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La Conner’s annual boat parade to feature a Star Wars theme
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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “AGATHA RAISIN: SERIES 2”: Fans of the Agatha Raisin tales have been reading about her adventures written by Marion Chesney (released under the pseudonym M. C. Beaton) since 1992. The transformation of the beloved character into an eight-part British TV series and now three new movies on the Acorn TV streaming service required an actress who could handle the sleuthing skills of a Jessica Fletcher (of “Murder, She Wrote”) and the slapstick comedy of Lucille Ball. Ashley Jensen, best known to American TV watchers for her work on “Ugly Betty,” proved able to handle both demands. She brings both curiosity and comedic energy to the role that makes the unlikely sleuth so much fun to watch. The second series includes the three films. Offerings included in the DVD are “The Wizard of Evesham,” “The Fairies of Fryfam” and “The Curious Curate.” In “Evesham,” Agatha suspects her hair salon’s arrogant stylist is blackmailing clients with their darkest secrets. “THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART”: Everything that was so awesome about 2014’s “The Lego Movie” has been taken away brick by brick for the sequel. What is left is a pile of busted pieces that makes the production a mess. There’s nothing director Mike Mitchell (“Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”) can do when faced with a script that fails on so many levels. One of the biggest strengths of the first “Lego” movie was it had a layer of superficial fun that could keep the attention of the youngest moviegoer, whether via a
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catchy pop tune or the colorful characters. There was also a level of humor aimed at older audiences from the same fun songs and characters. What ends up being the biggest failure with the script is it doesn’t have the same beautiful central theme as the first film. The clever reveal of how the Lego world connected to the father and son behind the construction gave that film heart without forcing the story along. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY MAY 3 “WHAT MEN WANT”: Successful sports agent (Taraji P. Henson) mysteriously gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts. “THE TOYS THAT MADE US”: The eight episodes of the Netflix documentary series includes looks at Barbie and Hello Kitty. “BETTER CALL SAUL: SEASON FOUR”: The death of his brother finalizes Jimmy McGill’s (Bob Odenkirk) transformation into Saul Goodman. “THE PRODIGY”: Mother must find a way to
protect her family when her son shows signs of being taken over by supernatural forces. Taylor Schilling stars. “NEVER EVER”: A woman believes she has been left on her own after a tragedy only to discover that might not be the case. “RISE OF THE ROCKETS”: Documentary looks at the evolution of the explosive form of travel in an era of a new interest in space exploration. “BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL NINTH SEASON, VOLUMES ONE AND TWO”: One of the longest running TV Westerns focuses on Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) and his three sons. “SESAME STREET: AWESOME ALPHABET COLLECTION”: Highlights include “The Beetles Perform Letter B” and “C is for Cookie.” “REINVENTING ROSALEE”: Documentary about a holocaust survivor who decided at age 90 to change her life. “MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE”: After documentarian Louis Theroux is
denied admittance to the Church of Scientology’s headquarters, he sets a plan in motion to try and reveal the inner workings of the organization. “BLAZE”: Ethan Hawke directed the musical biopic inspired by the life of Blaze Foley. “NO OFFENCE, SERIES 3”: Joanna Scanlan stars in this female-driven police procedural that follows an unorthodox team of police officers in Manchester. “LIAR: SEASON 1”: Ioan Gruffudd stars in this story of a relationship that goes wrong. “UNFORGOTTEN, SEASON 3”: The crime-solving duo of Cassie and Sunny are called when human remains are discovered by a road near London. BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD MAY 7 “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD”: Hiccup and Toothless face one more adventure. Will be available on DVD and Blu-ray May 21. - Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service
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A HIGH-SPEED FAMILY AFFAIR
Generations of race enthusiasts at Skagit Speedway
do something to improve the experience for the fans and make it a better place ALGER — When he was for the racers to come race.” 6 years old, Steve Beitler But some things never knew he wanted to be a change. After every race, race car driver. fans still have the He’d grown up opportunity to head going to the races to the pit to meet at Skagit Speedway their favorite drivers, — his first time was get autographs and when he was about sit in the cars. four months old — For first-time visiand he treasured the tors, Beitler recomweekends when he mended grabbing would go with his Beitler a seat higher up in father, Harold Beitthe stands, stopping ler, who was one of the first at the concession stand racers at the track when it for food, and visiting the opened in 1954. souvenir shop, where prices “The biggest thrill for me range from 50 cents to $30. was at the end of the night The Beitlers’ degoing down to the pit area,” cades-long family tradition Steve Beitler said. “That, to of attending races conme, was the greatest thing tinues to this day. At 91 there was.” years old, you can still find Like his father, Steve Harold Beitler at the track Beitler would go on to on Saturday nights. have his own racing career, “It was a really close which took him around bond we developed,” Steve the world as a professional Beitler said. “He comes to driver. the races with me now.” Eighteen years ago, he And while he always bought Skagit Speedway. enjoys watching the face of The goal, he said, has ala driver who has won their ways been to maintain that family feel he grew up with, first race, Beitler’s favorite part about owning the while still making changspeedway is still the fans. es to keep it a first-class “When I look out and see facility. how much fun those fami“It’s great, affordable, lies are having out there, to family fun,” he said. “They me that means we’re doing come from literally all over our job right,” he said. the world for some of our Aside from racing, Beevents because it’s that well itler said Skagit Speedway known.” As Skagit Speedway cele- hosts other events, including a monster truck show, a brates its 65th anniversary, truck and tractor pull and all the changes that have been made since he bought a semi-truck race. Three times a year, including the it are ones he hopes are for Saturday after July 4, the the better, Beitler said. “We did a lot of things to speedway holds a fireworks show. make it more comfortable “We put on the biggest for the fans,” he said. “Basically every year we try to and baddest fireworks By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH
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Racing is always fast and furious at Skagit Speedway.
SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
Skagit Speedway features races on Saturday nights beginning at 7, plus other special events. For regular racing nights, tickets cost up to $14, with military, senior, and youth discounts. For more information, visit skagitspeedway.com.
show in the whole area,” Beitler said. “That’s a delight. I like blowing stuff up so I really like those nights.” — Reporter Kera Wanielista: 360-416-2141, kwanielista@skagitpublishing. com, Twitter: @Kera_SVH, facebook.com/KeraReports
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OUT AND ABOUT
ART
“OUTSIDE VISION”: Hadrian Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow, will present artwork that remarks on the elements of nature from May 4-26. An opening reception will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4. FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK: Businesses in downtown Anacortes will open their doors for the public to look at art from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3. “SPRING HAS SPRUNG”: Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanch Way, Camano Island, is featuring the new collection “Spring has Sprung” through June 9. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sundays, other days by appointment: 360-387-2759. “A BRUSH WITH COLOR”: Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, welcomes the Women Painters of Washington group with its show “A Brush with Color” and a juried show by local artist Jennifer Bowman, opening with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3. The show runs through June 3. “MICRO MACRO”: The work of Becky Fletcher, Camille Nordgen, Roger Small and Lynn Zimmerman will be featured at Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, from May 3-26. An artists talk will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, with a reception following from 5 to 7 p.m. STUDIO ART TOUR: Join Island Transit for a guided tour to six Cama-
no and Stanwood studio on regularly scheduled Island Transit buses on Friday, May 10. RSVP: 360-387-7433 or travel@ islandtransit.org. RAPTOR’S DELIGHT: Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, The Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. The fun starts with the Anacortes First Friday Art Walk at 6 p.m. Friday, Kris Strell’s raptor art in the Depot, and the Cantabile Chamber Choir’s performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s lineup will feature Strell’s exhibit, the opening of the farmers market, and a one-hour live raptor presentation at 11 a.m.
MUSIC
NEXT SHOW: Gin Gypsy will be the guests on the NeXt Show at 7 p.m. today, May 2, at anacortesmusicchannel. com. AGAVE BAROQUE: The Anacortes Arts Foundation’s next-tolast concert will feature Agave Baroque at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at United Methodist Church of Anacortes, 2201 H Ave., Anacortes. $25, students under 18 free. anacortesartsfoundation.org. LOCO BILLY’S ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Aaron Crawford will headline Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon’s four-year anniversary show at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Line dance lessons start at 7:30 p.m. at the saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8-$10. AT THE OPERA HOUSE: The Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville, will host the following concerts. marysvillewa.gov.
May the Fourth Be With You: Boat parade in La Conner
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LA CONNER — It’s the start of boating season and the city of La Conner is welcoming the change of season with a parade. On Saturday, May 4, the city is changing the theme n Patsy Cline Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. $18. n Rondo Swing: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. $5. n Pearl Django: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31. $15. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE & ODESZA: The two Bellingham bands will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Civic Stadium, 1445 Puget St., Bellingham. The show is a fundraiser for WWU Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment. Tickets are $60 and up. doublemajorbellingham.com. JOHNNY BURGIN: Worldwide West Side guitar man Johnny Burgin will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St. $10. SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Concerts are at 7 p.m. at
the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road, Conway. Suggested donation $15$25. n Monday, May 6: Baroque Trio JEST. n Wednesday, May 22: Bach’s Triple Concerto. n Friday, June 7: Early 17th-Century Canzonas. n Friday, June 21: Late 18th-Century Quartets. WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ: The Sylvia Center for the Arts and Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center have teamed up to present jazz at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the center, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. Tickets are available at the door, prices vary. Next up: n May 8: D’Vonne Lewis and Limited Edition. n May 15: Greta Matassa. n May 22: Miles Black and Thomas Harris. n May 29: Ron Jones and the Jazz Forest.
to fit the occasion: “Star Wars,” in honor of Saturday being “May the Fourth Be With You” day, an unofficial celebration of the classic sic-fi movies. The parade starts at 3 p.m. along the Swinomish Channel and ends up in La Conner. Viewing is available anywhere along the waterfront in the city center.
LECTURES & TALKS
REFINERY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PRESENTATION: Learn about proposed regulations to protect workers, communities and ecosystems at 6:30 p.m. today, May 2, at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Free. HOW TO READ A CEMETERY: Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will present an educational program about how gravestone markers contain clues to our ancestor’s lives from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington. Free. skagitvalleygenealogy.org. THE ARTISTIC JOURNEY: Don Haggerty will share key insights he has learned during his journey as an artist from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur-
day, May 11, at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bayview Edison Road, Mount Vernon. Free. ”MURDER & MAYHEM IN THE FOURTH CORNER”: Bellingham-based author Todd Warger will speak about the release of his new book, “Murder & Mayhem in the Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom, Skagit & San Juan Counties’ Earliest Homicides” — the third in a series — which features pre-Depression era homicides in Skagit County: n 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5: The 1895 gun battle on the Samish Island wharf, Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Road, Mount Vernon. n 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22: The 1899 shooting death of Anacortes attorney David Woodbury at the Platt Building, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.
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“LET IT NOT HAPPEN AGAIN”: Clarence Moriwaki, president of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community, will present “Let It Not Happen Again: Lessons of the Japanese American Exclusion” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. ”SACRED STONE, SACRED WATER”: Five female writers will offer poetry and prose in celebration of a new book about Ireland called “Sacred Stone, Sacred Water” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. LAYERING THE LANDSCAPE: The Skyline Garden Club will host a presentation on overcoming lazy gardening by garden columnist Marianne Binetti at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers.
THEATER
”ORLANDO”: The Bellingham premiere of “Orlando” by contemporary American playwright Sarah Ruhl will take place at 7:30 p.m. today, May 2, at the Syl-
New exhibits at Smith & Vallee
walks on the Guemes Channel Trail: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4; 2 p.m. Friday, May 31; and 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1. Contact Bon Vaux: 360588-8233. SPRING FLING: Thompson’s Greenhouse, 6412 State Route 9, Sedro-Woolley, will host its spring fling from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Guest speakers, food and vendors.
“Violet Haze” by Lynn Zimmerman
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EDISON — A new month means new art exhibits at galleries around the area. Smith & Vallee presents Micro Macro. The work of landscape artists Lynn Zimmerman, Roger Small and Becky Fletcher are displayed at the gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. Sculptor Camille Nordgren also has some of her miniature works featured as well. There will be an artists’ talk at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, with a reception following from 5 to 7 p.m. Also in the area, art walks are planned for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in downtown Mount Vernon; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, in downtown Anacortes; and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 3, in downtown Bellingham. via Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. The play runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 2-18. $16-$20. ”ROBIN HOOD”: Sedro-Woolley High School will present the musical rendition of “Robin Hood” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 2-4, at the high school, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. $5 students/seniors, $10 general. 360-855-3510. AERIAL SHOWCASE: The Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St.,
Bellingham, will host its “Seventh Ever Aerial Showcase” during Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-12. All-ages shows are at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Over-21 shows are at 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11. $22-$25 for adults, $10 kids. bellinghamcircusguild.com.
MORE FUN
SKAGIT COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST: 7:30 a.m. today, May 2, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Jonathan Rainey, chaplain for the
Seahawks, will be the keynote speaker. $15. 360-661-0756. CINCO DE MAYO ART AUCTION AND DINNER: Children of the Valley After School program will host its annual fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Maplehurst Farm, 18495 Dike Road, Mount Vernon. $50, includes admission, dinner and beverage. childrenofthevalleymv.org. GUIDED WALKS ON GUEMES: Anacortes Parks and Recreation is offering free, guided trail
KIDS FISHING DERBY: Kids 14 and under are invited to bring their own bait and gear to participate in the Kids Fishing Derby from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Northern State Pond, 2200 Thompson Drive. Free hot dogs and refreshments. wildcatsteelheadclub.org. PLANT SALE: The Sedro-Woolley Alumni and Schools Foundation will host its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Bingham City Park, 301 Munro St., Sedro-Woolley. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund. 360-319-3328. CAMP FIRE SAMISH DINNER & AUCTION: 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $70. campfiresamish.org/annual-auction. BILLY WAPLES DAY: All the shops in the Waples Mercantile Building, 444 Front St., Lynden, are throwing a block party from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Enjoy an afternoon of prizes, a chowder feed, beer garden and other family-friendly activities.
CASCADIA POETRY FESTIVAL: This year’s Cascadia Poetry Festival is a tribute to late poet Sam Hamill and includes many workshops and opportunities to work on poetry. The event will take place from Thursday to Sunday, May 9-12, in Anacortes. cascadiapoetryfestival.org. STANWOOD GARAGE SALE: A garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1011, at Camano Masonic Center, 27205 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Merchandise donations will be accepted until May 9. Items include furniture, clothing, pet items, books and housewares. 425-263-6808 or augustarms@aol.com.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
May 3 6-9pm Burton Jewelers The Good Stuff Arts Red Salon Aveda The Depot Pelican Bay Bookstore & Coffee Shop Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa
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PUGET SOUND UNDERWATER: Drew Collins will highlight his adventures in scuba diving and photography for his award-winning book “Puget Sound Underwater” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5.
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OUT AND ABOUT MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at its location off of Old Highway 99, 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger.
Billy Waples Day in Lynden
REPTILE MAN: The Reptile Man will perform with all of his reptiles at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $12-$15. CASA PLANT AND BAKE SALE: Camano Animal Shelter Association will sponsor a Plant and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Island County Multipurpose Center, 141 E Camano Drive, Camano. “BUILDING GREAT FUTURES” BREAKFAST”: The Anacortes Boys & Girls Club will host its “Building Great Futures” breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Anacortes Club, basement of City Hall, 904 Sixth St., Anacortes. Funds raised support the club. RSVP: skagitclubs.org or contact Andrew Flores at 360-419-3723, ext. 13, or andrew.flores@skagitclubs.org. ROCKIN’ FOR THE RE STORE: Join the Third annual Rockin’ for the RE Store Benefit at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. Raffles, silent auction, live music and more. SPRING FLING WINE SOCIAL: The
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LYNDEN — W.H. “Billy” Waples played a large role in founding Lynden, including operating the large Lynden Department Store in the middle of downtown. Now, he’s being celebrated by the city he loved and by the busiHotel Bellwether will highlight several wineries at its third annual Spring Fling Wine Social from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the hotel, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. $50, includes wine tastings and appetizers. MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET: The Mount Vernon Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 18. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 12 at Riverwalk Park, 501 Main St., Mount Vernon. TOUCH A TRUCK: Attend a family-friendly community event for kids and their families to explore trucks and
vehicles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. $5 admission, $25 for six. HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, May 19 and June 9, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted. SKY VALLEY MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Join or watch a ride-in motorcycle show Sunday, May 19, on First Street in downtown Snohomish. $15 to register from 9 a.m. to noon. Live mu-
nesses that inhabit the building that once held his department store. From noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, The Waples Building, 444 Front St., Lynden, will host a free block party for families and friends. There will be free chowder, live music, a beer garden, firetruck tours and more.
sic and food. eaglerider. com/motorcycle-events/ sky-valley-motorcycle-show-2019 CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR: Author and journalist John Dodge will be the guest at Chuckanut Radio Hour at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham. The Chuckanut Radio Hour is a radio variety show that airs at 7 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 9 p.m. Sundays on 102.3 KMRE-FM.
LOOKING AHEAD
MODERN QUILTS: The Modern Quilt Guild’s new show, Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, will
open on June 1 at the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. The exhibit runs until Aug. 25. SAN JUAN ISLAND ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: Explore over 20 studios in the 28th Annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour June 1-2. Maps available at sanjuanislandartists. com. EAGLE HAVEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays, Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $12-$15. n June 14: Lazy Acres. n June 22: Bluegrass Festival.
n June 29: Tighty Whities. n July 13: Jumbled Pie. n July 20: Gin Gypsy. n July 26: Troy Fair Band. ”SWAN LAKE”: Northwest Ballet Theater will present “Swan Lake” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. mountbakertheatre. com. There also will be performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15. mcintyrehall.org.
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Bellingham celebrates Procession of the Species By Skagit Valley Herald staff
COURTESY OF THE BELLINGHAM PROCESSION OF THE SPECIES
CAMANO ISLAND WILDLIFE GARDEN TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Pick up maps at the Island County Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, on the day of the event. Free. FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema brings live entertainment and big-screen movies to the Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Tickets are $5, ages 5 and under are free. Showings are on Saturday evenings at dusk, subject to weather. fairhavenoutdoorcinema. com. Next up: n June 22: Cirque variety with Strangely and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” n June 29: Cirque va-
riety with Wren & Della and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” n July 6: Music by The Sweet Goodbyes and “Top Gun.” n July 13: Entertainment by DJ Westwood and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” n July 20: Music by Talia Keys “Mary Poppins Returns.” n July 27: “10 Things I Hate About You.” n Aug. 3: “Jurassic Park.” n Aug. 10: Music by Havilah Rand and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” n Aug. 17: Music by Brian Ernst and “Grease.” n Aug. 24: Music by Psychedelic Cowboys and “The Princess Bride.” A ROSY DAY OUT:
Christianson’s Nursery will host its 16th annual Rose Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. There will be authors and garden experts from around the region to offer gardeners information on the latest gardening trends and more. christiansonsnursery.com. SPLISH SPLASH SUMMER BASH: The family event featuring games, face painting and a kids’ concert from Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. 360-3638400 or marysvillewa. gov.
BELLINGHAM — Wildlife life will be all over downtown Bellingham on Saturday, though perhaps not the kind you’re thinking of. The Procession of the Species is an annual parade of folks dressed up in homemade wildlife costumes and marching through downtown. The march will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Lottie St., and continue along Commercial and Holly streets. The parade culminates with music and dancing at Maritime Heritage Park; percussion instruments are recommended. Spurred by a group of folk want-
ing to creatively celebrate Earth Day and the Endangered Species Act in Olympia in the 1995, community members organized and took to the streets in what they called the Procession of the Species. Now in its 24th year (16th in Bellingham), the Procession of the Species has become an annual staple for eco-minded community members to celebrate the diversity of the natural world. There are three simple rules for the procession: no motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs), no live animals or pets and no written or spoken slogans. Participants are encouraged to make masks or work together to make a group costume.
ROCK FOR A CURE: The first Deborah Hodge Memorial Concert to raise money for the fight against cancer will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. There will be several local bands, food, drinks, auction items and more. $15 and up.
MARYSVILLE SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free. 360363-8400. n July 12: Harvey Creek Band. n July 19: Chris Eger Band. n July 26: School of Rock (Lynnwood).
BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Burlington Visitor Center Downtown Amphitheater, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free. 360-7559649. n July 12: Birdsview Bluegrass. n July 19: File Gumbo. n July 26: Stacy Jones Band.
POPCORN IN THE PARK OUTDOOR MOVIES: Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Free. n July 13: “ A Dog’s Way Home.” n July 20: “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” n July 27: “Bumblebee.”
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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 2 - 12 Thursday.2 THEATER ”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
Friday.3 THEATER ”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org. MUSIC CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. brownpapertickets.com. Advance: $16 general, $14 senior/ military/student. At the door: $18 general, $16 senior/military/student.
Saturday.4 THEATER NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $22-$50. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
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CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR Friday: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets. com. Advance: $16 general, $14 senior/military/student. At the door: $18 general, $16 senior/military/student.
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MUSIC CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets.com. Advance: $16 general, $14 senior/military/ student. At the door: $18 general, $16 senior/military/ student.
”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
THEATER ALAN DOYLE: 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
Friday.10 COMEDY EXIT 192 IMPROV COMEDY: 8 p.m., Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-6766 or historiceveretttheatre.org.
ZANIAC: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. 360-221-8262 or wicaonline. org.
THEATER ”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
THEATER ”ORLANDO”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
MUSIC SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 7 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 donation, students free. 360-223-3230.
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Saturday.11 MUSIC SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 3 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 donation, students free. 360-223-3230.
LIVE FOR LAUREL CANYON: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$43. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com. ”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
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TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 2 - 9 Thursday.2 KRAYMER G DOT: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.
Friday.3 CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. brownpapertickets.com. Advance: $16 general, $14 senior/military/ student. At the door: $18 general, $16 senior/ military/student.
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CORY GALLANT AND THE RED DIRT POSSE 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $15$40. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com. Also playing: Megs McLean MARCUS ALEXANDER PHOTO
BLAKE ANGELOS: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.
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VON WILDENHAUS: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.
NATHAN MCCARTNEY AND THE PETULANT CHILDREN: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
LUCID AFTERLIFE: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham. BLEEDING TREE: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. BLUE MOON MARQUEE: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
BLEEDING TREE 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.
Saturday.4 KIRSTEN MAXWELL & KATE COPELAND: 6 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham. BLAKE ANGELOS: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. BOOTLEG SUNSHINE: 6 p.m., Bow Corner Pub, 14565 Allen West Road, Bow. 360-757-6113 or bowcornerpub.com.
FLOWMOTION, HILLSTOMP: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.
FANNY ALGER AND THE DIZZYS: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
BLEEDING TREE: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.
NORTH BY NORTHWEST: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.
CORY GALLANT AND THE RED DIRT POSSE, MEGS MCLEAN: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $15$40. 425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com. LONESOME TOWN PAINTERS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
LEMON CREEK: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com. BLOOD CAPSULES, BEVERLY CRUSHER, ANTONIONI: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.
Sunday.5 CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets.com. Advance: $16 general, $14 senior/ military/student. At the door: $18 general, $16 senior/military/student. RON BAILEY & THE TANGENTS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com. PARTY NAILS: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.
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WAND: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $12$14. 360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham. com.
BLUES UNION: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
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MICHAEL MENERT, EXMAG: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $15. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net. ANDREW KASAB: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com. SUPERMISSIVE, 36?, BIRD & SHOOTER, LAURA HICKLI: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.
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GET INVOLVED
ART CLASSES
PAINT AND LEARN: Kids ages 1-8 and their families are invited to this class all about learning to paint at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. Free.
AUDITIONS
CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Playhouse is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-2020 Playhouse Season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse. com for more details or email kevinwm.meyer@ gmail.com with questions.
BOOKS
SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another one at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group will examine passages from important writings in history from 6 to 8 p.m. May 13 and June 10 at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-941-1437 and shunji.asari@gmail.com. THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial, Anacortes.
DANCE
BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older. Regis-
ter: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649. FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer yearround Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. clanheather.com. THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Information: Jim Reynolds, 360-466-4490.
MUSIC
SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts, ages 15 and up. The group meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Contact Carol Ward: 425-232-9171 or contact@ harmonynorthwest.org. OPEN MIC NITE: 6 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Lil’Nut Cafe and Diner, 330 Cherry St., Sumas. SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at
Northwest Roller Games in Everett
By Skagit Valley Herald staff
EVERETT — The Northwest Roller Games is one of the largest and most competitive showcases in the area. The main event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at the Everett Skate Deck, 9700 19th Ave. SE. There will be youth and adult skaters, pairs and solo sets and even some special events. Entry is $5 per person, kids under 10 free. Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music. UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-7904862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com. BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473. TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360-630-1156. 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.
RECREATION
PLANT SALE: The Sedro-Woolley Alumni and Schools Foundation will host its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Bingham City Park, 301 Munro St., Sedro-Woolley. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund. 360-319-3328.
Road, Bow. 360-755-9649. Next up: n Creativity!: Saturday, May 18. n Teen Takeover: Teen Leadership Program: Saturday, May 25. Ages 13-17. SPRING GARDEN PARTY: Help the Central Skagit Library plant its community garden from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. MEN’S GARDEN CLUB: Join the Skagit Men’s Garden Club at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at WSU Mount Vernon Research Station, 16650 Highway 536. SKI TO SEA REGISTRATION: Registration is open for the 2019 Ski to Sea race, to be held Sunday, May 26 in Whatcom County. Information: Anna Rankin, race director, Whatcom Events, anna@skitosea.com, 360920-0979.
SPRING TREE WALKING TOUR: Celebrate spring with a guided walking tour of Snohomish heritage trees through the Historic District. The Green Snohomish Group is offering two tours starting at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Looking Glass Coffee, 2904 801 First St. No. 201, Snohomish. $5 suggested donation.
WINTER-SPRING WALK PROGRAM: The Friends of Camano Island Parks are hosting a series of winter-spring walks for the public on Camano Island trails. All walks are on Saturdays and start at 9:50 a.m., done by noon. No dogs. n May 4: Iverson Spit Preserve, Kristoferson Creeek Habitat, English Boom Historical Park, 2 miles. Meet at Iverson Spit Preserve, caravan to the other locations with fellow walkers. n June 1: Barnum Point County Park, 2.5 miles.
ONE-DAY KIDS CAMPS: Burlington Parks and Recreation will host a variety of one-day camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids ages 6-12 at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point
LACROSSE: The Skagit Valley Flyers is a lacrosse club for boys and girls, grades 2-12. Participation is free and no experience is necessary. www. svflyers.uslaxteamsw.com.
Questions? Email: svflyers2009@gmail.com GRUMPY OLD MANS YOGA: Build strength and flexibility at this accessible yoga class 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Despite the name, women are welcome. $5 donation. NORTH PUGET SOUND DRAGON BOAT CLUB: The organization is looking for new members. Two teams practice in the Oak Harbor Marina: n Team Stayin’ Alive practices from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; its season runs through October. Norma Lisherness, njlish@ gmail.com. n Team Tsunami practices year-round from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Cathie Harrison at cathieanne@ aol.com. First three paddles are free. 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. CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the first Monday of every month at Royal Star Buffet, 2300 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon. Dinner at 6 p.m. (optional) with meeting at 7 p.m. First-time attendees get a free dinner. Contact President Dwight Kaestner at 425-770-6154 or cmachapter39@gmail.com.
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TRAVEL
FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E
On your next vacation, think outside the box By LYNN
O’ROURKE HAYES
FamilyTravel.com
Planning your next family vacation? Turn the tables and try something new and different. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. DON’T FLY OVER; MAKE IT A ROAD TRIP Drive through some beautiful country and stop often. Visitors who travel this extraordinary byway, experience the visual trifecta of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park, home to the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. The Beartooth Highway, a windy, cliff-hugging 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. It’s also the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Stunningly beautiful, the All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus, painted with patches of ice blue glacial lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife. Plan for many pull overs and perhaps a picnic, so the driver can take in the long views. beartoothhighway.com 2. TRADE A RITZY RESORT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY Family camping can help stir a deep and lifelong interest in the natural world. For the purest connection to nature, make your way off the beaten path. Hike, paddle or float into a pristine location
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where your family can learn or hone wilderness skills. Choose a destination suitable for the ages and abilities of your crew. Encourage each person to take responsibility for the adventure, whether that be early research, carrying a small pack, collecting kindling or serving as master storyteller around the fire. If you are concerned about the youngest members of your clan, consider a practice round in the backyard or nearby park. That way, if the weather or unforeseen forces create a kink in your plans, warm and dry shelter is nearby. backcountry.com; nps. gov
Awards. Check in to the Midtwon hotel’s Tony Awards Suite, a luxury space with jaw-dropping views of the Manhattan skyline. You’ll be immersed in Broadway memorabilia and amenities including a Tony Awards songbook, scripts from award-winning plays, photographs, playbills, invitations and a video loop of footage from this season’s most popular productions. Of course, with all that inroom inspiration you’ll want to catch a stage performance yourselves. Head to the TKTS booth in Time Square to snag last-minute, discounted tickets. sofitel-new-york.com; tdf.org
3. TRADE THE COUNTRY FOR THE CITY For the ultimate New York experience join the Sofitel New York in their salute to Broadway and the Tony
4. PUT DOWN THE CLUBS AND PICK UP A RACKET Then head to the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Its new family programs
include instruction at the Woodstock Tennis Academy where families can hone skills and strategies while participating in relaxed games and doubles matches. A team of pros will host sessions at the resort’s world-class facilities which include indoor and outdoor U.S. Open and Hard-tru courts. The program consists of four half-day sessions, Monday through Thursday. (Check the website for dates and details.) While visiting the 2,500-plus acre property, families can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing and gardening classes. woodstockinn.com 5. TRADE TERRA FIRMA FOR A BOAT THAT FLOATS Go all in and commit to a family adventure aboard a Disney cruise ship. Choose from four vessels — Disney Wonder, Magic, Dream and Fantasy — each designed to conjure a bygone era but with plenty of modern amenities. (And, a respectful hat tip to the mouse that got the whole thing started.) Expect top-notch service from smiling staff members, character meet-andgreets each day, movies, performances, pool time and a menu of enrichment experiences. Disney aims to offer an elegant, yet family-friendly, experience on every ship. What you won’t find: a casino. disneycruise.disney. go.com
Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-7334030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215. RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com. OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587. STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide. 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. Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492. Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times. Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.
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HOT TICKETS CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE: May 2-5, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives. com. ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, WORMHOLE, VIRVUM: May 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206262-0482 or elcorazonseattle. com. THE GUESS WHO: May 10, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. KATHLEEN MADIGAN: May 10-11, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. PAULA POUNDSTONE: May 10, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ANIMALS AS LEADERS: May 11, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. THE TEA PARTY: May 14, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. SUPERSUCKERS, SPEEDEALER: May 16, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. ROBIN TROWER: May 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH: May 18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. ART GARFUNKEL: May 19, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BOB NEWHART: May 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com. NEIL YOUNG AND PROMISE OF THE REAL: May 20-21, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: May 23-24, Para-
mount Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. END OF THE RAINBOW WITH BASSNECTAR, LIL UZI VERT, TOM MORELLO: May 24-26, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. BRANDI CARLILE: May 30, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. ”WEST SIDE STORY”: May 31-June 23, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org. BRANDI CARLILE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NEKO CASE: June 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: June 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. DEAD & COMPANY: June 7-8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE: June 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. ‘SWAN LAKE”: June 8-9, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. northwestballet.org. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: June 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. WILLIAM SHATNER: June 10, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8188 or uniquelives.com. ROB THOMAS: June 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. RAIN: June 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list. ‘SWAN LAKE”: June 15-16, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. northwestballet.org. THIRD EYE BLIND &
ART GARFUNKEL May 19, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. JIMMY EAT WORLD: June 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. ANDERSON PAAK: June 20, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. BRIAN CULBERTSON: June 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. THE ORCHESTRA: June 21-22, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. JUDAS PRIEST: June 21, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com. MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, ZIGGY MARLEY: June 21-22, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodenville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. THE PIETASTERS, NATALIE WOULDN’T, THE SENTIMENTS: June 22, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com. JEFF LYNNE’S ELO: June 28, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. LYLE LOVETT: June 28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. ERIC CHURCH: June 28-29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
SANTANA, DOOBIE BROTHERS: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. PENTATONIX, RACHEL PLATTEN: July 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. JONNY LANG, ROBERT CRAY BAND: July 5, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. KHALID: July 7, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. BRIT FLOYD: July 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: July 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. RODRIGO Y GABRIELA: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle.com/ visit-us/summer-concerts/ list. BECK, CAGE THE ELEPHANT, SPOON: July 13, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. JON BELLION: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. CHICAGO: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL: July 19-21,
Various locations, Winthrop. winthropbluesfestival.com. APPICE BROTHERS: July 20, El Corazon, Seattle. 206262-0482 or elcorazonseattle. com. BEAST COAST: July 23, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. DISRUPT FESTIVAL WITH THE USED, THRICE, SUM 41: July 23, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN: July 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. SHINEDOWN: July 26, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation. com. LYNYRD SKYNYRD, BAD COMPANY: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. NORAH JONES: July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. BORN OF OSIRIS: July 27, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com. BACKSTREET BOYS: July 29, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH SLIPKNOT, VOLBEAT, GOJIRA: July 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH DISTURBED, IN THIS MOMENT, FEVER: Aug. 2, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. WATERSHED FESTIVAL WITH JASON ALDEAN, ZAC BROWN, MIRANDA LAMBERT: Aug. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BOB JAMES, DAVID SANBORN & MARCUS MILLER: Aug. 3, Chateau Ste. Michelle,
Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Aug. 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. TOBY KEITH: Aug. 5, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com. COUNTING CROWS: Aug. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. MUMFORD & SONS: Aug. 9, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GIPSY KINGS: Aug. 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. THE AVETT BROTHERS, LAKE STREET DIVE, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES: Aug. 10, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, BLONDIE: Aug. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WIZ KHALIFA,: Aug. 13, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. PRETTYMUCH: Aug. 15, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. TRAVIS TRITT, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND: Aug. 15, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. 311, DIRTY HEADS: Aug. 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ZZ TOP: Aug. 21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.
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MOVIES
SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW
Sequels galore, but original gems too By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
LOS ANGELES — Summer at the movies has long been synonymous with blockbusters and franchises that are easy to spend a few hours with. For the most part, 2019 is no different. You want superheroes? You’ve got “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and “Dark Phoenix” on the horizon. Or sequels? There’s “Toy Story 4,” “John Wick: Chapter 3,” ‘’Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” ‘’The Secret Life of Pets 2,” and even a “Fast & Furious” spin-off, “Hobbs & Shaw.” How about a reboot with a casting twist? Look no further than the “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” update “The Hustle,” with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, or “Men In Black: International,” with Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth. Biopics? “Rocketman” is coming and “Brian Banks” too. A literary adaptation? There’s “The Sun Is Also a Star” and “Where’d You Go
Bernadette?” Or a remake of an animated classic? Disney has you covered with two: “Aladdin” and “The Lion King.” But there is also a world of original films that will add fresh stories, unique perspectives, depth and diversity to the mix. And they’re not all indies either. Some studios are making big gestures, with original horrors, comedies and major releases from auteurs: Quentin Tarantino has his 1969 Manson-era Los Angeles film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” which Sony will release; and Danny Boyle has “Yesterday,” coming from Universal. “Yesterday,” while a fresh conceit, does have a big recognizable selling point: It’s about the music of The Beatles and what happens when everyone in the world forgets that they ever existed — except one struggling musician. Boyle laughed that the songs are “both the enabler and the destroyer. Because if you get them wrong, it’s terrible, there’s nothing worse. If you get them right, it gives you an advantage.”
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Zazu (voiced by John Oliver, left) and Simba (voiced by JD McCrary) are shown in a scene from “The Lion King.”
He even made the bold choice to cast a relatively unknown actor in the lead role. “Any studio is going to prefer one of the leading men if you can get it,” Boyle said. “But there’s a natural inhibitor here: They’ve got to be able to play Beatles songs.” The one who stood out in a sea of “Yesterday” auditions was Himesh Patel, who Boyle said made them sound new. “It’s not cheap making a Beatles movie. The Beatles songs cost money. But (the studio) saw the audition and they bought into him,” Boyle said. “He’s a lovely discovery. He has a mod-
ern sense of humor.” There’s also the Bruce Springsteen-soundtracked film “Blinded by the Light,” from “Bend It Like Beckham” director Gurinder Chadha, the Uber driver who gets in over his head comedy “Stuber,” with Kumail Nanjiani, and Mindy Kaling’s “Late Night,” in which she plays a diversity hire on a late night talk show writing staff. There’s also diversity in the independent realm with two notable and highly personal visions manifested in Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell,” with Awkwafina, and “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” both A24 releases.
Wang’s semi-autobiographical film about a Chinese-American family who decides to keep their Chinese grandmother’s terminal illness from her, was a breakout at the Sundance Film Festival. “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is another exciting discovery from newcomer Jimmie Fails who wrote and stars in this story about gentrification and loving a home that’s no longer yours. “I love that company,” Fails said of A24. “They give young, new voices a platform.” Another outfit taking gambles on new stories is Annapurna, which backed Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut “Booksmart,” a sureto-be breakout about two high school overachievers and devoted good girls who decide to go to a party one night. Focus Features is releasing Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded zombie-comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die,” with Bill Murray and Adam Driver, and Neon has “Wild Rose,” about an Irish mother of two youngsters, recently
released from prison, who dreams of being a country music star. Some found luck with Netflix, like Amy Poehler with “Wine Country,” which is based on a real trip she took with Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch and others. In the film, the group of friends gets together in Napa to celebrate a 50th birthday. “The summer can be a land of opportunity for films that offer an antidote to the overwhelming onslaught of blockbusters that are the stock in trade of the industry’s biggest season,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore. Of course it’s usually the franchises that earn the most. Last summer the top five films were all sequels and accounted for over 40 percent of the overall summer box office. The last time a non-animated original topped the summer box office was in 1998 with “Saving Private Ryan.” And this year needs all the help it can get, even with the “Avengers: Endgame” boost, the year is still down 13.3%.
At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS May 3-9 Avengers: Endgame (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15, 8:30, 9:10; SundayTuesday: 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15; Wednesday: 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15; Thursday: 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15 Breakthrough (PG): Friday-Satursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00; Wednesday: 1:00, 4:00; Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 True Grit 50th anniversary: Wednesday: 7:00 360-293-7000
STANWOOD CINEMAS May 3-9 Ugly Dolls (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:45, 7:00, 9:40; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:45, 7:00 Avengers: Endgame (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:00, 12:30, 3:30, 3:50, 6:00, 6:30, 9:00, 9:40; Sunday-Wednesday: 12:00, 12:30, 3:30, 3:50, 6:00, 6:30; Thursday: 12:00, 12:30, 3:30, 3:50, 6:30 Avengers: Endgame 3D (PG-13): 12:15, 4:00, 7:45 The Curse of La Llorona (R): Friday-Saturday: 12:40, 4:00, 7:30, 10:05; Sunday-Thursday: 12:40, 4:00, 7:30 Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG): Thursday: 6:30 360-629-0514
OAK HARBOR CINEMAS May 3-9 Avengers: Endgame (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:00, 12:45, 3:30, 4:35, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30; SundayThursday: 12:00, 12:45, 3:30, 4:35, 6:30 Breakthrough (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:15, 4:15, 6:45, 9:45; Sunday-Tuesday: 12:15, 4:15, 6:45; Wednesday-Thursday: 12:15, 4:15 True Grit 50th anniversary: Wednesday: 7:00 Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG): Thursday: 6:45 360-279-2226 CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington 360-707-2727
CONCRETE THEATER May 3-5 Dumbo (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 2 and 5 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m. 360-941-0403 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor May 2-5 Ugly Dolls (PG) and Avengers: Endgame (PG13): Thursday-Sunday: First movie starts at 8:35 p.m. 360-675-5667 *Times subject to change
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