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WHERE TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH IN THE REGION

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The Atlantics play the classics at the Bellwether in Bellingham

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

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“Journey’s End”: The film adaptation of the 1928 stage production by R.C. Sherriff succeeds where films like “Dunkirk” and “Darkest Hour” failed. Unlike those productions that looked at the mechanics of war, “Journey’s End” distills the wages of war into its purest form.

Major conflicts aren’t about big decisions and massive troop movements; they’re about the people who face life-and-death situations.

There’s no keeping the war at arm’s length as “Journey’s End” draws the viewer into the trenches where fear and bravery are as thick as the ominous specter of death. It’s not enough to be a passive observer. The film demands we take a stand among the troops.

There are times that the events unfold in such a manner that “Journey’s End” feels less like a filmed version of a stage production and more like a documentary. That’s because director Saul Dibb gets such compelling performances from his players.

Movies like “Dunkirk” and “Darkest Hour” turned to broader elements to tell their stories. “Journey’s End”

proves the best way to tell the massive story of war is to present it through the everyday players who stare into the face of death, strengthened only by their personal resolve.

This approach makes for a war story that finds strength in each person’s story.

“Blockers”: Novice director Kay Cannon (writer of the “Pitch Perfect” series) shows a comfort with handling this two-generational comedy about a wild prom night.

Cannon’s lack of experience shows as the movie is uneven, but when it finds its footing of having the adults be the idiots in the story, it provides some fun moments.

John Cena, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz play three parents who will do anything to stop their daughters who have made a pact to have sex on prom night. Mann’s a little too passive and Barinholtz too manic, but Cena delivers a surprisingly funny performance that’s just right.

“Sunset”: Guests at a party struggle with the decision to evacuate or stay after a nuclear incident.

“The Female Brain”: Neuroscientist studies couples dealing with issues in their relationship.

“The Cured”: Survivors in a world of zombielike cannibals must adjust when a cure is finally found.

“Delicious: Series 2”: Dawn French stars in the drama about food, love and infidelity in Cornwall.

“New Girl: The Final Season”: Set includes last episodes of the Fox comedy series starring Zooey Deschanel.

“Beirut”: CIA operatives send a former American diplomat on a mission to save a friend. Jon Hamm stars.

“Another WolfCop”: Police officer who was turned into werewolf must save the town again.

“Finding Your Feet”: Newly single middle-aged woman gets a new lease on life.

Imelda Staunton stars.

“7 Days in Entebbe”: Israeli Defense Force must succeed in their rescue of dozens of hostages being held by terrorists. Rosamund Pike stars.

“Frontline: Trump’s Takeover”: The PBS news program looks at the president’s unorthodox governing style.

“Borg vs. McEnroe”: Shia LaBeouf stars in the film about the 1980 Wimbledon men’s finals match between John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg.

Upcoming DVD releases Following is a partial schedule of DVD releases (dates subject to change):

JULY 10 n A Quiet Place n Chappaquiddick n The Leisure Seeker n Lean on Pete n 211 n Future World n Rosewood: The Com-

plete Second Season n The Exorcist: The Complete First Season n The Magicians: Season Three — Tribune News Service

BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD JULY 3 “Super Troopers 2”: Vermont Highway patrolmen are called in to resolve an international border dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray July 17.

“I Feel Pretty”: Woman (Amy Schumer) gets a new look on life after she accidentally slips and falls. Available on DVD and Blu-ray July 17.

– Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

Out & About..................... 4-9, 12 On Stage....................................10 Tuning Up.................................11 Hot Tickets...............................13 Fourth of July events...............14 Get Involved.............................16 Travel.........................................17 Movies................................. 18-19 ON THE COVER Master Gardeners Sonja Nelson (left) and Mary Alyce Harpster discuss placement and numbering of plants in the Cottage Garden at the WSU Extension Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon.

Photo by Charles Biles / Skagit Valley Herald

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INSIGHTS FROM THE SOIL

Master Gardeners ready for annual event

By TREVOR PYLE @Sports_SVH

MOUNT VERNON — Sometimes gardening can grow as many questions as vegetables.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of raised beds? How does one neighborhood’s soil differ from that on the other side of the county?

What amount of sunlight or water is good — or potentially deadly — for a certain plant?

Come Saturday, July 7, Skagit County’s Master Gardeners will be available to field those questions and more in a setting that shows off their prowess, as well as hours and hours of their work.

The group will host its annual Ask a Master Gardener session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Discovery Garden at the Washington State University Extension Center, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.

The free event offers gardeners, whether new or seasoned, the opportunity to consult with Master Gardeners, highly trained volunteers who can answer questions that cover persistent problems, and offer little-known tips and advice suited for specific landscapes, types of soil and plants.

“The intent is to help homeowners link up oneon-one with Master Gardeners,” Master Gardener Dave Buchan said.

Buchan and other

Master Gardeners said the growing of vegetables is always a popular topic, and plenty of resources will be available with questioned geared toward that end.

“People are interested in how to trellis tomatoes.

They didn’t know how to grow artichokes,” Master Gardener Ruth Sutton said recently as the group got the Discovery Garden ready for the event.

Whether visitors seek to grow vegetables or have other interests, there will likely be plenty to interest them at the Discovery Garden, which has sections of dizzying variety.

There’s a soothing Japanese garden with a hedge of bamboo; a herb garden alive with rosemary, lavender and an array of other herbs; and a children’s garden with a brightly colored walking path and a little free library.

As for those children, activities will be available to keep them entertained, and garden tours will be available for everyone. A volunteer will be on hand to sharpen garden tools as well.

Visitors also can bring branches or leaves from plants that aren’t faring well for diagnosis.

The Discovery Garden was conceived in 1994 and its first structures planted in 1996.

The Skagit County chapter of the Master Gardeners has about 120 members, Buchan said, with 70 or so active.

Last year, the group

PHOTOS BY CHARLES BILES / SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Above: Master Gardener Ruth Sutton waters the vegetable garden June 19 in preparation for the upcoming Open House event at the WSU Extension Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon.

Right: Master Gardener intern Alix Foster works in the Hot Border garden at the WSU Extension Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon.

put almost 5,000 hours of work into the Discovery Garden. Other activities include lectures, plant clinics and youth outreach programs.

— Reporter Trevor Pyle: 360-416-2156, tpyle@skagitpublishing.com, Twitter: @Sports_SVH, Facebook. com/bytrevorpyle

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OUT & ABOUT

ART

SPRING FEVER IN THE NW: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, presents a new collection that runs through June 30. The gallery is open seven days a week. thegoodstuffarts.com.

LITTLE GEMS: Plein Air Washington Artists presents 75 paintings in its third annual “Little Gems” Invitational Show through June at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. scottmilo.com.

A WALK ALONG THE GARDEN PATH: Laurie Potter’s mixed media original works are featured during June at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly

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PIETER VANZANDEN: Works by modern-future master of sculpture Pieter VanZanden are on display during June at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gikey Ave., Edison. The gallery is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DRIE CHAPEK AND MIKE SCOTT: View the abstract paintings of Drie Chapek alongside the turned-wood vessels of Mike Scott at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, which is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

EXHIBIT: “Skin” featuring work from local artists is open at Harian Stone Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Edison. htroc.com FRIENDS OF WIND AND WATER: Block prints by Francy Blumhagen are on display through July 2 at the Rob Schouten Gallery, 101 Anthes Ave., Langley. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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

HARM + BOON: Honey Salon and Gallery, 310 W. Holly St., Bellingham, presents “Harm + Boon,” a collection of photographs

by Amanda Bettis inspired by the Jack Gilbert poem “Harm and Boon in the Meetings.”

WILLIAM CUMMING: Forum Arts, 721 S. First St., La Conner, is hosting a rare exhibition of sketch work by Northwest Master William

Cumming from through July 8. Forum Arts is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday.

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ARTWOOD GALLERY: Karen Healy, who works in wood and forged steel, is the featured artist in June at Artwood Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Artwood is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

360-647-1628, artwoodgallery.com; artwood@ qwestoffice.net.

LECTURES &TALKS

SKAGIT & SAN JUAN SCHOOL RETIREE EVENT: The preprimary event will host legislative candidates from the 10th, 39th and 40th districts at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington. Attendees will have the chance to talk about issues affecting both retirees and active school employees.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Skagit Cohousing, which seeks families to collaborate in creating a community in Anacortes, will host an open talk from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30, at Mary Ann’s Kitchen, 907 Seventh St., Anacortes.

MUSIC

TAYLA LYNN: Country singer Tayla Lynn will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 29, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $15.

CREEKSIDE SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES: Creekside Continuing Care Community will host four concerts in varying music genres at its facility, 400 Gilkey Road, Burlington. All events are free for seniors. n June 28: 6:30 p.m., The An-O-Chords & the Sweet Adelines. n July 18: 4 p.m., Chris Anderson. n Aug. 2: 6 p.m., Lukasrose Country Trio. n Aug. 23: 6 p.m., Trio Lumina.

LA CONNER SOUNDS: The La Conner Live 2018 Sunday concert series features local and regional bands, with performances from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, in downtown La Conner. Free admission. members.lovelaconner.com/events/ details/la-conner-livesunday-concert-series-06-03-2018-4777. n July 1: Skagit Swings All-Stars. n July 8: Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives. n July 15: Janie Cribbs and the T Rust Band. n July 22: B’Nassa. n July 29: Brian Lee and the Orbiters. n Aug. 5: Mary McPage Band. n Aug. 12: Amigos Nobles. n Aug. 19: The Naughty Blokes. n Aug. 26: The Walrus. n Sept. 2: Mary Ellen Lykins and the CC Adams Band.

BELLWETHER SUMMER SOUNDS: The Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, presents the 2018 Blues, Brews and BBQ series with live music, microbrews

Luchamania at Maiben Park

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

BURLINGTON — Burlington Public Library will host a two-hour wrestling throwdown from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30, in Maiben Park.

The free event pits wrestlers from the Seattle-based Lucha Libre Volcánica.

Lucha libre translates to “free fight” in English and describes professional Mexican wrestling.

Its style is often characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, and high-flying maneuvers.

Lucha Libre Volcanica is a school of Lucha Libre local to the Pacific Northwest, bringing the action-packed battles in the ring to around the region. For more information, visit luchavolcanica.com. on tap and an outdoor barbecue at 5 p.m. each Thursday during the summer. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com/ featured/blues-brewsbbq. n June 28: SpaceBand. n July 4: The Atlantics. n July 5: Miller Campbell. n July 19: Baby Cakes. n July 26: TBA.

n Aug. 2: Mama Dirty Skirt. n Aug. 9: Staxx Brothers. n Aug. 16: The Atlantics. n Aug. 23: Chris Eger Band. n Aug. 30: Baby Cakes. n Sept. 6: Miller Campbell. n Sept. 13: SpaceBand.

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OUT & ABOUT EAGLE HAVEN CONCERT SERIES: The Eagle Haven Winery presents its 2018 concert series, with performances throughout the summer at the winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com/ events. n June 29: Westwind. n July 14: Troy Fair Band. n July 20: Austin Jenckes. n Aug. 3: Jumbled Pie. n Aug. 10: Margaret Wilder Band. n Aug. 17: Whiskey Fever. n Aug. 31: CC Adams Band. n Sept. 8: Birdsview Bluegrass. n Sept. 15: Jill Newman Blues Band.

ROCK THE DEPOT: Local bands Buffet, Allyson Foster & Friends and Platonic Bondage will play a charity concert at 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 30, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. The event will feature food and drink vendors, with proceeds benefiting the Seattle Children’s Hospital uncompensated care fund. $10.

BELLINGHAM FESTIVAL OF MUSIC: The 25th anniversary season of the Bellingham Festival of Music will take place June 30 through July 20. Subscriptions and single tickets to concerts are on sale.

All concerts, except Chamber by the Bay, take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Western Washington University

Performing Arts Center, with preconcert talks at 6:30 p.m. n June 30: Dvorak: “Carnival” Overture, Erich Wolfgang Korngold: “Violin Concerto” (1945), Stefan Jackiw, violin Brahms: “Symphony No. 1 in C-minor, Op. 68.” n July 1: The Calidore String Quartet in recital, Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violins; Jeremy Berry, viola; Estelle Choi, cellist. Mozart: “String Quartet in D Major, K. 575.” Bartok: “String Quartet No. 5, Sz.102.” Beethoven: “String Quartet No. 9, Op. 59 No. 3.” n July 7: Irving Fine: “Toccata Concertante” (1947). Saint-Saens: “Piano Concerto No. 2.”

Inon Barnatan, piano, Richard Strauss: “Don Quixote.” Steven Thom-

Rock the Depot benefit set for Saturday

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

ANACORTES — Take a break from the sun and step inside to enjoy a musical event on Saturday, June 30, at Rock the Depot.

Rock the Depot is bringing four local bands to the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., to raise money for the Dr. Samuel G. Brooks Guild, which benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital uncompensated care fund.

The musical lineup features Buffet, Allyson Foster & Friends, Atomic Rust and Platonic Bondage.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. $10, kids under 12 free.

Visit drsamuelgbrooksguild.org for more information. as, cello, and Christian Colberg, viola. n Chamber by the Bay: 4 p.m. July 8 (wine and hors d’oeuvres reception to follow) at the Belling-

ham Cruise Terminal.

J.C. Bach: “Quartet for Oboe and Strings in B-flat” and Tchaikovsky: “Souvenir de Florence for String Sextet.”

n July 11: Ralph Vaughan Williams: “The Lark Ascending” (played in memory of Frances LeCocq) with Richard Roberts, violin. Aaron Jay Kernis: Symphony No. 4 “Chromelodeon” (West Coast premiere).

Tchaikovsky: “Rococo” Variations with Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello.

Ravel: “Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2.” n July 15: Mozart: “Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385.” Prokofiev: “Violin Concerto No. 1” with Simone Porter, violin. Schumann: “Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op 61.” n July 20: Poulenc: “Gloria.” Bellingham Festival Chorus with Maria Valdes, soprano.

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OUT & ABOUT MUSIC IN THE PARK: The Penny Stinkers will play a free, all-ages show from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Pioneer Park, Ferndale.

OFFICIALLY PNW SUMMER: Six local bands will perform an outdoor concert to celebrate summer from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. All ages. 15$ advanced tickets; $20 at the door; ages 12 and under free.

BROTHER RAY’S BENEFIT FOR BAND KIDS: The Atlantics, Sapphire and Bellingham Youth Jazz Band will play at a benefit to support beginning middle school band students from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 30, at the Boundary Bay Beer Garden, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation.

MORE FUN

“50 YEARS OF MEMORIES”: Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner, will present the stories, people and places that make the museum so special, through Aug. 19. $5 adults, $4 children and seniors.

TUNE TRIVIA: Join “Rockin’ Rockers” tune trivia at 5 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Upper Skagit Library, 45770 B Main St., Concrete. Free.

OAK HARBOR GARDEN TOUR & TEA: Tour six Oak Harbor gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30. $18. oakharborgardenclub.com.

Hey, it’s Officially PNW Summer in Conway

CONWAY MUSE

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

CONWAY — Celebrate the self-proclaimed official start of summer in the Pacific Northwest at the Officially PNW Summer in Conway.

The celebration featuring local musical acts will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway.

Sky Colony, Josh Clauson, Karl Blau, The Hoe and the Harrow, Yogoman Burning Band and Tellers will perform on stage while Ben Starner and Steve Meyer will play the piano in the parlor.

Tickets: $15 advanced, $20 at the door, available at conwaymuse.com.

RODS & RIDES: The third annual Rods & Rides To Help Prevent Suicide Charity Run 2018 will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Viking Village, Stanwood. $20.

LUCHAMANIA: Experience Lucha Libre-style wrestling for free at this family-friendly event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Maiben Park, Burlington.

FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: Movies return to Fairhaven’s Village Green, 1207 10th St, Bellingham, this summer. $5, free for kids under age 5. fairhavenoutdoorcinema. com or 360-733-2682.

n June 30: “Wonder Woman” with Kuungana marimba. n July 7: “Ferdinand” with music by The Sweet Goodbyes. n July 14: “Jumanji” with cirque entertainers Wren & Della. n July 21: “The Greatest Showman” with Jules the Juggler. n July 28: “Coco” with cirque performer Strangely. n Aug. 4: “Thor: Ragnarok” with cirque performer Clay Mazing. n Aug. 11: “The Sandlot” with Improv Playworks. n Aug. 18: “Black Panther” with touring musician Brian Ernst. n Aug. 25: “The Princess Bride” with special guests.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: Burlington Parks and Recreation presents outdoor movies in the park at Skagit River Soccer Fields, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington.

Bring camping chairs and blankets. Free. 360755-9649. n July 27: “Spider-Man Homecoming” (PG-13) on a 20-foot screen, 9:30 p.m.

POPCORN IN THE PARK OUTDOOR MOVIES: The series returns to Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville, beginning on Saturday, July 14. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Free. n July 14: “Despicable Me 3” (PG). n July 21: “Jumanji” (PG-13). n July 28: “Cars 3” (G). n Aug. 4 “Wonder Woman” (PG-13). n Aug. 11: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13).

LGBTQ COFFEE TALK: Black Drop Coffeehouse hosts an LGBTQIA social hour for the community from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 300 W. Champion St., Bellingham.

LOOKING AHEAD

ANNE MARTIN MCCOOL: View mixed media acrylic paintings

by Anacortes artist Anne Martin McCool and meet her at the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 6, at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

FIRST FRIDAY ART-

WALK: The monthly Anacortes Artwalk will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 6, throughout downtown Anacortes. anacortesart. com.

FIRST SATURDAY ART WALK: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association welcomes the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum to the First Saturday Art Walk from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 7. The museum, located in La Conner, will present a selection of quilts from its permanent collection at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon.

SHADES OF THE NORTHWEST: Woolley Fiber Quilters will present their ninth annual quilt show, “Shades of the Northwest,” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 13-15, at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Admission: $3. woolleyfiberquilters. blogspot.com.

CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL: Enjoy children’s entertainment, hands-on arts and crafts, face painting and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

CHIRP: Some 25 local artists will offer their representations of birds in a variety of mediums in an art exhibit opening Friday, July 6, at Fourth Corner Frames, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

The exhibit will run through July. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

fourthcornerframes. com.

WASHINGTON DECORATED EGG SHOW: Enjoy hundreds of decorated eggshells and demonstrations on Egg Art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, at Best Western Plus Skagit Valley and Convention Center, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon.

“WATER REFLECTION”: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, presents its new show “Water Reflections” with new works by over 25 gallery artists in a wide variety of media.

Caroline Garland is the featured artist for July and will do a demo at 6:30 p.m. at the Friday Art Walk on July 6. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. thegoodstuffarts.com.

BELLINGHAM DOWNTOWN SOUNDS: Concerts take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays on the 1300 block of Bay Street in Bellingham, featuring a beer garden, food vendors and more. downtownbellingham.com n July 11: Acorn Project with Hot House Jazz Band. n July 18: Dirty Ferns with Petty or Not. n July 25: Tatanka with Mr. Feelgood & the Firm Believers. n Aug. 1: MarchFourth with Robt Sarazin Blake & The Letter. n Aug. 8: Klozd Sirkut with Mōtus.

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OUT & ABOUT MARYSVILLE SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Free Friday night concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. n July 13: Whiskey Fever. n July 20: Gin Gypsy. n July 27: File’ Gumbo. n Aug. 3: Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” n Aug. 10: Old Town Tonic.

ANACORTES FREE CONCERT SERIES: 6 p.m (unless otherwise noted) Saturdays at the Heart of Anacortes, 1014 4th St. n July 7: Sky Colony. n July 14: Brian Lee and the Orbiters. n July 21: The Fantasy Band. n July 28: Cascadia Groove. n Aug. 11: Janie Cribbs and the T. Rust Band. n Aug. 18: Naughty Blokes. n Aug. 25: The Penny Stinkers (5 p.m.). n Sept. 1: Pazific.

ERIC HERMAN & THE PUPPY DOGS: The trio will perform at noon Wednesday, July 11, at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville, in the first concert of the Children’s Summer Concert Series hosted by Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation.

HARMONICA POCKET: The Children’s Summer Concert Series event will begin at noon Wednesday, July 11, at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free.

MOUNT VERNON CONCERT SERIES:

Bellingham Festival of Music opens Saturday

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

BELLINGHAM — The 25th anniversary season of the Bellingham Festival of Music opens Saturday, June 30, for three weeks of chamber music concerts through Friday, July 20.

In a joint commisTickets sion with the New range England Conservatory and the from Nashville Sympho$12-$49. ny, the new Kernis symphony will enjoy a three-way world premiere with Bellingham claiming the West Coast debut on Wednesday, July 11, with composer Aaron Jay Kernis in attendance.

All performances, except for Chamber by the Bay, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center. Each performance includes a talk by local historians and musicians one hour before the concert. Tickets range from $12-$49.

The festival will also offer four free chamber music programs: noon Thursday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 18, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Mallard Ice Cream, 1323 Railroad Ave.; and noon Tuesday, July 9, at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden.

Visit bellinghamfestival.org for more information.

The 2018 Mount Vernon Riverwalk Concert Series will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays at the Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. Free admission. 360-428-

show from 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 14, at Pioneer Park in Ferndale.

ROCK THE ‘MONT: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 28, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. Local bands include The Chris Eger Band, Gin Gypsy, Whiskey Fever, and Tighty Whities. Ages 21-plus. $50-100.

THE FAT FRIDAYS: Enjoy two hours of concert rock, blues and jazz with food vendors and activities at 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 29, at Riverfront Park, River Road, Sedro-Woolley.

Free.

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Calidore String Quartet will play the July 1 concert.

CONCERT SCHEDULE n June 30: Dvorak: “Carnival” Overture, Erich Wolfgang Korngold: “Violin Con-

certo” (1945), Stefan Jackiw, violin Brahms: “Symphony No. 1 in C-minor, Op. 68.” n July 1: The Calidore String Quartet in recital, Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violins; Jeremy Berry, viola; Estelle Choi, cellist. Mozart: “String Quartet in D Major, K. 575.” Bartok: “String Quartet No. 5, Sz.102.” Beethoven: “String Quartet No. 9, Op. 59 No. 3.” n July 7: Irving Fine: “Toccata Concertante” (1947). Saint-Saens: “Piano Concerto No. 2.” Inon Barnatan, piano, Richard Strauss: “Don Quixote.” Steven Thomas, cello, and Christian Colberg, viola. n Chamber by the Bay: 4 p.m. July 8 (wine and hors d’oeuvres reception to follow) at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. J.C. Bach: “Quartet for Oboe and Strings in B-flat” and Tchaikovsky: “Souvenir de Florence for String Sextet.” n July 11: Ralph Vaughan Williams: “The Lark Ascending” (played in memory of Frances LeCocq) with Richard Roberts, violin. Aaron Jay Kernis: Symphony No. 4 “Chromelodeon” (West Coast premiere). Tchaikovsky: “Rococo” Variations with Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello. Ravel: “Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2.” n July 15: Mozart: “Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385.” Prokofiev: “Violin Concerto No. 1” with Simone Porter, violin. Schumann: “Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op 61.” n July 20: Poulenc: “Gloria.” Bellingham Festival Chorus with Maria Valdes, soprano. Berlioz: “Symphonie Fantastique.”

8547 or mountvernonchamber.com. n July 12: The Fabulous Roof Shakers. n July 19: Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band. n July 26: Chris Eger Band and the Power-

house Horns. n Aug. 2: Knut Bell and The 360s. n Aug. 9: The Atlantics. n Aug. 16: Soulfunktion. n Aug. 23: Bobby

Holland and the Breadline. n Aug. 30: The Sky Colony.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Sky Colony will play a free, all-ages

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC SERIES: The Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program will present four outdoor concerts at the West Beach Amphitheater in Deception Pass State Park, 41020 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. n July 7: Dunava, a cappella music from Eastern Europe n July 14: Bays Family Irish band, traditional Irish fiddle, concertina and flute n July 21: Unexpected Brass Band, community brass band n July 28: Sedentary Sousa Band SUSAN CHASE-FOSTER: Local poet, writer and illustrator Susan Chase-Foster will present poems and images from Taiwan at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 6, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. She will read from her new book “Xiéxié Taipei.”

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OUT & ABOUT FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: Children of all ages are invited to join Burlington Fire Department from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, in Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington, for a halfhour story time. Free.

AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at the Whatcom Museum at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

SIN & GIN WALKING TOURS: Learn about the history of Bellingham at these guided walking tours at 7 p.m. on weekends. Fairhaven tours are Friday nights, downtown tours are Saturday nights. $15. goodtimegirlstours.com.

SEATTLE CASCADES: Nonprofit drum and bugle corps Seattle Cascades will give a community preview performance at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 2, at the La Conner High School football field.

from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 7, at Marblemount Community Hall, 60155 Highway 20, Marblemount.

SKOOKUM TURNS 3: Foster care nonprofit Skookum Kids will celebrate its third birthday with a block party from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at 1707 N. State St, Bellingham. Free.

CONCRETE YOUTH DAY: Noon to 3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 13, Veterans Park, Main Street, Concrete. There will be field games, hands-on activities, live music, entertainment, food and drinks. Free.

SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15. Piping and drumming, Highland dance, athletic competitions, sheepdog trials, beer and whisky tent, culture and clan booths, children’s activities, live music and more family fun. Tickets: $12-$50 at celticarts.org/ celtic-events/2018-games. celticarts.org/celticevents/2018-games.

FABULOUS FOURTH OF JULY: 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4, 600 Behrens Road, Mount Vernon.

HISTORY SUNSET CRUISES: Climb aboard San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star for a two-hour cruise departing at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays in July and learn from historians Brian Griffin and Doug Starcher. Cruises are July 10, 17, 24 and 31 and Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, and depart from the Bellingham Ferry Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $35.

STORY TIME STRETCHES AND CRAFTS: Enjoy story time, yoga activities and summer crafts

CRUISE INTO THE SKAGIT: The first Skagit Casino Resort Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday,

FOURTH OF JULY IN LA CONNER: 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4, La Conner Marina, 613 N 2nd St., La Conner.

Feature live music, beer and fireworks. Free.

July 15, at The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 North Darrk Lane, Bow. The family-friendly event will feature music, raffle and prizes. Free registration; registered participants receive T-shirts and prizes. 360-724-0106 or theskagit.com.

SHIPWRECK DAY: The 38th annual Shipwreck Day, featuring vendors selling everything from garage sale items to antiques, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in downtown Anacortes. 360-299-9390.

KLA HA YA DAYS: Celebrate Snohomish on Wednesday through Sunday, July 18-22. klahayadays.com.

SUMMER GARDEN PARTY: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 21, Skagit Valley Food Co-op, 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

The family-friendly event will feature local farmers and producers. Free.

FIDALGO SCHOOL REUNION: A reunion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Old Fidalgo School on March Point will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at the new Fidalgo School, 13590 Gibralter Road, Anacortes.

BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Burlington Visitor Center Downtown Amphitheater, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free. 360-755-9649. n July 6: Michelle Taylor Band. n July 13: Prozac Mountain Boys. n July 20: Market Street Dixie Jass Band.

n July

27: Gin Gypsy.

3: Marlin James Band. n Aug. 10: Mama Dirty Skirt. n Aug.

FIELD GAMES: The City of Ferndale will host an afternoon of field games from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at VanderYacht Park, 1900 Washington St., Ferndale. All ages and abilities welcome.

SEA, TREES, & PIE BIKE RIDE: The event on Whidbey Island will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 22. Choose between three scenic loops of varying length that start and finish at the state park near the Coupeville ferry terminal.

Registration: $30 adult, $15 ages 6-16. Register at wclt.org/bikeride.

Rods & Rides supports suicide prevention

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

STANWOOD — Support suicide prevention and display your car or bike at the third annual Rods & Rides at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, behind Viking Village in Stanwood.

The event Hosted by nonprofit SC Community Action, the event is focused is open on raising awareness and preventto any car ing suicide through community education and programming. or bike The event is open to any car or and gets bike and gets underway at noon. Suggested donation is $20 and includes a underway T-shirt. Raffles will also be available at noon. for purchase.

For more information, visit scsuicideprevention.org.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area June 28 - July 8 Thursday.28 THEATER ”Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY The GBU: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8.

360-733-8855 or theupfront.com

Friday.29 THEATER ”Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY An Improvised Musical: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Backyard Brawl: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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Sunday.1 THE CALIDORE STRING QUARTET 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $12-$49. bellinghamfestival.org.

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MUSIC Bellingham Festival of Music: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $12-$49. bellinghamfestival.org.

MUSIC The Calidore String Quartet: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $12-$49. bellinghamfestival.org.

THEATER ”The Seagull”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

The Makaha Sons: 7 p.m., Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham. $30-$35.

THEATER ”The Seagull”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

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COMEDY An Improvised Musical: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Backyard Brawl: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

THEATER ”The Seagull”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Thursday.5 MUSIC Sher Vadinska: 6 p.m., Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden. Free. jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER ”The Seagull”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

”Spamalot”: 7 p.m., Ludus Performing Arts, 2320 California St., Everett. $12-$15. ludusperformingarts.org.

Saturday.7 MUSIC Bellingham Festival of Music: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $12-$49. bellinghamfestival.org.

Classical and Folk Concert: 7 p.m., Kennelly Keys Music, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $25. guemeschambermusic.org.

THEATER ”Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”Spamalot”: 7 p.m., Ludus Performing Arts, 2320 California St., Everett. $12-$15. ludusperformingarts.org.

Sunday.8 THEATER ”Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play”: 7:30 p.m., open air summer rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

MUSIC Chamber by the Bay: 4 p.m., Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$49. bellinghamfestival.org.

Classical and Folk Concert: 3:30 p.m., Guemes Island Community Center, 7549 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $25. guemeschambermusic.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues June 28 - July 5 Thursday.28

Desiree Cannon: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

SpaceBand: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com/ featured/blues-brewsbbq.

Duende Libre B’ham CD release featuring Chava Mirel & Frank Anderson: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Tracy Spring: 7:30 p.m., Chuckanut Center, 103 N. Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham. $10-$25. chuckanutcenter.org.

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Westwind: 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-8566248 or eaglehavenwinery.com/events.

Tayla Lynn: 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. 360-363-8400. marysvillewa.gov.

Old Town Tonic: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

Chris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Thursday.28 DESIREE CANNON 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Sunday.1 Wednesday.4 THE ATLANTICS 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com/featured/blues-brews-bbq.

Milo Matthews: 7 p.m., Guemes Island General Store, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $5. guemesislandgeneralstore. com.

Paul Dotilch: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Robt Sarazin Blake & Louis Ledford: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Blues Out West: 7:30 p.m, Big Rock Roadhouse, 14779 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 206-618-4033 or bigrockroadhouse.com.

Nick Anthony: 8 to 11 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360766-6330.

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Sheri Roberts Greimes: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

Nearly Dan: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Craig Stevenz Band: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Tap Water: 7 p.m., Guemes Island General Store, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $10. guemesislandgeneralstore.com

Tweety & the Tom Cats: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425737-5144 or locobillys. com.

Officially PNW Summer with Karl Blau, Josh Clauson, The Sky Colony, The Hoe and the Harrow, Tellers and Yogoman Burning Band; Ben Starner and Steve Meyer in the Parlor: 5 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $15. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

Fabulous Roof Shakers: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

The Rocket Revelers: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

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Blues Out West: 5 to 7 p.m, Big Rock Roadhouse, 14779 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 206618-4033 or bigrockroadhouse.com.

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

TimE3Jazz: 5 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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Resonant Rogues & Hot Damn Scandal: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

Quattlebaum: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. Free.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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

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OUT & ABOUT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL: The Bellingham Steampunk Society presents The Fairhaven Steampunk Festival: Mr. Flip’s Carnival of Wonders and Curiosities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Free to attend, will include vendors, activities, author panels and a costume contest. bellinghamsteampunk.org.

QUIDDITCH FESTIVAL: Join in a game of Quidditch with the Rain City Raptors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 28, at Skagit River Park, 1100 S Skagit St., Burlington.

Muggles of all ages are invited to this free festival featuring Hogwarts-inspired games and activities.

“MR. POPPER’S PENGUIN”: This year’s film in the “Read the Book, See the Movie” program at the Mount Vernon City Library will be shown at 2:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Free.

ANNUAL NUBIAN JAM: The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee will host The Nubian Jam from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 28. Enjoy attractions, food, entertainment and vendors at Forest Park, 820 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. nubianjameverett.com.

ART BY THE BAY: The 26th anniversary of Art By the Bay will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19, in Stanwood. To apply: stanwoodcamanoarts. com/art-by-the-bay.

New Old Time Chautauqua is coming to Blaine

time, yoga activities and summer crafts from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4, at Marblemount Community Hall, 60155 Highway 20, Marblemount.

FANTASTIC VOYAGE: Teenagers in grades 7-12 can sail aboard the Adventuress, Puget Sound’s environmental tall ship, and learn about marine science, local history and sailing from Sunday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 10. $785. soundexp. org.

COURTESY NEW OLD TIME CHAUTUAQUA

NOTC has over 60 volunteers, performers and staff.

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

BLAINE — New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC) and Washington State Parks are uniting to bring NOTC on tour.

The tour will visit Birch Bay State Park, the Lummi Nation, and Blaine/ Peace Arch State Park today through Saturday, June 28-30.

The visits include entertainment, education, a community potluck, music and a parade. On Saturday, there will be a parade in Blaine at noon, followed SUMMER’S END: The third Summer’s End Music and Arts Gathering will take place from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. The festival will bring together over 65 local artists, vendors, food trucks and creatives. Presale tickets are $20 and payment plans are available. summersendfest.com.

RECESS MONKEY: The Grammy-nominated trio will wrap up the Culture and Recreation’s Children’s Summer

by workshops at Blaine High School, 1055 H St., and a 7 p.m. show at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center.

Park rangers and tribal members will share their knowledge of the history of the area, working with Lummi Nation to include Native voices in re-shaping the history of state parks.

Founded by the Flying Karamazov Brothers and Dr. Patch in 1983, NOTC tours promote cultural and creative exchange and community engagement.

NOTC’s schedule and more information is available at chautauqua.org.

Concert Series at noon Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.

AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Whatcom Museum at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

TIE-DYE YOUR SHIRT: Bring a shirt, blouse, pants or sheets and the dye will be

provided. The free event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, at VanderYacht Park, 1900 Washington St., Ferndale.

SIDEWALK CHART ART FEST: People of all skill levels are welcome to participate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 4, at Dakota Art Store, 1322 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Chalk kits sold for $5-$10 or bring your own materials.

STORY TIME STRETCHES AND CRAFTS: Enjoy story

CHRISTIANSON’S ANTIQUE FAIR & VINTAGE MARKET: Four shopping locations within Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, will sell antiques and vintage treasures on Aug. 10-11. Times: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, $10 admission (must be 21 or older); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, free admission. christiansonsnursery. com or 360-466-3821.

TOUCH A TRUCK: Children of all ages are invited to explore specialized vehicles that help build a better world from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 14, 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.

WARBIRD WEEKEND: Celebrate aviation at this weekend of festivities Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18, at the Heritage Flight Museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Enjoy a barbecue dinner

and music Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. for $55 and receive free admission to Fly Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. heritageflight.org.

SUMMER GARDEN PARTY: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Skagit Valley Food Co-op, 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The family-friendly event will feature local farmers and producers. Free.

FERNDALE STREET FESTIVAL: 6 to 11 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 24, Second Avenue; 6 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 25.

Vendors, beer, wine, live music and family fun.

WHATCOM FARM TOUR WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

8-9. Learn about sustainable farming with a free self-guided tour or pay $10 for a VIP Badge to support the Sustainable Connections Food & Farming Program. eatlocalfirst.org.

MOUNT VERNON CEMETERY TOUR: Enjoy an historic tour from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, 1200 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. Actors will share the stories of some of the unique people for whom this is their final resting place. $10-$12.

FAMILY PROMISE BED RACE: The second annual bed race will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Civic Field parking lot, 1255 Civic Field Way, Bellingham. The race benefits InterFaith Coalition’s outreach to assist children and families experiencing homelessness.

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HOT TICKETS

JOHN FOGERTY July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

21-22, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

PHISH: July 22, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FOREIGNER: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

JACKSON BROWNE: July 27-28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

TAJ MAHAL/KEB’ ‘MO’ BAND, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND: July 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

ZZ TOP, TIM MONTANA: July 30, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

WATERSHED WITH BRANTLEY GILBERT, BRAD PAISLEY, BLAKE SHELTON: Aug. 3-5, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ISLEY BROTHERS, POINTER SISTERS: Aug. 3, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

MOUNT BAKER R & B FESTIVAL: Aug. 3-5, Deming Log Show fairgrounds, Bellingham. bakerblues.com ortickettomato.com/event/5325.

CHRIS BOTTI, MORGAN JAMES : Aug. 4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

WEEZER, THE PIXIES: Aug. 4, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PEARL JAM: Aug. 8, 10, Safeco Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GYPSY KINGS: Aug. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, TRAIN: Aug. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

CLINT BLACK, SARA EVANS: Aug. 16, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

LADY ANTEBELLUM, DARIUS RUCKER, RUSSELL DICKERSON: Aug. 17, White River Amphi-

theatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KID ROCK: Aug. 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com ALICE COOPER: Aug. 19, Angel of The Winds Area, Everett.

866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

STYX: Aug. 23, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT: Aug. 23, Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre, Ridgefield. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BEN HARPER AND CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE: Aug. 24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

SMASHING PUMPKINS: Aug. 24, KeyArena, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT: Aug. 24, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or kiswpaininthegrass.com.

ALICE IN CHAINS, THE CULT, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, BUSH: Aug. 25, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or kiswpaininthegrass.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND,

PETER FRAMPTON: Aug. 25-26, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD, PROPHETS OF RAGE, THREE DAYS GRACE: Aug. 26, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or kiswpaininthegrass.com.

ZAC BROWN BAND: Aug. 31, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FOO FIGHTERS: Sept.

1, Safeco Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ROD STEWART: Sept.

1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GAME OF THRONES LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE: Sept. 6, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA: Sept. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

EVANESCENCE, LINDSAY STERLING: Sept. 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

Tracy Spring in Concert

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

BELLINGHAM — Singer-songwriter Tracy Spring will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. today, June 28, at Chuckanut Center, 103 N. Chuckanut Drive.

Spring describes her music as contemporary folk influenced by blues and jazz. She will perform a collection of her own originals and those written by her late partner, TR Ritchie.

“I choose music and stories that illustrate and remind us of our humanity and our connection to each other,” Spring said.

Spring is also an environmental advocate. The funds raised from the concert will support her work with the Inian Islands Institute (inianislandinstitute.org), a nonprofit ecological field school in southeast Alaska.

Parking at the Chuckanut Center is limited.

Guests may park in the main Fairhaven Park lot and walk one block to the center, formerly known as the Fairhaven Rose Garden.

Suggested donation ranges between $10-$25.

GROWING FARMERS, COMMUNITY & FOOD Long Live Farms

Feast & Frolic in the Field

A farm-to-table dinner and evening celebrating the next generation of family farms

July 21st, 2018

$90 before July 6th • $110 after July 6th

Viva Farms, 16470 State Route 20, Mount Vernon www.vivafarms.org/longlivefarms

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DEAD & COMPANY: June 29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED, BLUE OYSTER CULT: June 29, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

COUNTING CROWS: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: June 29, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DUA LIPA: July 2, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

HARRY STYLES: July 7, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES, DEL MCCOURY BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS BAND: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

PENTATONIX: July 14, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

MELISSA ETHERIDGE, LEANN RIMES: July 14, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

BRIT FLOYD: July 14, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JOHN FOGERTY: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

CHRIS STAPLETON: July 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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Fourth of July in the region

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

The Fourth of July is on Wednesday, July 4; here are several suggestions to celebrate the holiday.

Tuesday, July 3

BIG LAKE: The 55th annual Big Lake Fire Fighters Association fireworks display will begin around dark at Big Lake. Suggested donation helps support the cost of the fireworks and funding for fire department equipment and training. biglakefire.org/association.html or biglakefirerescue@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 4

ANACORTES: The annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting at the corner of Third Street and Commercial Avenue and ending at the Depot on R Avenue. The evening concludes with fireworks at dusk over Fidalgo Bay. Free admission.

Prior to the parade, a town photo will be taken at 10 a.m. at Fifth Street and Commercial Avenue. Anacortes residents are encouraged to participate. For information, call Jennifer at 360588-1108.

BELLINGHAM: The Port of Bellingham, Haggen Food and Pharmacy and the Bellingham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry present the Haggen Family Fourth of July Festival at Zuanich Point Park.

Festivities run from 1 to 10 p.m.,

culminating with evening fireworks over Bellingham Bay around 10:30 p.m. Activities include art and photo displays, arts and crafts, beer garden, kid zone, live music and more. haggen.com.

BLAINE: Celebrate Independence Day with daylong activities starting at 8 a.m. including a pancake breakfast, parade at noon, an arts and crafts fair, entertainment and more in downtown Blaine.

CONCRETE: The annual Fourth of July parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Main Street.

After the parade there will be a community picnic and a by-donation barbecue at Veterans Memorial Park, with music by Wishbone Alley. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., Concrete Theatre will hold a Poker Walk. Entry is free and you can start at any time.

Participants have 75 minutes to complete the course, stopping at five stations to get a poker card.

360-853-8784 or concrete-wa. com.

EVERETT: Colors of Freedom Parade will begin at 11 a.m. between Wall and 26th streets. From 1 to 11 p.m. enjoy the Colors of Freedom Festival at Legion Park Bluff, 145 Alverson Blvd., which will include food, a beer garden, live music, fireworks and more. everettwa. gov.

FRIDAY HARBOR: San Juan Island 4th of July Celebration, Parade & Fireworks: The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. through downtown Friday Harbor. The Kiwanis Pig War BBQ at the

San Juan Historical Museum will begin serving at 11:30 a.m.

Music will fill the Port of Friday Harbor from 6 p.m. until dusk, when the fireworks begin. visitsanjuans.com.

LA CONNER: Join an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. at the La Conner Marina, 613 N. Second St., featuring live music, beer and fireworks. Free.

LOPEZ ISLAND: The festivities will start at 8:30 a.m. with the Lion’s Club Fun Run/Walk, followed by a library used book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lopez Center for Community & Arts, a parade at 11 a.m. through town and finishing with a fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. at the Spit on Fisherman Bay. visitsanjuans.com.

LYNDEN: The BBQ and Truck Meet will start at 11 a.m. at Overflow Taps, 106 Fifth St., and include a truck meet-andgreet and a barbecue cookoff.

MAPLE VALLEY: Enjoy an evening of activities starting at 4 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Park; the day will feature a pie-baking contest, volleyball and other activities. A firework show over Lake Wilderness will begin at 10 p.m. maplevalleywa.gov.

MOUNT VERNON: Enjoy food and music from 7 to 10 p.m. at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Road, Mount Vernon.

Fireworks begin at dusk. mountvernonwa.gov.

ORCAS ISLAND: Fireworks will begin at about 10 p.m. The Community Band will perform at Waterfront Park beginning at

9 p.m. 360-376-2273 or orcasislandchamber.com.

The Funhouse Fun Run 5K and 1K will start at 9 and 10 a.m., respectively, at the Village Green, North Beach Road. $10-$40. funhousecommons. org/5k.

ROCHE HARBOR: 9 a.m., fun run at Yellow Brick Road; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., kids’ games at pool lawn; 12:302:30 p.m., doughnut eating at west lawn; 3:30 p.m., blindfolded dinghy race; 4 p.m., log rolling at wharf building; 10:30 p.m., fireworks in the harbor. rocheharbor.com.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY: The annual Loggerodeo Grand Parade will start at 11 a.m. on Third Street by Sedro-Woolley High School. Fireworks at dusk at Riverfront Park. Other Loggerodeo activites will run June 29-July 4, including a carnival, logging show, two-day rodeo, classic car show, barbecue, music and more. loggerodeo.org or 360-770-8452.

SEMIAHMOO: Join the celebration at Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, from 11 a.m. to dusk with face painting, lawn games, food and drinks. Fireworks at dusk over the bay.

Saturday, July 7

ORCAS ISLAND: The Orcas Chamber Community Parade will begin at noon on North Beach Road. This year’s theme is “Retro Orcas.” 360-376-2273 or orcasislandchamber.com.

Fireworks regulations in Skagit County Unless local regulations are more restrictive, state law allows the sale of approved fireworks from noon to 11 p.m.

June 28, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29-July 4, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

July 5. Discharge is permitted from noon to 11 p.m. June 28, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29-July 3, 9 a.m. to midnight July 4, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5.

While the state law applies to unincorporated areas of Skagit County (as well as the city of Oak Harbor), some cities have enacted more restrictive laws or entirely banned the sale and discharge of fireworks.

Fireworks are banned in Anacortes, Burlington and Concrete. Sales and discharge of fireworks are not permitted at any time within those cities.

La Conner: Sales are banned, but discharge is permitted from 9 a.m. to midnight July 4.

Mount Vernon: Sales are restricted to noon to 11 p.m.

June 28 and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

June 29-July 4. Discharge is permitted from noon to midnight July 4.

Sedro-Woolley: Sales are restricted to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

June 29-July 4. Discharge is permitted from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4.

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“The Rider” will play Friday through Monday at the Lincoln.

Grammys to increase nominees in top categories from five to eight NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy Awards are extending the number of nominees in its top categories from five to eight.

The Recording Academy told its members in a letter released Tuesday that the nominee increase “will better reflect the large number of entries in these categories and allow voters greater flexibility when selecting this year’s best recordings.”

Album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist

are the categories that will be affected. The change comes months after the Grammys were criticized for the lack of female nominees at this year’s awards show.

For years, the organization has been called out for the lack of diversity when it comes to winners in the top four categories, where awards tend to go to acts in the pop, rock or country music genres, instead of hip-hop or R&B stars, even in years where Kanye West, Eminem

and Mariah Carey were predicted to win.

Another change at the organization is with Neil Portnow, the president and CEO of The Recording Academy, who will step down next year.

Portnow, who has led the academy since 2002, was criticized at this year’s Grammys when he said women need to “step up” when asked about the lack of female winners backstage. Only two female performers won awards during the live telecast.

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Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.

Cast includes Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Lane Scott and Cat Clifford.

Rated R. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 ages 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 ages 12 and under.

— The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL FOR QUILT SHOW ENTRIES: Woolley Fiber Quilters is accepting registration for quilts to be displayed in the annual quilt on July 13-15 at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Pick up a hard copy of the form at Cascades Fabrics, 824 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley, or download one at woolleyfiberquilters. blogspot.com. Entry forms due June 29.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Anacortes Arts Festival seeks volunteers for the 57th Anacortes Arts Festival on Aug. 3-5. Contact Geralyn at 293-6211 or volunteer@anacortesartsfestival.com. anacortesartsfestival.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTSSTUDIO TOUR: The Anacortes Arts Commission is looking for artists with studios in the 98221 Zip Code for the third annual Artist’s Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21. Applications due June 30. anacortesartscommission.com.

ART CLASSES

MARY KAY SIP & PAINT: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Tulip Valley Winery, 16163 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. $33.

KREATE WITH KARA: 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 11, Olde Town Grainery Tea Room & Galleria, 100 E Montgomery St., Mount Vernon. No experience necessary. $30.

TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at

Tri-Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. trideearts.com. n Ceramic Gnomes: Ages 8 and older, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 29. $3. n Ceramic Garden Masks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 30. $4.

TEEN ART CLASS: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 18. $30. Register by July 9 at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

KIDS ART CAMP: July 16-19. Ages 4 to 6, 8:45 to 10 a.m. ($65); ages 7 to 12, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. ($90). Register before July 9: 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES: For beginners to advance.

Classes: $150 for series of three classes with Logan Fox. Art supply list available. Classes at The Good Stuff Art, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. the goodstuffarts.com, 360-7553152 or kpeterson@ thegoodstuff.com.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to

noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.

360-416-6556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety of art classes and workshops. For information or to register: 360-6292787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

AUDITIONS

”ANNIE”: Ages 5 and older, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, July 10-11, Lincoln Theatre. Prepare one song and monologue.

Register: bit.ly/TAGAnnieAuditions2018.

BOOKS

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Ages 13-18 with

chances to win prizes. Events will also be hosted at the library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. n Improv with the Upfront Theatre: 3 p.m., Monday, July 9. Preregistration required. n Teen Battle of the Bands: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15. Bands must apply at the library by 5 p.m. Monday, July 23.

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history from 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-941-1437 and shunji.asari@gmail.com.

DANCE

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 dropin, $25 for five classes.

Adults and teens 13 and older. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View.

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed.

Gary or Ginny, 360766-6866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Belling-

ham. 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 to live music from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696.

MUSIC

MUSIC MAKER WITH HEIDI LARSEN: Experiment with music and sound at this free interactive event at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, on the Upper Skagit Library lawn, 45770 B Main St., Concrete.

RAY SORIANO DRUMMING WORKSHOP: 2 to 3 p.m.

Friday, July 27, Upper Skagit Library, 45770 B Main St., Concrete. Free.

MONY: Join the An-OChords, a four-part barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon.

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-466-0109.

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 to 7 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.

B’TOWN BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Teen bands will perform at the Downtown Burlington Visitors Center Amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 15. Band members must be between 12 and 19. Apply: Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., or email jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov.

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

360-293-2544.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com.

SING IN HARMONY: 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.

360-201-5861 or harmonynorthwest.org.

BARBERSHOP HAR-

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

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TRAVEL

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

Dive into a shark adventure FamilyTravel.com

Sharks continue to fascinate kids of all ages.

Here are five ways to plan a family trip that incorporates seafaring adventure and facilitates a greater understanding of our oceans and the creatures that live in the sea.

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2. Cancun, Mexico: Swimming with the largest fish in the sea is a thrill worth seeking. Whale sharks reach lengths of 40 feet and can weigh 15 tons. Despite their imposing presence,

FOR THE BIRDS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily around Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-4747479 or skagitguidedadventures.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. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215.

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES

1. Summer of Shark, Princess Cruises: If your crew is known to binge on the annual Shark Week programming, you’ll want to join the cruise line’s Discovery at SEA program, offered in partnership with the Discovery Channel, for a fully immersive experience honoring the great finned creatures. Expect elevators, restaurants and other public spaces decked out in shark style as well as themed events, culinary offerings and other shark-centric festivities.

Children and teens can head to the newly designed Camp Discovery where age-appropriate shark-themed activities will be underway, including shark face painting, the crafting of shark clay models and shark-inspired jewelry. For those seeking more of an adrenaline rush, ask about the shark diving and whale shark encounters available during some sailings. princess.com

Local travel briefs

Whale sharks reach lengths of 40 feet and can weigh 15 tons.

the gentle creatures peacefully share the warm seas with visitors who arrive via boat from the shores of nearby Cancun. Two at a time, along with a guide, you’ll don a life jacket or wet suit and fins before jumping in for a swim with these plankton-slurping vegetarians. No touching is allowed (the mega-fish are considered a “vulnerable species”) but you can swim alongside as they thrust forward their supersize square jaws and begin filtering everything in their path like a water-borne vacuum cleaner. cancun.travel; solobuceo. com 3. Atlantis Resort. Paradise Island, Bahamas: Slip, slide and walk among sharks at this expansive island resort where families have access to 141 acres of adrenaline-pumping water play.

Head for the Leap of Faith slide at the top of the Mayan Temple, plop in an inner tube and hang on for the ride. You’ll twist and turn through a tunnel, dropping almost 60 vertical feet, before emerging in a clear, acrylic tube deep within a shark-filled lagoon.

For those who want to stay dry, panoramic windows offer views of Hammerheads, Reef Sharks and barracudas.

The more adventuresome can don specially designed underwater helmets and walk with the sharks inside their exhibit. atlantisbahamas.com 4. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Join the trip to Cabo Pulmo to experience 300 species of fish, 200 marine invertebrates as well as Bull Sharks in what is called the world’s most “robust and healthy marine reserve.” For the more adventuresome (and those over 15) consider the Cabo Shark dive that includes swimming with silky, blue, smooth hammerhead and mako sharks.

The organization’s founder and professional shark dive guide, Jacopo Brunetti, is an Italian marine biologist, PADI scuba instructor and a shark behavioral expert. His goal is to encourage shark viewing and diving as an eco-sustainable activity. http://cabosharkdive.com 5. Family Dive Trips: Learning to scuba dive is a great

way to learn about sharks and other creatures of the deep blue sea. Tom and Margo Peyton, co-owners of Family Dive Adventures, advise families to choose family-friendly destinations where the water is warm, clear and there is no current. They often recommend Bonaire, Grand Cayman and St. Lucia for beginners and early diving practice. The company provides group and custom dive trips and has certified more than 5,500 children during the last two decades.

Ask about Kids Sea Camp, during which children and their parents learn about sharks, manta rays and the latest in global marine conservation. familydivers.com Resource: Check out the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week programming for a massive menu of documentaries, videos, shark cams, virtual dives and “fintastic” facts: discovery.com – 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

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com. n Saturday, July 21: Ropes Course Adventure in BC. Climb 40 feet into the trees at Maple Ridge Wildplay.

Proof of citizenship required to cross border. $125. Register by July 13 at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers fun day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

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. 360-755-0492.

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.

360-279-4580.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours hosts a series of trips for seniors. Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015 or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI-REVIEWS

‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ expands political hopelessness and violence

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Actor Taylor Sheridan made a name for himself as a screenwriter with 2015’s “Sicario,” a twisted tale about the U.S. government’s complicated relationship with Mexico, the southern border and drug cartels.

The morally bleak “Sicario” was a unique example of modern political noir.

Sheridan has returned for the sequel, “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” with Italian director Stefano Sollima taking over directing duties from Denis Villeneuve.

The world expands in this follow-up, but it’s just as cynical and hopeless as we remember.

Broadening this universe serves these characters and the larger message Sheridan wants to impart.

It’s just a message of utter political hopelessness. We link up once again with mysterious government operative Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), after a brutal and shocking ISISstyle terrorist attack in a grocery store in Kansas City, Missouri.

He’s a mercenary, hired to stage dirty, dirty acts of political theater — classified, of course. And for this case, he’s been contracted by a bunch of white-haired stuffed shirts with medals on their chests to find anyone who enabled the suicide bombers, who crossed into the U.S. via the Mexican border.

Graver’s task is to cause chaos among the cartels,

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Benicio Del Toro stars in “Sicario: Day of the Soldado.”

who control the border, making them easier to strike. He hires his best sicario (hit man), Alejandro (Benicio del Toro), and they set out to kidnap Isabela Reyes (Isabela Moner), the daughter of cartel kingpin Carlos Reyes.

The fact that revenge for Yemeni terrorists lands on heads of Mexican narcos is part of the film’s absurd irony. The terrorists are soon dropped, as the kidnapping plot goes awry and Graver’s mission is spiked. A small coincidence involving border coyotes sets off a series of increasingly ugly events, and both Alejandro and Graver are pushed to the brink.

They are cool under fire, and always coldly tactical, but “Day of the Soldado” tests the outer limits of that boundary. They even manage to display some small moments of emotion and trauma.

Sollima’s style is cool and observational, bearing witness to incredible events.

Camera movements estab-

lish spatial relationships between the characters and the incredible violence around them. Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski uses horizontal pans that both follow and anticipate action.

The camera observes unobtrusively, and its restraint mimics the emotional restraint of the characters, who go about their dark business with a sense of black, deeply ironic humor.

There are several stunts combined with camera movements that are genuinely jaw-dropping, including a sequence where Army helicopters chase down a truck on a lone desert road, as well as a repeated motif of wild car stunts captured from inside a vehicle. It puts the performers close to the action and underscores the sense of realism and ever-present danger.

“Sicario” felt topical at the height of panic about narco violence creeping over the border. But “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” feels even more urgent.

What resonates even more is the nihilism of a government operating violent shadow operations without much sense of purpose or seemingly any moral code.

It’s appropriate that Emily Blunt’s character from the first film doesn’t return for the second. The FBI agent who wanted to do the right thing has no place in this world. With her moral compass out of the picture, the audience shoulders that burden.

There are no heroes in these films — Graver is a highly paid assassin who uses irony and strategy to dehumanize his victims.

Alejandro is motivated by his past but bottles up his emotions to fuel his killing. Perhaps he’ll get out of it, you think, but he doesn’t, just working to set up the next generation.

This cycle of violence is bleak, dark and never-ending, and the only way off the ride is death.

– 2:03. Rated R for strong violence, bloody images, and language. HHH

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned From a Mythical Man” — Comic great Bill Murray is famous for materializing out of nowhere at parties, bars, on the street, mingling for a while and then disappearing as quickly as he arrived. Why does he do this? Director Tommy Avallone sets out to answer this question in a documentary that had me smiling from start to finish.

Documentary, not rated, 70 minutes. HHH½ “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” — How terrible is this exercise in wretched excess about dinosaurs being evacuated from Isla Nublar before a volcano can wipe them out? It’s “Rocky V” bad. It’s “Jaws 3D” bad. Sci-fi adventure, PG-13, 128 minutes. H½ “Tag” — Despite the best efforts of a cast headed by Ed Helms and Jake Johnson, this comedy about friends in their 40s from Spokane who reunite each year for a month-long game of tag is a deadly drag, filled with uninspired slapstick gags and cardboard characters that practically dare us not to like them. Comedy, R, 100 minutes. H½ “Superfly” — Like the 1972 blaxploitation original, this remake reinforces stereotypes as it follows a drug dealer ready to give up the game. But it succeeds at what it wants to be: an action-packed, sexy, violent, 21st-century crime thriller. Crime thriller, R, 116 minutes. HHH “Incredibles 2” — Writer-director Brad Bird’s second chapter in the story of America’s favorite superhero family is a nifty blend of loudly chaotic amusement-ride-type action pieces and domestic comedy-drama. It’s a solid double, but I’ll admit to a feeling of mild disappointment that it wasn’t a grand slam. Animated action, PG, 118 minutes. HHH “211” — As a small-town cop caught up in gunfights with heavily armed robbers, Nicolas Cage delivers a disappointingly even-keeled performance in a film that is in dire need of ferocious overacting. This muddled, trigger-happy heist movie brims with cliches while constantly trying our patience. Crime action, R, 86 minutes. HH “Hotel Artemis” — Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella and Jeff Goldblum are among the actors playing criminals seeking help at an underground hospital for the lawless, run by The Nurse (Jodie Foster) in 2028 Los Angeles. Positive points for trying to achieve something original, but the analogies and life lessons are all too predictable and familiar. Sci-fi thriller, R, 93 minutes. HH “Ocean’s 8” — Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett star in a solid if somewhat underwhelming caper similar in tone and style to the “Ocean’s” trilogy of the early 2000s.

But while the gifted cast has firepower and charisma, “Ocean’s 8” is more of a smooth glide than an exhilarating adventure. Rating: Crime adventure, PG-13, 110 minutes. HH½ “Hereditary” — Toni Collette deserves Oscar consideration for her great work as a woman convinced her mother is trying to reach out from beyond the grave to destroy her family. The shock moments in this horror film are truly stunning, and grotesque, and bizarre — and they will stay with you long after you’ve gone home for the night. Horror, R, 123 minutes. HHHH

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MOVIES “Adrift” — From the food rationing to the primitive wound-stitching, we get a number of familiar moments in this lost-at-sea adventure. Shailene Woodley stars as a woman trying to repair a battered boat and get her injured fiance (Sam Claflin) to safety, and it’s a well-tailored showcase for her grit and hippie-dippie appeal. Biographical adventure, PG-13, 120 minutes. HHH “Social Animals” — This film’s snarky, directionless, self-obsessed whiners and complainers are led by an insecure Austin woman (Noel Wells) and her married lover (Josh Radnor). Worst of all, this is supposed to be a comedy, and there’s almost nothing funny about it. Comedy, R, 90 minutes. H½ “Mary Shelley” — For all the scandalous ingredients in the early life of Mary Shelley (Elle Fanning), who at 16 ran away with the poet Percy Shelley and at 18 began working on writing “Frankenstein,” this dull, tame and disappointingly conventional biopic almost never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Biography, PG-13, 121 minutes.

HH “Solo: A Star Wars Story” — One of the “lighter” of the “Star Wars” adventures, with a number of massive, rapid-fire CGI action sequences and a terrific ensemble cast (Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and a scene-stealing Donald Glover). A prequel as a space Western summer movie, entertaining as hell but not particularly deep. Sci-fi adventure, PG-13, 143 minutes. HHH½ “First Reformed” — Ethan Hawke is haunting and brilliant as a man in crisis, a reverend at a small church who comes to the conclusion he must do something bold and horrible and brutal. This is the most

impactful work in years from writer-director Paul Schrader (“Taxi Driver”). Drama, R, 113 minutes. HHH½ “Dark Crimes” — An almost unrecognizable Jim Carrey turns in strong and haunting work as a veteran Polish detective in this well-acted and sometimes intriguing murder mystery that’s also coldly cynical and manipulative. In some cases, it feels as if the depictions of women’s exploitation are exploitative and gratuitous in and of themselves. Crime thriller, R, 92 minutes. HH “Book Club” — Great as it is to see Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen on the big screen, too bad they’re floundering about in this undercooked, silly and often downright inexplicable romantic comedy that plays like lesser Nora Ephron. Comedy, PG-13, 104 minutes.

HH “Deadpool 2” — Ryan Reynolds’ second turn as the cynical, witty superhero is wicked, dark fun from start to finish, with some twisted and very funny special effects, cool production elements, terrific ensemble work — and for dessert, perhaps the best end-credits “cookie” scene ever. Comic book/action-adventure, R, 111 minutes.

HHH½ “Life of the Party” — Absolutely zero new ground is broken in the story of a mom (Melissa McCarthy) joining her daughter at college that owes a debt to “Back to School” (1986). And yet I give “Life of the Party” a solid B on the strength of at least a half-dozen laugh-out-loud moments, some truly sharp dialogue, a tremendously likable cast, and the sheer force of its cheerful goofiness.

Comedy, PG-13, 105 minutes. HHH

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REVIEW

Huppert gets pyrotechnic in the enjoyably screw-loose ‘Mrs. Hyde’

By JUSTIN CHANG Los Angeles Times

It’s no great leap to cast Isabelle Huppert as a teacher — her performances as an ivory-tickling dominatrix in “The Piano Teacher” (2001) and a more mild-mannered philosophy professor in “Things to Come” (2016) rank among her greatest — but it takes a certain amount of nerve to cast her as an ineffectual one.

In “Mrs. Hyde,” a stimulatingly bizarre foray into pedagogical science fiction, Huppert plays Madame Gequil, who teaches physics at a French suburban high school.

Among the movie’s more disquieting pleasures is the sight of this peerless actor — known for her ability to project an air of casual, chilly mastery over any situation — wilting under the mockery of her character’s unruly students, who treat her with only slightly more contempt than her colleagues do.

Early on, Madame Gequil notes, “A teacher doesn’t need to be liked but understood.” She, alas, is neither. Inside the classroom, her chief tormentor is an impossibly disruptive student named Malik (Adda Senani).

Outside the classroom, she is treated with calculated dismissiveness by the principal (a wonderfully unrecognizable Romain Duris).

She is at least adored

by her upbeat househusband, Pierre (Jose Garcia), who cluelessly suggests that she use her beauty to win her students over. The manner in which Madame Gequil turns the tables is scarcely less ridiculous: While fiddling about in her lab one day, she is electrocuted.

The unusual, slowto-emerge side benefits of this trauma include episodes of nighttime restlessness, a newfound confidence in the classroom and a curious imperviousness to the feelings of others. And then there is her ability to transform into a human torch, capable of melting ice and incinerating small animals at the slightest touch.

“Mrs. Hyde,” in other words, is not just a highly unorthodox reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” At times, it suggests a loose remake of “Firestarter” or perhaps a Parisian high school chapter of the “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” saga.

In “Mrs. Hyde,” a goofily audacious concept flirts with horror, comedy and tragedy, but it studiously refuses to commit to any clear tonal metamorphosis even as things get stranger and stranger.

It’s a fascinating choice on the part of director Serge Bozon, who maintains a tight grip on his formal choices — a palette of soft, light hues, a syncopated editing rhythm that seems to cut off every other scene a

moment too soon — as if he himself were trying to suppress the monster within.

Consequently, you may wish that Huppert’s enjoyable performance had managed to cut even looser, that the story’s Gequil/Hyde dualism had given her more to do than stand around glowering with a CGI assist.

But “Mrs. Hyde” is ultimately after subtler, brainier effects. Bozon may be having his way with Stevenson’s story, but he also deranges the hoary conventions of the inspirational teacher-student drama.

The key relationship in the picture is between Madame Gequil and Malik, a school pariah whose latent scholastic gifts she determinedly teases to the surface. The fact that Malik is an Arab teenager with a physical disability gestures in the direction of some larger social commentary about the marginalized underclass in French society and its own limitless social and intellectual potential.

One of the movie’s most gently mesmerizing scenes finds Madame Gequil guiding Malik through a geometric proof involving the shortest distance between two points.

The answer, due to some specific conditions, isn’t anything as obvious as a straight line. “Mrs. Hyde” bridges the gap between these two soulful outcasts with similarly bracing ingenuity.

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