotion in ways both tangible and abstract

At Gallery Syre, love is all you need

FILM

Academy Award screenings feature the best films of 2022

Pickford to screen the 95th Academy Awards March 12

BOOKS

Whatcom, Skagit contests celebrate writers of all ages

Your words are welcome

PROFILES

Monster mash: Sunnyland artist sews critters, creatures

Sue Burke upcycles fabric into fun

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: High school musicals, emerging art and memorable music

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

THEATER

No props, no sets at New Play Cafe

Bellingham TheatreWorks features works in development

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Art tours, open mics, jazz exploration and E.T.

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

COMEDY

Return of The Flying Karamazov Brothers

At Chautauqua fundraiser, Paul Magid celebrates a half-century of juggling

FOOD

Monthly demos highlight simple seafood recipes

Bellingham SeaFeast expands its offerings

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Costumed canines, harmonica blowouts and classic comedies

A curated list of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

GARDENING

To find spring vibes, visit area nurseries

Inspiration abounds at NW Flower & Garden Festival and beyond

RESTAURANTS

A couple's livelihood, love 'evolved' from truffles

Passion project started in a tiny commercial kitchen

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: V-Day events, apocalyptic acting, roller derby and Elvis

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

FILM

'Freedom's Path' rewinds America's history

A unifying story of humanity, circa the Civil War

VISUAL ART

Current attraction: Photo exhibit explores Whatcom Creek

Mindport show encourages community conversations

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Love is in the air

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

NEWS OBITUARIES

Remembering the heart of Nelson's Market

Jon Ostby was more than a good neighbor

VISUAL ART

History comes alive at The Loggie

From courthouse to gallery

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Early music, improvised romance, art walks and comedy

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

FILM

Film showcase brings Finland to Bellingham

Mythology, Moomins, Indigenous rights and more

FACES IN THE CROWD

Kenny Austin: Landscaping and maintenance supervisor, Downtown Bellingham Partnership

CDN's weekly community profile

FOOD

Even in winter, a bounty of local food awaits

From markets to backyard surprises

MUSIC

Arts for All Ages highlights the best of Make.Shift

Gala event celebrates a community of creativity

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Musicals, gospel, film fests and improv

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

VISUAL ART

'Arbitrary Borders' increases access to artists of color

Exhibit will expand beyond gallery walls

FILM

In 'My Otherland,' a man finds his authentic self

Film focuses on change and transitions

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Markets, jazz, art events and circus acts

A curated collection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

VISUAL ART

A commission, a pandemic and paintings on lockdown

Ron Pattern’s creative conundrum

BOOKS

Whatcom READS: 'The Cold Millions' by Jess Walter

Historical saga includes riots, rabble-rousers and romance

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Art walks, opera, comedy and Vivaldi

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Block parties, bashes, Christmas lights and black lights

A fun-filled farewell to 2022

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Markets, mics and muppets

A curated list of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

NEWS OBITUARIES

Joan Airoldi lived a life between the pages

Former library director took on the FBI, and won

FILM

From bad to good, holiday movies are on the way

A winter watch list

PROFILES

Teresa Dalton keeps the FireHouse flames burning

Welcome to your community living room

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: Circus acts, pop-ups and yule tidings

A curated list of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

DANCE

'The Nutcracker' by the numbers

Opus doubles its workload for this holiday ballet

THE A-LIST

A&E calendar: An abundance of holiday happenings

A curated list of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

WTD?

Whats the Deal With: The bike that looks like a rocket?

This pedal-powered ride has style for miles

BUSINESS

What's next for The Willows Inn?

Lummi Island residents past and present weigh in

THEATER

'Pride and Prejudice' adds slapstick to its comedy of manners

A classic story is given a reboot at the Bellingham Theatre Guild

THE A-LIST

A&E Calendar: Mics, lights, parades and Aristocats

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties

MUSEUM

'Un/Natural Selections' is a wild ride

Animals command attention at Whatcom Museum

MUSIC

Bellingham Community Band is for everybody

Inclusive ensemble celebrates musicians of all ages