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JILL NEWMAN BAND

NORMAN BAKER AND THE BACKROADS

A melange of musical masters

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BRIAN LEE AND THE ORBITERS Skagit Valley Herald Thursday June 22, 2017

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Brian Lee and the Orbiters play Sunday in La Conner

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK solid relationship.

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Souza keeps the production from Director Daniel Espinosa, along becoming engulfed in the kind of with writers Rhett Reese and Paul Werrick, use a lot of familiar elements overwhelming sentimentality that fills this kind of love story on the Hallfrom the alien-in-space genre, but mark Channel. She takes the standard they give those elements a fresh look love story and gives it more heart and with interesting story twists. It helps that the film boasts a solid cast of Jake depth with the same kind of charm that made Julia Roberts America’s film Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca sweetheart for years.

Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga “Incorporated: Season One”: Dihovichnaya and Ariyon Bakare. All of the actors have the skill to make the Executive discovers a dark side to the near future world where corporations terror seem real.

There are some small black holes in rule.

“Altitude”: FBI agent (Denise the script but there are no problems Richards) must stop an escape attempt with the stunning art design. Watching “Life” on DVD will allow for a full on a hijacked airplane.

“The Lawnmower Man Collecappreciation of the detail work from a tor’s Edition”: The re-release of the very interesting look for the creature 1992 film starring Jeff Fahey comes to filling the world with space debris. with a director’s cut.

“Everybody Loves Somebody”: “Workaholics: The Final Season”: Clara (Karla Souza) is an OB-GYN Final tales of the three buddies who who spends her days dealing with work at a telemarketing company. couples facing the facts of life when it — Rick Bentley, Tribune News comes to childbirth. In her free time, Service Clara obsesses with her own lack of a

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THIS WEEKENDin the area WHIDBEY NAS OPEN HOUSE

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale,” at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at Gilkey Square, Morris and First streets, in downtown La Conner.

For more information about the touring show and the annual Skagit River Shakespeare Festival on July 14-Aug. 19, visit shakesnw.org

STANWOOD SUMMER CONCERTS The Fabulous Roof Shakers will play from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at 270th St. NW in Stanwood as part of the 2017 Summer Concert Series. Free admission, family-friendly. 360-629-2181 or ci.stanwood.wa.us.

LADIES NIGHT An event featuring shopping and other fun will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Skagit Seedlings: Growing in the Arts, 1909 S. Second St., Mount Vernon. Free admission. info@ skagitseedlings.com or 425-2386286.

CAMANO ISLAND BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDEN TOUR ‌

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restored World War II-era PBY-5A from Victoria, B.C., will appear as part of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

The event will feature a wide variety of modern-day naval aircraft on display as well as demonstrations and family-oriented activities. Other aircraft displays will include the EA18G Growler, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the new C-40 Clipper and a visiting P-8A Poseidon, which will soon replace the P-3C’s at the base. Aerial demonstrations include the EA-18G, P-3C and search-and-rescue helicopter.

Aviation memorabilia will be available for purchase.

The 10th annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Pick up maps at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, on the day of the event. Camano Island is the 10th community in the nation to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat, with nearly 900 properties certified as Backyard Wildlife Habitats. camanowildlifehabitat. org, 360-387-2236 or camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART “SUMMER MOMENTS”: A new show at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, will open at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, with an opening party from 5 to 9 p.m. The show will feature work by Todd Horton, Anne Martin McCool, Peter Kuentzel, Sharon Kingston, Sue Taves, Hiroshi Yamano, Richard Hestekind, Janie Olsen and Tracy Powell. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment.

360-387-2759, matzke@ camano.net and matzkefineart.com.

“VESSELS AND VOYAGES”: The show featuring Jeffrey Hanks and Steve Jensen runs through June 25 at Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. An artists’ talk will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

Hanks has worked with clay as a studio potter since the mid-1970s. Jensen has been a working artist for over 30 years.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

CONTEMPORARY PRIMITIVE: The Rob Schouten Gallery presents “Contemporary Primitive,” pieces

by Kathleen Otley, until June 26. Otley works in mixed media, including willow sculpture and encaustics. The gallery is located 101 Anthes Ave., Langley, and open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

360-222-3070 or info@ robschoutengallery.com.

ACME CREATIVE: ACME Creative, 705

FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA

enter a vehicle, $20 day of show. $5 admission, under 16 free with parent. 360-336-2744 or 360-630-3892.

MUSIC EAGLE HAVEN MUSIC: The Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley, will present its 2017 Concerts in the Pavilion Series. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery. com. Next up: n June 24: Jill Newman Blues Band. n July 8: Troy Fair Band. n July 22: Margaret Wilder Band.

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The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema series will open with the 1984 movie “Ghostbusters” at dusk Saturday, June 24, at the Village Green, 1207 10th Street, Bellingham. Admission is $5, which includes live entertainment and giveaways.

Commercial Ave., Anacortes, welcomes guest curator Natalie Niblack during June and July.

“Landscape in the Anthropocene” seeks to introduce viewers to the current geologic age.

Artists include Karen Hackenberg, Fred Holcomb, Mary Iverson, Molly Magai, Natalie Niblack, Ann Reid and Pieter Vanzanden.

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, features new work from 24 regional artists. Some of the newest are Sheila Saxon, wearable art pieces; Berthiel Evens, sterling silver jewelry; Jim Redding, woodcut prints; Kay Smith, hand-quilted art cards; Dave Smith, photography art cards; and Annette Tamm, hand-bev-

eled glass pendants. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

“THE PLEIADES”: i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, presents “Thomas Wood: The Pleiades,” featuring 10 new paintings and several new prints taking to the night skies and beyond. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. i.e.edisonwa@gmail.com or ieedison.com.

“LITTLE GEMS”: The Plein Air Washington Artists will host their “Little Gems” exhibit to the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, until July 29. The second annual show will feature a juried exhibit of 70 small

works of art in a variety of mediums.

“FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN”: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, is featuring the exhibit featuring the work of Japanese fiber artist Miwako Kimura and 10 of her students through June 25. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

MADRONA GROVE SCULPTURES: The Madrona Grove Sculpture Exhibition by Windermere, presented by the Anacortes Arts Commission, is featured in the madrona grove and surrounding areas near the Depot Arts & Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. anacortesartscommis-

sion.com.

ART BY THE BAY: The 25th annual Art By the Bay Festival will take place from 2 to 7 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 7-9, in downtown Stanwood.

The show is a varied display of handmade crafts and artwork representing more than 100 juried artists and vendors. Free admission.

CAR SHOWS CAR SHOW: The Knights of Columbus will host a car show in honor of late community member Karl Sturdy from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 9, at the St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon.

Rat rods, lowriders and other pre- and postwar vintage vehicles. $15 to

LA CONNER SOUNDS: The La Conner Live 2017 Sunday concert series features local and regional bands during the summer, with performances from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, in downtown La Conner. Free admission. lovelaconner.com/ featured/la-conner-live2017-concert-series. n June 25: Brian Lee & The Orbiters. n July 2: Skagit Swings All-Stars. n July 9: Janie Cribbs & The T Rust Band. n July 16: Blues Playground. n July 23: The Naughty Blokes.

MOUNT VERNON CONCERT SERIES: The 2017 Mount Vernon Riverwalk Concert Series is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays during the summer at the Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon.

Free admission. 360428-8547 or mountvernonchamber.com.

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OUT & ABOUT n July 13: Chris Eger Band & The Powerhouse Horns. n July 20: Mojo Cannon & The 13th Street Horns. n July 27: Stacy Jones Band. n Aug. 3: The Walrus. n Aug. 10: The Naughty Blokes. n Aug. 17: Whiskey Fever. n Aug. 24: Polecat. n Aug. 31: Rivertalk.

SUMMER JAMS: The Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, will present the 2017 Blues, Brews and BBQ series with live music, microbrews on tap and an outdoor barbecue, at 5 p.m. each Thursday during the summer. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com/featured/ blues-brews-bbq. n June 22: Jasmine Greene. n June 29: Chris Eger Band. n July 6: Stacy Jones Band. n July 13: Baby Cakes. n July 20: The Atlantics. n July 27: Naughty Blokes.

STANWOOD SUMMER CONCERTS: The 2017 Summer Concert Series will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays at 270th St. NW in Stanwood. Free admission, family-friendly. 360629-2181 or ci.stanwood.wa.us. n June 24: The Fabulous Roof Shakers. n July 8: The Naughty Blokes. n July 22: Shaggy Sweet. n Aug. 12: Blues Playground. n Aug. 26: Chris Eger Band. n Sept. 9: Mark DuFresne.

PLAYS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: Shakespeare Northwest presents its annual free summer touring production of “Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale,” an original work that asks the question: What if William Shakespeare had written children’s stories? The schedule: n 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Gilkey Square, Morris and First streets, La Conner. n 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. n 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, Anacortes Community Theatre annex, 1020 11th St., Anacortes. n 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, Seattle Outdoor Theatre Festival, Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle. n 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, Iron Man, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. shakesnw.org.

MORE FUN BOW FARMERS MARKET: The Bow Farmers Market will be held each Thursday through Aug. 31 at Samish Bay Cheese, 15115 Bow Hill Road, Bow. LADIES NIGHT: An event featuring shopping and other fun will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 24, at Skagit Seedlings: Growing in the Arts, 1909 S. Second St., Mount Vernon. Free admission. info@skagitseedlings. com or 425-238-6286.

TOUCH A TRUCK:

Children of all ages are invited to explore specialized vehicles that help build a better world from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, June 22, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. The event will feature vehicles ranging from street sweepers to fire engines.

All ages. Free, library card not required.

GARDENS OF NOTE: Skagit Symphony’s annual “Gardens of Note” fundraiser, which includes six gardens throughout the region, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25. Tickets, $25, are available online through Brown Paper Tickets, the Skagit Symphony office (360-848-9336), or at Christianson’s Nursery (15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon), D Avenue Nursery (1502 D Ave, Anacortes), Skagit Valley Gardens Nursery (18923 Johnson Road, Mount Vernon) or Wells Nursery (1201 Blodgett Road, Mount Vernon). skagitsymphony.com.

SAMISH ISLAND GARAGE SALE: The 12th annual Samish Island Garage Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Maps with participating homes can be found at the island entrance. Pink flamingos will also mark each sale location.

CAMANO ISLAND BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDEN TOUR: The 10th annual Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Pick up maps at Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, on the day of the event.

Camano Island is the 10th community in the nation to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat with nearly 900 properties certified as Backyard Wildlife Habitats. camanowildlifehabitat. org, 360-387-2236 or camanowildlifehabitat@ gmail.com.

SMALL GRAINS DAY: Small Grains Field Day will teach people about research fields and production of small grains for food, feed and malt from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Bread Lab, WSU Mount Vernon, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. Free, open to the public.

ENGINEER IT: Pacific Science Center’s Science On Wheels program will bring the excitement of science, math and technology from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30, at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. Kids will get a chance to design, test and redesign inventions inspired by the world around them.

Learn about the process engineers follow to build anything from electricity-making wind turbines to rockets. Free admission.

PRIDE BY CANDLELIGHT: An evening “celebrating and recognizing the value of diversity, the importance of dignity and the rich contribution

of LGBTQIA folks in our communities” will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 30, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon, according to a news release. The Rev. Maggie Wattle will lead an evening of readings, meditations and music.

“FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS”: The exhibit highlights those long-ago schools and the students who attended them until Aug. 20 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Adults $5, seniors $4, families $10. 360466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

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

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

FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema series will be held from June 24-Aug. 26. Movies are shown at dusk at the Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Admission is $5, which includes live entertainment and giveaways.

n June 24: “Ghostbusters” (1984). n July 1: “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” with The Brass Patriots. n July 8: “Hidden Figures” with The Sweet Goodbyes. n July 15: “Moana” with Aloha Hula NW. n July 22: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” with Strangely. n July 29: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971) with Chocolate Game Show. n Aug. 5: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with Wren & Della. n Aug. 12: “Finding Dory” with Brian Ernst. n Aug. 19: “La La Land” with Bellingham Dance Company. n Aug. 26: “The Princess Bride” with Claymazing.

FAMILY STEM FAIR: The 2017 Family STEM Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 15, at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St. Skagit County companies and organizations will offer hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. centralskagitlibrary.org/index.html or 360-755-3985.

LONG LIVE FARMS: Feast and Frolic in the Field: Celebrate farmers and the legacy of farming in Skagit Valley at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Viva Farms, 16470 Highway 20, Burlington. The event will include a dinner prepared by chef Ryan Ross and music. $90 per person before July 7, $110 after. Tickets: vivafarms.org or 360969-7191, ext. 5.

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2017-18 SEASON: This season’s schedule for Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor: n “Beehive,” 60’s musical, Sept. 8-Oct. 1.

Auditions: 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 24, and 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, by appointment only. n “Kill Me, Deadly” (noir comedy), Nov. 3-19. n “A Christmas Carol” (musical), Dec. 1-17. n “The Producers” (musical), Feb. 9-March 4. n “The Hollow” (mystery/thriller), April 13-29. n “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” (musical), June 1-24.

360-679-2237, whidbeyplayhouse.com.

DANCE

DANCE CAMP: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon, is offering a variety of summer dance camps and classes from July 17-Aug. 17. skagitvalleyacademyofdance.com.

CUBAN SALSA AND RUEDA CLASS: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through July 14, The Studio @ Riverside, 2226 Market St., Mount Vernon. $12 drop-in, $40 for four classes.

Classes taught by Havana-born instructor Yasmare Gonzalez.

360-223-7151, infor@ cubasere.com or cubasere.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. $5 drop-ins, $30 six-lesson punch card. recreation@burlingtonwa. gov and 360-755-9649.

Be the Legend...

You Were Meant to Be Skagit Valley Academy of Dance June 21-24 Have a GREAT Summer!

Coming in August: Watch your mail for the 2017-2018 Season Brochure

360.416.7727

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FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Mount Vernon. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m.

The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

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

Wednesdays at the

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

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

For information, contact Gisela at 360-4245696.

CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed 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 360-4244608.

MUSIC PIPES WORKSHOP: Pipe major Stuart Liddell will present the workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1123 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $55.

Participants are asked to bring practice chanters and pipes; music will be handed out at the workshop. 360-416-4934 and lindsay@celticarts.org.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the AnO-Chords, a four-part 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. anochords.org or 360-4660109.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland.

St. Free; donations accepted. 360-630-1156.

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

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

360-223-3230.

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.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-293-2544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

BRING YOUR OWN GUITAR: Bring your guitar and learn a wide variety of new songs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the

first and third Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-707-2683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

BRING YOUR OWN UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS: Bring your ukulele and learn a wide variety of new songs from 6 to 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-7072683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

RECREATION WATERSHED ART AND DISCOVERY DAY: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bayview Edison Road. Free. 360-4281558 or cwaterskagit@ gmail.com.

FORTE CHOCOLATES SUMMER CLASS SERIES: 6 to 9 p.m.

Mondays, June 26, July 10 and 24, and Aug. 7, Forte Chocolates Kitchen, 1400 Riverside Drive, Suite D, Mount Vernon. $55. 360-9822159 or marketing@ fortechocolates.com.

SELF-DEFENSE EMPOWER HOUR: A self-defense class for ages 12 and older will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Pacific Northwest Martial Arts Academy, 511 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. 360-630-1472 and info@pnmaa.com.

FRIENDS OF THE

FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No pets.

Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org. n An adult ethnobotany field seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 23. Ethnobotany is the study of native plants and the traditional uses of the plants by people.

Adults only, must register by phone or email.

360-293-3725, info@ friendsoftheacfl.org or friendsoftheacfl.org. n An all-ages hike around Whistle Lake, 10 a.m. to after noon Saturday, June 24. The route is just over 3 miles with some good hills.

Meet at the Whistle Lake Parking Lot. ALL-COMERS TRACK MEET: The final meet, for ages 1 to 70 plus, will be held Wednesday, June 28, at Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Registration begins at 5 p.m., field events start at 5:30 p.m. and running events begin at 6 p.m. $5. 360755-9649, burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER PROGRAM: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will offer a Little Kickers Soccer Program for ages 3 to 6. $50. Registration deadline is June 30. There will be two weeks of practice before four weeks of weekday evening games. Volunteer coaches and team sponsors are needed.

Information and to register: 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

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GET INVOLVED School gym, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley.

Check-in and day-ofrace registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5.17mile race and 2-mile fun run/walk. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women in each event, with recognition awards for the top three finishers in several age groups. Preregistration through July 1: $25, includes T-shirt.

Registration after July 2: $20 without T-shirt.

Free for ages 14 and younger and ages 70 and older (T-shirt not included), but registration is still required.

Day-of-race T-shirts: $10 while they last.

Register at sedrowoolleyfootrace.com or pick up a registration form

CAMANO CRAB DASH: Camano Crab Dash 5K/10K walk/run, Saturday, June 24. Sign up at runsignup.com.

The event is stroller and pet friendly. Run begins and ends at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

360-387-0222 and camanocenter.org.

CHUM RUN: The 20th annual Chum Run 5k will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at South Whidbey Community Park in Langley. The run takes place entirely within the park. $30. swparks.org.

S-W FOOTRACE: The annual Great Sedro-Woolley Footrace will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, July 4, at the Sedro-Woolley High

SKAGIT SYMPHONY

Gardens of Note

at the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce, 714-B Metcalf St. For more information, call Kyle at 360-856-4465.

ONCE AROUND LAKE CAVANAUGH: An 8-mile run, walk or bike around Lake Cavanaugh will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 5. $15 and up. 360422-9510 or jkp96@ frontier.com.

ANACORTES ART DASH: The 12th annual half-marathon, 10K and 5K will start at 7 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 5, at City Hall, 904 Sixth St., and end at the Port of Anacortes at the north end of Commercial Avenue.

Register at anacortesartsfestival.com. $5 to $50. 360-293-6211 or aafdirector@anacorte-

10am-4pm

$25 Tickets Available At:

(Cash or Check only) Christianson’s Nursery “D” Avenue Nursery Skagit Valley Gardens Wells Nursery n (with Credit Card) Skagit Symphony 360-848-9336 www.BrownPaperTickets.com www com SponSorS:

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Anacortes

THEATER YOUTH THEATER SUMMER CAMP: The show Stoppers Summer Youth Theatre Workshop for ages 6 to 18 will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, July 10-Aug. 3, in the STAR studio behind Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. $125, due Friday, June 30. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults twice each month: from 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from

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sartsfestival.com.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. 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 freeadultactingclass.com.

ACTING CLASSES: The iDiOM Theater offers acting classes for all ages at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. Prices vary. sylviacenterforthearts@ gmail.com or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

WORKSHOPS FIVE-WEEK CHAIR YOGA WORKSHOP:

Tuesdays, July 18-Aug. 15, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Gentle yoga using the chair as a prop. Registration deadline is Monday, July 10. $27. 360-387-0222.

DISCOVER SUMMER: Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is accepting member enrollments for Discover More participants this summer. Open to youths entering first through seventh grade.

The cost is $120 a week or $300 a week for a family of three or more, plus applicable membership fees. Discover More is part of the club’s Discover Summer program and runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. in Sedro-Woolley) Monday through Friday.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area June 22-25 Thursday.22 THEATER ”Fatal Attraction”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Friday.23 THEATER ”Fatal Attraction”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

DANCE The Dance Studio: Off the Charts!: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $15. claudia.wagener@mountbakertheatre. com.

Saturday.24 MUSIC Jill Newman Band: 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

THEATER ”Fatal Attraction”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale: 2 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. shakesnw.org.

DANCE The Dance Studio: Off the Charts!: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $15. claudia.wagener@mountbakertheatre. com.

Sunday.25 DANCE The Dance Studio: Off the Charts!: 2 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $15. claudia.wagener@mountbakertheatre. com.

SATURDAY.24

JILL NEWMAN BAND 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

MUSIC Brian Lee and the Orbiters: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. lovelaconner.com/featured/la-conner-live2017-concert-series.

THEATER Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale: 2 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Free. shakesnw.org.

Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale: 6 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre annex, 1020 11th St., Anacortes. Free. shakesnw.org.

SUNDAY.25

BRIAN LEE AND THE ORBITERS 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. lovelaconner.com/ featured/la-conner-live-2017-concert-series.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues June 22-29 Thursday.22

Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley.

360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

Jasmine Greene: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com/featured/bluesbrews-bbq.

Chris Knight: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 425-230-3318 or locobillys.com.

Heather Platts: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

3ish: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave. Free. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish. com.

File Gumbo with Orville Johnson: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Three For Silver: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

Brian Lee and the Orbiters: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. lovelaconner.com/featured/ la-conner-live-2017concert-series.

Cameron-Zar American Revival: 7 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

The Wingmen: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. theskagit. com/entertainment or 877-275-2448.

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

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

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

Daddy Treetops: 8:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains

Bailey Martinet: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

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

J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754

Sunday.25

The Wingmen: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. theskagit. com/entertainment or 877-275-2448.

Gary Baugh: 7 p.m., La Conner Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

Free. info@laconnersips.com or 360-6109773.

Friday.23

Court, Bow. Free. 360766-6330.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues: open jam, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-4454733.

Thunder Creek: 2-6 p.m., Concrete Hub Bar & Grill, 45914 Main St, Concrete. 360-8538741.

Thursday.29

Chris Eger Band: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com/featured/bluesbrews-bbq.

SATURDAY.24

MARGARET WILDER BAND 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Cains Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

Open Jam with Thunder Creek: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321.

Saturday.24

Margaret Wilder Band: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

Norman Baker and the Backroads: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

Jill Newman Band: 7 p.m., Eagle Haven

SATURDAY.24

NORMAN BAKER AND THE BACKROADS 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956 or anacortesH2O.com.

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For Amy Black, better late than never was produced by Scott Bomar of the soul band

By CHRISSIE DICKINSON the Bo-Keys. Black was Chicago Tribune backed in the studio by Amy Black is an a number of venerable inspiration for artistic musicians including late bloomers. The blues Charles Hodges on piano and soul singer-songand Hammond B3 organ writer was 35 and and Stax guitarist working in marBobby Manuel. keting when she She displays decided to take the full imthe plunge and pressive range pursue a music of her sultry, career. Today at full-throated 45, she’s releasing voice across these her fourth solo artfully arranged album and tourtracks. “Let the Black ing nationally.

Light In” is a She’s never been slow-burning happier. gospel-ish cry of the “I found my voice,” heart.

Black says, calling from “I haven’t had a bad her home in Nashville, life at all,” Black obTennessee. “It took me serves. “It’s a good life a little time to figure when you line it all up. out what I do best. But But I can feel the weight now I feel I’m there. I’m of the world on my really enjoying myself as shoulders at times. The a singer.” concept of darkness and Black’s new record is light is so real to me as “Memphis,” a soulful and I go through my days. swinging collection of ‘Let the Light In’ kind of seven originals plus three sounds like a dirge, but covers of songs by legthe message is about how endary artists Otis Clay, I have the choice to let Bobby “Blue” Bland and the light in. Whatever Ruby Johnson. Released hard times are going on on her own label Reuben around me, that’s someRecords, the aptly titled thing I tell myself — let album shines a light on the light in, because Black’s love for the iconic there’s always light to be city that has been home found.” to some of the greatest Black co-wrote the blues, soul, country and song “What Makes a rock ‘n’ roll ever proMan?” with her friend duced.

Karen Leipziger. Both of Black’s first recordthe women were inspired ings found the singer in by their husbands when rootsy Americana mode. writing the lyrics.

Her musical interests “I’ve been married for expanded with 2015’s about 20 years,” Black well-received “The says. “My husband is a Muscle Shoals Sessions,” great, rock-solid guy. He’s a release that featured the one of those people in revered songwriter and life who is unchanging, session musician Spoonwhile I’m the one who er Oldham. fluctuates. Karen’s husThe smoldering blues band, Dennis Taylor, was and soul of “Memphis” also that type of guy. He represent a striking was a sax player for Delstep in her musical bert McClinton’s band. evolution. The release Dennis passed away

about five years ago.

Karen has had a five-year road of dealing with that.

Her reflections on her husband are wonderful.

“That’s where we got together. I had the title ‘What Makes a Man?’ and we just started talking about that idea.

What does make a man?

What are we asking for?

Honesty. Transparency.

Someone to believe in us.

The song came from that conversation.”

Black was born in Missouri, the daughter of a minister. She first began singing a cappella in her church and her family sang hymns around the house. She listened to pop music on the radio — Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard and Pat Benatar.

That all changed at 16 when she heard Bonnie Raitt for the first time and experienced a musical epiphany.

“Bonnie had just won a Grammy for ‘Nick of Time,’” Black recalls.

“That was her big (commercial breakthrough).

I had never heard slide guitar before. I was watching the Grammys and it all just grabbed me. I went out and bought that album and became a lifelong Bonnie Raitt fan. She is a huge influence.”

Black moved with her family to Alabama, where a new church brought an introduction to full-on gospel music.

She was hooked. She sang in a church band and tried her hand at a bit of songwriting.

In college she majored in communications and began singing jazz standards by Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. But after graduation she put her musical dreams aside.

“I just didn’t think of it

as something realistic to pursue as a career,” she says. Instead, Black went into nonprofit work, followed by a marketing stint in the corporate world.

The idea to finally get serious about singing first came to her one day during a quiet moment at home.

“I was 35,” she recalls.

“My husband and I were living in the suburbs of Boston with our dog.

We both had good jobs.

Life was as it should be, quote unquote. I distinctly remember sitting at my kitchen table thinking, ‘You have a really good voice and you’ve never really tried to do anything with it.

Now is the time, because you’re not getting any younger.’”

Black immediately jumped on Craigslist to research opportunities.

She found ads for lots of ‘70s classic rock bands looking for singers, but that wasn’t up her alley.

She decided to pursue jazz. After one disappointing audition, she took control of her own career and figured out a plan.

“I got a guitar player and started performing at open mics, singing songs I could feel good about,” she says. “From there it started turning into something. I did that a few times and got a great response.

I put a band together.

Sixty people came out for my first show. I did three hours of material and lots of banter. I realized I was good at performing. There was so much energy and I had so much fun. From that point forward I put everything I had into it and started building something.”

‘The Gong Show,’ then and now

By DANIEL BUBBEO Newsday

Long before “America’s Got Talent,” America had the bizarro talent of “The Gong Show.” That ’70s show, hosted by creator Chuck Barris, celebrated the quirky and outlandish from a singer dressed as a penguin to the Unknown Comic, who told jokes with a paper bag over his head.

And at least a few times during each episode, some honest-to-goodness talents took the stage. Acts had roughly 90 seconds to make an impression on the celebrity judges without getting gonged.

Now the gong’s all here again as ABC brings it back for a summer run beginning tonight. So, how different is the bright and shiny new “Gong” from its predecessor?

THE HOSTS THEN: Affable goofball Barris reveled in introducing each act with zingy one-liners, and he sometimes sang — badly. On the final episode, his performance of “Take This Job and Shove It” was gonged

by Jamie Farr.

NOW: A totally unrecognizable Mike Myers takes on hosting duties in the persona of “British comedic legend” Tommy Maitland, whose catchphrase is “Who’s a cheeky monkey?” His commentary on each act is deliciously droll: After the Sensei, an overweight and undertalented dancer in a karate outfit, performs, Maitland remarks, “I can’t tell whether you’re more influenced

by Bruce Lee or Sara Lee.” THE JUDGES THEN: The panel usually consisted of B-listers such as Jo Anne Worley, Gene Rayburn, Arte John-

son and the most frequent gongers — Farr and vocalist Jaye P. Morgan.

NOW: Pretty much anyone who was ever on “Saturday Night Live” or in the “Hangover” movies.

Will Arnett (an executive producer), Ken Jeong and Zach Galifianakis do the gonging on tonight’s premiere, and let’s just say they’re not always in agreement. The judges also become part of the act by Married With Bananas, a husband-wife duo with odd a-peel: They catch banana pieces in their mouths.

THE TALENT THEN: Several contestants went on to have post-“Gong Show” success.

Cheryl Lynn, who sang “You Are So Beautiful” on a 1976 show, had the top 10 hit “Got to Be Real” two years later. Using the pseudonym Sharon Shamus, actress Mare Winningham wowed the judges singing “Here, There and Everywhere” in 1978. And Michael Winslow of “Police Academy” fame showed off his skills as a fast talker and won in 1976.

NOW: The acts are still outrageous (gorilla-costumed The Unipiper plays bagpipes on a unicycle), but jump-rope master Buddy Lee is the real deal.

THE PRIZES THEN: The act with the highest score received a check for $516.32 and a trophy that resembled a gong, and each Friday the “Most Outrageous Act of the Week” also would get a check plus a dirty tube sock.

NOW: The champ still gets a trophy, but the prize has been upped to $2,000.17. After adjusting for inflation, the amount is actually $220.58 less than winners received in 1976 when the show debuted.

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Celebrating

HOT TICKETS PONCHO SANCHEZ: June 22-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SANTANA: June 23-24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PAIN IN THE GRASS: Korn, Stone Sour, Babymetal and more, June 24, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

BUSTER WILLIAMS QUARTET: June 27-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE: June 29, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SERGIO MENDES: June 29-July 2, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

BRAD PAISLEY: June 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

QUEEN: with Adam Lambert, July 1, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS ISAAC: July 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BRIT FLOYD: July 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ED SHEERAN: July 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEFTONES, RISE AGAINST: July 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

G-DRAGON: July 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

LOGIC: July 13, ShoWare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

BLONDIE, GARBAGE: July 13, Chateau Ste.

LARRY MARANO

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE June 29, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN: July 15, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation.com.

LYLE LOVETT: July 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

J. COLE: July 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

LINDSAY BUCKINGHAM AND CHRISTINE MCVIE: July 19, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GLADYS KNIGHT, THE O’JAYS: July 20, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN MAYER: July 21, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation.com.

JACK JOHNSON: July 22, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation. com.

NATALIE MERCHANT: July 22, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

2CELLOS: July 23, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DAN TDM: July 23, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRUNO MARS: July 24,

Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEIL DIAMOND: July 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

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

HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL, DAVID SANBORN, MARC ANTOINE, KANDACE SPRINGS: July 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BUDDY GUY, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JOHN MAYALL, COLIN JAMES: July 30, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAVE GRUISIN, LEE RITENOUR: Aug 1-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

KENDRICK LAMAR: Aug. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GREEN DAY: Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Local travel briefs

5 national parks to consider for a seaside holiday

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES

Web Buzz

FamilyTravel.com

Name: Discover L.A. app.

What it does: The interactive app points travelers to local events and the best places to stay or eat. Build your own “Passport” by “liking” items with the heart icon. The diverse options in the “Do” section include “Find Hidden Bars,” “Hardcore Hikes,” “Elvis Presley’s L.A.,” “Sweat with Celebs” and more.

Cost: Free.

Available: In the App Store, requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In Google Play, requires Android 4.4 and up.

What’s hot: The app uses proprietary artificial intelligence to optimize the user’s experience. “Through smart technology, the app literally knows to serve up soup and indoor dining suggestions on cool days; the closest beaches and ice cream on warm days,” said Don Skeoch, chief marketing officer of Discover Los Angeles. Don’t miss the “Scavenger Hunt” with the pin and map icon in the lower left corner of the app. You can check in at 16 ice cream hot spots across town and unlock stamps for your personal passport and to win prizes. If this is your first visit to L.A., click on the notes board in the lower right section of the app for practical advice such as a Beginner’s Guide to L.A., Metro Map, driving tips and introductions to neighborhoods. Visit the companion website, discoverlosangeles.com, for its “Listography,” where celebrities offer suggestions about what to do.

What’s not: The “Stay” section was well organized according to travel styles and neighborhood descriptions, but I couldn’t find a way to sort the hotel search results by star rating or price.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

If you and your family are yearning for a seaside holiday, these coastal national parks may fit the bill: 1. Olympic National Park, Port Angeles: Brimming with thousands of years of human history, your family can contemplate the complexity of the natural world amid lush rain forests, glacier-capped mountains and richly hued, seaside tide pools.

There are wild animals to observe, trails to hike, rivers to fish and more than 70 miles of untamed coastline to explore. Rangers are in residence to provide input during interpretive walks, campfire programs and to help decode the starry sky.

Stay in the park lodge, in cabins or pitch a tent in your own campsite.

Built in 1953, Kalaloch Lodge is the only coastal lodging in the park. www.nps.gov/olym; thekalalochlodge.com 2. Cumberland Island National Seashore, St. Marys, Georgia: Bypass the crowds and head for Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine beaches, mud flats, dune fields and salt marshes provide respite for shore birds, sea turtles, wild turkeys and wild horses.

Kayak, fish and hike by day. A 30-minute, daily dockside program offers insight into the island’s

history, culture and ecosystem. Camping is the only lodging available on the island. nps.gov/cuis 3. Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands: Explore the underwater world via a 225-yard trail where snorkelers are treated to a signed introduction to the region’s fish and marine life. While 40 percent of the park is under the water’s surface, there is plenty to do on land. Stroll the beaches, hike or tap into the region’s history at the visitors center.

Ranger-led programs include bird watching, hiking, yoga on the beach, lionfish safaris and sky watching.

Inside the park, resort lodging and camping are available. An extensive array of possibilities

are available outside park boundaries. nps.gov/viis; caneelbay.com.

4. Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, Texas: This park protects the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, a landscape that includes dunes, tidal flats, prairies and 70 miles of coastline.

Home to more than 380 species of birds, the park also provides a safe haven for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. Hatchling releases, often open to the public, occur from mid-June through August. Ranger-led interpretive programs broaden the experience with walks and talks and birding tours. nps.gov/pais 5. Indiana Dunes

National Lakeshore, Porter, Indiana: Geocaching is a favorite activity of families who choose to explore this 15,000-acre Midwestern lakeshore. Be on the lookout for the rare Karner blue butterfly.

Climb over dunes, along rivers and through wetlands as you choose from 50 miles of meandering trails. Take the Succession trail to the top of a dune for a view of the Chicago skyline. Kayak via the Lake Michigan Water Trail or claim your spot along the 15-mile stretch of sandy beach. nps.gov/indu — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @ lohayes, Facebook, or via familytravel.com

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-6215.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours offers trips for seniors. Sign up by calling 360733-4030, ext. 1015 or visit the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. n Magical Bowen Island: June 27. $114. Ferry fee, lunch and transportation from Bellingham included. n New Orleans and Cajun Country: Nov. 5-11. $2,399 per double occupancy, $3,049 single.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours. For information or to register: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/index.php/Tours. n Rhine & Mosel River Cruise: Sept. 21-Oct. 1. $4,549 per double occupancy outside cabin, $4,949 per double occupancy vista balcony, or $5,249 per double occupancy exterior balcony. n Celebrity Hawaiian Cruise: Sept. 22-Oct. 2. $2,699 per double occupancy inside cabin, $3,099 per double occupancy of ocean-view cabin, or $3,599 per double occupancy balcony cabin.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members.

360-279-4587.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington.

New and renewal forms are available. 360-7550492.

Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended.

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2 p.m. Sunday, June 25 An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the course of the world. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the centre of a revolution. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

— The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-3368955.

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WEDS. 6/28 6PM FIDALGO SWING

SAT. 6/24 7:30PM NORMAN BAKER & THE BACKROADS

Dudestock 2017 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24 Dudestock celebrates all things related to the 1998 cult favorite “The Big Lebowski.” Fans of the film (aka “Achievers”) come from far and wide to drink White Russians, listen to Creedence and celebrate with an array of Dudes, Walters and Maudes.

Prizes will be awarded for best costume in several categories (come in your bathrobe if you like). Arrive early (doors open at 7 p.m.) for Big Screen Bowling.

21 and over. Rated R. $12 advance, $15 at the door.

Lincoln members receive a $2 discount.

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7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 26 A long-married and completely dispassionate husband and wife are in the midst of serious affairs and are increasingly committed to their new partners. But on the brink of officially calling it quits, a spark between them unexpectedly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance that forces them to navigate the hilarious complications of “cheating” on their respective lovers. Stars Debra Winger and Tracy Letts.

Rated R. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 children 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general, $7.50 children 12 and under. $2 discount for Lincoln members.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI-REVIEWS

‘Baby Driver’ has all the Wright stuff

By RICK BENTLEY Tribune News Service

Edgar Wright has never met a film genre he couldn’t transform.

He took the slow-walking world of zombies and infused it with high energy comedy to create “Shawn of the Dead.”

The right turn he made in what appeared to be a sleepy village cop movie with “Hot Fuzz” created cinematic whiplash.

Now, the director-writer has tackled the rather driven-into-the-ground genre of fast cars with “Baby Driver.” It starts out looking to be nothing more than a fast story of furious thugs, but Wright quickly turns it into a blend of “Reservoir Dogs” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

The collision of two such diverse scenarios sounds like what would happen if someone made a peanut butter and ketchup sandwich. As with all of Wright’s work, all you have to do is give his twisted sense of filmmaking a few moments and the beauty of contradictions becomes a thing of beauty.

“Baby Driver” starts with a typical bank robbery and car chase.

Behind the wheel is Baby (Ansel Elgort), a young man who doesn’t look old enough to drive. It takes only a few seconds to realize that Baby’s a maestro behind the wheel, treating his run from the cops like a choreographed dance.

Part of that comes from Baby constantly listening to music to drown out the permanent hum in his head created during an

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Ansel Elgort (left) and Kevin Spacey star in “Baby Driver.”

accident when he was a child.

The brains behind the group is Doc (Kevin Spacey), a no-nonsense businessman who plans each crime with the skill of a general going into battle. He never works with the same band of thieves except for Baby, who has become a good luck charm.

Among the criminals he hires are Buddy (Jon Hamm), a white collar money wizard who took to a life of crime after becoming obsessed with white powder. Buddy’s love, Darling (Eiza Gonzalez), is as deadly with her sexuality as she is with her guns. And then there’s Bats (Jamie Foxx), a psychopath who settles any friendly or unfriendly dispute with a bullet.

The plan for one last big score begins to show cracks when Baby’s focus becomes split between the job and Deborah (Lily James), a southern belle waitress whose dream is to hit the open road without a plan. This longing for independence infects Baby and he must work his way out of criminal commitments that stand in his

way.

“Baby Driver” is filled with fascinating characters who could all be the focus of their own movie.

Wright manages to not only stage car chase scenes that rival — and at times surpass — anything from the “Fast and Furious” franchise but also finds time to spotlight each creepy character. Foxx is particularly strong as he keeps Bats just on the fine line between sanity and insanity. He’s a guy you can depend on to have your back and also stab you in the back.

The key is Elgort.

Wright jokes he had the inspiration for “Baby Driver” before Elgort was born but had to wait for him to grow up before he could make the movie.

There were other factors that slowed the film getting made but the timing was right as Elgort is just young enough that Baby looks like he should be sitting in a high school freshman English class but can play the role with enough intensity to make Baby come across as a highly skilled driver and deeply caring boyfriend.

Elgort’s best known

for his role in the “Divergent” series and for the heart-squeezing “The Fault in Our Stars.” This is by far the most complicated role he’s played and he shifts into high acting gear to handle the plot course.

All this happens because Wright brings such a unique and compelling vision to all of his work.

In “Baby Driver” the smart details range from a long unedited opening sequence where the words of the song playing in Baby’s ears come to life in the background, to using everyday cars instead of the million dollars rides that populate other car chase offerings. Wright shows that the more a story is grounded in reality, the more an audience will connect with the story.

Even the soundtrack of tunes comes from a mix of musical genres that should never be played together. Because of Wright’s unique vision, this song selection comes across as the perfect background music for this wild and crazy world. The music is so unique, it’s almost another member of the cast.

Wright’s ability to modify movie genres gives his work a broader appeal.

The unfettered action sequences of “Baby Driver” will entertain anyone who has a need for speed in their films. At the same time, the young romance story is so sweet and real that it will tug at the heart of anyone who pines for productions where people fall in love.

— 1:30. Rated: R for violence, language. HHH½ (out of four stars)

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

“Once Upon a Time in Venice” — Bruce Willis and a host of other recognizable faces meander about in a cheerfully depraved private eye comedy. At times it’s funny as hell. At other times it’s pretty much a disaster.

But it never commits the crime of being tedious. Action comedy, not rated, 94 minutes. HHH “Rough Night” — Scarlett Johansson and Kate McKinnon are among the bachelorettes whose wild party takes a deadly turn when a stripper is accidentally killed.

The attempts at outrageous comedy play like “Weekend at Bernie’s” or “Bridesmaids,” but without the originality.

Comedy, R, 100 minutes. H½ “The Hero” — This low-key charmer stars Sam Elliott as a variation on himself, a faded former star of Western movies and TV shows prompted to re-engage with life after receiving some bad medical news. What a treat it is to see the beloved veteran actor in a lead role at this stage of his career, and having so much fun with it. Comedy drama, R, 96 minutes. HHH “Beatrix at Dinner” — As the outspoken dinner guests — a socially conscious Mexican immigrant (Salma Hayek) and a Trumpian billionaire (John Lithgow) — go increasingly over the top, their confrontations in this well-written and well-acted social satire grow less interesting. If your default cable news channel is MSNBC, odds are you’re going to love this movie. Comedy, R, 83 minutes. HH½ “All Eyez on Me” — Thanks to a blazing lead performance by Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur and a screenplay that never sugarcoats some hard truths, this straightforward biopic is enthralling, exhilarating and at times maddening. Biographic drama, R, 140 minutes. HHH½ “Cars 3” — Just when you thought this Disney-Pixar franchise was out of gas, along comes a lovely, clever and entertaining generational tale with tons of heart, a simple and effective storyline, wonderful candy-colored visuals and winning voice work from the talented cast of returning regulars and welcome newcomers. Animated adventure, G, 100 minutes. HHH “It Comes at Night” — In this unconventional horror film, a family hides out in a secure, isolated home as something apocalyptic occurs outside. After much debate, they decide to take in some visitors. The superb cast does a wonderful job of keeping us guessing as to everyone’s motives. Horror, R, 95 minutes. HHH “Wakefield” — In this haunting, darkly funny and elegiac mood piece, Bryan Cranston plays a mild-mannered attorney who drops out of his life, but spies on his wife (Jennifer Garner) and children from an attic window.

Drama, R, 109 minutes. HHH½ “The Mummy” — Given the A-list cast led by Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, it’s astonishing this attempted horror reboot is so wall-to-wall awful, so cheesy, so ridiculous, so convoluted, so uninvolving and so, so stupid.

Action adventure, PG-13, 110 minutes. H “Megan Leavey” — A failing Marine (Kate Mara) makes a connection with a fierce but temperamental K-9 military dog and takes on dangerous assignments in Iraq in this sometimes overly sentimental but inspirational and moving redemption story. Drama, PG-13, 116 minutes. HHH½

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MOVIES “Churchill” — The commanding Brian Cox is a natural choice to play Winston Churchill during the four days leading up to D-Day. But the man we see in this sometimes effective but more often tedious history lesson only rarely comports himself like one of the greats. Far too often, he actually seems like the smallest man in the room. Drama, PG, 98 minutes. HH “Wonder Woman” — Director Patty Jenkins’ origin story is packed with heart and empathy, and we have the endearing lead performance of Gal Gadot to thank for that.

It’s a fully realized, three-dimensional characterization of a superhero that has never gotten her due — until now. Fantasy/action-adventure, PG13, 141 minutes. HHH½ “Dean” — In this terrific film with echoes of Woody Allen’s romantic comedy/drama work from the 1970s and 1980s, writer-director-star Demetri Martin does a stellar job of balancing sketch-comedy-style laughs with genuinely touching moments. “Dean” produced as many smiles as any movie I’ve seen this year. Drama/Comedy, PG-13, 87 minutes. HHH½ “War Machine” — This pitchblack wartime comedy in the tradition of “Dr. Strangelove” is a thinly disguised dramatization of the American war effort in Afghanistan as spearheaded by Gen. Stanley McChrystal. While over the top, Brad Pitt’s broadly comic performance as the fictional Gen. McMahon is a brazenly effective piece of work, well-suited to the material. Satire,

not rated, 122 minutes. HHH½ “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” — Even if you haven’t seen any of the previous entries in this initially entertaining but sometimes overblown Disney franchise, “Dead Men” works well enough as a stand-alone, swashbuckling comedic spectacle, thanks to the terrific performances, some ingenious practical effects and impressive CGI. Johnny Depp, Javiar Bardem and Geoffrey Rush ham it up. Comedy action, PG-13, 129 mintues. HHH “Baywatch” — When you make films from junk TV, more often than not you’re going to wind up with a junk movie. That’s the case for “Baywatch,” a sequence of plot developments even more over the top and ludicrous than the ding-dong-dumb storylines from the cheesy 1990s series. With Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Comedy, R, 119 minutes. H½ “The Wizard of Lies” — Robert De Niro never phones it in playing the Ponzi scheme operator who defrauded thousands. The movie is overlong and repetitive in some stretches, but thanks to De Niro’s fine work, Barry Levinson’s steady direction and the rich source material, this is a strong and engrossing piece of filmmaking. Biography, not rated, 133 minutes. HHH “Paris Can Wait” — In this light and frilly road-trip fantasy, a married, middle-aged woman (Diane Lane) hops into a car with her husband’s business partner and embarks on a journey through the French countryside marked by indulgent detours.

The only missing ingredients are truly

likable lead characters and something approaching an involving storyline.

Comedy drama, PG, 92 minutes. HH “Everything, Everything” — This story of a teen boy falling for a girl trapped inside because of an autoimmune disease is spun in such a way we’re constantly thinking, “OK, wait a minute.” The characters are thinly drawn, and their reactions are out of tune with what we would expect from actual human beings. Romantic drama, PG-13, 96 minutes. H “Alien: Covenant” — At its core, this thriller about an emergency on a colonizing spaceship is a glorified monster movie, with some great “gotcha!” scare moments. After the original “Alien” and sequel “Aliens,” it’s the third best “Alien” movie. Sci-fi horror, R, 123 minutes. HHH “The Lovers” — Tracy Letts steps into a lead role in a dark, emotionally bruising and brutally insightful work about a marriage gone stagnant — and he is spectacularly good. Both Letts’ Michael and his wife, Mary (Debra Winger), are having affairs, until something unexpected transpires between them, throwing their lives into yet another level of chaos.

Comedy, R, 94 minutes. HHH½ “Snatched” — When Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer are playing verbal tennis as mother and daughter, trading passive-aggressive criticism along with genuinely affectionate observations, it’s an absolute delight to witness. When they’re slogging through the jungle later, we find ourselves wishing they had a stronger script. Comedy, R, 91 minutes. HH

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS June 23-29 Despicable Me 3 (PG): Thursday: 6:50 Transformers: The Last Knight (PG-13): 12:30, 3:40, 6:30, 9:40 Cars 3 (G): 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10 Wonder Woman (PG-13): Friday-Wednesday: 12:40, 3:30, 6:50, 9:50; Thursday: 12:40, 3:30, 9:50 360-293-7000 STANWOOD CINEMAS June 23-29 Despicable Me 3 (PG): Thursday: 6:35 Transformers: The Last Knight (PG-13): 3:40, 9:30 Transformers: The Last Knight 3D (PG-13): 12:50, 6:30 Cars 3 (G): 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40

Rough Night (R): 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Wonder Woman (PG-13): 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:45; Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 9:45 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13): 12:55, 4:20, 6:50, 9:35 360-629-0514

CONCRETE THEATRE June 23-25 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13): Friday: 7:30; Saturday: 5:00 and 7:30; Sunday: 5:00 360-941-0403

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS June 23-29 Despicable Me 3 (PG): Thursday: 6:30 Transformers: The Last Knight (PG-13): 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:40 Cars 3 (G): 1:00, 4:00, 6:40, 9:10 Wonder Woman (PG-13): Friday-Wednesday: 12:40, 3:30, 6:50, 9:50; Thursday: 12:40, 3:30, 9:50 360-279-2226

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REVIEW

‘Beatriz at Dinner’ is an invitation to class conflict

By MOIRA MACDONALD The Seattle Times

“Beatriz at Dinner” will remind you of every uncomfortable dinner party you’ve ever attended, times one hundred.

Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from Mexico who’s a holistic healer, finds herself stuck at the remote hillside home of her wealthy client Kathy (Connie Britton) when her ancient car breaks down. The well-meaning Kathy invites Beatriz to join her dinner party — a celebration of a successful business deal with billionaire developer Doug (John Lithgow).

Things begin awkwardly (the elegantly dressed white guests assume that Beatriz, a Latina in sensible sneakers and chinos, is the help), and get worse from there.

Directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Mike White (collaborators on the films “Chuck & Buck” and “The Good Girl” and the TV series “Enlightened”), “Beatriz at Dinner” sounds as if it could be played for laughs — and there are moments, such as when Chloe Sevigny’s social-climbing guest airily asks for a drink with a “splash of cran,” that feel like perfect satire. But Hayek plays her role with such gentle conviction, the movie quickly becomes something

else: a sort of tragedy of manners.

The soft-spoken Beatriz, who loves animals (a goat sleeps in the bedroom of her modest home) and greets everyone she meets — including the bemused party guests — with a warm hug, has an affectionate relationship with Kathy, whose daughter she treated during an illness.

But that relationship wasn’t quite a friendship, as soon becomes clear at the party. Beatriz can’t keep quiet when Doug brags about hunting (he killed animals on safari in Africa) or about his business triumphs. “All your pleasures are built on others’ pain,” she blurts out, her tongue freed by Kathy’s expensive wine. The tension ratchets up; you wonder how this excruciating evening can possibly end.

It’s a film filled with unexpected beauty: the “wishing lanterns” that giddy guests send up into the night sky; the vision of an exquisite, cloud-flecked dawn on the morning after; the frequent, steady closeups of Hayek’s eyes, as they slowly harden.

Its ending is curious, dreamy and vaguely unsettling; the party’s over, but the discomfort lingers.

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