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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. Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

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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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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

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.

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.