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OUT & ABOUT PAGE 5 Classic tunes from Mama Dirty Skirt at Eaglemont ON STAGE
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“Nunsense” takes the stage at the Bellingham Theatre Guild
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Daniah De Villiers stars in “’Mia and the White Lion.”
“MIA AND THE WHITE LION”: Family-friendly nature films used to be plentiful, but that kind of movie has gone on the cinema endangered species list. That’s why it is such a treat when not only a representative of the genre is spotted, but it is so strong that it brings honor to the format. The rare sighting is “Mia and the White Lion,” a production that not only deeply embraces nature elements but also manages to be a moving story about family, trust, love and conservation. “Mia and the White Lion” has a very political agenda. That’s not a problem when that element can be included in such a way without sliding into the disruptive nature of preaching. The film’s vivid portrayal of the practice of lions (and other animals) being raised in captivity for the sole purpose of being the target for a pampered tourists who wants to claim big game through a controlled kill is painfully powerful. “THE PUBLIC”: Emilio Estevez spent 10 years working
on the script for “The Public.” And like a bottle of wine, cheddar cheese or a cast-iron skillet, the final result is a well-honed story that has aged so well over the years that it works as both a reminder of the need for human kindness and a cautionary tale of what can happen when no one is willing to stand up for what is right. The writer, director and star of the film manages to check the boxes on a list of relevant issues without ever sliding into becoming preachy. The main focus of “The Public” is the homeless situation that touches every community. Estevez avoids getting heavy handed and doesn’t make those living on the streets to be victims or antagonists. He carefully shows they are not to be treated like an invisible blight on society. They are people with dreams that have been sidetracked by a variety of reasons. At the same time, “The Public” doesn’t hide that some of the homeless embrace their situation. Estevez gives in to a little
bit of theatrics at the end that should have been avoided, but it’s not enough to hurt the overall product and leaves “The Public” a film well worth checking out. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY JULY 2 “THE BEST OF ENEMIES”: Two people with very different views finally begin to find common ground. Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star. “ESCAPE PLAN: THE EXTRACTORS”: Security expert Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a Latvian prison. “OKKO’S INN”: Animated tale of a young girl who discovers there are spirits living near her grandmother’s inn that only she can see. “AN ACCEPTABLE LOSS”: Jamie Lee Curtis stars in this story of a woman trying to hide from a tragic decision in her past. “DEADSIGHT”: Pregnant
police officer (Liv Collins) and a virtually blind man (Adam Seybold) must rely on each other to face a deadly plague. “ADVENTURES OF DALLY & SPANKY”: Jack Russell terrier and a rescued miniature horse become friends. Trace Adkins stars. “STYX”: Woman making a solo crossing of the Atlantic comes across an emergency she must handle. OUT ON DIGITAL HD JULY 2 “OPHELIA”: Daisy Ridley stars in this version of “Hamlet” told from Ophelia’s point of view. “SHAZAM!”: Young boy is given extraordinary powers. Zachary Levi stars. Look for it on DVD and Blu-ray on July 16. “BREAKTHROUGH”: Chrissy Metz stars in this film based on the true story about the importance of faith. Will be on DVD and Blu-ray on July 16. – Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service
Master Gardener Molly Dight works in the new Rose Garden at the Washington State University Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon. Photo by Charles Biles / Skagit Valley Herald
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WSU gardeners gear up for Ask a Gardener event By TREVOR PYLE @Sports_SVH
MOUNT VERNON — A visitor to the Washington State Discovery Garden last week would have found it a hive of activity. In one spot, a pond was being renovated for the first time in more than a decade; one of the volunteers’ discoveries was a salamander, which was relocated to a new home nearby. In another spot, the garden’s roses, now in new raised beds, were being carefully tended to. “There’s so much going on,” Master Gardener Dave Buchan said. “But that’s the beauty of it.” Volunteers from the Skagit County Master Gardeners work on the garden once a week, but there was an extra buzz of activity because of the event coming up: the Ask a Master Gardener day, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the garden located at 16650 Memorial Highway. On that day, visitors can tour the Discovery Garden, which holds 27 discrete gardens including a zen garden, herb garden and many others; they can purchase plants that have been grown on-site; and they can seek Master Gardeners’ advice on everything from growing artichokes
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WSU Master Gardener Laurie Johnson talks about some of the grape plants the group is growing for next year’s plant sale during a weekly open house and work session at the Washington State University Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon.
to getting rid of unwanted insect pests. This year’s event, Buchan said, will include several features popular with visitors, including the opportunity for substantial one-on-one time with Master Gardeners. But there also are some changes. There are more paths throughout the gardens, he said, that are more handicap-accessible. The heather garden has been re-established, and several other areas
have been spruced up significantly. What hasn’t changed, he said, is the focus on plants that thrive locally. “We’re a living garden for what grows well in Skagit County,” he said. This year’s event will also feature representatives from the Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation and the Salal Chapter of the Washington State Native Plant Society, as well as a noxious weed expert
from the Washington State University extension. Visitors are encouraged to bring leaves or branches from poorly performing plants for help with diagnosis; they may also bring dull gardening shears for sharpening. — Reporter Trevor Pyle: 360-416-2156, tpyle@skagitpublishing. com, Twitter: @Sports_ SVH, Facebook.com/bytrevorpyle
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WSU Master Gardener Alix Foster shows her new Pollinator Garden during a weekly open house and work session at the Washington State University Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon.
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ART
ASK A QUILTER: Members of the Bellingham Modern Quilt Guild will informally discuss modern quilt design and methods, answer questions and demonstrate techniques, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays until Aug. 24 in the Modern Quilts exhibition gallery at the Whatcom Museum, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. BIOME: Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow Edison, presents the show “Biome” featuring a collection of local artists who create works with animals as subjects through June 30. CARBON DIALOGUE: The work of David Eisenhower is featured at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, until June 30. The collection continues the conversation about the United States’ reliance on fossil fuels and responsibility to engage in the carbon dialogue, according to a news release. MODERN QUILTS: “Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century” is on display until Aug. 25 at the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. LITTLE GEMS: The fourth annual “Little Gems” Invitational Show featuring 75 paintings by Plein Air Washington Artists is on exhibit until June 29 at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. MARCEL SCHWARB: The work of oil and acrylic artist Marcel Schwarb is being fea-
tured during June at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. ART AT THE ROOM: Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Committee presents a three-month exhibit of artwork by local artists in the Friends Community meeting room at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Public viewing hours are 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, Aug. 7 and 21; and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24. All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library. JEWELRY SHOW: WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, is featuring the jewelry of five artists through Aug. 31.
LECTURES & TALKS
DECEPTION PASS SPEAKER SERIES: Experts on marine wildlife, bats, birds and more will speak at Deception Pass State Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
MUSIC
LA CONNER LIVE: The La Conner Live 2019 Sunday concert series features local and regional bands from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, downtown La Conner. Free. facebook.com/LaConnerLive. n June 30: Fantasy Band. n July 7: Skagit Swings All-Star Band. n July 14: Janine Cribbs & the Trust Band. n July 21: Mary McPage Band. n July 28: Three youth
Learn boating skills at the Water Sports Festival
By Skagit Valley Herald staff
ANACORTES — Become a better boater at this year’s Water Sports Festival. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 100 Commercial Ave. The event is free. There will be demonstrations and jazz bands from Skagit County and Bellingham. n Aug. 4: The Walrus. n Aug. 11: Amigos Nobles. n Aug. 18: Baby Cakes. n Aug. 25: The Naughty Blokes. MUSIC AT THE MARINA: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Port Gardner Landing, 1700 Marina View Drive, Everett. Free. n June 27: Eldridge Gravy & the Court Supreme. n July 11: Aaron Crawford. n July 18: Stacy Jones Band. n July 25: Dusty 45s.
safety guides on all sorts of water activities including sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, hunting and more. The first 50 kids to arrive get activity books for free. The Everett Seagull, also known as “Pretty Fancy Dude,” will be in attendance to help teach kids about the best practices for life jackets.
n Aug. 1: Shaggy Sweet. n Aug. 8: Randy Oxford Band. n Aug. 15: Mark DuFresne Band. n Aug. 22: LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends. n Aug. 29: Clinton Fearon. EAGLE HAVEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays/ Saturdays, Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $12-$15. n June 29: Tighty Whities. n July 13: Jumbled Pie. n July 20: Gin Gypsy. n July 26: Troy Fair Band. n Aug. 16: Whiskey
Fever.
THEATER
SYLVIA CENTER SUMMER REP: The Sylvia Center for the Arts will present five new adaptions and translations of classic Greek plays over the summer: “Briseis” by Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao, Sophocles’ “Ajax,” Aristophanes’ “The Birds,” a new telling of “The Odyssey” and “An Iliad” by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. Performances are free at Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham, and $9-$15 at the Sylvia Center, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. For the
complete schedule, visit sylviacenterforthearts. org.
MORE FUN
FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema brings live entertainment and bigscreen movies to the Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Tickets are $5 each, kids 5 and under are free. Showings are on Saturday evenings at dusk, subject to weather. fairhavenoutdoorcinema.com. Next up: n June 29: Cirque variety with Wren & Della and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” n July 6: Music by The Sweet Goodbyes and “Top Gun.” n July 13: Entertainment by DJ Westwood and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” n July 20: Music by Talia Keys and “Mary Poppins Returns.” n July 27: “10 Things I Hate About You.” n Aug. 3: “Jurassic Park.” n Aug. 10: Music by Havilah Rand and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” n Aug. 17: Music by Brian Ernst and “Grease.” n Aug. 24: Music by Psychedelic Cowboys and “The Princess Bride.” SMALL GRAINS FIELD DAY: Join a tour of The Bread Lab’s research fields and discuss the production of small grains such as wheat, rye, barley, buckwheat and dry beans from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today, June 27, at the WSU NWREC, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.
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OUT AND ABOUT ”DAMMED TO EXTINCTION”: A screening of “Dammed to Extinction,” a film about the effect that dams have on wildlife, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Northwest Education Service District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Free. RUSTY RELICS VINTAGE MARKET: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (VIP), June 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Evergreeen State Fairgrounds Events Center, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. $15 VIP, $8 general. ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN TOUR: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30. $20. orcasislandgardenclub. org. MAKER AND GROWER MARKET: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, June 29, July 27 and Aug. 31, Stevens Homestead, 30709 68th Ave. NW, Stanwood. SKAGIT SYMPHONY “GARDENS OF NOTE” TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The self-guided tour features six gardens in La Conner and Mount Vernon. Tickets, $25, are available at: brownpapertickets.com; the symphony office (360848-9336); Christianson’s Nursery, Skagit Valley Gardens and Tri Dee Arts in Mount Vernon; D Avenue Nursery in Anacortes, and Thompson’s Greenhouse in Sedro-Woolley. skagitsymphony.com. WATER SPORTS FESTIVAL: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30,
Seafarers’ Memorial park Building, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. There will be demonstrations and information about all kinds of water sports. skagitsquadron. org. FUN AT THE FARM: Courageous Connections Therapeutic Horsemanship will host a family fun day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Cedarbrook Farm, 9812 215th Ave. SE, Snohomish. Family of four is $10, families of five are $18. Includes access to farm tours, games, raffle tickets, workshops on horse riding and demonstrations. courageous-connections.org.
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SEATTLE CASCADES: The Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps will present a thank you show and dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, on the La Conner High School football field, 307 N. Sixth St., La Conner. The group is made up of 150 students ranging from 16 to 18 years old. Free. FREE CHAMBER CONCERTS: Attend two free community chamber concerts by the Festival of Music Orchestra from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. THE GREAT SEDRO-WOOLLEY FOOTRACE: Join the 42nd Annual great Sedro-Woolley Footrace at 9:30 a.m. sharp Thursday, July 4, and race a 5.17-mile race or enjoy a two-mile fun run. Register in advance at sedrowoolleyfootrace.
Mama Dirty Skirt croons at Eaglemont By Skagit Valley Herald staff
MOUNT VERNON — Mama Dirty Skirt will sing classic tunes from the 1970s and late ’60s at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Eaglemont Golf Course’s Fireweed Terrace, 4800 Eaglemont Drive. Classic rock, R&B and Motown hits are sure to be heard. Tickets are free, but attendees must be over 21. More information can be found at eaglemontlive. com. com or day-of at the Sedro-Woolley High School gym from 7:30 to 9:20 a.m. for $25. Register before July 2 for $25 including a t-shirt or $20 for no t-shirt. Shirts available day-of for $10 while supplies last. Participants under 14 or over 70 race free. Cash awards for top performers. ROCK FOR A CURE: The first Deborah Hodge memorial concert to raise money for the fight against cancer will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. There will be several local bands, food, drinks, auction items and more. $15 and up. CHILDREN’S SUMMER CONCERTS: Presented by Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation at noon Wednesdays at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free. n July 10: Children’s artist Eric Haines’ oneman band and juggling performance. n July 24: Brian Waite
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Way, Bellingham. n July 5: Mr. Feel Good & The Firm Believers. n July 12: Adrian Clark Band. n July 26: Anissa & Friends.
Band. n Aug. 7: Children’s band Recess Monkey. FRIDAY NIGHT RHYTHMS: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether
n Aug. 2: Mike Allen Trio. n Aug. 16: Latin Tinge. n Aug. 23: Adrian Clarke Band. n Aug. 30: Thomas Harris Quartet.
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OUT AND ABOUT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe. Free. n July 5: Michelle Taylor. n July 12: Creme Tangerine. n July 19: Jessica Lynne. n July 26: The Machine. BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Burlington Visitor Center Downtown Amphitheater, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free. 360-7559649. n July 12: Birdsview Bluegrass. n July 19: File Gumbo. n July 26: Stacy Jones Band.
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n Aug. 2: Gin Gypsy. n Aug. 9: Michelle Taylor Band. n Aug. 16: Lazy Acres.
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MARYSVILLE SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free. 360-363-8400. n July 12: Harvey Creek Band. n July 19: Chris Eger Band. n July 26: School of Rock (Lynnwood). n Aug. 2: Jukehouse Hounds. n Aug. 9: Jimmy Wright Band. AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC SERIES: 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, West Beach Amphitheater, Deception Pass State Park. n July 6: Meshugga Daddies — Klezmer, Yemenite, and Arabic music. n July 13: Ruže Dalmatinke — Croatian folk music & dance. n July 20: Unexpected Brass Band — New Orleans street music. n July 27: Squirrel Butter — Old-time music and clogging. n Aug. 3: Bays Family Irish Band — Irish reels, jigs and airs. n Aug. 10: Whozyamama — Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music. n Aug. 17: The Juan Manuel Barco Conjunto — Tejano and Conjunto music. n Aug. 24: Lisa Ornstein and Dan Compton — Quebecois and Acadian music. ROCK THE BLOCK: The Tulip Amphitheater will host a night of mu-
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BELLINGHAM — The Buggles once sang “Video Killed the Radio Star” — as did The Presidents of the United States of America, many years later — but the Bellingham Beer and Music Festival begs to differ. sic from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard, Tulalip. Bands include the Chris Eger Band, The West Coast Feed and Platinum Spandex. $75-$95, must be over 21. tulalipresortcasino. com. ROCK THE ‘MONT: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. Bands include Spike and the Impalers, Gin Gypsy, Betty Rocker and more. $45-$85.
The theme of this year’s dual-focused fest on Saturday, June 29, is “Radio isn’t dead” featuring bands Hott Waxx Dee Jays, Withering Blooms, Motus and Candace at the North Bellingham Golf Course, 205 W. Smith Road. The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. While the music keeps rocking,
eaglemontlive.com. ”THE LION KING JR.”: Whidbey Playhouse will present “The Lion King Jr.” from July 12-28 at the theater, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. For the complete schedule, visit whidbeyplayhouse. com. MODERN WITH A HINT OF VINTAGE: Award-winning quilter Marla Varner will share slides of a selection of her work from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Old
guests can try beer from up to 35 breweries with a total of nearly 100 unique brews. Tickets are $35 at the door, students with ID get in for $25. Both tickets include a souvenir glass and full access to beer tasting. Proceeds support Make.Shift Art Space and Washington Alzheimer’s Association.
City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.
High School, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville.
ARTQUILTTEXTURE: Modern quilt artist Luke Haynes will talk about his art background from architect to quilter over the span of several years, from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Included with museum admission.
POPCORN IN THE PARK OUTDOOR MOVIES: Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Free. n July 13: “ A Dog’s Way Home.” n July 20: “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” n July 27: “Bumblebee.” n Aug. 3: “The Incredibles.” n Aug. 10: “The Karate Kid.”
MARYSVILLE FOURTH OF JULY: Join the festivities and watch a fireworks presentation on Thursday, July 4, at Marysville-Pilchuck
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Fun at the Farm in Snohomish By Skagit Valley Herald staff
SNOHOMISH — All those interested in spending a summer day on a local farm filled with animals and educational opportunities, head out to Cedarbrook Farms on Sunday, June 30. The farm at 9812 215th Ave. SE will feature outdoor games, prizes, raffle drawings, photo booths and horses. There is also a silent auction, with prizes such as seven days of lodging in Arizona or a professional photo shoot. Tickets are $10 per family of four, or $18 for families of five and more, and includes two raffle tickets. The event is hosted by Courageous Connections Therapeutic Horsemanship, a local group that brings humans and horses together to empower ridSEDRO-WOOLLEY PICNIC: The Sedro-Woolley All-Class Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Riverfront Park, 901 River Road, Sedro-Woolley. Food trucks will be on site, but attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic. Proceeds from a raffle will support scholarships for local graduates. Each class is encouraged to bring signage so that classmates will be able to find each other. Advanced registration is not required, but a $5 admission is requested to help cover the expenses of the event. SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens-Millett Road, Mount Vernon. There will be traditional competitive Scottish games, music performances and food and drinks. Dogs on leash welcome. $15-$20 for one day, $18-$25 for
ers that may have physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The money raised from the event supports its rider scholarships.
the weekend. Discounts available. celticarts.org.
$800 for a table of eight. vivafarms.org/events.
HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted. Six quilts dating from the 1880s to 1950 will be on display.
CIDER AND MEAD FESTIVAL: The ninth annual Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Village Green, 225 North Beach Road, Eastsound. $15, ages 21-plus event.
SAN JUAN ISLAND LAVENDER FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Pelindaba Lavender Farm, 33 Hawthorn Lane, Friday Harbor. pelindabalavender.com/lavenderfestival. FEAST & FROLIC: An evening to celebrate the preservation of sustainable farming will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Viva Farms Ag Park, 15366 Ovenell Road, Burlington. Farm-to-table dinner prepared by Ecolibrium with ingredients from Viva farmers, attendees must be over 21. $100 each or
ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL: The Anacortes Arts Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 2-4, in downtown Anacortes between Second Street and the Port dock. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. anacortesartsfestival.com. DOE BAY FEST: Attend a grass roots festival with music, food, drink, camping and many activities from Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 7-10, at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat, 107 Doe Bay Road, Olga. doebay.com/ doe-bay-fest.
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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area June 27 - July 4 Thursday.27 THEATER ”NUNSENSE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.
”JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”FOR BETTER”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $10-$23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre. org.
Friday.28 THEATER ”NUNSENSE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.
”JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”FOR BETTER”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $10-$23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre. org. ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.
”FOR BETTER”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $10-$23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre. org.
”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-2578600 or villagetheatre.org.
”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 7 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-2578600 or villagetheatre.org.
”BRISEIS”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. 360305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org.
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”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org.
”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org. COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-7338855 or theupfront.com.
”FOR BETTER”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $10-$23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre. org.
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”AJAX” 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360-305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org. Pictured: Sam Johnson and Siara Lindholm.
”BRISEIS”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Free. 360305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org.
PAIN PROV: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront. com.
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”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360305-3524 or sylvicenterforthearts.org.
THEATER ”NUNSENSE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.
COMEDY WRITER’S BLOCK: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
”JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.
COMEDY WRITER’S BLOCK: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
PAIN PROV: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront. com.
Sunday.30 THEATER ”NUNSENSE”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.
”JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.
”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org. ”WIT”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-734-2776 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.
Wednesday.3 THEATER ”FOR BETTER”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $10-$23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre. org.
”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org. ”CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-734-2776 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.
Thursday.4 ”THE CLEAN HOUSE”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360734-2776 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.
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TUNING UP Playing at area venues June 27 - July 4 Thursday.27
STACY JONES BAND: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
JASMINE GREENE: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. ZION I, HIGH STEP SOCIETY: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.
TOWN HALL BRAWL TRIO: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
DADDY TREETOPS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. ELDRIDGE GRAVY & THE COURT SUPREME: 6:30 p.m., Port Gardner Landing, 1700 Marina View Drive, Everett.
Friday.28 THOMAS HARRIS QUARTET: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com. MACK & SCHULTZ: 7 p.m., Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-339-0293 or portgardnerbaywinery. com. JOKERS RUN: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.
TIGHTY WHITIES: 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery. xudle.com/Reservation-Events.
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HIGHWAY 9 BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.
RANDY HAMILTON: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signedin guests only. 360848-8882. MUSEBIRD CAFE WITH ANGELFIRE DUO & CEE CEE JAMES & ROB “SLIDEBOY” ANDREWS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
Saturday.29 MARVIN JOHNSON: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. MAMA DIRTY SKIRT: 8 p.m., Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. 360428-1954 or fireweedterrace.com. THE HARNESS BAND: 7 p.m., Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-339-0293 or portgardnerbaywinery. com.
JOKERS RUN: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com. THE DIZZY’S: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com. YESTERDAY’S PLAYBOYS: 8 p.m., Fireside Martini and Wine Bar, 416 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham. 360-738-1000 or firesidemartini.com.
HIGHWAY 9 BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com. BLOOD CAPSULES, PUBLIC POOL, WMD: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge. com or facebook.com/ TheFireflyBham.
Sunday.30 FANTASY BAND: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. facebook.com/LaConnerLive.
ALICIA DAUBER QUINTET: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com. BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.
Wednesday.3 JOAN PENNEY: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com. CLUB MAGE, ADEBISI, KLEFTO: 8:30 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham. BLUES OUT WEST: 4 p.m., Big Rock Roadhouse, 14779 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 206618-4033.
Thursday.4 CHRIS EGER BAND: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.
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HOT TICKETS JEFF LYNNE’S ELO: June 28, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. LYLE LOVETT: June 28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. ERIC CHURCH: June 28-29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. SANTANA, DOOBIE BROTHERS: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. PENTATONIX, RACHEL PLATTEN: July 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. JONNY LANG, ROBERT CRAY BAND: July 5, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. KHALID: July 7, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. BRIT FLOYD: July 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: July 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. RODRIGO Y GABRIELA: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. BECK, CAGE THE ELEPHANT, SPOON: July 13, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. JON BELLION: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. CHICAGO: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL: July 19-21, Various locations, Winthrop. winthropbluesfestival.com. APPICE BROTHERS: July 20, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com. BEAST COAST: July 23,
WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. DISRUPT FESTIVAL WITH THE USED, THRICE, SUM 41: July 23, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. 21 SAVAGE: July 25, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN: July 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. SHINEDOWN: July 26, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation. com. LYNYRD SKYNYRD, BAD COMPANY: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. NORAH JONES: July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. BORN OF OSIRIS: July 27, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com. BACKSTREET BOYS: July 29, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH SLIPKNOT, VOLBEAT, GOJIRA: July 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. DAVE CHAPELLE, JOE ROGAN: Aug. 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH DISTURBED, IN THIS MOMENT, FEVER: Aug. 2, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. WATERSHED FESTIVAL WITH JASON ALDEAN, ZAC BROWN, MIRANDA LAMBERT: Aug. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BOB JAMES, DAVID SANBORN & MARCUS MILLER: Aug. 3, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT July 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. summer-concerts/list. KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Aug. 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. TOBY KEITH: Aug. 5, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com. COUNTING CROWS: Aug. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. MUMFORD & SONS: Aug. 9, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GIPSY KINGS: Aug. 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. THE AVETT BROTHERS, LAKE STREET DIVE, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES: Aug. 10, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, BLONDIE: Aug. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WIZ KHALIFA,: Aug. 13, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. PRETTYMUCH: Aug. 15,
Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. TRAVIS TRITT, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND: Aug. 15, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. 311, DIRTY HEADS: Aug. 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ZZ TOP: Aug. 21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list. SAMMY HAGAR: Aug. 23, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. THE BLASTERS: Aug. 23, 25, El Corazon, Seattle. 206262-0482 or elcorazonseattle. com. JOSH GROBAN: Aug. 24-25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. REO SPEEDWAGON: Aug. 29, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. MACEO PARKER: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. STEVE MILLER BAND, MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES: Aug. 30-31, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133
or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. BLINK 182, LIL WAYNE: Aug. 31, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. HEART, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, ELLE KING: Sept. 4, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. IRON MAIDEN: Sept. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BON IVER, SHARON VAN ETTEN: Sept. 6, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. PINK MARTINI: Sept. 6, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. CHRIS ISAAK: Sept. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. TONY BENNETT: Sept. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. PATTI LABELLE, POINTER SISTERS: Sept. 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. DEEP PURPLE: Sept. 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. GARY CLARK JR.: Sept. 11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WARBRINGER, ENFORCER: Sept. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. DIANA KRALL: Sept. 12, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. DIE ANTWOORD: Sept. 12, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.
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Bellingham Festival of Music begins Saturday By Skagit Valley Herald staff
BELLINGHAM — The 26th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music kicks off Saturday, June 29. The opening program will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St. The lineup includes: Glinka: Overture to “Russlan and Ludmilla”; Prokofiev: Piano Concerto #3 in C Major, Op.26; George Li on piano; and Rachmaninoff: Symphony #2 in E Minor, Op. 27. The season will also feature the debut of mezzo soprano Jamie Barton, the return of guitarist Pepe Romero, a world premiere by David Arend and debut of guest conductor Arthur Fagen. All concerts (minus the Chamber Music by the Bay events) will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, through July 19. Chamber events are at 4 p.m. at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets range from $45-$55. For the complete schedule, visit bellinghamfestival.org.
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WORKSHOPS
MASTER GARDENER SPEAKER SERIES: Join the Master Gardeners of Skagit County for presentations on varieties of topics related to gardening at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. WRITING WORKSHOP: Author Ashley Sweeney will present a workshop for all levels of writers who are interested in infusing their writing with strong characters and engaging scenes, from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. Free. COMMON THREADS KIDS CAMP: Children will learn cooking basics and how to create meals from ingredients found in the garden. The camps run Monday through Friday until Aug. 9, and are held at the Outback Farm at Western Washington University. Three tiers of camps are held for kids in different age groups and skill levels. $165-$235 per week. Register: commonthreadsfarm. org. DAYS FOR GIRLS: The Anacortes Chapter of Days for Girls Sew Day is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Anacortes Lutheran Church, 2100 O Ave. Come be a part of creating a personal hygiene solution for girls and women worldwide. Questions: anacortes@daysforgirls.org. WOOLLEY WRITERS GROUP: The Woolley Writers meet twice per month for workshops, exercises and breaking through blocks. Sessions are 5 p.m. first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays at the Central
Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. TOASTMASTERS: Early Risers Toastmasters 4617 meets at 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. 360-856-5669.
THEATER
WAY NORTH COMEDY SHOWCASE: Skagit Valley’s monthly comedy showcase brings four top-tier Pacific Northwest touring comics to the stage before opening the stage to local talent. Shows are Sundays monthly, ages 18plus and free at Farmstrong Brewing, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. Sign up at facebook.com/waynorthcomedy. FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults twice each month: 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Classes include monologue work, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or freeadultactingclass.com. THEATER CAMP: Children in grades 2-8 are invited to join the Claire vg Thomas’ theater camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 15-27. This year’s show is Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, at the theater, 655 Front St., Lynden. Register: theclaire.org. SKAGIT THEATRE CAMP: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 22-Aug. 2, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount
Rusty Relics at Evergreen State Fairgrounds By Skagit Valley Herald staff
MONROE — Shoppers are welcome to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds to hunt for antiques and vintage goods at the Rusty Relics Market on Friday and Saturday, July 2829. The show will feature over 65 vendors selling all kinds of vintage treasures. Every item is either antique, refurbished, vintage or handmade. Each vendor verifies the authenticity of their goods, meaning the market will have no mass-produced items. The show will also Vernon, culminating in two performances of “School House Rock Live Jr.” on Aug. 3. For children entering first through eighth grade. $400. To register: lincolntheatre.org.
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feature food vendors and live music. The market will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, only for VIP shoppers ($15, includes Saturday admission) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Gary D. Weikel Events Center, 14405 179th Ave SE. Tickets: $8, ages 12 and under free. More information: rustyrelicsmarket.com. in a series. TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at Tri Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. trideearts. com.
THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152. n Kid’s Drawing Class Series: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Kids ages 8-11. n Drawing a Red Tulip in Colored Pencil: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, June 27. $55.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.
A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery.com. Prices include all classes
FIBER FRIDAYS: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.
GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com. PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com. DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-4166556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.
AUDITIONS
LYNDEN PERFORMING ARTS GUILD: Auditions for the first shows of the Claire vg Thomas Theatre’s season are set for Monday and Tuesday, July 29-30, with callbacks on Wednesday, July 31. Performances are in September and October. Casting for two men for “Tuesdays with Morrie” and two men and two women for “On Approval.” Auditions are at the theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. clairevgtheatre@ gmail.com.
BOOKS
SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.
THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial, Anacortes.
DANCE
BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649. FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. clanheather.com. THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Public welcome. Information: Jim Reynolds, 360-466-4490. SWING DANCE CLASSES: Classes are 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave. No experience or partner needed. $40 per person for the series or $12 per person at the door. anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-4642229.
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“The Biggest Little Farm” will be shown Friday, Sunday and Monday at the Lincoln Theatre.
7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, JULY 1 “The Biggest Little Farm” chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Rated PG. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 ages 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 ages 12 and under.
‘Seeing It Through’ 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 29 The film documents Pacific North Wild’s journey of setting out into the high country and harvesting four mule deer. Arrive early for a social hour and product giveaways. Doors open at 5 p.m. $12.
NT Live: ‘Small Island’ 1 P.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel “Small Island” comes to life in a new theatre adaptation, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. “Small Island” embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 — the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children. — The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.
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‘Yesterday’ doesn’t quite come together, but it’s almost impossible not to like By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service
Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis’ “Yesterday” requires its viewers to take quite a few leaps of faith. First, you have to wholeheartedly buy into the rule that, categorically, the best songs ever written are by The Beatles. They’re great songs, to be sure. But in “Yesterday,” they are revelatory, tear-jerking, Best Songs Ever, no matter the context or who is singing them. It’s very high stakes, but then again, most everything about “Yesterday” is high stakes. This heightened high-concept magical dramedy presents the idea that a weird electrical blip/solar flare causes electricity all over the world to go out, while simultaneously wiping our collective consciousness clean of all traces of The Beatles. Jack (Himesh Patel), a struggling pub musician and busker, is at that moment hit by a bus (thank goodness he’s wearing a helmet), totaling his teeth and his bike tire. But somehow, his memory of The Beatles remains magically intact. He discovers the quirk when, as a get-well gift, his pals get him a guitar. And because “a great guitar deserves a great song,” he plays a few bars of The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” absolutely flooring his friends, who wonder when and how he wrote the tune. Jack’s the only person in the world who remembers the band (or so it seems).
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Himesh Patel stars in “Yesterday.”
And so, through a series of jogs in the rain clutching his forehead, he ultimately decides to capitalize on it, sending his career into overdrive. His trajectory to the top is aided by Ed Sheeran, who is apparently now the world’s best songwriter (in this timeline, Oasis does not exist, but the Rolling Stones do), and his manager, Deborah (Kate McKinnon) hears Jack’s crooning and sees dollar signs. Written by Jack Barth and Richard Curtis, the king of the British romcom (“Love Actually,” “Four Weddings and Funeral,” “About Time”), “Yesterday” is a love story disguised as a high-concept music film. Jack has friend-zoned his best mate, Ellie (Lily James), and through The Beatles’ music and his journey to
global superstardom and back, he learns what’s really important in life. But with Curtisian flair, Jack of course can’t just tell Ellie, he needs to make a grand gesture that puts her in a high-pressure situation: How about the Wembley Stadium Jumbotron for a declaration of love? Everything in the film is high: high concept, high pressure, high stakes, and it often feels bizarrely forced. Nothing makes any sense and is never explained. No one has any memory of Coca-Cola or cigarettes for some reason, either. The script wobbles underneath its own weight, but Boyle distracts from the issues with his feverish direction, characteristically throwing everything at the screen and bringing his signature sense of visual dynamism,
filled with movement, light and color. The songs? Great, of course. The story? Strange at best. The characters and aesthetic? Aces. Everyone on screen is just so likable (even McKinnon, playing the villain), especially the earnest, open Patel, in a star-making heartthrob turn featuring his crystal-clear singing voice. “Yesterday” is just so expertly directed by Boyle, and perfectly cast that it’s almost impossible not to like. (Joel Fry is a standout as Jack’s roadie.) Even if this modern fairy tale doesn’t hold up on close inspection, Boyle does his best to make sure the ride is enjoyable. – 1:56. Rated PG-13 for suggestive content and language. HH½ (out of four stars)
Compiled from news services. Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.
“Being Frank” — Infusing a terrible person with some John Candy likability, comedian Jim Gaffigan stars as a man keeping up two families, each secret from the other. The result is a funny and weird and occasionally insightful slice of a screwed-up family life. Comedy, R, 110 minutes. HHH “Toy Story 4” — Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Co. return in this worthy addition to the “Toy Story” library, bringing back some of the most beloved characters in the history of animated film and introducing us to a fantastically entertaining new bunch of toys. Animated adventure, G, 100 minutes. HHHH “Late Night” — In this sweet and funny and insightful confection of a film, a new writer (Mindy Kaling) shakes up a stodgy talk show hosted by a veteran comedian (Emma Thompson). Nifty subplots help “Late Night” rise above the admittedly funny but sometimes predictable sitcom antics at the talk show. Comedy, R, 102 minutes. HHH “Shaft” — Nineteen years after Samuel L. Jackson played the nephew of ‘70s blaxploitation hero John Shaft (Richard Roundtree), both return in arguably the least memorable entry in the history of the franchise. The son (Jessie T. Usher) of Jackson’s character is the focus in a crass crime thriller played mostly for laughs that are few and far between. Comedy action, R, 111 minutes. HH “Men in Black: International” — This return to MIB headquarters introduces two new agents hunting extraterrestrials — a careless veteran (Chris Hemsworth) and a nerdy newcomer (Tessa Thompson). It has its moments, especially if you don’t realize some of the gags are just repeats from the 1997 original. But “MIBI” is just too jokey in its approach, especially in the way Hemsworth’s agent is portrayed as kind of a dope. Action comedy, PG-13, 115 minutes. HH “The Dead Don’t Die” — The dead are rising from their graves in Jim Jarmusch’s meta-zombie horror comedy, starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton and other luminaries. Some of the sight gags and quips are gold; others are just filler, but still kind of interesting in a wacky sort of way. Comedy horror, R, 104 minutes. HHH “Dark Phoenix” — In this middling chapter of the “X-Men” series, the telekinetic Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) absorbs a mass of energy that makes her far stronger than ever before, but unable to control the force inside her. The movie doesn’t come close to carrying the emotional impact of so many Marvel Universe films. Action fantasy, PG-13, 115 minutes. HH “Rocketman” — Hardly a standard showbiz biopic, this glitzy, ambitious and gorgeously appointed interpretive musical proves worthy of Elton John’s glorious artistry. Taron Egerton delivers a powerful and resonant performance as the living music legend, and the film pulls no punches when focusing on Elton’s mercurial personality and deep dives into addiction. Music biography, R, 121 minutes. HHH½ “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” — Five years after the world learned the hard way that supposedly mythic creatures are, in fact, real, everyone tries to figure out how to deal with them in a muddled and overlong sequel. As we get mired in heavy-handed lectures about how humans are the REAL monsters, it’s all so ... serious. Action fantasy, PG-13, 135 minutes. H½
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MOVIES
REVIEW
‘Annabelle Comes Home’ could be best of ‘Annabelle’ trilogy In a summer of sequels, third and fourth films in a series have to prove the worthiness of their existence, and some this season haven’t risen to the top. But while it’s easy to scoff at another killer doll film in The Conjuring Universe, the spooky franchise is stealthily successful, and always steadily consistent. “Annabelle Comes Home,” the third “Annabelle” film, which marks the directorial debut of writer Gary Dauberman, could actually be the best in the trilogy. Dauberman has penned the scripts for all three
“Annabelle” movies, as well as screenplays for “The Nun” and the 2017 reboot of “It.” He’s an obvious choice to take on “Annabelle Comes Home,” which dives deep into the case history of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) through an ingenious conceit. While Ed and Lorraine head out on assignment, their daughter, Judy (Mckenna Grace), remains at home with her babysitter, Mary Ellen (Madison Iseman), whose meddling friend Daniela (Katie Sarife) makes her way into the room of cursed and haunted objects the
Warrens keep under lock and key. Daniela’s objective is to find closure with the spirit of her dead father, but she’s not ready to face the menacing Annabelle. Although Judy warns her against it, it’s too late. And when Daniela unleashes Annabelle, she unleashes just about every evil spirit contained in the room: a werewolf, a haunted wedding gown, a ferrymen who shepherds spirits to another realm. The cursed room is a smart device to get a glimpse of the Warren’s deep case history. It feels like a tribute to the couple’s long and remarkable career in paranormal
“Brightburn” — The Breyers of Brightburn, Kansas, might be the dumbest couple in America. When a UFO crash-lands and they find an infant from outer space inside, rather than dialing 911, they take in the child and raise it as their own. Horror, R, 90 minutes. H½ “The Souvenir” — In a stunning piece of work, Honor Swinton Byrne plays a filmmaker involved with a guy who will break her heart, help her piece it back together, and break it again. It’s a movie about moviemaking, a profile of a complicated mother-daughter dynamic, and a devastatingly effective examination of a romance that turns into a horror show. Drama, R, 115 minutes. HHH½ “Aladdin” — Despite a couple of large, genie-blue stumbles along the way, Guy Ritchie’s live-action version of Disney’s “Aladdin”
is on balance a colorful and lively adventure suitable for all ages and a touching romance featuring two attractive leads. I liked the flying carpet, too. Musical fantasy, PG, 128 minutes. HHH “Trial by Fire” — Convicted of starting a fire that killed three children, a Texas troublemaker (Jack O’Connell) gets help from a writer (Laura Dern) convinced of his innocence. While this politically charged procedural features a number of standout performances and is on balance a solid, debate-inducing piece of filmmaking, it traffics in largely familiar territory. Biographical drama, R, 127 minutes. HHH “The Professor” — Johnny Depp plays an academic who learns he’s dying of cancer in a film that mistakes the title character’s snarky, smug, unfiltered persona for charm and charisma. Even
though the tragicomedy clocks in at 91 minutes, the good professor starts wearing out his welcome well within the first hour. Comedy drama, R, 91 minutes. H½ “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” — The third installment of the ultraviolent, wonderfully askew “John Wick” franchise is the most outlandish and maybe the most entertaining chapter to date. Keanu Reeves returns, giving a classic deadpan performance in an escapist movie that encourages us to groan and cringe and laugh at the mayhem. Action thriller, R, 131 minutes. HHH “The Hustle” — Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson do their best to add zip and zest to a nearly laugh-free, unimaginative story about a pair of mismatched con artists duping superficial and incredibly stupid men. Even with a running time
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Tribune News Service
investigation, written by Dauberman and original “The Conjuring” director James Wan, who clearly know their work inside and out. The tribute is aptly timed, as the real Lorraine passed away in April. “Annabelle Comes Home” is a torch passing to a new generation, featuring Grace as daughter Judy, gifted with similar clairvoyant powers as her mother. The 13-year-old Grace is an uncommonly mature actor for her age, and the film would not be as compelling without such a strong actor in this role (though the “Annabelle” films have always offered
platforms for excellent performances from young actresses). But to call her a “scream queen” would be a misnomer. Grace knows when silence and stillness is far more effective than hysteria, and she portrays Judy as a girl who has seen far more than she should in her young life. “Annabelle Comes Home” maintains The Conjuring Universe’s style and aesthetic of extraordinarily long camera takes, and the 1970s look in costume and production design (the Warrens’ home is oh-so-groovy). In what is essentially a haunted house film, Dauberman creates an
atmosphere of incredible tension as the three young women (and a courtly young neighbor, Bob, played by Michael Cimino) tangle with various spirits, ghosts and ghouls. Dauberman’s control over the camera and mastery of suspense is impressive, especially for a first-time director. But the film is strung too tightly, rarely breaking bad, denying the cathartic chaos one craves in this kind of film. Strangely, “Annabelle Comes Home” needs more jump scares — or maybe this jaded critic has just seen it all by now. – Rated R for horror violence and terror. HH½ (out of four stars)
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of 93 minutes, “The Hustle” felt about an hour too long. Comedy, PG-13, 93 minutes. H “Charlie Says” — “Charlie Says” focuses on the efforts of a prison educator to understand three of Charles Manson’s most notorious disciples in the early 1970s, but about half the film is devoted to flashbacks to Manson’s reign over a group of lost and delusional sycophants. While well-intentioned and thoughtful,
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“Charlie Says” is too ambivalent and too safe to deliver much in the way of original insight. Biographical drama, R, 111 minutes. HH “The Intruder” — Newcomers to a country home in Napa (Michael Ealy, Meagan Good) can’t seem to shake the menacing former owner (Dennis Quaid). Every single character in this film, including the villain, is irritatingly, maddeningly dumb. Drama/ suspense, PG-13, 101 minutes. Zero stars
“Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile” — Zac Efron and Lily Collins star in this character study of the narcissistic killer Ted Bundy, who maintained his innocence for years, and Elizabeth Kloepfer, the woman who loved and wanted so much to believe him. This docudrama-style adaptation of Kloepfer’s memoir conveys a sense of authenticity and essential truth. Crime/drama, R, 109 minutes. HHH
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