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“Spamalot” comes to the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “GREEN BOOK”: Director Peter Farrelly’s film is based on the true story of pianist Don Shirley’s (Mahershala Ali) musical tour through the Deep South during the height of the Jim Crow era. His only support comes from New York City bouncer Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), who is raw in social graces.

The reason it walked away with this year’s top film honor falls on the two main actors. Ali deservedly picked up an Oscar in the best supporting category, but the film is built on the acting shoulders of two people. It is criminal that Mortensen also didn’t get honored.

There are some writing issues but even those get overshadowed by the superb acting performances.

“FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD”: Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) escapes from prison and puts together an army of pureblood wizards so he can rule over those without magical powers.

The biggest obstacle in the plan is Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law).

J.K. Rowling has never faced a storyline she couldn’t burden with shovels full of mythology. The film is so word-heavy that when the movies biggest OMG moment occurs, it’s more of an OKWN (OK what now?) event.

“PIERCING”: The production written and directed by Nicolas Pesce is a disturbing look at the relationship between two people that swings from flirty to deadly in a wink.

It is such a twisted blend of genres that trying to classify it is a fool’s errand.

Clues to how psychologically different the film is come in the open-

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ing moments when Reed (Christopher Abbott) leaves on a business trip. What he has packed is a murder kit.

Once in his hotel room, the potential target for his brutality arrives in the strangely compelling Jackie (Mia Wasikowska). This launches a complicated and compelling tale of sexual banter, physical intimidation and a connection that defies the norms.

Abbott and Wasikowska make “Piercing” cinema’s answer to a car wreck.

There’s a natural tendency to want to turn away, but it proves impossible.

“MORTAL ENGINES”: People live in mobile cities after a great war.

“THE SIMPLE HEIST”: Two older women decide to take a swing at robbing a bank. Lotta Tejle and Sissela Kyle star.

“THEN CAME YOU”: Teen (Maisie Williams) with a terminal illness becomes friends with a 19-year-old hypochondriac (Asa Butterfield).

“MARQUISE”: Dancer (Sophia Marceau) becomes involved with the world of King Louis XIV. “ANCIENT ALIENS: SEASON 11”: History channel series that explores

new developments in the search for evidence of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past.

“OVER THE LIMIT”: Documentary that examines the push by Margarita Mamun to win Olympic gold.

“THE LAST MAN”: Vet suffering from PTSD comes home to an unruly land.

Hayden Christensen stars.

“SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME”: Ridley Scott film about a detective (Tom Berenger) who becomes too close to the witness (Mimi Rogers) he is protecting.

“THE CRAFT”: A collector’s edition of the 1996 film starring Robin Tunney is being released.

“THE LAST SHIP: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Includes all five seasons of the cable series about what happens when a global catastrophe nearly decimates the world’s population.

“MAN’S BEST FRIEND”: Journalist working on a story releases a genetically enhanced guard dog. The film was original released in 1993.

“A.I. RISING”: Astronaut’s reprogramming of a cyborg goes very wrong.

“LONDON FIELDS”: Amber Heard stars in the

dark thriller based on Martin Amis’ best-selling novel.

BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD MARCH 12 “MARY POPPINS RETURNS”: Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) travels back to the home of the Banks family to provide help in a time of need. Will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 19.

“VICE”: Adam McKay takes an unconventional look at the political life of Dick Cheney (Christian Bale). It is set to be released on DVD and Blu-ray April 2.

“IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK”: Regina King earned an Oscar for best supporting actress for this tale of love in early 1970s Harlem. Look for it on DVD and Blu-ray on March 26.

“SECOND ACT”: Jennifer Lopez stars in the film about a mature woman trying to prove herself.

On March 26, it will be on DVD and Blu-ray.

“WOODSRIDER”: Young woman’s joy of spending time alone in the snowy wilderness is threatened by changing seasons.

– Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

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Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, photo by Jayson Carpenter.

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Blues legend back in town

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers return to the Conway Muse

By VINCE RICHARDSON @Sports_SVH

Hang on!

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers will be rockin’ the Skagit Valley at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, when they take to the stage at the Conway Muse.

With the recent release of the live album “Killin’ It Live,” Castro and his band will be set to deliver a raucous playlist, years in the making and guaranteed to get those in attendance up and out of their seats.

“It’s a unique venue,” Castro said of the Conway Muse. “It’s out of the norm. The first time we played there, we really weren’t sure what the hell to expect. But the audience was great.

They really responded to it. They weren’t in their seat long.”

A big reason why is the culture — a culture relating and dating back to the 1960s.

“I’m an old hippie,” Castro said. “So I fit right in. I grew up in the ’60s and there were so many to draw from.

There was a huge blues experience. There was the British Invasion and it was all coming together.”

“Killin’ It Live” is described as a nonstop, spiritual mix of blues, rock and soul, with rollicking, hypnotic grooves fueled by his fervent vocals and the band’s muscular musicianship.

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Tommy Castro & The Painkillers plays the Conway Muse on Wednesday, March 13.

That muscular musicianship along with Castro’s powerful vocals — inspired and molded by the likes of Eric Clapton, Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal and Mike Bloomfield — will be in full flex at the Conway Muse.

His last live album, “Tommy Castro: Live at the Fillmore,” was released in 1999.

“Technology makes

things so much easier,” Castro said in regards to “Killin’ It Live.” “Multitrack recording is now very easy. Flash drive, 12 tracks and there you go.

There’s a little more to it than that, but it’s still so much easier than it used to be.

“Now you do a tour and then pick your best performances. You can mix different grooves

and different songs from different times.”

Born in San Jose, California, in 1955, Castro first picked up a guitar at the age of 10 and has been shredding ever since. Slowing down is not an option, he says.

“I had the good fortune to tour with B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy,” Castro said. “Those guys played

up until they died. They just kept playing. I have a thought that is what is going to happen to me.

I’m not there yet.”

Honing an eccentric, intense vocal combination of rock, blues and soul while mastering guitar riffs, Castro captures audiences, sweeping them up into a whirlwind of unmatched musical passion.

“It’s the same band, the same people we played with the last time we were there,” said Castro, referring to the Muse.

“We’re excited about the show. It’s a great place to jam.”

— Reporter Vince Richardson: 360-416-2181, vrichardson@skagitpublishing.com, Twitter: @ Sports_SVH, Facebook. com/vincereports.

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association (MVDA) is seeking artists for the April First Thursday Art Walk, to be held April 4. Share photos of three or four sample works, and a brief artist statement or biography. Submissions are due by March 10.

Participating businesses feature local and regional artists throughout the downtown. The MVDA hosts monthly Art Walks from April through September (with the exception of July 4). MVDA Art Walks include 12-15 downtown venues featuring work by local and regional artists. Information: Kathleen Petrzelka at mountvernondowntown.org.

MOUNTAINEERING EXHIBIT: Western Washington University’s Libraries Heritage Resources is hosting an exhibition exploring the relationship between humans’ love of high altitudes and issues of gender, race and class until March 22 in the Special Collections floor of the Wilson Library, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

ART IN THE ROOM: Friends of the Anacortes Public Library Art Committee is hosting a three-month local art exhibit in the Friends Community Meeting Room at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

ANNE MARTIN MCCOOL: Work from Skagit County artist Anne Martin McCool and Bellingham liquid abstract artist Jax Mildner is on display through March at Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow. QUILT MUSEUM: The

Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum, 703 South Second St., La Conner, has a new exhibit featuring heirlooms dating back to the civil war. The exhibit runs until April 28. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5-7.

JESSICA OLSON: Artist Jessica Olson’s new work, “Chapter 1: Struggling with Voice: The Collective,” will be shown during March at Honey Salon and Gallery, 310 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

ANN MORRIS AND KATHLEEN FAULKNER: Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, presents the work of artists Ann Morris and Kathleen Faulkner during March.

WATER’S EDGE: LANDSCAPES FOR TODAY: The Bellingham National 2019 Juried Art Exhibition and Awards is showing at the Lightcatcher Museum, 205 Flora St., Bellingham, through May 19. Guests have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice award.

QUILTERS ANONYMOUS SHOW: The 38th annual show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe.

VINTAGE WATERCOLOR SHOW: Sunnyshore Studio will celebrate the legacy of master watercolorists in Washington state from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the studio, 2803 S.E. Camano Drive, Camano Island.

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“Liquid Skagit Sky” by Steven R Hill

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ANACORTES — Regional artist Steven Hill has a collection of new work on display at the Scott Milo Gallery during March.

Hill is from Lopez Island. Many of his pieces are brightly colored pastels depicting the natural world. He also has large drawings done in ink.

TRAVELS: A new galley show by Alfred Currier is on display at Burton Jewelers, 620 Commerical Ave., Anacortes.

ARTISTS’ CHOICE: A new juried show from the gallery artists at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is being featured in March.

LUUK HONEY: The work of illustrator and barista Luuk Honey is being featured in March at Pelican Bay Books and

The gallery is also showing work

by Jennifer McGill, Keith Sorenson, Robin Weiss, Gary Leake and Leo Osborne, everything from acrylic and oil paintings to wooden tables.

The gallery, located at 420 Commercial Ave., is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Coffeehouse, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

STEVEN R HILL: Lopez Island artist Steven R Hill is presenting his newest collection of art in March at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

MATZKE FINE ART GALLERY: See new work at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park and join an opening reception at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the gallery, 2345 Blanche

Way, Camano Island.

MYSTIC MASTERS: See the work of first-, second- and third-wave Northwest Mystics at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial St., La Conner in March.

LECTURES & TALKS

TIMOTHY EGAN: Award-winning author Timothy Egan will talk about his book “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 7, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Free.

ANACORTES SISTER CITIES: Anacortes Sister Cities Association will present “Anamaria Dulama-Lovric — Christmas in Romania, a Fairytale Land,” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 7, at the Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Dulama-Lovric, who moved to Anacortes in 2013, will talk about her family trip to Romania for Christmas. Contact Barb Smart at b.smart@ juno.com.

BIRDS OF INDIA: Vajapeyam Sukamar will present a talk on the birds of India at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 8, at the Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Free.

A FAMILY IMMIGRATION STORY: Explore the human story of human immigration to America with Carlos Gil at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

QUILTER TO SPEAK: Geoff Hamada, a longtime quilter and researcher of male quilters, will speak about his journey as a quilter and selling quilts at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover St., Lynden. $7.

THE ODYSSEY OF AJAMI AND THE MURIDIYYA: Fallou Ngom of Boston University will discuss his book “Muslims Beyond the Arab World” at 5 p.m.

Monday, March 11, in Academic West room 204 at Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free, open to the public.

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OUT AND ABOUT SIP TO SPOKEN WORD: Playwrights will talk about their craft and share sections from works in progress at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway.

PUGET SOUND MUSSEL MONITORING: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on mussels in the area at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

“SHE TRAVELED SOLO”: To honor Women’s History Month, writer, artist and outdoorswoman Tessa Hulls will present the stories of early 19th century travelers at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave.

NW, Stanwood.

“GROWING LILIES IN CONTAINERS”: The Skyline Garden Club will host a talk by Dianna Gibson of B&D Lilies at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

ANACORTES’ EARLY NEWSPAPER: Anacortes Museum Director Bret Lunsford will discuss Anacortes’ first journalists at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

WOMEN HAND IN HAND: Kim Meeder, author of five books, will be the featured speaker at a women’s conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 23, at North Cascade Christian Fellowship, High-

way 20 and Ball Street, Sedro-Woolley. $20, includes lunch. womenhandinhand.com or 360-853-3066.

NORDIC ROOTS: The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will host a seminar featuring experts on Scandinavian and Viking research from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon. $50-$60. skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

“DISCOVER YOUR WILD BACKYARD”: Craig Romano, who has written more than 20 books about trails in the Northwest, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Anacortes public Library, 1220 Tenth St., Anacortes.

Expand your mind with ‘Whatcom Reads’

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — Every year, all of Whatcom County is invited to join a community-wide book group. “Whatcom Reads” works closely with local libraries to get books on the mind of everyone in the county.

The organization pick a new book every year. This year’s selection is “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” by Timothy Egan, who will talk about his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

The event is free.

McIntyre Hall Presents

By the creators of the international hit comedy, Late Nite Catechism “The show features improv, Broadway show-tune singalongs, onstage audience-participation quizzes about the Bible and, yes, bingo. Prizes include glow-in-the-dark rosaries and Jesus car fresheners that smell like olive trees.”

New York Times

Experience the Skagit Valley debut of Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity in Two Acts One night only - April 6 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon

Tickets and info available at www.stpaulsmv.org

FAIL BETTER: Beckett Moves UMO Friday, March 8 3:00pm

“UMO Ensemble’s remarkable tribute to [Beckett’s] genius, FAIL BETTER is a mesmerizing production,... a visual delight and an intellectual teaser.” ~ The Seattle Times

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

On the Mount Vernon Campus of Skagit Valley College

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OUT AND ABOUT

MUSIC

TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE: Singer Elizabeth Stierle will perform a tribute to Patsy Cline with her husband Paul at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free.

RANGER AND THE RE-ARRANGERS TRIO: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5.

DON FELDER: The former lead guitarist of The Eagles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $28-$60. mountbakertheatre.com.

THE NOT-ITS!: Join the family-friendly concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Marysville Opera

House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $6.

THEATER

”FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”: The Burlington-Edison High School Drama Department will present “Fiddler on the Roof ” at 7 p.m. March 7, 8 and 9, and at 2 p.m. March 9 at the school, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-$10. ”SPAMALOT”: See the Tony Award-winning musical at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $45-$80. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

LADIES OF LAUGHTER: FUNNY AND FABULOUS: Three comedians will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104

N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$40. mountbakertheatre.com. ”LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL”: 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 24, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $45-$80. mountabkertheatre.com.

MORE FUN

ORCHID SHOW: The Mount Baker Orchid Society will host a show of blooming orchids Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free.

NEXT SHOW: Eric and Bradyn of The Lonely Forest will be the guests on the NeXt Show at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at anacortesmusicchannel.

MARCH 1 – 24 “Brilliant acting, singing, music and staging make this production entertaining.”

Fretland rocks the Marysville Opera House

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MARYSVILLE — Fretland, a band influenced by Americana and rock with strong country elements, will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. The band was formed by sisters Hillary Grace and Kara Belle Fretland and also features Kenny Bates, Kyler Barnes and Jake Haber.

Tickets are $10. More information: 360-363-8400. from from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at Freeland Library, 5495 S. Harbor Ave., Freeland.

STANWOOD COIN SHOW: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, at 910

Bancroft St., Bellingham.

Free admission, donations accepted.

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Enjoy auctions, raffles, vendors, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Proceeds support Warm Beach Camp’s Special Friends Camps. $25. warmbeach.com/giving.

5th Annual La Conner Daffodil Fest Events!

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VISIONS AND VOICES: The forgotten films from cinema’s female directors will be played in this silent film series presented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, at Firehouse Cafe, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham.

SPARC AUCTION: Skagit Preschool and Resource Center will host its annual auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Saint Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. There will be dinner, live and silent auctions, a dessert auction and more. $75. 360-4167570.

WOOF & WHISKERS AWARDS: The Whatcom Humane Society’s annual award luncheon will be held at noon Friday, March 8, at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham.

Free to attend.

MASQUERADE GALA: Join a night of dinner, dancing, auctions and more from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham.

Proceeds benefit Dementia Support Northwest. $85.

TRANSPORTATION FAIR: Island Transit will host an informational fair

• 3/14 - “Pi Day” A La Mode — La Conner Chamber Fundraiser Pie / Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction • 3/16 - 5th Annual Dandy Daffodil Tweed Ride • 3/23 - Youth Jazz Concert at Maple Hall • 3/28 - Time Capsule 2019 at the Skagit County Historical Museum

SPONSORED IN PART BY

For more information go to www.lovelaconner.com or call 360.466.4778

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OUT AND ABOUT WINE TASTING SOCIAL: Five wineries will be featured from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Admiral Garden room at the Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, $30, includes appetizers.

CELTIC GALA: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $18.

LANDS WE LOVE AUCTION: Skagit Land Trust’s annual auction and dinner will take place at 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, at the Walton Event Center at the Swinomish Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. skagitlandtrust.org.

HEART TO HEART: Heart to Heart Charity will host a homeless bag work party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 12, at 8334 W. Third St., Lyman. Donations accepted from 10 to 11 a.m.; work party will be held from 11 a.m. to noon.

360-708-4662.

SKAGIT BEER WEEK: Join a marathon of beer dinners, tastings, tap takeovers and educational events from March 22-31 all around Skagit Valley. Visit skagitbeerweek.com for full details.

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

TEEN NERF WARS: Bring a nerf gun, or borrow one, and enjoy an evening of nerf wars from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley.

Grades 6-12. Free.

FARM SHARE FAIR: Meet local farmers and learn about local food boxes from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. Free.

SKAGIT FARM TO PINT FEST: Celebrate home-

grown beer at the second annual Skagit Farm to Pint Fest from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 30, at the Heritage Flight Museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. The event will feature 13 breweries and food from local restaurants.

VIP tickets $75, general admission $50, designated drivers $25.

VIETNAM VETERANS PARADE: George Baldridge American Legion Post 43, Sedro-Woolley, will celebrate National Vietnam Veteran’s Recognition Day with a parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, through downtown Sedro-Woolley.

A ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the American Legion hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

LOOKING AHEAD

“CLEARING CLUTTER AS A SACRED ACT”: Bellingham author, psychotherapist and clutter coach Carolyn Koehnline will discuss her upcoming book at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

PLANKTON OF THE LAND: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on plankton at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

UNITED WAY LIVE CELEBRATION: The event will begin at 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, April 11, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $30 individual, $500 per table. unitedwayskagit.org.

FOOD BANK BENEFIT: Raise money for the Bellingham Food Bank and listen to live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham. $15 suggested donation.

Classic rides with Recreation Without Borders

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

What’s better than spending the day looking at classic and vintage cars at a specialty museum? Not having to drive yourself to the museum.

Leave the driving to Recreation Without Borders for a trip to LeMay: America’s Car Museum in Tacoma on Wednesday, March 13.

A van will pick up passengers at 8:30 a.m. at the Cook Road park-and-ride and at 9 a.m. at the Smokey Point park-and-ride before heading to Tacoma.

Cost of registration is $92 and includes transportation, museum admission with a guided 90-minute tour, souvenir lanyard and a photo opportunity with a DeLorean.

For more details and to reserve a spot, visit recreation‌ withoutborders.com.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Hunt for illuminated Easter eggs in the dark and raise money for Relay for Life of Skagit at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $5-$15.

eaglehaven winery or 360856-6248.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 14, at 910

LEMAY

Bancroft St., Bellingham.

Free admission, donations accepted.

FAMILY PALOOZA: Bright Beginnings Family Palooza is for expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. The

event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon. There will be informational booths, games and prizes. Free.

Madcap March!

Laugh out loud with three female comedians with big league resumes!

FAIL BETTER:

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area March 7 – 14 Thursday.7

”RICHARD II”: 7 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $12. facebook.com/ SVCdrama.

THEATER ”FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-$10, $30 for family of four. facebook. com/B-EHS-Drama-Program-1941207016204912.

48HR THEATRE FEST: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham.

360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

COMEDY TARNATION!: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $15.

360-733-8855 or theupfront. com.

LOLAPALOOZA: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $13. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Friday.8 MUSIC RUBEN STUDDARD: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Sunday.10

THEATER ”FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-$10, $30 for family of four. facebook. com/B-EHS-Drama-Program-1941207016204912.

”RICHARD II”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $12. facebook.com/ SVCdrama. ”FAIL BETTER: BECKETT MOVES UMO”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

48HR THEATRE FEST: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham.

360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY TARNATION!: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $15.

360-733-8855 or theupfront. com.

”SPAMALOT”: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $45-$80. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER ”RICHARD II”: 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $12. facebook.com/ SVCdrama.

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“SPAMALOT” 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $45-$80. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

LOLAPALOOZA: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $13. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Saturday.9 MUSIC RUBEN STUDDARD: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

FRETLAND: 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. marysvillewa.org.

SEAMUS EGAN PROJECT: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-4167727 or mcintyrehall.org.

LISA ROCK IN CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS: 7:30 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett.

425-258-6766 or historiceveretttheatre.org.

THEATER ”FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”: 2 and 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $6-$10, $30 for family of four. facebook. com/B-EHS-Drama-Program-1941207016204912.

Thursday.14 ”ONE FOOT”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”THE LOVER” AND “THE DUMB WAITER”: 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues March 7 – 14 Thursday.7 MATT GRUNDY: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $23. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

CHANCE HAYDEN & ANDY COE: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

STILL THE WATER: 6 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

Friday.8 RUBEN STUDDARD: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

HARMONIOUS FUNK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

MOON HOOCH: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $13. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

EMILY ANDERSON, COLIN STACKHOUSE, LEVI WARE: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

BADD DOG BLUES SOCIETY: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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SEAMUS EGAN PROJECT 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall. org.

RANDY HAMILTON: 7:30 p.m., American Legion No. 43, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-0520.

BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON TRIO: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-3991805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

THE QUEBE SISTERS: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20-$35.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Saturday.9 RUBEN STUDDARD: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

HARMONIOUS FUNK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

SEAMUS EGAN PROJECT: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

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

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

PHUTUREPRIMITIVE, EDAMAME: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham. com.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

RANDY HAMILTON: 7:30 p.m., American Legion No. 43, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-0520.

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

LOWDOWN DRIFTERS: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

NICK ANTHONY: 7 p.m., Haynie Opry, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10. 360-3663321.

HERON AND CROW: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

BADD DOG BLUES SOCIETY 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

FRETLAND: 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $10. 360-363-8400. marysvillewa.gov.

LONESOME SHACK, SWEET LILLIES: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Sunday.10 ORVILLE JOHNSON BAND: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

JOSEPHINE THE VOLCANO: 6 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Wednesday.13 TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

SODOWN: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

ANDRE FERIANTE: 6:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

HIGH PULP, RAW KALE SALAD TRIO, KLEFTO: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Thursday.14 THAT 1 GUY: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

BOB FOSSIL: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association (MVDA) is seeking artists for the April First Thursday Art Walk, to be held April 4. Share photos of three or four sample works, and a brief artist statement or biography.

Submissions are due by March 10. Participating businesses feature local and regional artists throughout the downtown. The MVDA hosts monthly Art Walks from April through September (with the exception of July 4). MVDA Art Walks include 12-15 downtown venues featuring work by local and regional artists.

Information: Kathleen Petrzelka at mountvernondowntown.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eight-month outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. anacorteswa.gov.

POETRY CONTEST: The Sue C. Boynton Poetry contest will accept single-poem submissions from Whatcom County residents during March.

Winners will be invited to read their poems at an awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. boyntonpoetrycontest.wordpress.com.

ART CLASSES

PAINT AND LEARN: Children ages 1-8 and their families are invited to this class all about learning to paint at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 10, at Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. Free.

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.

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. 360466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n 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. 360466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-4166556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

AUDITIONS

CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Playhouse is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-20 season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse.com for more details or email kevinwm.meyer@gmail. com with questions.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another one at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

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. 360-9411437 and shunji.asari@ gmail.com.

POETRY OPEN MIC: The Anacortes Poetry Group meets the second Saturday of the month for poetry open mics at 7 p.m. in the Anacortes Public Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Poets, songwriters, acoustic musicians, storytellers, a capella singers welcome.

THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

DANCE

BEGINNING CLOGGING LESSONS: 11 a.m.

Saturdays until April 27, The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. $20 for 10 lessons. cloggingdanceclassesmountvernonwas.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older.

Register: burlingtonwa. gov/recreation or 360-

Rollicking ‘Spamalot’ at Mount Baker Theatre

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — If you loved “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” then you ought to clear your plans on Sunday, March 10, for “Spamalot.”

The raucous musical comedy, inspired by the classic British film that follows the journey of King Arthur and his knights, will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are between $45-$80. mountbakertheatre.com.

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 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter.

No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

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

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

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance

classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. clanheather.com.

THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-4245696.

MUSIC

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

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.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart 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. 360-679-7473.

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. 360630-1156.

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.

360-223-3230.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-2932544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

KIDS’ BASEBALL LEAGUES: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation is offering an instructional tee-ball league for ages 3 to 5 starting March 27. $55. It is also offering an instructional baseball league for ages 6 to 9. Games will be played outdoors from April 13-May 18 on Saturdays. $55-$60. Register: 360-336-6215.

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HOT TICKETS MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO: March 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

JOE LOVANO TRIO TAPESTRY: March 12-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

NICK MASON: March 13, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS: March 13, Conway Muse, Conway. conwaymuse.com.

CATHERINE RUSSELL: March 14-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: March 16, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AZIZ ANSARI: March 19, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ANTONIO SANCHEZ AND MIGRATION: March 19-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MICHELLE OBAMA: March 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STEVE WOZNIAK: March 25, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives. com.

KODAK BLACK: March 25, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND: March 26-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOEY DEFRANCESCO TRIO WITH PHAROAH SANDERS: March 28-31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or

BUDDY GUY April 19, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. jazzalley.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

HYPOCRISY, FLESHGOOD APOCALYPSE: April 13, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

ELIZABETH GILBERT:

April 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

KENNY G: April 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BUDDY GUY: April 19, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

LIL PUMP & LIL SKIES: April 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DJ SLUSHII: April 26, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DELFONICS: April 30-May 1, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, WORMHOLE, VIRVUM: May 9, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH: May 18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BOB NEWHART: May 20,

March

9 — Sip and Paint

23 — Chris Morgan: Beartrek

16 — Mandy Harvey

28 — Sip and Paint

13 — Ben Goldfarb: Eager

WHE RE Y U R HEAR SKIP T SA BEAT

16 — Diana Noble

book signing 22 — Sip and Paint

April

5-6 — Joe Wilkins book signing 5-6 — Leavenworth

Spring Arts Guide Leavenworth stages a feast for your eyes, ears and mind all year ’round. Come over and stay, world-class artists and productions set in the stunning mountain backdrop of the Cascades will fill your senses!

Find what you love at LEAVENWORTH.ORG

McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com.

END OF THE RAINBOW WITH BASSNECTAR, LIL UZI VERT, TOM MORELLO: May 24-26, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”WEST SIDE STORY”: May 31-June 23, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

BRANDI CARLILE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NEKO CASE: June 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: June 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: June 7-8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

Film Festival 5-6 — Spring Chamber Music Festival 6-7 — Taste Leavenworth 10 — Sip and Paint 13 — Leavenworth Ale Fest 13 — Walking TourDowntown Leavenworth 13 — Nutcracker Day

May

4 — Kay Kenyon book signing 11 — Dialogues des Carmélites-

The Met: Live in HD

11-12 — Maifest

27 — Paul Souders: Artic Solitare 30 — Billy McLaughlin

30 — Die Walküre-TheMet:

Live in HD

26 — Reel Rock 13

26 — Sip and Paint All Month — Spring Sensations

All Month — Grünewald Guild Series

16-19 — Leavenworth Spring Birdfest 18 — Birdfest painting at the Barn 18 — Dave Stamey All Month — Art in the Park

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TRAVEL

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

Batter up! Take them out to a ballgame

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com

Take the family out to a ballgame. If you love baseball, these crackerjack spots belong on your roster: 1. CACTUS LEAGUE, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. Every spring, since 1947, this Southwestern town is abuzz as baseball fans flock to catch their favorite teams warm up for the regular season. The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies get in the groove at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick where kids are sometimes allowed to run the bases after the game.

Nearby, watch the San

in Florida.

Catch the Philadelphia Phillies in family-friendly Clearwater or be there as the Minnesota Twins make it Francisco Giants in style happen in Fort Myers. The inside Scottsdale Stadium Atlanta Braves are part of the where you can catch the ac- magic underway at the ESPN tion from patio-style seating Wide World of Sports comunder the Arizona sun. Ask plex at Walt Disney World, about free trolley rides and where a roving emcee asks a wide range of packages fans to guess the attendance designed to lure sports fans. for the chance to win prizes.

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The Ballpark of the Palm cactusleague.com; expeBeaches offers an immersive, riencescottsdale.com/event/ up-scale experience, enabling spring-training fans to move through training fields and workout facilities 2. GRAPEFRUIT before heading in to the 6,400-seat ballpark.

LEAGUE, FLA. Fifteen teams tune up for Beaches and baseball make for a winning combination. fans in 13 locations throughout the Sunshine State.

That’s what family travelers Check the websites for game will find when they head schedules and to learn more south to watch their favorabout apps that can help plan ite players and prospects your visit. showcase their preseason floridagrapefruitleague.com skills during spring training

3. CACTUS LEAGUE, PEORIA, ARIZ. For the chance to run the bases, take the field with a player, announce a batter and other memorable experiences, head to this Valley of the Sun hot spot for kid-friendly (ages 8 to 12) baseball fun.

The Peoria Sports Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres, is celebrating the season by adding a number of fan appreciation days.

Ask about Peoria Packs, available for purchase on Family Fun Days. Bring a gently used children’s book and you’ll be eligible for the promotional pack, which includes four lawn tickets, hot dogs, sodas and snacks for $48. Special prices are also available for larger families.

Stay at the nearby historic and family-friendly Wigwam Resort for pre- and postgame golf, pool time, spa and lawn

games. Stay three or more nights to receive a 20 percent discount off the lowest rates. cactusleague.com; peoriasportscomplex.com; wigwamresort.com 4. NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME, COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. This iconic sports shrine traces the history and cultural significance of the game through 50,000 square feet of memorabilia and interactive exhibits. Learn about the men and women who have made their mark on the field, test your trivia skills and get inspired by the feats of the greatest who played the game.

Youngsters under 12 and their families can visit the museum’s Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse for interactive, youth-focused experiences. Extra innings overnights in the museum are also possible. Each year,

during the last weekend in July, nearly 20,000 fans flock to Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. baseballhall.org 5. FIELD OF DREAMS, DYERSVILLE, IOWA “If you build it, he will come.” The oft-repeated line is one of the most famous in movie history and you and your family can be a part of it.

Make your way to traditional Iowa farm country where reality mixes with fantasy to make dreams and movies that star Kevin Costner come true.

Bring your own gear and play catch on the century-old farm that boasts the world-famous baseball diamond. Learn more about the book behind the movie and the curve balls thrown by Mother Nature during filming. dyersville.org; FODMoviesite.com

McIntyre Hall Presents

SIERRA HULL WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAM REIDER Friday, March 22 7:30pm

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

On the Mount Vernon Campus of Skagit Valley College

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Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

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The MET Live in HD: ‘La Fille du Régiment’ 1 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena team up for a feast of vocal fireworks on the Met stage. Maurizio Muraro is Sergeant Sulplice, with Stephanie Blythe as the outlandish Marquise of Berkenfield.

Enrique Mazzola conducts.

La Fille du Régiment is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera; the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London; and the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna. $17-$23.

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

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8 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 8 When the Quebe Sisters from Texas take the stage, and the triple-threat fiddle champions start playing and singing in multipart close harmony, audiences are usually transfixed.

Growing up in Burleson, a southern suburb of Fort Worth, Hulda, Sophia and Grace were ages 7, 10 and 12 in 1998 when they attended their first fiddle competition in nearby Denton, and decided fiddling was what they wanted to do. The girls earned solo and group accolades early on, winning state and national championships in their respective age groups in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Along with headlining their own shows, they’ve shared stages with Willie Nelson, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Ray Price, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Riders in the Sky and many others. $20-$35.

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BELLINGHAM — The eighth annual “An Affair to Remember” masquerade gala will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St. The gala benefits Dementia Support Northwest and its programs and groups. The evening will include a live and silent auction, party games, drinking and dancing.

Dinner will also be served. The menu is cod with citrus soy sauce, square-cut New York Steak or roasted portobello mushroom Wellington.

Tickets are $85. alzsociety.org/an-affair-to-remember8.

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MOVIES MINI REVIEWS

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Greta” — A new arrival in New York (Chloe Grace Moretz) befriends a refined, much older widow (Isabelle Huppert) who turns into a classic movie stalker. The wheels come flying off when just about everyone, INCLUDING THE STALKER, behaves like an idiot. Drama/suspense, R, 99 minutes. HH “Paddleton” — This low-key, heart-tugging buddy movie stars Mark Duplass and Ray Romano as neighbors who become best pals and pass the time eating frozen pizza and playing a game called “Paddleton.” When one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the friends plan a road trip.

They’re funny and sympathetic without trying to be. Netflix, no MPAA rating, 89 minutes. HHH “Fighting With My Family” — I loved hanging out with this movie, the story of a WWE diva known as Paige and her origins in a small-time wrestling family in Norwich, England. The broad physical shtick and dryly funny one-liners win laughs, but what comes as a surprise is how often the film is genuinely moving. It’s just a big bowl of uplifting fun. Sports comedy, PG-13, 108

minutes. HHH½ “Alita: Battle Angel” — In a dystopian future, an abandoned cyborg with unique fighting skills is revived by a fatherly physician (Christoph Waltz). Like the title character, “Alita” is an amalgam — of “Terminator,” “Blade Runner” and many others — without a unique identity of its own. We’ve seen this movie before. Many times. Sci-fi action, PG13, 142 minutes. H½ “To Dust” — To achieve peace after the death of his wife, a grieving cantor (Geza Rohrig) asks a biology professor (Matthew Broderick) to explain how her body will decay. A dark but not bleak comedy, it’s also lovely and offbeat and kind of wonderful.

Comedy drama, R, 105 minutes. HHH “Happy Death Day 2U” — There’s a surprisingly sweet heart lurking beneath all the bloody rinse-and-repeat hijinks in this cheerfully twisted sequel, following up on the college student (Jessica Rothe) who relives her murder over and over. Horror/scifi, PG-13, 100 minutes. HHH “What Men Want” — With impeccable comedic timing, Taraji P. Henson is the primary reason why this cheerfully bawdy remake of the Mel Gibson hit “What Women Want” is consistently funny and entertaining. Comedy, R, 117 minutes. HHH

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‘Captain Marvel’ is plucky and pleasing, but also predictable

By KATIE WALSH

Tribune News Service

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is nothing if not consistent. Since their films slot together like a jigsaw puzzle, it helps if everything looks and feels the same, if the values align, if the emotional beats vibrate at the same frequency.

The MCU is the chain restaurant of superhero franchises — satisfying but always the same. Every now and then the Disney-owned comic corporation offers a new flavor, bringing on an auteur like Ryan Coogler to imbue a film like “Black Panther” with real pathos steeped in African and African-American history and tradition.

For their latest installment, Marvel has gone for girl power, hiring their first female director, Anna Boden, and her writing/directing partner Ryan Fleck, to helm “Captain Marvel.” It’s the MCU’s first film led by a female superhero, starring Brie Larson.

“Captain Marvel” is a plucky and pleasing, if predictable, excursion that burns brightly, if briefly. Fleck and Boden have crafted a superhero character study that is bit of a feminist “Lethal Weapon,” a retro buddy cop charmer that drives home its female empowerment themes with needle drops of every popular hit by female-fronted ’90s rock bands. If only it weren’t also saddled with so much tremendously silly outer space alien mumbo jumbo.

Rubber masks, ray guns and spacesuits abound in the world of “Captain Marvel,” especially when we first meet the powerful Vers (Larson), a member of an extraterrestrial race of noble warrior heroes known as the Kree.

She has a Jedi master-type named YonRogg (Jude Law), not that you’d have the foggiest idea that is his name. The Kree wage war and launch stealth missions against the lizardy green Skrull aliens.

The Skrulls capture Vers in hopes of finding a mysterious energy core, and during her ensuing escape, she ends up crashing into a Blockbuster Video on the planet C-53, aka Earth, in the mid-’90s.

At first she’s a little like the Norse god Thor, all space jargon and hubris, bashing and crashing throughout Los Angeles,

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Brie Larson stars in “Captain Marvel.”

making an unlikely ally and friend in Special Agent Nick Fury (a digitally-smoothed Samuel L. Jackson).

She discovers through her hazy maze of memories that she is Carol Danvers, a hot shot Air Force pilot who disappeared in a test flight crash six years ago, leaving behind a best friend, Maria (Lashana Lynch).

Carol’s journey on Earth takes her back to herself, returning to her values, idiosyncrasies, the things that make her unique — flawed, brave, quirky and deeply human.

While Yon-Rogg has been coaching her to keep her emotions controlled in battle, it’s only when Carol unleashes the full extent of her fury that things really get interesting, learning to fully unleash all the potential she contains in her powerfully electro-charged fists. But most importantly, she rediscovers what’s worth fighting for.

“Captain Marvel” hits every beat like clockwork, pulls every required emotional string, cues every favorite song, slides in all the quick burns and fan-serving asides.

But it feels like formulaic, box-checking filmmaking. That’s why oddball anomalies like Ben Mendelsohn’s dry, sarcastic performance as Skrull leader Talos and an overly-affectionate orange cat named Goose steal the show — they’re the only elements that are different, fun and exciting.

Academy Award winner Larson is every bit as tough, empowering and even slyly funny as expected, but what’s unfortunately lacking is the unexpected. Even though “Captain Marvel” hits all the right notes, you can’t help but feel like we’ve heard this one before, for better or for worse.

– 2:04. Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive language. H H ½

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MOVIES “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot” — This strange and original and at times surprisingly lovely bit of folklore benefits greatly from the magnificent presence of the gravel-voiced Sam Elliott, who exudes effortless charisma as the title character. Adventure, not rated, 98 minutes. HHH “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” — A candy-colored sugar rush with a nonstop parade of pop culture references, famous cameos and inside jokes, “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” doesn’t quite match the original’s spark and creativity, but it’s a worthy chapter in the ever-expanding Lego movie universe. Animated adventure, PG, 93 minutes.

HHH “Cold Pursuit” — Liam Neeson stars in what might look like another Liam Neesom thriller, but as the bodies pile up, it quickly becomes evident that this bat-bleep crazy story of a father seeking vengeance is an action comedy, with the emphasis on the comedy.

Comedy action, R, 118 minutes. HHH½ “Velvet Buzzsaw” — Jake Gyllenhaal is fantastically entertaining as the most influential art critic in the United States, a puffed-up narcissist until a late artist’s treasure trove of paintings untaps his torment. This nasty and deliciously twisted chiller skewers the art world with a combination of bone-dry wit and blood-drenched horror. Horror thriller, R, 109 minutes. HHH½ “Serenity” — In this challenging, entertaining neo-noir mystery, a perfectly cast Matthew McConaughey plays a down-and-out fishing boat captain enticed by his exwife (Anne Hathaway) to kill her abusive husband. I can’t

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wait to see it again. Thriller, R, 106 minutes. HHH½ “An Acceptable Loss” — The architect of a brutal U.S. military strike on Syria (Tika Sumpter) gets a hostile reception at her new academic job. This is a B-movie with some A-level acting, particularly by Sumpter and Jamie Lee Curtis as the take-no-prisoners vice president, whose thirst for war is all-consuming. Thriller, R, 102 minutes. HHH “Egg” — With a piercingly sharp screenplay that has echoes of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” this is a whip-smart social satire about two couples hurling verbal daggers about their differing views on parenthood. Comedy, not rated, 90 minutes. HHH “Don’t Come Back From the Moon” — Small things transpire and life-changing events happen in a broken-down California resort town where fathers have a way of disappearing.

From its opening moments through its pitch-perfect closing notes, this is a stunning and stark and beautiful thing to behold. Drama, not rated, 82 minutes.

HHH½ “Canal Street” — Just days after a transplanted black teen enrolls in an elite

CONCRETE THEATER March 8-9 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

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suburban high school, a classmate is killed and he is suspected of murder. It’s a work of fiction, but it contains so many recognizable situations and characters, it rings as true as a documentary. Drama, PG-13, 89 minutes. HHH½ “Glass” — M. Night Shyamalan’s jigsaw puzzle of a trilogy that began with “Unbreakable” and “Split” ends in disappointment with this underwhelming, half-baked, slightly sour and even off-putting finale.

Despite the game efforts of Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy, the plot begins to crack early in the first act and shatters to pieces in the last moments.

Sci-fi thriller, PG-13, 129 minutes. HH½ “The Upside” — Kevin Hart delivers a sincere and relatively low-key performance as a convict hired to assist a billionaire business genius (Bryan Cranston) paralyzed from the neck down. He and Cranston mesh well together, but the overlong story is stuffed with unnecessary and momentum-blocking detours. Comedy, PG-13, 125 minutes. HH “Stan & Ollie” — Thanks to the subtle brilliance of Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS March 8-14 Captain Marvel (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; SundayThursday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Fighting with My Family (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:35, 9:15; Sun - Thu: (1:15), (4:00), 6:35 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:20, 6:30, 8:45; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:00, 3:20, 6:30; Thursday: 1:00, 3:20 Wonder Park (PG): Thursday: 6:30 360-279-2226

and John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy, even someone who’s never heard of the 1930s movie comedy duo likely would see how magical these two were together.

This Hollywood biopic is sweet-natured, occasionally melancholy and thoroughly

STANWOOD CINEMAS March 8-14 Captain Marvel (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 1:10, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 1:10, 3:40, 6:30 Captain Marvel in Disney Digital 3D (PG-13): 4:00, 6:45 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:40, 4:10, 6:50 Cold Pursuit (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 6:40, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 6:40 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): 4:00 PM Green Book (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30 360-629-0514

entertaining. Biopic, PG, 97 minutes. HHH “Vice” — This darkly funny, absurdist biopic of former Vice President Dick Cheney places him in a spotlight that continually changes colors and tones but is almost never

flattering. In the title role, Christian Bale nails the impression, but there are times when it feels like he’s playing to the audience instead of genuinely interacting with other people in the room. Comedy biography, R, 132 minutes. HHH

McIntyre Hall Presents

Seamus Egan Project Saturday, March 9 7:30pm

“[Seamus Egan] has helped define the sound of Irish music today and has inspired countless young musicians…. Deeply rooted in the past, Seamus can blaze through traditional Irish reels and original compositions alike, all with his signature approach.” –The Lowell Sun

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