The Celebration of Friends

As many of you know, Bellingham lost two vital members of its community this summer:  Gunther Frank and Sean Mansfield – known to many as Donnkie.  In a tragic boating accident, the friends went missing and their family and friends expended enormous amounts of effort and money to keep the search going for weeks after “officials” had given up.  This weekend the family and friends of Donnkie and Gunther are holding celebrations of the lives of these two dearly loved Bellinghamsters.

On Friday, the celebration will kick off at Boundary Bay Brewery with Sugar Sugar Sugar, Ladies of the Night and the All-Nighters.  There will also be a silent auction featuring deluxe donated goodies! Music will start at 8ish or so, although bidding on silent auction items starts a few hours earlier. All-ages until 10pm, then we kick the kiddies out. Suggested donation for each of the Boundary/Nightlight shows is $5. Proceeds will go to benefit the Frank/Mansfield families to offset search and memorial costs.

On Saturday, July 18, the celebration continues at the Nightlight Lounge (211 E. Chestnut St.).  There will be music by The Trucks, A Gun That Shoots Knives, Guinness and the Reparations, the Daffodils, and Go Slowpoke. Those lucky enough to attend will see a slideshow of Gunther’s and Donnkie’s lives and art.  The legendary Poops (of Bellingham Karaoke fame) will be hosting a raffle of amazing donated goods like gift certificates to local businesses and Mt. Baker tickets (plus lots more!!).  DJ AbbyNorml will spin between sets.

Then on Sunday, July 19 there will be a Skate Jam at the Bellingham’s Skate Park starting at 12:30pm.  The day will feature the sweet skate stylings of whoever wants to throw down, a photo booth, on site massage and DJ’ed music by DJ Moonboots…not to mention catering by Bay Leaf Mobile Kitchen.  And, of course, one more raffle!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to come together with the Bellingham community and find a way to celebrate the lives of Donnkie and Gunther…who are already very, very missed.

Halloween help from Boundary Bay Brewery

Chances are if you haven’t yet picked up a pumpkin by now, how to celebrate Halloween is something that hasn’t even begun to be considered to enter your already maxed out mind. So let Boundary Bay Brewery make it easy for you.

Costume

The ghost costume is a classic. According to eHow.com, it can be made in eight easy steps:

Step One Get your hands on a white sheet that you don’t mind cutting. Check thrift stores for an old sheet, but remember to wash it before you use it.

Step Two: Put the sheet over the person who plans to wear it, with the person’s head in the middle of the sheet.

Step Three: Draw two circles around each of the person’s eyes with a crayon or other blunt marker.

Step Four: Mark how much material has to be removed to keep the sheet off the ground.

Step Five: Remove the sheet.

Step Six: Cut the eyeholes in the sheet using cloth scissors, and cut the bottom off if needed.

Step Seven: Cut the sheet in a ragged fashion at the bottom for a more ghostly effect.

Step Eight: Brush glue on the hem and around the eyeholes to prevent fraying.

Party

Choosing the right Halloween party or celebration to attend can really make or break the holiday. Private parties are alright, but the risk of personal injury,or (even worse) boredom is far too great on such a short notice. We recommend you come celebrate with us at Boundary Bay Brewery this Halloween. There will be plenty of delicious beer, hot food and snacks, and two stages hosting 4 bands! And the lineup of bands this year is top notch. Just check the Schedule out:

 

9 pm on the tap room stage: A Gun That Shoots Knives

10 pm on the beer garden stage: Guinness and the Reparations

11 pm on the tap room stage: No-Fi Soul Rebellion

Midnight on the beer garden stage: Yogoman Burning Band

 

Still not convinced? Have a listen to our Halloween music preview podcast:

There! We have done all the work for you. See you on Halloween here @ Boundary Bay Brewery!