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Tuning Up

Movie Review

Music Reviews

The Moonshine, Mudflat Walkers play the Conway Muse on Friday

‘Jersey Boys’ entertains, but doesn’t transcend

Willie Nelson, Mary J. Blige, Lana Del Rey

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Lego Movie”: An average Lego construction worker has the power to save the world. Directors/writers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have taken the colorful children’s toy and put it together with a solid script — one that has the high-speed and quirky humor of “Airplane.” The colorful animation and nonstop action will keep the attention of youngsters, while there’s a smart level of humor aimed at adults. The pacing is just a click below frantic and a click above manic. A mix of stopaction and computer-generated images, the film is an explosion of visual splendor. Each frame is a character, vehicle or building put together with such detail that every moment should be studied to fully appreciate the craftsmanship. If you have doubts, try building an ocean out of Legos and see how complicated it can be. After so many attempts to launch a great movie based on a toy franchise, “The Lego Movie” found an entertaining way to create a funny and fun movie while remaining true to the original product. “The Grand Budapest Hotel”: A popular hotel employee goes on the run. Ralph Fiennes stars. Wes Anderson’s films are always filled with a sense of whimsy, but none has been as whimsical as “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” The director’s latest offering is as if Hans Christian Andersen had written a script for Quentin Tarantino because it blends the charm of a fairy tale with the craziness of a fast-talking action film. The director has a frantic and specific rhythm to the way he presents dialogue, which is probably why he continues to go back to the same performers he’s used before — Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, etc. They understand the cadence needed to match the visual imagery that Anderson splashes across the screen. The film is loaded with tremendous supporting performances, topped by Willem Dafoe as a nonsensical no-nonsense killer. Because Dafoe plays the role with such commitment, the character never lapses into silly levels and maintains the feel of a villain from a melodrama. “Walk of Shame”: Reporter’s dream job is threatened by a one-night stand. “Ernest & Celestine”: Animated tale of mice who live underground in constant fear of the bears that dwell in the city above. “The Monkey’s Paw”: Three wishes

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: JUNE 24 n Blood Ties n Enemy n Jungle n Repentance n Rob the Mob n Some Velvet Morning n 300: Rise of an Empire n Winter’s Tale n Wolf Creek 2

JULY 1 n Afflicted

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n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

cause nothing but trouble. “DCI Banks: Season One”: Series based on the books by Peter Robinson. “Four of Hearts”: Couple tries to rekindle their passion. “Transformers Beast Wars: Chain of Command”: Optimus Primal and Maximals must stop Predacons. “Meth Head”: Depicts the consequences of meth in America. “Death in Paradise: Season One”: British detective (Ben Miller) goes to a Caribbean Island to investigate a murder. “The Escape Artist”: David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) stars in the legal cliffhanger. “Alexander’s Lost World”: Traces the footsteps of Alexander the Great. “The Rise of the Nazi Party”: Documentary looks at the rise and fall of the Nazis. “Doc Holiday’s Revenge”: Wounded warrior must be saved from Doc Holiday, his would-be killer. “Scott & Bailey: Season One”: Two detectives work for the Major Incident Team in Manchester. “The Machine”: Computer programmers fall in love as they create the firstever piece of self-aware artificial intelligence. “The Good Witch’s Gift”: Romance between Cassie Nightingale (Catherine Bell) and Police Chief Jake Russell (Chris Potter) blossoms. “Joe”: Ex-con with a hair-trigger temper is trying to stay out of trouble. “The Attorney”: Shady lawyer takes on an important case involving government brutality. “Regular Show: The Complete Third Season”: Includes all 40 episodes starring Mordecai, Rigby and their collection of pals. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

“Orca Sing” Saturday on San Juan Island

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Get Involved........................................ 6 Hot Tickets.......................................... 7 On Stage.............................................. 8 Tuning Up........................................... 9 Movie Review.................................... 10 Movie Listings, Mini-Reviews.......... 11 At the Lincoln.................................... 13 Out & About.................................14-15

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COMMUNITY

Berry Dariy Days in Burlington

surprise awaits spectators and entrants in this week’s Berry Dairy Days Parade, organized by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. A fly-over of historical warbirds by the Heritage Flight Museum will mark the start of the parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, above Fairhaven Avenue, weather permitting. The museum will host its monthly fly-day from noon to 4 p.m. at the Skagit Regional Airport, following the parade. The Berry Dairy Days began in 1937, started by the local volunteer firemen as a fundraiser for new equipment. The celebration included a parade, carnival and the World’s Largest Shortcake, which served more than 5,000 people. By 1965 the Burlington Chamber became involved with the festival. Lisa Dynes, events director for the chamber, said this year’s Festival in the Park, sponsored by PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, will take place at Railroad Park, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., and will include live music, food, free kids’ activities and exhibitors. The Festival will kick off just after the Fred Meyer Grand Parade, Dynes said. Activities include four days of strawberry shortcake, fireworks at Skagit River Park, carnival, Truck Demo Derby, the Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, Skagit Runners Road Run and the Berry Cool Car Show. Here’s the lineup of the 77th annual Berry Dairy Days activities, from June 19-22:

Today

n Strawberry Shortcake at the Visitors Center, 520 E. Fairhaven, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday

n Shortcake on Fairhaven, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (and at Skagit River Park, 5-9 p.m.) n Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, live music and Fireworks Show at Skagit River Park, 5 p.m. to dusk

Saturday

n Skagit Runners Road Run, 1/2 marathon at 8:30 a.m., 10K and 2-mile at 9 a.m. Registration ($15-$35, berrydairyruns.com) opens at 6:30 a.m. n Shortcake on Fairhaven, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. n Fly-over by Heritage Flight Muse-

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ABOVE: The United General Hospital Bedpan Brigade performs a routine during the 2012 Berry Dairy Days parade on Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington. BELOW: Audrey McIlraith, 2, of Sedro Woolley, was treated to a strawberry shortcake in Maiben Park during a previous Berry Dairy Days festival. um, 11 a.m. n Fred Meyer Grand Parade on Fairhaven, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Judging will take place during the parade. Route: east on Fairhaven Avenue, then right on Skagit Street and right on Greenleaf. Awards for first, second and third place will be announced about 1:30 p.m. at the Railroad Park entertainment stage. n PeaceHealth United General Festival in the Park, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kids and adult entertainment, food options, vendors. n Kids Zone: Colored hair extensions, bean bag toss, ring toss, fruit loop necklaces, wooden kit building — all free. n Entertainment lineup: Marcia Kester at noon, Natalie Gelman at 1 p.m., Olson Brothers Band at 2 p.m., Shakespeare Northwest at 3 p.m., Four Day Creep at 4 p.m.

n Kiwanis Salmon BBQ at Maiben Park, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. n Truck Demolition Derby at Skagit Speedway, 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Sunday

n Berry Cool Car Show on Fairhaven, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. n Shortcake on Fairhaven, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For three more days of strawberries, look for Shortcake at Skagit Speedway, June 26-28.) n Some volunteers are still needed for various aspects of the four-day festival. Details and event times are posted online at Burlington-Chamber.com or stop by the Chamber office, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., or call 360-757-0994.

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MOVIES

Q&A with ‘Crash’ and ‘Third Person’ director Paul Haggis

EW YORK — Paul Haggis has the distinction of having written the screenplays for consecutive Best Picture Oscar winners: 2004’s “Million Dollar Baby” and 2005’s “Crash” (which he also directed). The 61-year-old Canadian native also has had an extensive TV career, and won multiple Emmys for writing and producing the hit series “thirtysomething.” In addition, he’s been in the news lately for his very public break with the Church of Scientology, which he belonged to for more than 30 years. Haggis’ latest film, “Third Person,” opening Friday, features Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, Adrien Brody, Olivia Wilde, James Franco and Maria Bello in a series of overlapping stories about family, marriage and children. Lewis Beale interviewed the prolific writer-director by phone.

By LEWIS BEALE Newsday

don’t notice us. Q. You worked in TV for years, on shows like “thirtysomething,” “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “The Facts of Life.” What did TV teach you about writing? A. How to write quickly. It tells you how to find your story before you write your script.

Q. You had a very public break with Scientology, after they came out in favor of the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8. You also objected to their smearing of ex-members. All this is told in “Going Clear,” the Scientology expose that came out in 2013, and in which you are featured prominently. What’s been the fallout from all that? A. I live in New York now; if I lived in L.A., I would feel it more often. Photo by Jordan Strauss / Invision via AP They can’t go through my trash here; Q. Given this and “Crash,” it seems Paul Haggis at the Los Angeles I’m pretty much left alone. All they you have a thing for intertwining story premiere of “Third Person.” do is attack me online. Wikipedia shut lines with multiple characters. them down, because they were using bia that kept “Brokeback Mountain” false names to make comments on A. This is actually antithetical to from winning. How do you respond “Crash,” because unlike in “Crash,” people who had posted about Sciento that? these folks never meet. I thought it tology. They say things like “he makes A. Some of those critics said things crappy movies,” or “I saw him out would be intriguing so that it would like I did not know if it was a good be impossible for them to meet. The with a goat last week,” and there are a underlying theme is parents trying to movie or not, I just wanted it to be a few websites that attack you, but that social experiment, and the first third protect their children. It also got me is pretty obvious. asking questions about how you love of the movie I just present stereotypes. Then, I twist you around and set somebody, and I thought about what Q. You’ve been involved with an was happening with my own relation- you spinning in another direction, and organization called Artists for Peace people said you’re writing stereotypes. and Justice, which works primarily ship and those of my friends. I think it’s ridiculous to pit one film with poor communities in Haiti. Tell against the next. I couldn’t vote for Q. Without giving away any spoilme a little about that. my own film, so it’s not my fault. ers, it’s safe to say there’s a lot going A. We’ve been down there for eight on in this film, and it’s not always years now, and we saw all this relief Q. You’re one of the many Canadi- that goes there, and a lot helps and clear what it is. A. I loved the films in the ’70s, from ans who’ve come south to work in the a lot is wasted, and a lot goes into movie and TV industries. What do you the wrong pockets. We decided we directors like Buñuel, Antonioni, folks bring to the party, so to speak? where you didn’t quite understand weren’t going to solve Haiti’s probA. We look like you, we sound like lems, the Haitians were. We found everything, but you had an emotional you, but we don’t have your history. reaction. Films today give us all the some good Haitian partners, and answers, and that’s OK, but I wanted So when we stand around and some- decided to build long-term institutions one that challenged you, but you have thing is happening that you take for and fund them. We founded the first granted, you say “it’s nothing,” and we free high school in the history of the to figure it out. say “what was that, I think it’s somenation. We’re there for the long haul. thing?” I think we have an advantage It’s trying to give them a shot, like Q. There are still people out there who insist that “Crash” didn’t deserve in some ways that we’re still outsiders, in “Million Dollar Baby,” it’s giving but we’re accepted, and people just the Oscar, and that it was homophothem a shot.

REVIEW

All-star ‘Third Person’ has many of the virtues and failings of ‘Crash’ By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

The Paul Haggis drama “Third Person,” like his Oscar-winning “Crash,” is a series of interlocking stories. Each is fascinating, or at least interesting its own right. Each is cast with more than capable actors. Like “Crash,” the conceit that ties those tales together is a bit obvious. And like “Crash,” it rambles on and on, unable or unwilling to develop an exit strategy. His all-starcast has to get its money’s worth, even at the expense of the audience’s patience. Liam Neeson is Michael, a married writer visiting Paris as a cure for writer’s block, trying to carry on an affair would a would-be novelist, Anna (Olivia Wilde). When he gets the call from the front desk announcing she’s shown up, he puts us on our guard. “Does she appear to be … armed?” Wilde is cast on-thenose as a scary-sexy, insulting and mercurial careerist possibly using this “old man” to further her aims. Anna toys with Michael, turns him on and turns on him and never lets on which Anna he’s going to be dealing with in a given scene. Meanwhile, he is fielding calls from a sad, knowing wife (Oscar winner Kim Basinger) back home. In Rome, Oscar winner Adrien Brody is shady Sean, a fashion espionage

‘THIRD PERSON’

HH1⁄2 Cast: Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis, James Franco, Adrien Brody, Kim Basinger, Moran Atias Running time: 2:17 MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexuality/nudity

agent (he steals designs) and an ugly American — the sort of arrogant jerk who doesn’t fall for Italy’s charms. He expects everybody to speak English and serve cold Budweiser. “‘Bar Americain,’ and you don’t speak English,” he sniffs to a bartender too obsessed with soccer to be bothered with him. “You understand the term, ‘irony?’” By chance, he runs into a beautiful Gypsy (Moran Atias) and becomes tangled up in her melodrama. He’s a hustler who wonders, at every turn, if he’s being hustled by an expert. Mila Kunis is Julia, a broke New Yorker who can only find work as a hotel maid, whose life has been wrecked by an accusation of child neglect/ abuse. Maria Bello is her irritated lawyer, the one whose appointments Julia keeps missing. James Franco, an artist who paints without a brush and who lives with a stunning Frenchwoman (Loan Chabanal), is mixed up in it. See THIRD, Page 11

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THIS WEEKEND in the area MOUNT VERNON’S BIRTHDAYCelebrate the city of Mount Ver-

non’s 124th birthday at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Join Mayor Jill Boudreau for birthday cake as the city celebrates another milestone. Free. 360-336-6211.

KIDS’ FILM FESTThe Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount

Vernon, will host a kid’s film festival from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Two one-hour collections of the best short films from the Seattle Children’s Film Festival will be shown. “See the World: Animated Shorts from around the World” is suitable for all ages and will show at 1 p.m. The second collection, “Cinema Magic: Live action shorts from around the world,” will show at 3 p.m. and is recommended for ages 7 and older. In between films, interactive workshops will be offered in the lobby. Tickets: $8, $5 ages 12 and younger. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

STRAWBERRY HARVEST FESTCheck out the annual event from

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, at Biringer Farm, 21412 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Enjoy pony rides, giant strawberry ride, kites, animals, face paint, giant strawberry and castle maze inflatables, pennies in the hay, kiddy slides and more. Ride the Jolly Trolley and pluck strawberries right from the vines. Picnic on the old covered wagon next to the old historic barn. Free admission; some activities require additional fees. 425-259-0255 or biringerfarm.com.

‘ORCA SING’

Enjoy an evening of music and more at the 15th annual “Orca Sing,” a celebration of southern resident orca whales, beginning around 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island. The free event will feature performances by Seattle’s City Cantabile Choir and other musical guests. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy the beauty of Lime Kiln Park. Tours of the historic lighthouse will be offered before and after the concert. A Discovery Pass is required for parking. Round-trip shuttle transportation is available for $10, with a 5:30 p.m. pick-up in front of The Whale Museum, 62 First St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4710, ext. 30, or whalemuseum.org.

ART AUCTION The Museum of Northwest Art will host its

22nd annual Art Auction at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at 121 S. First St., La Conner. Enjoy lively bidding on more than 300 artworks by emerging to master artists, including paintings, prints, glass, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more. A private preview party for ticket holders, auction artists, volunteers, sponsors and guests will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Auction admission: $100. n Golden Tickets: Auction attendees can enter the Golden Ticket raffle for a chance to win their choice of any live auction item. Only 100 tickets will be sold. $100. n Free Public Preview: Members of the public are invited to take a look at the auction artworks before they’re sold, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20-21. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

CLASSIC CARS ON WHIDBEY The fourth annual Classic Auto

Display will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. The Whidbey A’s and Whidbey Cruzers clubs will be joined by vintage auto enthusiasts from Everett and Bellingham to display their classic cars around the gazebo. Admission: $5. 360-678-1912 or meerkerkgardens.org.

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

“INTO THE WOODS”: Auditions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Callbacks will take place Tuesday, June 24. A wide variety of roles are available for ages 14 and older. Auditioners should prepare a song by Stephen Sondheim (16-24 bars, any show/style, accompanist provided) and a contrasting monologue. The musical will run Oct. 10-25. To schedule an audition, call 360-221-8262. “THE ODD COUPLE” (female version): Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Callbacks, if needed, will be held Wednesday, June 25. Parts are available for six women and two men, able to play ages from late 20s to early 40s. The audition will involve cold readings from the script. Scripts can be checked out at the theater. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “ANYTHING GOES”: Auditions will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28-29, at Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. A variety of parts are available for men and women from their 20s to 60s. Prepare a twominute musical number from the “golden age” of Broadway, wear appropriate clothing for dance and prepare for cold readings from the script. Scripts are available in the ACT office. The musical will run Sept. 26-Oct. 25. To schedule an audition, call 360-293-6829. SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every

Thursday at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360466-3805.

Monday through Thursday, June 23-26, at Potluck Kitchen Studio, 910 11th St., Anacortes. Students in grades 7-9 will create four menus from scratch in four days: Mexican, Italian, Asian-Fusion and AmeriON STAGE ANACORTES OPEN MIC: can. Each class will incor9:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the porate different cooking Brown Lantern Ale House, methods, food preparation 412 Commercial Ave., Ana- techniques, nutrition and sanitation. $150, includes a cortes. 360-293-2544. gift. RSVP: potluckkitchenstudio.com/calendar or OPEN MIC: Jam Night: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thurs- 360-393-2844. days, at the Conway Pub KIDQUEST CAMPS: & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Burlington Parks and Conway. 360-445-4733. Recreation will host several summer camps for RECREATION kids ages 6-14. Camps SUMMER DANCE: meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skagit Valley Academy of Monday through ThursDance will offer Summer day, beginning and ending Dance Classes for all ages each day at the Burlington beginning June 24 at 1522 Parks and Recreation Jay Way, Mount Vernon. Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Students can learn tap, Ave. For information or to ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, register, call 755-9649 or lyrical and more on Tuesemail recreation@burlingdays and Thursdays. Times tonwa.us. range from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cost depends on class SUMMER ART CAMPS: choices. Register at the stu- Mount Vernon Parks dio or online at skagitvaland Recreation will host leyacademyofdance.com or several art camps with call 360-424-6677. instructor Julene Brogran at the Vaux Retreat Center at Bakerview Park, 3011 ADVENTURE CAMP: E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. The Skagit County HisNo experience required. torical Museum will host All supplies are included. Skagit Treasures AdvenLimited enrollment. For ture Camp, a day camp information or to register, for children ages 5-12 for four weeks, beginning June call 360-336-6215, email mvparks@mountvernonwa. 23, at the museum, 501 gov or stop by the Parks S. Fourth St., La Conner. and Rec office at Hillcrest Weekly themes include Park, 1717 S. 13th St. Adventures of the Skagit Settlers; Cedar, Salmon, SUMMER DAY CAMP: Celebrations; Fish, Forest Fauna; and Geology, Flora Kids entering grades K-6 can enjoy a variety & Fauna. Led by experiof activities centered on enced educators, camps each week’s theme from will include field trips, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monhands-on projects and days through Thursdays at amazing stories. To regisHillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th ter, call 360-466-3365 or email museum@co.skagit. St., Mount Vernon. Two days: $75. Four days: $115. wa.us. Preregistration required: TEEN CULINARY CAMP: 360-336-6215 or mountver9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. nonwa.gov/parks.

n July 7-10: Adventures Abound: Hike Little Mountain’s trails, climb on the Eagle Rock Challenge Course, go on a treasure hunt at Hillcrest Park and learn the basics of geocaching. n July 14-17: Art Escapades: Learn how to use a variety of mediums to create works of art to display at the Children’s Art Festival on July 19. Includes a tour and art lesson at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner. GEOCOIN CHALLENGE: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will host the Summer Solstice Geocoin Challenge at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Use a GPS device to track coordinates and search for treasure. Mount Vernon’s 124th Birthday Celebration will follow, with cake served from 1-2 p.m. in the park lodge. 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov. AMAZING RACE: Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club is accepting team registrations for Skagit’s Amazing Race to Raise Great Kids, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The event includes a combination of challenges based on the Priority Outcomes of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County’s Formula for Impact: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Loosely following the format of the CBS reality television game show “The Amazing Race,” participants can expect to encounter physical skill elements, such as running and climbing, combined with creative and/or mental skills, such as singing, dancing, puzzle solving, fact finding or eating strange foods. Registration is limited to 50 two-person teams.

You can participate in this event by competing on a team, sponsoring a challenge or volunteering. Contact Mount Vernon Club Director Vesta Anderson at 360-428-6995, email vanderson@bgcskagit.org or visit SkagitRaisesGreatKids.org/Amazing-Race. TRAIL WORK: The Skagit, Whatcom, Island Trail Maintaining Organization (SWITMO) seeks volunteers for upcoming trail work from April through October. The next work party will be held June 21. 360-424-0407 or jdmelcher@comcast.net.

Family Fun Run will take place Saturday, June 21, at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the race at 9 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female runners, with ribbons for the top three finishers in 13 age groups, as well as a prize for the best team costume. Registration: $25 with shirt, $15 run only, $40 family (no shirts). Free for ages 8 and younger. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

MARCH POINT RUN: The 20th Annual Tesoro March Point Run will get FRIENDS OF THE FORunderway at 9 a.m. SaturEST HIKES: Join the day June 28, at the Tesoro Friends of the Forest for Anacortes Refinery. Day of scenic hikes in the forest race registration begins at lands around Anacortes. 7:30 a.m., followed by the Free. For information, kids’ ½-mile, a certified 5K call 360-293-3725 or visit and a certified 10K walk/ friendsoftheacfl.org. run at 9 a.m. Registration: Next up: $10 through June 23, $15 n Heart Lake Old day of race. Kids’ ½-mile is Growth Loop Hike: for free. Picnic lunch is includadults: 10 a.m. to noon Fri- ed. T-shirt: $12 in advance, day, June 20. Meet at the $15 day of race while quanbase of Mount Erie on Ray tities last. Entry fees will Auld Drive. Orange trum- benefit the United Way pet honeysuckle and ocean and American Cancer Socispray will be blooming as ety Relay For Life. Regisyou explore the old growth ter online at databarevents. forest on the south shore of com/marchpointrun. Heart Lake. DEEP FOREST EXPERIALL-COMERS TRACK ENCE: Enjoy a presentaMEETS: Athletes of all tion and forest tour with ages can compete at 5 p.m. renowned University of Wednesdays, through July Washington forester Dr. 2, at the Burlington-Edison Jerry Franklin and PulitHigh School track, 301 N. zer Prize-winning author Burlington Blvd., Burling- William Dietrich from 10 ton. Registration opens at a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m., followed by field June 28, at Rockport State events at 5:30 p.m. and Park, 51095 Highway 20, running events at 6 p.m. $5 Rockport. Get a unique per meet or get a season glimpse into the nature and pass and free T-shirt for composition of a 700-acre $25. For information, contemperate rain forest envitact Burlington Parks and ronment, one of only a few Recreation at 360-755-9649 forest stands in Washingor visit burlingtonwa.gov/ ton where logging has not recreation. occurred in modern times. Discover Pass required. CRAB DASH: The Cama- 360-902-8844 or parks. no Crab Dash 5K/10K wa.gov.

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HOT TICKETS DIGITOUR: June 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES: June 20-21, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. SARAH McLACHLAN: June 20-21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. RODRIGO AMARANTE: June 21, The Barboza, Seattle. 206-709-9442 or thebarboza.com. MERLE HAGGARD, EMMYLOU HARRIS: June 22, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. GAVIN DEGRAW AND MATT NATHANSON: with Mary Lambert: June 24, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: June 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. ROBYN + RÖYKSOPP: Do It Again Tour: June 26, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. EARSHOT JAZZ CONCERTS: June 26-28, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle. 800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com. FITZ & THE TANTRUMS: June 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. MINUS THE BEAR: June 27, Columbia City Theater, Seattle. 800-838-3006 or columbiacitytheater.com. THE SOULSHINE TOUR: featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, with SOJA, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall: June 27, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND: June 27, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com. PARADISO FESTIVAL: with Bassnectar, Above & Beyond, Zedd, Krewella and more: June 27-28, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com. CHER: June 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com. JOHN LEGEND: June 28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. PETER MURPHY: June 28, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. STEVE WINWOOD: June 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. KISS, DEF LEPPARD: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com. KRAFTWERK 3-D: July 1, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or tickets.com. NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: July 2, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or tickets.com. MARK LANEGAN: July 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. CHEVELLE: July 5, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. STEELY DAN: July 5-6, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. NEW ORDER: July 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or LiveNation.com. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL: with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Body Count featuring Ice T, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more: July 8, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com. JURASSIC 5: July 9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: with The Wood Brothers: July 17, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. SLIGHTLY STOOPID: with Stephen “Ragga” Marley: July 10, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888929-7849 or AXS.com. BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: July 11, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND: July 16, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. THE GO-GOs, PATTY SMYTH & SCANDAL, MARTHA DAVIS & THE MOTELS, CUTTING CREW, NAKED EYES featuring PETE BYRNE: July 17, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: with The Wood Brothers: July 17, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. THE AQUABATS: July 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND: July 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. THE JOHN CONLEE SHOW: July 18-19, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. ANACORTES UNKNOWN MUSIC SERIES, Vol. IV: July 18-20, Anacortes Unknown. anacortesunknown.com. WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL: July 18-20, Blues Ranch, Winthrop. 800-4223048 or WinthropTickets.com. GOO GOO DOLLS & DAUGHTRY: July 19, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. JOURNEY, STEVE MILLER BAND: July 19, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com. CHEECH & CHONG, WAR: “Up in Smoke 2014”: July 19, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888929-7849 or AXS.com. JOAN BAEZ: July 20, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com. CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE FESTIVAL OF JAZZ: with The Manhattan Transfer, Spyro Gyra, Lee Ritenour & Dave Gruisin, Jessy J: July 26, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. MÖTLEY CRÜE: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation. com. CHRIS ISAAK: July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. BEYONCÉ, JAY Z: “On The Run Tour”: July 30, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com. FOREIGNER, STYX: Aug. 1, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014 E9

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area June 19-28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues June 19-26

Thursday.19

THURSDAY.19

THEATER

Minor Plains, Ibex, Maszynaz: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

“Enchanted April”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Border Songs”: Bellingham Theatreworks: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

FRIDAY.20 Steve Earle & The Dukes (classic country): 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $50-$55. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. The Fenderbenders: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

COMEDY

The Moonshine, Mudflat Walkers Wayne Hayton: 9 p.m. Rockfish Grill, (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 36018444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445- 588-1720. 3000. Lloyd Hooper Cascade Ramblers The Chris Eger Band (R&B, rock, (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., blues): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111. N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877275-2448.

“You Can’t Take It With You”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M St., Anacortes. $18. www. actheatre.com or 360-293-6829.

Steve Earle & The Dukes (classic country): 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $50-$55. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

THEATER

“Enchanted April”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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

“You Can’t Take It With You”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M St., Anacortes. $18. www. actheatre.com or 360-293-6829.

COMEDY

Comedy Nite: with Susan Jones, featuring Fred Bowski and host Randall Ragsdale: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-755-3956 or anacortesh2o.com.

Saturday.21 THEATER

“Enchanted April”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Gin Creek (blues, roots rock, soul, jazz): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.19-SATURDAY.21

THEATER

Friday.27

FRIDAY.20-SATURDAY.21 STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $50-$55. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

SATURDAY.21

MUSIC

Rivertalk (world music): 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). Food and drinks available for purchase. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

Saturday.28 MUSIC

Austin Jenckes: 7 p.m., The Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Drive, Oak Harbor. $20. Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Music Festival. brownpapertickets.com/event/721814 or oakharborfestival.com.

Maggie’s Fury (Celtic): 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. $8 cover. 360-293-3515. Junkyard Jane: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956. King Buzzo, Adam Faucett, Ben Von Wildenhaus: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $13. 360778-1067. Sweet Dominiques (surf/pop): 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330. Lukewarm & The Moderates: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover. 360-766-6266.

SUNDAY.22

“Enchanted April”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MUSIC

“You Can’t Take It With You”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M St., Anacortes. $18. www. actheatre.com or 360-293-6829.

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

Sunday.22

“Border Songs”: Bellingham Theatreworks: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

COMEDY

Buckaroo Blues Band (contemporary, classic and country rock): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877-275-2448.

“YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M St., Anacortes. $18. www.actheatre.com or 360-293-6829.

“Border Songs”: Bellingham Theatreworks: 2 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15, includes post-play discussion with playwright Bryan Willis. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

Trish, Hans & Larry Holloway: 2 to 3:30 p.m., Chandlers Square, 1300 O Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-1300.

Marcia Kester: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.21

Friday.20

“Border Songs”: Bellingham Theatreworks: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

Battle For Athens, Heist, Black Magic Noize, 2Troublesome: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $4. 360-778-1067.

FRIDAY.20 COMEDY NITE: WITH SUSAN JONES, FEATURING FRED BOWSKI AND HOST RANDALL RAGSDALE: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-755-3956 or anacortesh2o.com.

SWEET DOMINIQUES 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666330.

Trish and Hans, with John Anderson (jazz): 5 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-8552263.

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

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4-9 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-4664488. Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

WEDNESDAY.25 Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

THURSDAY.26 Purple Rain by Scary Monster and the Super Creeps: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360778-1067.