14 top entertainment picks for July 1-7, 2012

The annual orchestra festival continues its tradition of top-drawer guests: This year's lineup includes pianist Jeremy Denk, violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Lynn Harrell. Denk opens the fest with an all-Mozart program at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham; $12-$43 (360-650-6146 or www.bellinghamfestival.org). Note: The festival continues through July 21 at various venues.