Local Beer, Local Food and Local Music!

photo courtesy of Downtown Sounds website

Summer in Bellingham (once it FINALLY comes) is something to behold.  And one of the best parts of it is the local, outdoor concerts that take place every Wednesday from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, starting July 14th through August 11th.

The Downtown Sounds concerts are free, great for the whole family and a wonderful way to experience this incredible community.  Each week, music will be brought to you by popular local and regional bands and there’ll be local foods and beverages for purchase too!  The great eats will be provided by Bayou on Bay, Man Pies, and Peace Love Pizza and for the over 21 crowd there’ll be a Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden!

Trust us, you do NOT want to miss these outdoor concerts…

July 6 – March Fourth Marching Band w/ Lucky Brown

July 13 – Kytami w/ Snug Harbor

July 20 – Acorn Project w/ The Polyrythmics

July 27 – Flowmotion w/ Tea Seas Little Big Band

August 3 – The Moondoggies w/ Polecat and w/ Robert Sarazin Blake

FREE * ALL AGES

Wednesdays, July 6th – August 3rd, 2011

Doors at 5:30pm, music from 6pm-9:30pm

1300 block of Bay Street

Salmon, Beer and Bellingham!

"25 Mile Creek" in 2010 auction

Those of us lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest usually love salmon.  And not just to eat!!  If you love salmon like we do, head down to Boundary Bay Brewery (starting June 19th) for Salmon at the Bay, a silent art auction to benefit the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA).

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association(NSEA) is a community–based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County since 1990.  They train and organize hundreds of volunteers every year and use education and outreach to engage the community in salmon recovery.  NSEA has well-established school and outreach programs and works on long-term projects to keep working at the job of salmon recovery.

But, like any nonprofit, NSEA has to rely on fundraising to continue their efforts, and this Salmon at the Bay silent auction is a great way to do it!  Each piece of art has been donated by a local artist expressing their passion for salmon, and as a whole, the artwork celebrates the history of Whatcom County salmon and our community’s efforts to ensure their sustainable future.  Proceeds from this silent auction benefit the salmon education and habitat restoration programs of Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association.  The art show will be displayed at Boundary Bay until August 6th and all items will be available for bidding through Online Silent Auction.

"Swirl" in 2010 auction

The other way to help NSEA raise money is to attend the art exhibit opening and salmon BBQ lunch on June 19th in the Boundary Bay beer garden.  Join us to celebrate our personal, cultural, historical, economic, and environmental connection to salmon.  This year’s theme is Earth, Water, Salmon – the elements of our stream ecosystems. Enjoy music from The Warren Street Session and check out the art hanging on the walls inside Boundary Bay. All event and art auction proceeds benefit NSEA programs to restore sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County. Tickets for both events and music are available at the door or at the NSEA office.  Call 715-0283 or email info@n-sea.org to purchase tickets in advance or for more information.

Important Dates:

Saturday June 19th – Friday August 6th

Art Show displayed at Boundary Bay – All Items Available for Bidding Through Online Silent Auction at http://www.biddingforgood.com/SalmonattheBay2010.

Saturday June 19th  10am – 11am

Artists Reception

Saturday June 19th 11:30am – 3:00pm

Salmon Burger BBQ Lunch  –  $10

Friday August 6th  5:30pm – 8:30pm

Salmon BBQ Dinner  –  $25

Friday August 6th  9:30pm – Midnight

Live Music with Lucky Brown and the LB’s – $10 [Line up has changed as of July 26th: and Snug Harbor will now be playing instead of Lucky Brown!]

Tickets for both events and music are available at the door or at the NSEA office.  Call 715-0283 or email info@n-sea.org to purchase tickets in advance or for more information.

Salmon Benefit at Boundary Bay Brewery

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association(NSEA) is a community–based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County.  They say they’ve been giving salmon a helping hand since 1990!  NSEA trains and organizes literally hundreds of volunteers every year and they use education and outreach to engage the community in salmon recovery.  NSEA has well-established school and outreach programs and they have a local community board of directors who live in, work in, and know the local watershed.  As a stable community-based organization, NSEA is here to work on long-term projects, inventing resources for many years and decades to keep working at the job of salmon recovery.  And part of that plan includes having a really great party at Boundary Bay Brewery to help fund their continued efforts!

The fundraising happens in two ways: first, there’s an art auction.  The art (all inspired by the salmon fishing industry) will be on display in Boundary Bay Brewery’s bistro from June 13th to August 16th.  All proceeds from the art auction will go directly to NSEA.  View photos of previous art here.  The other way to help NSEA raise money is to attend the art exhibit opening, salmon BBQ and Lucky Brown show happening next weekend down in the Boundary Bay beer garden.

Saturday June 13th at 12pm marks the art exhibit opening at Boundary Bay Brewery, followed by a salmon barbeque for lunch and dinner. Bring your friends and family to share in the celebration of salmon. All event and art auction proceeds benefit NSEA programs to restore sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The festivities will continue into the evening with a late show by Lucky Brown and the Funk Revolution, a six-piece funk and soul dance band.

$10 lunch, $20 dinner, $8 for music only. Tickets available at the bar and through NSEA. For more info call NSEA at (360) 715-0283. Come celebrate the return of the salmon to Bellingham Bay with art, music, and tons of fun at NSEA’s annual Salmon at the Bay Art Show and BBQ. View art inspired by the salmon fishing industry on display at Boundary Bay Restaurant and Brewery beginning June 11th through Aug 16th.

Boundary Bay Brewery heads to Strange Brewfest

Boundary Bay Brewery is hanging out in Port Townsend this weekend…please come and join us at the 5th Annual Strange Brewfest held at Water Street Ale House!  There will be sample beers from 35-40 NW breweries and music by Bellingham and Seattle’s top funk band – Lucky Brown and the Funk Revolution, and other favorites including TapWater from Portland. There will be games, food, and other surprises…plus lots of old favorite brews and several new, exciting beers to sample throughout the weekend!  I know our brewers took down some special concoctions just for this Strange Brewfest…a Ginger Peach Blond Ale and an Oak Aged Cabin Fever.  I’m salivating right now just thinking about it!  $20 bucks will get you in the door and score you a souvenir tasting glass and 4 drink tokens– including your wristband for all live music throughout the weekend. The festival takes place under a tent in the parking lot behind the brewery, right next to the water, as well as inside the brewery.  Festival times are Saturday, Jan. 24th: 1-9pm and Sunday, Jan. 25th: 1- 5pm.  Come see Boundary Bay Brewery this weekend in Port Townsend at the Strange Brewfest – hear some awesome funk, try some creative new beers, and partake in this unusual festival for true beer lovers!

Water Street Brewing & Ale House
639 Water St.
Port Townsend , WA 98368
(360) 379-6438

Saturday, January 26th 1-9pm
Sunday, January 27th 1-7pm

Cost is $20 for entry, a tasting mug and four drink tokens. Additional tokens are available