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Reviews

Mother’s Day

At the Movies

Music: Snoop Lion, Kenny Chesney Video Games: “Injustice: Gods ...”

Looking for ways to honor mom?

We offer up numerous ideas

“Iron Man 3”: He’s showing some age, but he’s still fearless as ever

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Silver Linings Playbook”: A former high school teacher (Bradley Cooper) gets help getting his life in order from a mysterious woman (Jennifer Lawrence).

The film from writer/director David O. Russell seems a little staged in the early moments as Cooper’s character moves back home after a stint in a mental institution. Cooper’s trying to play more roles that challenge him, but he’s a little over his head when his character must deal with his worried mother and superstitious father.

“Silver Linings Playbook” steps up once Lawrence joins the mix. It’s a brilliant performance. Few actresses can express as much emotion as Lawrence can with one look. Her work was good enough to earn her an Oscar.

“The Guilt Trip”: A mother and son learn a lot about each other during a trip across the country. This is basically a two-person play with Barbra Streisand as the star and Seth Rogen as a supporting player. The majority of their fun interaction takes place within the tiny confines of their car, which could have been a roadblock since it severely limits physical humor. Even in the confined space, the pair manage to make their comedy points.

The script by Dan Fogelman gives Streisand all of the best lines and even some broad comedy to play. Streisand seems to have found an acting Fountain of Youth as she embraces every moment with great energy and pizazz.

“Strictly Ballroom”: It’s not surprising with all of the dance competitions on television, this 1992 film is being released on Blu-ray. Director Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge”) is in perfect step with this story of a maverick dancer who takes a major risk with a new dance partner. Paul Mercurio is as entertaining off the dance floor as he is when he’s dancing.

“Broken City”: Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in the story of an ex-cop trailing the wife of New York City’s mayor.

“My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Princess Twilight Sparkle”: Includes five episodes of the TV series.

“Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection”: The film — based on the original “Night of the Living Dead” — follows a family trying to escape the dead in West Wales.

“The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights”: A look at the executive director of the National Urban League.

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 7 Jack Reacher - Paramount Mama - Universal Safe Haven - Fox

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MAY 14 Back to 1942 - Well Go USA Cloud Atlas - Warner A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III - Lionsgate If I Were You - Kino Lorber Texas Chainsaw 3D - Lionsgate MAY 21 Beautiful Creatures - Warner The Last Stand - Lionsgate Parker - Sony Side Effects - Universal Stand Up Guys - Lionsgate Yossi - Strand MAY 28 Dark Skies - Anchor Bay n McClatchy-Tribune News Service

“The Details”: Raccoons get involved with couple on the brink. Tobey Maguire stars.

“CHiPs: The Complete First Season”: TV series about two California Highway Patrol officers.

“The Syndicate: Series 1”: Problems occur when five supermarket employees win the lottery.

“Shelter Me”: Documentary on the training of abandoned animals to help people with a variety of needs.

“Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene”: Derek Jacobi narrates this look at the British author.

“Tom and Jerry Kids Show The Complete Season 1”: Includes 13 episodes on a two-disc set.

“Not Fade Away”: Coming-of-age story of three friends growing up in the New Jersey suburbs during the ’60s.

“Friends: The Complete First Season”: Seasons one and two are available on Blu-ray.

“History of the Eagles”: Documentary on the rock band.

“The Scarlet Pimpernel”: Anthony Andrews stars in this adaptation of the Baroness Emma Orczy novels.

“NOVA: Earth from Space”: A look at Earth from satellites.

“Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters”: Three young recruits use Kaijudo to fight an evil force. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

The Whale Museum’s seventh annual Orca Greeting fundraising dinner and auction is set for Friday in Friday Harbor

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Travel............................................6-7 Music, Game Reviews..................8-9 On Stage........................................ 10 Tuning Up..................................... 11 Mother’s Day Events..................... 12 Hot Tickets.................................... 13 Get Involved.................................. 14 At the Lincoln Theatre.................. 17 Movie Listings, Mini-Reviews...... 17 Out & About.............................18-19 ON THE COVER

Linda Sturza (left) plays Dolly Levi and Tom Cook is Horace Vandergelder in Skagit Valley College’s production of “Hello, Dolly!,” which opens Saturday at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

Photo: Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

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ON STAGE

A classic comes to McIntytre Skagit Valley College to stage ‘Hello, Dolly!’

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The music department at Skagit Valley College takes its shot at legendary musical theater this week, staging “Hello, Dolly!” at McIntyre Hall.

The musical opens Saturday, May 4, for a five-show run. The cast numbers about 30, and the show is filled with rollicking songs and choreography that have been a staple on countless stages since the play opened on Broadway in 1964.

The music and lyrics were written by Jerry Herman for “Hello, Dolly!”, which evolved from a play entitled “The Merchant of Yonkers” to “The Matchmaker,” which became a hit and was made into a movie in 1958.

The role of Dolly Levi has been played by top-tier Broadway talent, including Ethel Merman, Mary Martin and Carol Chan-

‘Hello, Dolly!’

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4; Friday and Saturday, May 10-11; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 and 12 Where: McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon Tickets: $15-25; $45 includes Mother’s Day Brunch at 12:30 p.m.

May 12. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

ning, and the title song is a classic, propelled by the unmistakable voice of Louis Armstrong.

Finding her way in early 20th-century New York City, Dolly calls herself a “meddler” — one who dabbles as a matchmaker and music and dance teacher.

Her current project is finding a wife for the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, but Dolly can’t help but think she’d be Vandergelder’s best bet as a spouse.

LEFT: Andrew Christianson (left) plays Cornelius and Michael Mahony is Barnaby.

RIGHT: Linda Sturza (from left), Sarah Mickelson and Eleah Tercero.

TOP: Andrew Christianson plays Cornelius and Sarah Mickelson is Mrs. Malloy in Skagit Valley College’s production of “Hello, Dolly!,” which opens Saturday at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

LEFT: Eleah Tercero (from left), Michael Mahony, Sarah Mickelson and Andrew Christianson.

Photos by Craig Parrish Skagit Valley Herald

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n a world of increasing segmentation, allow me to add a couple of segments.

As I see it, the world can be divided into two distinct groups — people who were alive on June 20, 1975, and people who don’t know what it was like.

What they don’t know is what it was like to live in a world without summer blockbusters.

Yes, there was a time when there were no summer blockbusters. That time was June 19, 1975.

The next day, Steven Spielberg released a mechanical shark into an ocean of unsuspecting moviegoers and, in the process, changed moviegoing habits forever. It may have changed swimming habits as well.

Of course, not everyone thinks that what the director did was such a wonderful thing. In fact, so many people have criticized the commercialization of the summer movie season that Spielberg has bent over backward to disavow any responsibility in the matter.

On more than one occasion, he has jokingly blamed the phenomenon on his good friend George Lucas, but the latter filmmaker is quick to point out that his “Star Wars” did not hit theaters until May 25, 1977.

It is a point well taken.

You can’t blame event movies on a guy who released an event movie nearly two years after the first event movie was released by another guy.

Nothing has been the same since “Jaws” terrified a nation, and in doing so, gave Hollywood an idea that just won’t go away.

Remember the old days when summer began when the calendar said it began, in the third week of June?

To illustrate how far we’ve come, the summer movie

The biggest movies of the past 30 summers

Roy Scheider (left) and Richard Dreyfuss are shown in a scene from the 1975 movie “Jaws.”

Universal Pictures via AP

BLAME THE SHARK FOR SUMMER-MOVIE MADNESS

By BARRY KOLTNOW / The Orange County Register

season begins this year on May 3, when “Iron Man 3” opens worldwide in what could only be called a major event.

Big summer movie openings are scheduled two years in advance, with dates cast in stone, leaving lesser movies to scramble for theaters. Promotional campaigns can begin up to a year before the opening, with the intent of building anticipation. The studios do so by showcasing their

summer movies during sporting events, movie festivals and multiple premieres.

Robert Downey Jr., the star of “Iron Man 3,” has been introducing his movie at premieres around the globe in the weeks leading up to its May 3 opening.

The advertising juggernaut has hit on TV and in movie trailers. Print guys will write endless stories on the importance of summer movies.

All the hype will be

worth it, particularly in the case of “Iron Man 3,” which industry insiders predict could take in more than $150 million on its opening weekend. Once you add the international take, it’s no wonder that movie studios invest so much time and money in these summer movies.

But “Iron Man 3” does not have a lock on the summer’s biggest box office.

There is plenty of competition.

Among the potential blockbusters are “The Great Gatsby” (May 10), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (May 17), “The Hangover Part III” (May 24), “Epic” (May 24), “Fast & Furious 6” (May 24), “The Internship” (June 7), “This Is the End” (June 12), “Man of Steel” (June 14), “Monsters University” (June 21), “World War Z” (June 21), “The Heat” (June 28), “White House Down” (June 28), “The

w “The Avengers” (2012) w “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” (2011) w “Toy Story 3” (2010) w “Transformers 2” (2009) w “The Dark Knight” (2008) w “Spider-Man 3” (2007) w “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) w “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005) w “Shrek 2” (2004) w “Finding Nemo” (2003) w “Spider-Man” (2002) w “Shrek” (2001) w “Mission: Impossible II” (2000) w “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace” (1999) w “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) w “Men in Black” (1997) w “Independence Day” (1996) w “Batman Forever” (1995) w “Forrest Gump” (1994) w “Jurassic Park” (1993) w “Batman Returns” (1992) w “Terminator 2” (1991) w “Ghost” (1990) w “Batman” (1989) w “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (1988) w “Beverly Hills Cop II” (1987) w “Top Gun” (1986) w “Back to the Future” (1985) w “Ghostbusters” (1984) w “Return of the Jedi” (1983)

Lone Ranger” (July 3), “Despicable Me 2” (July 3), “Pacific Rim” (July 12), “Turbo” (July 17), “The Wolverine” (July 26), “Two Guns” (Aug. 2), “Elysium” (Aug. 9), “Planes” (Aug. 9), “We’re the Millers” (Aug. 9) and “The Mortal Instruments” (Aug. 23).

We want to emphasize that each of these films has the potential to be the biggest movie of the summer, or the biggest disappointment of the summer.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area

Whale celebration

The Whale Museum’s seventh annual Orca Greeting fundraising dinner and auction will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Mullis Center, 589 Nash St., Friday Harbor. Enjoy a happy hour and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner, raffle, live auction and dessert auction. $35, $25 museum members. Beer and wine available for purchase. 360-378-4710, ext. 30.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Check out a

WOMEN’S EXPO More than 70 local busi-

OPENING DAY BOAT PARADE

FIDO DAY AT THE WINERY

variety of artwork from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at several galleries and other venues along Commercial Avenue and other locations in downtown Anacortes. Enjoy paintings and prints, sculptures, photography, ceramics, jewelry, art glass, dance performances and more. 360-293-6938.

nesses serving women will showcase their wares and services at the fifth annual Women’s Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

Enjoy demonstrations, a fashion show, martini bar, raffles and more. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will provide mammograms in a mobile van outside; call 360-387-0222 for an appointment. Free admission. Lunch available for purchase.

360-387-0222 or www.camanocenter.org.

The Swinomish Yacht Club will host its annual Opening Day Boat Parade beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, on the Swinomish Channel along the La Conner waterfront. 360-420-9448.

Bring your canine friends for a fun afternoon from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Challenger Ridge Winery, 43095 Challenger Road, Concrete. Enjoy wine tasting, a best dog trick contest, doggie treats and “dog wine” for your pooch, walks in the vineyard and more. Skagit Humane Society will have dogs available for adoption from 1 to 4 p.m. Food and wine will be available for purchase. 425422-6988 or www.challengerridge.com.

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BOTTOM: An interactive display at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is shown in the Music City Center.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new convention center in Nashville is transforming the look of downtown with a wavy roof dominating six city blocks, but tourism officials hope the eye-catching facility will also show business travelers a revitalized Music City.

The Music City Center has generated heated debate within the city over its $623 million price tag. Critics also contend the city is jumping into an oversaturated market for conventions.

But with an all-star lineup of musicians ready to cut the ribbon on the Music City Center on May 20, tourism officials say the facility will build on Nashville’s wellknown brand, which already

attracts leisure travelers.

The city has also been relishing positive publicity from ABC’s show, “Nashville,” along with becoming nationally known for restaurants and a growing cultural scene beyond just country music.

“The center opening helped drive more restaurants, the TV show created some newfound awareness and at the same time, people are starting to see there is this creative buzz, both musically and through the other creative arts,” said Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau chief Butch Spyridon.

The building is about 1.2 million square feet and features a 350,000-squarefoot exhibit hall that’s big enough to hold four commercial airliners and allows

for tractor trailers to drive right onto the exhibit floor.

It also has two ballrooms and about 60 meeting rooms.

One end of the roof features a guitar body-shaped design and the other side has a live-plant roof of succulents designed to resemble rolling green hills. Inside the center’s lobby, visitors can scroll through images and hear songs in an interactive exhibit from the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The convention center has already booked future events with 150 groups, including some big names like the National Rifle Association, which will bring up to 40,000 people to Nashville in 2015. The convention center will also host the annual convention for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association next

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TRAVEL spring, which is part of the NCAA Women’s Final Four games that will be held across the street at the Bridgestone Arena.

Expected attendance for the games and the convention is some 20,000 fans.

As large as the convention center is, Music City Convention CEO Charles Starks said Nashville didn’t want to have the biggest.

“We could never build a building that is as big as Chicago, Vegas or Orlando, because we don’t have the infrastructure to support that,” Starks said. “So we looked at where that sweet spot was and being able to accommodate about 75 percent of the marketplace was where we thought was a great position for us to be in.”

The city already has the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, which is about 15 minutes from downtown but geographically isolated from the rest of the city.

The new convention center puts business travelers, who generally spend more than leisure visitors, within walking distance of Nashville’s famous honky-tonk bars, The Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a symphony hall and two professional sports venues.

The construction has spurred development in a part of the downtown area that has been mostly stagnant. A new Johnny Cash museum is also opening nearby and more than 1,200 new hotel rooms are being built in anticipation of the increase in convention travelers. The number of hotel rooms sold in Nashville topped 6 million last year, according to data provided by Smith Travel Research.

Debbie J. Culp-Sales, vice president of sales for Destination Nashville, a company that helps meet-

Local travel

Mark Humphrey / AP

This photo shows the curving roofline over a lobby in the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. ing planners arrange events in the city, said groups that stopped coming to Nashville years ago are returning and some who have never held an event here are reconsidering.

“We’ve always been selling against the negative concept of Southern, country twang town,” CulpSales said. “It’s changed.”

Vanessa and Allan Thompson, of Durham, England, were drawn to visit Nashville by the music of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams and were impressed with the live music pouring from the bars on Lower Broadway.

“Although we aren’t country music fans ourselves, we just like seeing different things and how different cultures and different people enjoy their music,” Allan Thompson said. “You can see by coming here that it is massive.”

“If you love music, just come to Nashville,” Vanessa Thompson chimed in.

under the Fremont bridge SHORT TRIPS: Mount for some “Troll Yoga.”

Vernon Parks and RecreTRAVEL SEMINAR: Afterward, explore Freation offers travel oppor“Viking River Cruises,” 6 mont for lunch, shopping tunities for participants p.m. today, May 2, AAA or sightseeing. $20. ages 12 and older (adult Mount Vernon office, 1600 July 13: Vancouver supervision required for E. College Way, Suite A. Granville Island Tour and ages 18 and younger). For RSVP: 360-848-2090.

Yoga. Travel via Amtrak information or to register, to Vancouver, B.C., ride call 360-336-6215.

YOGA ADVENTURE the foot ferry to the marSERIES: Join Dawn Jex for kets and bistros of GranESCORTED TOURS: day trips and yoga. Each ville Island, then enjoy The Whatcom County adventure includes fun practicing yoga in Ron Tour Program offers a activities at an area attrac- Basford Park. Sample the variety of day trips and tion combined with a yoga confections of the island longer tours, with most class. For information or markets, then make your trips departing from and to register, call Dawn at way back to the train sta- returning to the Bell360-631-0587 or visit www. tion and home, or make ingham Senior Activity yoga-gypsies.com. a weekend of it and stay Center, 315 Halleck St., Next up: awhile in Vancouver. Pur- Bellingham. For inforJune 15: Theo Chocochase train tickets through mation or to register: late Factory Tour and Troll Amtrak ($44). False Creek 360-733-4030, press #, ext.

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REVIEWS MUSIC CDS Compiled from news services

The Veils

“Time Stays, We Go” British quintet The Veils has recorded an album more evocative of the barren plains of America’s Southwest than the streets of London or Auckland, New Zealand, where its charismatic lead singer and songwriter, Finn Andrews, spent his youth.

There’s enough tremolo guitar on “Time Stays, We Go” to suggest Ennio Morricone “spaghetti Western” film score flavorings.

And songs like “Birds” or “Dancing with the Tornado” have some of the lyrical imagery you might associate with a desert tableau.

Andrews’ raw, expressive vocals unify each of the album’s 10 tracks.

The record opens with the explosive and colorful up-tempo number “Through the Deep, Dark Wood.” But after the opener, the tracks settle into the darker-hued themes that could score a modern “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”

The guitar work throughout “Time Stays, We Go” is sparse and effective.

On “Candy Apple Red,” the tremolo sounds punctuated by a sharp bass line are perfectly separated from a minimal drum accompaniment. And on “The Pearl,” the drums sound as if they’re echoing from somewhere miles down a desert highway, beyond tumble-down shacks and dried-up oil wells.

and fun, features a barely heard Spears.

Anyone else could recite her lines. That song isn’t as good as “This Is Love,” which has Dutch vocalist Eva Simons belting out high notes. The tune, the album’s lead single, hit the No. 1 spot in the United Kingdom, though it failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, where “Scream & Shout” has peaked at No. 3.

Will.i.am’s newest single, “thatPower” with Bieber, screams radio hit, but it doesn’t feel special. And Cyrus, who guests on “Fall Down,” is forgettable.

Will.i.am is better off on his own, or with acts that seem to bring their own flavor, like “Love Bullets” with Skylar Grey or the playful Nicole Scherzinger-assisted “Far Away From Home.” “Hello,” co-produced

by Afrojack, is a definite party starter, and “The World Is Crazy,” with Dante Santiago, is reflective and appealing. n Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

Snoop Lion

“Reincarnated”

It’s not just a name change, but there’s a new take on life for Snoop Lion, who switched his stage name from Snoop Dogg after a trip to Jamaica where he embraced Rastafarian culture.

And the new project works.

Snoop’s first reggae album, “Reincarnated,” includes some fine production n James H. Collins, Associated Press

by Major Lazer (aka Diplo), with guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Akon, Rita Ora and Angela Hunte, who co-wrote the will.i.am Jay-Z hit “Empire State of Mind.” “willpower” The rapper is still the marijuana-smoking, ultra-smooth Snoop we’ve all come to Will.i.am’s 2007 know. But he’s also more focused on love album, “Songs About and happiness, and not the gangsta raps he Girls,” barely made a spewed in the past. splash on the charts, He sings against gun violence on “No but it was a fine Guns Allowed,” which features rapper piece of work: He brilliantly wove smooth Drake and vocals from his daughter Cori B. grooves, pop anthems and hip-hop jams to The track is special because it shows how make one of that year’s best albums.

The underwhelming response may be the Snoop has matured as a musician — and reason why he recruits popular acts such as bringing on his 13-year-old daughter only drives home the point. He tackles global Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Chris Brown for “willpower,” his fourth warming on “Tired of Running” with Akon, solo effort. Unfortunately, the collaboraand preaches unity on “Lighters Up,” feations feel wasted — and forced. turing Mavado and Popcaan.

The hit “Scream & Shout,” though catchy The gem of the album, though, is the

dancehall track featuring Cyrus. “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks” is an easygoing track where Cyrus shines alongside Snoop.

While there are some misses — like “Get Away” and “Fruit Juice” — most of Snoop’s 12th studio album is an entertaining piece of work. n Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Iggy and the Stooges “Ready to Die”

Really, Iggy? Ready to die? Not possible.

I always thought it would be you and cockroaches at the end of time, man.

“Ready to Die” is the first album from Iggy Pop and members of his old band, the Stooges, since 2007 and the 2009 death of band mate Ron Asheton. And it’s the first to feature former guitarist James Williamson since the 1970s.

It’s classic “Raw Power”-era Stooges from the get-go on “Burn,” a heavy-duty groove that kicks off the collection. And there’s no letup for the next several tunes, including “Gun,” which skewers a violent culture that just might lead its lone-wolf protagonist astray.

Yet the highlight of the collection might be when the assault lets up: on the unStooges like “Unfriendly World.” Over spare, acoustic country blues, the 66-yearold Iggy is less your wild uncle and more wise elder, singing in a tender, wistful growl: “Hang onto your girl, cause this is an unfriendly world.” n Jeff Karoub, Associated Press

Kenny Chesney “Life on a Rock”

Kenny Chesney opens his new album “Life On A Rock” with the hit “Pirate Flag,” a rowdy beachbum anthem reminiscent of his many funin-the-sun party songs of the last dozen years.

While most of the rest of “Life on a Rock” references island life, instead of rocking out, the songs are about unplugging from the chaos of the daily grind and

reflecting on quieter pleasures.

Writing four songs by himself, and co-writing four more, this is the East Tennessee singer’s most personal album since 2005’s “Be As You Are (Songs From A Blue Chair).” There are light moments, as in the duet with Willie Nelson on “Coconut Tree,” but the focus is on off-beat, reallife characters (“Lindy”) and on taking a moment to count one’s blessings (the title song).

It’s a bold move, considering that a new crop of country rockers are selling millions of albums modeled on Chesney’s pounding arena rock sound. But, to his credit, Chesney follows his muse and offers up an album that exposes his weathered soul.

The result is as appealing as it is surprising. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

The Weeks

“Dear Bo Jackson” Here’s more proof Nashville, Tenn., is saving rock ‘n’ roll one band at a time: The Weeks.

The mostly Mississippi quintet moved to Nashville a few years ago after putting out a few promising albums, signed with Kings of Leon imprint Serpents and Snakes Records, and have been polishing the music and enhancing the songs on “Dear Bo Jackson” till they shine.

The only real knock against them was that lead singer Cyle Barnes sounded waaaayyyy too much like KOL frontman Caleb Followill. “Dear Bo Jackson” mostly dispenses with that issue with 11 flavorpacked songs that show a band unafraid to embrace — and update — its Southern rock roots with the kind of love that’s mostly missing from today’s scene.

Five or six listens in and “Dear Bo Jackson” is still offering new delights from keys, pedal steel and strings that were initially obscured by the country funky, groove-oriented heart of each song. The Weeks rocked harder on earlier albums, but show they’ve grown into a band with the ability to stun on slow, emotional tracks like “Ain’t My Stop,” a song that stays with you awhile, “Gobi Blues” and “Chickahominy.” n Chris Talbott, Associated Press

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REVIEWS VIDEO GAMES Chris Campbell, Scripps Howard News Service

‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’

Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U Genre: Fighting Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive ESRB Rating: T, for Teen Grade: 3 stars (out of 5)

when pressing buttons and seeing the results on-screen. Sure, it’s a minor note but an important one considering how a well-executed combo can instantly turn a match’s outcome, especially in online matches.

Many playable characters await, so it shouldn’t be hard to find a few to latch onto. Staples like Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash are fan favorites, but those who venture outside the standard JLA realm will find gems like Doomsday, Deathstroke and Solomon Grundy (OK, maybe I’m just saying that playing as villains makes the game a tad more fun).

Outside of the standard one-on-one fights you can initiate, a few other modes of play exist. I’d recommend playing the story mode first, mainly because it introduces you to numerous characters and provides better in-game training than the tutorial so you can see various fight styles.

Just beware that the story takes on serious tones — for example, Superman declares himself a demigod and ruler of Earth after being tricked into killing Lois Lane and his unborn child — but the delivery comes off as campy. Instead of feeling that humanity lies in the balance of each fight, quippy one-liners stop you from taking things too seriously. For a plot-driven experience, that doesn’t make sense.

You can play in online matches, but custom options are limited. STAR Labs missions provide character-specific matches (fight a perfect fight, execute a certain number of moves, etc.), and those provide some focused fun if you find yourself in need of a diversion from the standard fights.

Dealing damage either with your fists, a few weapons or maybe some elements like a bus or statue gives you the feeling of being one of those beloved superheroes. It’s far from a perfect offering, but at least DC characters can have the spotlight to themselves. For fans, that is a welcome addition to the fighting-game library.

The last decade has not been kind to the DC Universe, unless your name is Batman.

Marvel continues to pump out blockbuster content, be it in movies or video games, and in fighting games this was abundantly clear.

“Marvel vs. Capcom” has long been a staple fighting franchise, while the “Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe” game was a fine experience, but certainly lent considerably more weight to the MK characters than their DC counterparts.

Along with 2011’s “DC Universe Online,” members of the Justice League of America and many more get a moment to play on a stage all their own in “Injustice.”

The game plays well and throws a ton of characters from the DC Universe into the fray, yet the punches, kicks and special moves sometimes miss the mark.

The awkwardness starts with feeble instruction. Fighting games are notoriously complex, and without a solid demo introducing you to all the button combos and so on, you will quickly find yourself frustrated and whipped upon even by mediocre artificial-intelligence characters.

The tutorials only scratch the surface and don’t provide enough in-game scenarios to show how to execute the complex moves.

Another quirk shows up in the fights themselves, which can cause frustration if you’re a hard-core fan of the genre and “Mortal Kombat” and “Street Fighter” franchises are constants in your gaming n Follow Chris Campbell on Twitter @camp life. I tried three different controllers, bler or email him at game_on_games@mac. and all of them experienced a slight lag com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 2-12

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 2-9 LOOKING AHEAD FRIDAY.10

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.3-5 “DRIVING MISS DAISY” JoAnn Backus Wright plays Miss Daisy and Tracey Johnson is Hoke Coleburn in Alger Lookout Thespian Association’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy,” playing at Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. Check individual listings for times.

360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

Thursday.2

Saturday.4

THEATER

THEATER

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

Friday.3 MUSIC

“Spring Favorites”: Whidbey Community Chorus, Daybreak Trio, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Free, but donations accepted. 360-678-4148.

THEATER

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.alta theatre.com.

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.alta theatre.com.

THEATER

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association, 2:30 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Tuesday.7 “Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. Pay what you can.

360-855-3510.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

Thursday.9

Sunday.5

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC

“Spring Favorites”: Whidbey Community Chorus, Daybreak Trio, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Free, but donations accepted. 360-678-4148.

THEATER

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 8 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets available at administration office or call 360-4663171.

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

Jo Ann Stremler: organ concert, 7 p.m., First Christian Reformed Church, 701 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Free, but donations accepted. 360-336-2405.

“The Sounds of Spring: Light, Love and Music”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Christian Church, 1211 M Ave., Anacortes. Donations accepted. www.cantabileof skagitvalley.org.

Elliott Hofferth: 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes.

Advance tickets: $5, available at Boxes and Bears, 907 Commercial Ave., and Read Me A Story, 1005 Ninth St., both in Anacortes. $7 at the door. 360-293-2166.

SATURDAY.11

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 8 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets available at administration office or call 360-4663171.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

FRIDAY.3 TONY CURTIS (Irish poet/ songwriter) 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Renaissance Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit River Poetry Foundation’s Poets in the Schools program. 360-4453000.

FRIDAY.3 THE ATLANTICS 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.2 Wayne Hayton (country, rock, folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

FRIDAY.3 Andy Koch (of Badd Dog Blues Society): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

The Atlantics: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

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

360-422-6411.

Scratch Daddy: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover.

360-755-0165.

Melody Walker and Jacob Groopman (Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7 cover. 360-445-3000.

Tony Curtis (Irish poet/songwriter): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Renaissance Room, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit River Poetry Foundation’s Poets in the Schools program.

360-445-3000.

The Bad Tenants, Fly Moon Royalty, RA Scion, Heist: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067.

New Forge: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

The Clouds Band (reggae, rock): 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Longstride, Sunshine Junkies: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

The Greg Pitsch Band (blues, rock, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Crow Quill Night Owls, Gallus Brothers: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.4 Br’er Rabbit: 10 p.m., Draft Pics, 516 S. First St., Mount Vernon. No cover. 360-336-3626.

SUNDAY.12

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. Special Mother’s Day Brunch and Performance, 12:30 p.m. brunch followed by performance at 2 p.m., $45. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 2 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets are available administration office or call 360-466-3171.

“The Sounds of Spring: Light, Love and Music”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, 2 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Donations accepted. www.cantabileof skagitvalley.org.

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

360-445-4733.

TUESDAY.7 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-2263.

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

Jay Nash, Ivan & Alyosha, Keaton Collective (Americana, folk): 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $5. 360-746-8733.

WEDNESDAY.8 Stilly River Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.9 Nick Swanson: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-354-3600.

Ria Peth: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area May 2-12

TUNING UP Playing at area venues May 2-9 LOOKING AHEAD FRIDAY.10

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.3-5 “DRIVING MISS DAISY” JoAnn Backus Wright plays Miss Daisy and Tracey Johnson is Hoke Coleburn in Alger Lookout Thespian Association’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy,” playing at Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. Check individual listings for times.

360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

Thursday.2

Saturday.4

THEATER

THEATER

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

Friday.3 MUSIC

“Spring Favorites”: Whidbey Community Chorus, Daybreak Trio, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Free, but donations accepted. 360-678-4148.

THEATER

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.alta theatre.com.

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Cinderella Waltz”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.alta theatre.com.

THEATER

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association, 2:30 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $10. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Tuesday.7 “Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. Pay what you can.

360-855-3510.

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

Thursday.9

Sunday.5

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC

“Spring Favorites”: Whidbey Community Chorus, Daybreak Trio, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Free, but donations accepted. 360-678-4148.

THEATER

“Legally Blonde”: musical comedy, 7 p.m. Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St., Sedro-Woolley. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 360-855-3510.

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 8 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets available at administration office or call 360-4663171.

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

Jo Ann Stremler: organ concert, 7 p.m., First Christian Reformed Church, 701 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Free, but donations accepted. 360-336-2405.

“The Sounds of Spring: Light, Love and Music”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Christian Church, 1211 M Ave., Anacortes. Donations accepted. www.cantabileof skagitvalley.org.

Elliott Hofferth: 7 p.m., Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes.

Advance tickets: $5, available at Boxes and Bears, 907 Commercial Ave., and Read Me A Story, 1005 Ninth St., both in Anacortes. $7 at the door. 360-293-2166.

SATURDAY.11

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 8 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets available at administration office or call 360-4663171.

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Evermore” (science fiction rock musical): 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12-$20. 360-336-8955 or www.lincoln theatre.org.

“Driving Miss Daisy”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association Dessert Theatre, 7 p.m., Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. $14, $12 seniors and students. 360-424-5144 or www.altatheatre.com.

FRIDAY.3 TONY CURTIS (Irish poet/ songwriter) 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Renaissance Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit River Poetry Foundation’s Poets in the Schools program. 360-4453000.

FRIDAY.3 THE ATLANTICS 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.2 Wayne Hayton (country, rock, folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

FRIDAY.3 Andy Koch (of Badd Dog Blues Society): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

The Atlantics: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

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

360-422-6411.

Scratch Daddy: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover.

360-755-0165.

Melody Walker and Jacob Groopman (Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7 cover. 360-445-3000.

Tony Curtis (Irish poet/songwriter): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Renaissance Room, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit River Poetry Foundation’s Poets in the Schools program.

360-445-3000.

The Bad Tenants, Fly Moon Royalty, RA Scion, Heist: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067.

New Forge: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

The Clouds Band (reggae, rock): 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Longstride, Sunshine Junkies: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

The Greg Pitsch Band (blues, rock, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Crow Quill Night Owls, Gallus Brothers: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.4 Br’er Rabbit: 10 p.m., Draft Pics, 516 S. First St., Mount Vernon. No cover. 360-336-3626.

SUNDAY.12

“Hello Dolly!”: Skagit Valley College Music Department, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$25, discounts available for seniors, students and children. Special Mother’s Day Brunch and Performance, 12:30 p.m. brunch followed by performance at 2 p.m., $45. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyrehall.org.

“Grease”: La Conner High School Drama Department, 2 p.m., La Conner High School auditorium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets are available administration office or call 360-466-3171.

“The Sounds of Spring: Light, Love and Music”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, 2 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Donations accepted. www.cantabileof skagitvalley.org.

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

360-445-4733.

TUESDAY.7 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-2263.

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

Jay Nash, Ivan & Alyosha, Keaton Collective (Americana, folk): 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $5. 360-746-8733.

WEDNESDAY.8 Stilly River Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.9 Nick Swanson: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-354-3600.

Ria Peth: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

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MOTHER’S DAY ESSAY CONTEST: The Skagit Valley Food Co-op is holding a free essay contest open to all moms who’ve got a story to tell about raising their kids and the Co-op. First place: $250 Co-op gift card; two second places: each will receive $50 gift card. Winning essays will be published in the Co-op’s June newsletter, posted in the store and on its website. Submit entries by Mother’s Day, May 12, 500 words or less, to: COOPMOMSDAY@gmail.com or by mail: Skagit Valley Food Co-op Mom’s Day Contest, 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. www.skagit foodcoop.com.

Mother’s Day EVENTS IN THE AREA

MOTHER’S DAY FESTIVE COOKING: 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Anacortes cooking instructor and studio owner Jackie Davison will demonstrate a springtime luncheon for mom on Mother’s Day. On the menu: Chilled Pea and Mint Soup; Garden Green Salad with Spring Flowers; Smoked Salmon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Strata; StrawberryRhubarb Tartlets. Bring mom with you. $10. Reservations required: 360-466-3821.

CAMANO STUDIO TOUR: The 15th annual Camano Island Studio Tour will take place on Mother’s Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, May 10-12, and the following Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, at numerous locations around Camano Island and Stanwood. Check out artwork in a variety of media offered by 48 artists, 31 studios and three galleries. Pick up a self-guided tour map at local merchants or at www. camanoarts.org. Free. 425-478-0777.

MOTHER’S DAY “TEA”: Celebrate from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Challenger Ridge Winery, 43095 Challenger Road, Concrete. The “tea” is actually a glass of wine, accompanied by a variety of tasty morsels and live music by Trio Con Brio. $15. Limited seating.

Make reservations by May 9 at 425422-6988. www.challengerridge.com.

MOTHER’S DAY TRAIN: Lake Whatcom Railway will let moms ride for half price when accompanied by one fare-paying companion on a special train trip at noon Saturday, May 11. The train will leave from Wickersham, located 10 miles north of Sedro-Woolley on Highway 9, and will stop at a waterfall and a small park during the 11⁄2hour ride aboard vintage passenger coaches dating from 1910 to 1925. $20 ages 18 and older; $10 children; free for ages 1 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Bellingham Railway Museum, 1320 Commercial St., Bellingham, or by phone at 360-393-7540. For information and directions, visit www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.

ROLLER DERBY ART AND CRAFT FAIR: Shop for a Mother’s Day gift at the Skagit Valley Roller Derby Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Skateway, 1834 W. Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley. Local artisans will offer a selection of handcrafted goods. Rent a table and sell your goods or come to shop. Free admission for shoppers. 360-399-6044 or www.skagitvalleyrollerderby.com.

TAKE MOM SAILING: The Center for Wooden Boats will offer free sailboat rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 11, at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island. Enjoy free rides in a variety of classic wooden boats, music, toy boat building, food and drinks and more. Free. Limited parking. Discover Pass required.

360-387-9361 or www.cwb.org.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND: Celebrate mom with a variety of activities Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, in Langley. n Suffragettes March: Step back in time as the Langley suffragettes march down Main Street at 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 11. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the original Suffragette march on Washington in 1913, and will include costumes, banners and songs from a 1909 suffragette songbook. A rally at Whale Bell Park will feature speeches and a group of male hecklers. n Mother’s Day Brunch and Tea: 1 and 3 p.m., Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, Ott & Murphy’s, 204 First St. The Whidbey Chamber Singers will perform part songs, madrigals and more. Reservations required: 360-221-7131. n Mother Mentors, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with young children, will hand out flowers to mothers as a thank you for all the work mothers put in every day. n Shops, spas and other venues will offer Mother’s Day specials.

360-929-9333 or www.langleymain street.org.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, PERFORMANCE: “Hello Dolly!”: The Skagit Valley College Music Department will host a special Mother’s Day brunch at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 12, followed by a performance of the hit musical “Hello Dolly!” at 2 p.m. at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $45, discounts available for seniors, students and children. 360416-7727, ext. 2, or www.mcintyre hall.org.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT: Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens will host its traditional Mother’s Day concert from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 12, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island.

Enjoy Harper Tasche’s folk harp music on the Gazebo Green. Bring a garden chair or blanket and picnic basket. $10, free for ages 15 and younger accompanied by an adult.

360-678-1912 or www.meerkerk gardens.org.

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HOT TICKETS MARINA & THE DIAMONDS: May 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

PRODUCT RUNWAY: The Design Event of 2013: May 3, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

THE CAVE SINGERS: May 4, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

RNDM (Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Joseph Arthur and Richard Stuverud): May 5, Tractor Tavern. 360-789-3599 or www.tractortavern.com.

SIMON AMSTELL: May 5, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

BROOKE & JUBAL’S ONE NIGHT STAND: with Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop, DJ Scene: May 8, ShoWare Center, Kent.

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BLACKSTREET: May 10, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxon line.com.

FLIGHT TO MARS: May 10, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

PENTATONIX: May 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRIO: May 12, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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MGMT: May 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

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YO LA TENGO: May 17, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

SESAME STREET LIVE: “Can’t Stop Singing”: May 17-19, Comcast Arena at Everett.

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BRIT FLOYD: World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show: May 18, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

877-784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

ROSS MATHEWS: “Man Up!” Comedy Tour: May 18, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or LiveNation.com.

MARIANAS TRENCH: May 18, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH: May 19, El Corazon, Seattle. www.elcorazonseattle. com.

FLEETWOOD MAC: May 20, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

FABOLOUS & PUSHA T: May 21, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

FLYING LOTUS: May 22, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxon line.com.

OZOMATLI: May 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

JEWEL: May 30, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

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JUICY J: May 31, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxon line.com.

NEW FOUND GLORY: June 2, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

ALKALINE TRIO: June 7, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

THREE DOG NIGHT: June 7, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or www. mountbakertheatre.com.

JOSEPHINE HOWELL: June 8, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham. 360-671-1709 or www.suddenvalleylibrary.org.

ANTHONY JESELNIK (comedy): June 8, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www. livenation.com.

ONE MORE TIME: A TRIBUTE TO DAFT PUNK: June 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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KUBE 93 SUMMER JAM: featuring T.I., Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, Wale and J. Cole, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis: June 8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: June 12, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showbox online.com.

GIN BLOSSOMS: June 14-15, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or www. theskagit.com.

GARRISON KEILLOR: “Prairie Home Companion” live broadcast: June 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

VANS WARPED TOUR: June 15, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or www. livenation.com.

FALL OUT BOY: June 19, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY: featuring the Ghetto Youths Crew: June 19, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-9297849 or www.marymoorconcerts.com.

BAD COMPANY, LYNYRD SKYNYRD: June 20, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

THE DANDY WARHOLS: June 21, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

CAMERA OBSCURA: June 22, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

CODY SIMPSON: June 23, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.livenation. com.

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD: June 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www. showboxonline.com.

TWISTA: June 28, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

TIESTO, KASKADE & MANY MORE: Paradiso Festival: June 28-29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

CHINO Y NACHO: June 29, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

STEVE MILLER BAND: June 29, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

BARENAKED LADIES, BEN FOLDS FIVE, GUSTER: June 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

TILTED THUNDER RAIL BIRDS: Banked Track Roller Derby: June 29, Comcast Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 or www.comcastarena everett.com.

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Children of Bodom, Behemoth and more: July 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or www.livenation.com.

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GET INVOLVED ART

dents will make a colorful mosaic garden piece by covCALL FOR ARTISTS: The ering premade forms with Anacortes Arts Commispottery shards, mirror, toys, sion seeks boating-themed trinkets and found objects. artwork in all mediums for Students are encouraged the “On The Water” art to bring their own special show, set for June 1-2, at the mementos or found objects Depot Art & Community to use in their mosaic. Open Center, 611 R Ave., Anato all levels of experience. cortes. For information, con$95 plus $15 materials fee. tact Karla Locke at 360-588360-941-8196 or www.hfpro 6968 or email kklocke1@ duce.com. mac.com.

cally Brass Choir seeks trumpet and trombone players to join a group of about 12 musicians, playing a variety of styles. Rehearsals are the first and third Mondays in Burlington, with regular performances. Contact David Soiseth at 360-7570351 or dsois@comcast.net.

BOATING

BOATING SAFELY: The Coast Guard Auxiliary will ART CLASSES: Choose SEEKING CRAFTERS: offer the class, “About Boatfrom painting, photography, The Stanwood Community ing Safely,” from 8 a.m. to 5 fiber and 3D art workshops and Senior Center is acceptp.m. Saturday, May 11, at the taught by professional arting applicants for its annual ists at the Pacific NorthWest Anacortes Senior Center, Craft Bazaar, set for 10 a.m.

1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

Art School, 15 NW Birch to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, St., Coupeville. For informa- Participants will learn at 7430 276th St. NW, Stantion and a complete sched- how to enjoy safe boating wood. Rent a six-foot table ule: 360-678-3396 or www. and obtain a Washington for $15. 360-629-7403 or Boater Education Card. $30, pacificnorthwestartschool. www.stanwoodseniorcenter. com. includes textbook. $45 for org. couples sharing a book. For CLAY CLASSES: Ceramic information or to register, call 360-399-6447.

ART CLASSES artist Sue Roberts offers a variety of classes and FAMILY ART DAYS AT workshops at Tower Arts DANCE MoNA: The Museum of Studio, 5424 S. Shore Drive, Northwest Art offers FamCOMMUNITY DANCE: ily Art Days each month at Guemes Island. 360-293Camano Junction will pro8878 or www.towerarts MoNA, 121 S. First St., La vide big band music for a studio.com.

Conner. Sessions are open community dance from 7 to to ages 5 and older at all 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at INTRO TO ILLUSTRATION Camano Center, 606 Arrowskill levels and include guided walk-throughs of MoNA ART CLASSES: Burlinghead Road, Camano Island. ton Parks and Recreation exhibitions. Limited to 15 $10, $7 members. Cash bar participants per session. To is offering a series of art available. 360-387-0222 or classes for ages 7 to 12. register: 360-466-4446, ext. www.camanocenter.org.

Instructor Max Elam will 108, or FAD@museumofnwart.org. Information: www. introduce young artists to MUSIC museumofnwart.org. Work- a variety of styles and art SECOND FRIDAY DRUM mediums.

Each four-session shops are free with museum CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, class costs $45.

Supplies are admission. Admission: $8 May 10, Unity Church, 704 included. To register, call adults, $5 seniors, $3 stuW. Division St., Mount 360-755-9649. dents, free for members and Vernon. Love offering donaMixed Media: 4 to 6 p.m. ages 11 and younger. tion. For information, email Tuesdays, May 7-28.

StuNext up: skagitshaman@gmail.com. dents will experiment with Textured Clay Tiles: 11 five mediums other than a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. pencil. They’ll use color ON STAGE Saturday, May 18. Create your own textured clay tile, partnered with drawings in FREE ADULT ACTING with added glass for a touch markers, chalk, ink, waterCLASSES: Anacortes Comcolor and colored pencil as of color. Fired tiles can be munity Theatre will present they complete two pieces of picked up from MoNA after a series of acting classes for art, ready to display.

June 15. adults from 10 a.m. to noon Basic Cartooning: 4 to the third Saturday each 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4-25.

MOSAIC GARDEN ART: month at 918 M Ave., Ana$40.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday cortes. Classes will include and Sunday, May 11-12, scripted scenes and a variety AUDITIONS at Harmony Fields, 7465 of acting games, with a difThomas Road, Bow. StuBRASS CHOIR: The Basi- ferent topic each month:

May 18: stage presence; June 15: performance. Each class will be independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-293-4373 or www.acttheatre.com.

OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to midnight, Wednesdays, 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-3012 or www. riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

RECREATION SEEKING VENDORS OF GARDEN ART AND MORE: Burlington Parks & Recreation seeks vendors for its Spring Garden and Gift Show, set for Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at the Parks & Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Sell your garden art, handmade jewelry, artwork, flowers, vegetable starts and more. For information or to reserve a vendor space, call 360-755-9649.

CAMANO WALK: Friends of Camano Island Parks will lead a guided community walk at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Iverson Spit Preserve, Kristoferson Creek Habitat and English Boom Historical Park, Camano Island. Meet at Iverson Spit Preserve, which is accessed from East Camano Drive via Russell Road east to Sunrise Road, then south to Iverson Beach Road. Head east to the beach area and drive north to the end. The level trek includes views of Port Susan Bay, a beaver activity area and “Hobbit Trail” at Iverson Beach, a short visit to Kristoferson Creek Habitat and a marsh trail along Skagit Bay, Mount Baker views and boardwalk at English Boom, with short caravans between each location. The approximately two-hour walk takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. For information, call 360-387-

0889 or 360-387-4000 or visit ages can compete in a variwww.friendsofcamanoisland ety of track events at 5 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 5-26, at parks.org.

Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington GIRLS ON THE RUN: Blvd., Burlington. RegGrades 3-6, 3:30 to 5 p.m. istration opens at 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, followed by field events through June 13, at La at 5:30 p.m. and running Conner, Little Mountain events at 6 p.m. Running and Bay View elementary schools. Girls on the Run is events for ages 13 and an experiential after-school older start around 6:45 p.m. $5 per meet. $20 season program that creatively pass includes entry for all incorporates training for four nights plus a T-shirt a 5k race with lessons that and faster check-in. encourage girls to develop Field events include long essential life skills. $99. 360jump, standing long jump, 419-9058, ext. 302, or email triple jump, softball throw, k.heller@skagitymca.org. pole vault, shot put and high jump. Running events HAVE A HEART RUN: include 50-meter hurdles, Compete for prizes at the 50M dash, 100M dash, annual Have a Heart 5K and 10K Run and 2K Walk, 100/110M hurdles, 800M, set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Sat- 400M “all ages” relay, jogurday, May 4, at Edgewater ger’s mile, 200M, 1,600M, 400M and 3,200M. Park, 600 Behrens Millet For information, conRoad, Mount Vernon. Daytact Burlington Parks and of-race registration at 8:15 Recreation Department at a.m. 5K and 10K run, $25 360-755-9649 or visit www. entry; 2K walk, $10 entry.

Free for ages 9 and younger. ci.burlington.wa.us.

A Half-Pint Half Mile will also be held for the THEATER youngsters. Participants are THEATER CLASSES: encouraged to raise pledges Anacortes Community to benefit those facing job Theatre’s Class Act School loss and homelessness. 360for the Performing Arts is 588-5737, susanl@communienrolling kids from pretyactionskagit.org or www. school through 12th grade haveaheartrun.org. for classes on acting and theater arts. Classes are KIDS FISHING DERBY: held at ACT, 918 M Ave., The Wildcat Steelhead Anacortes. 360-293-6829 Club will present the Kids’ or www.acttheatre.com/ Annual Fishing Derby, rain classact. or shine, for ages 14 and younger from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the WORKSHOPS Northern State Ponds on WRITING WORKSHOP: Fruitdale Road in SedroThe Skagit Valley Writers Woolley. Free entry. Bring League will present “The your own gear and bait.

Power Of Language,” with Prizes will be awarded in Judith Kirscht, from 1 to several categories. Gates 3 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at open at 7 a.m., fishing Washington Federal, 300 E. begins at 8 a.m. Limited Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. parking; please carpool. 360- This interactive workshop 855-2291 or www.wildcat will help you get to the steelheadclub.org. point — use the right word and bring power into your ALL-COMER TRACK writing. Free. 360-391-2042 MEETS: Athletes of all or www.skagitwriters.org.

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E16 - Thursday, May 2, 2013

MOVIES

Iron Man’s a little anxious and a little winded, but still able to show his mettle Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark/Iron Man in “Iron Man 3.”

Marvel via AP

By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

The third “Iron Man” movie, the finale to this trilogy of Marvel marvels, is the jokiest and cutest of them all. Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) gets a kiddie sidekick, for Pete’s sake.

It’s also far and away the most violent, with a “Die Hard” body count, bombs and bullets, and Stark trash-talking evil henchmen about how he’s going to kill them.

Writer-director Shane Black, who cut his teeth on “Lethal Weapon” movies and directed Downey in one of his best pre“Iron Man” pictures, “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” brings a more violent, angst-ridden sensibility to the franchise. And a less subtle one.

“Ever since that big dude with the hammer dropped out of the sky,” a character apologizes,

This “Iron Man” is about the “demons” we create through the HH1⁄2 people we wrong, and Black (who Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley, Don co-wrote the script) frames all this Cheadle, Guy Pearce within a Tony flashback, to the Running time: 2:10 day he scored a one-night stand MPAA rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and with a scientist (Rebecca Hall) violence throughout, and brief suggestive content. and stiffed a think tank founder (Guy Pearce).

Downey is as on the money as remembering Thor’s arrival and ing America. The Mandarin (Ben ever as Stark, punching up pithy “The Avengers,” “subtlety’s kind Kinglsey, big and broad), who punchlines — “BILL me” to a of gone out the window.” isn’t Chinese, is threatening the bloodthirsty reporter who eggs So there is not one Iron Man president (William Sadler), the him into trashing the guy’s cellthis time, and not just two (the country and Iron Man. phone.

War Machine suit, worn by Stark’s And when the bad guy’s minStark criss-crosses the country, military pal played by Don Chea- ions take down Tony Stark’s dle). No, as the trailers promise, bodyguard (Jon Favreau, who also from Tennessee to Miami, and there are many — suits that can directed the first two “Iron Man” suffers anxiety attacks along the way. A kid (Ty Simpkins of be summoned, video game fashmovies), Tony vows “good old“Insidious”) with a Disney Chanion, in midfight, midflight. That fashioned revenge.” sort of deus ex machina robs the That’s when Tony’s Fortress of nel haircut to make up for his fights-to-the-death of their fear of Malibu is destroyed. That’s when hard-luck life in Tennessee pitches in to help. A pushy, inquisitive death and the film of some of its Tony’s beloved Pepper Potts child and these red-eyed minions high-stakes urgency.

(Gwyneth Paltrow) is endanA new terrorist foe — “I prefer gered. (These aren’t spoilers, folks. of evil whose wounds heal in an instant would give anybody heart the term ‘teacher’”— is assaultIt’s all in the trailer.)

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palpitations.

The third-act twists are pretty easy to see coming, and the action beats feel pre-ordained. But one bit of business involving people sucked out of Air Force One is the film’s jaw-dropper, a stunt/ effect that is as epic as anything this genre has produced.

And the broad, goofy jokes and one-liners land — even if they feel a little winded this time.

Examining Downey in closeup, you can fret that he’s aging through his best years in an action franchise that doesn’t tax him the way movies like “The Singing Detective” and “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” once did. But he helped make comic book pictures safe for great actors. And if he pops up as the face in the suit in an “Avengers” movie or two, I don’t think anybody would begrudge him that. The suit has fit him, and he has filled the suit to perfection.

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Admission” — In this disappointingly flat comedy, Portia Nathan (Tina Fey), a Princeton admissions counselor, runs into her past. No doubt there’s a film to be made about the intense pressure to get into a top-tier college, but that seems more like dramatic fodder than the launching point for a great comedy.

Then there’s a problem with Portia, who’s basically likable and then not so likable, and then we’re asked to be happy for her at the end, but she hasn’t given us enough good reason.

If there were an admissions test, we’d send Portia packing. Romantic comedy, PG-13, 117 minutes. HH “At Any Price” — The gifted director Ramin Bahrani is working on an “American Gothic” canvas with a half-dozen recognizable actors and some big-picture themes about the plight of the 21st-century farmer, as told through the perspective of a Willy Loman-esque character and his dysfunctional family. It’s beautifully photographed and solidly acted, but it’s all over the place.

With Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Red West. Drama, R, 105 minutes. HH “Evil Dead” — Not a strict remake of Sam Raimi’s hugely influential 1981 horror classic, but it does include the basic framework and some visual nods to the original. On its own, it’s an irredeemable, sadistic torture chamber reveling in the bloody, cringe-inducing deaths of some of the stupidest people ever to spend a rainy night in a remote cabin in the woods.

Horror, R, 91 minutes. H “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” — To say “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a video game for the big screen is to insult a number of video games that are far more creative, challenging and better-looking. The first installment of this series, “The Rise of Cobra” (2009), at least had a sense of its own absurdity, but the sequel is a heavy-handed, explosion-riddled, ear-piercing disaster with an insanely stupid plot and an endless stream of mostly generic fight sequences that straddle the PG-13 line. Action, PG-13, 110 minutes H 1⁄2 “Oblivion” — An extremely wellcrafted, at times engrossing but ultimately standard-issue futuristic epic with some big ideas and spiritual touches separated by some very loud and explosive chase scenes, high-powered gun battles and even some good old-fashioned hand-to-hand combat involving Tom Cruise. It’s the sci-fi movie equivalent of a pretty darn good cover

band. You’re not getting the real deal, but you’re getting a medley of hits performed by some talented artists who clearly have great affection for the original material. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 126 minutes. HHH “Olympus Has Fallen” — Bystanders and tourists, soldiers, cops and Secret Service agents fall by the score in a movie about the unthinkable — a terrorist ground assault on Washington, D.C. For all the bursts of blood, the gunplay and execution-style head-shots that punctuate scores of deaths, it’s hard to see “Olympus Has Fallen” (that’s Secret Service code) as much more than another movie manifestation of a first-person shooter video game.

Stars Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Rick Yune and Morgan Freeman. Action, R, 113 minutes. HH “Oz the Great and Powerful” — Like “The Phantom Menace” trilogy, “Oz the Great and Powerful” precedes a beloved classic on the fictional timeline, but makes full use of modern-day technology, which means everything’s grander and more spectacular.

Director Sam Raimi and his army of special-effects wizards have created a visually stunning film that makes good use of 3-D, at least in the first hour or so. The film finally breaks free of its beautiful but artificial trappings and becomes a story with heart in the final act.

Fantasy adventure, PG, 130 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Pain & Gain” — The mostly true story of three idiot bodybuilders who went on a steroids-fueled, tragicomic crime spree in South Florida in the 1990s, directed by Michael Bay with hard-R, turn-your-head-away violence. Even though the film does mine laughs from real-life tragedy, it refuses to glamorize these meatheads. Kudos to Bay and his screenwriters for making sure we’re laughing at them, not with them.

Action comedy, R, 130 minutes.

HHH “The Big Wedding” — Formulaic comedy ensues when an adopted son asks his divorced parents to pretend they’re still together because his biological mother believes divorce is an unforgivable sin. But it feels as if all the guests at “The Big Wedding” are wearing ID tags telling us their one plot point. For such a lighthearted ensemble romp, “The Big Wedding” easily earns its R rating, what with a nude scene and raunchy dialogue that gets pretty nasty at times.

Here’s a premise that Robert Altman handled much better in “A Wedding.” Comedy, R, 90 minutes.

HH

AT AREA THEATERS

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE

ANACORTES CINEMAS May 3-9 The Great Gatsby (PG-13): Thursday: 10:00 p.m.

Iron Man 3 (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:30 Oblivion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50 42 (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40 360-293-6620

712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor May 2-5 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) and Oz: The Great and Powerful (PG): First movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

360-675-5667 CONCRETE THEATRE May 3-5 Olympus Has Fallen (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 p.m.

360-941-0403 CASCADE MALL THEATRES Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-2624386).

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS May 3-9 Iron Man 3 (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:50, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 12:50, 3:30, 6:30 Oblivion (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:50 42 (PG-13): Friday-Thursday: 3:40, 6:40 Olympus Has Fallen (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS May 3-9 The Great Gatsby (PG-13): Thursday: 10:00 p.m.

Mayweather vs. Guerrero (boxing): Saturday, 6 p.m.

Iron Man 3 (PG-13): Friday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20 The Big Wedding (R): Friday: 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 8:55; Saturday: 1:25, 4:10, 8:55; Sunday-Thursday: 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 8:55 Pain & Gain (R): Friday-Thursday: 12:55, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15 Oblivion (PG-13): Friday-Wednesday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; Thursday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:50 42 (PG-13): Friday-Thursday: 1:05, 3:40, 6:45, 9:25 360-629-0514

“Where the Trail Ends” will play Friday at the Lincoln.

‘Bless Me, Ultima’

7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6

Carl Franklin (“One False Move,: “Devil in a Blue Dress”) directs this adaptation of Rudolfo Anaya’s controversial novel about a young boy and the enigmatic healer who opens his eyes to the wonders of the spiritual realm. In the early 1940s in New Mexico, as the entire world is plunged into war for a second time, Antonio Márez (Luke Ganalon) grapples with the harsh realities all around him. His life is forever changed by the sudden arrival of Ultima (Miriam Colon), a woman with supernatural healing powers, who has come to his family on a mission of kindness.

Rated PG-13. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.

Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

‘Where the Trail Ends’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3

The movie follows the world’s top freeride mountain bikers as they search

for unridden terrain around the globe.

Not rated; $10.

The Met: Live in HD: ‘Giulio Cesare’ 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5

The opera that conquered London in Handel’s time comes to the Met in David McVicar’s lively production. The world’s leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts.

In Italian with English subtitles. $23 adults, $19 seniors, $16 students and children with $2 off for Lincoln members.

‘Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now!’ 12:30 and 4 p.m., Monday, May 6

The Washington State Nurses Association Skagit Valley Hospital Local Unit invites all nurses, currently working, retired or students, to view a free showing of the new documentary, which shows the world what it’s like to be a nurse through the eyes and voices of nurses. In order to ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Irene at WSNA at (206) 575-7979.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

also includes a selection of artwork by other gallery artists. For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-2220102 or visit www.raven rocksgallery.com.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY ART WALK: Check out a variety of artwork by amateur artists through May 15 at businesses along Metcalf Street in downtown Sedro-Woolley. You’ll find photography, fiber art, watercolor, acrylic painting, woodcarving, glass art and more. For information, call Elizabeth at 360-588-4384.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Check out a variety of artwork from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at several galleries and other venues along Commercial Avenue and other locations in downtown Anacortes.

Enjoy paintings and prints, sculptures, photography, ceramics, jewelry, art glass, dance performances and more. 360-293-6938.

“DAZED OR CONFUSED: RETRO ART SHOW”: Local artists will celebrate the ’60s and ’70s from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at The Depot,611 R Ave., Anacortes. The show will continue through May at Starbucks, 18th and Commercial, and at The Apothecary Spa at The Majestic Inn, 419 Commercial Ave. www.anacortes artscommission.com.

“STEVE HILL: PASTELS”: A show of new pastels by Lopez Island artist Steve Hill will open with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, May 3, and continue through June 4 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing are color photographs by Randy Dana, a collaborative theme of oils by Dederick Ward and photographs by poet Jane Alynn, oils by Anne Belov and acrylics by Cynthia Richardson. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

AT McCOOL GALLERY

Anne Martin McCool Gallery will feature a variety of artwork by gallery artists opening with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, and continuing through May 31 at 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show includes paintings and prints by Anne Martin McCool, Tracy Powell sculpture, Jane Hyde baskets, George Way and Art Learmonth hand-turned wood, Bryce Mann photographs, Bob Metke glass, Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich jewelry and work by other gallery artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or www.annemartinmccool.com. Pictured: “Two Whisper,” by Anne Martin McCool.

360-293-6938 or www.scott milo.com.

“THE RAVENS OF MAE: WHIMSICAL RAVENS SHARE THE WISDOM OF

MAE WEST”: The show of new artwork by Windwalker Taibi will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, and continue through June 6 at

Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank.

The newest additions to Taibi’s “Ravens in Love” series feature witty quotes from Mae West. The show

WATERCOLORS: “Here And There,” watercolors

by Frank Bettendorf, will continue through May 10, at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon.

Gallery hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, and 1 to 4 p.m.

CHILDREN’S ART WALK: Saturdays. 360-588-4515.

Allied Arts of Whatcom County will present the OUTDOOR SCULPTURE 13th annual Children’s Art EXHIBIT: The La Conner Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. FriOutdoor Sculpture Exhibit day, May 3, in downtown is on display through Bellingham. Check out March 1, 2014, at public children’s creative expres- locations around La Consions displayed in store ner. The annual juried windows, hear live youth exhibition features work musical performances and by some of the Northwest’s participate in activities at most accomplished artists. the Whatcom Museum’s For information, including Lightcatcher building and a map of the sculptures Mount Baker Theater. and works available for In honor of the statewide sale, call 360-466-3125 or Arts Education Month, the visit www.townoflaconner.

Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 org.

Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will feature professional “JIM OLSON: ART IN work by Allied Arts Teach- ARCHITECTURE”: The ing Artists in Whatcom exhibit will continue County through May 31. through June 9 at the 360-676-8548 or www.

Whatcom Museum, 250 alliedarts.org.

Flora St., Bellingham.

Devoted to the career SOLO ART SHOW: “Frag- of Jim Olson, one of the ments of Place,” a show Northwest’s most signifiof new artwork by Kris cant architects, founder of Ekstrand Molesworth, will Olson Kundig Architects open with a reception from and designer of the muse5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, um’s Lightcatcher building, and continue through May the show provides a ret26 at Smith & Vallee Galrospective of Olson’s first lery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edi- 50 years in architecture, son. In her second solo show highlighting his residential at the gallery, Molesworth legacy, as well as his public brings together shards and design work. fragments of objects and Along with the projects landscape — encountered themselves, the exhibition as she works, travels and explores Olson’s artisexplores — to tell the story tic, cultural, natural and of her home in the Samish personal influences and Valley. 360-766-6230 or includes original artwork www.smithandvallee.com. from selected residences, as well as a custom-designed WATERCOLORS ON DIS- art installation. Museum PLAY: Watercolor paintings hours are noon to 5 p.m.

by Ginny Ternsten are on Tuesday through Sunday. display through May at $10, $8 student/senior/miliUnited General Hospitary, $4.50 children ages 5 tal, 2000 Hospital Drive, and younger, free for museSedro-Woolley. Ternsten is um members. 360-778-8933 a member of Skagit Artists or www.whatcommuseum.

Together. org.

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OUT & ABOUT STOREFRONTS MOUNT VERNON: View the Storefronts Mount Vernon program’s first two “pop-up” art projects at 511 S. First St. and 602 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon.

Julia Haack’s large-scale sculptural works, like the installation at 511 S. First St., start as remnants of wood lath salvaged from demolition sites across the Northwest. She paints and arranges the pieces into bright, colorful, celebratory pieces. Her installation will remain on display through May 24.

Celeste Cooning’s installation, “Heaven and Earth,” at 602 S. First St., serves up a three-dimensional environment created out of cut-paper panels.

Her storefront display will continue through May 31. www.storefrontsmount vernon.com.

NOT JUST NATURE ART: New work by Todd J. Horton and Peregrine O’Gormley continues through May 19 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment.

360-708-4787 or www.gal lerycygnus.com.

River”: The show features Moe’s modified cement castings, a kind of organic expressionism documenting the very land they came from.

“Structures from the Permanent Collection”: This multiple media grouping of architectural landscapes and sculptures includes works by Guy Anderson, Susan Bennerstrom, Kenneth Callahan, Bill Colby, Morris Graves, Paul Havas, Karin Helmrich, William Hixson, William Ivey, Steve Klein, John-Franklin Koenig, Kenjiro Nomura, Maxi Power, Jay Steensma and Mark Tobey.

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

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

QUILT EXHIBITS: The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner, is featuring two quilt shows through June 23.

“Historical Quilts from the Latimer”: The exhibit includes antique and contemporary quilts from the Latimer Quilt & Textile MoNA SPRING EXHIBICenter in Tillamook, Ore. TIONS: The Museum of The show includes appliNorthwest Art is featurquéd, pieced and crazy ing three new art exhibits quilts dating back to the through June 9 at 121 S. 1850s, as well as several First St., La Conner.

20th century quilts includ“Rik Allen: Seeker”: ing the “Balloon Bouquet” Allen transforms MoNA’s with more than 1,000 handmain galleries into an inter- appliquéd balloons and stellar environment with a Petroglyph Quilt based his sculptural works and on symbols carved into a site-specific installation. the rock walls along the His metal and glass space- Columbia River thousands ships evoke the limitless of years ago. expanse of far-reaching “At Home in High galaxies.

Places”: Longtime Alaska “Allen Moe: The Earth resident Karin Franzen Below: the interactions of has created a body of work sand, water and gravity at based on the birds of Alasthe mouth of the Skagit ka – not just their visual

characteristics, but also their individual behaviors, habitat preferences and ecological relationships.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $7, $5 students, free for members and ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4288 or www. laconnerquilts.com.

MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold a concert, “To Help Carter Keep His Heart,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. A variety of music, including guitar, piano, vocals, instrumentals and St. Paul’s choir. Local 3-year-old Carter Tillmon has undergone several open heart surgeries due to his Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, which essentially means the left side of his heart never grew. All concert proceeds will go directly to his family. $15 suggested donation. Coffee and treats will follow the concert. For more information, call 360-550-7748.

LECTURES AND TALKS FOREIGN CULTURE: Enjoy an evening of cultural immersion when five Anacortes High School exchange students speak at the Anacortes Sister Cities Association’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Hear about a range of countries, including China, France, Norway, Germany and Belgium, as well as the students’ personal experiences visiting Anacortes. 360-873-8835.

1220 10th St., Anacortes. The panel will include Mary Kay Barbieri, co-chair of People for Healthcare Freedom, as well as representatives from Island Hospital and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Coffee and refreshments will be available. Bring a nonperishable donation for the food bank, For information, contact Corinne Salcedo at 360-2937114.

ANIMAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Fagan Sanchez, emergency preparedness trainer and feral cat coordinator for Saving Pets One at a Time, will explain what to do if disaster strikes and you and your pets must go to shelters. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofana cortes.org.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR: Noemi Ban will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Arntzen Hall, Room 100, at Western Washington University, Bellingham. The Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp survivor will tell how she lost most of her family in the Nazi death camps, and how she shares her story to inspire current and future generations to prevent similar genocides from happening. Free, but reservations are required. Call 360-650-4529 or visit www. wce.wwu.edu/NWCHE.

AIDS ORPHANS, ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA: Rachelle Strawther-Okumu will speak about AIDS orphans and other issues and opportunities facing Kenya today “OUR HOSPITALS: GOING from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Christ Episcopal FAITH-BASED?”: Fidalgo Democrats will host a mod- Parish Hall, 1216 Seventh erated panel discussion at 7 St., Anacortes.

Recently returned from p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Kisumu, a Kenyan municiAnacortes Public Library,

pality on Lake Victoria, Rachelle will speak about the Luo tribe (the tribe of Barack Obama’s father’s family), AIDS issues, NonGovernmental Organization effectiveness and the potential for small-business prospects to combat poverty in Kenya. Currently the manager for Kisumu Youth Football Association, Rachelle is married to Seth Okumu, Dunga Orphanage Project/Community Care International Coordinator and member of the DOP/ CCI Kenyan Advisory Board. For information, contact Micael Raphael at 360-421-5689 or visit www. dungaproject.org.

available at the door half an hour before each performance. 360-428-6116.

MORE FUN NEW MOON FAMILY DRUM CIRCLE: 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The Rev. Elke Macartney will lead the event to drum in new ideas for the month and drum out the old. Bring your hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. Suggested donation: $5-$10. 360-4642229 or www.anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

NONPROFIT FAIR: The Skagit Community FoundaPLAYS tion will host the Skagit Day “CINDERELLA WALTZ”: of Giving Event from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at St. Mount Vernon High Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th School’s spring play will St., Mount Vernon. The famoffer a twisted, yet touchily-friendly event is intended ing, interpretation of the to spread awareness of local Cinderella story at 7:30 nonprofits and the benefits p.m. Wednesday through they provide. The free event Saturday, May 1-4, in the includes youth activities high school auditorium, and crafts, educational 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. Two casts of ninth- booths, live music, food and beverages. Seven nonprofit through 12th-grade students will perform on alter- partners will receive up to $15,000 in matching funds. nate nights. $6, $5 seniors and students. 360-428-6100. Event sponsorships are still available: 360-419-3181 or “GREASE”: The La Con- www.skagitcf.org. ner High School Drama JAPAN NIGHT: As part Department will present its of Western Washington spring musical production of “Grease” at 8 p.m. Friday University’s annual Japan Week Celebration, Westand Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 10-12, at the La ern’s Asia University in America Program will Conner High School audipresent “Japan Night” torium, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. $5. Tickets are avail- from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Viking Union able at the administration multipurpose room on the office or call 360-466-3171.

WWU campus in BellingDUAL LANGUAGE MUSI- ham. The event will feature Japanese-themed booths CAL: LaVenture Middle and activities including a School will perform Disney’s “Aladdin” in English tea ceremony, sushi-rolling, origami, card games and and Spanish at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, May Japanese calligraphy. Free.

For information, contact 16-17, and at 2 and 7 p.m. professor Michiko Yusa Saturday, May 18, at 1200 LaVenture Road, Mount at 360-650-4851 or email Vernon. $5. Tickets are Michiko.yusa@wwu.edu.

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