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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK of the story not only “Hacksaw Ridge”: Upcoming offers a superbly roMan who refuses to mantic tale but ramps carry a gun into one of movie releases up the action. the bloodiest battles of Following is a partial The new live-action World War II becomes schedule of coming DVD version of “Beauty a hero. Andrew Garreleases. Release dates and the Beast” being field stars. are subject to change: released by Disney will Playing a pacifist be hard pressed to be in such a deadly war FEB. 28 more visually appealzone is a tricky propon Doctor Strange ing and beautifully sition. Garfield shows n Allied played as this offering. just the right amount n Moonlight The only flaw is the of commitment to n Shut In watching the movie make the hardline n Rules Don’t Apply with dubbed voices. stand feel real while n Chronic “Manchester by allowing his emotions n Officer Downe the Sea”: Teenage to occasionally bubble n All We Had boy moves in with his to the surface. Playing n Contract Killer uncle after his father the role with too little n Fuller House: The dies. commitment would Complete First Season “Level”: Good cop have turned the charn Wheeler has a dark secret. acter into a World War “Grace and FrankII version of Gomer MARCH 7 ie: Season Two”: Pyle. n Moana Lifelong rivals Grace “Nocturnal n Jackie and Frankie have Animals”: Tom Ford n Incarnate bonded in an uneasy sprinkles in some n Cold War II friendship. commentary about life n The Eyes of My “Joe Bullet”: The and art using nudity to Mother 1972 film was origishow the starkness of n Tanna nally banned by the beauty and the beauty n 100 Streets apartheid government of starkness. n Bad Kids of Crestview in South Africa.

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“King Solomon’s Mines”: Richard Michael Shannon turns in yet Chamberlain stars in the 1985 action another brilliant performance as the film. one person who thinks revenge is “Heaven Sent”: A mischievous overrated.

“Bad Santa 2”: The team gets back little angel goes on a special mission.

“Psychomania”: Tale of zombie together to rob a charity. The script by bikers in southern England.

Johnny Rosenthal and Shauna Cross “Doctor Who: The Return of Docwill make you uncomfortable and tor Mystero”: The Doctor must save embarrassed at your laughter. It’s OK. New York from an alien threat.

Think of it as just being pulled into “The Klansman”: Terence Young the impressive acting abilities that are directs this 1974 film starring Lee getting better and better for Billy Bob Marvin.

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“Seasons”: A look at relationship “Beauty and the Beast”: Christobetween man and beasts. phe Gans’ fantasy adventure is a stun— Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee ning look at the fairy tale. This version

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THIS WEEKENDin the area SVC presents ‘KING JOHN’

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he Skagit Valley College Drama Department continues The Year of Shakespeare with the winter quarter production of “King John,” presented in authentic medieval costumes and featuring battles and swordplay, according to a news release.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and March 2-4, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at the Philip Tarro Theatre on the SVC campus, 2405 East College Way in Mount Vernon.

“King John,” a rarely performed work, is filled with treachery and political maneuvering, as the illegitimate ruler wields legitimate power, following the death Richard the Lion Heart. King John’s throne is challenged by his own gentry, the King of France and the Pope.

Admission is $10 general and $5 for a student with ID. It is free for Skagit Valley College students. mcintyrehall.org.

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OUT & ABOUT ART RACHEL DENNY SHOW: Anacortes Arts Festival creative manager Rita James will be the guest curator at ACME Creative and develop an exhibit of work by Rachel Denny.

The show will be up through February at 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

WINTER SONG: Winter Song, a group show focusing on feathered friends, will run through February at the Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Avenue, Edison. More than 40 regional Pacific Northwest artists will be represented and all pieces will celebrate birds.

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery will host new work through February, including Greg Dugan, Randy Emmons, Caroline Garland, Abi Gomez, Linde Husk, Peggie Hunnicutt, Shannon Kirby, Jesse Link, Terry Mac Donald, Jill McDougall, Ron Moore, Ruth Owens, Suzanne Powers, Susan Raymond, Cynthia Richardson, Carla Seaton, Gail Thein and Peggy Woods.

ART AT MoNA: Three new exhibitions continue through March 26, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 360466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n Paul Havas: A Life of Painting: This exhibit

honors the 40-year career of an artist known for his large-scale landscapes and cityscapes. n Indigenous Influences: Curated by Regan Shrumm, through the Dana and Toni Ann Rust Curatorial Fellowship at MoNA, this exhibit looks at works from MoNA’s permanent collection that are influenced by Pacific Northwest indigenous communities. n Continuum: Glass from the Permanent Collection: Featured in the Benaroya Glass Gallery are selections of glass from the permanent collection with an emphasis on continuum — of the medium of glass, of the continuity of forms, and of tradition through to innovation.

EXHIBITS AT QUILT MUSEUM: The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum will have two new exhibits this month. “It’s Not Easy Being Green” will be up until April 30 and “Elemental” by the Millinery Artisan Guild of the Pacific Northwest will be up until Feb. 26.

Gwen Marsten’s exhibit, “Abstract Quilts in Solids,” will also remain on exhibit until March 26.

The museum is located at 703 South Second Street in La Conner. It is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday. qfamuseum.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Northwest Garden Bling in Concrete is hosting its second annual Mosaic Challenge. The contest is open now and a juried presentation of entered artwork will be from May 5 through May 14.

STATUS OF GLACIERS

On the fourth Tuesday of the month Marysville Opera House will host an outdoor adventure speaker from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1225 Third Street. $3.

360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov. Next up: n Tuesday, Feb. 28: Craig Romano: “Classic Hikes of Washington.” n Tuesday, March 28: Mike Woodmansee: “Real Adventures in the North Cascades.”

MUSIC

Dr. Jon L. Rielel, a geologist with the U.S. National Park Service at North Cascades National Park, will present “Status of Glaciers in Washington’s National Parks” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie Street. Admission is free. sarah@mountvernonwa.gov or 360-336-6209.

Upon entry participants receive glass inclusions to incorporate into their mosaic. Entry fee required. Call 360-7083279 or email nwgardenbling@frontier. com for information.

PLAYS INTO THE WOODS: Whidbey Playhouse presents “Into the Woods,” by Stephen Sondheim, through March 5 at the theater, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. Tickets are $20 each. Visit whidbeyplayhouse.com or call 360-679-2237.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, the longest running improv show in Bellingham, will be at 8 p.m. almost every Thursday through the end of the year at The Upfront Theatre, 1208

Bay St., Bellingham.

Tickets are $8. theupfront.com/shows/gbu.

THE DATING GAME: Cupid’s Arrow — an improvised dating game — will be at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, at The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. Tickets are $10$12. theupfront.com/ shows/cupids-arrow.

LECTURES AND TALKS CIGARETTE DIARIES: Rebecca Pratt will give a presentation and book signing at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 23, at Guemes Island Community Center, 7611 Guemes Island Road, Guemes Island.

She will talk about her discovery of her father Frank Pratt’s WWII prison-camp diaries and how they came to be published by Cave Art

Press in the book “The Cigarette Diaries: A Personal History of Life in a WWII Prison Camp.”

STATUS OF GLACIERS: Dr. Jon L. Rielel, a geologist with the U.S. National Park Service at North Cascades National Park, will present “Status of Glaciers in Washington’s National Parks” at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie Street. Riedel will show images of glacial change spanning the last century, share results of the monitoring program, and conclude with an example of how the loss of glaciers impacts summer streamflow on the Skagit River. Admission is free. sarah@ mountvernonwa.gov or 360-336-6209.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPEAKER SERIES:

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: North America’s premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night, will feature tour founder Brian Gore and a new cast of guitar luminaries. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham.

Performers include Italy’s Luca Stricagnoli, Brazilian composer/ performer Chrystian Dozza, and India’s Debashish Bhattacharya. Tickets are $20.50 to $39.50. tickets@ mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080.

AGAVE BAROQUE: The Anacortes Arts Foundation Concert Series presents Agave Baroque performing Lily of the Valley: Music of Venice and the Balkans at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St. Admission is $25 at the door. Those younger than 18 are free.

The concert will feature music by Monteverdi, Vivaldi and Tartini and will feature guest artist soprano Linda Tsatsanis.

Information: Barbara King at 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation. org.

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OUT & ABOUT DONAL CLANCY: Donal Clancy, a guitarist, singer and performer, will perform traditional Irish music at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. A workshop featuring Irish guitar to help Celtic musicians will be 10 a.m. Feb. 25.

Tickets to the concert are $20 to $25 and there is a 20 percent discount for members of the Celtic Arts Foundation. events@celticarts.org or 360-416-4934.

SONGWRITER IN THE ROUND: Orcas Island singer/songwriters Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk and Carolyn Cruso will perform solo and together in a songwriter-in-the round concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St, Conway. Tickets are $10. 360-445-3000 or visit conwaymuse.com.

JAMES HUNTER SIX: The James Hunter Six will perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon. James Hunter, from England, is a Grammy nominee who has traveled the world performing. For tickets, call 360-4167727, ext. 2 or visit mcintyrehall.org.

KNUT BELL AND THE BLUE COLLARS: Knut Bell and the Blue Collars will perform at a country showcase at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Tickets are $10 a person. For more information please visit marysvillewa.gov or call

360-363-8400.

CELLO SOLOIST: Cellist Kyle Matson joins Bayshore Symphony for the “Concerto No. 2 Op. 30” by Victor Herbert at a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South 18th St, Mount Vernon.

“Serenade for Winds and Strings Op. 44” by Dvorák, “Karelia Suite” for orchestra by Sibelius and “Symphony No. 35” by Mozart are also on the schedule. The concert will be conducted by Chip Bergeron.

Admission is a suggested donation of $15.

IRISH ROVERS SAY GOODBYE: After almost 50 years of entertaining audiences, the Irish Rovers will hold a farewell show at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Mount Baker Theatre. The group will be joined on stage

by We Banjo 3. Tickets are $20.50 to $49.50. tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or 360734-6080.

A CAPELLA CHAMPIONSHIP: The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella, the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing, will be at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25, at Mount Baker Theatre.

The programs include both collegiate and high school groups. Tickets are $18 to $24. 360-7346080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

MORE FUN SPOT COMEDY NIGHT: Saving Pets One at a Time will host an

KNUT BELL AND THE BLUE COLLARS

Knut Bell and the Blue Collars will perform at a country showcase at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Tickets are $10 a person. For more information please visit marysvillewa.gov or call 360363-8400.

auction and comedy night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S First St., Mount Vernon. The event will raise money to help rescue animals.

Tickets are available at lincolntheatre.org/ box-office. Information: spot@savingpetsoneatatime.org or 360-3365388.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club will hold its annual winter fundraiser at 5 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 25, at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center,703 Pacific St, Sedro-Woolley.

The event will include dinner, kid’s activities, a silent auction, a dessert dash, karaoke and a special guest appearance. Cost is $20 a person or $200 for sponsorship for a table of eight. Tickets: skagitclubs.org or RSVP to Alivia Holman at Alivia.

Holman@skagitclubs. org or 360-419-3723 ext. 43.

MODEL SHOW/ SWAP MEET: Performance Modeling Club of Northwest Washington will hold its 22nd annual Model Show and Swap Meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26, at Best

Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn & Convention Center, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Check out a variety of plastic and resin model cars, trucks and more, along with swap meet vendors offering model kits, tools, modeling supplies and lots more.

Model entry fee (includes admission): $5 for up to two models, $1 for each additional model. Show admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors (ages 62 and older) and juniors (16 and younger), free for ages 6 and younger. 360-939-2214 or performancemodelingclub.net.

THE PINK PANTHER: “The Pink Panther” will be shown at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 27, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., as part of Movie Mondays. Another upcoming movie is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” March 27. Entry is $3 at the door. Visit marysvillewa.gov or call 360363-8400.

WASHINGTON REMEMBERS WORLD WAR: The featured exhibit “Washington Remembers World War II” will be on display at the Skagit County Historical Museum through June 25. The exhibit, on loan from Washington state’s Secretary of State’s office, is joined by “The Skagit Home Front,” which presents stories of Skagitonians who served. The museum is located at 501 S. 4th Street, La Conner.

Admission: adults $5, seniors $4 and families $10. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

MARCH - ART THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, will host its new show “Beat the Winter Blues with Color” throughout the month of March. An opening reception from 6-9 p.m. March 3 will include a live demonstration by acrylics artist Cynthia Richardson.

Other artists are Ellen Dale, Greg Dugan, Randy Emmons, Abi Gomez, Gus Gosanko, Peggie Hunnicutt, Linda Husk, Shannon Kirby, Michael Laboon, Jesse Link, Terry Mac Donald, Jill McDougall, Ron Moore, Ruth Owen, Suzanne Powers, Wendy Ross, Carla Seaton, Sherry Shipley, Annette Tamm, Gail Thein, Maria Wickwire and Peggy Wood. 360-755-3152.

JACK DORSEY AT 77: A new art show will celebrate artist Jack Dorsey’s 77th birthday with a retrospective art show featuring more than 50 years of work. The show will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 12, and then remain open by appointment until April 1, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 S.E. Camano Drive, Camano Island.

To make an appointment call 360-387-7304.

PLAYS

FACE OFF: Improv actors will compete against each other in “Face Off ” 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in March (plus Saturday, April 1), at The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ face-off.

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GET INVOLVED BOOKS

BOOK GROUP: The Center for Spiritual Living book group meets at 6 p.m. first, second and fourth Thursdays, and at 5:30 p.m. on third Thursdays at 1508 18th St. Mount Vernon.

Participants read and discuss books in many areas of spirituality and personal growth. Free.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Conatore at 360-920-19995 and mtvernoncsl@ outlook.com.

TEEN READING CHALLENGE: Upper Skagit Library presents Why Dewey Read? A Teen Non-Fiction Reading Challenge. Teens are encouraged to read one book from at least five Dewey Decimal cate-

gories before March 31.

Participants can enter to win a $25 Amazon gift certificate. Read books from the public or school library. Pick up reading forms at the library or download the PDF from the library’s website. Library card not required to participate. If teens live within the Concrete School District, library cards are free. Information at 360.853.7939 and info@ upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

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

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Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit March 3

Peter Rabbit Tales March 5

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

All sculptures must be deemed 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 two-year 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 youth 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.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Peacehealth United General Medical Center seeks artists to display and sell art in their facility, 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley. Artwork must be framed and ready to hang, with a wire hanger — no sawtooth hooks. Attach a label with the artist’s name, title of work, size, medium and price. All artwork is subject to approval by committee.

Artists are responsible for hanging and removal of their work, which will be displayed for three months.

Contact Barb Kaufman at 360-856-7530 or bkaufman@peacehealth.org.

ARTS COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS WANTED: The city of Mount Vernon is

seeking volunteer board members for the Mount Vernon Arts Commission. Contact Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation for an application at 360-336-6215 or find more information and an application online at mountvernonwa. gov.

AUDITIONS

”GODSPELL”: Open auditions at 7 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 27-28 and March 1, at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. The production will run Thursdays-Sundays, May 4-21. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE DIRECTORS’ SYMPOSIUM: Sue Riney will facilitate this free discussion focusing on what is involved in creating a quality theater experience at this director’s symposium 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the STAR Studio of the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor.

Register by calling the playhouse at 360-6792237 or email office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com to reserve a spot.

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

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m.

The first session is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MODERN JIVE DANCE CLASS: Modern jive is a fun fusion of jive and salsa with no complicated footwork and danced to modern music. Class is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave. Fee is $5. Information: 360464-2229 and anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

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

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

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play 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.

SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC CLUB: The club welcomes performers (intermediate and above), listeners and guests to join the fun at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 23, at Vasa Hall, 1805 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. Come and sing, play the club’s piano or organ, play your own instrument or just enjoy a variety of music. Free.

For information, call Elaine at 360-428-4228.

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

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

360-223-3230.

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GET INVOLVED SINGERS WANTED: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music.

All skill levels welcome.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

CALLING ‘80S COVER BANDS: The Mount

Vernon Downtown Association invites cover bands with an ‘80s set list to play for the third annual Harvest Moon Festival: Retro on the River on Aug. 26. The festival is a celebration of the bounty found in Skagit Valley and the local region. The event features live music, brews, ciders and local food. If interested in performing, send a link or recording to info@ mountvernondowntown.org or call 360336-3801.

BRING YOUR OWN GUITAR: Bring your guitar and learn a wide variety of songs. The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington

Blvd., Burlington. Information at 360-707-2683 and jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

BRING YOUR OWN UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS: Bring your ukulele and learn a wide variety of songs. The group meets from 6 to 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Information at 360-707-2683 and jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

RECREATION TULIP FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: The 34th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival needs volunteers to help provide clerical support

at the office, 311 W Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Work includes help with mailings, distribution of the brochures, logging in retail items, and more.

The office is open 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. In April, volunteers will meet and greet visitors, provide information to guests, and undertake sales of festival souvenirs throughout the month, when the festival office will be open daily throughout the month. Contact Gale Sobolesky at 360-428-5959 or gale@ tulipfestival.org to register and have their questions answered.

Saturdays and Sundays through February at Rockport State Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport. Enjoy guided hikes at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. deep into oldgrowth forest. Kids can explore the Discovery Center with crafts, interactive displays, nature videos, books and more. Free. Dress for cold, wet, winter weather with footwear suitable for very wet trails. Discover Pass or $10 day use fee required for parking.

360-853-8461 or rockport@parks.wa.gov. n Feb. 11: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Forestry professor and author Kevin Zobrist will present on tree ecology, followed by a hike for a closeup look at different

DEEP FOREST EXPERIENCE: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays,

tree species.

PICKLEBALL: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will be offering a pickleball open gym Sundays through March 5 at La Venture Middle School, 1200 N. LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon. No experience necessary. Court shoes and ability to freely move around the court is required. $22. Preregistration required.

360-336-6215.

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.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 23-March 2 Thursday.23

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THEATER “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

THEATER “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

”Into the Woods”: 7:30 p.m. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”Into the Woods”: 2:30 p.m. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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

MUSIC The Irish Rovers with We Banjo 3: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham. $20.50-$49.50. mountbakertheatre. com/shows/the-irish-rovers-with-webanjo-3.

Friday.24 THEATER “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com. ”Into the Woods”: 7:30 p.m. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”King John”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $5 student (with ID), fee for Skagit Valley College students. mcintyrehall.org. ”Always... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce Street, Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

MUSIC The James Hunter Six: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-35. 360-416-7727 Ext. 2 or mcintyrehall.org.

International Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham. $20.50-$39.50. mountbakertheatre. com/shows/international-guitar-night.

Donal Clancy Irish concert: 7:30 p.m. Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $2025. 360-416-4934.

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THE JAMES HUNTER SIX 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-35. 360-416-7727 Ext. 2 or mcintyrehall.org.

Agave Baroque presents Music of Venice and the Balkans: with guest artist Linda Tsatsanis, soprano; Aaron Westman and Natalie Carducci, baroque violins; Nathan Whittaker, baroque ‘cello; Kevin Cooper, baroque guitar and theorbo; Henry Lebedinsky, harpsichord and portative organ. 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $25, ages 18 and younger free. anacortesartsfoundation.org.

COMEDY Cupid’s Arrow — An improvised dating game: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ cupids-arrow.

Saturday.25 THEATER “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com. ”Into the Woods”: 7:30 p.m. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”King John”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $5 student

(with ID), fee for Skagit Valley College students. mcintyrehall.org. ”Always... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce Street, Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Thursday.2 THEATER “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

MUSIC Starry Night Chamber Orchestra: 3 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20, $10 children and students. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham. $18-$24. mountbakertheatre. com/shows/2017-icca-northwest-quarterfinals.

OPERA The MET: “Rusalka” (Dvorak): 9:55 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $17-23. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

COMEDY Cupid’s Arrow — An improvised dating game: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ cupids-arrow.

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AGAVE BAROQUE PRESENTS MUSIC OF VENICE AND THE BALKINS with guest artist Linda Tsatsanis (pictured) and more at 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $25, ages 18 and younger free. anacortesartsfoundation.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 24-March 5 Friday.24

James Hunter Six: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon. $20. 360-416-7622 or mcintyrehall.org.

The Naughty Blokes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956 or anacortesh2o. com.

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8-11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Randy Linder Band: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

The Groovetramps: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Good Vibrations: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

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

Musebird Cafe — Songwriters in the Round: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Bob Fossil: 7:30 p.m.

Bastion Brewing Company, 12529 Christianson Road, Anacortes.

No cover. All ages. bastionbrewingcompany. com or 360-399-1614.

Knut Bell and The Blue Collars: 6:30 p.m.

Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $10. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

The Bleeding Tree: 8:30 p.m to midnight, Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

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Kimball & The Fugitives featuring Stickshift Annie: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829

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TUESDAY.28

TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $25. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Tuesday.28 Tommy Castro

The Good Son: 8:30 p.m to midnight, Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Wednesday.1 Wayne Hayton: 5 p.m., The Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Free.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com/entertainment-2.

Chris Eger: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

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Saturday.25

Randy Linder Band: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

& The Painkillers: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $25.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

FRIDAY.24

RANDY LINDER BAND 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Nick Vigarino: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $8. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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

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

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8-11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

Saturday.4

Naughty Blokes: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court,

Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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

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

Sunday.5

Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents with Al Kaatz-Ron’s 70th: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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HOT TICKETS ‘RENT’: Through Feb. 26, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or stgpresents.org.

HIPPO CAMPUS: Feb. 24, Neumos, Seattle. 206709-9442 or neumos.com.

TENNIS: Feb. 28, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS: Feb. 28, Conway Muse, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

THE RADIO DEPT.: March 1, Neumos, Seattle.

206-709-9442 or neumos. com.

JENS LEKMAN: March 5, Neumos, Seattle. 206709-9442 or neumos.com.

BOB JAMES QUARTET: March 9-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

BLUE OYSTER CULT: March 11, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. 253-5947777 or LiveNation.com.

LAKE STREET DIVE: March 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DON MCLEAN: March 17-18, Skagit Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: March 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

ALI WONG: March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAYA: March 18, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO: March 21, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

RICKIE LEE JONES & MADELEINE PEYROUX: March 22, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: March 23, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: March 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

LOCASH: March 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: LUZIA: March 30-April 30, Marymoor Park, Redmond. cirquedusoleil. com/luzia.

GAME OF THRONES LIVE: March 31, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

REGINA SPEKTOR: April 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com.

SLEAFORD MODS: April 5, Neumos, Seattle.

206-709-9442 or neumos. com.

GROUPLOVE: April 6, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 or axs.com.

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

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

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

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

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

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

THE 1975: April 30, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

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

ELAINE ELIAS: MAY 4-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley,

CHRIS STAPLETON March 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: May 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

PJ HARVEY: May 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

U2: May 14, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 206682-1414 or LiveNation. com.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL: With Chance the Rapper, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean and more, May 26-28, The Gorge, George. sasquatchfestival.com.

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

JOHN LEGEND: June 3-4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 206-6821414 or LiveNation.com.

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

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

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

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

SANTANA: June 23-24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 206-6821414 or LiveNation.com.

QUEEN: with Adam Lambert, July 1, KeyArena, Seattle. 00-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

BRIT FLOYD: July 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or LiveNation.com.

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

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

JACK JOHNSON: July 22, The Gorge Ampitheatre, George. LiveNation. com.

2CELLOS: July 23, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 206-6821414 or LiveNation.com.

BRUNO MARS: July 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or LiveNa-

tion.com.

NEIL DIAMOND: July 26, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

WATERSHED: Featuring Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and more July 28-30, The Gorge Ampitheatre, George. watershedfest. org.

GREEN DAY: Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or LiveNation.com.

LADY GAGA: Aug. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND, PETER FRAMPTON: Aug. 5, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or LiveNation.com.

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

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Oscar predictions: Who should (and will) win at the Academy Awards Newsday

Surprise, stunner, upset — those are three words you probably won’t hear much at this year’s Oscars. Here are three words you’ll probably hear a lot: “La La Land.”

Since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival last August, “La La Land” has been hailed as a shoo-in for the Academy Award for best picture.

Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as two starry-eyed Los Angelinos, “La La Land” went on to become a critical smash, a $290 million success worldwide and an awards-season juggernaut, earning a record-breaking seven Golden Globes in January. It goes into the Oscars with an impressive 14 nominations — one of only three films ever to do so.

All right, but what about the other movies? There are nine best picture contenders, you know, and many other acting nominees besides Gosling and Stone.

“Moonlight,” Barry Jenkins’ film about a gay African-American man growing up in

Affleck. Unflattering headlines about past sexual harassment charges won’t be enough to stop the actor’s momentum in this category.

WHO WILL WIN: “La La Land.” There’s certainly no arguing with this nostalgic musical’s visual panache and charismatic stars.

Having won almost everything else, it seems sure to grab the top Oscar as well.

By RAFER GUZMAN

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This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in a scene from, “La La Land.” The film was nominated for an Oscar for best feature film. The 89th Academy Awards will take place Feb. 26.

Miami, has an impressive eight nominations, as does “Arrival,” a science-fiction drama starring Amy Adams as a translator for an alien species.

“Jackie,” starring Natalie Portman as Jacqueline Kennedy, and “Manchester by the Sea,” starring Casey Affleck as a troubled loner, could each steal an Oscar from “La La Land.”

There’s also some unusual excitement in the foreign language category, where the Iranian drama “The Salesman” has become a political football. Its director, Asghar Farhadi, is boycotting the Oscars to protest America’s recent travel ban against his country and others.

Here’s our list of this year’s likely winners, along with shout-outs to the ones who may not get the gold they deserve. It’s “La La Land’s” world — we just live in it.

BEST PICTURE “Arrival”; “Fences”; “Hacksaw Ridge”; “Hell or High Water”; “Hidden Figures”; “La La Land”; “Lion”; “Manchester by the Sea”; “Moonlight.”

WHO SHOULD WIN: “Moonlight.”

It’s become known as the year’s “other” movie — meaning, it’s about someone other than most of us — but it’s really a universal story about growing up, searching for happiness and finding love.

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Isabelle Huppert, “Elle”; Ruth Negga, “Loving”; Natalie Portman, “Jackie”; Emma Stone, “La La Land”; Meryl Streep, “Florence Foster Jenkins.”

WHO SHOULD WIN: Negga. The little-known Irish-Ethiopian actress is quietly convincing as an American Southerner fighting anti-miscegenation laws during the 1960s. She’s the heart and soul of a very underrated movie.

WHO WILL WIN: Portman. Though not all reviews for “Jackie” were positive, the consensus seemed to be that Portman delivered a powerful performance as one of America’s most beloved figures.

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight”; Jeff Bridges, “Hell or High Water”; Lucas Hedges, “Manchester by the Sea”; Dev Patel, “Lion”; Michael Shannon, “Nocturnal Animals.”

WHO SHOULD WIN: Ali. This slender, distinctive-looking actor is on-screen only briefly in “Moonlight,” but his character — a drug-dealer with a paternal streak — haunts the entire film.

WHO WILL WIN: Ali.

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Casey Affleck, “Manchester by the Sea”’ Andrew Garfield, “Hacksaw Ridge”; Ryan Gosling, “La La Land”; Viggo Mortensen, “Captain Fantastic”; Denzel Washington, “Fences.”

WHO SHOULD WIN: Affleck. This is one of those how-does-he-doit performances, thoroughly convincing and seemingly effortless.

WHO WILL WIN: McIntyre Hall Presents

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TRAVEL

Rio Carnival revelers hunt for bargains amid economic crisis

By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO — Instead of costly and elaborate costumes with glittering sequins, expect more cheap getups featuring fake mustaches, hats and tiaras at this year’s Carnival.

Revelers are bargain-hunting ahead of Rio de Janeiro’s world famous party, which is about to kick off amid a prolonged economic crisis that is hurting pocketbooks and the myriad businesses that depend on the bash for a large part of their annual incomes.

Many parade tickets have not been sold, sponsors have declined to pony up for street parties and hotels are expected to be emptier than last year’s also disappointing blast, when worries about the Zika virus kept some foreign tourists away and the recession depressed local spending.

“Last year was not great, but we still had the 2016 Olympics as a peg to Carnival. Now we can feel there is a reduction,” said Cristina Fritsch, head of Rio’s travel agents association. “Security is also making people worry at a time when public servants, including the police, are threatening to go on strike.”

Rio’s tourism agency is hoping to attract 1 million tourists who spend about 3 billion Brazilian reals ($950 million) in the city during the Feb. 24-28 festivities. If that pans out, it would be roughly the same amount of revenue as last year.

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In this Feb. 8 photo, a man prepares costumes for the upcoming Carnival at the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hotels estimate they will see only a 72 percent occupancy rate, about 14 points less than last year.

With festivities starting Friday, there are still 800 stand tickets for the parade, which typically sell out right after New Year’s Day. Many of the box seats for the float parade, which feature local and global celebrities, have been distributed among the samba schools that put on the spectacle.

Organizers say they want to make sure television cameras don’t capture any empty spaces.

The backdrop is the worst recession that Latin America’s largest nation has suffered in decades.

Brazil’s central bank estimates the country’s economy shrank more than 4 percent in 2016 and unemployment is around 12 percent.

Rio’s state government has felt that impact like few others, with public servants having their pay

delayed for months. Violent protests have become frequent as the state legislature considers several austerity measures.

In the neighboring state of Espirito Santo earlier this month, military police went on a weeklong work stoppage that coincided with an upsurge in murders and other crimes. The fear that Rio police would stage a similar strike was so strong that resident Michel Temer has activated 9,000 soldiers to patrol in the state of Rio. In Rio’s popular commerce areas this week, stores were filled with products but light on customers. Full Carnival costumes, with prices varying between 30 reals (about $10) and 3,000 reals (about $1,000), were not selling. Instead of glittery pieces for revelers to dress as harlequins, policemen, nurses and Wonder Women, party-goers are most

concerned about finding a deal.

Claudio Muniz, who manages a Carnival store in downtown Rio, said sales in January were nonexistent and only in recent days have people started looking — for bargains.

“Last year was already bad. People only bought kits,” said Muniz. “We didn’t raise any prices, but people still think it is expensive.”

Homemaker Marina Hill is one of the locals spending less. Last year, she bought two costumes, but this year will buy only one that she plans to wear every day.

“I am not spending more than 150 reais ($55),” she said. “It’s not easy, but not celebrating would be even worse.”

Even some good Carnival news nationwide reflects bad news for Carnival in Rio. Stores in Sao Paulo, the nation’s largest city, project a rise of 6 percent in sales for party-goers. But that is because many people who usually travel to Rio are staying home.

For the vast majority of Cariocas, as Rio residents are known, Carnival celebrations have always been about street parties, called “blocos da rua.”

Even the 451 “blocos” this year may suffer.

“Sponsors are gone, city hall doesn’t help and no one wants to put their personal items like their cars on sale to celebrate Carnival,” said Rita Fernandes, one of the organizers of a “bloco” association. “If there is no help, many of us, including blocos that have been around for 30 years, might be gone soon.”

Local travel briefs 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 360336-6215. Next up: n Dinner, Opera and a Movie at the Paramount Theatre: Monday, Feb. 27. Explore the historic Paramount Theatre and then be treated to a performance by the Seattle Opera. $67. Register by Tuesday, Feb. 21. n Outdoor Expo-Travel, Adventure, Gear, Golf and More: Sunday, March 5. Visit three showcases including the Travel, Adventure and Gear Expo, the Seattle Bike Show and the Seattle Golf and Travel Show. $67. Register by Monday, Feb. 27. n French Fest and The Curious Nest: Sunday, March 19. Enjoy many activities, all with a French twist. $55. Register by Monday, March 13. n Spring Has Sprung Consignment and Thrift Store Tour: Saturday, April 1. Enjoy a fun day of shopping and exploring some of the NW’s best consignment and thrift stores. $55.

Register by Monday, March 27. n Annual Arboretum and Nurseries Tour: Friday, April 14. Visit the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens then head to a variety of nurseries and garden stores. $55. Register by Friday, April 7.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Recreation Without Borders offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. For information or to register, call 360-766-7109 or visit recreationwithoutborders.com. Next up: n Thursdays in the Parks: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Adults can visit various arks, departing from the Burlington Senior Center. $65.

Register by Wednesday prior to each series. n Roy Robinson Subaru Outdoor Speaker Series “Classic Hikes of Washington”: 4-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28. 12 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $20. Register by Friday, Feb. 24. n Magical Strings Celtic Gala: 4-9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11. 8 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $35. Register by Wednesday, March 8, or until tickets sell out. n Harrison Lake: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18. 12 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $50. Register by Wednesday, March 15. n Triangle of Fire: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 25. 8 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $55. Register by Wednesday, March 22.

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‘Bitter Harvest’ tells little-known story of Soviet atrocity

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Not many people are familiar with the word “Holodomor.” Not in the same way that we’re familiar with the word “Holocaust.”

But a genocide is a genocide, even when kept secret. The truth is that up to 10 million Ukrainians died in a man-made famine in 1932-1933 under Josef Stalin’s singular brand of Communist fascism: He crushed Ukrainian resistance and attempts at independence by demanding every last speck of grain from “The Bread Basket of Europe” and denying foreign aid.

The regime claimed the deaths were caused by “malnutrition,” and the truth about the Holodomor wasn’t known until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

In 2003, it was finally acknowledged by the United Nations.

Written, directed and produced by descendants of Ukrainian immigrants in Canada, “Bitter Harvest” sheds new light on this underreported genocide — there have only been a couple of films made about the Holodomor.

Shot on location in Ukraine right before the 2013 rebellion in Maidan Square, “Bitter Harvest” is a heartfelt family drama and stirring love story set against political machinations and crushing oppression.

Max Irons stars as Yuri, a romantic young man from a rural village who wants nothing more than

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Max Irons and Samantha Barks in “Bitter Harvest.”

to make art and marry Natalka (Samantha Barks), the young woman he’s loved since childhood.

He’s torn between city life in Kiev, where the Communist party seeks brilliant young minds, and the increasing pressure at home, where farmers are being forced to collectivize by the brutal Commissar Sergei (Tamer Hassan).

After escaping violence, imprisonment, uprisings and starvation, Yuri the artist becomes Yuri the fighter, living up to the legacy of his grandfather Ivan (Terence Stamp) and father Yaroslav (Barry Pepper).

“Bitter Harvest” is a melodrama. The emotions and plot points are heightened, extreme, even overwrought at times — the symbolism is heavy-handed.

As a mustache signifying Stalin announces a plan to crush Ukraine, images of wild horses frolicking across a field stand

in for the untamed spirit of the Ukrainian people.

Writer Richard Bachynsky Hoover, who single-handedly put the project (his first screenplay) together, prioritizes text over subtext, having characters speak the themes and motivations aloud instead of allowing them to remain under the surface.

The film is deeply enamored — almost to the point of distraction — with Ukrainian culture and folk traditions, both aesthetically and narratively. It makes for a stunningly beautiful film (it was shot by frequent Kubrick collaborator Douglas Milsome), that, coupled with its operatic story, feels far from realistic.

That sense of unreality pervades the performances at times too. It’s nitpicking, but many of the actors, including stars Irons, Barks and Stamp, use their native British accents, which are incred-

ibly distracting in a film that celebrates Ukrainian nationalism with such cultural authenticity, down to the Cossack hairstyles and marriage traditions.

It’s remarkable that “Bitter Harvest” was made at all — especially in a Ukraine that continues to struggle for independence.

It has taken some deeply invested outsiders to bring this tale to the big screen, illuminating the atrocity that Stalin tried to cover up, and that many still don’t know exists.

It’s troubling that a historical film like this can ring so true, feel so relevant, as Stalin embraces the practice of “alternative facts” in mass media. Like the saying goes, “those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it,” and “Bitter Harvest” proves to be a potent learning experience.

— 1:43. Rating: R for violence and disturbing images. HH (out of four stars)

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

“The Great Wall” — Cast as the Great White Hope alongside several popular Chinese actors, Matt Damon plays a mercenary enlisted to help fight an invasion of paranormal monsters. A fantasy with some pretty cool visual effects but scads of unintentionally hilarious dialogue, “The Great Wall” is so wonderfully bad, I could see some coming for the action and staying for the camp laughs. It’s a beautiful bomb. Action fantasy, PG-13, 104 minutes. H½ “A United Kingdom” — Though this story of the black heir to an African throne falling in love with a white Londoner follows the standard playbook of the inspirational, based-on-true-events drama, it’s worth seeing for the genuine movie-star charisma of David Oyelowo and for the breathtakingly beautiful on-location cinematography in Botswana. Historical drama, PG-13, 111 minutes. HHH “Fist Fight” — A violent teacher (Ice Cube) challenges a sniveling colleague (Charlie Day) to a fight after school in a comedy that’s ugly, mean-spirited and bereft of laughs. The 91 minutes of cinematic detention feel twice as long. Comedy, R, 91 minutes. Zero stars.

“The Comedian” — What’s more painful than watching a comedian bomb? Watching one of our great actors, Robert De Niro, bomb playing a comedian. He and the rest of an exceptionally talented supporting cast flounder about in one ill-conceived set piece after another.

Comedy drama, R, 120 minutes. H “A Dog’s Purpose” — There are some uplifting moments in this story of one dog living several lives through reincarnation, but the overall mood of Lasse Hallstrom’s pup-point-of-view film is ... melancholy, sometimes even grim. It just wears you down. Comedy drama, PG, 100 minutes. HH “Gold” — A great big performance by Matthew McConaughey, as a hard-drinking hustler looking for a rumored vein of gold in Indonesia, and the fine work by the outstanding cast carries the day in this uneven and overlong but nonetheless entertaining American Dream saga. Adventure drama, R, 121 minutes. HHH “Split” — James McAvoy does wonders with the role of a man with 23 personalities who abducts three teenage girls. With this chilling, creepy, bold and sometimes bat-bleep absurd thriller, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan serves notice he’s still got some nifty plot tricks up his sleeve. Thriller, PG-13, 117 minutes. HHH½ “The Founder” — The casting of the eminently likable Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, the sometimes unethical man who turned the McDonald brothers’ burger joint into a national fast-food powerhouse, is a stroke of genius. This whip-smart, breezy, sunny and yet also darkly funny slice of Americana is the first great movie I’ve seen in 2017. Biography, PG-13, 115 minutes. HHHH “Paterson” — The latest film by writer-director Jim Jarmusch is about one week in the life of a bus driver named Paterson (Adam Driver, in maybe his most interesting screen performance to date) who lives in Paterson, New Jersey, and wants to be a poet. It’s a fable, brimming with symbolism and inside literary references, but also authentic and plausible, in its own weird way.

Comedy drama, R, 115 minutes. HHH½

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MOVIES “Live by Night” — Ben Affleck directs and stars in a curiously unfocused Prohibition-era gangster epic with some well-choreographed action scenes, a few provocative plot threads, but an increasingly meandering main story line that goes from intriguing to confounding to preachy to what exactly are we even watching here? Crime drama, R, 129 minutes. HH½ “20th Century Women” — There’s not a single false, “actor-y” note in Annette Bening’s nuanced work as a middle-aged single mom who recruits her boarder (Greta Gerwig) and young neighbor (Elle Fanning) to help raise her teenage son. The authentic, bittersweet, sometimes lyrical screenplay feels like a slim but engrossing novel. Drama,

R, 118 minutes. HHH “Arsenal” — In his latest curiosity act of a performance, Nicolas Cage goes full-throttle maniacal as a seedy crime boss prone to fits of sadistic violence.

Adrian Grenier and John Cusack join him in this trashy, blood-spattered, sadistic thriller with a goes-nowhere plot. Crime thriller, R, 92 minutes. H “A Monster Calls” — A lonely boy with a dying mother is visited in the dead of night by a giant, sprawling tree with a humanlike face and a booming voice that sounds very much like Liam Neeson. This adaption of a children’s book is mostly well-filmed and well-intentioned, but only occasionally involving.

Fantasy drama, PG-13, 108 minutes. HH½ “Fences” — In the mov-

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS Feb. 24-March 2 The Great Wall (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:45, 6:35, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:45, 6:35 The Lego Batman Movie (PG): Friday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:30, 8:55; Saturday: 10:45, 4:00, 6:30, 8:55; Sunday: 1:20, 6:30; Monday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:30; Tuesday: 4:00, 6:30; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:00 Lion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40 Saving Faith: Sunday: 4:00; Tuesday: 1:00; Wednesday: 7:00 Logan (R): Thursday: 7:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka: Saturday, 9:55 a.m.

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ie adaptation of August Wilson’s great play about a tragically dysfunctional family in the 1950s, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reprise their Tony-winning Broadway roles, and there are times when the film feels stagey and over the top. What works: the brilliant dialogue and the raw intensity of the performances. Drama, PG-13, 139 minutes. HHH “Hidden Figures” — You might just find yourself applauding during certain moments of dramatic triumph in the unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story of three black female mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who worked for NASA in the 1960s. Historical drama, PG, 127 minutes. HHH½ “Lion” — Half of “Lion”

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Feb. 24-March 2 The Great Wall (PG-13): Friday: 1:10, 3:35, 6:40, 9:05; Saturday: 3:35, 6:40, 9:05; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:35, 6:40 The Lego Batman Movie (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 3:50, 6:30, 9:00; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:20, 3:50, 6:30; Thursday: 1:20, 3:50 Lion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:35 Logan (R): Thursday: 7:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka: Saturday, 9:55 a.m.

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is about a boy in India separated from his family, and half is about his quest to find them as an adult (Dev Patel), and each is remarkable in its own way. It’s a magical tale grounded in reality, sure to reduce most moviegoers to tears that are honestly and legitimately earned. Drama, PG-13, 120 minutes. HHH½ “Passengers” — Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt play travelers who wake up prematurely from hibernation during a 120-year spaceship journey. The visual effects, while arresting at times, are just diverting eye candy, momentarily distracting us from the realities of the off-putting, ridiculous storyline. Sci-fi romance, PG-13, 116 minutes. H½ “Why Him?” — The premise of this multive-

hicle car wreck — man (Bryan Cranston) thinks his daughter’s boyfriend (James Franco) isn’t worthy of her — is SO tired.

This stinker is in the bottom 1 percent of movies I’ve ever seen. Comedy, R, 111 minutes. Zero stars.

“La La Land” — Under the innovative and captivating direction of Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone deliver genuine movie-star turns as two struggling, aspiring artists who fall in love, break into song and engage in delightfully choreographed dance numbers. The “real world” fades into the background and we are welcomed into a dreamlike fantasy. Musical, PG-13, 128 minutes. HHHH “Barry” — In a fictionalized telling of Barack

Obama’s experiences as a transfer student at Columbia University in the New York City of the early 1980s, the future POTUS is dabbling in the party scene and just beginning to figure out his place in American society. Devon Terrell does a fine job of mimicking the vocal cadences of the 20-year-old Obama. Biography, not rated, 104 minutes. HHH “Office Christmas Party” — Despite the eminently likable cast, featuring such reliable talents as Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and T.J. Miller, this is one of those loud, forced, party-hard movies where everyone onscreen is trying their best to convince us we’re watching a zany, edgy romp — but the antics come across as juvenile and tired. Comedy, R, 105 minutes. HH

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