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CC Adams Band kicks off La Conner Live Sunday concert series

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TV REVIEW

HBO’s Madoff movie covers terrible, familiar ground offered that “we don’t have to be totally sympathetic to the main character, but I think we have to be engaged by Newsday the monster.”

THE TV-MOVIE: “The Wizard of There is a third option however: Lies” You don’t have to watch the monster.

WHERE: HBO As always, your call.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: In December Like any first-rate biopic, “Wizard of 2008, Bernard Madoff (Robert De Niro) Lies” is bound by the record, in this case is frantically signing bonus checks. His Henriques’ exhaustive 2011 account. fraudulent scheme is about to collapse, The what, how and who are all so no time to waste. But a family lawyer here. The boiler room operation on tells his sons to turn him the 17th floor, run in, which they do. Withby Frank DiPascali Upcoming in hours, thousands of (Hank Azaria) looks movie releases investors are ruined, but like a broom closet Madoff ’s sons, Mark with computer screens.

Following is a partial (Alessandro Nivola) and This is where the $50 schedule of coming DVD Andy (Nathan Darbillion disappeared. releases. Release dates row), and their spouses, That infamous Madoff are subject to change: Stephanie (Kristen Conconfidence trick — in nolly) and Catherine which he refused to MAY 30 (Lily Rabe), respectively, take any more money n The Shack are destroyed. Madoff ’s into his closed funds n Fist Fight wife, Ruth (Michelle — is brilliantly choreon Before I Fall Pfeiffer) endures. graphed during a scene n Collide Barry Levinson at an investor party n The Blackcoat’s directed this made-forwhere a jazz ensemble Daughter HBO movie, based on softly plays and lulls n Major Crimes: The Diana Henriques’ “The the lambs just before Complete Fifth Season Wizard of Lies: Bernie slaughter. To the beat of n Queen Sugar: The Madoff and the Death a snare drum, Madoff Complete First Season of Trust.” Henriques effortlessly picks the n Suits: Season Six also appears as herpocket of one investor n The Last Kingdom: self, as a reporter for for $400 million. His Season Two The New York Times, Ponzi scheme would interviewing Madoff in evaporate a few hours later — that $400 million with it. prison.

The best scene also yields the best MY SAY: Almost everything in “The line. After a double suicide attempt Wizard of Lies” succeeds. The acting from swallowing fistfuls of Ambien, is impeccable, the script taut and both Madoffs wake up the next mornLevinson’s direction scalpel-sharp.

There’s no ill-advised attempt to ing. As Ruth dryly observes, “Well, seek “meaning” or “moral,” and no we’re still here.”

But what’s missing in “Wizard” is “reconsideration” of events. De Niro and Pfeiffer inhabit these roles so fully the why. Skipping past the superficial obvious reason — greed — “Wizard” that you forget they’re De Niro and then grapples with Madoff ’s psyche, Pfeiffer — no small feat considering which offers no clues. ABC’s 2016 their statures. biopic tried to get around this with But the brute fact of the movie’s creative license, by having Richard tragic story remains. It’s a terrible Dreyfuss’ Madoff sneer at the world story, and worse, a familiar one. We through interior dialogue. know the beginning, middle and end.

But De Niro’s sphinx remains silent.

How one son committed suicide with “Do you think I’m a sociopath?” he his infant son in another room. How asks Henriques in the last line of the other son died from cancer. How “Wizard.” Henriques says nothing. She all those thousands of lives were ruined. How, try as we might, we still fail doesn’t have to.

BOTTOM LINE: Superior craftsmanto find a deeper meaning in all of this. ship and the same old story.

In an interview with a newspaper in GRADE: B his hometown of Baltimore, Levinson

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

By VERNE GAY

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MEMORIAL DAY

events in the area Memorial Day is Monday, May 29; there are several local events this weekend to recognize those who have died while serving the United States.

Saturday, May 27 COUPEVILLE The annual Memorial Day parade will get under way at 10 a.m. in downtown Coupeville, ending at Town Park, where a remembrance ceremony, concert and town picnic will be held.

360-678-5434 or coupevillechamber.com.

Monday, May 29 BAY VIEW Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery, on Cemetery Road.

BOW Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Bow Cemetery, 15778 Bow Cemetery Road.

BURLINGTON American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Burlington Green Hills Cemetery, 11157 N. Gardner Road. Lunch will be served at noon at the Legion Hall, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave. Ceremonies will conclude with a 21-gun salute. 360755-1202.

CONCRETE Concrete American Legion Post 132 and Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day service at 1 p.m. at Forest Park Cemetery on Compton Lane in

Concrete. A potluck lunch will follow at the Concrete Community Center.

CONWAY Mason-McConkey American Legion Post 147 of Conway will conduct a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at Fir-Conway Lutheran Cemetery, 19084 Milltown Road, south of Conway.

FERNDALE Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, will host its 52nd annual Memorial Day Festival of Flags from noon to 3 p.m. The Remembrance Ceremony will feature tributes to our fallen heroes, live music, children’s activities and more, followed by a reception with free refreshments. Seating is limited; feel free to bring a lawn chair. The Avenue of Flags will display more than 1,700 veterans’ flags all weekend.

360-384-3401 or festivalofflags.org.

FRIDAY HARBOR Hacket Larson American Legion Post 163 will present a Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. on the first block of Spring Street, followed by a ceremony at the waterfront Memorial Park. visitsanjuans.com.

LA CONNER Pleasant Ridge Cemetery will host a Memorial Day celebration at 9 a.m. at the cemetery, 17616 Valentine Road, La Conner. The service will last about 45 minutes. Limited seating available for those unable to stand. Rain or shine. 360-4663141 or pleasantridgecemetery.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART LEO OSBORNE EXHIBIT: Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is hosting a show of acrylic and gold leaf paintings and new sculptures

by Leo Osborne during May. Osborne brings Northwest paintings on panel with gold leaf and acrylic, in addition to new sculptures, both bronze and wood burls. Also showing: acrylics by Anne Martin McCool, oils by Sandy Byers, hand-pulled monoprints by Marie Powell and pastels by Amanda Houston.

The gallery is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Saturday. scottmilo.com.

“DISCOVERIES”: ACME Creative, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, welcomes Seattle artist Mary Molyneaux in an exhibition titled “Discoveries” during May. The show will feature Molyneaux’s distinctive figurative paintings and sculptures that reflect a narrative interested in the mystery of what lies beneath multiple layers of paper, paint and collage.

ON DISPLAY: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, features area artists specializing in Northwest flora, fauna, wildlife and scenery.

Artists include Cynthia Richardson, textured acrylics; Terry Mac Donald; Randy Emmons, local watercolor scenes; Caroline Garland, oils and acrylic; and Suzanne Powers, who specializes in nautical and local scenes in light caught in oil.

A new show in June will feature Carla Seaton, mixed media; Ron Moore, segmented and inlay wood sculptures; Paul Lewing, naturalistic Northwest scenes; Suzanne Powers, oils; Greg Dugan, watercolor illustrations; Jim Redding, woodcut prints; Annette Tamm, glass art pendants; Cynthia Richardson, acrylics; Randy Emmons, watercolors; Peggy Woods, watercolors; Caroline Garland, oils; and Jan Gellatly, watercolors.

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

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

SMITH AND VALLEE ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Bow, will host its 10th anniversary show until May 28. The show features more than 80 artists who have had exhibits at the gallery over the past 10 years. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. smithandvalleegallery. com.

“SPEAKING IN A QUIET VOICE”: The i.e. Gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, is hosting two shows through May. “Speaking in a Quiet Voice” features the work of Marc Wenet.

“Shimmer” features the work of Margy Lavelle.

The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through and Sunday. i.e.edisonwa@gmail. com or ieedison.com.

“HEALING WATERS”: WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, is hosting “Healing Waters,”

La Conner Live 2017

JIM LYKINS PHOTO

The CC Adams Band featuring Mary Ellen Lykins will kick off the La Conner Live 2017 Sunday concert series from 1 to 4 p.m. May 28 at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, in downtown La Conner. Free admission. lovelaconner.com/featured/la-conner-live-2017-concert-series.

a show by Jennifer Williams. Her paintings include collaged surface of recycled paper, including regional maps, layered with acrylic glazes. Together these elements build unique textures and atmospheric depth that create a feeling of inspiration active in her landscapes. waterworksgallery.com/ shows.

FEMALE ARTISTS AT MONA: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, will host three solo exhibits by female artists through June 11.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 360466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n Camille Patha, “Turn Up the Volume” celebrates a 50-year career for Patha, who uses bold colors and pulsating energy. n Debora Moore,

“Paphiopedilum” features Moore’s realistic yet fanciful glass orchids. n Sara Siestreem, “Clockwork White: Light and Signs,” uses photography, video and ancestral indigenous weaving.

“FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN”: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, is featuring the exhibit featuring the work of Japanese fiber artist Miwako Kimura and 10 of her students through June 25. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

MADRONA GROVE SCULPTURES: The Madrona Grove Sculpture Exhibition by Windermere, presented by the Anacortes Arts Commission, is featured in the madrona grove and surrounding areas near the Depot Arts &

Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. anacortesartscommission.com.

nursing curriculum at Northwest University.

More information: b.smart@juno.com.

STUDIO TOUR: The San Juan Island Artist’s Studio Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4.

The self-guided tour features 20 studios at 61 participants. sanjuanislandartists.com.

“OUR VALLEY, OUR FUTURE”: Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland will host its third annual “Our Valley, Our Future,” breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1515 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The featured speaker will be Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison. RSVP (required) to LindaT@skagitonians. org or 360-336-3974.

“THE PLEIADES:” i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, presents “Thomas Wood: The Pleiades,” featuring 10 new paintings and several new prints taking to the night skies and beyond. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. i.e.edisonwa@ gmail.com or ieedison. com.

“LITTLE GEMS”: The Plein Air Washington Artists will bring their “Little Gems” exhibit to the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, from June 2 to July 29. The second annual show will feature a juried exhibit of 70 small works of art in a variety of mediums. An artists’ reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 2.

LECTURES AND TALKS “NURSING IN CALCUTTA”: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association will present “Mattie Keltner — Nursing in Calcutta” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 1, at the Anacortes Public Library, 110 10th St., Anacortes. Keltner traveled to Calcutta, India, to participate in various activities related to her

MUSIC LA CONNER SOUNDS: The La Conner Live 2017 Sunday concert schedule will feature local and regional bands through the summer, with performances from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street in downtown La Conner. Free admission. lovelaconner.com/ featured/la-conner-live2017-concert-series. n May 28: CC Adams Band featuring Mary Ellen Lykins. n June 4: Mike Bucy. n June 11: Jim Basnight Duo. n June 18: Chris Eger Band. n June 25: Brian Lee & The Orbiters.

EAGLE HAVEN MUSIC SERIES: Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley, presents its 2017 Concerts in the Pavilion Series. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com. n June 24: Jill Newman Blues Band.

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OUT & ABOUT PLAYS ”TWELFTH NIGHT”: The Skagit Valley College Drama Department will present “Twelfth Night” at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, May 25-27, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $5 students with ID, free for Skagit Valley College students. The May 25 performance will stream live at youtu. be/f3hiQZ7D1XI.

MORE FUN ”FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS”: The exhibit, which highlights long-ago schools and the students who attended them in Skagit County, is on display through Aug. 20 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Adults $5, seniors $4, families $10. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty. net/museum.

FAMILY BIKE RIDE: As part of the Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, community partners including Skagit Regional Health, Skagit Family YMCA, Skagit Bicycle Club and City of Mount Vernon will offer a Family Bike Ride at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Bakerview Park, 3101 E. Fir St, Mount Vernon. Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The round-trip, 6.2-mile ride will take place on the Kulshan and Riverwalk trails from Bakerview Park to the Mount Vernon Farmers Market at the Riverwalk Plaza.

All participants must wear a helmet. For more

information, contact Liz McNett Crowl of Skagit Healthy Communities at LCrowl@skagitvalleyhospital.org or 360-8142331.

AT DECEPTION PASS: Memorial Day weekend kicks off Weekend Adventures in the Park that will continue through July at Deception Pass State Park. On Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, interpretive rangers will host a nature hike at 11 a.m. to view the sites that help make the park the most visited in Washington state. Other events include the Junior Ranger Program at 2 p.m. both days, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, the Skagit Audubon Society will host the family-friendly presentation “Who Gives a Hoot” at the West Beach Amphitheater, with parking at West Beach. For more information on events in the park, check out the Deception Pass Park Facebook page.

EARLY ENRICHMENT: Parents or caregivers and children ages 2-4 years can participate in a morning of art, stories and sensory experiences at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 30, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The event is free, but preregistration is requested. monamuseum.org/event/earlyenrichment.

“LOOKING FOR FUNCTIONAL ZERO”: Attend a film screening and discussion about homelessness and fair housing in the community, and an opportunity to support homeless youth through North-

‘Comtemporary Primitive’

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Rob Schouten Gallery, 101 Anthes Ave., Langley, will present “Contemporary Primitive,” pieces by Kathleen Otley, from June 3-26. An artist reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Otley works in mixed media, including willow sculptures and encaustics. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 360-222-3070 or info@robschoutengallery.com.

west Youth Services at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

“Looking for Functional Zero” is a feature-length film from the Homeless in Bellingham Film Project, which examines homelessness in our community in the larger context of homelessness in the United States. The film shares personal stories of people experiencing homelessness locally and explores issues like the role of supportive housing programs.

Following the film, a panel that includes the filmmakers and local experts on housing and homelessness will answer questions and share their perspectives.

Admission at the door is pay-you-can, with a $20 suggested donation.

Advance tickets can be purchased at lincolntheatre.org. Proceeds benefit NWYS’ Skagit County programs, as well as help the Homeless in Bellingham Film Project.

WASHINGTON REMEMBERS WORLD WAR II: The featured exhibit “Washington Remembers World War II” will be on display at the Skagit County Historical Museum through June 25. The exhibit, on loan from Washington state’s Secretary of State’s office, is joined by “The Skagit Home Front,” which presents stories of Skagitonians who served. The museum is located at 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, families $10.

360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

CANOE FAMILY CELEBRATION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program invites the public to the 12th Annual Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration at Deception Pass State Park. The celebration will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Bowman Bay picnic area on the Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park, 41020 Highway 20, Oak Harbor.

The event celebrates the maritime heritage of the two participating Coast Salish tribes.

Activities for this event will be presented by the Samish Indian Nation, the Samish Canoe Family, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and the Swinomish Canoe Family.

Proceeds from food sales at the Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration support the Samish and Swinomish canoe families’ participation in an intertribal canoe journey, where tribes and nations from the Pacific Northwest travel by canoe to different host communities along the Salish Sea. The 2017 Canoe Journey will be hosted by the We Wai Kai and We Wai Kum Nations in British Columbia.

FREE MOVIE AND BARBECUE: Mount Vernon Elks and Mount Vernon City library will host a free showing of “The Tale of Despereaux” at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 3, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

The movie will be followed by a free barbecue in Pine Square.

Free copies of “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo will be distributed at the movie.

MYSTERY AUTHOR: Upper Skagit Library will host author and former Concrete School District administrator H.M. Bowker (Marie Phillips) for a reading and signing of her new mystery novel “I Can’t Breathe!” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Upper Skagit Library, 45770 Main St., Concrete. Free and open to the public. 360853-7939 or upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

COMMUNITY SWAP MEET: Samish Valley Grange will host a Community Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 17, at the grange, 4320 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley.

TOUCH A TRUCK: Children of all ages are invited to explore specialized vehicles that help build a better world from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. The event will have vehicles ranging from street sweepers to fire engines.

Open to all ages. Free, library card not required.

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GET INVOLVED ART CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association seeks artists from all media, including painting, photography, sculpting and fabrics, to show their art in downtown galleries and businesses during First Thursday Art Walks.

The art walks are 5 to 8 p.m. through September and include about a dozen venues. Contact Cathy Stevens at dep. mvda@gmail.com or 360-336-3801.

CALL FOR VENDORS: Samish Valley Grange seeks vendors for community swap meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays, June 17, July 22 and Aug. 19, at the grange, 4320 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. Cost:

At the Movies!

Mount Vernon High School Instrumental Music Dept.

June 1

Young Artists Finale Concert

Mount Baker-Fidalgo Youth Symphony June 3

360.416.7727

mcintyrehall.org

$25 outside spot, $30 indoor spot. All three dates: $60 outside, $75 inside. Contact Kim at 360-708-7434.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Anacortes Arts Commission is accepting applications for the 98821 Artist’s Studio Tour on Oct. 21-22.

Artists must live/ have a studio in the 98221 zip code. Artists without a studio may be able to participate at the Depot Arts and Community Center.

Applications due June 30. anacortesartscommission.com.

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 twoyear 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 INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youths and adults.

To download an instructor’s packet, visit burlingtonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab. More information: 360-7559649 or recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov.

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 at 360-7553152.

ART CLASSES SUMMER ART & ADVENTURE CAMP: Enjoy art exploration each morning for two hours with Deirdre Cozberek and afternoon field trips at Art-Rageous Adventures, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 26-29, with Burlington Parks and Recreation Center. Adventures to Jungle Playland, Grandy Creek KOA and Arne Hanna Aquatic Center.

360-755-9649.

AUDITIONS WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2017-18 SEASON: This season’s schedule for Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor: n Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” (musical), July 20-30.

Auditions: 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, June 3-4. n “Beehive,” 60’s musical, Sept. 8-Oct. 1.

Auditions: 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 24, and 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, by appointment only. n “Kill Me, Deadly” (noir comedy), Nov. 3-19. n “A Christmas Carol” (musical), Dec. 1-17. n “The Producers”

(musical), Feb. 9-March 4. n “The Hollow” (mystery/thriller), April 13-29. n “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” (musical), June 1-24.

360-679-2237, whidbeyplayhouse.com.

BOOKS 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.

DANCE CUBAN SALSA AND RUEDA CLASS: Learn the basics of Cuban salsa and rueda, a dynamic and fun social partner dance and group salsa style, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, through July 14, at The Studio @ Riverside, 2226 Market Street, Mount Vernon. $12 drop-in, $40 for four classes.

Classes taught by Havana-born instructor Yasmare Gonzalez.

360-223-7151, infor@ cubasere.com or cubasere.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. $5 drop-ins, $30 six-lesson punch card. recreation@burlingtonwa. gov and 360-755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at 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. All welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360766-6866.

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

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

JOLLY TIME CLUB: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

For information, contact Gisela at 360-4245696.

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 360-4244608.

MUSIC 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.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the AnO-Chords, a four-part barbershop harmony group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. 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.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5:30 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.

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GET INVOLVED 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. 360-445-4733.

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

The Annual Community Celebration

Wednesdays at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-7072683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.

PRESENTATIONS FOREST HEALTH: Learn about Western Washington tree mortality from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7, at Camano Center, 141 NE Camano Drive. Washington State University and the Washington Department of Natural Resources experts will talk about why trees die, how and when trees can be saved, preventing problems before they start and more. RSVP appreciated: 206-2631128.

DIAMONDS IN THE ETHER: TUNING INTO NORTHWEST HISTORY: Using vintage audio, historic images and expert storytelling, radio historian and broadcaster Feliks Banel will revisit the power of radio in Washington state, and looks ahead to the unpredictable future of local radio in our communities. The program will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 8, at Mountain Glen Retirement Center, 1810

E. Division St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-6209 and betsyc@mountvernonwa.gov.

RECREATION FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No pets.

Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org. n An all-ages hike to Little Cranberry Lake will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3. Rocky meadows, bog islands and deep forest converge in this basin to create habitat for hundreds of native plants and animals. Meet at the Little Cranberry Lake parking lot. Take Georgia Avenue south off Oakes Avenue to Little Cranberry Road and follow the gravel to parking lot. n A senior/adult hike to Heart Lake’s old growth will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 9. Orange trumpet honeysuckle and ocean spray will be blooming as this 1.7mile hike slows to the ancient rhythm of old growth forest. Meet at the base of Mount Erie

on Ray Auld Drive.

ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS: All-comers track meets for youths and adults, ages 1 to 70 plus, are Wednesday evenings, May 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, at Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Registration begins at 5 p.m., field events start at 5:30 p.m. and running events begin at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 a meet or $25 for a season pass, which includes fast pass check in and a 2017 All-Comers T-shirt. 360-755-9649, burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

TREK FOR TREASURE: Six hikes will be held throughout Skagit County and surrounding areas; the first hike

is June 2. Teams of two or more people have two weeks to complete each hike, and at the end of each hike is a clue. Complete all six hikes and locate the treasure. trekfortreasure.org.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Saturdays, June 3 and 10, in honor of National Trails Day and National Get Outdoors Day. On these days, 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.

SAILING, WINDSURFING CAMPS: WWU Lakewood Jr. camps for sailing and windsurfing, June 20 through Aug. 18. Participants must be 11 years or older, weigh more than 100 pounds and know how to swim. $88 to $125. Registration deadline is June 10. 360650-3308 and youth@ wwu.edu.

CAMANO CRAB DASH: Camano Crab Dash 5K/10K walk/run, Saturday, June 24. Sign up at runsignup.com.

The event is stroller and pet friendly. Run begins and ends at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

Information: 360-3870222 camanocenter.org.

Presented by: Smith & Vallee Gallery

K I C K - O F F DI N N E R

June 2 nd 2017 at 6pm

$ 50 Single Ticket $ 95 Per Couple $ 395 Table of 8 Port Transit Shed Event Center • 100 Commercial Ave. • Anacortes • 360-293-3134

Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17 1615061

Tickets can be purchased online at portofanacortes.com or by phone Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks on the Pier • Community Presentations Catered by Avenue Catering • Dance to the Music of D.J. Mike Jenkins

25th Annual Art Auction

www.monamuseum.org/a-starlit-night Thomas Wood, Milky Way from Meadows Camp (detail), four-color etching & aquatint.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 25-June 3

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY.25-28 ”TWELFTH NIGHT” Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5-$10. mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listings for times. Pictured (from left): Derick Dong, Duncan Ring, Matthew Riggins (on floor), Jordan Mindt, Neco Settimo, Sam Guzik (above), Chauncey Drummond, Ziona Pettigrew, Carl K. Turner, Efrain Villa (kneeling) and Claire Hardt Andrews. The May 25 performance at 7:30 p.m. will stream live online at youtu.be/f3hiQZ7D1XI.

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Saturday.3

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

THEATER ”Twelfth Night”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5-$10. mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER ”Twelfth Night”: 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5-$10. mcintyrehall.org.

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

THEATER ”Twelfth Night”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5-$10. mcintyrehall.org. The performance will stream live online at youtu. be/f3hiQZ7D1XI.

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Thursday.1

THEATER ”Twelfth Night”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5-$10. mcintyrehall.org.

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

Bayshore Symphony Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $15 suggested donation; free for ages 12 and under. 360-724-7300 or bayshoremusicproject.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 25-June 1 Thursday.25

St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

Levi Burkle: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Blues Out West: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. Members and guests. 360855-0520.

Scott Cossu Duo featuring Lonnie Mardis: 7:30 p.m.

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

Kim Linson: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448.

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Open Jam with Thunder Creek: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321.

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

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

Scott Cossu: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Happy Sinners: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Good Vibrations: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

Blues Out West: 7:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. Members and guests. 360855-0520.

Kim Linson: 9 p.m., Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448.

Marvin Johnson: 6 to 9 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

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SCOTT COSSU 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Sheri Roberts-Greimes: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Marvin Johnson: 6 to 9 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Scratch Daddy: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321.

J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

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Tuesday.30

Chad Peterson Trio: 5 to 8 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Wednesday.31 Swingnuts: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Adrian Clarke: 5 to 7:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Chuck Dingee: 9 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

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Trish Hatley & Hans & John Anderson on sax: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Karen Lovely: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

Tightwad Thursday jam/open mic: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

Free. 425-230-3318 or locobillys.com.

Miller Campbell: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-230-3318 or locobillys.com.

Little Mountain: 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 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956 or anacortesH2O.com.

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

Kristie Devries: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Rane Nogales Trio: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Ann ‘N Dean: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market

Lykins: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. lovelaconner.com/featured/ la-conner-live-2017concert-series.

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

CC Adams Band featuring Mary Ellen

WEDNESDAY.31

ADRIAN CLARKE 5 to 7:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

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HOT TICKETS EUGE GROOVE: May 25-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

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

MARTIN SHORT: May 26-27, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO: June 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.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.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JOE LOVANO CLASSIC QUARTET: June 6-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

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

DEF LEPPARD: with Poison and Tesla, June 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

FUTURE: June 10, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

THE MOODY BLUES: June 10-11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MORBID ANGEL, SUFFOCATION, REVOCATION: June 12, Studio Seven, Seattle. 206-2861312 or studioseven.us.

VANS WARPED TOUR:

June 16, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KIDZ BOP KIDS: June 17, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

TOOL: June 17, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

MATCHBOX TWENTY, COUNTING CROWS: July 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON: June 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

PONCHO SANCHEZ: June 22-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

SANTANA: June 23-24, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PAIN IN THE GRASS: Korn, Stone Sour, Babymetal and more, June 24, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360825-6200 or livenation. com.

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE: June 29, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BRAD PAISLEY: June 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

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

CHRIS ISAAC: July 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BRIT FLOYD: July 1, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ED SHEERAN: July 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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STYX (pictured), REO SPEEDWAGON June 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

AGAINST: July 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-825-6200 or livenation.com.

G-DRAGON: July 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

LOGIC: July 13, ShoWare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

BLONDIE, GARBAGE: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN: July 15, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation.com.

LYLE LOVETT: July 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

J. COLE: July 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

LINDSAY BUCKINGHAM AND CHRISTINE MCVIE: July 19, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GLADYS KNIGHT, THE O’JAYS: July 20, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN MAYER: July 21, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation.com.

JACK JOHNSON: July 22, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation. com.

NATALIE MERCHANT: July 22, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

2CELLOS: July 23, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DAN TDM: July 23, Paramount Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRUNO MARS: July 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEIL DIAMOND: July 26, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

WATERSHED: Featuring Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and more July 28-30, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. watershedfest. org.

HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL, DAVID SANBORN, MARC ANTOINE, KANDACE SPRINGS: July 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

BUDDY GUY, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JOHN MAYALL, COLIN JAMES: July 30, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAVE GRUISIN, LEE RITENOUR: Aug 1-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

KENDRICK LAMAR: Aug. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or

livenation.com.

GREEN DAY: Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

ALLEN STONE: Aug. 4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PRETTY LIGHTS: Aug 4-5, The Gorge, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LADY GAGA: Aug. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KENNY ROGERS: Aug. 5, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND, PETER FRAMPTON: Aug. 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

MEEK MILL AND YO GOTTI: Aug. 8, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

METALLICA: Aug. 9, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MICHAEL MCDONALD, BOZ SCAGGS: Aug. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KEIKO MATSUI: Aug. 10-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

YOUNG THE GIANT: Aug. 11, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRYAN FERRY: Aug. 11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, BEHEMOTH: Aug. 12, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PRIMUS, CLUTCH: Aug. 15, Marymoor Park, Redmond. axs. com/events/333786/ primus-tickets?skin=marymoor.

BAILEY BRYAN: Aug.

15, Tractor Tavern, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARK O’CONNOR: Aug. 17-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

INCUBUS: Aug. 19, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

ZAC BROWN BAND: Aug. 19, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George. livenation.com.

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS: Aug. 19, Safeco Field, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ONEREPUBLIC: Aug. 22, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 360-8256200 or livenation.com.

ZZ TOP, DOOBIE BROTHERS: Aug. 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KINGS OF LEON: Aug. 26, The Gorge, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FUEL, EVE 6, THE MARCY PLAYGROUND: Aug. 26, Comcast Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or xfinityarenaeverett.com.

CHICAGO: Aug. 26-27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS: Aug. 26, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

GIPSY KINGS: Sept.

1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GUNS N’ ROSES: Sept.

3, The Gorge, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW: Sept. 4, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

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

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Chris Cornell had one of rock’s great voices

LIVE MUSIC on the main stage

By MIKAEL WOOD Los Angeles Times

View the full Live Music schedule on our website.

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Chris Cornell performs in May 2013 at Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio.

digital grooves.

“Scream” earned harsh reviews and sold miserably. It disappointed Cornell’s core following and failed to entice many new fans. (On Twitter, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails famously wrote that the album gave him “that feeling you get when somebody embarrasses themselves so badly YOU feel uncomfortable.”)

To his credit, though, Cornell never made the record disappear the way musicians including Billy Corgan have done with some of their work in the digital-streaming era. I don’t know if he was proud of the album, exactly, but I suspect he took pleasure in the proof that he was willing to pursue a left-field idea to its conclusion.

I spoke with Cornell on several occasions over the last 15 years or so, and each time I recall being struck by his belief in whatever project was at hand. He was a dabbler but not a dilettante; his commitment invariably ran deep, whether to the formation of Audioslave or to Soundgarden’s 2012 comeback album, “King Animal,” which he told me was the first to capture the band’s ferocious live sound.

“Hallelujah!” he said, sprawled in a Beverly Hills hotel suite. “We finally did it right.”

Still, the singer never seemed more engaged than he did during a lengthy phone conversation for a magazine story in which he annotated his sprawling catalog.

Speaking from Paris, where he opened a restaurant with his wife in 2006, Cornell told a publicist he wanted to keep talking after she’d jumped on the line and asked me to wrap it up; later he did the same thing again, and then again one more time.

Asked to assess the full sweep of his music, he’d taken a few steps back in his mind and happily gotten lost in the view.

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With his long-running Seattle band Soundgarden, Cornell brought a rough sensuality and a philosopher’s tone to brutish hard rock; only he could have made a chart-topping pop hit out of the impenetrable lyrics of the group’s best-known song, “Black Hole Sun”: “In my eyes, indisposed / In disguises no one knows.”

Yet Soundgarden, which broke up in 1997 and reunited in 2010, was just the beginning of a career that kept taking unexpected turns. Almost as impressive as Cornell’s voice was his musical curiosity, an open-minded spirit that set him apart from more rigid grunge stars such as the late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and the late Layne Staley of Alice in Chains.

For his first solo album, 1999’s “Euphoria Morning,” Cornell lowered the volume, offering up a kind of psychedelic folk-rock heavily influenced by the Beatles. In 2001, he teamed with three members of Rage Against the Machine to form the supergroup Audioslave; here he was yowling over loud electric guitars again, but with a fresh rhythmic agility that hinted at R&B and funk.

Audioslave made three albums before the band split, which led Cornell back to solo work. But he didn’t merely pick up where he’d left off. “Carry On,” from 2007, featured a moody cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”; “You Know My Name,” his James Bond theme from “Casino Royale,” showed off the dapper crooner hidden beneath his long rocker’s locks.

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Pairing a family-friendly attitude with well-crafted luxury, your family will feel right at home amid the towering pines, tropical flowers and brightly hued birds on the property. Spend the day at the beach where surfing, snorkeling, kayaking and turtle watching are on the itinerary. Play a round of sunset golf on the stunning, oceanside Jack Nicklaus Signature Manele Golf Course, head out for a snorkel and sail adventure, or find your way to Shipwreck Beach in a high-clearance Jeep.

Spa time, archery, clay shooting, hiking, horseback riding and off-roading are also options. Your youngsters will want to tap into the Kids for All Seasons program, where hula and ukulele lessons, storytelling and lei-making add to the holiday memories. fourseasons.com/lanai 2. Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Del Mar, Calif.: What does it take to be named the top luxury hotel in the U.S. in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards? Find out when you check into the family friendly Mediter-

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Lounge alongside one of four heated pools, check out the equestrian center, sign up for a guided hike into the adjacent canyon preserve, or consider a mother-daughter spa treatment. Get in the swing of things on the Tom Fazio-designed golf course or pile into the free shuttle for a day at the SoCal beach.

Do yourself a favor and indulge in an adults-only evening at chef William Bradley’s Addison restaurant, Southern California’s only five-star, five-diamond eatery. fairmont.com/san-diego/; addisondelmar.com 3. Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Plan an all-inclusive family getaway and enjoy stunning sea views, casual or fine dining programs, and activities that are sure to have the kids falling into bed each night with a smile. There’s a half-day kids program for ages 4 to 12, water sports, ten-

nis, mini golf, eco-tours, sailing and shopping.

Scout for tropical fish while snorkeling or take your turn in a kayak.

Stop into the spa for the treatment of your choice, and enjoy a daily workout in the fitness center. Ask about current specials for those who book soon. sugarbayresortandspa. com 4. Regent Seven Seas, Alaska: From now through May 31, this luxury cruise line is offering a $500 shipboard credit for passengers eager to sample the wild beauty of our 49th state. The cruise includes unlimited shore excursions, the heart of any Alaskan adventure, and it promises glaciers, mountains, historic ports and wildlife viewing.

Relax in the on-board Canyon Ranch Spa or settle in for enriching lectures about the region.

The Club Mariner program provides special activities and experiences for children. Ask about

special youth pricing.

For shipboard credit, use code BOOKNOW: rssc.com/alaska 5. Turtle Inn, Placencia, Belize: A holiday trip to this Central American outpost offers an extraordinary bounty of experiences packed into a short time frame.

This trip offers a chance to explore ancient caves, get immersed in Mayan culture and kayak through freshwater lagoons. You can also snorkel above the second largest barrier reef in the world; hang out with spider monkeys, loggerhead turtles, toucans and kingfishers; and watch the sunset.

End your trip at the 25-room, Francis Ford Coppola-owned seaside refuge, where you will fall fast asleep to the sweet song of the natural world in your thatchedroof bungalow. coppolaresorts.com/ turtleinn; travelbelize.org — This is the final Family Travel 5 column.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 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 Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and Granville Island: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

Head to Granville Island for a day of gourmet eating, shopping and area exploration. Proof of citizenship (valid passport, enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card) is required to cross the border. For ages 12 and older (under 18 with adult supervision). $81. Registration deadline is May 31: 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

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 360336-6215.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours. For information or to register: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/index. php/Tours. n Best of New York City: June 16-20. $2,699 per double occupancy, $2,999 single. n Haida Gwaii: June 19-25. $3,599 per double occupancy, $4,139 single. n Rhine & Mosel River Cruise: Sept. 21-Oct. 1. $4,549 per double occupancy outside cabin, $4,949 per double occupancy vista balcony, or $5,249 per double occupancy exterior balcony. n Celebrity Hawaiian Cruise: Sept. 22-Oct. 2. $2,699 per double occupancy inside cabin, $3,099 per double occupancy of ocean-view cabin, or $3,599 per double occupancy balcony cabin.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. 360-279-4587.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

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In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks.

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MOVIES

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Latest ‘Pirates’ movie follows the formula

Compiled from news services. Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Since Hollywood loves a nostalgic reboot, it’s no surprise that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise is setting sail once again, six years after 2011’s “On Stranger Tides.” For this film, subtitled “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” Disney has hired a lesser-known filmmaking duo to reanimate the series — a pair of Norweigan filmmakers, Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, who helmed the 2012 oceanic adventure film “Kon-Tiki.”

What they’ve delivered is a cookie-cutter “Pirates” movie that faithfully follows the formula.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” is a strictly color-by-numbers affair.

Watching it feels like reading a recipe attempting to replicate what made these films appealing in the first place. Mix one swaggering, slurring, Johnny Depp (heavy on the eyeliner), one headstrong young lass in a cleavage-baring corset, and one noble, handsome upstart. Fold in a waterlogged supernatural villain, then haphazardly sprinkle a daring heist, an execution escape and several nautical battles.

Finish with a supremely outlandish denouement.

The story laid on top of that concerns young sailor Henry Turner (Brenton Thwaites), determined to free his father, Will (Orlan-

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Johnny Depp portrays Jack Sparrow in a scene from “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.”

do Bloom), from a watery cursed existence. Henry believes the notorious Jack Sparrow (Depp) will help him find the trident of Poseidon to break the curse. It’s a wonder anyone thinks Sparrow can do anything in his rum-sodden state, but Turner links up with the soggy old pirate and a young woman, imprisoned for witchcraft (read: science), Carina (Kaya Scodelario), who claims to have the Map No Man Can Read, a diary of astronomical instructions that she believes will lead them to the trident.

They just have to escape Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), a Spanish captain doomed to a ghostly existence by Sparrow. He’s been working out his frustrations pillaging Captain Barbosa’s (Geoffrey Rush) fleet, making his way to Sparrow.

Carina leads this whole brigade with her map to the stars. Despite following her,

no one actually believes that she knows she’s talking about. It’s frustrating, but also gratifying, when she is eventually able to prove herself right — ultimately, this is a film about men not believing women when they speak.

As charming buffoon Jack Sparrow, Depp has always been able to walk the line between hero and damsel in distress, but one can’t help but think that his performance here works only because of the groundwork laid in prior “Pirates” pictures. He simply gestures toward the Jack Sparrow notes that we’ve already enjoyed, previous punchlines included.

One scene offers a glimpse of Sparrow’s origin story, which could be rich cinematic terroir, but rendered with digital airbrushing, the zombie youth-effect is distracting.

Rønning and Sandberg have a faculty for dry-land

action sequences, full of Buster Keaton-style feats of physics. A bank vault robbery references a similar stunt from “Fast Five.”

But their ocean-bound action leaves something to be desired. Ghost ships loom out of the night fog, unfurling and attacking like a giant centipede filled with half-faced warriors.

The geography and timelines are muddled and confusing; all is lost in a grayish CGI blur.

“Dead Men Tell No Tales” suggests that there still may be oceans of “Pirates of The Caribbean” story to discover — perhaps a prequel — but there are no new treasures to be found in this installment, which is dragged down by the anchor of a prescribed franchise blueprint.

— 2:09. Rated PG-13 for sequences of adventure violence, and some suggestive content. HH (out of four stars)

“The Wizard of Lies” — Robert De Niro never phones it in playing the Ponzi scheme operator who defrauded thousands. The movie is overlong and repetitive in some stretches, but thanks to De Niro’s fine work, Barry Levinson’s steady direction and the rich source material, this is a strong and engrossing piece of filmmaking. Biography, not rated, 133 minutes. HHH “Paris Can Wait” — In this light and frilly road-trip fantasy, a married, middle-aged woman (Diane Lane) hops into a car with her husband’s business partner and embarks on a journey through the French countryside marked by indulgent detours. The only missing ingredients are truly likable lead characters and something approaching an involving storyline. Comedy drama, PG, 92 minutes. HH “Everything, Everything” — This story of a teen boy falling for a girl trapped inside because of an autoimmune disease is spun in such a way we’re constantly thinking, “OK, wait a minute.” The characters are thinly drawn, and their reactions are out of tune with what we would expect from actual human beings. Romantic drama, PG-13, 96 minutes. H “Alien: Covenant” — At its core, this thriller about an emergency on a colonizing spaceship is a glorified monster movie, with some great “gotcha!” scare moments.

After the original “Alien” and sequel “Aliens,” it’s the third best “Alien” movie. Sci-fi horror, R, 123 minutes. HHH “The Lovers” — Tracy Letts steps into a lead role in a dark, emotionally bruising and brutally insightful work about a marriage gone stagnant — and he is spectacularly good. Both Letts’ Michael and his wife, Mary (Debra Winger), are having affairs, until something unexpected transpires between them, throwing their lives into yet another level of chaos. Comedy, R, 94 minutes. HHH½ “Snatched” — When Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer are playing verbal tennis as mother and daughter, trading passive-aggressive criticism along with genuinely affectionate observations, it’s an absolute delight to witness. When they’re slogging through the jungle later, we find ourselves wishing they had a stronger script.

Comedy, R, 91 minutes. HH “The Wall” — A wounded U.S. soldier (Aaron Taylor-Young in a strong performance) communicates by radio with the Iraqi sniper threatening him in a psychological stalker-and-prey thriller. The longer we go without seeing the tormenter, the more terrifying he becomes.

War thriller, R, 81 minutes. HHH “Chuck” — Liev Schreiber is outstanding as the hulking, rough-edged, amiable and charismatic Chuck Wepner, a journeyman heavyweight who was plucked out of semi-obscurity to fight the great Muhammad Ali — only to shock the world by knocking Ali down and inspiring Sylvester Stallone to pen the screenplay for “Rocky.” Sports biography, R, 101 minutes. HHH½ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” — Like many a sequel to a slam-bang, much-liked mega-hit, the second adventure of the universe-saviors isn’t quite as much fun, not quite as clever, not quite as fresh as the original, but it still packs a bright and shiny and sweet punch. Superhero adventure, PG-13, 136 minutes. HHH

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MOVIES “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” — Director Guy Ritchie spins the King Arthur legend as a superhero origins story, with our man (Charlie Hunnam) resisting the calling for as long as possible and then finally accepting his destiny to unseat the ruthless King Vortigern (Jude Law). In its finest moments, “King Arthur” is clever and exhilarating, but at its low points, it plays like a cheesy B-movie. Action adventure, PG-13, 126 minutes. HHH “The Dinner” — Richard Gere, Rebecca Hall, Steve Coogan and Laura Linney play two couples getting together at an upscale restaurant to talk about their 16-year-old sons and the terrible thing they’ve done. It’s a welcome thing to experience the fireworks between three-dimensional, deeply flawed characters grappling with major issues in a civilized setting. Drama, R, 120 minutes. HHH “Risk” — As the follow-up to her Oscar-winning “CitizenFour,” director Laura Poitras gets extraordinary access to Julian Assange, the self-aggrandizing editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. It’s a compelling documentary, filled with dramatic scenes straight out of a spy thriller. Documentary, not rated, 97 minutes. HHH½ “The Circle” — Emma Watson and Tom Hanks star in a cautionary Big Brother cyber thriller touching on themes explored many times before in films that were not this smug

or condescending or muddled or inconsistent. One of the most crashing letdowns of 2017. Sci-fi drama, PG-13, 110 minutes. H½ “Sleight” — Jacob Latimore gives a star-making performance as a street magician who gets in too deep with a drug dealer in a story that’s part domestic drama, part romance, part crime thriller.

Like “Moonlight” and “Get Out,” this is a nontraditional film with impressive cinematography, a smart screenplay with some creative twists, and brilliant performances from the lead players. Crime thriller, R, 90 minutes. HHH½ “The Promise” — This love triangle set against the backdrop of World War I veers into corny territory at times, but it’s a solid and sobering reminder of the atrocities of war, bolstered by strong performances from Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale, two of the best actors of their generation. War romance, PG-13, 134 minutes. HHH “The Lost City of Z” — Charlie Hunnam expertly conveys the bravery, spirit and sometimes reckless nature of an early 20th-century British explorer obsessed with finding proof of an ancient but advanced civilization deep in the Amazon.

Director James Gray’s breathtaking and stunning epic should be seen on the biggest screen imaginable. Adventure, PG-13, 140 minutes. HHH½

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS May 26-June 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13): Friday-Monday: 1:00, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35; Tuesday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:55, 6:45 Alien: Covenant (R): Friday-Monday: 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:50; Tuesday-Wednesday: 1:10, 4:05, 7:00; Thursday: 1:10, 4:05 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13): FridayMonday: 1:05, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40; Tuesday-Thursday: 1:05, 4:00, 6:55 Wonder Woman (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-293-7000 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS May 26-June 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13): Friday-Sunday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Monday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40 Alien: Covenant (R): Friday-Sunday: 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:50; Monday-Wednesday: 1:10, 4:05, 7:00; Thursday: 1:10, 4:05 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13): FridaySunday: 1:05, 4:00, 6:50, 9:45; Monday-Thursday: 1:05, 4:00, 6:50 Wonder Woman (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-279-2226 CONCRETE THEATRE May 26-28 Gifted (PG-13): Friday: 7:30; Saturday: 5:00 and 7:30; Sunday: 5:00 360-941-0403

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REVIEW

Not even ‘The Rock’ can rescue ‘Baywatch’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has so much charisma it can be seen from space. His charisma should be considered a national resource and channeled to power homes and solve world hunger. It’s a precious and powerful tool that has lifted middling comedies like “Central Intelligence” and revved up the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

But with the sloppy, incoherent “Baywatch,” that unstoppable force meets its match. Shockingly, The Rock’s charisma just can’t save everything.

One would think that the combination of Johnson and the sweet, dumb himbo charms of Zac Efron could cause a cinematic nuclear reaction, as it seemed throughout the production and marketing of the big screen take on the iconic ‘90s show. But what ends up on the screen, after months of anticipation, is just a mess. Poorly edited, terribly written and tonally all over the place, “Baywatch” squanders all of its potential for some corny, sexy throwback fun.

Johnson steps into the red swim trunks made famous by David Hasselhoff as Mitch, lifeguard extraordinaire — waterman, hero, leader, quite possibly Aquaman himself. He leads a bevy of bodacious babes (Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera) in patrolling the bay, protecting all beach-loving denizens from any danger that might come their way.

Efron is disgraced Olympic swimmer Matt Brody, a pretty Ryan Lochte-type bad boy, with the tragic blonde highlights to prove it. Police Captain Thorpe (Rob Huebel) assigns the Olympian to the lifeguard team as a PR stunt, a fulfillment of his community service hours after a mystery plea deal. The contentious duo learn to be a team through many oceanbased rescues, boy-band nicknames, gay panic and light-hearted corpse desecration.

This bombastic reboot, directed incompetently by Seth Gordon, is held together with nothing more than hopes, dreams and neoprene, and inevitably, all of those systems fail. The first act of the film is energetic and fun — lifeguard tryouts and light-hearted flirting, but then all hell breaks loose.

Mitch becomes fixated on an influx of a new drug, “flaca,” on the beach, and is convinced it’s connected to rapacious entrepreneur and club owner Victoria Leeds (Priyanka Chopra, sneering like a B-movie villain).

The guards’ unconventional investigation reaches way above and beyond your average lifeguard duties. This wild goose chase irritates the actual police force, since lifeguards aren’t exactly in the law enforcement business.

They have a point.

Credited to no less than six writers (not including the original “Baywatch” show creators), this film has no voice, but even more crucially, it has not one lick of sense. It mixes raunchy comedy, action-adventure and drug thriller elements with seemingly touching moments within the same scene. But all elements of character development are mishandled or otherwise undermined in the script. The wonky scene transitions and slapdash editing rife with continuity and spatial errors don’t help matters.

“Baywatch” is fun when it’s poking fun at its origins, citing outlandish plots from the original show and calling attention to references and formulas. During the bonkers crazy climax, Brody utters, “that sounds complicated … and cheesy!” It’s supposed to make fun of the show’s formula, but comes off like an indictment of the very thing in which he’s starring. “Baywatch” falls prey to that which it lampoons, becoming the thing that it wanted to parody. Complicated and cheesy just about nails it.

— 1:56. Rated R for language throughout, crude sexual content, and graphic nudity. H½ (out of four stars)

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