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TUNING UP PAGE 9 The Royal We plays the Skagit Casino and Resort AT THE LINCOLN PAGE 13 Luisa Marshall portrays Tina Turner at the Lincoln

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“Midnight, Texas”: A vampire, a witch and a psychic walk into a bar. The setup for what could be a very macabre joke is the abbreviated description of the NBC series.

Based on the novels by Charlaine Harris (whose work inspired the “True Blood” cable series), “Midnight” follows Manfred Bernardo (Francois Arnaud) as he heads to the nearly dead Texas town of Midnight as a way of escaping his demons.

His skills will come in handy as the once safe haven of Midnight is being threatened by parties, ranging from a very nasty biker gang to a very confused police department. The death of a local woman the day Bernardo arrives in town doesn’t help matters, but does give the first episode a nice mystery hook. It’s up to those with special abilities to save the town and themselves.

“Midnight, Texas” may sound familiar in the beginning, but it has all the elements to feed the need for fans of the genre.

“The Girl Without Hands”: The feature film debut from Sébastien Laudenbach (better known for making short films) is a production based on a Brothers Grimm tale that delivers a deep and haunting beauty in an animation style that is so primitive in design it looks to be one step above cave paintings. The style works because each partially drawn line or hastily hand-painted moment is as powerful for what’s not on the screen as what is there.

The unique visual style is used to tell the story of a young woman who is accidentally sold to the devil in return for a river of gold. What the devil never antic-

Upcoming DVD releases FEB. 27 n Coco n Murder on the Orient Express n Darkest Hour n Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri n Let There Be Light n Just Getting Started n Hangman n MacGyver – Season 1 MARCH 6 n Thor: Ragnarok n Lady Bird n The Man Who Invented Christmas n Wonder Wheel n Faces Places n Novitiate n The Breadwinner n Blue Planet II n Curb Your Enthusiasm: S9 SD + Digital HD n Scorched Earth n The Clapper

ipated in making the bargain was the girl would be so pure of heart she would be able to elude him. Her escape comes at a price when her father is forced to cut off her hands.

As has been the case with other adaptations of the story, there have been some changes made in how the tale unfolds, but overall it is a smart and skillfully presented lesson about love, life, greed and salvation.

But, it is the stunning visuals that make the film a reminder that movies are definitely a powerful art form.

“The Star”: Animated recounting of the birth of Jesus told from the point of view of the animals.

“Daddy’s Home 2”: Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) must deal with their fathers.

“Same Kind of Different as Me”: Two very different men must get past their differences to find a connection. Greg Kinnear stars.

“In His Own Home”: Examination of the 2010 shooting of Kofi Adu-Brempong

by University of Florida campus police responding to a 9-1-1 call.

“Mom and Dad”: Teen must protect herself and her younger brother from their parents, who have been infected with a virus.

“The Nine Lives of Marion Barry”: Documentary on how Marion Barry went from political extinction to dominating Washington city politics.

“American Satan”: Stranger brings darkness to a rock band. Malcolm McDowell stars.

“Doomsday Device”: The world is in peril when the FBI discovers an ancient Japanese artifact.

“The Florida Project”: Young friends spend a summer at a budget motel managed by a stern man who hides a deep kindness.

“The Vanishing Black Male”: Melvin Jackson, Jr., speaks with African American men of all walks to determine the state of the black man in America.

Get Involved............................. 4-5 Out & About............................. 6-7 On Stage........................................ 8 Tuning Up...................................... 9 Hot Tickets..................................10 Travel.............................................12 At the Lincoln.............................13 Movies .................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER Emily Cupp is Belle and Tim Brown is the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast.” Photo courtesy of Amanda Curtis

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THIS WEEKENDin the area A stirring “Beauty and the Beast” at McIntyre Hall Two formidable groups are teaming up for a special theatrical presentation, as the musical “Beauty and the Beast” opens Friday, Feb. 23, and runs through March 10 at McIntyre Hall on the campus of Skagit Valley College.

The production is the collaborative effort of the SVC drama department and Theater Arts Guild, each of which has presented challenging and ambitious projects in recent years.

“Beauty and the Beast” is co-directed by Damond Morris and Jane Skinner. It tells the tale of Belle, a young French girl with a unique view of life that strikes the people in her town as curious. When her father Maurice goes missing in the woods, Belle finds herself in an enchanted castle in the search for her him.

She meets a talking candlestick, a stammering clock, and many other characters, including an angry beast that reigns over the castle. Belle may hold the key to lift the curse over the beast and the others in the castle.

The performance runs Feb. 23-March 10 at McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. Show times are at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinee performances. $20-40; all seats on March 1 are $15. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

An additional event is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4. An “Enchanted Lunch” will be held at Skagit Valley College Cardinal Center Multipurpose Room. The enchanted characters from “Beauty and the Beast” will be on hand. $18 per person, tickets through Mcintyre Hall (360-4167727), costumes are encouraged.

More information at facebook.com/ events/985693908247899.

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Beth El Fattal (left) is the Wardrobe; Kyle Fitzpatrick is Cogsworth; Cat Christ is Mrs. Potts; Michael Turner is Chip; Rob Neeleman is Lumiere; and Ireland Woods is Babette in “Beauty and the Beast.”

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Ireland Woods and Rob Neeleman are featured in “Beauty and the Beast,” opening Friday, Feb. 23 at McIntyre Hall.

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GET INVOLVED PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, TALKS

HOW TO EAT YOUR LAWN: Get ideas and inspiration from a local backyard farmer.

Learn how to transform your lawn into food at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St.

WINTER BIRDS OF THE SALISH SEA: The presentation by Skagit Audubon Society members will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING FLOOD RISK: “Understanding and Managing Flood Risk in the Skagit River Basin” will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. This presentation will cover flood risk in the Skagit River basin.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPEAKER SERIES: The Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series is held at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Local authors, outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists use their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, kayaking, nature photography, boating and more. marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8400. Next up: — Tuesday, Feb. 27: Dave Ellingson presents “Paddle Pilgrim: Kayak-

ing the Mississippi River.” Ellingson recounts his adventure down the Mississippi River.

BOOKS

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history — currently reading passages from “Great Conversations, Vol. 3,” published by the Great Books Foundation. The group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday, at the Burlington Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. All are welcome. Information: 360-941-1437 and shunji.asari@gmail. com.

ART

CALL FOR MOSAIC ARTISTS: Northwest Garden Bling and Wolf Designs are hosting their Annual Mosaic Challenge. The contest culminates with a juried presentation of artwork May 1-13. For information, call 360-708-3279, email nwgardenbling@ frontier.com or stop in Northwest Garden Bling at 44574 Highway 20 in Grassmere Village, Concrete.

POSTER CONTEST: Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is holding a contest for the market’s 2018 poster. All submissions must be 11 inches by 17 inches and in full color. Send submissions by Feb. 28 to Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market, P.O. Box 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 or email sedrowoolleyfarmersmarket@gmail. com. Open to all ages

and abilities. Grand prize winner receives $250.

ARTS COMMISSION: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission need two additional members. It meets at 4:30 p.m the third Tuesday of each month, at Hillcrest Park Administration Office, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

The commission’s goals include promoting and encouraging artists, and encouraging businesses and non-profits to display graphic art on a regular basis. Information at the city Parks Department, 360-3366215.

CALL FOR SCULPTURES: San Juan Islands Sculpture Park invites sculptors to submit entries for its ongoing juried sculpture review.

All sculptures must be safe and should be suitable for exhibition in an outdoor setting and capable of withstanding occasional high winds, rain and possible snow.

Accepted sculptures will be installed for a twoyear period (if not sold sooner) in the 20-acre park located near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. For complete submission guidelines, visit sjisculpturepark. com.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youths and adults. To download an instructor’s packet, visit the Parks and Recreation Department webpage at burlingtonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab.

For information, call 360-755-9649 or email recreation@burlingtonwa.gov.

CALL FOR ART TEACHERS: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is looking for qualified, experienced beginning art teachers in watercolor, drawing, sketching and mixed media art forms. Call to schedule a meeting to show your work and discuss your experience. Kat Peterson, 360-755-3152.

ART CLASSES

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION: Calling all camera users. Bring your DSLR, point and shoot, or smart phone at “Photography Composition and Basic Editing” at 6 p.m. March 14 and March 28 at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington. This class covers image composition techniques and photo editing for any camera.

This is a two-day class or people can sign up for the composition only class (March 14) or the editing only class (March 28). Cost $80 for both classes or $40 for the one day classes.

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 to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday.

Free and open to all.

ART CLASSES: 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 call 360-466-0110 or visit gailcreativestudies.com.

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

ART CLASSES: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-416-6556, 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, call 360-629-2787 or visit stanwoodcamanoarts. com.

DANCE

SCOTTISH DANCING: Join in a monthly

Scottish country dance session. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome to this free event open to the public from noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave. Information: celticarts. org.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: Beginning line dancing is 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays through Feb. 27 at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Cost is $6 for drop-ins or $20 per monthly session. For adults and teens 13 and older. Information: recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov and 360-755-9649.

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

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

The first session is free, $5 thereafter. All welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-7666866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7-9:30 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.

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GET INVOLVED JOLLY TIME CLUB: Have fun and dance to live music 1-3:30 p.m.

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

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Swing dance classes are 7-8 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. Information at anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-464-2229.

MUSIC

JAZZ PIANO: The Great Jazz Piano Players, Part 1, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. This is the first of two free talks covering the development of jazz piano style and technique through history, and illustrated with audio and video recordings. The speaker will be Brent Jensen, a popular local saxophonist and bandleader.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: Have fun strumming and singing at the free Ukulele Fun & Song Circle 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. Information: 206-790-4862 and 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. 360-4660109.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play acoustic old time music at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted.

Information: 630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360-223-3230.

SINGERS WANTED: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:309 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

360-201-5861 or harmonynorthwest.org.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the Conway Pub &

Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

PICKLEBALL: Two sessions offered by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation: Mondays (5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 19-May 14) or Thursdays (5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 8-May 3) at Washington Elementary School, 1020 McLean Road. $30 for either eight-week session. Preregistration required: 360-336-6215.

BIG HITTER’S TEE-BALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE: For boys and girls ages 3-5.

Practice begins March 26. $55. Volunteer coaches and sponsors needed. Registration deadline is March 9; call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215.

COACH-PITCH INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE: Two divisions for boys and girls: Big Hitters CP1, ages 6 to 8 ($55 fee); and New Intermediate CP2, ages 8 to 9 ($60 fee). Volunteer coaches and sponsors needed. Registration deadline is March 9; call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215.

D.A.S.S.H. DOING A SPRINT FOR SAMISH HEALTH: The family 5K fun run/walk is at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Allen Elementary School, 17145 Cook Road, Bow. The event is to raise awareness and promote the reduction of non-point pollution and clean water in the Samish Watershed.

Cost is $10 to $17. A

celebration including prizes, geoduck chowder, activities and more will be held in the school gym directly after the run. Register: databarevents.com/ dassh.

BIRDING FOR KIDS — A BIRD BINGO ADVENTURE IN SKAGIT VALLEY: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a fun way to introduce kids to identifying and learning about winter birds during a 2-hour drive around farm fields and bays. Weekends through mid-March, 2:30-4:30 pm. Weekday arrangements for home schoolers. Call for details and reservations.

360-474-7479.

HEALTHY HIKES: Washington State Parks invites the public to get walking in 2018 with Healthy Hikes at Rockport State Park.

Participants who hike 100 miles in Rockport State Park during 2018 will earn a hand-carved walking stick. Free.

360-853-8461 or parks. state.wa.us/574/Rockport.

STANDUP PADDLE BOARD YOGA CLASS: A stand-up paddle board yoga class is held 9:30 to 11 a.m. second Sundays of the month through May 13, at Fidalgo Pool and fitness Center. No experience necessary. Preregistration required at 360298-0293 or soundyogandsup@gmail.com.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear

sturdy shoes. No pets.

Free. For information, call 360-293-3725 or visit friendsoftheacfl. org.

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

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the first Monday 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. Information: President Dwight Kaestner at 425-7706154 or cmachapter39@ gmail.com.

FLYSWATTER VOLLEYBALL: 9 a.m.

Thursdays at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages and all levels of ability are welcome. Free. 360855-1531.

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 BeActiveSkagit.org.

WORKSHOPS

SELF-PUBLISHING: Learn the essentials of how to self-publish a book with CreateSpace

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Feb. 22, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Free. Register: skagitwriters.org.

QUILT & FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, offers a variety of hands-on workshops. To see the complete schedule and register, go to qfamuseum.org or 360-4664288.

THEATER

ACTING CLASSES: The iDiOM Theater offers acting classes for all ages at the new Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. Choose from various ongoing movement and method acting classes.

Prices vary. For more information, contact sylviacenterforthearts@ gmail.com or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults twice each month: from 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. (M Ave. & 10th St.) Hosted

by Nello Bottari, classes include monologue work, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session.

Call 360-840-0089 or visit FreeAdultActingClass.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

BIRD YOUR WORLD

ment. scottmilo.com.

THE EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT AND COLOR: Stephen R. Hill’s show “The Expressive Language of Light and Color” takes place during February at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The Lopez Island artist will show his latest plein air paintings from his many travels; this series focuses on light and color. Also showing: still-life oils by Barbara Benedetti Newton, Northwest landscapes in oil by Damon Brown, impressionistic oils by Donna Nevitt Radtke and nautical and bird paintings in oil by Lorna Libert. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appoint-

MILES AND WALTON: Paintings by Betty Miles and Katie Walton are being featured during February at Hadrian Stone Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Miles’ paintings on canvas and panel are colorful impressions of her garden. Walton’s paintings are of barns and features of the valley. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. 360-722-9438 or at htroc.com.

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, continues its two-month show “Art Dynamics,” featuring more than 30 local artists. Cynthia Richardson is the featured artist for February showcasing her Pacific Northwest scenes. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sundays.

SMITH AND VALLEE: Smith & Vallee Gallery’s sixth annual Bird Invitational features over 50 Pacific Northwest artists, exhibiting a variety of medium. The gallery is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

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MVHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUESDAY, MARCH 13

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MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 16

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GREETING CARDS: Enjoy a special exhibit of Valentines from the collection at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St. in La Conner. See how people communicated their love before the days of Facebook and Twitter. Admission: Adults $5, seniors $4, families $10. For more information call 360-

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Visit with birds of prey and find out what these aviary hunters are all about from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St. Learn how to save birds and how to get involved with the #BirdYourWorld campaign.

466-3365 or visit skagitcounty.net/museum.

PLAYS

”THE PRODUCERS”: Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, will present the Mel Brooks comedy-musical from through March 4. $20. For tickets and show times: whidbeyplayhouse.com or 360-679-2237. ”BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Presented by Theater Arts Guild and Skagit Valley College from Feb. 23 to March 10 at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40.

360-416-7727.

LECTURES AND TALKS

BRANDING GETS PERSONAL: Learn how you can personally brand yourself to make an impression at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 22, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St. Jacque Beamer of BrandQuery is a 30-plus year expert in branding and marketing.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES: The Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series is held at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville, from 6 to

8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Local authors, outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists use their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, kayaking, nature photography, boating and more. marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8400. Next up: n Tuesday, Feb. 27: Dave Elling presents “Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Mississippi River.” Ellingson recounts his adventure down the Mississippi River. n Tuesday, March 27: Dan Clements presents “BC’s Great Bear Rainforest: Home of Moksgm’ol – The White Spirit Bear.”

GET ON THE SKAGIT BAG BAND WAGON: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

Carol Sullivan, a local recycling educator, will answer questions about plastic bags, what eventually happens to those bags and more.

MORE FUN

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CO-OP: Every year, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op hosts a series of free movie nights in February. Films start at 7 p.m. in Room 309. n Feb. 28: “Before the Flood.”

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OUT & ABOUT BIRD YOUR WORLD: Visit with birds of prey and find out what these aviary hunters are all about from 1-2 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23, at Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St. Learn how to save birds and how to get involved with the #BirdYourWorld campaign.

OLD TOOLS AND NEW-FANGLED FURNITURE: The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit runs through May 13. skagitcounty.net/ departments/historicalsociety.

VILLAGE THEATRE

SCOTTISH DANCING: Join in a monthly Scottish country dance session. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome to this free event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave. celticarts.org.

POLICE OFFICER STORY TIME: Burlington police officers will hold a storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Learn about police officer equipment, safety tips, sing songs, play games and more.

Free.

BIRDING FOR KIDS — A BIRD BINGO ADVENTURE IN SKAGIT VALLEY: Skagit Guided

Adventures offers a fun way to introduce kids to identifying and learning about winter birds in farm fields and bays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekends through mid-March.

Weekday arrangements can be made for home schoolers. For details and reservations, call 360-474-7479.

is 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10. The show is a collaboration between Sunnyshore Studio and the Northwest Watercolor Society. The show includes work by Nancy Axell, Thomas William Jones, Genny Rees, John Ringen and Jack Dorsey.

MUSIC

JAZZ PIANO: The Great Jazz Piano Players, Part 1, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. This is the first of two free talks covering the development of jazz piano style and technique through history.

The speaker will be Brent Jensen, a local saxophonist and bandleader who was also the director of jazz studies at the College

MARCH

ART

VINTAGE WATERCOLORISTS OF WASHINGTON: A Vintage Watercolorists of Washington art show will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 10, 17 and 24, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. A special artist reception

MORE FUN

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CEILIDH-BRATION: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional Irish dinner, Irish whisky, music and Irish dancing at a Ceilidh-bration at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Tickets are $35 and will sell out early. Visit celticarts.org.

FARM TO PINT: The Skagit Valley Farm to Pint Fest is the first-ever gathering of all 11 Skagit breweries paired with Skagit Valley restaurants and/ or farmers highlighting local ingredients and

featuring three Skagit bands from 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, March 31, at Skagit Valley Malting, 11966 Westar Lane, Burlington. Skagit Farm to Pint Fest is the Opening Gala and kickoff party for Skagit Beer Week. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time on eventbrite.com.

RESOURCE FAIR: A resource fair for those 55 and over will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 24, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Find resources on health, exercise, transportation, estate planning, housing, leisure, volunteer opportunities and more.

Admission is free and also includes a free lunch to all attendees.

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E8 - Thursday, February 22, 2018

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 22 - March 4 Thursday.22

”Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-10, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

THEATER ”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.2 THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

”Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-10, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

Friday.23

”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

”Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-10, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-10, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

MUSIC Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner — The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $29.50-69.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Saturday.3

”Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY.23-25

”BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” Emily Cupp is Belle and Malcolm Taylor is Maurice in “Beauty and the Beast” at McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org. See individual listings for times.

Saturday.24 atre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $21.50-45.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

”Bye Bye Birdie”: 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $610, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

MUSIC Celtic Nights — Oceans of Hope: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker The-

”Bye Bye Birdie”: 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $610, family of four $29. 360-757-4074.

Sunday.4

THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Sunday.25

”The Producers”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC Caspar Babypants: 2 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $6. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-40. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

Thursday.1

”The Producers”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

THEATER ”Beauty and The Beast”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. All seats $15. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall. org.

”The Producers”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 22-28 Thursday.22

Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $10. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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

Tuesday.27

Steve Rudy Trio: 5-8 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

The Mammals, Robert Sarazin Blake, The Elopements, Chipps: 7 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Sugar Dog, Surfer Yeti, Laughingstock: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $3-5. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Friday.23

Jimmy Wright Band: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Wednesday.28

Nick Anthony: 6-8 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321.

Ronnie Nix: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

The Royal We: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

Alec Shaw Band: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

Brian Lee & The Orbiters: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The Crystal Method, Boombox Kid, JEK: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $20.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

SATURDAY.24

HIGHWAY 9 BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

Saturday.24

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

Megs McLean: 8:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. anacortesh2o. com or 360-755-3956.

The Royal We: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984

Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

Goh Kurosawa: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

Highway 9 Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or

locobillys.com.

Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $x. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Polyrhythmics, MOTUS: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $10.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Sunday.25

Alicia Dauber Quintet: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

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

Ha Ha Tonka, The Sky Colony: 9 p.m.,

FRIDAY-SATURDAY.23-24 THE ROYAL WE

9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

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HOT TICKETS THE DOLLOP:Feb. 22, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO: Feb. 22-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: Feb. 24-March 10, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

MILES ELECTRIC BAND: Feb. 23, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARGO PRICE: Feb. 25, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

K.D. LANG: Feb. 26, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BAHAMAS: Feb. 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

HERBIE HANCOCK: March 1, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WOOD BROTHERS: March 2, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

G-EAZY: March 3, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

RYAN MCKASSON AND ERIC MCDONALD: March 3, Phinney Center, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

NEW POLITICS: March 4, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 or livenation.com.

ANDERSON COOPER: March 4, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8118 or uniquelives.com.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS: March 4, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WALK OFF THE EARTH: March 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-

JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: March 7, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE LONE BELLOW: March 9, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

SURVIVOR: March 9-10, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

LORDE, RUN THE JEWELS, YOVE STYRKE: March 9, KeyArena, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PHILLIP PHILLIPS: March 16, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS: March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE OH HELLOS: March 23, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LEFTOVER SALMON, KELLER WILLIAMS: March 24, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-

3000 or ticketmaster.com.

AIR: March 26, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

JOHN CLEESE: March 26, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8118 or uniquelives.com.

BRANDI CARLILE, MARLON WILLIAMS: March 30-31, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

TODRICK HALL: April 4, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 5-8, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

THE TRAILER PARK BOYS: April 5, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

WHISKEY MYERS: April 12, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

KENNY G: April 12-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ERASURE: Aug. 14, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BILL MAHER: April 14, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, BLACK STAR RIDERS: April 15, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

DENNIS DEYOUNG: April 20-21, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE: April 23, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. mountbakertheatre.com or 360-7346080.

BIG SEAN: May 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SHANIA TWAIN: May 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KHALID: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

KENDRICK LAMAR, SZA: May 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LAURA KING: May 7, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8118 or uniquelives.com.

PINK: May 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PAUL SIMON: May 18, KeyArena, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY: May 23, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8118 or uniquelives.com.

MAROON 5: May 30, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TOM JONES: June 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STEELY DAN & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS: June 5, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KEVIN HART: June 14, KeyArena, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

VIOLA DAVIS: June 18, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8118 or uniquelives.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: July 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: June 29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

HARRY STYLES: July 7, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PHISH: July 22, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FOREIGNER: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

WEEZER, THE PIXIES: Aug. 4, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PEARL JAM: Aug. 8, 10, Safeco Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, TRAIN: Aug. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

SMASHING PUMPKINS: Aug. 24, KeyArena, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ZAC BROWN BAND: Aug. 31, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FOO FIGHTERS: Sept.

1, Safeco Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ROD STEWART: Sept.

1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GAME OF THRONES LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE: Sept. 6, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TOBY KEITH, NED LEDOUX: Sept. 15, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-3247 or thefair.com.

GABRIEL IGLESIAS: Sept. 22, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

888-559-3247 or thefair. com/fun/details/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias.

JOURNEY, DEF LEPPARD: Sept. 29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Nov. 12-13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

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Thursday, February 22, 2018 - E11

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MUSIC

Robert Plant muses on Zeppelin reunion, musical projects

By JON BREAM (Minneapolis) Star Tribune

Since Led Zeppelin imploded in 1980, vocalist Robert Plant has worked in many different and rewarding situations.

There were the 1950s-loving Honeydrippers, his Middle Eastern-flavored and blues collaborations with Zep’s Jimmy Page, the Grammy-winning acoustic pairing with Alison Krauss, and his two Americana-ish ensembles, Band of Joy and the Sensational Space Shifters.

An avid musicologist, rock’s golden voice, 69, called from North Carolina on the eve of his tour with the Space Shifters.

Q: What do you like about playing with the Sensational Shape Shifters?

A: It’s exciting. Very, very stimulating. It’s laced with a lot of fun and a lot of live work completely around the world from Japan to North Africa to everywhere.

It’s a mobile caravan of splendor, really.

Q: Compare the joy of playing with the Shape Shifters and the joy of playing with Led Zeppelin in arenas and stadiums.

A: I don’t know. I can’t remember.

Q: Let’s talk about the new album from last year, “Carry Fire,” and my two favorite songs. Why did you decide to cover the old rockabilly song “Bluebirds Over the Mountain” from the late 1950s?

A: I’ve been singing it on and off in the shower since before showers were invented. It’s a kind

of angst love ballad from when I was a kid. It’s about young love and how you never know where it’s going and if you’ve really got it down.

I sing it as a kind of cutie looking back. I don’t sing ‘Speedy Gonzales’, or that sort of thing. I sing it as a kind of ditty like I’d sing something by Dale & Grace. I just wanted to do it and see what it came out like. I just psychedelicalized it. Turned it into a bit of a dirge so the vocal melody is still plaintive as it was in the beginning but everything around it has changed.

Q: What sparked “Heaven Sent,” the last song on the album?

A: Musically, we’d been listening to some remarkably spectacular pieces by a guy called Gorecki, who is a Polish composer. His music would hang onto one chord for a long, long time and create this kind of shimmering soundscape. So musically it began like that. We were inspired by his work.

And then lyrically, it’s the story of my condition.

Q: What do you do to stay in shape for your tours?

A: I fall in love about every 18 months. I do my best to be in love with life. I like to see the sparkle that exists and the kindness and the charm of the world, as well as the mess. So I stay in shape as long as I’m happy and I can add something creative.

Q: Will you do some Zeppelin songs on this tour?

A: I think so, yeah. I’ve never not done that since 1982.

Q: Are there any Zeppelin songs you won’t do because you’re not comfortable doing them, you can’t hit the notes or for whatever reason?

A: I’m struggling with “White Christmas.”

Q: What motivates you — in your career and in life?

A: Development. And testing myself against it.

The challenge of creating 10 original songs. I keep moving into different zones so I can actually stay nimble — artistically, creatively and vocally.

My love of communicating with like-minded spirits.

Q: Why do you refuse to live in the past?

A: Well, do you?

Q: I try to move forward.

A: Then there’s your answer. All I do is I keep moving. And all the small talk and the white noise, it’s just the media stuff. It’s conjecture. It has no place in my life.

Q: Since I’m from Minnesota, I have to ask you how you discovered the Minnesota band Low. You recorded two of their songs on your “Band of Joy” album in 2010.

A: Oh, just like you would. In a record store.

I really liked their whole deal. They’re from Duluth. I like what they do. It’s very particular and very unique.

Q: How do you feel about a Led Zeppelin reunion at this point?

A: I don’t know. John (Bonham, the drummer) passed away 38 years ago and that speaks for itself.

Q: No interest in getting together again with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and possibly Jason

Bonham on drums?

A: I can’t hear you. I think the line has gone dead. You’re talking to the wrong guy here.

Q: I heard that you, at one point, thought of becoming a teacher at a Rudolf Steiner School.

My son went to a Steiner school — Waldorf schools is what they’re called in the States. Was that true about you?

A: I was interested in it. I did apply to do that.

My kids went there, too.

I was impressed. It was a long time ago. Like 1977. I felt it was a good environment for kids.

It gave a child respect and allowed them to get through the chaos of the world with some degree of preparation.

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Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters perform live Dec. 8, 2017, at The Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

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TRAVEL

On the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera art trail in Mexico City cated at Balderas and Colon, Colonia Centro.

By ANITA SNOW,

ASSOCIATED PRESS

With her unibrow, braided updo, colorful clothing and mustache, the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become an idiosyncratic cult figure in the United States.

Kahlo has an equally passionate following in her native Mexico City. Her face is plastered on everything from handbags and jewelry to wall hangings and aprons. Her husband, the late muralist Diego Rivera, was better known during their lifetimes but she’s eclipsed him in fame since their deaths in the 1950s.

All around Mexico City, Frida and Diego-philes can find the couple’s work at over a dozen museums and public spaces. Here are some stops on the Kahlo-Rivera trail: CASA AZUL The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as Casa Azul or the Blue House for its cobalt blue walls, was Kahlo’s birthplace and childhood home. She later lived there with Rivera for several years during their marriage. It opened as a museum in 1958 and is maintained to look as it would have in the 1950s.

It’s one of Mexico City’s most popular museums, with about 25,000 visitors monthly. Displays include some of Kahlo’s artwork, including a still life of watermelons called “Viva La Vida,” or “Long Live Life.”

But the real appeal is the memorabilia and other personal items, with earthenware pots in the kitchen, and Kahlo’s corsets and colorful clothing. Located at Londres 247, Colonia Del Carmen, Coyoacan.

DIEGO RIVERA AND FRIDA KAHLO HOUSE AND STUDIO MUSUEM Kahlo lived on and off in another blue house in the

FINE ARTS PALACE The Palacio de Bellas Artes houses several Rivera murals, including “Man, Controller of the Universe,” which features a workman surrounded by machinery. Several other important Rivera murals can be seen inside the palace, along with works by other muralists like David Alfaro Siqueiros.

Located at Juarez and Eje Central, Centro Historico.

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In this July 28, 2016 photo, the work area of Frida Kahlo where she did some of her painting at La Casa Azul in Mexico City.

southern neighborhood of San Angel, a smaller structure connected by a walkway bridge to a white and pink house-studio once occupied

by Rivera.

The couple lived there beginning in 1934. The buildings designed by painter and architect Juan O’Gorman are surrounded by tall cactuses and located a block from the San Angel Inn, a popular restaurant. Huge papier-mache skeleton and Judas figures populate Rivera’s sunlight-flooded studio.

Located at Avenida Altavista and Diego Rivera, Colonia San Angel Inn. DOLORES OLMEDO MUSEUM This museum is the former home of a famous patron of the couple. It houses one of the most important collections of work by both artists, including some two dozen

by Kahlo. Among the best known are Kahlo’s “The Broken Column” and “Self Portrait with Small Monkey.”

(Note that this collection of Kahlo’s work is in Italy through June.)

The sprawling complex of stone buildings dating to the 16th century also displays works of other Mexican

artists. Luminous green and blue peacocks and hairless xoloitzcuintle dogs roam the grounds. Located at Avenida Mexico 5843, Hacienda La Noria, Xochimilco.

DIEGO RIVERA MUSEO ANAHUACALLI This museum is a pyramid built from black volcanic rock to house some 50,000 statues and other pre-Hispanic artworks collected by Rivera. Several of his sketches for murals are also displayed.

Located at Museo 150, Coyoacan.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Several of the couple’s works are displayed here, including “The Two Fridas,” one of Kahlo’s most famous paintings. Located at Reforma and Gandhi, Chapultepec Park.

DIEGO RIVERA MURAL MUSEUM This small museum is home to Rivera’s well-known mural “Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park.” Initially created for a restaurant in the Hotel Prado, the mural was moved to the new museum after the hotel was nearly destroyed in the deadly 1985 earthquake. Lo-

NATIONAL PALACE Rivera painted a series of murals on the stairway walls and corridors of the Palacio Nacional, some depicting the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors including Hernan Cortes. Other murals feature pre-Hispanic cultures including the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations. Located at Plaza de la Constitucion, Centro Historico.

SAN IDELFONSO COLLEGE Rivera’s mural “The Creation” can be seen at this museum and cultural center, which is regarded as the birthplace of the Mexican mural movement. Works by other muralists including Jose Clemente Orozco are also displayed. Located at Justo Sierra 16, Centro Historico.

DOLORES SUMP Inside a monument to Mexico City’s water system called the Carcamo de Dolores, Rivera painted a little-known mural, “Water, the Source of Life,” in a pool.

The work was designed to be viewed underwater but the pool was drained when it became clear that the work would slowly be ruined. Rivera also designed a fountain featuring the Aztec rain god Tlaloc. Located at Rodolfo Neri Vela, Second Section, Chapultepec Park.

Local travel briefs FOR THE BIRDS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily around Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479 or skagitguidedadventures.com.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours hosts a series of trips for seniors. Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, 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. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-7667109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers fun 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. 1-800544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com.

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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AT THE LINCOLN

DINING GUIDE

Spotlight Film Festival — ‘The Beginning of Life’

The MET Live in HD: ‘La Boheme’

9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with a series of exciting casts. Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva (share the role of the fragile Mimì, with Dmytro Popov, Russell Thomas, and Michael Fabiano alternating as the poet Rodolfo.

Alexander Soddy and Marco Armiliato share conducting duties.

Adult $23, Senior $21, Student (with I.D.) and $19, Child (12 and under) $17, plus applicable fees.

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6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 22 The third annual Spotlight Film Festival returns, and includes a series of six separate documentaries that shine a light on issues important to our community. Films will be featured on consecutive Thursdays running through March 22.

One of the greatest advances in neuroscience is to have discovered that babies are much more than a genetic load in “The Beginning of Life.”

The development of all human beings lies in the combination of genetics with the quality of the relationships we develop and the environment in which we are inserted.

“The Beginning of Life” invites everyone to be an agent of change in society: are we taking good care of the first years of life, which define both the present and the future of humanity?

Free, $5 suggested donation.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI-REVIEWS

Female-driven ‘Annihilation’ is singularly adventurous

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Sometimes cinematic adaptations are conversations with source material rather than direct representations. No recent film more exemplifies this idea than Alex Garland’s bold, metaphysical and just plain weird “Annihilation,” adapted from Jeff VanderMeer’s book, the first in his “Southern Reach” trilogy.

The result is a deeply challenging, big budget, female-driven sci-fi film, which begs a question — how did this get made?

Films as singularly adventurous as this don’t come around often.

VanderMeer’s book is obtuse, meditative, mysterious and transfixing. It suggests and hints at possibilities that are far greater and wilder than the characters encounter in the plot, requiring the reader to make those connections, to fill in the gaps.

Garland, who adapted the screenplay, takes the premise, characters and larger ideas of VanderMeer’s book, and interprets them in his own story to bring an almost unfilmable novel to the big screen as a sci-fi epic.

“Annihilation” follows a group of female scientists who set out on what is essentially a suicide mission to a top-secret location known as Area X, where a shimmering energetic border has appeared, cordoning off an amorphous

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portion of wilderness, changing its landscape.

There is no communication in or out, and in three years, no missions have returned. Having tried groups of military men, they’re trying out female scientists.

Natalie Portman stars as Lena, a biologist, professor and former soldier. Her husband, Kane (Oscar Isaac), went missing in Area X for a year before he returned, changed, subdued, and falls violently ill. She joins the latest mission hoping to search for whatever might have changed him, for the traces of him he left behind. She’s part of a group including medic Anya (Gina Rodriguez), physicist Josie (Tessa Thompson), geothermal scientist Cass (Tuva Novotny) and a taciturn psychologist, Dr. Ventress (Jennifer Jason Leigh). They’re going to enter “The Shimmer,” go to the lighthouse, collect data and return (though that seems unlikely, based on

the track record).

What happens in The Shimmer is where Garland diverges from VanderMeer’s tale. Time and space tilts once they enter. It is stunningly beautiful, a vibrant, dripping, rain-forest swamp overflowing with bright flowers and fungi.

Hazy light pierces, signaling always the presence of the lighthouse.

But it seems to alter time, too. They lose whole days of memory, and the wildlife is increasingly intoxicating, dangerous and threatening.

Great beasts leap out of the dark, their roars carrying a distinct human tone. The group finds remnants of old missions and harrowing video tapes. Always the question remains: Did something kill them, or did they go crazy and kill each other?

This is a basic question that returns again and again, and it lays the foundation for the themes of existential paranoia that

Garland dives into during the last act of “Annihilation.” The title refers to total destruction, but what’s happening isn’t destruction but transformation, mutation. Does a sense of self survive a mutation? Does your soul?

Garland splays these big ideas brazenly, grounding them in Portman’s performance as grieving widow, curious scientist and fierce warrior. She must confront the memory of her husband again and again as she traces his journey through steps that have fragmented, rooted and rot.

She digs and delves inside to find an answer, and discovers the only way through is within. That larger message is what Garland eventually unearths, giving a distinctly spiritual slant to this science-fiction story.

— 2:00. Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality. HHH

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Looking Glass” — In a compelling and offbeat little thriller, Nicolas Cage plays the new owner of a desert motel frequented by vaguely menacing figures. Thriller, R, 103 minutes. HHH “Black Panther” — Even if you’re not normally into the superhero genre, if you appreciate finely honed storytelling, winning performances and tons of whiz-bang action sequences and good humor, then you should see “Black Panther.” It’s one of the best times I’ve had at the movies this decade. Superhero action, PG-13, 140 minutes. HHHH “Mercury in Retrograde” — Three Chicago couples drive to Michigan for a three-day mini-vacation of bonding and trysting and brutally honest confrontations. We get some absolutely beautiful if heartbreaking moments in this smart, funny, quietly effective and authentic slice of older millennial life. Comedy drama, not rated, 105 minutes.HHH “Fifty Shades Freed” — In the third and (thank the cinema gods) final chapter in the vapid, lurid, S&M-sprinkled trilogy of slick trash, newlyweds Ana (Dakota Johnson) and Christian (Jamie Dornan) eventually leave the sexy stuff behind and fall into a combo platter of cheesy, easily solved mystery-thriller and overwrought daytime soap opera melodrama. Drama thriller, R, 105 minutes. H “Basmati Blues” — Yes, this is a real film, a quasi-Bollywood musical starring Brie Larson (made well before her Oscar-winning turn in “Room”) as a guitar-strumming American scientist who journeys to India to spread the word about a genetically modified rice. It’s terrible. And wackier than it sounds. Musical comedy, not rated, 105 minutes. H½ “The 15:17 to Paris” — In re-creating the 2015 Paris-bound train journey in which passengers subdued a heavily armed gunman, director Clint Eastwood cast the real-life heroes as themselves, and the amateurs come across as such. Though there are a few pulse-quickening moments, the movie is slow-paced and feels padded.

Action drama, PG-13, 94 minutes. HH “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” — Shot in Montana, to breathtakingly glorious effect, this largely traditional Western places the sidekick front and center, and in doing so gives reliable everyman supporting character actor Bill Pullman a rare chance to carry the film. And what a fine job he does. Western, R, 111 minutes. HHH “The Cloverfield Paradox” — In this sequel to “Cloverfield” and “10 Cloverfield Lane,” there are some fine performances from a wonderful, international cast led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Bruhl, Elizabeth Debicki and Chris O’Dowd. But as a whole, it plays out like a B-movie echo of far superior films, most notably the “Alien” franchise. Sci-fi thriller, not rated, 102 minutes. HH “42 Grams” — A smartly executed, well-photographed and at times almost painfully raw profile of Chicago chef Jake Bickelhaupt and his wife, Alexa, whose underground restaurant went public and earned two Michelin stars before abruptly closing with no explanation. Documentary, not rated, 82 minutes. HHH

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MOVIES

REVIEW

‘Game Night’ needed to take more Risk with comedy

By RICK BENTLEY Tribune News Service

There’s no question the undisputed winner in the new comedy “Game Night” is the generally dependable Rachel McAdams. The infectious energetic and unfiltered exuberance she brings to the role of the super competitive Annie — one of a group of best friends who get together on a regular basis to play parlor and board games — turns what was little more than an extended episode of a television comedy series into more of a winning effort.

Annie and her husband, Max (Jason Bateman), have had a monopoly on the weekly game night battles that range from charades to Scrabble. The other

“A Futile and Stupid Gesture” — This is quite possibly the most self-referential meta movie I’ve ever seen. Sometimes that’s pretty great. At other times, it detracts from the core story at hand: a biopic of Douglas Kenney (Will Forte), the influential and troubled comedic genius who co-founded the National Lampoon magazine. Biography, not rated, 101 minutes. HHH “Mom and Dad” — More than a few viewers won’t find any humor in a worldwide epidemic that causes parents to suddenly turn on their children and stop at nothing to take them out. But the filmmakers are going for deep, bloodred satire, highlighted by a performance of operatic madness by the one and only Nicolas Cage. Horror, R, 83 minutes. HHH

regulars include Ryan (Billy Magnussen), the single member of the group who picks his game partners based on the ease he thinks he can bed them and not their knowledge of Stratego. That changes when he’s joined by the very smart and savvy Sarah (Sharon Horgan). Rounding out the group are the fun-loving Kevin (Lamorne Morris) and Michelle (Kylie Bunbury).

The biggest challenge for Annie and Max is to keep the game night secret from their creepy cop neighbor, Gary (Jesse Plemons). He comes across as the kind of guy who would turn a simple game like Chutes and Ladders into Shoots and Ladders.

Creating the biggest disruption is Max’s more successful, better-looking, richer, smarter

“Den of Thieves” — For the first hour or so, it appeared as if this Los Angeles-based heist thriller pitting badass sheriff’s lieutenant Gerard Butler against badass gang leader Pablo Schreiber would catch us off-guard in the best way. But just when things should have been heating up, the route grows bumpy and meandering and in some scenes drip-drip-drip SLOW. Crime action, R, 140 minutes. HH “12 Strong” — Chris Hemsworth plays the leader of the real-life U.S. Special Forces team that helped take out key Taliban and al-Qaida strongholds in Afghanistan after 9/11.

But with a running time of two hours and 10 minutes, the action-packed but cliche-riddled adventure has at least 20 minutes of scenes that are either unnecessary or repetitive. War action, R, 130 minutes.

and more popular brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler). The pair have been competitive since they were young, with Brooks way ahead in the scoring. On a rare visit to town, Brooks takes advantage of the control he has over his brother to get game night shifted to his house, where he changes all the rules. Brooks has put in play a kidnapping mystery where the first one to find him will win a fabulous prize.

There’s just one catch. Before the fake kidnapping can get started, Brooks is grabbed by real thugs, and the only way to save him is for the players to break multiple laws and risk their lives. And they have to do it all by midnight.

The first part of “Game Night” has some fun moments, especially because of McAd-

ams. There’s no doubt Annie is the kind of person who doesn’t take losing lightly and when she’s forced into real-life criminal acts, she gets a rush from the excitement. That’s a good balance for Bateman, as he’s always tends to play the guy who quietly calculates the odds before doing anything. She’s a person of action, while he’s more inclined toward reaction.

The four other players are not developed other than to be additional pawns in the game. Screenwriter Mark Perez — whose credits include the wreck “Herbie Fully Loaded” — throws in a few twists, but he could have used several more especially with the supporting players. Their storylines stay far too linear to give the film the additional layers that make a mystery more interesting.

The biggest blunder by Perez is going with the same kind of thinking that has been used in countless TV shows and films where average people are suddenly forced to do extraordinary things — and they do it. A complete rejection of even the most basic of logical thinking must be done or the film falls apart in the first act. To work, this has to be a world where average people can go against trained crooks and sinister criminal bosses and beat them at every move.

Perez should have done more to incorporate the skills the friends have cultivated in all of their game nights. There’s a touch of charades, but there needed to be far more inclusion of the tactics of playing the board and parlor games used to solve the real crime.

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS Feb. 23-March 1 Black Panther (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25: Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 Peter Rabbit (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00; Sunday: 4:10, 6:40; Monday-Tuesday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:40; Wednesday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:45 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R): Friday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35; Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35; SundayMonday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00; Tuesday: 1:00, 4:00; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Kirk Cameron: Connect: Tuesday: 7:00; Thursday: 7:00 The Dark Crystal (1982): Sunday: 2:00; Wednesday: 7:00 The Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme: Saturday: 9:30 a.m.

360-293-7000 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Feb. 23-25 Black Panther (PG-13) and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13): First movie starts at approximately 6 p.m.

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OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Feb. 23-March 1 Black Panther (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13): Friday: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:10; Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:10; Sunday: 4:00, 6:50; Monday-Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50 Peter Rabbit (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00; Sunday and Monday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:40; Tuesday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:45 Kirk Cameron: Connect: Tuesday: 7:00; Thursday: 7:00 The Dark Crystal (1982): Sunday: 2:00; Wednesday: 7:00 The Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme: Saturday: 9:30 a.m.

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STANWOOD CINEMAS Feb. 23-March 1 Black Panther (PG-13): Friday-Monday: 1:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00; Tuesday-Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Black Panther in 3D (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 9:05 The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 1:30, 4:10, 9:55; Sunday: 4:10; Monday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:10 Peter Rabbit (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 3:30, 6:50, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 3:30, 6:50 12 Strong (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:50, 7:10, 10:00; Sunday: 1:10, 4:00, 7:10; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 7:10 I, Tonya (R): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:40 Kirk Cameron: Connect: Tuesday: 7:00; Thursday: 7:00 The Dark Crystal (1982): Sunday: 2:00; Wednesday: 7:00 360-629-0514

CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: amctheatres.com/showtimes/all/2017-06-23/amc-loews-cascade- CONCRETE THEATRE mall-14/all Feb. 23-25 The Greatest Showman (PG-13): Friday: * Times are subject to change 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

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