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ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” PAGE 8

WINTERSTOCK

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD”: In these trying times even small acts of empathy can feel radical, but this story featuring a certain beloved TV host feels revolutionary.

Inspired by a 1998 Esquire profile by Tom Junod, the film follows jaded journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), who is sent to interview Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks, giving a soothing performance) while his deadbeat dad (Chris Cooper) attempts to come back into his life. As Lloyd struggles to accept Fred’s vibe as genuine, Fred’s seeming ability to see through to the soul prompts a journey of forgiveness.

Director Marielle Heller beautifully captures each character’s humanity, from the prickly to the patient, the pleading to the peaceful. The narrative beats and visual style encourage the viewer to slow down and express gratitude for life, no matter how messy, much like real-life Rogers. And while it’s not quite as much of a tear-jerker as the 2018 documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” it’s sure to tug at the heartstrings.

“JOJO RABBIT”: Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) is an enthusiastic member of the Hitler Youth who fawns over der Fuhrer to such an extent that Hitler (Taika Waititi) is his imaginary friend. After discovering his idealistic mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish teenage girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their home, the 10-year-old grapples with his blind fanaticism and innate humanity.

Waititi, who also wrote and directed the film (based on “Caging Skies” by Christine Leunens), took home the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay at

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Tom Hanks is shown in a scene from “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.”

this year’s ceremony. (He’s the first person of Maori descent to win an Oscar.)

The visual style and snappy dialogue screams “Wes Anderson meets the Nazis,” though the “satirical” story aspects tend to fall flat.

It’s tough to pull off that zaniness while also trying to be simultaneously emotionally moving and biting.

The tonal shifts are jarring, with more schtick than social commentary. Still, it’s ambitious, with plenty of moments both tragic and touching.

ALSO NEW ON DVD FEB. 18 “MIDWAY”: Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the infamous World War II battle between Japanese and American forces begins.

“21 BRIDGES”: A New York detective (Chadwick Boseman) searches the

city for a pair of cop killers while all of Manhattan’s bridges are closed.

“FRANKIE”: A famous French movie star with terminal cancer (Isabelle Huppert) gets her extended family together in Portugal in an attempt to wrap up her affairs.

“DISTURBING THE PEACE”: An ex-Texas Ranger (Guy Pearce) faces a biker gang.

“THE TWILIGHT ZONE”: The first season of the CBS All Access series based on Rod Serling’s 1959 original series stars Jordan Peele as the narrator of the eerie sci-fi vignettes.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD FEB. 18 “CHARLIE’S ANGELS”: Three women working for a private detective agency team up to stop a sinister entrepreneur from abusing a new energy source. Kris-

ten Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska star.

“DARK WATERS”: An attorney (Mark Ruffalo) fights back against a chemical company that may be responsible for previously mysterious deaths.

“QUEEN & SLIM”: After a traffic violation stop turns deadly while on their first date, Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) go on the lam.

“SCANDALOUS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER”: This documentary explores the juiciest stories of the notorious tabloid magazine.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD FEB. 21 “THE NIGHT CLERK”: A hotel clerk (Tye Sheridan) witnesses a murder and ends up as a suspect in the investigation.

– Katie Foran-McHale, Tribune News Service

ON THE COVER Kuinka will headline WinterStock 2020 on Friday at the Lincoln Theatre. Kendall Rock Bar photo.

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WinterStock celebrates five years at the Lincoln

By TREVOR PYLE @sports_SVH

MOUNT VERNON — Now in its fifth year, WinterStock 2020 at the Lincoln Theatre will bring back a show veteran in an evening of music and celebration on Valentine’s Day. Kuinka, which performed at the first WinterStock, returns to headline the winter musical performance, which will also feature Sway Wild. Both bands are Pacific Northwest stalwarts.

Kuinka is made up of Nathan Hamer, Zach Hamer, Michelle Nuño, Jillian Walker and Miranda Zickler.

The Seattle-based band’s music busts out of genres, but has caught the attention of outlets as diverse as NPR and The Stranger, which wrote, “Seraphic vocals bookended by ukulele, cello, and heavy percussion will leave you feeling giddy and glad to be alive.”

Sway Wild released their self-titled debut album late last year.

Songwriters Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw — both from the San Juan Islands — are joined by bassist Thom Lord and have toured around the world with a sound that blends pop, folk and funk.

Fer has drawn praise for her skills on the electric guitar and like the other band on the bill, Sway Wild has drawn notice from national publications.

Parade Magazine and Acoustic Guitar Magazine both praised their sound. The former wrote, “Grooving ...

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Sway Wild

WINTERSTOCK

When: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14 Where: Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon Tickets: $25 general admission; $30 day of show More information: lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955

wistful, driving, and a masterful combination ... velvety vocals over staccato guitar and light percussion capture your attention with Sway Wild.”

WinterStock has become such an established event it was voted Best Skagit Music Festival by Cascadia Weekly readers two years ago.

A trio of Pacific Northwest breweries and cider producers will be on hand for the festivities this year: Bellingham’s Stemma Brewing; Bellingham Cider Company and Fremont Brewing Company of Seattle.

— Reporter Trevor Pyle: 360-416-2156, tpyle@skagitpublishing. com, Twitter: @Sports_ SVH, Facebook.com/bytrevorpyle

KENDALL ROCK BAR PHOTO

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

NATALIE NIBLACK: FOLLY: Natalie Niblack’s solo exhibit “Folly” is being featured at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, until March 1.

NESTS AND LANDSCAPES: Kris Ekstrand is the featured winter artist at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden.

Work from artists around the region will be featured until Feb. 28. jansenartcenter.org.

MUSIC

WHATCOM JAZZ MUSIC ARTS CENTER: Renowned jazz musicians will perform at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Pospect St., Bellingham: n Feb. 19: Xavier Lecouturier Quartet. $5-15. n Feb. 26: Phil Parisot Trio. $5-15.

JOAN PENNEY: Celebrate Valentine’s Day one day late with Joan Penney at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

AIZURI QUARTET: The multiprize-winning string quartet will play at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldston Road, Bellingham. Wine and appetizers. Tickets: $75 (not available at door).

To order: 360-201-6621 or bellinghamfestival@ comcast.net.

THEATER

BELLINGHAM’S GOT TALENT: Music, comedy, general talent acts and more family-friendly entertainment are in store at this fundraiser for the Lighthouse Mission Ministries’ Street Connect program at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Ave., Bellingham. mountbakertheatre.com.

IMPROVISED ROMANCE: The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., is featuring an entire month of improv comedy centered around the upsand-downs of romance.

At 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the show is “Cupid’s Arrow,” a parody of “The Dating Game” from the 1960s and ’70s.

At 9:30 p.m. is “50 Shades of Velvet,” a show based on romance novels of all kinds. Tickets at theupfront.com.

BEST OF SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. $25. wicaonline.org.

LECTURES & TALKS

WOMEN LAWYERS ACROSS THE YEARS: Join a panel discussion about women in court with Judge Laura Riquelme, Judge Susan Cook, Rosemary Kaholokula and Jennifer Flynn followed by a Q&A with Judge Dianne Goddard at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

“THE BARN SHOWS”: Hear how two women preserved a piece of the Skagit Valley’s art history in the book “The Barn Shows” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

GENEALOGIAL SEARCHERS: Whid-

Dueling pianos with Jeff and Rhiannon

Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Discover why the shores and waters of Puget Sound are internationally recognized as crucial habitat for countless birds of sea, shore and land.

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LOOKING AHEAD

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Ever wonder what kind of musical display would arise when two pianists dueled via song on stage?

Wonder no more, because that is what will happen at the Marysville Opera House this weekend.

At 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Jeff and Rhiannon will incorporate a high-energy performance with fresh hits and classic numbers.

Guests can choose to

bey Island Genealogical Searchers will present Maureen MacDonald, “1880-1900 — Fill In The Gap,” from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor.

SALTWATER BEAVERS: Friends of Skagit Beaches, “Saltwater Beavers: Engineers in the Tidal Marsh,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, Northwest Educational Services District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Free.

HUMANITIES WASHINGTON: Sociologist and writer Michelle Janning will discuss “What Your Home Says About the World” at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

sit on the main floor, which includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages, or sit in the balcony, which is foodfree.

MILLINERY DESIGNER: Millinery designer Wayne Wichern will talk about the creation of his hats and the process and art behind modern headwear at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

LOVE & BEAUTY IN THE TIME OF TURBULENCE: Jack Hartt of Transition Fidalgo & Friends will present “Love and Beauty in a Time of Turbulence” at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

JAPANESE AMERICAN EXCLUSION DURING WWII: Clarence Moriwaki will talk about the removal of Japanese Americans on Bainbridge Island by the U.S. Army

Tickets are $65 for VIP, $55 for main seats and $25 for balcony at the opera house, 1225 Third St., Marysville.

360-363-8400.

at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

MORE FUN

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST ANNUAL MEETING: Members and nonmembers are invited to attend the Friends of the Forest annual membership meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Depot Building, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

The group will review an annual report, hold board elections and watch a historical presentation.

SNOW GOOSE AND BIRDING FESTIVAL: The Stanwood-Camano Snow Goose and Birding Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Floyd Nargaard

VINTAGE WATERCOLORISTS OF WA: John Ebner, Carla O’Connor, Joan Pinney, Joan Reeves, Tony Turpin and Jack Dorsey will be featured in this invitational watercolor show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 7, 14 and 21, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island.

The opening reception will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7. sunnyshorestudio.com.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Acoustic guitar players Mike Dawes, Cenk Erdoğan, Olli Soikkeli and Jim Kimo West will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-39. lincolntheatre.org.

“GENRE LEGENDS”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in March at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. The audience will suggest genres, and the cast will select three to perform. $12. theupfront.com.

MUSICAL IMPROV WITH LAURA HALL: Laura Hall, best known for her musical improv on the show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” will join the main-stage cast as they make up songs and lyrics to her music at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. theupfront.com.

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OUT AND ABOUT ”SAGA OF THE VOLSUNGS”: iDiOM Theater brings a new three-play adaptation of the Norse epic “The Saga of the Völsungs” from March 13-April 4 at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Prospect St., Bellingham. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

ACROSS GENERATIONS: WOMEN IN POLITICS: Noon Thursday, March 12, Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. whatcommuseum.org

A tense family dynamic in “The Curious Savage”

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

A woman inherits a fortune, but won’t let her stepchildren in on the money, despite their clear interest. To secure the money, the children decide to send the stepmother away, but she makes the best of her situation.

That’s the tale in store at “The Curious Savage” at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden, from this weekend until March 1.

Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-

SEALS AND SEA LIONS: Friends of Skagit Beaches presents a talk on Seals and Sea Lions: Pinnipeds of the Salish Sea from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Northwest Educational Services District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Free.

FAMILY BIKE TOURING, BEFORE AND AFTER KIDS: Civil engineer Freeman Anthony is an avid cyclist who toured Asia, Europe and North America with his partner Iris before they started a family. They continued to tour after having children with tweaks to their approach that he will share at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5. whatcommuseum.org.

CHINESE IN EARLY NORTHWEST AMERICA: Authors Chuimei Ho and Bennet Bronson will discuss the history of Chinese immigration in the Northwest at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

AUTHOR TALK: Abbe Rolnick, author of the “Generation of Secrets” series, will present the third book “Founding Stones” with a talk at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

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Tickets are $10-14. 360-354-4425.

GARAGE SALE: A fundraising garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7, in the cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary School, 1801 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. All proceeds go to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital; monetary also donations accepted. 360428-6128.

RESOLUTION EVOLUTION: Learn tools to make resolutions stick from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, at Options High School, 2015

Franklin St., Bellingham. $75 general admission, $150 VIP access including swag and a meet-andgreet. Funds support the Bellingham Schools Foundation. resolutionevolution.org.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.

GARDENING WORKSHOP: The Master Gardeners of Island County presents the 32nd annual Whidbey Gardening Workshop on March 13-14 at Oak Harbor High School.

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GET INVOLVED

ART CLASSES

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART: 121 S. First St., La Conner: n My Adult & Me Painting Class: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. For kids (ages 3-9) and parents to learn together. $25 per pair. n Drawing Jean Behnke: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. $30. museumofnwart.org.

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152.

A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery. com. Prices include all classes in a series.

TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at Tri Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. trideearts.com.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center

for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 503 Morris St., La Conner. Online courses are also available.

For information and a complete schedule: 360466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville.

For information and a complete schedule: 360678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-4166556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety of art classes and workshops.

For information or to register: 360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts. com.

ANACORTES SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER: The senior center hosts a variety of art programs each week at the center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

360-293-7473. n Creative Circle: 9 a.m. Mondays. n Woodcarving: 9 a.m.

Mondays. n Acrylics: 9:30 a.m.

Mondays. n Rock Painting: 1 p.m.

Mondays. n Miracle of Art: 1 p.m.

Tuesdays. n Mosaics/Stained Glass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

‘Uncorked’ music with Vox Pacifica

15 and up. Meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Contact Carol Ward: 425232-9171 or contact@ harmonynorthwest.org.

OPEN MIC NITE: 6 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Lil’Nut Cafe and Diner, 330 Cherry St., Sumas.

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The lid on this week’s entertainment has been lifted with “Vox & Friends: Uncorked — A Musical Cabaret.”

This show is directed by Vox Pacifica’s artistic director Wendy Bloom and promises engaging tunes, lively and provocative numbers by a choral ensemble, as well as solos, duets and small-group numbers. n Color Me Calm: 10 a.m. Thursdays. n Drawing Animals: 2:15 p.m. Thursdays. n Watercolor: 9:30 a.m.

DANCE

BEGINNING CLOGGING CLASS: Two free lessons, $3 each lesson thereafter. 6-7:30 p.m.

Mondays, The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. Bev (360424-9675) or bevruuth@ gmail.com, cloggingdanceclassmountvernonwa. com.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join an spiritual practice that draws inspiration from sacred traditions around the world at this guided dance class from 5:458 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon.

“Uncorked” is a benefit for Vox Pacifica and shows at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Each night a flight in a private plane over Vancouver and the Canadian Coastal Mountains will be raffled off to an audience member.

Tickets are $30 at voxpacifica.org/ events.

By donation.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older.

Register: burlingtonwa. gov/recreation or 360755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View.

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter.

No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Fair-

haven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and softsoled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

MONDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1-3 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Public welcome. Information: Kenneth Kossman (360-336-3682) or the center (360-416-1585). $7 per person.

MUSIC

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group singing four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts ages

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 12:301:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon.

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free; donations accepted. 360630-1156.

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GET INVOLVED SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Rehearsals from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. 360-223-3230.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-2932544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

SWING THE GATES 5K: The Deception Pass Park Foundation will host a 5-kilometer fun run/ walk at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at the East Cranberry Lake shelter, 41020 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Registration: $20 ages 4-11, ages 12 and older. skagit.ws/39viu3H. More info: dpbeachnaturalist@gmail.com.

PHYLLIS L. ENNES POETRY CONTEST: Area poets are invited to apply to the fourth annual Phyllis L. Ennes Poetry Contest, judged by former Washington State Poet Laureate Samuel Green.

Poets should submit three unpublished works in a word document to skagitcontest@gmail.com.

In a separate document, include contact information. $20 submission fee.

Winners will be notified in August and will be invited to read their poem at the Skagit River Poetry Festival, Oct. 1-4. skagitriverpoetry.org.

ENCORE FITNESS: Encore Fitness offers group exercise classes at the

Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. All levels welcome, drop-in classes. 360-466-8754. n Simply Strong: 5:45 p.m. Mondays. n Pilates/Yoga Fusion: 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. n Dance-Fit: 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m.

Fridays. n Zumba: 8 a.m. Saturdays.

BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION: The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of one-day and multiple-day sports and recreation classes.

Prices vary. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/ parksandrec. n Youth Decoy Bird Carving and Painting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4-April 22. $40.

Ages 10-17. n Adult Decoy Bird Carving and Painting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4-April 22. $60. n DSLR Photography Level 1: 10 a.m.-noon March 7 or 6-8 p.m. April 7. Ages 12 and older. $45 per class. n DSLR Photography Level 2: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20, or March 17. Ages 12 and older. $45 per class. n Photography Composition and Editing: 6-9 p.m. March 26. Ages 12 and older. $45 per class. n Thursday Walkers: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Feb. 20 and Feb. 27-March 26. Easy to moderate hikes between 2-4 miles. $65 per fivewalk series. n Flow Yoga: 5:306:45 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. $45 for six classes, $10 for a single class. n Boot Camp: 5:30-

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 17. $50 for five weeks, $12 for a single class.

GEAR SALE AND SWAP: Buy, sell or trade used outdoor gear from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $20 per booth, free for shoppers. ci.burlington.wa.us.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Skagit and Island Counties Council for the Blind meets 1-3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Washington Federal Bank rear conference room, 300 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

425-218-0190 or arvidsonandy@gmail.com.

MEN’S GARDEN CLUB: The Skagit Men’s Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at WSU Mount Vernon Research Station, 16650 Memorial Highway 536.

GENEALOGY: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meetings are held at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor. whidbeygensearchers.org.

LACROSSE: The Skagit Valley Flyers is a lacrosse club for boys and girls, grades 2-12. Participation is free and no experience is necessary. svflyers.uslaxteamsw. com. Questions? Email: svflyers2009@gmail.com.

GRUMPY OLD MAN’S YOGA: Build strength and flexibility at this

accessible yoga class 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Women welcome. $5 donation.

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 Big Beaver Pond Loop: Three-mile roundtrip hike through beaver territory at 9 a.m.

Friday, March 20. Meet at the Little Cranberry Lake parking lot. Listed as intermediate. n Little Round Top Traverse: Five-mile traverse through Whistle Lake at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28. Meet at Heart Lake parking lot. Listed as advanced.

GUIDED WALKS: Friends of the Camano Island Parks hosts a series of guided walks for the public at 9:50 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes.

No dogs. Suggested donation $1. friendsofcamanoislandparks.org. n March 7: A 3.5mile walk from Cama to Camano Island State Park. Park at Ivy Road and Dry lake Road Junction. Shuttle service available to return drivers. n April 4: A 2-mile walk on the perimeter of the Four Springs Lake Preserve. Meet at the parking area at the preserve.

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSO-

CIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the third Saturday of every month at Royal Star Buffet, 2300 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon.

Dinner at 6 p.m. (optional) with meeting at 7 p.m.

First-time attendees get a free dinner. Contact President Dwight Kaestner at 425-770-6154 or cmachapter39@gmail.com.

SCOUT MEETING: Cub Pack 4001 and Boy Scout Troop 4001 meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division, Mount Vernon. New members welcome.

TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE MAPS & MORE: Learn about opportunities to be physically active in Skagit County, including trail guides, an activity tracker and local resources at www.wta.org/go-hiking/ hikes/port-of-skagit-nature-trails.

BACK COUNTY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON: Join the Skagit chapter of the Horsemen at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Sedro-Woolley Eagles No. 2069, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

terforthearts.org.

WAY NORTH COMEDY SHOWCASE: Skagit Valley’s monthly comedy showcase brings four top-tier Pacific Northwest touring comics to the stage before opening the stage to local talent. Shows are Sundays monthly, ages 18-plus and free at Farmstrong Brewing, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon.

Sign up at facebook.com/ waynorthcomedy.

ACTING CLASSES: The iDiOM Theater offers acting classes for all ages at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Prices vary. sylviacenterforthearts@gmail.com or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

THE PAPERBOYS MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 6

AT CHRISTIANSON’S: Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road. RSVP: 360-466-3821, christiansonsnursery.com or at the nursery.

THEATER

THE SYLVIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Sylvia Center hosts a variety of classes relating to on and offstage performance and writing at the center, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. sylviacen-

MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 14

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 13-20 Thursday.13

MUSIC VOX & FRIENDS: UNCORKED – A MUSICAL CABARET: 4 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St, Bellingham. $30. voxpacifica. org/events.

THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER ”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

”MASH 4077”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

REINEMER BROTHERS IMPROV SHOW: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Friday.14 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

SERIAL KILLERS: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10-12. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

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”MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Pictured: Raido McComas, as Samuel Ratchett, and Adam Shipman, as Hercule Poirot.

”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

MUSIC VOX & FRIENDS: UNCORKED – A MUSICAL CABARET: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $30. voxpacifica. org/events.

50 SHADES OF VELVET: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

50 SHADES OF VELVET: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Saturday.15 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER ”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

SERIAL KILLERS: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10-12. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Sunday.16 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org. ”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

SAY WHAT?? COMEDY PANEL: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 13-20

Saturday.15

MICHAEL BOLTON 8 p.m., Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com. (Sold out)

Saturday.15

JOE COOK BLUES BAND 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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Friday.14

BIG BUSINESS: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK: with Mike Allen, Brad Shigeta, Adam Thomas, Julian MacDonough: 7:15 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15 general, $10 students.

BEAUTIFUL FREAKS, RHETORICIAN, SLAP SERIF: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

DECEPTION CONNECTION: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

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

THE REPLAYZMENTZ: 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Sports Bar, 1263 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham. 360-306-3624.

KUINKA, SWAY WILD: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

NITECREW: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

TANGO COWBOYS WITH JAN PETERS, MATT EAKLE & ROBIN KALLSEN: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

EOTO, RED GIANT: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Saturday.15 JOE COOK BLUES BAND: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

JOAN PENNEY: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fireweed Terrace, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

360-428-1954 or fireweedterrace.com.

MICHAEL BOLTON: 8 p.m., Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

(Sold out) DOVETAILS: 8 p.m., Honey Moon, 1053 N. State Street Alley, Bellingham. 360-734-0728 or honeymoonmeads. com.

SONJA LEE BAND: 8 p.m., Skylark’s Hidden Cafe, 1308 11th St., Bellingham. 360-715-3642 or skylarkshiddencafe. com.

FANNY ALGER, THE LETTERED STREETS: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

NITECREW: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

HYPHO, XAKRA: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

Sunday.16 RON BAILEY & THE TANGENTS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Wednesday.19 SHERI ROBERTS GREIMES: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

HEAD FOR THE HILLS: 7:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

THE SCARLET LOCOMOTIVE WITH THE BLUEGRASS REINFORCEMENTS: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Thursday.20 MELANCHOLIA, GREAT FALLS, DEATHCAVE: 8 p.m, Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

TRYIN’, EBB SLACK & FLOOD, TRIPLE MOOD: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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HOT TICKETS BLAKE SHELTON: Feb. 14, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

DR. DOG: Feb. 14, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PEE WEE HERMAN: BIG ADVENTURE: Feb. 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

VALE OF PNATH, GOROD: Feb. 16, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

JACK BROADBENT: Feb. 19, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ANTIBALAS: Feb. 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAVID SANBORN JAZZ QUINTET: Feb. 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET: Feb. 20-22, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206838-4333 or thetripledoor. net.

MURDER BY DEATH: Feb. 21, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

TUCK AND PATTI: Feb. 24, The Triple Door, Seattle.

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net.APH RAPHAEL SAADIQ: Feb. 25, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ALTER BRIDGE: Feb. 26, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: Feb. 26, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

STANTON MOORE: Feb. 27, The Triple Door, Seattle.

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net.

MOE.: Feb. 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

WILLIAM DUVALL: Feb.

BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET Feb. 20-22, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net.

29, The Triple Door, Seattle.

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”STU FOR SILVERTON”: Through Feb. 23, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: March 4, Rialto Theater, Tacoma. 253-5915894 or tickets.broadwaycenter.org.

RICK SPRINGFIELD: March 6, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

HAYLEY KIYOKO: March 8, Showbox Sodo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

THE STROKES: March 9, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 12-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BURTON CUMMINGS: March 13-14, Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. ”SISTER ACT”: March 13-April 5, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

CARNIFEX: March 16, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

THE ACACIA STRAIN: March 18, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

AMANDA SHIRES: March 20, The Crocodile, Seattle.

877-987-6487 or eventbrite. com.

TYLER FARR: March 27, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, Arlington. 360-4749740 or angelofthewinds. com.

ORLEANS, FIREFALL: March 27, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 2-5, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

AMY GRANT: April 4, Pantages Theater, Tacoma.

253-591-5894 or tacomaartslive.org.

CORB LUND: April 10, Tractor Tavern, Seattle. 866777-8932 or ticketweb.com.

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: April 10, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

BILLIE EILISH: April 10, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

CARLY RAE JEPSEN: April 14, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ALICE COOPER: April 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

DAUGHTRY 2020: April 24, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or tulalipresortca-

sino.com.

MILKY CHANCE: April 24, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: April 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

STURGILL SIMPSON, TYLER CHILDERS: May 20, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD CAN DANCE: May 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CHER: May 4, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett.

866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

COMMODORES: May 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: May 12-24, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle.

206-625-1900 or 5thavenue. org.

APOCALYPTICA: May 14, Showbox at The Market, Seattle. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com, JOURNEY, THE PRETENDERS: May 16, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

TESTAMENT, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, MESHIAAK: May 24, Showbox, Seattle. testamentlegions.com, 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM:

May 29, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SHAUN CASSIDY: May 30, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

SYMPHONY X: June 1, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

HALSEY: June 2, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ALANIS MORISSETTE: June 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

STEELY DAN, STEVE WINWOOD: June 4, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

HALL & OATES, SQUEEZE, KT TUNSTALL: June 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

BRANDI CARLILE, SHERYL CROW, YOLA: June 6, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”EVITA”: June 12-July 4, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle.

206-625-1900 or 5thavenue. org.

ULI JON ROTH: June 6, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

BON JOVI, BRYAN ADAMS: June 10, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: June 20, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KENNY LOGGINS: June 25, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or ticketmaster. com.

MONSTA-X: July 1, Accesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation. com.

OZZY OSBOURNE, MARILYN MANSON: July

11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

INCUBUS: July 15, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

PHISH: July 17-19, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, WEEZER: July 17, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

KENNY CHESNEY, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: July 18, CenturyLink Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

FOREIGNER, KANSAS, EUROPE: July 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES: July 25, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GUNS ‘N ROSES: Aug. 2, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

TAME IMPALA: Aug. 7, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BACKSTREET BOYS: Aug. 8, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE LUMINEERS, GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV, DANIEL RODRIGUEZ: Aug. 15, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MAROON 5: Aug. 15, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

HARRY STYLES: Aug. 18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

JANET JACKSON: Aug. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

LAUV, CHARLOTTE LAWRENCE, ALEXANDER 23: Aug. 26, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

How to be a responsible traveler

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com

With increased research and conversation about the environmental, economic and social impact of travel, families may be wondering how best to be a responsible traveler.

Here are five ideas to consider: 1. CHOOSE WISELY Popular vacation spots such as Venice, Italy; the Galapagos Islands; Barcelona, Spain; and Macchu Picchu have begun taking steps to protect their destinations from the effects of overcrowding by managing access and establishing visitor fees. If you still plan to visit tourism hot spots, consider a shoulder or offseason trip when the crowds may be less of a concern.

When researching your next family adventure, review second-tier cities, national parks with fewer visitors, uncrowded beaches or other locations not currently experiencing a high profile as holiday possibilities. Consider traveling with a tour operator that gives back to their communities and makes a strong effort to tread softly in each destination. Companies such as Intrepid, one of the first carbon-neutral tour operators, and G Adventures, a small group adventure firm that helps develop rural tourism projects, are among those striving to find a healthy balance in the travel equation. intrepid.com; gadventures. com 2. THINK GREEN Just as you might at home, keep water usage low, avoid unnecessary packaging and plastics, and turn the lights

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The setting sun fills the sky with color over Fernandina in the Galapagos Islands. There is increased research and conversation about the environmental, economic and social impact of travel.

out when departing your hotel room or vacation rental.

Encourage each member of the family to bring their own reusable water bottle and refill from large containers if the local water is not safe to use.

Hop on board local transportation, use bikes or walk whenever possible. Staying in a single destination longer, rather than hopping to multiple destinations, can reduce your carbon footprint.

3. TREAD SOFTLY Whether camping in the backcountry or day-hiking in a nearby state park, practice Leave No Trace principles to minimize impact and to avoid trail erosion, invasive species, polluting water and other unintended consequences. Be sure to plan ahead, dispose of waste properly, leave what you

find, respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors. lnt.org 4. SUPPORT LOCALS Before your trip, research the local culture and discuss the information and your initial impressions with the family. If relevant, encourage everyone in your group to learn a few phrases of the language. Hire a resident guide to show your family how locals live. Buy indigenous crafts, pull up chairs in neighborhood restaurants to sample fare from the region and peruse what’s possible at a farmers market. Be respectful and ask permission to take and share photos of people and private spaces. The World Tourism Organization encourages travelers to “be tolerant and respect diversity.”

5. SAVE THE REEFS Among the ways we can help protect important coral reefs around the world is to use proper sunscreen. Skin protection that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate washes off beachgoers, swimmers and divers and has been found to cause bleaching, deformities and potentially death to coral. Palau, Hawaii and other destinations are taking steps to ban these chemicals. Check for products that do not use these harmful substances and consider the use of clothing that blocks harmful rays from the body.

– Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. n Winter Birding for Kids: An “I Spy” Adventure in Skagit Valley. Through March, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30-4:30 pm. Transportation and binoculars provided. Reservations required by phone, 360-474-7479. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly. Reservations required.

SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@ watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492.

Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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REVIEW

‘Miss Americana’ offers honest, open look at Taylor Swift

By ROBERT LEVIN Newsday

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Taylor Swift opens up for the cameras in this behind-the-scenes documentary by Lana Wilson.

It follows the megastar as she reflects on the differences between her tabloid image and reality, confronts some of the darkest periods in her life, writes and records her latest album “Lover” and weighs whether to jump into the political fray for the first time with an endorsement of Tennessee Democrats ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

MY SAY: There’s a certain level of distrust inherent in watching a project like “Miss Americana,” where one of the biggest giants in the history of show business professes to be game for a candid nonfiction treatment. You’re simply not going to find an unvarnished look at Taylor Swift in an authorized documentary. The stakes are too high.

But with the exception of the awkward way the film treats her relationship with boyfriend Joe Alwyn — he’s briefly alluded to, seen in anonymous framing from behind, and then never heard from again — the movie does feel like a fundamentally honest and open piece of work.

It’s a credit to the filmmaker and to Swift herself that the film

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Taylor Swift is shown in a scene from “Miss Americana,” a Netflix documentary about the pop music superstar.

achieves that, because it could have easily swerved fully into the infomercial direction.

The icon has a lot she wants to say here and the movie works best when she lets her guard down in a serious way.

The truth is that it’s a powerful experience to hear someone who has achieved the absolute pinnacle of her profession detail her struggle with eating problems, the ways the infamous Kanye

West interruption at the 2009 MTA VMAs deeply and enduringly impacted her, and how her experience being groped by a Denver DJ and testifying about it in court irrevocably changed her understanding of how to use her celebrity.

There’s plenty of appeal to the scenes of Swift in the studio, putting together her next batch of hits alongside her producers. They’re a testament to hard work

and genuine creativity: The movie makes a point of stressing that she writes her own songs and it’s clear she’s heavily involved in construction of the different creative directions she takes.

The surreal experience of being Taylor Swift resonates as she leaves her Manhattan home to a throng of fans, or faces a barrage of cameras on red carpets.

That’s all familiar and recognizable, though.

This is hardly the first movie to depict the experience of being famous on this scale.

Where “Miss Americana” stands apart is in the ways the filmmaker handles the traumatic experience of the groping and the ways Swift harnessed that terrible experience to arrive at something of an awakening. It’s not enough to stand onstage and celebrate gay pride, she says in a wrenching

scene with her advisors, it’s time to take a stand.

The surprise political endorsements follow, the advocacy for voting registration begins and it’s clear this star has been reborn.

BOTTOM LINE: “Miss Americana” offers an effective backstage look at Taylor Swift that works best when the megastar opens up about her life and experiences in surprisingly candid ways.

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Doors’ keyboardist celebrated in new documentary/concert film

By RAFER GUZMÁN Newsday

Few sounds from the 1960s are as recognizable as that of the Vox Continental organ, and few musicians played the instrument quite like Ray Manzarek of the Doors. Fans of the late keyboardist can keep his spirit alive at screenings of “The Doors: Break on Thru — a Celebration of Ray Manzarek.”

Billed as a hybrid documentary/concert film, “Break on Thru” captures a tribute concert for Manzarek that was staged at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater on his birthday in 2016.

(Manzarek died in 2013.)

The Doors’ two surviving members, drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger, spearheaded the event and called on a wide range of musicians. A clip from the film features a rendition of “Love Me Two

Times” played by Densmore, Krieger, Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots on bass, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters on vocals and his longtime bandmate Rami Jafee on keyboards. Other musical guests included Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band, Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction and John Doe and Exene Cervenka of X. Manzarek was a founding member of the Doors, having met Jim Morrison

in the mid-1960s while the two were studying film at UCLA. During a chance reunion on Venice Beach, Morrison sang Manzarek several original songs, including “Moonlight Drive,” and the two decided to form a musical partnership. The moment was made famous in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “The Doors,” which featured Val Kilmer as Morrison and Kyle MacLachlan as a bespectacled Manzarek.

While many bands of the

’60s favored the baroque sound of an electronic organ — from the Animals to Iron Butterfly to the Mysterians — Manzarek added a unique twist. Because the Doors had no bassist, during live shows he often played the bass line on a Fender organ with one hand and the main keyboard parts with the other. Manzarek’s versatility helped define such classic Doors tracks as “Riders on the Storm,” “Break on Through (To the Other Side)” and the No. 1

hit “Light My Fire.”

“I don’t want to get emotional,” Densmore says in the film, according to Rolling Stone. “I’ve been listening to Ray’s playing ever since he passed, and just amazed by his ability to split his mind into two musicians — bass player and keys — and all of these licks. So gifted, so unique. There’s no one like him.”

For tickets and information on “Break on Thru,” go to thedoorsfilm.com.

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This play has been compiled from stories and interviews with local people who are homeless or have experienced homelessness. The genre is reader’s theater, as well as verbatim theater, as an effort is made to stick as closely as possible to the words of the person telling their story.

There will be a silent auction of artwork from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Theatre lobby. All proceeds will benefit the Skagit Valley College Foundation Second Chance Garth H. Arneson Memorial Scholarship for a homeless person to attend college.

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MINI REVIEWS

Harley Quinn and her girl gang of lovable psychopaths

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

The best thing to come out of 2016’s much-derided DC antihero team-up “Suicide Squad” was Margot Robbie’s inspired take on Harley Quinn, the self-proclaimed “Joker’s girl” and quirky chaos clown. Robbie’s Quinn, with her colorful pigtails and baseball bat, instantly became an icon, a perennial Halloween costume, eclipsing even her lesser half, Jared Leto’s heavily tattooed Joker.

But enough about him; the Joker is so 2019. 2020 is Harley Quinn’s year.

And in the wake of her breakup, she’s back and better than ever with a brand-new girl gang in the brilliant, breakneck “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn.”

Director Cathy Yan soars with her stylish sophomore feature, which is colorful, campy and cheerfully brutal, a perfect reflection of Harley herself. Robbie, as usual, tears into the role with a wideeyed gusto that is equally childlike and unhinged.

With her Betty Boop accent, wacky wardrobe and gymnastic facility with a bat, Harley is one lovable psychopath. It’s impossible not to root for her, even as she’s reducing chemical factories to clouds of rainbow-colored smoke, gleefully dropping hordes

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of police officers with shotgun blasts of glitter and demolishing bad guys with roller skate high kicks to the face. Robbie makes Harley a bedeviling, beguiling antiheroine, not just any old crazy ex-girlfriend.

“Birds of Prey” is also the cinematic introduction to the other birds in the flock, the beloved comic characters Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), styled as a butt-kicking blaxploitation queen, and Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a mysterious yet neurotic assassin out for vengeance. Along with renegade cop Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) and precocious pickpocket Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco), this is Harley’s new girl gang, who band together against the sinister Roman Sionis, aka Black Mask (Ewan McGregor). Although Harley typically prefers to commit crime than fight it, for these girls (and

that guy), she’ll make an exception.

Christina Hodson’s script is a madcap, irreverent roller coaster ride, the story relayed in a loopy, looping, nonlinear fashion through Harley’s hyperactive storytelling style. She bounces back and forth through time, taking a few tangents to wax poetic about the beauty of a bodega bacon, egg and cheese sandwich (relatable), list each of her enemies and their grievances with her and relish in the memories of some of her best butt-kickings.

She clearly sees herself as Gotham’s own “Atomic Blonde,” and the eye-popping fight choreography proves she is. The action sequences are breathtakingly balletic and bruising.

If it seems like Harley could take John Wick in a fight, that’s because she can: “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski consulted on some of the fight sequences. Shot by Matthew

Libatique, the action is crispy clean among all the sparkles, smoke and decaying carnival rides.

“Birds of Prey” is a circus for the senses, but the performances give the film its heart and humor. Every performer knows what movie they’re in, with Robbie’s winking, wild performance creating a safe space for experimentation. The wonderfully powerful Smollett-Bell is a breakout, but Ewan McGregor’s outlandishly campy turn as the sniveling Sionis is a hoot and a half, easily stealing the show. Yan has delivered a riotous rodeo that is “Kill Bill” meets “Coffy.” It’s a tribute to cutest, kookiest clown in the comics, and a perfect distillation of her character: sweet, sour and sassy in all the right ways.

– 1:49. Rated R for strong violence and language throughout, and some sexual and drug material. HHH (out of four stars)

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Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“The Assistant” — Julia Garner (“Ozark”) gives a quietly powerful performance as an entry-level assistant at a movie studio run by an abusive, predatory mogul clearly based on Harvey Weinstein. No blood is shed, and yet “The Assistant” is one seriously chilling monster movie.

Drama, R, 87 minutes. HHH “Coda” — A legendary pianist (Patrick Stewart, perfectly cast) battling stage fright finds encouragement from a journalist (Katie Holmes, equally effective) shadowing him for a profile in a somber and quite lovely film with the subtle pacing and existential angst of a 1970s Scandinavian drama. Drama, not rated, 96 minutes.

HHH “The Rhythm Section” — The convoluted screenplay for this international spy thriller has a grieving heroin addict (Blake Lively) transforming into an expert assassin under the tutelage of a former MI-6 agent (Jude Law). If that sounds like a ludicrous, logic-defying premise, that’s because it is. Action thriller, R, 109 minutes. H½ “The Gentlemen” — Watch Matthew McConaughey, Henry Golding, Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrell sink their teeth into bloody rich character roles in Guy Ritchie’s crime-comedy-thriller, and you get the feeling they had as much fun making this movie as we’re having watching it. Crime comedy, R, 113 minutes.

HHH½ “Color Out of Space” — Playing a farmer altered by the meteorite that crashed in his yard, Nicolas Cage hits more showy electric notes than Eddie Van Halen onstage circa 1985. He’s a major reason why this wackadoodle sci-fi horror film is so darn fun. Horror, not rated, 110 minutes. HHH “The Last Full Measure” — This moving and powerful story about the Vietnam War toggles back and forth between the intense 1966 heroics of a U.S. Air Force pararescueman (Jeremy Irvine) and his fellow servicemen’s recollections in the late 1990s. The outstanding ensemble cast includes William Hurt, Ed Harris, Samuel L. Jackson and the late Peter Fonda. Drama, R, 115 minutes.

HHHH “Bad Boys for Life” — Though their buddy cop characters have slowed down some, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are great together as crime fighters who remain partners almost 20 years after “Bad Boys II.” Put reality on hold and just go with it. Action, R, 123 minutes. HHH “Dolittle” — Robert Downey Jr.’s eyes seem to glaze over with boredom as he plays the widowed doctor who brings his animal friends on a seafaring quest to find a mysterious curative fruit. By the time the doc operates on a flatulent dragon, “Dolittle” has solidified its standing as a spectacularly terrible multivehicle pileup. Fantasy adventure, PG, 101 minutes. HH “Underwater” — Playing a resourceful engineer at a research station some 7 miles beneath the surface of the ocean, Kristen Stewart leads the likable cast of this laughably ludicrous sci-fi horror flick. The film is weighed down by muddy visuals and gimmicks stolen from better movies, and ultimately sinks like a half-ton boulder. Sci-fi horror, PG-13, 95 minutes. H½

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‘Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon’ an out-of-this-world delight UFO fever and open up a theme park called “Farmageddon.” Naturally, hijinks and capers ensue.

The charm of the “Shaun” movies is the wonderful animation, as well as Nick Park’s beloved characters and a familiar formula. Long-suffering sheepdog Bitzer (Sparkes) is consistently harried and always gets the short end of the stick when it comes to the antics of Shaun and The Farmer, forced to pick up the pieces, or be abducted by aliens as it were. There’s also the rest of the herd, each a character in their own right.

her powers lend itself to visual experimentation, and there are a few catchy tunes and musical sequences, but the extraterrestrial twist is a bit much.

Nevertheless, Aardman is making films that are unlike anything else out there, with classic craft that still feels fresh, modern and relevant. Heartfelt emotions and laughs are easily earned with just the twist of a bit of clay and a few sound effects. Talk about movie magic.

– 1:26. Rated G. HH½ (out of four stars)

A new installment in the “Shaun the Sheep” saga from Aardman Animations is always a balm for the soul. The dialogue-free films about the adventures of a plucky young sheep, rendered expressively in clay with stop-motion animation, are delightfully timeless, utterly British and too pure for this world. The BAFTA-nominated “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” is one such installment. And as it premieres on Netflix,

it just might be the most pleasant repeat viewing for parents of young children.

Aardman animator Will Becher and storyboard artist Richard Phelan step into the director’s chairs with “Farmageddon,” with a script by Jon Brown and Mark Burton. While Shaun and his sheep pals braved the world of the big city in 2015’s big screen “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” this time the wild escapades come to the farm, in this sweet tale about interspecies and interplanetary friendship featuring the intrepid Shaun and an adorable extraterrestrial,

“Just Mercy” — An idealistic young lawyer (Michael B. Jordan) pours his heart and soul into exonerating an innocent Alabama man (Jamie Foxx).

The fact-based legal thriller is one of the most predictable movies you’ll ever see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a solid, inspirational, debate-provoking work.

Drama, PG-13, 137 minutes.

HHH “Like a Boss” — The likable Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne play lifelong friends tempted to turn over their struggling cosmetics company to a villainous tycoon (Salma Hayek). It’s just a crass and dumbed-down buddy comedy in lipstick and eyeshadow. Comedy, R, 83 minutes. H1/2 “Spies in Disguise” — This computer-animated adventure benefits from the expert comic timing of Will Smith, providing the voice of a super spy accidentally transformed into a pigeon and forced to team

up with a socially awkward tech genius (Tom Holland).

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Lu-La (inquisitive chirps and baas are provided by Justin Fletcher and Amalia Vitale, respectively).

After reports of a UFO sighting, Shaun discovers a cute blue creature in the barn, with whom he bonds over shared leftover pizza. Soon Shaun and Lu-La are scooting about the countryside with the help of her telekinetic abilities, taking the tractor for a joyride and hijacking a dumpster for rides around town. When The Farmer (John Sparkes) discovers the tractor-made crop circles, he decides to capitalize on the town’s

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The film relies heavily on clever sight gags, with an irreverent and silly tone communicated purely with visuals.

It’s simple but elegant family entertainment, which feels of another era, a form that Aardman and Laika are singlehandedly keeping alive (it’s a relief their films are so well-loved by critics and audiences). It’s always a treat to spend time in this world, but “Farmageddon,” as high-concept as it is, doesn’t quite achieve the dramatic heights of “Shaun the Sheep Movie.”

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