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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Upcoming DVD releases Following is a partial schedule of DVD releases (dates subject to change):

Feb. 26

n Ralph Breaks the Internet n Mary Queen of Scots n The Possession of Hannah Grace n Between Worlds n Border n Mystery Road: Series 1

— Tribune News Service

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Actor Taron Egerton plays Robin of Loxley in “Robin Hood.”

”ROBIN HOOD”: Director Otto Bathurst (“Black Mirror”) opted to make his “Robin Hood” a production that embraces all the common elements of the story of Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton), Marian (Eve Hewson) and all the supporting players including the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn), but presents them with a modern touch. Bathurst’s approach is to present a story set in the Middle Ages where elements from firefights to wardrobe appeal to a modern audience.

Casting Egerton to play Robin was a smart move.

He has the kind of boyish charms Tom Cruise shows off in his action movies, and he’s created a foundation with his work in the “Kingsman” franchise.

If your idea of a Robin Hood story is a group of Merry Men hanging around in Sherwood Forest waiting

for an opportunity to enter an archery contest, this will leave you heading to the little john. Looking at the work as a mashup of a traditional story with a contemporary approach makes for mindless fun.

“A STAR IS BORN”: Lady Gaga stars in this latest version of the story of fame and falling in love.

“SGT. WILL GARDNER”: Iraq War veteran’s (Max Martini) journey of recovery is sidelined by his battle with PTSD. “OVERLORD”: Team of American paratroopers comes face to face with Nazi super-soldiers.

“AMERICAN MASTERS: SAMMY DAVIS, JR.: I’VE GOTTA BE ME”: First major film documentary to examine the performer’s vast career.

“NOVA: OPERATION BRIDGE RESCUE”: Bridge built in 1855 is repaired after being destroyed by a hurricane.

“THE RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE”: Bela Lugosi stars in the 1943 about a vampire revived during a London Blitz.

“THE LAST RACE”: Documentary on a small-town stock car racetrack and the drivers that race there.

“CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?”: Author’s realization she’s no longer popular leads to lies, deceit and criminal actions to get back on top. Melissa McCarthy stars.

“BACKTRACE”: Lone surviving thief of an armored-car robbery is sprung from prison and administered an experimental drug. Sylvester Stallone stars.

“NARCISSISTER ORGAN PLAYER”: Documentary examines one of the contemporary art world’s most acclaimed mixed-media and performance artists.

“BACKBEAT”: The 1994 film about fifth Beatle

Stuart Sutcliffe is being rereleased.

“RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER III: THE FINAL CHAPTER”: Craig Fairbrass returns as gangster Pat Tate in the conclusion of the “Footsoldier” trilogy.

“ICEMAN: THE TIME TRAVELER”: Ming Dynasty palace guard who was frozen is brought back to life in the present.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD FEB. 19 “GREEN BOOK”: Two men from different worlds form an unexpected friendship. Available on DVD and Blu-ray March 12.

“BEN IS BACK”: Mom (Julia Roberts) must deal with her son who comes home from rehab for the holidays. On DVD and BluRay March 5.

“INSTANT FAMILY”: Couple (Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne) face the world of foster care adoption when they decide to start a family. Look for it on DVD and Blu-ray March 5.

“THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE”: Cop (Shay Mitchell) faces a series of bizarre, violent events in a hospital morgue.

Available on DVD and Bluray Feb. 26.

— Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Inside Out & About........................... 4-7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Get Involved.............................10 Hot Tickets...............................11 Travel.........................................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER META Performing Arts presents “West Side Story” through Feb. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre.

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FORBIDDEN LOVE AT THE LINCOLN META Performing Arts stages “West Side Story”

By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH

MOUNT VERNON — Local theater group META Performing Arts is bringing its 20 years of expertise in multicultural education to “West Side Story” this month at the Lincoln Theatre.

“Our mission is to create quality theater for the youth of Skagit County,” said Joe Bowen, director of the production.

The cast is predominately youth, and Bowen said each of the county’s high schools is represented in the cast, as is Bellingham High School, LaVenture Middle School, Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University.

An adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “West Side Story” brings the play to 1950s New York, telling the story of Tony, a member of a white street gang called the Jets, and Maria, the sister of the leader of a Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks.

The two battle prejudice and violence from their friends and families as they try to make peace between the two factions.

“We think it’s a timely message,” Bowen said.

“Timely, and timeless.”

Bowen said directing “West Side Story” has been a dream of his for more than a decade, and it’s coming together now due to META’s 2017 performance of “Stand and Deliver,” which, like “West Side Story,” has a largely Latino cast of characters.

META recruited many

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META Performing Arts’ production of “West Side Story” runs through Feb. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre.

of the performers from “Stand and Deliver” and their friends, and the result is a show that casts young Latino actors in roles made for them.

“Our goal is not necessarily to do predominately Latin-based shows every year,” Bowen said. “Our goal is to start casting these performers in roles that they earn ... and not have people think anything about it.”

He said he hopes audiences are entertained, and anticipates they’ll come away with a broader cultural understanding.

“Theater has a way of doing that, tricking you into learning,” Bowen said.

“The message will take care of itself.”

Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Feb. 23. Matinee performance are scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and Feb. 23.

More information is available at META’s website, metaperformingarts. org.

— Reporter Brandon Stone: bstone@skagitpublishing.com, 360-416-2112, Twitter: @Brandon_SVH

‘WEST SIDE STORY’

When: 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m.

Feb. 17 and Feb. 23 through Feb. 23 Where: Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon Tickets: $25, $20 and $12, plus applicable fees at the box office or lincolntheatre.org

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META Performing Arts’ production of “West Side Story” runs through Feb. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre.

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

WATER’S EDGE: LANDSCAPES FOR TODAY: The Bellingham National 2019 Juried Art Exhibition and Awards will be showing at the Lightcatcher Museum, 205 Flora St., Bellingham, through May 19.

Guests have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice award.

MOUNTAINEERING EXHIBIT: Western Washington University’s Libraries Heritage Resources will host a new exhibition exploring the relationship between humans’ love of high altitudes and issues of gender, race and class until March 22 in the Special Collections floor of the Wilson Library, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

GREGORY S. WALSH: The work of abstract expressionist Gregory Walsh is at the Pegasus Gallery, 301 W Holly St., Bellingham, until Feb. 24.

DONA REED: Mixed media artist Dona Reed is the featured artist for February at the Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

QUILT MUSEUM: The Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum, 703 South Second St., La Conner, has a new exhibit featuring heirlooms dating back to the Civil War. The exhibit runs until April 28. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5-7.

THE FLIGHT OF GABRIEL: New paintings

by Margy Lavelle are on display at the i.e. gallery,

5800 Cains Court, Edison, until Feb. 24.

MUSIC

Talking culinary at Farm to Table

BLUE WATER WOMEN: Gina de Vere will be speaking about her book “Blue Water Women” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

SWINGIN’: The A’Town Big Band will hold a free swing dance at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes, from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. The band will play music from the favorite bandleaders of the Swing Era: Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others. Made possible by a generous grant from the Manieri Endowment.

Open to the public. Free admission. 360-2937473.

ALEX ZERB THE ZANIAC: This one-man variety show is sure to get the kids (and parents) laughing. Watch the performance at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $6.

THEATER

”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: Watch the original and theatrical adaptation of the popular fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid” onstage at the Snohomish County PUD Theatre, 2320 California St., Everett. The show is through Ludus Performing Arts. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 16, as well as select matinee times. $12-15.

Information at ludusperformingarts.org. ”KINKY BOOTS”: See a Broadway show from the comfort of the sweet and unassuming town of Bellingham at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. $45-100.

west Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

BLOEDEL RESERVE: Take a tour of Bloedel Reserve at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

If you like food and farms and business then you won’t want to miss this food and farm biz conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.

The Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting brings farmers, food artisans, chefs, fishers, processors and distributors together to talk shop, attend workshops ”FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”: Burlington-Edison High School is hosting a production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” from Feb. 28 to March 9 at the school, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-10.

LECTURES & TALKS POETRY READINGS: Local poets read their work around the Pacific Northwest region. Next up: n Friday, Feb. 22: Michael Daley and Jeremy Voigt at 7 p.m. at Pelican Bay Books and Coffeehouse, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

and connect with each other.

The event is held at Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindberg Ave., Bellingham, and students of the Culinary Arts Program and the NW Washington Chefs Collective will prepare a seven-course locally-sourced lunch.

Tickets are $60-70.

”VISIONS AND VOICES”: “Visions & Voices: The Red Kimona,” previously scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10, has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

This is the second in a four-part series of films that include a variety of features and short films ranging from slapstick comedies to melodramas and thrillers, all from female directors. mountbakertheatre.com or 360734-6080.

WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College is hosting a

series of forums about global issues and ideas.

The free forums are from 4 to 5:20 p.m. in the Fairhaven College Auditorium, 516 High St., Bellingham. Next up: n Feb. 20: Bollywood Makes Men: Gender, Globalization and Nation in India, presented by Sikata Banerjee. n Feb. 27: Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration and Homeland Security, presented by Todd Miller.

NATURAL HISTORY OF ORCAS: The Friends of Skagit Beaches presents a talk on the history and current conditions of Southern Resident orcas at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the North-

FARM TO TABLE: All food businesses, artisans and growers are invited to the NW Washington Farm-to-Table Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham. $4555. sustainableconnections.org/events.

POLLINATORS: Learn about pollinators and how to support them at this informational talk presented by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island.

THE EVOLUTION OF A BOOK: Author Abbe Rolnick will cover the journey of bringing a book into the world at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham. $45.

JOHN GILBREATH: John Gilbreth, the executive director of Earshot Jazz, will be speaking at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Valentine’s Day at Chuckanut Brewery

CHUCKANUT BREWERY

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the day of love than with beer?

Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen is

MORE FUN

CITY HALL HISTORY TOURS: Explore the old Bellingham City Hall (now Whatcom Museum), 121 Prospect St., from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sundays in February. The tours are included in admission price.

SOCRATES CAFE: Join a moderated philosophical discussion around the question “What is wisdom?” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. VALENTINE’S DAY TASTING: Saintpaulia Vintners will be at Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Lounge, 416 S. First St., Mount Vernon, from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 14, for a wine tasting. Tickets are $10 and every ticket gets guests $10 off of a bottle of wine.

VALENTINE’S DAY MOVIE: The Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., is showing a special screening of “When Harry Met Sally” at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 14, for

offering a Sweetheart Dinner tonight, Feb. 14, for Valentine’s Day. The meal is a three-course dinner with beer pairing suggestions. Couples can also choose to order from the regular menu if they wish, and gluten free or vegetarian arrangements can be made.

The meal includes a shared appetizer, two entrees and a shared desert.

Sweethearts can choose between mushroom manicotti, crab cakes or love salad for their appetizer; seared sea scallops or stuffed flank steak for the main course and tiramisu brulee or strawberry cheesecake for dessert.

The meal is $60 not including tax or tip. The brewery is at 601 W Holly St., Bellingham.

Valentine’s Day. There will be complimentary chocolates at intermission and live music before the show.

SWEETHEART DINNER: Chuckanut Brewery, 601 W. Holly St., Bellingham, is hosting a threecourse dinner with beer pairings for Valentine’s Day, today, Feb. 14, from 5 p.m. to close. Dinner includes a shared appetizer, two entrees and a desert for $60 not including tax or tip.

RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE: Skagit Cellars is pairing red wine and chocolate this weekend from noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, at 106 S. First St., La Conner.

ALL ABOUT LOVE: The Trinity Anglican Church, 1200 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon, is hosting a Valentine’s Day celebration with jazz music and refreshments at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 17.

LINKS AT THE LIBRARY: Play mini-golf at the Anacortes Public Li-

brary, 1220 10th St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, to raise money for the Anacortes Public Library Foundation. $40. Information: 360-4209274.

DANCE: Join a public potluck and dance to live music from What the Chelm at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bayview. $12.

BOARD GAME NIGHT: Adults 18 and older are invited to come to the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., for a night of board games at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.

BENEFIT DINNER AND CONCERT: Bellingham Festival of Music and Ciao Thyme are teaming up to bring a night of good food and music to support the festival.

Dinner and wine starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, and cellist Joshua Roman will play the night away at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St., Bellingham, $200.

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OUT AND ABOUT RECREATION NW EXPO: Over 70 recreation exhibitors are expected at the Recreation NW Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Admission is free. recreationnwexpo.com.

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE CONFERENCE: Five award-winning children’s and young adult authors and illustrators will be speaking from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Saturday, Feb. 23, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $175. wwuclc.com.

A NIGHT AT THE AWARDS: Watch the Oscars and celebrate on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S.

First St., Mount Vernon.

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FEST: View 23 films shown at 12 venues from Feb. 21 to March 3 as part of the 19th year of the Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival. Full schedule at bhrff.webs. com.

TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE: Burlington Better Speakers Toastmasters Club will be hosting an open house to acquaint guests with the benefits of becoming a better speaker and leader by observing a typical meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Washington Federal Bank Building, 300 East Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

MARCH ART

“BRACE YOURSELVES LADIES...

THIS IS HOW WE THINK!”

FEBRUARY 14 & 15

MARCH 1

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ORCHID SHOW: The Mount Baker Orchid Society is hosting a show of blooming orchids Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Free.

QUILTERS ANONYMOUS SHOW: Color Dance in Fabric & Thread is the 38th annual Quilters Anonymous show, which will be at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, all weekend, March 15-17.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

VINTAGE WATERCOLOR SHOW: Sunnyshore Studio is celebrating the

legacy of master watercolorists in Washington state at this showcase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island.

Event benefits Bellingham Festival of Music

MUSIC

REID JAMIESON: Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson is having an album release concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Firehouse Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

RANGER AND THE RE-ARRANGERS TRIO: Live music from the Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Trio, as well as wine, will be at the Marsyville Opera House, 1225 Third St., at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21. $5.

THE NOT-ITS!: Join a family-friendly concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $6.

WISHBONE ALLEY: Wishbone Alley is a group of local Americana musicians. They are playing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

THEATER

”SPAMALOT”: See the Tony Award-winning musical at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham. $45-80.

LECTURES & TALKS

WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College is hosting a series of forums about global issues and ideas. The

JOSHUA ROMAN

By SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF

Music and food combine for a scrumptious evening benefiting a good cause this week.

At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Ciao Thyme is hosting a three-course meal to benefit the Bellingham Festival of Music.

During the course of the meal, free forums are from 4 to 5:20 p.m. in the Fairhaven College Auditorium, 516 High St., Bellingham.

Next up: n March 6: Towards a Palestinian Third Cinema presented by Nadia Yaqub.

A FAMILY IMMIGRATION STORY: Explore human immigration to America with Carlos Gil at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

PUGET SOUND MUSSEL MONITORING: The Friends of Skagit Beaches presents a talk on mussels in the area at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 15, at the

young cellist Joshua Roman will perform an intimate recital for the guests.

The music will range from works composed by Bach to works composed

by Roman himself.

Ciao Thyme, located at 207 Unity St., Bellingham, makes locally-sourced seasonal meals.

Tickets are $200. Vegetarian meals can be arranged.

Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

Vernon. $50-60. skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

GROWING LILIES IN CONTAINERS: The Skyline Garden Club presents this talk with Dianna Gibson of B&D Lilies at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER GAME: The Everett Silvertips hockey team will be battling the Tri-City Americans are 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

Tickets include a donation to Relay For Life teams in Western Washington. $25. everettsilvertips.com.

NORDIC ROOTS: The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society is hosting a seminar featuring experts on Scandinavian and Viking research from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount

MORE FUN

TRIVIA AT THE MARKET: Join a brain-busting game of trivia from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday at the Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

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OUT AND ABOUT MARDI GRAS PARTY: Celebrate Mardi Gras from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley.

VISIONS AND VOICES: The forgotten films from cinema’s female directors will be played in this silent film series presented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, at Firehouse Cafe, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham.

MASQUERADE GALA: Join a night of dinner, dancing, auctions and more from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham.

Proceeds benefit Dementia Support Northwest. $85.

STANWOOD COIN SHOW: Attend a coin show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham.

Free admission, donations accepted.

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Give back to the community and have fun at this night of auctions, raffles, vendors, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Proceeds support

Warm Beach Camp’s Special Friends Camps. $25. warmbeach.com/giving.

CELTIC GALA: Irish dancing, fiddling and festivities will be happening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $18.

LANDS WE LOVE AUCTION: Skagit Land Trust’s annual auction and dinner is at 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, at the Walton Event Center at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

PECHAKUCHA: Join a fast-paced PechuKucha night from 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 23, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

FARM SHARE FAIR:

Meet local farmers and learn about local food boxes at this fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. Free.

APRIL LECTURES & TALKS

PLANKTON OF THE LAND: The Friends of Skagit Beaches presents a talk on plankton at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

MORE FUN

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 14, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham.

Free admission, donations accepted.

FAMILY PALOOZA: Bright Beginnings Family Palooza is for expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. The event is held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon. There will be informational booths, games and prizes.

Free.

MAY MUSIC

SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Listen to period instrument renditions of early musical works at the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

Concerts are at 7 p.m. at the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island

February 14 - 15

Road, Conway. Suggested donation $15-25. n Monday, May 6: Baroque Trio JEST. n Wednesday, May 22: Bach’s Triple Concerto.

MORE FUN SKI TO SEA REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2019 Ski to Sea race, to be held Sunday, May 26, in Whatcom County, is open. Information: Anna Rankin, race director, Whatcom Events, anna@ skitosea.com, 360-9200979.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 19, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham.

Free admission, donations accepted.

7:30pm

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 14 – 21 Thursday.14

DANCE LOS VIVANCOS: BORN TO DANCE: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $25-56.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER ”WEST SIDE STORY”: META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $1225. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

THEATER ”WEST SIDE STORY”: META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $1225. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

”SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: 7:30 p.m., Snohomish County PUD Theatre, 2320 California St., Everett. $12-15. ludusperformingarts.org. ”THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org. ”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $15-18. whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”ALMOST, MAINE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360-733-1811 or bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

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”SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.Pictured: Friday Celia-Zoellner and Truxtun McCoy.

THEATER ”WEST SIDE STORY”: META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $1225. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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

MUSIC DUELING PIANOS: 6:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $65. marysvillewa.org.

”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: 7:30 p.m., Snohomish County PUD Theatre, 2320 California St., Everett. $12-15. ludusperformingarts.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $12. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

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”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $15-18. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC ”ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $28. 360-445-3000, conwaymuse.com or brownpapertickets.com.

SERIAL KILLERS 2.0: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

”ALMOST, MAINE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360-733-1811 or bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $812. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

THE BEST OF SEATTLE COMEDY COMPETITION: 8 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425258-6766 or historiceveretttheatre.org.

Saturday. 16 MUSIC ”ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $28. 360-445-3000, conwaymuse.com or brownpapertickets.com.

AMBROSIA WITH BREWER AND SHIPLEY: 7 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-2586766 or historiceveretttheatre. org.

”SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: 2 and 7:30 p.m., Snohomish County PUD Theatre, 2320 California St., Everett. $12-15. ludusperformingarts.org. ”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $15-18. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SERIAL KILLERS 2.0: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”ALMOST, MAINE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360-733-1811 or bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $812. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Sunday.17 MUSIC ”ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $28. 360-445-3000, conwaymuse.com or brownpapertickets.com.

THEATER ”WEST SIDE STORY”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-25. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

”SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com. ”ALMOST, MAINE”: 3 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16.

360-733-1811 or bellinghamtheatreguild.com. ”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $15-18. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Tuesday.19 MUSIC JOSHUA ROMAN: 5 p.m., Ciao Thyme Commons, 207 Unity St., Bellingham. bellinghamfestival.org.

Thursday.21 MUSIC DARIN JONES & LAST MAN STANDING: 6:30 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-2586766 or historiceveretttheatre. org.

THEATER ”WEST SIDE STORY”: META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $1225. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

”SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $15-18. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 14 – 21 Thursday.14 JOAN PENNEY: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

GENERAL MOJO’S: 8:30 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Friday.15 SANGO: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

FLANNEL: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $10. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

FILE GUMBO: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

JANIE CRIBBS AND THE T.RUST BAND: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

UNDECIDED: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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

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

THE MOSSTON: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

LEE HOWARD: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Saturday.16 DAIN NORMAN & THE CHRYSALIS EFFECT: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

ONE TRICK PONY: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

HARVEY CREEK BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com.

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OKILLY DOKILLY 8 p.m. Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $13. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

THE LOWDOWN DRIFTERS: 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $10. 360363-8400.

Sunday.17 THE JUKEHOUSE: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

Monday.18 OKILLY DOKILLY: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $13. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo. net.

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Saturday.16

THE LOWDOWN DRIFTERS 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $10. 360-363-8400.

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Thursday.21

DANKO JONES: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $13. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo. net.

ALEX ASHLEY: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

CHRIS EGER BAND: 7 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL TO ARTISTS: The city of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eightmonth outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. Information: anacorteswa.gov.

POETRY CONTEST: The Sue C. Boynton Poetry contest will accept single-poem submissions from Whatcom County residents during the month of March.

Winners will be invited to read their poems at an awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Information: boyntonpoetrycontest.wordpress. com.

ART CLASSES

DSLR NEXT STEPS: Dive deeper into advanced photographic techniques with your DSLR at this workshop at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. Each class costs $40. Must have taken beginner DSLR class or be very comfortable shooting in manual mode.

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. n Drawing Two: 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, Feb. 15-March 8. $150. n Intro to Expressive Painting: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 16-March 9. $150. n Mosaics in Vintage China and Stained Glass: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 9. $95.

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. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies. com.

Celebrating wine and chocolate

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

The greatest love story of all time just might be the love between red wine and chocolate, a truly perfect combination.

Skagit Cellars, 106 S. First St., La Conner, is celebrating that love this weekend with special red wine and chocolate pairings.

Guests are invited to visit the cellar from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, to drink wine and dip mystery items into a chocolate fountain. 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.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each Month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history from 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-941-1437 and shunji. asari@gmail.com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops

POETRY OPEN MIC: The Anacortes Poetry Group meets the second

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The tasting is $5 and limited to those 21 and over.

Saturday of the month for poetry open mics at 7 p.m. in the Anacortes Public Library meeting room, 1220 10th St. Poets, songwriters, acoustic musicians, storytellers, a capella singers all welcome.

THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial, Anacortes.

DANCE

BEGINNING CLOGGING LESSONS: All ages invited to this Appalachian style of tap dance. 11 a.m.

Saturdays until April 27 at The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. $20 for 10 lessons. cloggingdanceclassesmountvernonwas.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 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 Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

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

THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to the The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Everyone

welcome. Information: 360-424-5696.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Classes are 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday in March at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave. No experience or partner needed. $40 per person for the series or $12 per person at the door. anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-464-2229.

MUSIC

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.

MUSIC LESSONS: Three professional instructors at the Peterson Conservatory of Music & Arts, 314 S Section St., Mount Vernon, are offering a variety of classes for music students from ages 6-10 ($10) to ages 11 to adult ($40-50). pcmusical.org.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-7904862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the AnO-Chords, a four-part 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.

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HOT TICKETS ”ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE”: Through Feb. 23, Conway Muse, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse. com. ”ROCK OF AGES”: Through Feb. 24, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org. ”WEST SIDE STORY”: Through Feb. 23, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS: Feb. 1417, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE BAD PLUS: Feb. 19-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: Feb. 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SINNE EEEG: Feb. 25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TERENCE BLANCHARD, E-COLLECTIVE: Feb. 2627, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOEY ALEXANDER: Feb. 28-March 3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOE LOVANO TRIO TAPESTRY: March 12-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

NICK MASON: March 13, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

CATHERINE RUSSELL: March 14-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: March 16, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AZIZ ANSARI: March 19, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ANTONIO SANCHEZ

AND MIGRATION: March 19-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MICHELLE OBAMA: March 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STEVE WOZNIAK: March 25, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives. com.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND: March 26-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOEY DEFRANCESCO TRIO WITH PHAROAH SANDERS: March 28-31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

HYPOCRISY, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: April 13, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

ELIZABETH GILBERT: April 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

KENNY G: April 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BUDDY GUY: April 19, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, WORMHOLE, VIRVUM: May 9, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH: May 18, Tacoma

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March 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BOB NEWHART: May 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives. com.

BRANDI CARLILE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NEKO CASE: June 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: June 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: June 7-8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

WILLIAM SHATNER: June 10, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives. com.

THIRD EYE BLIND & JIMMY EAT WORLD: June 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BRIAN CULBERTSON: June 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JUDAS PRIEST: June 21, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

JEFF LYNNE’S ELO: June 28, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ERIC CHURCH: June 28-29, Gorge Amphitheatre,

George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SANTANA, DOOBIE BROTHERS: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

PENTATONIX, RACHEL PLATTEN: July 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: July 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-

3000 or livenation.com.

OZZY OSBOURNE: July 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BECK, CAGE THE ELEPHANT, SPOON: July 13, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JON BELLION: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

SHINEDOWN: July 26, Accesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation. com.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, BAD COMPANY: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BACKSTREET BOYS: July 29, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

WATERSHED FESTIVAL: Aug. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE AVETT BROTHERS, LAKE STREET DIVE, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES: Aug. 10, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JOSH GROBAN: Aug. 24-25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

HEART, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, ELLE KING: Sept. 4, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

IRON MAIDEN: Sept. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MARK KNOPFLER: Sept.

14-15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ELTON JOHN: Sept. 17-18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE WHO: Oct. 19, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

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TRAVEL

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

Incorporating kindness into next trip

By LYNN

O’ROURKE HAYES

FamilyTravel.com

In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way.

And, research shows that teaching kids to be kind has a positive influence on a slew of academic, health and social outcomes including increased self-esteem, motivation to learn and resilience.

Here are five ways to incorporate random acts of kindness into your next family vacation.

1. PACK AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Leave impatience and judgment behind and showcase an attitude of gratitude.

Lead with a smile and offer thanks to those you meet along the way.

From harried flight attendants, pilots, TSA agents and front desk personnel to tour guides, bus drivers, restaurant servers and room attendants, encourage the kids to say thank you whenever appropriate.

Consider leaving a handwritten note or crayon drawing along with your tip, an extra effort sure to garner a smile from the recipient.

If you loved your hotel stay or cruise ship experience, leave a note congratulating the whole crew for a job well done.

2. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS Encourage the kids to take note of the pregnant woman, the elderly or handicapped who might be standing in a crowded bus, airline terminal

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Research your destination to determine if there is an opportunity to combine healthy exercise with the chance to give back in your getaway spot.

or hotel lobby while the young and able lounge in chairs.

Discuss (and model) how offering a seat, a hand or opening a door can be helpful.

Encourage the heavily laden or parents managing a cranky child to go ahead in line.

Perhaps a strong teen can assist a frail adult with removing a heavy piece of luggage from the overhead compartment.

In the queue for a soda or coffee? Quietly pay for someone in uniform or an elderly person behind you in line.

By simply taking notice, opportunities for extending kindness will multiply.

3. PACK WITH A PURPOSE Reserve a little space in your luggage for books, clothing or school supplies that will make a difference in the lives of others in your destination.

The nonprofit organization Pack With A Purpose

works with hundreds of hotels and tour operators in 60 countries to help travelers contribute to those in need.

Whether you stow pencils, a deflated soccer ball, a stethoscope or pet supplies in your bags, you and your family will return home knowing you’ve helped spread kindness beyond your own backyard.

4. WALK, RUN OR BIKE FOR CHARITY Research your destination to determine if there is an opportunity to combine healthy exercise with the chance to give back in your getaway spot.

Ask your hotel about opportunities or connect with the local tourism organization for ideas.

The Humane Society may be able to suggest events that will help homeless animals.

If there is a charity you support or have interest in at home, give them a call to see if they can provide

a contact in your intended destination.

LiveStrong has combined a list of nationwide events on their website.

Peruse the options for a match.

5. TAKE A VOLUNTEER VACATION Whether you offer an hour, a day or a week, giving back of your time and resources makes for a meaningful holiday.

Spend time reading to kids at a nearby school, help save sharks or turtles, share the gift of language or scoop ice cream and assist with pony rides for kids with life-threatening illnesses staying at a nonprofit resort.

Contact: beaches.com; www.Projects-Abroad.org; www.gktw.org — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.

Gather more travel intel on Twitter @lohayes, Facebook, or via FamilyTravel. com)

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily through March in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479 SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors.

Reservations required: 360-474-7479.

SKAGIT GUIDED ADVENTURES: Offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours. 360-474-7479.

SNOWSHOEING: For beginners and seniors. Equipment and transportation provided. 2-4 group size. Daily (but weather dependent) through March. Skagit Guided Adventures, 360-474-7479.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-7334030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

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

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com.

Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., 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.

Harvey Creek Band and line dancing at Loco Billy’s

AT THE LINCOLN

By SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF

There’s no better way to stay warm this season than by throwing down in a good old-fashioned dance, and Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon is hosting just that.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, the saloon, at 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood, is

bringing in The Harvey Creek Band for a big night of dancing.

The show starts 9 p.m., but folks who arrive early can learn how to line dance from line dancing extraordinaire Kim Hargrove at 8 p.m.

It’s $8 for the music, dance lessons and what is sure to be a great time.

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META Performing Arts’ production of “West Side Story” runs through Feb. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre.

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7:30 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 14-16 AND 21-23 2 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 17, AND SATURDAY, FEB. 23 META Performing Arts presents “West Side Story,” the musical adaption of William Shakespeare’s ageless tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.”

The story takes place in 1950’s Hell’s Kitchen — New York City’s notorious gangland battleground. The play follows the two main characters: Tony, founder of the Jets, and Maria, sister of the leader of the rival gang, the Sharks. As the story unfolds, the star-crossed lovers struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice.

Written by the creative team of Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim, “West Side Story’” features the songs “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” “Somewhere” and “America.” $12-$25.

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6:30 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Captured live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, this event honoring Joni Mitchell features Brandi Carlile, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro and Xochi Flores, Graham Nash, James Taylor, Seal and Rufus Wainwright. They will perform many of Mitchell’s songs including “A Case of You,” “Both Sides Now,” “Down To You,” “For The Roses,” “The Boho Dance” and “Two Grey Rooms,” among others.

Co-musical directors are percussionist Brian Blade, who recorded three studio albums and toured extensively with Mitchell, and pianist/composer/arranger/ producer Jon Cowherd. $10-$12; no passes.

— The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

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MINI REVIEWS

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

Weak script brings down ‘Alita: Battle Angel’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

It’s been five years since director Robert Rodriguez’s last feature film, “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,” and he makes his return in a big way with the outlandish, over-the-top manga adaptation “Alita: Battle Angel.”

No one can say the film is not a big swing — it truly goes for it, and does so with jaw-dropping vim and vigor. But does it connect? Somewhat.

Second question — who is this massive $200 million blockbuster film for? It’s unclear, as the film is incredibly violent, with a main character that espouses a decidedly innocent worldview.

It was obvious from the early glimpses at the film’s main character, Alita, that Rodriguez and company were not holding back with the aesthetic. Actress Rosa Salazar’s eyes have been digitally enlarged to mimic the look of the 1990 cyberpunk manga “Battle Angel Alita” by Yukito Kishiro. But the character’s entire face exists in a digital uncanny valley. It signifies she’s not like the rest of the citizens in the post-apocalyptic Iron City — she’s a cyborg, scooped up from the trash heap by Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz), who implants her core into a robotic body salvaged from his dead daughter.

Despite the apocalypse,

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The character Alita, voiced by Rosa Salazar, is shown in a scene from “Alita: Battle Angel.”

it’s all right in Iron City.

It’s a multicultural melting pot of cultures and robotics, where humans rely on biomedical tech.

Cyborgs and humans come together to cheer on the wild professional sport that is Motorball, a cross between speed-skating, Nascar and Quidditch.

The grand champion gets the lucky chance to ascend to Zalem, “the last of the great sky cities,” which floats above Iron City and sucks up factory goods through a giant tube.

Alita is a blank slate and experiences everything in Iron City with a childlike wonder, from chocolate to Motorball and to her first crush, on a street scavenger named Hugo (Keean Johnson). She remembers nothing of her past, but she possesses unique fighting skills, which she puts to use defending her loved ones, and eventu-

ally as a “hunter warrior” bounty hunter. In her most perilous moments, she receives a memory from her past — ninja fighting on the moon, ascending the giant tube to Zalem.

Eventually, Alita finds the robotic body that fits her skills, a foreign piece of tech that’s essentially an alien weapon, all the better to violently dismember robots with. Co-writer James Cameron has embarrassingly described “Alita: Battle Angel” as a metaphor for female puberty, and the filmmakers execute that symbolism in truly bone-headed fashion with her new fighting body. Like the rest of the film, it’s so insane it has to be seen to be believed.

Alita isn’t like the cinematic warrior princesses and action heroines we’ve seen before. She’s emotionally a child, wide-eyed

and filled with naive selflessness. But it’s easy to get frustrated with Alita, especially as she pours her talents into her dopey, goodfor-nothing boyfriend.

As a director, Rodriguez brings a go-for-broke sense of world-building and wildly fantastical style that can be intoxicating, but the film is failed by the weak script co-written

by Cameron, Rodriguez and Laeta Kalogridis.

Character motivations are sloppy, storylines dropped, details muddy. With tonal inconsistencies and poorly written characters, any awe inspired by “Alita: Battle Angel” is replaced with a profound sense of confusion.

– 2:02. Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language. HH (out of four stars)

“What Men Want” — With impeccable comedic timing, Taraji P. Henson is the primary reason why this cheerfully bawdy remake of the Mel Gibson hit “What Women Want” is consistently funny and entertaining. Comedy, R, 117 minutes. HHH “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot” — This strange and original and at times surprisingly lovely bit of folklore benefits greatly from the magnificent presence of the gravel-voiced Sam Elliott, who exudes effortless charisma as the title character. Adventure, not rated, 98 minutes.

HHH “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” — A candy-colored sugar rush with a nonstop parade of pop culture references, famous cameos and inside jokes, “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” doesn’t quite match the original’s spark and creativity, but it’s a worthy chapter in the ever-expanding Lego movie universe. Animated adventure, PG, 93 minutes. HHH “Cold Pursuit” — Liam Neeson stars in what might look like another Liam Neesom thriller, but as the bodies pile up, it quickly becomes evident that this bat-bleep crazy story of a father seeking vengeance is an action comedy, with the emphasis on the comedy. Comedy action, R, 118 minutes.

HHH½ “Velvet Buzzsaw” — Jake Gyllenhaal is fantastically entertaining as the most influential art critic in the United States, a puffed-up narcissist until a late artist’s treasure trove of paintings untaps his torment. This nasty and deliciously twisted chiller skewers the art world with a combination of bone-dry wit and blood-drenched horror. Horror thriller, R, 109 minutes. HHH½ “Serenity” — In this challenging, entertaining neo-noir mystery, a perfectly cast Matthew McConaughey plays a down-and-out fishing boat captain enticed by his ex-wife (Anne Hathaway) to kill her abusive husband. I can’t wait to see it again. Thriller, R, 106 minutes. HHH½ “An Acceptable Loss” — The architect of a brutal U.S. military strike on Syria (Tika Sumpter) gets a hostile reception at her new academic job. This is a B-movie with some A-level acting, particularly by Sumpter and Jamie Lee Curtis as the take-no-prisoners vice president, whose thirst for war is all-consuming. Thriller, R, 102 minutes. HHH “Egg” — With a piercingly sharp screenplay that has echoes of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” this is a whipsmart social satire about two couples hurling verbal daggers about their differing views on parenthood. Comedy, not rated, 90 minutes. HHH “Don’t Come Back From the Moon” — Small things transpire and life-changing events happen in a broken-down California resort town where fathers have a way of disappearing. From its opening moments through its pitch-perfect closing notes, this is a stunning and stark and beautiful thing to behold. Drama, not rated, 82 minutes. HHH½ “Canal Street” — Just days after a transplanted black teen enrolls in an elite suburban high school, a classmate is killed and he is suspected of murder. It’s a work of fiction, but it contains so many recognizable situations and characters, it rings as true as a documentary. Drama, PG-13, 89 minutes. HHH½

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And the winners are: Handicapping the Oscar races

By GLENN WHIPP Los Angeles Times

We’re at that point in the awards season where sides have been chosen, lines have been drawn, death knells have been sounded and the academy’s decision to move the Oscars two weeks earlier next year sounds better by the day.

Except that means that the 2020 Academy Awards are less than a year away.

(Practicing my jazz hands right now in anticipation of celebrating Tom Hooper’s film version of “Cats.”)

But before we bid farewell, we must settle some scores … I mean, races, settle … some … races.

BEST PICTURE “Black Panther”; “BlacKkKlansman”; “Bohemian Rhapsody”; “The Favourite”; “Green Book”; “Roma”; “A Star Is Born”; “Vice” Winner: “Roma” Possible alternative: “Green Book” Analysis: The film that wins best picture will be making history in some manner. “Roma” would be the first foreign-language film to take the prize. If SAG Awards ensemble winner “Black Panther” prevailed, it’d be the first movie in 86 years to win without earning a nomination for director or screenplay. And if “Green Book” wins, from all appearances, it looks like Spike Lee’s head will explode.

I’ve been calling this for “Roma” since early December, and I see no reason to change the pick now.

The mere fact that Alfonso Cuaron’s film earned 10 nominations — twice as many as “Green Book” — points to strong support

across the academy’s voting branches, including the actors, who nominated both Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira.

That broad approval will probably translate to an abundance of first- and second-place votes for “Roma” — academy members rank the movies in order of most liked to least on their ballots — which is what it takes to win in the Oscars’ preferential voting system.

“Green Book” will garner a lot of first-place votes too. But I know many academy members who are also ranking it last.

It’s a bit divisive, though not as polarizing as some would have you believe. (It won the Producers Guild’s top prize, remember.) But there’s enough dissent to give the edge to “Roma.”

LEAD ACTRESS Yalitza Aparicio, “Roma”; Glenn Close, “The Wife”; Olivia Colman, “The Favourite”; Lady Gaga, “A Star Is Born”; Melissa McCarthy, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Winner: Close Possible alternative: Colman Analysis: Races that look competitive when the calendar turns often have a way of becoming set in stone by the time final balloting begins. Both Close and Colman won Golden Globes for their nominated performances, and Colman gave a funny and heartfelt speech, thanking costars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz (“my bitches”). Then an hour later, Close won for lead actress drama (Colman had won for comedy) and brought down the house with a glo-

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS Feb. 15-21 Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13): FridaySunday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; MondayThursday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): Friday-Sunday: 1:15, 4:15, 6:45, 9:10; Monday-Thursday: 1:15, 4:15, 6:45 They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) (R): Friday-Sunday: 1:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20; Monday-Tuesday: 1:30, 4:00, 7:00; WednesdayThursday: 1:30, 4:00 My Fair Lady (55th anniversary) (1964): Wednesday: 7:00 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG): Thursday: 7:00 360-293-7000

CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: amctheatres.com/showtimes/all/2017-06-23/amc-loews-cascademall-14/all

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Feb. 15-21 Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13): FridaySunday: 12:50, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; MondayThursday: 12:50, 3:30, 6:35 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): Friday-Sunday: 1:10, 3:40, 6:40, 9:15; Monday-Wednesday: 1:10, 3:40, 6:40; Thursday: 1:10, 3:40 Glass (PG-13): Friday-Sunday: 3:50, 9:25; Monday-Thursday: 3:50 Green Book (PG-13): Friday-Tuesday: CONCRETE THEATER 1:00, 6:30; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:00 Feb. 15-17 Reinventing Rosalee: Thursday: 7:00 Wildlife (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; SaturMy Fair Lady (55th anniversary) day: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

(1964): Wednesday: 7:00 360-941-0403 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG): Thursday: 7:00 360-279-2226 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor 360-675-5667

rious speech about gender equity, relating it to her mother, a woman who felt she hadn’t accomplished much with her life.

“Women, we’re nurturers,” Close said, “But we have to find personal fulfillment. We have to follow our dreams. We have to say, ‘I can do that, and I should be allowed to do that.’ “ Close won the Oscar with that speech. And, as I’ve written before, she happens to be really good in “The Wife” too.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS Amy Adams, “Vice”; Marina de Tavira, “Roma”; Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk”; Emma Stone, “The Favourite”; Rachel Weisz, “The Favourite” Winner: King Possible alternative: De Tavira Analysis: Supporting actress used to function as the Oscars’ wild-card

category, a place where surprises — often strange (Whoopi Goldberg, Marisa Tomei), sometimes absolutely shocking (Juliette Binoche over Lauren Bacall) — would happen regularly. I miss that. The winner of the Screen Actors Guild Award has been the winner of the Oscar for the last nine years, starting with Mo’Nique (“Precious”) and going through Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) last year.

As SAG Award winner Emily Blunt was not nominated here, that streak will be broken, providing a little suspense for once.

King won the Golden Globe for her beautiful turn as the strong, loving mother in “Beale Street,” and she has taken many critics group prizes too.

If Lee and his co-writers prevail over Barry Jenkins for adapted screenplay, this could be one place to reward Jenkins’ powerful

STANWOOD CINEMAS Feb. 15-21 Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13): Friday-Sunday: 1:10, 6:40, 9:25; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 6:40 Alita: Battle Angel 3D (PG-13): 3:55 Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13): FridaySunday: 1:40, 4:10, 6:55, 9:20; MondayThursday: 1:40, 4:10, 6:55 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): Friday-Sunday: 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:15; Monday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:05, 6:50 On The Basis Of Sex (PG-13): FridaySunday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30; MondayThursday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:45 Green Book (PG-13): Friday-Sunday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10; Monday-Tuesday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50 My Fair Lady (55th anniversary) (1964): Wednesday: 7:00 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG): Thursday: 7:00 360-629-0514 *Times subject to change

film.(Nicholas Britell’s score would be another.)

Should De Tavira pull off an upset and provide the evening with a true surprise, then you can feel confident that “Roma” will sweep through the ceremony.

LEAD ACTOR Christian Bale, “Vice”; Bradley Cooper, “A Star Is Born”; Willem Dafoe, “At Eternity’s Gate”; Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”; Viggo Mortensen, “Green Book” Winner: Malek Possible alternative: Bale Analysis: What has been the worst movie featuring a lead actor Oscar winner in the history of the Academy Awards? Should Malek win, let the debate begin!

Scanning the last half-century, you could argue that Al Pacino winning the Oscar for “Scent of a Woman,” a buddy drama that lumbers along for 2½ hours,

might be that movie. But I’d counter that watching Pacino chew up the scenery as a bitter, blinded man offers more pleasure than anything I saw in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a bland, superficial biopic that swallowed Malek whole, save for the prosthetic teeth, which were far too big to be digested.

However, I know from readers — and quite a few academy members — that not everyone shares this assessment. I am told that the movie and Malek’s sweaty, energetic turn as Queen singer Freddie Mercury contains a kind of magic that puts you in the center of performative joy. And I understand this. I feel that pleasure every time I watch Queen’s full 1985 Live Aid performance, the most perfect miniature set in the history of rock music. Why watch the karaoke version when you can enjoy the real thing?

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