The Nightlife Issue

Westernfrontonline.comThursday, October 13, 2016A publication of The Western Front

Downtown late night venues, pg. 4-5

Documentaries take over Pickford, pg. 2

Western students reveal favorite nighttime spot, pg. 8

After hours food destinations, pg. 6

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Western Weekend

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Movie NightIf you are looking to see a movie this weekend, take a trip downtown to the Pickford Film Center. This month is Doctober at the Pickford, and the theatre is featuring 50 documen-taries created with the Bellingham community, which project real issues in the world. The Pickford Film Center is located at 1318 Bay St., near Bayou on Bay. Tickets cost $8 for

students who present their ID at the ticket booth.

A selection of films out of the 50 options that premier during Doctober.

For the Love of Spock (rated NR)

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek,

Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock, and his son collabo-rated to create a film about

the development of Mr. Spock throughout the years.

The film got funding from fan-based donations through Kickstarter, and will be show-ing at the Limelight Cinema on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1:15 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16 at

12:15 p.m.

Sustainable (rated NR)

Cloud Mountain Farm pres-ents a film investigating

America’s food system, along with the agricultural issues that farmers face everyday.

The screening presents fresh produce from sustainable

farms for viewers. Showtime is on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30

p.m.

Sweet Crude (rated NR)

Sweet Crude is a documenta-ry focused on telling the story of Nigeria, and how the crude oil industry has affected the people. This documentary

presents problems, as well as prospective solutions to move forward from the issues that crude oil create to our envi-

ronment and poverty. Show-time is at Saturday, Oct. 29,

at 4 p.m.

Do Not Resist (rated NR)

After incidents such as the death of Michael Brown, film-

maker Craig Atkinson dives into the current view of polic-ing in America. Showtime is

on Monday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m.

Maya Angelou and Still I Rise (rated NR)

Maya Angelou, world-renowned poet, doctor and symbol of peace, shares a

more intimate look into her life through this film. From past experiences, upbring-

ing and culture, Angelou tells the story of how she became the woman she is, and how

the world changed after her. Showtimes are Saturday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m. and Friday,

Oct. 21, at 4 p.m.And many more including...

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Western Weekend:

@Night Life@Haley Ausbun

The WesTern FronT

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a look at these different bars and clubs located across Bellingham!

Rumors CabaretTHE BREAKDOWN:

Cover?: Free during the week, $3 after 10 p.m. on weekends

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

Types of Events: Costume karaoke on Mondays, $1 wells and $2.25 Pabst beer pitchers on Tuesdays, drag shows on Wednesdays, total request live on

Thursdays, dance parties on Fridays and Saturdays

Staff Favorites: Starburst, a drink filled with rainbows, unicorns and gay love

21 and Up?: Yes!

Address: 1119 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Schweinhaus Biergarten THE BREAKDOWN:

Cover?: Nope!

Hours: 11 a.m.- midnight, or later

Types of Events: Live bands, skiing and snowboarding movie premieres

Staff Favorites: Boozy root beer float, Bavarian pretzel

21 and up?: Only after 9:30 p.m. on weekends, other than that, kids and dogs welcome

Address: 1330 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225

The Green FrogTHE BREAKDOWN:

Cover?: $2 cover on Tuesdays, for shows ticket prices check out their web-site, at acoustictavern.com

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

Types of Events: Live music ranging from local to national touring acts

Staff Favorites: Grilled cheeses and barbecue (Friday through Sunday)

21 and Up?: Yes, if there is a show starting after 8 p.m.

Address: 1015 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Honeymoon Mead & CiderTHE BREAKDOWN:

Cover?: Nope!

Hours: Monday-Saturday 5:30-11 p.m., events start at 8:30 p.m.

Types of Events: Music, open mics, and Beowulf readings

Staff Favorites: “If you haven't tried mead you should come in and do so, nobody should graduate from Western without trying mead,” Anna Evans of the Honey Moon said.

21 and Up?: Nope!

Address: 1053 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225

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27th Annual Fall Craft & Antique ShowLocation: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds -

1775 Front St. Lynden, WAWhen: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Cost: $6 general, $5 seniors, 12 & under is free

“Creative inspiration is what we are all about. There will be a fair amount of upcycling and repurposing. Everything at the show is either

hand done or vintage or recycled.” Judy Meixner, event organizer “The Saturday tastings are a great opportu-

nity for the distillers to meet with the public, the people who’ll be drinking our spirits and

explain our creative impulse.”Tony Vernon, Chuckanut Bay Distillery

Harvest Pop-up MarketLocation: The Shakedown - 1212 N State St.,

Bellingham, WAWhen: 1 - 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

“What’s going on this weekend?”FRIDAY SATURDAY” SUNDAY

Best of the NorthwestLocation: Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham

Hotel - 714 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham, WA

When: 6 - 11p.m.Cost: $45

Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards) and

Petter Ericson Stakee (Alberta Cross)Location: The Shakedown - 1212 N State St.,

Bellingham, WAWhen: Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 10 p.m.

Cost: $10

The Lacs ft. Hard Target and CrucifixLocation: The Wild Buffalo - 208 W Holly St.,

Bellingham, WAWhen: 9:15 p.m.Cost: $15, 21+

Chuckanut Bay Distillery TastingLocation: Chuckanut Bay Distillery - 1115

Railroad Ave. (located in alley, underneath Rumors Cabaret)

When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Cost: Free

Willdabeast ft. Prongs, Dielan!, The Real Eric G

Location: The Wild Buffalo - 208 W Holly St., Bellingham, WA

When: Doors open at 8 p.m., Show at 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.Cost: $5

Mobina Galore ft. Maneken HandLocation: The Shakedown - 1212 N State St.,

Bellingham, WAWhen: Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 10 p.m.

Cost: $6

Damien JuradoLocation: The Wild Buffalo - 208 W Holly St.,

Bellingham, WATime: Doors at 8 p.m. Show at 9 - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $13

We Shall Not Sleep by Gary GilesLocation: First Congressional Church - 2401

Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WAWhen: 4 - 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Slow JamLocation: The Green Frog - 1015 N State St,

Bellingham, WATime: 4 - 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Up late? Hungry? Check out some of Bellingham’s late night

dining options in their own words

Mattie WilsieThe WesTern FronT

NYP Bar and Grill Casa Que Pasa The Horseshoe Cafe AB Crepes

Late night munchies

Staff Favorites: “Our number one staff favorite is probably the chicken and waffles, they typically order that for their shift meals. They also really like our burgers. We get our meat locally from Carne, the butcher shop right up the street. It’s just really tasty, it’s a re-ally good brioche bun, it’s with Tillamook cheddar cheese and it’s a very classic, tasty burger. I would say the staff eat that more than anything on the menu.Also, I’d say the biscuits and gravy, and our classic breakfast: The Old Fashioned. It’s just hash browns, eggs and your choice of meat, and that would be our number one seller.”

Late Night Favorite: “Late at night, people order cheesy fries like they are going out of style. Cheesy fries with bacon or just cheesy fries, we sell a ton of those late at night. ...Also, we do our own chicken strips in house, and those are pretty popular late at night, because it’s a good, deep fried meal when you are out late at night.”

Fast Fact: The Horseshoe Cafe turned 130 years old this year.

Staff Favorites: “The deep fried fame is one of our staff favorites as well as the potato burrito, which is a long running favorite. The nacho taco is also one of the favorites, as well as the fish tacos are really good here. I know the Poseidon is one of the customer favorites, which is one of our burritos, and it’s got breaded fish inside of it so that is why it’s called the Poseidon, the God of the sea.”

Late Night Favorite: “Our quesadil-las are good sellers at night, I think it’s mainly because they’re quick and they are really big. Our jalapeño pop-pers are made fresh in house, and are a really hot item. They usually sell out before we have a chance to make more. They are really good, they’re made fresh, fresh peppers, fresh ingredients, from scratch, in house.”

Fast Fact: Casa Que Pasa has the longest happy hour in town, noon to 6 p.m., and a second happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m.

Staff Favorites: “The staff favorites are what’s the chef’s special, which is you just tell the cook to make you whatever you want for this much money and then we will make it, or anything on the secret menu. So just inquiring about what is on there, especially for late night.”

Late Night Favorite: “The chicken bacon ranch is phenomenal, so good. I know a lot of people here like that. The apple pie is really, really good anytime: morning, day, night.”

Fast Fact: AB Crepes offers more food than what is listed on their menu. “We will admit that we have a secret menu, but we can’t tell you what is on the secret menu. If you come in and inquire, then we will inform you. A couple of our menu items used to be secret menu items. Secret menu is equivalent to tricks of the trade, just because we cook with the food all day so we just know good ways to make it, that aren’t on the menu.”

Staff Favorites: “Our happy hour menu is definitely awesome. It goes from 2 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to (midnight). I would say our pulled pork nachos is one of the best things on the happy hour menu. That comes in at $7, it’s still a really huge por-tion. We make the pulled pork every day, fresh in house, we source it locally from Washington.”

Late Night Favorite: “The 10-inch pep-percorn bacon ranch pizza is definitely one of our customer favorites in general and certainly for happy hour. Our 10-inch piz-zas are on that menu and it’s a great deal. We make our pizza dough every day, fresh. We have our own proprietary blend that we do in house. Also, we make our ranch that goes into the base of the pizza, we make the sauce from scratch, we make all the ingredients scratch, and for proteins and things like that we source from Washing-ton.”

Fast Fact: The Bellingham location is one of seven restaurants under the NYP umbrella, with locations along the I-5 cor-ridor. The chain was created by Bellingham native Mike Novak.

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“I like to go to dinner downtown and I have a couple friends that I go to the bars with. I like going to McKay’s be-cause it’s a nice little meeting place be-fore you go do stuff, and it’s close to my apartment too, so I don’t have to drive anywhere or get a taxi.”

Kylor AllenJunior

Katelyn WrightSenior

Nyla Thursday Junior

Wyatt Johnson Junior

“I like to start at the Schwein and then go to BBG’s and finish off at the Un-derground. I start at the Schewinhaus because you can get a liter [of beer] for about $5-7 to get you going, meet up with your buddies and then go from there!”

“I really like to go to breweries with friends. My favorite is Wander. I also work there, so I’m biased, but we make really good beer. What’s really awe-some about Wander is we are always changing the kinds of beer we make and we have 12 things on tap and each one is completely different from the next.”

“I go social dancing. I do a lot of salsa and bachata fusion dancing, there is quite a few venues around the city. We have Cafe Rumba for the Latin stuff and then we have a few other fusion joints. They’re usually on the week-days but there are some that go on the weekend too. It’s a different way to de-stress.”

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