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THIS WEEKEND An-O-Chords headline A Cappella Music Festival lineup in Anacortes MOVIES “The Angry Birds Movie” delights with its quirky wackiness

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Mermaid”: “The Witch”: This Mermaid (Jelly Lin ) is the kind of movie Upcoming who falls for a greedy that depends on the movie releases developer. psychology of terror, Following is a partial “Mr. Selfridge: The which is why it will schedule of coming Final Season”: Jerhaunt you long after DVD releases. Dates emy Piven stars in the the film ends. are subject to change: “Masterpiece” series.

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“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”

It’s another top-notch season that “The Facts of Life: The Final Sealooks at the women of Litchfield son”: Eastland School for Girls faces Penitentiary.

All it takes is one episode to under- possible closure.

“Merchant of Venice”: The 1973 stand why “Orange Is the New Black” adaptation starring Sir Laurence won the 2015 and 2016 Screen Actors Olivier.

Guild Award for Outstanding Perfor“I Saw What You Did”: Joan Crawmance by an Ensemble in a Comedy ford stars in this film about a prank Series. That talented cast includes call that goes bad.

Taylor Schilling and Uzo Aduba.

“Dirty Grandpa”: Grandson and As if it was necessary, the set his grandfather go on a road trip. includes several special features including a gag reel and commentarAVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD MAY 17 ies with the writer and producers.

“The Gods of Egypt”: Looks at the “Synchronicity”: Time machine battle to be the king of Egypt. creator must fight to protect his “Triple 9”: Russian mob blackinvention. mails dirty cops to execute a nearly “The Ghost and the Whale”: Jourimpossible heist. nalist investigates mystery of Annabel Lee. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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THIS WEEKENDin the area VETERANS COMMUNITY PARK GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY Honor local veterans at a ceremonial groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at a new Skagit County Community Veterans Park, 25265 Helmick Road, Sedro-Woolley. RSVP: 360-4161307 or ambere@co.skagit. wa.us.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM FLY DAY See warbirds from around the region in an array of flights, one demo every hour, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. This month’s Fly Day will focus on WWII and D-Day and will feature a replica A6M2 Zero built for the movie “Tora! Tora!

Tora!” and an interstate Cadet that saw action in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. $8 adults, $5 children and military, free for members and ages 4 and younger. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

A CAPPELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL The An-O-Chords Barbershop Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Also performing are the Anacortes High Treble Choir and Men’s Ensemble. Free admission. Donations will be accepted to benefit local school music programs. anochords.org.

SKAGIT RIVER POETRY FESTIVAL READING EVENT Join a poetry reading at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. The Jefferson Rose Band will play from 7:30 to 9:30, followed by the spoken word event. Free. 360399-1805.

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AND WALKING TOUR Meet the artists and join the tour of new waterfront sculptures at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Gilkey Square, 101 Morris St., La Conner. Mayor Ramon Hayes will open the exhibition and Plein Air Washington artists will paint along the sculpture walking route. New outdoor sculptures will be on display and for sale during the biennial exhibition. Tour maps available.

Free. Townoflaconner.org/ arts-commission.cfm.

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OUT & ABOUT ART DUCK STAMP ART: The 2016 Washington State Federal Junior Duck Stamp exhibit is on display at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Thirty-four framed prints from K-12 students are on display. 360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown. org.

PEREGRINE O’GORMLEY AND JEAN BEHNKE EXHIBIT: Artworks by two artists who draw inspiration from nature are on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 31, at Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

O’Gormley tells his stories written in birds, rabbits, skinks and slugs, while Behnke’s experimental relief prints are taken directly from surfaces of cast-off weathered wood.

360-766-6230 or smithand vallee.com.

GALLERY SHOW: “Wilderness Wars,” a new exhibition of work by artists Caitlin Ahern and Todd Horton, is showing through June 30 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial St., La Conner.

Paintings and sculpture pieces examine the idea of a world where human desires, beliefs, hatred, and greed exist among animals.

Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Free. 360-708-4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

GROUP SHOW: “What One Dreams About” continues through June 11 at Matzke Fine Art, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features paintings, prints, sculptures and more by Northwest artists Reg Akright, Liana Bennett, Ned Block, Jerry Finn, Dan Freeman, Don

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and ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. Other events include: n The Secret Formula for Creativity with Anita Luvera Mayer, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. $60-$75. n Hexies and More workshop with Glenys Baker, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 26. $45-$50. n Silk Sachet Workshop and Japanese Tea Ceremony with Sachiko Yoshida and students, 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 23. $40$45.

The Joan Penney Jazz Band will perform from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10 admission. 360-445-2300.

Haggerty, Janet Hamilton, Diane Hill, Sharon Kingston, Jill Mattison, Bobbie Mueller, Richard Nash, Janie Olsen, Sue Taves, Ruth Westra, Leon White and Hiroshi Yamano. 360387-2759 or matzkefineart. com.

FUNK FISHING EXHIBIT: The exhibit “Wallie Funk’s Fishing Photos” continues through May 22 at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Ave., Anacortes. Drawn from the Anacortes Museum’s new book by Funk, “Pictures of the Past,” the images capture vintage scenes from his experience on a local commercial fishing fleet, an Alaskanbound purse seiner and a season on a salmon fishing boat. The center is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free; add a guided tour of the

W.T. Preston steamboat for $3-5. 360-293-1915.

MARGY LAVELLE ART SHOW: 11 a.m. to 5 pm.

Fridays through Sundays, May 20-June 26, i.e., 5800 Cains Court, Edison.

Lavelle’s oil paintings and three-dimensional constructions are inspired by the Samish Bay shoreline and fields. An artist reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 21. Free. 360-488-3458 or ieedison.com.

SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Anne Martin McCool is showing her signaturestyle trees, hills and moons in acrylic with colors fit for spring through May 31 at 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing: acrylics by Jennifer Bowman, oils by Sandy Byers, oils and pastels by Amanda Houston, photographs on canvas by Lewis Jones and sculptures by

Leo Osborne. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment.

Closed Sundays. Free. 360293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

INTERACTIVE ART EXHIBITION: “What Would You Do To Set Them Free?” compiles handwritten and typed letters and a birdcage by visual artist Betty Bastai through May 23 at The Faded Cover Bookstore, 105 S. First St., La Conner. Bastai chronicles her correspondence with novelist, filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki with a mixed style that includes prose, free verse poetry and quotes from “Dante’s Inferno” and D’gen Zenji, a Japanese Buddhist priest. The Faded Cover is open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free admission. 360-399-1673 or thefadedcover.com.

LUMMI ISLAND STUDIO TOUR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. More than 40 artists and craftspeople will offer their work at two dozen locations.

Check out paintings and drawings, prints, note cards, photography, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, jewelry, textile arts and more. 360-758-7121, 360758-2815 or visit lummiisland.com.

APPLIQUÉ AND EMBELLISHMENT: Two exhibits continue through June 19 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner: “A Magical Journey of Hand Appliqué” by Kathy McNeil and “Clothing: Art & Embellishment”

by Anita Luvera Mayer.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members

ART AT MoNA: Two exhibitions continue through June 12 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 “Beyond Aztlán: Mexican and Chicana/o Artists in the Pacific Northwest”: Spanning the past six decades, the exhibition assembles a diversity of works by Chicana/o and Mexican artists that reside or formerly resided in the Pacific Northwest. Some were born in Mexico and moved to this region at different points in their lives. Others, born in the United States, migrated from other states.

Artists include Cecilia Alvarez, Alfredo Arreguin, Arturo Artorez, Paul Berger, Mark Calderón, Daniel Carrillo, Daniel DeSiga, Alma Gómez, Boyer Gonzales, Jr., Jesús Guillén, Fulgencio Lazo, Jesús Mena, George Rodríguez, José Luis Rodríguez Guerra and Rubén Trejo. Curated by Lauro H. Flores.

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OUT & ABOUT n Robert Flynn: Art From the Permanent Collection: Born in 1930, Flynn worked in the Seattle area for 17 years and then another 40 years on the island of Kauai, where he still creates art.

A sculptor, painter and printmaker, he is selftrained but taught art at Broadway Junior College and at a night school.

“BLAST OF BASKETS”: The seventh annual Woolley Fiber Quilters show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, at the former Skagit River Restaurant, 221 Central Ave., Sedro-Woolley.

Local quilters will display over 250 quilts, and there will be demonstrations, bed-turning, a member boutique, vendors, and more. Admission $3. woolleyfiberquilters@ yahoo.com.

FAIRS

ton-chamber.com. n Junk in Your Trunk Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Rent a space for $20. Preregister

by June 13. 755-9649 or burlington-chamber.com. n Kids Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 during Junk in Your Trunk Sale. Open to ages 17 and under. Rent a table space for $10.

755-9649 or burlingtonchamber.com.

THIRD ANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR: Shop the fair and garden party while enjoying wine tasting, chocolates, door prizes and entrees by Random Acts of Food, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-4663821 or christiansons nursery.com.

FESTIVALS

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Celebrate the year 1966 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, June 3; 9 am. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, on Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley. Events include craft and food vendors, a quilt show, art show, car show and contests (hula hoops, jump roping and pie eating).

360-855-1841 or sedrowoolley.chambermaster. com.

SKAGIT RIVER POETRY FESTIVAL: The Skagit River Poetry Foundation supports lifelong literacy with poetry readings and other events May 19-22 throughout La Conner.

The foundation promotes cultural diversity through writing, reading, performing and teaching poetry in Northwest Washington schools.

Ticket prices vary. 360399-1550 or skagitriver poetry.org.

BERRY DAIRY DAYS: Friday through Sunday, June 17-19, Burlington.

Events include “Junk in Your Trunk” market, kids games and magic shows, live music, fireworks show, basketball tournament, car show, big truck races, Kiwanis salmon barbecue and more. Free.

360-757-0994 or burling

NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL: The 45th annual festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, May 27-30, at the Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. $10 suggested donation, $20 per family. 206-684-7300 or nwfolklife.org.

LECTURES AND TALKS STARGAZING 101: Volunteer astronomer Bob Scott will give an introductory stargazing lesson from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, May 19, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. 360-755-0760.

FORTY YEARS ON THE SILK ROAD: Manuscripts, monasteries and massacres from Jerusalem to Beijing; an evening with Skagit Valley native Father Dale and his reflections on a lifetime of exploration, research, and discovery, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 4, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Father Dale was ordained as a Syriac Orthodox Priest in 1991. He has served refugees, internally displaced people and religious minorities of the Middle East for the last 25 years, and was the winner of the Role Model Leadership Award in 2006. Free. 360708-7770 or pugetsound productions@gmail.com.

JAZZ IS...: John Gilbreath, Earshot Jazz executive director and collection development specialist for the Anacortes Public Library’s “Manieri” collection, will discuss jazz at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free.

MUSIC THE RED EARTH PROJECT: Enjoy a musical collaboration by performer sound counterpoint and composer Adam Haws from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. This program contains early

music favorites, a reimagining of a Bach solo violin sonata, jazz and rock tunes and the world premiere of two new works written for period instruments. Free-$20 pay as you are able, 12 and under free. 206-420-4548 or salmonrun.wix.com/ salmon-run-concerts.

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ: “Live at the Lincoln,” 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10, $4 students. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MORE FUN ANACORTES ANNIVERSARY: The “Anacortes at 125” exhibit celebrating Anacortes’ history since incorporation starts at 7 p.m. today, May 19, at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St. Free. 360-2931915.

SKAGIT WEDDING TOUR: Explore wedding venues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, starting at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Tour seven venues — each with a ceremony and reception set-up — and talk with wedding professionals.

Self-guided tour, $10; VIP tour with transportation and swag bag, $25. 425-5223135 or wedinskagit.com.

CONCRETE MUSEUM REOPENS FOR SUMMER: The Concrete Heritage Museum, 7380 Thompson Ave., Concrete, will open for the season Saturday, May 28.

The museum has a variety of exhibits showing early life in and around Concrete, including logging history, a bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, concrete production, regional dam

construction, outdoor machinery and more. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

360-853-8347 or concreteheritagemuseum.org.

HEART OF THE PARK PARTY: The Mount Vernon Parks Foundation will host a fundraising party at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy live music, wine and beer, appetizers, raffles and more. Proceeds will benefit Little Mountain Park.

Tickets: $50 advance, $60 at the door. heartofthe parkparty.org.

QUIDDITCH FEST: The Burlington Public Library will host its first Quidditch Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Skagit River Playfields, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington. Join fellow fans for a day of Muggle play and Harry Potterinspired children’s crafts.

Special feature: The Rain City Raptors will demonstrate a Quidditch game.

Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM FLY-IN: See warbirds from around the region in an array of flights, one demonstration every hour, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. $8 adults, $5 children and military, free for members and ages 4 and younger. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

GEOCOIN CHALLENGE WEEKEND: Find two parts of a coin using coordinates and the website geocaching.com from Friday through Sunday, June

17–19, throughout Mount Vernon. Preregistration requested: 360- 336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

MAGIC AT THE LIBRARY: Brian Ledbetter will perform at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Free.

360-755-0760 or burling tonwa.gov/library.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY CELEBRATION: A centennial celebration at two libraries will start at noon Saturday, June 25, with a tour of the Carnegie Library, 901 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. The celebration will continue from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library, 820 Washington Ave., with an opening of a 100-yearold time capsule. Free.

360-757-6224 or hub history.burlingtonwa.gov.

A ROSY DAY OUT: The 13th annual Rose Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. The event will feature lectures by author Lorene Edwards Forkner and John Christianson, an ice cream social and rose show. Free. 360-466-3821 or christiansonsnursery. com.

FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: The Bellingham summer outdoor movie series will run Saturday evenings, June 25–Aug. 27, at the Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Enjoy a selection of live music, dance and circus-style entertainment. Times for seating and entertainment vary and the movies start at dusk. Bring a blanket; chairs are not allowed on the grass. $5 admission.

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GET INVOLVED ART ART WALK: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s next art walk will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

The event takes place on the first Thursday of each month through October.

360-336-3801 or mount vernondowntown.org.

ANACORTES ARTS COMMISSION: The Anacortes Arts Commission will meet at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8, in the Anacortes Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. 360-299-1950 or anacortesartscommission.com.

educator Patty Weber will teach 10 weekly classes using acrylic paints from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, June 21-Aug. 22, at the La Conner Senior Center, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. Choose any or all weeks. $10 per class. 360466-3941.

PROP BUILDING AND COSTUME MAKING ON A BUDGET: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, Vaux Retreat Center, 3011 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. $22. 360336-6215 or mountvernon wa.gov.

OPEN STUDIO TOUR: Meet ceramic tile artist Michael Laboon in his studio from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Pacific Art Tile, 4099 San Juan Blvd., Anacortes. See pottery throwing and tilemaking demonstrations.

Free. 805-709-9125.

LIFECAST MOLD MAKING (SPECIAL EFFECTS): Cast exact reproductions of body parts in plaster for creating form-fitting masks and prosthetics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Vaux Retreat Center, 3011 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. $55 registration due by June 13. 360-336-6215 or mount vernonwa.gov.

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AUDITIONS

FAMILY ART DAYS AT MoNA: The Museum of Northwest Art offers Family Art Days each month at MoNA, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Sessions are open to ages 5 and older at all skill levels and include guided walk-throughs of MoNA exhibitions. $5 per family, free for members.

Limited enrollment. Preregistration is required.

360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org. Next up: n Memory Boxes: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 28. Using painting and drawing techniques, with added collage, found object and mixed media supplies, create a unique memory box to store special items or give as a gift.

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS: La Conner artist and

POSEIDON PLAYERS: The Poseidon Players’ Black Box Theater will hold auditions at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio, located in the back parking lot at 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

Casting decisions will be made the same day for three to four one-act plays with lots of parts available.

Everyone who tries out will get a part. Sound and light technicians are also needed. Performances will be held July 15-17. 360679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL”: Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, May 22-23, at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Auditions by

appointment will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; open auditions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Monday. Several parts are available for female and male actors and singers ranging in age from young teenage to 70 years old. Be prepared to sing a 16-bar solo and perform a short memorized monologue. The production will run Sept. 9-Oct. 2. 360679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.”: Auditions will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

Roles are available for ages 18 and younger. The show will run July 15-31.

360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

AUDITIONS FOR CHORAL SINGERS: Cantabile Chamber Choir will hold auditions for experienced choral singers from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Tenors are especially needed.

Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, from September through April/May. For information or to schedule an audition, contact Jennie Bouma at cantabile chamberchoir@gmail.com or 425-312-4565.

DANCE SUMMER DANCE CLASSES: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30, Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon. Tots, tumble, play & sing, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, lyrical and contemporary. Ages 2 1/2 to adult, cost varies. 360-

424-6677 or skagitvalley academyofdance.com.

MUSIC B.Y.O.U. (Bring Your Own Ukulele): Beginner/intermediate ukulele jam from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

Learn to play and jam with other ukulele players.

Free. 360-421-6842.

DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, May 19, Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Bring your drum or borrow one. Handicapped accessible. Free.

Freewill offering accepted.

360-305-7559.

PARADES BERRY DAIRY DAYS PARADE: Applications are available for the 79th annual Berry Dairy Days Grand Parade, set for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, along Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. 360-757-0994 or burlington-chamber.com.

RECREATION ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS: Athletes of all ages can compete in a variety of track and field events at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1-29, at Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Registration opens at 5 p.m., followed by field events at 5:30 p.m. and running events at 6 p.m. $5 per meet; $25 season pass includes Fast Pass check-in and a 2016 ACTM shirt. For information, contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at 360-755-9649 or burling tonwa.gov/recreation.

CORNET BAY WEEDING PARTY: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24, Cornet Bay, Deception Pass State Park, 200 Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor. Held the fourth Tuesday of each month. 360-336-0172 or skagitfisheries.org.

LEADERSHIP SKAGIT: The nine-month civic leadership and development program will start in September at Skagit Valley College, 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon. Application deadline is Thursday, June 16. To register, contact Kathryn Bennett, director, at 360395-8727 or visit leader shipskagit.org.

SMART CYCLING 101: A two-part class taught by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 23, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in the Cascade Room at Skagit Regional Hospital, 1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Ages 14 and up (14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult). A functioning bicycle and helmet is required for Saturday. Free for residents of Skagit County, $75 for nonresidents. 360814-2424 or skagitregion alhealth.org.

Dash 5K/10K fun run/ walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Medals will be awarded for the top three female and male runners; ribbons for the top three in each age group. The walk is noncompetitive. $15 entry fee; T-shirts, $10.

360-387-0222 or camano center.org.

TAYLOR SHELLFISH PROCESSING PLANT TOUR AND COOKING DEMO: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 11, Samish Taylor Shellfish Market, 2182 Chuckanut Drive, Bow. After the tour, an expert will demonstrate how to prepare the shellfish. Free. 360-432-2870 or taylorshellfishfarms.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Test your knowledge of Skagit Valley fisheries and business to support local fish from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at North Sound Brewing, 17406 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. Each group limited to five people, and all funds collected plus $1 per pint sold benefit Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group’s salmon restoration and education programs. $5.

360-336-0172 or skagit fisheries.org.

TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon. Work sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. Lunch, snacks, tools and training are provided. For information, call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360336-6215 or visit mountvernontrailbuilders.com.

Next up: May 28, June 11 and 25.

WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY: Join local author Deb Graham as she guides an interactive workshop to write your personal history through questions and memory prompts, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24, at Where the Heart Is, 410 Norris St., Burlington. Free. 360755-8007 or whereheartis. com.

CAMANO CRAB DASH: The fifth annual Crab

n For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment.”

WORKSHOPS

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COMMENTARY

AT THE LINCOLN

With Sinead O’Connor, don’t let the drama eclipse the art

By RANDALL ROBERTS Los Angeles Times

Those who have casually followed the Irish singer and songwriter Sinead O’Connor’s life in the past few years likely know the basic details of her personal struggles with mental illness, as well as her recent vanishing act in Chicago’s north suburbs. (She was found safe Monday.) If not, details of this nonmusical news are easily found online.

Less covered, though, is the art that O’Connor has created in that same time, which has been woefully eclipsed by the drama.

Many know her breakout debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” its follow-up “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” and her stellar version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” They’ve seen her rip up a picture of the pope on national television.

Even as her voice and her artistic reflexes have continued to expand, though, all but her most devoted followers ignore her varied discography, which includes a dozen studio albums.

After she became a mainstream pariah for dissing the Catholic Church, O’Connor remained an outlier. She didn’t go on an apology tour or recoil at the backlash. Rather, to her credit, she doubled down on her outsider status.

In the decades since, she’s released an album of standards, a reggae album, a faith-based acoustic record featuring dub remixes, a few Christmas hymns and an album of traditional Irish songs, among others.

“I come from a tradition of Irish artists where I am principally concerned with affecting my society,” O’Connor told the Los Angeles Times in 2012.

“Artists are supposed to act as an emergency fire service when it comes to spiritual conflict — not preaching or telling people what to do but being a little light that tells us that there is a spirit world.”

At the time, she was promoting “How About I Be Me (And You Be You),” an often breathtaking work that focused on

‘Midnight Special’

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Sinead O’Connor performs during the Italian State RAI TV program “Che Tempo che Fa”, in Milan, Italy, in 2014. love and betrayal. On it, the artist wrestles with public and private truths while acknowledging she suffers from depression and PTSD. Or, in the words to “Queen of Denmark,” the John Grantpenned song she recorded for the album, “I wanted to change the world/ But I could not even change my underwear.”

O’Connor’s most recent album, “I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss” (2014), finds her revisiting the sound of her early pop-rock work while continuing to explore themes of love, femininity, spirituality and their convergence.

She delivers Rolling Stones-style swagger on “The Voice of My Doctor” and offers echoed gentleness on the albumclosing ballad “Streetcars.” She teams with Nigerian afro-beat superstar Seun Kuti for a tribute called “James Brown.”

Through it all, she’s equal parts tender and defiant, and repeatedly confirms that she still possesses that soaring voice.

Which is, to say, the next time you read O’Connor being described as unhinged or crazy, know that her artistic determination remains undiminished, and her muse undeterred.

A father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the federal government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever.

Rated PG-13. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 ages 12 and under.

Sunday bargain prices: $8 general; $6 members; $5 ages 12 and under.

Producers Night 2016, ‘La Dolce Vita’

6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Swinomish Casino and Lodge The film inspiration this year for Producers Night, one of the Lincoln’s major annual fundraising events, is “La Dolce Vita,” or “The Sweet Life.”

“La Dolce Vita” entered the language following the success of the 1960 film written and directed by Federico Fellini and starred Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg and Anouk Aimee. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, Italian buffet, live music, and live and silent auctions.

Tickets: $75 individual, $580 for a table of eight guests. Call 855-794-6563 (group code LINCOLN16) for more information.

n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St. in downtown Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 19-22

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 19-26

Thursday.19

Thursday.19

Sunday.22

THEATER

Jumbled Pie, with Linden Jordan: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

Bo Diddlers: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Broken Banjo (folk and blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Wednesday.25

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

Friday.20 THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10-$14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

“Alice In Wonderland”: 7 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. $7 for 18 and up. $5 under 18. 360-855-3520

MUSIC

“Why We Sing”, featuring vocal quartet Angeli: 7 p.m., Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. Freewill donations will benefit Whidbey Island’s Ryan House for Youth.

360-679-1561 or angeli_quartet@comcast. net.

CIRCUS

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.19-22

John Wesley Coleman: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

“HOT MIKADO” Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

See indiviudal listings for times.

Friday.20

Pictured (from left): Zane Jay, Seth Ungersma and Caterina Amsler.

Something Wonderful: 7:30 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Saturday.21 MUSIC

Greta Metassa and her little Big Band (jazz): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or FSWL.org.

THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

Chauncey Drummond photo

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10-$14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

“Alice In Wonderland”: 7 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. $7 for 18 and up. $5 under 18. 360-855-3520.

CIRCUS

Something Wonderful: 7:30 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

SATURDAY.21

Eddie and the Touks: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Sunday.22 THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 2 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

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

360-399-1321.

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 2:30 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

Sumac, Jaye Jayle, Mass Marriage: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-10. 360-778-1067.

CIRCUS

Something Wonderful: 2 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

COMEDY

Shakedown Standup Comedy Showcase: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

J.P. Falcon Band/J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

Free. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.21 GRETA METASSA AND HER LITTLE BIG BAND 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or FSWL.org.

Nashville Northwest: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoand lodge.com.

STRANGE TONES 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956

El Colonel: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

CC Adams Band (blues, rock): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Don Kellogg: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Acoustic Night with Valerie: 8:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-2932544.

Thursday.26 Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

FRIDAY.20

Mary Von Krusienstiern: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

CC ADAMS BAND 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jim Lykins photo

Saturday.21 Strange Tones (blues, rockabilly, rhythm and blues): 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Onry Ozzborn, Wool see, Graves 33, Myke Bogan, Mostafa, Faculty: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7781067.

Gin Gypsy: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Nashville Northwest: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoand lodge.com.

Big Little Lions (folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Mark DuFresne Band: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360445-3000.

Joan Penney Jazz Band (jazz): 7 to 9:30 p.m., Bertelsen’s Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10. 360-445-2300.

Troy Fair: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

Jefferson Rose Band: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Ibex: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

No cover. 360-293-2544.

David Ritchie, John Meier: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000.

Joe Young (pop-funk, ballads, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 19-22

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 19-26

Thursday.19

Thursday.19

Sunday.22

THEATER

Jumbled Pie, with Linden Jordan: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

Bo Diddlers: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Broken Banjo (folk and blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Wednesday.25

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

Friday.20 THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10-$14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

“Alice In Wonderland”: 7 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. $7 for 18 and up. $5 under 18. 360-855-3520

MUSIC

“Why We Sing”, featuring vocal quartet Angeli: 7 p.m., Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. Freewill donations will benefit Whidbey Island’s Ryan House for Youth.

360-679-1561 or angeli_quartet@comcast. net.

CIRCUS

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.19-22

John Wesley Coleman: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

“HOT MIKADO” Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

See indiviudal listings for times.

Friday.20

Pictured (from left): Zane Jay, Seth Ungersma and Caterina Amsler.

Something Wonderful: 7:30 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Saturday.21 MUSIC

Greta Metassa and her little Big Band (jazz): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or FSWL.org.

THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

Chauncey Drummond photo

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10-$14. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

“Alice In Wonderland”: 7 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. $7 for 18 and up. $5 under 18. 360-855-3520.

CIRCUS

Something Wonderful: 7:30 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

SATURDAY.21

Eddie and the Touks: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Sunday.22 THEATER

“Hot Mikado”: 2 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5.

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

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

360-399-1321.

“Hope On the Orphan Train”: 2:30 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10. 360-424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

Sumac, Jaye Jayle, Mass Marriage: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-10. 360-778-1067.

CIRCUS

Something Wonderful: 2 p.m., Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10-$20, $40 family. 360-224-6950 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

COMEDY

Shakedown Standup Comedy Showcase: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

J.P. Falcon Band/J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

Free. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.21 GRETA METASSA AND HER LITTLE BIG BAND 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or FSWL.org.

Nashville Northwest: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoand lodge.com.

STRANGE TONES 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956

El Colonel: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

CC Adams Band (blues, rock): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Don Kellogg: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Acoustic Night with Valerie: 8:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-2932544.

Thursday.26 Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

FRIDAY.20

Mary Von Krusienstiern: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

CC ADAMS BAND 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jim Lykins photo

Saturday.21 Strange Tones (blues, rockabilly, rhythm and blues): 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Onry Ozzborn, Wool see, Graves 33, Myke Bogan, Mostafa, Faculty: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7781067.

Gin Gypsy: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Nashville Northwest: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoand lodge.com.

Big Little Lions (folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Mark DuFresne Band: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360445-3000.

Joan Penney Jazz Band (jazz): 7 to 9:30 p.m., Bertelsen’s Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10. 360-445-2300.

Troy Fair: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

Jefferson Rose Band: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Ibex: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

No cover. 360-293-2544.

David Ritchie, John Meier: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000.

Joe Young (pop-funk, ballads, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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HOT TICKETS SPYRO GYRA: May 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

BILLY JOEL: May 20, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

LLOYD JONES: May 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: May 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL: May 27-31, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 206.802.3123 or viptickets@sasquatch festival.com.

“PAINT YOUR WAGON”: June 2-25, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND: with Mavis Staples: June 4-5, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

LATIN LINEUP COMEDY NIGHT: June 10-11, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com.

SLIPKNOT: with Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men: June 11, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TEARS FOR FEARS: June 17, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

CHICAGO: June 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JUSTIN HAYWARD: featuring IGN’s Mike Dawes: June 24, Lincoln Theatre, 360-445-6221

Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm Fri/Sat 9am-9pm Sun 9am-6pm 18729 Fir Island Road Suite C Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 From I-5, Take Exit 221 & Head West to Conway In The Conway Red Barn

www.221inc.com

Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

PARADISO FESTIVAL: June 24-25, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 425-2481572 or livenation.com.

BOSTON: July 1, WAMU Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND: July 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

STEVEN TYLER: July 8, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GOO GOO DOLLS WITH COLLECTIVE SOUL AND TRIBE SOCIETY: July 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR: July 9, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or livenation.com.

PHISH: July 15-16, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

29TH WINTHROP R&B FESTIVAL: July 15-17, 19190 Highway 20, Winthrop. 509-997-3837 or tickettomato.com.

40TH DARRINGTON BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: July 15-17, Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington. 360-436-1179 or darringtonbluegrass.com.

MEGHAN TRAINOR: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

DON HENLEY: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

STING & PETER GABRIEL: July 21, KeyArena,

PAUL SIMON May 28-29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE RIPPINGTONS: July 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

LEE ANN WOMACK: July 22-23, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: July 23, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ALBERT LEE: with Kate Taylor: July 24, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

ROB ZOMBIE, KORN: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

JOHN FOGERTY: July 29, Chateay Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

WATERSHED FESTIVAL: with Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Keith Urban and more: July 29-31, Aug. 5-7, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. watershedfest. com.

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE FESTIVAL OF JAZZ: JONATHAN BUTLER AND GERALD ALBRIGHT, BOBBY CALDWELL, MELLIE MCKAY AND MORE: July 30, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WINE COUNTRY BLUES FESTIVAL: ROBERT CRAY BAND, MAVIS STAPLES, JAMES HUNTER SIX AND SHEMEKIA COPELAND: July 31, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Aug. 5-6, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CULTURE CLUB: Aug. 11, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

WARPED TOUR ‘16: Aug. 12, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-

3000 or livenation.com.

JACKSON BROWNE: Aug. 12-13, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GUNS N’ ROSES: Aug. 12, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MARGARET CHO: Aug. 19-20, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

DEMI LOVATO, NICK JONAS: Aug. 21, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PAIN IN THE GRASS 2016: Aug. 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

GWEN STEFANI WITH SPECIAL GUEST EVE: Aug. 24, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000. livenation.com THE GIPSY TWINS: Aug. 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

STEVE MILLER BAND: Aug. 26-27, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Aug. 28, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

DURAN DURAN: Sept. 1, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866332-8499 or livenation. com.

SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA — THE HIGH ROAD SUMMER TOUR: Sept. 2, White River Amphitheater, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS: Sept. 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Sept. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. dave matthewsband.com.

COUNTING CROWS AND ROB THOMAS: Sept. 3, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

CHRIS ISAAK: Sept. 4, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

RAY MONTAGNE: Sept. 5, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES: Sept. 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

BONNIE RAITT: Sept. 16, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

DRAKE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: Sept. 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BLINK-182 WITH A DAY TO REMEMBER AND ALL AMERICAN REJECTS: Sept.

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SIA WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL AND ALUNAGEORGE: Sept. 29, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

DEF LEPPARD: with REO Speedwagon, Tesla: Oct. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

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MAROON 5: Oct. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

ENDUROCROSS: Oct. 22, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866332-8499 or livenation.com.

IAN ANDERSON of JETHRO TULL: Oct. 28, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

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MUSIC REVIEWS CORINNE BAILEY RAE, “The Heart Speaks in Whispers” — “The Heart Speaks in Whispers,” the third album from Britain’s Corinne Bailey Rae, doesn’t boast a single as immediately catchy as “Put Your Records On” from her 2006 debut, but it’s a richer, more sophisticated album as a whole.

It’s more optimistic than 2010’s “The Sea,” which followed the sudden death of her first husband, and it continues that album’s blend of acoustic soul ballads and more extroverted R&B tracks.

Rae’s warm voice doesn’t speak in whispers, but it’s especially inviting when restrained. The slinky “Do You Ever Think of Me?” and the stately “Hey, I Won’t Break Your Heart” luxuriate in the spaces between the notes. “Green Aphrodisiac” begins by echoing Aretha Franklin’s “Daydreaming” (a song Rae has covered) before kicking it up a notch with layers of cooing backing vocals (in part courtesy of Esperanza Spalding). She’s a bit less persuasive when songs such as “Horse Print Dress” and “Tell Me” build on programmed rhythms and loops or when “Do You Ever Think of Me?” strives to become an anthem. As the close-mic clarity of the closing lullaby, “Night,” demonstrates, Rae’s voice doesn’t need any distractions. n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

GREGORY PORTER, “Take Me to the Alley” — You’ve likely heard Gregory Porter’s voice and never known it — he sings the hook on Disclosure’s lead single, “Holding On,” from the Brit duo’s sophomore smash, “Caracal.” The co-written hit has

been remixed and spun everywhere from Voyeur to the beaches of Ibiza, which makes his jazzier, slowed-down and hi-hatbrushed version here all the more delicious.

“Take Me to the Alley” is a beautiful, soulful and sophisticated popjazz record that culls the 44-year-old baritone’s homey influences into one heck of a sunny Sunday listen. He’s not breaking the mold, but he’s also not doing standards and covers, like many other modern jazz vocalists are wont to do. This batch reflects his gospel and soul roots, and a couple of tracks — “Don’t Lose Your Steam” and “Day Dream” — are inspired by his son, Demyan. Porter earned a Grammy in 2014 for best jazz vocal album (for “Liquid Spirit”), and it’s no surprise. His rich singing is beautifully controlled, yet wholly organic. This album is produced with co-conspirator Kamau Kenyatta, and Porter is backed by extremely capable players, like pianist Chip Crawford, drummer Emanuel Harrold, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, bassist Aaron James, and an angelic backup vocalist, Alicia Olatuja. A handful of tracks start to feel indulgently slow and drowsy. “Fan the Flames” dips into be-bop territory, and “French African Queen” flares up with Fela Kuti flavors. Channeling greats such as Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, and Ray Charles, Porter has collected a timeless bunch of tunes. n Bill Chenevert, The Philadelphia Inquirer

JEAN-MICHEL JARRE, “Electronica Vol 2: The Heart of Noise” — If 2015’s “Vol. 1” reintroduced French electronic musicmaker Jean-Michel

Jarre into pop after eight years away, “The Heart of Noise” keeps the acquaintance current. Jarre — a longtime master of crepuscular ambience, sequenced sound, and electro-pop — gathers sympathetic sons and daughters with mixed results. But even at its most “meh” (a shamefully tepid pairing with psychedelic groove-ministers Primal Scream; a sleepinducing trance co-starring Edward Snowden yakking about privacy), “Noise” is to be treasured.

Beyond living up to the expectations of its pairings — “Here for You” with Gary Numan is romantic and robotic; “Brick England” with Pet Shop Boys is pithy, with Bond-theme twists – “Noise” revels in all things synthetic.

“Switch on Leon” with the Orb is an eerie, hysteri-

cal history-lesson collage sampling Léon Theremin in word and instrumentation. “Why This, Why That and Why?” finds Jarre and the boys of Yello giddily at play. “What You Want” with Peaches and “Swipe to the Right” with Cyndi Lauper have their sharp, shrill edges rounded, not a bad thing. Alone, on several tracks, Jarre creates stirring atmospheres with dense, tight rhythms. n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

MEGHAN TRAINOR, “Thank You” — Meghan Trainor’s esteem-raising, body-accepting anthem “All About That Bass” was a success on basically every level — topping the charts, landing her critical acclaim and a best new artist Grammy — because she spoke up for herself in

her own distinctive voice.

On her follow-up album, Trainor again succeeds when she’s discussing life in her own style. The first single, “No,” includes her own twists on the usual club tale, using turn-of-thecentury Destiny’s Child styling to build a clever tale of empowerment that is so catchy that it’s tough to shake. On “Me Too,” which came with a bit of a shock when the video was released and Trainor (and her legions of fans) found that the director had Photoshopped her body to be a little less curvy, she rides an elastic bass line like early-aughts Britney Spears, to offer lines like “I can’t help loving myself and I don’t need nobody else” and “If I was you, I’d want to be me too.”

She stays in a similarly positive mood on

the catchy “Woman Up,” which combines advice with a retro-Rihanna vibe that works extremely well.

She’s equally successful on the sweet, simple ballad “Just a Friend to You.” Where Trainor comes up short, though, is when her bubbly approach feels like a put-on, the way her hit “Dear Future Husband” seemed slightly off.

“Champagne Problems” is a little too cute for its own good as she worries about her Uber being late, faulty Wi-Fi and iPhone battery life. And “I Love Me” is packed with too many cliches and too much padding to be effective.

“Thank You” shows how Trainor has become one of pop’s most skilled young stars at crafting songs for her image, but there is still room to grow. n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL 5

Five spots for a stress-free camping trip with your kids

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

There are many ways to camp with the kids.

Here are five to consider: 1. REI Signature Camping. For those families that want to go deep into a national park but also appreciate a deluxe experience, you have options. Oversized tents are outfitted with cots, comfy bedding, floor coverings and lighting. Community areas are a great gathering place for families as hammocks, covered dining areas, outdoor games and twinkle lighting create a festive atmosphere.

French press coffee will be delivered to your tent and regional cuisine is served to hungry explorers upon return to camp.

Destinations include Zion, Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains. rei.com/adventures 2. Starlite Classic Campground, Canon City, Colorado. Take a trip down memory lane when you stay in a vintage camper. Think pink during an overnight in the Classic Sally camper.

Explain the antics of Lucy and Desi Arnaz to the kids when you sleep in the 1950s-style Tacy, reminiscent of the “long, long trailer” the famous pair used for their traveling escapades.

How about snoozing in the Flamingo Lounge,

Web Buzz What type of vacation can you afford? This interactive map can help you make smart travel decisions.

Name: Vacation Cost Finder (www.lat.ms/ vacationcostfinder) What it does: It’s an interactive map that takes your travel choices (domestic or international, beach, city or adventure, as well as four levels of daily spending) and calculates destinations in your price range.

What’s hot: This is a solid start to your travel planning. Once you make your selections, scan the interactive world map and click on the pinned destinations that are within your budget. The average cost per day covers a one-mile taxi ride, three meals and one night in a hotel. When I tested International, Beach and two dollar signs ($150$199 per day) it resulted in Cartagena, Colombia, for $167.79 per day; Cape Town, South Africa, for $170.10 per day; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for $176.09 per day; and La Oliva, Spain, for $167.23 per day.

What’s not: It doesn’t seem to consider the cost of your flight. You also don’t know what kind of hotel you’ll get. These are averages based on hotel prices from Hotels.com, so use it to get a rough idea before you dig deeper into travel planning on other sites. I’d also like to see a content partner attached to the interactive map to take travel planning to the next level. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

complete with the iconic pink yard ornaments out front. Plan a visit to the nearby Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the country. You can also catch the gorge and Arkansas River views from aboard an historic train during a scenic 24-mile outing. starliteclassiccamp ground.com 3. Georgia State Parks. New to camping? The Georgia State Parks First Time Camper Program goes a long

way toward making the experience as stress-free as possible by offering loaner gear. Thanks to donations from Coleman, REI and North Face, newbies can spend two nights in a campground with all the right gear, including marshmallow roasting sticks. Park staff and volunteers will provide any help you might need setting up your tent or getting settled before leaving you and your family to enjoy the starry night’s show. gastateparks.org/ firsttimecamper

4. Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire.

By day, discover natural swimming holes and waterfalls. Hike in the expansive White Mountain National Forest.

Paddle along the Saco River.

Choose your home base from eight familyoriented campgrounds in Mount Washington Valley, each of which is in the shadow of the tallest peak in the northeast.

Sleep in tents, bring an RV or access a family cabin. The campgrounds offer themed events and amenities with families in mind. mtwashingtonvalley. org 5. C Lazy U, Granby, Colo. Enjoy a day filled with scenic trail rides, hiking or fishing and dinner in the lodge. Then retreat to your own outpost, guided by a ranch hand, where spacious, fully furnished tents await.

Enjoy stories and s’mores around the campfire before settling under cozy covers. Two tents are available, one with a king bed, another with three twins. Wake to fresh air, a stunning landscape and the prospect of yet another day of mountain adventure. clazyu.com n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel. com. Email: lohayes@ familytravel.com.

Local travel AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND TOUR: Guided vaca-

tion with AAA Member Choice Vacations, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, AAA Mount Vernon, 1600 E. College Way. RSVP 360-848-2084.

LOW TIDE SAFARI AT LILY POINT: Outdoor enthusiast Sue Cottrell will lead a hike to the tide flats with views of eagles, Mount Baker and Vancouver Island from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, departing from Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Explore over 40 acres of shoreline and tidelands, stop at Lighthouse Marine Park, and visit White Rock for a no-host afternoon treat. Pack a sack lunch and drink (no fresh fruits or veggies).

Be prepared to hike 1 mile with a 200-foot elevation gain. Proof of citizenship is required to cross the border. $61. Register by Friday, May 27, at 360-3366215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

SAN JUAN ISLAND ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 5, departing and returning from the Chuckanut Park and Ride Lot, exit 231 off I-5, middle lot. $60. Register by Tuesday, May 31 at 360-766-7109 or jmwnlmw@msn.com.

POINT ROBERTS GARDEN TOUR AND AFTERNOON TEA: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, departing from Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Time will be set aside for a no-host lunch and for an afternoon tea. Proof of citizenship required to cross the border. $75 fee includes afternoon tea. Register by Tuesday, May 31, at 360-3366215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

FORT FLAGLER FUN: Visit Fort Flagler State Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, departing from the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington or 8 a.m to 5 p.m. departing from the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. Note the walking tours may include some uneven terrain. $67. Register by Wednesday, June 1, at 360-766-7109 or recreationwithout borders.com.klindell 4/28/16 SALMON DINNER SAIL: Join the Schooner Zodiac, a classic 1920s sailing yacht, for a three-hour excursion from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, June 10-Sept. 2, departing from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $79 adults, $59 children.

For reservations, contact 206-719-7622 or schoonerzodiac.com.

TILLICUM VILLAGE AND BLAKE ISLAND: From Seattle’s Pier 55, board the Argosy Cruise’s Goodtime II and enjoy a 45-minute narrated cruise to Blake Island from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, departing from the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington or 9 a.m to 6 p.m. departing from the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. Lunch is included in the fee. $125. Register by Wednesday, July 6, at 360766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

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

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Dig at theater where Shakespeare worked uncovers a surprise

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

LONDON — London’s relentless building boom has dug up another chunk of the city’s history — one with a surprise for scholars of Shakespearean theater.

Archaeologists are excavating the remains of the Curtain, a 16th-century playhouse where some of the Bard’s plays were first staged, before a new apartment tower sprouts

on the site. Unexpectedly, the dig has revealed that the venue wasn’t round, like most Elizabethan playhouses. It was rectangular.

That came as a surprise, because the best-known fact about the Curtain is that Shakespeare’s “Henry V” was first staged here — and the play’s prologue refers to the building as “this wooden O.” “This is palpably not a circle,” Julian Bowsher,

an expert on Elizabethan theaters, said during a tour of the site this week.

The discovery has made Bowsher rethink some of his ideas about Tudor playhouses. He suspects that the Curtain — unlike the more famous Globe and Rose theaters — wasn’t built from scratch, but converted from an existing building.

“Out of the nine playhouses that we know in Tudor London, there are

only two that have no reference to any construction,” he said — including the Curtain. “It’s beginning to make sense now.”

Where does that leave “Henry V”? Heather Knight, senior archaeologist at Museum of London Archaeology , said the play may still have premiered at the Curtain in 1599, but without the prologue.

“There’s a school of thought now that says

prologues were actually a later addition,” she said.

The Curtain’s remains were uncovered in 2011 on a site earmarked for development in Shoreditch, a scruffy-chic, fast-gentrifying area on the edge of London’s financial district.

Archaeologists began excavating intensively last month, before construction of a 37-story luxury apartment tower and office complex named —

with a nod to its heritage — The Stage.

They will keep digging until the end of June, and visitors can book tours of the excavations as part of events to mark this year’s 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

The site’s developers have promised to keep the foundations of the historic theater on public view and to build a visitor center to display some of the archaeologists’ finds.

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MOVIES

‘Angry Birds’ possesses a weird charm

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

If you’ve ever played the mobile video game Angry Birds, you might have found yourself wondering: Why am I sling-shotting cartoon birds at grinning green pigs?

Why are these birds so angry?

What have the pigs done to deserve this destruction?

“Angry Birds,” the movie, is here to fill in that backstory, to answer the questions that may or may not have been asked, and provide motivation

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for the avian rage. The film, directed by Clay Kittis and Fergal Reilly, from a screenplay by “Simpsons” writer Jon Vitti, proves to be more than just a gimmick, and doesn’t skimp on any of the quirky wackiness that you might expect from a film about blob-shaped, flightless birds battling pigs.

Jason Sudeikis lends his voice talents to the angriest of the birds, Red, and his snarky, sardonic delivery is perfect for the character. He’s the red one, per the name, with the perpetually V-shaped eyebrows.

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Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, is shown in a scene from “The Angry Birds Movie.”

Those brows are the source of some angst, having been teased about them as a kid. That early torment has led to his current worldview, as a perpetual victim whom the world is out to get, an oddball and loner with a short fuse who doesn’t fit in on the happy-go-lucky paradise island where he and all the other flightless birds live.

He doesn’t even fit in during his court-mandated anger management classes. “Angry Birds” somehow balances those recognizable real-world elements with all-out fantastical silliness, and that contrast lends itself to the film’s weird charm.

Zenned-out Matilda (Maya Rudolph) teaches the island’s other angry

birds in attendance: the speedy motormouth Chuck (Josh Gad), uncontrollably explosive Bomb (Danny McBride) and intimidating but silent Terence (Sean Penn), who only growls.

The emotional foundation of bullying and loneliness is almost too humane for a film that features a razzle dazzle cowboy dance number performed by enthusiastic and energetic green pigs.

The porky pirates arrive one day in an enormous ship, led by the swaggering Southernaccented Leonard (Bill Hader), bearing tropical banquets and dance parties with DJs named Daft Piggy, sweeping the birds off their feet with enter-

tainment and hoopla.

Red’s the only skeptic in the bunch, trained by years of expecting the worst from others. Also, he’s finally in a position where he’s actually being oppressed — the pigs parked their boat right on his house.

But his suspicion is ignored, and soon the overbearing porcine partiers make off with the birds’ precious eggs, their children, for a feast on Piggy Island.

So while the plot just might put some kids off eating eggs (are they baby birds or protein-rich snacks?) the themes at play in “Angry Birds,” are surprisingly somewhat nuanced. The story demonstrates how certain traits — Chuck’s speed,

Red’s anger, Bomb’s, well, bombastic qualities — might be looked down upon by society’s norms, but can be strengths when harnessed in the right way, like in a bird slingshot.

Peter Dinklage voices the fantastically vainglorious, over-the-hill Mighty Eagle whom Red idolizes and hopes will save them from the pigs. When it turns out he’s just a paunchy braggart who can’t fly, Red realizes with exasperation that, “the fate of the world relies on idiots like me.” That message is all too relatable — the fate of the world relies on idiots like all of us.

1 hour, 37 minutes.

Rated PG for rude humor and action. HHH

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“A Hologram for the King” — The great Tom Hanks is in prime form as an American salesman in Saudi Arabia trying to secure an IT contract from the king. Writer-director Tom Tykwer skillfully presents a series of fantastical scenes in a way that has us thinking, “Sure, that could happen.” This is quite simply a beautiful film to behold.

Drama, R, 97 minutes. HHH½ “A Perfect Day” — In the Balkans of the mid-1990s, humanitarian aid workers are met with ludicrous roadblocks to their effort to save a village’s water well. Benicio Del Toro leads the terrific cast of this searing, rough-edged black comedy. Drama, R, 106 minutes.

HHH½ “Captain America: Civil War” — At odds over collateral damage, Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) pick rival all-star superhero teams in a classic example of what the big-ticket summer movie experience is all about. “Civil War” keeps things moving along, with a solid balance of character soul-searching and kinetic action sequences. Superhero action, PG-13, 147 minutes. HHH½ “Criminal” — Playing a sociopath imprinted with the memories of a dead CIA agent, Kevin Costner hurls himself into the role with gusto, while Gary Oldman is terrible as the CIA’s irrational London chief. Their varied acting styles provide a measure of entertainment in this lurid, stupid, loony and unintentionally laughable thriller.

Action thriller, R, 113 minutes. H “Demolition” — The best efforts of Jake Gyllenhaal, as an emotionally distant investment banker who reacts to his wife’s sudden death by smashing things, aren’t enough to save “Demolition” from itself. What a pretentious, uneven, off-putting, not-nearly-asclever-as-it-thinks-it-is MESS. Drama, R, 100 minutes. H½ “Elvis & Nixon” — Michael Shannon plays Elvis and Kevin Spacey is Nixon in one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen this year -- a whip-smart slice of strange history bolstered by their excellent performances, pitchperfect period-piece references and a brisk sense of pacing. Historical comedy, R, 87 minutes. HHH½ “Eye in the Sky” — The acting by Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman and others is world-class in this timely and tense, but sometimes heavy-handed drama set in the modern world of drone warfare. Mirren plays a British colonel whose attempt to take out terrorists is stymied by bureaucrats -- and a little girl near the target. Drama, R, 104 minutes. HHH

“Get a Job” — Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick and Bryan Cranston star in an uneven, strange little movie with a hit-and-miss screenplay about unemployment. It also has an infectious charm, some genuinely funny set pieces and winning performances throughout. Comedy, R, 82 minutes.

HHH “High-Rise” — In an ultra-modern, luxury high-rise, the tenants revert to savagery when accepted social mores are stripped away and class resentment kicks in. This surreal, adult variation on “Lord of the Flies” eventually sinks under the weight of its own overly artsy, semismug selfconsciousness. What a beautiful and bloody mess of a movie. With Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller and Jeremy Irons. Drama, R, 118 minutes. HH½ “Love and Friendship” — Whit Stillman has done a marvelous job of adapting Jane Austen’s novella “Lady Susan” and capturing the author’s tart, rapier-sharp sense of humor. As a cruel widow scheming to marry off herself and her daughter, Kate Beckinsale delivers one of the best performances of her career. Comedy, PG, 92 minutes. HHH½ “Midnight Special” — As a father on the run with his unusual 8-year-old son, Michael Shannon is up to the task and then some. It’s refreshing to find yourself immersed in a film that zigs and zags between genres -- and occasionally zaps your senses with an electric charge of shock and awe. Sci-fi adventure, PG-13, 111 minutes. HHH½ “Money Monster” — On live TV, a finance whiz (George Clooney) is taken hostage by a gunman who lost everything following his advice. Once the premise is established, “Money Monster” kicks into a high-energy, sometimes very funny and occasionally legitimately tense thriller. Julia Roberts co-stars. Thriller, R, 98 minutes. HHH½ “Mother’s Day” — Garry Marshall’s two earlier bloated, holiday-themed films didn’t prepare us for this offensively stupid, shamelessly manipulative, ridiculously predictable and hopelessly dated piece of junk. Nearly everyone in the talented and likable cast -- including Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts -- is to be commended for trying to lend some air of authenticity to the broadly sketched characters, even if nobody succeeds. Comedy, PG-13, 118 minutes. No stars “The Boss” — Melissa McCarthy’s comedy about a paroled business mogul is a dreadful viewing experience, from the awkward and unconvincing setup to the desperate performances to the depressingly unfunny slapstick scenes to the conflicts and resolutions you can see a mile away.

Comedy, R, 99 minutes. H

“The Family Fang” — Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman have extraordinarily solid chemistry as siblings used as pawns by their performanceartist parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett). As both director and star, Jason Bateman is as good as he’s ever been. Drama, R, 105 minutes. HHH½ “The Jungle Book” — Thanks to director Jon Favreau’s visionary guidance and some of the most impressive blends of live action and CGI we’ve yet seen, “The Jungle Book” is a beautifully rendered, visually arresting take on Rudyard Kipling’s oft-filmed tales. Adventure, PG, 105 minutes.

HHH½ “The Lobster” — In an absurdist social satire with some big, wild ideas, Colin Farrell absolutely kills it as a newly single sad sack who must find a life partner within 45 days or be turned into the animal of his choice.

You might love it -- or you might walk out after 20 minutes. Sci-Fi satire, R, 118 minutes. HHH “The Meddler” — Susan Sarandon’s performance as the needy mother of a newly single TV producer (Rose Byrne) is something lovely to behold.

A sitcom of a premise is imbued with depth, intelligence and numerous sweet, melancholy moments that feel just ... right. Comedy, PG-13, 100 minutes. HHH½ “The Nice Guys” — In this loony, blood-spattered 1970s period piece, Russell Crowe is a deadpan hoot as a hulking thug and Ryan Gosling scores big laughs with some perfectly timed physical shtick. They’re the funniest duo of the year so far. Action comedy, R, 116 minutes. HHH “The Trust” — Nicolas Cage is somehow understated AND over the top as a dirty Las Vegas cop trying to break into an underground vault. He and Elijah Wood, playing his partner in crime, have a terrific dynamic in this dark, nasty and flat-out funny heist movie. Comedy thriller, R, 106 minutes. HHH½ “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” — The essential truth and overall tone of Kim Barker’s terrific war memoir shine through, thanks in large part to Tina Fey’s winning performance as a smart, well-intentioned and initially naive reporter, who plunges into an Afghanistan assignment with great gusto and a resolve to change the world. Comedy drama, R, 111 minutes. HHH “Zootopia” — In an all-animal world, a rabbit rookie cop (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) suspects a sly fox (Jason Bateman) in a missing-mammals case. Brimming with gorgeous visuals and terrific one-liners, this is one of my favorite animated movies, period.

Animated adventure, PG, 108 minutes. HHHH

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS May 20-26 The Angry Birds Movie (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 3:50, 6:30, 8:45; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 3:50, 6:30 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:25, 6:20, 8:55; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:25, 6:20 Hello, My Name Is Doris (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:10, 6:40, 9:30; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:15, 4:10, 6:40; Thursday: 1:15, 4:10 X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13): Thursday: 7 p.m.

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360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS May 20-26 The Angry Birds Movie 3D (PG): 3:35, 6:25 The Angry Birds Movie (PG): Friday: 1:20, 8:45; Saturday-Sunday: 11:05, 1:20, 8:45; Monday-Thursday: 1:20, 8:45 Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (R): Friday: 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35; Saturday-Sunday: 11:00, 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35 Money Monster (R): Friday: 1:30, 4:20, 6:45, 9:20; Saturday-Sunday: 11:15, 1:30, 4:20, 6:45, 9:20; Monday-Wednesday: 1:30, 4:20, 6:45, 9:20; Thursday: 1:30, 4:20, 9:55 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): 1:00, 3:25, 6:30, 9:05 The Jungle Book (PG): Friday: 1:40, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00; Saturday-Sunday: 11:10, 1:40, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00; Monday-Thursday: 1:40, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00 X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13): Thursday: 7 p.m.

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