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TUNING UP PAGE 9 Shameless Hussy plays Loco Billy’s in Stanwood AT THE LINCOLN PAGE 13

The theater hosts the Met opera ‘La Traviata’ on Sunday night

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“Twin Peaks: The Definitive Gold This is a film not as much about Box Edition”: The original series is reaching a destination as the pain, being released in time for the new hope, love and time it takes for the season coming to cable. journey.

There are times when the emotional elements are as thick as eggnog, and that’s OK. It’s a holiday movie — the time of year when it’s time to share emotions, open ourselves up to being vulnerable and reflect on the highs and lows that come with being human.

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NEW ON DIGITAL HD “Patriots Day”: Events of the Boston Marathon bombings are followed “Silence”: Two young members of the clergy make a dangerous journey to Japan to find their mentor. Adam Driver stars.

— Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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

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“The Little Mermaid” on stage at the Lincoln Theatre this weekend

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THIS WEEKENDin the area

DON MCLEAN PLAYS THE SKAGIT

Singer/songwriter Don McLean, who established legendary status in the 1970s with monster hits “American Pie,” “Castles in the Air” and “And I Love You So,” will perform at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, at the Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

WELLNESS FAIR Skagit Valley Food Co-op will host its 10th annual Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The event will feature six wellness presentations, informational booths from a variety of health and wellness fields, gift basket raffles and free samples. Free. 360-3369777.

CEILIDH-BRATION The seventh annual St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh-bration with traditional Irish food and music will be held at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. $35. events@celticarts. org or 360-416-4934.

SUDDEN VALLEY JAZZ The Sudden Valley Jazz concert series will start at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, featuring trumpeter Kevin Woods and a student band from Western Washington University in the Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, Sudden Valley. $20. Tickets: fswl.org or 360-671-1709.

CAMANO BIRDING HOTSPOTS

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Pam Pritzl of Skagit Audubon and Roxie Rochat of Habitat Steward will lead a tour of Camano and Stanwood birding hotspots from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 19. Past expeditions have included English Boom Historical Park, Iverson Beach Preserve and Eide Road. Meet at Terry’s Corner Park and Ride, 860 N. Sunrise, behind Camano Island Coffee Roasters to stage in carpools and get directions. The tour will take place rain or shine; no reservations required. No dogs allowed. camanowildlifehabitat.org, 360-3877024 and camanowildlifehabitat@ gmail.com.

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ART

SPRING ART SHOW: The annual Spring Art Show will open with a gala reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and continue through April 30 at the River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon. The show will feature paintings, sculptures, jewelry and glass art by local and regional artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. 360-466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, will feature the exhibit “For the Love of Children,” featuring the work of Japanese fiber artist Miwako Kimura and 10 of her students, from March 29 through June 25.

The exhibit will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. Kimura and her students will host a workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at La Conner Country Inn, 107 N. Second St. The workshop will teach attendees how to complete four projects, including a wall hanging and dolls made with vintage Kimono silk. Register at qfamuseum.org/ workshops. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

ART BASH: A Skagit Artists Together show will be held upstairs at the Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, from March 31 to April 23.

Daffodil Festival

An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 31. skagitart.com.

FAMILY ART DAY: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, will host the following events: n Family Art Day: Birds Soar and Fly, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Families will build a bird using templates and abstract shapes in a drawing or collage. Admission is $5 for anyone who is not a member or MoNA Link family. Register at monamuseum.org/family-art-days. n Bilinugal Gallery Tour: A tour for Spanish speakers, 1:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 18. monamuseum.org/ event/bilingual-spanish-tours n Yoga at MoNA: 9:45 a.m. Sunday, March 19. Admission is $22. monamuseum.org/ yoga-mona n Spring Educator Night: 4 p.m. Monday, March 20. Art integration strategies from prekindergarten to middle school will be shared. Anu Taranath will present “Not Just for Kids,” about lessons that people of all ages can gain from children’s literature. monamuseum.org/educator-night. n Early Enrichment: Parents or caregivers and children between ages 2 and 4 can participate in art, stories and sensory experiences at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 21. monamuseum.org/event/earlyenrichment The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

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The annual Daffodil Festival continues through March in La Conner. Up next is the third annual Dandy Daffodil Tweed Ride on Saturday, March 18. Check out a bloom map at www.tulips.com/bloommap. The La Conner Chamber of Commerce is also holding a photography contest. To find out more, visit the La Conner Visitor Center at 413 Morris St.

Free admission. 360466-4446.

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, will host its new show “Spring Has Sprung” during March.

Artists include Cynthia Richardson, Ellen Dale, Greg Dugan, Randy Emmons, Abi Gomez, Gus Gosanko, Peggie Hunnicutt, Linda Husk, Shannon Kirby, Michael Laboon, Jesse Link, Terry Mac Donald, Jill McDougall, Ron Moore, Ruth Owen, Suzanne Powers, Wendy Ross, Carla Seaton, Sherry Shipley, Annette Tamm, Gail Thein, Maria Wickwire and Peggy Wood. 360755-3152.

ACME CREATIVE: Cut paper artist Ann Reid will be featured during March at ACME Creative at 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

Reid garners inspiration from the rural landscape of Skagit County, the Cascade Mountains and the intertidal regions of the Salish Sea. RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY: Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road C-101, Greenbank, will present “Fibers Full and Fine” until April 4. The show will feature new tapestry wall hangings and extemporaneous needlepoints by Windwalker Taibi. 360-2220102 or ravenrocksgallery.com.

ART AT MoNA: Three exhibitions continue through March 26 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 360466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n Paul Havas: A Life of Painting: The exhibit honors the 40-year career of an artist known for his large-scale landscapes and cityscapes. n Indigenous Influences: The exhibit looks at works from MoNA’s permanent collection that are influenced by Pacific Northwest indigenous communities.

n Continuum: Glass from the Permanent Collection: Selections of glass from the permanent collection with an emphasis on continuum — of the medium of glass, of the continuity of forms, and of tradition through to innovation.

EXHIBITS AT QUILT MUSEUM: Two new exhibits — “It’s Not Easy Being Green” and “Elemental” by the Millinery Artisan Guild of the Pacific Northwest — open this month at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday. qfamuseum.org.

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OUT & ABOUT

LECTURES AND TALKS

AT VILLAGE BOOKS: Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, will host the following readings: n Charles Sheldon will discuss his novel “Strong Heart,” about a 13-year-old named Sarah Cooley who ventures through the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and through time, at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 17. n Randy Henderson will discuss “Smells Like Finn Spirit,” the final installment of his Familia Arcana series, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 18. n Diana Lee, an accomplished counselor with four decades of experience, will discuss her book “Therapy Dogs & the Stories They Can Tell” at 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 19. n Serge Alternês will discuss his new book “Live Souls: Citizens & Volunteers of Civil War Spain,” with the story and photographs of his father, humanitarian-volunteer Alec Wainman, at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 24. n Chevy Stevens will discuss her new book “Never Let You Go,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26.

SOUND IN THE SALISH SEA: Oceanographer Scott Veirs, PhD, president of Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School, Seattle, will discuss human-caused “ocean noise” on marine species that use sound to navigate, find prey, and interact socially beneath the waters of the Salish Sea, at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 17, at the NW Educational Service District Building,

1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

The event is free and open to the public. skagitbeaches.org.

INCORPORATING NATIVE PLANTS: The Skyline Garden Club will host “Incorporating Native Plants Into The Landscape,” presented

by Kristi Carpenter, public information and education coordinator at Skagit Conservation District, at 1 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5 nonmembers, all welcome.

615-430-5437.

GARDENING TALKS: The Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., will host a series of gardening programs presented by Skagit County Master Gardeners: n Diana Wisen will speak about dealing with winter damage to landscapes at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 20. n Learn how to be successful with square-foot gardening and container gardening, including vertical planting, presented

by Harriet Custer at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 27. n Learn tips and solutions for successfully growing roses in Skagit County, presented by Vigene Link at 6 p.m.

Monday, April 3.

DANCING, PARKINSON’S AND AUTISM: Julie Wenzel, executive director for Fidalgo DanceWorks, will present “Dancing, Parkinson’s and Autism – Keeping Healthy Through Dance,” at the 2017 scholarship fundraiser given by the Anacortes Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday,

March 25, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St. Tickets are $15, available from AAUW members and at the door.

HARBOR PORPOISES: Cindy Elliser, research director of the Pacific Mammal Research organization in Anacortes, will speak on the harbor porpoise at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Burlington Public Library, 820 East Washington Ave. Free.

MUSIC

BARRULE: Award-winning trio Barrule will perform Celtic music from the Isle of Man at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Free for Skagit Valley College and high school students.

Tickets and more information: 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

BREWS and UKES: The fourth annual Saint Patrick’s Day Brews & Ukes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Porterhouse Pub, 416 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon’s ukulele group will host an Irish sing-a-long. Song lyric sheets will be provided. Free admission.

OLD 99 BAND: The Old 99 Band will perform classic folk rock of the ‘60s and ‘70s at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Old Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. GEOFFREY CASTLE: Geoffrey Castle’s third annual Celtic Celebration, which serves as a fundraiser for local first responders, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,

March 25, at The Music Hall at Kennelly Keys, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $25: brownpapertickets.com or at Anacortes Brewery. Information: pugetsoundproductions@gmail. com or 360-708-7770.

MONDAY LUNCHTIME DANCE: Swingnuts Jazz will perform from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Angel of the Winds Casino, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington.

ON STAGE

“THE TOAD PRINCE” PUPPET THEATRE: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, March 21-24, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. For kindergarten to fifth grade. $8 and $9.50. 360-7346080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

“MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $50-60. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“CINDERELLA EN ESPAÑA” BY SEATTLE OPERA: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville.

Free, preregistration required. 360-363-8400.

“WINGS OF COURAGE”: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 27, Mount Baker Theate, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

Produced by Mad River Theatre Works, the play is based on Eugene Bullard, the first African-Amer-

ican combat pilot and adventurer. $6 and $7.50.

360-734-6080 or tickets@ mountbakertheatre.com.

DON GIOVANNI: The Pacific Northwest Opera will present “Don Giovannia” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7, and at 3 p.m. Sundays, April 2 and 9, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The show will be performed in its original Italian with English supertitles projected over the stage.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

MORE FUN

HEIRLOOM CARE: Learn the best ways to preserve family treasures from museum curator Samantha Richert from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 16, at the Concrete Heritage Museum, 7380 Thompson St., Concrete. Bring photographs, slides and negatives to discuss image preservation techniques. Free. Space is limited, reservation required: 360-854-7343.

LEWIS BLACK: Comedian Lewis Black will perform at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 17, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham. $45.75 to $65. 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

LADIES OF LAUGHTER: Comediennes Dana Eagle, Alycia Cooper and Stephanie Blum will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20.50 to $39.50. 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

PROM RE-RUN: A one-night formal affair will let attendees have a chance to relive the prom experience from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. There will be live music, dancing, prom photos and refreshments. Tickets are $45 per couple or $25 per person and include one photo. marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8400.

“LOGS TO LUMBER”: The Sedro-Woolley Museum will show “Logs to Lumber,” a video about a local saw mill, at 12:30 and 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, at the museum, 725 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

The video was filmed in 1992 at the Skagit Lumber Company by Danny Vandenburg. Vandenburg will be present to answer questions. Free.

Reservations recommended: 360-855-2390.

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW: The 37th annual SICBA Home & Garden Show will be held March 24-26 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon. In addition to exhibitor buildings, there will be live music, food vendors, companies represented and Master Gardeners, as well as plants and flowers for sale. Several speakers will present, including retired Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. The show is open noon to 7 p.m. Friday, March 24; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 25; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 26. www.

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ART

CALL FOR VENDORS: The Scrapbooking & More Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, at the Burlington Parks and Rec Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. Registrations is being accepted for vendors, hobbyists, scrap bookers, crafters and artists looking to sell their extra inventory of scrapbooking paper, pens, stamps, equipment, stickers, and other various supplies through March 31 or until space is filled. Booth space is $25 and includes a table. recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov and 360-755-9649.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation seeks qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youths and adults. To download an instructor’s packet, visit burlingtonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab. 360-7559649 or recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Peacehealth United General Medical Center seeks artists to display and sell art in the facility at 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley. Artwork must be framed

and ready to hang, with a wire hanger — no sawtooth hooks. Attach a label with the artist’s name, title of work, size, medium and price. All artwork is subject to approval by committee.

Artists are responsible for hanging and removal of their work, which will be displayed for three months. Contact Barb Kaufman at 360-8567530 or bkaufman@ peacehealth.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Anacortes Arts Commission seeks artists for the Anacortes First Friday Artwalk at the Depot Art and Community Center on April 7-8. The theme is Tulips and Literature. Photos, drawings or paintings of tulips and authors, fiction, nonfiction or any genre of poetry. Contact Karla Locke at kklocke1@mac. com or 360-588-6968.

ART CLASSES

MAKE IT!: Sculpt and fabricate three-dimensional art work using foam core, cardboard, plaster tape, wire, natural materials and found objects from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, April 12-May 3, at Burlington Parks & Rec Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. Ages 7 to 13. $50 plus $15 for

Anacortes High School Performing Arts Department Presents A SESAME STREET FOR ADULTS

Avenue

supplies. Information and to register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation and 360-755-9649.

PAINT AND COLLAGE: Students will combine acrylic paints and collage materials to make unique mixed media paintings, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 10-31, at Burlington Parks & Rec Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. $50 plus $20 for supplies. Information and to register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation and 360-755-9649.

LA CONNER QUILT AND TEXTILE 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. n Fiber Fridays: Bring any kind 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.

ART CLASSES: Gail Harker Center for Cre-

ative 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.

ART CLASSES: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. 360-6783396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

ART CLASSES: 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.

360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

DOMESTIC ARTS CLASSES: The SnoCo Clothing & Textile Advisors is offering a weeklong series of classes April 3-7 for ages 8-17

interested in entering domestic arts items in the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair. Classes include projects in machine sewing, knitting and crochet. Classes will be held at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds. Class fee is $35. Registration closes March 20. stitch4fair@hotmail.com or 360-652-9240.

the creation of contemporary and innovative samples. Classes are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday, March 29-April 2, at Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 12636 Chillberg Road, Mount Vernon. $595. gail@ gailcreativestudies.com, 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

HAND-STITCHED SKETCHBOOK COVER: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 12636 Chillberg Road, Mount Vernon. $125. gail@gailcreativestudies. com, 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

THEATRE ARTS GUILD 25TH ANNIVERSARY: Singers are sought for the Theatre Arts Guild’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and World’s Largest Cast Party, set for Aug. 26 at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. Ages 7 to adult.

Contact aandbskinner@ comcast.net for audition appointment. More information at theatreartsguild.org.

LEVEL 1 EXPERIMENTAL HAND STITCH: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday, March 15-19, Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, 12636 Chillberg Road, Mount Vernon. $595. gail@ gailcreativestudies.com, 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

LEVEL 1 EXPERIMENTAL MACHINE STITCH: This course will be based on acquiring a thorough knowledge of sewing machines with an imaginative approach to

AUDITIONS

BOOKS

WRITERS WORKSHOP: The Skagit Valley Writers League will present “Book Marketing Results, Build a Platform & System to Increase Your Audience & Influence” by Kate Williams from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Information and to register: skagitwriters.org.

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GET INVOLVED EDIBLE BOOK CONTEST: Burlington Public Library will host an Edible Book Contest on Saturday, April 15, at the library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Each edible book must be 95 percent edible and depict a literary work or character. Entries will be judged on most appetizing, best literary representation and best visual presentation, as well as a people’s choice category for the public vote.

Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. Public voting will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, and judging will take place at 1 p.m. burlingtonwa. gov/library or 360-7550760.

DANCE

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, starting May 2, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Cost is $5 for drop-ins or $20 for a six-lesson punch card. recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov and 360-755-9649.

BEGINNING CUBAN SALSA AND RUEDA CLASSES: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 28, The

Studio@Riverside, 2226 Market St., Mount Vernon. Classes taught by Havana-born instructor Yasmare Gonzalez. $12 drop-in rate, or $40 for four classes. 360-2237151 and cubasere.com.

St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-9331779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at the 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. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

A Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers dance party with the group KEF from Eugene, Oregon, will be held on Saturday, March 25, at the Bay View Community Center on C Street. A potluck begins at 6 p.m. and dancing at 7:15 p.m. $10 donation. 360-2023388.

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance to live music from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th

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 360-424-4608.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday in March at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave. No experience or partner needed. $40 per person for the series or $12 per person at the door. anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-4642229.

MUSIC

6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360630-1156.

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSION: Join the Celtic Arts Foundation for its monthly Scottish music session from 3 to 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Free, open to the public. Musicians welcome. celticarts.org.

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.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION: Join the Celtic Arts Foundation for its monthly Irish music session from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Free, open to the public. Musicians welcome. celticarts. org.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at

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.

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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.

CALLING‘80S COVER BANDS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association invites cover bands with an ‘80s set list to play at the third annual Harvest Moon Festival: Retro on the River on Aug. 26. The festival is a celebration of the bounty found in Skagit Valley and the local region.

The event features live music, brews, ciders and local food. Send a link or recording to info@mountvernondowntown.org or call 360-336-3801.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area March 16-23 Thursday.16

MUSIC Senior Violin Recital: students of Vicki Archer — Nathan Klein, Emily Wolfe and Ruby Padgett, performing Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Beethoven; 2:30 to 4 p.m., Josephine Caring Community, 9901 272nd Place NW, Stanwood.

MUSIC St. Paddy’s Eve in Song and Verse: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25 general admission, $10 students. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. Preperformance reception: Trumpeter House, 416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. $50 reception, $70 reception and performance.

Tuesday.21 MUSIC Mount Vernon High School Spring Concert: 4 and 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. General admission $6, students $4, children $3. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

IMPROV The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. theupfront.com/ shows/gbu.

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THEATER The Toad Prince: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $8-$9.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org. ”Always ... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. ”Into the Woods”: 7 p.m., Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St. $12-$15. ludusperformingarts.org.

MUSIC Barrule (big band): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$35. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

COMEDY Lewis Black: The Rant, White & Blue Tour, 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $45.75-$65. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

IMPROV Against All Odds: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ against-all-odds.

Face Off: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/face-off.

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DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID” Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Check individual listings for times. Pictured (from left): Adia Bowen, Michael Turner and Adrian Lane.

Saturday.18 THEATER Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org. ”Always ... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. ”Into the Woods”: 7 p.m., Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St. $12-$15. ludusperformingarts.org.

MUSIC Mount Baker-Fidalgo Youth Symphony: 1 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Skagit Symphony Masterpiece Concert: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Sudden Valley Jazz 2017: 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, Sudden Valley. $20. Tickets: fswl.org or 360-671-1709.

COMEDY Ladies of Laughter: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20.50-$39.50. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

IMPROV Against All Odds: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/against-all-odds.

Face Off: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10$12. theupfront.com/shows/face-off.

Sunday.19 THEATER Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”: 3 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Wednesday.22 THEATER The Toad Prince: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $8-$9.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Thursday.23 THEATER Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

The Toad Prince: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $8-$9.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

IMPROV The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. theupfront.com/ shows/gbu.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues March 16-23 Thursday.16

Blues and Brews with the Gin Joints: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. 360-3638400 or marysvillewa. gov.

MuseBird Cafe with Peadar MacMahon, Harper Stone and David Donohue: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Brews & Ukes: 2 to 4 p.m., Porterhouse Pub, 416 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon. Free.

Don McLean: 8 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. $40-$50. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Soul Siren: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

FRIDAY.17 SHAMELESS HUSSY 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10-$15. 425-737-5144 or locobillys.com.

St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signedin guests only. 360848-8882.

The Winterlings: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $6.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Soul Shadows: 8 p.m, Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or rockfishgrill.com.

Joe Sneva Band: 8 p.m., Fireweed Terrace Restaurant & Lounge, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. 360-428-1954

Deception Connection: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market

Shameless Hussy: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW,

Stanwood. $10-$15.

425-737-5144 or locobillys.com.

Daft Rascals: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360766-6330.

SouthWind featuring Steve Ketchum; Alan Hatley: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-0520.

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Old 99 Band: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Don McLean: 8 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. $40-$50. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Soul Siren: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Bobby Holland and the Breadline: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

Amanda Winterhalter Band, Wes Weddell Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

$10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The Feral Folk: 7:30 p.m., Bastion Brewing Company, 12529 Christianson Road, Anacortes.

Free, all ages. bastionbrewingcompany.com.

Miller Campbell: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144 or locobillys.com.

SouthWind featuring Steve Ketchum; Alan Hatley: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-0520.

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SmokeWagon: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Wednesday.22 Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or rockfishgrill. com.

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Kevin Kieneker: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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MUSIC

Panic! At the Disco steps out of the shadows — again

By STEVE KNOPPER Chicago Tribune

A few years ago, Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco became so isolated that he refused to leave his house. “It wasn’t necessarily depression,” the 29-year-old singer says.

“I was just kind of feeling down and out. I didn’t want to go out. It was more wanting to trap myself in comforts at home.

I didn’t feel I needed to go out and explore.”

A friend, producer Robert Mathes, finally pulled Urie out of his reclusion: “Just show up, get out of bed,” Mathes told him.

“What that meant was, ‘Dude, you’ve got to leave the house. You’re not go-

ing to have any melodies, any lyrics. You’re going to have the dumbest experiences ever — who wants that?’” Urie recalls. “I said, ‘Yeah, I don’t want that. I want to go out there and see what kind of trouble I can get in.’”

Urie, who founded Panic! with three high school classmates from the Las Vegas suburbs in 2005 but has recently found himself the band’s only member, continues the story. Pulling out of his isolation, he and a few friends gathered at his rented Malibu, California, home, to consume psychedelic mushrooms and spend seven hours at the beach with a cooler full of beer and sandwiches. “I felt great. I felt alive again,” he says. “Thirty

minutes of a bad trip kicked back into an amazing time — I really liked that I liked feeling uneasy again, like anything is possible. It wasn’t even taking the mushrooms — it was seeing what was out there.

“I like keeping that curiosity alive,” he continues.

“It goes in waves but it’s nice to keep that. It helps everything. It helps my anxiety, too. I love it.”

Panic! At the Disco, best known for upbeat rock songs like the early “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” began as kids covering songs by radio-friendly punk band Blink-182. Although Urie had virtually no singing experience, he had a high, smooth voice and an ability to emote in a Broadway style, which

meshed with the rest of the band’s rock-solid rhythms and synthesizer melodies. They posted online demos, drawing attention from a like-minded band, Fall Out Boy. Both had a knack for funny, elaborate song titles: Panic!’s debut album, 2005’s “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” includes “The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage.” Fall Out Boy’s bassist, Pete Wentz, signed Panic! to his record label and they still share a management company.

Through a series of popular tours and albums, including 2008’s “Pretty.

Odd.,” Panic! grew into one of the world’s biggest rock bands — until its members began to bail

out. Founding guitarist Ryan Ross, as well as bassist Jon Walker, left in 2009, and founding drummer Spencer Smith followed, citing his intent to remain sober after many years of alcohol and substance addiction. That left Urie, who, over time, had grown into his frontman role, strengthening his voice and performing in shiny jackets and a pompadour.

Panic!’s 2016 album “Death of a Bachelor” is basically Urie and a couple of collaborators, including writer Sam Hollander, who came up with the line about “you’re just like Mike Love but you want to be Brian Wilson” on the swinging “CrazyGenius.” He played most of the instruments on the

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HOT TICKETS ERIC CHURCH: March 18, Tacoma Dome, Seattle.

800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

DAYA: March 18, Neumos, Seattle. 206-709-9442 or neumos.com.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO: March 21, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

RICKIE LEE JONES & MADELEINE PEYROUX: March 22, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: March 23, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: March 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

LOCASH: March 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: LUZIA: March 30-April 30, Marymoor Park, Redmond. cirquedusoleil.com/luzia.

GAME OF THRONES LIVE: March 31, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

REGINA SPEKTOR: April 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SLEAFORD MODS: April 5, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

GROUPLOVE: April 6, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

888-929-7849 or axs.com.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: April 8, Neumos, Seattle. 206-709-9442 or neumos.com.

‘AMPLIFY!: RAISING WOMEN’S VOICES’: April 13-Aug. 27, Sound Theatre Company, Seattle. soundtheatrecompany.org.

VANESSA WILLIAMS: April 21-22, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

THE WEEKND: April 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

LIONEL RICHIE, MARIAH CAREY: April 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE WEEKND April 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com THE 1975: April 30, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BILL CHARLAP TRIO: May 2-3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ELAINE ELIAS: MAY 4-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: May 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

PJ HARVEY: May 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS BROWN: May 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

U2: May 14, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SESAME STREET LIVE: “Elmo Makes Music,” May 19-20, Xfinity Arena, Everett.

866-332-8499 or www.xfinityarenaeverett.com.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL: With Chance the Rapper, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean and more, May 26-28, The Gorge, George. sasquatchfestival.com.

TOWER OF POWER: June 2-3, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

JOHN LEGEND: June 3-4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KASCADE: June 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul: June 7, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DEF LEPPARD: with Poison and Tesla, June 9, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn.

360-825-6200 or livenation. com.

FUTURE: June 10, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn.

360-825-6200 or livenation. com.

THE MOODY BLUES: June 10-11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

KIDZ BOP KIDS: June 17, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON: June 21, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn. 360825-6200 or livenation.com.

SANTANA: June 23-24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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

BRIT FLOYD: July 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

DEFTONES, RISE AGAINST: with Poison and Tesla Set, July 3, White River Ampitheatre, Auburn.

360-825-6200 or livenation. com.

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TRAVEL

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

Get active on your next vacation

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Savor the glory of spring travel with your family: 1. Paradisus Resorts by Melia: Choose from nine luxury, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Upon arrival, the family concierge will manage your private check-in and welcome your clan with sweet treats and cool drinks. Your family-friendly accommodations will include kid-sized robes and slippers, and a mini-bar stocked with juices and snacks. Head to the beach to enjoy water sports or relax at the spa where manicures, pedicures and other treatments are tailored for the junior set. Enrichment experiences include sushi-making lessons, tango dancing, horseback riding and outings to learn more about local culture. melia.com.

2. Set sail with Royal Caribbean: You’ll find plenty of family adventure

onboard the megaship Allure of the Seas, one of 25 in the fleet. Snap a selfie with your favorite Dreamworks characters or test your skills on the rock-climbing wall. Go ashore and enjoy water sports and cultural outings on Caribbean islands. Push your limits on the longest zip line over water, test your skills on the Flow Rider surf simulator, and take in high-diving, and acrobatic performances at the outdoor AquaTheatre. There is entertainment for every age group. royalcaribbean. com.

3. Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston, S.C.: Stay on a lush barrier island and pair nature outings and resort relaxation with the best of Charleston. Sign up for a guided kayak tour through the Low Country salt marshes where the wildlife is plentiful. Stop at a hammock-strewn island where you all can relax or take a swim. Play golf, tennis or go biking at the resort before heading into town to learn about the iconic ironwork that adorns the Southern

city’s historic homes, gates, churches and gardens. Consider a guided, sunset boat excursion to observe bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. wilddunes.com; destinationhotels.com.

4. Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, Colo.: Active families will find it a challenge to explore all the possibilities at this high-altitude ranch including ice-skating, snow bikes, dog sledding and snowshoeing. Build a snow fort or race down the hill in a tube. Head inside for indoor archery, pingpong and a climbing wall. Relax during a sleigh ride before spending the night in cozy cabins, hotel-style lodge rooms or a yurt. snowmountainranch.org.

5. CityPASS: If your spring holiday plans include an urban adventure, consider opting for a CityPASS. You’ll save up to 50 percent on top attractions in 12 North American destinations.

Enjoy museums in Atlanta to sightseeing cruises in the Big Apple to the award-winning zoo or Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla. citypass.com.

The Rotary Club of La Conner extends heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful sponsors who supported our 52nd Smelt Derby Festival & the Smelt Run on Saturday, February 25. Their generosity made possible this fun family event in La Conner!

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Fidalgo Youth Symphony March 18 1pm

Masterpiece Concert Skagit Symphony March 18 7:30pm

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Local travel briefs 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. n Spring Has Sprung Consignment and Thrift Store Tour: Saturday, April 1. $55. Register by Monday, March 27. n Annual Arboretum and Nurseries Tour: Friday, April 14. Visit the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens then head to a variety of nurseries and garden stores. $55. Register by Friday, April 7.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Recreation Without Borders offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. For information or to register: 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com. n Thursdays in the Parks: 9 a.m. to noon. Adults can visit various parks, departing from the Burlington Senior Center. $65. Register by Wednesday prior to each series. n Triangle of Fire: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 25. 8 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $55. Register by Wednesday, March 22. n “Real Adventures in the North Cascades”: 4 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28. 12 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $20. Register by Friday, March 24. n Seattle Mariners 2017 home opener: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 10. 8 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $85.

PACK LIKE A PRO: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, Mount Vernon AAA, 1600 E College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. RSVP: 360-848-2090.

SENIOR CENTERS: The following trips are offered through Skagit County senior centers. Participants may choose to depart from either the Anacortes Senior Center or the Burlington Senior Center. Registration forms and flyers are available at all centers. For more information, call the Anacortes Senior Center at 360-293-7473: n “Murder for Two” at the ACT in Seattle: Tuesday, April 18. $89. Register by Tuesday, April 4.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Mike Woodmansee, “Real Adventures in the North Cascades”: 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $3. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360-7334030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/index.php/tours. n International District and Chinese Lunch: Tuesday, March 21. A guided tour through one of Seattle’s oldest historic spaces in the International District. $101.

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The Lincoln will show “Lion” Monday through Wednesday.

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 17-18 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Ariel, a rebellious 16-year-old mermaid, is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the Sea Witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

Reserved tickets: $25, $20 and $12.

‘La Traviata’

6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Sonya Yoncheva sings one of op-

‘Lion’

7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, March 20-22 Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train that takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Nominated for six Academy Awards.

Rated PG-13. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 ages 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $8 general, $6 members, $5 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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7:30 p.m. today, March 16 Oregon storyteller Will Hornyak returns to the Skagit Valley and joins Ireland poet troubadour Tony Curtis and Seattle-area traditional Irish musicians Dale Russ and Jan Peters for a St. Patrick’s Eve celebration.

A reception and book signing will begin at 5:30 at the Trumpeter Public House, 416 Myrtle St. It will include appetizers and beverages. $25 main event; $10 students, $70 reception and event; $50 reception only.

era’s most beloved heroines, the tragic courtesan Violetta, a role in which she triumphed on the Met stage in 2015, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and Thomas Hampson as his father, Germont. Carmen Giannattasio sings later performances of the title role opposite Atalla Ayan, with the great Plácido Domingo as Germont. Nicola Luisotti conducts.

Adults $23, seniors $21, students (with I.D.) $19, ages 12 and under $19.

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Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ can’t decide what it wants to be

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Disney’s live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as, well, the beauty and the beast, feeds on the nostalgia audiences have for the 1991 animated feature. As exciting as it might be to watch actors inhabit this beloved story, the film itself, directed by Bill Condon, seems profoundly confused, and confusing.

The fairy tale was written in 18th century France, and the setting, culture and costumes are faithful to that period. But the film also has to wrangle a 1990s era girl power heroine, as well as the all-inclusive identity politics of our current times. The result is a bit of a mess, lacking a unique cinematic identity and cohesive internal reality. But then again, this is a film that features a singing candelabra and a barking ottoman, so it’s best to check disbelief at the door.

In this update, “Beauty and the Beast” can’t decide between complete faithfulness to the original (the line readings are almost identical) and story innovation. Caught between the two impulses, any small divergences from familiarity feel peculiar and unnecessary. Consider this a public service announcement: The new song, “Evermore,” is the perfect bathroom break. Arriving nearly two-thirds of the way through the two-hour plus film, the snooze-wor-

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Dan Stevens as The Beast and Emma Watson as Belle are shown in a live-action adaptation of the animated classic “Beauty and the Beast.”

thy tune does nothing for the already dragging story.

Feel free to skip it.

Many of the story additions are unnecessary; they mostly have to do with character development, and no, this isn’t about LeFou (the much touted “gay” moment is a blink-andyou’ll-miss-it punchline).

There’s a short song from the young prince about his dying mother, meant to illustrate the wounded child inside the arrogant, selfish prince turned angry, introverted Beast. There’s a fantastical trip to Belle’s childhood hovel in Paris to color in her family backstory, but it only serves to underscore Disney’s persistent “dead mom” fixation.

Of all the new elements, Emma Watson as Belle is delightfully winsome, and she carries the film with her intelligent charm.

There is something thrilling about watching this story come to life with real actors, which will be a pleasure for those adults who grew up with the animated film. But it may likely go over the heads of the kids in the audience.

The songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman remain stirring and cleverly written, particularly the opening number, “Belle.”

Josh Gad’s LeFou brings a much needed levity with humorous asides added to the script, but Luke Evans strains to fill the formidable britches of Gaston. Was Joe Manganiello not available?

The gruff relationship between the feisty, smart Belle and the initially aggressive Beast hasn’t changed at all over the last 26 years, which may give some pause. The Beast is practically a bully, despite

his bonding with Belle over books, and Stevens’ baby blues and half-hearted gestures toward his psychology don’t offset much.

There’s a complicated jumble of gender politics at hand, and any attempt at modernizing the dynamic is more of a random piling on rather than a thoughtful incorporation.

Retreads of old movies powered by nostalgia and fond childhood memories are clearly popular cash cows for Hollywood. But are they worthy of our time? As “Beauty and the Beast” proves, without careful craft and consideration for the way these stories are told, the answer is tricky at best.

— 2 hours, 9 minutes.

Rated PG for some action violence, peril and frightening images. HH½ (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Brimstone”: Guy Pearce delivers a strong performance as a pure-evil monster of a man who finds ways to justify his horrific behavior, including rape, murder, incest, torture of humans and slaughter of animals. This needlessly confusing, pretentious Old West gore-fest is so harsh, so convoluted and so in-your-face with the gruesome imagery, it’s almost as if the director is daring you to keep watching. Western, R, 148 minutes. H ½ “The Ottoman Lieutenant” — The most objectionable thing about this drama set in World War I Turkey isn’t the flat acting or the cliche of a wartime romantic triangle or the cheap and schmaltzy score. It’s the revisionist history of the Armenian Genocide. War romance, R, 106 minutes. H “Kong: Skull Island” — John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson and the rest of the A-list cast members seem like they’re having a heckuva time fighting lethal creatures in a wildly entertaining monster movie that also has a sense of humor about itself. Monster action, PG-13, 118 minutes. HHH “The Last Word” — An unlikable retiree (Shirley MacLaine) recruits an obituary writer (Amanda Seyfried) to help shape her legacy in a manipulative, contrived and at times borderline offensive comedy/weeper with a number of cringe-inducing, off-putting elements.

Comedy, R, 108 minutes. H ½ “Table 19” — In a sometimes clunky, utterly harmless modern-day takeoff on “The Breakfast Club,” Anna Kendrick plays a maid of honor who falls out of favor and is exiled to a remote table of outcasts at the wedding reception. It’s the kind of movie that will help you kill 90 minutes in light-chuckle fashion on a flight.

Comedy, PG-13, 87 minutes. HH ½ “Logan” — As much a Western as it is a sci-fi thriller, James Mangold’s darkly entertaining “Logan” affords Hugh Jackman the opportunity to reinvent his portrayal of his X-Men character. The result is one of the best performances of Jackman’s career — and one of the most impressive superhero movies of this decade.

Superhero action, R, 141 minutes. HHH ½ “Get Out” — When a young black man (Daniel Kaluuya) meets the parents of his white girlfriend (Allison Williams), it’s the start of a cutting-edge, fresh and sometimes bat-bleep-crazy mash-up of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Stepford Wives.” Writer-director Jordan Peele pays homage to some great horror films while carving out his own fantastically creative path. Comedy horror, R, 105 minutes. HHH ½ “Dying Laughing” — In this wonderful documentary, a hall-of-fame roster of comics including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and Kevin Hart speaks with candor, hilarious insight and sometimes deadly serious intimacy about the soul-crushing life of the stand-up comic. Documentary, not rated, 89 minutes.

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“The Great Wall” — Cast as the Great White Hope alongside several popular Chinese actors, Matt Damon plays a mercenary enlisted to help fight an invasion of paranormal monsters. A fantasy with some pretty cool visual effects but scads of unintentionally hilarious dialogue, “The Great Wall” is so wonderfully bad, I could see some coming for the action and staying for the camp laughs. It’s a beautiful bomb. Action fantasy, PG-13, 104 minutes. H ½ “A United Kingdom” — Though this story of the black heir to an African throne falling in love with a white Londoner follows the standard playbook of the inspirational, basedon-true-events drama, it’s worth seeing for the genuine movie-star charisma of David Oyelowo and for the breathtakingly beautiful on-location cinematography in Botswana. Historical drama, PG-13, 111 minutes. HHH

“Fist Fight” — A violent teacher (Ice Cube) challenges a sniveling colleague (Charlie Day) to a fight after school in a comedy that’s ugly, mean-spirited and bereft of laughs. The 91 minutes of cinematic detention feel twice as long. Comedy, R, 91 minutes. Zero stars.

“The Comedian” — What’s more painful than watching a comedian bomb? Watching one of our great actors, Robert De Niro, bomb playing a comedian.

He and the rest of an exceptionally talented supporting cast flounder about in one ill-conceived set piece after another. Comedy drama, R, 120 minutes. H “A Dog’s Purpose” — There are some uplifting moments in this story of one dog living several lives through reincarnation, but the overall mood of Lasse Hallstrom’s pup-pointof-view film is ... melancholy, sometimes even grim. It just wears you down. Comedy drama, PG, 100 minutes. HH

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS March 17-23 Beauty and the Beast (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40 Kong: Skull Island (PG-13): Friday: 12:55, 3:55, 6:40, 9:35; Saturday: 1:15, 3:55, 6:40, 9:35; Sunday-Thursday: 12:55, 3:55, 6:40 Logan (R): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:35, 6:35, 9:30; Sun - Thu: (12:50), (3:35), 6:35 360-293-7000 CONCRETE THEATRE March 17-19 A Monster Calls (PG-13): Friday: 7:30; Saturday: 5:00 and 7:30; Sunday: 5:00 360-941-0403

“Gold” — A great big performance by Matthew McConaughey, as a hard-drinking hustler looking for a rumored vein of gold in Indonesia, and the fine work by the outstanding cast carries the day in this uneven and overlong but nonetheless entertaining American Dream saga.

Adventure drama, R, 121 minutes. HHH “Split” — James McAvoy

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does wonders with the role of a man with 23 personalities who abducts three teenage girls. With this chilling, creepy, bold and sometimes bat-bleep absurd thriller, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan serves notice he’s still got some nifty plot tricks up his sleeve. Thriller, PG-13, 117 minutes. HHH ½ “The Founder” — The casting of the eminently likable Michael Keaton as

Ray Kroc, the sometimes unethical man who turned the McDonald brothers’ burger joint into a national fast-food powerhouse, is a stroke of genius. This whip-smart, breezy, sunny and yet also darkly funny slice of Americana is the first great movie I’ve seen in 2017. Biography, PG-13, 115 minutes. HHHH “Paterson” — The latest film by writer-director Jim

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