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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Joy”: The film their city, two kids transform into superreunites actors Jennifer Upcoming heroes. Lawrence, Bradley movie releases “The 5th Wave”: Cooper and Robert Following is a partial Young girl fights back De Niro with direcschedule of coming from an alien invasion. tor/writer David O. DVD releases. Dates “Let’s Learn: Russell, the team that are subject to change: S.T.E.M. Vol. 2”: Way made the marvelous to create interest in sciMAY 10 “Silver Linings PlayDeadpool ence, technology, engibook.” Their latest colThe Boy neering and math. laboration looks like Where to Invade Next “Hostile Border”: the same beautifully Creative Control Deported woman takes crafted tale of quirky Regression refuge at her estranged characters engaged in Synchronicity father’s ranch. Beauty and the Beast interesting activities. Killjoys: Season 1 “Hyena Road”: But there is no joy at Scream: The TV Series Expert sniper ordered the end of “Joy” as the War and Peace to track down freedom talent of the mighty fighter known as The Russell runs out. MAY 17 Ghost. Without Lawrence, Dirty Grandpa “10 That Changed The Witch “Joy” would have A Perfect Day America”: Documenfallen apart in the Orange is the New tary hosted by Geofsecond half. She’s the Black: Season 3 frey Baer. only reason to keep The Program “The Brokenwood watching. Even Russell Mysteries, Series 2”: MAY 24 must have realized his Shepherd and Sims How to Be Single movie was losing steam Risen face a potential serial because he abanZoolander 2 killer. dons his slow-simmer The Finest Hours “Submerged”: Limapproach and rushes Major Crimes: Season 4 ousine joyride becomes the film to a quick cona watery fight to stay MAY 31 clusion. Gods of Egypt alive. Lawrence never Race “The Club”: Four falters, even when the Triple 9 priests must atone for script does. One issue Pride and Prejudice their sins while living is that she and Cooand Zombies in seaside town. Suits: Season 5 per have shown great “The Haunting of chemistry in past films. n Tribune News Service Alice D”: Alice faced There are a couple of years of abuse inside a scenes where they get brothel. to show off the sparks, “The Last Ship: The Complete yet the pair aren’t together enough to Second Season”: Ship’s crew continfully capitalize on that power. ues to look for way to stop pandemic. “The Choice”: Movies made from “Top Gun”: Tom Cruise books by Nicholas Sparks are like movie being rereleased for 30th annithose hard candy hearts that are so versary. popular for Valentine’s Day. They are “Blood Lust”: Depressed food sweet, not overly complicated and the critic’s search for love goes very bad. message is spelled out in very clear “Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party”: terms. A religious LGBT coming-of-age The latest adaptation of a Sparks movie. novel, “The Choice,” is no different. This story about two mismatched AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD people, who fall in love despite their “Zoolander No. 2”: Ben Stiller best efforts to avoid it, clearly stressreturns to the role as the supermodel. es the importance of taking time to “How To Be Single”: Four women appreciate the important people in deal with life in the dating world. your life. If you don’t, there may be a Dakota Johnson stars. dramatic choice to be made that will “Scherzo Diabolico”: Man’s change it all. pushed to take an extreme action. “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir”: When an evil threatens n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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THIS WEEKENDin the area SOCK HOP Featuring music by Kentucky Rain, appearances by professional Elvis tribute artists from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Enjoy a free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. and purchase a ‘50s “dinerstyle” menu by Adin. Fifties attire encouraged. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org. PRINT DAY The Think Studios and Think Tiny Gallery will host a hands-on public workshop demonstrating the print-making process and various techniques from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at 1008 Fifth St. and 1010 Fifth St. Suite 320, Anacortes. The two upstairs/downstairs locations will also exhibit intaglio, lithographic and relief prints during the first Friday Artwalk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6. Free. 360-770-4528 or think studios.net.

Opening Day Boat Parade The Swinomish Yacht Club’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade through the Swinomish Channel will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the La Conner marina, cruising past the historic downtown business district, then under the Rainbow Bridge. Officials

said for some of the best views of this year’s “Life is a Beach”-themed flotilla, make reservations at one of La Conner’s waterfront restaurants. swinomish yachtclub.org.

HAVE A HEART RUN The seventh annual Have a Heart Run will be held Saturday, May 7, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. The family-friendly event features a timed 5K/10K Run, 2K Walk (dogs and strollers permitted) and a free Half-Pint Half-Mile for ages 9 and younger. Check in starts at 8:15 a.m. Registration: $10-$30. T-shirts available for purchase at registration. Proceeds will benefit Community Action of Skagit County. For information or to register: haveaheartrun.org or 360416-7585, ext. 1107. KIDS FISHING DERBY The Wildcat Steelhead Club will sponsor a derby for kids 14 and under from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Northern State Pond on the east side of Fruitdale Road north of Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. Prizes awarded. Bring your own gear and bait. Parking is limited. 360-855-2291 or wildcatsteelheadclub.org.

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OUT & ABOUT ART MV ART WALK: The First Thursday Art Walk will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. May 5, in downtown Mount Vernon. Check out artworks by local and regional artists on display at 16 participating locations. In related events: n View paintings by Syrian refugee youth in Jordan and freed Congolese youth slaves at Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St. A series of 5-by-10-foot murals will be displayed throughout downtown. n “CREARTE: Latino Americano” is a pop-up gallery at the Farmworker Center, 604 S. First St. A collaboration between the Catholic Community Services Farmworker Center and the Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA), the exhibit is produced in conjunction with “Beyond Aztlán,” currently on display at MoNA in La Conner. Call 360-424-8655 for exhibit hours. n Along with its featured artist Carole Webb, Skagit Running Company will host art pieces created by students in grades K-5 in a one-night preview for the 15th annual Lincoln Elementary Art Auction and Festival on Friday, May 6. n MVDA Art in the Alleys, in collaboration with the Skagit River Poetry Project, will present a Student Poetry installation and reception at 5:30 p.m. today behind the Tattered Page Bookstore, 514 S. First St. n The 2016 Washington State Federal Junior Duck Stamp exhibit can be viewed at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, 202 S. First St. 360-336-3801 or mount vernondowntown.org. PILCHUCK GLASS SCHOOL TOUR: View

glass-making, talk with working artists, tour the studios and hear about the history and the future of the school through May 9, at Pilchuck’s private campus, 1201 316th St. NW, Stanwood. Various tours and prices available, some including tea or lunch. A special Mother’s Day Brunch and tour is also available. Prices vary. Preregistration required: 206-254-1966 or pilchuck. com.

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FUNK FISHING EXHIBIT: The exhibit “Wallie Funk’s Fishing Photos” continues through May 22 at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Ave., Anacortes. Drawn from the Anacortes Museum’s new book by Funk, “Pictures of the Past,” the images capture vintage scenes from his experience on a local commercial fishing fleet, an Alaskanbound purse seiner and a season on a salmon fishing boat. The center is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to this exhibit is free. A guided tour of the W.T. Preston steamboat for $3-$5. 360-293-1915.

GALLERY SHOW: View “Wilderness Wars,” a new exhibition of work by artists Caitlin Ahern and Todd Horton, from May 6–June 30 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial St., La Conner. Paintings and sculpture pieces examine the idea of a world where human desires, beliefs, hatred and greed exist among animals. Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. 360-708-4787 or gallery cygnus.com. An artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7. RICHARD NICOL EXHIBITION: The Skagit Valley College Art Gallery features Richard Nicol’s “photographic canvases” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, through Thursday, May 12, at the main entryway of the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Free. 4167623 or svcnews.org. GROUP SHOW: “What One Dreams About” continues through May 15 at Matzke Fine Art, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features paintings, prints, sculptures and more by selected Northwest artists including Reg Akright, Liana Bennett, Ned

Olsen, Sue Taves, Ruth Westra, Leon White and Hiroshi Yamano. The gallery will be open during the annual Camano Island Studio Tour, May 6-8 and 14-15. 360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com.

“IN THIS WORLD”: View an exhibit of two master oil painters, William E. Elston and Ann Duffy, through Sunday, May 15, at i.e., 5800 Cains Court, Edison. i.e. is open from 11 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday or by appointment. Free. 360488-3458 or ieedison.com.

Two artists who draw inspiration from nature will be featured in an exhibit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning Friday, May 6, and continuing through May 31 at Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Peregrine O’Gormley tells his stories written in birds, rabbits, skinks and slugs, while Jean Behnke Behnke’s experimental relief prints are taken directly from surfaces of cast-off weathered wood. An artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 8 pm. Saturday, May 7. Free. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee.com. Pictured: ““Old Tree” by Peregrine O’Gormley. Block, Jerry Finn, Dan Freeman, Don Haggerty, Janet Hamilton, Diane

Hill, Sharon Kingston, Jill Mattison, Bobbie Mueller, Richard Nash, Janie

CAMANO STUDIO TOUR: The 18th annual Camano Island Studio Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, and Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at locations around Camano Island and Stanwood. Check out artwork in a wide variety of media offered by some 50 juried artists in their studios and four galleries. Pick up a self-guided tour map at local merchants or at camanostudiotour.com.

Free. 425-263-2813. NEW BOOK: Author Jason Dorsey will display his book, “I Remember Fishing with Dad,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, and Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Jason wrote the book and partnered with his dad, Camano Island artist Jack Dorsey, for illustrations. The studio is part of the Camano Island Studio Tour. Free. 317-2096768 or sunnyshorestudio. wordpress.com. SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Anne Martin McCool will show her signature-style trees, hills and moons in acrylic with colors fit for spring from May 6–31 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing are 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. Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Closed Sundays. Free. 360293-6938 or scottmilo.com. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6. INTERACTIVE ART EXHIBITION: “What Would You Do To Set Them Free?” compiles handwritten and typed letters and a birdcage by visual artist Betty Bastai from May 16-23 at The Faded Cover Bookstore, 105 S. First St., La Conner. Bastai chronicles her correspondence with novelist, ﬁlmmaker and zen buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki with a mixed style that includes prose, free

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OUT & ABOUT verse poetry and quotes from “Dante’s Inferno” and D’gen Zenji, a Japanese Buddhist priest. The Faded Cover is open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free admission. 360-399-1673 or thefadedcover.com. SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AND WALKING TOUR: Meet the artists and join the tour of new waterfront sculptures at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Gilkey Square, 101 Morris St., La Conner. Mayor Ramon Hayes opens the exhibition and Plein Air Washington artists will be painting along the sculpture walking route. New outdoor sculptures will be on display and for sale during the biennial exhibition. Tour maps available. Free. townoflaconner.org/ arts-commission.cfm. APPLIQUÉ AND EMBELLISHMENT: View three exhibits showcasing different quilting techniques at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. “A Magical Journey of Hand Appliqué” by Kathy McNeil and “Clothing: Art & Embellishment” by Anita Luvera Mayer continues through June 19. A display of Hexagon Quilts by Glenys Baker will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, and continue through May 29, in the Landmarks Gallery. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during April. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.org.

FAIRS VOICES OF THE CHILDREN FESTIVAL: The

event continues today through Saturday, May 5–7, at various Mount Vernon venues. The festival features a variety of arts connecting kids through collaborative projects. All events are open to the public. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org: May 5: 5 to 8 p.m. — “My Dream, My Right.” A film about life in the Za’atari refugee camp as told through the lens of Syrian refugee teens. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. May 5: 5 to 8 p.m. — Mount Vernon Downtown Association Art Walk features photography and artwork by Syrian refugee youths and freed Congolese youth slaves. The Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St. May 6: 7 p.m. — Luc and the Lovingtons concert by world, soul, and reggae band. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. May 7: 6 p.m.: Gallery sale benefiting Voices of the Children featuring photography and artwork by Syrian refugee youths and freed Congolese youth slaves. The Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St.

FESTIVALS SKAGIT RIVER POETRY FESTIVAL: The Skagit River Poetry Foundation supports lifelong literacy with poetry readings and other events May 19-22 throughout La Conner. The foundation promotes cultural diversity through writing, reading, performing and teaching poetry in Northwest Washington schools. Prices vary. 360399-1550 or skagitriver poetry.org.

LECTURES AND TALKS ANACORTES HISTORY

& MYSTERIES REDUX: Anacortes Museum curator Bret Lunsford reprises stories and photos from Anacortes history at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-2931910 or library.cityof anacortes.org. SCIENTIFIC DIVING: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Captain Nathan Schwarck, lead research vessel captain and scientific diving safety officer for WWU’s Shannon Point Marine Center, provides a slide-and-video history of scientific diving and the formation of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. Free. 360-293-1910 or library.cityofanacortes. org. DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVITY: Kate Gavigan will host an interactive talk on creativity with “The Gifts of the Artist’s Way” from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Gavigan will examine Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist’s Way” and shares how it helped her to discover her talents, adding fun and joy to life. Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/ library. STARGAZING 101: Volunteer astronomer Bob Scott will give an introductory stargazing lesson from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. The program will cover examples of things that you can see with the new library

telescope, which can be borrowed for one week at a time. 360-755-0760.

MUSIC 2ND SUNDAY JAZZ: Hot Club of Troy will play from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910 or jazzatthelibrary.com. SPRING SOLO CONCERT: The Bayshore Symphony presents Maya Enstad, a senior honor student at Bellingham High School, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Free, with suggested donation of $15 for ages 13 and older. 360724-7300 or bayshore musicproject.com. ACOUSTIC MUSIC: Soft background music performed on the baby grand piano or the musician’s own acoustic instrument will be played from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, and 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Experienced musicians interested in playing can inquire at the Circulation Desk. Free. 360-293-1910 or library.cityofanacortes. org. FULL MOON JAZZ DANCE: Full Moon Dance with the Joan Penney Jazz Band, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. Bare Bones BBQ food truck on site. $10 admission. 360-445-2300.

MORE FUN INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENT AND BABY PROGRAM: An eight-week

program for parents of infants aged birth to 9 months will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, May 3-June 21, at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County, 550 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. Bring your baby and practice parenting skills in a group. Free, registration required. 360-757-8888. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER GATHERING: Join with Christian leaders from across Skagit County to pray for our nation’s government, military, media, business, education, church and family, from noon to 1 p.m. today, May 5, at the Skagit County Courthouse, 700 S. Second St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-428-7729 or prayskagit@comcast.net. ART FESTIVAL, AUCTION: Lincoln LYNX Supporters will host the 15th annual Art Festival and Art Auction from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Lincoln School auditorium, 1005 S. 11th St., Mount Vernon. The evening will include a silent auction, live auction with emcee Mike Yeoman, live music, kids’ raffle and activities along with student art on display. Proceeds support Lincoln’s student field trips, enrichment materials and other student activities. 360-610-6926 or pamspot67@yahoo. com. Selected artworks will be on display during the First Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. May 5 in downtown Mount Vernon. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: Celebrate “the most exciting two minutes in sports” at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Tazer Valley Farm, 7314 300th St. NW, Stanwood. Com-

plimentary first drink and glass, appetizers, photos, games and prizes. Participate in the “Best Hat and Tie Contest” and place your bet before the race. Entertainment by Nick Vigarino. The Derby starts at 3:30 p.m. $30 or $55 for two, must be 21 or over. 360-629-7403 ext. 112 or brownpapertickets. com. FRO-YO FOR KIDS: Enjoy a night of fro-yo and fun from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Just Peachy Frozen Yogurt, 1767 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Onethird of sales proceeds benefit the BurlingtonEdison High School’s “Spaces for Success” project coordinated by Leadership Skagit Team 3+1. 360-899-4521. “SEWING DAY”: Days for Girls International sews to support women from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Cottage Hobby House, 1220 12th St., Anacortes. Days for Girls empowers women and girls in over 100 nations on six continents through a simple, effective way by providing sustainable feminine hygiene products, health education, and incomegenerating opportunities. Next up: Thursday, May 12. Free. 360-708-7960 or daysforgirls.org. MAY MASK-UERADE: Dress up with your kids and enjoy a superhero party from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the Skagit Center, Christ the King Community Church, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. $22. Ages 2 and under free. Every adult and child needs a ticket. 360-474-7848 or may maskuerade.com.

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HOT TICKETS CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO: May 10-11, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com. SELENA GOMEZ: May 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE: May 13-14, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com. THE WHO: May 15, KeyArena, Seattle. thewho. com. CALIBRE 50 AND GERARDO ORTIZ: May 15, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866332-8499 or livenation. com. BEYONCÉ: May 18, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. SPYRO GYRA: May 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. BILLY JOEL: May 20, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. LLOYD JONES: May 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: May 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. 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. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. LATIN LINEUP COMEDY NIGHT: June 10-11, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com. TEARS FOR FEARS: June 17, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. CHICAGO: June 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. JUSTIN HAYWARD: featuring IGN’s Mike Dawes: June 24, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-

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SLIPKNOT with Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men: June 11, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. 8955 or lincolntheatre.org. PARADISO FESTIVAL: June 24-25, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 425-2481572 or livenation.com. BOSTON: July 1, WAMU Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND: July 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. GOO GOO DOLLS WITH COLLECTIVE SOUL AND TRIBE SOCIETY: July 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR: July 9, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or livenation.com. PHISH: July 15-16, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. 29TH WINTHROP R&B FESTIVAL: July 15-17, 19190 Highway 20, Winthrop. 509-997-3837 or tickettomato.com. 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. 360336-8955 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. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. WINE COUNTRY BLUES FESTIVAL: ROBERT CRAY BAND, MAVIS STAPLES, JAMES HUNTER SIX AND SHEMEKIA COPELAND: July 31, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-

745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Aug. 5 and 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 live nation.com. DEMI LOVATO, NICK JONAS: Aug. 21, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. PAIN IN THE GRASS 2016: Aug. 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. GWEN STEFANI WITH SPECIAL GUEST EVE: Aug. 24, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000. livenation.com THE GIPSY TWINS: Aug. 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. STEVE MILLER BAND: Aug. 26-27, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or

ticketmaster.com. 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Aug. 28, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. DURAN DURAN: Sept. 1, Xfinity Arena, Everett. 866332-8499 or livenation. com. SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA — THE HIGH ROAD SUMMER TOUR: Sept. 2, White River Amphitheater, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS: Sept. 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Sept. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. dave matthewsband.com. COUNTING CROWS AND ROB THOMAS: Sept. 3, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. CHRIS ISAAK: Sept. 4, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. RAY MONTAGNE: Sept. 5, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES: Sept. 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation. com. BONNIE RAITT: Sept. 16, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. DRAKE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: Sept. 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. BLINK-182 WITH A DAY TO REMEMBER AND ALL AMERICAN REJECTS: Sept. 17, KeyArena, 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.

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MUSIC REVIEWS LERA LYNN, “Resistor” — Lera Lynn is best known as the lounge singer in the second (not as good as the first) season of the HBO noir drama “True Detective” — she plays the heroin-addicted chanteuse with the flat affect who sang melancholy songs she wrote with Roseanne Cash and T-Bone Burnett. The songs on “Resistor” share some of those blue-mood traits, but they move the Texas native and Nashville-based artist into a less pitiable realm while also moving her farther away from the Americana roots heard on early albums like 2011’s “Have You Met Lera Lynn?” into ‘90s alt-rock territory. The insistent “Drive” pushes forward with surf-rock guitar licks; the opening “Shape Shifter” explores a dark, “You make me want to hurt you” map of desire while building momentum with co-producer and guitarist Joshua Grange, who takes a twangy page out of the Duane Eddy playbook. Lynn does not have great range as a singer, but she works moodily romantic turf similar to Chris Isaak, squaring off with a lover in “Scratch + Hiss” while “holding hands and twisting knives,” and expertly expressing quiet desperation in “Fade Into Black.”

DARRELL SCOTT, “Couchville Sessions” — An award-winning songwriter who has scored hits for stars such as the Dixie Chicks and Travis Tritt; a co-writer with numerous artists big and small; and an in-demand accompanist (he was a member of Robert Plant’s Band of Joy), Darrell Scott has the deep respect of his peers. The veteran singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, however, is a formidable recording artist in his own right. These songs were recorded in 2001 and 2002 with a bass-drums-steel-guitar trio but never released. Last year, Scott overdubbed keyboards by Little Feat’s Bill Payne, along with other sounds, such as fiddle and accordion, and, on “Down to the River,” a recitation by Guy Clark, one of Scott’s many collaborators over the years. These touches add color without diminishing the power and uncluttered immediacy of the tracks. They also help Scott create fresh takes on familiar songs by others, whether it’s Johnny Cash’s “Big River” or Hank Williams’ “Ramblin’ Man.” “The fountain of youth is dry and I’m feeling my age,” Scott sings on “Free (This Is the Love Song).” Maybe so, but his muse remains sharp.

BRIAN ENO, “The Ship” — Almost from the start of his solo career in the early ’70s, Brian Eno has concerned himself with earth elements, getting more passionate and detailed each time out. The mossy, fretless electronica of “Another Green World” and the arid “Ambient 4: On Land” are but two early examples of the producer/sound sculptor’s sonic documentation of our resources. Since the oceanic atmospheric tones of 2010’s “Small Craft on a Milk Sea,” Eno has concentrated on the water element. “The Ship” is fascinating for its lustrous yet sedate experiment in airy, 3D soundscapes and subtly vexing vocal modulation. This is essentially one large work broken into its lengthy title track (a creeping wash of watery noise, crackling brush, and a sea-chanting round) and a gorgeous, rainy “Fickle Sun” suite. Eno’s chilling intention was, in part, to evoke the horrors of the ocean — in times of war and against natural elements, such as the iceberg encounter that sank the Titanic. Such drama needs a fitting finale, and Eno finds it in a slow, joyous, layered cover of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground’s “I’m Set Free,” an ancient favorite of his.

n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

SWIFT CREEK, “Magnolia” — “Magnolia” is a blend of bluegrass, folk and country — with keyboards and a piano in the mix. But mostly, it’s bluegrass. Kevin Brown, the guitar player and lead singer, wrote seven of the 12 songs. “Bluegrass Hurricane” is an uptempo tune that traces the history of country and bluegrass music. “Wake Me Up To Drive” is about taking the backroads rather than the interstates while traveling. “Rattle Them Bones” is an eerie walk though the back streets of New Orleans with a lot of spooky imagery. “Broken Bird” tells the story of man who can’t make commitments and can’t be faithful. “Life in the Slow Lane” is a comical look at an average family whose idea of excitement is a T-ball game and watching “CSI” on TV. “Afterglow” finds a couple, together for 33 years, tired of seven jobs in seven states, deciding to settle down and slow down. The album ends with the county classic “Ashes of Love.” n Keith Lawrence, Owensboro MessengerInquirer

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 5-15

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 5-11 Thursday.5

No Crown: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-2932544.

Claude Bourbon (medieval and Spanish blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360445-3000.

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

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.

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

Hig-Hop Heal, a benefit concert and silent auction for Calvin & Jim, The Bad Tenants: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. Free. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.7 SKAGIT SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Thursday.5

Saturday.7

Friday.13

THEATER

MUSIC

THEATER

“Cinderella”: 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Adults $12, students, seniors and children $7. 360-855-3510.

Friday.6 MUSIC

Locarno: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22$30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org. “Bach and Beyond”: Trio Affettuoso: 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20; children and students free. 360-293-4930 or anacortes artsfoundation.org.

THEATER

Skagit Symphony: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

COMEDY

Veterans of Comedy: 7 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Ages 18 or older. 888-2888883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

THEATER

“Cinderella”: 1 and 7 p.m., SedroWoolley High School, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. Adults $12, students, seniors and children $7. 360-855-3510. “Music, Magic & Mayhem”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-6353251 or OTPprod.com/fringe.

“Cinderella”: 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Adults $12, students, seniors and children $7. 360-855-3510.

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“Music, Magic & Mayhem”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-6353251 or OTPprod.com/fringe.

Met Live: “Elektra” (Strauss): 1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

OPERA

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

MUSIC

Marley’s Ghost with the Sky Colony: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $8-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC

The Bayshore Symphony presents Maya Enstad: 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Suggested donation of $15 for ages 13 and older. 360-724-7300 or bayshore musicproject.com. Class ACT Music Revue: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or act theatre.com.

MAGIC

Class ACT Music Revue: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or act theatre.com.

Magic Show Benefit by Elliott Hofferth: 3 and 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $7. 360-293-3654.

Saturday.14

Sunday.15

THEATER

MUSIC/DANCE

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Mariachi Y Bailadores!: 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

BALLET

MUSIC

Alice in Wonderland: Northwest Ballet Theater, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $24-$35. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Class ACT Music Revue: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.8

FRIDAY-SATURDAY.7-8

Wes Jones: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

DANA OSBORN BAND 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

Friday.6 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (Zydeco, blues, funk and West Coast swing): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000. J.P. Falcon Band/J.P. Falcon Grady: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 574 Caines Court, Bow. Free. 360-766-6330. Nick Anthony and Friends: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321. Little Joe Argo and Rick Star: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720. The Skeptix: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

SATURDAY.7

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733. Caleb Klauder Band: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

Wednesday.11

RED HOUSE 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes

Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Ebb, Slack, & Flood: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-293-2544.

Anna Tivel and Nathaniel Talbot: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Dana Osborn Band: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883. or swinomishcasinoand lodge.com. The Good Sons: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

Saturday.7

Good Vibrations: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

Stardrums and Lady Keys with special guest Lonnie Williams (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Highway 9: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.

Red House: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956. Josey Wails: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 5-15

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 5-11 Thursday.5

No Crown: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-2932544.

Claude Bourbon (medieval and Spanish blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360445-3000.

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

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.

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

Hig-Hop Heal, a benefit concert and silent auction for Calvin & Jim, The Bad Tenants: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. Free. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.7 SKAGIT SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Thursday.5

Saturday.7

Friday.13

THEATER

MUSIC

THEATER

“Cinderella”: 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Adults $12, students, seniors and children $7. 360-855-3510.

Friday.6 MUSIC

THEATER

Skagit Symphony: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

COMEDY

Veterans of Comedy: 7 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Ages 18 or older. 888-2888883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

THEATER

“Cinderella”: 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Adults $12, students, seniors and children $7. 360-855-3510.

Sunday.8

“Music, Magic & Mayhem”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-6353251 or OTPprod.com/fringe.

Met Live: “Elektra” (Strauss): 1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Prices vary. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

OPERA

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

MUSIC

Marley’s Ghost with the Sky Colony: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $8-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC

MAGIC

Class ACT Music Revue: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or act theatre.com.

Magic Show Benefit by Elliott Hofferth: 3 and 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $7. 360-293-3654.

Saturday.14

Sunday.15

THEATER

MUSIC/DANCE

“Hot Mikado”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Advance tickets $10, students $5. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Mariachi Y Bailadores!: 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

BALLET

MUSIC

Alice in Wonderland: Northwest Ballet Theater, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $24-$35. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Class ACT Music Revue: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.8

FRIDAY-SATURDAY.7-8

Wes Jones: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

DANA OSBORN BAND 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge Main Stage, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

SATURDAY.7

Wednesday.11

RED HOUSE 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes

Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Ebb, Slack, & Flood: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-293-2544.

Anna Tivel and Nathaniel Talbot: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Saturday.7

Good Vibrations: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

Stardrums and Lady Keys with special guest Lonnie Williams (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $15. 360-445-3000.

Highway 9: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.

Red House: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956. Josey Wails: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

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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. today, May 5. 360-336-3801 or mount vernondowntown.org. ART COMMISSION MEETING: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the conference room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215. ANACORTES ARTS COMMISSION: The Anacortes Arts Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, in the Anacortes Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. 360-2991950 or anacortesarts commission.com.

ART CLASSES FAMILY ART DAYS: 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 monamu seum.org. Next up: Memory Boxes: with Stephany Vogel: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28. Using painting and drawing techniques, with added collage, found object and mixed media supplies, create a unique memory box to store special items or give as a gift.

AUDITIONS “LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL”: Auditions will be held Sunday and

Monday, May 22-23, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Auditions by appointment will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; open auditions will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. Several parts are available for female and male actors and singers ranging in age from young teens to 70 years old. Come prepared to sing a 16-bar solo and perform a short memorized monologue. The production will run Sept. 9-Oct. 2. For information or to schedule an audition: 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. AUDITIONS FOR CHORAL SINGERS: Cantabile Chamber Choir will hold auditions for experienced choral singers from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Tenors are especially needed. Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, from September through April/May. For information or to schedule an audition, contact Jennie Bouma at cantabilecham berchoir@gmail.com or 425-312-4565.

DANCE MOVING MEDITATIONS: The Dances of Universal Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. No experience necessary. Dances are taught to the group each time. Donation requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 360-629-9190.

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. For information or an application: 360-757-0994 or burling ton-chamber.com.

RECREATION VETERANS COMMUNITY PARK GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY: Honor local veterans at a ceremonial groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the new Skagit County Community Veterans Park, 25265 Helmick Road, Sedro-Woolley. RSVP at 360-416-1307 or ambere@ co.skagit.wa.us. FREE PARK ADMISSION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Sunday, May 8. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but will be required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks.wa.gov. HAVE A HEART RUN: The seventh annual Have a Heart Run will be held Saturday, May 7, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. The family-friendly event features a timed 5K/10K Run, 2K Walk (dogs and strollers permitted) and a free HalfPint Half-Mile for ages 9 and younger. Check in starts at 8:15 a.m. Registration: $10-$30. T-shirts available for purchase at registration. For information or to register: have aheartrun.org or 360-4167585, ext. 1107.

RUN FOR YOUR MUM: The annual 5K Run and 2-mile Walk in honor of Mother’s Day will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7, Bakerview Park, 3101 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. Registration opens at 8 a.m. followed by the walk at 9 a.m. and the run at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners overall and the male and female winners in several age groups. Registration: $20 ages 18 and older, $5 ages 13-17, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-4284777 or runforyourmum. com. MINI EXPLORERS: “Amazing Amphipods for Minis”: Three-to-fiveyear-olds can learn about amphipods, teeny crab-cousins who are sometimes called beach hoppers at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 11-12, at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bay ViewEdison Road, Mount Vernon. Kids look at a new topic each month, with stories, hands-on projects, and plenty of action. Bring a jacket for the beach. Free, but registration is required. 360428-1558. BAY VIEW WOMEN’S RUN/WALK: The 34th annual Bay View Women’s Run & Walk will take place Saturday, May 14, at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center, 10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the 2-mile run and walk, 5K and 10K runs at 10 a.m. Entry fee: $30 day of race, includes T-shirt; race only $25 day of race. Free for ages 12 and younger (no shirt). A limited number of shirts

will be available for purchase the day of the race. For information or to register: bayviewwomensrun. com. TIGER CLASSIC GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: For fifth- to eighth-grade teams, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $275 per team, must register by Friday, May 6. 360-4161350 or skagitcounty.net/ parks. SKAGIT COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION: Register for Summer Youth and Adult Sports Leagues and Camps at 360-416-1350 or visit skagitcounty.net/ parks. n Girls High School Summer Basketball League. Divisions offered for junior varsity and varsity teams. Games from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Mount Vernon High School and Skagit Valley College beginning June 8. $460 per team. n Boys High School Summer Basketball League. Divisions offered for JV/C teams. Games at 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Mount Vernon High School and Skagit Valley College beginning June 8. $455 per team. n Girls High School Fastpitch League. Ages 18 and under. Games from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Mount Vernon or Sedro-Woolley beginning June 15. $375 per team. n Tiger Girls Basketball Camp. High school coaches and players work with fourth- to sixth-graders from 9 to noon and seventh- to ninth-graders from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday

through Thursday, June 20-23, at BurlingtonEdison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $75. n Tiger Boys Basketball Camp. High school coaches and players work with second- to sixth-graders from 9 a.m. to noon and seventh- to ninth-graders from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday– Thursday, June 27-30, at Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $75.

THEATER FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults twice each month: from 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. (M Ave. & 10th St.) Hosted by Nello Bottari, classes include monologue work, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-8400089 or freeadultacting class.com.

WORKSHOPS GEMS FAIR: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Western Washington University campus in Bellingham. The GEMS (girls in engineering, math, and science) Fair is a free, family-friendly event showcasing groups around campus and Bellingham that have ties to the STEM community. Learn about careers in STEM fields, enjoy demos, take home prizes and more. Free admission. 360-650-3308 or wwu.edu/ ee/youth/gems/bellingham -fair.shtm.

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PILCHUCK GLASS SCHOOL TOUR

View glass-making, talk with working artists, tour the studios, and hear about the history and the future of the school through May 9, at Pilchuck’s private campus, 1201 316th St. NW, Stanwood. Several worldrenowned glass artists will visit for five-day residencies and work and display examples of their newest creations. Various tours and prices available, some including tea or lunch. A special Mother’s Day Brunch and tour is also available. Prices vary. 206254-1966 or pilchuck.com.

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Lake Whatcom Railway will let moms ride for $15 when accompanied by one fare-paying companion at 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 7. The train will leave from Wickersham, located 10 miles north of Sedro-Woolley on Highway 9, and will stop at a waterfall and a small park during the 1 1/2-hour ride aboard vintage passenger coaches dating from 1910 to 1925. $25 ages 18 and older; $15 children; free for ages 1 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance from The Bellingham Railway Museum, 1320 Commercial St., Bellingham, or by phone at 360-441-0719. More information, directions: lakewhatcomrailway.com. 360-445-6221

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MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens will host its traditional Mother’s Day concert from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. Enjoy Harper Tasche’s folk harp music on the Gazebo Green. Bring a garden chair or blanket and picnic basket. $10, free for ages 16 and younger accompanied by an adult. 360-678-1912 or meerkerkgardens.org.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, and Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at locations around Camano Island and Stanwood. Check out artwork in a wide variety of media offered by over 50 juried artists at four galleries. Pick up a self-guided tour map at local merchants or at camanostudiotour.com. Free. 425-263-2813.

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH SAIL

Treat mom to brunch on the schooner Zodiac, a classic 1920s sailing yacht, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. The schooner departs its dock in historic Fairhaven village for a 3 1/2 hour excursion on Bellingham Bay and includes a brunch buffet. $79 adults, $59 children. Reservations: 206-7197622 or schoonerzodiac. com.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, Treacy Levine Center, 24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon. Brunch features favorite foods as well as live music, crafts, mimosas and more. $15-$20, 6 and under free. 360-445-5061 or treacylevine.org.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Schoolhouse Garden and farm animal antics. Complimentary homemade cookies and coffee. Free admission. 360-466-3821 or christiansonsnursery. com.

KIDS FISHING DERBY

The Wildcat Steelhead Club will sponsor a derby for kids 14 and under from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Northern State Pond on the east side of Fruitdale Road north of Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. Prizes awarded. Bring your own gear and bait. Parking is limited. 360-855-2291 or wildcatsteelheadclub.org.

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL 5

Five summer deals for trips of a lifetime By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Hatch a summer travel plan with the help of deals and discounts. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. British Virgin Islands. Are you in the mood for an island holiday? If so, check out the Summer Freedom program offered in the British Virgin Islands, a paradise that promises no building is taller than the highest palm tree. Comprising more than 60 palm-fringed islands, the British Virgin Islands is home to a wide range of hotels, resorts, villas and sailing vessels, many of which offer deals, discounts and kids-stay-free options. From the luxurious, family-friendly digs you’ll find on Richard Branson’s Necker Island to more modest inns on white sandy beaches, you’ll want to pack your flip-flops and plan on indulging in some wellpriced lobster, roti, water sports and sun-drenched fun. bvitourism.com 2. Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia. Book the Ultimate Family Fun Vacation this summer and expect condo-style accommoda-

tions, tickets to Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, plus free breakfast each day. While on the property, take advantage of included options like lazy river pools, fishing, tennis, golf and a menu of water sports. New riverside cottage accommodations of up to four bedrooms also may be available. Valid May 27 through Sept. 5. kingsmill.com 3. Zemi Beach House, Anguilla. Book one room in this dreamy destination and get the second for the kids at half price. Your youngsters will also receive complimentary access to the Kids Club each day as well as the option to join in a supervised, kids-only movie night during your family getaway. Expect unique amenities as well as cozy bathrobes for your whole crew upon arrival. Dig your toes into rosecolored sand, sample water sports, visit the spa and hike along the scenic coastline. Stay four nights and your fifth night is free. zemibeach.com 4. Costa Rica. Participate in Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort’s Reforest the

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Web Buzz Name: Transit App What it does: Tells you how to get from Point A to Point B using bus, train, metro, ferry, Uber and other transportation options in 127 metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Kenya. Available: In the App Store, requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In Google Play, requires Android. Offers Apple Watch and app for Android wear. Cost: Free. What’s hot: You won’t realize how much time you can save planning until you use this app. It takes the guesswork out of navigating, and maps a route to your destination. I’ve used it for a commute between San Francisco and Oakland as well as a trip from a San Diego suburb to Los Angeles. There are many features depending on your needs, including notification if your ride is approaching or you are nearing your destination. Infrequent travelers can quickly find transportation options. It will be one of the first apps I use the next time I’m traveling abroad. What’s not: It was much easier to use if I needed to find transportation for the near future. When I tried to plan travel for a trip to London this summer, it got trickier. It would also be nice if there were price comparisons for routes. If they were in the app, I couldn’t find them when I was testing it on an iPhone 6 Plus. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

Rainforest initiative to help preserve the local environment and the habitat for the area’s more than 150 species of birds and other wildlife, specifically the endangered scarlet macaw. You’ll hike amid the 1,100-acre rain forest and help plant a native tonka bean tree along the property’s La Iguana golf course where views of Herradura Beach and the Pacific Ocean provide inspiration. Take advantage of free Spanish lessons during your stay. Ask about the Unlimited Golf, Spa and Smile Big packages. marriott.com/ hotels/ travel/sjols-los-suenosmarriott-ocean-and-golfresort 5. New York Hilton. How would your fam-

ily live in New York? Now you can experiment with “living like a local” through this iconic Midtown hotel’s #FindYourNYC summer program. Local experts will craft an itinerary full of hidden gems, based on your personality type and interests. Whether you are a fashionista, a Broadway fan or a culinary maven, you’ll find out how to indulge your passions as if you were a full-time resident of the city that never sleeps. You’ll also be in good company. The hotel has played host to every president since John F. Kennedy. newyorkhiltonhotel. com n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.com. Email her at lohayes@family travel.com.

CULTURAL IMMERSION: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association will host a presentation by four Anacortes High School exchange students at 7 p.m. today, May 5, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. The students from Spain, Norway, Finland and Germany will share their personal experiences visiting Anacortes. Visit with the students and enjoy pizza, garlic bread at 6 p.m. for a $5 donation. anacortessistercities.com. INCREDIBLE INDIA: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Carol Sullivan shares her experiences in Chennai on the Bay of Bengal, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Varanasi in the North, a national tiger reserve, and in rural villages and prayer services along the Ganges River. Free. 360-336-6209 or mount vernonwa.gov/library. BIKING ADVENTURE: Ann and Bill Testerman will share a digital slideshow of their 800-mile bicycle trip along historic canals of the Northeast at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910 or library.cityofanacortes.org. ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT: Travel to the New Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle to view the Holocaust through the story of Anne Frank, from 9 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22. After exploring the museum, head to Ballard for a no-host lunch and farmers market shopping before making a stop at the Ballard Locks. Bring money for food and purchases. Ages 12 older, under 18 with adult supervision. $68. Register by Monday, May 16, at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov. PORTS AND FORTS: Visit Port Townsend and Fort Worden State Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 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. $69. Register by Friday, May 18, at 360-766-7109 or recreationwithout borders.com. 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. Pack a sack lunch and drink (no fresh fruits or veggies). Proof of citizenship is required to cross the border. $61. Register by Friday, May 27, at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov. 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. Saturday, June 26, departing from Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Proof of citizenship required to cross the border. $75 fee includes afternoon tea. Register by Friday, May 31, at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov. FORT FLAGLER FUN: Visit Fort Flagler State Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, departing from the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington, or 8 a.m to 5 p.m. departing from the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. $67. Register by Wednesday, June 1, at 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

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GENEVA — The Eurovision song contest, where stars like ABBA and Celine Dion first gained international fame, is getting a spot on U.S. airwaves for the first time. The European Broadcasting Union has struck a deal with Viacom to bring the popular contest to Logo, which is available in nearly 50 million homes. The contest, known for its eclectic lineup of techno beats, love songs and pop tunes, drew 200 million viewers last year. It takes place May 10-14 in Stockholm and will air in the 42 participating countries, plus China, Kazakhstan, Portugal, New Zealand and the U.S.

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‘Captain America: Civil War’ quenches superhero thirst

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

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

The solemn, wreckingball mediocrity that was “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” made either too much or not enough of its key themes: collateral damage; vigilante excess and the ethics of peacekeeping through extreme force; as, more to the marketing point, the bloodsport appeal of should-be crime-fighting allies beating the heck out of each other for what seemed like several days. Those bullet points return, to far livelier and more satisfying results, in “Captain America: Civil War,” the latest Marvel Studios exercise in ensemble superheroism and the fine art of making big piles of money. Here are the key indicators of this franchise entry’s success. One: Tone. The directors Joe and Anthony Russo stage, shoot and edit their action in ways I don’t always love, but really do admire. When the Avengers, prebreakup, take on their new adversaries, led by a sinister and plausibly motivated Daniel Bruhl, the individual beats amid the beat-downs resemble superhero action sequences from another decade at eight times “normal” speed. It sounds cheesy, and exhausting, and parts of the movie certainly are that. But the best of “Civil

War” is heightened and comic-bookish enough to work in the preferred Marvel mode of realistic fakery. “Civil War” comes from screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. They worked on the first “Captain America” as well as the second one, “Winter Soldier.” The former was relatively light, sprightly, old-fashioned; “Winter Soldier” dealt in the more profitable and fashionable realms of gargantuan suffering and threats of the apocalypse, goosed by a frenzied, hand-held camera attack. The new “Civil War” more or less combines the traits of the earlier two, and the mixture of tones, the grimness and the levity duking it out, actually comes out about right. Two: Safety in numbers. Early in “Civil War,” a botched Avengers antiterrorist mission in Nigeria leads to many civilian casualties, echoing the collateral damage inflicted at the climax of “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Should the Avengers be reined in and subjected to stronger federal oversight? Among the gang, some vote yes, including Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.); War Machine (Don Cheadle); and the humanoid red man Vision (Paul Bettany, who sounds like he’s president of the local HAL-9000 imper-

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Anthony Mackie (from left), Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen and Sebastian Stan star in “Captain America: Civil War.” sonators’ club). Others, notably Captain America (Chris Evans), refuse to sign the necessary papers requiring the Avengers to comply with United Nations oversight. This causes a rift and leads rather neatly to the internal strife and intramural civil war of the title, a showdown at the Leipzig/ Halle airport. When I say the gang’s all here, I mean the gang’s all here. Many “Avengers” universe regulars suit up, among them Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner, looking surly and inconvenienced as usual), Scarlet “Finger Flames” Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Ant-Man (Paul Rudd; more on him in a sec). No Thor, no Hulk. But we are treated to some franchise newbies to Captain America’s world, chiefly Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman, terrific) and the screen’s newest version of SpiderMan (Tom Holland).

As the various superheroes learn what it’s like to be pummeled and one-upped by their colleagues, the scene builds momentum and piles up wreckage without losing its sense of humor. This brings us to … Three: Wit. “Civil War” actually has it. Just about everyone on screen here, with the perpetual exception of Evans’ stalwart and vaguely synthetic Captain America, knows how to extract the wit in their material. For a couple of movies now, Downey Jr. has been working on autopilot as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Here, the character goes through another of his trademark soul-searches, but this time Downey Jr. seems to mean it. He invests in the dramatic bits enough so that we can fully enjoy the movie’s crucial changeof-pace sequence around the midpoint: the meeting between Iron Man and Spider-Man, wherein Stark makes derisive note of Spidey’s “onesie” and

the two actors clearly are out for comic blood. It’s delightful. Nothing in “Civil War” takes your breath away. All the exteriors are shrouded in the same overcast, indistinct light. Little in story terms is what you’d call daisy fresh. But almost everything in it works on its own prescribed terms, and the quiet moments register. It’s telling, I think, that for all the epic, scowly intensity on screen in “Civil War,” the moment that got the spontaneous applause at the Monday night Navy Pier IMAX screening belonged to Rudd’s Ant-Man and a sudden transformation followed by a swell reaction shot, proving that it’s always a plus to be able to see an actor’s eyes. Rudd’s Ant-Man is my kind of underdog in this universe, happy and a little bit stunned to be called up to the majors. 2:27. PG-13 (for extended sequences of violence, action and mayhem). HHH½

“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 “Barbershop: The Next Cut” — Almost everything clicks in the new story about the regulars at a Chicago barbershop, thanks in no small part to the wonderful performances from the deep cast including Ice Cube, Common, Regina Hall and Cedric the Entertainer. Not only is it one of the funniest movies in recent years, it’s a poignant and timely drama about neighborhood crime. Comedy, PG-13, 112 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, pitch-perfect 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 worldclass 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

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MOVIES “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 “Midnight Special” — As a father on the run with his unusual 8-yearold 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 “Miles Ahead” — As director of a highly fictionalized version of the Miles Davis legend, Don Cheadle boldly goes for broke with mixed results. Alternately provocative, wickedly funny, repulsive, magnetic and mesmerizing in the title role, Cheadle the actor gives a brilliant performance worthy of an Oscar nomination. Music biography, R, 100 minutes. HHH “Mojave” — The first great performance of 2016 comes from Oscar Isaac, as a gun-toting drifter who encounters a famous actor (Garrett Hedlund) in the desert and becomes his stalker. Writer-director William Monahan gives the stars dozens of rich, intricate lines, and they’re both up to the task and then some. Thriller, R, 93 minutes. HHHH “Mother’s Day” — Garry Marshall’s two earlier bloated, holiday-themed films didn’t prepare us for this offensively stupid, shamelessly manipulative, ridiculously predictable and hopelessly dated piece of junk. Nearly everyone in the talented and likable cast -- including Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts -- is to be commended for trying to lend some air of authenticity to the broadly sketched characters, even

AT THE LINCOLN AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS May 6-12 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:05, 3:20, 6:15, 6:40, 9:15, 9:50; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:05, 3:20, 6:15, 6:40 The Jungle Book (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:00; Sunday-Tuesday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30; Wednesday: 12:50, 3:40; Thursday: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30 Eye in the Sky (R): 12:40 p.m. Grateful Dead Meet Up 2016 (NR): Wednesday: 7 p.m. 360-293-7000 CONCRETE THEATER May 6-8 The Jungle Book (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (3D): Sunday: 5 p.m. (360) 941-0404 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor May 6-8 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) and The Jungle Book (PG): First movie starts at 8:50 p.m. 360-675-5667 CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386) OAK HARBOR CINEMAS May 6-12 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 2:00, 3:15, 5:00, 6:30, 8:00, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 2:00, 3:15, 5:00, 6:30, 8:00 The Jungle Book (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:40, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:40 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS May 6-12 Captain America: Civil War (PG-13): 12:40, 1:30, 3:15, 5:00, 6:30, 8:10, 9:05 Captain America: Civil War in 3D (PG-13): 12:15, 3:25, 6:35, 9:45 Mother’s Day (PG-13): 12:30, 3:50, 6:25, 9:40 The Jungle Book (PG): 12:50, 3:30, 6:20, 8:50 360-629-0514 if nobody succeeds. Comedy, PG-13, 118 minutes. No stars “The Adderall Diaries” — In this adaptation of Stephen Elliott’s best-selling memoir, James Franco dives headfirst into the playbook of cliched Hollywood portrayals of troubled writers. What with his shifting memories, his intense confrontations with his father (Ed Harris) and an unconvincing romance with a reporter (Amber Heard), “The

Adderall Diaries” comes across as an incomplete jumble of colliding plot lines. Drama, R, 105 minutes. HH “The Boss” — Melissa McCarthy’s comedy about a paroled business mogul is a dreadful viewing experience, from the awkward and unconvincing setup to the desperate performances to the depressingly unfunny slapstick scenes to the conflicts and resolutions you can see a mile away. Comedy,

R, 99 minutes. H “The 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 star-crossed romance. Romance, PG-13, 110 minutes. HH “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 Meddler” — Susan Sarandon’s performance as the needy mother of a newly single TV producer (Rose Byrne) is something lovely to behold. A sitcom of a premise is imbued with depth, intelligence and numerous sweet, melancholy moments that feel just ... right. Comedy, PG-13, 100 minutes. HHH½ “The Night Before” — Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie play longtime friends who get into all sorts of misadventures on one crazy Christmas Eve of self-discovery. At times, it’s really funny. More often, it’s “shocking” for the sake of shock value, gross for the sake of being gross, and stupidgoofy without much of a payoff. Comedy, R, 101 minutes. HH “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, wellintentioned 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

Voices of the Children Festival 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 5-6

Hosting two artists-in-residence at LaVenture Middle School, poet Ramon Ledezma and artist Benjamin Swatez, the festival features a variety of arts mediums connecting kids through collaborative projects and celebrating unique perspectives on humanity. Thursday, May 5: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association Art Walk features photography and artwork by Syrian refugee youth and freed Congolese youth slaves. At 7 p.m., the Lincoln will show “My Dream, My Right,” a film about life in the Za’atari refugee camp as told through the lens of Syrian refugee teens. Friday, May 6: World soul/reggae band Luc and the Lovingtons will perform at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln. Donations accepted at all events.

Amy Goodman: Democracy Now! 20th Anniversary Noon Saturday, May 7

Amy Goodman will speak as part of her 20th anniversary 100-city tour. A book signing will follow. Reserved seating: $20, $16, $8.50 and $5.50.

90th Anniversary Series: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7

The second film in the Lincoln’s 90th Anniversary Series. All seats 50 cents.

‘Eye in the Sky’

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9

Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Colonel Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren, pictured), a UK-based military officer in command of a top-secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a 9-year old girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute, reaching the highest levels of U.S. and British government, over the moral, political and personal implications of modern warfare. Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 ages 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $8 general; $6 members; $5 ages 12 and under.

‘Elektra’

1 p.m. Sunday, May 8

Strauss’s blazing tragedy about an ancient Greek princess bent on revenge. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students with $2 off for Lincoln members.

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