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MARK THE DATE: ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘CALENDAR GIRLS’ This Weekend, Page 3

Skagit Valley Herald Thursday January 21, 2016

TUNING UP

OUT & ABOUT Winter Film Series at Anacortes Public Library presents “The Help” PAGES 4-5

J.P. Falcon Grady plays the Longhorn Saloon on Friday night PAGE 9

MUSIC Glenn Frey’s hits as co-founder of The Eagles defined the SoCal region PAGE 15

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Everest”: The awakening captures the recounting of the tragic hearts of the Woodlawn Upcoming 1996 effort to climb the High School football movie releases world’s tallest mountain team.

Following is a partial reaches new heights in “All Things Must schedule of coming movvisual splendor. DirecPass”: Colin Hanks ies on DVD. Release tor Baltasar Kormakur directed this documendates are subject to takes moviegoers on a tary about the fall of change: journey that is so specTower Records.

JAN. 26 tacularly beautiful and “A Girl Like Her”: Goosebumps terrifying that it’s the Teen girl wears a hidden closest thing to makcamera to document FEB. 2 ing the journey up the bullying.

The Last Witch mountain without going “Isn’t It Delicious”: Suffragette to Nepal.

Big Stone Gap Woman races against Freeheld What stands out as the clock to fix her broThe Keeping Room the film’s biggest flaw ken family. is the same thing that “The Condemned FEB. 9 is one of its greatest 2”: Randy Orton and Crimson Peak strengths. Without the Eric Roberts star in this Love the Coopers personal stories of the 99 Homes action thriller. climbers, the movie Freaks of Nature “I Am Thor”: Biograends up being a beautiphy of metal legend Jon FEB. 16 ful travelogue. But the Mikl Thor.

Black Mass same stories that make “The Guardian”: Criminal Activities the viewer care for Live-in babysitter crethe characters create FEB. 23 ates supernatural proba sense of disconnect.

I Smile Back lems.

Extraction It’s one thing to climb “A Bear’s Story: Spira mountain because it’s Adventure”: Young MARCH 1 it’s there. What’s not cub ventures too far The Night Before clear is why those with away from his family.

Legend families and good lives “Time Scanners: would gamble on such MARCH 8 Colosseum”: Famous The Peanuts Movie long odds.

Roman structure is Had the director preexamined. n Tribune News Service sented as clear a picture “Sisters: Season of his characters as he Three”: The four Reed does the mountain, the sisters continue their film would have no missteps. shared journey. Swoosie Kurtz stars.

“The Saint: Seasons Three and “I Believe in Unicorns”: StrongFour”: Roger Moore plays Simon Tem- willed teenage girl escapes into a plar in this TV series from the 1960s. twisted fantasy life.

Despite being on the air so many “Little House on the Prairie: Seadecades ago, the action-thriller holds son Eight”: The five-disc set includes up because Moore plays the role with all 22 remastered episodes of the famsuch charm and grace. ily drama.

The series also benefits from some “The Intern”: Young executive solid writing and production values, a (Anne Hathaway) gets a mature step up from the standard TV fare of intern (Robert De Niro). the time.

“The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Sea“The Diary of a Teenage Girl”: son One”: Dr. Lucien Blake (Craig Coming-of-age tale based on Phoebe McLachlan) returns to his AustraGloeckner’s novel. lian hometown to take over his late “Straight Outta Compton”: Five father’s practice. young men escape from Compton “Stonewall”: Based on events leadthrough their music. ing up to the 1969 riots at the Stone“Pound Puppies: A Rare Pair”: It’s wall Inn in New York City. raining cats, dogs and an alligator.

“Swamp People: Season 6”: Troy “Jem and the Holograms”: Underand the other swampers go on a ground video star becomes global 30-day alligator hunt. superstar. Aubrey Peeples stars.

“Woodlawn”: In 1973, a spiritual n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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

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The META Performing Arts production of “Cats” continues its run this weekend at the Lincoln Theatre

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Out & About.....................................4-5 Get Involved.....................................6-7 On Stage.............................................. 8 Tuning Up........................................... 9 Hot Tickets........................................ 10 Skagit Eagle Festival......................... 11 Travel................................................. 12 At the Lincoln.................................... 13 Movies..........................................14-15 Music................................................. 15 ON THE COVER Kelly Visten (from left), Beth Greatorex and Judy Crane star in “Calendar Girls,” opening Friday at Anacortes Community Theatre.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area WATER TRIVIA NIGHT The Skagit Conservation Education Alliance will present “OMG! It’s H20 Trivia Night FUNdraiser” from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 21, at the Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. Compete for prizes as you test your knowledge about water, including local watershed history, rivers of life, Clean Samish Initiative, water sports, pop culture, music, movies, literature, art and more. $5 suggested donation per person. Five-person maximum per team. Preregistration is not required.

360-428-4313 or cwaterskagit@gmail.com.

SPEAK LIKE A GIRL Megan Falley and Olivia Gatwood will present their two-woman slam poetry performance at noon Friday, Jan. 22, at Skagit Valley College, Cardinal Center lobby, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The onehour interactive, feminist show uses spoken word as a tool to educate students about gender inequality. Free. 360-293-8695 or skagitwic@gmail.com.

ABOVE: Kelly Visten (from left), Beth Greatorex, Shelli Stahl Prudhomme and Judy Crane.

RIGHT: Ron Wohl and Carla Hurst.

Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald staff

‘Calendar Girls’ Anacortes Community Theatre presents “Calendar Girls,” opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the theater, 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

Directed by Julie Johnson Lindsey and based on the 2003 movie, “Calendar Girls” tells the story of a women’s group in a small town that comes up with the idea for a fundraiser: a calendar featuring the ladies in, shall we say, provocative poses. $20. 360-293-6829, acttheatre.com.

MUSIC AND MEMORIES The fourth annual “Music and Memories” benefit for The Bradford House and Gentry House will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Pete Leinonen’s Salon du Swing band will be the featured entertainment. The event will include dinner, music and raffles, as well as live and silent auctions. $50. Sponsorships are available.

360-428-5972 or skagitadultdayprogram.org.

ISRAELI DANCE The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Bayview Civic Hall, “C” street, Bay View (next to the Fire Hall). Enjoy a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by dancing at 7:15 p.m. Dances range from easy to advanced, or just listen to the traditional Israeli music, as well as swing dance tunes. $10 suggested donation $10, free for ages high school and younger. For information, contact Skagit/Anacortes Folk Dancers at 360766-6866.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

found in simple materials.

By deconstructing one’s SURFACE DESIGN: concept of a paperback “Beyond The Surface,” book’s structure, text and featuring work by the meaning, she reconstructs Whidbey Island Surface a new narrative that quesDesign Group, continues tions the effects of the through March 27, at the pulp paper industry on the La Conner Quilt & Textile environment, culture and Museum, 703 S. Second St., consumerism.

La Conner. The group’s n Schutte works in a third exhibit at the museum variety of media to explore includes artwork created her longtime affinity for with fiber and fabric as the dark and expressive in a base, and embellished life and art. Most recently, using a variety of processes she employs gray-scale including dyeing, wrapping, paintings of animals to felting, stitching, weaving, investigate specifically image transfer, beading, human problems. quilting, painting, printing The gallery is open from and collage.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360Participating artists 766-6230 or smithand include Liz Axford, Danivallee.com. elle Bodine, Mary Burks, Debra Calkins, Fine Gel“POPTICS”: A show of fand, Zia Gipson, Carol acrylic paintings by BellBarton Jerome, Cheryl ingham artist Rob Gischer Kamera, Janet King, Patri- continues through Jan. 30 cia King, Barbara Kuznetz, at Fourth Corner Frames, Kristin Lasher, Nan Lea311 W. Holly St., Bellingman, Nancy Looremham. “Poptics” is the new Adams, Pat Morse, Natalie word chosen to describe Olsen, Marie Plakos, Diane the fusion of color, line, Reardon, Bergen Rose, optical illusion and geomLaura Stangel Schmidt, etry Gischer has meshed Ilene Rae Sorenson, Janet into each of his paintings.

Steadman, Larkin Jean The gallery is open from 10 Van Horn, Sande Wascher- a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday James and Colleen Wootthrough Saturday. 360-734ton.

1340 or fourthcorneframes.

Museum hours are 11 com. a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. AdmisNORTHWEST ART: sion: $7, $5 students and Three new exhibitions military, free for members continue through March 17 and ages 11 and younger. at the Museum of North360-466-4288 or laconner west Art, 121 S. First St., quilts.org.

La Conner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 FEMALE ARTISTS: Patty p.m. Tuesday through SatHaller, Michelle Schutte urday and noon to 5 p.m. and Ellen Jane Michael are Sunday and Monday. Free featured in a show running admission. 360-466-4446 or through Jan. 31 at Smith & monamuseum.org.

Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey n “April Surgent: ObserAve., Edison. vations of Life on Ice”: As n Haller’s oil paintings a recipient of the National are inspired by the landScience Foundation’s Antscapes of central Whidbey arctic Artist and Writers and Olympic National program, Surgent conductPark. ed eight weeks of fieldwork n Michael focuses on the in the Antarctic during the tactile beauty that can be Austral summer of 2013.

WINTER FILM SERIES

Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. The show features work from nearly 100 Allied Arts members, including professional artists, students and new or emerging artists. Works presented range from traditional paintings to photography to contemporary sculptures and everything in between. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

360-676-8548 or alliedarts. org.

ardson, oils by Sandy Byers, photographs by Lewis Jones and Randy Dana and pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, as well as new tables and baskets

by Lanny Bergner and new tables by Gary Leake. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

PLAYS COMEDY IN THE COUNTY: ALTA presents the comedy “Father’s Been to Mars” by William Dalzell & Newt Mitzman from Jan. 29 to Feb. 14 at Alger Community Church, on Old Highway 99, one-quarter mile north of Alger, exit 240 (1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger). Dessert performances are at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29-30, and Feb. 5-6 and 12-13. Matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 14. altatheatre.com or 360424-5144 or redemaster@ comcast.com.

“CLAYTON JAMES: NOW & FOREVER”: The work of master sculptor Enjoy free film screenings at 7 p.m. Fridays at the and painter Clayton James Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

— who will turn 98 in Films will be introduced by Movie Man Nick Alphin.

February — is featured in Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofana a show through Jan. 31 at cortes.org. Next up: Jan. 22: “The Help” (pictured): Emma Stone, Viola Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. The Davis and Octavia Spencer star as Civil Rights-era show offers pieces from Mississippians who expose racial inequities in their all six decades of James’ segregated town. Rated PG-13. career and includes work Jan. 29: “Just Like Heaven”: Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo star as an unlikely couple brought from his personal collectogether by fate. Rated PG-13. tion as well as pieces from his retrospective show at the Museum of Northwest Art. The gallery is open Surgent’s cameo glass Emily Silver.

LECTURES from noon to 5 p.m. Friengravings on layered-glass n “Appassionata: The day through Sunday or by AND TALKS panels depict her experiArt of Jacqueline Barnett appointment. 360-708-4787 ences and impressions of 1990-2015”: Often used as LOCAL RADIO: “Speak or gallerycygnus.com. the Antarctic and the work a musical term, appassioUp! Speak Out!,” a halfhappening there. nata refers to an intensely hour weekly show commitSUBLIME PAINTINGS: n “Here and There: impassioned period or perted to community, peace, Topographic Conversason. Curated by Seattle gal- “From Here to Eternity: justice and nonviolence tions with Morris Graves”: lery owner Francine Seders, the Paintings of Victor issues, broadcasts at 5 p.m.

“Here and There” engages the exhibit includes dynam- Sandblom and Brian Stro- Wednesdays and 8 p.m. bel” is on display through viewers in a discussion ic artworks that evoke Sundays on Skagit Valley Feb. 21 at i.e. Gallery, 5800 Community radio station between Graves, eight both joy and pain. Seders contemporary artists and chose oil paintings because Cains Court, Edison. Stro- KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount bel and Sandblom bring their environments. In they “reflect an intense Vernon), KSVU 90.1 FM levity and the sublime to addition to works by these emotional state of mind (Hamilton), KMRE 102.3 life on their canvases. Gal- FM (Bellingham) and eight artists, the exhibit (while) their composition lery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 features two pieces created and play of colors give KSJU 91.9 FM (Friday p.m. Friday through Sunby Graves while he was them strength and stabilHarbor). speakupspeakout day. 206-437-8534, 360-488- radio.org. living in both Skagit and ity.” Barnett’s bold colors, 3458 or ieedison.com.

Humboldt counties. Also stable compositions and n “We Do The Work,” included are several photos fluid brushstrokes reflect a half-hour weekly radio ACRYLIC PAINTINGS: A show dedicated to the wellof Graves taken by Imogen emotions experienced by show of new acrylic paint- being of all workers, broadCunningham and Mary all individuals. ings by Jennifer Bowman Randlett. Participating artcasts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays continues through Jan. 26 ists include Lanny Bergner, MEMBERS’ SHOW: on KSVR 91.7 FM and at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Ann Chadwick Reid, Eve Allied Arts of Whatcom KSVU 90.1 FM, and again Deisher, Lori Goodman, County’s annual Members’ Commercial Ave., Anaat 8:30 a.m. Fridays on . cortes. Also showing are Leslie Kenneth Price, Julie Show continues through ksvrwedothework@gmail.

McNiel, Allen Moe and Jan. 31 at the Allied Arts acrylics by Cynthia Richcom.

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OUT & ABOUT SPEAK LIKE A GIRL: Megan Falley and Olivia Gatwood will present their two-woman slam poetry performance at noon Friday, Jan. 22, at Skagit Valley College, Cardinal Center lobby, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The one-hour interactive, feminist show uses spoken word as a tool to educate students about gender inequality. Free.

360-293-8695 or skagitwic@ gmail.com.

DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS: The SedroWoolley Public Library will host the new documentary series “The Raising of America” beginning Thursday, Jan. 28, at 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. Several years in the making, this film series asks important questions about education and child care, and where we, in America, need to be in order to build a brighter future, according to a news release. All showings are free and last about one hour.

Discussions will follow each screening. 360-855-1166.

Next up: n 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28: Episode No. 1: “The Raising of America.” n 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4: Episodes 2 and 3: “Once Upon a Time: When Childcare for All Wasn’t Just a Fairy Tale” and “Are We Crazy About Our Kids?” n 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9: Episodes 4 and 5: “Wounded Places: Confronting Childhood PTSD in America’s Shell-Shocked Cities” and “DNA Is Not Destiny: How the Outside Gets Under the Skin.”

MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES: “Exploring the Undersea World With Small Submersibles”: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Neil McCurdy, COO of OceanGate, the world leader in providing

five-man submersibles for exploration, discusses the exciting tasks they’ve undertaken, with photos and video of the undersea world. Free.

360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

mini-grant program for Skagit County students and classrooms. 360-428-4313 or cwaterskagit@gmail.com.

cortes. A member of the Samish Indian Nation will present the 27-minute documentary telling the maiden’s story and explaining how tribal history inspires generations of Samish people.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org.

and Dads (or other father figure) can dress up for a special evening of dancing and more from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the GAME NIGHT FOR SINMount Vernon High School GLES: Camano Center will cafeteria, 314 N. Ninth St., host a Game Night for SinMount Vernon. Girls ages 18 gles from 6 to 8 p.m. today, and younger and fathers (or INSECTS AS FOOD?: Jan. 21, at 606 Arrowhead father figure over 18) can David Gordon, author of spend a night together creat“The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook,” Road, Camano Island. Play Bunco for prizes and meet ILLUMINIGHT WINTER ing lasting memories. Bring will present “Adventures other area singles. Bring an WALK: In conjunction with your camera. Tickets must in Entomophagy: Waiter, Mayor Boudreau’s Winter be purchased in advance; there’s NO fly in my soup!” appetizer to share. To sign up, call 360-387-0222.

Wellness Week, the Mount no sales at the door. $22 per at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. Vernon Downtown Associa- couple, $11 each additional 23, at the Burlington Public MUSIC AND MEMORIES: tion will host the Illuminight daughter. Stop by the Mount Library, 820 Washington The fourth annual “Music Winter Walk at 5:30 p.m.

Vernon Parks and RecreAve., Burlington. Includes and Memories” benefit for Thursday, Jan. 28, along the ation office, 1717 S. 13th St., samples of insect snacks.

The Bradford House and Skagit Riverwalk in downor call 360-336-6215.

Free. 360-755-0760.

Gentry House will be held town Mount Vernon. Come at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, to Tri-Dee Arts, 215 S. First MONTE CARLO NIGHT: MORE FUN at Swinomish Casino & St., from 4 to 5 p.m. and Enjoy gaming and hors TEMPORARY CLOSURE Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, learn to create your own d’oeuvres, with music by FOR MUSEUM: The Skagit Anacortes. Pete Leinonen’s paper lantern, then take a Swingnuts from 7 to 10 p.m.

County Historical Museum, Salon du Swing band will 15-to 20-minute wellness Saturday, Feb. 6, at Camano 501 S. Fourth St., La Conbe the featured entertainwalk along the Riverwalk.

Center, 606 Arrowhead ner, will be closed during ment. The event will include Free. 360-336-3801 or Road, Camano Island. TickJanuary to complete some dinner, music and raffles, as mountvernondowntown.org. ets: $50 single, $75 couples. special projects. Check out well as live and silent auc360-387-0222 or camano Jack Gunter’s exhibit, “The tions. $50. Sponsorships are CONWAY DADDY DANCE: center.org.

History of Mount Vernon,” available. 360-428-5972 or All are welcome to join opening with a reception skagitadultdayprogram.org. in the fun — dads, uncles, SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIat 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. brothers and moms — from VAL: The Lincoln Theatre Admission: $5 adults, $4 COMMUNITY SUPPER: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. host a series of documenseniors and ages 6-12, $10 “Climate Change in the 5, in the Conway School taries on issues that impact families. Free for members Skagit: Public Perceptions gym, 19710 Highway 534, the lives of Skagit County and ages 5 and younger. 360- and the Role of Science” Mount Vernon. Children residents monthly at 7 p.m.

466-3365 or skagitcounty. will be the topic at the next must be accompanied by an Thursdays at 712 S. First St., net/museum.

Transition Fidalgo & Friends adult. You don’t have to go Mount Vernon. Each film Seventh Generation Supper to Conway School to attend. highlights a different topic, WATER TRIVIA NIGHT: at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. $20 per couple. Tickets are followed by a community The Skagit Conservation 26, at the Anacortes Senior available at the school office. panel or discussion. $5 sugEducation Alliance will Activity Center, 1701 22nd 360-445-5785. gested donation. 360-336present “OMG! It’s H20 St., Anacortes. Carol Macilo8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Trivia Night FUNdraiser” ry of The Skagit Climate SciSWEETHEART DANCE: Next up: from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. ence Consortium will share The annual Daddy and Feb. 11: “Having it All”: 21, at the Longhorn Saloon, the results of a public poll Daughter Sweetheart Dance Three women set out to live 5754 Cains Court, Edison. of Skagit County residents’ will take place from 6:30 to their dreams of balancing Compete for prizes as you attitudes and perceptions 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at career, marriage and chiltest your knowledge about regarding global warming. the Burlington Community dren. After two trying years water, including local water- Suggested supper donation: Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., of unanticipated trade-offs shed history, rivers of life, $5 adult, $3 ages 10 and Burlington. Enjoy desserts, and painful sacrifices, each Clean Samish Initiative, younger. Bring your own healthy snacks, raffles, good- finds herself with a changed water sports, pop culture, place settings. transition ie bags, music, photos and life and a changed idea of music, movies, literature, fidalgo.org. more. Advance ticket sales what “Having it All” really art and more. $5 suggested only. $22 per couple, $6 for means. A discussion with donation per person. Five FILM SCREENING: “The additional sweethearts. 360- filmmaker Vlada Knowlton person maximum per Maiden of Deception Pass: 755-9649 or burlingtonwa. will follow the film. team. Preregistration is Guardian of Her Samish gov/recreation. not required. Proceeds will People”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, ANACORTES MOVIE benefit the Skagit Conserva- Jan. 27, Anacortes Public FATHER DAUGHTER VAL- NIGHT: Enjoy a screening tion Education Alliance’s Library, 1220 10th St., Ana- ENTINE BALL: Daughters of the Oscar-nominated

short film “Cavedigger” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Artist Ra Paulette digs other-worldly, sculptural caves using nothing but hand tools. By donation. RSVP: 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org.

WEDDING SHOW: The Skagit Wedding Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge Wa Walton Event Center, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Connect with highly qualified bridal vendors in a variety of categories and enjoy the latest trends in the wedding industry, a continuous fashion show, prize drawings and more.

Purchase advance tickets for $8 at skagitweddingshow. com until Feb. 19, or at the door for $10. Vendor space is available. Contact Creative Celebrations at 360428-5972.

MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEET: Performance Modeling Club of Northwest Washington will hold its 21st annual Model Show and Swap Meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 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 three models, $1 for each additional model.

Swap meet tables available.

Show admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors (ages 62 and older) and juniors (16 and younger), free for ages 6 and younger. 360-755-9464 or performancemodelingclub. net.

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GET INVOLVED ART S-W ARTS DISCUSSION: The Arts Council of SedroWoolley invites the public to join a discussion on current arts projects and the future of art in SedroWoolley at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at City Hall Council Chambers, 325 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-1166.

CALL FOR ARTISTS/ VENDORS: The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is accepting applications through Jan. 31 for participation in StashFest, which will be held Saturday, April 9, in La Conner. The annual event features artists and vendors of handmade or unique textiles and textile-related items (embellishments, fibers, tools, etc.). For information or an application, call 360466-4288 or visit laconner quilts.org.

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. $5 per family, free for members.

Limited enrollment. Preregistration is required.

360-466-4446 or mona museum.org.

Next up: Mixed Media Bird Nests: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Create your own artistic bird’s nest using a collection of materials, much like the birds do. Build a nest with strips of paper, found objects, magazine pages and matte medium to glue it all together.

CREATIVE ARTS: The Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon, offers a variety of classes, workshops and programs for artists working in a variety of mediums. For information, call 360-4660110 or visit gailcreative studies.com. Next up: Stitching In Circles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Circular stitches can be used to bring interest and pattern to any textile. Participants can try hand stitching with a fun and interesting flair. No experience necessary. $125.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Skagit Art Association is accepting new member applications. Membership benefits include networking with area artists in a variety of mediums and participation in the association’s annual “Art in a Pickle Barn” show/sale held during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Applications are available at skagit art.org. For information, COLORING FOR call 360-770-3660 or email ADULTS: The Burlington earthnclay@outlook.com.

Public Library will host free coloring sessions for ART COMMISSION adults from 6 to 8 p.m.

MEETING: The Mount VerMonday, Feb. 1, at 820 E. non Arts Commission will Washington Ave., Burlingmeet at 3:30 p.m. today, ton.

Jan. 21, in the conference Enjoy a relaxing, stressroom at Hillcrest Park, reducing way to boost your 1717 S. 13th St., Mount mind and refocus. Coloring Vernon. 360-336-6215. sheets and art supplies will be provided or bring your ART CLASSES own. Free. 360-755-0760.

Also offered from 2 to 4 FAMILY ART DAYS AT p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, and MoNA: The Museum of Northwest Art offers Fam- 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. ily Art Days each month 22.

BURLINGTON ART CLASSES: Burlington Parks and Recreation will offer these art classes for kids at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. For information or to register, call 360-755-9649 or visit burlingtonwa.gov/ recreation.

Vibrant Painting with Watercolor Crayons: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24. Kids ages 7 to 12 will explore this versatile medium where water transforms the crayons to paint. $50, plus $20 supply fee. Register by Jan. 26.

Mixed Media Collage: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2-23. Kids ages 7 to 12 will use paper, paint and acrylic to create layered art work. $50, plus $10 supply fee. Register by Feb. 23.

AUDITIONS “LOST IN YONKERS”: Auditions will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, at the Whidbey Playhouse/ Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

Parts are available for two men, two teen boys and three women (one older).

Auditions will be by reading from the script. Neil Simon’s dramatic comedy will run April 1-17. 360679-2237 or whidbeyplay house.com.

“HOT MIKADO”: The Skagit Valley College Drama Department will hold auditions for a contemporary retelling of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 8-9, at the Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, COLOR ME SUNDAY: Mount Vernon. AuditionRelax and color beautiful ers should prepare a onepatterns from 2 to 4 p.m. minute audition piece and Sunday, Feb. 21, at the sing 16 bars of an up-temAnacortes Center for Happo song. Bring sheet music; piness, 619 Commercial accompanist provided. PerAve., Anacortes. By donaformances of the operetta, tion. All materials providwhich is adapted into jazz, ed. RSVP: 360-464-2229 or blues and gospel music and anacortescenterfor set in a juke joint during happiness.org. prohibition of the 1920s, will take place May 13-21.

OVERGLAZE PAINTFor information, call 360ING: Tulips on Porcelain 416-6636 or email damond.

Canvas: Learn the basics morris@skagit.edu. of overglaze painting in a beginning class from 1 to DANCE 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, and 10 a.m. to 12:30 ISRAELI DANCE: 6 to p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, The Good Stuff Arts & Bayview Civic Hall, “C” Art Supplies, 902 Eighth street, Bay View (next St., Anacortes. Enter on Q to the fire hall). Enjoy a Avenue. potluck dinner at 6 p.m.

Find out how overglaze followed by dancing at 7:15 painting can produce a p.m. Dances range from watercolor look using easy to advanced, or just fired-on oil paints. Learn listen to the traditional mixing of paint, loading of Israeli music, as well as brush and brush strokes, swing dance tunes. There all used in a tulip painting will be plenty of help for you design. Firing included. those who want to try the $40, plus $75 supply fee. dancing. $10 suggested 360-755-3152 or thegood donation $10, free for ages stuff.com. high school and younger.

For information, contact Skagit/Anacortes Folk Dancers at 360-766-6866.

MOMMY & ME DANCE CLASS: Ages 1 to 3 years with a parent or guardian: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23, Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Children will learn dance, coordination, rhythm and stretching. $30.

Preregistration required: Stop by the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation office at Hillcrest Park or call 360-336-6215.

BALLET AND TAP DANCE CLASSES: Ages 3 to 5: 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Children will learn the terminology and preparatory steps of ballet and tap while building grace, poise and strength. $40. Preregistration required. Stop by the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation office at Hillcrest Park or call 360-3366215.

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 360-424-4608.

MUSIC BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, nocommitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group. 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, 360-941-5733 or svenbob@cheerful.com.

CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easylistening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. In exchange, musicians will receive audience contributions and a meal. For information, call 360-853-8700 or email info@5bsbakery. com.

SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC CLUB: The club welcomes performers (intermediate and above), listeners and guests to join the fun at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 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 — ’20s to ’70s classical, popular, western and gospel. Free. For information, call Elaine at 360-4284228.

B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar): Beginner/ intermediate acoustic guitar jam from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Free. 360-707-2683.

B.Y.O.U. (Bring Your Own Ukulele): Beginner/ intermediate ukulele jam at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Learn to play and jam with other local ukulele players. Free.

360-421-6842.

DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 21, at the Center for Spiritual

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GET INVOLVED Living, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Bring your drum or borrow one. Handicapped accessible. Free.

Freewill offering accepted.

360-305-7559.

RECREATION CITIZENS ACADEMY: The Mount Vernon Police Department is accepting applications for its 22nd Citizens Academy, taught by police officers, department personnel and guest speakers.

Classes will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 11-April 28, at the Mount Vernon Police Department. This free program for Skagit County residents ages 18 to senior citizens is not designed to prepare participants to become police officers.

Applications are available in person at 1805 Continental Place, or at mount vernonwa.gov. For information, call 360-336-6271.

ington. The six-week class is designed for the amateur golfer (or any sport enthusiast) looking to get a jump start on the upcoming spring season. Classes will focus on increasing strength, power and flexibility, balance and core stability, and overall increased general wellness. Fee: Ages 16-18, $30 per student; ages 19 and older, $48. To register, call 360-755-9649.

CAMANO WINTER WALK: Join Friends of Camano Island Parks on a guided community walk at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve. Meet at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island.

The first half-mile of trail has a 200-foot gain. Trails on top are fairly level and include a forest loop.

The 3.3-mile walk includes a brief stop at the Kristoferson Beaver Marsh during the return to DEEP FOREST EXPERIthe parking area. The walk ENCE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. takes place rain or shine, Fridays, Saturdays and canceled for high winds or Sundays, through Feb. 14, snow. Wear appropriate at Rockport State Park, clothes and sturdy shoes 51095 Highway 20, Rockor boots. No dogs. Free. port. Enjoy guided hikes at friendsofcamanoisland 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and parks.org.

1 p.m. deep into some of the 670 acres of old-growth FRIENDS OF THE forest at Rockport State FOREST HIKES: Join the Park at the foot of Sauk Friends of the Forest for Mountain. scenic hikes in the forest Kids can explore the lands around Anacortes.

Discovery Center with Dress for the weather and crafts, interactive wildlife wear sturdy shoes. No pets. displays, books and games.

Free. For information, Free. Discover Pass or $10 call 360-293-3725 or visit day use fee required to friendsoftheacfl.org. access the park. 360-853Next up: 8461 or rockport@parks.

Senior/Adult Hike: wa.gov.

Heart Lake: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 12. Meet SPORTS FITNESS: with at the Heart Lake parking Skagit Valley College golf lot. team fitness coach Danielle Graber, 5 to 6 p.m.

WORKSHOPS Mondays, Feb. 1-March 7, Burlington Parks and IMPRESSIONIST GARRecreation Center, 900 DEN PHOTOGRAPHY: with E. Fairhaven Ave., BurlJohn and Kathy Willson:

11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Get inspired by the 19th century French Impressionists and learn how to “paint” with your camera using shutter speed to reveal flows of motion and form not otherwise noticed or recordable with automatic camera settings. Includes classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations in the nursery. $8. Registration required: 360-466-3821 or christiansonsnursery. com.

SELF-PUBLISHING CLASS: Tony and Karla Locke of Armchair Publishing will teach “How to Self-Publish” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 4-18, at the Anacortes Senior College. Learn about various self-publishing options including digital and print. Topics include setting up social media platforms, distributing books to Amazon and others, elements of book design, working with images, different e-book types and more. Classes meet at Anacortes Middle School. $20. For information or to register, call 360-503-1255 or visit seniorcollege.org.

BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE: Learn how to design and create your own website from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce boardroom, upstairs at 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Class will cover choosing a template, choosing a domain name, planning and page layout, advanced designing, keywords/meta data, linking, media and blogs. No experience necessary. No software required. $60. To register, call 360-588-6968 or email kklocke1@mac. com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 21-28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 21-28 THURSDAY-SATURDAY.21-23 “CATS” META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

THURSDAY.21

FRIDAY.22

The Hoe and the Harrow (folk, Americana, roots): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $6.

360-445-3000.

J.P. FALCON GRADY 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Open Mic with David Ritchie: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-6296500.

FRIDAY.22 BLUES UNION 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

FRIDAY.22 (From left) Blake Goetsch as Carbucketty, Waylon Johnson as Rum Tum Tugger, Lauren Cline as Demeter and Lacy Craig as Jellyorum Photo by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Thursday.21

Saturday.23

Monday.25

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

Friday.22

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

THEATER

“Dorothy in Wonderland”: Skagit Family Learning Center, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Wednesday.27 THEATER

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.24

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

Spiritus Winds: Music for Wind Quintet, 2 p.m., Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $15 suggested donation, free for ages 18 and younger. 360-629-6110 or spirituswinds.com.

“Flashdance: The Musical”: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $30-$59.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER

Thursday.28

MUSIC

“Beauty of Nature/Beauté de l’artifice”: The Nootka Rose Ensemble: Courtney Kuroda and Christine Wilkinson Beckman, violins; Juliana Soltis, viola da gamba; John Lenti, theorbo: 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger.

360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

MUSIC

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

“Dorothy in Wonderland”: Skagit Family Learning Center, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Petunia & The Vipers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360-445-3000.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Joann Quintana Band (folkrock, jazz, country-blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

No cover. 360-707-2683.

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

Antonette Goroch (folk, punk, blues, Americana): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Blues Union: 8 p.m., RockAcoustic Jam Night: Nick fish Grill, 320 Commercial Anthony and Friends, 7 to 10 Ave., Anacortes. 360-588p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 1720.

Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360399-1321.

Wayne Hayton (folk rock, Americana): 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Medici, The Spider Ferns, Trick Candles: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-7781067.

Good Vibrations: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.23 Stardrums & Lady Keys, with Lonnie Williams and Walter Young: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Brothers K Duo: Paul Klein and Mark Kelly, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

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

SUNDAY.24 THEATER

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

New Iberians (zydeco): 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

Chris Stewart: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

WEDNESDAY.27 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

The Hood Internet: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10$12. 360-778-1067.

Seanotes: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360848-8882.

Little Mountain Band: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6330.

THURSDAY.28 Reuel Lubag Trio: 8 p.m., WJMAC Room, The Majestic, 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham. $20, $10 students and WJMAC members.

Andre Feriante and Danny Godinez “Nylon and Steel”: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Woody Virgil (pop, blues, rock, country): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 360629-6500.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 21-28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 21-28 THURSDAY-SATURDAY.21-23 “CATS” META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

THURSDAY.21

FRIDAY.22

The Hoe and the Harrow (folk, Americana, roots): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $6.

360-445-3000.

J.P. FALCON GRADY 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Open Mic with David Ritchie: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-6296500.

FRIDAY.22 BLUES UNION 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

FRIDAY.22 (From left) Blake Goetsch as Carbucketty, Waylon Johnson as Rum Tum Tugger, Lauren Cline as Demeter and Lacy Craig as Jellyorum Photo by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Thursday.21

Saturday.23

Monday.25

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

Friday.22

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

THEATER

“Dorothy in Wonderland”: Skagit Family Learning Center, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Wednesday.27 THEATER

“Cats” (musical): META Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $18-$24.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.24

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

Spiritus Winds: Music for Wind Quintet, 2 p.m., Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $15 suggested donation, free for ages 18 and younger. 360-629-6110 or spirituswinds.com.

“Flashdance: The Musical”: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $30-$59.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER

Thursday.28

MUSIC

“Beauty of Nature/Beauté de l’artifice”: The Nootka Rose Ensemble: Courtney Kuroda and Christine Wilkinson Beckman, violins; Juliana Soltis, viola da gamba; John Lenti, theorbo: 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger.

360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

MUSIC

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

“Dorothy in Wonderland”: Skagit Family Learning Center, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Petunia & The Vipers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360-445-3000.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Joann Quintana Band (folkrock, jazz, country-blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

No cover. 360-707-2683.

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829, acttheatre.com.

Antonette Goroch (folk, punk, blues, Americana): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Blues Union: 8 p.m., RockAcoustic Jam Night: Nick fish Grill, 320 Commercial Anthony and Friends, 7 to 10 Ave., Anacortes. 360-588p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 1720.

Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360399-1321.

Wayne Hayton (folk rock, Americana): 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Medici, The Spider Ferns, Trick Candles: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-7781067.

Good Vibrations: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.23 Stardrums & Lady Keys, with Lonnie Williams and Walter Young: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Brothers K Duo: Paul Klein and Mark Kelly, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

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

SUNDAY.24 THEATER

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

New Iberians (zydeco): 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

Chris Stewart: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

WEDNESDAY.27 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

The Hood Internet: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10$12. 360-778-1067.

Seanotes: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360848-8882.

Little Mountain Band: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6330.

THURSDAY.28 Reuel Lubag Trio: 8 p.m., WJMAC Room, The Majestic, 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham. $20, $10 students and WJMAC members.

Andre Feriante and Danny Godinez “Nylon and Steel”: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Woody Virgil (pop, blues, rock, country): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 360629-6500.

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HOT TICKETS TRIBAL SEEDS: Jan. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SUPER DIAMOND (Tribute to Neil Diamond): Jan. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

STS9: Jan. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showbox online.com.

NEVER SHOUT NEVER: Jan. 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL”: Jan. 27, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

PAULA POUNDSTONE: Jan. 29, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre. org.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Jan. 31, Lincoln Theatre, Mount

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Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

LETTUCE: Feb. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

COCO MONTOYA: Feb. 5, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

BUILT TO SPILL: Feb. 5-6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BLACK SABBATH: Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRIAN REGAN: Feb. 11, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

GRACE POTTER: Feb. 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BRAD PAISLEY: Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE SECOND CITY: Feb. 14, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: Feb. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showbox online.com.

BORGEOUS & MORGAN PAGE: Feb. 20, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline. com.

TAKE 6: Feb. 20, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

CRADLE OF FILTH: Feb. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GALACTIC: Feb. 26, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BARCELONA: Feb. 26, The Crocodile, Seattle.

877-987-6487 or thecrocodile.com.

GINO VANNELLI: Feb. 26-27, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

PAPADOSIO: Feb. 27,

WARBRINGER (pictured), ENFORCER, EXMORTUS: Jan. 31, Studio Seven, Seattle. 206-286-1312 or studioseven.us.

The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KEYS N KRATES: Feb. 28, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ST. LUCIA: March 2, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MARCHFOURTH! MARCHING BAND: March 5, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HELLOWEEN: March 6, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

AOIFE O’DONOVAN: March 6, Columbia City Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

NIGHTWISH: March 7, 2016, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MUTEMATH: March 8, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DISTURBED: March 12, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SOLAS: March 17, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

CRAIG FERGUSON: March 18, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

DAUGHTER: March 19, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SLAYER, TESTAMENT, CARCASS: March 19, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. purchase.tickets.com.

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA: March 20, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION: March 24, Moore

Theatre, Seattle. 877784-4849 or livenation. com.

TONIGHT ALIVE/SET IT OFF: March 24, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JOHNNY RIVERS: March 25-26, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

THE FLOOZIES: March 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

UNDEROATH: March 30, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ELLIE GOULDING: April 2, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III: April 2, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

SUDDEN VALLEY JAZZ SERIES: April 2/Nov. 5,

Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham. 360671-1709 or FSWL.org.

ANDERS OSBORNE: April 3, Neumos, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

IRON MAIDEN: April 11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

SELENA GOMEZ: May 13, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

THE WHO: May 15, KeyArena, Seattle. thewho.com.

DEMI LOVATO, NICK JONAS: Aug. 21, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Aug. 28, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MAROON 5: Oct. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016 - E11

SKAGIT EAGLE FESTIVAL The 2016 Skagit Eagle Festival takes place every weekend during January, in and around Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including eagle watching, free tours, walks and educational programs, arts and crafts, river rafting, music, hayrides and more. Bring your camera and dress for unpredictable January weather.

For the latest information, contact the Concrete Chamber of Commerce at 360853-8784 or visit skagiteaglefestival.com.

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23-24 EAGLE FESTIVAL INFORMATION: Get free maps and visitor information from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad St., Concrete. 360-8538784.

EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. Learn about eagles, watershed issues and local natural and cultural history through guided walks and presentations. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 360-853-7626 or skagiteagle.org.

EAGLE WATCHER STATIONS: Staffed by volunteers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Sutter Creek at milepost 100 and at the Marblemount Fish Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatchery Road. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-854-2617.

DEEP FOREST TOURS & DISCOVERY CENTER: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rockport State Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport. Enjoy a 30- to 60-minute tour deep into some of the 670 acres of old-growth forest at Rockport State Park at the foot of Sauk Mountain. Kids can explore the Discovery Center with crafts, interactive wildlife displays, books and games. Free. Discover Pass or $10 day-use fee required to access the park. 360-853-8461 or rockport@parks. wa.gov.

DRIFTBOAT EAGLE EXCURSIONS: Skagit River Guide Service offers a threehour tour in heated driftboats at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52921 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. $75, $55 ages 5 and younger.

Reservations required: 888-675-2448 or skagiteagles.com.

Saturday only, Jan. 23 LITTLE EAGLET STORY TIME: 11 to 11:45 a.m., Upper Skagit Library, 45770B Main St., Concrete. Families with young children are invited to learn about eagles

and other wildlife through stories, songs and a simple craft. Free. 360-853-7939 or upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

BLUEGRASS & BOX LUNCH: The Prozac Mountain Boys will perform from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Enjoy the music along with a box lunch from 5b’s Bakery. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360-466-8754 or concrete-wa.com.

GLACIERS OF THE NORTH CASCADES: North Cascades National Park geologist Jon Riedel will offer a free presentation at 1 p.m. at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. skagiteagle.org.

WILDLIFE HAYRIDE AND CAMPFIRE: 3 p.m., Double O Ranch, 46276 ConcreteSauk Valley Road, Concrete. Take a hayride through 250 acres of timber, pasture and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) project. See eagles, deer, elk and more. Learn about conservation projects, selective timber harvesting and wildlife enhancement. Then enjoy cookies and hot drinks by the fire, children’s games and ranch history display. Activities are weather-dependent. Free. No pets.

360-853-8494 or ovenells-inn.com.

Sunday only, Jan. 24 BRUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete. Enjoy music by Kitchen Sync and Not Bad For Neighbors during Sunday brunch. Coloring and learning activities for all. Free admission. 360-853-8700 or 5bsbakery.com.

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E12 - Thursday, January 21, 2016

TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE

Home-sharing sites offer world of family travel

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

The sharing economy, with key players Uber and Airbnb, continues to influence how families travel.

Here are five additional ways to share and save.

1. HomeExchange.com.

Rather than squeeze into a cramped hotel room, consider trading homes with another family. If you are willing to trade more than just space, your family can be in for a real treat. Think sharing toys, books, bikes, restaurant tips, even suggestions for meeting neighborhood kids at a nearby park.

“We make it easy for families to travel almost anywhere, live like a local and stay for free,” said Jim Pickel, president of HomeExchange, which offers options in approximately 150 countries.

“It is a great way to manage expenses without losing the comforts of a home.”

3. SabbaticalHomes. com. Academics, scholars, writers, artists and friends are encouraged to exchange their homes or register as a home rental

during school holidays or summer vacations.

Web Buzz Name: walkmysteps.com What it does: The website offers private small tours of Paris with licensed local guides who want to help you discover the city. Available in eight languages.

What’s hot: The tour size is capped at a number that varies — sometimes only six persons, other times four.

Some tours allow as many as 10 people. With that kind of attention, you can be sure that all your questions will be answered. One tour might take you to explore the famous sites of Montmartre as well as its hidden stairs and alleys. Another might take you on a half-day private tour of the Louvre. Walk My Steps has seven tour categories: Architecture, Family Tours, Food & Wine, Monuments, Museums, Street Art and Walking Tours.

What’s not: The pricing is a little confusing. It seems as if each tour has a flat-rate price of 200 euro. But underneath that price it says, “From 20 euros per person.” It appears to coincide with the number of people in the group. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

or house sitter on this site. With approximately 100,000 listings in 55 countries, the resource appeals to families mindful of the academic cycle and those who might like to stay close to a university or research center.

“Searching for a match within a like-minded pool of individuals helps keep expenses low and hospitality high,” says co-founder Nadege Conger.

2. HomeLink.org. Confused about whether to visit Stockholm or San

Francisco? Is a city condo or a country cottage right for your family’s next adventure? HomeLink, an international association based in Brussels, has been answering such questions since the 1950s. Representatives help members review family-friendly options and make a successful match.

HomeLink offers a youth exchange program, encouraging members to enable low-cost cultural opportunities for their youngsters by trading experiences with other families

4. Intervac.com.

Launched in the early 1950s by a group of teachers seeking an affordable way to travel, the organization has grown to include 30,000 members around the world. Through the site and with the help of in-country representatives, Intervac offers home exchanges as well as bed-and-breakfaststyle accommodations in member’s homes.

5. HouseCarers.com and TrustedHouseSitters. com. Do you and your family love pets? Are you willing to take on some light household duties or dog walking in exchange for no-cost lodging? Then consider the concept of home- and pet-sitting or even trading pet and home care with another family for the chance to explore a new destination.

You’ll have peace of mind knowing other animal lovers are caring for your pets and your home. And you’ll save money. n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel. com. Email: lohayes@family travel.com.

Lindblad marks 50th anniversary of Antarctica trips another 2,000 during the 2016-17 season for travel In 1966, Lars-Eric Lind- to the continent, which is blad took 57 passengers on only accessible November a cruise to Antarctica, the through February. first of its kind for ordinary Lindblad’s first trip took travelers. Since then, the place Jan. 11-Feb. 11, 1966, Lindblad Expeditions tour and cost $2,800-$3,000 per company has taken some person. Today a 14-day 25,000 visitors to Antarcitinerary costs $13,360tica. It expects to bring $27,520, while a 24-day trip The Associated Press

to Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falklands runs $23,100-$44,550. Trips during the anniversary season will include special activities marking the milestone.

The company is also publishing an updated edition of Lindblad’s autobiography, “Passport to Anywhere.” Lindblad,

who was born in Sweden, was also among the first in the travel industry to offer regular tourist excursions to remote places like the Galapagos and Papua New Guinea. He was recognized for his conservation efforts before his death in 1994.

The company is now led by his son Sven.

Local travel INSIGHT VACATIONS: 6 p.m. today, Jan. 21.

AAA Mount Vernon, 1600 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The presentation will explore how guided vacations to Europe give travelers more insight into a destination. RSVP: 360848-2090.

WOMEN’S TRAVEL ADVENTURES: The Mount Vernon City Library will host “Teaming Up for Travel: Local Women’s Adventures Abroad,” a series of travel presentations, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 22 and 29, at 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Local women will share pictures and stories from their travels abroad, including tips and tricks that made their travels safe and fun. Destinations to be explored include Italy, Iceland, Great Britain, Mexico, Jordan and Nepal.

Local delicacies will be available for sampling.

Free. 360-336-6209 or mountvernonwa.gov/library

ing and hunting gear, clothing, camping equipment, sport fishing boats and RVs, as well as a chance to connect with professional guides, outfitters and other resources for fishing, hunting and wildlife-watching. $63 ages 16 and younger, $72 ages 17 and older. Register by Jan. 25. 360-336-6215.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has these trips planned: South Dakota, Sept. 4-10; Legendary Waterways of Europe, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27.

For brochures and information, contact Pat at pgardner@oakharbor.org or 360-279-4582.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800544-1800 or tourisminfo@ watourismalliance.com.

Staff members assist trav “HONG KONG TO elers who have questions, SHANGHAI”: 7 p.m. refer them to specific desWednesday, Feb. 10, tination marketing orgaAnacortes Public Library, nizations and other travel 1220 10th St., Anacortes. resources across the state Don and Joyce Paradine for more detailed informacontinue their Asian tion, and take orders for adventure, describing their the Washington State Visitime in Hong Kong and tors Guide.

Shanghai. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library.

PASSPORT APPLICAcityofanacortes.org.

TIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., SHORT TRIPS: Mount Anacortes, accepts new Vernon Parks and Recrepassport applications and ation offers travel opportu- applications for passports nities for ages 8 and older that have been expired for (adult supervision required more than five years from for ages 17 and younger). noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays Trips depart from and and Wednesdays, and by return to Hillcrest Park, appointment only from 1 1717 S. 13th St., Mount to 4 p.m. Saturdays. PassVernon. For information or port forms and information to register, call 360-336on fees and how to apply 6215. Next up: are available at travel.

Washington Sportsstate.gov, or pick up an man’s Show: 8 a.m. to application and passport 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. guide at the library.

30. Travel to Puyallup Post offices in Mount for Washington’s biggest Vernon, Sedro-Woolley outdoor adventure show. and Oak Harbor accept Packed with family-friendly passport applications by attractions and expert appointment. Contact indispeakers, the event offers vidual offices for available one-stop shopping for fish- days and times.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016 - E13

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Dorothy Gale has made her way to the end of the Yellow Brick Road, and the Wizard of Oz is just about to help her get back home to Kansas. But before she can hop into the wizard’s balloon, another whirlwind appears over the Emerald ‘Les Pecheurs City, sweeping Dorothy, De Perles’ Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 and Lion away to WonderFor the first time since land. Equipped with their Enrico Caruso starred in new assets — brains, heart the opera in 1916, the Met and courage — Dorothy’s will present Bizet’s “Les friends try to help her find Pêcheurs de Perles” (“The her way home, meeting Pearl Fishers”). many other interesting Gianandrea Noseda con- characters along the way, ducts a cast led by Diana including Alice, the White Damrau as the priestess Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Leïla. Matthew Polenzani Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more. and Mariusz Kwiecien Free admission; a presing the roles of Nadir and Zurga, the two pearl fishers sentation of Skagit Family Learning Center. whose friendship is tested by their rivalry for Leïla’s n The Lincoln Theatre is affections. located at 712 S. First St. $23 adults; $19 seniors; in downtown Mount Vernon. $16 students with $2 off for 360-336-9855 or lincoln Lincoln members. theatre.org Based on the popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, “Cats” tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer.

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E14 - Thursday, January 21, 2016

MOVIES

Dame Maggie delights in a different role

By RICHARD ROEPER Chicago Sun-Times

So here’s Dame Maggie Smith in her ninth decade, still running thespian circles around most actors half or a third or, dare we say, a quarter of her age.

Having recently wrapped her magnificent run as the snooty, old-money Dowager Countess in the muchadored “Downton Abbey” TV series, Smith gives an equally delightful performance as a seemingly halfmad homeless woman who avoids bathing, yells at children, tells endless tall tales and often can’t be bothered with going inside to use the bathroom.

Smith is literally “The Lady in the Van,” Nicholas Hytner’s self-consciously artsy and somewhat slight but tartly funny and occasionally wise adaptation of Alan Bennett’s play of the same name. (In fact, Smith played this same part in a stage production in 1999, and in a BBC radio play in 2009.)

The story, we’re told, is rooted firmly in Bennett’s own life. One day in the 1970s, a stubborn, beyond eccentric, often ill-tempered old lady named Mary Shepherd parked her dilapidated, overstuffed old van in front of Bennett’s North London home, was eventually allowed to park in Bennett’s driveway — and stayed there some 15 years.

In an interesting dramatic conceit I sometimes found more cloying and obvious than clever, we get two versions of Alan Bennett, both played by Alex Jennings, who gives two fine performances. (Given today’s movie-magic technology, both versions appear onscreen at the same time, seemingly talking with each

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Maggie Smith stars in “The Lady in the Van.” other and interacting with each other, and it doesn’t feel the least bit faked.)

One Alan Bennett is the man experiencing his own life, whether he’s conversing with neighbors who aren’t shy about telling him they were underwhelmed by his latest play, dealing with Mary’s latest outrageous antics or tending to his aging and ailing mother.

The other Alan Bennett is the writer who takes a step back from every breathing moment of his life and considers its potential as possible material.

Often, the two Alans are at odds with each other.

They’re like twee, intellectual, Brit versions of the angel and the devil on Pinto’s shoulders in “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” as Pinto considers whether to take advantage of a passed-out teenager. (Now THERE’S a scene that probably wouldn’t make the

final cut of a movie made in 2016.)

Alan is not allowed inside Mary’s van, which is crammed to the roof with old newspapers, soiled clothes, knick-knacks and some substances too foul to mention. But every time she kicks open the doors to claim she’s dying or to terrorize the neighborhood children or make some outlandish claim about her life’s adventures, Alan gets a glimpse inside that van and a glimpse inside Mary’s life, real and/or imagined.

He becomes fascinated by her and perhaps even grows fond of her.

As Smith did in “Abbey,” she takes a character we probably wouldn’t want to spend much time with in real life and turns her into someone we thoroughly enjoy onscreen — especially when she’s calling out members of polite society on their B.S., or allowing us

to see a faded but still shining glimmer of the woman she once was, a woman whose heart once might have been bursting with a love for life.

There’s more than a hint of darkness in “The Lady in the Van.” The great Jim Broadbent drops in as a mysterious stranger with no good intentions. At the very start of the film, we see blood on the van’s windshield, and I’ll say no more.

Mostly, though, “The Lady in the Van” is about a talented young writer still wrestling with how to draw upon his own experiences without exploiting others — and it’s about the boundless talents of Maggie Smith, sometimes chewing up the screen, sometimes saying volumes simply by sitting very, very still, with a perfectly perfect expression on her face.

Comedy drama, PG-13, 103 minutes. HHH

MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“A Perfect Day” — In the Balkans of the mid-1990s, humanitarian aid workers are met with ludicrous roadblocks to their effort to save a village’s water well.

Benicio Del Toro leads the terrific cast of this searing, rough-edged black comedy.

Drama, R, 106 minutes.

HHH½ “Anomalisa” — Even though it is a highly stylized, stop-motion animation film featuring puppet-like human characters, the latest creation from the mind of Charlie Kaufman is a pinpoint-accurate encapsulation of some of the most banal AND some of the most exhilarating moments virtually all of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Animated drama, R, 90 minutes. HHHH “Carol” — As women acting on a mutual attraction in 1950s Manhattan, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara make for one of the most intriguing and memorable movie couples of the year.

Todd Haynes directs this elegant, quietly powerful film with subtle precision.

Drama, R, 118 minutes.

HHH½ “Concussion” — Will Smith’s performance, one of his best, as a Nigerianborn pathologist crusading to expose deadly hazards in the NFL is about so much more than the accent. “Concussion” is a good movie that could have been great without trying so hard to be great. But when it delves deep into the doctor’s fight to be heard, it’s riveting.

Sports drama, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “Legend” — Playing twin British gangsters in 1960s London, Tom Hardy makes some bold and always entertaining if not entirely successful choices. The fictionalized version of the terrifying, violent and twisted Krays manages to be pedestrian and derivative for long stretches. Crime biography, R, 131 minutes. HH½ “Meadowland” — Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson deliver authentic perfor-

mances as parents dealing with loss in different ways. It is a well-photographed and sometimes surprising story, a character study about what happens to a marriage when a child has gone missing and in all likelihood will never be found. Drama, R, 95 minutes. HHH “Mojave” — The first great performance of 2016 comes from Oscar Isaac, as a gun-toting drifter who encounters a famous actor (Garrett Hedlund) in the desert and becomes his stalker.

Writer-director William Monahan gives the stars dozens of rich, intricate lines, and they’re both up to the task and then some. Thriller, R, 93 minutes. HHHH “Ride Along 2” — The snarling veteran cop (Ice Cube) and the motormouth rookie (Kevin Hart) head to Miami in a slick, good-looking, fast-paced and profoundly unoriginal piece of work.

We’ve seen all this recycled shtick before, and often in much better films. Comedy, PG-13, 102 minutes. HH “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” — What a beautiful, thrilling, joyous, surprising and heart-thumping adventure this is. The seventh “Star Wars” film pops with memorable battle sequences, gives us chills with encore appearances by stars from the original trilogy and introduces more than a half-dozen terrific Next Generation characters.

It’s a return to greatness.

Sci-fi adventure, PG-13, 136 minutes. HHHH “Spotlight” — A fine team of actors, including Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, portrays the fine team of Boston Globe journalists that investigated child abuse by priests in 2001. It’s one of the smartest and most involving movies of the years. Historical drama, R, 128 minutes. HHH½ “The Benefactor” — Delivering a performance so self-consciously ACTORISH it often takes us right out of the film, Richard Gere stars as a multi-multimillionaire bestowing his wealth on his friends’ daughter (Dakota Fanning) and the father of her child (Theo James).

Drama, not rated, 90 minutes. HH

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Thursday, January 21, 2016 - E15

MOVIES

MUSIC

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OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Jan. 22-28 Ride Along 2: Friday-Sunday: 1:10, 4:40, 6:45, 9:30; Monday-Thursday: ANACORTES CINEMAS 1:10, 4:40, 6:45 Jan. 22-28 The Revenant (R): Friday: 12:30, 3:25, The Revenant (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:25, 9:00; Sunday: 3:30, 6:25, 6:25, 9:25; Saturday: 9:40, 3:25, 6:25, 9:00; Monday-Wednesday: 1:00, 3:30, 9:25; Sunday: 10:50, 3:25, 6:25, 9:25; 6:25; Thursday: 1:00, 3:30 Monday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:25, 6:25 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13): The Big Short: Friday-Saturday: 12:40, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35; Sunday: 10:30, 12:40, Friday-Sunday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:25; Monday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35 6:45, 9:35; Monday-Thursday: 12:40, TCM presents Butch Cassidy and the 3:45, 6:45 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13): Sundance Kid (1969) (NR): Sunday: 2:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Les Pêcheurs Friday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:25; Saturday: 9:45, 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:25; Sun- de Perles (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

360-279-2226 day: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:25; Monday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35 STANWOOD CINEMAS TCM presents Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) (NR): Sunday: 2:00 Jan. 22-28 The Revenant (R): 1:40, 5:00, 8:20 The Metropolitan Opera: Les Pêcheurs Daddy’s Home (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: de Perles (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

1:20, 9:25; Sunday: 11:30, 9:25; Mon 360-293-7000 day-Thursday: 1:20, 9:25 Joy (PG-13): 1:10, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15 CONCRETE THEATER The Big Short (R): Friday-Saturday: Jan. 22-24 3:50, 6:35; Sunday: 11:20, 6:35; Mon The Revenant: (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; day-Thursday: 3:50, 6:35 Saturday: 5 and 8 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13): (3D) 1:00, 6:30, 9:20 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D (PGBLUE FOX DRIVE-IN 13): 3:40 Oak Harbor Spotlight (R): Friday-Wednesday: 1:30, 360-675-5667 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; Thursday: 1:30, 4:10, 9:30 CASCADE MALL THEATERS TCM presents Butch Cassidy and the Burlington For showings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262- Sundance Kid (1969) (NR): Sunday: 2:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Les Pêcheurs 4386) de Perles (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

“The Big Short” — Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling star as oddballs (based on real-life individuals) who foresee the housing bubble’s burst and set out to profit from it.

Directed with feverish ingenuity, this is one of the best times I’ve had at the movies all year. Historical drama, R, 130 minutes. HHHH “The Good Dinosaur” — Partnered up with a boy, a timid dinosaur tries to steer clear of a seemingly endless supply of dangerous creatures. One strange, aggressively gross and dark adventure, this second-level Pixar family film could give the little ones some serious nightmares. Animated adventure, PG, 95 minutes. HH “The Hateful Eight” — Quentin Tarantino’s second Western in a row is an exhilarating moviegoing experience, filled with wickedly dark humor, nomination-worthy performances and a jigsaw puzzle plot that keeps us

guessing until the bloody, brilliant end. This is one of the best movies of the year.

Drama, R, 187 minutes.

HHHH “The Night Before” — Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie play longtime friends who get into all sorts of misadventures on one crazy Christmas Eve of self-discovery. At times, it’s really funny. More often, it’s “shocking” for the sake of shock value, gross for the sake of being gross, and stupid-goofy without much of a payoff. Comedy, R, 101 minutes. HH “The Peanuts Movie” — A CGI, 3-D feature about Charlie Brown and his gang could have been a recipe for disaster, but to my great relief, this is a meticulously faithful and clearly loving tribute to America’s favorite blockhead.

It’s a sweet, funny, smart, genuine all-ages movie with simple, timeless messages.

Animated, G, 88 minutes.

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“The Ridiculous 6” — With solid production values, a supporting cast that includes everyone from Nick Nolte to Steve Buscemi to Harvey Keitel, and a role that requires Adam Sandler to don an actual costume instead of just shuffling about in sweats or cargo shorts, “The Ridiculous 6” indicates something akin to a genuine effort on Sandler’s part to make us laugh. It’s still a ridiculous waste of time. Comedy-Western, NR, 119 minutes. H “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” — Michael Bay’s tribute to CIA contractors who resisted a terrorist attack in Libya is no “Zero Dark Thirty” or “The Hurt Locker.” Lacking in nuance and occasionally plagued by corny dialogue, “13 Hours” is nonetheless a solid action thriller with well-choreographed battle sequences and strong work from the ensemble cast.

Action, R, 144 minutes.

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Few bands were better at distilling the vibe of Los Angeles in the 1970s than The Eagles, and as its singer and guitarist, Glenn Frey served as a sort of mellow ambassador of the city.

Just as Liverpool is forever associated with the Beatles, Seattle claims Nirvana and Bruce Springsteen owns New Jersey, the Eagles embodied the bell-bottomed, feather-haired flair of Southern California.

Frey, who died Monday at age 67, co-wrote or sang some of the most commercially successful countryrock ballads of the ’70s, including “Tequila Sunrise,” “Peaceful, Easy Feeling,” “Take It Easy” and “Lyin’ Eyes.”

Soft and twangy, his hits as co-founder of the Eagles defined the region like the vivid colors of orange crate art had during the city’s early boom years and as the Beach Boys had during the surf craze.

During the Eagles’ 2014 concert at the Forum, in fact, Frey compared the legacy of two uniquely Californian bands: “The Beach Boys were pioneers.

The Eagles were settlers.”

Which is to say, where the Beach Boys forged new sounds, the Eagles gathered up what was already there — country rock — and made it their home.

Frey’s best songs with the Eagles embodied that home, best known through the golden, sun-drenched silhouettes of palm trees on the cover of its classic album “Hotel California.”

The dominant shade of the record sleeve is what Frey so brilliantly conveyed as “another tequila sunrise,” a muted orange, the color of the last wash of daylight or dawn’s first breath.

Where the Beach Boys reveled in a daytime spent surfing and having fun with the girls, the Eagles worked far later into the night. Frey

Glenn Frey spun sun-baked SoCal ballads that will endure

By RANDALL ROBERTS Los Angeles Times AP file photo

co-wrote and sang songs about mysterious women, the loneliness of the outsider, unrequited desire and dangerous reflexes.

He did so, though, minus any hint of distortion or aggression. In “Peaceful, Easy Feeling,” Frey didn’t want to get funky or dirty.

Rather, he spun visions of the simple pleasures in his adopted Southern California home as he sang of wanting to “sleep with you in the desert tonight/ With a billion stars all around.”

Frey and writing partner in the Eagles Don Henley (along with Don Felder, J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne and others) thrived in this setting.

Starting in the early 1970s, the band took the country-rock cues of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, toned down the Nashville twang and honed in on the balladry.

They ran with good company. As an up-and-coming Detroit expat in Los Angeles, Frey gravitated toward the hopping Troubadour scene of the early 1970s, where artists as varied as Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Harry Nilsson, Linda Ronstadt and Browne gathered to watch one another perform.

Frey ended up in Ronstadt’s backing band with

Henley, and soon the Eagles were born.

Within a few years, the Eagles broke through to the mainstream, ultimately becoming one of the most commercially successful bands of the era. Along with Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles came to define arena rock. After the Eagles broke up in the early 1980s, Frey went on to have a successful solo career, charting with songs that became deeply tied with the era’s movies and TV, including “You Belong to the City,” “Smuggler’s Blues” and “The Heat Is On.” But the era-defining hits Frey co-wrote and/or performed with the Eagles remain the most indelible.

“Peaceful, Easy Feeling” and “Tequila Sunrise” testified to California’s calm, breezy beauty. “Witchy Woman” and “Hotel California” dwelt within the region’s layers of mystery and mysticism. “New Kid in Town” expressed the insecurity and confusion of new love. And “Take It Easy,” written with Jackson Browne, should be the state song of California.

Frey may be gone, but those sun-baked, Southern California ballads, many sung with exquisite tenderness, endure.