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ON STAGE PAGE 8 Garrison Keillor appears Sunday at Mount Baker Theatre TUNING UP PAGE 9

Swingnuts plays Angel of the Winds in Arlington on Monday

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Swiss mountain girl.

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TUNING UP / Page 9 Megs McLean will perform Saturday at Loco Billy’s in Stanwood

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Out & About............................................ 4-5 Tulip Festival...............................................6 Music Reviews............................................7 On Stage.......................................................8 Tuning Up....................................................9 Travel..........................................................10 Hot Tickets................................................11 Get Involved..............................................12 At the Lincoln...........................................13 Movies..................................................14-15 ON THE COVER Jonathan Sylvia as Leporello (left), Craig Grayson as Commendatore (on floor) and Jose Rubio as Don Giovanni appear in Pacific Northwest Opera’s production of “Don Giovanni,” playing at McIntyre Hall. Photo

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THIS WEEKENDin the area

‘DON GIOVANNI’ T

he Pacific Northwest Opera will present “Don Giovanni,” Mozart’s setting of the Don Juan legend, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 7, and 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 9, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

The show will be performed in its original Italian, with English titles projected over the stage. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL The Freeborn Reserve’s annual Daffodil Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Freeborn Church & Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens, 2300 300th St NW, Stanwood. The festival will feature more than 400,000 blooming daffodils, art vendors, live music, native plants, art glass gallery, bake sale, raffle items, quilt sale and refreshments.

COMMUNITY DANCE Camano Junction will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. $10 adults/$8 students, tickets at the door. 360387-0222.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY Join the Skagit Valley Genealogical society for its 30th anniversary celebration from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Genealogist Donna-Poter Phillips will discuss SVGS’ achievements over the past three decades. Free, open to the public. skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

WELCOME THE WHALES CRAIG PARRISH / SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Nancy Riches (from left), Jesse Nordstom and Ksenia Popova appear in in Pacific Northwest Opera’s production of “Don Giovanni” at McIntyre Hall.

The Welcome the Whales Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in downtown Langley. Joel Reynolds, western director and senior attorney at the National Resources Defense Council, will speak at 3 p.m.

Other events include children’s activities, parade (1:30 p.m.), music and a beach celebration.

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OUT & ABOUT ART FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association kicks off the fourth season of First Thursday Art Walks from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Visit 14 locations exhibiting original works by local and regional artists. Featured artists Maria Wickwire and Dee Doyle will present “Figures and Faces — Private Scenes and Brilliant Dreams” at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St. A group show, “Color Theory-Contemorary Abstraction” will be featured at Perry and Carlson, 508 S. First St. Free. 360-3363801.

“CULTIVATING FIGURES”: Thor Mhyre’s “Cultivating Figures” sculpture series and T. Michael Gardiner “Low — level Trapezoids” painting series will be shown during April at i.e., 5800 Cains Court, Edison. Gardiner has “wacky, informed, and beautifully energetic style of painting that swings to political and social commentary,” according to a news release.

REXVILLE ART SHOW: The Rexville Art Show will feature fine arts and crafts by 23 local artists until Sunday, April 9, at 1929 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. rexvillegrangeartshow.

“ON THE ROAD TO HEAVY MOUNTAIN”: Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, will host the show in April featuring

At The Skagit

Vanessa Williams will perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, at the Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. $76-$85. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Gregg Laananen and Rob Vetter. An artists talk will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, will present its spring show “Spring Has Sprung” through April, featuring work by Caroline Garland, acrylics; Robert Gigliotti, stone sculpture; Jan Gellatly, watercolor; Jill McDougall, acrylic and mixed media; Linde Husk, acrylic; Michael LaBoon, ceramic murals; Terry Mac Donald, acrylic; Cynthia Richardson, acrylic; and Annette Tamm, fused glass. Open daily. 360755-3152.

AT SCOTT MILO: Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, presents “Tulip Poster Artists, Past and Present” in April. The show includes oils on metal by 2017 poster

artist Trish Harding, watercolors by 2016 artist Sandy Haight, vibrant oil pastels by 2005 artist Brett Varney and color photographs by 2000 and 2003 artist Randy Dana. All of the artists will be at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 7, signing their respective posters. Also showing are quilts by Fidalgo Island Quilters and new jewelry, sculptures and glass work.

SPRING ART SHOW: The annual show will take place during April at River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry and glass art by local and regional artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com.

“ANTIQUE QUILTS”: The show will take place during April at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St.,

featuring quilts by the Fidalgo Island Quilters guild and the museum’s textiles collection.

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

Tuesday-Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays). Free admission. 360-2931915.

ART BASH: The Skagit Artists Together show will be held upstairs at the Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, until April 23. skagitart. com.

FEMALE ARTISTS AT MONA: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, will host three solo exhibits by female artists through June 11.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 360466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n Camille Patha, “Turn Up the Volume,” will feature an artist talk at 1 p.m. Sunday,

April 30. The exhibit celebrates a 50-year career for Patha, who uses bold colors and pulsating energy. n Debora Moore, “Paphiopedilum,” will feature an artist talk at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 21. The exhibit features Moore’s realistic yet fanciful glass orchids. n Sara Siestreem, “Clockwork White: Light and Signs,” uses photography, video and ancestral indigenous weaving.

ISIS BECKWITH: The Skagit Valley College Art Gallery will feature work by Isis Beckwith through April 20. The gallery is located in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center on SVC’s Mount Vernon campus, 2405 E. College Way, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN”: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, will feature the exhibit featuring the work of Japanese fiber artist Miwako Kimura and 10 of her students through June 25. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

“EARTH ELEMENTS”: Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, will host the show “Earth Elements,” featuring Asian-influenced contemporary crafts, paintings and Shibori wearables, until April 16. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

EXHIBITS AT QUILT MUSEUM: Two new exhibits — “It’s Not Easy Being Green” and “Elemental” by the Millinery Artisan Guild of the Pacific Northwest — is showing at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. qfamuseum. org.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Northwest Garden Bling in Concrete is accepting artwork for its second annual Mosaic Challenge. A juried presentation of entered artwork will be held from May 5-14. Upon entry, participants will receive glass inclusions to incorporate into their mosaic. Entry fee required. 360-708-3279 or nwgardenbling@ frontier.com.

CAR SHOWS OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 8. For directions and details, visit whatcomskagitmrc.org.

LECTURES AND TALKS GARDENING TALKS: The Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., will host a series of gardening programs presented by Skagit County Master Gardeners.

Up next: n Valerie Rose will discuss growing vegetables and flowers from seeds” at 6 p.m.

Monday, April 17.

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OUT & ABOUT WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAMS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth St., hosts a series of Wednesday programs at 7 p.m. Free. n April 12: Art, Therapy, Wellness: The Art of Journaling. n April 19: Whose Lane Is It? Sharing the Road with Cyclists. n April 26: Get the Best Shots from Your Camera.

WORLD ISSUES FORUMS: Western Washington University hosts a series of forums on world issues at noon each Wednesday at the Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies. The forums are free and open to the public. wwu.edu. n April 12, Fairhaven’s Adventure Learning Grant Program, with Mikhail Thornton and Kathryn Durning, Becca Pelham, 2015 Adventure Learning Grant recipients. n April 19, Why History Matters: Race and National Identity, with Peter Onuf, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor, University of Virginia. n April 26, Stoning, Women’s Rights, and Western Attitudes in Northern Nigeria: The Infamous Case of Amina Laval, with Sarah Eltantawi, assistant professor, Evergreen State College. n May 3, Migrants, Refugees, and Citizens: Some Hard Questions for Immigration Policy, with Hiroshi Motomura, Susan Westerberg Prager Professor of Law, UCLA. n May 10, On Rastafari Political Theology, with Neil Roberts, associate professor, Williams College.

“ISLAND NATION OF PALAU”: 7 p.m. today, April 6, Anacortes Public LIbrary, 1220 10th St. Barbara Smart, retired U.S. government geospatial analyst (cartographer), will talk about her travels to Palau, where she visited the World War II battlefield of Pelieu, walked through jungles and swam in a jellyfish lake.

Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. A seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at First Methodist Church, 1607 Division St., Mount Vernon. A walking tour of Burlington will take place Sunday, April 23. $50-$60 (reception and walking tour free). genealogy0715@gmail. com or 360-755-9071.

POETRY MONTH: Northwest poets Paul Hunter, Georgia Johnson and Jessica Gigot will read new work at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison. ieedison.com.

AT VILLAGE BOOKS: Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, will host the following readings: n Abbe Rolnick will speak about the writing process for her latest book, “Tattle Tales: Essays and Stories Along the Way,” at 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 22.

DAYS FOR GIRLS: Carol Lee Olsen and Kathy McKenzie, co-directors of the Anacortes Chapter of Days for Girls, which supports the education of girls and women by providing washable, reusable feminine hygiene products to those who previously had none, will speak at the Anacortes Branch of AAUW meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. The meeting will start with refreshments and conversation at 6:30 p.m. facebook. com/Anacortes AAUW. BETWEEN FRIENDS: COUSINS ACROSS THE BORDER: Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation with genealogists from both sides of the border.

Author, lecturer and historian Dave Obee will give the keynote address, “Between Friends: Cousins Across the Border,” at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 21, at the Burlington Senior

MUSIC GUTHRIE IN CONCERT: Arlo Guthrie will perform his Running Down the Road Tour at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $30.50 to $42.50. 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

“CELEBRATING IN SONG”: The Skagit Valley Chorale will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

CLASSICS CONCERT: The Skagit Symphony will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

The symphony’s music director, Roupen Shakarian, will host a lecture at 6:45 p.m.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

SKY VALLEY PRAIRIE BAND: The Sky Valley Prairie Band will play cajun and creole Louisiana music from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.

PLAYS “37 POSTCARDS”: The comedic farce “37 Postcards” will be performed at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m.

Sundays, April 14-30, at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd.

The story follows Avery Sutton, who returns home after traveling abroad to find nothing as he remembers it. $18. whidbeyplayhouse.com or 360-679-2237.

MORE FUN WHY NOT HOME?: A new film called “Why Not Home?” will be screened for free at 7 p.m. today, April 6, at the Lincoln Theater, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The film is hosted by the Mount Vernon Birth Center and midwives from the area and examines why many medical professionals are choosing to give birth at home. The film follows several pregnancies and focuses on questions around home birth. whynothome.com.

SCHMOOZE FAIR: The Schmooze Fair: Spotlight on Skagit will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 6, at Van Zyverden Bulb Warehouse, 12035 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington. The event is

a business-to-business trade show that draws about 1,000 people. $5.

Visit schmoozefair2017. eventbrite.com to buy tickets or purchase tickets at the door.

“CRAZY FOR QUILTING”: Presented by the Camano Island Quilt Guild from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, at Stanwood Middle School, 9405 271st NW, Stanwood. More than 200 quilts, demonstrations, featured artists, vendors, American Hero quilts, studio sale and exhibits. $8.

ROCK HUNT: Fidalgo Island Rocks will host an all-day rock hunt on Saturday, April 8, on the island. Participants are asked to paint five rocks and hide them. The group’s emphasis will be on rehiding and sharing found rocks and enjoying the outdoors, rather than hunting solely to keep the rocks. For details, visit the group’s Facebook page.

“HEDDA GABLER”: National Theatre LIVE performance, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, Lincoln Theater, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

DEJA BLOOZE: Deja Blooze will perform traditional lively blues music and original blues-band compositions from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12, at the Bay View Community Dance at Bay View Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley. Free, family-friendly.

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, Lincoln Theater, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Presented by the North Sound Chapter of Trout Unlimited. lincolntheatre. org or 360-336-8955.

KIDS’ GIANT GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 360-7559649.

THE CLIMATE ARTS PROJECT: The performance featuring spoken word, songs, and sketches performed by students in the South Whidbey High School Drama Club and Green Team will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Bayview Corner, 5611 Bayview Road, Langley.

RELAY TEAM RALLY: The Anacortes Relay For Life will host a team rally at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19, at Anacortes Christian Church, M Avenue and 12th Street, Anacortes.

Learn how you can help in the fight against cancer. Contact Chris 299-1650 or relayforlife. org/anacorteswa.

“THEY CALL US MONSTERS”: A screening of the documentary will be held at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 First St., Mount Vernon. The event is hosted by Underground Writing, a literature-based creative writing program serving migrant, incarcerated, recovery, and other at-risk communities in Skagit Valley.

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SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL: APRIL 6-13 DISPLAY GARDENS

greenhouses, plants, art and more. 360-466-3821.

Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Gardens, plants, gifts, cafe and more. 360-424-6760.

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

Docents on hand to answer gardening questions on the weekends.

Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, later if weather permits. Gardens, flowers, gifts and more. $7, free for ages 6 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8152.

Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, later if weather permits. Gardens, flowers, gifts and more. $7, free for ages 6 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8152.

Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Display gardens, plants, flowers, art and more.

360-424-1580.

Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens,

FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK April 6: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association kicks off the fourth season of First Thursday Art Walks from 5 to 8 p.m.

Visit 14 locations exhibiting original works by local and regional artists. Featured artists Maria Wickwire and Dee Doyle will present “Figures and Faces — Private Scenes and Brilliant Dreams” at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St. A group show, “Color Theory-Contemorary Abstraction” will be featured at Perry and Carlson, 508 S. First St. Free.

360-336-3801.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Apr. 7 6-9pm

REXVILLE GRANGE ART SHOW

ACME Creative Burton Jewelers The Good Stuff Arts Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn The Depot

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and Spa www.anacortesart.com

April 6-9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rexville Grange, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon.

Paintings, pottery, glass, photography, jewelry, baskets and clothing.

An opening party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, March 31. Free.

360-466-0477 or rexvillegrangeartshow.com.

SPRING ART SHOW April 6-13: Featured

artists and new artists create collectible art in the annual Spring Art Show at the River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road (off of Dodge Valley Road), Mount Vernon. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com.

April 6-13: Azusa Farm & Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. The 25th annual Skagit Art Association show will feature award-winning artists in a variety of media, including paintings, glass, photography and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-4241580 or skagitart.org.

KIWANIS SALMON BARBECUE

ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE

April 6-13: 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. $15 or 12.

Visa/MC accepted. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations 360-428-7028 or kiwanisbbq.com.

ART BASH April 6-13: Skagit Artists Together hosts its monthlong show featuring 20 local artists and a broad range of fine art and photography from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the upstairs gallery at The Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-466-0382 or skagitart.com.

ANACORTES QUILT WALK April 6-13: Hours vary.

See a wide variety of traditional, contemporary, modern and art quilts on display in downtown Anacortes businesses during regular shop hours. Maps available at participating merchants and the Anacortes Visitors Center.

Free. 360-420-3462 or fidalgoislandquilters.com.

ART IN A PICKLE BARN

April 6-13: 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.

Free. 360-466-3821 or stanwoodarts.com.

GARAGE SALE, ANTIQUES & MORE April 7-8: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon.

Check out the “World’s Largest Garage Sale,” where more than 150 vendors will offer antiques, collectibles, toys, art, crafts, books, automotive, sporting goods, camping, hunting and fishing equipment, glassware, household items, furniture and more.

Rain or shine. $3 admission, $3 parking. skagitcounty. net/garagesale.

POSTER SIGNING Tulip Festival poster artist Trish Harding will sign 2017 festival posters and offer other artwork from 11 am. to 3 p.m.: April 8: Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon.

April 9: RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon.

32ND ANNUAL TULIP RUN

Peterbilt and DAF trucks.

Free. 360-757-8311.

April 8: Choose from the 5-mile 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. Free for ages 10 and younger and 70 and older. 207-6100532 or tuliprun.com.

PETTING ZOO

NOT SO IMPROMPTU KIWANIS TULIP PARADE April 8: Starts at 2 p.m.

Saturday in La Conner by the port and heads south on First Street. Join in the fun as a spectator or participant. No entry is too small or too wacky.

360-428-5959.

ANACORTES SPRING WINE FESTIVAL April 8: The festival will feature 30 regional vintners and local restaurants from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Port Warehouse Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Must be 21 or older. $55, includes tasting glass, unlimited wine tasting and bites. $80 VIP includes one-hour early admission. anacortes.org/springwinefestival or 360-293-7911.

PACCAR OPEN HOUSE April 8: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, 12479 Farm to Market Road, Mount Vernon. The 242-acre site provides test and development for all PACCAR divisions, including Kenworth,

April 8-9: 4-H Club Petting Farm, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1331 Avon Allen Road, Mount Vernon. Rabbits, chicks, goats, ponies, ducks and baby pigs. $5 donation. 360-202-5023.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM April 6-13: 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 children ages 10 and younger. $6.25, free for members and ages younger than 1.

360-757-8888.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM April 6-8: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Check out flyable World War II-, Korea- and Vietnam-era aircraft, flight memorabilia and artifacts. $8 adults, $5 children, free for ages 5 and younger. 360-4245151 or heritageflight.org.

MUSEUM of NORTHWEST ART April 6-13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The museum’s collections include contemporary art from across the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

— For the full listing of events, maps and directions, visit tulipfestival.org

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MUSIC REVIEWS BOB DYLAN, “Triplicate” — In case you weren’t convinced Bob Dylan was serious about this standards-singing thing after his first set of Sinatra-associated songs with “Shadows in the Night” in 2015 or his second with “Fallen Angels” in 2016, the gravelly voiced Bard has now tripled down on his Great American Songbook concept.

This three-disc, 30-song set contains not one word or note written by the recent winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Instead, it gathers up familiar and not-so-familiar prerock romances by Hoagy Carmichael, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman

& Carolyn Leigh, and Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn.

Haters of latter-day Dylan’s acid-bath voice need not apply.

But fans of the not-merely-pretty will find plenty to enjoy in the ways his touring band gently swings such equally sentimental and profound masterworks as “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “Imagination” and “Stormy Weather,” while being moved by the way Dylan, now past the September of his years, teases out meaning from other people’s lyrics that he seems to regard with more reverence and respect than he does his own.

— Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

THE MAVERICKS, “Brand New Day” — It’s safe to say no band sounds quite like the Mavericks. Who else weaves such an audaciously big and broad musical tapestry, one that incorporates everything from Spectorian pop to Sinatra swing, along with generous nods to the group’s country and Latin roots?

Of course, it helps to have a singer as prodigiously gifted as Raul Malo, who has the pipes to match the Mavericks’ dense sound. Even at his most operatically Orbisonesque, he skirts the florid and the bombastic to make a direct emotional connection.

As usual, Malo also co-wrote or wrote all

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“It’s safe to say no band sounds quite like the Mavericks.” the songs on “Brand New Day.” On “Easy as It Seems,” he sings, “Building walls between us doesn’t fix a thing.”

Of course, it’s hard not to read that as sly political commentary, but the Mavericks’ insistently joyous music also shows what can happen when barriers between musical styles are so skillfully and merrily shattered.

— Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer NELLY FURTADO, “The Ride” — Like Nelly Furtado has al-

ways told us, she’s like a bird and, for five years, she only flew away from the spotlight, learning how to sew and taking some playwriting classes.

The time away served Furtado well, giving her new album, “The Ride,” a renewed sense of focus without losing her experimental edge.

On “Flatline,” she combines bleeping medical sounds with a bouncy pop groove and cooing come-ons like “Come on, resuscitate me.”

The melancholy “Carnival Games” shows how many relative female newcomers, from Sia to Daya, owe at least a bit of their success to Furtado’s “Promiscuous” days,

when her distinctive vocals helped pave the way for edgier voices on pop radio.

The first single, “Pipe Dreams,” however, shows how Furtado has been influenced by recent pop herself. The spare, dreamy vibe and laid-back, synth-driven groove offers her gospel-tinged twist on the successes of Miley Cyrus, with world beat rhythms forming the backbone instead of trap beats, while “Right Road” throws some Robyn-styled alternative dance pop into the mix.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 6-13 Thursday.6 THEATER ”The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

IMPROV The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. theupfront.com/ shows/gbu.

Friday.7 THEATER ”The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

OPERA ”Don Giovanni”: Pacific Northwest Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25$59. mcintyrehall.org or 360-416-7727.

DANCE ”Alice in Wonderland”: Bellydance Evolution, 8 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. $28-$44. historiceveretttheatre.org/event-calendar/ icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/07/574/-/ bellydance-evolution.

IMPROV ”Baywatch”: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/improvised-baywatch.

Pirates: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/pirates.

Saturday.8 THEATER ”The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

IMPROV ”Baywatch”: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/improvised-baywatch.

SUNDAY.9

GARRISON KEILLOR 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $29.50-$67.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Pirates: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/pirates.

MUSIC Trio Seattle: Sharyn Peterson, Mannfried Funk and Allan Park: 1 p.m., 12496 Patricia Lane, Burlington. $15.

Sunday.9 THEATER ”The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

STORYTELLING Garrison Keillor: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $29.50-$67.50. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

OPERA ”Don Giovanni”: Pacific Northwest Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$59. mcintyrehall.org or 360-416-7727.

Wednesday.12 MUSIC Deja Blooze: 6 p.m., Bayview Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley. Free.

Thursday.13 THEATER ”The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

IMPROV The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. theupfront.com/ shows/gbu.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 6-13 Thursday.6

Michael Howard, Caroline Cotter: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Jazz at the Center with Lavon Hardison: 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, students free with ID. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

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

Raucous: 9 pm., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Luke Walstead: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or rockfishgrill. com.

Thunder Creek: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St.,

Sedro-Woolley. 360855-0520.

Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $15.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Marcia Kester: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

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

H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10.

Under 12 free. 360-3663321.

Six Gun Romeo: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Lowdown Drifters, Megs McLean: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. locobillys.com or 425-737-5144.

Raucous: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Thunder Creek: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360855-0520.

Whiskey Fever: 7:30 p.m., Bastion Brewing Company, 12529 Christianson Road, Anacortes. No cover. 360-399-1614 or bastionbrewingcompany.com.

El Colonel and Doubleshot with Mary De La Fuente: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The Mix: 8 p.m.,

Petunia & The Vipers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12-$15.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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MEGS McLEAN 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. locobillys.com or 425-737-5144.

Sunday.9

MONDAY.10

SWINGNUTS 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Angel of the Winds, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. 360-474-7321 or swingnutsjazz.com.

Country Dave: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues: Open jam, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-4454733.

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Swingnuts: 11 a.m.3 p.m., Angel of the Winds, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. 360-4747321 or swingnutsjazz. com.

Wednesday.12 Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or rockfishgrill. com.

Thursday.13 Joan Penney Jazz Band: 6 to 9 p.m.,

Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com Paul Klein: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $6. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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MOVIES

The art of avoiding travel deal scams

By HOLLY JOHNSON TravelPulse

When it comes to avoiding travel scams, it’s wise to educate yourself on red flags to watch for, along with the best ways to deal: The scam: A too-goodto-be-true travel deal costs just pennies on the dollar.

Travel discount sites can offer some pretty crazy deals. “Buy this six-night all-inclusive stay for $399 for the next 12 hours,” they’ll say, tempting you into a quick decision. What they won’t tell you is all the hoops you need to jump through to put this “deal” to use.

Your plan: Many awesome travel deals are legitimate, if only you can travel certain dates, fly out

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of specific airports or meet other requirements. Make sure you read through all the fine print of any travel deal before you pull the trigger. Also, make sure the company advertising the deal is legitimate by checking its rating with the Better Business Bureau and reading reviews.

The scam: You sit through a dishonest travel pitch.

This one has happened to me. When my husband and I were married, we sat through a 90-minute presentation on cookware to earn two $300 vouchers for free travel. What they didn’t tell us was that: a) the vouchers were only good for discounts off specific travel packages, and b) the company’s travel packages were insanely overpriced.

Your plan: Make sure you ask yourself if the deal is too good to be true, then ask a ton of questions. If we had bothered to ask how the vouchers worked, we would have known not to waste our time in the first place.

The scam: You rent a condo from someone who doesn’t even own it.

While you can score an awesome deal on a rental condo by booking directly with the owner, this is another area where scammers are out in full force. Many set up fake profiles and offer condos they don’t even own, then demand upfront payment before skipping town or changing their phone number.

Your plan: If you want to rent a condo without getting scammed, make sure you rent through a reputable real estate agency or a website like VRBO.com or Airbnb. com. Also, read through

Web Buzz Name: Klook Activities & Attractions What it does: The website and app introduce you to attractions and shows, tours and sightseeing, activities and experiences, food and wellness, and transportation and Wi-Fi at prices up to 60 percent off. Booking is easy, with destinations in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and Oceania. There also are a few metro hubs in Europe as well as New York and Dubai.

Available: In the App Store, requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Android 4.0.3 and up.

Cost: Free. Rates vary for activities.

What’s hot: The app and website are a fantastic visual primer for someone who hasn’t traveled to Asia and knows little about activities for tourists. Explore destinations by city, then scroll through things to do by topic or by designations including what’s trending, most popular, new activities and more. Each destination has categories specific to the area.

What’s not: Take the itinerary planning with a grain of salt.

When I clicked on “48 hours in Bangkok,” I was expecting written content about top activities that could be seen in just a few days. Instead, it was a stream of suggestions for activities to buy that are similar to what you see when you just click on the city.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

each condo’s reviews to make sure plenty of other renters had a good experience.

The scam: You “won” a free vacation, but the taxes and fees are outrageous.

You receive a mailer that states you won an amazing travel package. All you have to do is call a 1-800 number to redeem your prize. But when you call, the company demands you pay a huge fee to get your hands on your prize.

Your plan: If you find yourself in this situation, you are probably dealing with a scam. You shouldn’t have to pay money to find out more about your prize, nor should you pay for anything over the phone. Make sure you’re dealing with a reputable company before you move forward. If something doesn’t seem right, you’re probably dealing with a scammer.

The scam: Your car rental seems so cheap, until you get to the rental counter.

Car rental agencies make more money when you buy their pricey insurance, but you may not need it if your own insurance policy offers coverage on rental cars. Further, many credit cards offer primary rental car coverage when you use your card to pay for the purchase.

Unfortunately, car rental agencies will go to great lengths to persuade you to buy additional coverage.

They’ve even been known to lie and say their coverage is mandatory.

Your plan: While some countries (think Mexico) do require renters to pay for government-mandated coverage, most additional coverage in the U.S. and abroad is voluntary. Make sure you know the requirements for any country you’re visiting.

Local travel briefs TRAVEL TALKS: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association will present the following talks at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St.: n Island Nation of Palau: 7 p.m., Thursday, April 6: Barbara Smart, retired U.S. government geospatial analyst (cartographer), spent five years traveling throughout southeast Asia on the USS Blue Ridge with the Navy. She will talk about her travels to Palau. n Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, 6 p.m. Monday, April 17: JET is an employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns and villages throughout Japan. Open to the public. jetprgramusa.org.

DESTINATION AFRICA: 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26, Mount Vernon AAA, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. RSVP to 360-848-2090.

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.

360-336-6215. n Annual Arboretum and Nurseries Tour: Friday, April 14. Visit the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens then head to a variety of nurseries and garden stores. $55. Register by Friday, April 7.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Recreation Without Borders offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. For information or to register: 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com. n Thursdays in the Parks: 9 a.m. to noon. Adults can visit various parks, departing from the Burlington Senior Center. $65. Register by Wednesday prior to each series. n Seattle Mariners 2017 home opener: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 10. 8 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $85. n Astoria Heritage and Nature Tour: A bird-watching and nature tour down the coast of Washington and into Oregon. Friday-Sunday, April 28-30. 12 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $475 per person, double occupancy. Register by Friday, April 14.

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HOT TICKETS JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO: April 6-9 Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

HOWIE MANDEL: April 7-8, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. ”KISS ME KATE”: April 7-30, Seattle Musical Theater, Seattle. seattlemusical.org.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: April 8, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

JACK BROADBENT: April 10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

RAVI COLTRANE: April 11-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

“AMPLIFY!: RAISING WOMEN’S VOICES”: April 13-Aug. 27, Sound Theatre Company, Seattle. soundtheatrecompany.org.

KENNY G: April 13-16, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

VANESSA WILLIAMS: April 21-22, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

THE WEEKND: April 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

WAR: April 28, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LIONEL RICHIE, MARIAH CAREY: April 28, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE 1975: April 30, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BILL CHARLAP TRIO: May 2-3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

ELAINE ELIAS: MAY 4-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

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LIONEL RICHIE, MARIAH CAREY April 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: May 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

PJ HARVEY: May 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS BROWN: May 11, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

U2: May 14, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND: May 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

GEORGE LOPEZ: May 19, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SESAME STREET LIVE: “Elmo Makes Music,” May 19-20, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or www.xfinityarenaeverett. com.

DESTRUCTION, WARBRINGER, JUNGLE ROT: May 24, Studio Seven, Seattle. 206-286-1312 or studioseven.us.

EUGE GROOVE: May 25-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL: With Chance the Rapper, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean and

more, May 26-28, The Gorge, George. sasquatchfestival.com.

MARTIN SHORT: May 26-27, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO: June 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TOWER OF POWER: June 2-3, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

JOHN LEGEND: June 3-4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KASCADE: June 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JOE LOVANO CLASSIC QUARTET: June 6-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul: June 7, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

DEF LEPPARD: with Poison and Tesla, June 9, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

FUTURE: June 10, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

THE MOODY BLUES: June 10-11, Chateau Ste.

Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MORBID ANGEL, SUFFOCATION, REVOCATION: June 12, Studio Seven, Seattle. 206-2861312 or studioseven.us.

VANS WARPED TOUR: June 16, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KIDZ BOP KIDS: June 17, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

TOOL: June 17, Gorge Ampitheatre, George.

360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

MATCHBOX TWENTY, COUNTING CROWS: July 18, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON: June 21, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

SANTANA: June 23-24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PONCHO SANCHEZ: June 22-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

PAIN IN THE GRASS: with Korn, Stone Sour, Babymetal and more, June 24, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn.

360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

DESTRUCTION, WARBRINGER, JUNGLE ROT: May 24, Studio Seven, Seattle. 206-286-1312 or studioseven.us.

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE: June 29, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

QUEEN: with Adam Lambert, July 1, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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CHRIS ISAAC: July 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BRIT FLOYD: July 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ED SHEERAN: July 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEFTONES, RISE AGAINST: with Poison and Tesla Set, July 3, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

BLONDIE, GARBAGE: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN: July 15, The Gorge Ampitheatre, George. livenation.com.

— For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment”

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS THEATER ARTS GUILD 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Auditions (singers) for the Theater Arts Guild 25th Anniversary Celebration and World’s Largest Cast Party, set for Aug. 26 at McIntyre Hall, will take place Monday and Wednesday, April 10 and 12, at Lincoln Elementary School. Ages 7-adult.

Contact bandjskinner@ comcast.net for an audition appointment. theaterartsguild.org.

DANCE BALLET & TAP CLASS: Ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, April 18 through May 23. $60. Offered by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation. Preregistration: 360-336-6215.

MOMMY & ME DANCE CLASS: Ages 1 to 3 with their moms, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays, April 18 through May 23. $42.

Offered by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation. Preregistration: 360-336-6215.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, starting May 2, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Cost is $5 for drop-ins or $20 for a six-lesson punch card. recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov and 360-755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Mount Vernon. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music.

Instruction begins

at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m.

The first session is free, $3 thereafter. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360766-6866.

A Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers dance party featuring the group KEF from Eugene, Oregon, will take place Saturday, April 8, at Bay View Civic Hall.

A potluck will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dancing at 7:15 p.m. $10 donation. 360-2023388.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance to live music from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Contact Gisela at 360-424-5696.

CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed.

First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-4244608.

MUSIC SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSION: Join the Celtic Arts Foundation for its monthly Scottish music session from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Free, open to the public.

Musicians welcome. celticarts.org.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the AnO-Chords, a four-part barbershop harmony group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Rides available. Bob Lundquist, 360-9415733 or svenbob@ cheerful.com.

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.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident.

360-223-3230.

LOVE TO SING? Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every

Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

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.

CALLING ‘80S COVER BANDS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association invites cover bands with an ‘80s set list to play at the third annual Harvest Moon Festival: Retro on the River on Aug. 26.

The festival is a celebration of the bounty found in Skagit Valley and the local region.

The event features live music, brews, ciders and local food. Send a link or recording to info@mountvernondowntown.org or call 360-336-3801.

BRING YOUR OWN GUITAR: Bring your guitar and learn a wide variety of new songs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-707-2683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

BRING YOUR OWN UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS: Bring your ukulele and learn a wide variety of new songs from 6 to 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth

Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-7072683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

RECREATION EARTH DAY SERVICE PROJECT: Pull non-native European beachgrass to help native dune grasses thrive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22, at Deception Pass State Park’s West Beach.

From 12:30 to 2 p.m., enjoy Junior Ranger programs for kids and a guest appearance by Gracie the Gray Whale Skull. Bring work gloves and a lunch. Meet at the West Beach shelter by the bathrooms at 9:45 a.m. 360-675-3767, ext. 231, deceptionpass. interpreter@parks. wa.gov and the park’s foundation Facebook page.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: Celebrate Earth Day 2017 with educational and service-oriented activities that include removing plant protectors, a demonstration of juvenile fish surveys, archaeological presentations and more, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52804 Rockport Park Road. Gloves and tools will be provided. Parking is limited; please carpool. 360-336-0172, wcc@skagitfisheries.org and skagitfisheries.org/ event/earth-day-2.

DECEPTION PASS MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON: The runs on Saturday, April 15, will explore the coastal trails around

Deception Pass Bridge on the north end of Whidbey Island. A barbecue, brews and awards will follow the race. $95 for full marathon ($105 day of race), $85 for half-marathon ($95 day of race).

Contact Bellingham Trail Running Series at 541-728-1534 or riley@ destinationtrailrun. com.

KIDS FISHING DERBY: The Wildcat Steelhead Club’s annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 6, at Northern State Pond, 2200 Thompson Drive, Sedro-Woolley. Free for youths 14 and under. The 2-acre pond will be stocked with more than 1,000 trout the day before the derby. Hundreds of prizes and free hot dog lunch.

360-630-1621 and bob. nielsen@hotmail.com.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No pets.

Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org. n A senior/adult hike to Big Beaver Pond, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 14. This gentle, 1-mile hike will go past three distinct wetlands and through two watersheds. Participants will come to know the qualities of a marsh, swamp, bog and fen.

Explore the role of the resident beaver families in creating this rich habitat within the Forest lands. Meet at the end of 32nd Street west off D Avenue.

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Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove (“A View from the Bridge” at the Young Vic Theatre) returns to National Theatre Live screens with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Ruth Wilson (“Luther,” “The Affair,” “Jane Eyre”) plays the title role in a new version

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MOVIES

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MINI-REVIEWS

‘Gifted’ is heartfelt, but a little too good to be true

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

It often seems that Hollywood filmmaking trends too often to the “more is more” philosophy: more special effects, more stars, more spectacle. Alternatively, there’s the micro budget “less is more” of the indie scene. Like Goldilocks, you might be looking for something not more or less, but “just right.”

“Gifted” is a rare example of the kind of midbudget family dramedies that used to populate movie theaters but are now hard to come by. It even stars the class president of cinematic spectacle, Captain America himself.

Chris Evans, putting down the star-emblazoned shield, demonstrates his chops beyond the “Avengers” universe in this exceedingly pleasant tale of a young prodigy and the uncle who encourages her to just be a kid. The story is an amalgamation of familiar story tropes and character types — the custodial courtroom drama, the precocious whiz-kid, the odd couple, unconventional parent-child relationship. It executes all of these elements very well, with a distinct sense of wry sweetness throughout, thanks to director Marc Webb, known for “(500) Days of Summer.”

Evans anchors the film as Frank, opposite the preternaturally talented Mckenna Grace, already

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McKenna Grace and Chris Evans star in “Gifted.”

an industry vet at age 10, as his niece Mary. They share a cheerfully relaxed shaggy dog existence in Tampa, Fla., replete with boat trips, a one-eyed cat named Fred and a beloved neighbor, Roberta (Octavia Spencer).

When Frank sends Mary to school, Roberta throws a fit. She’s worried that Mary will be discovered, and taken away.

Mary’s not a mutant, but a math genius, which the film presents as a genetic gift from her mother, Diane. After Diane’s unfortunate demise, Frank has taken it upon himself to give his niece a real

childhood, with friends and public school and pets, something Diane was denied by their overbearing and brilliant mathematician mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), projecting her own unrealized dreams on her progeny.

The ensuing custody battle reveals the ways in which each character’s motivations come from their own desires to do things right the second time around, to finally solve the problem of correctly raising a genius.

Mary just happens to be incidental to all that.

The emotions are

heartfelt and genuine, and Evans displays electric chemistry with every woman in his orbit on screen. He’s playful with the scrappy, sarcastic Mary, who has learned her sardonic attitude from her uncle. He engages with brittle banter with his mother, while Roberta doles out the tough love, and sparks fly between Frank and Mary’s teacher Bonnie, played by the winsome Jenny Slate.

Despite its relaxed charms, “Gifted” is hampered by a tendency toward the overwrought and unrealistic in the realm of the courtroom drama. The characters become entangled in impossible personal and ethical choices, and the script relies on last-minute Hail Marys to erase all those over-complications.

It’s pulpy, melodramatic and drags down what initially seems to be an intellectual and empathetic exploration about how to nurture genius.

There are certain elements of “Gifted” that almost exist in fantasy — the golden-lit Florida setting, Evans’ Ken-doll good looks and Mary’s unique talents all seem way too good to be true. In “Gifted,” the superhero with the extraordinary abilities happens to be a first-grader missing front teeth. She doesn’t even need a cape.

— 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some suggestive material.

HH½ (out of four stars)

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

“Win It All” — From the leads to the bit players, everyone in this movie about an addicted gambler (Jake Johnson, also the co-writer) comes across as someone living a real life in a real time and place. One of the many pleasures in director/co-writer Joe Swanberg’s smart, funny, just-edgy-enough, thoroughly entertaining slice of Chicago life is the sure-handed feel of the gambling scenes. Comedy, not rated, 88 minutes. HHH½ “Ghost in the Shell” — Scarlett Johansson is in full mode as a cyborg equipped with the brain of a badly injured terrorism victim. Just about every scene is a visual wonder to behold, but the plot machinations and the action in the foreground are largely of the ho-hum retread variety. Sci-fi fantasy, PG-13, 106 minutes. HH½ “The Zookeeper’s Wife” — The latest story of unsung World War II heroes tells of Antonina Zabinski (a glowing performance by Jessica Chastain) and her husband, Jan, who risked their own lives as they harbored hundreds of people in their bombed-out Warsaw zoo and helped funnel them to safety. It’s powerful, gauzy, sentimental and almost too restrained. Drama, PG-13, 126 minutes. HHH “The Discovery” — In director Charlie McDowell’s ambitious, unnerving, slightly loopy and beautifully ambivalent gem, Robert Redford stars as a renowned scientist who has discovered proof there is some form of life after death. Until the very end, we’re kept guessing.

Sci-fi drama, not rated, 102 minutes. HHH½ “Life” — Despite an A-list cast headed by Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson and one very cool and labyrinthine spaceship, this stylish and at times fantastically gory monster thriller eventually crashes and burns due to a script that requires really smart people to act like dopes far too often. Sci-fi thriller, R, 104 minutes. HH “Wilson” — In one of his less memorable performances, Woody Harrelson plays a middle-age misanthrope who, with his ex-wife, tracks down the daughter they had given up for adoption. Like Wilson the man, “Wilson” the movie almost always takes a situation one step too far and one step too dumb, robbing the moment of potential humor. Comedy-Drama, R, 94 minutes. H½ “Song to Song” — In director Terrence Malick’s latest, Natalie Portman, Michael Fassbender, Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara make up a love quadrangle set against the backdrop of the Austin, Texas, music scene. What a miserable lot of beautiful, self-absorbed, emotionally stunted people, and what sweet relief we feel when the last bit of ponderous narration comes to a close. Drama, R, 129 mintues. HH “T2 Trainspotting” — Now living the straight life, Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to Edinburgh to find his former best mates still seriously messed up. This sequel to the 1996 hit has one foot firmly planted in nostalgia and the other rooted in the present. Everything old feels new again, and everything new has the look of an original and blazing piece of art. Drama, R, 117 minutes. HHHH “Mean Dreams” — The late Bill Paxton gives a chilling performance as the monstrously abusive father of a teenage girl who goes on the run with her young lover.

The stark and bleak drama is a tribute of sorts to Terrence Malick’s 1973 classic “Badlands,” both in style and story.

Drama, R, 105 minutes. HHH½

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MOVIES “Beauty and the Beast” — The live-action remake of Disney’s 1991 animated classic is almost overwhelmingly lavish, beautifully staged and performed with exquisite timing and grace by the outstanding cast headed by Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.

Fantasy musical, PG-13, 126 minutes. HHH½ “Brimstone”: Guy Pearce delivers a strong performance as a pure-evil monster of a man who finds ways to justify his horrific behavior, including rape, murder, incest, torture of humans and slaughter of animals. This needlessly confusing, pretentious Old West gore-fest is so harsh, so convoluted and so in-your-face with the gruesome imagery, it’s almost as if the director is daring you to keep watching. Western, R, 148 minutes. H½ “The Ottoman Lieutenant” — The most objectionable thing about this drama set in World War I Turkey isn’t the flat acting or the cliche of a wartime romantic triangle or the cheap and schmaltzy

score. It’s the revisionist history of the Armenian Genocide. War romance, R, 106 minutes. H “Kong: Skull Island” — John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson and the rest of the A-list cast members seem like they’re having a heckuva time fighting lethal creatures in a wildly entertaining monster movie that also has a sense of humor about itself. Monster action, PG13, 118 minutes. HHH “The Last Word” — An unlikable retiree (Shirley MacLaine) recruits an obituary writer (Amanda Seyfried) to help shape her legacy in a manipulative, contrived and at times borderline offensive comedy/ weeper with a number of cringe-inducing, off-putting elements. Comedy, R, 108 minutes. H½ “Logan” — As much a Western as it is a sci-fi thriller, James Mangold’s darkly entertaining “Logan” affords Hugh Jackman the opportunity to reinvent his portrayal of his X-Men character. The result is one of the best performances of Jack-

man’s career — and one of the most impressive superhero movies of this decade. Superhero action, R, 141 minutes. HHH½ “Dying Laughing” — In this wonderful documentary, a hall-offame roster of comics including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and Kevin Hart speaks with candor, hilarious insight and sometimes deadly serious intimacy about the soul-crushing life of the stand-up comic.

Documentary, not rated, 89 minutes. HHH½ “The Great Wall” — Cast as the Great White Hope alongside several popular Chinese actors, Matt Damon plays a mercenary enlisted to help fight an invasion of paranormal monsters. A fantasy with some pretty cool visual effects but scads of unintentionally hilarious dialogue, “The Great Wall” is so wonderfully bad, I could see some coming for the action and staying for the camp laughs. It’s a beautiful bomb. Action fantasy, PG13, 104 minutes. H½

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CONCRETE THEATRE April 7-9 Logan (R): Friday: 7:30; Saturday: 5:00 and 7:30; Sunday: 5:00 360-941-0403 STANWOOD CINEMAS April 7-13 Going in Style (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 3:50, 6:55, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 3:50, 6:55 The Boss Baby (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:05, 3:25, 6:35, 8:55; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:05, 3:25, 6:35; Thursday: 1:05, 3:25, 7:30 Ghost in the Shell (PG-13): 1:10, 6:40 Ghost in the Shell 3D (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 4:00, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 4:00 Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30; Thursday: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20 Beauty and the Beast (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30 The Fate of the Furious (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-629-0514 CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386)

REVIEW

‘The Discovery’ heads into the dim rather than the light

By GLENN WHIPP Los Angeles Times

You can run on for a long time, as Johnny Cash once helpfully told us, but sooner or later God (or perhaps one too many bacon-wrapped hot dogs) is gonna cut you down.

And then what? Angels? Gardens of perpetual bliss? Streets paved with gold? Or are we just adding more dirt to the ground?

In “The Discovery,” we are introduced to Dr. Thomas Harbor (Robert Redford), a physicist possessing scientific proof that something — subatomic particles, wavelengths, a soul — leaves the body upon death and travels to a new plane of existence.

Harbor’s discovery leads to an unintended consequence. By its second anniversary, some 4 million people have committed suicide, figuring why stick around this two-bit reality when you can find a new, presumably better place where there’s no more sorrow, no more pain and, more than likely, no more telemarketers.

It’s a provocative premise for a movie, but “The Discovery” will likely be remembered mostly as a conversation starter. Director Charlie McDowell, who co-wrote the film with Justin Lader, sidesteps the material’s more intriguing ideas, ultimately settling for a conventional story about love, loss and second chances. The disappoint-

ment comes not in the lack of answers but in the relative absence of audacity in tackling such a trippy concept.

Since the discovery, Harbor has retreated to a secluded island, continuing his research inside a palatial fortress. The complex is staffed by people Harbor has taken in after they failed to kill themselves, and the whole thing looks like a cult, with the adherents wearing color-coded jumpsuits. (The dynamic between Harbor and his subjects is one of many plot elements that the film barely touches on.)

Early on, Harbor’s estranged, sad-sack son Will (Jason Segel) visits, hoping to convince his father to take everything back and tell the world he was wrong. On the boat ride over, Will meets a troubled young woman, Isla (Rooney Mara), who, on first glance, seems awfully familiar to him.

She gives him a quick once-over and labels him annoying. It’s hard to argue the point.

Now that Harbor has opened the door to the afterlife for people, he wants to show them what’s behind it. He believes he now has the ability to visually record images from the “other side.”

This, as you may well imagine, leads to many, many questions about the strange mysteries enveloping our existence, like, for example, whether you can unfriend someone in the afterlife. (Per the movie: Probably not.)

The movie never fully explores Harbor’s motivations or relationships with his sons (Jesse Plemons plays the youngest).

Redford’s work is almost always characterized by restraint, so you can hardly expect him to deliver a mad scientist here. But it would have been nice if Harbor’s secrets didn’t remain as profound as the hereafter’s. Something sinister seems to be bubbling underneath that golden exterior.

The film offers sturdy reasons why Will and Isla are so morose. But it doesn’t help the movie’s energy to have its two main characters gaze so often into the distance, their thoughts as bleak as cinematographer Sturla Brandth Grøvlen’s desolate visuals.

Let’s just say narrative momentum isn’t McDowell’s strong suit here.

Nor is, at times, logic: Wouldn’t a billboard campaign that keeps a running tally of worldwide suicides run counter to its cautionary purpose and actually give people permission to “hit the reset button.” (Everyone’s doing it? Why not?)

Much better is the movie’s conviction that banking on the afterlife isn’t a substitute for learning, loving and living in the here and now. That’s not exactly an earth-shattering discovery.

But that’s about all we’re going to get in this life and from this film.

— 1 hour, 41 minutes.

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