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Oscars

Reviews

‘Jack the Giant Slayer’

Adult moviegoers were the big winners this year

Music: Michael Bolton, Atoms for Peace Video Game: “Tomb Raider”

A smart, thrilling, fun twist on a children’s classic – and it puts the fright into “fee-fi-fo-fum”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Client List: The Complete First Season”: Jennifer Love Hewitt plays a woman who goes to work at a Texas massage parlor, a job that the single mom takes out of necessity when her husband leaves her. The series is the continuation of the 2010 made-for-cable movie that earned Hewitt a Golden Globe nomination. Hewitt is likable enough as the central figure, and she gets good acting support from Cybill Shepherd and Loretta Devine. All three actors are comfortable with the subject matter and soap-opera elements of the story.

“Phineas & Ferb: Perry Files Animal Agents”: A fun animated series that follows Perry the Platypus — better known as Agent P — as he and his fellow creatures battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

As if the two hours of adventures wasn’t enough, the DVD comes with a spy kit.

“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”: Geraldine McEwan (“Agatha Christie’s Marple”) shines in the British series based on the novel by Muriel Spark.

Miss Brodie is devoted to her students at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has made it her mission to give them an appreciation for art and culture. She also pushes them to be as independent as she is, much to the dismay of the headmistress.

It is a beautiful and masterfully acted production.

“Africa”: The latest massive project from the Discovery Channel and the BBC offers a stunning look at the continent in this six-part series. It’s narrated

by Sir David Attenborough. The series offers a magnificently photographed glimpse at Africa’s extremes from animal life to climate. It took four years to capture the images, which include the last great gathering place of the rhinoceros, chimps hunting for honey in the Congo and lizards hunting for flies on the backs of sleeping lions.

“Rocko’s Modern Life: The Complete Series”: The adventures of the wallaby and his offbeat friends has both a refreshing design and witty writing.

This is a series any lover of animation should own. The DVD set includes all 52 madcap original episodes that originally aired on Nickelodeon.

“Girls Against Boys”: Tormented college student reaches her breaking point.

“Holy Motors”: Leos Carax blends monster movie with musical.

“How to Survive a Plague”: Documentary on the battle against AIDS. “Sins”: The wages of sin are deadly

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

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: MARCH 5 The Bay - Lionsgate The Intouchables - Sony/ Weinstein Playing for Keeps - Sony Red Dawn - Fox Wreck-It Ralph - Disney Gun Hill Road - Virgil

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MARCH 12 The First Time - Sony Life of Pi - Fox Smashed - Sony MARCH 19 Rust and Bone - Sony Bachelorette - Anchor Bay MARCH 22 This Is 40 - Universal MARCH 26 The Collection - Lionsgate Killing Them Softly - Anchor Bay Parental Guidance - Fox n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

in the thriller starring Danny Glover.

“Scooby-Doo: Mask of the Blue Falcon”: The gang faces a super villain.

“The Bill Engvall Show: The Second & Third Seasons”: Cable comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence.

“Chasing Mavericks”: Real story of Jay Moriarty’s efforts to surf the Mavericks.

“Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue Healthcare”: A documentary that looks at the problems in the health care system.

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Season Two, Volume One”: Young warriors continue to fight evil forces.

“Night Court: The Complete Eighth Season”: Legal TV comedy starring Harry Anderson.

“Chicken with Plums”: Adaptation of the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi.

“My Lucky Elephant”: An orphan boy’s best friend is an elephant.

“Garrow’s Law: The Complete Collection”: William Garrow (Andrew Buchan) is a lawyer who defends the downtrodden in 18th-century England.

“A Simple Life”: A man realizes what a nanny and maid in his home means to him.

“Joshua Tree”: A car runner (Dolph Lundgren) faces danger after a failed heist. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

Check out the annual Penn Cove Musselfest in Coupeville

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Travel............................................6-7 Get Involved.................................... 8 On Stage........................................ 10 Tuning Up..................................... 11 Music, Game Reviews..............12-13 Hot Ticket...................................... 14 Roger Ebert.................................... 16 At the Lincoln Theatre.................. 17 Movie Listings, Mini-Reviews...... 17 Out & About.............................18-19 ON THE COVER Members of the Mount Vernon Trail Builders and SWITMO combined efforts Saturday, Jan. 26, to complete a connector trail on the northeast side of Little Mountain. Scott Terrell / Skagit Valley Herald

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RECREATION

A TRAIL TALE

Groups join forces to aid Little Mountain

By VINCE RICHARDSON Staff Writer

MOUNT VERNON — When it comes to building trails, there is strength in numbers.

So when two prolific trailbuilding groups — Mount Vernon Trail Builders along with the Skagit, Whatcom, Island Trail Maintenance Organization (SWITMO) — joined forces on a soggy Saturday in January upon the flanks of Little Mountain, there was no doubt a substantial stretch of pathway was going to be carved from the forest.

“It was a damn good time,” said SWITMO member Duane Melcher. “There was a lot of mud and it was really wet, but we got a lot of work done on that trail and had a great time doing it.”

While SWITMO is focused primarily on maintaining stretches of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, which runs from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean hikeable, the Mount Vernon Trail Builders concentrate on the ever-expanding, multi-use trail system slowly dissecting Mount Vernon’s Little Mountain.

And while SWITMO’s efforts take place solely during the spring and summer months, from April through October, Mount Vernon Trail Builders’ efforts are pretty much year-round, except for August. They can

n Online: For more information on the Mount Vernon Trail Builders, visit mount vernontrailbuilders.com.

Visit switmo.org to find out more about the Skagit, Whatcom, Island Trail Maintenance Organization.

be found on the mountain every second and fourth Saturday.

So getting together to lend each other a hand was a natural fit. And when the time comes — and the weather improves — members of the Mount Vernon Trail Builders will return the favor.

“We plan on doing more things like this,” said Mount Vernon Trail Builders member Jim Taylor. “SWITMO is our first featured group of 2013. And it just worked out well.

“Our building sessions are opposite of theirs. They don’t build in the winter time. And actually, we have some members building with SWITMO as well. Those folks come to both sessions.

By building a relationship with them, the better chance we all have of attaining both our goals.”

Taylor said the Mount Vernon Trail Builders have plenty to offer SWITMO. “Really, our outreach is pretty big,” he said. “We tend to get a lot of people of varying ages. Not only do we get the hikers, we also get the mountain bikers. Those are two big communities.

“SWITMO is made up of

Photos by Scott Terrell / Skagit Valley Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon Trail Builders and SWITMO combined efforts on Saturday, Jan. 26, to complete a connector trail on the east side of Little Mountain. are more of a maintenance organization. The trails they primarily deal with are already there. Ours, we are building them.

“I think they were a little surprised about how much we do. We really dig in and get a lot done. What we have in common is a lot of good, hardworking people.”

The two groups gathered at the trailhead of the newest Little Mountain path, affectionately called the Cairn Trail, a connector that Matt Hixson (from left), Lynn Postler and Walt links the Nature Trail to the Shostak load rocks while trail building Jan. 26. well-established La-Z-Boy a much more mature group. groups were joined by a Boy Trail, which twists its way Mutually, we can certainly Scouts of America troop as up the mountain’s northeast help each other. They bring well as members of the local side before spilling out on its an awful lot of experience mountain biking club. summit. with them.”

“We are a building orga“They are highly associOn this day, the two nization,” Taylor said. “They ated with the city of Mount

Vernon, which is a great situation to have,” Melcher said.

Taylor said the newest trail was just a bit sloppy, with water taking the path of least resistance — in this case the trail’s tread.

“You could see the water rushing down,” said Taylor.

“It was our job to make it a part of a more sustainable trail system.”

Melcher said he’s looking forward to seeing members of the Mount Vernon Trail Builders again this building season.

“They will definitely return the favor,” he said.

“They’ll be at the Cook Road park and ride (SWITMO meeting spot) sometime this year. That will be fun.”

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MOVIES

OSCARS MAY PAVE WAY FOR MORE MOVIES AIMED AT GROWN-UPS

By DANIEL MILLER Los Angeles Times

The big winners at this year’s Academy Awards: adult moviegoers.

For years, the studios have fixated on young men in their teens and 20s, serving up big-budget popcorn movies populated with dazzling visual effects, comic book heroes and highvoltage action sequences.

They’ve also made films geared to win awards, but oftentimes those pictures bring prestige without huge financial returns.

At the Oscars on Sunday night, however, six of the nine best picture nominees earned more than $100 million at the domestic box office. That could lead Hollywood to green-light more projects aimed at sophisticated audiences, filmmakers and studio executives say.

“I think an adult audience is really rising up,” said “Django Unchained” director Quentin Tarantino backstage after winning the Oscar for best original screenplay. “That we’re not (just) making movies for teenagers anymore is kind of cool.”

Although there were no blockbusters along the lines of “Titanic” or “Avatar” among the Oscar-nominated films, the lesson from the just-concluded awards season seems to be that people ages 40 and older will go to the movies when they’ve got something to see.

This year’s slate of best picture nominees included “Lincoln,” “Les Miserables” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” all of which resonated with older filmgoers. The winner, “Argo” was seen

U.S. in 2012 were franchises.

“We will always be mired in sequels and remakes,” said film marketing veteran Russell Schwartz. “Studio folks are still adhering to the mantra of taking care of what their corporate parents want.”

Although any real shift in executives’ choices may take a couple of years to become apparent because of the laborious moviemaking process, insiders are already eyeing which upcoming 2013 releases Ben Affleck accepts the award for best picture could be both critical and for “Argo,” as the cast and crew look on during box-office successes. Among the Oscars on Sunday in Los Angeles. those are DreamWorks Chris Pizzello / Invision via AP Studios’ “The Fifth Estate,” director Bill Condon’s film David Sadava and by many as a throwback to Columbia Pictures, the Sony about WikiLeaks; Sony PicPictures Entertainment unit Dianne Sundby, friends in the kind of movies made tures’ “Monuments Men,” that released “Zero Dark their early 60s, made sure in the 1970s, with director a World War II thriller that they saw several of this Ben Affleck citing “All the Thirty.” That best picture George Clooney will star nominee has grossed $91.6 year’s nominated movies — in and direct; and Martin President’s Men” as an million in the U.S. including “Argo,” “Lincoln” Scorsese’s “The Wolf of inspiration.

According to a study by and “Zero Dark Thirty” — “It does encourage the Wall Street,” starring Leonthe Motion Picture Assn. of before Sunday’s Oscar show. ardo DiCaprio and distribnext opportunity to take America, in 2011 there were “To have that many mov- uted by Paramount Pictures. that leap of faith,” said ies like that in one year is Fox Filmed Entertainment 3.1 million people ages 50 But executives caution to 59 who saw a film once a kind of remarkable,” said Chairman Jim Gianoputhat blindly following a month or more, up slightly Sadava, a biology research- trend when choosing which los, discussing his studio’s er who lives in the San Fer- movies to make isn’t wise.

“Life of Pi,” a financial and from a year earlier. And nando Valley. creative risk that won four although the study found “If you base it on movthat the number of frequent “The ‘Die Hard’ sequel, ies that are popular now, Oscars and has grossed moviegoers ages 40 to 49 ‘Twilight’ movies — they nearly $600 million worldyou are going to get your are not my thing. We are wide. “When you have this declined over the same heart broken,” said Stacey kind of assembly of incred- period, those in the 25-to-39 too old,” said Sadava, add- Snider, co-chairman of age group rose significantly, ing that compared with ible filmmaking talent, it DreamWorks. Her compato 9.7 million from 7.7 mil- most years, the recent inspires you to take creny made “Lincoln,” which lion a year earlier. holiday season featured ative risks.” has grossed $178.6 million With roughly 76 million more films that piqued his The success of many of domestically and won two Americans born during the interest. the nominated films was Oscars. “If we were trendbaby boom years of 1946 to Still, popcorn fare isn’t driven by adults, an audifollowers or made movies 1964, this group — a large going away. Every studio ence segment that has a because they felt du jour, is betting on sequels in the we never would have made long history of going to the swath of whom are now empty nesters with more next year, including “The movies.

‘The Help,’ we never would Hangover III” from Warner have made ‘Lincoln.’”

Older moviegoers “are a leisure time — could be Bros., Universal Pictures’ very reliable segment of the further tapped by studios Ted Mundorff, chief “Fast & Furious 6,” and audience that typically still to great gain. But not if executive of Landmark they don’t make the kind of “Iron Man 3” from Walt has a fairly high incidence Theatres, said he hopes that movies that compel older Disney Co. The strategy of moviegoing — it is part this Oscar season was not adults to leave the comfort makes sense: Eight of the of their social fabric,” said an anomaly. top 10 grossing films in the Doug Belgrad, president of of their living rooms.

“The studios are smart,”

he said. “They say, ‘What does business, and let’s make another film that can attract the same audience.’ What you always fear from a studio is that we get ‘Lincoln 9’ and eventually ‘Lincoln 12.’”

Studio executives say that they would be inclined to take more risks on adult fare if costs can be kept down. Donna Langley, co-chairman of Universal, said that a movie like her studio’s “Les Miserables,” which cost $61 million to produce — a relatively moderate budget for a stardriven musical — made sense economically. The film, the winner of three Oscars, has taken in $146.7 million domestically.

“Both studios and creators are saying, ‘Look, we don’t want to forego this genre,’” Langley said.

“It becomes a question of rolling up our sleeves and looking at the financial model.”

Adam Goodman, president of the Paramount Film Group, said that in years past, his studio would have made a movie like the Oscar-nominated “Flight,” which cost the company just $30 million, but the budget would have been two or three times higher. “We know the audience is there for that kind of movie,” he said. “The challenge is to adjust the budgets.”

Helping the studios shoulder the risk are independent financial partners such as producers Megan Ellison, who bankrolled the $45 million-budget “Zero Dark Thirty,” and Graham King, who put up half the money to make “Argo,” which cost $44.5 million.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area ART WALK EVENT Jennifer Bowman will be the featured artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Chandler’s Square Retirement Community, 1300 O Ave., Anacortes. The public is invited to see Bowman’s 360-degree mural depicting Anacortes vistas and the works by many of the artists in residence at Chandler’s Square. Free. 360-531-2979

“GO FIGURE!” The show featuring the contemporary and traditional clay work by members of Cascade Clay Artists will open with a reception during the First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, and continue through March 30 at Allied Arts of Whatcom County gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Artworks on display include intricately carved and crafted pieces in a wide variety of shape, style and color.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org

MUSIC AND DANCING The Shelter Bay Chorus

Penn Cove Musselfest The 27th annual event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2-3, along the historic Coupeville waterfront. Enjoy chowder tasting, cooking demonstrations, boat rides, live music, mussel-eating competitions and more fun for all ages.

The weekend will also include the third annual “Mussels in the Kettles” Mountain Bike Poker Ride and the Spring Art Tour featuring artists’ studios from Greenbank to Oak Harbor. Free admission.

360-678-5434 or www.thepenncovemussel festival.com

will present Skagit Swings, an 18-piece big band featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and more, at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2, at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. $15, snacks included.

360-466-3805

COIN SHOW The Stanwood Coin Club will hold its 52nd annual Coin Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Stanwood Senior and Community Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Check out displays, free hourly drawings, refreshments, a raffle of gold and silver coins and more.

Several dealers will be on hand to buy and sell coins and offer free appraisals. The show will be located in the downstairs cafeteria, accessible from the back of the building or by elevator from the front. Free admission.

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TRAVEL

Laid-back beach, lost in time, in Zipolite, Mexico dot the Pacific in Mexico’s Southern state of Oaxaca.

Stretching from Puerto ZIPOLITE, Mexico — Escondido to Huatulco, the “You’re going to like it here region is sometimes called in Zipolite,” Daniel Weiner, the Oaxaca Riviera. the owner of Brisa Marina The hippie crowd discovhotel, said with a wry smile ered Zipolite in the 1960s as he handed me the keys and since then it has slowly to my quarters. “You’re not evolved into an offbeat going to want to leave in five tourist spot popular with a days.” certain kind of visitor. Its A few lazy days later, pristine beach stretches 1.2 I began to realize why so miles between two high cliffs many guests rent their rooms at either end, and the crowd by the month. Whether it’s is fairly evenly split between the laid-back vibe or the middle-class Mexicans and tranquil setting, Zipolite has free-wheeling liberals from a way of making people stay across the globe. Old hippies, longer than expected. young adventure-seekers, A sleepy town with one and locals all mingle with a main street and no ATMs, flower-child type harmony.

Zipolite (pronounced ZEEIt feels light years away poe-LEE-tay) is one of many from the areas of Mexico tiny coastal pueblos that that tourists now avoid due to drug violence. Not only has the U.S. State Department spared Oaxaca from its travel warnings about Mexico, but Zipolite in particular seems lost in time, a place where visitors think nothing of leaving their belongings unattended on the beach backpackers sleep in Gallery Walks and hammocks strung along the coast.

Zipolite also has a few claims to fame. The climactic March 1 beach scenes in the Mexican blockbuster movie “Y 6 - 9 pm Tu Mama Tambien” were filmed here. And it’s gained notoriety as one of Mexico’s Anne Martin McCool Gallery few nude beaches, although the majority of sunbathers remain clothed. (Farther Burton Jewelers east, past an outcropping of rocks, is the cove known Scott Milo Gallery as “Playa de Amor” where nudity is more openly pracThe Majestic Inn and Spa ticed.)

Mike Bolli, a retiree from Apothecary Spa Vancouver, British Colum(2 nd floor Majestic Inn) bia, says he has been visiting the area for 10 years without www.anacortesart.com “accident, issue or injury.”

“I have only ever met the

By JODY KURASH Associated Press

Photos by Jody Kurash / AP

TOP: Visitors bathe in the surf along the beach in Zipolite, Mexico.

LEFT: A lone swimmer wades into the surf.

If you go

and/or exchange U.S. dollars or euros.

Lodging: Brisa Marina Zipolite, Mexico: Beach town in Oaxaca on the Pacif- offers oceanfront rooms with balconies and hamic, www.puertoangel.net/ mocks as well as less zipolite/zipolite_en.html Getting there: The closest expensive courtyard options. Guests can also airports are Puerto Esconrelax on the large beachdido, an hour’s drive west, or Huatulco, an hour south. front ramada (shaded outdoor area). Nightly rates You can take a bus or taxi range from 200-650 pesos from either airport. The ($16-$51) depending on the closest bus station is in season, www.brisamarina.

Pochutla, 20 minutes away org. A spiritual retreat, by taxi or shuttle.

Shambhala, offers lodging Money: The closest ATM on the hill at the western is in nearby Puerto Angel, end of the beach, http:// 10 minutes by taxi. The shambhalavision.tripod. nearest bank is in Potchutla. Most hotels will accept com/id2.html.

First Friday

nicest and friendliest eclectic mix of locals and visitors — it’s a great throwback to the ’60s,” Bolli said. “So it’s all good and safe from my viewpoint.”

Zipolite has no high-rise hotels. Many of the beachfront structures are thatchedroof palapas, umbrellashaped huts with no walls.

Brisa Marina itself started off as a wooden structure with a palm roof, but after a major fire in 2001 that destroyed 23 buildings, Weiner rebuilt it with cement.

Visitors expecting a party-

all-night Cancun-like atmosphere with fishbowl-sized margaritas and waitresses in bikinis passing out shots of tequila will be disappointed.

There is a night life here, but it’s nothing like that. Instead, folks gather on the beach in an end-of-day ritual to watch the brilliant sunsets.

Many restaurants and bars offer live music and entertainment. And the only paved road in town turns into a carnival-like scene at night, with artists and jewelry makers selling their wares, while musicians, jugglers and

fire dancers perform for tips in the street.

“Zipolite after six is awesome,” Bolli said, “with all the dreadlocked kids hoping to sell their creations along with a great choice of different restaurants. It’s not overcrowded but you can find a crowd if you want.”

Some of the most interesting diversions can found at Posada Mexico, an oceanfront restaurant. One night I watched a Cirque du Soleillike acrobatic performance and another night I rocked out to Cainn Cruz, an amazing child guitar prodigy who brought the house down

with his covers of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. Adding to the groovy ambience is Shambhala, a spiritual retreat perched high on a hill in a bucolic setting.

Tourists are welcome to hike up the resort’s stair pathway where a meditation point sits atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Shambhala advertises the “Loma de Meditacion” as a sacred location where visitors may experience a higher consciousness and oneness with nature. The center rents rustic cabins and hosts visiting artists and healers.

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TRAVEL

Jody Kurash / AP

Visitors relax at beachfront tables at the Posada Mexico restaurant in Zipolite.

The name Zipolite is said to derive from indigenous languages. Some sources say it means “bumpy place,” a reference to the local hills, and other sources translate it as “beach of the dead,” a reference to strong ocean currents. The beach has volunteer lifeguards and areas with dangerous currents are marked with red flags.

Weiner, who has a deep tan, a working uniform of board shorts and flip-flops, and a crusty, carefree sense of humor, splits his time between California and Zipolite. He’s owned his hotel since 1997 and estimates that about 50 percent of his guests are repeat customers.

“This gets us through

Local travel TRAVELOGUE: Whatcom Museum’s Old

City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, offers the following events: “Peruvian Passages”: 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 7. Students from Explorations Academy will share experiences and images from their volunteer experience at a high mountain orphanage near Cusco, Peru, including a trek into Machu Picchu, colonial architecture in Arequipa, exploring the “Poor Man’s Galapagos” of Islas Ballestas and more.

“K2, Monarch of China’s Karakorum Mountain Range”: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Follow this 18-day trek to K-2, rising 28,251 feet above the Chinese/ Pakistan border. Surrounded by the immense Khartoum mountains, with its glaciers and perpetual snowfields, 15 adventurers climbed a 16,000-foot pass and across ice-fringed streams to reach the rarely visited North Face.

All events: $3 suggested donation, free for museum members. 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

swine flu times, protests, drug war scares, etc.,” he said. “People come back knowing we are OK, and they tell their friends too.”

And sometimes they have a hard time leaving.

As Weiner predicted, after a few days in Zipolite, I called the airline to change my flight. I had to stay another week.

flying regulations. Make a reservation at 360-848-2090.

TRAVEL SEMINARS: The AAA office, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon, is offering the following events (RSVP: 360-848-2090): “Down Under Answers”: 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20. Learn about travel options to Australia, New Zealand and more.

“World Tours”: 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Learn about world travel opportunities with Tauck Tours.

“River Cruises”: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 12 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger). For information or to register, call 360-336-6215.

Next up: Bellevue Botanical Garden and Washington Park Arboretum: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, departing from and returning to Hillcrest Park, Mount Vernon.

Enjoy a docent-led tour of the botanical garden’s 53 acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands and natural wetlands.

PACK LIKE A PRO: 3 and 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6, AAA office, 1600 E. After a no-host lunch, check out the seasonal flora and fauna of the arboretum’s College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. AAA store manager Kathleen Collum will share 230 acres on the shores of Lake Washington. Both tours include walking up to tips on how to make the most of your packing space and fill you in on the latest one mile and uneven surfaces. $61-$63. travel accessories to help comply with Register by April 12.

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GET INVOLVED ART

potbellied pigs, hamsters, rats, parakeets, cockatiels, chicken hens or roosters. A winner selected from each age group — 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16 — will be introduced during the April 6 evening auction, where the top 20 drawings will be featured as framed centerpieces and auctioned. Send or deliver drawings by March 1 to Ellie, Humane Society, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington, WA 98233, or call 360-757-0445.

The play will run May 3-19.

360-424-5144 or www.alta theatre.com.

MUSIC

and Wednesdays, March 11-27, at the Anacortes CALL TO ARTISTS: SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC Marina. The Coast GuardUnited General Hospital’s CLUB: The club welcomes and state-approved course Fine Art Committee seeks performers, listeners and FREE ADULT ACTING qualifies attendees for the uplifting, healing art by guests at 1:45 p.m. today, CLASS: Anacortes ComWashington Boater Educalocal artists for display in Feb. 28, at Vasa Hall, 1805 tion Card and for insurmunity Theatre is prethe hospital’s Gallery Hall.

Cleveland St., Mount Ver- ance discounts. Boaters senting a series of acting Artwork, in any medium, non. Come and sing, play classes for adults from 10 age 50 and younger were can be for sale, with a pora.m. to noon the third Sat- an instrument or just enjoy required to have the card tion of the proceeds going the music. Free. For inforurday each month, at 918 Jan. 1. toward the purchase of a M Ave., Anacortes. Classes mation, call Marsha PederTopics include boatpermanent art collection. will include scripted scenes son at 360-757-4906. handling, navigation rules, Contact Patsy Prutzman and a variety of acting aids to navigation, GPS, by email: patsyprutzman@ SECOND FRIDAY DRUM safety, adverse conditions, games, with a different gmail.com.

CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, emergencies, communicatopic each month: March March 8, Unity Church, 16: rehearsal; April 20: tions, knots and more. $55, POETRY CONTEST: ART CLASSES: Dakota developing character; May 704 W. Division St., Mount $65 for two sharing a book.

The WinterStomp Farms 18: stage presence; June 15: Vernon. Shake off the Art offers a variety of art For more information or and Food Poetry Contest energy of the week through to register, contact George performance. Each class classes and workshops at is accepting entries from drumming, songs, chants.

17873 Highway 536, Mount will be independent; you Johnson at 360-588-8125 residents of northwest Love offering donation. For or email georgeandsandy@ Vernon. 360-416-6556, ext. don’t have to commit to Washington through today, 5, or www.dakotaartcenter. every session. Information: information, email skagit comcast.net.

Feb. 28. Three winners will com. shaman@gmail.com.

360-293-4373 or www.act receive a gift card to the theatre.com.

ANACORTES SALMON Skagit Valley Food Co-op OPEN MIC: All ages, 7 INTRO TO ILLUSTRADERBY: Tickets are on and the opportunity to read TION ART CLASSES: p.m. Thursdays, The Soup sale for the seventh annual DANCE their poem on the radio Bowl at Common Ground, Anacortes Salmon Derby, Burlington Parks and RecCANCELLED: Contra during “Skagit By Hand” 351 Pease Road, Burlingreation offers a series of set for March 30-31. The Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saton “Skagit Talks,” which ton. Sign-ups begin at 6 art classes for ages 8 to 14. derby will feature $25,000 urday, March 2, Depot will air at 5 p.m. Thursday, Instructor Max Elam will p.m. All ages are welcome in guaranteed purse money Arts Center, 611 R Ave., March 14, on KSVR 91.7 to perform or come to introduce young artists to and thousands more in Anacortes.

360-755-3969 or FM and KSVU 90.1 FM. watch and listen. Free. For a variety of styles and art merchandise prizes, with www.skagitcontra.org.

Submissions should information, contact Tobie mediums. Each four-session special prize categories be original, unpublished Ann at 425-870-6784. class costs $45. Supplies are for women, youths and CREATIVE MOVEMENT work on the theme “Gerincluded. To register, call active military. $60 entry DANCE CLASS: Ages 4 to minate.” Limit: one poem OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to 360-755-9649 fee, includes free launch6, 4 to 4:50 p.m.

Mondays, per person, no more than midnight Wednesdays, First ing at Cap Sante Marina, March 4-25, Hillcrest Park Street Cabaret & Speakthree single-spaced, singleBASIC CARTOONING three night’s moorage, free Skylight Room, 1717 S. sided pages long. The easy, 612 S. First St., Mount FOR KIDS: 4 to 6 p.m. TuesFriday night fishing film 13th St., Mount Vernon. author retains copyright Vernon. 360-336-3012 or days, March 5-26, Burlingfestival, Saturday night This ballet-based class on the poem, but grants www.riverbelledinner ton Parks and Recreation no-host social and Sunday will focus on coordinaWinterStomp the right theatre.com.

Center, 900 E. Fairhaven barbecue lunch; limited to tion, skipping, leaping and to read poems on the air, Ave., Burlington. Kids 1,000 tickets. Proceeds will jumping with continual publish them online and in ages 7 to 12 will learn basic BLUEGRASS, COUNTRY benefit scholarships for change of music rhythms. a potential anthology. Sub- drawing skills step by step.

JAM: The Skagit County students pursuing careers $40-$42.

Register with mit poems c/o Jodie Buller New popular cartoon charBluegrass and Country in fishery management and Mount Vernon Parks and by email at cooproom@ Music Association invites acters will be introduced related science.

Recreation, 360-336-6215. gmail.com. musicians and listeners to each week. $40, includes Tickets can be purchased its monthly jam, set for 1 supplies. 360-755-9649. at: Ace Hardware in AnaBEGINNING BALLET & to 4 p.m. Sunday, March ART CLASSES cortes and Friday Harbor; TAP: Ages 7 to 9, 5 to 6 3, at Cascade Middle AUDITIONS BLACK CAT CONTEST: p.m. Mondays, March 4-25, School, 201 N. Township St., Holiday Sports in Burlington; LFS in Bellingham and Kids can enter the Black “DRIVING MISS DAISY”: Hillcrest Park Skylight Sedro-Woolley. Play along other locations. For inforCat Drawing Contest by Room, 1717 S. 13th St., Alger Lookout Thespian or just enjoy the tunes. mation, visit www.anacortMarch 1 as part of the Association will hold audi- Mount Vernon. The class Free admission, donations essalmonderby.com.

18th annual Black Cat tions at 6:30 p.m. Saturday will provide focus and accepted. 360-856-1058.

Auction in April to bendetail for ballet and tap and 3 p.m. Sunday, March CAMANO WINTER efit the Humane Society 16-17, at Alger Community movements, with a focus on RECREATION WALK: Friends of Camano of Skagit Valley. Children coordination and fun. Tap Church, 1475 Silver Run ages 5 to 16 can draw an BOATING COURSE: U.S. Island Parks will lead a Lane, Alger. Parts are avail- shoes are not required. $40animal or bird the shelter Power Squadron will offer guided community walk at $42. Register with Mount able for one older white has offered for adoption, America’s Boating Course 9:50 a.m. Saturday, March lady, one African-American Vernon Parks and Recreation. 360-336-6215. such as dogs, cats, rabbits, man and one white man. from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays 2, at Camano Ridge For-

est Preserve. Meet at the Camano Multipurpose Center (blue building), 141 E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. The trail has a 200-foot elevation gain in the first half-mile, with level trails on top. The approximately two-hour 3.3-mile roundtrip will take place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs. Trail booklets and maps will be available for a $1 suggested donation.

360-387-0889, 360-387-4000 or friendsofcamanoisland parks.org.

THEATER THEATER CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre’s Class Act School for the Performing Arts is enrolling kids from preschool through 12th grade for winter classes on acting and theater arts. Classes are held at ACT, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. 360-2936829 or www.acttheatre. com/classact.

Creative Characters: Preschool age, 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesdays, March 26-May 7 (no class April 2), or 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays, March 29-May 10 (no class April 5). Students will take part in creative dramatic games designed to use their imagination, improve self-confidence and provide social interaction as they create crazy characters, sing and dance. $50.

WORKSHOPS CHARACTER WRITING: Skagit Valley Writers League will host a workshop by Terry Persun on character development at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 28, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Free, but reservations requested at www.skagitwriters.org, or call Sharon Anderson, 360873-8109.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 28-March 10 Thursday.28

Monday.4

THEATER

No events submitted

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 7:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Tuesday.5 THEATER

“Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$69. 360-734-6080 or www.mount bakertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

VARIETY

Betty Desire: 9 p.m. to midnight, First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-3012 or www.river belledinnertheatre.com.

Friday.1 THEATER

Wednesday.6

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 7:30 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.2

THEATER

SATURDAY.9

“Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$69. 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

ONYX CHAMBER PLAYERS 7:30 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. $15-$17, free for ages 17 and younger.

360-466-2665 or www.laconnerarts.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Sunday.3

Thursday.7

MUSIC

COMEDY

Skagit Swings, an 18-piece big band, with the Shelter Bay Chorus: 6:30 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, La Conner. $15, snacks included. 360-466-3805.

Skagit County Bluegrass and Country Music Association monthly jam: 1 to 4 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 201 N. Township St., Sedro-Woolley. Free; donations accepted. 360856-1058.

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“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 7:30 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 6:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Vince Valenzuela: 7 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

Rated R. $15. 360-9410403 or www.concretetheatre.com.

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Vince “Ain’t Misbehavin’” Valenzuela (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-6792237 or www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 7:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 28-March 7 LOOKING AHEAD FRIDAY.8 “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical):

7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

SATURDAY.9

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $19-$45. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall. org.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Onyx Chamber Players: 7:30 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. $15-$17, free for ages 17 and younger. 360-4662665 or www.laconnerarts.com.

THURSDAY.28

SATURDAY.9

Lloyd Jones: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

NATHANIEL TALBOT QUARTET 9:30 p.m., Green Frog Acoustic Tavern, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-961-1438.

Chris Eger Band, Aces Up: 9 p.m., The Underground, 211 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham. $5. 360-738-3701.

Today is The Day, Black Tusk, KEN Mode, Fight Amp: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12. 360778-1067.

Nathaniel Talbot Quartet: 9:30 p.m., Green Frog Acoustic Tavern, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham.

360-961-1438.

Rattletrap Ruckus: 8 p.m., Redlight, 1017 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-927-1949 or www.redlightbelling ham.com.

SUNDAY.10

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: Lyric Light Opera, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $19-$45. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall. org.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 6:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show. Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Jazz at the Library: Brian Cunningham Quartet, 2 to 3 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 30, or www.jazzat thelibrary.com.

Carver Audain, Mindmeld: 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Room 16, WWU campus, Bellingham.

Free. 360-650-3711.

FRIDAY.1 Trainwreck: 9 p.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover. 360-7550165.

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

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

Steve Meyer, Ben Starner (piano): 8 to 10 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Snake Oil: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Black Eyes & Neckties, The Narrows, The Wastelanders, Sugar Sugar Sugar and Dirty Bird Cabaret: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10$12. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.2 Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

Davidson Hart Kingsbery: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Mark Dufresne: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Massy Ferguson: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

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

360-422-6411.

Fichter Trio, Barefeet Band: 7 p.m., Birdsview Brewing Co., 38302 Highway 20, Birdsview. 360-826-3406 or www.birdsviewbrew ingcompany.com.

SUNDAY.3 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

Falling Upstairs, Uh Oh, Sunshine: 10 p.m. to midnight, Redlight, 1017 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-927-1949 or www.redlightbelling ham.com.

WEDNESDAY.6 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

The Green, Kingston: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12-$14.

360-746-8733.

Savage Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Dog Shredder, Rookery, Bright Weapons, The Christopher Nunn Band: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. No cover. 360-778-1067.

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

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 28-March 10 Thursday.28

Monday.4

THEATER

No events submitted

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 7:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Tuesday.5 THEATER

“Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$69. 360-734-6080 or www.mount bakertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

VARIETY

Betty Desire: 9 p.m. to midnight, First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-3012 or www.river belledinnertheatre.com.

Friday.1 THEATER

Wednesday.6

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 7:30 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.2

THEATER

SATURDAY.9

“Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-$69. 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

ONYX CHAMBER PLAYERS 7:30 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. $15-$17, free for ages 17 and younger.

360-466-2665 or www.laconnerarts.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Sunday.3

Thursday.7

MUSIC

COMEDY

Skagit Swings, an 18-piece big band, with the Shelter Bay Chorus: 6:30 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, La Conner. $15, snacks included. 360-466-3805.

Skagit County Bluegrass and Country Music Association monthly jam: 1 to 4 p.m., Cascade Middle School, 201 N. Township St., Sedro-Woolley. Free; donations accepted. 360856-1058.

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“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-679-2237 or www.whid beyplayhouse.com.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 7:30 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

“Seussical the Musical”: B-EHS Drama, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $5 students, $8 adults. 360-757-4074.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 6:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Vince Valenzuela: 7 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

Rated R. $15. 360-9410403 or www.concretetheatre.com.

THEATER

Vince “Ain’t Misbehavin’” Valenzuela (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14. 360-6792237 or www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 7:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show.

Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 28-March 7 LOOKING AHEAD FRIDAY.8 “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical):

7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

SATURDAY.9

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $19-$45. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall. org.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Onyx Chamber Players: 7:30 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. $15-$17, free for ages 17 and younger. 360-4662665 or www.laconnerarts.com.

THURSDAY.28

SATURDAY.9

Lloyd Jones: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

NATHANIEL TALBOT QUARTET 9:30 p.m., Green Frog Acoustic Tavern, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-961-1438.

Chris Eger Band, Aces Up: 9 p.m., The Underground, 211 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham. $5. 360-738-3701.

Today is The Day, Black Tusk, KEN Mode, Fight Amp: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12. 360778-1067.

Nathaniel Talbot Quartet: 9:30 p.m., Green Frog Acoustic Tavern, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham.

360-961-1438.

Rattletrap Ruckus: 8 p.m., Redlight, 1017 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-927-1949 or www.redlightbelling ham.com.

SUNDAY.10

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: Lyric Light Opera, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $19-$45. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall. org.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (musical): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $14.

360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplay house.com.

“A Rotten Demise”: 1920s murder mystery dinner theater, 6:30 p.m., First Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $45 dinner and show, $30 dessert and show. Reservations required: 360-336-3012 or www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater, Bellingham. $8-$12. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Jazz at the Library: Brian Cunningham Quartet, 2 to 3 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 30, or www.jazzat thelibrary.com.

Carver Audain, Mindmeld: 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Room 16, WWU campus, Bellingham.

Free. 360-650-3711.

FRIDAY.1 Trainwreck: 9 p.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover. 360-7550165.

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

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

Steve Meyer, Ben Starner (piano): 8 to 10 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Snake Oil: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Black Eyes & Neckties, The Narrows, The Wastelanders, Sugar Sugar Sugar and Dirty Bird Cabaret: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10$12. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.2 Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

Davidson Hart Kingsbery: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Mark Dufresne: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Massy Ferguson: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

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

360-422-6411.

Fichter Trio, Barefeet Band: 7 p.m., Birdsview Brewing Co., 38302 Highway 20, Birdsview. 360-826-3406 or www.birdsviewbrew ingcompany.com.

SUNDAY.3 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

Falling Upstairs, Uh Oh, Sunshine: 10 p.m. to midnight, Redlight, 1017 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-927-1949 or www.redlightbelling ham.com.

WEDNESDAY.6 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

The Green, Kingston: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12-$14.

360-746-8733.

Savage Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Dog Shredder, Rookery, Bright Weapons, The Christopher Nunn Band: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. No cover. 360-778-1067.

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

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E12 - Thursday, February 28, 2013

REVIEWS MUSIC CDS Compiled from news services

Michael Bolton

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: A Tribute to Hitsville U.S.A.” In his nearly four-decade career, Michael Bolton has released some two dozen albums and has tackled various musical genres, always keeping a soft spot for classics and Motown tunes. He’s covered everyone from Frank Sinatra to Glenn Miller to Etta James to Sting, but his strongest remakes have always been the unusual collaborations that put a different spin on a song, or added another dimension to an overly familiar hit.

His new 10-track Motown tribute album, however, seems to copy and paste original orchestrations in a less than stellar manner.

It includes Marvin Gaye’s done-to-death “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” which gets a boring and barely heard assist from Kelly Rowland, The Supremes’ “You Keep Me Hanging On” and Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).”

Fans of the easy listening genre will enjoy Bolton’s warm voice and correct versions, but it ultimately feels like an exercise in unoriginality that lacks the igniting sparks. n Cristina Jaleru, Associated Press

‘Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys’ Various artists

It goes without saying that the double disc “Son of Rogues Gallery,” a 36-song compendium featuring Keith Richards and Tom Waits, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe and Courtney Love, Johnny Depp, Macy Gray, Dr. John and many others, is a rambling, shambling affair.

The sequel to 2006’s “Rogues Galley,” the current seafaring collection once again has longtime “Saturday Night Live” musical director and professional eclecticist Hal Willner acting as the musical captain of the ship. And while the results are all over the place, they’re also remarkably consistent

and inspired, a collection of ghostly, doomy, yet full-of-life sing-alongs.

Unexpected highlights include such only-in-Willnerworld oddities as Anjelica Huston and the Weisberg Strings’ “Missus McGraw” and an Antony, Joseph Arthur and Foetus version of “Barnacle Bill the Sailor.” There are also standout tracks from Shane MacGowan, Iggy Pop, and Marianne Faithfull with Kate and Anna McGarrigle. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chelsea Light Moving “Chelsea Light Moving”

In case you’re not up on the employment histories of avantminimalist New York composers, know that Chelsea Light Moving takes its band name and album title from a real-life moving company that once employed Philip Glass and Steve Reich.

That’s appropriate enough, since it is in fact a new band fronted by another downtown Manhattan sonic experimenter: Thurston Moore, the longtime co-leader of the alt-tuned rock quartet Sonic Youth, on extended hiatus since Moore and his bassplaying wife, Kim Gordon, split up.

Given the chance to spread his wings, Moore doesn’t stray too far from the nest here, from the talk/ sung vocals of the opening, hookier-than-you-might-expect “Sleep Where I Fall” to the no-affect, spoken-word delivery over a Velvet Underground-style squall in the closing tune, “Mohican.” But if Chelsea Light Moving is hardly a left turn, it is solidly dependable, and its noise-rock freakouts are satisfyingly of a piece with Moore’s previous output. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Atoms for Peace “Amok”

Atoms For Peace arose out of the touring band Thom Yorke assembled for 2009’s “The Eraser.” That album, the

first solo record from Radiohead’s singer, focused on the jittery electronic textures that have been a major part of Radiohead’s vocabulary since “Kid A,” although with a comparatively narrow palette.

“Amok” is an extension of “The Eraser,” although it’s a more dynamic and urgent album. It grew out of jam sessions between Yorke, multi-instrumentalist Nigel Godrich (Radiohead’s longtime producer), bassist Flea (of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), drummer Joey Waronker and percussionist Mauro Refosco, and many songs build slowly on repetitive, deeply layered grooves.

The result isn’t too distant from the subdued end of Radiohead’s broad spectrum (one song, “Judge, Jury and Executioner,” even takes its title from the subtitle of Hail to the Thief’s “Myxomatosis”). Yorke sings of paranoia and dislocation, and brooding, nervous tension is the prevailing mood. n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

“Old Yellow Moon” “Old Yellow Moon” is a reunion album of sorts that explores musical paths Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell first traveled on their initial recordings in the mid-1970s.

Harris began recording Crowell compositions in 1975, the same year she hired him to join her band. They remain linked as leaders of a groundbreaking era in country music that resonates today in the work of Miranda Lambert, Buddy Miller and others.

Then as now, Harris and Crowell excelled at bringing a fresh perspective to covers of classic country tunes, while pushing the genre toward a new sound built on driving rhythms, crisp musicianship and a wide range of well-chosen songs.

“Old Yellow Moon” also reunites Harris with Brian Ahern, her ex-husband who produced her classic early work. While the album doesn’t have the stunning originality of the duo’s early collaborations, it agreeably recalls why their early work together is so highly regarded. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

The Mavericks “In Time”

One of country music’s most enduring bands, the Mavericks return with “In Time,” their first new album in a decade. Their mix of Latin horns and rhythms, crisp telecaster leads and the Roy Orbison-like voice of Raul Malo remains as engaging as ever.

In the 1990s, the Mavericks drew attention with an incendiary live show that had fans jumping like no other Nashville act.

That uplifting live sound is the focus of “In Time,” which transcends genres by creating a timeless blend rooted in country music and early rock ‘n’ roll.

Malo brings operatic drama to a voice that can soar with power or caress with romanticism. Original drummer Paul Deakin and bassist Robert Reynolds expertly handle grooves that perfectly set up guitarist Eddie Perez, keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden and a smoking horn section. “In Time” is a welcome reminder of why the Mavericks have always been so special. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

Etana

“Better Tomorrow” Etana delivers a mature and confident sound with top-notch lyrical content and unique vocals on her third studio album, “Better Tomorrow.”

The Jamaican singer’s soulful roots are strong as she pays homage to earlier eras of reggae on tracks such as the empowering “Queen” and the infectious “Reggae.” She finds a fresh perspective on the happy song “Beautiful Day,” and “All I Need” is full of emotion and desire.

Her strong-minded nature sees the 29-year-old go to new levels on each of the album’s songs, making “Better Tomorrow” her best album to date. The album opener, “Spoken Soul,” is a verbal statement speaking of her “musical journey” and need for a “better tomorrow.” n Bianca Roach, Associated Press

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Thursday, February 28, 2013 - E13

REVIEWS

POP CULTURE Q&A

Soap change; ‘Touch’ is back

VIDEO GAMES Chris Campbell, Scripps Howard News Service

‘Tomb Raider’

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Action Publisher: Square Enix ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 4 stars (out of 5)

Shipwrecked on an island of ancient temples and, predictably, nasty cultists, Lara sets out to rescue her fellow researchers.

The island’s various locations are both gorgeous and creepy. Peaceful explorations through a cave are fleeting when the ground gives way and suddenly you must guide Lara down a rushing river through World War II remnants and debris lest she gets impaled.

The rise and fall of tensions work well, and you value the quiet moments to take in the scenery as much as you do the thrilling moments when armed cult members come for you.

While far from MIT graduates, the goons wisely use cover and a range of weapons to flush you from your hiding spot. Having to constantly shift positions in order to brutally take down those who would otherwise burn you at the stake makes for thrilling sequences.

And, thankfully, “Tomb Raider” doesn’t cram gunfights down your throat at a constant clip — instead, it allows you opportunities for stealth takedowns or to use environmental elements to thwart foes.

You’re kept constantly engaged and want to see the game through to its conclusion, even if many plot elements seem rather staid.

The throwaway online multiplayer content — recycled from any other thirdperson shooter game — is not horrible, but it’s not memorable, either. Aside from that hiccup, “Tomb Raider” remains a fantastic game that the heroine’s fans will instantly love.

Even if your mind wanders toward “Hey, this plays a lot like ‘Uncharted’ games” territory, rest comfortably in the knowledge that before there was Nathan Drake, there was Lara Croft. She paved the way, and she deserves an origin story as compelling as this.

When gamers first met Lara Croft back in the mid1990s, she was a battled-tested adventurer who quickly went to guns when not leaping across bottomless pits or discovering ancient artifacts.

Rather than continuing that narrative thread, Square Enix wisely takes us back to the beginning, to introduce us to Lara when she was more likely to be digging through a textbook than scrambling to stay alive.

“Tomb Raider” creates a marvelous experience by immersing us into how Lara becomes the character Angelina Jolie plays in movies — and becomes one of the heroines of the video-game world.

You learn in quieter moments of the game that she has a deep thirst for knowledge and discovery, and you sense her despair and conflicting emotions when she has to take a life to save her own.

The game does an admirable job of allowing you and Lara to soak in the dark moments when she kills for the first time or has to watch those closest to her sacrifice themselves so that she may live.

These tropes are hardly new to adventure games, but here they are given more weight and you are less likely to just pass them by without considering their impact n Follow Chris Campbell @campbler or on the character. email game_on_games@mac.com.

New video games The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:

ship (Xbox 360 and PS3, rated T) n Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus (PS Vita, rated M) n Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (3DS, rated T)

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By RICH HELDENFELS Akron Beacon Journal

Q: Why did Steve Burton leave “General Hospital” after so many years and go to “The Young and The Restless”?

A: According to Burton, those were two separate decisions. He told “Access Hollywood” that he decided to leave “General Hospital” late in 2012 to focus more on producing programming, to spend more time with his family and to move from Los Angeles to Nashville. He also needed a break from the daytime-drama grind. After about three months off, he was approached by Jill Farren Phelps, a Burton friend and former “GH” producer who is now executive producer of “Y&R”; she both had a role and was willing to have him spend most of his time in Nashville between trips to L.A. to make the soap.

Phelps told TV Guide that she also managed to get Burton by offering him a significantly different kind of character from complicated hit man Jason Morgan, his “GH” role. On “Y&R,” the magazine said, Burton plays Dylan McAvoy, the formerly presumed-dead ex-lover of Avery Clark (Jessica Collins). Said Phelps: “Dylan is a war veteran who was greatly traumatized by what happened to him in Afghanistan. He was severely injured and was rescued by a family who helped him recuperate.”

has been deleted. And that release does not appear to still be in print; even a used copy on Amazon will cost at least $79.95 and a new copy is considerably more expensive.

Q: “Suits” just began airing in mid-January and then a recent edition said “only two episodes left.” What is going on?

A: “Suits” and quite a few other shows see their seasons split into smaller chunks in order to spread new telecasts over a longer period, So this week’s Suits is the finale of a season including 10 episodes that aired in 2012 and another six in the current batch. By the way, USA has ordered a third 16-episode season.

Q: Is “Touch” coming back to TV? A: The Fox drama starring Kiefer Sutherland began its second season Feb. 8 and is now on Friday nights. You can catch the episodes you missed at www.fox.com or check your cable or satellite provider’s on-demand channels.

Q: TV is a wasteland except for “Major Crimes” (on cable, and I only have broadcast TV) and “NCIS” and British comedies and drama. Comedies are trash, dramas are boring and for morons. Why is current network programming so mindless? Where is the “Law & Order” of today?

A: Your note mentioned that you do not Q: I’ve read that “Breaking Bad” will be have cable, so I will somewhat forgive you returning for one last season. Could you tell for not acknowledging such acclaimed cable me when this might happen? dramas as “Mad Men,” “Justified,” “Game of A: Part of it already has. AMC has split Thrones,” “Homeland” and “Breaking Bad”; the last season into two parts. Eight episodes comedies ranging from “Louie” to “Hot in aired in the summer of 2012. The remaining Cleveland,” and online breakthroughs like eight are due this coming summer, accord“House of Cards” on Netflix. Still, broadcast ing to AMC; “Breaking” co-star Aaron Paul is better than you think, especially since tweeted not long ago that those last episodes it still includes one of the “Law & Order” will begin airing on July 14. series, “Special Victims Unit” and NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” from the creator of “Law & Order.”

Q: David Janssen was one of my favorite There are entertaining and intelligent actors. He was in a movie in 1973 called “Birds of Prey.” I have had no luck finding it dramas including “The Good Wife” on CBS, “Bones” on Fox and “Nashville” on ABC. on DVD? Any help?

As for comedy, I almost always enjoy “How A: The made-for-TV movie starred JansI Met Your Mother,” “Modern Family,” “The sen as Harry Walker, “a World War II ace Big Bang Theory” and “Community,” among turned traffic reporter for a Salt Lake City other shows. radio station,” says Alvin H. Marill’s book Sure, there are bad shows on the air.

“Movies Made for Television.” While on the Always are. That doesn’t make TV unique. job, Walker observes a bank robbery and As the writer Theodore Sturgeon said begins to pursue the robbers. (This should when told that 90 percent of science fiction not be confused with the TV series “Birds is crud, “90 percent of everything is crud.” of Prey,” also on DVD.) Amazon.com lists But, as I have often said, someone who a DVD of the Janssen “Birds of Prey” from 2005, although customer comments indicate approaches TV with an open mind can find good things, too. I certainly do. the ’40s music from the original soundtrack

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HOT TICKETS HEY MARSEILLES: March 1, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or www.showboxonline.com.

MARC MARON (comedy): March 1, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

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MOE: March 2, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

ANBERLIN: March 3, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE: March 6, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

FRIGHTENED RABBIT: March 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: March 9, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. 425-275-9595 or www. ec4arts.org.

MAROON 5, WITH NEON TREES & OWL CITY: March 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. livenation.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: March 13, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. 425-275-9595 or www.ec4arts.org.

BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS: March 14, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

LUCKY 2013: March 15, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. ticketmaster.com.

HOODIE ALLEN: March 20, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or www.showboxonline.com.

NICK OFFERMAN: March 21, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or www.livenation.com.

MOISTURE FESTIVAL: comedy/ variety: March 21-April 14, Seattle. www.moisturefestival.org.

VOLBEAT: March 22, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

BRIAN REGAN: March 23, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or www.livenation.com.

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: March 23, Showbox at the Market. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

MAJOR LAZER: March 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

ANDREW MCMAHON: March 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

DEMETRI MARTIN: March 27, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

THE SPECIALS: March 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

DIRTYPHONICS: March 28, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or www.showboxonline.com.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: March 29, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or www. livenation.com.

CLUTCH: March 29, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

PHOENIX: March 29, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or LiveNation.com.

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KMFDM, LEGION WITHIN, NIGHTMARE FORTRESS: March 30, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

PEARL DJANGO, ANNE GRIFFITH: March 30, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham. 360-671-1709 or www.suddenvalleylibrary.org.

ANTHRAX, EXODUS, HIGH ON FIRE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL: March 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

RIHANNA: WITH A$AP ROCKY: April 3, 2013, KeyArena, Seattle.

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NANCI GRIFFITH: April 5, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. 425275-9595 or www.ec4arts.org.

LORD OF THE DANCE: April 5, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham.

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OMD: April 6, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

TECH N9NE: April 6-7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

STEPHEN LYNCH: April 7, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS: April 7, The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www. livenation.com.

THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT: April 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

A DAY TO REMEMBER: April 12, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or www.showboxonline.com.

MASSIVE MONKEES DAY: April 13, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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BAD RELIGION, AGAINST ME!, POLAR BEAR CLUB: April 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

CHRIS TOMLIN, LOUIE GIGLIO, KARI JOBE: April 20, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.ticket master.com.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA (Tribute to Grateful Dead): April 20, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or www.showboxonline.com.

LOCAL NATIVES: April 26, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

DR. DOG AND DAWES: April 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

COWBOY JUNKIES: April 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: June 12, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

VANS WARPED TOUR: June 15, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

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TRAIN, THE SCRIPT, GAVIN DEGRAW: Aug. 14, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or www.livenation.com.

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MOVIES

Gen. Fallon (voiced by Bill Nighy, right) and Fallon’s Small Head (voiced by John Kassir) appear in a scene from “Jack the Giant Slayer.”

Photos by Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

Fun, stylish – and some truly frightful giants story, you know what happens — although “Jack the Giant Slayer” features several inspired visuals, HHH1⁄2 including an incredibly cool scene A big-budget, effects-laden, Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Ewan in which several beanstalks sprout 3-D retelling of the Jack and the McGregor, Eleanor Tomlinson, in an unexpected direction. Hoult Beanstalk legend may seem like Ian McShane, Stanley Tucci Running time: 1:53 and Tomlinson are fine together — the unlikeliest pairing yet of direc MPAA rating: PG-13 for there’s nothing outlandish about tor Bryan Singer and writer Chrisintense scenes of fantasy either of their performances — but topher McQuarrie, but “Jack the action violence, some frightenthey do have a nice chemistry with Giant Slayer” ends up being smart, ing images and brief language.

Nicholas Hoult as Jack each other. thrilling and a whole lot of fun.

And they make room for some Singer and McQuarrie’s collaborations include, most famously, the medieval, the vibe seems more cur- richly detailed, it feels like a living, linson), who has escaped her over- of the showier performances amid twisty crime mystery “The Usual the strong supporting cast, includrent, but it’s not so anachronistic as breathing and formidable thing. protective father (Ian McShane) Suspects” (which earned McQuar- to be self-referential and subvering Stanley Tucci as the duplicitous Tasked with climbing up this in disguise to get a taste of what rie an original-screenplay Oscar) sive along the lines of a “Shrek,” monstrosity is Nicholas Hoult, hot the real world is like. Her security Roderick, whom the king initially and the Hitler assassination drama for example. In that regard, it believes is an ideal husband for his off the zombie romantic comedy detail, led by the loyal Elmont “Valkyrie,” featuring an eye patch- actually ends up being pleasingly “Warm Bodies,” as the title char(Ewan McGregor), quickly whisks precious daughter but who quickly wearing Tom Cruise. They’ve sort reveals his untrustworthiness and old-fashioned. acter. In staying mostly true to the her away from Jack but they’ve of been all over the place together hunger for power.

Shot in 3-D — rather than one story’s origins, Jack is a poor farm clearly made a connection. over the past couple decades — of those muddled 2-D re-dos — the boy whose uncle sends him on an A subsequent escape on a rainy And speaking of scenery chewwhy not reinterpret a classic fairy film looks crisp and clean, much errand to sell the family horse. night throws these two together ing, these giants are fearsome and tale? This time, the screenwriter more so than the trailers and ads Instead he comes back with — you again — but this time, one of those fully realized creatures with the is aided by Darren Lemke and might suggest. The action sequenc- guessed it — beans. But they’re magical beans gets tragically wet. help of motion-capture technolDan Studney; nevertheless there es are cut in an unobtrusive way magic beans, so it’s cool.

Boom — beanstalk, one that sends ogy, especially Bill Nighy as their remains a sense of both briskness as to allow the intricacy of what’s While visiting the kingdom of the princess high in the sky, all the sadistic, two-headed leader. These and substance. happening on screen to shine Cloister that day, though, he also way up to a long-forgotten land full are not bumbling behemoths but “Jack the Giant Slayer” is through. And once it bursts forth locks eyes briefly with a mysterious of isolated and really angry giants. rather nimble warriors with a taste cheeky without being too obnoxfrom the ground, the beanstalk young woman. Turns out she’s the There aren’t a whole lot of for blood. They give “fee-fi-fo-fun” iously cutesy. While the look of it is itself is magnificent; enormous and princess, Isabelle (Eleanor Tomsurprises here — if you know the an entire new meaning.

By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic

‘JACK THE GIANT SLAYER’

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“A Good Day to Diew Hard” — The latest installment of the action franchise plays as if we’re watching Bruce Willis in a Bruce Willis movie in which Bruce Willis can survive anything while taking out the villains, video-game style. A quarter-century after the first “Die Hard,” the venerable John McClane has been stripped of any real traces of an actual three-dimensional character.

Action, R, 97 minutes. H1⁄2 “Argo” — Ben Affleck directs and stars in the incredible true story of how, at the height of the Iranian hostage crisis, a CIA agent and a couple of Hollywood professionals dreamed up a cockamamie scheme to free six Americans who were not being held in the American Embassy but had found refuge with the Canadian Embassy.

Kept top secret for 18 years, the operation created a fake sci-fi production named “Argo,” convinced the Iranians it was real and used it to spirit the Americans out of the country.

With lots of tension and also some humor from John Goodman and Alan Arkin as the Hollywood pros involved. Drama, R, 120 minutes. HHHH “Beautiful Creatures” — Though not specifically conceived to fill the void left by the $2 billion “Twilight” franchise, comparisons are inevitable, as we’re again presented with a story about a smart, serious, semi-loner high school student who falls for a mysterious newcomer with supernatural powers. It would all be pretty tedious, goth-youth nonsense if not for the considerable delights provided by a mostly veteran supporting cast of Jeremy Irons, Emma Thompson, Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum, who are all having great fun.

Romantic fantasy, PG-13, 124 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Identity Thief” — The pairing of Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in a road trip comedy seems inspired.

They’re two unique comedic talents who always put an interesting spin on a line or a double take, whether starring in sitcoms or effortlessly swiping scenes in big-screen fare.

Unfortunately, “Identity Thief” is a depressingly predictable road-trip buddy comedy that’s far more interested in car

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS March 1-7 The Metropolitan Opera: Parsifal (NR): Saturday: 9 a.m.

Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 1:30, 4:05, 6:40, 9:10; SundayThursday: 1:30, 4:05, 6:40 Identity Thief (R): Friday: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15; Saturday: 4:10, 6:45, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45 Quartet (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:40, 4:00, 6:35, 9:05; Sunday-Thursday: 1:40, 4:00, 6:35 Oz The Great and Powerful (PG): Thursday: 9 p.m.

360-293-7000 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor 360-675-5667 CASCADE MALL THEATRES Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386).

CONCRETE THEATRE Feb. 28-March 3 Chasing Ice (NR): Thursday, 5 p.m.

Silver Linings Playbook (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 p.m.

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chases, lame shootouts, physical shtick and cheap schmaltz than creating anything original.

Comedy, R, 112 minutes. HH “Mama” — “Mama” succeeds in scaring the wits out of us and leaving some lingering, deeply creepy images, despite indulging in many horror-film cliches. Movies like “Mama” are thrill rides.

We go to be scared and then laugh, scared and then laugh, scared and then shocked.

And of course, there’s almost always a little plot left over for a sequel. It’s a ride horror fans would take again. Horror, PG-13, 100 minutes. HHH “Phantom” — Inspired by true events, but filled with speculative fiction, this Cold War drama occurs almost entirely aboard a nearly obsolete Soviet submarine in 1968. The sub’s worldweary commander (Ed Harris) battles epilepsy, drinks too much and is plagued by flashbacks that seem right out of a horror movie. Harris and the rest of the cast try hard with material that asks us to not only suspend disbelief but to expel it. The ending is a howler, provoking

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS March 1-7 Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 1:30, 3:55, 6:30, 8:55; SundayThursday: 1:30, 3:55, 6:30 The Last Exorcism Part II (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 1:50, 3:45, 6:50, 8:50; SundayThursday: 1:50, (3:45), 6:50 Escape from Planet Earth (PG): FridayThursday: 4:05, 6:40 A Good Day to Die Hard (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:40, 8:40; Sunday-Thursday: 1:40 Oz The Great and Powerful (PG): Thursday: 9 p.m.

360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS March 1-7 The Metropolitan Opera: Parsifal (NR): Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13): FridayThursday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 8:55 Dark Skies (PG-13): Friday: 1:45, 4:05, 7:00, 9:10; Saturday: 4:05, 7:00, 9:10; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:45, 4:05, 7:00, 9:10; Thursday: 1:45, 4:05, 7:00 Escape from Planet Earth (PG): FridayThursday: 1:50, 4:10 A Good Day to Die Hard (R): Friday-Thursday: 7:10, 9:15 Identity Thief (R): Friday-Thursday: 1:35, 3:50, 6:40, 9:00 Side Effects (R): Friday-Thursday: 1:40, 3:55, 6:50, 9:05 Oz The Great and Powerful (PG): Thursday: 9 p.m.

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uneasy chuckles. Whatever really happened with that sub in 1968, we can be reasonably sure this wasn’t it.

HH Thriller, R, 97 minutes.

“Safe Haven” — Directed by the versatile Lasse Hallstrom and starring the attractive duo of Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough, “Safe Haven” is yet another entry in the Nicholas Sparks book-to-movie factory that has given us “The Notebook,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Dear John,” etc. For 90 percent of the journey, it’s a solid movie for those in the mood for some good old-fashioned, great-looking-couple-getscaught-in-the-rain romance.

Then something happens at the very end that’ll make you question the film’s sanity.

Romantic thriller, PG-13, 115 minutes H1⁄2 “Side Effects” — Rooney Mara stars as an edgy young woman named Emily whose husband (Channing Tatum) has been released after four years in prison for insider trading. Things don’t go smoothly for Emily and she’s referred to a psychiatrist (Jude Law), who prescribes a new drug named Ablixa. The drug causes some

alarming behavior as director Steven Soderbergh draws us into a vortex of whispers that something haunted and possessed is going on. Thriller, R, 105 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Warm Bodies” — Here’s a bloody, fresh twist on the most popular horror genre of this century, with none-too-subtle echoes of a certain starcrossed romance that harkens back to a certain Bard who placed a certain young Romeo under a certain balcony. A wellpaced, nicely directed, postapocalyptic love story, it has a terrific sense of humor and the, um, guts to be unabashedly romantic and unapologetically optimistic. Comedy horror, PG-13, 97 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Zero Dark Thirty” — Two hours of watching a loner CIA strategist who knows she is right — and the payoff that she is. Jessica Chastain stars as Maya, providing the film with a timely heroine. Lots of murky action in the big capture and death, but lacking the split-second timing and relentless action of director Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker.” Thriller, R, 157 minutes. HHH

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“Rust & Bone” plays March 1-4 at the Lincoln.

‘Rust & Bone’

in the title role of the innocent who finds wis7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, dom in François Girard’s March 1-2 new vision for Wagner’s 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 4 final masterpiece. His felA struggling single father low Wagnerian luminaries include Katarina Dalayman helps a beautiful whale as the mysterious Kundry, trainer recover her will to Peter Mattei as the ailing live following a terrible Amfortas, Evgeny Nikitin accident that leaves her as the wicked Klingsor and confined to a wheelchair.

René Pape as the noble Rated R. $10 general; knight Gurnemanz. Dan$9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; iele Gatti conducts.

Every Saturday live $7 children 12 and under. transmission features a preBargain matinee prices opera lecture with Stassya (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time. children 12 and under.

In German with English subtitles. $23 adults; $19 ‘Argo’ seniors; $16 students and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 children with $2 off for Lincoln members.

The Oscar winner for best picture is based on the real-life rescue in 1980 of ‘Who Bombed six Americans — includJudi Bari?’ ing Mark Lijek and Cora 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 Amburn-Lijek of AnaJoin producer Darryl cortes — from Iran. The Cherney and Earth First! movie follows a CIA and Canadian secret mission to co-founder Mike Roselle extract the diplomats from for a special Q&A following this wry award-winning the Iranian revolution. documentary about the Rated R. $10 general; legendary Earth First! and $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; labor organizer Judi Bari.

The event will be opened $7 children 12 and under. by singer/songwriters Joules Bargain matinee prices Graves and Dana Lyons. (all shows before 6 p.m.): $10 general; $9 seniors, $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under. students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 The Met Live in HD and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 – ‘Parsifal’ p.m.): $8 general, $6 mem9 a.m. Saturday, March 2 bers, $5 children 12 and Jonas Kaufmann stars under.

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OUT & ABOUT ART FIRST FRIDAY ART: Check out sculptures, paintings, photos and other artworks during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, at several locations along Commercial Avenue in downtown Anacortes. 360293-6938.

WOOD & GLASS: New work by wood artists George Way and Art Learmonth and glass artists Bob Metke and Sam McMillen will open with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, and continue through March 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or www. annemartinmccool.com.

SANDY BYERS – PASTELS: A show of Northwest pastels by Whidbey Island artist Sandy Byers will open with a reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, and continue through April 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Byers will present a pastel demonstration during the opening reception. Also showing are acrylics by Jacqui Beck, photography by Dick Garvey, abstract oils by Donna Nevitt and watercolors and acrylics by Eric Wiegardt.

Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 360-2936938 or www.scottmilo. com.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT: The La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is on display through March 1, 2014, at public locations. The annual juried exhibition features work by some of the Northwest’s most accomplished artists.

smoothly, graphic manner.

An avid hiker, her subject matter focuses on the mountains and forests of the North Cascades. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-766-6230 or www.smithandvallee.com.

STEAMROLLER PRINTS: The Steamroller Print Show will open with a potluck party from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and continue through April 14 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show will feature prints by several Northwest artists who participated in the Anacortes Arts Festival’s “Steamroller Block Print Project.” Half The Eyeball Club will feature a show of photographs from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, of the proceeds from block March 1, at Upstairs 1010 Fifth Street Studios Gallery, Anacortes. The show will print sales will benefit this include photographic work from Thaddeus Hink, Lance Ekhart, Keith Eyer, Lewis year’s Anacortes Arts FesJones and James Lapp. Along with the Eyeball Club, Paula Anderson of Studio tival.

330 will be showing paintings from her “Asian” series.

Opening-night festivities will include block-printing demonstrations by Mary For information, including 222-3070 or www.rob and traditional clay work and Fred Pilkington. The a map of the sculptures and schoutengallery.com. by members of Cascade works available for sale, Clay Artists will open with show will also include a call 360-466-3125 or visit “WRAPPED IN MEMOa reception during the First selection of ceramics, stone www.townoflaconner.org.

RIES”: The show of hand- Friday Art Walk from 6 to sculptures, ink drawings, woven wraps by India 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, and paintings and more. SugFINE ART PHOTOS: Rassner-Donovan and oil continue through March 30 gested opening night attire: Rob Schouten Gallery paintings by Marcia Van at Allied Arts of Whatcom black and white. Gallery will present “Photography, Doren will open with a County gallery, 1418 Corn- hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Photography? PHOTOG- reception from 5 to 8 p.m. wall Ave., Bellingham. Art- Saturday and Sunday, weekdays by appointment.

RAPHY!” opening with a Friday, March 1, and conworks on display include party from 5 to 8 p.m. Fritinue through April 2 at intricately carved and craft- 360-387-2759 or www.matz day, March 1, and continu- Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 ed pieces in a wide variety kefineart.com. ing through April 1 at 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. of shape, style and color.

“JIM OLSON: ART IN Wonn Road, Greenbank.

Rassner-Donovan’s unique Gallery hours are 10 a.m.

ARCHITECTURE”: The Featuring the work of wraps feature a broad to 5 p.m. Monday through exhibit will open March Northwest photographers palette of rich colors in Friday and noon to 5 p.m.

10 and continue through Lorraine Healy, Louie bamboo, linen, silk, cotton Saturday. 360-676-8548 or June 9 at the Whatcom Rochon, Stephen Roxbor- and wool. Van Doren’s oil www.alliedarts.org.

Museum, 250 Flora St., ough, Sandy Rubini and paintings evoke a sense Bellingham. Devoted to Don Wodjenski, the show of “having been there,” “WAITING ON THE the career of Jim Olson explores the boundaries of stirring thoughts of places LIGHT”: A show of new — one of the Northwest’s photographic communica- remembered, or sometimes work by Becky Fletcher most significant architects, tion, with images ranging forgotten, throughout our will open with a reception founder of Olson Kundig from urban experimental to lives. For information, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Architects and designer of macro florals, abstracts to including gallery hours and March 2, and continue reconstructed experiential directions, call 360-222through March 31 at Smith the museum’s Lightcatcher building — the show will forms. Gallery hours are 0102 or visit www.raven & Vallee Gallery, 5742 provide a retrospective of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, rocksgallery.com.

Gilkey Ave., Edison. With Olson’s first 50 years in 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, an extensive background and Tuesdays and Wednes“GO FIGURE!”: The show in stained glass, Fletcher architecture, highlighting days by appointment. 360- featuring the contemporary approaches painting in a his residential legacy, as

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well as his public design work. The exhibition will explore Olson’s artistic, cultural, natural and personal influences, and will include original artwork from selected residences, as well as a custom-designed art installation.

Olson will speak about his approach in two lectures in the Old City Hall, Rotunda Room: 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, and 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14. $3 suggested donation.

Museum hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $10, $8 student/ senior/military, $4.50 children ages 5 and younger, free for museum members.

360-778-8933 or www.what commuseum.org.

MoNA STYLE: WEARABLE ART SALE: Stock up on artist-made fashions and accessories from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. More than 40 hand-picked Northwest artists will showcase unique, handmade creations including clothing, scarves, hats, purses, jewelry and more.

Free admission. 360-4664446 or www.museumof nwart.org.

Informal modeling of artist fashions will take place at participating restaurants between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are advised: La Conner Brewing Co., 360-466-1415; Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub, 360-466-4261; La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House, 360-466-4014; Seeds Bistro & Bar, 360-466-3280.

QUILT MUSEUM REOPENS: After weeks of interior restoration work, the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum has reopened with a new show, “Color, Design, & Inspiration: Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably,” which

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OUT & ABOUT continues through March 24 at 703 Second St., La Conner. Fassett and Mably are well-known quilters, fabric designers, knitters and authors. The exhibit will feature both quilts and knitting. Sponsored by the Camano Island Quilters.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.

“Are black and white colors?” as well as the science and history behind black and white.

Museum hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. $8, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for members and ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4446 or www. museumofnwart.org.

annual festival will feature stories of four military ages 5 and younger. 360Edison Elementary School, chaplains who made the 466-3365 or www.skagit 5801 Main Ave., Bow/Edia variety of events during ultimate sacrifice, and the county.net/museum. son.

March, including an art stories of the wives they Enjoy family fun for exhibit, movie screenings, all ages, including more panel discussions and more. left behind. All veterans PLAYS will receive a small gift. than 20 activity booths All events are free; dona“MONTY PYTHON’S Limited seating. Freeand games, a large inflattions accepted.

SPAMALOT”: The Anawill donations gratefully able slide, bouncy obstacle For information, visit cortes High School Peraccepted. RSVP: info@ course, a maze, silent aucwww.skagithrf.wordpress. forming Arts Department TitanicHeroes.com. tion, food and raffles. Tickcom. will present the hit musical ets are 35 cents each, 15 Next up: comedy March 14-17 and SKAGIT TOPICS: “MARIfor $5 or 50 for $15. Most Al Currier art display: 21-24 at Brodniak Hall on booths use one or two tickCurrier’s paintings depict- TIME TECHNOLOGY”: 6 to the school campus, 1600 ing migrant workers in the 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 20th St., Anacortes. Perfor- ets. 360-757-3375.

Skagit County Historical “SURFACE”: Artwork fields will be on display mances at 7:30 p.m. ThursMuseum, 501 S. Fourth St., MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

by Northwest printmakers during the festival at the day through Saturday, 2 FUNDRAISER: Centen“MOSTLY METAL”: Twila Tate, Theo Jonsson Burlington Public Library, La Conner. p.m. Sundays. Box office Jim Payant, vice presinial Elementary School Steven Bochinski’s works and Jean Behnke are on 820 E. Washington Ave., opens one hour before will hold a silent and live on metal are on display display through March 1 at Burlington; and the Lincoln dent of Marine & Wind show time. $15 adults, $7 Technology for Janicki auction starting at 6 p.m. through April at VartanTheatre, 712 S. First St., the Skagit Valley College students. 360-293-2166 or Industries, will discuss Saturday, March 9, at the yan Estate Winery, 1628 Art Gallery, located in the Mount Vernon. www.anacortesdrama.com.

Janicki’s many contribuCommon Ground coffee Huntley Road, Bellingham. Gary Knutzen Cardinal “Genetic Roulette”: tions to the maritime house, 351 Pease Road, Meet the artist from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March Center on SVC’s Mount industry, including 10 years MORE FUN Burlington, to raise money 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.

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NIVAL: “A Trip Around The tain School. Tickets: $15, 5 p.m. Friday through Sun- investigate surface tension Mount Vernon. Film Free with museum includes hors d’oeuvres.

World,” the 34th annual day. www.bsteveb.com. through the use of pattern, screening and panel discusadmission. $5, $4 seniors RSVP: Gretchen MagnuEdison School Carnival, sion on GMOs. texture, rhythm, line and and ages 6 to 12, $10 fami- will take place from 4 to 8 son at gmagnuson@mv.k12.

MoNA EXHIBITIONS: “Faces and Facets of color to create abstract and wa.us. p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Two new exhibits continue representational composi- Transgender Experience”: lies, free for members and SVH_4.949x4.75_ FEBRUARY Week4 through March 13 at the 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, tions. The gallery is open Museum of Northwest Art, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- March 9, Skagit Valley 121 S. First St., La Conner. day through Friday. 360College multipurpose “Eduardo Calderón: room, Mount Vernon. Film 416-7812.

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