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THIS WEEKENDin the area SKAGIT JAZZ NIGHT: ‘UNITED IN GROOVE Enjoy The showcase of all things wood will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11-12, at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Check out chain saw carving demonstrations and sales, professional woodcraft vendors, student competitions, a silent auction, a wood carving raffle and more.

360-855-1841 or sedrowoolley.com.

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musical performances by bands from Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, La Conner, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley high schools, Skagit Valley College and the Skagit All-Star Jazz Band at 6 p.m.

Friday, April 10, at Brodniak Hall on the Anacortes High School campus, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $8 adults, free for students.

Proceeds will benefit participating bands.

360-293-2166.

GARAGE SALE, ANTIQUES AND MORE Shop for new and used bargains from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon. Check out the “World’s Largest Garage Sale,” where more than 140 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. $2 admission, $2 parking. Booth space available. skagitcounty.net/garagesale.

REXVILLE ART SHOW Check out the Rexville Grange Art Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, April 10-19, at the Rexville Grange, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. An opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, will feature Irish and Scottish music by Campbell Road. The show includes a wide range of fine arts and crafts by 29 local artists. rexvillegrang eartshow.com.

SPRING BOAT SHOW Check out more than 75 floating boats ranging up to 65 feet from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 10-12, at Cap Sante Boat Haven, 1019 Q Ave., Anacortes. Look for the big white tent filled with electronics, rigging, marine services and more. Free admission and parking. anacortesboatshow.com.

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DISPLAY GARDENS April 9-16

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

Roozengaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Flowers, bulbs, gifts and more. $5, $4 military with ID, free for ages 6 and younger. No pets. 360-424-8531.

Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Display gardens, plants, flowers, art and more. 360-424-1580.

Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens, greenhouses, plants, art and more. 360466-3821.

Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Gardens, plants, gifts, cafe and more.

360-424-6760.

WSU Discovery Garden, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon: Dawn to dusk daily. Gardens showcasing plants that do well in the Pacific Northwest. Docents are on hand to answer gardening questions on the weekends.

MASTER GARDENER ‘STEP-ON’ GUIDES

Have a WSU Skagit County Master Gardener act as your tour guide to the Skagit Valley. Reservations: tonitulip@comcast.net.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

April 9-16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Toddler Tuesday, at 550 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. Activities for ages 10 and younger. $5.25, free for members and ages younger than 1. 360-757-8888. Free admission Tuesday, April 14.

HISTORICAL MUSEUM

April 9-12, 14-16: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Featured exhibits include “Doctor, Doctor: A History of Healing in Skagit County,” on display through April 12, and “Salt of the Earth: The Story of Seasonings,” through June 7. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12; $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger.

360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/ museum.

32nd annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival APRIL 9-16 For the full month’s listing of events, maps and directions, visit tulipfestival.org

MUSEUM of NORTHWEST ART April 9-16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, MoNA, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

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 mona museum.org.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM

April 10-11: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; Monday through Friday by appointment, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Check out flyable World War II-, Korea- and Vietnam-era aircraft, flight memorabilia and artifacts. $8 adults, $5 children, free for ages 5 and younger. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

LA CONNER SCULPTURE TOUR

April 9-16: Area artists display their work at various sites around La Conner. Maps available at La Conner Chamber of Commerce and participating merchants. Free.

360-466-3125.

ANACORTES QUILT WALK

April 9-16: See a wide variety of quilts and wearable art garments in downtown Anacortes businesses during regular shop hours. Maps available at participating businesses and the Anacortes Visitors Center. Free. 360-202-3410 or fidalgoislandquilters.com.

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON ART WALK

April 9-16: Check out original artworks on display along Fairhaven Avenue. Tour brochures are available at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven. Free.

360-755-9717 or 360-757-0994.

LA CONNER IN BLOOM: FIBER ART CHALLENGE

April 9-16: Check out small quilts and fiber artworks at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Created by area quilters and fabric artists, many works have been donated for sale to benefit restoration and repairs to the Gaches Mansion. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and children ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

ART AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE

April 9-16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Members of the StanwoodCamano Arts Guild offer a variety of original artworks and demonstrations at the historic 1888 schoolhouse at Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. 360466-3821 or stanwoodarts.com.

ART IN A PICKLE BARN

April 9-16: Azusa Farm & Gardens, 14904 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. The 26th annual Skagit Art Association show features award-winning art in a variety of media, including paintings, glass, photography and more. Free admission. The show continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 360424-1580 or skagitart.org.

SPRING ART SHOW

April 9-12, 15-16: Works by 32 local and regional artists are featured 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.

ART BASH

The annual Fine Art MultiMedia Exhibition features artworks by members of Skagit Artists Together on display at two locations: April 9-16: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, upstairs gallery at The Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon.

April 10-12: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon.

Free admission. 360-466-0382 or skagitart.com.

ART IN BLOOM

April 11-16: Opening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, the Anacortes Arts Festival presents the second annual “Art in Bloom” Fine Art Exhibition at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. The invitational show features artwork from 25 of the best fine artists and booth artisans from the annual Arts Festival. The exhibition continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through April 18.

Free admission. 360-293-6211 or anacortesartsfestival.com.

KIWANIS 28TH ANNUAL SALMON BARBECUE

April 9-16: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Alder grilled salmon with baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, beverages and dessert. $12 adults, $10 child/senior plate. Visa/MC accepted. Groups of 15 or more, call for reservations.

360-428-7028 or kiwanisbbq.com.

TULIP SALE

April 9-16: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will sell fresh-cut tulips from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through April 19, at Lions Park, 501 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon.

Tulips will also be available for delivery. Proceeds benefit community residents who require financial assistance for eye and hearing exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids.

360-424-1888.

POSTER SIGNING

Tulip Festival poster artist Teresa Saia will sign 2015 festival posters and offer other artwork: Saturday, April 11: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., RoozenGaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon.

Sunday, April 12: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon.

GARAGE SALE, ANTIQUES & MORE

April 10-11: 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 140 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. $2 admission, $2 parking. Booth space available. skagitcounty.net/garagesale.

VOLKSWALK

Saturday, April 11: Enjoy a 5K or 10K noncompetitive walk along the Skagit River and through the town of Burlington, starting and finishing at Skagit River Park, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington.

Register and start anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. Free. 360-202-3345 or nwtrekkers.org.

PACCAR OPEN HOUSE

April 11: 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, Peterbilt and DAF trucks. Free. 360-757-8311.

TULIP FROLIC

April 11: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy family fun in downtown La Conner, with free entertainment, crafts, exhibits and more in Gilkey Square. 360-428-5959.

NOT SO IMPROMPTU TULIP PARADE

April 11: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Street, La Conner. Join in the fun as a spectator or participant. No entry is too small or too wacky.

Line up at the school complex on Sixth Street. Entry forms available at Skagit County U.S. Bank branches and tulipfestival.org. VIP seating will be awarded the day of parade; watch for wandering U.S. Bank employees and Kiwanians to get your reserved seat by the judges’ stand. 360-428-5959.

WINE FESTIVAL

April 11: Anacortes Spring Wine Festival, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy wine and food tasting and more. Ages 21 and older. Advance ticket: $40, includes wine and food tasting, keepsake glass and live entertainment. Designated driver ticket: $20, includes food and entertainment. At the door: $5 additional. 360-293-7911 or anacortes.org.

LOCALS ONLY NITE

April 15: All Skagit Valley residents are invited to enjoy free admission from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon.

360-424-8152.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

marks Gallery”: Local bead artist Robin Atkins is feaANACORTES QUILT tured in the museum’s new WALK: See a wide variety Landmarks Gallery through of traditional, contemMay 3. The exhibit showporary and art quilts on cases two of Atkins’ current display through April 30 in passions — designing wall downtown Anacortes busi- art using her eco-dyed fabnesses during regular shop rics with bead embroidery, hours. Quilt Walk maps are and creating personal quilts available at participating that visually journal her businesses, the Anacortes thoughts, experiences and Visitors Center and the feelings.

La Conner Quilt & Textile “La Conner In Bloom”: Museum. Free. 360-333-9311 Area textile artists were or fidalgoislandquilters.com. challenged to use “red” as the inspiration in a small QUILTS/BEAD ART: Sev- fiber art piece. Check out eral new exhibits of quilts the variety of submissions, and bead art are on display many of them offered for at the La Conner Quilt & sale to benefit the museum.

Textile Museum, 703 S. SecThe museum is open from ond St., La Conner.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily dur“Revealing the Hidden: ing April. Admission: $7, $5 Contemporary QuiltArt students and military with Association”: The Contem- ID, free for members and porary QuiltArt Associaages 11 and younger. 360tion includes more than 100 466-4288 or laconnerquilts.

Washington artists working org. with fiber, thread and textiles. Member artists have THE ART BAR: The created a wide range of photography of Eric Hall two- and three-dimensional is featured during April at artworks incorporating a the Lincoln Theatre Art variety of techniques. The Bar, 712 S. First St., Mount show continues through Vernon. Hall’s interest in June 28. photography started in “Impressions in Fab1975 when he was the phoric”: Denise Miller and tographer for the Army’s Nancy Ryan create fabric 26th Signal Battalion in landscapes reminiscent Heilbronn, Germany. With a of the pointillism of the portfolio encompassing the neo-impressionist painters natural environment, live Georges Seurat and Paul theater, travel, local agriculSignac. Where they used ture and events and more, dots of paint, Miller and Hall “strives for images free Ryan’s quilting technique from special effects and uses tiny pieces of fabric. A intense post processing. His second technique seen in goal is to accurately capture the show involves the use a moment in time.” 360-336of fusible appliqué to cre8955 or lincolntheatre.org. ate floral designs, as well as parts of some of the landMIXED MEDIA: A show scapes. The show continues of mixed media artwork through June 28.

by Jonathan Taylor is on “Pastels and More: display through April 27 in Selections from our Perthe Skagit Valley College manent Collection”: The Art Gallery in the Gary museum will feature a Knutzen Cardinal Center, variety of quilts reminiscent 2405 E. College Way, Mount of the colorful spring flowVernon. Taylor’s sculpture ers blooming in the fields projects include combinaround Skagit Valley. ing hot solid or blown glass “Beadlust in the Landresting in welded steel

St., Conway. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-3912691 or theshopconway.com.

ISLANDS CUP

More than 150 sailors from 32 Northwest high schools are expected to compete in the Islands Cup Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Regatta, with races scheduled all day Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, on Fidalgo Bay. The public is invited to watch the action from Seafarer’s Memorial Park or the Cap Sante viewpoint. For information, contact Wendy at 360-293-6453 or visit anacortessailing.com. structures. Often the pieces are abstracted, but have roots in architecture and site planning. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the college’s academic year.

360-416-7812.

“TWO VIEWS”: A show of new work by Ann Chadwick Reid and Caryn Friedlander continues through April 26 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. A reception for the artists will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The show features work by the individual artists, as well as a series of collaborative pieces that explore their dual visions and interpretations of the natural world.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee.com.

WOOD & FABRIC ART: Art Learmonth’s wood art and Diane Learmonth’s fabric art are featured through April 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show also includes paintings

by Anne Martin McCool

and work by other gallery artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

LANDSCAPES & MORE: A new display of oils by Keith Sorenson continues through April 28 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Sorenson’s work features a series of landscapes with colorful trees in his style of “rain and reflection.” Also showing are handcrafted quilts by the Fidalgo Island Quilters, oils by Sandy Byers, acrylics by Dianna Shyne and Christine Camilleri, and abstract oils by Don deLlamas, as well as jewelry, glass work, sculptures and more by other gallery artists. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

“FRIENDS OF FISH 2”: An art show to benefit the education programs of the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group will open with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, and continue through May 3 at Edison Eye Gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison. The show features the work of more than 70 artists capturing the spirit of fish and its relationship to humanity and the environment. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday or by appointment. 360-7666276 or skagitfisheries.org.

LECTURES AND TALKS SKAGIT TOPIC: Judy Torfin of the Department of Enterprise Services will give a presentation on Northern State Hospital at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Free with museum admission. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

“GROWING HOME”: Syrian-American filmmaker Faisal Attrache, who is serving as an Artist in Residence the week of April 13 at Mount Baker Middle School, will screen his independent documentary about a barber in a Jordan refugee camp at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Voices of the Children will host a prescreening lecture and a Q&A session with the filmmaker. $10 adults, $4 students. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Wednesday, April 15, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Forestry professor and author Kevin Zobrist will present a slide show on native trees, especially trees around Anacortes. A book signing will follow. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof anacortes.org.

BACKYARDS OF PLENTY: Join Lisa Taylor, author of “Your Farm in the City” and the “Maritime Northwest Garden Guide,” for a discussion about growing food gardens with wildlife in mind at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. Explore gardening practices that benefit wildlife while keeping them out of the vegetables. 360387-2236 or camanowildlife habitat.org.

BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT: Learn how you can create a certified wildlife backyard habitat at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Stanwood Public Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Whether you have a balcony or a 20-acre farm, you can create a garden that attracts wildlife and helps restore habitat. Free.

360-629-3132.

COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECT: Skagit Food for Skagit People will host a discussion about access to healthy food from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Skagit Valley College Café, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. For information, email Cole Bitzenburg at coleb@communityaction skagit.org or call Diane at 360-428-4270, ext 235.

CYBER SAFETY & YOU: ANNIVERSARY SHOW: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, The Shop is celebrating its Anacortes Public Library, two-year anniversary with a 1220 10th St., Anacortes. show of new work by KathNATIVE TREES OF WESTleen McCarty at 18623 Main ERN WASHINGTON: 7 p.m.

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OUT & ABOUT Community service officer Karl Wolfswinkel will address four basic principles to help protect against cyber crimes such as identity theft, fraud and more.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org.

“OLD WIVES’ TALES”: The Burlington Historical Society will host “Old Wives’ Tales: Burlington’s History from the Women’s Point of View” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the former city chambers room at the Burlington Parks and Recreation building, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Several women with ties to early Burlington pioneers will share memories of growing up in Burlington, family stories of Burlington’s early days and what life was like without today’s modern

conveniences. Free. 360757-4757.

MUSIC JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY: Jennifer Kienzle will perform from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or jazzatthelibrary.com.

PLAYS “VOICES OF THE CHILDREN: 2015 Syria Project”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Written by a group of sixth-grade playwrights from Mount Baker Middle School, the play is inspired by iPhone photos taken

by Syrian refugee teens inside Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. It tells the fictional story of a female adolescent and the many difficulties she faces within the confines of a refugee camp. Presented by Theater Arts Guild and the Mount Vernon School District. $12. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

MORE FUN MUSEUM HOSTS MURAL: Bob Patterson’s mural “Early Morning in La Conner” is on display through April 19 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St.,

Scarlet Locomotive & Wild Rabbit April 10 Sierra Hull April 18

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

La Conner. The 18-inch-by20-foot painting represents a moment in history — depicting the La Conner waterfront from the marina to the bridge. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

“SALT OF THE EARTH”: The special exhibit continues through July 12 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit features items from the museum’s permanent collection including more than 500 salt cellars. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

BENEFIT TURKEY SHOOT: A turkey shoot to benefit Meals On Wheels will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Old Skagit Gun Club, 14933 Josh Wilson Road, Burlington. All levels of shotgun shooters are welcome. Purchase a turkey card for $25 and shoot six events. Additional donations accepted. Everyone is guaranteed to win some meat. Note: No turkeys will

be shot; only clay pigeons.

Sponsored by Moose Lodge 1640 and Masonic Lodge 77. 360-757-4326.

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Check out the club’s large, per manent HO- and N-scale indoor railroad layouts. Admission is by donation to maintain and expand the layouts. whatcomskagitmrc.org.

Pioneer Highway, will host a pancake breakfast along with a bouncy house for the kids. ci.stanwood.wa.us.

AMBASSADOR CORONATION: A new Dairy Ambassador will be crowned during the Skagit County Dairy Ambassador Coronation and Dessert Social at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Salem Lutheran Church, 2529 N. LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon.

This year’s candidates are Mount Vernon Christian School student Grace Kuipers and BurlingtonPRINCESS PARTY: Kids Edison High School stuages 6 to 8 are invited to dent Kendra VanBeek. $5 wear their favorite princess admission includes dessert. garb and celebrate prinwesenlr@hotmail.com. cesses around the world at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, “FRIEND-RAISING” at the Mount Vernon City EVENT: The Mount Vernon Library, 315 Snoqualmie Public Schools Foundation St., Mount Vernon. Kids will hold its third annual can enjoy stories, crafts, “Friend-Raising” event at snacks and a photo booth. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Free. Sign up in Youth Ser- at the Northwest Career vices. 360-336-6209. and Technical Academy, 2205 W. Campus Place, STANWOOD SPRING Mount Vernon. Mount FEST: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vernon School District parSaturday, April 11, Viking ents/guardians and other Village, located at Highsupporters of local schools way 532 and 88th Ave. are invited to attend. RSVP NW, Stanwood. Check out to Wendy Ragusa at wragu kids’ crafts, a peewee race, sa@skagitvalleyhospital.org. speed pitching machine, a Touch-a-Truck exhibition SOLAR WORKSHOP & with large construction TOUR: Start with the workvehicles from around the shop from 10 a.m. to noon region, music, food, raffles Saturday, April 18, in the and more. Fire Station 99, Garrison Room at the Edulocated at Highway 532 and cational Services District

homes in Anacortes will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. A list of homes will be provided at the workshop.

Both events are free. 360422-5610.

POLLINATION PUPPET SHOW: The Apis Project will present a free Pollination Puppet Show at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. The show follows Polly the honeybee as she visits her flower friends and talks about how and why bees pollinate and what you can do to help. Free. 360336-6209 or mountvernon wa.gov/library.

BLACK CAT AUCTION: The Humane Society of Skagit Valley’s 20th annual Black Cat Auction will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy dinner and bidding on a wide range of goods and services in silent and live auctions. Early bird tickets: $35. $65 at the door, if still available. 360-7570445 or skagithumane.com.

BENEFIT EVENT: Brester’s Fight for Life Benefit Dinner & Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. The dinner menu features salmon and brisbuilding, 1601 R Ave., Ana- ket and beer/wine. Enjoy a cortes. Tim Nelson of Fire 50/50 raffle, live and silent Mountain Solar will explain auctions and music by how residential and small The Pakawalups. Tickets: commercial solar for elec$45, at St. Charles Church, tricity works, about local Fairhaven Market, Fisher solar products and how to and Sons, Immaculate Conreceive federal, state and ception Regional School utility incentives. See and and Nikki’s Espresso. All touch a solar panel made proceeds will help Joseph in Bellingham and a micro- Brester’s family with mediinverter made in Poulsbo. cal expenses for his cancer Nelson has been designing treatment. gofundme.com/ and installing solar for some mg77zc, facebook.com/ 14 years in Skagit County. A Brestersfightforlife or 360tour of local solar-powered 610-8727.

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Mark Strong (“The Imitation Game,” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”) stars in the “The Breakfast Club” defined an entire Young Vic production of “A View from the Bridge” – the Evening Standard, generation of pop culture and included such talent as Molly Ringwald “the prom Guardian and Independent’s top theater queen,” Anthony Michael Hall “the geek,” pick of 2014. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students and Emilio Estevez “the jock,” Judd Nelson “the troublemaker,” and Ally Sheedy “the children, with $2 off for Lincoln members. outcast.”

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Arts Guild present Syrian-American It features personal insights from cast filmmaker Faisal Attrache with his short members Nelson, Sheedy, Hall and John film “Growing Home” for a prefilm talk, Kapelos as well as contributions from screening of his film, and Q&A session. filmmakers Diablo Cody, Amy Heckerling Samer, a displaced Syrian barber, has and Michael Lehman. taken refuge along with his young family Come as your favorite jock, criminal, in the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan, basket case, brain or princess and join the Despite filling his time with meaningful fun. work, caring for his family and improving Rated R. $12.50 general, $10.50 Lincoln his living conditions, the daily distractions members. cannot diminish his desire to return home.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 9-16 Thursday.9 MUSIC/DANCE

“The Stream of Life”: featuring Claire Victoria Davison, 19-year-old ballerina with the American Ballet Theater in New York City, and her aunt, Victoria EbelSabo, performing on the concert grand piano: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. Free. 360-650-2829.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 9-16 THURSDAY.9

FRIDAY.10

Open Mic: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. 360-445-3000.

SCARLET LOCOMOTIVE (pictured) & WILD RABBIT 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Free, but tickets required. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Dane Dudley: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Weekly Jam: Hosted by $cratch Daddy, 7 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 425-210-1925.

THEATER

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

Prozac Mountain Boys: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Anything You Please, Hello I’m Sorry: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY.11 JENNIFER KIENZLE 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

www.bellanovaphoto.com

FRIDAY.10

Friday.10

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

360-422-6411.

MUSIC

“United in Groove”: Skagit Jazz Night, featuring bands from Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, La Conner, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley high schools, Skagit Valley College and the Skagit AllStar Jazz Band: 6 p.m., Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $8 adults, free for students.

Proceeds will benefit participating bands.

360-293-2166.

Scarlet Locomotive & Wild Rabbit (Americana): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Free, but tickets required. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Ranger & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Chris Stewart: 7 to 9 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Decade X (top 40 dance ’70s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Nick Vigarino: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

D.O.A., Proud Failures, 13 Scars: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10.

360-778-1067.

Lynn Hanson: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.11

Saturday.11

Sunday.12

Thursday.16

MUSIC

THEATER

MUSIC

Tulip Dance: Featuring John Meier, the Jumble Pie Band, 5 to 11 p.m., Maple Hall, 200 Douglas St. La Conner. Free.

360-466-5683 or t@7ld.com.

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical-drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sanford Hill Piano Series: Gilles Vonsattel, 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University’s Concert Hall, Bellingham. $16-$40. 360-650-6146 or wwu.edu/ sanfordhill.

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: featuring Vicky Jo Bock and Joseph Harkness, 7 p.m., Haynie Opry, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-336-3321.

Wednesday.15

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC

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

Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners CD Release Concert (prohibition era jazz): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $20 adult, $10 youths. 360-221-8268 or wicaonline.com.

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (musical): Oak Harbor High School Choir Club, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. $12.

360-279-5800.

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

360-422-6411.

Equal Opportunity: 9 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon.

No cover. 360424-7171.

Kye Alfred Hilling, Pete Jodan and Jess Lamberts: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

Mark DuFresne (blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

Decade X (top 40 dance ’70s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

SUNDAY.12

The Alkis: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

WEDNESDAY.15

Claude Bourbon (medieval and Spanish blues): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

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

Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

No Tonic Press: Noon to 2 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360707-2683.

The Bad Tenants, with The Broken Pheromones Tour (Ceschi, Ecid, Tommy V, Cars and Trains): 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5-$7.

360-778-1067.

CC Adams and Friends Sunday Jam: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., La Conner Pantry and Pub, 315 E. Morris Street, La Conner. 360466-4488.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: The Jeff Johnson Quartet, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, free for students with ID. Cash bar available.

360-387-0222.

Jennifer Kienzle: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

The Mix: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Gin Gypsy: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

Margaret Wilder Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

THURSDAY.16 John Roberts & Margo Murphy: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Weekly Jam: Hosted by $cratch Daddy, 7 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

425-210-1925.

John Delourme: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

South Fork Zoo: 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

The Echolarks, Jacle Bow, Desert Relay Fever, Dream: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360778-1067.

E8 Thursday, April 9, 2015

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area April 9-16 Thursday.9 MUSIC/DANCE

“The Stream of Life”: featuring Claire Victoria Davison, 19-year-old ballerina with the American Ballet Theater in New York City, and her aunt, Victoria EbelSabo, performing on the concert grand piano: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. Free. 360-650-2829.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues April 9-16 THURSDAY.9

FRIDAY.10

Open Mic: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. 360-445-3000.

SCARLET LOCOMOTIVE (pictured) & WILD RABBIT 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Free, but tickets required. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Dane Dudley: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Weekly Jam: Hosted by $cratch Daddy, 7 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 425-210-1925.

THEATER

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

Prozac Mountain Boys: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Anything You Please, Hello I’m Sorry: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY.11 JENNIFER KIENZLE 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

www.bellanovaphoto.com

FRIDAY.10

Friday.10

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

360-422-6411.

MUSIC

“United in Groove”: Skagit Jazz Night, featuring bands from Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, La Conner, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley high schools, Skagit Valley College and the Skagit AllStar Jazz Band: 6 p.m., Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $8 adults, free for students.

Proceeds will benefit participating bands.

360-293-2166.

Scarlet Locomotive & Wild Rabbit (Americana): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Free, but tickets required. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Ranger & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Chris Stewart: 7 to 9 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Decade X (top 40 dance ’70s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Nick Vigarino: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

D.O.A., Proud Failures, 13 Scars: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10.

360-778-1067.

Lynn Hanson: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.11

Saturday.11

Sunday.12

Thursday.16

MUSIC

THEATER

MUSIC

Tulip Dance: Featuring John Meier, the Jumble Pie Band, 5 to 11 p.m., Maple Hall, 200 Douglas St. La Conner. Free.

360-466-5683 or t@7ld.com.

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical-drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sanford Hill Piano Series: Gilles Vonsattel, 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University’s Concert Hall, Bellingham. $16-$40. 360-650-6146 or wwu.edu/ sanfordhill.

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: featuring Vicky Jo Bock and Joseph Harkness, 7 p.m., Haynie Opry, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-336-3321.

Wednesday.15

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC

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

Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners CD Release Concert (prohibition era jazz): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $20 adult, $10 youths. 360-221-8268 or wicaonline.com.

THEATER

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

“I Hate Hamlet” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2239 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (musical): Oak Harbor High School Choir Club, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. $12.

360-279-5800.

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

360-422-6411.

Equal Opportunity: 9 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon.

No cover. 360424-7171.

Kye Alfred Hilling, Pete Jodan and Jess Lamberts: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

Mark DuFresne (blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

Decade X (top 40 dance ’70s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

SUNDAY.12

The Alkis: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

WEDNESDAY.15

Claude Bourbon (medieval and Spanish blues): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

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

Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

No Tonic Press: Noon to 2 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360707-2683.

The Bad Tenants, with The Broken Pheromones Tour (Ceschi, Ecid, Tommy V, Cars and Trains): 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5-$7.

360-778-1067.

CC Adams and Friends Sunday Jam: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., La Conner Pantry and Pub, 315 E. Morris Street, La Conner. 360466-4488.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: The Jeff Johnson Quartet, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, free for students with ID. Cash bar available.

360-387-0222.

Jennifer Kienzle: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

The Mix: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Gin Gypsy: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

Margaret Wilder Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

THURSDAY.16 John Roberts & Margo Murphy: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Weekly Jam: Hosted by $cratch Daddy, 7 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

425-210-1925.

John Delourme: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

South Fork Zoo: 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

The Echolarks, Jacle Bow, Desert Relay Fever, Dream: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360778-1067.

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EARSHOT JAZZ SPRING SERIES: Through June 28, Seattle. 206-547-6763 or earshot.org.

“JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL & LIVING IN PARIS”: Through May 17, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle.

888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

CRIZZLY: April 10, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SOJA: April 10, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RACHEL BRATHEN (Yoga Girl): April 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DAVE BARRY: April 11, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mount bakertheatre.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: April 14, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEKO CASE: April 14, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mount bakertheatre.com.

RAEKWON, GHOSTFACE KILLAH: April 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

FAITH NO MORE: April 16, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or live nation.com.

JIMMY TATRO: April 16, The Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

BLUE OCTOBER: April 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

BOOSIE BADAZZ: April 17, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

KALIN AND MYLES: April 18, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

LORD HURON: April 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

SNOOP’S 2nd ANNUAL WELLNESS RETREAT: featuring Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, E-40: April 19, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SLEEP: April 20, The Showbox, Seattle.

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CLEAN BANDIT: April 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

COASTS: April 21, Chop Suey, Seattle.

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MOODY BLUES: April 22, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation. com.

KAISER CHIEFS: April 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

INFECTED MUSHROOM: April 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

BIG DATA: April 23, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or thecrocodile.com.

TECH N9NE: April 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

GOHARD FESTIVAL: with Porter Robinson, Flosstradamus, Tchami, Rae Sremmurd,

NEIL DIAMOND May 10, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com

Destructo, Jauz, Anna Lunoe, Wax Motif: April 25, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MASSIVE MONKEES DAY: April 25, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MASTODON, CLUTCH: April 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS: April 28, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or live nation.com.

VOLBEAT: with Anthrax and Crobot: April 29, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

“SOMETHING ROTTEN”: April 29-May 24, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

RICHARD CHEESE AND LOUNGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: April 30, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LONDON TONE MUSIC CELEBRATION: April 30, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-8384333 or tripledoor.net.

JEFF AUSTIN BAND, FRUITION: May 1, The Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

FLIGHT TO MARS: May 1-2, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

MARIACHI DIVAS: May 5, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, TLC, NELLY: May 6, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ALL TIME LOW: May 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

SLEATER-KINNEY: May 7-9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

GRIZ: May 8, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

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JAMES BAY: May 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

REEL BIG FISH, LESS THAN JAKE: May 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN: May 14, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LUKE BRYAN: with Randy Houser & Dustin Lynch: May 16, Tacoma Dome. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

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WATERS, “What’s Real” — Former Port O’Brien frontman Van Pierszalowski left the alt-rock outfit in 2011 and promptly formed Waters, hoping to gel with a fresh band and begin anew. They came out strong with “Out in the Light” that year.

Now, Waters’ sophomore release, “What’s Real,” is where the going gets good. Real good.

Waters bristles with energy throughout the album, with Pierszalowski poetically questioning his inner drive on the powerful “Rebel Yell” and singing about new friends and turning a positive corner on “The Avenue.” He also works himself into a fine frenzy on the lead track, “Got to My Head.”

Pierszalowski’s written and brought to life a near-perfect blend of big power pop with “What’s Real.” There’s enough straight-ahead guitar for rock purists to admire, yet it’s laced with melodic hooks to make the songs linger, thankfully, in the mind. n Ron Harris, Associated Press

BRIAN WILSON, “No Pier Pressure” — Brian Wilson’s “No Pier Pressure” offers ample reason to celebrate the extended solo career that has followed his Beach Boys’ journey.

His 11th solo studio offering opens with “This Beautiful Day,” a short track that captures all of Wilson’s yearning and desire in the simplest, most direct way, offset by lovely harmonies and some fine trumpet work. It’s less than two minutes long, but it sums up so much about his talent and timeless appeal.

Of course the entire CD — which features country singer Kacey Musgraves and fun. lead singer Nate Ruess, among others — does not reach that level, and some of the new compositions sound tepid in places. Wilson, at times, seems to be striving for a breezy, carefree sound that, after five decades, no longer sounds fresh. But even

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The addition of trumpeter Mark Isham brings new textures and pleasure to a number of songs, particularly the instrumental “Half Moon Bay,” with its languid pace and lovely mix. The composition makes one wonder why Wilson has not been used more by Hollywood — it’s easy to see him scoring the most evocative of film soundtracks.

The days of hit singles are long past, but “The Right Time” with former bandmate (and cousin) Al Jardine and David Marks shows Wilson can still come up with seductive three-minute tracks that would sound fabulous on a car radio. The same applies to the evocative “Sail Away” with Jardine and another former Beach Boy, Blondie Chaplin. Most challenging is the gorgeous finale, “The Last Song,” which can be seen as both a love song to his family and as a tribute to, and desire for, the fabled band of his youth. n Gregory Katz, Associated Press

YOUNG FATHERS, “White Men Are Black Men Too” — “White Men Are Black Men Too” is a departure from Young Fathers’ last record, “Dead.” Where “Dead” dealt in creeping dread, this new album prefers to cast everything in Technicolor.

This band’s radicalization of pop is important and thrilling. They have something to say. They hate conventions of race, music and politics. Even in an age full of oddballs, Young Fathers’ weirdness feels vital, singular. They might have to destroy pop to save it, but if anyone has a vision for a great new musical world, it’s Young Fathers.

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UKULELE WORKSHOP: Ukulele performer and instructor Ralph Shaw will present “Sixties Songshop” at 3 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. Shaw will teach advanced beginners and intermediate ukulele players new strums and embellishments based in favorite hits from the ‘60s. $25. 360-293-7473.

OPEN MIC: Jam night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

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TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon. Planned projects CALL FOR MUSICIANS: include a new trail and bicycle skills park. Family5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main friendly work sessions St., Concrete, is looking are held from 10 a.m. to for musicians to perform 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain easy-listening acoustic or shine. Lunch, snacks, music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. tools and training are proIn exchange, musicians will vided. For information, call receive audience contribu- Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215 tions and a meal. 360-853or visit mountvernontrail 8700 or info@5bsbakery. builders.com. Next up: com.

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TIME FOR FIDDLERS: FREE PARK ADMISThe Washington Old Time Fiddlers play acoustic old- SION: In celebration of Earth Day, the state Parks time music at 6:30 p.m. and Recreation Commisthe second and fourth sion will offer free admisFridays of each month at sion to all state parks on the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Wednesday, April 22. The Discover Pass will not be Free; donations accepted. required to enter state 360-630-9494. parks, but will be required SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC to access lands managed CLUB: The club welcomes by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife performers (intermediate and the Department of and above), listeners and

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SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group (SFEG) to help restore native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These plants provide shade and cover for salmon and leaf litter for aquatic insects, which in turn provide food for salmon. These riparian zones also improve water quality by controlling erosion and filtering pollutants. All planting events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For information or to sign up: 360336-0172 or sfeg@skagit fisheries.org. Next up: April 25: Earth Day celebration at Skagit Land Trust’s Utopia property.

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. For information, call 360-293-3725 or visit friendsoftheacfl.org. Next up: Senior/Adult Hike: Double Watershed Tour: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 10. Meet at the end of 32nd St. west off of D Avenue.

This gentle, 1-mile hike will lead past three distinct wetlands and through two watersheds.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: The Skagit Valley Horseshoe Club will host the annual Tulip Open Horseshoe Tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Skagit River Park, 1796 Whitmarsh Road, Burlington. The state-sanctioned tourney will continue until the last class competition is completed in the late afternoon. 360-826-5520 or svhorseshoeclub.yolasite. com.

NATURALIST WORKSHOP: The Whale Museum will hold its annual Marine Naturalist Gear-Up workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, April 17, at the San Juan Grange in Friday Harbor. The event is offered as continuing educational training for naturalists already working in the field, including graduates of the Marine Naturalist Training Program, Beachwatchers or equivalent and members of the Salish Sea Association of Marine Naturalists. $25, $20 museum members. Optional lunch, $10. 360-378-4710, ext. 23, whalemuseum.org.

SPRING PLANT WALKS: The Washington Native Plant Society hosts plant walks from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at area parks. For information, call Ann at 360-293-3044 or Susan, 360659-8792 or 360-333-7437.

Next up: April 14: Anacortes Community Forest Lands.

Meet at the west end of 29th Street off of D Avenue by the green water tower.

Moderate walk with some hills through woods, open meadows and maybe some pond edges.

WORKSHOPS WWU FILM WORKSHOPS: Veterans of the big and small screen will present the second Cascadia Film Workshop, featuring courses in directing, acting for the camera, special effects, makeup and screenwriting, starting June 22, at Western Washington University’s Bellingham campus. Courses will be offered both as for-credit or noncredit, and admission to Western is not required.

Space is limited. Registration is open until May 15 for one- or two-week classes beginning June 22. 360650-3308 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ cascadia-film-workshop.

“A Most Violent Year”: Immigrant fights to protect his family and his business during the early 1980s in New York.

Jessica Chastain stars.

Chastain’s riveting Lady Macbeth-like performance as Anna Morales elevates “A Most Violent Year” from a standard mugs and thugs tale into a thought-provoking look at the struggle for power. That struggle gets even more complicated when the lines between good and evil are as faint as a contract killer’s conscience.

“The Book of Negroes”: The BET production looks at the journey of a woman — Aminata Diallo (Aunjanue Ellis ) — who found her freedom from slavery and was part of the efforts by the British to register in the book the former slaves who were loyal to them.

The miniseries is based on the novel by Lawrence Hill.

“Frasier: The Complete Series”: Long before “The Big Bang Theory,” this popular TV comedy was generating laughs through the same smart humor. The jokes were delivered by one of the best ensemble casts to ever grace network TV with the likes of Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney. This is one series that should be in all DVD libraries.

“Macgyver: The Complete Collection”: Richard Dean Anderson series about an adventurer who uses his wits to stay alive.

“Matlock: The Complete Series”: Andy Griffith wins court cases in the series that ran for 178 episodes.

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: APRIl 14 The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death Big Eyes The Babadook Maps to the Stars Antarctica: A Year on Ice God Help the Girl APRIL 21 Taken 3 Cake Everly Fortitude n Tribune News Service

“Manhattan: Season 1”: Cable series about the development of the atomic bomb.

“Voices”: Ryan Reynolds plays a likable guy who gets help from his talking pets.

“Flutter”: Young mother struggles to nurture her son in the face of incarceration.

“Yellowbird”: Elder of a flock must share all his secrets. Seth Green stars.

“Barney Miller: Season 7”: Includes 22 episodes of the comedy about the officers of the 12th Precinct.

“The Simon Wiesenthal Collection”: Set includes such titles as “Genocide” and “It’s No Dream.”

“Pelican Dreams”: A wayward brown pelican is followed.

“One Step Beyond”: Seventy of the 96 original episodes of the 1950s TV series are in this set.

“Invaders from Mars”: The 1986 remake of the classic sci-fi movie is being re-released. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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MOVIES NEW THIS WEEK No leap of faith or sudden spiritual conversion brought Cora to the dial-a-prayer call center in suburban Detroit. A judge made that her community service sentence. Because Cora made a big mistake, one with religious implications.

She doesn’t “believe.” Her “How may I pray for you today?” isn’t sincere. She’s reading from a corporate playbook designed to nudge callers into subscribing or donating.

She watches the clock. And when it’s quitting time, she’s gotten her last pep talk from the preacher/boss (William H. Macy), her last coaching from the zealous author of the playbook (Aral Gribble).

She can light a joint in the privacy of her car, maybe hit the liquor store on her way home, where her sad, wit’s-end mother (Glenne Headly) halfheartedly nags the 26 year-old, knowing it won’t do any good.

“DIAL A PRAYER” isn’t your preach-to-the-choir variety faithbased film. It’s cynical enough to suggest the futility of prayer, snarky enough to point out the bottom line, even at such a call center. But Cora, played with a guilt-ridden wince by Brittany Snow (“Pitch Perfect”), is headed toward some sort of, for want Snow of a better phrase, “Come to Jesus moment.” We can feel it, with every flashback that tells her sordid back story, with every contrived (or imagined) prayer she offers, by phone, to a stranger.

Snow’s Cora never reveals herself to be “a natural” at this. But results turn up — she becomes “a rock star” operator, piling up the call log results, and a seemingly upright young man (Tom Lipinski) who was touched by her call and came to meet her.

Writer-director Maggie Kiley wrote, shoots and edits this in such a way that we wonder, given Cora’s mental state, if she’s imagining things like laying her hands on heart attack or traffic accident victims.

Cora resists the religious entreaties of her convincingly zealous boss (Macy), but not his threats about the judge who gave her this last chance at redemption. She lashes out at an absentee dad, a weak mother and at religion itself.

“Dial a Prayer” doesn’t tread the straight and narrow and reaches few predictable conclusions about Cora’s journey. But Kiley has created a pretty engrossing and somewhat moving story of a selfish, self-destructive drunk who finds, if not faith, at least the willingness to look outside of herself to try and help others and the chance to actually join the human race.

1:37. Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, brief strong language, some drug use and suggestive material. HH n Roger Moore, Tribune News Service

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Ratings are one to four stars.

“An Honest Liar” — Directed with style by Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom, this documentary chronicles the amazing life of James Randi, who retired from a career in magic to expose faith healers and psychics. At times Randi’s methods are questionable, but anyone who challenges the charlatans -- and often wins those challenges -- deserves a standing ovation. Documentary, not rated, 90 minutes.

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“Big Hero 6” — Disney’s animated story about a teenager befriending a health-care robot is a big, gorgeous adventure with wonderful voice performances, some dark undertones that give the story more depth, an uplifting message and more than a few laughout-loud moments. Animation action comedy, PG, 108 min1 utes. HHH ⁄2 “Cinderella” — Disney’s live-action “Cinderella” movie is an enchanting, exhilarating romantic adventure with gorgeous scenery, terrific sets, stellar cinematography and Oscar-worthy costumes.

Lily James sparkles in the title role, and Cate Blanchett makes a deliciously terrifying evil stepmother. Instead of a re-imagined reboot, it’s oldfashioned, and that’s kind of refreshing. Fantasy, PG, 105 1 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Cymbeline” — This update of Shakespeare’s play boasts a cast led by Ed Harris and Ethan Hawke and some impressive visuals. The problem is, the plot wavers from nearly indecipherable to semiridiculous to I stopped caring.

1 Drama, R, 85 minutes. H ⁄2 “Focus” — Will Smith gets his cool back with his charismatic performance as an experienced con man showing the ropes to a newbie (Margot Robbie). This is just sheer escapist entertainment from start to finish. Crime1 caper, R, 105 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Furious 7” — This is one of the most ridiculous thrillers I’ve ever seen, but I have to admit I was entertained by the sheer audacity of the car chases and battle sequences -- and there were even some genuinely touching moments.

Action, PG-13, 137 minutes.

HHH “Get Hard” — A racist moron convicted of fraud (Will Ferrell) hires the guy who

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS April 10-16 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG): Thursday: 7 p.m.

The Longest Ride (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40 Furious 7 (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:35, 6:30 Black or White (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:25; Sunday-Monday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50; Tuesday: 1:10, 4:00; Wednesday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50; Thursday: 1:10, 4:00 Vincent Van Gogh - A New Way Of Seeing (Exhibition On Screen) (NR): Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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360-675-5667 CONCRETE THEATRE April 10-12 Insurgent (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30* p.m.; Sunday: 4 and 6:30* p.m. *3-D 360-941-0403 washes his car (Kevin Hart) to prepare him for prison. The stars have terrific chemistry, but this tired and unimaginative comedy relies too heavily on rape jokes and racial and gay stereotypes. Comedy, R, 100 minutes. HH “Home” — A little Jim Parsons goes a long way, and he grates on your nerves voicing an alien on the run with a smart seventh-grader (Rihanna). Kids will probably enjoy the colors and the music, but anyone over 10 will see the plot twists a mile away. Animated adventure, PG, 96 minutes. HH “Kingsman: The Secret Service” — In a very violent and very silly movie, Colin Firth gives a disciplined, serious performance as a spy from a super-secret British agency.

“Kingsman,” a relentless, hardcore spoof of the old-school James Bond movies, is the craziest movie I’ve seen in a long time. Spy adventure, R, 129 1 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Serena” — After a string of fine performances, Bradley Cooper is utterly unbelievable as a ruthless, Depression-era timber baron who looks like he just stepped off a GQ photo shoot. And as his bonkers new bride, Jennifer Lawrence is monumentally bad. Despite all the ingredients for a prestige film, what we have here

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is an epic clunker. Drama, R, 109 minutes. H “’71” — Jack O’Connell (“Unbroken”) gives a stirring performance as a green recruit with the British Army deployed to Belfast in 1971 and caught up in a riot. This is one of those intense war thrillers where you know it’s fiction, you know it’s not a documentary, and yet every performance and every conflict feels true to the history and the events of the time. War drama, R, 99 min1 utes. HHH ⁄2 “The DUFF” — A socially awkward high school senior (the eminently likable Mae Whitman) ditches her besties after learning she’s their “Designated Ugly Fat Friend.” This well-intentioned and sometimes quite sharp movie falls just short due to a few way-off-the-mark scenes and too much heavy-handed preaching. Teen romance, PG-13, 104 1 minutes. HH ⁄2 “The Gunman” — Rarely have two Oscar-winning actors been so stunningly off the mark as Sean Penn (ripped and deeply bronzed) and Javier Bardem are in this international thriller. “The Gunman” follows a predictable pattern: cheesy, semitense dialogue followed by either a shootout or a “Bourne”-type fight scene. Action thriller, R, 115 minutes. H

“The Humbling” — Al Pacino is all over the place playing a famous actor who goes to rehab after falling off the stage. As madcap characters keep entering and exiting his life, yelling at him and kissing him and berating him and making strange requests of him, fantasy and reality intertwine in a manner I found more maddening than intriguing. Comedy, R, 113 minutes.

HH “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” — I actually enjoyed this second chapter about British pensioners who move to a ramshackle retirement hotel in Jaipur, India, more than the first, because I was revisiting all those wonderful, cheeky characters. It’s shamelessly, unapologetically sentimental, but that’s just fine because we’re rooting for everyone here. Romantic com1 edy, PG, 122 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “While We’re Young” — Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts star as aging Generation X’ers who adopt the trappings of their fatuous new 20-something friends (Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried). Though it takes a nosedive at the end, much of writer-director Noah Baumbach’s film plays like razor-sharp Woody Allen in his prime. Comedy, R, 94 minutes. HHH

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Explore your artistic side on your next family trip vintage video games to gain historical perspective and then challenge other family Here are five places to members with your own practice art appreciation masterpiece. Now through throughout the country: April 25. communityarts 1. Sonoma County, Cali- center.net fornia: Are you a Peanuts 3. St. Petersburg, Florfan? Do your kids like ida: Kids can be inspired cartoons? Visit the Charles by the life and work of legM. Schulz Museum and endary artist Salvador Dali Research Center to meet during the junior docent professional cartoonists program to educate art and learn their techniques. enthusiasts 9 to 13 years Families can also view old. Families can also particsome of Schulz’s cartoon ipate in the Breakfast With strips in animated form Dali program; graduates of while relaxing in a 100-seat the junior docent program theater or check out the share background and original nursery wall paint- impressions of their favorite ed by Schulz in his ColoDali pieces. thedali.org rado home in 1951. Don’t 4. Easton, Pennsylvania: miss the ceramic tile mural Color your world happy that depicts Charlie Brown and spend a day at the running to kick a football 60,000-square-foot Crayola held by Lucy. schulz Experience in the Lehigh museum.org Valley. With more than 25 2. Danville, Kentucky: hands-on exhibits, kids can Whether your game of doodle in the dark on backchoice is Pac-Man or Mine- lit boards, name a crayon craft, this exhibit, focusing color, hang out in the color on the art of video game playground and star in their design, will intrigue you own coloring book page. and your clan. Try your crayolaexperience.com; hand at creating a game: discoverlehighvalley.com Choose graphics, music, 5. Augusta, Georgia: sound, narrative and The Morris Museum of Art, images while developing on this city’s riverwalk, is original characters and a the first museum dedicated compelling storyline. Play to the art and artists of

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symbiotic relationship that exists between nature and TRAVEL & LEARN: Skagit civilization in Italy. StuValley College will offer dents will visit traditional the following travel-based centers of art and culture courses: including Florence, Lucca, Desert Southwest, May Pisa, Cinque Terre and Car8-31: During “Desert rara. Offered as a 10-credit Odyssey,” students will course for SVC students, experience 8,000 years a noncredit option is also of art and architecture available for community

by Anasazi and Hopi cliff members. The trip fee of dwellers and explore how $5,000 covers meals, lodgthey reflect the regional ing and in-country ground geology and biota. The travel. Airfare is not includfield experience is offered ed. Contact Cliff Palmer as part of a 15-credit learn- at 360-416-7656 or cliff. ing community integrating plamer@skagit.edu. geology, biology and Native American history for SVC TRAVEL PACKING WORKstudents. A noncredit SHOP: 11 a.m. Saturday, option is available for April 12, AAA Travel Store, community members. A 1600 E. College Way, Suite number of partial scholarA, Mount Vernon. Kathleen ships are available, based Collum will share tips on on financial need. Contact how to make the most of Chuck Luckmann at 360your packing space and 416-7696 or charles.luck- the latest accessories and mann@skagit.edu or visit gear to help you comply skagit.edu/news.asp_Q_ with new flying regulations. pagenumber_E_3662.

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Italy, July 7-27: “Living Italy” will explore the VIETNAM PHOTO TOUR:

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FIQ meets the first Monday, September - June 12:30pm & 7:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian 1300 9th Ave. Anacortes

A Sanctioned Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Event

SENIOR CENTER TRIPS: Skagit County senior centers offer short, escorted trips. For information, call the Anacortes Senior Center at 360-293-7473 or sign up at your local senior center.

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the American South. The collection includes nearly 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs and sculptures dating from the late 18th century to the present. themorris.org

2015 Quilt Walk

SCOTLAND: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Rudy Gahler will highlight his Road Scholar tour of Scotland, including historical tidbits along with scenery.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofana cortes.org.

McIntyre Hall Presents

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7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Travel by foot, car, train, plane and boat with Ronan Ellis on his extensive journey through Vietnam, including his area of operations during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Free.

360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

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