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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday March 19, 2015

ON STAGE

ON STAGE The Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept. presents “Xanadu: The Musical” PAGE 8

Comedians Alysia Wood and Greg Kettner appear Saturday at Max Dale’s PAGE 8

TUNING UP The Stacy Jones Band plays the Edison Inn on Saturday night in Edison PAGE 9

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COMING UPin the area Heritage Flight Museum Fly Days

A SWINGIN’ TIME Enjoy a night of swing and jazz music at the Burlington-Edison High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N. Burlington, Burlington, on Saturday, March 21: East Coast dance lesson, 6 to 7 p.m.; B-EHS jazz band, 7 to 8 p.m.; Skagit Swings Jazz Band, 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Donations accepted. 360-757-4074.

FIDO FUN RUN The 4-mile run and 1.5-mile run/ walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Port of Skagit, 15000 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Awards will be given for winners of each pooch weight class. Every dog will receive a Fun Run collar bandana and a homemade dog treat, and owners will receive a finisher’s medal.

Registration: $30, includes handler and one dog, $10 each additional dog. Bring a friend or family at no additional cost. More information: 360-5401611 or facebook.com/fidofunrun. Registration: databarevents.com/fidofunrun.

“KIWAFFODIL” The La Conner Kiwanis will cel-

See vintage aircraft take to the air when monthly Fly Days kick off from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Heritage Flight Museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington (Skagit Regional Airport at Port of Skagit). Get a look at the museum’s collections of flight memorabilia and flying World War II, Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, Douglas Skyraider, North American T-6, Boeing Stearman, L-13 Grasshopper, LINK Trainer and more. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment Monday through Thursday.

Fly days are held the third Saturday each month through October. $8 adult, $5 children ages 5 and older. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

ebrate its 100th anniversary during the La Conner Daffodil Festival, featuring a variety of events Saturday, March 21, in downtown La Conner.

The event will kick off in the morning with a pancake breakfast at the La Conner School cafeteria, 305 N. Sixth St., followed by a children’s art exhibit, live music and the crowning of the fifth-grade King and Queen of the Daffodils from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maple Hall. A silent auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with music by classical guitarist Andre Feriante from 5 to 8 p.m. accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and wine, with donations benefiting a local family. 360-466-4778 or lovelaconner.com.

COMICS THROUGH THE LENS OF HISTORY 6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 24, Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. T. Andrew Wahl, a journalist and lifelong comic book aficionado, will discuss how historical events and shifting social mores can be seen in the evolution of comic book characters, from Wonder Woman to Spider-Man. Using audience members’ memories as a springboard, Wahl will connect comic book superheroes (and the occasional villain) to historical topics including war, the advancement of civil rights and the societal impacts of technology. Free. 360-7550760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

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MOVIES

In age of superheroes, the classic ‘Cinderella’ conquers with kindness and she was certainly nothing like Katniss Everdeen, Tris Prior or the Black The female heroines Widow — the female leads that young girls look up to of today’s top box-office in 2015 tend to be strong, hits. But the way director determined, tough chicks.

Kenneth Branagh saw it, They don’t mince words.

Cinderella’s kindness was They shoot arrows. They in fact her superpower. wear leather. They don’t “I wanted to make the think twice about combat- pursuit of goodness sexy ing male foes. and proactive, not naive So Cinderella? With her or unsophisticated,” he delicate glass slippers and explained. corset and “yes, ma’am” — To update the story for how could she fit into that modern sensibilities, the category? filmmakers made a handful That was exactly what of subtle changes. Because Allison Shearmur — an the original Cinderella executive producer on loved animals — befriendthe female-empowerment ing the mice in her house franchise “The Hunger when she had no one else Games” — was wondering — they decided the new when Walt Disney Pictures Cinderella would be a fearapproached her about pro- less horsewoman who was ducing a new live-action able to ride bareback. And version of the 1950s aniBranagh refused to have mated fairy tale. her referred to as a “mere” “The first thing I said servant girl. was, ‘OK, but …,’” recalled “I saw nothing that was Shearmur of the revamped to be dismissed about the “Cinderella,” which stars value of lighting a fire or newcomer Lily James. “It cleaning a kitchen,” the was important to me that director said. “Service is a we not have a Cinderella perfectly fine way to make that didn’t in some way a living.” stand up for herself if she As for Cinderella’s was in a situation that was prince, he would not be a abusive. She had to be nameless Ken Doll type — responsible for her own and the budding lovebirds destiny. If the prince didn’t would actually have a few come, our Cinderella would conversations before she be just fine.” decided this was the man of In the original tale, Cin- her dreams. derella is a meek house And when her stepservant who puts up with mother insults the dress beratement from her step- she’s salvaged from her mother before a handsome late mother’s closet, “she prince rescues her from her doesn’t stand there and cruel fate. She wasn’t exact- take it,” Shearmur said. ly a feminist role model, “But she doesn’t put her

By AMY KAUFMAN Los Angeles Times

finger in the stepmother’s face, either.”

To make Cinderella feel like an actual person and not just some untouchable, angelic creature, Branagh told James to research meditation and Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

“Obviously, Cinderella’s not Gandhi,” said the 25-year-old actress, who also looked to the female characters in “Amelie” and “Annie Hall” for inspiration. “But she’s able to be open and in the moment, finding joy and happiness in tiny little things.”

Growing up in Surrey, England, James liked Disney princesses as much as the next girl — especially Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.” With two brothers, she said, she was also very into tigers. But she had a Minnie Mouse autograph book that the princesses signed at DisneyWorld, and her grandmother made her a version of Jasmine’s costume.

“Princesses were the girls who wanted more from life — free spirits,” said James, sipping — what else? — tea. “They weren’t conforming. They wanted to see the world rather than stay at home.”

James moved to London when she was 18 to attend drama school and has since starred as Lady Rose on “Downton Abbey.” But “Cinderella” is her comingout party.

It’s such a big opportuni-

Disney via AP

Lily James stars as Cinderella in the live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella.” ty for a relative newcomer that her agents initially told her that her chance at landing the part was minuscule, trying to shield her from disappointment. And Disney certainly put her through the paces. James had to do extensive screen tests, at one point even auditioning with live mice and pots and pans filled with boiling water.

“We had a lot of meetings,” Branagh acknowledged. “But even if meetings are inevitably superficial, the very fact of their number and length still offers plenty of chances for a terribly frightened or overwhelmed or serious person to reveal those things. And all along, Lily retained a sense of humor and absurdity about the whole thing. Like it was an elaborate game.”

As it turned out, Cinderella wasn’t all that dissimi-

lar from James herself. Her father had once told her she had a “generous nature,” and in Branagh’s breakdown of the character, he described Cinderella as having “generosity of spirit.”

“One director once said to me that I should stop trying to please,” James said with a laugh. “Maybe because I’m trying to please, I’m warm. You can think of that as a negative thing. But I’d rather be in a room full of people that are happy and getting along.”

It hasn’t all been like a fairy tale, though. Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of discussion about how skinny James looks in the film. But sucked into the character’s iconic blue ball gown — the one she dons in the majority of the film’s ad campaign — her waist looks unnaturally tiny. So much so, in fact, that critics have actually

questioned whether Disney digitally altered the actress’ appearance.

James has denied those claims, answering endless questions about her weight on the media tour for the film. “I’m so healthy,” she said in one such interview with The Times. “I’ve got hips and boobs and a bum and small waist.”

Such self-assurance reminds Shearmur of Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games” star who the producer watched go from unknown to global superstar.

“They’re sturdy people to begin with, and just like Jennifer has remained sturdy, I see the same thing for Lily,” the producer said. “Cinderella is quietly strong. I love Katniss’ bow and arrow, but her real act of strength was saying, ‘I volunteer.’ The bow and arrow came after that.”

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OUT & ABOUT ART

Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank.

PAINTINGS & MORE: The show features func“Inscription,” featuring tional and decorative art paintings by Anne Martin pieces in a variety of shapes McCool and works by other and sizes. The gallery also gallery artists, continues showcases a new collection through March at McCool of “Scrapper” dolls by Mary Gallery, 711 Commercial Jo Oxrieder and tapestry Ave., Anacortes. The galwall hangings by Windlery will also show works walker Taibi. For informaby Tracy Powell, sculptures; tion, including hours and Stephen Roxborough and directions: 360-222-0102 or Bryce Mann, photography; ravenrocksgallery.com.

Patsy Chamberlain, Cathy Schoenberg, Marguerite “THREADS”: A show of Goff and Barbara Hathanew work by Kelly Bjork, way, ceramics; George Phoebe Wahl, Ries Niemi, Way and Art Learmonth, Hannah Ruth Levi, Hollie wood; Carole Cunningham Chastain, Jennifer Dranttel and Debbie Aldrich, jewand Natalie Novak conelry; Martha Tottenham, tinues through March 29 handwoven scarves; Vicki at Smith & Vallee Gallery, Hampel, gourd art, and 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. other artists. The gallery is “THREADS” is a modern open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. take on folk and outsider Wednesday through Satart — reinterpreting tradiurday or by appointment. tional themes and mediums 360-293-3577 or annemartin to tell stories that are valid mccool.com. and relevant today. The show focuses in particular NOSTALGIC ART: “Nos- on the stories of women talgia: A Bittersweet Yearn- and women’s traditional ing for the Past” continues roles in development of art/ through March 31 at Scott craft. Gallery hours are 11 Milo Gallery, 420 Commer- a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360cial Ave., Anacortes. The 766-6230 or smithandvallee. show presents a collection com. of work by gallery artists that represents “nostalgia” MEMBERS ART SHOW: in many forms, whether it Allied Arts of Whatcom be old trucks and barns, County is hosting its annual old signs or other collecMembers Show through tions of items. Featured are March 29 at Allied Arts photographs on canvas by Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Dick Garvey, oil still lifes Ave., Bellingham. The show

by Melissa Jander, color features work from nearly photographs by Lewis 100 Allied Arts members, Jones, oils by Lorna Libert including professional artand pastels and oils by ists, students, and new or Donna Trent, as well as a emerging artists. Works selection of jewelry, glass range from traditional work, sculptures and tables paintings to photography by other gallery artists. The to contemporary sculptures gallery is open from 10:30 and everything in between. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Gallery hours are 10 a.m. through Saturday or by to 5 p.m. Monday through appointment. 360-293-6938 Friday, noon to 5 p.m. or scottmilo.com.

Saturday. 360-676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

CERAMIC ART: “The ART AT MoNA: Three Soul of Clay: Ceramics by exhibits will open with a Richard Alexander” conreception at 2 p.m. Saturtinues through April 2 at

SPRING FINE ART SHOW The annual Spring Fine Art Show will open with a gala reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and continue through May 3 at The River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road (off of Dodge Valley Road), Mount Vernon. This year’s show features an eclectic selection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and glass by 32 artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. 360-466-4524 or rivergallerywa.com. Pictured: Lavone Newell-Reim, Rebirth Series, Rejuvenation 1. day, March 21, and continue through June 14 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

“Study in Green from the Permanent Collection”: From line to color field and realistic to abstraction, green is echoed from nature to the artist’s canvas as this fourth in the color study series surveys Northwest artists’ use of this tranquil and rejuvenating color.

The exhibit includes artwork by Guy Anderson, Harold Balazs, Jim Ball, Max Benjamin, Robert Buchanan, John Cole, Jeff Crandall, Michael Dailey, Jeff Day, Lockwood Dennis, Gaylen C. Hansen, Paul Havas, Barbara Straker James, Clayton James, Robert C. Jones, Leo Kenney, LaVerne Erickson Krause, Verne Mittlestadt, Hallsten Pehr, Michael Spaf-

ford, Jack Stangle, Charles Stokes, Leonard Ruder, Boyd Sugiki, Dederick Ward and Mark Tobey.

“Neo Naturalist”: The artists have found ways to reconnect to a part of nature that for them provides endless interest and inspiration, creating artworks to show respect for their subject, while addressing issues of growth, change and loss. Artists include Gretchen Daiber, Stephen Cunliffe, David Eisenhour, Michael Felber, Karen Hackenberg, Todd Horton, Tom Jay, Sara Mall Johani, Philip McCracken, Michael Paul Miller, Allen Moe, Ann Morris, Peregrine O’Gormley, Mary Randlett, Joseph Rossano and Karen Rudd.

Guest curator Robert Yoder will lead a walkthrough of the exhibit at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21.

“HAKONIWA Project: to touch & to be touched”: Etsuko Ichikawa: The Japanese word Hakoniwa means a boxed or miniature garden. It also refers to

Sandplay therapy, developed by Jungian therapist Dora Kalff in Switzerland in the 1950s and ‘60s. In contrast to most Western psychotherapies, which emphasize verbal and direct expression and cause/effect thinking, Hakoniwa makes significant use of nonverbal communication, concrete activity and a holistic perspective. In typical Sandplay therapy, a patient spends time in a private room with a sandbox and a variety of miniature figures to create and arrange their own world freely.

This exhibit includes a narrow sandbox in the middle of the gallery and shelves on the walls filled with many miniature “hand” figures for people to bring to the sandbox to arrange or to play. Only hand figures are included in order to emphasize the significance of hands in our lives.

Etsuko Ichikawa will offer an artist’s presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4.

“BIO DEVOTIONAL”: A show of artwork by David Eisenhour, Todd Horton, Philip McCracken and Mary Randlett will open Saturday, March 21, and continue through May 3 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. These artists are “dedicated to a way of life that inhales beauty and exhales sighs of wonder.” Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment. 360-708-4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

LOCAL MEDICAL HISTORY: “Doctor, Doctor: A History of Healing in Skagit County” continues through April 12 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit showcases items from the museum’s permanent col-

lection relating to dentistry, surgery, vintage medications and even veterinary medicine. Also on display are a variety of artifacts from Northern State Hospital. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

JURIED ART EXHIBIT: Check out the Spring Juried Exhibit through May 29 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. The exhibition showcases the work of artists from around the region, including Anacortes artists Caroline Garland and Donna Nevitt-Radtke.

The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org.

REPRESENTATIONAL PAINTINGS: A show of representational paintings

by Andy Friedlander continues through March at Il Caffe Rifugio, 5415 Mount Baker Highway, a half-mile east of Highway 9. For information, contact the artist at 360-420-6171 or the café at ilcafferifugio.com.

FEMALE ARTISTS: Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, is showing “Six Journeys” through April 12. Artists includes Dona Anderson, woven fiber; Lin McJunkin, pate de verre glass/steel; Carol Milne, kiln cast glass; Mary Molyneaux, collage acrylic paintings; Anita Mayer, clothing designer; and Patricia Resseguie, fiber and installations. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, weekdays by appointment. 360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com.

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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS

MORE FUN

DAFFODIL OPEN HOUSE: Freeborn Church and BonTULIP FESTIVAL GALA: SPRING EQUINOX & NEW hoeffer Botanical Gardens “Under the Rainbow,” the MOON SOUND PRAYER: will host the second annual 2015 Tulip Festival Gala 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March Daffodil Festival and Open opening celebration, will 20, Anacortes Center for House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. take place from 5:30 to 9 Happiness, 619 Commercial Saturdays, March 21 and 28, p.m. Thursday, March 26, Ave., Anacortes. Bring your at the gardens, located just at the Swinomish Casino own hand drums and rattles east of I-5 at exit 215, near & Resort, 12885 Casino or borrow one. $5-$10 sugStanwood. Check out some Drive, Anacortes. Enjoy gested donation. 360-464400,000 daffodils, tour the a special appearance by 2229 or anacortescenter fully restored 115-year-old vocalist Nathaniel Voth, forhappiness.org. chapel, see glass centerpiecmusic by Mount Vernon es made by Pilchuck Glass High School’s Synergy STAR PARTY: Explore School students, peek into Choir, dinner, dessert aucthe night sky and view distwo 1870s log cabins, walk tion, raffles and more. $65; tant galaxies, nebulas and through the 14 Stations of “ORCA TRIBES OF advance purchase required. THE SALISH SEA”: 7 p.m. planets beginning at dark the Cross located among the 360-428-5959 or tulip Friday, March 20, at Fort gardens or make a wish at Wednesday, March 25, festival.org.

Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort the Children’s Park Wishing Anacortes Public Library, Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Well. Lunch served from 11 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

LECTURES Orca Network co-founder Island County Astronomical a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. 360-629-3149.

Howard Garrett will intro- Society members will proAND TALKS vide an assortment of teleduce the two communities SCRAPBOOKING FOR PAPER-SHREDDING of Southern Resident orcas scopes for viewing. All ages GENEALOGISTS: The welcome. Free. The event PARTY: Dispose of your who, with the exception of Skagit Valley Genealogical humans, are without paral- will be canceled if raining. If outdated paperwork, sensiSociety will present “You lel in their cultural capabili- cloudy, ICAS members will tive documents and files at Found It, Now Flaunt It: be there to answer questhe annual Spring Shredding ties. Free. 360-293-1910, Scrapbooking for Genetions and talk astronomy.

Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ext. 21, or library.cityof 360-679-7664 or icas-wa.

Wednesday, March 25, at anacortes.org. webs.com.

Country Meadow Village, 1501 Collins Road, SedroMUSIC BIG BAND DANCE: The Woolley. Limited to 150 A SWINGIN’ TIME: Stanwood Area Historical pounds of shredding materiEnjoy swing and jazz music Society will host the fourth als. 360-856-0404. at the Burlington-Edison annual Big Band Dance High School Performing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. SaturENERGY FUTURES: Arts Center on Saturday, day, March 21, at the Floyd Transition Fidalgo presents March 21. The lineup Norgaard Cultural Center, “New Energy For a New includes a East Coast 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stan- Day” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, dance lesson from 6 to 7 wood. Dance to the Moon- March 25, at the Lincoln p.m.; the B-EHS jazz band light Swing Orchestra. Hors Theatre, 712 S. First St., from 7 to 8 p.m.; and the d’oeuvres will be provided. Mount Vernon. Keynote Skagit Swings Jazz Band Beer and wine available speakers include Chris from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. for purchase. Tickets: $20, Davis, Gov. Inslee’s senior Donations accepted. 360$35 couple. 360-629-6110 or advisor for Energy and 757-4074. sahs-fncc.org.

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alogists” from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf St., Burlington. Theresa Schultze will demonstrate digital scrapbooking techniques and best practices for archival storage and showcasing valuable family documents and photographs. Use the meeting room entrance on the Maiben Park side of the building. Free. skagit valleygenealogy.org.

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Fahey, Sightline Institute senior communication strategist; and Rosalinda Guillen, executive director of Community to Community. Enjoy music by Dana Lyons and the La Conner Boys & Girls Club’s original performance, Energy Star Puppet Pals. $10 suggested donation. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham. Check out more than 35 booths with information, products, services and activities for local families, live entertainment by Recess Monkey and Caspar Babypants, “Frozen” children’s book author Barbara Jean Hicks and the princessPRODUCERS NIGHT: The es of Arendelle. The event Lincoln Theatre Foundawill include jump castles, a tion’s 12th annual Producers climbing wall, face painting, Night fundraiser will take crafts, ice skating, a photo place at 6 p.m. Saturday, booth and more. A variety of March 28, at the Swinomish food trucks will be on hand.

Casino and Lodge, 12885 Admission: $6 advance, $8 Casino Drive, Anacortes. at the door. 360-715-2237 or This year’s film inspirabhamfamfair.com. tion is “Casino Royale,” so attendees are invited to TURKISH FOOD & CUL“let their attire reflect their TURE: The Northwest Laninner secret agent, devious guage Academy will present villain, high roller or James “Welcome to Türkiye” from Bond girl.” Fancy, formal or 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, semiformal dress is encour- March 28, at the NWLA aged. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, Cultural Center, 5023 Langwine and dinner, with music ley Road, Langley. Enjoy an provided by the 9th Street evening of traditional food, Combo. Live and silent music and dance featuring auctions will feature a wide Turkish folk music by Yunus range of items and experiEmre Gündogdu, Bob Beer ences. Free blackjack lesand Izumi Pinar Sekine sons will be provided. Ages Fairbanks, music by The 21 and older only. Tickets: Mevlevi Order of America’s $75. Producer table for eight Mutrib Orchestra, Sufi guests: $580. 360-336-8955 “turning,” performances by or ilovethelincoln.com. the Anadolu Youth Dancers, belly dancing, a Turkish 2015 SPRING FESTA: bazaar and more. $65.

The Vela Luka Croatian A pre-event cooking Dance Ensemble will host class will take place from 2 its annual Spring Festa at to 5 p.m. Learn traditional 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March Turkish recipes and acces28, at the Croatian Cultural sible, at-home cooking techCenter, 801 Fifth St., Ananiques. $35. Preregistration cortes. Dine on baked salm- required: 360-321-2101 or on, Dalmatian-style pasta, nwlanguageacademy.com. salad, Croatian pastries and libations. Enjoy a perforROCK & GEM SHOW: mance by the Vela Luka The Mt. Baker Rock & Croatian Dance Ensemble, Gem Club will hold its 54th music by Ruze Dalmatinke Rock & Gem Show from 10 and Bonaca, dancing and a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and more. $50, $10 ages 12 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, younger. Make reservations March 28-29, at the Bloedel

by March 23: 360-299-2525 Donovan Community Cenor info@velaluka.org. ter Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Free BELLINGHAM FAMILY admission. 360-366-0576 or FAIR: The Bham Fam Fair mtbakerrockclub.org.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015 - E7

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7:30 p.m. today, March 19 Meera Syal (“The Kumars,” “Goodness Gracious Me,” “Rafta Rafta at the National”) returns to the National Theatre.

India is surging with global ambition.

But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house.

Sunil, 12 and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief.

Asha seeks to steal government antipoverty funds to turn herself into a ‘firstclass person,’ while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate.

But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighborhood. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students and children, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

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E8 Thursday, March 19, 2015

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area March 19-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues March 19-26

Thursday.19 THEATER

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

THURSDAY.19

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.19-22 “XANADU: THE MUSICAL” Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students. 360-293-2166. Check individual listings for times.

“Carried by the Current,” by Nicola Pearson: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Admission by donation. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

DANCE

Flamenco performance: Savannah Fuentes, guitarist Jose Vega and vocalist Curio Cueto, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $15 adults, $12 youths. 800-6387631 or wicaonline.org.

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

STACY JONES BAND 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

SATURDAY.21 THE NAUGHTY BLOKES 8:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

FRIDAY.20 Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $8.

360-445-3000.

Saturday.21 COMEDY

Alysia Wood and Greg Kettner: 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10. Reservations accepted. 360-424-7171.

Sunday.22

Saturday.28

MUSIC

THEATER

THEATER

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

SATURDAY.21

New Psychedelics, Bermuda Yacht Club: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3.

THEATER

THEATER

Singer, Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by David Ritchie, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

The Hoe and Harrow: 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

Friday.20

“Fairy Tales and Ancient Legends: Carmina Burana”: Saratoga Orchestra and Oak Harbor High School choirs, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. $20-$25, free for ages 17 and younger. 360-929-3045 or sowhidbey.com.

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“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 2 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

Friday.27 COMEDY

“Divided”: Ty Barnett and Ian Harris, 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20 general, $35 preferred seating. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

THEATER

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Honky Tonk Union (rockabilly): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Mia Vermillion (blues): 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Kristi Devries (Americana, rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

The Libertine Belles (vintage swing): 6:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 425-3031848.

City Hall, Minor Plains, Female Friends, Cat Positive: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Mo-Trouble: Benefit for JJ Poolman, Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Barbecue dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5 donation; open to the public. 360848-8882.

SATURDAY.21

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Petunia & The Vipers (country blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12.

360-445-3000.

Sunday.29 THEATER

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Ryna Matson Benefit Show: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

SATURDAY.21 ALYSIA WOOD AND GREG KETTNER 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10. Reservations accepted.

360-424-7171.

MuseBird Cafe: Volkert Volkersz, Eric Miller and John Meire, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360445-3000.

Nitecrew (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

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

360-422-6411.

Matney Cook (of Mudflat Walkers): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

SUNDAY.22 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Libertine Belles (vintage swing): 6:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge ballroom, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 425303-1848.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

WEDNESDAY.25 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

No Tonic Press (jazz): Noon to 2 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Turquoise Jeep, Smoove Movez: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12.

360-778-1067.

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

Stacy Jones Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Cave Singers, Valley Maker: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12.

360-778-1067.

The Naughty Blokes: 8:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Volkert Volkersz: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Vacationeer, Light Thieves, Fauna Shade, The Pro-Nouns: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

THURSDAY.26 The Donkeys, Keaton Collective, Gems: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Open Mic: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Signups begin at 6:30 p.m. 360-4453000.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area March 19-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues March 19-26

Thursday.19 THEATER

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

THURSDAY.19

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.19-22 “XANADU: THE MUSICAL” Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students. 360-293-2166. Check individual listings for times.

“Carried by the Current,” by Nicola Pearson: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Admission by donation. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

DANCE

Flamenco performance: Savannah Fuentes, guitarist Jose Vega and vocalist Curio Cueto, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $15 adults, $12 youths. 800-6387631 or wicaonline.org.

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

STACY JONES BAND 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

SATURDAY.21 THE NAUGHTY BLOKES 8:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

FRIDAY.20 Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $8.

360-445-3000.

Saturday.21 COMEDY

Alysia Wood and Greg Kettner: 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10. Reservations accepted. 360-424-7171.

Sunday.22

Saturday.28

MUSIC

THEATER

THEATER

“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

SATURDAY.21

New Psychedelics, Bermuda Yacht Club: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3.

THEATER

THEATER

Singer, Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by David Ritchie, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

The Hoe and Harrow: 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

Friday.20

“Fairy Tales and Ancient Legends: Carmina Burana”: Saratoga Orchestra and Oak Harbor High School choirs, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. $20-$25, free for ages 17 and younger. 360-929-3045 or sowhidbey.com.

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“Xanadu: The Musical”: Anacortes High School Performing Arts Dept., 2 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $15 adults, $7 students.

360-293-2166.

Friday.27 COMEDY

“Divided”: Ty Barnett and Ian Harris, 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20 general, $35 preferred seating. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

THEATER

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Honky Tonk Union (rockabilly): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Mia Vermillion (blues): 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Kristi Devries (Americana, rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

The Libertine Belles (vintage swing): 6:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 425-3031848.

City Hall, Minor Plains, Female Friends, Cat Positive: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Mo-Trouble: Benefit for JJ Poolman, Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Barbecue dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5 donation; open to the public. 360848-8882.

SATURDAY.21

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Petunia & The Vipers (country blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12.

360-445-3000.

Sunday.29 THEATER

“The Spitfire Grill” (musical drama): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Ryna Matson Benefit Show: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

SATURDAY.21 ALYSIA WOOD AND GREG KETTNER 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10. Reservations accepted.

360-424-7171.

MuseBird Cafe: Volkert Volkersz, Eric Miller and John Meire, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360445-3000.

Nitecrew (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

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

360-422-6411.

Matney Cook (of Mudflat Walkers): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

SUNDAY.22 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Libertine Belles (vintage swing): 6:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge ballroom, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 425303-1848.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

WEDNESDAY.25 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

No Tonic Press (jazz): Noon to 2 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Turquoise Jeep, Smoove Movez: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12.

360-778-1067.

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

Stacy Jones Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Cave Singers, Valley Maker: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12.

360-778-1067.

The Naughty Blokes: 8:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Volkert Volkersz: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Vacationeer, Light Thieves, Fauna Shade, The Pro-Nouns: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

THURSDAY.26 The Donkeys, Keaton Collective, Gems: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Open Mic: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Signups begin at 6:30 p.m. 360-4453000.

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

“TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”: Auditions will be “SHAKESPEARE”: held at 2 p.m. Saturday and Shakespeare Northwest 5 p.m. Sunday, April 11-12, will hold auditions for at Anacortes Community this year’s Skagit River Theatre, 918 M Ave., AnaShakespeare Festival from cortes. Parts are available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, for eight females and 10 March 21, at Philip Tarro males ranging in age from Theatre, Skagit Valley Col8 to 50 and older. Audilege, 2405 E. College Way, tions will be by cold readMount Vernon. Auditionings from the script. The ers should prepare two play will run May 29-June contrasting one-minute 20. For information or to monologues; one must be Shakespeare or heightened schedule an audition: 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com. language. To reserve a time slot, email your preDANCE ferred time to audition@ shakesnw.org. PerforCOMMUNITY DANCERS: mances will take place July Creative process, ages 13 17-Aug. 15 at the Rexville- and older, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Blackrock Amphitheatre in Mondays, April 20-May Mount Vernon.

11, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. “PIRATES OF Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

PENZANCE”: Auditions Participants will add movefor Gilbert and Sullivan’s ment combinations using comic operetta will be held the dance elements they Sunday through Tuesday, create together. Bring a March 29-31, at the Whidfavorite song and “be surbey Playhouse, 730 SE prised at the new movement Midway Blvd., Oak Harchoices you can make.” $50 bor. The production has a or $20 drop-in fee per class. large ensemble cast, with Some scholarships available. many featured roles. Audi- Preregister by April 13. tioners should be prepared 360-755-9649 or burlington to sing and be dressed for wa.gov/recreation. dance movement.

Choral auditions will be held Sunday, March 29, with MUSIC MUSICAL BENEFIT: A women at 2 p.m. and men fundraiser for JJ Poolman at 3:30 p.m. Come prepared to sing two ensemble songs of Mount Vernon will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, with other auditioning chorus members. Principal March 20, at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 role auditions will be held by appointment in 5-minute Market St., Mount Vernon.

JJ was born with cerebral blocks from 6 to 8:30 p.m. palsy and has been in the Monday, March 30. Auditioners will sing a prepared Elks Therapy Program for vocal solo. Sheet music and Children since he was 8 an MP3 recording are avail- months old. He is about to have another surgery, able at the playhouse. and the funds raised will Callbacks will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues- help alleviate the costs.

Mo-Trouble will perform, day, March 31. Rehearsals a barbecue dinner will be begin Tuesday, April 7, and the show will run May served, and there will be a silent auction and raffle 28-June 21. 360-679-2237, office@whidbeyplayhouse. prizes. Open to the public; com or whidbeyplayhouse. $5 donation at the door.

Information: 360-848-8882. com.

CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easylistening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. In exchange, musicians will receive audience contributions and a meal. 360-8538700 or info@5bsbakery. com.

RECREATION

Next up: March 28, potting party at the SFEG nursery, 21109 Kelleher Road.

check-in from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. An after-ride party TRAIL BUILDERS: will take place from 2 to 6 Mount Vernon Trail Buildp.m. Saturday at Hellam’s ers seeks volunteers to Vineyard, where prizes will help with trail building be awarded in a variety of CRUISING COURSE: and maintenance at Little categories, including most The U.S. Power Squadron Mountain Park in Mount dapper chap, most snappy Cruising and Cruise PlanVernon. Planned projects ning Course will be taught lass, most stylish steed, include a new trail and

by Skagit Bay Sail & Power most marvelous mustache bicycle skills park. FamilySquadron from 7 to 9 p.m. (men & women), most friendly work sessions Mondays and Wednesdays, interesting picnic blanket, are held from 10 a.m. to most classic teacup and March 30-April 29, at the 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain best limerick. The bike ride TIME FOR FIDDLERS: Anacortes Marina.

The or shine. Lunch, snacks, The Washington Old Time tools and training are pro- course covers cruise prepa- is suitable for cyclists of all Fiddlers play acoustic old- vided. For information, call ration and planning, boats skill levels. Registration: $10. thedandydaffodil.com. time music at 6:30 p.m. and equipment, anchors Mount Vernon Parks and the second and fourth and anchoring, security, Recreation at 360-336-6215 Fridays of each month at chartering, cruising outside THEATER or visit mountvernontrail the Mount Vernon Senior the United States, crew and builders.com.

FREE ADULT ACTING Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Next up: March 28; April provisioning, voyage man- CLASSES: Anacortes ComFree; donations accepted. agement, communications, 11, 25. munity Theatre offers free 360-630-9494. navigation, weather and acting classes for adults emergencies. $150, $175 FREE PARK ADMISfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC SION: The Washington for two sharing a book. To third Saturday each month CLUB: The club welcomes State Parks and Recreation register, contact Bob Miller at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. performers (intermediate at 360-588-9950 or bob Commission will offer Hosted by Nello Bottari, and above), listeners and millerwa@hotmail.com. free admission to all state classes include theme guests to join the fun at parks to celebrate Washmonologues, scripted 1:45 p.m. Thursday, March FRIENDS OF THE FORington State Parks’ 102nd scenes, improv games and 26, at Vasa Hall, 1805 EST HIKES: Join the birthday today, March 19. more, with a different topic Cleveland St., Mount VerThe Discover Pass will not Friends of the Forest for each month. Each class is non. Come and sing, play scenic hikes in the forest be required to enter state independent, so you don’t the club’s piano or organ, lands around Anacortes. parks, but is still required have to commit to every play your own instrument Dress for the weather and to access lands managed session. 360-840-0089 or or just enjoy a variety of by the Washington Depart- wear sturdy shoes. No freeadultactingclass.com. music — ’20s to ’70s claspets. Free. 360-293-3725 or ment of Fish and Wildlife sical, popular, western and and the Department of friendsoftheacfl.org.

WORKSHOPS gospel. Free. For informaNext up: Natural Resources. parks. tion, call Elaine at 360-428- wa.gov.

Senior/adult hike: SCIENCE & ARTS: WWU 4228.

Double Watershed Tour, 10 Youth Programs will offer Odyssey of Science & Arts SALMON HABITAT RES- a.m. to noon Friday, April SHELTER BAY CHORUS: TORATION: Join Skagit 10. Meet at the end of 32nd for students in grades 3-8 Practices are held from 2:45 Fisheries Enhancement St. west off of D Avenue. from March 30-April 2 at to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday Group (SFEG) to help This gentle, 1-mile hike Shannon Point Marine Cenat the Shelter Bay Clubwill lead past three distinct ter and Washington Park restore native riparian house in La Conner. New wetlands and through two in Anacortes. The program plants in the Skagit and members welcome. No watersheds. will explore marine mamSamish watersheds. The need to be a Shelter Bay mals who inhabit the Salish plants provide shade and resident. 360-466-3805.

DAFFODIL BICYCLE Sea. Students will learn cover for salmon and leaf RIDE: In conjunction with through hands-on activilitter for aquatic insects, ANACORTES OPEN MIC: which in turn provide food the La Conner Daffodil ties in specialized learning 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown for salmon. These riparFestival, the Dandy Daflabs and an outdoor classLantern Ale House, 412 fodil Tweed Ride will begin room, and will train to be a ian zones also improve Commercial Ave., Anaat 10 a.m. Saturday, March harbor porpoise observer water quality by controlcortes. 360-293-2544.

28, at La Conner Channel for real porpoise research. ling erosion and filtering Lodge, 205 N. First St., La Sessions: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pollutants. All planting OPEN MIC: Jam night, Conner. Early check-in p.m. (grades 3-5), 1 to 5 p.m. events take place from 10 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thurs- a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. will be available from 3 to (grades 6-8). Each session days, Conway Pub & Eat6 p.m. Friday, March 27, at costs $129. 360-650-3308, For information or to sign ery, 18611 Main St., ConHellam’s Vineyard, 109 N. youth@wwu.edu or wwu. up: 360-336-0172 or sfeg@ way. 360-445-4733. skagitfisheries.org.

First St., with day-of-ride edu/youth.

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HOT TICKETS THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM: March 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

ECHOSMITH: March 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

SHPONGLE: March 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BAD RELIGION: March 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

WAYNE KRANTZ: March 24-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazz alley.com.

NERDS AND MUSIC: A Night with Joel Hodgson, Pat Rothfuss and Paul & Storm: March 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

DATSIK: March 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BURTON CUMMINGS BAND: March 27-28, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

MAROON 5: March 28, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAN + SHAY: March 28, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

THE DECIBEL TOUR: March 31, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

YOUNG THUG, TRAVI$ SCOTT: March 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: April 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

SUICIDE GIRLS: BLACKHEART BURLESQUE: April 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LIL DICKY: April 4, Chop Suey, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STROMAE: April 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE SING OFF LIVE: April 6, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation. com.

GEORGE EZRA: April 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

YELLE: April 7, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE REPLACEMENTS: April 9, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or live nation.com.

VANCE JOY: April 9, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CRIZZLY: April 10, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SOJA: April 10, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RACHEL BRATHEN (Yoga Girl): April 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DAVE BARRY: April 11, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: April 14, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEKO CASE: April 14, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

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BLUES HALL OF FAME TOUR Charlie Musselwhite (pictured), James Cotton and John Hammond: April 4, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

FAITH NO MORE: April 16, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation. com.

BLUE OCTOBER: April 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

BOOSIE BADAZZ: April 17, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

KALIN AND MYLES: April 18, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

LORD HURON: April 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

SNOOP’S 2nd ANNUAL WELLNESS RETREAT: featuring Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, E-40: April 19, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SLEEP: April 20, The Showbox, Seattle.

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CLEAN BANDIT: April 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

COASTS: April 21, Chop Suey, Seattle.

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MOODY BLUES: April 22, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation. com.

KAISER CHIEFS: April 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

INFECTED MUSHROOM: April 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BIG DATA: April 23, The Crocodile, Seattle.

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TECH N9NE: April 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

GOHARD FESTIVAL: with Porter Robinson, Flosstradamus, Tchami, Rae Sremmurd, Destructo, Jauz, Anna Lunoe, Wax Motif: April 25, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

MASSIVE MONKEES DAY: April 25, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

MASTODON & CLUTCH: April 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

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Stoke your budding foodies with classes skills while having a great time in the Little Eko Chefs program, available for junior foodies ages 4 to 12. Later, Is your child the next gourmet they’ll race you in the resort pool. guru? Explore the concept during karismahotels.com/hotelsresorts/ a culinary adventure. Here are five foreveryone/generationsrivieramaya/ ideas to consider: littleekochefs 1. JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, 3. Colony Club, Barbados. Perhaps Cusco, Peru. Quinoa cookies? Kids your family is familiar with the term can join the hotel’s executive chef farm to table, but how about bait to learn how to make savory treats to plate? Take part in a free fishing using this ancient Peruvian grain. In excursion, during which your crew will the process, they’ll learn a few words join the hotel chef for a tour of local of Quechua, the language of the waters. After securing the catch of the Inca people. Meanwhile, parents can day, head back to the resort, where the uncover the secret to fresh ceviche chef’s team will prepare and grill the or discover how the locals craft pisco fish for your table. The whole family sours through mixology lessons. The will also enjoy time at the lagoon-style hotel is situated around a 16th-centu- pool and rides on a banana boat. ry convent in a town that serves as the colonyclubhotel.com/experience/ gateway for exploring the Inca Trail. family marriott.com/hotels/travel/cuzmc4. Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenjw-marriott-el-convento-cusco nessee. Prepare to relish foothills cui2. Generations Riviera Maya, Riv- sine, with inspiration culled from the iera Maya, Mexico. Your kids will neighboring Great Smoky Mountains impress you with their sushi rolling and haute cuisine. You’ll experience skills, tempt you with shaved ice and sumptuous meals made from the fruits delight you with hand-crafted tortiand labor of this working farm. Your llas and tamales. Fresh ingredients? gang will learn about bee keeping, You bet. They will have toured the truffle hunting, sheep milking and the on-site greenhouse and learned how making of artisan cheese. At various to pick the best components for their times of the year, choose cooking masterpiece. They’ll hone these new classes, a tour with the master gardenBy LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Local travel KIWIS, KANGAROOS AND YOU: See the culture and scenery of Australia and New Zealand at 6 p.m. today, March 19, at AAA Travel and Cruise, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. RSVP: 360-8482090.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call

360-336-6215. Next up: Historic Port Gamble: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. Venture via van and ferry to this waterfront town situated on the shores of scenic Hood Canal. Founded in 1853, Port Gamble is the only remaining companyowned mill town on Puget Sound. Explore the 120-acre National Historic Landmark complete with turn-of-thecentury buildings, a museum and a self-guided walking tour featuring views and New England-style houses.

Includes time for a no-host lunch and shopping. $69$71. Register by March 27.

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Web buzz Name: eatthispoem.com What it does: The literary food blog gives you the inside scoop on foodie haunts, best indie bookstores, libraries, coffee shops, literary conferences and more in 47 cities across the U.S., including Seattle and Portland, Oregon.

What’s hot: EatThisPoem goes way beyond large cities to include small and mid-size American towns. Each city guide is written by someone who has a relationship with the city. They review destinations with tips such as favorite bookstores and places to write. There are suggestions that could appeal to general travelers too, such as the guide’s favorite views, a superior hiking trail or their favorite place for seasonal organic breakfast fare.

What’s not: The blog is well past its launch date, so I’m sure I’m not the first person to raise her hand and request an international section.

More of a good thing is never bad. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

er or morning egg gathering. blackberryfarm.com 5. Create your own culinary vacation. There’s no need to check into a hotel or resort to add a little flavor to your family’s next adventure. Suggest sharing family recipes the next time the kids visit family. Visit a nearby farmers market and create your own feast with local, fresh ingredients.

Churn ice cream. Learn to make a pie with the season’s berries. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor together. n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of familytravel.com. Email: lohayes familytravel.com.

KEY”: Enjoy a slideshow and panel discussion on contemporary Turkey at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the NWLA Cultural Center, 5023 Langley Road, Langley. Admission by donation. 360-321-2101 or nwlanguageacademy.com.

SENIOR CENTER TRIPS: Skagit County senior centers offer short escorted trips.

For information, call the Anacortes Senior Center at 360-293-7473 or sign up at your local senior center.

“DESERT ODYSSEY”: Skagit Valley College will offer a special travel-based course to the Desert Southwest on May 8-31. Students

will experience 8,000 years of art and architecture by Anasazi and Hopi cliff dwellers and explore how they reflect the regional geology and biota. The experience is being offered as part of a 15-credit learning community integrating geology, biology and Native American history for SVC students. A noncredit option is available for community members. A number of partial scholarships are available, based on financial need. For information, contact Chuck Luckmann at 360-4167696 or charles.luckmann@ skagit.edu, or visit skagit. edu/news.asp_Q_page number_E_3662.

“Penguins of Madagascar”: Finally, the Penguins — voiced by Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights and Conrad Vernon — are the stars of their own feature film, which tells the story of how the four became buddies and work together to make the world a safer place.

“Annie”: This is not the beloved story of an orphan with unlimited optimism. The new “Annie” has been stripped of its messages about a better tomorrow, drained of its holiday themes and saddled with a foster child plot line that makes the big adoption sequence less appealing.

“A MusiCares Tribute to Paul McCartney”: Sir Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year. The DVD is a collection of performances featuring McCartney, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Norah Jones, Neil Young with Crazy Horse, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Duane Eddy, Sergio Mendes and The Beatles “Love” cast.

“WKRP in Cincinnati: Season 2”: Continues the stories of the staff at a low-rated radio station.

“Top Five”: Comedian has his efforts to be a serious actor sidelined by a reality show broadcast.

“Ghost Whisperer: The Complete Series”: Jennifer Love Hewitt stars in this series about a woman who can communicate with earthbound spirits.

“Maude: The Complete Series”: Bea Arthur stars in this spinoff series from “All in the Family.”

“Exodus: Gods &

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: MARCH 24 The Hobbit 3: The Battle of the Five Armies Into the Woods Unbroken Antarctica: A Year on Ice Song One MARCH 31 Interstellar The Imitation Game Wild Island of Lemurs: Madagascar Outcast APRIL 7 A Most Violent Year Happy Valley Home Sweet Hell n Tribune News Service

Kings”: Moses (Christian Bale) rises up against Ramses, who must deal with deadly plagues.

“Revelation: The End of Days”: Follows the events of a modern-day apocalypse.

“Victory at Sea”: Documentary that looks at major battles of World War II. “NOVA: A Big Bang Machine”: Goes behind the scenes of the search for Holy Grail of particle physics.

“The Divine Movie”: Looks at the seedy world of underground gambling rings.

“Nature: Penguin Post Office”: Antarctica’s post office is a popular tourist destination.

“Secrets of the Dead: Ben Franklin’s Bones”: Look at what could have been a darker side of the Founding Father.

“Caveman”: The Ringo Starr film is now on Blu-ray. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

Paul McCartney has agreed to induct his former Beatles mate, Ringo Starr, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month.

Stevie Wonder, Patti Smith and John Mayer will also usher in new members, the hall announced on Wednesday. The 30th annual induction ceremony is scheduled for Cleveland’s Public Hall on April 18.

The Beatles are in the rock hall already, and so are McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison as solo artists. Starr is the last to be honored individually, and Joe Walsh will perform some of his friend’s music.

Wonder will induct Bill Withers, a fellow songwriter who had his biggest impact in the 1970s. John Legend will perform Withers’ music, and it’s still a mystery whether Withers, who quit the music business more than 30 years ago, will sing.

Rock hall spokeswoman Shauna Wilson said it’s still to be determined which inductees will perform.

Smith will induct the late Lou Reed, and Beck will perform his music.

Mayer is speaking in honor of another blues guitarist, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vaughan’s brother Jimmie will perform with members of his brother’s old band, Double Trouble.

Dave Grohl has committed to performing inductee Joan Jett’s music, although the hall hasn’t announced who will give the speech for Jett.

HBO is taping the ceremony and concert for a May 30 television premiere.

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MOVIES NEW THIS WEEK “INSURGENT” doesn’t seriously diverge from the “Divergent/Hunger Games/Maze Runner” formula until its final act.

Up until then, this “Divergent” sequel is Young Adults Save the World generic. It’s action-packed in the extreme, as Young Heroine Triss (Shailene Woodely) and “Dauntless” hunk Four (Theo James) run from the armed, motorized thugs that the smug Erudite elitists send after them, with barely time for a betrayal, a moment of weakness and a break for Triss to pile on more makeup and lip gloss.

New “Factions” are visited, with Octavia Spencer’s Joanna controlling her temper in leading the tolerant sweethearts of “Amity,” who briefly shelter our heroes.

“Candor” leader Jack Kang (Daniel Dae Kim) is indeed candid, and that translates as “just,” too. A fierce Naomi Watts introduces us to the scheming/fighting “Factionless.”

It’s all part of the endless exposition in this post-“Harry Potter/Twilight” teen and tween film universe.

But this derivative fluff takes a turn toward interesting the moment Triss, haunted by memories of her slaughtered family, tells us how she wants this insurgency to end: “We need to kill Jeannine.” The Divergent girl has become a hardened revolutionary, and she wants the leader (Kate Winslet) who killed those she loved to die. At that point, director Robert Schwenktke and his screenwriters begin to transcend the material. We might think of “The Arab Spring” or the French Revolution and remember that not every insurgency leads to positive change, that every faction will have blood on its hands and that, in armed revolts, might makes right, but not righteous.

1:56. MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense violence and action throughout, some sensuality, thematic elements and brief language. HH1⁄2 Taylor Lautner squanders a little more of his “Twilight” heat on “TRACERS,” a B-movie thriller built around the urban obstacle course sport of “parkour.” It’s a stuntheavy chase picture with some arresting camera work, but not much else to recommend it.

Lautner is Cam, a wildly skilled bicycle messenger with more than his share of bad luck. He’s lost his parents, is in hock to some Chinatown loan sharks and behind on his rent. Then some parkour-crazed hottie (Marie Avgeropoulos) causes a crash that crushes his bike.

She crushes on Cam and gives him a new bike. He tracks her down, and that’s when he falls in with her crew, guys (Rafi Gavron, Adam Raynor, Luciano Acuna Jr., Josh Yadon) who skitter up walls, scamper over rooftops, hurtle cars and leap balcony to balcony in an effort to prove they can cover the shortest distance between two points — parkour. These practitioners use their parkour for heists. Cam, with reservations, joins in the lucrative fun.

Lautner seems to do enough of his own stunts to have credibility on a bike or clambering down a wall. But the limp, derivative script and thin supporting cast work against “Tracers.” There’s little heft to the villains, little spark with the leading lady and not much to recommend this aside from those chases and Lautner’s mastery of some of the stunts.

1:34. Rating: PG-13 on appeal for some intense violence, perilous action, sexual content and language. H1⁄2 n Roger Moore, Tribune News Service

MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“American Sniper” — Clint Eastwood directs a powerful, intense portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, hardly the blueprint candidate to become the most prolific sniper in American military history. And yet that’s what happened. In maybe the best performance of his career, Bradley Cooper infuses Kyle with humanity and dignity. And vulnerability. War drama, R, 1 132 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “An Honest Liar” — Directed with style by Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom, this documentary chronicles the amazing life of James Randi, who retired from a career in magic to expose faith healers and psychics. At times Randi’s methods are questionable, but anyone who challenges the charlatans -- and often wins those challenges -- deserves a standing ovation. Documentary, not rated, 90 minutes.

No rating.

“Big Hero 6” — Disney’s animated story about a teenager befriending a health-care robot is a big, gorgeous adventure with wonderful voice performances, some dark undertones that give the story more depth, an uplifting message and more than a few laughout-loud moments. Animation action comedy, PG, 108 min1 utes. HHH ⁄2 “Black or White” — One of the most complex characters Kevin Costner has played is a hard drinker fighting for custody of his granddaughter in this uneven but provocative movie that dares to raise issues and address situations that still make a lot of people uncomfortable. Drama, PG-13, 121 minutes. HHH “Cinderella” — Disney’s liveaction “Cinderella” movie is an enchanting, exhilarating romantic adventure with gorgeous scenery, terrific sets, stellar cinematography and Oscarworthy costumes. Lily James sparkles in the title role, and Cate Blanchett makes a deliciously terrifying evil stepmother. Instead of a re-imagined reboot, it’s old-fashioned, and that’s kind of refreshing. Fan- 1 tasy, PG, 105 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Cymbeline” — This update of Shakespeare’s play boasts a cast led by Ed Harris and Ethan Hawke and some impressive visuals. The problem is, the plot wavers from nearly indecipherable to semiridiculous to I stopped caring.

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“Kingsman,” a relentless, hardcore spoof of the old-school James Bond movies, is the craziest movie I’ve seen in a long time. Spy adventure, R, 129 1 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Run All Night” — As a broken-down hit man racing to save his son from an army of thugs, Liam Neeson is at his gritty, world-weary best in a stylish and kinetic thriller with some of the coolest camera moves in recent memory and a Hall of Fame villain in the great Ed Harris. Crime 1thriller, R, 114 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “’71” — Jack O’Connell (“Unbroken”) gives a stir-

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ring performance as a green recruit with the British Army deployed to Belfast in 1971 and caught up in a riot. This is one of those intense war thrillers where you know it’s fiction, you know it’s not a documentary, and yet every performance and every conflict feels true to the history and the events of the time.

War drama, R, 99 minutes.

1 HHH ⁄2 “The Cobbler” — Adam Sandler plays a sad shoe repairman in Manhattan who acquires a magical power and uses it in uncomfortable, unfunny, bizarre and distasteful ways. This weird fable is so unspeakably disastrous, it might just be the worst Sandler movie ever made. Comedy, PG-13, 98 minutes. H “The DUFF” — A socially awkward high school senior (the eminently likable Mae Whitman) ditches her besties after learning she’s their “Designated Ugly Fat Friend.” This well-intentioned and sometimes quite sharp movie falls just short due to a few way-off-the-mark scenes and too much heavy-handed preaching. Teen romance, PG-13, 104 1 minutes. HH ⁄2 “The Gunman” — Rarely have two Oscar-winning actors been so stunningly off the mark as Sean Penn (ripped and deeply bronzed) and Javier Bardem are in this international thriller. “The Gunman” follows a predictable

pattern: cheesy, semitense dialogue followed by either a shootout or a “Bourne”-type fight scene. Action thriller, R, 115 minutes. H “The Humbling” — Al Pacino is all over the place playing a famous actor who goes to rehab after falling off the stage. As madcap characters keep entering and exiting his life, yelling at him and kissing him and berating him and making strange requests of him, fantasy and reality intertwine in a manner I found more maddening than intriguing. Comedy, R, 113 minutes. HH “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” — I actually enjoyed this second chapter about British pensioners who move to a ramshackle retirement hotel in Jaipur, India, more than the first, because I was revisiting all those wonderful, cheeky characters. It’s shamelessly, unapologetically sentimental, but that’s just fine because we’re rooting for everyone here. Romantic com1 edy, PG, 122 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Unfinished Business” — This Vince Vaughn comedy attempts to be both a hard-R road trip making no apologies for politically incorrect humor and a sweet family film with a message about tolerance.

But neither element is particularly convincing or particularly funny. It’s a wretched, wandering mess.

Comedy, R, 90 min1 utes. H ⁄2

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MUSIC REVIEWS HOUNDMOUTH, “Little Neon Limelight” — The four-piece band’s sophomore effort, “Little Neon Limelight,” is so full of taut songwriting, engaging harmonies and hypnotic playing that it warrants comparisons to the legendary group The Band.

Houndmouth, like The Band, effortlessly shifts from organic songs that sound like they grew straight up from the earth and were just waiting for someone to pick, to straight-out rockers that beg to be turned up to 11.

They can also dial it back for plaintiff ballads like “For No One” and “Gasoline,” displaying a range that makes it hard to believe they’ve been together for less than five years.

All four members share vocals, with keyboardist Katie Toupin stealing the show on the standout track “Otis” about the death of Otis Redding. And on “My Cousin Greg,” Houndmouth taps into a road weariness that’s also a central part of The Band’s ethos: “If you want to live the good life,” they sing, “then you’d better stay away from the limelight.”

Houndmouth’s “Little Neon Limelight” more than deserves the limelight. n Scott Bauer, Associated Press

MARK KNOPFLER, “Tracker” — Mark Knopfler is on the cover of the latest issue of “Guitarist” magazine, but not because of anything he plays here. Knopfler assigns his instrument a minor role, and even when he tries to do his “Sultans of Swing” thing, on “Beryl,” he loses interest after three minutes and abruptly ends the song. And he sings throughout with the gusto of a fireside Perry Como.

However, Knopfler always has a winning way with a tune and an eclectic taste in topics. On “Tracker,” he sings about the author Beryl Bainbridge, the poet Basil Bunting and a commune in Sicily shrouded in “the mists of antiquity.” It makes for a melodious history lesson. Despite the album’s consistently mellow mood, the musical range is wide. There’s a flute solo and other Celtic ornamentation, a bit of jazz, a tribute to JJ Cale and a lovely duet with Ruth Moody.

But, aside from the halfhearted “Beryl,” there’s nary a nod to rock. Knopfler has sold 125 million records and doesn’t seem to care whether he sells 10 more, refusing to parrot his past. That’s to be admired, so hear him out. n Steven Wine, Associated Press

would be nowhere without Timbaland, the time-tested hip-hop producer whom creator Lee Daniels hired to keep corniness at bay.

But if it’s one thing to create credible new music for a prime-time TV show — as T Bone Burnett and Buddy Miller have done for “Nashville” — it’s even more of a challenge to make character-driven songs for a soap opera that can stand up on their own, removed from the storyline, and compete in the real-life marketplace that’s fictionalized on Wednesday nights on Fox. In that regard, the “Empire” soundtrack does … not too badly. For instance, “Good Enough,” the ballad sung by Jussie Smollett, who plays Jamal, forced to cope with the homophobia of his father Lucious (Howard), makes a plea for understanding nonspecific enough to be broadly interpreted by anyone who seeks the approval of a mule-headed parent. It would sound right at home on a Timbaland-produced Justin Timberlake album.

The entire 18-song album — which also features rapper Yazz (real name Bryshere Gray, who plays Jamal’s brother Hakeem), as well as such guest stars as Estelle, Mary J. Blige and, regrettably, Courtney Love — does not maintain that high standard (or entirely avoid corniness). But it’s a solid enough hip-hop and R&B platter to be enjoyable even if you don’t watch the show.

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RICKY MARTIN, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar” — Ricky Martin is too often taken for granted. Although he hasn’t recorded much since the swinging “Living la Vida Loca,” Martin didn’t really need to. That tune created, defined and refined where Latino-Anglo dance-pop could go, with the Puerto Rico-born singer as its hipshaking messiah. For his first all-Latin language album since 1998’s “Vuelve,” Martin reaches back to where he came from (no, not Menudo) and brings it into the shimmying pop present.

The brassy cumbia-meets-baile “Adiós” starts “A Quien Quiera Escuchar (To the One Who Wants to Listen),” referring to the life he’s led since becoming a star. The singer injects similar deep feelings into the midtempo tropicália of “Cuanto Me Acuerdo de Ti.” The rhythm also regales “La Mordita,” touched with reggaeton and cumbia.

Not every groove is salsa-speedy, and that’s where Martin’s soulfulness truly comes alive. The humming Latin jazz of “Náufrago,” the hand-drummed flamenco of “Isla Bella,” and the spare, cello-laced balladry of “Disparo al Corazón” are tender displays of Martin’s emotional purr.

“Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire” — The success of “Empire,” the runaway hit music business soap opera starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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