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ON STAGE PAGE 8 Anacortes Community Theatre presents “Silent Sky” TUNING UP PAGE 9

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “ON THE BASIS OF SEX”: The film starts with Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones, “The Theory of Everything”) as one of only nine women in a class of 500 allowed to attend Harvard Law School in 1956 and goes through the landmark tax case that she and her husband (Armie Hammer, “Call Me by Your Name”) argued that became a turning point in women’s rights. Director Mimi Leder (“Shameless”) blends Ginsburg’s legal and family worlds into a beautifully presented package. The film presents all the valuable facts and historical moments that made Ginsburg one of the most important women of the past century, but it also presents her life as both a legal drama and an endearing love story. There’s a line in the film where a woman meeting Ginsburg says: “I thought she would be bigger.” Through smart writing and fearless acting, “On the Basis of Sex” shows Ginsburg has been a giant in the legal world who also found time to be a wife and mother. That’s a story a larger audience than a documentary can attract needs to see. “THE BROWSING EFFECT”: You will neither swipe right nor left while watching this tale of dating in the time of social media. The mix of stories of people searching for the right person from writer/director Michael K. Feinstein (“Match from the Past”) walks a safe line when it comes to the joy and heartbreak that such dating practices can create. The film has a few interesting characters, especially the one played by Nikki Soohoo (“Stick It”), but overall there just isn’t a big emotional moment that the production needed. Digging a little deeper into the psychology of the online world would have spiced up the product. The cast also includes

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Felicity Jones portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “On the Basis of Sex.”

Megan Guinan (CBS’s “Limitless”), Josh Margolin (“New Girl”), Drew Fonteiro (“Jane the Virgin”) and Gabriela Lopez (“The 5th Wave”). They mix and match well enough to keep the story going. The film is being released through Digital HD and On Demand. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY APRIL 9 “HOLMES AND WATSON”: Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are back on the case to investigate a murder at Buckingham Palace. “CAM GIRL”: What starts as a simple way to make some money turns dangerous for four women. “A DOG’S WAY HOME”: Dog must travel 400 miles to be reunited with her family. “GOLDEN JOB”: Group of former mercenaries reunites to plan an epic heist. “PROJECT BLUE BOOK: SEASON 1”: College professor is recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead an operation that investigates UFO sightings and alleged

extraterrestrial encounters. “MRS. WILSON”: Ruth Wilson stars as her own grandmother in this true story of spies and a woman’s search for her husband’s real identity. “THE CHARMER”: Director Milad Alami’s thriller explores class, race and immigrant identity. “THE LEGEND OF 7 GOLDEN VAMPIRES”: Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) and Count Dracula (John Forbes-Robinson) meet again in the martial arts horror thriller set in the village of Ping Kuei. “READY, JET, GO! CHASING THE SUN”: Jet discovers the sun is actually a star. “WE DIE YOUNG”: Two boys trying to escape a world of drugs get help from by a veteran (Jean-Claude Van Damme) with PTSD. “MATRIARCH”: A stranded couple learn the people who have taken them in are hiding a dark secret. “WILD KRATTS: THE BRINY BLUE SEA”: It’s time to dive into the ocean and have some underwater

adventures with Chris and Martin Kratt. “BERLIN I LOVE YOU”: Ten stories of compassion, redemption and acceptance are woven together. “AS YOU LIKE IT”: Writer/director Carlyle Stewart tells William Shakespeare’s story that celebrates the enduring power of love in all its many disguises as a western. BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD APRIL 9 “ESCAPE ROOM”: Six strangers gather for what they think is a fun time in an escape room only to discover they are playing for their lives. Will be available on DVD and Blu-ray April 23. “PANDAS”: Film offers a close look at giant pandas. “DESTROYER”: Nicole Kidman plays a self-destructive detective who must pull herself together when the head of a drug ring returns. On DVD and Blu-ray April 23. - Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

Tulip Festival.............................. 4 Out & About........................... 5-7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Get Involved.............................10 Hot Tickets...............................11 Travel.........................................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER

Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club member Jim Grenz bastes alder-fired salmon fillets in 2018 during the club’s salmon barbecue at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon. Photo by Charles Biles / Skagit Valley Herald

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SERVING UP SALMON, TULIP FESTIVAL STYLE

By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH

As another Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins, members of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Noon Club are gearing up for their annual Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue. This year marks the 30th year that the barbecue has been held at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. “We basically turn Hillcrest Lodge into a restaurant,” said Diane Fox, Kiwanis Noon Club treasurer. But Fox said the barbecue has a much longer history than that. The tradition began 76 years ago, predating the Tulip Festival by four decades. Gary Jones, another Noon Club member, has been volunteering for about 35 years now. He remembers when the barbecue was a three- or four-day event tied to the Skagit County Fair. Expanding the barbecue to three weeks meant finding money and volunteers to cover that time period. “It was a risky thing at the time,” he said of the decision. By attaching the event to the Tulip Festival, volunteers are given the chance to meet people from all over the world, as well as show locals and visitors alike what’s special about the community, Jones said. “It’s a way of extending some hospitality to the people who have an interest in our valley,” he said. The barbecue is the Kiwanis Club’s primary fundraiser, bringing in about $70,000 a year, Fox

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Braving the heat and smoke from burning alder, Kiwanis cooks Brian Linde (left) and Craig Olson prepare to flip fillets of wild king salmon in April 2017 at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.

said. “Everything we make goes back into the community,” she said. This year, volunteers will be grilling up king salmon and offer baked potatoes, coleslaw, garlic bread and a dessert bar, Fox said. Food is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, from April 6-28. A meal runs $15 for adults, and $12 for children or seniors. Aside from the regular contributions the club makes toward things like scholarships, car seats and sponsoring youth programs, money this year will go to a long-term project — building another public park in Mount

Vernon. In 2010, the club opened the Kiwanis Spray Park on 18th Street. Jones said members have been considering something similar elsewhere in the city. He said the club has identified land on 25th Street that could serve as a park, providing a new recreational opportunity for what he called an underserved area of the city. “Our focus over the years has been on Mount Vernon parks as a way to help kids and families,” Jones said. — Reporter Brandon Stone: bstone@skagitpublishing.com, 360-416-2112, Twitter: @Brandon_SVH

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TULIP FESTIVAL: APRIL 5-12 ANACORTES QUILT WALK Through April 30: Hours vary. See a wide variety of traditional, contemporary, modern and art quilts on display in downtown Anacortes businesses during regular shop hours. Maps available at participating merchants and the Anacortes Visitors Center. Free. fidalgoislandquilters. com.

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The 36th annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs April 1-30. For the full month’s listing of events, maps and directions, visit tulipfestival.org. KIWANIS SALMON BARBECUE April 6-28: The annual Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy alder-grilled salmon with baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, beverages and dessert. $15 large plate, $12 medium plate. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations 360-4287028 or kiwanisbbq.com. ENGLISH TEA April 5-6: Reserve a spot for an English Tea session at a manor house and tour the grounds at Willowbrook Manor, 27420 Minkler Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-218-4585 or teaandtour.com. CHILI & CHOWDER COOK-OFF April 6: Help decide the winner of the third annual Skagit Chili & Chowder CookOff from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Farmstrong Brewing Company, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. $15 for six samples and a vote. mountvernonchamber.com. 34TH ANNUAL TULIP RUN April 6: Choose the 10-kilometer run or 2-mile run/walk starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Skagit Regional Airport, 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington. Register in advance or day of race starting at 7:30 a.m. Advance registration: $20 or $30 with shirt. $$10 or $20 with shirt for ages 11-14. Free for ages 10 and younger and 70 and older. 207-610-0532 or tuliprun.com.

POSTER SIGNING April 8: Tulip Festival poster artist Ben Mann will sign 2019 festival posters and offer other artwork from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon, and from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon. ART BASH April 6-21: Skagit Artists Together hosts its monthlong show featuring 20 local artists and a broad range of fine art and photography from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily in the Carnation Building, 117 N First St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-466-0382 or skagitart. com. SPOTLIGHT ON SKAGIT 2019 April 10: Attend a business-to-business trade show attended by over 500 people from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse, 12035 Higgins Airport

Way, Burlington. Free. skagit. org. PHOTO CONTEST Through April 30: The annual photo contest is running on the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Facebook page, facebook. com/skagitvalleytulipfestival. Submit your photos and view entries. The winners will have their photo published in the 2020 brochure. ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE Through April 30: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the historic 1888 schoolhouse at Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Members of the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild offer a variety of original artworks and demonstrations. Free. 360-466-3821 or stanwoodarts.com. ART IN A PICKLE BARN Through April 30: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and

Sunday, at Schuh Farms, 15565 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. The Skagit Art Association’s annual show will feature award-winning artists in a variety of media, including paintings, glass, photography and more. Free. 360-424-1580 or skagitart.org. REXVILLE GRANGE ART SHOW April 5-14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rexville Grange, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. The grange shows local artists specializing in paintings, pottery, glass, photography, jewelry, baskets and clothing. Free. 360-466-0477 or rexvillegrangeartshow.com. PETTING ZOO Weekends starting April 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13391 Avon Allen Road., Mount Vernon. Visit rabbits, chicks, goats, ponies, ducks and baby pigs. $5 donation. 360-2025023.

DISPLAY GARDENS n Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Gardens, flowers, gifts and more. $7, free for ages 6 and younger. No pets, no drones. 360-4248152. n RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Flowers, bulbs, gifts and more. $7, $6 military with ID, free for ages 5 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8531. n Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Display gardens, plants, flowers, art and more. 360424-1580. n Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens, greenhouses, plants, art and more. 360-466-3821. n Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Gardens, plants, gifts, cafe and more. 360-4246760. n Schuh Farms, 15565 Highway 536, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cut tulips, gifts, bakery, playground, tractor train and hayrides and more. 360-42406982. n 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.

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

HART JAMES: The abstract oil and charcoal paintings of Hart James and the sculptures of Jan Hoy are featured during April at the Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. An artists’ talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, with an artists’ reception following at 5 p.m. OAXACAN RUGS AND WEAVINGS: A show and sale for the Vida Nueva Women’s Weaving Cooperative will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 5-7, at the La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N. First St., La Conner. 360-466-5141. ART MEDLEY: Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow, will showcase a variety of work from artists

of all kinds from April 6-30. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6. REXVILLE GRANGE: New artists will be featured at the Rexville Grange, 1929 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon, from Friday to Sunday, April 5-14, during the Tulip Festival. FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK: Explore local art in downtown Mount Vernon from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4. TULIP FESTIVAL ARTISTS: Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, welcomes new artists in April, including Ben Mann, Randy Dana, Jennifer Bowman, Bart Rulon, John Ebner and more. There will be an

artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5.

Ben Mann art featured at Milo Gallery By Skagit Valley Herald staff

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK: Businesses and galleries will showcase art in downtown Anacortes from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. NEEDLES & STITCHES: The Camano Island Quilt Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12-13, at Stanwood Middle School, 9405 271st St. NW, Stanwood. $9 suggested donation. SCULPTURE DAY: Cloudstone Sculpture Park and Gallery will be open to the public on International Sculpture Days, April 27-28, at 5056 Cloudstone Lane, Freeland. $10 per person, $35 for four.

BEN MANN

“Sunset Cottage” by Ben Mann

ANACORTES — The work of Ben Mann, the 2019 Tulip Festival poster artist, is being showcased at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave. Mann is an artist based in Bellingham. His work depicts whimsical outdoor scenes using bright acrylic colors. Past festival artists are also be featured at the gallery, including Randy Dana’s color photographs, Jennifer Bowman’s acrylic art, Bart Rulon’s acrylic and watercolor work and John Ebner’s watercolors. There are also are quilts, bronze sculptures and colorful fused glass. A reception for the artists will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5.

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OUT AND ABOUT PAT SAYRE: Acrylic artist Pat Syre is featured during April at the Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. SPRING SHOW: Over 200 works by 38 artists will be featured at River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon, through April 28. STUDENT POETRY AND ART: Celebrate National Poetry Month by attending the Burlington-Edison School District’s poetry and art showcase from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington.

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CITIES ASSOCIATION: Rick and Diane Davidson visited four different Japanese summer festivals and will share their experiences and photos at 7 p.m. today, April 4, at the Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. SCOTTISH HISTORY: Dr. Gary West will give a presentation on Scottish history using a mixture of musical performance and lecture on the lives and experiences of Scottish army regulars in the trenches of World War I at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $10-$25. 360-416-4934 or celticarts.org. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: A celebration of life will be held for Bill R. Mitchell at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Anacortes Port Transit Shed, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. A muralist, cartoonist, artist and local historian, Mitchell died March 7. 360-708-7770.

play at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222.

A unique circus experience

TERRY ROB: Acoustic blues master Terry Rob will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Conway Muse, 184444 Spruce St., Conway.

THINK STUDIOS

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BELLINGHAM — The Bellingham Circus Guild is a staple of the city, providing a space for all to be swept away in the magic of circus performing or sign up for classes to learn how to create that magic themselves. Coming up is Vaudevillingham. Vaudevillingham is the Circus Guild’s monthly vaudeville show that brings new acts to the stage every month. The show will take place on Monday, April 15, at the guild, 1401 Sixth St., Suite 102, Bellingham. Tickets are by donation and available at the door, and there are two shows to choose from: 7 and 9 p.m. history of rock and roll in the Whatcom County area at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

“CLEARING CLUTTER AS A SACRED ACT”: Bellingham author, psychotherapist and clutter coach Carolyn Koehnline will discuss her upcoming book at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

CONVERSATION WITH MARIA MCLEOD: Detroit author Steve Hughes will chatting about his book “STIFF” with Western Washington University professor Maria McLeod at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

AUTHOR TALK: Betty Scott will read from her book “Central Heating: Poems that Celebrate Love, Loss and Planet Earth” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

PLANKTON OF THE LAND: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on plankton at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

LOCAL ROCK & ROLL BANDS OF THE ‘50S AND ‘60S: Wes Gannaway and Kent Holsather will discuss the

”THE A LIST”: Author J.A. Jance will discuss and sign her new book “The A List” on Saturday, April 13, at the following loca-

tions: 3 p.m. at the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes, and 7 p.m. at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. EVERNOTE FOR GENEALOGISTS: Janet O’Connor-Camarata will discuss how the app Evernote can be used to help organize and manage all of the data, records, photos and websites that genealogists collect at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. NOT TONIGHT DEER: The Skyline Garden Club will host a presentation on gardening with deer pressure at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

MUSIC

TINGSTAD &

RUMBEL: Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will play at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $22. 360-3870222. SPRING FESTA: The Croatian Cultural Center’s Spring Festa returns at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. There will be music, food and dancing. $55 for adults, $10 for children under 13. SWEDISH FOLK MASTERS: Sweden folk band Väsen will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20-$35. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. JAZZ AT THE CENTER: The Rene Worst & Jennifer Scott Duo will

AT THE OPERA HOUSE: Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Next up: n The Buckaroosters: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18. $5. n LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27. $15. n Rondo Swing: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. $5.

MORE FUN

BIG RUMMAGE SALE: Saint Mary Catholic Church will host a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, at the Father Auer Center, 4001 St. Mary’s Drive, Anacortes. VILLAGE GALA: Village Community Service’s annual gala and auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. Black-tie optional, raffle prizes, live auction, short film viewing and more. $75, tables of eight for $500. villagegala2019. eventbrite.com. COMMUNITY DANCE: Camano Junction will play at a community dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. $10 adults, $8 students, at the door.

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OUT AND ABOUT UNITED WAY LIVE CELEBRATION: The event will begin at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $30 individual, $500 per table. unitedwayskagit.org. EDUCATOR APPRECIATION NIGHT: Camanio Masonic Lodge will host a night to appreciate educators at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the lodge, 27205 102nd Ave., Stanwood. “NEEDLES & STITCHES” QUILT SHOW: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12-13, Stanwood Middle School, 9405 271st St NW, Stanwood. Over 300 quilts. Suggested donation $8 at the door. SPRING CRAFT FAIR: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Creekside Continuing Care Community, 400 Gilkey Road, Burlington. MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99.

LITTLE WHISKERS OPEN HOUSE: The Camano Animal Shelter Association will host a free microchip clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the shelter, 198 N. Can Ku Road, Camano. The shelter is also kicking off its 10th annual Little Whisker Food Drive— guests are encouraged to check out the kitten need wish list and to learn about fostering young cats and dogs. camanoanimalshelter.org or 360-3871902. DO THE BLOOM COLOR RUN: Join a 5-kilometer or 1-mile fun run along the Anacortes waterfront and become a living canvas as colors are thrown all over you starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Depot Art Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. raceplace.com/ events/50396/do-thebloom-color-run-2019. FOOD BANK BENEFIT: Raise money for the Bellingham Food Bank and listen to live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham. $15 suggested donation. EASTER EGG HUNT: Hunt for illuminated Easter eggs in the dark

and raise money for Relay for Life of Skagit at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $5$15. eaglehavenwinery or 360-856-6248. HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted. BUFFET BEACH BASH: The Anacortes Arts Festival will host the second annual Buffet Beach bash at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at Port Transit Shed, 100 Commercial St., Anacortes. There will be music and amrgaritas. $45. anacortesartsfestival.com.

Anacortes preps for Color Run By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ANACORTES — Save the date — the fifth annual Do the Bloom Color Run is right around the corner. The Anacortes Arts Festival is bringing back the 5-kilometer fun run with a twist. The course takes runners (or walkers) along the Tommy Thompson Trail and through the Cap Sante Marina, but along the course volunteers will be tossing brightly colored powders all over participants. The race starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon. There will be informational booths, games and prizes. Free. GALA OF HOPE:

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April 14, and registration is now open. Visit active.com to register.

5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $150, or $2,000 for a table of ten. Features auction and dinner. Proceeds benefit the Island Hospital Foundation. islandhospitalfoundation.

WOMEN’S EXPO: Learn about products, programs and services for women from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

EGG SCRAMBLE: Bring the kids to scramble for colorful eggs and plant their eggs with dirt and seeds from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. FAMILY PALOOZA: Bright Beginnings Family Palooza is for expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. The event will be held from

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 4 – 11 Thursday.4

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THEATER ”AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Bellingham (Alger). altatheatre. com, brownpapertickets. com; 360-424-5144; ALTAinfo2001@gmail.com.

”SILENT SKY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

”MAMMA MIA”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $23-$40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

MUSIC RANDY HANSEN WITH FLIGHTLINE: 7 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425258-6766 or historiceveretttheatre.org.

Friday.5 THEATER ”AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Bellingham (Alger). altatheatre. com, brownpapertickets. com; 360-424-5144; ALTAinfo2001@gmail.com.

”SILENT SKY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”MAMMA MIA”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $23-$40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

Sunday.7 THEATER ”SILENT SKY”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

”MAMMA MIA”: 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $23-$40. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org. MUSIC PACIFICA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT: 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. $15-$20.

Thursday.11 THEATER ”SILENT SKY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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”SILENT SKY” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times. Pictured: Dawn Uroff Meade (from left), Glynna Goff and Melissa Bridges.

”MAMMA MIA”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $23-$40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org. COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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”MAMMA MIA” McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $23-$40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listings for times. Pictured: Dale Aspelund (left), Clarence Wash and Paul Henderson.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 4 – 11 Thursday.4 BLACK BEAST REVIVAL, GIN GYPSY, OYEZ: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Friday.5 DIRTY REVIVAL: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham. com. NICK ANTHONY: 8 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321. PROZAC MOUNTAIN BOYS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. RICKY MONTIJO: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-3991805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com. PACIFIC TWANG: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com. GOOD VIBRATIONS: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882. SUPERMISSIVE, THE RARE FORMS, WIGS: 9 p.m, Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

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POLECAT 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. With DJ Birdman. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

POLECAT, DJ BIRDMAN: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.

KNUT BELL AND THE 360’S: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

DODGY MOUNTAIN MEN: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

HIGHWAY 9 BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

MOON DADDY BAND, NAUGHTY BLOKES: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

PILCHUCK BOYZ: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

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THE LAY AWAKES: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

ENCHANTRIX: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

BAMF! X GROSS OUT: HELLO, I’M SORRY; SHIMMERTRAPS; COP TALK: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham. NITE WAVE: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net. SAVAGE BLUES BAND: 8:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360293-2544 or brownlantern.com. LAY AWAKES: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

HIGHWAY 9 BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

DRUMMERBOY FEATURING SPENCER JARRETT: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

DIRKS: 9 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

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SHAWN JONES: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com. DAISY O’CONNOR & KRISTIN ALLEN-ZITO: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Wednesday.10 RONNIE NIX: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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ANDY COE BAND: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eight-month outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. anacorteswa.gov. .

ART CLASSES

PAINT AND LEARN: Kids agea 1-8 and their families are invited to this class all about learning to paint at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. Free. A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery.com. Prices include all classes in a series. TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at Tri Dee Arts, 215 S 1st St., Mount Vernon. trideearts.com. PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all. GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a

variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com. PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool. com. DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-4166556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

AUDITIONS

CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Playhouse is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-2020 Playhouse Season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse. com for more details or email kevinwm.meyer@ gmail.com with questions.

BOOKS

POETRY OPEN MIC: The Anacortes Poetry Group meets the second Saturday of the month for poetry open mics at 7 p.m. in the Anacortes Public Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Poets, songwriters, acoustic musicians, storytellers, a capella singers all welcome. GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history from 6-8 p.m.

The art of rock climbing

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MARYSVILLE — Rock climbing has long been a sport not for the faint of heart, and in the late 1970s new and daring climbing tactics started to emerge. Jeff Smoot will speak about all of that and more at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jeff Smoot April 9, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. In his book, “Handog Days: Conflict, Change and the Race 5.14,” Smoot dives into the history of climbing and the changes the sport has endured over the years, notably how gymnast approaches effectively allowed for greater achievements. Tickets are $5 at the door. April 8, May 13 and June 10 at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-941-1437 and shunji.asari@gmail.com.

DANCE

BEGINNING CLOGGING LESSONS: 11 a.m. Saturdays until April 27 at The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. $20 for 10 lessons. cloggingdanceclassesmountvernonwas.com. BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649. FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH

STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. More info: clanheather.com.

MUSIC

THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to the The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Information: Jim Reynolds, 360-466-4490. SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music. UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail.com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473. TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360-630-1156. ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544. OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

PARKSCRIPTION DAY: The first Whatcom Parkscriptions Day will take place on Sunday, April 28. The day will feature over 20 free, hosted events regarding public health. recreationnorthwest.org. MARINE BIOTOXIN VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Volunteers (18 and older) are sought to provide support in monitoring Skagit County’s recreational shellfish beaches for paralytic shellfish poisoning during low tides. Time commitment is 4-6 hours a month from April to September. Training is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Register: Krista

at 360-428-4313 or kristi@ skagitcd.org. BIG HITTER’S TEEBALL: Mount Vernon parks and Recreation is offering an instructional tee-ball league for ages 3-5. $55. Register: 360-3366215. COACH-PITCH: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation is offering an instructional baseball league for ages 6 to 9. Games will be played outdoors from April 13-May 18 on Saturdays. $55-60. Register: 360-336-6215. ONE-DAY KIDS CAMPS: Burlington Parks and Recreation will host a variety of one-day camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids ages 6-12 at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow. 360-755-9649. Next up: n Babysitting Basics: Thursday, April 4. (For ages 10-14.) n Under the Sea: Saturday, April 13. n Creativity!: Saturday, May 18. n Teen Takeover: Teen Leadership Program: Saturday, May 25. Ages 13-17. SPRING GARDEN PARTY: Help the Central Skagit Library plant its community garden from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. MCCLINCHY MILE: CAMANO CLIMB EDITION: Register to participate in a 33-, 40-, 50-, 68- or 100-mile bike loop on April 28. Rides start at either Arlington’s Haller Park or Stanwood Middle School and finish in downtown Arlington where burgers and beers await their arrival. Registration: $45 advanced, $55 day of. bikesclub.org/McClinchy.

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HOT TICKETS PEABO BRYSON: April 4-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT: April 12-13, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. HYPOCRISY, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: April 13, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com. ELIZABETH GILBERT: April 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives. com. HELEN SUNG: April 16-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. KENNY G: April 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. BUDDY GUY: April 19, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. LIL PUMP & LIL SKIES: April 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. FAILURE, SWERVEDRIV-

ANIMALS AS LEADERS May 11, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. ER: April 19, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. DJ SLUSHII: April 26, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. DELFONICS: April 30-May 1, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives. com. ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, WORMHOLE, VIRVUM: May

9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206262-0482 or elcorazonseattle. com. THE GUESS WHO: May 10, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. KATHLEEN MADIGAN: May 10-11, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. ANIMALS AS LEADERS: May 11, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. SUPERSUCKERS, SPEEDEALER: May 16, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH: May 18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. BOB NEWHART: May 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com. END OF THE RAINBOW WITH BASSNECTAR, LIL UZI VERT, TOM MORELLO: May 24-26, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”WEST SIDE STORY”: May 31-June 23, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org. BRANDI CARLILE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NEKO CASE: June 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: June 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: June 7-8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE: June 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: June 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. WILLIAM SHATNER: June 10, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives.com. ROB THOMAS: June 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. RAIN: June 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list. THIRD EYE BLIND & JIMMY EAT WORLD: June 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.

com. ANDERSON PAAK: June 20, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. BRIAN CULBERTSON: June 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. THE ORCHESTRA: June 21-22, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. JUDAS PRIEST: June 21, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com. MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, ZIGGY MARLEY: June 21-22, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodenville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. THE PIETASTERS, NATALIE WOULDN’T, THE SENTIMENTS: June 22, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

Leading New York Troupe with Full Chorus and Live Orchestra!

RARE highlights reusing and recreating

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure … well, Allied Arts says one man’s recycling is another man’s art supplies. The Recycled Arts Resource Expo (RARE) is a two-day event all about reusing and recreating, set for Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, throughout Bellingham. Art from featured artists will be on display at the Allied Arts Gallery,

1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Old trumpets transformed into stained glass lamp fixtures, wood scraps repurposed into statues, old letters given new life. The gallery features over 20 local artists whose work was made using over 75 percent or more recycled materials. There are also workshops for those who want to try their hand at up-cycling art. Learn how to make little scrap rabbits out of boiled wool and scraps at 1 p.m.

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Destinations for animal lovers By LYNN

O’ROURKE HAYES

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For animal lovers, creatures are compelling. Here are five places where critters will keep your family’s attention: 1. DINO DIGS; LAKEWOOD, COLO. The kids can sleep well knowing Stanley is standing guard. The life-sized stegosaurus serves as the Best Western Denver Southwest’s mascot and offers a statuesque tribute to nearby Dinosaur Ridge, where the first stegosaurus discovery took

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place and work continues today. Hotel owners partnered with paleontologists and museums to create an authentic museumlike experience where families can observe artifacts, learn more about these ancient creatures, and get a good night’s sleep. bestwesterndenver.com 2. LEAPING LAMB FARM; ALSEA, ORE. Learn about raising lamb and heritage turkeys. Hang with the chickens, brush the horses, admire the peacock and ask about Paco the donkey. It’s all possible on the 64-acre Leaping Lamb Farm in Alsea, Oregon. Lend a hand in the greenhouse, find your way to the orchard to pick apples, pears, plums or wander off to forage for mushrooms. Plan for a hike or bike along neighboring trails and marvel at the star-filled sky come nightfall. leapinglambfarm.com 3. DUCKY DELIGHT;

MEMPHIS, TENN. If it quacks like a duck, you must be in Peabody Hotel. To the delight of visiting landlubbers, a squad of North American mallards waddle through the hotel twice daily, on a red carpet trek from their rooftop home to the lobby water feature. The fanfare is now a time-honored tradition that began in 1932 amid some late-night shenanigans that resulted in fowl swimming in the fountain. Today the birds strut their stuff in the good company of their “Duckmaster.” Of comfort to many guests; you won’t find duck on the hotel menu. peabodyhotelsandresorts.com 4. BIG CAT COUNTRY; EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. This unusual 450acre sanctuary provides refuge for dozens of abandoned, abused and neglected tigers, lions, leopards and cougars while welcoming vis-

itors eager to observe and learn more. Guests at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge stay in safari-themed lodges, rooms or a treehouse bungalow. Educational talks, learning stations and a half-mile habitat tour led by a keeper are part of the experience. Behind-the-scenes tours and kids day camps are also possible. turpentinecreek.org 5. CANINE COMFORT; COTTONWOOD, IDAHO Jokes about sleeping in the dog house are unavoidable. But good behavior should earn your kids the chance to spend the night in this super-sized beagle where everything comes in the shape of a lovable canine. Relax with books, puzzles and games that are also — you guessed it — dog-themed. You can keep the memory of your Dog Bark Park Inn stay alive by taking home the carved dog art lovingly created by the establishment’s owners. Responsible pets arriving with their well-behaved humans are welcome with prior approval. dogbarkparkinn.com – Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes. com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @lohayes, Facebook, or via FamilyTravel.com

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily through March in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479 SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-7334030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215. RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com. OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587. STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide. PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library. Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492. Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times. Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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Author Steve Hughes to speak at Village Books By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — Steve Hughes, the writer and publisher of Detroit’s longest running alternative zine, “Stupor,” is on tour talking about his latest work, “STIFF,” a collection of stories written by him.

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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2019 7 P.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 11 The evening will feature a variety of short films about fly fishing from around the globe. Following the film there will be a raffle for a number of fishing products. All proceeds go to the local North Sound Chapter of Trout Unlimited for use in wild steelhead recovery efforts. Advance tickets $15; $20 at the door. — The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

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At 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, Hughes will be joined by Western Washington University professor Maria McLeod at Village Books, 1200 11th St., to talk about his work and more. “STIFF” is a work of contemporary fiction and Hughes’ Detroit sensibilities play a role in each one.

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Karla Bonoff will perform Friday, April 5, at the Lincoln Theatre.

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. With a career spanning four decades, Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. In addition to achieving chart success with her own recordings, Bonoff has seen her songs become hits for such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. $29-$44.

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MINI REVIEWS

Levi, kid co-stars make ‘Shazam!’ darn appealing By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Superhero Shazam first appeared in comic books nearly 80 years ago. The character has weathered a long, complicated history, rife with lawsuits and name changes. But always, his bright red suit emblazoned with a huge gold lightning bolt has remained the same. DC Comics and Warner Bros’ “Shazam!” is the first big-budget modern blockbuster for the character, and the filmmakers have stayed true to its essence — combining his childlike 1940s gee-whiz enthusiasm with a post-modern sense of irreverence, creating a film that is delightfully playful and sharply self-aware. Lovably nerdy “Chuck” star Zachary Levi packed on the muscle to play Shazam, who shares a lot of qualities with that other DC star, Superman. They both have super speed and strength, the ability to fly, a strong jaw, the same haircut and even a secret identity. But Shazam’s alter-ego doesn’t have the gravitas of Clark Kent. Rather, deep within the body of this brawny superhero lies the mind and heart of a kid, 14-yearold Billy Batson (Asher Angel). As a world-building origin story, “Shazam!” has a lot of heavy lifting to do. Written by Henry Gayden and Darren Lemke, the film often feels both stuffed with overwrought mysticism (Dji-

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Zachary Levi (left) and Jack Dylan Grazer star in “Shazam!”

mon Hounsou in a frizzy wizard beard trapped in a cave of ghouls imbues Billy with his powers) and bogged down by melodramatic backstories for both Billy and his nemesis, super-villain Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong). The tragic personal histories offer plenty of motivation for the characters, but they’re somewhat shoddily written and bloat the two-plus-hour running time. Ultimately the myth-building distracts from what makes the film so fun: the charming dynamic between Shazam and his smart-aleck, superhero-obsessed foster brother Freddy (“It” breakout star Jack Dylan Grazer), as well as the rest of their quirky multi-culti band of foster siblings. “Shazam!” truly takes off when Levi is in the picture. His Shazam is goofy

and innocent; amazed by and barely in control of his own powers. Levi’s infectious, big-kid energy makes him a great candidate for a remake of “Big,” and there’s even a reference to the Tom Hanks classic. But one can’t help but feel that Levi’s cheery Billy is out of step with Angel’s performance, who operates in a much darker tone, portraying Billy as a tormented, disaffected foster kid searching futilely for his family. He might be pure of heart, but it takes him a while to realize that’s what he wants. Director David F. Sandberg’s career has been on an amazing rocket to the top. He went from helming the low-budget, high-concept horror flick “Lights Out,” to “Annabelle: Creation,” to behind the wheel of this massive studio superhero property

in only about three years. While “Shazam!” sometimes gets lost in a cloud of CGI, Sandberg gives the film room to breathe, letting the humorous moments land, never losing sight of the characters or sense of place (Philadelphia) that offer real texture and personality. He also lets the film be exceptionally dark, violent and funny at the same time, managing to keep the tonal swings within reason. While the story of “Shazam!” may be unwieldy at times, Levi and his kid co-stars make this new (to us) superhero just so goshdarn appealing, it’s hard to resist making room in our hearts for one more. – 2:12. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action, language, and suggestive material. HHH (out of four stars).

Compiled from news services. Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Hotel Mumbai” — While this depiction of the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai can be an emotionally rough viewing experience, it’s an impressively staged, unfiltered, sometimes shockingly visceral film with stellar performances from the top-tier cast, including Dev Patel, Armie Hammer and Jason Isaacs. Historical thriller, R, 125 minutes. HHH “Dumbo” — With his typically eye-popping visuals, director Tim Burton remakes the Disney classic in CGI for a look closer to live action. It’s more complex and darker than the original, but the baby elephant with the oversized ears is so brave that we never stop caring. With Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito. Fantasy adventure, PG, 112 minutes. HHH “Dragged Across Concrete” — The casting of Mel Gibson as a volatile, racist, crooked cop (alongside partner Vince Vaughn) is just one of the in-your-face moves of this lurid and blood-soaked thriller. The problem is, the turtle-paced realism is likely to have the audience fidgeting — or reaching for the fast-forward button. Crime drama, R 159 minutes. HH “The Aftermath” — After WWII, the wife (Keira Knightley) of a British officer (Jason Clarke) finds comfort in Hamburg with a dashing German (Alexander Skarsgard). Though this is a well-made, occasionally involving film, it’s impossible to take the leaps of faith the story asks of us. Romantic drama, R, 109 minutes. HH “The Highwaymen” — Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson make a great team, playing the retired Texas Rangers who were recruited to track down Bonnie and Clyde. Unlike the 1967 classic about the two outlaws, this first-rate procedural rightly depicts the Costner character as one of the great lawmen of the 20th century. Crime history, R, 132 minutes. HHH½ “Captive State” — Like every major city in 2027, Chicago is under the control of alien invaders, but a ragtag band of human insurgents is putting up resistance. Despite plenty of action, it’s more cerebral social commentary than bloodand-guts sci-fi thriller. Sci-fi thriller, PG-13, 109 minutes. HHH “Finding Steve McQueen” — In this entertaining if sometimes overly self-conscious 1970s period piece, smalltime criminals from Ohio take a road trip with a plan to steal some $30 million from a bank in California. It’s a combo platter of crazy-but-true history mixed with creative fiction. Crime caper, R, 91 minutes. HHH “Never Grow Old” — When a killer (John Cusack, suitably chilling) rolls into an Old West town with his gang, the resulting surge of violence creates plenty of work for the undertaker (Emile Hirsch). Filmed in the shadows of the deep night and the mist of rainy days, the dark and spare and blood-spattered Western feels authentic to the rough and raw era and locale. Western, R, 100 minutes. HHH “Gloria Bell” — Julianne Moore gives a luminous performance as the title character, a divorced mother of adult children and a regular at a Los Angeles disco. This is a quiet film, moving at its own pace, reflecting life with such realism it’s as if we’re invisible guests in Gloria Bell’s life. Romantic drama, R, 101 minutes. HHH½

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When an underworld couple runs afoul of a nation’s progress By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

The exquisite “Ash is Purest White” owes some of its richness to the movies, particularly crime and gangster movies in various languages. The rest of it comes from the poetic eye of writer-director Jia Zhangke, who shows us what he feels about the real world as represented by contemporary China — its telling details, creased faces and panoramic visions of progress bulldozing its way into the future, at a great many people’s expense. This is one of Zhangke’s peak achievements: pure cinema, and a story of the underworld unlike anything you’ve seen before.

“Climax” — When the hip-hop dance troupe at the center of director Gaspar Noe’s film performs a number bursting with originality and sexuality, it’s seriously great stuff. But the more they talk and expose themselves as vapid and calculating, the less we care about their fates. Horror, R, 96 minutes. HH “I’m Not Here” — As a lonely and suicidal man swigging booze and wallowing in hazy, perhaps not altogether reliable memories on his 60th birthday, J.K. Simmons conveys so much with so little dialogue in this stark and unsettling drama. Drama, not rated, 81 minutes. HHH “The Kid” — In this outlandish and original take on an Old West legend, a boy on the run crosses paths with lawman Pat Garrett (Ethan Hawke) and Garrett’s longtime adversary, Billy the Kid (Dane DeHaan, milking every moment), and their journeys become inextricably linked. Western, R, 99

For much of his career Zhangke has collaborated with the actress (and, since 2012, the director’s wife) Zhao Tao. “Ash is Purest White” hands Tao one of the very best screen opportunities. As Qiao, the clear-eyed lover of a provincial gangster played to steely perfection by Liao Fan, she makes the simple act of listening — to heartbreaking news, or to her most conflicted inner thoughts — a riveting series of micro-revelations. Set between 2001 and 2018, Zhangke’s drama takes its narrative lead from Qiao, surrounded by variously unreliable, unscrupulous men. The early scenes are marvels of concentrated atmo-

sphere. Qiao and her man live large in Datong, near Mongolia. The local coal industry’s on the ropes, but in their café, where men smoke and smack their mahjong tiles, Qiao’s lover, Bin, comports himself as an honorable big-shot, settling a dispute between two men over money the jiang hu way. Meaning: There’s a code of behavior and ethics to be followed. But Bin has enemies. “Ash is Purest White” caps its first third with remarkably efficient plotting and some sharply staged violence. Here’s where it starts sounding like a ‘40s Hollywood gangster movie: After a rival gang attacks Bin, Qiao takes the fall; a few warning shots

from an illegally owned firearm, and suddenly she’s in the slammer, lying to save her man from a long prison sentence. Five years later, she’s out of prison, and goes searching for Bin, who has been mysteriously silent during that time. What she finds, and where Zhangke takes the story from there, to the present day, becomes a plaintive rumination on time and the human heart’s often misleading sense of direction. The ferry ride Qiao takes down the Yangtze, after she’s released from prison, takes place around the time the Three Gorges Dam was being built and changing the landscape forever. The filmmaker made an entire (and truly

special) film, “Still Life,” about that same region. “Ash is Purest White” concerns more than Qiao’s story, but the character — as played by Tao — is so quietly spellbinding, the movie doesn’t need much else. On “Ash is Purest White” Zhangke worked with cinematographer Eric Gautier using a variety of formats, ranging from low-fi video to 16 and 35 millimeter film and high-definition digital. Zhangke’s previous film, “Mountains May Depart,” was a three-part saga covering 26 years and taking wilder chronological leaps into the future. The design, execution and human element of “Ash is Purest White” feels less

showy and more, well, pure. The movie’s often weirdly funny, too, as when Qiao, talking to a snippy corporate factotum through a sliding glass door, stops the door from closing with her plastic water bottle. Some films present a feast for the eye with great flourish and extravagance. This one is a different kind of feast. If there’s a director alive whose compositions breathe more easily, and move a story forward with a more stimulating variety of visual strategies, let me know. – 2:16. No MPAA rating (violence). In Chinese and Mandarin with English subtitles. HHHH (out of four stars).

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS April 5-11 Shazam! (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30 Dumbo (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:15, 6:45 Us (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 4:00, 7:00 360-293-7000

CONCRETE THEATER April 5-7 The Green Book: (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m. 360-941-0403

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CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington 360-707-2727

minutes. HHH “Triple Frontier” — Oscar Isaac and Ben Affleck head a uniformly strong cast playing former elite U.S. soldiers down on their luck and teaming up on a potentially lucrative but also possibly life-threatening mission. It’s a well-spun thriller with some expertly choreographed action sequences. Action thriller, R, 125 minutes. HHH½

BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor April 4-7 Dumbo (PG) and Shazam (PG-13): First movie starts at 8 p.m. 360-675-5667

“Captain Marvel” — Brie Larson, as the Captain, and Samuel L. Jackson, as young Nick Fury, share great chemistry in a superhero origins story set to ‘90s hits and filled with fun cultural references. This isn’t the greatest Marvel movie ever made, but it’s definitely one of the funniest, and one of the sweetest. Superhero action, PG-13, 124 minutes. HHH½

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS April 5-11 Pet Sematary (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:50, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:50 Shazam! (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Dumbo (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30, 8:45; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30 360-279-2226

“Greta” — A new arrival in New York (Chloe Grace Moretz) befriends a refined, much older widow (Isabelle Huppert) who turns into a classic movie stalker. The wheels come flying off when just about everyone, INCLUDING THE STALKER, behaves like an idiot. Drama/suspense, R, 99 minutes. HH “Paddleton” — This lowkey, heart-tugging buddy

STANWOOD CINEMAS April 5-11 Missing Link (PG): Thursday: 4:00 Pet Sematary (R): 1:10, 4:00, 6:35, 9:45 Shazam! (PG-13): 12:55, 3:40, 6:45, 9:10 Dumbo (PG): 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:05 Us (R): Friday-Wednesday: 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40; Thursday: 1:15, 6:55, 9:40 Captain Marvel (PG-13): :05, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 360-629-0514

movie stars Mark Duplass and Ray Romano as neighbors who become best pals and pass the time eating frozen pizza and playing a game called “Paddleton.”When one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the friends plan a road trip. They’re funny and sympathetic without trying to be. Netflix, no MPAA rating, 89 minutes. HHH “Fighting With My Family”

— I loved hanging out with this movie, the story of a WWE diva known as Paige and her origins in a small-time wrestling family in Norwich, England. The broad physical shtick and dryly funny one-liners win laughs, but what comes as a surprise is how often the film is genuinely moving. It’s just a big bowl of uplifting fun. Sports comedy, PG-13, 108 minutes. HHH½

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