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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday January 28, 2016

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ON STAGE ALTA presents “Father’s Been to Mars” PAGE 8

Brian Gore brings his annual International Guitar Night to the theater on Sunday PAGE 12

MOVIES “Son of Saul” powerfully depicts the Holocaust PAGE 14

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Goosebumps”: math prodigy struggles with building relationDirector Rob LetterUpcoming ships. man finds the right releases “Burnt”: Chef tries to tempo of terror for the Following is a partial redeem himself. Bradley ghoulish attacks. schedule of coming DVD Cooper stars. A werewolf battle releases. Dates are sub“Jesse Stone: Lost in in a supermarket has ject to change: Paradise”: Tom Selleck as many comic turns as stars in the latest madeFEB. 2 scares. The same goes The Last Witch for-television movie in for all the other creaSuffragette the crime series. tures, including a cemeBig Stone Gap “Chi-Raq”: Group of tery filled with zombies. Freeheld women organize against The scariest creature The Keeping Room the ongoing violence on is Slappy, a talking Batman: Bad Blood Chicago’s South Side. ventriloquist dummy FEB. 9 “Assassin”: Exiled voiced by Jack Black. Crimson Peak assassin (Shu Qi) must He provides a darkness Love the Coopers choose between love to the story that lifts the 99 Homes and duty. creepiness level. Freaks of Nature “Lidia Celebrates Mi-5 Darren Lemke’s America: Home for the screenplay has some FEB. 16 Holidays”: Chef, author huge holes (such as an Black Mass and restaurateur Lidia abandoned amusement Criminal Activities Bastianich looks at holipark that still has elecGirls: Season 4 day traditions. tricity), but he manages “Sonny Boy”: OffFEB. 23 to give time to many of I Smile Back beat tale of family love the classic Stine creaExtraction gone berserk. tures. Lawn gnomes and Moonwalkers “Jack’s Back”: James poodles will never look Spader stars in this tale the same after this film. MARCH 1 of a modern day Jack Creed “Downton Abbey: the Ripper. The Night Before Season 6”: This final The Danish Girl “Naz & Maalik”: season of the first-rate Room Two African-American, drama is airing on PBS. Legend Muslim teenagers If you can’t wait to Youth attract the attention of watch the series finale, Miss You Already the FBI. Sunshine Superman then this DVD set is “Earth’s Natural All Roads Lead to Rome your answer. Childhood’s End Wonders”: A look at The season opens Don Verdean some of the planet’s in 1925 with a series Life most amazing spots shot of crises reflecting the on five continents. MARCH 4 momentous changes “Nickelodeon FavorEntertainment that are transforming ites: Whiskers and The Peanuts Movie society. Women’s rights Paws”: Furry and fun have given Lady Mary n Tribune News Service collection features more and Lady Edith new than two hours of conpositions of responsibilitent. ty: Mary runs the estate, “Night Will Fall”: A 1945 British and Edith manages the magazine she documentary detailing World War II inherited from Michael Gregson. The German concentration camp atrocities. biggest question is whether or not the “UnReal: Season 1”: Scripted cable big houses with large staffs will survive. series about the behind-the-scenes The cast includes Maggie Smith, action of a reality dating show. Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, “The Facts of Life: Season Eight”: Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Blair, Natalie, Tootie and Jo say goodJoanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, bye to their beloved Mrs. G. Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael and “Da Vinci’s Demons: The Complete Brendan Coyle. Third Season”: Conclusion of the hisThe DVD and Blu-ray feature the torical fantasy series that focuses on a original U.K. edition, plus 30 minutes young Leonardo da Vinci. of bonus video. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee “A Brilliant Young Mind”: Teenage

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THIS WEEKENDin the area On Stage: Paula Poundstone

DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS The Sedro-Woolley Public Library will host the new documentary series “The Raising of America” beginning today, Jan. 28, at 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. The film series asks important questions about education and child care. All showings are free and last about one hour. Cookies and discussions will follow each screening. 360-855-1166. Next up: 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 28: Episode No. 1: “The Raising of America.”

Veteran comedian Paula Poundstone, known for her gift of observation and her flair for improvisation and audience interaction, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $19-$59. 360-3368955 or lincoln theatre.org.

ILLUMINIGHT WINTER WALK In conjunction with Mayor Boudreau’s Winter Wellness Week, the Mount Vernon Downtown Association will host the Illuminight Winter Walk at 5:30 p.m. today, Jan. 28, along the Skagit Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. Come to Tri-Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., from 4 to 5 p.m. and learn to create your own paper lantern, then take a 15- to 20-minute wellness walk along the Riverwalk. Free. 360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown.org. BALD EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this weekend at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. Guided hikes are offered at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Next up: n Jan. 30: Salmon and Trout of the Skagit River: Distribution, Abundance Trends and Habitat Recovery: with Richard Brocksmith, executive director, Skagit Watershed Council. Free. 360-853-7626 or skagiteagle.org.

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COLORING FOR ADULTS The Burlington Public Library will host free coloring sessions for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided or bring your own. Free. 360-755-0760.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

Ave., Edison. n Haller’s oil paintings SURFACE DESIGN: are inspired by the land“Beyond The Surface,” feascapes of central Whidbey turing work by the Whidand Olympic National bey Island Surface Design Park. Group, continues through n Michael focuses on the March 27 at the La Conner tactile beauty that can be Quilt & Textile Museum, found in simple materials. 703 S. Second St., La ConBy deconstructing one’s ner. The exhibit includes concept of a paperback artwork created with fiber book’s structure, text and and fabric as a base, and meaning, she reconstructs embellished using a varia new narrative that quesety of processes including tions the effects of the dyeing, wrapping, felting, pulp paper industry on the stitching, weaving, image transfer, beading, quilting, environment, culture and consumerism. painting, printing and coln Schutte works in a lage. variety of media to explore Artists include Liz her longtime affinity for Axford, Danielle Bodine, the dark and expressive in Mary Burks, Debra life and art. Most recently, Calkins, Fine Gelfand, she employs gray-scale Zia Gipson, Carol Barton paintings of animals to Jerome, Cheryl Kamera, investigate specifically Janet King, Patricia King, human problems. Barbara Kuznetz, KrisThe gallery is open from tin Lasher, Nan Leaman, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360Nancy Loorem-Adams, 766-6230 or smithand Pat Morse, Natalie Olsen, Marie Plakos, Diane Rear- vallee.com. don, Bergen Rose, Laura MEMBERS’ SHOW: Stangel Schmidt, Ilene Rae Sorenson, Janet Steadman, Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s annual Members’ Larkin Jean Van Horn, Sande Wascher-James and Show continues through Jan. 31 at the Allied Arts Colleen Wootton. Gallery, 1418 Cornwall n A show of embroiAve., Bellingham. The show dered fiber art by Anne Middleton will open with a features work from nearly 100 Allied Arts members, reception from 4 to 6 p.m. including professional artWednesday, Feb. 3, and ists, students and new or continue through Feb. 28. Middleton’s hand-stitched emerging artists. Works work focuses on Northwest presented range from traditional paintings to phoRock Art, and features tography to contemporary petroglyphs and pictosculptures and everything graphs. in between. Gallery hours Museum hours are 11 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mona.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday day through Friday and through Sunday. Admisnoon to 5 p.m. Saturday. sion: $7, $5 students and 360-676-8548 or alliedarts. military, free for members org. and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconner “POPTICS”: A show of quilts.org. acrylic paintings by BellFEMALE ARTISTS: Patty ingham artist Rob Gischer continues through Jan. 30 Haller, Michelle Schutte and Ellen Jane Michael are at Fourth Corner Frames, featured in a show running 311 W. Holly St., Bellingthrough Jan. 31 at Smith & ham. “Poptics” is the new Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey word chosen to describe

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1990-2015”: Often used as a musical term, appassionata refers to an intensely impassioned period or person. Curated by Seattle gallery owner Francine Seders, the exhibit includes dynamic artworks that evoke both joy and pain. Seders chose oil paintings because they “reflect an intense emotional state of mind (while) their composition and play of colors give them strength and stability.” Barnett’s bold colors, stable compositions and fluid brushstrokes reflect emotions experienced by all individuals.

Historical Museum will reopen with a special installation, “Secrets of the Mount Vernon Culture: Uncovered, Documented and Prepared by Jack Gunter” opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, and continuing through May 15 at 501 S Fourth St., La Conner. The show features monumental pottery sculptures, paintings and other “artifacts” created by Camano Island artist, author and world traveler Jack Gunter. The museum is open from Enjoy free film screenings at 7 p.m. Fridays at the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. through Sunday. $5 adults, Films will be introduced by Movie Man Nick Alphin. “CLAYTON JAMES: NOW $4 seniors and ages 6 to Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofana& FOREVER”: The work of 12, $10 families. Free for cortes.org. Next up: Jan. 29: “Just Like Heaven” master sculptor and painter members and ages 5 and (fantasy romance): Reese Witherspoon and Mark Clayton James — who will younger. 360-466-3365 or Ruffalo star as an unlikely couple brought together by turn 98 in February — is skagitcounty.net/museum. fate. Rated PG-13. featured in a show continuing through Jan. 31 at “HALF-REMEMBERED the fusion of color, line, the Antarctic and the work Gallery Cygnus, 109 Com- DREAMS”: Black and mercial, La Conner. The white photographs by Jane optical illusion and geomhappening there. show offers pieces from Alynn will be featured etry Gischer has meshed n “Here and There: all six decades of James’ during the First Friday into each of his paintings. Topographic ConversaArt Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is open from 10 tions with Morris Graves”: career and includes work Friday, Feb. 5, at ACME a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday “Here and There” engages from his personal collection as well as pieces from Creative Space, 705 Comthrough Saturday. 360-734- viewers in a discussion his retrospective show at mercial Ave., Anacortes. 1340 or fourthcorneframes. between Graves, eight the Museum of Northwest Alynn’s gelatin silver com. contemporary artists and Art. The gallery is open prints evoke memories and their environments. In half-remembered dreams, NORTHWEST ART: addition to works by these from noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday or by a sense of the fragile, the Three new exhibitions eight artists, the exhibit continue through March 17 features two pieces created appointment. 360-708-4787 fleeting and ephemeral. or gallerycygnus.com. acmecreative.co. at the Museum of Northby Graves while he was west Art, 121 S. First St., living in both Skagit and SUBLIME PAINTINGS: “FROM ETCHING ... La Conner. The museum Humboldt counties. Not “From Here to Eternity: TO ETCHING”: A show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 only did these artists live of printmaking through p.m. Tuesday through Satin the same topographical the Paintings of Victor the ages will open with a urday and noon to 5 p.m. regions as Graves, but like Sandblom and Brian reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free him they are also contem- Strobel” will be on display through Feb. 21 at Friday, Feb. 5, and continue admission. 360-466-4446 or plating the natural world i.e. Gallery, 5800 Cains through Feb. 29 at Fourth monamuseum.org. and its ability to inspire Court, Edison. Strobel and Corner Frames & Gallery, n “April Surgent: Obser- creativity. Also included Sandblom bring levity and 311 W. Holly St., Bellingvations of Life on Ice”: As are several photos of the sublime to life on their ham. Examples included a recipient of the National Graves taken by Imogen canvases. Gallery hours in the show range from Science Foundation’s Ant- Cunningham and Mary arctic Artist and Writers Randlett. Participating art- are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday the earliest woodblock techniques to engraving, program, Surgent conduct- ists include Lanny Bergner, through Sunday. 206-4378534, 360-488-3458 or ie aquatint etching and finally ed eight weeks of fieldwork Ann Chadwick Reid, Eve edison.com. today’s digital printing. in the Antarctic during the Deisher, Lori Goodman, The gallery is open from 10 Austral summer of 2013. Leslie Kenneth Price, Julie “SECRETS OF THE a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Surgent’s cameo glass McNiel, Allen Moe and MOUNT VERNON CULthrough Saturday. 360-734engravings on layered-glass Emily Silver. TURE”: After a monthlong 1340 or fourthcorner panels depict her experin “Appassionata: The hiatus, the Skagit County frames.com. ences and impressions of Art of Jacqueline Barnett

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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS

Skagit Valley Community Radio Station KSVR 91.7 CONCRETE MARDI FM (Mount Vernon), KSVU GRAS: The Concrete Cham- 90.1 FM (Hamilton), KMRE ber of Commerce will pres- 102.3 FM (Bellingham) and ent the 10th annual “Mardi KSJU 91.9 FM (Friday HarGras in Concrete: Super bor). speakupspeakoutradio. Bowl Edition,” kicking org. off with a parade at 3 p.m. “We Do The Work,” a Saturday, Feb. 6, on Main half-hour weekly radio show Street, followed by a party at dedicated to the well-being Town Center with music by of all workers, broadcasts at Jumbled Pie, games for the 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays on KSVR kids, food, raffles and more. 91.7 FM and KSVU 90.1 Reigning over this year’s FM, and again at 8:30 a.m. festivities will be Mardi Gras Fridays on KSVU. For inforroyalty Tim Cooley and mation, email ksvrwe Sharon Feller, originators of dothework@gmail.com. Concrete’s first Mardi Gras celebration. Parade entry is FRIENDS OF FOREST free. Entry forms are availLANDS: Friends of the able at the Chamber office Anacortes Community and at parade lineup near Forest Lands will hold its the Concrete post office annual membership meetat 2:15 p.m. Entries should ing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, include the official Mardi Feb. 3, at the Depot, 611 Gras colors: purple, green R Ave., Anacortes. Guest and gold. Prizes will be speaker Dr. William Shaw awarded to parade entries will present “The Retreat for Best Krewe and Best of Antarctica’s Glaciers.” Dressed Adult, Child and Dr. Shaw, an oceanographer Pet. 360-853-8784 or con and new Anacortes School cretechamber@gmail.com. District board member, was

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.

LECTURES AND TALKS LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!,” a halfhour weekly show committed to community, peace, justice and nonviolence issues broadcasts at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Sundays on

DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS: The SedroWoolley Public Library will host the new documentary series “The Raising of America” beginning today, Jan. 28, at 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. The film series asks important questions about education and child care in America. All showings are free and last about one hour. Cookies and 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.”

The annual Daddy and Daughter Sweetheart Dance will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Enjoy desserts, healthy snacks, raffles, goodie bags, music, photos and more. Advance ticket sales only. $22 per couple, $6 for additional sweethearts. 360755-9649 or burlingtonwa. gov/recreation.

founder of Whidbey Island’s Tahoma One Drop Zen Monastery and the abbot of the 300-year-old Sogenji temple in Okayama, Japan, will lead the celebration, which will include setting intentions for the New Year and the traditional ringing of 108 bells. Light refreshments will be served. Free. nwlacc. org.

TULIP FEST AMBASSADOR EVENT: One girl and FATHER DAUGHTER VAL- one boy will be selected ENTINE BALL: Daughters as the 2016 Tulip Festival and dads (or other father Ambassadors at 5 p.m. Tuesfigure) can dress up for a day, Feb. 9, at the Cascade special evening of dancing Mall center court, 201 Casand more from 6:30 to 8:30 cade Mall Drive, Burlington. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the The public is invited to Mount Vernon High School watch as fourth- and fifthcafeteria, 314 N. Ninth St., grade girls and boys from Mount Vernon. For girls Skagit County compete for ages 18 and younger and the honor based on their fathers (or father figure responses to questions from over 18). Bring your camera. the judges. The winners will Tickets must be purchased represent the festival at in advance; no sales at the events around the county door. $22 per couple, $11 and beyond. For information each additional daughter. or an application: 360-428Stop by the Mount Vernon 5959 or tulipfestival.org. Parks and Recreation office, a research professor at the INSECTS AS FOOD?: 1717 S. 13th St., or call 360SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIU.S. Naval Postgraduate David Gordon, author of 336-6215. VAL: The Lincoln Theatre School in Monterey, Cali“The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook,” hosts a series of documentafornia, for 10 years prior to will present “Adventures M*A*S*H BASH!: Dress ries on issues that impact the moving to Anacortes. He in Entomophagy: Waiter, as your favorite character lives of Skagit County resiwas previously a research there’s NO fly in my soup!” from M*A*S*H or just dents at 7 p.m. Thursdays, at associate at University of at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. come as you are and enjoy 712 S. First St., Mount VerCalifornia, Santa Barbara 23, at the Burlington Public music by Swingnuts Jazz non. Each film highlights a and Woods Hole OceanoLibrary, 820 Washington from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, different topic, followed by a graphic Institution, Woods Ave., Burlington. Includes Feb. 6, at Camano Cencommunity panel or discusHole, Mass. Refreshments samples of insect snacks. ter, 606 Arrowhead Road, sion. $5 suggested donation. will be provided. friend Free. 360-755-0760. Camano Island. Prizes will 360-336-8955 or lincolnthe softheacfl.org. be awarded for the top three atre.org. Next up: MORE FUN costumes. $15, includes n Feb. 11: “Having it All”: MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES: “Exploring the CONWAY DADDY DANCE: appetizers and no-host bar. Three women set out to live 360-387-0222 or camanoce their dreams of balancing Undersea World With Small All are welcome to join in career, marriage and chilSubmersibles”: 4 p.m. Satthe fun: dads, uncles, broth- nter.org. dren. After two trying years urday, Feb. 20, Anacortes ers, moms: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. LUNAR NEW YEAR: Cel- of unanticipated trade-offs Public Library, 1220 10th St., Friday, Feb. 5, Conway School gym, 19710 Highway ebration and Blessing: Area and painful sacrifices, each Anacortes. Neil McCurdy, residents from all faiths finds herself with a changed 534, Mount Vernon. ChilCOO of OceanGate, the and traditions are invited life and a changed idea of dren must be accompanied world leader in providing by an adult. You don’t have to welcome the Lunar New what “Having it All” really five-man submersibles for Year with a nondenominameans. A discussion with to go to Conway School to exploration, discusses the attend. $20 per couple. Tick- tional ceremony from 4 to 6 filmmaker Vlada Knowlton tasks they’ve undertaken, p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the will follow the film. with photos and video of the ets available at the school NWLA Cultural Center, office. 360-445-5785. undersea world. Free. 3605024 Langley Road, LangANACORTES MOVIE 293-1910, ext. 21, or library. cityofanacortes.org. SWEETHEART DANCE: ley. Shodo Harada Roshi, NIGHT: Enjoy a screening

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. This portrait examines the cost of Paulette’s obsession. Admission by donation. RSVP: 360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.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 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 skagitwedd ingshow.com until Feb. 19, or at the door for $10. Vendor space is available. Contact Creative Celebrations at 360-428-5972. 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 performance modelingclub.net.

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GET INVOLVED ART

1 from Whidbey Island artists, galleries and others CALL FOR ARTISTS: The who want to participate Mount Vernon Downtown in promoting the artistic Association is developing bounty of Whidbey Island. a roster of artists interwhidbeyarttrail.com. ested in showing their art in downtown Mount Vernon CALL TO ARTISTS: The galleries and businesses Skagit Art Association is during First Thursday Art accepting new member Walks, held the first Thurs- applications. Membership day of each month from benefits include networking April through October. The with area artists in a variety organization is seeking arti- of mediums and participasans from all media, includ- tion in the association’s ing painters, photographers, annual “Art in a Pickle sculptors, fabric artists and Barn” show/sale during the more. 360-336-3801 or dep. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. mvda@gmail.com. Applications: skagitart.org. 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 textilerelated items (embellishments, fibers, tools, etc.). 360-466-4288 or laconner quilts.org. CALL FOR ART: The Town of La Conner Arts Commission is accepting entries through Feb. 8 for the 2016 La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Artists who reside in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia may submit examples of existing works of art available for exhibition and purchase. Works will remain on public display for two years and the Arts Commission will promote their sale through statewide advertising. A prospectus and entry form can be downloaded at townoflaconner.org. For questions: 360-466-3125 or arts@townoflaconner.org. CALL FOR ARTISTS/ GALLERIES: The Whidbey Art Trail, a self-guided artist studio tour, is accepting applications through March

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, Mount Vernon. Auditioners should prepare a oneminute audition piece and sing 16 bars of an up tempo song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Performances of the operetta will take place May 13-21. 360-416-6636 or damond. morris@skagit.edu.

FOLK DANCING: SkagitAnacortes Folk Dancers meets Tuesdays at the Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7 p.m., followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. Contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, 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

LOVE TO SING? Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar): Beginner/ CALL FOR MUSICIANS: intermediate acoustic gui5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main tar jam from 7 to 8 p.m. St., Concrete, is looking Wednesday, Feb. 3, North for musicians to perform Cove Coffee, 1130 S. BurSCOTTISH DANCING: easy-listening acoustic Bellingham Scottish Coun- music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. lington Blvd., Burlington. Free. 360-707-2683. try Dancers meet from 7 to during Sunday Brunch. In Information: 360-770-3660 AUDITIONS FOR CHO9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the exchange, musicians will or earthnclay@outlook. RAL SINGERS: Cantabile ANACORTES OPEN MIC: Fairhaven Library auditori- receive audience contribucom. Chamber Choir seeks to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown um (upstairs), 1117 12th St., tions and a meal. 360-853audition experienced choLantern Ale House, 412 Bellingham. Wear comfort- 8700 or info@5bsbakery. ART COMMISSION ral singers. Rehearsals are Commercial Ave., Anaable clothes and soft-soled com. MEETING: The Mount Ver- 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays in cortes. 360-293-2544. shoes without heels. $8 per non Arts Commission will Mount Vernon. The group’s class. Call Mary Anderson TIME FOR FIDDLERS: meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, next concerts are April OPEN MIC: Jam Night, at 360-933-1779 or visit The Washington Old Time Feb. 18, in the conference 23-24. Check us out on 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursbellinghamscd.org. Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 Facebook. Contact Jennie days, Conway Pub & Eatthe second and fourth S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Bouma at cantabilechamb ery, 18611 Main St., ConTHURSDAY DANCE: Fridays of each month at 360-336-6215. erchoir@gmail.com or 425- Dance to The Skippers way. 360-445-4733. the Mount Vernon Senior 312-4565. from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ThursCenter, 1401 Cleveland. St. CALL TO COLLECTORS: days at Hillcrest Lodge, RECREATION Free; donations accepted. The Anacortes Museum, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount DANCE 360-630-1156. TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes, Vernon. For information, MOMMY & ME DANCE MAPS & MORE: Learn invites local collectors to contact Gisela at 360-424CLASS: ages 1 to 3 years SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC about opportunities to be participate in its “Anacortes 5696. with a parent or guardian: CLUB: The club welcomes physically active in Skagit Presents” program by put9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, performers (intermediate County, including trail ting their treasures on disMOVING MEDITATIONS: and above), listeners and Feb. 2-23, Hillcrest Park, guides, an activity tracker play. Exhibits usually run The Dances of Universal 1717 S. 13th St., Mount guests to join the fun at 1:45 and local resources at be about three months. 360Peace will be held from 6 Vernon. $30. Preregistrap.m. today, Jan. 28, at Vasa activeskagit.org. 293-1915. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Hall, 1805 Cleveland St., tion required: Stop by the the Skagit Unitarian UniMount Vernon Parks and Mount Vernon. Come and DEEP FOREST EXPERIAUDITIONS versalist Fellowship, 500 W. sing, play the club’s piano Recreation office at HillENCE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Section St., Mount Vernon. or organ, play your own “LOST IN YONKERS”: crest Park or call 360-336Fridays, Saturdays and Dances include live music Auditions will be held at 2 6215. instrument or just enjoy a Sundays, through Feb. 14, and singing with a focus on variety of music — ’20s to p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Rockport State Park, 51095 a particular sacred phrase, Monday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, at BALLET AND TAP ’70s classical, popular, west- Highway 20, Rockport. inspired by spiritual trathe Whidbey Playhouse/ DANCE CLASSES: ages 3 ern and gospel. Free. For Enjoy guided hikes at 10 Star Studio, 730 SE Midto 5: Classes will meet from ditions from around the information, call Elaine at a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 world, including Christian, 360-428-4228. way Blvd., Oak Harbor. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, p.m. deep into some of the Parts are available for two Feb. 2-23, at Hillcrest Park, Jewish, Native American, 670 acres of old-growth men, two teen boys and 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Ver- Hindu, Buddhist and othSHELTER BAY CHORUS: forest at Rockport State three women (one older). non. Children will learn the ers. No experience necesPractices are held from 3 Park at the foot of Sauk sary. Dances are taught to Auditions will be by readterminology and preparato 5 p.m. every Monday Mountain. Kids can explore ing from the script. Neil tory steps of ballet and tap the group each time. Dona- (except 2 to 4 p.m. the first the Discovery Center with Simon’s dramatic comedy while building grace, poise tion requested, but no one Monday each month) at crafts, interactive wildlife is turned away for lack of will run April 1-17. 360-679- and strength. $40. Preregthe Shelter Bay Clubhouse, displays, books and games. funds. 360-629-9190. 2237 or whidbeyplayhouse. istration required. Stop by 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Free. Discover Pass or $10 com. the Mount Vernon Parks Conner. New members day use fee required to CLOG DANCING FOR and Recreation office at welcome. No need to be a access the park. 360-853BEGINNERS: Free lesson “HOT MIKADO”: The Hillcrest Park or call 360Shelter Bay resident. 3608461 or rockport@parks. Skagit Valley College 336-6215. from 10 to 11 a.m., followed 770-7354. wa.gov.

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GET INVOLVED KIDDIE CAMP: Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders will host the annual Kiddie Camp for K-6 students from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3-4, in the MVHS cafeteria, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. Participants will perform during halftime of the boys’ varsity basketball home game on Friday, Feb. 5. Registration: $35, includes T-shirt. For information, contact coach Khalie Whitman at 360-4286109, ext. 41252, or kwhit man@mvsd320.org.

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.

TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon. Work sessions are SPORTS FITNESS: with held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 Skagit Valley College p.m. Saturdays, rain or golf team fitness coach shine. Lunch, snacks, tools Danielle Graber: 5 to 6 p.m. and training are provided. Mondays, Feb. 1-March 360-336-6215 or mountver 7, Burlington Parks and nontrailbuilders.com. Next Recreation Center, 900 up: Feb. 13 and 27. E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. The six-week class CAMANO WINTER is designed for the amaWALK: Join Friends of teur golfer (or any sport Camano Island Parks on

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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 the parking area. The walk takes place rain or shine, canceled for high winds or snow. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs. Free. friends ofcamanoislandparks.org.

org. Next up: n Senior/Adult Hike: Heart Lake: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 12. Meet at the Heart Lake parking lot. n Winter Fitness Hike: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot. This 8-mile, fast-paced hike for the very fit will explore many of the trails in the Whistle Lake area. Friends of the Forest will provide a chocolate tasting after the hike. n Senior/Adult Hike: Pine Ridge Loop: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 11. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. Enjoy a hike to a lovely FRIENDS OF THE FORhidden meadow — a secret EST HIKES: Join the Friends spot off the beaten path. of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for THEATER FREE ADULT ACTING the weather and wear sturdy CLASSES: Anacortes Comshoes. No pets. Free. 360293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl. munity Theatre offers free

acting classes for adults twice each month: from 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Hosted by Nello Bottari, classes include monologue work, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or free adultactingclass.com.

WORKSHOPS IMPRESSIONIST GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY: with John 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. 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. The 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: 360-588-6968 or kklocke1@mac.com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 28-February 4

TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 28-February 4 THURSDAY.28 Andre Feriante and Danny Godinez “Nylon and Steel”: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000. 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. 425737-5144 or 360629-6500.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.28-30 “FATHER’S BEEN TO MARS” Alger Lookout Thespian Association, Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students, includes dessert. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com. See individual listings for times.

Amanda James (from left), Derick Dong and Robert Cervantez

Thursday.28 THEATER “Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

Friday.29 THEATER “Father’s Been to Mars” (comedy): Alger Lookout Thespian Association, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students, includes dessert. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com. “Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

COMEDY Paula Poundstone: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $19-$59. 360-336-8955 or lincolnthe atre.org. Owen Benjamin, featuring Helen Hong: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $15-$20. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.30 THEATER “Father’s Been to Mars” (comedy): Alger Lookout Thespian Association, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students, includes dessert. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com. “Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

MUSIC Aurelio (traditional Garifuna music): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.

MUSIC Skagit Symphony family concert: 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, free for ages 15 and younger. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

COMEDY Owen Benjamin, featuring Helen Hong: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $15-$20. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

International Guitar Night with Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Mike Dawes and Andre Krengel: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25-$34. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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THEATER “Father’s Been to Mars” (comedy): Alger Lookout Thespian Association, 2:30 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10. 360424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

COMEDY Standup Comedy with Alex Elkin and Friends: hosted by Simon Kaugman, 7:30 p.m. Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse.com.

“Calendar Girls” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829, acttheatre.com.

THEATER “Calendar Girls” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829, acttheatre.com.

MONDAY.1 SWINGNUTS JAZZ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Angel of the Winds Casino, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. No cover. 360-474-9740.

SATURDAY.30 GIN GYPSY 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

FRIDAY.29 Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360445-3000.

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

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.

Allison Preisinger (acoustic folk): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Acoustic Jam Night with Nick Anthony and Friends: 7 to 10 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360399-1321.

3ish: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

M80s (‘80s pop and new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Marcia Kester: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

Scary Monster and the Super Creeps (memorial tribute to David Bowie): 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. Admission by donation. 360778-1067.

J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6330.

SATURDAY.30 Crooked Trailer (country, bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

M80s (‘80s pop and new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

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

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

SUNDAY.31 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

MONDAY.1 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Swingnuts Jazz: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Angel of the Winds Casino, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. No cover. 360-474-9740.

Nowhere Near Nashville: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $5. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

Thriving Animal, Acid Teeth, Ruckers Tomb, Sticky Situation: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

WEDNESDAY.3 TimE3Jazz: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Gin Gypsy: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.