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ON STAGE New Old Time Chautauqua comes to Anacortes on Friday

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MEMORIAL DAY A listing of events honoring our fallen heroes to be held in the region

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Risen”: A film that baggage when it comes comes wrapped in the Upcoming to his daughter and that theological teachings of adds dynamic to the movie releases the Bible, but is really a story.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area Smooth blues at the Lincoln LLOYD JONES LARHONDA STEELE

The recent lineup of top-shelf blues artists to visit Skagit County continues this week as The Lloyd Jones Struggle plays at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon.

Also on the bill are guest gospel and soul vocalist LaRhonda Steele and Portland’s boss of the B3, ‘King

Louis’ Pain, who are celebrating their new CD release, “Rock Me Baby.”

Jones and his band have recorded six critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades, according to a news release. $25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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, through Sept. 24. 360-853-8347 or concreteheritagemuseum.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. O’Gormley and Behnke will offer a free artists’ talk at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

LA CONNER LIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Listen to the CC Adams Band, featuring Mary Ellen Lukins, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 29, at Gilkey Square, on the corner of Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. The series will take place every Sunday through Sept. 4. Free. 360-395-8540 or laconnerlive.com.

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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 smithandvallee.com.

O’Gormley and Behnke will offer a free artists’ talk at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28.

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. 360708-4787 or gallery cygnus.com.

GROUP SHOW: “What One Dreams About” continues through June 11 at Matzke Fine Art, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features

NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA

A vaudeville performance to benefit the 2016 Washington State Parks Tour starts at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Acts include the Flying Karamazov Brothers (pictured), Joey Pipia, Amy Englehardt (pictured), Wren and Della, the Big Chautauqua Marching Band and more. $12 advance tickets, $15 at the door, $5 kids under 12 available at notcanacortes.brownpapertickets.com. paintings, prints, sculptures and more by Northwest artists Reg Akright, Liana Bennett, Ned Block, Jerry Finn, Dan Freeman, Don Haggerty, Janet Hamilton, Diane Hill, Sharon Kingston, Jill Mattison, Bobbie Mueller, Richard Nash, Janie Olsen, Sue Taves, Ruth Westra, Leon White and Hiroshi Yamano. 360-3872759 or matzkefineart. com.

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 signature-style 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. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com.

LUMMI ISLAND GALLERY OPENING: Inaugural show called “Pride & Joy” features the abstractions of local painter and print maker Pete L. Bowman, and the sculptural oil paintings of international painter Bridged Lott, starting Friday, May 27, at 4232 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island. The gallery has strong African connections and will show carvings from Zimbabwe, Zulu baskets and embroideries from South Africa. Free. 360-305-0882

or lummiislandgallery. 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.

“VALLEY GIRLS”: A special exhibit highlighting some of the women who called Skagit County home continues through June 20 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Learn about Nell Quackenbush Wheelock and her sister Kate Quackenbush Glover, pioneer telephone company owners; Louisa Ann Conner, founder of La Conner and instrumental in helping establish

one of the first Catholic churches in town; Vi Hilbert, respected elder of the Upper Skagit Tribe; Lucinda Davis, pioneer roadhouse owner; and Harriet Wade Rowley, Skagit County’s first pioneer nurse and hospital owner. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty.net/ museum.

“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, bedturning, a member boutique, vendors, and more.

Admission $3. woolleyfi berquilters@yahoo.com.

LA CONNER QUILT AND TEXTILE MUSEUM: Exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and younger. 360466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Class: Hexies and More workshop with Glenys Baker, 1 to 4 p.m. today, May 26. $45-$50. n Exhibit: “A Magical Journey of Hand Appliqué” by Kathy McNeil, through June 19. n Exhibit: “Clothing: Art and Embellishment”

by Anita Luvera Mayer, through June 19. n Class: “Silk Sachet Workshop and Japanese Tea Ceremony” with Sachiko Yoshida: 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 23. $40$45. n Exhibit: “Creative Knitting”: June 1-July 3.

Artist opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. n Exhibit: “Colonial Revival Quilts”: June 1-Aug. 28. Artist opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. n Exhibit: “Beauty of Japan” and “Images of Japan”: June 22-Oct. 2.

FAIRS 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.

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OUT & ABOUT 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. 360-7570994 or burlingtonchamber.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. 360466-3821 or christiansons nursery.com.

LECTURES AND TALKS MARKETING YOUR EBOOK OUT IN THE WIDE WILD WORLD: James Wells, author of the science fiction novel “The Great Symmetry,” will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, May 26, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Free. skagit writers.org.

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.

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

FESTIVALS 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.

EAGLE HAVEN WINERY 2016 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10, $8 for wine club members, includes 20 percent off your first bottle of wine.

Children under 12 free.

Reserved tables available.

360-856-6248 or eagle havenwinery.com. Rivertalk (world beat music) will lead off the series at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24.

MUSIC

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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.

FOLK LEGACY CONCERT: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bethany Lynn takes you on a musical journey from the 16th century through the 1960’s Folk Revival at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth St. Lynn’s music is inspired by generations of folk music from England, Ireland and Scotland to the Appalachian Mountains. Free.

ANACORTES ANNIVERSARY: The “Anacortes at 125” exhibit celebrating Anacortes’ history since incorporation continues at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St. Free.

360-293-1915.

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 concrete heritagemuseum.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. heartoftheparkparty.org.

EXPLORE ANACORTES WATERFRONT HISTORY, PLAZA DANCE: Explore a new shoreline exhibit featuring boat building, mills and canneries, commercial and recreational boating and more at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Maritime Heritage Center. Guided tours are $3-$5. The A’Town Big Band will play swing classics at the Waterfront Festival from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Renew the tradition of fishermen’s “pavement dancing,” which welcomed home salmon seine fleets and their crews. Free admission. Anacortes Brewery will provide a beer garden for ages 21 and older.

360-293-1918 or cityof anacortes.org.

SUMMER DANCE: Camano Junction will play from 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 4, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. $15, students $8. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.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.

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION: The public is invited to the 11th annual Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Deception Pass State Park, Bowman Bay picnic area, 41020 Highway 20, Oak Harbor.

The event celebrates the maritime heritage of the Samish Indian Nation and Swinomish Tribal Community. The celebration will feature canoe rides, Native singing, drumming and dance, storytelling and demonstrations of traditional crafts. A salmon and fry bread lunch will be available for purchase.

Saturday is a State Parks “free day”; the Discover Pass is not required for entry to the park. parks. state.wa.us/folkarts.

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 heritage flight.org.

DUDESTOCK 2016: The Lincoln Theatre will celebrate all things

related to the 1998 cult movie “The Big Lebowski,” being screened at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Fans of the film, or “Achievers,” drink White Russians, listen to Creedence and party with an array of dudes, Walters and Maudes. Arrive at 7 p.m. for Wii bowling on the big screen. Ages 21 and over. Advance tickets $10, $15 at the door, $2 off for Lincoln members.

360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

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 burlingtonwa.gov/library.

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; ages 5 and under are free. fairhavenoutdoorcinema. com.

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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Saturday, May 28 COUPEVILLE

The annual Memorial Day parade will begin 11 a.m. in downtown Coupeville, ending at Town Park, where a remembrance ceremony, concert and town picnic will be held.

360-678-5434 or coupe villechamber.com.

Sunday, May 29 MOUNT VERNON

Trinity Anglican Church will hold its ninth annual Memorial Weekend Worship Service and “Tribute to Our Troops” family event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1200 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon.

Features a flag folding ceremony, honor guard, live military and patriotic music and sharing of military reflections. A free

light lunch will be served.

Donations accepted. 360420-7380 or text to 360661-3843.

Drive, and a ceremony at noon at Fern Hill Cemetery, 7427 Highway 20.

360-770-7194.

Monday, May 30

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ANACORTES/ GUEMES ISLAND

American Legion Post 13, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others will hold Memorial Day services on Guemes Island and at two cemeteries on Fidalgo Island. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. to take the ferry to Guemes Island, making a brief stop mid-channel to play taps and drop flowers into the water. A ceremony will then be held around 9 a.m. at Edens Cemetery on Guemes Island, followed at 11 a.m. by a memorial service at the Grandview Municipal Cemetery, 411 Hillcrest

Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery, on Cemetery Road.

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

BURLINGTON

Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Burlington Green Hills Cemetery, 11157 N.

The Annual Community Celebration

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Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks on the Pier Community Presentations Quick’n Dirty Boat Building Judgeship Auction Beautifully Prepared Dinner by Gere-a-Deli Dance to the Music of D.J. Mike Jenkins

Gardner Road. Lunch will be served at noon at the Legion Hall, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave. Ceremonies will conclude with a 21-gun salute. 360-7551202.

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 Post.

360-770-6792.

CONWAY

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

FERNDALE

Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, will host its 51st 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 some 1,600 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. visit sanjuans.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 Marine Corp League and La Conner Cub Scout Pack 4083 will conduct flag ceremonies; Hailey Azure and Nolan Duckworth will provide music and historian Janna Gage will share local history. The Rev. Don Robinson will preside over the service. Limited seating available for those unable to stand. 360-466-3141 or pleasantridgecemetery. com.

MOUNT VERNON

Hawthorne Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at 1825 E. College Way. The event will include representatives from the military and a complimentary hot dog lunch. 360-4241154 or hawthornefh.com.

The Mount Vernon Cemetery, 1200 E. Fir St., will hold a Memorial Day service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Ron Deegan will lead the service, which will include music by Pastor Frank Michl and Judy Pearson, a presentation by Susan Gregg of VFW Post 5056 Ladies Auxiliary, and a narrated flag-folding ceremony

by Master Sgt. Shane I. Inman. Additional music will be provided

by Hugo’s Accordion Band. The Marine Corps League will present military honors, and light refreshments will be served. 360-336-6845.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Skagit County residents can receive free roses to be used at ceremonies and placed on graves of fallen heroes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flowers on Woodworth, 102 Woodworth. Recipients will receive one rose for their loved one or fallen hero and one rose to keep in remembrance. This is part of a nationwide floral tribute spearheaded by The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. Each rose taken also allows the Foundation to place additional roses on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. American Legion George Baldridge Post 43 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery, 2261 Wicker Road. A potluck luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. at the Post, 701 Murdock St. Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 28, Post members will put memorial flags on veterans’ graves at Union Cemetery, and the cemeteries at Hamilton and Lyman. Anyone who knows of unmarked veterans’ graves can come by on Saturday so Post members can put a flag on them. 360-855-0520.

STANWOOD

Frank H. Hancock American Legion Post 92 will hold a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. at Anderson Cemetery, 7370-7816 Pioneer Highway, south of Highway 532. Luncheon to follow at the Legion Post, 26921 88th Ave. NW. 360-629-2851.

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HOT TICKETS ARTURO SANDOVAL: May 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

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

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

PAUL SIMON: May 28-29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.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.

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.

JUSTIN HAYWARD featuring IGN’s Mike Dawes: June 24, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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

THE RIPPINGTONS: July 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 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. 360-

336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

ROB ZOMBIE, KORN: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 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. 800745-3000 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. 800745-3000 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. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

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

FIFTH HARMONY: Sept.

13, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BONNIE RAITT: Sept.

16, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 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.

17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com.

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

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

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

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.

877-784-4849 or live nation.com.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE WITH GRANGER SMITH AND CHRIS LANE: Nov. 11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 26-June 5

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 26-June 2 Thursday.26

Sunday.29

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.

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

Ron Bailey and the Tangents with Rod Cook: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Mary Liz and Jimmy: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

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.

FRIDAY.27 NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $12-$15. notcanacortes.brownpapertickets.com.

Friday.27 Thursday.26

Saturday.28

Thursday.2

Saturday.4

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Free.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.27 THEATER

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

VAUDEVILLE

New Old Time Chautauqua: 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $12-$15. notc anacortes.brownpapertickets.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

Lloyd Jones, featuring LaRhonda Steele and “King Louis” Pain: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

On Broadway!: 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon High School bands, orchestra and percussion ensemble. $10, seniors $5, students $4. 360-416-7727, ext. 2.

Sunday.29

Friday.3

THEATER

THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

MUSIC

Fidalgo Youth Symphony: 1 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, seniors $10, children and students $1. 360-416-7727, ext. 2.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.5

“South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER

“South Pacific”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

MUSIC

The Red Earth Project: 2 to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $0-$20 pay as you are able, 12 and under free. 206-420-4548.

Knut Bell: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

Wednesday.1

FRIDAY.27 MARK HUMMEL AND THE BLUES SURVIVORS 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Thursday.2

Colleen Raney and Hanz Araki: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Triple Shot Band: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883. or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

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

360-399-1321.

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

360-848-8882.

Cee Cee James and the Mission of S.O.U.L.: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

Blues Union: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

J.P. Falcon Band/J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

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

Time 3 Jazz: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Saturday.28 James Howard Band (blues): 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

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

360-422-6411.

FRIDAY.27 JIMMY WRIGHT 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

Dudley Taft: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Youth Code and Dodo: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

The New Iberians (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360445-3000.

Divas and the Dudes: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

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

Ann ‘n Dean: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

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.

Naomi Moon Siegel (album release): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Vacationeer, Iska Dhaaf, Wampire, The Co Founder: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

UNDECIDED, a Band: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 26-June 5

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 26-June 2 Thursday.26

Sunday.29

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.

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

Ron Bailey and the Tangents with Rod Cook: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Mary Liz and Jimmy: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

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.

FRIDAY.27 NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $12-$15. notcanacortes.brownpapertickets.com.

Friday.27 Thursday.26

Saturday.28

Thursday.2

Saturday.4

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Free.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.27 THEATER

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

VAUDEVILLE

New Old Time Chautauqua: 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $12-$15. notc anacortes.brownpapertickets.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

Lloyd Jones, featuring LaRhonda Steele and “King Louis” Pain: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

On Broadway!: 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon High School bands, orchestra and percussion ensemble. $10, seniors $5, students $4. 360-416-7727, ext. 2.

Sunday.29

Friday.3

THEATER

THEATER

“Lost in Yonkers” (drama): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

MUSIC

Fidalgo Youth Symphony: 1 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, seniors $10, children and students $1. 360-416-7727, ext. 2.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.5

“South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

“Proof”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER

“South Pacific”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

MUSIC

The Red Earth Project: 2 to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $0-$20 pay as you are able, 12 and under free. 206-420-4548.

Knut Bell: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

Wednesday.1

FRIDAY.27 MARK HUMMEL AND THE BLUES SURVIVORS 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Thursday.2

Colleen Raney and Hanz Araki: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Triple Shot Band: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883. or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

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

360-399-1321.

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

360-848-8882.

Cee Cee James and the Mission of S.O.U.L.: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

Blues Union: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

J.P. Falcon Band/J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free.

360-766-6330.

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

Time 3 Jazz: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Saturday.28 James Howard Band (blues): 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

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

360-422-6411.

FRIDAY.27 JIMMY WRIGHT 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

Dudley Taft: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Youth Code and Dodo: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

The New Iberians (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360445-3000.

Divas and the Dudes: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

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

Ann ‘n Dean: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

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.

Naomi Moon Siegel (album release): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Vacationeer, Iska Dhaaf, Wampire, The Co Founder: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

UNDECIDED, a Band: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.

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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. 360-3363801 or mountvernon downtown.org.

ART COMMISSION MEETING: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the conference room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-6215.

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 ana cortesartscommission.com.

CALL FOR FIBER ARTS: The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is accepting entries through June 30 for the 2016 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival, set for Sept.

30-Oct. 2. The juried and judged exhibit is open to quilters and fiber artists of all levels. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

ART CLASSES 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 mona museum.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.

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS: La Conner artist and 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. $10 per two-hour class.

360-466-3941.

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 mount vernonwa.gov.

AUDITIONS “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.

Many roles are available for ages 18 and younger.

The show will run July 21-31. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

DANCE A CHANCE TO DANCE: The Skagit Valley Academy of Dance will present a program for children ages 7-12 who may have physical challenges or unique needs, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays, June 29-July 20, at 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon. $50. 360-424-6677 or skagitvalleyacademy ofdance.com.

MUSIC PIANO CAMP: Group piano classes will be offered in Sedro-Woolley in June for two age groups: n Ages 7 to 11 years: Piano fundamentals, 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, June 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30. $50.

n Ages 12 to adult: Piano boot camp, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14, 21 and 28. $30.

Call 360-856-4938 for class location and to register by June 13.

2ND SUNDAY JAZZ: Free, live jazz concerts are held during the summer months at the Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., an outdoor venue. 360-2931910 or jazzatthelibrary. com. Next up: n Sunday, June 12: 2 to 3:30 p.m.: A’Town Big Band.

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 SECOND ANNUAL 5K FOR KURT’S CAUSE: Walk to raise funds for one-of-a-kind memory books given to families grieving the tragic loss of a loved one, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. After the walk, explore vendor and craft booths and listen to music by Wes Jones. Preorder tickets by June 1 for $20, kids $1 per year of age. Tickets at the door are $25, kids $1 per year of age plus $3. 360-420-1503 or kurtscause.org.

BERRY DAIRY DAYS RUNS: The Berry Dairy Days Half Marathon, 5K and 10K Runs will take place Saturday, June 18, beginning at 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

Race-day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Early

start for half-marathon walkers and slower runners: 7:30 a.m. followed by the regular start at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K and 10K start at 9 a.m. Registration through June 15: Half marathon, $30; 10K, $20; 5K, $15. Day of race: Half marathon, $40; 10K, $25; 5K, $20. T-shirts: $15 while supply lasts. Register in person at Skagit Running Co., 724 S First St., Mount Vernon; Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St., Bellingham; Klicks Running, 1431 N. State St., Bellingham; or at active.com (search for “Berry Dairy Days”).

BURLINGTON BBQ BATTLE: noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 19, Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $10 to taste, $20 per meat choice to compete. Must have a food handlers permit. 360-757-0994 or burlingtonbbqbattle.com.

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 360-336-6215 or visit mountvernontrailbuilders.com. Next up: May 28, June 11 and 25.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: In honor of National Trails Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Saturday, June 4.

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. The U.S. Forest Service will recognize National Get Outdoors Day by waiving fees for visitors to the Mt. BakerSnoqualmie National Forest Saturday, June 11.

Fees will be waived at most day-use sites on the forest. fs.usda.gov/mbs.

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. Next up: n Westside Exploration: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4. Take a 2-mile walk on the wild west side. Hikers will climb the water tower road and enter the forest from the west, exploring a network of beaver ponds that flow into Little Cranberry Lake.

Meet at the intersection of Clyde Way and Cedar Glen Way. CAMANO CRAB DASH: The fifth annual Crab 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. 360-3870222 or camanocenter.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 taylor shellfishfarms.com.

FREE FLIGHTS FOR KIDS: The Young Eagles Program will provides free airplane rides for ages 8 to 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Skagit Regional Airport, 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington. Twenty-minute flights will be provided by experienced pilots. skagiteaa.org. Register at cherylscub@gmail. com.

THEATER THEATER SUMMER CAMP: Whidbey Playhouse will host its second annual Theater Summer Camp for ages 6 to 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays, June 20-July 14, at 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $150. Some scholarships available. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse. com.

WORKSHOPS SKAGIT WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Alisoun McCloughen will speak on “Impostor Phenomenon” from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 1860 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $15, includes light breakfast.

Tickets available at skagit womeninbusiness.com or at the door.

TRAILS WEST! CROSSING THE CONTINENT 1840-1869: Seattle genealogist Mary Kircher Roddy will discuss how the settlement of the West began before the transcontinental railroad was complete, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 11, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Free. 360-757-6224 or skagitvalleygenealogy. org. n For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment.”

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MUSIC REVIEWS BOB DYLAN, “Fallen Angels” — Last year, Bob Dylan released “Shadows in the Night,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra. “Fallen Angels” was recorded during the same sessions; Sinatra had recorded all but one of these compositions, too. For “Shadows,” Dylan chose songs of loneliness and mortality, leaning toward obscurities. For “Angels,” he’s selected love songs that are jazz standards: “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” “Skylark,” “It Had to Be You.” Dylan is again backed by his touring band, and steel guitarist Donnie Herron gently guides most of the melodies. “And if you should survive to a hundred and five / Look at all you’ll derive out of bein’ alive,” The 75-year-old sings with a wink in “Young at Heart.” As on “Shadows,” he enunciates clearly in a ravaged but masterful voice, though when “That Old Black Magic” rises to a climax, that voice undermines the lyric. He respects these songs; as much as his own compositions, they’re part of his, and our, history. n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

CHANCE THE RAPPER, “Coloring Book” — Mixtapes used to be casual, tossed-off affairs giving rappers a chance to stretch out and experiment between official albums. The “official” mixtape — this is the Chicago rapper born Chancelor Bennett’s third — blurs those lines. It’s silly to call “Coloring Book,” with its seriousness of purpose and guest appearances

by Kanye West, Future, and Kirk Franklin, anything other than an album.

And it is a mighty impressive album — available only on Apple Music, as the streaming music exclusivity wars continue. Along with Franklin, Chance also guested on “Ultra Light Beam,” which pointed West’s “The Life of Pablo” in a gospel direction. “Coloring Book” starts in a similar fashion, putting a top-notch West verse to use on the irresistibly energetic “All We Got,” a celebration of the redemptive power of music.

From there — with boisterous horns, uplifting spirit, and Chance’s varied vocal attack (he’s a singer who doesn’t need to be Auto-Tuned), as well as a guest list that includes Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, and T-Pain — “Coloring Book” brings the gospel-rap-pop fusion to more consistent fruition. “I don’t make songs for free, I sing for freedom,” Chance raps on an album that at its heart is about pain and suffering endured by the poor in his native Chicago, and music’s role in helping them rise above it. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

ARIANA GRANDE, “Dangerous Woman” — One of the best things that happened to 22-year-old Ariana Grande — inheritor of Mariah Carey’s crown as soul-pop’s youngest multi-octave vocalist — was “Saturday Night Live.” As it did with Taylor Swift, the comedy show allowed the usually stiff live performer to loosen up and demonstrate another side of herself. Grande has opened her jazzier vocal sound and found more minimalist production values that make her lyrical emotionalism shine on “Dangerous Woman,” her third album.

“All I want to do is fall in deep,” she sings with a soft, strong quaver against a murmured syn-bass line and finger-snap percussion on “Into You.” It’s a torrid track whose chorus blossoms into fullblown electro-disco.

Grande maintains cool but mighty distance on the slick faux-blues of the title song, on which her quick-speak and multitracked runs are a highlight. “Side to Side” offers a dubby, dance-hall vibe and a naughty Nicki Minaj rap, and “Leave Me Lonely” is, weirdly, an even better pairing.

The gruff-voiced Macy Gray and the usually smooth Grande go toe-to-toe creating sleek soul that’s scuffed up like pricey patent leather after a mud storm. Brava, girl.

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BLAKE SHELTON, “If I’m Honest” — Blake Shelton has never really been one to wear his heart on his sleeve.

But on “If I’m Honest,” arriving in the aftermath of his divorce from Miranda Lambert and the new romance with fellow “The Voice” coach Gwen Stefani last year, Shelton is positively Taylor Swiftian in his transparency about his love life.

Sure, there are the country-rock anthems about drinking that we’re used to, including the new single “Straight Outta Cold Beer” and the championing of classic country like the good-time “Doing It to Country Songs.” But the bulk of “If I’m Honest” is a mix of letting old relationships go and starting new ones. The aching “Bet You Still Think About Me” even sounds like a Lambert ballad, while the upbeat “Every Goodbye” has a bit of Stefani-inspired sunshine in Shelton’s vocals, as he offers a shoulder to cry on.

Shelton even reveals some of the issues of his new relationship on “A Guy With a Girl,” singing about his date getting all the attention. “If I’m Honest,” especially on the gospel “Savior’s Shadow,” shows off a new side of Shelton that truly suits him. n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL 5

Five gardens to inspire budding naturalists

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Spring brings the opportunity to visit great gardens. Here are five to consider: 1. West Seattle Bee Garden, Seattle: Discover the busy world of bees during a visit to this intriguing garden. Your family can safely learn about the importance of honeycomb, nectar, honey and pollen and why we need to preserve the bee population.

Take time to walk through the adjacent park and talk about plants and their role in the pollination process.

An annual festival includes activities for kids, music and enhanced educational programs. westseattlebeegarden. com/visit.html.

2. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, N.Y.: Toddler discovery, tree detective and family weekend programs combine to make this an outstanding place to inspire young naturalists. The expanded Discovery Garden, created for the youngest guests, provides hands-on opportunities to investigate 360-445-6221

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What’s not: The site asks you how much you spend each month on your debit and credit cards.

To pay for your vacation with points, you might need to switch to a credit card instead of a debit card. If that makes you uncomfortable, it might take you longer to redeem your points or miles for a trip. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

plant and animal life in an immersive landscape.

Don’t miss the winding pathways and unique beauty of the Japanese Gardens, for which the BBG is noted. bbg.org.

3. Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, S.C.: See camellias, daffodils, azaleas and scores of other species in bloom within America’s oldest public garden.

Founded in 1676 and open for visitors since 1870, the

expansive and historic plantation is home to the last large-scale romanticstyle gardens left in the U.S. Naturalist guides help the kids spot alligators, turtles, egrets and herons in their native habitat while on a tram tour of the plantation’s wetlands, marshes, lakes and forests.

A 45-minute history tour details Magnolia’s role in moving from slavery to freedom. Kids will love the petting zoo and nature

center where they can get friendly with white tail deer, pygmy goats and other small creatures. magnoliaplantation.com.

4. Blooms and Bikes, Fort Collins, Colo.: Take a self-guided tour of this Northern Colorado city’s many public gardens. Hop on your own bike or borrow from the cycle-friendly town’s Bike Library. Twowheeled transport, including children’s bikes and tagalongs, is available at no charge for as little as one hour or up to one week.

Don’t miss the Annual Trial Garden, a colorful spread of blossoms tended

by Colorado State University students involved in plant research. Free and open to the public, the instructive trial garden is planted with annuals from late May through October. visitftcollins.com; fcbikelibrary.org; flower trials.colostate.edu.

5. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa.: This time of year, some 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens are flaunting their finest colors and families are encouraged to explore the approximately 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows and fountains, plus a 4 1/2-acre conservatory. From family story time and scavenger hunts in the Children’s Garden to guided visits to a meadow and invigorating seasonal programs, this Pennsylvania gem offers a wealth of opportunities for families to learn about the natural world. longwoodgardens.org. n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.

Local travel SISTER CITIES PRESENTATION: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association invites the public to its next meeting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Mattie Keltner, Anacortes High School graduate and student at Northwest University, will talk about her March travel adventure to Nicaragua with fellow members of the Northwest University women’s volleyball team. Free. 360-8738835.

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. Lily Point is in the far southeastern corner of Point Roberts. 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 one mile with a 200-foot elevation gain.

Proof of citizenship is required to cross the border. $61. Register by Friday, May 27, at 360336-6215 or mount vernonwa.gov.

FORT FLAGLER FUN: 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. After touring the park and buildings, enjoy a picnic lunch and walk before heading over to Millbrook Clayworks to see how the stoneware

and pottery is made.

Bring a picnic lunch and drink, and money for additional food and purchases. Walking tours may include uneven terrain. $67. Register by Wednesday, June 1, at 360-766-7109 or rec reationwithoutborders. com.

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.

Enjoy a no-host lunch and bring money for food and purchases. $60. Register by Tuesday, May 31, at 360766-7109 or jmw nlmw@msn.com.

ALL ABOUT THE THUNDER HIKE: Trek some of the North Cascades Highway’s best hikes, including Thunder Knob and Thunder Creek from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, meeting at the Cook Road Park and Ride, exit 232 off I-5, park by Starbucks. Participants should be able to hike approximately six to eight miles with an elevation gain up to 1,000 feet. $50. Register by Monday, June 6, at 360766-7109 or recreation withoutborders.com.

POINT ROBERTS GARDEN TOUR AND AFTERNOON TEA: Take the 14th annual self-guided tour on the peninsula of Point Roberts’ private gardens from 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.

Bring money for food and purchases. Proof of citizenship required to cross the border. $75 fee includes afternoon tea. Register by Tuesday, May 31, at 360336-6215 or mount vernonwa.gov.

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AT THE LINCOLN Friendship House 30th Anniversary 6 p.m. today, May 26

The Friendship House celebrates 30 years of “sheltering, feeding, clothing and healing, to empower those in need,” with two events.

There will be a rededication to its mission and tours at 6 p.m. at the Friendship House Café, 108 Snoqualmie St. At 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater, a short video about Friendship House’s history will be shown, and guest speaker Derek McNeill of Seattle will talk about his experience with homelessness as he films a documentary. Free admission.

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Also on the bill are guest gospel and soul vocalist LaRhonda Steele and Portland’s boss of

the B3, ‘King Louis’ Pain, who are celebrating their new CD release, “Rock Me Baby.” $25 with $2 off for Lincoln and REFA members. n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon.

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MOVIES

Engrossing ‘All the Way’ works as biopic, snapshot of civil rights movement

By RICHARD ROEPER Chicago Sun-Times

President Lyndon Baines Johnson was bigger than life, brimming with contradictions, filled with passion yet not above petty politics.

Only a great actor should even attempt to portray such a complicated, historically significant figure — and after seeing HBO’s “All the Way,” I’m convinced few if any actors on the planet could match the singularly talented Bryan Cranston’s portrayal of LBJ.

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Director Jay Roach (who helmed the Cranston-starring “Trumbo,” as well as the “Austin Powers” movies) turns Robert Schenkkan’s acclaimed Broadway play into an engrossing, powerful, if slightly overcrowded movie that works as a biopic of LBJ and as a time capsule of a crucial period in the civil rights movement.

Cranston’s performance in the stage version won the Tony for best actor. They might as well engrave the Emmy with his name right now.

“All the Way” begins on one of the saddest moments in American history: the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.

On Air Force One on the flight back to Washington, now-president LBJ shares a quiet moment with his wife, Lady Bird (an almost unrecognizable and very strong Melissa Leo), but then complains to his wife about the way Jackie Kennedy was looking at him during the swearing-in on the plane.

It’s a glimpse into the complex inner workings of LBJ. Although he and the Kennedy brothers were often mortal enemies, he felt genuine grief over the loss of a young president, but he still had room to nurse his wounded ego over the perceived resentment of a woman whose husband had just been murdered so close to her that her dress was spattered with his blood.

The first half of “All the Way” concentrates on Johnson’s yeoman effort to pass the Civil Rights Act without permanently alienating Dixie Democrats and destroying his chances for election in 1964.

Every time a new historical figure applauds an LBJ speech or enters the Oval Office or appears at a civil rights meeting, we get helpful graphics identifying some of the major players of the time, including: n Anthony Mackie as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. n Frank Langella as Sen. Richard Russell, an old-school, anti-reform Southerner who was more of a father figure to LBJ than LBJ’s own father. n Stephen Root as FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, who was obsessed with spying on King and revealing his extramarital affairs. n Bradley Whitford as Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey, a passionate advocate for civil rights who became LBJ’s vice president and remained loyal to the president even when LBJ was roaring insults to his face.

Mackie doesn’t try to impersonate King, but he does a fine job of capturing King’s struggle to navigate the political waters of Washington, D.C., while growing increasingly frustrated with broken promises and stalled negotiations. Langella is the perfect choice

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Bryan Cranston portrays President Lyndon B. Johnson in “All the Way.” to play the intimidating and stubborn Russell.

Root is oily and effective as the creepy but inarguably influential J. Edgar Hoover.

Best of all the supporting work: Whitford as Humphrey. Whitford captures Humphrey’s look, mannerisms and catchy speech patterns — and more important, he shows us the man’s integrity, his decency and his willingness to take LBJ’s crap if it means striking another blow against bigotry. It’s a wonderfully realized performance.

The second half of “All the Way” isn’t quite as effective as hour one, in part because Roach and Schenkkan are perhaps too ambitious in addressing touchstone moments in LBJ’s presidency, from the Gulf of Tonkin to a sex scandal involving one of his most loyal aides to the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi to the infamous and controversial anti-Goldwater “daisy” TV ad.

But even when “All the Way” takes a slight wrong turn or stalls a bit, it looks and feels authentic, from

the use of newsreel footage — staunch segregationist George Wallace is not portrayed by an actor and appears only in black-and-white clips — to the sets, to the incredible makeup work that helps immeasurably in the process by which Bryan Cranston disappears and Lyndon Baines Johnson commands our attention.

HBO Films presents a film directed by Jay Roach. Written by Robert Schenkkan, based on his play. Running time: 130 minutes. No MPAA rating.

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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 “Alice Through the Looking Glass” — Riddled with mediocre, out-of-tune work from normally outstanding actors including Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Mia Wasikowska, the sequel to Tim Burton’s 2010 mega-hit “Alice in Wonderland” is loud, frantic and stunningly unfunny. It’s one of the great movie disasters of 2016. Fantasy, PG-13, 108 minutes. H½ “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 “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 “Green Room” — In a jagged-edge gem of a horror film, four millennials in a hardcore punk band find themselves cut off from the civilized world and pursued by killers led by a white supremacist club owner (Patrick Stewart). This is one smart chiller. Horror, R, 95 minutes. HHH½

“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 “Maggie’s Plan” — Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke and Julianne Moore star in one of those movies where we eavesdrop on smart, self-involved, deeply flawed and consistently interesting people who remind us of people WE know. It’s a fine brew, equal parts cynical and whimsical, dark and sunny. Comedy, R, 98 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 “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” — This sequel’s in-your-face gags aren’t funny, just juvenile, desperate and disgusting. Even worse, “Neighbors 2” cynically tries to make a feminist statement amidst lots of downright nasty behavior by the fledgling sorority sisters who have moved next door to the hapless Rudners (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne). Comedy, R, 92 minutes.

H½ “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.

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“The Choice” — This love story starring Teresa Palmer (a winning presence) and Benjamin Walker (never hitting his stride) is classic Nicholas Sparks, and by that I mean it’s a mediocre, well-photographed, undeniably heart-tugging, annoyingly manipulative and dramatically predictable starcrossed romance. Romance, PG-13, 110 minutes. HH “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 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 “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 “X-Men: Apocalypse” — A visual feast brimming with stellar performances, this sequel/prequel/standalone adventure breaks no fresh ground. But it contains perhaps my favorite scene of any movie this year, a super-duper-duper-duper-speed rescue

by Quicksilver that’s beautiful, funny and altogether magical. Superhero action, PG-13, 135 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 27-June 2 Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG): FridaySunday: 1:00, (3:40), 6:45, 9:25; Monday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:45 X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13): Friday-Sunday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:25, 9:30; Monday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:25 The Angry Birds Movie (PG): Friday-Sunday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 8:55; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35 360-293-7000 CONCRETE THEATER May 27-29 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 8 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

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