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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday February 6, 2014

Reviews

Tuning Up

Movies

Music: Autumn Defense, Robert Ellis Digital Life: Beats Music

Catch Ana Popovic and the Chris Eger band tonight at the Lincoln

“Monuments Men” little too toothless for film with war as its backdrop

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Dallas Buyers Club”: The film is an example of how the sum of the parts of a movie can be greater than the whole. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto turn in Oscar-nominated performances, but their work gets lost in a script that drifts unchecked between a human drama and a political message. The performances are so good that when the movie shifts to the political battles — shown through the efforts of an idealistic doctor (Jennifer Garner) — it comes across as an infiltrator into the powerful emotional message. “About Time”: Relationships can be perfect if you can travel through time. No director/writer has shown a better understanding of the multifaceted aspects of love than Richard Curtis. He’s done it again with “About Time.” Even with the fantasy element of time travel tossed into the mix, the film wraps itself around you with a sweetness and affection that resonates with the realities of love — the good and the bad. His production works because it’s easy to relate to the events and they spark memories of our own loves and losses. “Baggage Claim”: A young woman decides to track down men she previously dated in hopes of making a love connection. Paula Patton stars. A harmless romantic comedy that follows a familiar theme: A woman just can’t seem to find the right man. She sets out to find that true love while remaining oblivious to how the man of her dreams has always been in her life. If you can’t spot this guy, you’ve never seen a Lifetime or Hallmark movie. It’s the kind of movie Katherine Heigl would have made, had her career not gone into a tailspin. “Free Birds”: Two turkeys travel through time to change Thanksgiving. “Burton and Taylor”: A look at Hollywood’s most famously volatile onagain-off-again couple. “Romeo & Juliet”: William Shakespeare’s love story has been updated. “My Dog the Champion”: Spoiled teen meets aging cattle dog. “Escape Plan”: Security expert agrees to break out of a high-tech prison. “Joanie Loves Chachi: The Complete Series”: Scott Baio, Erin Moran play teens in love. “Banshee Chapter”: Journalist is drawn into the world of top-secret chemical research. “Bob the Builder: Let’s Build!”: Bob and his team never back down from any challenge.

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

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

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FEB. 11 All is Lost - Lionsgate The Armstrong Lie - Sony Austenland - Sony The Best Man Holiday - Universal The Counselor - Fox Diana - Entertainment One Ender’s Game - Summit / Lionsgate Grace Unplugged - Lionsgate How I Live Now - Magnolia Life of a King - Millennium Spinning Plates - Inception FEB. 18 Battle of the Damned Starz / Anchor Bay Hellbenders - Lionsgate FEB. 25 Blue is the Warmest Color - Criterion Gravity - Warner Muscle Shoals - Magnolia Nebraska - Paramount Thor 2: The Dark World - Disney n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

“A Case of You”: Shy guy goes to extremes to impress girl of his dreams. “Family Matters: The Complete Fourth Season”: Includes 24 episodes of Steve Urkel. “From Above”: Power of love’s eternal connection is proven. “Reaching for the Moon”: Film based on the true story of poet Elizabeth Bishop. “McConkey”: Close look at the skier turned BASE jumper. “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness”: Englishwoman (Ingrid Bergman) goes to China. “The Lady Vanishes”: New adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller. “Wings”: High flying animated tale. “Lalaloopsy: Friends are Sew Special!”: Take a trip to Lalaloopsy Land and overcome obstacles. “The Counselor”: Lawyer puts his connections to the test with a drug deal. “Pride of St. Louis”: The 1952 biopic based on the life of “Dizzy” Dean. “House of Versace”: Story of fashion icon Donatella Versace. “Laverne & Shirley — The Seventh Season”: Further escapades of the best friends. “Justice League: War”: Darkseid and his forces invade Earth. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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COMMUNITY

LEFT: Nick Kinney, 10, of Bow marches down Gilkey Avenue in Edison during the 2012 chicken parade. ABOVE: Shaun Cammock marches in the 2013 chicken parade with her rooster. BOTTOM: Aleister Alfstad, 5, visiting from West Seattle, handles a replica golden eagle egg during a presentation at Edison Elementary School in 2012. Skagit Valley Herald file photos

Birds are the word at third annual festival By KIMBERLY CAUVEL Kimberly@_SVH

The third annual Edison Bird Festival kicks off Saturday with a roller-skating race and “Be the Chicken” parade downtown, where folks are encouraged to dress like chickens and bring pet ones, too. The festival is a celebration of the abundance of birds that live in and visit the Skagit Valley and the array of opportunities for birders and outdoorsmen. The event offers family-friendly activities including bird-watching tours, a variety of demonstrations,

Edison Bird Festival When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 8-9 Where: Edison Elementary, 5801 Main Ave. Event listings: edisonbird festival.com n Note: An RSVP to codi_ hamblin@ncascades.org or 360-854 2598 is required for the bird-watching tours

conservation outreach and art depicting many local, fascinating bird species. Most activities will start or

take place at Edison Elementary School, which has abundant parking and is close to several restaurants and shops. “I always look forward to the chicken parade most, but also the diverse programming that we have scheduled at the school,” said Jim Kowalski, one of the event’s founders. The abundance of bird-watching opportunities in the area inspired the owners of Smith & Vallee Gallery and Farm to Market Bakery to start the festival in 2012 — it drew about 350 people. “It’s pretty much world-class bird-watching right in our back

yards,” Kowalski said. Departing from the school, the North Cascades Institute and Skagit Audubon Society are coordinating five tours to what locals refer to as the “West 90” — one of Skagit’s best bird-viewing spots — between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “Birders and bird groups come from all over the place because of the great variety of raptors that can be found (in Skagit),” Skagit Audubon Society volunteer Tim Manns said. He said there’s a good chance that red-tailed hawks, eagles, shorteared owls, northern harriers,

peregrine falcons, ducks, geese and swans will be spotted. The Merlin Falcon Foundation is also offering a field trip, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday only, during which participants will learn about local raptors and how to identify them. Festival goers can also see live raptors and other birds up close at the school, as well as learn about Skagit’s protected great blue heron rookery and waterfowl research in the North Puget Sound area, and watch duck-call and decoy-carving demonstrations. For art lovers, the school and local galleries will have various displays and demonstrations.

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MOVIES

ix years ago, Philip Seymour Hoffman was nominated for a supporting actor Academy Award for “Charlie Wilson’s War.” He attended the nominees luncheon, a swank gathering at the Beverly Hilton, whose dress code is just one notch below that of the attire seen on the red carpet for the actual Oscars. But Hoffman, a consummate actor known for an unkempt look off-screen, wore a suit so rumpled it looked like he had slept in it. And smack in the middle of his dress shirt was a giant stain — and that was before he took a bite to eat. Fast-forward to last month’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where Hoffman was promoting two of his new films, “A Most Wanted Man” and “God’s Pocket.” Since news of Hoffman’s death broke Sunday, a number of those who attended the festival commented on how disheveled the actor had looked at Sundance. Given that the 46-year-old Hoffman died Sunday of an apparent heroin overdose, it’s not surprising that people were trying to discern from his outward physical look what might have been happening in his private life. But that kind of morbid tealeaf reading fails to recognize that the veteran actor was always much more interested in his craft than his appearance. Although Hoffman excelled at playing characters whose emotional lives often were in disarray, he kept his personal turmoil largely guarded. He admitted past struggles with sobriety, but people who had recently worked with him said they had seen no indication that he had fallen off the wagon. And as far as looking out of shape, the burly Hoffman was never aiming to play a Marvel superhero. The release dates for the film adaptation of the John le Carre spy thriller “A Most Wanted Man” and the crime drama “God’s Pocket” have not been set. Hoffman also leaves behind the next two “Hunger Games” movies, even though he hadn’t yet completed all his scenes

The public and private sides of Philip Seymour Hoffman By JOHN HORN Los Angeles Times

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for the final “Hunger Games” sequel. Hoffman was set to star in the Showtime series “Happyish,” having shot the pilot but no other episodes. The fate of the series remains uncertain. Hoffman arrived at the Los Angeles Times’ photo and interview studio at Sundance early on Jan. 19 to discuss the making of “A Most Wanted Man.” Even though most of Park City was still asleep, Hoffman was punctual, arriving in a loosefitting cardigan sweater with his hair uncombed. His boots were untied, seemingly less of a fashion statement than what was most comfortable. And he was

eager to talk about his work on the film. In many ways, “A Most Wanted Man” exemplified Hoffman’s ability to disappear into a role even if he made no changes to his physical form — he wasn’t inclined to the radical body transformations that won acclaim for such actors as Christian Bale in “American Hustle,” Matthew McConaughey in “The Dallas Buyers Club” or Robert De Niro in “Raging Bull.” Instead, Hoffman’s production diet was preparation and research, perfecting a German accent to play the chain-smoking, alcoholic Hamburg intelligence

operative in “A Most Wanted Man.” His character, much like the actor, has given everything to his craft — a middle-age man passionate about his work to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. Hoffman was willing to meet with Le Carre, even when the actor thought he had bungled a scene and a more cautious performer would have retreated to his trailer rather than face the legendary author. “I remember the day he was on set and I was intimidated and I was scared,” Hoffman said at Sundance. “And I remember it was a really tough day of shoot-

ing too. And I remember after the day he came to me. When I really thought I’d screwed the pooch. And I was really tired. And he came right up to me and he was so supportive immediately. Like he knew exactly where I was and he knew exactly what to say.” Anton Corbijn, the film’s director, said this after his leading man was found dead: “He was not only the most gifted actor I ever worked with (and judging by the legacy he leaves behind I am certain I share this with most if not all directors who were fortunate enough to work with him), he had also become an incredibly inspiring and supportive friend.” In the hours after Hoffman’s death, many of his collaborators described him as an unparalleled chameleon, but few explained his immersive process, the results of which often surprised his casts and filmmakers. Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed the 2000 film “Almost Famous,” recalled on his blog how he initially imagined one scene with Hoffman, who was playing the rock journalist Lester Bangs, unfolding in a very different way than what his actor delivered. “My original take on this scene was a loud, late night pronouncement from Lester Bangs. A call to arms. In Phil’s hands it became something different. A scene about quiet truths shared between two guys, both at the crossroads, both hurting, and both up too late. It became the soul of the movie,” Crowe wrote. “In between takes, Hoffman spoke to no one. He listened only to his headset, only to the words of Lester himself. (His Walkman was filled with rare Lester interviews.) When the scene was over, I realized that Hoffman had pulled off a magic trick. He’d leapt over the words and the script, and gone hunting for the soul and compassion of the private Lester, the one only a few of us had ever met. Suddenly the portrait was complete. The crew and I will always be grateful for that front row seat to his genius.”

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THIS WEEKENDin the area Sunday Jazz Hour Swingnuts Jazz will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or jazzatthelibrary.com.

GALLERY WALK Check out a variety of art at several galleries and other venues during the First Friday Gallery Walk, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, along Commercial Avenue and other locations in downtown Anacortes. Featured artworks include paintings and prints, sculptures, fiber arts, jewelry, glass art, mixed media, pastels, photos and more. 360-293-6938.

WINTER CARNIVAL The third annual Winter Carnival fundraiser will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Allen Elementary School, 17145 Cook Road, Bow. Enjoy carnival games, a cake walk, bouncy house and plenty of food. Proceeds will help pay for school supplies, field trips and other student needs. 360-757-3352.

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‘BAROQUE LONDON’ “Baroque London: Handel and the Italians” will be performed by Ensemble Electra (pictured) at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20 adults, free for ages 13 and younger. 360293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

The Skagit Valley College departments of music and drama will present “All the World’s a Stage” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the atrium of the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center on the SVC campus, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The evening will include silent and live auctions, dinner and dessert. Tickets: $30. Proceeds will help send SVC music and drama students to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August in Edinburgh, Scotland. For those unable to attend the event, donations will also be accepted. Contact Dr. Diane Johnson at 360-416-7655 or email diane. johnson@skagit.edu.

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REVIEWS Robert Ellis

“The Lights from the Chemical Plant” Robert Ellis is an exacting songwriter. On his third album, the Lone Star State native, now living in Nashville, goes to work with Tom Waits and Kings of Leon producer Jaquire King. He presents his detail-oriented narratives in a variety of settings, from bossa nova to bluegrass. As he flirts with jazz and honkytonk, and faithfully covers Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years,” Ellis is musically promiscuous but narratively precise. His nasal vocal delivery recalls Willie Nelson, but there’s nothing casual about it; he’s not the kind to leave a word or a note out of place. Is he “Texas’ next great singersongwriter,” as Texas Monthly magazine recently declared him to be? Time will tell on that one. For now, he’s a disciplined and demanding young talent, an old soul of 25 years whose best songs — like the title cut and especially the closer, a self-critical, nonsentimental and, frankly, depressing tune titled “Tour Song” — point to a promising future. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jennifer Nettles “That Girl”

This solo turn by the singer for the lightweight superstar country act Sugarland was inevitable. With her powerhouse voice and vivacious presence, Jennifer Nettles had already pretty much established herself as an individual star. For “That Girl,” Rick Rubin, the bigtime, credibility-bestowing rock producer, does his best to lend Nettles some gravitas. He frames her in mostly acoustic-textured arrangements whose restraint is admirably matched by the singer (at least after the wailing melodrama of the opener, “Falling”) and her songs — she wrote or co-wrote all but one of the 11 tracks. The strategy works, to a point. The set tends toward slow to midtempo numbers that are more earnest than anything — the album could use more of the snarky cynicism and roadhouse jump that enliven “Know You Wanna Know.” But there are some standouts: “Good Time to Cry” slips into an inviting, “Dusty in Memphis”-style soul groove, and Nettles manages to rescue “Like a Rock” from its car-commercial

purgatory with a soul-inflected take that reminds you just how good the Bob Seger song really is. n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jennifer Holliday

“The Song Is You” Twenty-odd years have passed since her last secular album, but it’s not as if Jennifer Holliday’s presence hasn’t been felt. During Broadway’s original run of “Dreamgirls,” the Tonywinning actress/singer set the standard for belting out emotional songs of independence with “And I Am Telling You, I’m Not Going.” With that ringing barnstormer, Holliday opened the door for a million vocal competition contestants, the best of whom, Jennifer Hudson, won an Oscar for the film of Holliday’s hit musical. The 53-year-old diva didn’t benefit as much from her “Dreamgirls” fame as Hudson, but Holliday is three times the vocalist when it comes to both thunder and quiet nuance. (She doesn’t get enough credit for the latter.) The native Texan relies on her roots in the church and gospel for her husky, holy inflection. “Are You Leaving Me?” is a bold proposition (who could, with that hypnotic pleading of hers?). Then Holliday turns around and offers a warm and intimate embrace (on Bacharach/David’s “The Look of Love”) and a sassy, jazzy, bigband feel in the title track. This is a wellrounded, much-welcome return to form. n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Broken Bells

“After the Disco” As a whole, “After the Disco” finds Broken Bells no longer feeling like a side project. There is a degree of consistency and focus not present on their eponymous debut. The tracklist does not let up or get bogged down with filler between a few stellar songs, as defined their first release. James Mercer (The Shins) and Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) have settled into the nature of their collaboration and “After the Disco” shows that Broken Bells has its own identity as much as its members’ other endeavors. n Cole Waterman, PopMatters.com

Other notable releases n Scott H. Biram “Nothin But Blood” n Bombay Bicycle Club - “So Long, See You Tomorrow” n Toni Braxton and Babyface - “Love, Marriage & Divorce” n The Dream Syndicate - “The Day Before Wine and Roses” n Grand Magus - “Triumph and Power” n The John Butler Trio - “Flesh & Blood” n Pat Metheny - “Kin ()” n Parker Millsap - “Parker Millsap” n Danilo Perez - “Panama 500” n Sunn O))) and Ulver - “Terrestrials” n Tony Trischka - “Great Big World” n Young Fathers - “Dead” n PopMatters.com

Marissa Nadler “July”

It’s very likely that we’ll hear more from Nadler in the future, but “July” still feels like an important record for her, one where everything seems to come together the right way. It’s only fair that her resourcefulness and resilience have paid off the way they do here. What could have been an album that merely showed more unfulfilled promise ended up being a triumph and one of 2014’s best so far. It’s rare that an artist presents a statement so definitive as “July,” but given who it’s coming from, this album’s transcendence is far from surprising. n Kevin Korber, PopMatters.com

Wayne Marshall “Tru Colors”

Some 10 years after the release of “Marshall Law,” Jamaican reggae artist Wayne Marshall has released “Tru Colors,” a diverse 13-track collection under the supervision of Damian Marley on the Ghetto Youths International label. Written mostly by Marshall, the longawaited record covers a broad range of topics and showcases collaborations with veteran dancehall artists Assassin, Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley and Capleton. The standout track is the catchy anthem “Stupid Money,” featuring Assassin. With a delivery that rides smoothly alongside Mar-

shall’s vocal, a hip-hop beat and children singing the hook, it’s reminiscent of Jay Z’s “Hard Knock Life.” The title track sees an honest Marshall calling out disloyalty and deceit among fake friends over a lively mid-tempo beat, and the rootsy “I Know” is a boastful tease to his peers showing his witty and competitive nature. “Be on the Alert,” featuring Bounty Killer, draws on the seriousness of missing children in Jamaica, and while “Nah Give Up” with Taurus Riley talks about the struggles of life, it also speaks of triumph, uplifting the listener. Album producer Marley makes an appearance on previously released club anthem “Go Hard,” which also features Assassin, Aidonia, I-Octane, Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel. More flavor is added by the likes of Baby Cham, Ace Hood and Waka Flocka as they join the party on the remix “Go Harder.” The resulting mash-up is piled high with energy, and everybody shines. n Biana Roach, Associated Press

The Autumn Defense “Fifth”

When not rocking out with Wilco, multiinstrumentalists John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone dish out smooth ’70s-sounding pop as The Autumn Defense. Their latest and fifth release, the appropriately titled “Fifth,” comes four years after their last effort. The wait was worth it. The Autumn Defense is all about melodic hooks and harmonies. Fans looking for some of the rougher musical edges that Wilco dives into will be disappointed. The approach is clearly on display with the opening track, “None of This Will Matter,” a song so easy on the ears it feels like a warm auditory hug. Stirratt and Sansone find a groove and stick with it through all 12 tracks. That consistency can be either monotonous or entrancing, and sometimes both at the same time. The songs’ lyrics touch on feelings of melancholy, longing, sadness, love and depression. It’s a broad spectrum, all tied together under the rich musical tapestry created by Stirratt and Sansone. Watch out, Wilco. The Autumn Defense is on the offensive, albeit in a very mellow way. n Scott Bauer, Associated Press

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REVIEWS DIGITAL LIFE Ryan Nakashima, Associated Press

Beats Music proves it has some heart There’s no shortage of music subscription services that offer unlimited streaming for a monthly fee. The conceit of the latest offering, Beats Music, is that its playlists and other recommendations are curated by warmblooded humans, not robots. As CEO Ian Rogers proclaims, “Algorithms can do ‘sounds like.’ They can’t do ‘feels like.’” Beats Music comes from Beats Electronics, the headphone-maker backed by hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and former music executive Jimmy Iovine. For $10 a month, you get unlimited streaming and song downloading for offline listening. Downloaded songs expire once you cancel the subscription. AT&T customers are also eligible for a $15-a-month family plan for as many as five family members. You can sign up for a 90-day free trial, but there’s no free, ad-supported version like some of its rivals. Beats Music has its roots in the MOG streaming service, which Beats Electronics bought in 2012. Beats Music has a more playful interface than MOG, which was mostly utilitarian. Beats

also introduces a few ways to discover both new and old material. Apps for Apple and Android devices are available now, with a Windows Phone version promised soon. Computer users can listen through their Web browser. And like other streaming services, you can choose specific songs, albums or artists on your own. Beats Music has a catalog of more than 20 million songs, which is comparable to its rivals. I began by going through a get-to-know-you sequence for new users, picking a few genres and artists I like. Somewhat flustered by the scarcity of choices, I picked “Sting,” ”Katy Perry” and “Harry Connick Jr.” and the genre “Pop.” I’m glad I was discerning about these choices (redoing them several times), because eventually I was presented with something I liked. The Beats Music app tries to take the information you enter in order to present you with a variety of albums and playlists that are “Just For You.” Another section for recommendations, dubbed “The Sentence,” prompts you to

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fill in blanks to establish what you’d like to hear, but you end up with silly sentences like “I’m in the shower & feel like ordering in with my family to Indie.” It’s reminiscent of Allrecipes’ “Dinner Spinner” except I’m not sure what ingredients I’m adding in. I mostly skipped this game because I found the resulting choices to be far too random. Another “Highlights” section made more sense, like a playlist of the “2014 Grammy Winners.” One recommendation I liked from the “Just For You” section was a playlist called “Young Lovers Heartbreak Mix.” If you have a rainy day, it’s worth a listen. The 25-song, 96-minute playlist starts off slowly with the piano ballad “Say Something” by A Great Big World. It builds gradually, ramping up with the rise-from-the-ashes fourth song “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato. It hits a crescendo between songs 13 and 14, when “Don’t Speak,” Gwen Stefani’s 1996 hit with her band, No Doubt, crashes into Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” from last year. Somewhat appropriately,

the playlist ends with Taylor Swift’s power recovery song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” The app says the playlist was created by “Beats Pop,” but the curator was actually Arjan Timmermans, the popular blogger behind ArjanWrites.com. Hired as the head of pop and dance programming at Beats Music last year, Timmermans is one of nine real people who put some 5,000 playlists together for Beats Music. (Neither Dre nor Iovine are among them). The playlist was designed for “a teenager who got their heart broken for the first time,” Timmermans said in an interview. The songs — a mix of hits by current teen idols and breakup classics like “Don’t Speak” — are meant to work together emotionally, he said, telling the listener, “It’s OK to be sad, but I can move through this.” The playlist has a beginning, middle and an end and runs about as long as a movie. And I found that some songs’ lyrics work together back-to-back, like the way Stefani’s line “don’t tell me ’cause it hurts” runs

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GET INVOLVED ART CLASSES FAMILY ART DAYS AT MoNA: The Museum of Northwest Art offers Family Art Days each month at MoNA, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Sessions are open to ages 5 and older at all skill levels and include guided walk-throughs of MoNA exhibitions. Limited to 15 participants per session. Workshops are free with museum admission. Admission: $8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for members and ages 11 and younger. For information or to register: 360-466-4446, ext. 106, or jasminev@ museumofnwart.org. Next up: “Basic Weaving”: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Learn simple weaving techniques using affordable materials — basic techniques suit-

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able for young children and Fisher at 360-682-6949 or more complex methods for Anita Tatum, 360-969-1681 those who love puzzles and or visit fysmusic.org. patterns. MAKE-IT-MONDAYS: “FROSTING HEARTS”: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Adults are invited to try some basic frosting techniques and decorate heart cookies in this free craft workshop. No experience necessary; all materials will be provided. Preregistration is encouraged, but not required: 360-336-6249.

AUDITIONS CALL FOR THEATER VOLUNTEERS: Whidbey Playhouse seeks a team of behind-the-scenes folks for its April 2014 production of the Tony-award winning musical “1776” that celebrates the birth of our nation. Assistance is needed for set building and decorating, lighting, prop acquisitions and costuming. For information, contact the theater at 360- 679-2237 or email director Gaye Litka at whidbey995@ comcast.net. BRASS CHOIR: The Basically Brass Choir seeks trumpet and trombone players to join a group of about 12 musicians, playing a variety of styles. Rehearsals are the first and third Mondays in Burlington, with regular performances. Contact David Soiseth at 360-757-0351 or dsois@ comcast.net. CALL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS: The Mount Vernon-based Fidalgo Youth Symphony offers opportunities for musicians ages 5 to 21 to study and perform orchestral music. For information, including tuition costs and rehearsal schedules, contact Sara

stressful situations, challenge motor skills and develop confidence in a noncompetitive environment. Classes meet at MUSIC the Burlington Parks and SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC Recreation Center, 900 E. CLUB: The club welcomes Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. performers, listeners and Ages 3 to 6: 11 a.m. guests to join the fun at to noon Mondays, Feb. 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 24-March 17. at Vasa Hall, 1805 CleveAges 6 to 10: 4:30 to land St., Mount Vernon. 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. Come and sing, play an 24-March 17. instrument or just enjoy the $40 per four-week sesmusic. Free. For informasion or $12 drop-in rate. tion, call Marsha Pederson Parents are free. Preregisat 360-757-4906. tration is requested, but not required: 360-755-9649 RECREATION or burlingtonwa.gov/recre SEWING DAY: The Ana- ation. cortes Chapter of Days FITNESS HIKE: Join for Girls Int’l will host Friends of the Forest from a monthly “sewing day” from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, for a fitness hike on second Thursday, beginning Feb. 13, at the Cottage the backroads at Whistle Lake near Anacortes. Meet Hobby House on the NE at the Whistle Lake parkcorner of 12th Street and ing lot for a challenging, M Avenue in Anacortes. fast-paced 8- to 9-mile Days for Girls provides hike for the very fit. Dress sustainable feminine in layers and bring water. hygiene products, health No dogs. 360-293-3725 or education and incomefriendsofacfl.org. generation opportunities for underprivileged young TRAIL TALES: An oriwomen around the world. entation for individuals 360-708-7960. interested in volunteering along the Tommy ThompGRANTS AVAILABLE son trail and Fidalgo Bay FOR NONPROFITS: The will be held from 11:30 Skagit Community Founa.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, dation is accepting grant Feb. 12, at the Anacortes requests from local nonprofits through April 1. The Public Library, 1220 10th foundation creates endow- St. The orientation for new ments and a portion of the volunteers and docents will earnings is granted to non- include four training sessions beginning Feb. 27. For profits that “demonstrate more information, email responsible stewardship nancy.skagitbeaches@ and the ability to make a gmail.com or visit skagit positive contribution in beaches.org. Skagit County.” 360-4193181 or skagitcf.org. SENIOR HIKE: Join STORYTIME YOGA FOR Friends of the Forest from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. CHILDREN: Children ages 14, for an easy hike through 3 to 10 can enjoy songs, finger plays, stories, move- forest and wetland habitats ment, breathing principles at Heart Lake near Anacortes. Meet at the Heart and peacefulness, while Lake parking lot. Free. they improve listening No dogs. 360-293-3725 or skills, learn to handle

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tine’s Heart and Art Day Camp, ages 7 to 12, 9:30 FULL MOON SNOWSHOE a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. ADVENTURE: 3 to 11:30 14, Burlington Parks and p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, near Recreation Center, 900 E. Mount Baker, departing Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. from and returning to Hill- Make Valentine’s decoracrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., tions, visit CreativiTEA Mount Vernon. Venture Pottery Painting Studio in into a winter wonderland Bellingham and enjoy hot by the light of a nearly cocoa and a sweet treat. full moon, then stop for a $40. 360-755-9649. no-host dinner on the way home. Snowshoes, poles BUILD YOUR OWN WEBand headlamps provided. SITE: Learn how to design $65-$67. Register by Feb. 7: and create your own web360-336-6215. site in this two-part workshop with Karla Locke of Alternative Focus. Classes THEATER will meet in the Anacortes YOUTH THEATRE: Chamber of Commerce McIntyre Hall is offering boardroom, upstairs at 819 a series of performing arts Commercial Ave., Anaworkshops for ages 6 to 12 cortes. this winter at 2501 E. ColPart one: 6 to 8 p.m. lege Way, Mount Vernon. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Class will All classes are held at 1 cover choosing a template, p.m. Sundays. Tickets are choosing a domain name, free but required and availplanning and page layout. able by calling 360-416$35. 7727, ext. 2, or by visiting Part two: 6 to 8 p.m. mcintyrehall.org. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Feb. 9: Let’s Play: Includes advanced designExplore a variety of theater ing, keywords/meta data, games and improvisational linking, media and blogs. exercises with Philip Prud$30. homme from the Anacortes No experience necesCommunity Theater. sary. No software required. Feb. 23: Global Attend both sessions for Rhythm: Discover music $50. To register, call Karla and basic music concepts Locke, Alternative Focus, with drummer Mary Ellen at 360-588-6968 or email Hodges using drums, shakkklocke1@mac.com. ers and other instruments.

WORKSHOPS LOVE WRITING RETREAT: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Explore writing about love in all its myriad forms – romantic, erotic, brotherly and divine. For writers of all genres and levels of experience. $30$75 sliding scale. To register, call 425-891-7264 or email matthewbrouwer poet@gmail.com. DAY CAMP: Valen-

MINI WRITING WORKSHOP/BOOK TALK: Author and creative writing instructor Scott Driscoll will give a miniworkshop on writing and sign copies of his new book, “Better You Go Home,” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. Driscoll is an instructor at the University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education programs, where he has taught creative writing for 20 years. Free. 360-671-2626 or villagebooks.com.

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Netflix renews ‘House of Cards’ for third season

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE

By YVONNE VILLARREAL Los Angeles Times

712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n lincolntheatre.org

LOS ANGELES — “House of Cards” still has a winning hand as Netflix has voted in favor of a third-season renewal for the political drama. The early renewal for a third installment, confirmed by a Netflix spokesperson, comes ahead of the Valentine’s Day rollout of its second season on the streaming service. “House of Cards” was originally given a two-season commitment, so the news makes good on Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos’ indication last fall

An evening with Ana Popovic 7:30 p.m. today

Ana Popovic, an award-winning, hardtouring guitar slinger from Belgrade, blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues. During 2013, Popovic appeared on the cover of Vintage Guitar, Guitar Player’s Gear Guide and American Blues Scene. Her album “Can You Stand the Heat” was a pick of the week by USA Today and featured on NPR Music. She has shared the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Johnny Lang, Sonny Landreth and many others. The Chris Eger Band opens. $30 general admission.

‘Saving Mr. Banks’

that he wanted to extend the show’s life past that. This news also comes as a welcome relief for those who have become infatuated with scheming U.S. Congressman Frank Underwood (played by Kevin Spacey) in his quest for power. Adapted from the original BBC program of the same name by Beau Willimon, “House of Cards” has earned Netflix bragging rights, becoming the first digitally distributed show to earn major Emmy nominations last year. The third season of the show, which touts David Fincher as an executive producer, will consist of 13 episodes.

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Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star in “Saving Mr. Banks.”

‘Rusalka’

9:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8 The great Renée Fleming returns to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 one of her signature roles, singing “Song 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise — one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Disney comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers (Emma Thompson) reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Disney (Tom Hanks) launches an all-out onslaught on Travers, but the prickly author doesn’t budge. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Disney discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set “Mary Poppins” free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history. Rated PG-13. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

to the Moon” in Dvorák’s soulful fairytale opera. Tenor Piotr Beczala co-stars as the Prince, Dolora Zajick is Ježibaba, and dynamic young maestro Yannick NézetSéguin is on the podium. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students with $2 off for Lincoln members.

NT Live: ‘Coriolanus’ 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9

National Theatre Live will broadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Coriolanus,” Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, with Tom Hiddleston (“The Avengers,” “War Horse”) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (“Season’s Greetings at the National Theatre,” BBC’s “Sherlock”) as Menenius, directed by the Donmar’s artistic director Josie Rourke. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. $15 general; $13 seniors; $11 students with $2 off for Lincoln members.

– 5th Annual –

Great Northwest Glass Quest February 14-23, 2014 The fun is in the QUEST! The treasure is in the experience!

Find the Treasures! A treasure hunt for the whole family! Discover unique shops and explore hidden parks while you QUEST for the clue to your hand-blown glass treasure. Funded in part by Snohomish Co. Tourism Assistance Program.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 6-13 Thursday.6 DANCE

“Positive”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$15. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

MUSIC

Ana Popovic, with The Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., The Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $30. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 6-13 LOOKING AHEAD

FRIDAY.7 PETER ROWAN’S BLUEGRASS BAND 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Book of Days” (mystery): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

THURSDAY.13

“Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

Friday.7 DANCE

“Positive”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$15. 360-671-2626.

“Baroque London: Handel and the Italians”: Ensemble Electra, 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20 adults, free for ages 13 and younger. 360-293-4930 or anacortes artsfoundation.org. Mia Vermillion: 7 p.m., Studio 1010, 1010 Sixth St., Anacortes. $15. 360-293-1860 or studio1010.net.

THEATER

“Gramercy Ghost” (comedy/drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “Book of Days” (mystery): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu. “Man of La Mancha!” (musical): 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Bellingham. $12-14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

ANA POPOVIC, WITH THE CHRIS EGER BAND 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $30. 360-336-8955.

“Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“Gramercy Ghost” (comedy/drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Peter Rowan’s Bluegrass Band: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

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“Book of Days” (mystery): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra with trumpet soloist Tine Thing Helseth: 3 p.m. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $12$39. 360-734-6080 or whatcomsymphony.com.

“Positive”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$15. 360-671-2626 or kuntz andco.org. “Gramercy Ghost” (comedy/drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu. “Man of La Mancha!” (musical): 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Bellingham. $12-14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

“Positive”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$15. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org. Jazz at the Library with Swingnuts Jazz: 2 to 3 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21

THEATER

“Gramercy Ghost” (comedy/drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “Book of Days” (mystery): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“Gramercy Ghost” (comedy/drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. “Love Letters”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360679-2237 or whidbeyplay house.com. “Fuddy Meers” (comedy): Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu. “Positive” (dance): Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$15. 360671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

FRIDAY.7 MIA VERMILLION 7 p.m., Studio 1010, 1010 Sixth St., Anacortes. $15. 360-293-1860 or studio1010.net.

THURSDAY.6 Ana Popovic, with The Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $30. 360-336-8955.

FRIDAY.7 Andy “Badd Dog” Koch: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-3543600.

Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

2 Buck Chuck (acoustic classic rock & pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Kate-Lynne Logan: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Mia Vermillion: 7 p.m., Studio 1010, 1010 Sixth St., Anacortes. $15. 360-293-1860 or studio1010.net.

Paul Klein: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Solo Piano Night: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Sera Cahoone: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.8 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Nitecrew (top 40 dance band): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Brian and the Ballentines (Americana, alt rock): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Nick Vigarino: 7 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

SUNDAY.9 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Jack Mattingly: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666266.

Quinton Rundell: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

Tearjerkers, Wizdumb, Rookie Town, Walrus Mageever: The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

WEDNESDAY.12 Robert Sarazin Blake, John Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Elliott: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, Edison Inn, 5829 Cains 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Court, Edison. 360-766-6266. $10. 360-445-3000.

Brass Menagerie Quintet, Nick Moyer: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Equal Opportunity: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666330.

THURSDAY.13 Stilly River Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Katie Gray: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.