“Valley Winter Song” – Fountains of Wayne

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Whoppy and Streaker’s 99 Christmas Music Videos

Click on Whoppy & Streaker’s Christmas portrait to visit their awesome list of 99 Christmas videos. I recently received an e-mail from Artie Wayne, detailing how his fine, festive felines, Whoppy and Streaker (pictured above), have compiled an impressive list comprising 99 YouTube Christmas videos. Adding to this, we have Artie Wayne’s personal commentary, springing [...]

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BHS Jazz Ensemble Concert, “The Dark of December,” December 5-6,2008, Bellingham

What: Hear the award winning BHS Jazz Band, conducted by Matt Cole. Desserts served during intermission. Unique door prizes! All proceeds support the BHS Band and Jazz Ensemble programs. SUPPORT YOUTH MUSIC!! Where: Community Bible Fellowship, 2826 Birchwood Ave, Bellingham, WA  98225 [map] When: Fri, December 5, 7:00pm | Sat, December 6, 7:00pm Admission: Adults: [...]

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The 2008 Simply Xmas Events Calendar is Up and Running!

I know that October  8th may seem rather early to debut the Christmas calendar for 2008, but the fact of the matter is that some of the ticketed events are already selling seats – and it wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense to bring the calendar online after these have sold out. Surprisingly, however, [...]

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The Christmas Workshop 2008 is Open!

Over the next couple of months visitors to Simplify Christmas (yes, visits have remained consistently high, even through the spring and summer months of 2008) will notice some fairly dramatic changes in the organization and appearance of the site as I prepare for the official start-up date of November 1st. The first big change is [...]

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Jingle Bell ROCK: Aly & AJ

Here’s a rather less “sedate” version of Jingle Bell rock than Brenda Lee, from teen pop duo Aly & AJ – who, incidentally, spent part of their childhood in Seattle–

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“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” Music + Lyrics

I couldn’t find an online karaoke for this classic song, but I can provide you with both the song, via YouTube, and the lyrics– You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You’re as cuddly as a cactus. You’re as charming as an eel. Mr. Grinch! You’re a bad banana with a [...]

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Christmas in the Northwest

The Christmas in the Northwest Holiday Special 2007, now in its 22nd year, will air at the following dates and times: Monday, Dec. 24 KING Seattle @ 3:00 AM Christmas Day: KONG, Seattle @ 8:00 AM NW Cable News @ 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM The Christmas in the Northwest album may be purchased in [...]

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Christmas Programs at McIntyre Hall, Skagit Valley: Tickets still available

There are still tickets available for the following two programs at McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center: Amahl and the Night Visitors , Dec. 21 & 23 Bronn and Kathleen Journey, Harp Concert Dec. 23 (bronnjourney.com)

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Porky Pig sings “Blue Christmas”

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