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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Ken Burns’: Jackie boss’ car to use in an Robinson”: The latest attempt to travel to the Upcoming sea. documentary from Ken movie releases “The Bible Stories: Burns examines the Following is a partial David”: Shepherd is life and times of one schedule of coming selected by God to of the most influential DVD releases. Dates become a king. sports figures in histoare subject to change: “Sisters: Season ry. The four-hour docuFour”: Swoosie Kurtz APRIL 19 mentary chronicles the The Revenant and Sela Ward star in life of Jack Roosevelt Norm of the North this TV drama about Robinson, the first man Fifty Shades of Black four sisters. to break through the The Lady in the Van “Frontline: Supplecolor barrier in Major Ip Man 3 ments and Safety”: League Baseball.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area Heritage Flight Museum Fly-In

BOOKS, BITES, BURGUNDY and BEYOND The event will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

Enjoy local food, wine and beer, live music, trivia contests and more. $30 tickets available at the Burlington Public Library or Stowes Shoes & Clothing, 420 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Must be 21 to attend. 360-755-0760.

SPRING DANCE Camano Junction will play from 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $15 at the door, includes snacks and no-host bar. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Observe warbirds from around the region in an array of flights, one demo every hour, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington.

From a single-ship fighter to a formation of T-6’s, many aircraft will be on display. $8 adult, $5 child or military, free for members and ages 4 and younger. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

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TEA & FASHIONS The Stanwood Area Historical Society’s fifth annual Spring Tea & Vintage Fashion Exhibit will take place at 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, at the Floyd Norgaard Hall, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Featuring the exhibit “Waistlines & Hemlines: Fashion from 1880 to 1970,” the event will include recognition of Alice M. Davison, principal of Stanwood High School, who spent 42 years in the Stanwood school system. Former state Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen will speak. Enjoy music by the Walt and Kenny Duo, raffle baskets and a silent auction. Prizes will be awarded for the best hat or vintage costume. $20.

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33rd ANNUAL SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL

For a complete listing of events, maps and directions, visit tulipfestival.org

POSTER SIGNING Tulip Festival poster artist Sandy Haight will sign 2016 festival posters and offer other artwork from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: April 16: RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon.

April 17: Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon.

ety of media, including paintings, glass, photography and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360-424-1580 or skagitart. org.

ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE April 14-21: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Members of the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild offer a variety of original artworks and demonstrations at the historic 1888 schoolhouse at Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-466-3821 or stanwoodarts.com.

STREET FAIR April 15-17: The 32nd annual Tulip Festival Street Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, along First Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

Stroll the Riverfront Plaza, enjoy entertainment on the Rick Epting Memorial Stage, and discover children’s activities, a variety of food booths and hundreds of juried arts and crafts vendors. 360-3363801 or mountvernondowntown.org.

LINCOLN THEATRE OPEN HOUSE April 15-17: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon, during the Tulip Festival Street Fair. 360-336-8955 or ilovethelincoln.com.

DISPLAY GARDENS April 14-21: Check out display gardens filled with blooming tulips and more: Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, later if weather permits. Gardens, flowers, gifts and more. $6, free for ages 5 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8152.

RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Flowers, bulbs, gifts and more. $5, $4 military with ID, free for ages 5 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8531. RoozenGaarde Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Display gardens, plants, flowers, art and more. 360-424-1580.

Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens, greenhouses, plants, art and more. 360-466-3821.

Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Gardens, plants, gifts, cafe and more. 360-424-6760.

WSU Discovery Garden, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon: Dawn to dusk daily. Gardens showcasing plants that do well in the Pacific Northwest.

Docents are on hand to answer gardening questions on the weekends.

SANDY HAIGHT - WATERCOLORS April 14-21: Sandy Haight, the official artist for the 2016 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, will be featured from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial

ART IN BLOOM April 15-23: The Anacortes Arts Festival presents the third annual “Art in Bloom” Fine Art Exhibition at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Opening night begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and the exhibition continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 16-23. The show features painting, photography, sculpture, glass, wood and mixed media artwork from 30 regional fine artists. Free. anacortesartsfestival. com. 360-293-6211.

The 32nd annual Tulip Festival Street Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, along First Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

ART OF SHOPPING April 17: Shop for wearables, jewelry, accessories and hand crafted art from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Mimosa bar and raffles available. Attend a $10 private shopping event from 10 to 11 a.m. and receive free mimosas and raffle tickets.

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Ave., Anacortes. Haight is presenting a new body of floral watercolors to welcome tulip season, and has a collection of up-close abstract florals in addition to more traditional floral images. Additional artists on display: Randy Dana, Lorna Libert, Melissa Jander, Leo Osborne and the Fidalgo Island Quilters Group. 360293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

MASTER GARDENER ‘STEP-ON’ GUIDES Have a WSU Skagit County Master Gardener act as your tour guide to the Skagit Valley. WSU Research Center, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. For reservations: tonitulip@comcast.net.

PETTING ZOO April 16-17: The “Beaks, Noses, and Bills” 4-H Club Petting Farm, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1331 Avon Allen Road, Mount Vernon. Visit rabbits, chicks, goats, ponies, ducks, and baby pigs. $5 donation. 360-202-5023.

KIWANIS ANNUAL SALMON BARBECUE April 14-21: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St.,

Mount Vernon. Alder grilled salmon with baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, beverages and dessert. Two serving sizes are offered: $15 and $12. Visa/ MC accepted. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations 360-428-7028 or kiwanisbbq.com.

ART BASH April 14-21: Skagit Artists Together hosts its month-long show featuring 20 local artists and a broad range of fine art and photography from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the upstairs gallery at The Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. Free.

360-466-0382 or skagitart.com.

ART IN A PICKLE BARN April 14-21: Azusa Farm & Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. The 25th annual Skagit Art Association show features 25 award-winning art in a vari-

SPRING ART SHOW April 14-17, 20-21: Featured artists and new artists create collectible art in the annual Spring Art Show at the River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road (off of Dodge Valley Road), Mount Vernon.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com.

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON ART WALK April 14-21: Check out original artwork on display along Fairhaven Avenue in downtown Burlington. Tour brochures are available at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free. 360757-0994.

ANACORTES QUILT WALK April 14-21: Hours vary. See a wide variety of traditional, contemporary, modern and art quilts on display in downtown Anacortes businesses during regular shop hours. Maps available at participating merchants and the Anacortes Visitors Center. Free. 360-2023410 or fidalgoislandquilters.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART ART IN BLOOM: The Anacortes Arts Festival presents the third annual “Art in Bloom” Fine Art Exhibition from April 15-23 at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

Opening night festivities begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and the exhibition continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16-23. The show features painting, photography, sculpture, glass, wood and mixed media artwork from 30 regional fine artists. Free. anacortesartsfestival.com. 360-2936211.

FUNK FISHING EXHIBIT: The exhibit “Wallie Funk’s Fishing Photos” continues through May 22 at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Ave., Anacortes. Drawn from the Anacortes Museum’s new book by Funk, “Pictures of the Past,” the images capture vintage scenes from his experience on a local commercial fishing fleet, an Alaskan-bound purse seiner and a season on a salmon fishing boat. The center is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to this exhibit is free. A guided tour of the W.T. Preston steamboat for $3-$5. 360293-1915.

“IN THIS WORLD”: View an exhibit of two master oil painters, William E. Elston and Ann Duffy, through Sunday, May 15, at i.e., 5800 Cains Court, Edison. i.e. is open from 11 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday or by appointment. Free. 360488-3458 or ieedison.com.

GALLERY SHOW:

“From the Forest”, which includes a collection of art made with fungi and bones from local woodlands, continues through April 24 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Free. 360-7084787 or gallerycygnus. com.

PRINTS, COLLAGE, SCULPTURE: Artist Trust Fellowship recipient Phoebe Toland presents a conglomeration of her wood block prints, collage, reconstruction and sculptures through April 30 at ACME Creative Space, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-453-7663.

ARTIST EXHIBITION: View Anacortes artist Anne Schreivogl’s paintings through April 27 at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Free. 360-293-8988 or lincolntheatre.org.

GLASS AND METAL: “Warping the Bubble,” a show of collaborative works by Rik Allen and Lanny Bergner, continues through May 1 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Allen and Bergner combine their mediums — blown glass and wire mesh — to create unique geometric and organic forms. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

QUILT SHOW: Fidalgo Island Quilters presents its biennial 2016 Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Ana-

SPRING ART SHOW

The River Gallery’s annual Spring Art Show continues through May 1 at 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon. Artists include Sallie Lynn Davis, Vojtech Rada, Margaret C. Arnett, Jacqui Beck, Coizie Bettinger, Brooke Borcherding, Jennifer Bowman, Cynthia Richardson, Dedrian Clark, Ellen Dale, Chris Duke, Charlotte Decker, Renate Trapkowski, Pien Ellis, Dian Wilson, Nancy Fulton, Robert Gigliotti, Gary Giovane, Rita Hornbeck, Stephen Hunter, Gerald Johnson, Maggi Mason, Esther McLatchy, Louise Mango, Donna Nevitt, Rolf Oversvee, Suzanne Powers, Lavone Newell-Reim, Sharon Stapleton, Beth McGurren, Lynn Zimmerman, Peter Welty, Gail Thein, Christine Troyer, Peggy Olson and Linda Henley. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com. Pictured: “Clark’s Grebe with Chick” by Sallie Lynn Davis. cortes. Katrine A. Eagling is this year’s featured artist. The show includes traditional, contemporary, modern and art quilts, and wearable art. A fashion show will be held at 1 p.m.

Saturday. Admission: $7.

360-333-9311 or fidalgo islandquilters.com.

EDISON STUDIO TOUR: Tour the private studios of many of Edison’s artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 24.

Maps will be available in town businesses. Meet the artists, see their work and buy at studio level pricing. Look for yellow balloons at each studio. Free. edisoneye@wavecable. com.

ART AT MoNA: Two exhibitions continue through June 12 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

“Beyond Aztlán: Mexican and Chicana/o Artists in the Pacific Northwest”: Spanning the last six decades, this exhibition assembles a diversity of works by Chicana/o and Mexican artists that reside or formerly resided in the Pacific Northwest. Some were born in Mexico and moved to this

region at different points in their lives. Others, born in the U.S., migrated from other states.

Artists include Cecilia Alvarez, Alfredo Arreguin, Arturo Artorez, Paul Berger, Mark Calderón, Daniel Carrillo, Daniel DeSiga, Alma Gómez, Boyer Gonzales, Jr., Jesús Guillén, Fulgencio Lazo, Jesús Mena, George Rodríguez, José Luis Rodríguez Guerra and Rubén Trejo. Curated by Lauro H. Flores.

Robert Flynn: Art From the Permanent Collection: Born in 1930, Flynn worked in the Seattle area for 17 years and then another 40 years on the island of Kauai, where he still creates art. A sculptor, painter and printmaker, he is self-trained but taught art at Broadway Junior College and at a night school.

APPLIQUÉ AND EMBELLISHMENT: View three exhibits showcasing different quilting techniques at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

“A Magical Journey of Hand Appliqué”

by Kathy McNeil and “Clothing: Art & Embellishment” by Anita Luvera Mayer continues through June 19.

“La Conner in Bloom 2016: Flights of Fancy” continues through May 1.

The show features small fabric and textile artworks created by various local artists. Many of the works have been donated by the artists and are offered for sale to benefit the museum.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during April. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-

4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

CAMANO STUDIO TOUR: The 18th annual Camano Island Studio Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, and Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at locations around Camano Island and Stanwood.

Check out artwork in a wide variety of media offered by some 50 juried artists in their studios and four galleries. Pick up a self-guided tour map at local merchants or at camanostudiotour.com.

Free. 425-263-2813.

NEW BOOK: Author Jason Dorsey will display his book, “I Remember Fishing with Dad,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, and Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Jason wrote the book and partnered with his dad, Camano Island artist Jack Dorsey, for illustrations. The studio is part of the Camano Island Studio Tour. Free. 317-2096768 or sunnyshorestudio. wordpress.com.

LECTURES AND TALKS GEOLOGY TALK: Dan McShane, MSc, LEG, presents “How The Last Ice Age Shaped Our Landscape” at 7 p.m. today, April 14, at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bay View Edison Road, Bow. Discussion includes the Oso landslide and an overview of the Skagit and Samish flats. Free. 360-757-6960 or ednasneighbors.word press.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ENERGY CROSSROADS FORUM: Join a community discussion about energy resources and remedies at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr 27, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Deliberations will encompass the transition to a clean energy economy instead of an expansion of fossil fuel development and traffic through communities in Skagit County. Free. 360336-8955.

CULTURAL IMMERSION: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association will host a presentation by four Anacortes High School exchange students at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. The students from Spain, Norway, Finland and

Germany will share their personal experiences visiting Anacortes. Come before the presentation to visit with the students and enjoy pizza, garlic bread at 6 p.m. for a $5 donation. anacortes sistercities.com.

MUSIC EARTH SONGS: The Cantabile Chamber Choir and guests celebrate Earth Day, featuring music celebrating our our natural world with “Voices of Earth’s Secret Soul” from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 23, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon.

Local environmentalist Pete Hasse will speak on “A History of Earth Day” at 6:45 p.m. $15 general admission, $8 students, $40 families at the door.

360-424-1822.

MORE FUN “VALLEY GIRLS”: A special exhibit highlighting some of the women who called Skagit County home continues through June 20 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Learn about Nell Quackenbush Wheelock and her sister Kate Quackenbush Glover, pioneer telephone company owners; Louisa Ann Conner, founder of La Conner and instrumental in helping establish one of the first Catholic churches in town; Vi Hilbert, respected elder of the Upper Skagit Tribe; Lucinda Davis, pioneer roadhouse owner; and Harriet Wade Rowley, Skagit County’s first pioneer nurse and hospital owner.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360466-3365 or skagitcounty. net/museum.

MOVIE SERIES: Enjoy Shakespeare-inspired movies at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th Street, Anacortes. Next up: April 15: “Much Ado about Nothing”: The 1993 romantic comedy was adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars along with Emma Thompson, Michael Keaton, Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington.

Rated PG-13.

April 22: “10 Things I Hate About You”: The modern take on “Taming of the Shrew” stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Rated PG-13.

April 29: “Shakespeare in Love”: The 1998 film stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck and Judi Dench.

Winner of seven Academy Awards. Rated R. MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: See large, permanent HO-and N-scale railroad layouts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, at the Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club, 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger.

Admission by donation.

888-511-3293 or what comskagitmrc.org.

ISLAND HOSPITAL AUCTION: “Swing Under the Wings,” Island Hospital’s 13th annual Gala of Hope Auction, will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23, at the Heritage Flight Museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive,

Burlington. Proceeds will benefit patient programs, services and equipment.

Heartstrings’ “Raise the Paddle” auction item will be dedicated to funding four needed fetal heart monitors. Tickets $150.

360-299-4201 or island hospitalfoundation.org.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT: 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, April 29, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Activities and a discussion with a panel of experts will highlight “sexual violence, raise awareness and support survivors.” The event will be followed by a march down College Way to Riverside Drive to hand out flyers. 360-416-7958.

“SOLD”: A film about Lakshmi, a girl who was sold to the “Happiness House” in Kolkata, India, provides a call to end child sexual exploitation and trafficking domestically and internationally.

The event will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Tickets $25 or $12 students, $15 presale.

Proceeds benefit a Nepal safe house for trafficking survivors.

Following the movie, there will be a fair trade Mother’s Day sale, featuring products made by survivors. friendsof wpcnepal.org.

WOMEN’S EXPO: The eighth annual Women’s Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

The event will include a variety of exhibitors with products and services especially for women, a fashion show, fitness,

dancing and cooking demos, educational presentations, raffle prizes, beauty tips, a martini bar and lunch available for purchase. Swedish Hospital will offer mobile mammograms by appointment. Free admission. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

ART FESTIVAL, AUCTION: Lincoln LYNX Supporters will host the 15th annual Art Festival and Art Auction from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Lincoln School auditorium, 1005 S. 11th St., Mount Vernon.

The evening will include a silent auction, live auction with emcee Mike Yeoman, live music, kids’ raffle and activities along with student art on display. Proceeds support Lincoln’s student field trips, enrichment materials and other student activities. 360-610-6926 or pamspot67@yahoo.com.

Selected artworks will be on display during the First Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in downtown Mount Vernon.

SOCK HOP: The event featuring music

by Kentucky Rain and appearances by professional Elvis tribute artists will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Enjoy a free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. and purchase a ‘50s “diner-style” menu by Adin.

Fifties attire encouraged. $20. 360-387-0222.

MAY MASK-UERADE: Dress up with your kids and enjoy a superhero party from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the Skagit Center, Christ the King Community Church,

1000 Fountain St., Burlington. $22. Ages 2 and under free. Every adult and child needs a ticket.

360-474-7848 or may maskuerade.com.

ANACORTES ANNIVERSARY: The “Anacortes at 125” exhibit celebrating Anacortes’ history since incorporation will start at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 19, at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St. Learn about the city’s history from its boom days to today, as viewed through the lens of city departments.

Other events include the installation of a restored Bill Mitchell mural of Anacortes’ first mayor, Captain Frank V. Hogan.

Free. 360-293-1915.

VETERANS COMMUNITY PARK GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY: Honor local veterans at a ceremonial groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at a new Skagit County Community Veterans Park, 25265 Helmick Road, Sedro-Woolley.

The park will recognize those who have served our country in the military. RSVP: 360-416-1307 or ambere@co.skagit. wa.us.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM FLY-IN: See warbirds from around the region in an array of flights, one demo every hour, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. From a single-ship fighter to a formation of T-6′s, there’s always something to see.

Bring the whole family. $8 adults, $5 child and military, free for members and ages 4 and younger.

360-424-5151 or heritage flight.org.

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HOT TICKETS “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: The Musical”: April 14, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO: with Larkin Poe: April 17, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mount bakertheatre.com.

GEORGE COLLIGAN TRIO FEATURING THOMAS MARRIOTT: April 18, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: April 20, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

PATTI LUPONE: April 23, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

OZ NOY WITH DAVE WECKL AND JIMMY HASLIP: April 26-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

MELISSA MANCHESTER: April 29-30, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE May 13-14, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or the skagit.com.

JOEY DEFRANCESCO QUARTET: May 3-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO: May 10-11, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

SELENA GOMEZ: May 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

THE WHO: May 15, KeyArena, Seattle. thewho. com.

BEYONCÉ: May 18, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800-

745-3000 or livenation.com.

SPYRO GYRA: May 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BILLY JOEL: May 20, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

LLOYD JONES: May 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: May 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PAUL SIMON: May 28-29,

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

“PAINT YOUR WAGON”: June 2-25, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND: with Mavis Staples: June 4-5, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or Ticketmaster. com.

LATIN LINEUP COMEDY NIGHT: June 10-11, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com.

SLIPKNOT: with Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men: June 11, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TEARS FOR FEARS: June 17, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

CHICAGO: June 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JUSTIN HAYWARD (Moody Blues): featuring

IGN’s Mike Dawes: June 24, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

PARADISO FESTIVAL: June 24-25, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 425-2481572 or livenation.com.

BOSTON: July 1, WAMU Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND, July 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GOO GOO DOLLS WITH COLLECTIVE SOUL AND TRIBE SOCIETY: July 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR: July 9, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or livenation.com.

PHISH: July 15-16, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

29TH WINTHROP R&B FESTIVAL: July 15-17, 19190 Highway 20, Winthrop. 509-997-3837 or

tickettomato.com.

DON HENLEY: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

STING & PETER GABRIEL: July 21, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE RIPPINGTONS: July 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

LEE ANN WOMACK: July 22-23, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: July 23, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ALBERT LEE: with Kate Taylor: July 24, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

ROB ZOMBIE, KORN: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. n For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment.”

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 14-24

TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 14-21 LOOKING AHEAD

SATURDAY.16 MICHELLE TAYLOR BAND 4 p.m., Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon

FRIDAY.22

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. actthe atre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsychaperone Laney Jones & The Spirits: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$30. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

SATURDAY.23

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.14-17 “THE DROWSY CHAPERONE” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8upcoming-shows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone. Check individual listings for times.

Pictured (from left): Sydney Brady, Trey Hatch, Laurie Lobdell, Malcolm Taylor and Beth Baker. Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Thursday.14 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

Thursday.15 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

“Norma”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$29. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

COMEDY

NOAH Center’s “Laugh Your Tail Off Benefit Comedy Show and Silent Auction”: 7 p.m., Tulalip Resort & Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. $95. 360-6297055 or thenoahcenter.org.

Saturday.16

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

“Norma”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$29. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

Met Live: Roberto Devereaux (Donizetti): 9:55 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.17 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Thursday.21 THEATER

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

COMEDY

“221 Inc.” with Alex Elkin and friends (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

MAGIC

Caleb Sigmon Live! The Illusionist: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. actthe atre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsychaperone Cantabile Chamber Choir and guests celebrate Earth Day with “Voices of Earth’s Secret Soul”: 7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Local environmentalist Pete Hasse will speak about “A History of Earth Day” at 6:45 p.m. $15 general admission, $8 students, $40 families. 360-424-1822.

Fourth annual Drag Night: Skagit Valley College Rainbow Alliance, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, free for ages 9 and younger (show includes mature content). 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

SUNDAY.24

Met Live: Roberto Devereaux (Donizetti): 1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

Langley Ukulele Ensemble: 2:30 p.m., Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $10-$20.

360-739-1528 or rcob. brownpapertickets.com.

THURSDAY.14 JOAN PENNEY JAZZ BAND 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.14 The Freties (Celtic, folk, chamber): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Dovetails: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

Joan Penney Jazz Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Marcia Kester: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Drew Ferraro: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

David Gans and guests: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-7781067.

BOD: 9 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-293-2544.

Carolyn Cruso: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

Don Kellogg: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Uncle Doug Cooper (Neil Young tribute): 7 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Deception Connection: 7 Court, Edison. No cover. p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., 360-766-6266.

Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Fischkopf Sinfoniker, Worshiprr, C.J. Boyd, and more: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

The Atlantics: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

John Delourme: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Troy Fair: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Human Ottoman, Hippopotamus Hot Tub, Ibex: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Dakota Poorman: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

FRIDAY.15 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Old Time Fiddlers; 11 a.m., Marcia Kester; noon, Margaret Wilder Band; 2 p.m., Jimmy Wright Band, 4 p.m., Knut Bell & The Blue Collars.

Chris Anderson, CARH Nashville Northwest: Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., and Jisun: 8 p.m., 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

Mojo Cannon and the 13th St. Horns: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12.

Brian Ernst: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover.

360-293-2544.

Ben Starner (piano classics, jazz, ragtime): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Norman Baker and Backroads: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

SATURDAY.16 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Voices of the Village; 11 a.m., Marcia Kester; noon, Accoustic Etoufee; 2 p.m., Chris Eger Band, 4 p.m., Michelle Taylor Band.

SUNDAY.17 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Peter Ali; 11 a.m., Puirt Na Gael; 1 p.m., Rabbit Wilde; 3 p.m., Mark DuFresne Band.

WEDNESDAY.20 Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Rane Nogales Trio: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

Wayne Hayton: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Stubborn Son: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Cains Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.21 Jesse RS, The Sean Keck Project: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Cannon & The Lion of Judah (reggae): 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

Black Mountain, Marissa Nadler: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15.

360-778-1067.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-6296500.

Whiskey Fever: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 14-24

TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 14-21 LOOKING AHEAD

SATURDAY.16 MICHELLE TAYLOR BAND 4 p.m., Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon

FRIDAY.22

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. actthe atre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsychaperone Laney Jones & The Spirits: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$30. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

SATURDAY.23

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.14-17 “THE DROWSY CHAPERONE” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8upcoming-shows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone. Check individual listings for times.

Pictured (from left): Sydney Brady, Trey Hatch, Laurie Lobdell, Malcolm Taylor and Beth Baker. Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Thursday.14 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

Thursday.15 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

“Norma”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$29. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

COMEDY

NOAH Center’s “Laugh Your Tail Off Benefit Comedy Show and Silent Auction”: 7 p.m., Tulalip Resort & Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. $95. 360-6297055 or thenoahcenter.org.

Saturday.16

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

“Norma”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$29. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

OPERA

Met Live: Roberto Devereaux (Donizetti): 9:55 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.17 THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Thursday.21 THEATER

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsy-chaperone

COMEDY

“221 Inc.” with Alex Elkin and friends (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

MAGIC

Caleb Sigmon Live! The Illusionist: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. actthe atre.com/8-upcomingshows/65-the-drowsychaperone Cantabile Chamber Choir and guests celebrate Earth Day with “Voices of Earth’s Secret Soul”: 7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Local environmentalist Pete Hasse will speak about “A History of Earth Day” at 6:45 p.m. $15 general admission, $8 students, $40 families. 360-424-1822.

Fourth annual Drag Night: Skagit Valley College Rainbow Alliance, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, free for ages 9 and younger (show includes mature content). 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

SUNDAY.24

Met Live: Roberto Devereaux (Donizetti): 1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

Langley Ukulele Ensemble: 2:30 p.m., Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $10-$20.

360-739-1528 or rcob. brownpapertickets.com.

THURSDAY.14 JOAN PENNEY JAZZ BAND 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.14 The Freties (Celtic, folk, chamber): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Dovetails: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

Joan Penney Jazz Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Marcia Kester: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Drew Ferraro: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

David Gans and guests: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-7781067.

BOD: 9 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-293-2544.

Carolyn Cruso: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

Don Kellogg: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Uncle Doug Cooper (Neil Young tribute): 7 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Deception Connection: 7 Court, Edison. No cover. p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., 360-766-6266.

Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Fischkopf Sinfoniker, Worshiprr, C.J. Boyd, and more: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

The Atlantics: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

John Delourme: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Troy Fair: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Human Ottoman, Hippopotamus Hot Tub, Ibex: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Dakota Poorman: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

FRIDAY.15 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Old Time Fiddlers; 11 a.m., Marcia Kester; noon, Margaret Wilder Band; 2 p.m., Jimmy Wright Band, 4 p.m., Knut Bell & The Blue Collars.

Chris Anderson, CARH Nashville Northwest: Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., and Jisun: 8 p.m., 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

Mojo Cannon and the 13th St. Horns: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12.

Brian Ernst: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover.

360-293-2544.

Ben Starner (piano classics, jazz, ragtime): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Norman Baker and Backroads: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

SATURDAY.16 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Voices of the Village; 11 a.m., Marcia Kester; noon, Accoustic Etoufee; 2 p.m., Chris Eger Band, 4 p.m., Michelle Taylor Band.

SUNDAY.17 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, downtown Mount Vernon: 10 a.m., Peter Ali; 11 a.m., Puirt Na Gael; 1 p.m., Rabbit Wilde; 3 p.m., Mark DuFresne Band.

WEDNESDAY.20 Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Rane Nogales Trio: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

Wayne Hayton: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Stubborn Son: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Cains Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.21 Jesse RS, The Sean Keck Project: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Cannon & The Lion of Judah (reggae): 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

Black Mountain, Marissa Nadler: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15.

360-778-1067.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-6296500.

Whiskey Fever: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL 5

Here’s five national parks to put on your list

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

This year the National Park Service is commemorating its 100th anniversary and encouraging families to share in the celebration. Here are five parks to put on your list: 1. Everglades National Park, Florida. A birder’s paradise, you’ll follow paved roads or wooden boardwalks to spot warblers, mangrove cuckoos, herons, egrets and other wading birds in the country’s largest subtropical wilderness area. Eagles, hawks and osprey also abound in this 1.5 million-

acre park. Home to 360 species, a World Heritage Site and designated a Wetland of International Importance, the National Park offers a free Junior Ranger program to enhance the experience for young explorers. nps.gov/ever/index.htm 2. Acadia National Park, Maine. Explore the rocky Maine coast via kayak, just as the Penobscot native people did centuries ago. The Maine Island Trail, comprising 325 miles of waterway, passes through the park and offers abundant sea life, views of the scenic

coastline and the opportunity to camp in protected coves. Open and private guided tours enable family groups to sample or fully immerse themselves in the splendor of the area’s natural beauty and rich wildlife. Nighttime tours include the chance to see planets, a sea of stars and, at times, bioluminescence.

Stay on terra firma with Country Walkers, an outfit offering guided excursions on the region’s historic trails and carriage roads. countrywalkers.com; nps.gov/acad/index.htm 3. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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RAbBIT WILDE Friday April 15th 10:00am-11:00am Old Time Fiddlers 11:00am-12:00pm Marcia Kester 12:00pm-2:00pm Margaret Wilder Band 2:00pm-4:00pm Jimmy Wright Band 4:00pm-6:00pm Knut Bell & the Blue Collars Kelly Thibodeaux etouffee Saturday April 16th 10:00am-11:00am Voices of the Village 11:00am-12:00pm Marcia Kester 12:00pm-2:00pm Kelly Thibodeaux Etouffee 2:00pm-4:00pm Chris Eger Band 4:00pm-6:00pm Michelle Taylor Band

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Hike, photograph, raft or paint this wonder of the world. Explore the Bright Angel Trail for great views of the inner canyon.

Choose day hikes to the Three-Mile Resthouse or to Indian Garden. With plenty of advance planning you can reserve a campsite at the Bright Angel campground or bunks at Phantom Ranch on the canyon floor for a full experience.

Other options include combining your Grand Canyon adventure with a road trip on historic Route 66. In Williams, hop aboard the vintage Grand Canyon Railway train for a memorable journey to the South Rim. Choose from several classes of service and various vacation packages, some of which include a night’s stay within the park.

thetrain.com; grand canyonlodges.com/ phantom-ranch 4. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. Tucked within the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is among the most famous monuments in the country.

A tribute to four men and their contributions to our nation’s history, Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved into rock for the ages.

Hiking, biking, wildlife and other tourist sites are nearby. During the summer months, Junior Ranger and other immersive programs are offered to engage young visitors. nps.gov/moru 5. Great Smoky Moun-

Local travel CULTURAL IMMERSION: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association will host a presentation by four Anacortes High School exchange students at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. The students from Spain, Norway, Finland and Germany will share their personal experiences visiting Anacortes. Visit with the students and enjoy pizza, garlic bread at 6 p.m. for a $5 donation. anacortessistercities. com.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger).

Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

For information or to register, call 360336-6215.

tains National Park, Tennessee. Which state is within a day’s drive of 65 percent of our country’s population? It’s Tennessee, home to this 800-square-mile wonderland, offering a treasuretrove of outdoor opportunities for family members of all ages. The heavily forested park is well known for its plant and animal diversity, including a healthy population of black bears.

Enjoy picnicking, hiking the nearly 800 miles of trails, horseback riding and fishing. Kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge and tap into a wide array of ranger-led programs designed for the younger set. nps.gov/grsm n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel. com. Email: lohayes@ familytravel.com.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. 360279-4587.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has these trips planned: South Dakota, Sept. 4-10; Legendary Waterways of Europe, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27. For brochures and information, call 360-279-4580.

PASSPORT FAIR: Anacortes Public Library will host a Passport Fair for firsttime applicants from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Agents will accept completed applications and assist with application and processing. Appointments are not required. Applications are available at the library or at travel. state.gov. For passport information: 1-877-487-2778 or travel.state.gov.

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SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL Continued from Page E4 SCHMOOZE FAIR April 14: A Skagit County business to business networking opportunity from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse, 12035 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington. Join over 1,000 people for light fare and entertainment. $20. 360-336-6114.

QUILT SHOW April 15-16: Fidalgo Island Quilters presents its biennial 2016 Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Katrine A. Eagling is this year’s featured artist. The show includes traditional, contemporary, modern, and art quilts and wearable art. A fashion show will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $7. 360-333-9311 or fidalgoislandquilters.com.

TULIP PEDAL April 16: The 35th annual Safe Kids Tulip Pedal will begin at 7 a.m. at La Conner Middle School, 503 N. Sixth St. The Tulip Pedal includes 20-, 40- and 60-mile courses around tulip fields between Mount Vernon and La Conner, near Samish and Padilla bays, and features views of Mount Baker and the Cascade foothills. Entry fee: $30 advance, $35 day of race. Jerseys are available for $12. Ages 14 and younger ride free. To register: active.com. For information: 360-661-7417.

SCRAPBOOKING & MORE SWAP MEET April 16: 9 a.m. to noon, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. Trade, swap and sell scrapbooking, textiles, knitting, jewelry or painting supplies. Rent a table for $25. Free admission. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov.

TULIP FESTIVAL CONCERT April 16: “Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: A Tulip Festival Concert” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount

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The 32nd annual Tulip Festival Street Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, along First Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

Vernon. Free. 360-4249399 or bccmv.net.

SKAGIT ARTISAN SALE April 16-17: Shop the work of Skagit artisans in an historic restored barn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday at the A.J. Johnson Barn, 17322 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon. The event features locally crafted jewelry, mosaics, paintings and recycled clothing.

Free.

HOME AND BOAT TOUR April 16: Tour five Anacortes homes and several boats at Cap Sante Boat Haven from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. Presented by the Dr. Samuel G. Brooks Guild of Anacortes. $20 donation. 360- 299-0641 or brownpapertickets.com CHILDREN’S MUSEUM April 14-21: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday; 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Toddler Tuesday, 550 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. Activities for ages 10 and younger. $6.25, free for members and ages younger than 1. 360-7578888.

HISTORIC MUSEUM April 14-21: 11 a.m. to

5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Featured exhibit “Valley Girls — Notable Women of the Skagit,” through June 20. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12; $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360466-3365 or skagitcounty. net/museum.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM April 14-16, 19-21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Check out flyable World War II, Korea and Vietnam era aircraft, flight memorabilia and artifacts. $8 adults, $5 children, free for ages 5 and younger.

360-424-5151 or heritage flight.org.

MUSEUM of NORTHWEST ART April 14-21: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

The museum’s collections include contemporary art from across the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia.

Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum. org.

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GET INVOLVED ART MV ARTS COMMISSION: The city of Mount Vernon seeks volunteer board members for the Mount Vernon Arts Commission. Applications will be accepted through April 15. Call 360-336-6215 or complete an application at mountvernonwa.gov under “Boards and Commissions, Arts Commission.”

CONGRESSIONAL STUDENT ART CONTEST: Students in grades 9-12 who live or attend school in the Second Congressional District are eligible to submit artwork to the annual Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The winning artist will receive two free plane tickets to Washington, D.C. Submissions are due by 4 p.m. Monday, April 18. They can be mailed or delivered to: Rep. Rick Larsen, Congressional Art Competition, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 9F, Everett, WA 98201; or 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 1350, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Contest rules and submission forms can be found at larsen.house.gov/ helping-you/art-competition. For more information or application assistance: 425-252-3188.

CALL FOR FIBER ARTS: The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is accepting entries through June 30 for the 2016 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival, set for Sept.

30-Oct. 2, in La Conner.

This juried and judged exhibit is open to quilters and fiber artists of all levels. For entry guidelines:

360-466-4288 or laconner quilts.org.

$50, plus $20 supply fee.

Register by April 26.

ART COMMISSION MEETING: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19, in the conference room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215.

FAMILY ART DAYS AT MoNA: The Museum of Northwest Art offers Family Art Days each month at MoNA, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Sessions are open to ages 5 and older at all skill levels and include guided walk-throughs of MoNA exhibitions. $5 per family, free for members. Limited enrollment. Preregistration is required. 360-4664446 or monamuseum. org. Next up: Colorful Silk Scarves: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Learn the process of stretching, designing, and painting a small silk scarf.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is developing a roster of artists interested in showing their art in downtown Mount Vernon galleries and businesses during First Thursday Art Walks, held each month from April through October.

The organization is seeking artisans from all media, including painters, photographers, sculptors, fabric artists and more.

360-336-3801 or dep. mvda@gmail.com.

ART CLASSES ART CLASSES FOR KIDS: Burlington Parks and Recreation will offer these art classes at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. For information or to register: 360755-9649 or burlingtonwa. gov/recreation.

Manga and Anime Drawing: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3-24. Children ages 8 to 13 will draw and ink their own version of subject matter. The class will explore the use of comic strip panels, perspective, speed lines and the understanding of light and shadow. $45, includes all supplies and portfolio.

Register by April 26.

Colored Pencil Techniques: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, May 4-25.

Kids ages 7 to 12 will work on drawing skills, color blending and illustration ideas in a journal.

AUDITIONS “PROOF”: Auditions will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16-17, at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Parts are available for two women ages 20s to 30s, and two men ages 20s to 50s-plus.

Auditions will be by cold readings from the script. The production will run May 27-June 18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

AUDITIONS FOR CHORAL SINGERS: Cantabile Chamber Choir will hold auditions for experienced choral singers from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Tenors are especially needed.

Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, from September through April/May. For information or to schedule an audition, contact Jennie Bouma at cantabilechamberchoir@gmail. com or 425-312-4565.

MUSIC TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted.

Information: 360-630-1156.

SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC CLUB: The club welcomes performers (intermediate and above), listeners and guests to join the fun at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Vasa Hall, 1805 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. Come and sing, play the club’s piano or organ, play your own instrument or just enjoy a variety of music — ’20s to ’70s classical, popular, western and gospel. Free. For information, call Elaine at 360428-4228.

B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar): Beginner/ intermediate acoustic guitar jam from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Free. 360-707-2683.

DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Bring your drum or borrow one.

Handicapped accessible.

Free. Freewill offering accepted. 360-305-7559.

RECREATION POETRY CONTEST: In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Upper Skagit Library is sponsoring a “Change” themed poetry contest. Submissions will be accepted through April 23 at the Upper Skagit Library, 45770B Main St., Concrete.

Activities during the month include a suggested “Poem-a-Week”

challenge, a “Slam into Change” poetry slam at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and a reading of the winning entries at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Free. 360-853-7939 or upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

AAUW CROQUET TOURNAMENT: 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 30, East College Campus Building, Skagit Valley College, 2727 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Men, women, teen and children divisions. Entry fee: $10 adult, $5 children. Register at 360-416-7044 or at 9 a.m. the day of event.

HEALTHY HIKES: Park staff or guests lead participants on the 3-mile Evergreen Trail from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, through April 30, at Rockport State Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport.

Participants who hike 100 miles in the park during 2016 will earn a handcarved walking stick made

by Don Smith, artist and senior park aide. Free, but a Discover Pass is required. 360-853-8461 or rockport@parks.wa.gov.

TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon. Work sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. Lunch, snacks, tools and training are provided. More information: 360-336-6215 or mount vernontrailbuilders.com Next up: April 23 FREE PARK ADMISSION: In honor of Earth Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Friday, April 22.

The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but will be required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks.wa.gov.

SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group (SFEG) to help restore native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish watersheds.

The plants will provide shade and cover for salmon and leaf litter for aquatic insects, which in turn provide food for salmon. These riparian zones also improve water quality by controlling erosion and filtering pollutants. All events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For information, directions or to sign up, call 360-336-0172 or email sfeg@skagitfisheries.org.

Next up: April 23: Earth Day Planting and Celebration at Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park.

DO THE BLOOM: The second annual “Do the Bloom” Color Run 5K for all ages will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

Runners are dusted with colorful powder throughout the race. Friendly dogs welcome. Registration: $30; kids’ 1-mile fun run, $10. active.com.

INTRO TO GEOCACHING: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Bring your smartphone or hand-held GPS (not required). All ages; 12 and younger, bring a parent. Free. 360336-6209.

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Spotlight Film Festival: ‘Paper Tigers’ 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14

The Spotlight Film Festival is a series of documentaries shining a light on issues that impact the lives of Skagit County residents. Each film highlights a different topic, followed by a community panel or discussion.

Set amidst the rural community of Walla Walla, “Paper Tigers” examines Trauma Informed Communities — a movement that is “showing great promise in healing youth(s) struggling with the dark legacy of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES),” according to a news release.

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“Hail, Caesar!” follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix.

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Sir David McVicar, who directed the Met premieres of “Anna Bolena” and “Maria Stuarda,” returns to stage the final installment in the series. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students with $2 off for Lincoln members plus applicable fees. n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org

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MOVIES NEW THIS WEEK

MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

Mowgli, portrayed by Neel Sethi, and Baloo the bear, voiced by Bill Murray, appear in a scene from “The Jungle Book.”

Disney via AP

‘Jungle Book’ superb re-creation of classic

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

How does director Jon Favreau update Rudyard Kipling’s classic story “The Jungle Book,” already a Disney animated favorite from 1967? He looks to “Planet Earth.” The animals rendered in stunningly dazzling 3-D are so realistic, you feel as if you’re watching National Geographic. Favreau even places his camera in shots and angles that seem reminiscent of nonfiction nature programs.

That’s why it’s so jarring when Ben Kingsley’s voice pops out of the mouth of a sleek muscled panther, Bagheera, chatting amiably with man cub Mowgli (astonishingly good newcomer Neel Sethi). The realistic character designs — you can see Bagheera’s fuzzy soft fur perfectly — highlight the dissonance between Mowgli and his adopted wild animal family, a stark gulf between

them. It offers a rather different feel to the story, which is otherwise quite faithful to the original source material and the original Disney film.

If you’re less than familiar with “The Jungle Book,” it’s about Mowgli, a young man cub (aka boy) rescued by Bagheera, raised by wolves, and stalked out of his home by the threatening Shere Khan (Idris Elba), a tiger with a chip on his shoulder about men. Mowgli has to leave the pack, and as he sets off on his own, he befriends the affable bear Baloo (Bill Murray) and tangles with King Louie the Orangutan (Christopher Walken). Adapted by Justin Marks, it’s a story about relying on oneself and others, and learning to stand up to, rather than run away from, your fears.

The draw here is the incredible visual design, though Favreau has amassed a stellar cast of voice actors to play

these beloved characters.

Scarlett Johansson has a memorable few minutes on screen as the seductive python Kaa. Murray seems born to be Baloo, and even sings “The Bare Necessities,” while Walken’s take on King Louie and his number “I Wanna Be Like You,” is unexpectedly great. Louie is designed as a great hulking beast, making him that much more of a power and a threat, crumbling the entire monkey temple with his heft.

Sethi is a perfect Mowgli and gives a remarkable performance against the CGI animals. He’s the only human actor on screen, the animals and landscapes created by the animation teams behind the visuals in “Avatar” and “Gravity.”

But Sethi makes it feel real — real running across gnarled roots, up and down trees and cliffs, into muddy ravines. He also makes the relationships real, with tenderly felt connections between Mowgli

and Bagheera and Baloo, as well as his wolf mother Raksha (Lupita Nyong’o).

The themes and story beats hew close to “The Jungle Book” that we expect, but it’s fascinating how the technological advancements and creature design, so startlingly real, changes the story. It underlines just how different Mowgli is from his pack with his “tricks” — vines as ropes and pulley systems and buckets — that come naturally to him as a resourceful, problemsolving human. It doesn’t quite seem like he totally belongs, despite the obvious affection and respect for animals. Regardless, there are important life lessons in the jungle that anyone can take away, especially the idea that “the strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.”

1 hour, 45 minutes. Rated PG for some sequences of scary action and peril.

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“A Perfect Day” — In the Balkans of the mid-1990s, humanitarian aid workers are met with ludicrous roadblocks to their effort to save a village’s water well. Benicio Del Toro leads the terrific cast of this searing, roughedged black comedy. Drama, R, 106 minutes. HHH½ “Barbershop: The Next Cut” — Almost everything clicks in the new story about the regulars at a Chicago barbershop, thanks in no small part to the wonderful performances from the deep cast including Ice Cube, Common, Regina Hall and Cedric the Entertainer. Not only is it one of the funniest movies in recent years, it’s a poignant and timely drama about neighborhood crime.

Comedy, PG-13, 112 minutes. HHH½ “Demolition” — The best efforts of Jake Gyllenhaal, as an emotionally distant investment banker who reacts to his wife’s sudden death by smashing things, aren’t enough to save “Demolition” from itself. What a pretentious, uneven, off-putting, not-nearly-as-clever-as-it-thinksit-is MESS. Drama, R, 100 minutes. H½ “Eddie the Eagle” — Taron Egerton gives a winning performance as an irritatingly upbeat underdog determined to make the British Olympics as a ski jumper and training under a washed-up ski bum (Hugh Jackman). An unapologetically sentimental, undeniably inspirational story. Sports biography, PG-13, 105 minutes. HHH “Eye in the Sky” — The acting by Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman and others is world-class in this timely and tense, but sometimes heavy-handed drama set in the modern world of drone warfare. Mirren plays a British colonel whose attempt to take out terrorists is stymied by bureaucrats -- and a little girl near the target. Drama, R, 104 minutes. HHH “Get a Job” — Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick and Bryan Cranston star in an uneven, strange little movie with a hit-and-miss screenplay about unemployment. It also has an infectious charm, some genuinely funny set pieces and winning performances throughout. Comedy, R, 82 minutes. HHH “Hail, Caesar!” — As they recount the adventures of a 1950s Hollywood “fixer” (Josh Brolin), the Coen brothers pay homage to genres from noir to Westerns. “Hail, Caesar!” is pure popcorn fun -- a visual treat, a comedic tour de force and a sublime and sly slice of satire. Comedy, PG-13, 106 minutes. HHHH “Miles Ahead” — As director of a highly fictionalized version of the Miles Davis legend, Don Cheadle boldly goes for broke with mixed results. Alternately provocative, wickedly funny, repulsive, magnetic and mesmerizing in the title role, Cheadle the actor gives a brilliant performance worthy of an Oscar nomination. Music biography, R, 100 minutes. HHH “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” — The weird hybrid of man and boy encounters oddballs aplenty on the way to the New York birthday party of his new friend Joe Manganiello. At times, Pee-wee’s trippy experiences are pretty funny; just as often, sequences die on the vine. Comedy, not rated, 89 minutes. HH “Remember” — A widower in assisted living (Christopher Plummer) takes to the road to find and kill the Auschwitz officer who executed his family. Director Atom Egoyan delivers a typically stylish visual product, but the plot goes from eyebrow-raising to intriguing to outlandish to “you’ve got to be kidding me.” Drama, R, 95 minutes.

HH “The Boss” — Melissa McCarthy’s comedy about a paroled business mogul is a dreadful viewing experience, from the awkward and unconvincing setup to the desperate performances to the depressingly unfunny slapstick scenes to the conflicts and resolutions you

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MUSIC REVIEWS

MOVIES can see a mile away. Comedy, R, 99 minutes. H “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” — The essential truth and overall tone of Kim Barker’s terrific war memoir shine through, thanks in large part to Tina Fey’s winning performance as a smart, well-intentioned and initially naive reporter, who plunges into an Afghanistan assignment with great gusto and a resolve to change the world. Comedy drama, R, 111 minutes. HHH “Youth” — A retired composer (Michael Caine) goes on his annual retreat to a mysterious Swiss Alps resort to get away from it all, but the world keeps coming to him. Director Paolo Sorrentino, a serious talent with a grand vision, has created a stylized and eccentric film filled with strange little subplots and surprises. Drama, R, 118 minutes. HHH½ “Zoolander 2” — Ben Stiller’s shallow and grating male model character reunites with best friend Hansel (Owen Wilson) to help solve some pop star murders. Celebrity cameos abound, but with few exceptions, their visual sight gags or one-liners fall flat with a resounding thud.

Comedy, PG-13, 100 minutes. H½ “Zootopia” — In an all-animal world, a rabbit rookie cop (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) suspects a sly fox (Jason Bateman) in a missing-mammals case. Brimming with gorgeous visuals and terrific one-liners, this is one of my favorite animated movies, period. Animated adventure, PG, 108 minutes. HHHH

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PET SHOP BOYS, “Super” — “Super” is the second of a planned three albums pairing 1980s British dance-pop duo Pet Shop Boys with (former Madonna) electronic producer Stuart Price. Like 2013’s “Electric,” “Super” keeps its foot to the floor, upping the beats per minute and avoiding the orchestrated ennui that dragged down 2012’s “Elysium.”

And though “Super” isn’t quite as super, songwise, as “Electric,” it’s still effective at combining dance-floor momentum with the droll and sometimes disquieting lyrical perspective of talk-singer Neil Tennant.

On “Super,” Tennant and silent partner Chris Lowe display empathy with the growing pains of millennials.

The EDM pioneers allow themselves to grow nostalgic for the early ’90s on “The Pop Kids,” which celebrates poptimistic club culture with Tennantian understatement: “We were young but imagined ourselves so sophisticated / Telling everyone we knew that rock was overrated.” Elsewhere, Tennant imagines himself a bored totalitarian ruler, longing to be toppled in “The Dictator Decides,” another early highlight on an album that loses some steam down the homestretch.

Dan DeLuca MUSIQ SOULCHILD, “Life on Earth” — Toward the end of Philly’s neo-soul sweep in the 1990s, creamy singer/spacey producer Musiq Soulchild came, saw, and conquered — then kept moving forward with his smoothly melodic, rhythmically punchy, and occasionally experimental brand of galactic, romantic R&B. Maybe there weren’t jagged edges or bluesy avant-garde twists in his sobriety, but Musiq was solid. Even after his major-label run ended in 2011, Soulchild played it cool by toying with indie-recorded reggae tracks and, now,

by rejiggering his original recipe to add a bit of swagger.

Take “I Do,” a jazzy, Dexter Wanselish track. Soulchild may sound chill and loving at first, but dig deeper and you find the crooner-composer is willing to admit he doesn’t like his intended all that much. That soulful, Drambuie-drenched duality, electric-piano swirl, and subtle hip-hop rhythm also float behind the singer on the chuffed “Changed My Mind” and the sultry-but-stammering “Wait a Minute.”

A.D. Amorosi K. MICHELLE, “More Issues Than Vogue” — Down to the cover art, of a seemingly tiresome male trapped in Kimberly Michelle Pate’s bugglegum sphere and words like THOT, bipolar, and fake booty plastered in the background, this record is tongue-in-cheek fun. The Tennessee girl has professed a love of country, and her trailer-parktheme video for the outstanding lead track, “Mindful” (produced by T-Pain), is a blast. Still, there’s no detectable country in these 12 tracks, only full-on urban R&B and hip-hop. Maybe a country record’s in the cards someday.

“Got Em Like” features production from Andre 3000 and Big Boi. My favorite, “Rich,” features Yo Gotti and Trina and slays with lines like “I got richpeople problems.” Jason Derulo’s here, too, dueting with Michelle on the flirty “Make the Bed.” Is this an overt grab at FM notoriety? Perhaps, but it probably won’t work. The singles “Not a Little Bit” and “Ain’t You” are slow, delicate numbers that shine a light on her qualified pipes (her vocal coach also trained Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears) but don’t capture the irreverence laced throughout this record.

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