First Fridays at Wildflower! Musician Char Seawell Joins Swil Kanim on September 4

First Friday with Swil Kanim and special guest Char Seawell @ Wildflower

Friday • September 4, 2026 • 7–8:30 PM Free Admission  • 5706 4th Ave, Ferndale 

Char Seawell joins musician & master story teller Swil Kanim for the September 2026 installment of First Friday an evening of music, stories and inspired ideas. 

The Wildflower chapel is a surprisingly perfect space for it: warm, bright, and intimate, with beautiful acoustics. You’ll hear soul-stirring music and stories from Char Williams, Swil Kanim, along with a rich mix of local storytellers. You might even hear a story or two from Wildflower owner and funeral director, Brian Flowers.

 If you’ve never been to Wildflower, this is a wonderful chance to visit, and see the new side of what our space can be. First Friday's take place on the first Friday of every month, from 7-8:30 pm at Wildflower. Admission is free. About Char Seawell

Songwriter Char Seawell captures the ordinary moments in our lives that show extraordinary grace and courage. She is committed to sharing those moments in song stories so that they will inspire others to notice the small acts of love and compassion happening all around us each day. But there are difficult moments in life that she captures as well - the child in crisis being removed from a  difficult situation, the homeless mother living in her car, our common struggles with grief and loss.  The human landscape is her source of inspiration in these songs whose gentle harmonies reflect the stylings of the singer-songwriter tradition.

https://charseawell.com/home

  About Swil Kanim  Swik Kamin is a classically trained violinist, storyteller, actor, author, and U.S. Army veteran. A board member of the Seattle Symphony, he blends original compositions with powerful personal stories, drawing on his life and Lummi heritage to inspire audiences nationwide.

Swil Kanim is the recipient of the Woodring College Professional Excellence Award, the Bellingham Mayor’s Arts Award, and was recognized as a Certified Virtuoso Violinist by the Whatcom Chapter of the Washington Music Educators Association. In 2008, he was honored to perform with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during Seattle’s Seeds of Compassion event.

Through his performances at schools, community gatherings, and national events, Swil Kanim continues to inspire people of all backgrounds to honor their vision and follow their passion.

Learn more at www.swilkanim.com.

Event Details

What: First Friday Concert Series with Swil Kanim & Special Guest Char Seawell When: Friday, September 4, 2026 | 7–8:30 PM Where: Wildflower Funeral Concepts, 5706 4th Ave, Ferndale Admission: Free

About Wildflower Funeral Concepts Wildflower Funeral Concepts is a modern, eco-friendly funeral home serving Whatcom County and beyond. With a focus on community, compassion, and ecological stewardship, Wildflower specializes in green burial, aquamation, terramation, sustainable cremation, and personalized memorial services. Its warm, inviting chapel also hosts educational and cultural events aimed at reimagining how communities gather around life, death, and meaning. First Fridays at Wildflower! Musician Char Seawell Joins Swil Kanim on September 4