Cue the Spotlight: Peoples Bank Named Season Sponsor for Mount Baker Theatre’s 99th Season

Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is proud to announce that Peoples Bank has been named the official 2025-2026 Season Sponsor as MBT prepares to unveil its 99th season of serving Northwest Washington and Southern British Columbia. In addition they will continue as the annual Concessions Sponsor. The longtime supporter of the region, Peoples Bank, is a locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Bellingham.

The upcoming MBT season will open with exclusive presale access for MBT Members starting Wednesday, July 23 at 10:00 AM, followed by general public ticket sales on Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 AM. Ticket packages and group discounts will be available. Select events for the 2025-2026 Season are already on sale. Visit MountBakerTheatre.com for more information about the season and MBT Membership.

"Peoples Bank is proud to expand our support with Mount Baker Theatre, which aligns with our goals of strengthening and energizing our communities, as well as our continued commitment to downtown Bellingham,” said Lisa Hefter, President and Chief Operating Officer at Peoples Bank. “We're thrilled at this season's line-up and look forward to enjoying the shows with the rest of the audience."

About Mount Baker Theatre Mount Baker Theatre

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the region’s cultural life through dynamic performances, arts education, inspiring community engagement, and stewardship of a national historic treasure. Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham’s Art District, MBT is the largest theatrical venue north of Seattle. Built in 1927, MBT remains the only surviving movie palace of the five constructed in Whatcom County between 1914 and 1930. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, MBT is committed to presenting top touring performances as well as community-driven events for audiences across the North Puget Sound and Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

About Peoples Bank

Peoples Bank is the leading locally owned and operated community bank serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, King, Chelan, and Douglas Counties. With 23 branches and four core business units: business banking, personal banking, home lending, and investments, Peoples Bank provides reliable,