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Mount Vernon H.S. Drama department presents ‘Bowlin! The Musical’

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Jackie”: “Jackie” is a “New Life”: ExamUpcoming ination of the highs and career-defining role for lows of love. Jonathan Natalie Portman after movie releases Patrick Moore stars. the actress has bounced Following is a partial “The C Word”: between serious work schedule of coming DVD Documentary looks (“Black Swan”) and releases. Release dates at the current cancer more box-office-driven are subject to change: epidemic. productions (“Thor”).

“City in the Sky”: Nothing compares MARCH 14 Three-part series goes to her performance n Passengers behind the scenes to as former first lady n Fences look at what keeps Jacqueline Kennedy, as n Collateral Beauty hundreds of thousands Portman shows she has n Elle of flights aloft daily. the skills to transform n Six “Wentworth: Seaherself into a role so n Solace son 2”: Life gets even deeply that most evin The Love Witch dence of the actress gets tougher for the women n Unbreakable Kimmy lost inside the skin of at Wentworth Prison.

Schmidt: Season 2 the part she’s playing.

“100 Streets”: Idris n Z Nation: Season 3 The entire movie resElba stars in this tale of onates with an authenthree Londoners whose MARCH 21 ticity that stems from lives interweave as they n Sing Portman’s performance. face major changes in n Assassin’s Creed From the wardrobe their lives. n Live by Night to the re-creation of “The Ardennes”: n Miss Sloane historical moments, A man tries to leave a n Julieta there are no shortcuts life of crime while his n Fire at Sea taken. The work makes brother won’t change n A Kind of Murder “Jackie” the once and his larcenous ways. n Bakery in Brooklyn future king of biopics.

“PAW Patrol: Pups n In Dubious Battle “Westworld: The Save the Bunnies”: n Insecure: Season One Complete First Pups go on a mission n Master of None: Season”: The HBO to save Adventure Bay’s Season One series is based on the Easter Egg Hunt. n Wolf Creek: Season 1973 movie of the “Kendra On Top: One same name. What the Seasons 4 & 5”: — Tribune News Service 10 episodes of the first Kendra Wilkinson’s life season can do that the is revealed in this cable movie couldn’t is offer a reality show. much deeper look at the world’s most “Tanna”: Trouble follows when a technologically advanced theme park. young girl falls in love with her chief ’s “Westworld” runs parallel stories. grandson.

One is the story of the people who “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”: Mickey Mouse and his buddies go to the park looking for some Wild run the coolest garage on the planet.

West adventures. This is a world “Aria”: Ten directors pick a piece of where a person can do anything they want. The other story offers a behind- opera music and then present a visual interpretation of it. the-scenes look at how the park runs, “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scaincluding the dawn of artificial consciousness. Machines designed to look pades”: Sid’s new egg-sitting service and act like real people are suddenly is in trouble when Squint steals the becoming self-aware. This is in stark eggs. contrast to a world where they are the “Suspects: Series 5”: Investigation subject of the unfettered actions of into a murder leads the team to a cold humans. case.

Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden, “Power Rangers Dino Super Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Thandie Charge: Extinction”: Includes 10 Newton and Evan Rachel Wood star. episodes of the cable series.

“Miss Hokusai”: Animated tale of “Care Bears & Cousins: BFFs a female artist in 19th century Japan.

— Volume 2”: Friendship is in full “Man Down”: Former Marine bloom in Care-a-Lot. returns home to a different world.

— Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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‘The Little Mermaid’ comes to the Lincoln

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ETA Performing Arts presents the Disney musical “The Little Mermaid” for a three-week run beginning Friday, March 10, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon.

META will incorporate numerous unique elements into the production of Disney’s beguiling romp, including footage and animation on a video screen, a live orchestra and more.

The story is a timeless one: A rebellious 16-year-old mermaid named Ariel 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 handsome human prince, Eric.

Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the Ursula, a nefarious Sea Witch, to become human for three days.

But as part of the deal, Ursula takes Ariel’s voice. Ariel has three days to get Eric to fall in love with her, and if she fails, her soul will belong to Ursula forever. And if plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, King Triton may have to make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. $25, $20 and $12. Wednesday, March 15, is pay-what-you-can night; all seats are festival seating at the door, beginning at 5:30 pm. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

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Clockwise from top left, Adia Bowen (left) plays Ariel and John Camarillo is Prince Eric in META Performing Arts’ production of “The Little Mermaid,” opening Friday, March 10, at the Lincoln Theatre; Matthew Riggins (left) is King Triton and Kim Turpin is Ursula; Adia Bowen plays Ariel and Michael Turner is Flounder; Helen Larreau (from left), Paulina McDaniel, Comfort Woods, Elizabeth Frank, Anna Ray, Emmaline Gates, Lacy Rae Craig and Moses Marlin.

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OUT & ABOUT ART EARTH ELEMENTS: Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, will mark its new show, “Earth Elements,” with an opening party from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11. The show, which will run until April 16, will feature Asian-influenced contemporary crafts, paintings and Shibori wearables.

Artists include Nancy Loorem Adams, basketry/sculpture; Dona Anderson,basketry/ sculpture; Liz Axford, shibori/quilting; Danielle Bodine, basketry/ sculpture; Carys Hamer, shibori; Lin Holley, ceramics; Scott Jamieson, photography; Cheryl Kamera, shibori; Rick Klauber, viewing stones; Patti King, shibori; Nan Leaman, shibori; Brian O’Neill, ceramics; Seiko Purdue, cast paper; Claire Renaut, spun paper; Patricia Resseguie, mixed media drawing; Seth Rolland, wood; Brian Somers, ceramics; Donna Watson, paintings; Hiroshi Yamano, glass; Richard Nash, painting; and Dinah Steveni, ceramics.

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

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

ART — 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,

MV High presents ‘Bowlin! The Musical’

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. 360-755-3152.

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 Wind-

walker Taibi. 360-2220102 or ravenrocksgallery.com.

JACK DORSEY AT 77: A new art show celebrating artist Jack Dorsey’s 77th birthday will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 12, and then remain open by appointment until April 1, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. To make an appointment: 360-387-7304.

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. 360-466-4446 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.

LECTURES AND TALKS AT VILLAGE BOOKS: Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, will host the following readings: n Artist and illustrator Ben Mann will discuss his children’s book “Friendly the Fox,” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11. n Zoey Leigh Peterson will discuss her debut novel “Next Year for Sure,” about two longtime romantic partners who experiment with an open relationship and reconsider everything they thought they knew about love, at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14. n Author and professor Sayantani Dasgupta will read from and discuss her new book “Fire Girl: Essays on India, America, & The

The Mount Vernon High School Drama Department will present the 20-year anniversary production of “Bowlin! The Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. March 15-18, in the Old Main auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St. Originally written and performed in 1997

by MVHS students, the play was also produced in 2007, according to a news release. This year’s version will feature a cast of 26 students, and it will include a few twists from the original script, including an all-new scene and song written by two seniors. $10 adults, $8 students. 360-428-6100.

In-Between” at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15. 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.

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OUT & ABOUT HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR FAMILY TREE: The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will present “How Healthy is Your Family Tree: Physical and Mental Health Issues of Our Ancestors,” with Janice C. Lovelace, PhD., at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Burlington Senior Community Center, 1101 Greenleaf Ave. skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: Dr. Jonathan Fish and biologist Andrew Rice will present “Natural Remedies” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at North Cascade SDA Church, 800 Peacock Lane, Burlington. RSVP by Wednesday, March 8: 360-8487711. A plant-based meal will be included.

BIRDS OF SKAGIT: Learn about Camano Island-area birds and the diversity of habitats that attract them at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Dr. The talk will be given

by Joe Meche, writer/ photographer and past president of the North Cascades Audubon Society in Bellingham. 360-387-2236, camanowildlifehabitat. org or camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.

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.

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.

MUSIC MAGICAL STRINGS: The Magic Strings Celtic Gala will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville.

The evening will feature three generations of the Boudling family performing Irish dancing,

Comedian Lewis Black to perform

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.

PLAYS

the door. 360-366-3321.

BLACK BOX THEATER: Presented by Poseidon Players, a selection of one-act plays, written and performed by local people. Performances are at 7 p.m. through Friday, March 10, at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor. Admission is by donation at the door.

DON MCLEAN: The singer known for “American Pie” will perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, at the Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

”FACE OFF”: Improv actors compete against each other at 10 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays in March (and Saturday, April 1) at The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ face-off.

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.

”AGAINST ALL ODDS”: Actors tell the story of an underdog who triumphs against the odds through improv at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in March (and Saturday, April 1) at The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10-$12. theupfront.com/shows/ against-all-odds.

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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.

fiddling and songs.

Hards and hammered dulcimers will also be played, along with whistles, accordians and concertina. $15. apm. activecommunities. com/marysvillewa/ Activity_Search/2137 or 360-363-8400.

THE HAYNIE OPRY: The Haynie Opry presents the Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. The concert will also feature Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band performing traditional country music. $10 at the door; free for ages 11 and younger.

Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will also perform an old-time gospel music matinee at 3 p.m.; $5 at

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,

“PIRATES OF PENZANCE”: 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 12, Mount Baker Theate,

104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $30.50 to $69.50. 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

“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.

“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-American combat pilot and adventurer. $6 and $7.50. 360-7346080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com.

MORE FUN ‘EN VOGUE’ FASHION SHOW: 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 9, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

Designers from the region will use secondhand materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces, which will be shown on the runway and then auctioned off at the annual Friendship House fundraiser. $35 to $70. jerry@skagitfriendshiphouse.org or 360-873-8022.

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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 SCULPTURES: San Juan Islands Sculpture Park invites sculptors to submit entries for its ongoing juried sculpture review.

All sculptures must be deemed “safe” and should be suitable for exhibition in an outdoor setting and capable of withstanding occasional high winds, rain and possible snow. Accepted sculptures will be installed for a two-year period (if not sold sooner) in the 20-acre park located near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.

For complete submission guidelines, visit sjisculpturepark.com.

CALL FOR ART TEACHERS: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is looking for qualified, experienced beginning art teachers in watercolor, drawing, sketching and mixed media art forms. Call to schedule a meeting to show your work and discuss your experience. Contact Kat Peterson, 360-755-3152.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation seeks qualified instructors to

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.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Northwest Garden Bling in Concrete is hosting the second annual Mosaic Challenge, culminating with a juried presentation of entered artwork May 5-14.

Artwork will be judged by an independent jury with first, second, third and people’s choice being awarded. Entry fee required. 360-708-3279 or nwgardenbling@ frontier.com.

AUDITIONS 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.

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BOOK GROUP: The Center for Spiritual Living book group meets at 6 p.m. first, second and fourth Thursdays, and at 5:30 p.m. on third Thursdays at 1508 18th St. Mount Vernon.

Participants read and discuss books in many areas of spirituality and personal growth. Free.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Conatore at 360-920-19995 and mtvernoncsl@ outlook.com.

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history; it is currently reading passages from “Great Conversations, vol. 2,” published by the Great Books Foundation.

The group meets from the 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-941-1437 and shunji. asari@gmail.com.

DANCE 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.

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.

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

Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled

shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance 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.

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 360-464-2229.

MUSIC BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the An-OChords, a four-part Barbershop harmony. No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. Ages 12 and up. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Rides available. Bob Lundquist, 360-9415733 or svenbob@ cheerful.com.

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

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

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

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

360-223-3230.

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

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

360-293-2544.

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

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

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.

BRING YOUR OWN GUITAR: Bring your guitar and learn a wide variety of new songs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-707-2683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

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

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RECREATION KIDS CLUB: Nat Geo Kids teams with Cascade Mall Kids Club for fun, educational games and activities for kids from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. the third Thursday at the Cascade Mall center court, 201 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. Free.

360-558-3270 or shopcascademall.com.

FLYSWATTER VOLLEYBALL: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. 360855-1531.

TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE MAPS & MORE: Learn about opportunities to be physically active in Skagit County, including trail guides, an activity tracker and local resources at beactiveskagit.org.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: In honor of State Parks’ 104th birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Sunday, March 19. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks.wa.gov.

HAVE A HEART RUN: The family-friendly event will take place Saturday, April 29, at Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, a 2.5k walk and a kids’

run. All proceeds benefit Community Action of Skagit County. Register at haveaheartrun.org.

RUN FOR YOUR MUM: Run For Your Mum, a 5K run and 2K walk in honor of Mother’s Day, will take place from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 13, at Bakerview Park, 3101 Fir St. Mount Vernon.

Participants can either pay a $20 registration fee or gather pledges from friends and family to benefit Pregnancy Choices. Prizes for firstplace male and female runners overall; firstplace male and female runners for each age group. 360-428-4777 and runforyourmum.com.

DISCOVERY CENTER VOLUNTEER: Rockport

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State Park is looking for volunteers to help operate its Discovery Center.

Duties include greeting visitors, restocking refreshments, and providing park and area information Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.

Contact Amos Almy, interpretive specialist, at 360-853-8461 or rockport@parks.wa.gov.

WOMEN’S RUN & WALK: The 35th annual Bay View Women’s Run & Walk will take place Saturday, May 20, at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center, 10441 Bayview-Edison Road. The event supports Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services and Women’s Health. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Race starts at 10 a.m.

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ANACORTES KIDS NIGHT OUT @ WESTERN: Grades K-6, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, Shannon Point Marine Center, 1900 Shannon Point Road, Anacortes.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area March 9-16 Thursday.9

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

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

The Pirates of Penzance: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $30.50-$69.50.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

THEATER Black Box Theater: Poseidon Players, series of one-act plays, 7 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SW Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Admission by donation. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC Joan Penney Jazz Quartet: 2 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Free. library.cityofanacortes.org.

”The Chalk Garden”: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $7-$11.

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Carnegie Hall concert: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. General admission $10, seniors $8, students $5. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Friday.10 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.

THEATER ”The Little Mermaid”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. ”Always ... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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”ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE” 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

coln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Vernon. $30. Ages 21 and older. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

”Always ... Patsy Cline”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $28. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

MUSIC Magical Strings Celtic Gala: 7 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $15. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa. gov.

Black Box Theater: Poseidon Players, series of one-act plays, 7 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SW Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Admission by donation. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”The Chalk Garden”: 2 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $7-$11.

”The Chalk Garden”: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $7-$11.

OPERA ”La Traviata” (Verdi): The MET, 9:55 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $17-23. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Saturday.11 THEATER ”The Little Mermaid”: 3 p.m., Lin-

COMEDY The Comic Strippers: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount

Bellingham Ukulele Orchestra: 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10. Children under 12 free. 360-366-3321.

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.

THEATER ”The Little Mermaid”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

VARIETY Vaudevillingham: 7 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St. $5-$10. bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Thursday.16 MUSIC St. Paddy’s Eve in Song and Verse: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25, $10 for students. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org. Preperformance reception, Trumpeter House, 416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. $50 or $70 for reception and stage performance.

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 9-16 Thursday.9

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

Jaspar and Kale Lepak: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The Scarlet Locomotive with The Honky Tonk Dream: 7 p.m., Bastion Brewing Company, 12529 Christianson Road, Anacortes. Free, all ages. bastionbrewingcompany.com.

Janette West: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or rockfishgrill.com.

Open Mic: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or locobillys.com.

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

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Joe Slick Band: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

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

Mountain Flowers and Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Wednesday.15 Wayne Hayton: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave. Free.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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

360-399-1321.

Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

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

Jukebox Duo: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests

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7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com

only. 360-848-8882.

Mr. Feelgood & The Firm Believers: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

Alan Hatley Band: 8:30 p.m to midnight,

Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

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

Joe Slick Band: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

MuseBird Cafe with Brett “Bad Blood” Benton, Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams: 7:30 p.m.,

Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Knut Bell and the Blue Collars: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

Blues and Brews with Birch Pereira and The Gin Joints: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $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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FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Local travel briefs

From Japan to Georgia, 5 places to see wild blossoms

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

As winter recedes, look to the colors of spring for family fun.

Here are five places to see wild blossoms: 1. Arizona deserts: Look past the pointy thorns and threatening spines to wonder at one of nature’s most unexpected gifts, the desert wildflower.

During years when milder temperatures and benevolent rainfall combine, the spring landscape comes alive with a wash of brilliant orange, yellow, white and blue provided by lupine, desert chicory, poppies and penstemon. Choose from 180 miles of hiking trails in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve or venture south of the Valley of the Sun to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park where the study of desert and drought-tolerant plants will deepen your understanding. scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve; azstateparks.com; visitarizona. com 2. Cherry blossom season: If cherry blossoms are your jam, Four Seasons hotels in Washington, D.C., and Kyoto, Japan, have you covered. Both establishments offer specialized viewing recommendations and easy access to the showy pink and white petals. In the nation’s capital, grown-ups can opt for a seasonal treat upon return to the hotel. Indulge in the Sakura Ritual body treatment, an 80-minute personalized full body massage using fragrant blossom oil and a Japanese antioxidant green tea. The whole family will enjoy menu options and chocolates crafted to honor the bursting blossoms. In Kyoto, special menu items as well as nearby temples, shrines and teahouses enhance

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Name: wanderu.com What it does: The website and app let you compare and book ground transportation in North America and approximately 1,000 cities across Europe.

What’s hot: European train travel is romantic, adventurous and affordable. But finding the best, let alone cheapest, route can be intimidating and time-consuming. Wanderu simplifies the experience by offering cues such as company logos, Wi-Fi and electrical plug-in icons, and filters (cheapest, shortest, earliest, latest and more). I was able to find a bus from Frankfurt, Germany, to Prague, Czech Republic, for $30 each way. Barcelona, Spain, to Milan, Italy, was $42. I was even able to find a train from London to Bridport, a lesser-known town in England. Wanderu’s new European feature saved me research time and allowed me to book almost two months in advance.

What’s not: I was hoping to use Wanderu to find train travel in central and southern Spain, but it didn’t have any routes yet. Go to the European launch page and use the “Wanderu in Europe” map to keep an eye on which destinations are available.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

the experience. In both cities, children are welcomed with a personalized amenity. fourseasons.com 3. Georgia blooms: Join park rangers for low- or nocost guided wildflower walks in the Georgia State Parks. Get to know the unique attributes of the Canada violet, trout lily, wild azalea, spring beauty, foamflower, trillium, Indian pink and the buckeye. Choose from short walks or longer treks through more challenging terrain. Ask about the Mother’s Day outings. Wildflower identification books are available for pre-order. georgiastateparks. org/events 4. The Wildflower Train in Suisun City, Calif.: All aboard for an 11-mile round trip adventure aboard the historic Scenic Limited, which gets underway from the Western Railway Museum. In April you’ll enjoy the rolling Montezuma Hills and views of Mount Diablo as you rumble down the old Sacramento Northern Railway tracks. After a rain-rich winter, the museum docents will have

plenty to say about the colorful glory that will probably be on display. Consider a picnic lunch on the museum’s shaded grounds before viewing the 50 historic cars and vintage streetcar that make their home on the 22-acre site. wrm.org 5. Channel Island National Park in Ventura, Calif.: Blossoms abound on these five islands just off the California coast, each offering a floristically unique landscape. Approximately 800 plant species make their home in this diverse environment, of which 145 are reportedly found nowhere else on the planet. Vibrant red paintbrush, island morning glory and pale buckwheat are among the plants that add color to the island’s palette. Junior ranger and interpretive programs are available as well as guided and self-guided hikes. Also, camping, snorkeling, kayaking and bird watching are possible. nps. gov/chis/planyourvisit/wildflower-viewing.htm — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.com.

Email her at lohayes@familytravel.com.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215. n French Fest and The Curious Nest: Sunday, March 19. $55.

Register by Monday, March 13. 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 Harrison Lake: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18. 12 years and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $50.

Register by Wednesday, March 15. 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.

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: 360-733-4030, 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. n Frasier Valley Tasting & Tulips: Tuesday, March 28. $114. n Italy’s Tuscan Sun: April 18-26. $3,495 double occupancy, $3,895 single occupancy.

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HOT TICKETS BOB JAMES QUARTET: March 9-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

BLUE OYSTER CULT: March 11, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. 253-5947777 or livenation.com.

LAKE STREET DIVE: March 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DON MCLEAN: March 17-18, Skagit Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: March 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ALI WONG: March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ERIC CHURCH: March 18, Tacoma Dome, Seattle.

800.745.3000 or www. ticketmaster.com.

DAYA: March 18, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 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. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: March 23, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: March 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LOCASH: March 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

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

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY May 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com GAME OF THRONES LIVE: March 31, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

REGINA SPEKTOR: April 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

SLEAFORD MODS: April 5, Neumos, Seattle. 206709-9442 or neumos.com.

GROUPLOVE: April 6, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 or axs.com.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: April 8, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 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. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

THE WEEKND: April 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

LIONEL RICHIE, MARIAH CAREY: April 28, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE 1975: April 30, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BILL CHARLAP TRIO:

May 2-3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 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. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

PJ HARVEY: May 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS BROWN: May 11, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 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.

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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. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

JOHN LEGEND: June 3-4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KASCADE: June 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul: June 7, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

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Jazz in the digital age: Tools for exploring the music

By RICHARD SCHEININ The Mercury News

In the 1960s, you could turn on the television and see Duke Ellington on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” Or Miles Davis on the “Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”

I was a kid. I was watching. I was hooked by jazz, and soon I was in the clubs, nurturing what would become a lifelong obsession.

Jazz was in the mainstream cultural rotation back then. You could walk into a bar and find jazz tunes on the jukebox — trumpeter Lee Morgan playing “The Sidewinder,” slinky and danceable. The biggest rock bands — the Grateful Dead, the Doors – worshiped saxophonist John Coltrane and, into the early ‘70s, major rock radio stations played 20-minute tracks by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, Coltrane’s ecstatic disciple, and Davis, who had gone electric.

But today I worry about this music. Jazz is vibrant and evolving, but it’s largely unnoticed by mainstream culture, except in watered down form — and even then only occasionally, in a movie like “La La Land.”

Fortunately, if you want to learn about jazz, there are new, digital paths to the music. Here are some of my recommendations.

Streaming: One is confronted with tens of thousands of recordings, stretching from jazz’s distant beginnings to the latest hip-hop-inflected disc by keyboardist Robert Glasper.

Spotify and Apple Music have similar ways of bringing jazz to your ears.

As with pop or rock, they allow you to search for jazz artists, albums or specific tunes. When you click on “Charlie Parker,” each service will highlight music from related artists. And each offers radio stations or automatically generated playlists that can lead you to new music and acts.

YouTube: This is the place to find essential outof-print or rare recordings that can’t found on Spotify or Apple Music.

And there’s no more enjoyable way to explore jazz: This video leads to that, and that to the other, and pretty soon you’re into the most unexpected nooks and crannies of the music.

A few suggestions: Search on the late Ralph J. Gleason’s “Jazz Casual” TV show from the early 1960s and watch performances

by Earl Hines, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae and more.

Then search on “Freddie Hubbard at Village Vanguard” and watch a 50-minute set by the trumpeter, leading a sterling quartet at the Manhattan club in 1985. Or search on “John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy” and watch the saxophonists play “Impressions” with mystifying energy on German television, again in the early ‘60s.

Live from New York: Small’s Jazz Club in Greenwich Village streams all its nightly performances live.

Just sign up and register.

It’s free, so you can devote your evenings to watching performances by some of New York’s best musicians — many of them young — in this basement club.

The camera angle is a little weird, but that only adds to the charm. (Shows typi-

cally start at 7:30 p.m., East Coast time, and continue until around 4 a.m.)

Poke around: Search the web for “Gilles Peterson” and explore the British curator’s radio shows and website; he’s famous for connecting the dots between musical genres, including jazz.

Then take a look at Soundcloud and Bandcamp where many new artists post their music.

Both services are free and have apps, but they function differently. Like an iTunes for indie artists, Bandcamp is ideal for delving into an artist’s full discography. You can stream or download music — and when you buy a track or an album, the artist receives a higher share of the proceeds than on other services.

Soundcloud lets you stream, but not download.

Generally oriented toward even younger artists than Bandcamp, it has a bit more of a social network vibe. Rather than releasing full albums on the site, musicians tend to feature a few tracks.

Twitter: Follow a few musicians. Trumpeter Nicholas Payton (@paynic), pianist Matt Mitchell (@mattmitchellus) and saxophonists Charles Lloyd (@charleslloydsax) and Chico Freeman (@ chicofreeman) are all known to post performance videos and to preview their new music.

Writer Hank Shteamer (@DarkForcesSwing) and pianist/writer Ethan Iverson (@ethan—iverson) will take you down all kinds of rabbit holes.

“Do The M@th,” Iverson’s blog, makes for some of

the most essential reading in jazz.

Miscellaneous: Hosted by the great bassist Christian McBride, NPR’s “Jazz Night in America” presents hour-long episodes on artists and trends.

“On the Corner,” a blog from SFJAZZ, features essays and curated playlists, including a recent one from pianist Vijay Iyer: “Resistance as Music,” tracing the lineage of protest music in jazz. Via its website, SFJAZZ also streams video of its family matinee shows from its San Francisco concert hall.

On the website of WBGO, the jazz radio station based in Newark, N.J., writer Nate Chinen regularly holds forth on his blog, offering news and music recommendations.

Mosaic Records has its own online Jazz Gazette that’s regularly updated with terrific archival interviews and videos.

KNKX radio in Tacoma features a remarkable series of videos of in-studio jazz concerts, many by leading artists: McBride, Abdullah Ibrahim, Catherine Russell, Fred Hersch, Hugh Masekela, Terence Blanchard.

Old-fashioned radio: Even in the digital era, radio deejays still carry the torch for jazz. Some stations have their own apps, including WBGO and KCSM, the Bay Area’s jazz station. The TuneIn online radio service makes it easy to find jazz programs worldwide.

Finally, don’t miss WKCR-FM, the New York college station that has been at the forefront of jazz programming for decades.

Three underrated music festivals to attend this spring

By PATRICK CLARKE TravelPulse

While most travelers can’t help but imagine summer when they think music festivals, there are actually countless celebrations of music, film and art set to take place ahead of the summer solstice.

Of course, the South by Southwest Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas, is undoubtedly the most notable of those events, but if you’re looking for a slightly easier ticket to snag, check out one of these underrated spring music festivals that are right around the corner.

TREEFORT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Boise, Idaho When: March 22-26 The Treefort Music Festival has something for everyone in one of America’s most slept-on destinations, downtown Boise. There’s lots of music, of course, but also movies, comedy shows, yoga parties and food and beer. There’s even a Kidfort to keep the little ones entertained. In addition to gorgeous scenery Boise is home to a variety of natural attractions and parks that will just be beginning to warm up in late March.

BIG EARS 2017

Where: Knoxville, Tennessee When: March 23-26 Whether a fan of original music or film, Tennessee’s Big Ears festival is the place to be in late March. Taking place in historic downtown Knoxville, this annual tradition features a slew of stellar bands, brilliant composers and a plethora of unique artists. While Knoxville may take a back seat to Nashville and Memphis, there’s a lot to love about it, including Market Square and a wide range of historic sites.

This year’s lineup includes alternative rock band Wilco and the American debut performance of the Gavin Bryars Ensemble performing “The Sinking of the Titanic.”

SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Savannah, Georgia When: March 23-April 8 Six hours southeast of Knoxville is where you’ll find Georgia’s Savannah Music Festival, the state’s largest musical arts event. Whether going for the duration or just an extended weekend, you won’t be disappointed. After all, Savannah is home to tremendous history and some of the best haunts in the U.S. This year’s two-week celebration of music and art includes rock band The Avett Brothers and a long list of creative talents.

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Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 11-12 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 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. Wednesday, March 15 is pay-what-you-can night; festival seating, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

‘La Traviata’ 9:55 a.m. Saturday, March 11 Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera’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.

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REVIEW

MINI-REVIEWS

Nuggets of wisdom resonate in ‘The Shack’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

If Octavia Spencer is God, then Lord, take me to church.

A folksy Spencer serving up homemade baked goods is the vision of the divine in “The Shack,” Stuart Hazeldine’s nondenominational, magical realist, faith-based drama, an adaptation of the bestselling novel by William P. Young. But it’s a dark and windy road to get to that beatific image, delving into the personal history of “Mack” Phillips (Sam Worthington), a wayward soul who’s been dealt a few bad cards in life, and needs a restorative stay in order get right with himself.

Adapted by John Fusco, Andrew Lanham and Destin Cretton, the story is nested inside a flashback narrated by Tim McGraw’s character, a pastor named Willie, and takes a leisurely, nonlinear path to get to where it’s going. Mack had a rough childhood marred by domestic violence, forging his understanding of God as wrathful, punishing and judgmental. That worldview is only further exacerbated by the abduction of his youngest daughter, Missy (Amélie Eve), snatched from under his nose during a family camping trip.

Plunged into depression, Mack receives a mysterious invitation in the mail: a note from “Papa” (his wife’s name for God) asking him to a weekend getaway at the shack where his daughter was likely killed. Seeking

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Avraham Aviv Alush (left) portrays Jesus and Sam Worthington plays Mack Phillips in “The Shack.”

revenge, or at least some answers, he heads to the woods. There he’s greeted not by a child killer, but by a trio of groovy spiritual teachers in a tropical wooded paradise: God, aka Papa (Spencer); Jesus (Avraham Aviv Alush); and The Holy Spirit Sarayu (Sumire). Is this heaven or this is Burning Man? It’s easy to have some flippant fun with the premise, and it’s needed, since the framing story is profoundly dark and depressing, rendered in the style of a soap opera or TV movie, heavy on the voice-over, the flashbacks, the haunting memories.

But once he’s at the God Spa, despite all the hokey walking on water, caves of Wisdom, and magical gardens, the things that Papa, Jesus and Sarayu have to

say are pretty profound.

The brand of Christianity on display here is an idealized form of spirituality that’s inclusive, relaxed and open. The film knowingly features a Middle Eastern Jewish Jesus, for heaven’s sake. Faith-based films have been gaining traction in the industry, catering to an underserved audience. While they run the gamut of genre and tone, the presentation of Christian faith remains the same: positive, open, loving, ignoring any messy real-world politics that might be associated with modern Christianity. In this brightened vision, who wouldn’t want to reserve a stay in the God B&B? Worthington is an apt choice for this role.

He’s always been a bit of a blank slate to project

onto, a sponge to soak up every life lesson. His Mack feels empty, all the more ready to be filled with the positive vibes he gets from his new friends. The spiritual teachers spend the weekend reiterating to Mack that God doesn’t judge, God only loves, and impressing upon him the importance of forgiveness and compassion so that he can move beyond the tragedy that has left him “stuck” in that shack.

Though the dialogue is written with all the finesse of a self-help book, and the visuals are a garish technicolor explosion, there are some nuggets of wisdom that do resonate, regardless of personal belief.

— 2 hours, 12 minutes.

Rated PG-13 for thematic material including some violence. HH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“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. H½ “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, PG13, 87 minutes. HH½ “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. HHH½ “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. HHH½ “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. HHH½ “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. H½ “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, based-on-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

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MOVIES

REVIEW

Tense, thoughtful ‘Land of Mine’ revisits forgotten episode of WWII

By GARY THOMPSON Philadelphia Daily News

“Land of Mine” is a fictionalized version of a neglected piece of postwar history, detailing the often-ruthless practice of using World War II German prisoners to defuse land mines.

When the war ended, the Danish coast was infested with hundreds of thousands of explosives, placed on the beaches by Germans to repel what Hitler believed would be a massive Allied invasion.

It never came, and in defeat, German prisoners were assigned the deadly job of finding and defusing the bombs.

The victors thought this right and proper at the time, and even today you’d probably find widespread agreement with the idea that those who planted the mines should bear the risk of defusing them.

As we see in the Danish-made “Land of Mine,” the man assigned the job of supervising these German prisoners, Sgt. Rasmussen (Roland Moller), certainly holds this view. In an early scene, he stops a POW who’s carrying a purloined flag, a souvenir of the war, and beats the man to a bloody pulp.

Later Rasmussen is assigned to supervise a squad of poorly trained prisoners on a remote Danish beach. War has hardened him, and he is initially and authentically uninterested in the appalling mortality rate suffered by the men (the scenes of men prodding for bombs, then delicate-

ly disarming them, are unbearably tense).

Despite efforts to keep the prisoners at arms’ length, he begins to befriend a few. The Germans are glaringly young, just teens, dragged into the war in its desperate final months, and the older Rasmussen gradually succumbs to an obligation

to be a father to them.

It’s a lonely outpost, just the sergeant and the prisoners and miles of empty beach — a spare and desolate place (beautifully photographed), an isolation that leaves Rasmussen with the latitude to create his own moral order. They are starving, he brings them food. They

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS March 10-16 The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata: Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

Kong: Skull Island (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:35 Logan (R): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:30 A Dog’s Purpose (PG): Friday-Wednesday: 1:00, 6:40; Thursday: 1:00 Lion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 3:50, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 3:50 Beauty and the Beast: Thursday: 7:00 360-293-7000 CONCRETE THEATRE March 10-12 The Lego Batman Movie (PG): Friday: 7:30; Saturday: 5:00 and 7:30; Sunday: 5:00 360-941-0403 CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386) * Times subject to change

are exhausted, he gives them a day off. They play soccer. He allows them to devise safer methods of finding ordnance. This causes friction with other allied officers, many of whom are still fighting the war, still eyeing the prisoners as combatants.

Here the movie takes the idea of defusing

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS March 10-16 The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata: Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

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dangerous explosives and makes it symbolic.

The United States and its allies eventually saw the wisdom of rebuilding defeated nations to avoid a repeat of post-World War I dynamics.

Rasmussen becomes a one-man Marshall Plan, sensing that the inhumane treatment of the prisoners risks repeating a cycle of violent humiliation.

That made him atypical.

Of the 2,000 Germans assigned to defuse bombs on Danish beaches, 1,000 were killed.

— 1 hours, 40 minutes.

Rated: R (for violence, some grisly images, and language). HHH (out of four stars)

STANWOOD CINEMAS March 10-16 Kong: Skull Island (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40; Thursday: 1:10, 3:55 Kong: Skull Island 3D (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 3:40, 9:10; Sunday-Thursday: 3:40 Logan (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30 Get Out (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50; Thursday: 1:20, 3:50 John Wick: Chapter 2 (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:05, 3:50, 6:35 The Lego Batman Movie (PG): Friday-Wednesday: 1:15, 6:45; Thursday: 1:15 Beauty and the Beast: Thursday: 7:00 Beauty and the Beast 3D: Thursday: 7:00 360-629-0514

MVHS Bands Carnegie Hall Concert March 14 7:00pm

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McIntyre Hall Presents March 17

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Tickets: $15 • Doors open at 6:00 pm Saturday, March 11 Beer, wine and refreshments will be 7:00 - 9:00 pm available for purchase.

General Admission seating. Purchase tickets online at marysvillewa.gov (sign up for classes) or in the Jennings Park Office at 6915 Armar Road.

Tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event if available. For more information, call 360-363-8400.

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“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-point-of-view film is ... melancholy, sometimes even grim. It just wears you down. Comedy drama, PG, 100 minutes. HH “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 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. HHH½

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