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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday May 22, 2014

In Concert

Reviews

Tuning Up

The Nylons bring their a capella magic to the Skagit Valley Casino

Music: Coldplay, Hunter Hayes Video Games: ‘Disney Magical World’

Rivertalk plays Saturday night at the Conway Muse

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E2 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Monuments Men”: George Clooney’s latest directing effort takes a look at the handful of out-of-shape artisans tasked with saving the great art of Europe stolen by the Nazis during World War II. The film isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s a fitting tribute to the men who put their lives on the line in the name of saving culture. The film is based on a true story, but it takes some artistic license.

“In Secret”: The message about the often treacherous path taken because of lust plays out in grand moralistic fashion. Unlike a modern screenplay about infidelity, where the consequences are often blunted, Emile Zola’s work embraces the cold and fatalistic view of such improprieties. It’s just the delivery of the elements that fails.

“About Last Night”: This is not so much a remake of the 1986 “About Last Night …” starring Rob Lowe and Demi Moore, but a return to the source material, David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago.” The film is already strides ahead of most comedies because of the witty and brilliant writing of Mamet.

Kevin Hart can be a little manic, but in this case that energy works because Regina Hall matches him beat for beat.

This movie would have been just as entertaining had it focused on them.

Having two solid story lines that work in such harmony is a rare find.

“3 Days to Kill”: Dying hired assassin agrees to one more job. Kevin Costner stars.

“Pompeii”: Slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love.

“Call the Midwife: Season Three”: The midwives search for a new location.

“Way of the Wicked”: Thriller starring Christian Slater.

“Mountain Men: Season 2”: Tom Oar, Rich Lewis, Eustace Conway, Marty Meierotto and Charlie Tucker confront menacing elements.

“Nosferatu the Vampyre”: Werner Herzog’s 1979 film is now on Blu-ray.

“Martial Arts Movie Marathon”: The two-disc collection features “Manchu Boxer” (1974) and “The Association” (1975).

“L.A. Law: The Complete Second Season”: Features 20 episodes in a fiveDVD set.

“Garage Sale Mystery”: A woman who goes to garage sales finds a link to a friend’s murder.

“Chased by Dinosaurs”: Triple feature from creators of “Walking with Dinosaurs.”

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

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: MAY 27 w Endless Love w Gambit w Run & Jump w Trials of Cate McCall w 24 Exposures

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JUNE 10 w Adult World w Devil’s Knot w Haunt w Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit w Non-Stop

JUNE 3 w Goodbye World w In the Blood w Lone Survivor w The Motel Life w The Pretty One w RoboCop w Small Time w Son of God

JUNE 17 w Against the Wild w Almost Human w The Grand Budapest Hotel w Joe w The Lego Movie w 13 Sins w Walk of Shame n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

“The Right Kind of Wrong”: A failed writer becomes famous through a blog called “Why You Suck.”

“Grand Piano”: Pianist must play a concert perfectly or die.

“Duck Dynasty: The Duck Days of Summer”: Includes a trip by the Robertson family to Hawaii.

“Terry Fator: Live In Concert”: Performance by the “America’s Got Talent” winner in Las Vegas.

“McCanick”: Narcotics detective hunts for a young criminal who knows a damaging truth about the cop’s past.

“Waking the Dead”: Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd (Trevor Eve) and his team tackle more cold cases.

“Sophia Grace & Rosie’s Royal Adventure”: The girls are sent to Switzelvania by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as special correspondents to cover the coronation of a new queen.

“Amish Mafia: Season One”: Introduces viewers to the Amish Mafia.

“The Moneychangers”: TV movie based on the book by Arthur Hailey.

Christopher Plummer stars.

“The Revengers”: William Holden plays a Civil War veteran who seeks revenge for the death of his family.

“The First World War: The Complete Series”: Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan.

“Happy Days: The Fifth Season”: Includes the episode that created the phrase “jumped the shark.” n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

Rivertalk performs Saturday night at the Conway Muse

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Get Involved........................................ 5 Music, Video Game Reviews.............. 6 Hot Tickets.......................................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Movie Listings, Reviews..............10-11 Out & About.................................12-13 Travel................................................. 14 At the Lincoln.................................... 15

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - E3

COMMUNITY Saturday, May 24 COUPEVILLE

The annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, in downtown Coupeville, ending at Town Park, where a musical salute, remembrance ceremony and town picnic will be held.

Enjoy marching bands, vintage cars, tractors, floats, military, animals and more. 360-678-5434 or coupeville chamber.com.

Monday, May 26 ANACORTES/GUEMES ISLAND

American Legion Post 13, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others will host Memorial Day services on Guemes Island and at two cemeteries on Fidalgo Island. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. to take the ferry to Guemes Island, making a brief stop midchannel to play taps and drop flowers into the water.

A ceremony will be held around 9 a.m. at Edens Cemetery on Guemes Island, followed by an 11:30 a.m. memorial service at Grandview Municipal Cemetery, 411 Hillcrest Drive, and a 12:30 p.m. ceremony at Fern Hill Cemetery, 7427 Highway 20.

BAY VIEW

Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery, on Cemetery Road.

BOW

Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Bow Cemetery, 15778 Bow Cemetery Road.

BURLINGTON

Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 members will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Burlington Green Hills Cemetery, 11157 N. Gardner Road. Private ceremonies for the fallen will take place at noon at Legion Hall, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave. Ceremonies will conclude with a 21-gun salute. 360755-1202.

CONCRETE

Heskett-Arnold American Legion Post 132 will host a Memo-

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE AREA

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26.

There are numerous events planned in honor of veterans who died while serving our country.

rial Day service at 1 p.m. at Forest Park Cemetery, Compton Lane and Cemetery Road. A potluck lunch will follow the ceremony at Legion Hall, 45952 Main St. 360-853-8940.

CONWAY

Mason-McConkey American Legion Post 147 of Conway will conduct a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at Fir-Conway Lutheran Cemetery, 19084 Milltown Road, south of Conway.

FRIDAY HARBOR

Hacket Larson American Legion Post 163 will present a Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. on the first block of Spring Street, followed by a ceremony at the waterfront Memorial Park. visitsanjuans.com.

LA CONNER

Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 17616 Valentine Road, will host a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. The brief remembrance service will include a presentation by the Rev. Don Robinson and a musical performance by the La Conner High School choir.

Janna Gage and LCHS student

Nolan Duckworth will also participate. The Marine Corps League will conduct a flag ceremony with assistance from La Conner Cub Scouts.

Limited seating is available.

360-466-3141 or pleasantridge cemetery.com.

MOUNT VERNON

Hawthorne Memorial Park, 1825 E. College Way, will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m.

The ceremony will include words of remembrance, music, an honor guard and refreshments. Members of Burlington American Legion Memorial Post 91 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony. 360-424-1154 or hawthornefh.com.

Mount Vernon Cemetery, 1200 E. Fir St., will host a Memorial Day service at 1 p.m. Pastor Ron Deegan will lead the service, which will include vocals by the La Conner High School concert choir directed by Scott McDade.

Additional music will be provided

by Hugo’s Accordion Band. The Marine Corps League will present military honors, and light refresh-

ments will be served. 360-336-6845.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY

American Legion George Baldridge Post 43 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery, 2261 Wicker Road. Speakers will include SedroWoolley Mayor Mike Anderson.

Members of the ladies’ auxiliary will place wreaths, accompanied by an honor guard. 360-855-0520.

STANWOOD

Frank H. Hancock American Legion Post 92 will host a Memorial Day observance with a color guard at 11 a.m. at Anderson Cemetery, 7370-7816 Pioneer Highway, south of Highway 532. Retired Air Force Col. Tracey Meck, the Post’s service officer, will speak, and the Stanwood High School band will provide martial music. The ceremony will conclude with a 21-gun salute by the Post 92 Honor Squad in honor of all servicemen and women who gave their lives in military service.

A potluck open house will follow at American Legion Post 92, 26921 88th Ave. NW. 360-629-2851.

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E4 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

ON STAGE

THE NYLONS BRING TOP-SHELF A CAPELLA TO THE SKAGIT

Submitted photo

The Nylons (from left): Tyrone Gabriel, Gavin Hope, Claude Morrison, Garth Mosbaugh.

Since it formed in Toronto in 1978, the group has gathered quite a following.

From performing songs by Billy “We do have a very dedicated Joel to Carole King, KT Tunstall following in the area, bless their to Queen, the Toronto-based a hearts,” Morrison said. “I think capella group The Nylons does it they appreciate the fact that we all. And they have fun doing it. don’t just phone it in.”

“The way I look at it is if we’re Morrison, the only original having a good time that translates member of the group, said the reaover to the audience and they’ll son the band keeps touring after have a good time,” Claude Morall these years is simple: They’re rison said. having fun.

The Nylons will perform Sat“I’ve sung all my life, since urday night at the Skagit Valley I was a little kid, you just can’t Casino Resort in Bow. The show is really shut me up,” Morrison said. sold out.

“The a capella police aren’t going

By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH

to come and say ‘Oh, your 35 years are up.’ ” The original four members were all aspiring actors when the band formed. For Morrison, singing and performing is something he’s always wanted to do.

Morrison said the group recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of its professional debut. At the end of May, they will have a reunion tour in Toronto featuring present and past members.

“I like it and when I’m not doing it, I miss it,” Morrison said.

“I tell people it beats working for a living.”

Morrison said Saturday’s show will be a “cross-section” of the entire Nylons catalogue, but there will probably be an emphasis on some of the tracks from their 2011 album “Skin Tight” and some crowd favorites.

For every show, he said, they intend to make sure the audience has a great time.

“We look great, and we sound even better,” Morrison said. “And who can’t use a few laughs?” n Reporter Kera Wanielista: 360416-2141, kwanielista@skagitpub lishing.com, Twitter: @Kera_SVH, facebook.com/KeraReports

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - E5

GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

cally Brass Choir seeks a French horn player to join “WHITE CHRISTMAS”: a group of about 12 musiTheater Arts Guild will hold cians, playing a variety of auditions from 6 to 9:30 styles. Rehearsals are the p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 first and third Mondays in p.m. Saturday, June 13-14, at Burlington, with regular perMount Vernon Presbyterian formances. Contact: David Church, 1511 E. Broadway, Soiseth, 360-757-0351 or Mount Vernon. Call-backs dsois@comcast.net. (if needed) will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June CALL FOR YOUNG MUSI16. A variety of parts are CIANS: The Mount Vernonavailable for actors, singers based Fidalgo Youth Symand dancers, from youths to mature adults. The show will phony offers opportunities for ages 5 to 21 to study and run Nov. 26-Dec. 13 at the perform orchestral music.

Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon. For information or For information, including to reserve an audition time, tuition costs and rehearsal schedules, contact Sara Fishcall Cally at 360-770-5444 or email tagwc2014@gmail. er, 360-682-6949 or Anita Tatum, 360-969-1681, or visit com. fysmusic.org.

“THE ODD COUPLE” DANCE (female version): Auditions will be held at 6:30 FOLK DANCING: Skagitp.m. Monday and Tuesday, Anacortes Folkdancers meet June 23-24, at the Whidbey at 7 p.m. most Tuesdays at Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 Blvd., Oak Harbor. CallC St., Mount Vernon. Learn backs, if needed, will be to folk-dance to a variety of held Wednesday, June 25. international music. InstrucParts are available for six tion begins at 7 p.m. folwomen and two men, able lowed by review and request to play ages from late 20s to dances until 9:30. The first early 40s. The audition will session is free, $3 thereafter. involve cold readings from No partners needed. For the script. Scripts can be information, contact Gary or checked out at the theater.

Ginny at 360-766-6866.

360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish CounSHELTER BAY CHORUS: try Dancers meet from 7 to Practices are held from 2:45 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday Fairhaven Library auditoriat the Shelter Bay Clubum (upstairs), 1117 12th St., house in La Conner. New Bellingham. Wear comfortmembers welcome. No need able clothes and soft-soled to be a Shelter Bay resident. shoes without heels. $8 per 360-466-3805. class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933WOMEN SING FOUR1779 or visit bellinghamscd.

PART HARMONY: Join org. the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 7 THURSDAY DANCE: to 9:30 p.m. every Monday Enjoy dancing to the Skipat the Mount Vernon Senior pers from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Thursdays at Hillcrest All a cappella skill levels Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., welcome.

Mount Vernon. For information, contact Doris at 360BRASS CHOIR: The Basi- 588-8239.

ON STAGE

13th St., Mount Vernon. Two days: $75. Four days: $115.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: Preregistration required: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown 360-336-6215 or mountverLantern Ale House, 412 nonwa.gov/parks. Here is a Commercial Ave., Analisting of the first few weeks: cortes. 360-293-2544.

July 7-10: Adventures Abound: Hike Little MounOPEN MIC: Jam Night, tain’s trails, climb on the 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ThursEagle Rock Challenge days, Conway Pub & Eatery, Course, go on a treasure 18611 Main St., Conway. hunt at Hillcrest Park and 360-445-4733. learn the basics of geocaching.

RECREATION July 14-17: Art Escapades: Learn how to use a BOYS & GIRLS CLUB variety of mediums to create SUMMER PROGRAMS: works of art to display at the Registration is open for summer programs at Skagit Children’s Art Festival on July 19. Includes a tour and Valley Boys & Girls clubs. art lesson at the Museum of Children can participate Northwest Art in La Conner. in educational programs July 21-24: Sports from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MonExtravaganza: Spend time days through Fridays, June outdoors playing group 23-Aug. 15. games, including basketball, Programs that encourage academic success, good soccer, Frisbee, capture the flag and more. Finish the character and citizenship, week with roller skating at and healthy lifestyles are Skagit Skate. designed around different July 28-31: Barnyard themes each week. The cost Palooza: Enjoy animalfor Day Camp and regular Club hours is $100 per week themed crafts and games, line dancing and a visit to plus the monthly membership fee, which starts at $25. Sky Harvest Produce at A reduced rate is available Youngquist Farms to take a tour, help with a chore or if your family qualifies for two, pick berries and stop the free or reduced school lunch program. Registration for ice cream on the way back. is limited and closes May 30. To learn more or sign “TREK FOR TREASURE”: up your child, stop by your local club, visit SkagitRaises Registration is open; hikes start June 13. Enjoy the GreatKids.org/summer or great outdoors, get fit and call the club director listed have an adventure of a below: lifetime. For information or Anacortes: Cory Oppel, to register, call the United 360-588-9045.

General fitness facility at La Conner: Kendrick 360-856-7524 or visit trekDavis-Pittmon, 360-466fortreasure.org.

3672.

Mount Vernon: Vesta AMAZING RACE: Mount Anderson, 360-428-6995.

Sedro-Woolley: John Gar- Vernon Boys & Girls Club is accepting team registrations man, 360-856-1830. for Skagit’s Amazing Race to Raise Great Kids, set for SUMMER DAY CAMP: Kids in grades K-6 can enjoy 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The event includes a variety of activities centered on each week’s theme a combination of challenges based on the Priority Outfrom 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays comes of the Boys & Girls at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. Clubs of Skagit County’s

Formula for Impact: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.

Loosely following the format of the CBS reality television game show “The Amazing Race,” participants can expect to encounter physical skill elements, such as running and climbing, combined with creative and/ or mental skills, such as singing, dancing, puzzle-solving, fact-finding or eating strange foods. Registration is limited to 50 two-person teams. You can participate by competing, sponsoring a challenge or volunteering.

Contact Mount Vernon Club director Vesta Anderson at 360-428-6995, email vanderson@bgcskagit.org or visit SkagitRaisesGreatKids.org/ Amazing-Race.

SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS: British Challenger Soccer Camps for ages 3 to 16 will be held July 7-11 and Aug. 4-8 at Skagit River Park, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington. Participants will learn the latest foot-skills, feints, moves, juggling, core techniques and game tactics, as well as the history, customs and traditions of other countries. $91-$188, includes T-shirt and soccer ball, soccer poster and personalized skills evaluation. For information or to register, call 800-878-2167 or visit challengersports.com.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Free. For information, call 360-293-3725 or visit friendsoftheacfl.org.

Next up: Whistle Morning Hike: All ages, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 31. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot. Hike all the way around the lake — the coldest, deepest jewel of the forest.

Heart Lake Old Growth

Loop Hike: For adults, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 20.

Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive.

Orange trumpet honeysuckle and ocean spray will be blooming as you explore the old growth forest on the south shore of Heart Lake.

ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS: Athletes of all ages can compete at 5 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 4-July 2, at the Burlington-Edison High School track, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Registration opens at 5 p.m., followed by field events at 5:30 p.m. and running events at 6 p.m. $5 per meet or get a season pass and T-shirt for $25. For information, contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at 360-755-9649 or visit burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

THEATER AUDITION WORKSHOP: Theater Arts Guild will present a “White Christmas” audition workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31, at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway, Mount Vernon.

Actors, singers and dancers will get instruction and tips for TAG’s upcoming auditions for the Nov. 26-Dec. 13 production of “White Christmas” at the Lincoln Theatre. $20. For information, call Cally at 360-770-5444, email tagwc2014@gmail.com or visit theaterartsguild.org.

FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Classes include scripted scenes and a variety of acting games, with a different topic each month.

Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or acttheatre.com.

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E6 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

REVIEWS: MUSIC Coldplay

REVIEWS: VIDEO GAMES ing an effective punch to the gut. “Break Your Heart” reveals nasty nonromantic intentions. And “Heavy Hearted World” is a holiday song that’s anything but warm and fuzzy. The Harpers make particularly pleasant music together, but it’s satisfyingly prickly beneath the placid surface.

Thomas Rhett).

Gilbert had a lot to do with this for“Ghost Stories” mula’s popularity as the writer of some of Jason Aldean’s biggest hits, including “My Chris Martin’s Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” the breakup album deals songs that put Aldean over the top. Since with love and loss in then, there’s been a debate about the direcgeneralities rather than tion of country, and Gilbert’s third album is n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer specifics. But then, not many words rhyme certainly fodder for the discussion. with “Gwyneth.”

There’s a difference between following “I’m ready for the pain,” Coldplay’s Hunter Hayes a formula and becoming cliche, however, frontman sings on “Oceans.” ”I’m ready for “Storyline” and Gilbert easily skirts that line with his a change.” songwriting, his sonic choices and a more Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced Hunter Hayes in a varied vocal approach on the Dann Huffin March they were uncoupling after more live setting is an aweproduced album. Gilbert co-wrote all 11 than a decade of marriage, which intensified some thing. Luckily, a tracks with the help of some of Nashville’s anticipation Coldplay might stray from its new album from the more distinctive songwriters, and feels familiar formula on the band’s sixth album, Louisiana-born multi-instrumentalist, singmore invested than some of his song-min“Ghost Stories.” The lyrics do suggest Mar- er and composer (for both himself and Rasing peers. tin’s trying to escape ghosts in his past, but cal Flatts) is now here, and it’s a thought“Bottoms Up” is more melancholy love he surrounds his singing with the digital provoking humdinger. song than a sloppy drunk anthem, and Gildrone of synthesizers and never digs too While Hunter’s anti-bullying anthem bert’s vocal is subtle. The laid-back guitar deep to describe his heartache. “Blood on “Invisible” is heavy-handed, the rest of line on that leads off opener “Bad Boy” is the Tracks” this is not.

“Storyline” is a study in vocal subtlety (his an invitation to listen for interesting instruInstead, the band’s music remains expressive voice has the tone of a mature mentation throughout. “Hometown” builds appealing mostly for its surface sheen. Sev- but still youthful Luke Bryan), lyrical shadpowerfully with a gospel choir wrapped eral arrangements on the nine-track set are ing, and feathery melody. around a towering guitar solo. intimate by arena-band standards, and the Hayes may traffic in recognizable totems And a melancholy line throughout the best sound like Martin singing in his bedon songs like the title track, with its “fast album finds a home in album-closing “My room. “Another’s Arms” offers a dreamy car,” “James Dean spirit,” and “Norma Jean Faith in You,” a song that reaffirms Gilchorus for Bic wavers, and the band cranks heart.” Still, the wealth of emotions this bert’s faith after a difficult period that’s it up on “A Sky Full of Stars,” which was 23-year-old conjures feels somehow fresh. included the end of his engagement and co-produced by Avicii and has a thump and The same goes for the unpredictable mysstruggles with alcohol. hook to please the club crowd. teries Hayes finds in a kiss during the bracMost of the album was created with ing slap of “Wild Card”: “It’s funny when Sturgill Simpson producer Paul Epworth, best known for his you tell me you don’t think you’re all that “Metamodern Sounds Grammy- and Oscar-winning work with interesting / I beg to differ / With you I’m in Country Music” Adele, as well as Florence + the Machine out here on the edge of my seat.” and Foster the People. n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer The album title is an But Epworth doesn’t bring out the best intriguing one, and the version of Coldplay. first number, “Turtles Brantley Gilbert n Steven Wine, Associated Press (All the Way Down),” is certainly a trippy “Just As I Am” affair, with its mentions of “reptile aliens” Ben and and mind-altering substances, as well as Everybody in NashJesus, Buddha and the Devil. But don’t be Ellen Harper ville has been predicting fooled: On his second album, Sturgill Simp“Childhood Home” Brantley Gilbert will son remains hard-core country at heart — be the next big thing in more Waylon than way out.

A mother-and-son country music for a couple of years now.

Simpson might have more on his mind album that waxes nosHis new album, the long-awaited “Just as I than the average honky-tonker or newtalgic for the good old Am,” is engineered to make that little bit of country hunk — “Gonna transmigrate days: What could possibly be more sentisoothsaying a reality. to my destination/ Far beyond time in an mental, right?

The tracks follow the blueprint for modeternal dream,” he sings on “Just Let Go.” Well, not exactly. This teaming of folkern country success. There’s the drinking But his musings are tethered mostly to soul string wizard and ace collaborator song — first single “Bottoms Up” is already chip-kicking barroom twang, and he’s not Ben Harper (who won a Grammy this year a No. 1 hit. There’s a song about his homeabove delivering such age-old sentiments for “Get Up!,” his album with blues harptown called “Lights of My Hometown.” as this from the swaggering “Life of Sin”: ist Charlie Musselwhite) and his musician He makes sure he defines himself for his mother Ellen does in fact feature sweet har- female fans on the opener, “If You Want a “Gonna drink myself silly/ Only way for this hillbilly.” mony singing and odes to the pleasures of Bad Boy,” pays tribute to friends and famLike any good country boy, Simpson can the hearth. But this set of acoustic originals ily members who died too young (“One also deliver a dose of straight-up gospel, as — six by the younger Harper, four by the Hell of an Amen”) and doesn’t forget the he does with “A Little Light Within.” elder — is not merely pretty. all-star team-up (“Small Town Throw“Farmer’s Daughter” gives factory farm- down” with labelmates Justin Moore and n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Disney Magical World’

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Rated: E Cost: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) In “Disney Magical World,” you get to travel to various Disney movie lands, dress up in Disney costumes and cook Disneythemed meals in hopes of attracting a Disney celebrity to your cafe. It’s a simple, kid-friendly package that hides a surprising amount of gameplay.

The game begins when you either import your Nintendo Mii or make your own character. Your happy little persona is then dumped into a teeth-grindingly long tutorial. Now, this section is long because the game has a ton of basics to explain to you. Fishing. Ghostbusting. Managing a restaurant. This is your first clue that the game is bigger than you might think.

Naturally, “Disney Magical World” kicks off with Mickey Mouse, but it does not take long before the cast extends to include side actors like Uncle Scrooge McDuck and a few deep cuts like Yen Sid (the sorcerer from “Fantasia”). You’re invited to hang out in Castleton, which is arranged like a tiny virtual Disneyland with a castle in the middle and themed adventure zones on all sides. Castleton is home not only to Disney characters but also to a selection of Mii look-alikes who are also, no surprise, big Disney fans.

“Disney Magical World,” like the similar “Animal Crossing,” runs on a real-world clock — fireworks at night! — and offers specialized events based on whatever holiday is coming up. Unlike “Animal Crossing,” however, “World” gives you a directed path toward what fun thing you could do next. As you achieve certain milestones, you are awarded stickers that, in turn, unlock more things to do.

Much of the game’s hook centers on collecting items from all over Castleton and crafting them into furniture, clothing or food. Item drops are random, but they’re easy to find. The crafting recipes also tell you where to locate the more obscure ingredients, so you know if you should go gathering in Aladdin’s city or Winnie-the-Pooh’s forest.

A little bit “Animal Crossing,” a little bit “FarmVille,” “Disney Magical World” turns a Disney character mash-up into an unexpectedly deep exploration game. It is good to see so much Disney love packed into a quality title instead of a cheap children’s cash-in. n Joe Fourhman, Chicago Tribune

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - E7

HOT TICKETS ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: May 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

TECH N9NE: May 23-24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE NYLONS: May 24, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

LANA DEL REY: May 27, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BLACK FLAG: May 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HOODIE ALLEN: May 27, The Crocodile, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LADY GAGA’S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball: May 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LIONEL RITCHIE: with CeeLo Green: May 30, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

WILD REEDS: May 30, Showbox SoDo Lounge, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

“IN MY LIFE”: A Musical Tribute to the Beatles: June 5, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

MICHAEL IAN BLACK: June 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

KUBE 93 SUMMER JAM: June 6-7, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GRIEVES: June 7, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BRIT FLOYD: June 9, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS: June 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

ONEREPUBLIC: June 12, Comcast Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 or comcastarena everett.com.

ALLEN STONE: June 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE FRAY: with Barcelona and Oh Honey: June 17, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-9297849 or AXS.com.

DIGITOUR: June 20, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES: June 20-21, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

SARAH McLACHLAN: June 20-21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

RODRIGO AMARANTE: June 21, The Barboza, Seattle. 206-709-9442 or thebarboza. com.

MERLE HAGGARD, EMMYLOU HARRIS: June 22, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GAVIN DEGRAW AND MATT NATHANSON: with Mary Lambert: June 24, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: June 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

ROBYN + RÖYKSOPP: Do It Again Tour: June 26, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-9297849 or AXS.com.

EARSHOT JAZZ CONCERTS: June 26-28, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle. 800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com.

FITZ & THE TANTRUMS June 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com FITZ & THE TANTRUMS: June 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

MINUS THE BEAR: June 27, Columbia City Theater, Seattle. 800-838-3006 or columbia citytheater.com.

THE SOULSHINE TOUR: featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, with SOJA, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall: June 27, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND: June 27, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

PARADISO FESTIVAL: with Bassnectar, Above & Beyond, Zedd, Krewella and more: June 27-28, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHER: June 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

JOHN LEGEND: June 28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PETER MURPHY: June 28, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

STEVE WINWOOD: June 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

KISS, DEF LEPPARD: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

HEART: July 1, Marymoor Park, Redmond.

888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

KRAFTWERK 3-D: July 1, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or tickets.com.

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: July 2, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or tickets.com.

MARK LANEGAN: July 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CHEVELLE: July 5, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

STEELY DAN: July 5-6, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

NEW ORDER: July 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL: with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Body Count featuring Ice T, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more: July 8, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JURASSIC 5: July 9, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID: with Stephen “Ragga” Marley: July 10, Marymoor Park, Redmond.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 22-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 22-29 LOOKING AHEAD

SATURDAY.24 OSO BENEFIT Geoffrey Castle (pictured) performs with Chronilus, 7 to 10 p.m., Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St., Stanwood. 5 p.m. potluck dinner and silent auction. $20; proceeds benefit SCAF/ First Responders. 425-268-7283, klawrence18@cox. net, brownpapertickets.com/event/667854.

FRIDAY.23 ANN ‘N’ DEAN 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public.

MONDAY.26

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

TUESDAY.27

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

WEDNESDAY.28

Thursday.22

Saturday.24

THURSDAY-SATURDAY.22-24

THEATER

CABARET

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“GOOD PEOPLE” Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brown papertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

MUSIC

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

Friday.23 MUSIC

The Swing Gang (swing, jazz): 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“A Coincidence of Desires Cabaret”: sopranos Tracy Satterfield and Julia Bonnett, pianist Wade Dingman and accordionist Terhi MiikkiBroersma; 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $20. 360-354-3600 or jansen artcenter.org.

OSO Benefit: Geoffrey Castle performs with Chronilus, 7 to 10 p.m., Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St., Stanwood. 5 p.m. potluck dinner and silent auction. $20; proceeds benefit SCAF/First Responders.

425-268-7283, klawrence18@cox.net, brown papertickets.com/event/667854.

THEATER

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

Jim Carroll photo

Sunday.25 MUSIC

Basically Brass: 3 p.m., Community of Christ Church, 11507 Scott Road, Bow. Free. 360-7666320.

THEATER

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

Lincoln Elementary Talent Show: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Free; donations welcome. 360-3368955 or lincoln theatre.org.

SATURDAY.24 RIVERTALK 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.22 Major Sturm: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-3543600.

FRIDAY.23 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Muse Bird Cafe: Jesse Brewster, Lindee Hoshikawa, Amanda Winterhalter; 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Expertease (’80s rock & dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Randy Norris and Jeff Nicely: 8 to 11 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Deadly D, Tons of Fun, Dinofour: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3.

360-778-1067.

Midnight Son: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Benefit for Oso mudslide victims.

360-848-8882.

$cratch Daddy: 9 p.m., Dogghouse, 100 S. Barker St., Mount Vernon. thedogghousebar. com, 360-336-3644.

Ann ‘n’ Dean: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.24 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Rivertalk (reggae, rock, world beat): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jean Mann: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Shirley Gnome, Two for the Road: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-7781067.

Ann ‘n’ Dean: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360848-8882.

THURSDAY.29

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

SUNDAY.25 Ben and Mia Starner: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

WEDNESDAY.28 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

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

New Iberians: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Kevin Seconds, Shine Goggles: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4 to 9 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-466-4488.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.29 Anissa Caprina and guest (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 22-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 22-29 LOOKING AHEAD

SATURDAY.24 OSO BENEFIT Geoffrey Castle (pictured) performs with Chronilus, 7 to 10 p.m., Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St., Stanwood. 5 p.m. potluck dinner and silent auction. $20; proceeds benefit SCAF/ First Responders. 425-268-7283, klawrence18@cox. net, brownpapertickets.com/event/667854.

FRIDAY.23 ANN ‘N’ DEAN 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public.

MONDAY.26

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

TUESDAY.27

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

WEDNESDAY.28

Thursday.22

Saturday.24

THURSDAY-SATURDAY.22-24

THEATER

CABARET

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“GOOD PEOPLE” Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brown papertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

MUSIC

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

Friday.23 MUSIC

The Swing Gang (swing, jazz): 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“A Coincidence of Desires Cabaret”: sopranos Tracy Satterfield and Julia Bonnett, pianist Wade Dingman and accordionist Terhi MiikkiBroersma; 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $20. 360-354-3600 or jansen artcenter.org.

OSO Benefit: Geoffrey Castle performs with Chronilus, 7 to 10 p.m., Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St., Stanwood. 5 p.m. potluck dinner and silent auction. $20; proceeds benefit SCAF/First Responders.

425-268-7283, klawrence18@cox.net, brown papertickets.com/event/667854.

THEATER

“Good People” (drama): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcastproductions.net.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

Jim Carroll photo

Sunday.25 MUSIC

Basically Brass: 3 p.m., Community of Christ Church, 11507 Scott Road, Bow. Free. 360-7666320.

THEATER

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

Lincoln Elementary Talent Show: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Free; donations welcome. 360-3368955 or lincoln theatre.org.

SATURDAY.24 RIVERTALK 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.22 Major Sturm: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-3543600.

FRIDAY.23 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Muse Bird Cafe: Jesse Brewster, Lindee Hoshikawa, Amanda Winterhalter; 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Expertease (’80s rock & dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Randy Norris and Jeff Nicely: 8 to 11 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Deadly D, Tons of Fun, Dinofour: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3.

360-778-1067.

Midnight Son: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Benefit for Oso mudslide victims.

360-848-8882.

$cratch Daddy: 9 p.m., Dogghouse, 100 S. Barker St., Mount Vernon. thedogghousebar. com, 360-336-3644.

Ann ‘n’ Dean: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.24 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Rivertalk (reggae, rock, world beat): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jean Mann: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Shirley Gnome, Two for the Road: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-7781067.

Ann ‘n’ Dean: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360848-8882.

THURSDAY.29

“Corktown”: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. The audience will move with the performers from space to space on Western’s campus. $4-$12. 360650-6146 or tickets. wwu.edu.

SUNDAY.25 Ben and Mia Starner: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

WEDNESDAY.28 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

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

New Iberians: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Kevin Seconds, Shine Goggles: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4 to 9 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-466-4488.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.29 Anissa Caprina and guest (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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E10 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

MOVIES

L

eave it to the X-Men to put the fun back in summer blockbusters.

Hugh Jackman, in the role he was coiffed to play, and the rest of the crew from pretty much every film in this past, present and future franchise, deliver the action and the laughs in “Days of Future Past,” an all-star/all-XMen outing designed to transition from the aging first generation cast into their younger selves. It’s too long and so cluttered with characters and exposition that if you aren’t a fan of the comics, you may feel you’re being punished.

But it delivers the 3-D thrills and the Wolverine (and Quicksilver) giggles, and how.

In a “Terminator” future, the robotic Sentinels have all but wiped out humanity and the mutants who love them. But with the aid of time-bending Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), the X-Men may be able to stop the mad — or at least greedy and irritable — scientist (Peter Dinklage) who invented these machines back during the Nixon administration.

Future mutants send the greying Wolverine (Jackman), or at least his consciousness, back to 1973.

And from the minute the guy wakes up in a world of lava lamps, Little Feat and Lectric Shave, things are popping. Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his nemesis-turned-ally Magneto (Ian McKellen) need Wolverine to convince their feuding young selves (James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender) to prevent a vendetta

by Raven/Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) that dooms the future. So Wolverine, Beast (Nicholas Hoult) and the two mutant leaders contend with the Vietnam War peace talks, Richard Nixon, as well as the young soldier (Josh Helman) who will age into the evil Stryker as they chase Mystique hither and yon.

Because she’s seen the experiments this scientist has been doing on mutants. She’s been to Vietnam, where a selection of them were used in combat. And she’s got blood in her blue-green eyes.

History is twisted and sent up, from the Kennedy assassination to “Star Trek.” They need to bust into

X-Men find the ’70s as funny as ever in ‘Days of Future Past’

By ROGER MOORE / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Jackman has most of the oneliners. He drops in on the past version of Xavier’s school for gifted (mutant) kids, which has closed as HHH the professor has lost his way and Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer crawled into a bottle.

Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, “Are you a parent?” Hank/ Ellen Page, James McAvoy, 20th Century Fox via AP Peter Dinklage, Patrick Stewart, Beast asks at the door.

Ian McKellen, Omar Sy “I sure as hell HOPE not!”

Running time: 2:15 The acting is all you could hope MPAA rating: PG- 13 for for from this cast, with Page bringsequences of intense sci-fi ing the empathy and Jackman violence and action, some delivering the cool. Dinklage could suggestive material, nudity and language have added a bit more villainous glee, but McAvoy re-interprets Xavier nicely and Lawrence playing the “stop hitting yourself” doesn’t let down the side.

There’s no Stan Lee cameo, the game, giving wedgies. onslaught of characters is a bit Meanwhile, in the future, much and the third act drags and Bishop (Omar Sy), Storm (Halle the Pentagon, so they track down the coolest action beat ever filmed Berry) and Blink (Bingbing Fan) drags before delivering a heartfelt a punk teen, the future Quicksilver in 3-D and packs the biggest try to hold off the Sentinels using payoff. But “Days of Future Past” (Evan Peters, who just kills in this giggles in any X-Men film. Quick- some of the most spectacular is most everything we’d hoped the part). That break-in scene, in 3-D silver hurtles through a sea of mili- effects (instant wormholes) you’ve summer’s earlier popcorn pictures slow motion “bullet time,” may be tary police, misdirecting their guns, ever seen in a fight scene. would be — fun.

Michael Fassbender (above) and Jennifer Lawrence (right) star in “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”

‘X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST’

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - E11

MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Blended” — The third comedy pairing Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is so much worse than the others, it’s difficult to put into words beyond something along the lines of: This is a cliched, cynical, occasionally offensive, pandering, idiotic film that redefines shameless. Comedy, PG-13, 117 minutes. H “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” — The more screen time Chris Evans accrues as Captain America, the more engaging the performance. He’s terrific in this adventure, more complex and more compelling than in his 2011 debut. Amid well-choreographed action sequences and a couple of nifty twists and turns, we get another rock-solid chapter in the big-screen story of Marvel. Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford co-star. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 136 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Chef” — Jon Favreau wrote “Chef,” directed it and stars as a gifted L.A. chef who gets fired and reinvents himself, traveling the country with his kid in a food truck. This is a return to the Favreau of “Swingers” and “Made” -- funny, quirky and insightful, with a bounty of interesting supporting characters. Comedy, R, 115 minutes. HHH “Devil’s Knot” — Atom Egoyan’s “Devil’s Knot” is a respectful and well-intentioned fictionalization of the West Memphis Three case of three teenagers convicted of killing little boys but eventually let free. Lacking in any real new insight, it recounts twists and turns already better explained in a number of documentaries. Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon star.

Crime drama, not rated, 115 minutes. HH “Draft Day” — The general manager of the hapless Cleveland Browns (Kevin Costner) tries to coax some star power during the NFL draft in this sentimental, predictable and thoroughly entertaining movie. I would have liked to see less soapopera subplot (a pregnant

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS May 23-29 Blended (PG-13): 1:05, 3:45, 6:20, 9:10 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13): 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:20 Million Dollar Arm (PG): Friday-Wednesday: 12:55, 3:35, 6:35, 9:20; Thursday: 12:55, 3:35, 9:20 Maleficent (PG): Thursday: 7:00 360-293-6620 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor May 23-25 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) and Blended (PG13). First movie starts at approximately 8:30 p.m.

360-675-5667 CONCRETE THEATRE May 23-26 Heaven is for Real (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 6:30 p.m.

Rio 2 (G): Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 4 p.m.; Monday: 4 p.m.

360-941-0403 CASCADE MALL THEATRES Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386).

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS May 23-29 Blended (PG-13): Friday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20; Saturday-Sunday: 10:30, 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20; MondayThursday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13): Friday: 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Saturday-Sunday: 10:20, 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Monday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Godzilla (PG-13): Friday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10; Saturday-Sunday: 10:10, 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10; MondayThursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS May 23-29 Blended (PG-13): 1:10, 3:45, 6:30, 9:00 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13): 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25 Godzilla (PG-13): 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30 Million Dollar Arm (PG): 1:15, 3:55, 6:45, 9:20 Neighbors (R): Friday-Wednesday: 1:30, 3:40, 6:55, 9:05; Thursday: 1:30, 3:40, 9:05 Maleficent (PG): Thursday: 7:00 360-629-0514 girlfriend, an egotistical team owner) and more inside football machinations. Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, Frank Langella and Chadwick Boseman co-star.

Sports drama, PG-13, 110 minutes). HHH “Frozen” — When a queen with icy powers (voice of Idina Menzel) accidentally freezes her kingdom, she runs away and her intrepid sister (Kristen Bell) goes

to find her. Sure to delight kids and captivate adults, Disney’s musical “Frozen” is the instant favorite for the animated feature Oscar.

Animated musical, PG, 102 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “God’s Pocket” — Directed by John Slattery (“Mad Men”), this is a film about third-rate criminal Mickey (Philip Seymour Hoffman), hard-drinking construction workers, casually corrupt

business owners and guntoting florists. In the wrong hands it might have come across as condescending, but “God’s Pocket” is unblinking without pandering. Drama, R, 88 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Godzilla” — While this reboot has its baffling plot developments and the human characters aren’t exactly Shakespearean in depth, there’s some pretty impressive CGI monster destruction here. It’s leaps and bounds ahead of the two main “Godzilla” movies that Americans have seen in the past. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “Hateship Loveship” — Kristen Wiig’s performance as a caretaker duped into believing she’s being courted is so beautifully muted it takes a while to appreciate the loveliness of the notes she’s hitting. She’s playing someone a bit, well, crazy, but her quiet resolve is kind of heroic.

She’s pretty awesome. With Guy Pearce, Hailee Steinfeld, Nick Nolte. Drama, R, 101 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Locke” — In writer-director Steven Knight’s mesmerizing jewel of a film, Tom Hardy is so brilliant we readily watch him drive a car and talk on the hands-free phone for virtually the entirety of the movie. It’s a beautiful film to watch, as the headlights seem animated in the rain-filtered colors of the night while a man drives and drives and makes life-changing phone calls. Drama, R, 85 minutes. HHHH “Million Dollar Arm” — Nearly everything in “Million Dollar Arm” feels borrowed from other sports movies and ever so slightly reshaped, and almost never for the better.

It’s more interested in the redemption of a broken-down sports agent (Jon Hamm) than the amazing adventure of two Indian cricket players he brings to America to pitch baseball. Sports, PG, 124 minutes. HH “Neighbors” — New parents (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) go to war against the party-all-night fraternity next door. About 40 percent of “Neighbors” falls flat. About 60 percent made me laugh hard, even when I knew I should have known better.

Comedy, R, 97 minutes. HHH

“Oculus” — Here is a horror movie that will reach out and grab that spot on your spine that produces all the chills. Thanks to the wonderfully twisted style of director Mike Flanagan and four terrific young actors playing brother and sister as children and adults, “Oculus” is one of the more elegant scary movies in recent memory. Horror, R, 105 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Palo Alto” — Based on a series of short stories by James Franco, who co-stars as a predatory soccer coach, “Palo Alto” is well-directed

by Gia Coppola, but relatively slight and only occasionally provocative. It’s an unremittingly bleak slice of life focusing on a group of teenagers partying and angsting their way through their high school years. Drama, R, 100 minutes. HH1⁄2 “RoboCop” — The 2014 version of “RoboCop” takes advantage of the superior technology available now, but doesn’t match up to the original when it comes to story and cast. As Alex Murphy, the wounded officer converted into RoboCop, Joel Kinnaman comes across as a wooden human being AND a wooden robot. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 118 minutes. HH “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” — It’s difficult to imagine how “The Amazing SpiderMan 2” could have been any worse. Long gone are the elements that made the Tobey Maguire/Kirsten Dunst “Spider-Man” series so effective: genuine charm and humor, breathtaking action, and the correct amount of darkness and menace. In its place is a wildly connected cacophony, alternately chaotic and wouldbe serene, baffling in its lack of originality and its reliance on worn cliches. Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dan DeHaan, Sally Field.

Action-adventure, PG-13, 140 minutes. H “The Bag Man” — One can’t help but wonder what Robert De Niro and John Cusack saw in the script for “The Bag Man” that made two of our most interesting actors sign up for this irritating mess of a movie. It’s warmed-over Tarantino mixed with a third-rate tribute to the Coen brothers with a dose of David Lynch-ian

madness. Thriller, R, 108 minutes. H “The Other Woman” — This would-be comedy is so tone-deaf, so excruciatingly awful, it’s a minor miracle the studio didn’t confiscate the original print and lock it up. None of the stars — Cameron Diaz, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau or especially the big and broad Leslie Mann — escapes this mess with a shred of dignity. Comedy, PG-13, 109 minutes. H “The Railway Man” — Based on the true story of a British Army officer (Colin Firth) in World War II and the Japanese Imperial Army officer who tortured him.

This is another prestige film that sometimes feels more like a history assignment than entertainment. Sometimes it’s hard to watch. It’s also hard to imagine anyone watching it and not being deeply moved. Drama, R, 108 minutes. HHH “Transcendence” — In a bold, beautiful, sometimes confounding flight of futuristic speculation, Johnny Depp plays a scientific visionary whose thoughts and personality are uploaded before he dies. He uses his everincreasing intelligence to cure the sick and heal the planet, but fears arise that he will accumulate so much power and intelligence he’ll become the greatest threat to freedom the world has ever known. What a stunning piece of work. Sci-fi thriller, PG-13, 119 minutes. HHHH “Under the Skin” — An alien on Earth (Scarlett Johannson) cruises Scotland in a van, hitting on young lads, in a stark mood piece that drills into your psyche and will stay there forever. It’s weird, polarizing work, but I found it the most memorable movie of the first few months of 2014. Sci-fi drama, R, 108 minutes. HHHH “Walking With the Enemy” — In a plodding and clunky drama based on an amazing true-life story, a Hungarian Jew wears a stolen Nazi uniform and assumes the identity of the enemy to save lives during World War II. As earnest and heartfelt as a movie can be, “Walking With the Enemy” never misses an opportunity to embrace a cliche. War drama, PG-13, 123 minutes. HH

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OUT & ABOUT ART

na Bluhm, Jennifer Campbell and Jennifer Zwick IN THE ART BAR: Artcontinues through June 1 work by Cherie Donovan- at Anchor Art Space, 216 Smith is on display through Commercial Ave., AnaMay 31 in the Lincoln cortes. Using landscape as a Theatre’s Art Bar, 712 S. metaphor for a place within First St., Mount Vernon. the mind, regional artists Donovan-Smith, co-creator use sculpture, installation, of the newly founded video and mixed media Artisan Craft Cooperative works to create landscapes in Sedro-Woolley, paints that suggest memory, vibrant, celebratory images humor and fear. Curated of women and creates

by Ann Chadwick Reid. whimsical felted objects Gallery hours are noon to and “characters” for her 5 p.m. Friday through Sunown line of cards. 360-336- day. 360-755-3140 or anchor 8955 or lincolntheatre.org. artspace.org.

“MEMOIRS OF A BIRD”: Check out Northwest artist Anne Schreivogl’s new exhibition, showing through May 30 at La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 First St., La Conner. The show features Schreivogl’s upbeat, colorful paintings, delighting in the reader’s and writer’s world, with images of typewriters, books, and letter-writing.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

360-202-2956 or laconner seasidegallery.com.

FABRIC ART: A show of quilts by fabric artist Louise Harris continues through May 31 at McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show will also feature paintings

by Anne Martin McCool, jewelry by Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich, wood by George Way and Art Learmonth, sculptures

by Tracy Powell, ceramics

by Patsy Chamberlain and Barbara Hathaway, handwoven scarves by Martha Tottenham and gourd art

by Vicki Hampel. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

360-293-3577 or mccoolart. com.

exclusively by a Native photographer, and the only large-scale effort to capture the vibrancy of contemporary Native culture through interviews and the collection of stories.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 students, military and seniors, $25 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 253-272-4258 or tacomaartmuseum.org.

SPRING FILM SERIES

“A Man for All Seasons,” starring Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller and Robert Shaw, will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes as part of the library’s Spring Film Series. Free. The movie tells the story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the king rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarry. Won the Oscar for Best Picture. (unrated, 1966).

June 1 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Fletcher’s new body of work, “Reiterations,” explores the repeatPAINTINGS AND PASed lines and shapes offered TELS: “Amanda Houston: visually by nature. Hanks’ Oils and Pastels” continues ceramics are fired in either through June 3 at Scott a wood-burning kiln or Milo Gallery, 420 Commerin clay containers known cial Ave., Anacortes. The CHILDREN’S ART WALK: as saggers, which infuses show includes Houston’s Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 the surface with random brilliantly colored oils as Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, flashes from the flame well as a selection of softer is featuring professional strike. Gallery hours are 11 pastel landscapes. Also work by Allied Arts Teach- a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday showing: oils by Seattle ing Artists in Whatcom through Sunday. 360-766artist Brooke BorcherdCounty through May 31 6230 or smithandvallee. ing, black and white phoin honor of the statewide com. tography by David Lucas, Arts Education Month pastels by Pat Meras, “AROUND THE CORNER and ArtsEd WA, a new oils by Donna Trent and AND UP THE STREET”: A program exploring issues mixed media by Renate show of artwork by local in arts and education. For Trapkowski. Gallery hours information, contact Allied artists continues through are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1 at the Edison Eye Arts at 360-676-8548 or Monday through Saturday. visit alliedarts.org.

Gallery, 5800 Cains Court, 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.

Edison. Artists include com.

Charles Atkinson, David PAINTINGS & CERAMICS: An exhibition of new Blakesley, Jessica Bonin, “LANDSCAPE/MINDpaintings by Becky Fletch- Barry Christensen, F.L. SCAPE”: A show featuring er and ceramics by Jeffrey Decker, David Hall, Sheila artists Mike Adams, Susan- Hanks continues through Klein, Margy Lavelle, Ries

Niemi, James Reisen, John Robbins, Toni Ann Rust, Doris Thomas, Mandy Turner and Christine Wardenburg-Skinner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday or by appointment. 360-7666276.

SAN JUAN ART TOUR: The 23rd anniversary San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1, at 15 artists’ studios. Check out a variety of original artworks by more than 40 artists on display and offered for sale from the source, with a chance to enter a drawing for art at each location.

Maps and brochures for the free self-guided tour are available at Friday Harbor businesses or at sanjuan islandartists.com.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT: The La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is on display through March 1, 2015, at public locations around La Conner. The annual juried “PHOTOGRAPHIC PRES- exhibition features work by some of the Northwest’s ENCE AND CONTEMPOmost accomplished artists.

RARY INDIANS: MATIKA WILBUR’S PROJECT 562”: For information, including a map of the sculptures and The exhibition continworks available for sale, ues through Oct. 5 at the Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 call 360-466-3125 or visit Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Pho- townoflaconner.org. tographer Matika Wilbur, a EXHIBITIONS AT MoNA: member of the Swinomish and Tulalip tribes, has taken Three new exhibits continon the task of photograph- ue through June 15 at The Museum of Northwest Art, ing every federally recognized indigenous nation in 121 S. First St., La Conner: “Lucy Mae Martin: the United States — numHands On”: The artworks bering some 562 tribes when her project began in in the exhibition are wrapped and sandblasted 2012. Project 562 is one of the few contemporary pho- stones representing a new side of the Skagit Valley tographic projects of this magnitude to be completed artist’s heavy, creative

work life. Martin says, “I am inspired to engrave relief-style because there are millions of years tucked behind the surface of every beautiful, unique stone, and the sandblasting reveals these layers.

I enjoy engraving Braille because it encourages total interaction with my work … I believe that everybody should be able to enjoy the arts in their own individual way.”

“Shapes of Abstraction from the Permanent Collection”: The exhibit offers a study of form and color of new acquisitions with an ekphrastic poem (description of a visual work of art)

by Kathleen Flenniken.

Curated by exhibitions director Lisa Young.

“John Cole: A Historical Perspective”: Recognized as one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading landscape artists, John Cole (19362007) painted in the region for almost four decades.

Favoring abstraction over literal description, Cole’s distinctive, muscular style sublimely expresses the quintessential features of the majestic Northwest landscape — water, mountains and trees.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admission.

360-466-4446 or museum ofnwart.org.

CAR SHOWS ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW: The Humane Society of Skagit Valley will host the All American Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the HSSV Adoption Center, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington. Any Americanmake car from any year can be entered. Trophies will be awarded in 12 categories. $10 entry fee. Free for spectators.

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OUT & ABOUT Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. For information, contact Kandi at 360-8533373 or skagithumane.com.

continued to take thereafter. Simonds will describe how her perceptions of and strategies for coping with Hospital Land have changed as she has aged, and as she became increasFESTIVALS ingly (personally and proNORTHWEST FOLKLIFE fessionally) attentive to the FESTIVAL: The 43rd annual contradictions and comevent will take place from plexities of medicalization.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 11 “WONDERS OF BATS”: a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, May Friday Creek Habitat Stew23-26, at the Seattle Center, ards, Skagit Conservation 305 Harrison St., Seattle.

District and Bats NorthSeveral thousand participants will offer hundreds of west will present “Wonders performances. Enjoy music, of Bats” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Alger Community dance, visual arts, folklore Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, exhibits, symposia, workAlger. shops, crafts, food, handsBats are vital to the suron demonstrations and more. Suggested donation: vival of many ecosystems, provide many benefits to $10 individual, $20 family.

206-684-7300 or nwfolklife. the home garden and are essential to the survival org. of many flowering plants.

Kathleen Bander of Bats LECTURES Northwest will present facts on bats, including the AND TALKS many kinds, their lifestyles, WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washing- myths and benefits, as well ton University’s Fairhaven as information on what is College of Interdisciplinary being done to conserve bats worldwide. Free. RegStudies holds its annual ister by May 20: Contact World Issues Forum from noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednes- Kristi Carpenter at 360428-4313 or email kristi@ days in the Fairhaven skagitcd.org.

College auditorium on the WWU campus in Bell“MORE ANACORTES ingham. Presentations are free and open to the public. HISTORY & MYSTERIES”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 360-650-2309 or wwu.edu/ Anacortes Public Library, fairhaven/news/world 1220 10th St., Anacortes. issuesforum. Next up: May 28: “Adventures in Museum educator Bret Hospital Land: The Semiot- Lunsford offers littleknown, sometimes surprisics and Sadism of the U.S. ing stories and photos from Medical Industrial ComAnacortes history. Free. plex”: with Wendy Susan 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or Simonds, professor of sociology at Georgia State library.cityofanacortes.org.

University.

“TREE ARMY: THE This talk centers on the CIVILIAN CONSERVATION visual culture of mediCORPS IN WASHINGTON cal institutions — what STATE, 1933-1941”: 7 p.m.

Simonds calls “Hospital Land” — through a discus- Thursday, May 29, Upper Skagit Library, 45770B sion of photographs she Main St., Concrete. Author began taking during the and historian Janet Oakley chemotherapy treatment will discuss the history of of her friend and former colleague in 2007, and the Civilian Conservation

Corps camps in Washington and explore the impact they had on our state’s natural resources and on the men who worked to preserve them. Free. 360853-7939 or upperskagit.lib. wa.us.

“WHAT’S YOUR AVOCADO?”: Stacie Zinn Roberts, author of “How to Live Your Passion & Fulfill Your Dreams,” will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Where The Heart Is Assisted Living, 410 Norris St., Burlington.

Learn from Roberts about the “What’s Your Avocado?” personal empowerment concept and how you can utilize it to help you to live your passion and fulfill your dreams. Free. 360755-8007.

photos, flowers and china.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

“RELOCATION: THE IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II ON SKAGIT COUNTY”: The exhibit continues through June 29 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 Fourth St., La Conner. Learn how World War II affected the residents of Skagit County, including those who were relocated to internment camps. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for MORE FUN members and children ages STERNWHEELER REOPENS: The sternwheel- 5 and younger. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty.net/ er W.T. Preston and the Anacortes Maritime Heri- museum. tage Center, 713 R Ave., WINE & RHODIES: Anacortes, have reopened Meerkerk Gardens will for the summer. host the “Wine & Rhodies” The W.T. Preston is fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. designated as a National Saturday, May 24, at 3531 Historic Landmark, and Meerkerk Lane, Greenthe Heritage Center curbank. rently features “BMW Enjoy wine and appeOracle: Building a World tizers while strolling Champion in Anacortes.” through acres of bloomThe exhibit includes a ing rhododendrons in a large model of the craft peaceful woodland setting. and a rudder, and offers a $15. Proceeds will benefit look into the creation of Meerkerk Gardens. Reserthe prize-winning vessel.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. vations requested: 360-6781912, 360-222-0121 or email Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m.

Sundays. Admission to the meerkerk@whidbey.net.

Preston is $1-$3. Heritage TANKFEST NORTHCenter admission WEST: Check out restored is free. 360-293-1916 or museum.cityofanacotes.org. tanks, military vehicles, artillery weapons and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“DEAR MOTHER”: A Monday, May 26, at the special exhibit celebratFlying Heritage Collection, ing the mothers of Skagit County continues through Paine Field, 3407 109th St. June 1 at the Skagit County SW, Everett. See driving and firing demonstrations Historical Museum, 501 and a Puget Sound Military S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit features Vehicle Collectors Club

parade. The International Plastic Modelers Society will be on hand to show off their intricate military vehicle models and help you refine your own modeling techniques. Admission: $10-$14, free for ages 5 and younger. 877-3423404 or flyingheritage.com.

NEW MOON CELEBRATION: The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Join Rev. Elke Macartney to let go of thoughts and feelings and set your intentions for the coming month. Bring your own hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. $5-$10 suggested donation. 360464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

Library building project.

The nursery also will donate a portion of plant sales made from 5 to 9 p.m. to the project. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets: $25. Available from brownpapertickets.com or the La Conner Library Foundation, 614 Morris St., La Conner.

LOOK TO THE STARS: Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas and planets beginning at dark Friday, May 30, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor.

Island County Astronomical Society members will provide an assortment of telescopes for viewing. All ages are welcome. Free.

The event will be canceled if cloudy. 360-679-7664 or icas-wa.webs.com.

PADDLESPORTS: Paddle4Ever and Washington Water Trails Association will present “Blazing Paddles,” a paddling film festival at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The featured films will cover a range of paddlesports including sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, surf skiing, canoeing, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding and more. $15 at the door. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

CLEAR LAKE REUNION: The Clear Lake Historical Association will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 12655 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

The group will honor the DeBay family of DeBay Island and will display photos and memorabilia of their early years in the area. The association also will display other historical photos and information.

Free. 360-856-4324 or clear lakehistoricalassn.org.

WINE & CHOCOLATES: Enjoy an evening of wine and artisan chocolates from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the schoolhouse at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Jeff Hellam of Hellam’s Vineyard in La Conner and chocolatier Crystal Scheer of Charmed Chocolates in Bellingham will team up to present a pairing of six wines and six artisan chocolates.

Proceeds will benefit the new La Conner Regional

TEA & FASHIONS: Enjoy an afternoon tea luncheon and a Downton Abbey fashion show from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood.

Enjoy a show of vintage fashions along with a lunch including a croissant sandwich, scones, mouthwatering sweets, fruit and assorted varieties of tea. $10. Information: stanwoodseniorcenter.org. Reservations: 360-629-7403.

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E14 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

TRAVEL

Arlington Cemetery’s 150 years rooted in Civil War

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Va. — Arlington National Cemetery’s hallowed ground honors American soldiers from many wars. But as Arlington marks its 150th anniversary this year with tours and events, historians note that its roots are firmly planted in the Civil War. It was June 15, 1864, as the war dragged into its fourth year, when War Secretary Edwin Stanton ordered the land turned into a military cemetery for the increasing numbers of dead soldiers.

The location for the cemetery just happened to be the former estate of Robert E. Lee, who took command of the Confederate Army when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861.

The Union Army immediately seized and fortified the estate, then known as Arlington Heights.

But Stephen Carney, the cemetery’s command historian, said it’s misleading to suggest that the cemetery was established merely as a way to spite Lee. The seizure of the estate was a military necessity, no matter who owned the property, Carney said. From the highest points of Arlington National Cemetery, it’s easy to see why the Union Army wanted it: To this day it offers a nearly unrivaled view of the capital in Wash-

Local travel VACATION GO SHOW: Enjoy a presentation about some of the most popular destinations in America at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the AAA Travel Store, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. Free.

RSVP: 360-848-2090.

At a glance Arlington National

Cemetery: arlingtoncem etery.mil, 877-907-8585.

Where: Located across Memorial Bridge from Washington D.C. on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. By subway, take the Blue Line from Washington to Arlington National Cemetery.

Hours: Open daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (until 5 p.m.

October through March).

ABOVE: A U.S. Army honor guard stands at the grave site of Army Pvt. William Christman, the first military burial at the cemetery, marking the beginning of commemorations of the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery on ington, D.C., just a few miles May 13 in Arlington, Va. away.

Christman, 20, enlisted And in 1864, the need for in the 67th Pennsylvania a burial ground was pressInfantry and was hospiing. Wounded soldiers sent talized for measles five back to Washington were weeks later, dying on May dying in unsanitary hospitals 11, 1864, and buried at at an increasing rate. The Arlington on May 13. high casualties were partly troops. Meigs ordered that unique way. School children LEFT: The eternal flame due to a change in strategy: graves surround the manwho are talking and laughflickers in the early Gen. Ulysses S. Grant had sion, ensuring that the Lees ing as they tour the cemmorning light at the grave assumed control of the would never want to return. etery typically go quiet and of John F. Kennedy.

Union Army, and was more willing than his predecessors to fight in Confederate territory.

That said, animosity toward Lee played a role in the cemetery’s location, said Matt Penrod, park ranger at Arlington House, a National Park Service site within the cemetery that includes the Lee family mansion.

Initially gravediggers buried the dead on the estate’s fringes. But Union quartermaster Gen. Montgomery Meigs, a native Georgian, did not respect Lee’s decision to lead the Confederate

“It’s the dead themselves that get the ultimate revenge against Lee,” Penrod said, adding that the loss of the home “definitely bothered the Lee family a great deal.”

Today the cemetery draws nearly 4 million visitors a year. Most are tourists visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy’s tomb. But Arlington is also a working and busy cemetery, hosting roughly 30 burials a day.

Tourists and mourners share the cemetery in a

maintain a respectful distance when they encounter a funeral procession.

The military funerals can be emotionally overwhelming to behold. While some are for older veterans, they also include young service members recently killed in action.

“You’re seeing lives cut short. That grief is very raw,” said cemetery spokeswoman Jennifer Lynch.

The cemetery serves as a resting place for service members from every conflict in U.S. history, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

AP file photos

Soldiers from the American Revolution were reinterred at Arlington after their gravesites were displaced by a development project in Georgetown.

In addition to U.S. presidents, others buried here include Supreme Court justices, astronauts, war heroes, sports figures and celebrities, including baseball inventor Abner Doubleday, boxer Joe Louis and actor Lee Marvin. All three were veterans.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 12 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-6215. Next up: “Wallabies and Waterfalls”: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14.

Travel to the town of Snoqualmie to view the 286-foot Snoqualmie Falls and adjoining hydroelectric project, followed by time to enjoy a no-host lunch and exploration of the quaint downtown. Next, the group will head to the Fall City Wallaby Ranch for a private tour, including a chance to pet, feed and learn all about gray and albino Bennett’s wallabies and red kangaroos, with one final stop at Maltby for an afternoon treat at Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream. $62$64. Register by June 6.

“San Juan Island History, Hiking and Whales”: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Travel by van and ferry to Friday Harbor for hiking and great views at American Camp, then on to Lime Kiln Point State Park, considered one of the best locations to see migrating orca whales. After a picnic lunch, head back to Friday Harbor for time on your own to explore shops and cafes. Pack a lunch and wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable hiking shoes. $72-$80.

Register by June 20.

EXTENDED TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center is organizing several extended trips: New England, Sept. 26-Oct. 3, “Southern Charm,” Dec. 14-19; Panama, February 2015; “Blue Danube,” April 14-28, 2015; and Portugal, fall 2015. For information, contact Pat Gardner 360-279-4582 or email at pgardner@oakharbor.org.

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NT Live: ‘King Lear’ 7:30 p.m. today

Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (“Skyfall, “American Beauty”) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (“Timon of Athens,” “Collaborators”) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favurite, Cordelia, says nothing.

Lear’s world descends into chaos. $15 general; $13 seniors; $11 students with $2 off for Lincoln members.

‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 23-24 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 26

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