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TUNING UP Sean Bendickson plays the Rockfish Grill in Anacortes on Friday night PAGE 9 HOLIDAY EVENTS A rundown of events celebrating the holiday season in the region PAGES 3-4

ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘BOB’S YOUR ELF’ On Stage, Page 8

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The November Follows the San FranUpcoming Man”: This is a tasty cisco Giants to their 2014 title. thriller with enough DVD releases “Phobia”: A man is twists to keep you Following is a partial trapped in his home by guessing until the end. schedule of coming movies his own mind. Roger Donaldson — on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: “History Presents: who directed Pierce The definitive WWI & Brosnan in “Dante’s DEC. 2 WWII Collection”: A Peak” — does a good Dawn of the Planet of the Apes look at how the wars job of putting together The Hundred-Foot Journey changed the world. a film where the lines As Above, So Below The Congress “Signed, Sealed, between good and bad The Simpsons: Season 17 Delivered Christmas”: aren’t just blurred, Four postal workers try they’re obliterated. DEC. 9 to find the recipient of Peter Devereaux Guardians of the Galaxy Dolphin Tale 2 a Christmas card from (Brosnan) is an ex-CIA When the Game Stands Tall the past. killing machine who I Origins “Tyler Perry’s A left the business behind Frank Madea Christmas”: after a tragedy during Madea goes with DEC. 16 a mission. He is pulled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a friend to pay her out of retirement by The Maze Runner daughter a holiday his previous handler, This Is Where I Leave You visit. Hanley (Bill SmitroMagic in the Moonlight “Inspector Lewis vich), to save a woman DEC. 23 7”: Kevin Whately and who means more to The Good Lie Laurence Fox return Devereaux than just The Trip to Italy for a seventh season. another assignment. Continuum: Season 3 “A Royal ChristDominion Brosnan’s perforPride mas”: Jane Seymour mance makes “The and Lacey Chabert star November Man” worth n McClatchy-Tribune News in this tale of a newly Service seeing. engaged woman who “The Expendables:” finds out her fiance is An old enemy resurreally a prince. faces to cause trouble for the heroes. “What If”: A pair of twenty-someSylvester Stallone stars. things try to figure out what they mean Proves that when it comes to summer to each other. action movies, first and last impres“Metallica: Some Kind of Monster”: sions really matter. Both the explosive Follows the band through three of opening and the massive battle scene the most turbulent years in their over that caps the film offer some of the three-decade-long career. best full-throttle fun of the summer’s “Jeeves & Wooster Complete Colofferings. They are exciting enough to lection”: Hugh Laurie stars in this set distract from a middle that sags under that includes 23 episodes. unnecessary dialogue, a travelogue to “Guardians of the Museum”: Game put together the next generation of show where contestants must unlock Expendables and pages of silly banter. secrets. “MST3K: The Turkey Day Collec“Que Bonito Amor”: Mexican teletion: Volume XXXI:”: Nothing says the novela based on “La Hija del Mariaholidays like a bunch of bad movies to chi.” watch before and after the big meal. “Touch of the Light”: A blind pianist And this series always provides the encourages a young dancer to follow worst in movie watching. her dream. Included in this collection are “Jun“Upstairs, Downstairs: The Ultimate gle Goddess,” “The Painted Hills,” “The Collection”: Set includes 81 episodes of Screaming Skull” and “Squirm.” They come in a tin box set stuffed with bonus the British series. “Drunk History Seasons 1 & 2”: features, including an interview with Historical re-enactments are based on “Squirm” star Don Scardino. drunken storytellers. “The Giver”: A young man learns “Extreme Maneater Collection”: that there is more than his colorless Includes three hours of wild footage. world. “Official 2014 World Series Film”: n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-6 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Get Involved...................................... 10 At the Lincoln.................................... 11 Movie Listings, Reviews................... 12 Hot Tickets........................................ 14 Travel................................................. 14 Music Reviews................................... 15 ON THE COVER: Sam Schlobohm (left) is Bob and Jilian George plays Amber Faircastle in “Bob’s Your Elf,” which opens Friday at Anacortes Community Theatre. Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

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CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE: Permits to cut Christmas trees in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest can be purchased through Wednesday, Dec. 24. In Skagit County, permits are sold from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, at the Mt. Baker Ranger Station, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley. Call ahead, 360-8565700, ext. 515, to make sure permits are available. Each permit is $10, one tree per permit, with a tree height limit of 12 feet. Trees taller than 12 feet require a tall tree permit for $20. Permits are nonrefundable, and may be purchased with cash, checks or credit cards. (Verlot and Glacier Public Service Centers only accept cash and checks). Cutting areas are located within national forest lands in the eastern portions of Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce and King counties. Maps and information about cutting areas are provided where permits are sold at ranger stations and the Verlot and Glacier public service centers. The Forest Service also recommends purchasing a parking permit if your tree-cutting trip includes parking in a designated Sno-Park lot. Getting a tree early before snow falls usually means better access on forest roads. Most trees are accessible only by narrow, unplowed mountain roads. High-clearance vehicles are often required along with tire chains and a shovel. Check ranger stations for road and weather information or visit www.fs.usda. gov/mbs.

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Thanksgiving meals in the area Skagit Valley Herald staff

Thanksgiving Day is today, Thursday, Nov. 27. Local organizations are providing several opportunities to share a Thanksgiving meal today and this weekend.

MEALS TO BE SERVED TODAY

ANACORTES: A community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 4 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. The event is free, but donations are accepted. To volunteer or sign up for meal delivery, call 360-293-3012. SEDRO-WOOLLEY: The annual Sedro-Woolley Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Free. Handicap accessible. Donations accepted. For information, contact Stephanie at 360-855-0231 or slokkebo@ yahoo.com.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN THE AREA Christmas is on Thursday, Dec. 25, but holiday events are in full swing this week. Here is just a sampling of numerous holiday-themed activities and outings over the next several days.

HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 35th annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival, which is closed today, will feature the work of more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, repurposed art and more. Enjoy live music, artist demos and workshops, and fun art projects for kids. 360-676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

motion picture, “A Christmas Story, The Musical” follows a bespectacled boy named Ralphie and his one wish for Christmas – a Red Ryder BB Gun. Up against a kooky leg lamp, an outrageous pair of pink bunny pajamas, one cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog dare to lick a freezing flagpole, Ralphie must overcome all odds to make his Christmas dream a reality. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

St., La Conner. The main rooms on the first floor will highlight different decades during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), with a tree for each decade along with quilts and textiles popular at the time. $7 admission, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

STANWOOD: The Gathering Place will host a traditional turkey dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 27201 99th Ave. NW, Stanwood. No RSVP required. 360-629-3767.

MEALS TO BE SERVED AFTER THANKSGIVING

POTLUCK DINNER: The Alger Community Thanksgiving Potluck is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share, and a nonperishable donation for the Alger Food Bank. If you have pictures or stories about the Alger Community, bring those as well. Free. alger communityhall@yahoo.com.

en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army commander. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. The black-tie gala and auction includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live music and a live auction of designer-decorated trees and other items. Tickets: HOLIDAY ART WALK: $85. Proceeds will benefit Enjoy art and old-fashthe Cardiac Rehabilitation ioned caroling from 5 to Center Project at Skagit 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, in Valley Hospital. historic east Stanwood. Blitzen’s Breakfast: IRVING BERLIN’S Downtown businesses will Enjoy a pancake breakfast, “WHITE CHRISTMAS”: open their doors with art photo booth, kids’ activiTheatre Arts Guild, displays, goodies, lights and ties and more from 9:30 to VICTORIAN CHRISTthrough Dec. 11, Lincoln music. Free. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. MAS: Check out the hisTheatre, 712 S. First St., 29, at St. Joseph Center. toric 1891 Gaches Mansion Mount Vernon. Veterans FESTIVAL OF TREES $15. SANTA AT THE MALL: decorated for the holidays Bob Wallace and Phil Davis GALA: The Skagit Valley Family Festival Days: Visit Santa daily during mall “A CHRISTMAS STORY, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. have a successful songHospital Foundation’s 26th The Festival of Trees will hours through Dec. 24 at the THE MUSICAL”: Through Wednesdays through Sun- and-dance act after World annual Festival of Trees be open for public viewing Cascade Mall Center Court, Dec. 31, 5th Avenue days, through Dec. 28, at War II. With romance in 201 Cascade Mall Drive, Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., the La Conner Quilt & Tex- mind, the two follow a duo Gala Auction is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at St. Burlington. 360-757-2072. Seattle. Based on the major tile Museum, 703 S. Second of beautiful singing sisters Continued on Page 4

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from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. View designer-decorated trees and enjoy kids’ activities, live entertainment, raffles for a decorated tree and playhouse, designer wreath sales and more. $5 adults, $3 children ages 18 and younger, $2 seniors. 360-814-5747 or facebook. com/skagitvalleyhospital foundation. “SKAGIT CHRISTMAS: Over The River … to Grandmother’s House!”: Check out special exhibits showing how early Skagitonians celebrated the Yuletide season Nov. 28-Dec. 31 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum. “BOB’S YOUR ELF”: Anacortes Community Theatre will present the holiday comedy Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 20, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Banished from the North Pole, an elf named Bob is ordered by Santa to learn a lesson or two about cooperating with others. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE: The Anacortes Kiwanis Sunrisers Club will sell fresh-cut Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 28, at Sebo’s Hardware & Rental, 1102 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Regular deliveries of fresh-cut trees include noble, Douglas, Nordman and Fraser firs in a wide range of sizes and prices. Proceeds will ben-

efit the many local causes supported by the Kiwanis Club. 360-588-8846.

music and comedy, jazz and dance, cultural celebrations, ice sculpting, student showcases and FOOD & GIFTS: The more. The Winterfest Ice Port Susan Holiday Food Rink will be open through & Gift Show will take Jan. 4. Admission/skate place Fridays through Sun- rental fee applies. 206-684days, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, and 7200 or seattlecenter.com/ Monday through Wednes- winterfest. day, Dec. 22-24, at the Stanwood Theatre PavilDROP & SHOP: 9 a.m. ion, 6996 265th St. NW, to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Stanwood. Shop for a wide 29, Skagit Valley Family range of hand-crafted gifts YMCA Activity Center and locally grown foods and Pool, 215 E. Fulton produced by more than 35 St., Mount Vernon. Kids local vendors. Enjoy musi- ages 3-12 can make holical performances on Dec. day crafts, bake and play 6 and 13, and visit with games while their parents Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 go holiday shopping. Chilp.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. 360- dren 6-12 will have the 202-3932. option to go swimming. Snacks will be provided. “AN IMPROVISED $15-$20. Prior registration CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 8:30 required: 360-336-9622 or p.m. Thursdays through j.kerkvliet@skagitymca. Saturdays and 7 p.m. org. Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 27, Unexpected Productions’ ARRIVAL OF FATHER Market Theater, 1428 Post CHRISTMAS: Kids can Alley, Seattle. “An Impro- visit with Father Christmas vised Christmas Carol” in his bright red sleigh brings Charles Dickens’ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas classic to the Saturday, Nov. 29, at Chrisstage with a twist. The tianson’s Nursery, 15806 audience gives suggestions Best Road, Mount Vernon. up front, and improvisBring your camera to take ers use the suggestions your own keepsake photo tell an all new tale of tos. Free. 360-466-3821 or how Christmas can (or christiansonsnursery.com. can’t) change Ebenezer Scrooge’s life. $15 plus WREATH-MAKING applicable fees (student/ WORKSHOP: Karen senior/military discount Harper will offer one-hour available). 206-587-2414 classes on holiday wreathor unexpectedproductions. making from 11 a.m. to 4 org. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, “A CHRISTMAS 15806 Best Road, Mount CAROL”: Seattle’s ACT Vernon. Theatre presents Dickens’ Learn how to use Chrisclassic holiday tale Nov. tianson’s wreath-making 28-Dec. 28 at Allen Themachine to create your atre, 700 Union St., Seattle. own festive décor. An Showtimes vary. Tickets array of greens are availstart at $27 children, $32 able for purchase or bring adults, plus applicable fees. your own. $8, includes one 206-292-7676 or acttheatre. wreath form. Reservaorg. tions required: 466-3821 or 1-800-585-8200. WINTERFEST: Nov. 28-Dec. 31, Seattle Center, HOLIDAY TEA: The 19th 305 Harrison St., Seattle. annual Holiday Tea will Visit Center House for take place from noon to free performances of 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29,

at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Enjoy tea, cider and assorted delicacies in the nursery’s holiday-decorated 1888 schoolhouse, with music by autoharpist Bob Harper and violinist Dennis Burkhardt. There will be four seatings. Reservations required: 360-4663821 or christiansons nursery.com. COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING: Kick off the holiday season with the Stanwood Community Tree Lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Viking Village, Highway 532 at 88th Avenue NW, Stanwood. Enjoy hot chocolate and spiced cider after the festivities. CHRISTMAS TREES: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will offer Christmas trees in exchange for a donation Nov. 29-Dec. 20 at 2111 Riverside Drive. Donations will be accepted at all hours. Proceeds will be used to provide eye exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need. 360-424-1888. HORSE-DRAWN TROLLEY RIDES: Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley rides from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, around downtown Anacortes, starting from participating Commercial Avenue locations. For information, call the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce at 360-293-7911. PICTURES WITH SANTA: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. Bring the kids for photos with Santa. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and more. Free, but donations will be accepted to benefit The Friendship House in Mount Vernon. 360-424-6760 or skagit

valleygardens.com. HOLIDAY CONCERT: Enjoy “Christmas in La Conner” featuring Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360-428-9402 or skagithabitat.com. INDEPENDENT WREATH-MAKING: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Nov. 30-Dec. 24, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. The nursery’s two wreath-making machines will be available for use every day. $6 for one wreath form and use of the machines. Greens are available for purchase, or you may bring your own. Reservations required: 360-466-3821 or 1-800-585-8200. GARDEN CLUB WREATHS: Tulip Valley Gardeners members will sell holiday wreaths and swags, handmade from a variety of evergreens, starting Monday, Dec. 1, at Wells Nursery, 1201 Blodgett Road, and at Modern Cleaners, 215 E. Fir and 714 W. Division, Mount Vernon. 360-4249443. FAMILY READING NIGHT WITH SANTA: Santa will share some of his favorite holiday stories at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Each child will get to choose a free book to take home. No registration required; limited seating. 360-293-1910, ext. 27.

Coffee, cider, cocoa and treats will follow at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 360-757-0994. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Enjoy a Celtic Christmas Celebration with violinist Geoffrey Castle at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Special guests include Cirque Du Soleil’s Beth Quist, Seattle Irish Dance Company and Irish tenor Connor Worley. $15-$20. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre.com. THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS: More than a million Christmas lights will be displayed at the annual Lights of Christmas, from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 4-7, 11-14, and daily Dec. 18-23 and Dec. 26-30 at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. The largest holiday light display in the Northwest covers 15 acres and features family-oriented entertainment, live music, theater, crafts, food, pony rides, a petting farm, Polar Express Train rides and overnight getaway options. Meet Santa Claus or talk with “Bruce the Spruce” Christmas tree. General admission: $10$15. Pay-what-you-can nights are offered Dec. 4, 11, 29 and 30. Season passes are available. Theater events are extra. 800-2286724 or warmbeachlights. com.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A Live Radio Play”: Enjoy the Lights of Christmas Holiday Theatre at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Dinner theatre: Dec. 4-6, TREE LIGHTING, ARRIV- 11-13, 18-20, starting at $39 AL OF SANTA: Santa Claus per person. Sunday deswill arrive to light the tree sert matinee: Dec. 7, 14, 21, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, starting at $24 per person. at Alpha Park on Fairhav- Reservations: 800-228-6724 en Avenue, Burlington. or warmbeachlights.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART PLEIN AIR ART: Salish Sea Plein Air Artists’ seventh annual show is on display through Nov. 30 at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For information, visit Salish Sea Plein Air Artists on Facebook.

by James Moore, pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, acrylics by Larry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com.

Light” will open Friday, Nov. 28, and continue through Jan. 1 at Rob Schouten Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Choose from a wide range of artworks by Whidbey Island and Northwest artists, including glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, encaustics, ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, handmade prints and books, cards and more. A holiday reception, featuring music by Keith Bowers and Kristi O’Donnell, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. 360-2223070 or robschoutengallery. com.

“TREASURES OF THE SEASON: Sixth Anniversary “ORGANISMS”: The Celebration”: Handmade show featuring new work clothing by Teri Jo Summer by sculptor Peregrine and glass art by Dale Reiger O’Gormley and painter are featured in an exhibition Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & and sale through Nov. 30 at Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Ave., Edison. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, including Wednesday through Sunday. gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit 360-766-6230 or smithand ravenrocksgallery.com. vallee.com. HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 35th annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival, which is closed today, features the work of more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paintART SHOW: Cassera ings, wearable art, specialty Arts Premiers is showing foods, repurposed art and artworks by Roger Small through Nov. 30 at 106 First more. Enjoy live music, artist St., La Conner. 310-691-9391 demos and workshops, and or casseraartspremiers.com. art projects for kids. 360676-8548 or alliedarts.org. MIXED MEDIA PAINT“STEEL AND WOOD”: INGS: A show of new paintCheck out new work by ings by La Conner artist local steel artists Neil HarPeter Belknap continues rigan and Mark Schrader at through Nov. 30 at Anne The Shop, 18623 Main St., Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Ana- Conway. Paintings by Mount cortes. Gallery hours are 11 Vernon artist Lance Nelson are also on display. Gallery a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday. 360-2933577 or annemartinmccool. Thursday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshop com. conway.com. NEW ACRYLICS: A show SMALL ARTWORKS: of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dian- The 24th annual “Honey, na Shyne continues through I Shrunk The Art” small Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, works show continues 420 Commercial Ave., Ana- through Jan. 18 at Matzke cortes. Also showing are oils Fine Art Gallery & SculpPAINTINGS & VESSELS: A show of paintings by Becky Fletcher and vessels by Allen Moe continues through Dec. 14, at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360708-4787 or gallerycygnus. com.

‘A FESTIVE COLLECTION’

A collection of new paintings by Anne Martin McCool, McCool Gallery artists and guests will open during the First Friday Gallery Walk and the annual Holiday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5-6, at 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Participating artists include Peter Belknap and Cathy Schoenberg, paintings; Tracy Powell, sculptures; Stephen Roxborough and Bryce Mann, photography; Patsy Chamberlain, Cathy Schoenberg and Barbara Hathaway, ceramics; George Way and Art Learmonth, wood; Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich, jewelry; Martha Tottenham, hand-woven scarves; Jane Hyde, baskets; Vicki Hampel, gourd art; and other artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com. Pictured: “Winter Night” by Anne Martin McCool ture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features creations by some 40 artists working in glass, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, weekdays by appointment. 360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com. HOLIDAY ART SHOW: “Fine Art in the Season of

FOUNDER’S DAY: In honor of Rita Hupy, founder of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, the museum will offer free admission from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Hupy and her husband Art were key to founding what has become a significant art presence in La Conner through their work with both the Quilt & Textile Museum and the Museum of Northwest Art. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: Two new exhibits continue through Jan. 4, 2015, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. “Accreted Terrane”: Featuring work by 42 artists with ties to the Northwest, the exhibit explores processes of accumulation and erosion, dispersal and gathering. “To Be Alone Together”: The exhibition pairs 11 contemporary Northwest artists with 11 works chosen from MoNA’s permanent collection on the basis of three ideas: light, solitude and community, which the curators find to be prevailing themes in the philosophy

and process of Northwest artists. Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org. “SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is on display through Dec. 5 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812. HAWAIIAN QUILTS, UNIQUE TEXTILE ART: Two special exhibits are on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. “Vox Stellarum”: Textile artist Elin Noble has transformed the third floor galleries into an installation using itajime-dyed silk organza. Also on view are pod-like three-dimensional poetic forms. The exhibition continues through Dec. 28. “Hawaiian Quilting: Traditions Continue”: Grace Hawley first took up Hawaiian quilting in 1985, while living in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Hawaiian quilts traditionally feature hand applique work with designs from nature, and the quilting lines often echo the applique design, both on and outside of the applique work. The exhibition continues through Dec. 28. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.org. INVITATIONAL ART SHOW: “Objectification: 7” will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and continue through Dec. 28 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Continued on Pages 6 and 7

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OUT & ABOUT Featuring more than 20 local and regional artists, the annual show focuses on functional and three-dimensional artwork — ceramics, textiles, haberdashery, housewares and furniture, as well as beautiful art objects and sculptures. Purchased items can be taken home immediately. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, closed on Christmas day and open from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com. HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR: The Jansen Art Center Holiday Artisan Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Meet the artists and check out a wide variety of unique handmade

Holiday Concert

Skagit Valley College December 2 7:30pm

The Nutcracker

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance December 5, 6, 7

Holiday Concert

Fidalgo Youth Symphony December 11 7:30pm

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artworks perfect for holiday giving. Free admission. 360354-3600 or jansenartcenter. org. CRAFT FAIR: Studio Outback’s annual Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at 801 Central Ave., SedroWoolley. The event will feature a variety of handmade gifts including stained glass, quilted items, hand-carved wooden birds, cloth baskets, handmade soap and more. 360-854-7873.

MUSIC “SONGS FOR BELLA”: A fundraising concert, featuring Mike Bucy, Marcia Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, David Guilbault, Jean Mann, David Lee Howard and Gary Baugh, will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old Bella Hamerly, who is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. facebook.com/lovefor bellahamerly.

IRVING BERLIN’S ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’

The Theatre Arts Guild production will take place through Dec. 11 at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army commander. Based on the beloved timeless film, the musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

ANACORTES HOUSE HISTORY: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes. Did you ever wonder who built and lived in your old Anacortes home before you? Learn about the Anacortes House History and Plaque Program and how to research the history of your home in a presentation by the Anacortes Historic Preservation Board. Find out if your home might be eligible for the Anacortes Historic Register, and how you might qualify for tax breaks for your renovation project. Free. 360-293-1915 or mus eum.cityofanacortes.org.

MORE FUN

MURAL UNVEILING: The Community Art Project mural, several months in the making, is scheduled to be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. The completed mural will be shown on the west wall of Tri Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The project also raised funds to benefit the Lincoln Mount Vernon. Translated as “The Nature of Theatre, organizers said. Swans of the Skagit: Things,” this work captures a trideearts.com. HOLIDAY CONCERT: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Jordan philosophy and intellectual Enjoy “Christmas in La understanding that became HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Conner” featuring Cantabile will describe the largest waterfowl in the world — a basis for our contempoThe Hilltop Holiday Craft of Skagit Valley, Shelter and Skagit Valley’s best rary, rational understandSale will take place from 11 Bay Chorus, La Conner places to view them. $8. ing of the material world. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Concert Choir and others Snow Geese of the Neumann will discuss the Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at the from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Skagit: 1 to 2 p.m. Snow merits of Lucretius’ poem, Skagit County Historical Nov. 30, at Maple Hall, 104 geese migrate to Skagit Val- summarizing key Epicurean Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., Commercial, La Conner. ley farmlands from Alaska philosophies, the role of sci- La Conner. Choose from a Admission by donation to and Wrangell Island, Rusence in dispelling fear and variety of hand-crafted items benefit Skagit Habitat for sia. Learn more about their the function of pleasure in by local artisans, including Humanity. 360-428-9402 or life history and challenges. living a meaningful life. Free. jewelry, pottery, soaps and skagithabitat.com. $8. 360-354-3600 or jansenart lotions, aprons, dog treats, Reservations required: center.org. photography and more. Free LECTURES 360-466-3821 or 800-585admission. 360-466-3365 or AND TALKS 8200. For information, visit CHOOSING A NEW CAM- skagitcounty.net/museum. ERA: 7 p.m. Wednesday, SKAGIT WILDLIFE: Wild- christiansonsnursery.com. Dec. 10, Anacortes Public life biologist Martha Jordan, FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL HOW IT’S MADE: 6:30 Library, 1220 10th St., Ana- AND INTERNATIONAL coordinator for Washington p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Jancortes. Photographer Tony Swan Stewards, the local MARKET: Women’s Work sen Art Center, 321 Front Locke offers tips on how to will kick off the holiday branch of The Trumpeter decide what kind of camera shopping season with a Swan Society, will offer two St., Lynden. Artist Yvette presentations about Skagit Neumann’s latest work was you need and how to choose Festival of Fair Trade and from among the many Valley’s migrant bird popu- inspired by the epic poem International Market from “De Rerum Natura,” written options. Free. 360-293-1910, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday lations on Saturday, by Roman poet Lucretius ext. 21, or library.cityof Dec. 6, at Christianson’s and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at more than 2,000 years ago. anacortes.org. Nursery, 15806 Best Road, the Mount Vernon Senior

Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. The event will feature a selection of unique, handcrafted treasures that also provide fair wages to artisans in developing countries. Look for Oaxacan handwoven and dyed wool rugs, Guatemalan scarves, Peruvian jewelry, African masks and tribal art, jewelry and clothing made by Nepali trafficking survivors, silk sari scarves, Mexican silver jewelry, fair trade food and coffee, henna tattoos and more. Enjoy guitar and vocals by Tello Hernandez, children’s activities, back-strap weaving demonstrations, traditional Salvadorian pupusas, Nepali momos and chai. womens workinternational.com. WORLD AIDS DAY REMEMBRANCE: Cascade Rainbow Community Center and PFLAG Skagit/Stanwood will host a remembrance event from 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. The evening will include music, poetry, moments to remember and light refreshments. A special offering will benefit Bellingham’s Sean Humphrey House, which offers support to low-income individuals living with HIV/ AIDS. 360-856-4676. ANACORTES HISTORICAL FILM FESTIVAL: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local historian Bret Lunsford shows film footage from the old days of Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org. EAGLE WATCHING: The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center will host guided walks at 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Dec. 6, at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport.

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OUT & ABOUT The center will feature speakers at 1 p.m. Saturdays. During January, the center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 360-853-7626 or skagiteagle.org.

of Russian cooks focuses on traditional holiday recipes. $35, includes a unique cookbook filled with Russian recipes. Preregistration required. 360-321-2101 or nwlanguageacademy.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes. The celebration will be preceded by the Museum Foundation’s annual meeting and election at 6:30 p.m. Members will vote on foundation board RUSSIAN FOOD & CULMODEL RAILROAD OPEN officers, with nominations TURE: The Northwest HOUSE: The Whatcomaccepted from the floor. Language Academy will Skagit Model Railroad Club 360-293-1915 or museum. present “Yolka, Language will host a special Christmas cityofanacortes.org. of Food: Russia” from 5:30 open house from 12:30 to to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, GUYS NIGHT: Guys can 6, at the NWLA Cultural at 1469 Silver Run Lane, enjoy a laid-back holiday Center, 5023 Langley Road, Alger. Check out the club’s shopping experience from Langley. Enjoy a traditional large, permanent HO- and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Russian celebration of N-scale indoor railroad lay- 10, in downtown Mount winter, including a Vertep outs. Admission is by dona- Vernon. Check out in-store performance by children tion to maintain and expand specials, including free gift from the Russian commuthe layouts. whatcomskagit wrap, shopping assistance nity, delicious winter holiday mrc.org. and guy-themed snacks and food, singing, dancing, music refreshments. Gift registries and more. $65 adults, $35 HOLIDAY RECEPTION: are available for the ladies children. Enjoy light refreshments in your life at participating A pre-event cooking class and good cheer at the Ana- merchants. For information, will take place from 2 to 5 cortes Museum Foundacontact Janey Dodge at 360p.m. Learn the secrets of tion’s annual holiday recep- 588-4383 or email janey@ Russian cuisine as a team tion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. pavemv.com.

C e l e b r a te T h e S e a s o n ! EVENT SPONSOR: Dakota Creek Industries

Enjoy the holidays with us at the Port of Anacortes Event Center. Create a new holiday tradition right here at home! For the young or the young at heart.

Public Days: Dec. 5, 7, 13* & 14 Open Noon-5pm Just $5 per person/$20 per family

Photos with Santa • Crafts, Games • Hot Chocolate/Cookie • Marketplace handmade gifts and more.

Dream It Dinner/Auction: Dec. 6 Catered Dinner, Live Music $40 per person, tickets at http//:CelebrateTheSeason.brownpapertickets.com

2014 MOUNT VERNON HOLIDAY EVENTS ALL WEEKEND

Theatre Arts Guild production of “White Christmas”: (360) 336-8955 Lincoln Theatre, Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5-6, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Breakfast with Santa: 8-11 a.m., $5/person Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation: (360) 336-6215 Hillcrest Park Lodge Children’s Shopping Extravaganza: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All items are priced at $5 or under Hillcrest Park Skylight Room “Polar Express”, FREE MOVIE at the Lincoln Theatre, 3 p.m.: (360) 336-6211 Presented by the Mount Vernon Downtown Association & Ken’s Hairstyling

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Meet & Greet and Book-Signing with Chad Lindberg, author “October Sky” Presented by the Mount Vernon Dowtown Association: (360) 336-3801 3:30 p.m., Tattered Page Bookstore, 514 S. 1st, a benefit for the Mount Vernon Public Library Foundation Old-Fashioned Holiday Kick-Off, Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting 5-7 p.m., (360) 336-3801, with Grand Marshall Chad Lindberg Kids visit with Santa in Pine Square following Parade

*Gingerbread All Day: Dec. 13 Watch teams battle for prizes or Decorate your own mini-house.

“Celebrate the Season” is the annual fundraiser of Anacortes Schools Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 28-December 4 Friday.28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 28-December 4 FRIDAY.28

Kevin Cobley and Martin Iverson

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. All seats $10 at the door. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

SEAN BENDICKSON 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

SATURDAY.29

“Bob’s Your Elf” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THE SWEET DOMINIQUES 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Saturday.29 MUSIC

“Songs for Bella”: Mike Bucy, Marcia Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, David Guilbault, Jean Mann, David Lee Howard, Gary Baugh; 2 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old Bella Hamerly, who is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. facebook.com/loveforbellahamerly.

FRIDAY.28

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org. “Bob’s Your Elf” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Jilian George and Sam Schlobohm Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.28-30 “BOB’S YOUR ELF” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Sunday.30 MUSIC

“Christmas in La Conner”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others, 4 to 6 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360428-9402 or skagithabitat.com.

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org. “Bob’s Your Elf” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Tuesday.2 MUSIC

Holiday Concert: Skagit Valley College choirs and band, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360-650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ theatredance.

Wednesday.3 THEATER

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

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, top 40): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

David Lee Howard: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Sean Bendickson: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-2933012.

Kevin Cobley and Sam Schlobohm

Thursday.4 MUSIC

“Celtic Christmas Celebration”: violinist Geoffrey Castle, 7 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $15$20. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre. com.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Amanda Fitch Duet: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

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

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.29

THEATER

“Bob’s Your Elf” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

Matney Cook (of Mudflat Walkers): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, top 40): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-293-3012.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

SUNDAY.30 Michael Tolf and Dane Dudley (jazz): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Little Mountain Band: 8:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-708-6621.

The Sweet Dominiques: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360-707-2683.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

Filé Gumbo: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Girl Guts, Foxhole Norman, STFU Robot: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-7781067.

Marvin J (swing, rock, blues): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.