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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday April 3, 2014

Tulip Festival

Reviews

Movies

The complete rundown on where to go and what to see

Music: Shakira, Jerrod Niemann Video Games: “The Last of Us”

“Winter Soldier” lacks lump-in-throat heart of first “Captain America”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”: Like the proverbial pony supposedly buried under a mountain of manure, there are some funny comedy moments to this sequel that was almost a decade in the making. The only problem is getting through all of that stinky material to find the gems. Will Ferrell reprises his role as the socially inept, emotionally awkward, journalistically impaired news anchor Ron Burgundy. Through a series of relatively bland events, Burgundy finds himself working at the first 24-hour news channel. The idea sounds absurd to him, but the money and fame are too much to turn down. Early in the movie, when Burgundy has been reduced to being a SeaWorld host, a young girl shouts “Children and animals hate you, Ron Burgundy.” That’s wrong, little girl. It’s children, animals and at least one film critic when it comes to this overdone sequel. “Power Rangers: Seasons 13-17”: The 21-DVD box set includes the “Power Rangers S.P.D.” season along with “Power Rangers Mystic Force,” “Power Rangers Operation Overdrive,” “Power Rangers Jungle Fury” and “Power Rangers RPM.” That means there are 166 episodes of action, plus bonus content that includes interviews with members of the cast and crew and archival material. “Ride Along”: A high school security guard (Kevin Hart) must prove his worth on patrol. “47 Ronin”: Keanu Reeves stars in this tale of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenge the death of their master. “The Pirate Fairy”: Swashbuckling animated tale of Zarina, a dust-keeper fairy. “The Bunker”: A soldier must attempt to save his fellow troops from a rogue special forces unit led by a madman. “Knights of Badassdom”: Three best friends take to the woods to re-enact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario. “The Dick Van Dyke Show: Classic Mary Tyler Moore Episodes”: Includes 20 episodes of the TV series that spotlight Moore. “No Holds Barred”: An evil executive creates a new wrestling program where rules don’t exist. “The Dinosaur Experiment”: Texas town is turned upside down when it’s discovered that a local cattle ranch is a breeding ground for velociraptors.

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 8 August: Osage County - Anchor Bay Best Night Ever - Magnolia Grudge Match - Warner The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - New Line Justin Bieber’s Believe - Universal Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones - Paramount

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APRIL 15 Better Living Through Chemistry - Universal Black Nativity - Fox The Invisible Woman - Sony The Nut Job - Universal Philomena - Anchor Bay Ride Along - Universal The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Fox APRIL 22 Barefoot - Lionsgate Big Bad Wolves - Magnolia The Suspect - Image APRIL 29 Bad Country - Sony Devil’s Due - Fox Gimme Shelter - Lionsgate Labor Day - Paramount The Legend of Hercules - Summit / Lionsgate Locker 13 - Arc The Rocket - Kino

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“American Experience: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”: A look at the real story of the famous outlaws. “Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines”: Covert team of U.S. Navy SEALs is sent to locate a secret mining operation. “At Middleton”: Two people find love on a college campus. Andy Garcia stars. “The Little Rascals Save the Day”: A group of third-graders hatch some big schemes. Doris Roberts stars. “Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda”: Documentary on the country’s stand against LGBT men and women. “George Gently: Series 6”: Martin Shaw stars in the murder-mystery series set in England. “Birds of Paradise”: Animated adventures of a sparrow who becomes extraordinary. “The Bag Man”: John Cusack film about a low-rent thug who ends up in big trouble. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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Tulip Festival Events........................... 4 Get Involved........................................ 6 At the Lincoln...................................... 7 Music, Video Game Reviews...........8-9 On Stage, Tuning Up....................10-11 Travel............................................12-13 Hot Tickets........................................ 14 Movie Reviews, Listings..............16-17 Out & About.................................18-19 Cover photos: Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

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ON STAGE

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers set to rock the Muse once again Skagit Valley Herald staff

When Tommy Castro played at the Conway Muse two summers ago, he briefly stopped his performance after a few songs to marvel at the setting. It was a flawless August afternoon in the Northwest, Mark DuFresne had just turned a blistering opening set, the venue had a light but timelessly American scent of freshly cut grass and barbecue smoke, and Castro’s band had ripped through its opening numbers. “I’ve never been here before, but I like it,” Castro said. That kind of enthusiasm has driven Castro for decades, and he and his band, the Painkillers, return to the Muse’s Renaissance Room for a performance Saturday, April 5. The band’s latest album is “The Devil You Know” on Alligator Records, the legendary blues label from Chicago. It’s a high-burning mixture of Castro’s legendary ingredients: slamming rhythm and blues, topped by soaring vocals and searing guitar work. Castro, who has been touring and performing for more than 30 years, is surrounded by a top-shelf band: bassist Randy McDonald, keyboardings James Pace and drummer David Tucker.

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Tommy Castro performs in 2012 at the Conway Muse. Castro, who was born in San Jose, Calif., in 1955, has shared stages and studios with the highest level of R&B artists, including B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Debbie Davies, Rick Estrin, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit and Mike Finnigan, many of whom guest on “The Devil You Know.” The band’s previous Alligator release, “Hard Believer,” and subsequent touring earned Castro his second B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award from the 2010 Blues Music Awards.

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Where: Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway Tickets: $25; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/586175; 360-445-3000.

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DISPLAY GARDENS April 3-10: 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. $5, free for ages 10 and younger. No pets. 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. No pets. 360-424-8531. Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 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, art and more. 360-4663821. Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens, gifts, cafe and more. 360424-6760. 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.

KIWANIS 27TH ANNUAL SALMON BARBECUE April 5-10: 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. $12 adults, $10 child/senior plate. Visa/MC accepted. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations 360-202-0926 or kiwanisbbq.com.

POSTER SIGNING Tulip Festival poster artist Luke Tornatzky will sign 2014 festival posters and offer other artwork: Saturday, April 5: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon. n Sunday, April 6: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon.

MASTER GARDENER ‘STEP-ON GUIDES’ Have a WSU Skagit County Master Gardener act as your tour guide to the Skagit Valley. For res-

The museum’s collections include contemporary art from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or mona museum.org.

31st annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival APRIL 3- 10 w For the full month’s listing of events, maps and directions, visit tulipfestival.org ervations, email tonitulip@ comcast.net.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM April 3-10: 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. $5.25. Free for ages younger than 1. 360-7578888. Tuesday, April 8: Enjoy free admission during the museum’s monthly free day.

HISTORICAL MUSEUM April 3-6, 8-10: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Featuring “100 Years of Fashion” through April 28. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12; $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/ museum.

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART April 3-10: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, MoNA, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

LA CONNER SCULPTURE TOUR April 3-10: Area artists display their work at various sites around La Conner. Maps available at La Conner Chamber of Commerce and participating merchants. Free. 360-466-3125.

ANACORTES QUILT WALK April 3-10: 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 fidalgoisland quilters.com.

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON ART WALK April 3-10: Check out original artworks on display along Fairhaven Avenue in downtown Burlington. Tour brochures are available at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven. Continues through April 30. Free. 360-7559717 or 360-757-0994.

LA CONNER IN BLOOM: TULIP QUILT CHALLENGE April 3-10: Check out tulipthemed quilts and fiber artworks at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Created and donated by area quilters, all quilts are for sale with proceeds to benefit restoration and repairs to the Gaches Mansion’s picket fence. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.com.

ART BASH April 3-10: Art League North’s annual Fine Art Multi-Media Exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the upstairs gallery at The Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. Free admission. 360-466-0382 or artleaguenorth. com.

ART IN A PICKLE BARN April 3-10: Azusa Farm & Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. The 25th annual Skagit Art Association show features award-winning art in a variety of media. Free admission. The show continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360-424-1580 or skagitart.org.

J & L ART SHOW April 3-10: Check out the fifth annual art show at Tulip Valley Winery & Orchard, 16163 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. Local artists will show work in a variety of media. Meet the artists at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free admission and parking. 360-708-3170 or facebook.com/ JLArtShow.

SPRING ART SHOW April 3-6, 9-10: Clayton James, Maggie Wilder and Marty Rogers are the featured artists 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. The show also includes works by more than two dozen other local artists. 360-466-4524 or river gallerywa.com.

ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE April 4-10: 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 Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. 360466-3821 or stanwoodarts.com.

‘BEST OF THE FEST’ April 4-10: The Anacortes Arts Festival will present the “Best of the Fest” art show, opening with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 4, and continuing through April 12 at 611 R Ave., Anacortes. This invitational show features work by some of the best artists from the annual Anacortes Arts Festival, coming up Aug. 1-3. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 360-293-6211 or anacortesartsfestival.com. See FESTIVAL, Page E7

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COMING UPin the area Battlefield Band in concert HISTORIC HOME TOUR The Skagit County

Historical Museum will present its fourth Historic Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in Edison. Visit Victorian homes, a former church that is now a private residence, a telephone exchange building that is now a gallery and many more — 11 stops in all. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of event, and are available at The Farmhouse, Gretchens and Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon; Stowe’s in Burlington; Smith & Vallee Gallery in Edison; at the museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner; or online at skagitcounty. net/museum. 360-466-3365.

ART IN BLOOM The Anacortes Arts Festival will present “Art in Bloom: An Evening of Color” from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy creative food and spirits and silent and live auctions, including a “Collectors’ Auction” of pre-owned artwork. $40 per person includes light dinner, two drink tickets and entertainment discounts. Proceeds benefit youth cultural art through a partnership with the Anacortes School District. 360-293-6211.

OSO MUDSLIDE BENEFIT A benefit concert and art auction will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. Performers include Ben Starner, Lane Fernando, Fidalgo Swing, Knut Bell, Jacob Navarro, Stilly River Band and more. An auction will feature works by Anne Martin McCool, Beki Killorin, Terry MacDonald and others. Event proceeds and donations of cash, food and clothing will benefit victims of the recent Oso mudslide. 360-293-3515.

Battlefield Band will play traditional Scottish music at 7 p.m. today at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main in Conway. The band’s most recent album, “Room Enough For All,” won Album of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Battlefield Band has been performing for more than 40 years. Puirt na Gael will perform Celtic music in the Parlor before the concert. $29. 360-4453000 or www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/586168.

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GET INVOLVED ART

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is developing a roster of artists from all media interested in showing their art in downtown Mount Vernon galleries and businesses during a variety of 2014 Art Walks. Art will be displayed during open hours at participating businesses, with a gala opening advertised in print and social media. For information, email dep. mvda@gmail.com.

ART CLASSES: Sign up for a variety of art classes at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. To register, stop by the Stanwood Camano Art Guild’s cooperative gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-6292787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

FIBER ART WORKSHOP: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Design and make your own small rug or ART CLASSES wall hanging using Australian Locker Hook, which FAMILY ART DAYS AT involves hooking fleece or MoNA: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First material through cotton St., La Conner, offers Fam- canvas to create a durable, reversible textile object. ily Art Days each month. Sessions are open to ages 5 $75, includes materials. and older at all skill levels 360-466-4446 or mona museum.org. and include guided walkthroughs of exhibitions. Limited to 15 participants AUDITIONS per session. Workshops “ENCHANTED APRIL”: are free, but registration is 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and required. 360-466-4446 or Tuesday, April 7-8, Whidmonamuseum.org. bey Playhouse, 730 SE Next up: Midway Blvd., Oak Har“Landscape Painting”: bor. Parts are available for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to three men and five women. 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Auditioners for the part This acrylic painting work- of Costanza should use shop will focus on foretheir best Italian accent. ground, middle ground and All others are asked to use background, taking inspira- their best English accent tion from the landscape (but it is not required). paintings in the John Cole Rehearsals for the exhibit. romantic comedy will run “Whimsical Animals through part of April and with Mixed Media”: 11 May, with performances a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. the first three weekends in Saturday, May 10. Learn June. Scripts are available how to draw whimsical ani- for preview at the playmals by using basic shapes house. as you work with waterFor information, call colors, pens, pencils, paints 360-679-2237, email and everyday materials office@whidbeyplayhouse. from around the house. com or visit whidbeyplayhouse.com. ART CLASSES: Dakota Art Center offers a variety SHELTER BAY CHORUS: of art classes and workPractices are held from shops at 17873 Highway 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every 536, Mount Vernon. 360Thursday at the Shelter 416-6556, ext. 5, or dakota Bay Clubhouse in La

Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360466-3805.

Anacortes. Keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Kelley, professor at the University of Washington School of OceanogWOMEN SING FOURraphy, will present “Deep PART HARMONY: Join Ocean Vents.” Choose Harmony Northwest from a variety of presenChorus from 7 to 9:30 tations and interpretive p.m. every Monday at the walks offered by local and Mount Vernon Senior Cen- regional experts. Up to 4.5 ter, 1401 Cleveland Ave. clock hours are available to Seeking women who like certified Washington state to sing a cappella music. teachers. All skill levels welcome. Preregistration required by today, April 3, at fidalgoacademy2014.eventbrite. ON STAGE com. More information: ANACORTES OPEN news@skagitbeaches.org or MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, skagitbeaches.org. Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., AnaBOATING COURSE: The cortes. 360-293-2544. Skagit Bay Sail and Power Squadron will offer AmerOPEN MIC: Jam Night, ica’s Boating Course from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thurs7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and days, Conway Pub & EatWednesdays, April 7-23, at ery, 18611 Main St., Conthe Anacortes Marina. way. 360-445-4733. The Coast Guard- and state-approved course RECREATION qualifies attendees for the Washington Boater EducaTRAIL TALES: Friends tion Card and for insurof Skagit Beaches lead a series of informative walks ance discounts. Boaters along the Tommy Thomp- age 59 and younger were required to have the card son Trail in Anacortes. by Jan. 1. $55, $65 for two skagitbeaches.org. sharing a book. For more information or to register, TULIP RUN/WALK: contact Paul Rosetter at 5-mile run or 2-mile run/ 360-595-1083 or email paul. walk, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, rosetter@gmail.com. April 5, Skagit Regional Airport, 15400 Airport MEN’S SPRING BASDrive, Burlington. RegisKETBALL LEAGUE: Skagit ter in advance or day of County Parks & Recrerace starting at 7:30 a.m. Advance registration: $13, ation’s 2014 Men’s Spring Open Basketball League or $24 with shirt. Free for play begins on Tuesday, ages 14 and younger and April 8, and Thursday, 70 and older. Shirt only, April 10, at Skagit Val$11. Day of race: $22, $33 ley College. Registration with shirt. Shirt only, $13. is limited to the first 12 360-540-1611 or tuliprun. teams. For information, com. call 360-336-9339 or visit SHORELINE ACADEMY: skagitcounty.net/parks. Friends of Skagit Beaches COED VOLLEYBALL will host the third annual LEAGUE: Skagit County Fidalgo Shoreline Academy from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Spring Adult Coed the Fidalgo Bay Resort, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Volleyball League. Games

begin on Wednesday, April 9, and Friday, April 11. For information, call 360-3369414 or visit skagitcounty. net/parks.

1 p.m. Saturdays, April 5-26, in the Star Studio at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. This course will offer basic actKIDS’ VOLLEYBALL ing instruction as well as LEAGUE: Mount Vernon more detailed training Parks and Recreation for the experienced actor, is accepting registration including a brief history through Friday, April 11, of drama, how to use your for its third- and fourthtalents to your advantage, grade Skagit Spikers Intro- how to audition, what ductory Volleyball League. happens during rehearsThe three-week introducals and performances and tory league begins May 1 more. There will be a class and includes four practices performance on the last and three game days. Reg- day. $30, $15 playhouse istration: $48-$50, includes members. team T-shirt. 360-336-6215. For information, contact Stan Thomas at 360-675SPRING PLANT WALKS: 0574 or the Whidbey PlayThe Washington Native house, 360-679-2237. Plant Society hosts plant walks from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at area parks. For WORKSHOPS SPRING BREAK information, call Ann at CAMPS: The Children’s 360-293-3044 or Susan at Museum of Skagit County 360-659-8792. will host morning and Next up: afternoon Spring Break April 8: Rosario Head at Deception Pass State Camps for ages 3-9 Park. Meet near the park through Friday, April 4, at entrance west of the Bow- the museum, 550 Cascade man’s Bay park entrance Mall Drive, Burlington. off Rosario Road. Enjoy The camps feature a varian easy hike with little ele- ety of hands-on activities vation gain through rocky with a different theme headland and sheltered for each session. $10 per woods. session; members save 10 percent. FRIENDS OF THE FORFor information or to EST HIKES: Join Friends of register, call 360-757-8888 the Forest for scenic hikes or visit skagitchildrens in the forest lands around museum.net. Anacortes. Free. For information, call 360-293-3725 SPRING BREAK DAY or visit friendsoftheacfl. CAMPS: Burlington Parks org. and Recreation offers fun Next up: activities for kids during Little Beaver Pond Hike: spring break. PreregistraAdults, 10 a.m. to noon Fri- tion required: Call 360-755day, April 11. Meet at the 9649 or email recreation@ corner of Clyde Way and burlingtonwa.gov. Cedar Glen Way in Skyline Muppets, Motion and and learn about the trail Milkshakes: Ages 6 to 12, network in the forest on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. See the west side of town. the new film, “Muppets Most Wanted,” spend time THEATER at the gymnastics center, “THE BETTER ACTOR”: eat popcorn and make milkshakes. $35, includes An acting class for ages admission fees. 18 and older, 9 a.m. to

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

‘The Great Beauty’

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 4-5 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7 In the “The Great Beauty,” Academy Award winner for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film, journalist Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo) has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, Gambardella has been a permanent fixture in the city’s literary and social circles, but when his 65th birthday coincides with a shock from the past, Gambardella finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties and cafés to find Rome in all its glory.

Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

‘La Boheme’ 9:55 a.m. Saturday, April 5 Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera in Met

history, and with good reason. Anita Hartig stars as the frail Mimì in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Rodolfo. $23 adults; $19 seniors;

“The Great Beauty” will play April 4-7 at the Lincoln Theatre. $16 students with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members; discounted season passes available.

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Museum’s fourth Historic Home Tour will feature the community of Edison. Visit Victorian homes, Continued from Page E3 a former church that is now a private residence, a telephone 27TH ANNUAL exchange building that is now a TULIP RUN/WALK gallery and many more — 11 stops Saturday, April 5: Choose the in all. Tickets are $15 in advance, 5-mile run or 2-mile run/walk $20 day of event, and are available starting at 9:30 a.m. at Skagit at The Farmhouse, Gretchens and Regional Airport, 15400 Airport Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Drive, Burlington. Register in Vernon; Stowe’s in Burlington; advance or day of race starting at Smith & Vallee Gallery in Edison; 7:30 a.m. Advance registration: $13, or $24 with shirt. Free for ages at the Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner, or at skagitcounty.net/ 14 and younger and 70 and older. museum. 360-466-3365. Shirt only, $11. Day of race: $22, $33 with shirt. Shirt only, $13. 360540-1611 or tuliprun.com. TULIP SALE

HISTORIC HOME TOUR Saturday, April 5: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Skagit County Historical

April 3-10: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will sell fresh-cut tulips from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through April 23, 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.

ART IN BLOOM Saturday, April 5: 6 to 9 p.m. The Anacortes Arts Festival presents “Art in Bloom: An Evening of Color” at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Creative food and spirits and silent and live auctions, including a “Collectors’ Auction” of pre-owned artwork. $40 per person includes light dinner, two drink tickets and entertainment discounts. Proceeds benefit youth cultural art through a partnership

with the Anacortes School District. 360-293-6211.

WOODFEST Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Chain saw-carving demonstrations and sales, professional woodcraft vendors, student competitions, silent auction, wood carving raffle. 360-855-1841.

LIVING ART PROJECT Saturday-Sunday,April 5-6: All ages are invited to paint their own tile that will become part of a large mosaic artwork, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Free. 360-466-5683.

GALLERY WALK

April 4 6-9pm Anne Martin McCool Gallery Gallery KP Burton Jewelers Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa Apothecary Spa (2nd floor Majestic Inn)

Gallery at the Depot www.anacortesart.com

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REVIEWS: MUSIC Sage the Gemini

“Remember Me” There is a distinct old school West Coast vibe to rapper Sage the Gemini’s first album “Remember Me.” Minimalist beat structures blend with an assured lyrical approach to make this debut memorable indeed. Sage the Gemini burst into wider consciousness a year ago with his well-received single “Gas Pedal.” That dance-friendly track sets the tone for “Remember Me,” an album that pays a stylistic homage to northern California’s Oakland/Fairfield/Vallejo nook of hip-hop creativity. The title track “Remember Me” has a spacey melody interspersed with booming bass and finger snaps that would have been at home on any late 1980s Too Short track. This song and “Red Nose” smartly make as much use of silence between sounds as they do of the beats and melodies themselves. The true gem is “Go Somewhere,” which sets aside the leering lasciviousness of “Gas Pedal.” Here, Sage the Gemini and featured rapper Iamsu offer a more gentlemanly approach for the targets of their affection. It’s one of the smoothest hip-hop tracks you’ll hear this year and a slow clap is due for Sage the Gemini and his debut album that refuses to shout in an age of endless noise.

nature. His current hit, “Drink To That All Night,” overflows with unusual musical flourishes, bringing life to Niemann’s mix of rap-influenced verses and a thumping, sing-along chorus. Even the seemingly conventional “Come On, Come On” features sly embellishments, while Niemann nails the feel-good spirit of the lyrics — making it the album’s standout cut. However, some songs go too far in dulling Niemann’s edges. Nearly every male Nashville singer has a song boasting that country boys can get loud and rough, and Niemann’s “We Know How To Rock” doesn’t add anything new or clever. The lackluster “She’s Fine” wastes a chance to create something special with country rapper Colt Ford. But when Niemann ends the wacky “Donkey” by mocking the animal’s signature bray, it’s clear he’s still full of unexpected turns. Let’s hope he keeps the weirdness intact while trying to strike gold. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

Shakira “Shakira”

Shakira’s domination in America has dwindled since she became a hip-swiveling goddess of festive pop hits like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” Already a superstar in her native Colombia, the multitalented singern Ron Harris, Associated Press songwriter-instrumentalist took the American pop scene by storm when Jerrod she made her U.S. language debut in Niemann 2001 with personal, rich songs about romance and more. But her recent “High Noon” albums haven’t matched the spark, edge and charisma from her work a Jerrod Niedecade ago, and her new self-titled mann’s one-of-arelease, while enjoyable at times, kind recordings doesn’t showcase this Grammy-winhave been as adventurous as any male country sing- ning, Golden Globe-nominated superstar in the right light. er to score a hit in the last five years. “Shakira,” her tenth album, features But country music doesn’t always embrace experimentation. So the Kan- the 37-year-old taking a back seat as lead songwriter and producer, and sas native has enjoyed a few hits but that doesn’t come off as a wise move. has struggled with consistency on the “Dare (La La La),” helmed by Dr. radio charts. Luke, Max Martin and others, sounds “High Noon,” Niemann’s third like a Jennifer Lopez song, and that’s album with Arista Records, is his not a compliment (sorry, Jenny). While attempt to reign in his wilder ideas without completely ditching his daring Shakira’s stint as a judge on “The

Voice” has been pleasurable to watch, her duet with fellow mentor Blake Shelton on the country-feeling “Medicine” is a bore, though it was co-written by Academy Award nominee and hit country songwriter Hillary Lindsey. Even the duet with Rihanna, the uptempo lead single “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” comes off as a cry for a pop hit. The song lacks energy though two superstars are part of it, and the collaboration feels forced (Rihanna and Shakira are both signed to Roc Nation management). Shakira does move the needle a bit on the reggae-laced “Cut Me Deep,” which features the band Magic! Nasir Atweh, the band’s lead singer, is part of the songwriting duo The Messengers, who have penned hits for Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Pitbull. “Spotlight,” co-written by Lindsey and produced by Greg Kurstin, sounds arena-ready, which is excellent for an entertaining performer like Shakira. And the album’s most honest moment is “23,” a sweet ode to her 1-year-old son’s father, soccer player Gerard Pique, who is 10 years younger than Shakira (he was 23 when they met). She co-wrote the simple guitar tune with Luis Fernando Ochoa, who collaborated with Shakira on her third album and major label debut, 1996’s “Pies Descalzos.” Full-blown reunion please? n Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

Future Islands

“Singles” Baltimore synth-pop trio Future Islands’ appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” last month was a textbook case of old media (TV) working with new media (viral memes of superintense singer Samuel T. Herring’s hip-swiveling dance moves) to create overnight buzz for a previously obscure indie band. Couple that with a series of riveting performances at the SXSW festival, and — voilà! — Future Islands’ fourth album, “Singles,” is suddenly hot. “Singles” proves worthy of the attention. Herring’s bandmates, Gerritt Welmers and William Cashion, lay down a New Order-style bed of

streamlined electro-pop. That creates a cool foundation for Herring’s heated expressions of pain, love and loss. The album is called “Singles,” but from the lead cut, “Seasons (Waiting On You),” to the soul-searching closer, “A Dream of You and Me,” it charts an earnest, darkly romantic course that holds together as a unified piece of work. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nickel Creek “A Dotted Line”

Nine years, much like tomorrow, is such a long time, but it’s exactly what was necessary for Nickel Creek to become the project it has become with “A Dotted Line.” The teenage musicians responsible for “A Lighthouse’s Tale” and “When You Come Back Down” have grown up into songwriters with a knowledge of when to let the music breathe. Patience is one of the defining qualities of this LP. This is evident in the relative dearth of fretboard-burning barnstormers on “A Dotted Line.” n Brice Ezell, popmatters.com

“Looking Into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne”

Various artists Jackson Browne is well known for his live performances and the quality of his recordings. That’s why he was inducted in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. The musicians who take on his catalog have quite the challenge. The good news is that the roster includes some big names, such as Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa taking on the Mexican-tinged “Linda Paloma,” Don Henley with the indie folk band Blind Pilot gently adapting the introspective classic “These Days,” and Bonnie Raitt and David Lindley offering a reggae reinterpretation of “Everywhere I Go.” n Steve Horowitz, popmatters.com

Other notable releases w Robert Cray - “In My Soul” w Band of Skulls - “Himalayan” w Chevelle “La Gargola” w Chiodos “Devil” w Mac DeMarco - “Salad Days” w Ronnie James Dio - “This Is Your Life” w Infamous Stringdusters - “Let It Go” w Kaiser Chiefs “Education, Education, Education & War” w Lacuna Coil - “Broken Crown Halo” w Manchester Orchestra - “Cope” w Mobb Deep - “The Infamous Mobb Deep” w Pattern Is Movement “Pattern Is Movement” w Leon Russell “Life Journey” w Thievery Corporation - “Saudade” n popmat ters.com

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REVIEWS: VIDEO GAMES

When is a game not a game? By BRIAN CRECENTE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Perhaps not an overwhelming commercial success, one of last year’s most intriguing critical video game success stories was a game about an empty home and the story it told to a returning daughter. With no violence, no action, no threat, no way to die or be hurt, “Gone Home” still managed to captivate its audience, receiving accolades and nominations for game of the year from websites, newspapers, magazines, the industry and, most recently, even the Games for Change conference. But for some, one odd question remains: Is “Gone Home” a video game? Unlike with movies, music and literature, the thing that defines video games still remains, in some corners, a debated issue. “Gone Home” is a game of exploration and narration, an effective vehicle for storytelling. But its lack of puzzles and combat, and the inability to lose or even change the outcome, have some questioning its gaming legitimacy. Steve Gaynor, writer and designer at “Gone Home” developer Fullbright Studio, agreed during a recent talk at the Game Developers Conference that these missing elements set it apart from what he called “modern mainstream video games,” but said the title still has very much in common with game experiences. Three key things that make “Gone Home” a video game, he said, is its central focus on player agency, the game’s inherent spirit of playfulness and the variability of player experience. The game, told through the first-person perspective of Kaitlin Greenbriar, opens with the young woman returning home to an Oregon mansion after a year-long trip abroad. Players must explore the home, reading notes, finding recordings and interpreting clues, to piece together why Greenbriar’s parents and younger sister are missing. Despite the fact that there is only one story to tell, and only one ending, Gaynor calls the experience a dialog between the player and the designer of the game. “It’s an edited discussion,” he said. “The designer established the rules and your

inputs are changing that conversation every session that you play. “The content that you encounter appears differently than for someone else. It is unique to each user and their interpretation. The interactivity of it makes the experience unique to yourself.” That’s because, Gaynor argued, the player’s own interpretations of what they see and how they approach examining the home changes those interpretations for each player. “Every note is always in the same place, but the game is about entering a space and imbuing this with meaning,” he said. “The structure of your experience is unique to you even though you don’t get to decide what happens in the story.” Gaynor said the developers also went to great lengths to subtlety acknowledge to the player that the developer knew they were there because the designers didn’t want it to feel like just an empty house, but an adventure in a home written by real people. Some have questioned why “Gone Home’s” powerful story wasn’t delivered simply as text, with no graphics, a throwback to the text adventures popularized in the ‘80s. “The story wasn’t written in isolation and applied to those mediums,” Gaynor said. “It was written for the medium it was intended for. We didn’t decide to tell a story and figure out a gamer to make around it. The game came first and the narrative was designed for that. “It is a story about exploration and discovery.” Ultimately, he added, “Gone Home” is a game because it is a story told within an interactive environment which allows the players to decide how to tackle the unwinding of the game’s fiction and its interpretation. “There is a deep trust in the player to explore of their own volition and not to be told what to do,” he said, “to understand how the whole game works.” n Good Game is an internationally syndicated news and opinion column about the big stories of the week in the gaming industry and its bigger impact on things to come. Brian Crecente is a founding news editor of Polygon.

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‘The Last of Us: Left Behind’

events of the main game, introducing Ellie’s friend Riley. Riley is about to skip Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 town to join a resistance movement, and Rated: M she wants to give Ellie one last night of Price: $14.99 (base game required) teenage fun. Rating: 4 stars (out of 4) These sections are told via flashback, as the game jumps from an unseen porTopping tion of Ellie’s present-day adventure with many of Joel to her memories of that night with 2013’s “Best Riley. Of” lists, “The Yes, there’s plenty of dodging and Last of Us” shooting enemies, of both the infected proved that and survivalist variety. But what is most there was still amazing about “Left Behind” are those something flashback scenes, where the game literally worthwhile becomes the story of two teen girls on a to drag out trip to the mall. of the “let’s Of course, that mall is ransacked and shoot zomabandoned, and the girls have little bies in video frame of reference for understanding the games” trend. This action-adventure remains, but that does not get in the way game put the focus on quiet, personal of two kids having fun. Throughout the moments between the lead characters, ruins of the mall, the pair explore bygone while still providing the intense combat scenes of American culture, like Hallowyou would expect from a loud, shooty een costume stores, arcades and photo video game. booths. And in the final analysis, the low-key These calm, funny parts of “Left drama was much more fulfilling than the Behind” do something uncommon in shooting. “Left Behind,” a new story addvideo gaming: They show kids just being on for “The Last of Us,” dives even deepkids. It is important to note that this is er into unexpected moments of humanity all playable, not a bunch of dramatic cut amid the chaos of a ruined American scenes. civilization. “Left Behind” turns from surprise In the original “The Last of Us,” jaded to surprise as you find yourself having guide Joel is tasked with transporting as much fun as the girls doing normal young Ellie across the U.S., as she is things unfamiliar in the world of video immune to the fungal virus that turned games. most of the population into monsters. This being “The Last of Us,” you can The pair must contend with warring facexpect a dour framing — the world as we tions of survivors, decreasing supplies know it is gone, after all — but the fact and, naturally, the fungus-zombies hiding that “Left Behind” so adroitly explores around every corner. the connection between two young Perhaps the toughest challenges, friends makes it a standout addition. however, are the constant reminders of “Left Behind” on PlayStation 3 what life used to be like as they make requires the original “The Last of Us” their way through abandoned homes and game to download and play. destroyed cities. “Left Behind” is a prequel to the n Joe Fourhman, Chicago Tribune

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 3-10

TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 3-10 FRIDAY.4 2 BUCK CHUCK 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY.5-6 “PETER PAN” Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THURSDAY.10 THE SWINGNUTS 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Mandi Asplund A Moment’s Focus Photography

Thursday.3

Sunday.6

THEATER

MUSIC

“Les Miserables” (musical-drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Friday.4 IMPROV

“An Evening of Improv”: Mike Jenkins and Brian Geer, 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $5. Proceeds will benefit the Anacortes 100 Food Bank. 360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

THEATER

“Les Miserables” (musical-drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “1776” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Drive, Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Saturday.5 THEATER

“Peter Pan” (musical): Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “Les Miserables” (musical-drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “1776” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Drive, Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Broadway Classics: Shelter Bay Chorus, 3 p.m., Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. $10 at the door. 360-466-1783.

THURSDAY.3

THEATER

Battlefield Band, with Puirt na Gael: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $29. 360-445-3000.

“Peter Pan” (musical): Lyric Light Opera, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “Les Miserables” (musical-drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “1776” (musical): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Drive, Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

FRIDAY.4 Nuages: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

David’s Drinking Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

Fenderbenders: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

2 Buck Chuck (acoustic classic rock and pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

Dylan Jakobsen: 8 to 11 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Eagle Teeth, Glitterbang, The Shows: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Jim Cull: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Fenderbenders: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

MeatHaus Blues: 6 to 9 p.m., Carpenter Creek Winery, 20376 E. Hickox Road, Mount Vernon. $7 cover. 360-848-6673.

Latigo Lace (contemporary country dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Fat Tones: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Gaytheist, Wild Throne, Tartufi, Tacos!: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

Garett Hendricks: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

Jim Cull: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.5 Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $25. 360-445-3000.

Thursday.10 THEATER

FRIDAY.4 “AN EVENING OF IMPROV” WITH MIKE JENKINS AND BRIAN GEER 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $5. Proceeds will benefit the Anacortes 100 Food Bank. 360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

SUNDAY.6 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733. Mark and Rita Hoskins (Canadiana, folk, country): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

WEDNESDAY.9 Oso Mudslide Benefit: Ben Starner, Lane Fernando, Fidalgo Swing, Knut Bell, Jacob Navarro, Stilly River Band and more; 1 to 7 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. An art auction and donations of cash, food and clothing will benefit Oso mudslide victims. 360293-3515.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266. Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. No cover. 360855-2263.

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4 to 9 p.m., Station House, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-4664488. Minor Plains, High Up, Prom King: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

Stilly River Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.10 The Swingnuts: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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