Wake Up

THE SET-UP:

It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Bellingham.

As the Pickford prepares for the premiere of Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, a shocking event rattles the downtown community — a local film critic has been found dead in the projection booth. Harold Finch, a sharp-tongued blogger known for his “Downtown Dishonors” list, was notorious for skewering small businesses. No café, bar, or boutique was safe from his venomous wit.

When his body is discovered among reels of film and burnt popcorn, the police call it an accident. But a few suspicious details suggest otherwise — a melted chocolate truffle, a strand of bright yarn, and a crumpled note reading:

“Everyone loves a good story. Especially one that ends.”

With the town’s detective otherwise occupied (rumor has it Benoit Blanc’s in Mississippi), it’s up to the citizens to solve the case.

Over Small Business Saturday weekend, players will visit participating businesses, gather clues, and determine: Who killed Harold Finch — and why?

HOW TO PLAY:

PICKUP YOUR MAP AND CLUES AT THE PICKFORD ON GRAND — QUESTIONS BUSINESSES — SOLVE THE WHODUNIT — WIN PRIZES