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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday April 18, 2013

Rock Hall of Fame

Music Reviews

At the Movies

Hip-hop giant Public Enemy changed the music landscape

Molly Ringwald, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Iron & Wine

“Oblivion”: We’ve seen this over ... and over ... and over ...

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “A Monster in Paris”: Paris is being terrorized by a very different kind of monster — a giant flea. He’s really not as much a monster as a dapper dresser and beautiful crooner who he gets to show his talent when he joins songstress Lucille (Vanessa Paradis) on stage. He’s able to pull off the ruse for a short time because of a “Phantom of the Opera” style disguise.

Director and writer Bibo Bergeron (“Shark Tale”) has created a story about the power of love and how it’s wrong to judge people — or giant fleas — at first glance.

Bergeron paints a fascinating picture of early 20th century France, from the concert halls to the Eiffel Tower.

Equally impressive is the music score

by Matthieu Chedid and Patrice Renson, along with strong musical performances. Sean Lennon is the singing voice of the flea.

“A Monster in Paris” takes a few missteps, but overall it’s a sweet tribute to love that could get under your skin.

“The Girl”: The made-for-cable movie shows how Tippi Hedren had two minor professional acting credits before getting selected to star in the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock thriller “The Birds.” A year later she headlined Hitchcock’s “Marnie.”

What should have been a remarkable launch to her career turned into relentless sexual harassment by the iconic director, which often resulted in on-set abuse when she would rebuff his advances. Hedren was under a studio contract at the time and that meant she had no recourse but to try to survive the ordeal.

Her story is told in the film starring Sienna Miller and Toby Jones. Miller brings a raw determination to the role, but it’s Jones who steals the movie with his creepy portrayal of the noted director.

“The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia”: This latest tale of terror based on a true story offers a few good scares and a consistently creepy tone.

It does fall into the horror film trap of gleaning a lot of its scares from terrorizing a child — in this case a young girl played by Emily Alyn Lind, who looks like a very young Drew Barrymore. Hiding behind the fact the story’s based on real events doesn’t excuse taking such an easy scare tactic.

It does get points for an original backdrop, as you don’t see many hor-

YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: APRIL 23 Broken City - Fox Gangster Squad - Warner A Haunted House - Universal

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APRIL 26 The Impossible - Lionsgate/ Summit APRIL 30 The Guilt Trip - Paramount Not Fade Away - Paramount MAY 7 Jack Reacher - Paramount Mama - Universal MAY 14 Back to 1942 - Well Go USA Cloud Atlas - Warner A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III - Lionsgate Texas Chainsaw 3D - Lionsgate n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

ror movies with a Civil War theme. The lead villain also could easily follow in the bloody footsteps of Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger.

The film has a nice haunting feel to it even if it has a geographically confusing name.

“Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore”: Iron Man must stop bio-enhanced monsters.

“Not Suitable for Children”: A young man races to become a father.

“Alice: The Complete Third Season”: Linda Lavin stars in the CBS comedy series set in a diner.

“By Dawn’s Early Light”: Two pilots face the potential start of World War III. “Counting Cars: Season 1”: Danny Koker and his team restore cars.

“Fraggle Rock: The Complete Second Season”: Tales of a group of an always busy group of tiny workers.

“Django Unchained”: A freed slave ends up in a battle with a German bounty hunter. Jamie Foxx stars.

“Parade’s End”: A young Judi Dench stars in this 1964 film adaptation of the Ford Madox Ford novel.

“Spies of Warsaw”: David Tennant stars in the World War II spy drama.

“Disneynature: Wings of Life”: Meryl Streep narrates.

“Delhi Safari”: Mismatched animals take on the human race. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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Travel............................................6-7 Tulip Festival Schedule...............8-9 At the Lincoln Theatre.................... 9 On Stage........................................ 10 Tuning Up..................................... 11 Get Involved.................................. 12 Music Reviews............................... 13 Hot Tickets.................................... 14 Earth Day Events.......................... 14 Movie Listings............................... 17 Movie Mini-Reviews..................... 17 Out & About.............................18-19

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ON STAGE RESTLESS HEART

When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19-20 Where: Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow Tickets: $25-32, 877-275-2448 or www.ticketmaster.com/venue/123497

From left: Paul Gregg, John Dittrich, Larry Stewart, Greg Jennings and Dave Innis

STILL PLAYING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS guitar/vocals) and Dave Innis (keyboards/ vocals).

The group’s lineup has shifted several Country music royalty comes to the times, but the current members have been Skagit Valley this weekend. friends for three decades, said Stewart, who Restless Heart, the Nashville-based spoke from Nashville last month, just hours group with four gold-certified albums and before the group was to leave and begin its more than 20 hits — including six to reach lengthy tour in upstate New York.

No. 1 — to reach the Billboard magazine “We’re hitting it hard, and we’ll probably country charts, plays Friday and Saturday at hit it hard all the way through Christmas the Skagit Valley Casino Resort in Bow. — we’re going to doing another Christmas The band formed in 1984, and its current tour this year as well,” Stewart said. tour boasts the group’s original five memSpending time and miles on the tour bus bers: Larry Stewart (lead vocals/guitars), is something familiar to which the band has John Dittrich (drums/vocals), Greg Jenbecome accustomed, Stewart said. nings (lead guitar/vocals), Paul Gregg (bass “We’ve kind of figured out how to do Skagit Valley Herald staff @360_SVH

Country music band Restless Heart, celebrating its 30th anniversary with its five founding members, plays the Skagit

this,” he said. “We really love doing this — this is our favorite part, getting on stage, playing and singing together.”

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of a band is a daunting accomplishment “with the original five guys still doing it,” Stewart said. “That doesn’t happen very often.”

“There’s only one other band out of Nashville, in country music over the last 30 years or more, that still has the original band members from day one,” he added.

“That’s Diamond Rio; they’re our buddies.

So there’s only two bands left, so we’re really proud of the fact that we can kind of claim that.”

The music business is full of stories of

bands that have been driven apart by any number of differences, few of them purely artistic. Stewart admits that Restless Heart endured growing pains when success came comparatively quickly.

“I tell you what: we’re five guys and we have our differences, but what we love to do is play and sing together,” Stewart said. “We all get along great. It’s like one big family.”

Along with its rigorous tour schedule, one of the next big projects is the band’s first Christmas album. Stewart said he looks forward to “having fun doing it.”

“We’re all still healthy, and having a good time, still have our voices,” Stewart said.

“And we love to perform.”

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MUSIC

WANTED BY THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: PUBLIC ENEMY

can often feel more immediate, that allowed the group to take a broader look at issues.

NEW YORK — Public “Chuck D. and Flavor Flav Enemy’s Chuck D. doesn’t could theorize a little bit spend much time dwelling in more,” Hanley says. “Chuck the past. He’s too busy buildD. has often said that hip-hop ing the future. Ask him about was ‘CNN for black folks.’ the Long Island, N.Y., hipThey meant it that way. They hop group’s accomplishments meant it to be news. The fact since its debut in 1987, and that some of that stuff actuhe says, “So much has been ally became hits was kind of done, so much left to do.” amazing if you think about Ask music historians, it.” though, and the list quickly However, Public Enemy’s gets impressive — from induction into the Rock Hall introducing political protest shows that although many into hip-hop, pioneering of their songs were designed sampling and production to to address a timely issue — influence hip-hop’s sound for from Arizona’s decision to generations, and playing a not have a national holiday major role in the creation of honoring the Rev. Martin rap-metal. And that doesn’t Luther King Jr. (“By the even take into account the Time I Get to Arizona”) to quality of Public Enemy’s the lax response times of creations, which include arguemergency services in lowably the best hip-hop album income neighborhoods (“911 of all time, 1988’s “It Takes is a Joke”) — many of those a Nation of Millions to Hold songs were also timeless.

Us Back,” and hip-hop’s It turns out, many also held Invision for Doritos via AP best song, 1989’s “Fight the international appeal.

Public Enemy performs March 14 at the South by Power.”

“When we play ‘Fight the Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas.

All of that should come up Power,’ and someone who this week, as Public Enemy was on the Eastern side of says. “Hank Shocklee and The Bomb — rappers Chuck D. and Flavor Flav, Germany says, ‘I can relate,’ that’s big,” DJ Terminator X and Minister of Infor- Squad were doing their sound, and it Chuck D. says. “When someone in Iremation Professor Griff — get inducted was a sound that was designed to be land says they can relate with their feelinto the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in noise in its truest sense … the music ings against the British Empire, that’s was going to be loud, it was going to be big. When somebody is in Africa and their first year of eligibility. However, most of that talk will come from others, aggressive. It was going to use samples Nelson Mandela is in prison, and they in a way nobody had ever done before say, ‘Look, we want to fight the power,’ including Harry Belafonte and Spike — layering all these things on top of Lee, who will induct them into the that’s big.” each other in a jumble, in a good way, Rock Hall.

He says Public Enemy’s internain a way that was going make you have tional appeal helped it weather some “When you’re looking at a band or to listen to it. It sounded different. It group or artist who gets in on the first rough times in America and allowed sounded noisy, but it was meant to ballot, you’re looking at an artist who the group to flourish. be political noise as well. The words changed the landscape,” says Jason “We never had radio play really,” Chuck D. was speaking, the rhymes that he says. “We never were accepted into Hanley, the Rock and Roll Hall of he was rapping, they were meant to get mainstream circles, especially now.

Fame’s director of education. “You’re at issues of race, of class, of all these talking about somebody who’s made With us, we were considered taboo — things in American society that people for reasons that we were blasphemous enough of an impact that everybody has to stand up and recognize it imme- talked about behind closed doors.” or misogynist or other reasons that Run-DMC’s DMC told the BBC diately. That’s not to say that people weren’t true, but they were just trying that when he first heard Public Enewho don’t get inducted right away to tag on us. We still found that outlet, aren’t great artists who changed things, my’s music, when the group was doing though, in 86 different countries.” but Public Enemy is a group that really a radio show at Adelphi University, he Public Enemy continues to cultivate changed things a lot.” described it like “God has come down that international following. The group Of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s from heaven to rock the mic.” That has a new album to promote “The Evil 279 artists, only 36 were inducted in description, as well as the song “PubEmpire of Everything,” featuring one their first year of eligibility — including lic Enemy No. 1,” landed the group a of the year’s best singles “Everything,” The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, U2 and major-label deal with Def Jam Records. as well as an upcoming summer tour Madonna. Public Enemy belongs in Hanley says that because Public with LL Cool J and De La Soul, and Enemy’s base was on Long Island rath- Ice Cube, fittingly called The Kings of that company. er than New York City, where concerns the Mic. “Their sound was so new,” Hanley

By GLENN GAMBOA Newsday

The class of 2013 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2013 is one of the most eclectic in years. Here’s a look at who will be inducted alongside Public Enemy: RUSH Known for their ambitious, progressive rock and virtuoso playing, Rush — singer-bassist-keyboardist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart — became one of the biggest bands in the world when they were influenced by reggae, new wave and funk in the early ’80s.

BIGGEST HIT: “New World Man” (1982, No. 21) MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS: “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight,” “Subdivisions” HEART Seattle’s Ann and Nancy Wilson started their careers as the hardest rockers around, with a string of hits so tough, from “Barracuda” to “Even It Up,” that no one would question whether they could keep up with the guys of the ’70s. They enjoyed even more success in the late ’80s with a poppier sound and ballads like “Alone” and “These Dreams.”

BIGGEST HIT: “Alone” (1987, No. 1 for three weeks) MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS: “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “What About Love?”

ALBERT KING The Mississippi bluesman became one of the most influential guitarists, not through flashy riffs, but through his intensity and the inventive, memorable tones he achieved with his playing, influencing everyone from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan. King also became one of the first bluesmen to cross over into soul music in the ’50s.

BIGGEST HIT: “Cold Feet” (1968, No. 67) MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS: “Born Under a Bad Sign,” “Personal Manager,” “Don’t Throw Your Love on Me So Strong” RANDY NEWMAN Though Randy Newman is now best known for his work in the movies, he has a long career as a singer-songwriter, often with other artists — from Pat Boone and Nina Simone to Joe Cocker and Etta James — having more success with his songs than he did. Newman did succeed, though, with his own brand of musical satire, from “Short People” to “It’s Money That Matters.”

BIGGEST HIT: “Short People” (1978, No. 2) MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS: “You Can Leave Your Hat On,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “It’s Money That Matters” DONNA SUMMER “The Queen of Disco” had a career that spanned much more than that, from the electronic music forerunner “Love to Love You Baby” to the rock of “Cold Love,” the world beat of “State of Independence,” as well as gospel and, later, a return to ruling the clubs. However, few artists can match her dominance of pop in 1979, when she became the first woman to ever have two singles in the Top 3 simultaneously, with “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.”

BIGGEST HIT: “Bad Girls” (1979, No. 1 for five weeks) MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS: “Love to Love You Baby,” “Last Dance,” “She Works Hard for the Money” AHMET ERTEGUN AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Songwriter-producer and artist manager Lou Adler handled the careers of Carole King and the Mamas and the Papas, and musician-producer Quincy Jones. He’s best known for his work with Michael Jackson on “Thriller,” though he started his career as Dizzy Gillespie’s musical director. n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday

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THIS WEEKENDin the area CIVIL WAR READ-IN TRAINING Skagit County Historical Museum will present free training for the Washington State Historical Society’s public research project about the Civil War from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St., La Conner.

Learn how you can join people from throughout Washington as they research the impact the Civil War had on the Northwest. There is no charge to participate, but reservations are required. Contact Lorraine McConaghy at Lmcconaghy@ wshs.wa.gov. 360-466-3365 or visit www.skagitcounty.net/ museum.

KIDS’ GIANT GARAGE SALE Shop for all kinds of bargains from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. New and gently used items. Free admission.

360-755-9649 or www.ci.burlington.wa.us.

TULIP TWO-STEP Dance to the sounds of Hugo’s Accordion Band from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. $15 donation per couple, $10 individual, $5 ages 6 to 12. Proceeds benefit the Skagit County Historical Museum. Advance tickets available at the museum or Stowe’s, 420 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 360-466-3365.

Tulip Pedal

The 32nd annual Group Health/Safe Kids Skagit County Tulip Pedal will begin at 7 a.m.

Saturday, April 20, at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St. The event includes 20-, 40and 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. Proceeds will benefit child injury prevention efforts in Skagit County. Entry fee: $30 advance, $35 day of race. Jerseys are available for $12. Children ages 14 and younger ride free. To register online, visit www.active.com. 360-428-3236 or www.skagitems.com.

WORTHY FEST The fifth annual festival of music and art will take place Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, in Whatcom County.

The musical lineup includes Yogoman Burning Band (pictured), Johnny Monsoon, True Spokes, Kytami, Darrius Washington, Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, the Staxx Brothers and many more. Two-day pass: $60. One-day: $40. Includes parking and camping. For tickets and information, including the festival location, visit www.worthyfest.com.

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TRAVEL

N.J. city seeks to capitalize on twin landmarks

By SAMANTHA HENRY Associated Press

PATERSON, N.J. — Mention America’s historic landmarks and most people will envision battlefields, statues or beautiful scenery, not a crumbling, graffiticovered shell of a ball field surrounded by abandoned cars, broken glass and piles of garbage.

The years of neglect can’t erase what Hinchliffe Stadium once was, a hub of activity that in its heyday was filled to capacity for Negro League games featuring future Hall of Famers Satchel Paige, Larry Doby and Monte Irvin and teams like the New York Black Yankees, the New York Cubans and the Newark Eagles.

The once-grand Art Deco stadium earned designation last month as a national landmark — less than two years after the nearby Great Falls, a powerful 77-foot waterfall that helped fuel the Industrial Revolution, became a national park.

The twin successes have stirred pride in this struggling working-class city beset by decades of crime and financial difficulties.

Now, those who fought to gain recognition for the two sites face new challenges in trying to turn them into major attractions and an economic boost for Paterson, whose textile mills in the late 19th and early 20th centuries earned it the name Silk City.

The National Park Service is working to acquire land around the waterfall from the city and other owners and to develop a plan to make the park more visitor friendly, said Darren Boch, park superintendent.

An audio tour will be available this month, narrat-

ed by NBC “Nightly News” anchor and New Jersey native Brian Williams, with contributions from Paterson native and New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz.

It addresses the confusion visitors may feel visiting a park built around a waterfall in the heart of a densely packed city of nearly 150,000, less than 15 miles from Manhattan.

“For a lot of Americans, the idea of a national park evokes the likes of Yellowstone or Yosemite, and like them, this national park features a spectacular natural wonder,” Williams narrates.

He speaks further about how Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first treasury secretary, envisioned harnessing the power of the falls to create the nation’s first planned industrial city in Paterson, helping to transform America from an agrarian society into an industrial powerhouse capable of breaking free from British control.

Generations of immigrant workers were employed in factories powered by energy from the Great Falls, where water from the Passaic River rushes over at a rate of 2 billion gallons per day, making it the second-largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, by volume, next to Niagara Falls.

“That’s what sets apart the visitor experience here,” Boch said. “You have the two experiences: a natural wonder in an urban landscape that goes to the heart of the industrial American experience.”

Those who worked for years to save the ballpark, which was also famous for midget car racing and fielded generations of local

TOP: Deteriorating Hinchliffe Stadium, built as a public works project municipal stadium in 1932, is shown in Paterson, N.J. LEFT: A a crumbling staircase is shown next to Great Falls. Water from the Passaic River rushes over at a rate of 2 billion gallons per day, making it the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, by volume, next to Niagara Falls.

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school teams, hope to one day have it included in the footprint of the national park. It’s just as important a part of American history, they say, though it represents a different era. It’s one of only a handful of Negro Leagues stadiums still around, according to the group Friends of Hinchliffe

Stadium, which fought for years to save the structure.

The list of baseball greats who played there — to integrated audiences in 20th century, segregated America — include 11 players in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Among them are Doby, who went to high school in Paterson before

becoming the first AfricanAmerican player to integrate the American League, and Irvin.

Irvin recounted recently how thrilled he had been in 1938 to set foot in Hinchliffe Stadium for the first time as a 17-year-old trying out for the Newark Eagles and to hear someone call out to his

idol, Buck Leonard, “Hey, Buck, who is that youngster?”

“I want people to know that it was one of the famous parks where the Negro Leagues played, some of the biggest stars played there,” Irvin, now 94, told The Associated Press from his home in Houston.

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TRAVEL Maybe baseball can again become very prominent at the park.”

Paterson city officials hope so, too.

Hinchliffe is owned by the school system, which shut it down in 1997 because it could no longer afford to keep it up.

Renovation cost estimates reach as high as $20 million to bring the park back to life. The City Council voted to recognize it as local landmark a few weeks ago and have allocated $1.5 million for its immediate stabilization, Mayor Jeffery Jones said.

The next challenge, the mayor and others have said, will be trying to raise the rest of the funds from private donors, grants and the state to restore the stadium to its former glory.

The efforts in Paterson to win national status for the falls and the ballpark were aided by a growing push to recognize the nation’s quieter heroes: the immigrant laborer or the Negro Leagues player who may not have had Jackie Robinson’s name recognition but fought alongside him to change the status quo, said Giacomo DeStefano, director of the Paterson Museum.

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A man walks past an entrance to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, N.J. Mel Evans AP

The move to get the waterfall designated a national park also dovetailed with the recognition by the National Park Service that it needed to attract more minorities to parks to sustain the system in an increasingly diverse America, said Leonard Zax, president of the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, which lobbied Congress for federal recognition of both sites.

With nearly 60 percent of Paterson’s

population of Latino descent and more than 30 percent African-American, the city fit in perfectly with the Park Service’s vision of a “‘national park for the 21st century,” Zax said.

Zax calls the waterfall “the most spectacular, natural, beautiful place in America that virtually no one has ever heard of.”

“Go now, before the crowds come,” he said.

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Masters: Their Treasures of Seattle.” Afterward “NEPAL: A GLIMPSE the bus will take a short INTO ANOTHER WORLD”: ride to the Frye Museum 7 p.m. Wednesday, April to view the art of Nicolai 24, Anacortes Public Fechin. $50 covers bus Library, 1220 10th St., ride, admission, box lunch Anacortes. Hilary Walker and other refreshments. maps out her recent five- Register by April 21: 360week journey through the 466-3365. streets and mountains of Nepal. Free. 360-293-1910, TRAVEL SEMINAR: ext. 21, or library.cityof “River Cruises,” 6 p.m. anacortes.org.

Thursday, May 2, AAA Mount Vernon office, 1600 ART BUS TOUR: “The E. College Way, Suite A. Masters” and Nicolai RSVP: 360-848-2090.

Fechin, Sunday, April 28. The Skagit County GALAPAGOS TRIP: The Historical Museum will Oak Harbor Senior Cenlead a bus tour from the ter is organizing a smallFarmhouse Restaurant group trip to the Galapain Mount Vernon to the gos Islands and Machu Seattle Art Museum to Picchu on Oct. 15-28. see the exhibits “RemOpen to all adults. Space brandt, Van Dyck, Gains- is limited; contact Pat Gardner at 360-279-4582 borough: The Treasures or pgardner@oakharbor. of Kenwood House, London” and “European org.

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DISPLAY GARDENS

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April 18-25

Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $5, free for ages 10 and younger.

360-424-8152.

Roozengarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. $5, $4 military with ID, free for ages 10 and younger.

360-424-8531.

Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360-424-1580.

Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360-466-3821.

Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360-424-6760.

WSU Discovery Garden, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon: Dawn to dusk daily.

KIWANIS 26TH ANNUAL SALMON BARBECUE April 18-25: 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 ice cream. $12 adults, $10 child/senior plate. Visa/MC accepted. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations 360-428-5959.

POSTER SIGNING Tulip Festival poster artist Karen Sistek will sign 2013 festival posters and

2013 SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL

offer other artwork on the following dates: Saturday, April 20: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon.

Sunday, April 21: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon.

HISTORICAL MUSEUM

program, which showcases Skagit Valley high school artists, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. $8, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for members and ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4446 or www. museumofnwart.org.

ANACORTES QUILT WALK April 18-25: See a wide variety of quilts and wearable art garments on display in downtown Anacortes businesses during regular shop hours. Maps available at participating businesses and the Anacortes Visitors Center. Free. 360-333-9311 or www.fidalgoislandquilt ers.com.

April 18-21, 23-25: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Featuring “Skagit Sets Sail: A Maritime History of Skagit County.” $5 adults, $4 DOWNTOWN ages 6-12; $10 fami- BURLINGTON MASTER GARDENER children lies. Free for members and ‘STEP-ON’ GUIDES ages 5 and younger. 360-466- ART WALK April 18-25: Check out Have a WSU Skagit 3365 or www.skagitcounty. original artwork along County Master Gardener net/museum.

Fairhaven Avenue in downact as your tour guide to the town Burlington. Tour Skagit Valley. For reservaLA CONNER brochures available at the tions, call 360-848-9053 or Visitor Information Center, email tonitulip@comcast.net. SCULPTURE TOUR April 18-25: Area artists 520 E. Fairhaven. Free. 360display their work at vari755-9717 or 360-757-0994.

CHILDREN’S ous sites around La Conner.

MUSEUM Maps available at La ConLA CONNER IN April 18-25: 10 a.m. to 5 ner Chamber of Commerce p.m. Monday through Satur- and participating merchants. BLOOM: TULIP QUILT CHALLENGE day; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; Free. 360-466-3125.

8:30 to 10 a.m. toddler TuesApril 18-25: Check out day, 550 Cascade Mall Drive, tulip-themed quilts and fiber STUDENT ART Burlington. Activities for artwork at the La Conner April 18-25: See the top children ages 10 and younger.

Quilt & Textile Museum, $5.25. Free for ages younger four designs from the 2013 703 S. Second St., La ConStudent Design Outreach than 1. 360-757-8888. ner. Created and donated by area quilters, all quilts are for sale with proceeds to benefit the installation of the Commemorative Brick Pathway. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $7 admission. 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.

ART BASH April 18-25: Art League North’s annual Fine Art Multi-Media Exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in the upstairs gallery at The Farmhouse Restau-

rant, 13724 La Conner-Whit- SPRING WINE AND ney Road, Mount Vernon.

TULIP FESTIVAL Free admission. Weekly April 18-22, 25: Sample raffles will benefit scholarpremium wines, local gourships for local students. 360met foods and specialty 466-0382. products from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through ART IN A Mondays at Carpenter PICKLE BARN Creek Winery, 20376 E. April 18-25: Azusa Farm Hickox Road, Mount Ver& Gardens, 14904 Highway non.

20, Mount Vernon. The 24th Saturday, April 20: Enjoy Skagit Art Association show live music with Kimball features award-winning art and the Fugitives featuring in a variety of media. Free Stickshift Annie from 6 to 9 admission. The show conp.m. $7 band donation. 360tinues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 848-6673 or www.carpenter daily. www.skagitart.org. creek.com.

Saturday, April 20: Andante Kirkland Youth STREET FAIR Choir, 2 to 3 p.m.

April 19-21: The 29th Monday, April 22: Artannual Tulip Festival Street ist demonstration with Rita Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 6 Martin, 2:30 to 5 p.m. p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, along First Street in April 18-25: Tulip Valley downtown Mount Vernon.

Winery & Orchard, 16163 Enjoy live entertainment, Highway 536, Mount Verchildren’s activities and a non. The show continues variety of food, with more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- than 100 juried arts and day through Thursday, 10 crafts vendors. 360-336-3801 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through or www.mountvernondown Sunday through April 30. town.org.

Free admission and parking.

360-428-6894.

LINCOLN THEATRE

J&L ART SHOW

ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

April 19-21: 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 www.lincoln theatre.org.

April 18-25: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Members of the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild offer a variety of original artworks and demonstrations at the historic 1888 schoolhouse at ChrisTULIP PEDAL tianson’s Nursery & GreenSaturday, April 20: The house, 15806 Best Road, 32nd annual Group Health/ Mount Vernon. 360-466-3821 Safe Kids Skagit County or www.stanwoodarts.com.

Tulip Pedal will begin way at 7 a.m. at La Conner Middle PLEASANT School, 305 N. Sixth St. The RIDGE GALLERY Tulip Pedal includes 20-, 40and 60-mile courses around April 18-25: 10 a.m. to 6 tulip fields between Mount p.m. daily, Pleasant Ridge Vernon and La Conner, near Gallery at the Rexville Samish and Padilla bays, Grange, 19299 Rexville and features views of Mount Grange Road, Mount VerBaker and the Cascade footnon. Select from a superb collection of fine crafts and hills.

Proceeds will benefit child art by local artists, includinjury prevention efforts in ing ceramics, paintings and Skagit County. Entry fee: prints, wearable art, glass, wood, jewelry, herbal prod- $30 advance, $35 day of race. ucts and more. 360-466-0477. Jerseys are available for

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$12. Children ages 14 and younger ride free. To register online, visit www.active. com. For information, call 360-428-3236 or visit www. skagitems.com.

TULIP FESTIVAL CONCERT Saturday, April 20: “Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: A Tulip Festival Concert” at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Features Bethany’s adult and children’s choirs and the Bethany Bells.

Free. 360-424-9399 or www. bccmv.net.

KIDS’ GIANT GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 20: 9 a.m. to noon at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. New and gently used items.

Free admission. 360-755-9649 or www.ci.burlington.wa.us.

TULIP TWO-STEP Sunday, April 21: Dance to the sounds of Hugo’s Accordion Band from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. $15 donation per couple, $10 individual, $5 ages 6 to 12.

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Proceeds benefit the Skagit County Historical Museum.

Advance tickets available at the museum or Stowe’s, 420 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 360-466-3365.

TULIP SALE April 18-25: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will sell fresh-cut tulips from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Lions Park, 501 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon. Tulips will also be available for delivery. Proceeds benefit community residents who require financial assistance for eye and hearing exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids. 360-424-1888.

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

‘The Secret Garden’

7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 18-20 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 This enchanting classic of children’s literature is re-imagined in musical style. Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive Uncle Archibald and his invalid son, Colin.

The estate’s many wonders include a magic garden that beckons the children with haunting melodies and the “Dreamers,” spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing “The Secret Garden’s” compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

Reserved seating; $24, $20, $16 and $10.

Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

David Lorente (from left), Karen Pollack, Chloe Forsyth and Abe Nurkiewicz are featured in META Performing Arts’ production of “The Secret Garden,” playing this week at the Lincoln Theatre.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 18-25

TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 18-25

Thursday.18

SATURDAY.20

DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

RED HOUSE 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

MUSIC

“Spring Fling”: Concrete High School Jazz Band, 6 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Music, silent auction and snacks. $10, $5 students.

Proceeds benefit Concrete School District music program. 360-941-0403 or www.concrete-theatre.com.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24.

360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Friday.19 COMEDY

Comedy Night with “Big Irish” Jay Hollingsworth and Tyler Smith: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10 cover. 360-755-3956.

Burlington Mid-Day Rotary 10th annual Comedy Night: with David Crowe, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. $25, includes hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions.

Beer and wine available for purchase.

360-770-3160.

DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“Music for the Masses”: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway, Mount Vernon. Free. www.facebook.com/pages/Music-for-theMasses/147364138761994.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24.

360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.19 COMEDY NIGHT WITH “BIG IRISH” JAY HOLLINGSWORTH (PICTURED) AND TYLER SMITH 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10 cover. 360-755-3956.

“The Producers” (musical comedy): Theater Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 8 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

“Cinderella (Cendrillon)” (performed in French with English captions): Western Washington University’s Opera Studio, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, room 16, Bellingham. $10-$16.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.20 DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“The Producers” (musical comedy): Theater Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 8 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

TUESDAY.23 BETTY DESIRE 9 p.m. to midnight, 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount “Cinderella (Cendrillon)” (performed in French with English captions): Western Washington University’s Opera Studio, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, room 16, Bellingham. $10-$16.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Tuesday.23 MUSIC

Sunday.21

Novoselye (Folk singers from Lomonosov, Russia): 7 p.m. Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $10. Reservations required: 360-293-6923 or fuqua4@comcast.net.

DANCE

VARIETY

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“Kids Reaching Kids” Youth Concert Series: 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Admission by donation. 360-354-3600.

A Tulip Concert for Kids: featuring pianist Helen Kimzey Plowman and other performers, 4 p.m., Allen United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Road, Bow. The event also will feature a dessert auction. 360-757-0336

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Betty Desire: 9 p.m. to midnight, 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $3 cover. 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Wednesday.24 VARIETY

“Bedtime Stories For Grown-Ups”: featuring novelists Chuck Palahniuk, Chelsea Cain and Monica Drake, 6 to 10 p.m., The Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Wear sleepover attire and bring pillows, flashlights, sleeping bags and/or blankets. Prizes, cocktails, music and more. $30, includes one beverage ticket and a signed hardcover copy of Monica Drake’s new novel, “The Stud Book.” Ages 21 and older. 360-671-2626.

Thursday.25 THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

“Pay-as-you-can” night. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

FRIDAY.19 DADDY TREETOPS 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5 cover. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.18 Jerri Lee Mercer (jazz, theater classics): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

FRIDAY.19 Mike Eldred: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledin nertheatre.com.

Daddy Treetops: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5 cover. 360-445-3000.

Steve Meyer, Ben Starner (piano): 8 to 10 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666266.

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

360-422-6411.

The Clouds Band: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover.

360-755-0165.

Bad Powers, Dog Shredder, Great Falls, Totalizer: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

John Dennis (jazz, blues): 6:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360354-3600.

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

360-422-6411.

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7 cover. 360-445-3000.

Red House: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Nigel Mustafa, The Skablins: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

RJ Knapp and The Honey Robins (blues): 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

Johnny Bulldog: Oak Harbor Music Festival fundraiser: 8 p.m., The Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron, Oak Harbor. $25. www.oakharborfes tival.com.

Maps & Atlases, Young Man: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.20 Marcia Kester: Noon to 2 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5. 360-3363012.

SUNDAY.21 Marcia Kester: Noon to 2 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5. 360-3363012.

WEDNESDAY.24 Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

THURSDAY.25 NOMEANSNO, Ford Pier, Girl Guts: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

360-778-1067.

Duo Lido: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 18-25

TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 18-25

Thursday.18

SATURDAY.20

DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

RED HOUSE 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

MUSIC

“Spring Fling”: Concrete High School Jazz Band, 6 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Music, silent auction and snacks. $10, $5 students.

Proceeds benefit Concrete School District music program. 360-941-0403 or www.concrete-theatre.com.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24.

360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Friday.19 COMEDY

Comedy Night with “Big Irish” Jay Hollingsworth and Tyler Smith: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10 cover. 360-755-3956.

Burlington Mid-Day Rotary 10th annual Comedy Night: with David Crowe, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. $25, includes hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions.

Beer and wine available for purchase.

360-770-3160.

DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“Music for the Masses”: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway, Mount Vernon. Free. www.facebook.com/pages/Music-for-theMasses/147364138761994.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24.

360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.19 COMEDY NIGHT WITH “BIG IRISH” JAY HOLLINGSWORTH (PICTURED) AND TYLER SMITH 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10 cover. 360-755-3956.

“The Producers” (musical comedy): Theater Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 8 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

“Cinderella (Cendrillon)” (performed in French with English captions): Western Washington University’s Opera Studio, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, room 16, Bellingham. $10-$16.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.20 DANCE

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“The Producers” (musical comedy): Theater Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 8 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

TUESDAY.23 BETTY DESIRE 9 p.m. to midnight, 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount “Cinderella (Cendrillon)” (performed in French with English captions): Western Washington University’s Opera Studio, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, room 16, Bellingham. $10-$16.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Tuesday.23 MUSIC

Sunday.21

Novoselye (Folk singers from Lomonosov, Russia): 7 p.m. Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $10. Reservations required: 360-293-6923 or fuqua4@comcast.net.

DANCE

VARIETY

Faculty Dance Concert: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“Kids Reaching Kids” Youth Concert Series: 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Admission by donation. 360-354-3600.

A Tulip Concert for Kids: featuring pianist Helen Kimzey Plowman and other performers, 4 p.m., Allen United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Road, Bow. The event also will feature a dessert auction. 360-757-0336

THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

Betty Desire: 9 p.m. to midnight, 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $3 cover. 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Wednesday.24 VARIETY

“Bedtime Stories For Grown-Ups”: featuring novelists Chuck Palahniuk, Chelsea Cain and Monica Drake, 6 to 10 p.m., The Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Wear sleepover attire and bring pillows, flashlights, sleeping bags and/or blankets. Prizes, cocktails, music and more. $30, includes one beverage ticket and a signed hardcover copy of Monica Drake’s new novel, “The Stud Book.” Ages 21 and older. 360-671-2626.

Thursday.25 THEATER

“The Secret Garden” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

“Pay-as-you-can” night. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or www.acttheatre.com.

FRIDAY.19 DADDY TREETOPS 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5 cover. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.18 Jerri Lee Mercer (jazz, theater classics): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

FRIDAY.19 Mike Eldred: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledin nertheatre.com.

Daddy Treetops: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5 cover. 360-445-3000.

Steve Meyer, Ben Starner (piano): 8 to 10 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666266.

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

360-422-6411.

The Clouds Band: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover.

360-755-0165.

Bad Powers, Dog Shredder, Great Falls, Totalizer: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

John Dennis (jazz, blues): 6:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360354-3600.

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

360-422-6411.

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7 cover. 360-445-3000.

Red House: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Nigel Mustafa, The Skablins: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

RJ Knapp and The Honey Robins (blues): 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

Johnny Bulldog: Oak Harbor Music Festival fundraiser: 8 p.m., The Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron, Oak Harbor. $25. www.oakharborfes tival.com.

Maps & Atlases, Young Man: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.20 Marcia Kester: Noon to 2 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5. 360-3363012.

SUNDAY.21 Marcia Kester: Noon to 2 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5. 360-3363012.

WEDNESDAY.24 Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

THURSDAY.25 NOMEANSNO, Ford Pier, Girl Guts: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

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Duo Lido: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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GET INVOLVED ART MV ARTS COMMISSION: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today, April 18, in the Hillcrest Park conference room, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-6215.

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WORKSHOPS DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING CLASSES: Alternative Focus will offer two classes on digital photo editing with Adobe Lightroom on Saturday, April 20, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, upstairs at 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Both classes are suitable for novices to intermediate users.

Part I: Adobe Lightroom Library: 10 a.m. to noon. The class will cover importing, organizing and ranking images, editing basics, batch edits, exporting images, exporting tricks, presets and collections. $25.

Part II: Lightroom Develop Module: Digital Darkroom Techniques: 1 to 4 p.m. The class will cover local adjustments, advanced editing, exploring unique images with the presets, develop module workflow and when to use Adobe Photoshop. $40.

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MORE DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING: “Take Control in Lightroom: The Next Step”: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, upstairs at 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

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Next up: Earthscapes: with Deirdre Czoberek: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27. Using acrylic polymer medium, natural materials and some imagination, participants will create low-relief, textural landscapes as seen from above.

Textured Clay Tiles: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Create your own textured clay tile, with added glass for a touch of color. Fired tiles can be picked up from MoNA after June 15.

Association of Marine Naturalists. $25, $20 museum members. Optional lunch, $10. 360378-4710, ext. 23, or www.whalemuseum.org.

NATURALIST WORKSHOP: The Whale Museum will hold its annual Marine Naturalist Gear-Up workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Gubelman Theatre in Friday Harbor. The event is offered as continuing educational training for naturalists already working in the field, including graduates of the Marine Naturalist Training Program, Beachwatchers or equivalent and members of the Salish Sea

HDR & DRI PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn about these advanced photographic techniques from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, upstairs at 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Learn what HDR and DRI are, how to set up your camera to shoot them and how to process your images using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and other software. $65. To register, call Karla Locke at 360-588-6968 or email at kklocke1@mac.com.

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Molly Ringwald “Except Sometimes”

In her signature roles, she was the ingenue. And while it may not be fair to compare Molly Ringwald the actress with Molly Ringwald the singer, it is hard to ignore the genuineness seen in her characters that also flavors this collection of jazz standards called “Except Sometimes.”

Ringwald’s voice is unaffected, clear and, at moments, vulnerable. She challenges her range, and coaxes complexity from her honeyed mezzo-soprano.

The strongest songs are those with minor inflections that balance her sunny nature, such as “Sooner or Later” and “I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes).”

Her debut album is less even elsewhere.

On “I Believe in You,” her earnestness belies lines referencing “gin and vermouth.” On “Ballad of the Sad Young Men,” there is scant expression of sorrow.

Ringwald is backed by a skilled quartet that is beautifully arranged and gives full focus to her voice.

A surprise for the 45-year-old’s fans comes at the album’s close: a fresh interpretation of “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” the melancholic theme for her 1985 film, “The Breakfast Club.” It is impossible to not hear Ringwald as Claire, perhaps a more mature Claire, but an ingenue still.

pedal steel and vibraphone.

Yet Beam has managed to retain that same heartfelt, soulful feeling that brought him so much attention more than a decade ago when he started.

The album opens with “Caught in the Briars,” a swinging three-minute ditty, with a charming acoustic guitar line, some lovely organ fills and a horn arrangement that would fit in the finest Van Morrison tune. It’s a killer opener.

“Ghost on Ghost” is a wonderfully produced and assembled record, propelled with joyous momentum even on tracks with darker lyrics like “Low Light Buddy of Mine.”

With each successive album, Beam has been able to gradually expand and layer his sound with taste and dexterity. n James H. Collins, Associated Press

Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Mosquito”

From the opening seconds of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ fourth album, you’ll wonder how you have lived without the dulcet tones of Karen O for the four years since the release of their third album, “It’s Blitz.” No one else has a voice quite like hers.

But the indie rock trio’s new album is different from their Grammy-nominated 2009 effort: Every track on “Mosquito” could be a single.

The album opens with “Sacrilege,” n Michelle Morgante, Associated Press which is brilliantly constructed with pounding drums, leading into layered, screeching background vocals.

Iron & Wine The title track buzzes with a hypnotic “Ghost on Ghost” rhythm, reminding you integral drums are to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ sound. The lyrics Sam Beam, the are almost comical, but add to the feverish South Carolinafrenzy with lines like, “Suck your blood, born musician who they’re gonna suck your blood.” releases music as Beauty emerges in the album’s quieter Iron & Wine, first moments, too: “Subway” uses the lullmade his mark with sparsely arranged, ing rhythm of a train travelling down the mostly acoustic tunes. tracks, as Karen O sings softly and quietly, Listening to his fifth album “Ghost “I lost you in the subway car, got caught on Ghost,” one could not be faulted for believing it to be the work of a completely without my Metro card.” The softness is reminiscent of “Maps” on the band’s 2003 different artist. The song arrangements debut, “Fever to Tell.” are lush, filled with exquisite horns, crisp Yeah, yeah, yeah — they still got it. funky snare drums, backing vocals, a variety of natural keyboard sounds, and even n Sian Watson, Associated Press

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Fidalgo & Friends will host the event from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 601 Seafarer’s Way, Anacortes. Keynote speaker Nick Bond, state climatologist, will discuss climate change in the Pacific Northwest. The day will include a panel discussion about current and future climate change impacts on the Salish Sea, a waterfront rally and walk to highlight ocean acidification and sea level rise, and information about specific actions individuals can take to mitigate climate change. Free. www. transitionfidalgo.org.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: Skagit Valley Food Co-op will offer a special Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 22, at 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon. n Meet local beekeeper Bruce Vilders from 9 a.m. to noon at the Garden Department outside the store. n Talk with Jenny Goforth from Salmonberry CLT about the Seed Distribution Project from 2 to 6 p.m. and take home free samples of heirloom seeds. n Starting at 10 a.m., choose a free tree seedling, including giant sequioa, red osier dogwood, vine maple or noble fir. n Bring home your groceries in a special Earth Day shopping bag, decorated by the students at West View Elementary School in Burlington.

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Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman star in “Oblivion.”

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‘Oblivion’ has the whiff of the overly familiar the Scavengers keep shooting down. He’s got a HH1⁄2 partner, Victoria (Andrea Science fiction is one Riseborough), who moni Cast: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, film genre that seems to tors his work from the Andrea Riseborough, Melissa Leo wear its ancestors, the films control tower they live in, MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, brief that inspired it or, less charand a smiling, drawling strong language, and some sensuality/nudity itably, that it “borrowed” no-nonsense “Mission Con Running time: 2:06 from, with pride. trol” boss (a disembodied Thus, “Oblivion” has Melissa Leo) up on Tet. But “Scavengers” who dress “Oblivion” a bad movie, dered it almost unlivable.

Jack has little memory of like Sand People from just a familiar one — And surviving Scavengers what Earth used to be like.

“Star Wars”; round, redgeneric. fight on, interfering with He has dreams of a eyed killer drones from Decades from now, we the efforts of those on the woman he can’t quite place, “2001” and “Robocop”; a see a depopulated postgigantic space station, Tet, is prone to insubordinafinale from “Independence apocalyptic Earth, where to drain the seas for fusion tion and reveries when he Day” and a director from the moon is but a debris energy for the human colo- stumbles across the ruins of “TRON Legacy.” field in the night sky. The ny on Jupiter’s moon, Titan. the stadium where the last And Joseph Kosinski humans have fought and Jack Harper (Tom Super Bowl was played. brought his blatting synwon a war against the Cruise) is one of “the mop- Tumbling into the buried thetic tubas score, used in invading Scavengers but up crew” who keeps the remains of a great library, the original “TRON” and lost the planet in the prodrones that protect the he picks up a book, Lord in “Inception,” with him. cess. The A-bombs, earthocean reactors running on Macaulay’s heroic poems That doesn’t make quakes and tsunamis renthis drying planet, drones about Rome — “How can

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man die better than facing fearful odds?” Perhaps Jack is remembering his “Top Gun” past. He sneaks off to his cabin in a forested corner of the planet, listening to Led Zeppelin records and fantasizing a life there.

If only Victoria would go rogue and visit the surface with him.

And that’s when a space ship crashes and the woman he rescues (Olga Kurylenko) turns out to be the woman from his dreams. Whatever made sense about his world, his past and his mission goes right out the window.

The action beats involve shootouts with Scavengers and epic chases involving drones, which are

depicted as heartless killing machines that take humanity out of the equation of war. It’s not giving too much away to say that Morgan Freeman pops up and presents further moral quandaries.

Cruise is more effective than empathetic in the lead role, Kurylenko is still a pretty (and pretty bland) screen presence, and the humorless Kosinski is still a filmmaker who could use a vigorous edit in the script stage.

That makes “Oblivion” exactly the sort of sci-fi film one would expect in April — epic and often exciting, but too familiar and too bland to cut it as a summer release.

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OAK HARBOR CINEMAS April 19-25 Oblivion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40 42 (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 3:40, 6:50, 9:10; Sunday-Thursday: (3:40), 6:50 The Croods (PG): Friday-Thursday: 1:20 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS April 19-25 Oblivion (PG-13): 1:05, 3:35, 6:35, 9:15 42 (PG-13): 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13): 1:15, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20 The Croods (PG): 1:20, 3:30, 6:50, 8:50 Olympus Has Fallen (R): 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:05 360-629-0514

of this series, “The Rise of Cobra” (2009), at least had a Compiled from news services. sense of its own absurdity, but Ratings are one to four stars. the sequel is a heavy-handed, explosion-riddled, ear-piercing

“Admission” — In this disap- disaster with an insanely stupid plot and an endless pointingly flat comedy, Portia stream of mostly generic fight Nathan (Tina Fey), a Princeton sequences that straddle the admissions counselor, runs into her past. No doubt there’s PG-13 line. Action, PG-13, 110 minutes H1⁄2 a film to be made about the “Identity Thief” — The pairintense pressure to get into a top-tier college, but that seems ing of Jason Bateman and more like dramatic fodder than Melissa McCarthy in a road the launching point for a great trip comedy seems inspired.

They’re two unique comedic comedy. Then there’s a problem with Portia, who’s basically talents who always put an likable and then not so likable, interesting spin on a line or a double take, whether starand then we’re asked to be ring in sitcoms or effortlessly happy for her at the end, but swiping scenes in big-screen she hasn’t given us enough fare. Unfortunately, “Identity good reason. If there were an Thief” is a depressingly preadmissions test, we’d send Portia packing. Romantic com- dictable road-trip buddy comedy that’s far more interested edy, PG-13, 117 minutes. HH in car chases, lame shoot “Evil Dead” — Not a strict remake of Sam Raimi’s hugely outs, physical shtick and cheap schmaltz than creating influential 1981 horror clasanything original. Comedy, R, sic, but it does include the 112 minutes. HH basic framework and some “Jack the Giant Slayer” visual nods to the original.

— Director Bryan Singer, a On its own, it’s an irredeemable, sadistic torture chamber first-rate cast and a stellar team of screenwriters, set reveling in the bloody, cringedesigners and special-effects inducing deaths of some of wizards have dusted off an old the stupidest people ever and never particularly compelto spend a rainy night in a ling fairy tale and have given remote cabin in the woods. us a great-looking thrill ride.

Horror, R, 91 minutes. H “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” — To It’s filled with neat touches, say “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a from the casting of Ewan video game for the big screen McGregor as a knight in shinis to insult a number of video ing armor to an epilogue that’s just way cool. Even for those games that are far more crewho didn’t think they’d give ative, challenging and betterlooking. The first installment a fee, fi, fo or fum about this

movie, it’s a rousing, original and thoroughly entertaining adventure. Fantasy adventure, PG-13, 115 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Olympus Has Fallen” — Bystanders and tourists, soldiers, cops and Secret Service agents fall by the score in a movie about the unthinkable — a terrorist ground assault on Washington, D.C. For all the bursts of blood, the gunplay and executionstyle head-shots that punctuate scores of deaths, it’s hard to see “Olympus Has Fallen” (that’s Secret Service code) as much more than another movie manifestation of a firstperson shooter video game.

Stars Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Rick Yune and Morgan Freeman. Action, R, 113 minutes. HH “Oz the Great and Powerful” — Like “The Phantom Menace” trilogy, “Oz the Great and Powerful” precedes a beloved classic on the fictional timeline, but makes full use of modern-day technology, which means everything’s grander and more spectacular. Director Sam Raimi and his army of special-effects wizards have created a visually stunning film that makes good use of 3-D, at least in the first hour or so. The film finally breaks free of its beautiful but artificial trappings and becomes a story with heart in the final act. Fantasy adventure, PG, 130 minutes.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

artifacts, figures, birds, carving, painting and art transfers. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and Tuesday by appointment. 360-222-3070 or www.robschoutengallery. com.

WATERCOLORS ON DISPLAY: Watercolor paintings

by Ginny Ternsten are on display through May at United General Hospital, 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley. Ternsten is a member of Skagit Artists Together.

NEW PAINTINGS: New artwork by Ron Farrell is on display through April at Riverclay Studio, 513 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Farrell’s new work combines views of downtown Mount Vernon, the Skagit River and surrounding farmland into colorful, original compositions. Also on display: handcrafted pottery and ceramic art by local artisans. 360-420-8559.

FINAL FRIDAY ART WALK: Check out artworks in a variety of mediums from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, on display in galleries and shops around La Conner. 888-642-9284.

NOT JUST NATURE ART

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT: The La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit A show of new work by Todd J. Horton and Peregrine is on display through O’Gormley continues through May 19 at Gallery March 1, 2014, at public Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery locations around La Conhours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment. 360-708-4787, www.gallerycygnus.com. ner. The annual juried exhibition features work by some of the Northwest’s IN THE ART BAR: most accomplished artists. color photographs by tion from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, For information, including Watercolors by Saundra Knapp are on display dur- David Lucas and quilts by April 26. Gallery hours are a map of the sculptures and the Fidalgo Island Quil6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, and 1 to works available for sale, ing April at the Lincoln ters Guild. Gallery hours 4 p.m. Saturdays. 360-588Theatre Art Bar, 712 S. call 360-466-3125 or visit are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

4515.

First St., Mount Vernon. www.townoflaconner.org.

Monday through Saturday.

Knapp is a member of the 360-293-6938 or www.scott “STUDIO X: FRANStanwood/Camano Art “TIMBER”: An instalmilo.com.

CIS X DONOVAN & BILL Guild. 360-336-8955 or lation by visual artist Gail SNOW”: The show conwww.lincolntheatre.org.

Grinnell continues through “SPRINGING FORtinues through April 28 at April 26 at Skagit Valley WARD”: A show of quilts, Smith & Vallee Gallery, “FIELDS OF COLOR”: College Art Gallery located 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

The show of photos, paint- photos and paintings in the Gary Knutzen CarDonovan and Snow share ings and textiles continues continues through April dinal Center, 2405 E. Cola studio space by the Bell- lege Way, Mount Vernon. through April at Starbucks, at Anne Martin McCool 18th and Commercial, Ana- Gallery, 711 Commeringham wharf and hold Using sewing pattern paper cortes. 360-293-6938. cial Ave., Anacortes. The similar philosophies on art, as her medium to make a show will feature Susan nature and life. Gallery three-dimensional massing “ALL ABOUT WINE”: Carlisle’s quilts, Bryce hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. of contour line drawings, The wine-themed art show Mann photographs and Wednesday through SunGrinnell cuts and shapes continues through April photographs from the Lee day. 360-766-6230 or www. her drawings to reference 30 at Scott Milo Gallery, Mann collection, as well smithandvallee.com. the details of pattern mak420 Commercial Ave., as colorful paintings on ing and sewing. The gallery “RENEWAL: NEW WORK is open from 9 a.m. to 4 Anacortes. Amanda Hous- canvas and paper by Anne

BY KATHLEEN OTLEY”: ton is the featured artist, Martin McCool. Gallery p.m. Monday through Friexhibiting oils and pastels hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show of encaustics and day. 360-416-7812. willow art will continues of Italian vineyards from Monday through Satura recent trip to the region. day. 360-293-3577 or www. through April 29 at Rob SPRING ART SHOW: Schouten Gallery, 765 Also showing are acrylics annemartinmccool.com.

The River Gallery’s annual Wonn Road, Greenbank.

by Jennifer Bowman, oils Spring Art Show continues

by Ramona Hammerly, WATERCOLORS: “Here Otley uses farmed willow through April 28 at 19313 that she peels and dyes pastels by Patty Forte And There,” watercolors Landing Road, Mount Verbefore creatively joining Linna, color photographs

by Frank Bettendorf, will non. This year’s featured them with ropes, metals,

by Lewis Jones and oils continue through May 10, artists are Maggi Mason leather and wire to trans(collage) and Rolf Oversby Keith Sorenson. Guest at the Front Gallery, 420 vee (oils), with guest artist artists include Kathy Hast- Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. form into wall sculptures.

Her encaustics incorporate Anne Lancaster (sculpings with photo encaustics, Meet the artist at a recep-

ture). Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-4664524 or www.rivergallery wa.com.

at the “Hello Dolly” cast.

Admission by donation.

Proceeds will benefit the Allen Elementary School and the ongoing mission of the Allen United Method“WHIMSY ISLAND: NEW ist Church. 360-757-0336.

WONDERS FROM MARY JO OXRIEDER & LYNNE STOREFRONTS MOUNT ADAMS”: The show conVERNON: View the Storetinues through May 2 at fronts Mount Vernon proRaven Rocks Gallery, 765 gram’s first two “pop-up” Wonn Road, Greenbank. art projects at 511 S. First Oxreider is showing a new St. and 602 S. First St., collection of inspirational downtown Mount Vernon. mixed media wall-plaques, Julia Haack’s large-scale Scrumble dolls, watersculptural works, like the color and acrylic paintings, installation at 511 S. First inspiration stones and new St., start as remnants of prints from her Fantasy wood lath salvaged from Series. Adams offers up demolition sites across the unique necklaces, bracelets Northwest. She paints and and earrings made with arranges the pieces into gemstones, found objects bright, colorful, celebratory and hand-felted beads, as pieces. Her installation will well as her felted “Hawairemain on display through ian Siren” mermaids, aniMay 24. mals and plants. For inforCeleste Cooning’s mation, including gallery installation, “Heaven and hours and directions, call Earth,” at 602 S. First St., 360-222-0102 or visit www. serves up a three-dimenravenrocksgallery.com. sional environment created out of cut-paper panels.

Her storefront display will MUSIC continue through May 31.

“SPRING FLING”: The Concrete High School Jazz www.storefrontsmount Band will perform at 6 p.m. vernon.com. today at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., ConFESTIVALS crete. Enjoy music, a silent 2013 SPRING FESTA: auction and snacks. $10, $5 The Vela Luka Croatian students. Proceeds benefit Dance Ensemble will host the Concrete School Disits annual Spring Festa at trict music program. 3605:30 p.m. Saturday, April 941-0403 or www.concrete- 27, at the Croatian Cultheatre.com. tural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. Dine on baked MUSIC AND DESsalmon, Dalmatian-style SERT: Check out the Tulip pasta, salad, Croatian pasConcert for Kids, with tries and libations. Enjoy performances by local music by Dave & the Dalmusicians and a dessert matians, Ruze Dalmatinke auction, at 4 p.m. Sunday, and Bonaca, dancing and April 21, at Allen United more. $50, $10 ages 12 and Methodist Church, 16775 younger. 360-299-2525 or Allen West Road, Bow. www.velaluka.org.

Performers include pianist Helen Kimzey Plowman, LECTURE LuAnn Hargis, Diane Johnson, Piper Eger, Kristi AND TALKS Ronningen and students POETRY READING: In from Skagit Valley Colcelebration of National lege offering a sneak peak Poetry Month, the Skagit

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OUT & ABOUT River Poetry Foundation will present three Northwest poets at 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 First Ave., La Conner.

Paul Hansen, Paul Hunter and James Bertolino will read selections from their works, which have appeared in a number of anthologies, journals and other publications. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will support the foundation in bringing hundreds of poets into classrooms every year. The foundation also sponsors the Skagit River Poetry Festival, which brings poets from around the world to La Conner every other year.

360-840-1452 or www. skagitriverpoetry.org.

“NATURAL HISTORY: GEOLOGY OF FIDALGO ISLAND”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local educator and author Terry Slotemaker will discuss generally accepted geological theories of Fidalgo Island’s origins: the rock strata of the island; the rock types exposed at Washington Park, Sugar Loaf Hill, Mount Erie, Rosario Beach and Cap Sante; the role of glaciers in shaping the island; and the origin of the rocks in our backyards and beaches. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library. cityofanacortes.org.

MORE FUN MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER REOPENS: The Anacortes Museum’s Maritime Heritage Center and the W.T. Preston steamboat have reopened for spring hours at 713 R Ave., Anacortes. The Maritime Heritage Center features exhibits on local fishing and shipbuilding industries, including artifacts, models and more. The W.T. Preston

EARTH CELEBRATION: & RESOURCE EXPO: The event will feature exhibits, FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, workshops, performances and artist and business April 20, Whatcom Musebooths with green goods um Lightcatcher building, and ideas Saturday and 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

Sunday, April 20-21, at the This R.A.R.E (Recycled Federal Building, 104 W. Art and Resource Expo) event features recycled art Magnolia, and other locations in and around downactivities cosponsored by town Bellingham. Look RE-Store. Mask-making for inspiration for creative SPAGHETTI SOCIAL: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will reuse in the arts and other The Center for Wooden help you get ready for the Boats at Cama Beach will April 27 Procession of the industries. 360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org. hold its second annual Species parade. Create SPRING FILM SERIES: Spaghetti Social and Silent accessories if you have a 7 p.m. Fridays, at the AnaSHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHAuction from 3 to 7 p.m. costume, or bring hooded cortes Public Library, 1220 DAY: Join Mount Vernon Saturday, April 20, at the sweatshirts, bike helmets AFTERNOON TEA: The 10th St., Anacortes. Movie Mayor Jill Boudreau to celman Nick Alphin will intro- Stanwood Area Historical Cama Center, Cama Beach or baseball caps to make ebrate Shakespeare’s 449th duce the films and offer his Society will offer two seat- State Park, 1880 SW Cama- one. Hear earth tales with birthday and the grand no Drive, Camano Island. storyteller Harper Stone at ings at its second annual insights about each one. opening of the Washington Enjoy spaghetti dinner, 2 and 3 p.m. Join a green Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, Afternoon Spring Tea: 1 games for all ages, a silent building tour at 11:30 a.m., Shakespeare Festival from and 3 p.m. Saturday, April or library.cityofanacortes.

4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April auction and door prizes.

1 and 3 p.m. $3, free for 20, at the Floyd Norgaard org. $8 adults, $6 ages 12 and museum members. 360-778- 23, at 500 W. Section St., Cultural Center, 27130 Next up: Mount Vernon. Try on some 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. younger. Proceeds will ben- 8930 or www.whatcom Friday, April 19: “Secarmor, play period games efit the Center for Wooden museum.org.

Enjoy tea sandwiches, fresh ondhand Lions.” Michael and more. Free. www.

Boats. 360-387-9361 or fruit and sweets. The Walt Caine and Robert Duvall washakespeare.org. www.cwb.org.

RARE: RECYCLED ART and Kenny Duo will prostar as a pair of eccentric vide live music. Hats are brothers who reluctantly encouraged; if you don’t host an introverted greathave one, Rita Newberry, nephew (Haley Joel the “Hat Lady” will have a Osment) on their Texas farm. With no phone or TV, selection of her millinery the elderly uncles entertain creations for sale. the teen-aged boy with FILM SCREENING: “THE exotic tales of their adventures in the Foreign Legion. ECONOMICS OF HAPPIThe generations bond, the NESS: THE MOVIE”: 7:30 boy gains something worth- p.m. Saturday, April 20, while to believe in, and the Anacortes Center for HapMusic & Entertainment Featured piness, 619 Commercial elderly uncles rediscover at the Rick Epting Memorial Stage Ave., Anacortes. While the spirit of their youth. governments and big busiFriday, April 26: “Dr. (In Pine Square) ness embrace globalization Zhivago” and the consolidation of Friday April 19th economic power, communiMORTGAGE BURNING 10:15am-11:00am Peter Ali ties around the world are CELEBRATION: Join the 11:30am-12:15pm Knut Bell coming together to rebuild Camano Center’s Mort12:45pm-1:30pm Concrete High School Band more human scale, ecogage Burning Celebration 2:30pm-3:15pm Dmitri Wagoner from noon to 2 p.m. Satur- logical economies based on 3:45pm-4:30pm Br’er Rabbit day, April 20, at 606 Arrow- localization. $5. 360-4645:00pm-5:45pm Preacher’s Wife head Road, Camano Island. 2229 or www.anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

Enjoy music by the South End String Band and dine Saturday April 20th Sunday April 21st WELCOME THE on Walt’s Pork Butt BBQ. 10:15am-11:00am Uncle Stinky’s Magic 10:15am-11:00am Uncle Stinky’s Magic WHALES DAY: 11 a.m. to A cash bar will also be 11:30am-12:15pm Voices of the Village 11:30am-12:15pm Voices of the Village 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, available. Free admission.

12:45pm-1:30pm The Wild Snohomians 12:45pm-1:30pm Eclectic Cloggers Langley waterfront. Each RSVP: 360-387-0222.

2:30pm-3:15pm Dmitri Wagoner 2:30pm-3:15pm Dmitri Wagoner spring 10 to 12 resident 3:45pm-4:30pm The Fire Inside 3:45pm-4:30pm Jefferson Rose Band gray whales return to SaraARCHITECTURE RET5:00pm-5:45pm Jeremy Burk toga Passage on their way ROSPECTIVE: “60 Years from Mexico to the Bering of Design: Henry Klein” was the last sternwheeler to work in Puget Sound.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m.

Sundays. Admission to the Maritime Heritage Center is free. W.T. Preston steamboat admission is $3 adults, $2 ages 65 and older, $1 for ages 8 to 16, free for ages 7 and younger. 360-293-1915 or museum.cityofanacortes. org.

continues through June 2 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit features models, drawings and photos highlighting the career of noted Skagit County architect Henry Klein. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5, $4 ages 6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or www.skagitcounty.net/ museum.

Sea. Celebrate their return with fun and educational activities, music, crafts, whale watching and more.

Come as your favorite critter and join the parade at 1:30 p.m. through downtown Langley. Free. 360678-3451 or www.orcanet work.org.

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