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FOOD THISWEEK week’s happenings

24 WEDNESDAY [05.30.18] DANCE Bellingham Scottish Gathering: 9am-6pm, Hov- ONSTAGE ander Homestead Park, Ferndale B-BOARD Junie B. Jones: 6:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Capstone Concert: 2pm and 7:30pm, Performing Vernon Arts Center, WWU Way North Comedy: 7pm, Culture Cafe Cinderella: 7:30pm, Mount Baker Theatre 23 MUSIC MUSIC FILM Classical on Tap: 7pm, Chuckanut Brewery Fidalgo Youth Symphony: 1pm, McIntyre Hall Brad Shigeta Quartet: 7pm, Sylvia Center for the Arts Traditional Jazz: 2-5pm, VFW Hall Bayshore Symphony: 7:30pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal 18 THURSDAY [05.31.18] Church, Mount Vernon MUSIC ONSTAGE COMMUNITY Junie B. Jones: 6:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Blast from the Past: Through Sunday, throughout

16 Vernon Sedro-Woolley The Wolves: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Center Farmers’ Day Parade: 10:30am, downtown Lynden ART The Aliens: 7:30pm, Lucas Hicks Theater Skits and Sketches: 7:30pm, Black Box Theatre, WCC GET OUT

15 Good, Bad, Ugly: 8pm, Upfront Theatre Girls on the Run: 9am, Lake Padden The Project: 10pm, Upfront Theatre Doxie Walk: 10am, Fairhaven Train Station

STAGE Splash Dash Color Run: 10am, Little Mountain MUSIC Elementary, Mount Vernon MVHS Finale Concert: 7pm, McIntyre Hall, Mount Beach Fest & Feast: 11am-3pm, Birch Bay State Park

14 Vernon Ride to the Border: 11am-5pm, downtown Blaine Zombies Versus Survivors: 12pm, Maritime Heri- WORDS tage Park GET OUT The Green Reaper: 7pm, Village Books FOOD [06. .18] Farmers’ Day Breakfast: 8-10:30am, Lynden Com- 12 FRIDAY 01 munity Center ONSTAGE Anacortes Farmers Market: 9am-2pm, Depot Arts

WORDS Oliver!: 7pm, BAAY Theatre Center The Wolves: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Mount Vernon Market: 9am-2pm, Riverwalk Park Center Bellingham Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Depot 8 Skits and Sketches: 7:30pm, Black Box Theatre, WCC Market Square The Aliens: 7:30pm, Lucas Hicks Theater It Can’t Happen Here: 7:30pm, Philip Tarro Theatre, VISUAL

CURRENTS Mount Vernon Summer Art Walk: 10am-5pm, downtown Anacortes Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike: 7:30pm, Anacortes Jennifer McGill’s “Glowing Revue” Artists’ Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, San Juan Island 6 Community Theatre First Saturday Art Walk: 2-5pm, downtown Mount Improvised Musical: 8pm, Upfront Theatre can be seen at the Front Gallery Vernon

VIEWS Backyard Brawl: 10pm, Upfront Theatre Sat., June 2 during the First Saturday Art SUNDAY [06.03.18] 4 DANCE Capstone Concert: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, Walk in downtown Mount Vernon ONSTAGE MAIL WWU Oliver!: 2pm, BAAY Theatre It Can’t Happen Here: 2pm, Philip Tarro Theatre,

2 2 COMMUNITY Mount Vernon Blast from the Past: Through Sunday, throughout Take Me to Church: 8pm, Rumors Cabaret DO IT DO IT Sedro-Woolley The Gateway Show: 8pm, Upfront Theatre

GET OUT DANCE Naked Bike Ride: 6pm, downtown Bellingham Cinderella: 2pm, Mount Baker Theatre

05.30.18 Capstone Concert: 2pm, Performing Arts Center, VISUAL WWU Summer Art Walk: 6-9pm, downtown Anacortes .13 Black Drop Coffeehouse 22 Art Walk: 6-10pm, downtown Bellingham MUSIC # hosts its annual Save Our Mama Dirty Skirt: 1-5pm, Gilkey Square, La Conner SATURDAY [06.02.18] Whatcom Chorale: 3pm, First Congregational Church City: Zombies versus of Bellingham ONSTAGE Survivors water balloon Bayshore Symphony: 3pm, Central Lutheran Church Oliver!: 2pm and 7pm, BAAY Theatre The Wolves: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Center tag event Sat., June COMMUNITY Skits and Sketches: 7:30pm, Black Box Theatre, WCC 2 starting at Maritime Blast from the Past: Through today, throughout

CASCADIA WEEKLY The Aliens: 7:30pm, Lucas Hicks Theater Sedro-Woolley It Can’t Happen Here: 7:30pm, Philip Tarro Theatre, Heritage Park and 2 Mount Vernon FOOD Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike: 7:30pm, Anacortes continuing through the Edison Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Edison Granary Community Theatre downtown core Improvised Musical: 8pm, Upfront Theatre VISUAL Backyard Brawl: 10pm, Upfront Theatre Artists’ Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, San Juan Island

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30 will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline and related infra- structure for $4.5 billion, and could spend billions more FOOD to build the controversial expansion. Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced details of the agree- views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE ment reached with Kinder Morgan at a news conference 24 with Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr this week. “Make no mistake, this is an investment in Canada’s B-BOARD future,” Morneau told reporters. The announcement and the federal government’s

23 strong involvement strips away lingering doubts the pipeline project will be built, which will triple the

FILM amount of bitumen tar sands being transported from BY ROBERT REICH Alberta to the British Columbia coast. The financial

18 guarantee was a requirement of Kinder Morgan to move forward. MUSIC Last week in Seattle, hundreds of “kayaktivists” took America’s Megalomaniac to the water to protest against the pipeline. They were

16 part of a demonstration by the environmental groups WHEN WINNING LOOKS LIKE LOSING

ART like the Mosquito Fleet, Greenpeace, and Sierra Club that organized a rally in the city against Kinder Mor- I SPENT last week at a conference terests in the world. It’s about

15 gan’s proposed pipeline expansion. in South Korea, during which time Trump’s interests. The involvement of activists and the tribes made Trump went from seeking a meeting Wonder why Trump promised to

STAGE Kinder Morgan’s shareholders and private investors with Kim Jong Un to cancelling it, lift trade sanctions on ZTE, China’s nervous. In the face of financial risk and uncertainty, then suggesting it might be back on. giant telecom company? ZTE has Kinder Morgam gave the federal government of Cana- “What does Trump want?” South been trading with North Korea and 14 da a strict timetable to resolve outstanding financial Korean officials at the conference Iran, in violation of American poli- and legal issues surrounding the pipeline. Last week, kept asking me. Notably, no one cy. Everyone around Trump advised

GET OUT in order to appease the Texan oil company, Trudeau’s asked what the United States wants. against lifting the sanctions. government announced that it will effectively give the They knew it was all about Trump. feet when he feared Kim might be Look no further than Trump’s per-

12 Kinder Morgan a “blank cheque” “to indemnify” the Trump’s goal has nothing to do setting Trump up for humiliating sonal needs. ZTE is important to pipeline “against any financial loss” suffered if they with peace on the Korean penin- failure. Now he’s back to dreaming China, and China recently pledged build the pipeline. sula, or even with making America about the Prize. a half-billion-dollar loan to a proj- WORDS Morneau said the project is in the national interest, great again. It’s all about making The delicate balance in Trump’s ect connected with Trump’s family

8 and proceeding with it will preserve jobs, reassure in- Trump feel great. brain between glorification and mor- business. vestors and get resources to world markets. He said “They are respecting us again,” tification can tip either way at any As you may have noticed, the he couldn’t state exactly what additional costs will be Trump exulted to graduating cadets moment, depending on his hunches. man doesn’t like to be criticized. As

CURRENTS incurred by the Canadian public to build the expansion, at the Naval Academy last Friday. All international relations become Trump explained to Leslie Stahl of but suggested a toll paid by oil companies could offset “Winning is such a great feeling, contests of personal dominance. “60 Minutes” during his campaign, 6 6 some costs and that there would be a financial return isn’t it? Nothing like winning. You He rejected the 2015 Iran treaty his aim is “to discredit you all and on the investment, Canadian news sources reported. got to win.” for no apparent reason other than demean you all so when you write VIEWS VIEWS Kinder Morgan had estimated the cost of building the In truth, the United States hasn’t Obama had entered into it. Trump negative stories about me no one

4 expansion would be $7.4 billion, but Morneau insisted won anything, in Korea or anywhere couldn’t care less that by doing so will believe you.” that the project will not have a fiscal impact, or “hit.” else. After 15 months of Trump at he has harmed relations with our Any halfway responsible presi- MAIL Morneau said the government does not intend to be the helm, America is far less re- traditional allies, who pleaded with dent of the United States would be

2 a long-term owner, and at the appropriate time, the spected around the world than it him to stay in. And he’s undermined worried about Russian meddling in government will work with investors to transfer the was before. America’s future credibility. Why U.S. elections. Protecting American

DO IT project and related assets to a new owner or owners. The only thing that’s happened is would any nation (including North democracy is just about the most Investors such as indigenous groups and pension funds Trump is now making foreign policy Korea) enter into a treaty with the important thing a president does. have already expressed interest, he told reporters. on his own—without America’s al- United States if it can break it on But Trump has turned the inqui- Canada’s aggression seems to emboldened everyone lies, without Congress, even with- the whim of a president who wants ry about the Russians into a “dark 05.30.18 fighting the pipeline, building a growing awareness out the State Department. Trump to one-up his predecessor? state” conspiracy against him. And not only of the threat that the pipeline poses to the may consider this a personal win, Ditto with the Paris climate ac- he’s demanded that the Justice De- .13

22 climate, but also to marine life as it would massively but it hardly makes America safer. cord. Obama got credit for it, so partment investigate the people # increase the tanker traffic up the West Coast of Canada Some earnest foreign policy ex- Trump wants credit for unilaterally who are investigating him. and United States. perts are seeking to discover some sinking it. With Trump, there’s no longer The worst-case scenario—a massive oil spill at the bargaining strategy behind Trump’s Trump has demanded that Amer- American foreign policy. There’s Trans Mountain tank farm in Burnaby or in Vancouver’s moves on North Korea. Hint: There’s ica’s nuclear arsenal be upgraded. only Trump’s ego. harbor entrance to the Salish Sea—is a potential catas- no strategy. Only a thin-skinned Why? Since 1970, the United States If peace is truly advanced on trophe with unknown consequences. narcissist needing flattery and has been committed to nuclear the Korean peninsula, the Prize

CASCADIA WEEKLY “It’s not just about the spills, it’s not just about the fearing ridicule. nonproliferation. What changed? shouldn’t go to Trump. It should orcas,” said Graham Clumpner one of the paddlers with Trump got excited about a sum- Trump. A more powerful arsenal go to South Korean president Moon 6 the Mosquito Fleet: “The bigger issue that we are all mit with Kim when he thought it makes him feel more powerful— Jae-in, who has tirelessly courted facing is climate change,” he said. “We are going to not might win him praise, even possi- “respected again.” the world’s two most dangerous allow Kinder Morgan to finish this pipeline.” bly a Nobel Peace Prize. He got cold It’s not about American in- megalomaniacs. Ben Smith from Greenpeace USA added “It would make climate change worse, it would trample indige- VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE nous rights, it would run over our clean A BETTER WAY TO

water here, and it would decimate the 30 final 76 remaining orcas, the Southern Resident killer whale in our waters.” PLAY FOOD At the Seattle rally, one of the speak- EVERY ers was Cedar George-Parker from the 24 Tsleil-Waututh Nation, who have been DAY ATNORTHWOOD! leading the community opposition to the pipeline in British Columbia. B-BOARD “They want to bring that oil through

here, but we say that we will stop Kind- 23 er Morgan,” George-Parker said. “It is not happening.” FILM Not only is the resistance growing

from the local community, indigenous 18 rights groups and environmental groups to the pipeline, but even the financial MUSIC community warns the economics and changing energy market is stacked 16

against it as the world continues to ART shift to a new energy transition. Critics

say the promised investment would be 15 better spent developing opportunities FRIDAYS to adapt to a changing energy portfolio. STAGE Canada’s Conservative Leader An- drew Scheer said today’s decision does 14 nothing to advance the project, since the legal questions and barriers still remain. He said the government has GET OUT failed to take action to ensure certain-

ty around the expansion by resolving 12 jurisdictional issues. Fridays In June Are Even More “This is a very, very sad day for Cana- WORDS da’s energy sector. The message that is

being sent to the world is that in order 8 to get a big project build in this coun- Fabulous At Northwood! try, the federal government has to na- We’ve added a $1000 Bonus Round drawing to our already tionalize a huge aspect of it,” he said. CURRENTS Currently, two court cases pose the famous $500 Fast Cash Fridays – win $500 every 30 6 potential to delay or even derail the minutes from 6pm to 10pm, and $1000 at 11pm. 6 project, while the National Energy VIEWS VIEWS Board, responsible for the initial en- Plus, you can get 5X Reward Points on all your vironment impact review, has since 4 been stripped of those responsibili- play every Friday from 6pm to closing! ties for future energy projects by the MAIL

Trudeau government. 2 Yet Canada’s role as financier, regula-

tor and litigator places a large thumb DO IT on the scale in favor of the project. While the conflict over the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline is centered in British Columbia, more than half of 05.30.18 the pipeline’s flow currently goes to .13

Washington, not British Columbia. Five 22 miles north of the international bor- # der, a branch called the Puget Sound Pipeline leads south. It sends Alberta tar sands oil to four refineries in What- MODERN COMFORTS AND JUST TWO TURNS OFF THE com and Skagit counties. Last year, that pipeline carried 60 million barrels of OLD FASHIONED HOSPITALITY GUIDE MERIDIAN

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BELLINGHAM the November general election. “It’s a partisan position, and that means the election is governed by state law,” Diana Bradrick said. Bradrick is Whatcom

30 County chief deputy auditor in charge of elections. The county prosecutor is also, FOOD oddly enough, a state-level position, currents charged with applying the laws of the NEWS POLITICS FUZZ BUZZ INDEX State of Washington. 24 “I think there’s been some attempts to move the prosecutor’s race away from a B-BOARD partisan position,” Richey said. “I would love it to be a non-partisan race because

23 what we do as prosecutors is not political. Our job is to protect the community, num-

FILM ber one, seek justice (and that should never be political.”

18 Much has changed in criminal justice and the administration of prosecutors’ offices

MUSIC since McEachran first took the helm in What- com County; and the office will change un-

16 der a new administration. The question for

ART voters in selecting among these candidates is how much change, how quickly?

15 As chief criminal deputy prosecutor,

ERIC RICHEY JAMES ERB Richey oversees a law office of 14 other

STAGE attorneys responsible for criminal justice. He has served with McEachran for 25 years, and was endorsed by McEachran to replace 14 him. He’s lived in Bellingham most of his adult life. He attended Western Washing-

GET OUT ton University and the University of Ore- ADMINISTRATION OF gon law school.

12 James Erb has served in the City of Bell- ingham Attorney’s Office since 2010. He was originally assigned to the city’s criminal WORDS division as a prosecutor, but was promoted

8 to the civil division. Erb prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases in Florida, then— in a dramatic change—as a prosecutor for CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 the Nooksack Indian Tribe. He attended the Florida State University College of Law. 6 TWOJUSTICE DEMOCRATS WANT TO BE THE FIRST NEW PROSECUTOR IN FIVE DECADES Richey knows this prosectors office; Erb has a greater breadth of experience in oth- VIEWS BY TIM JOHNSON er jurisdictions.

4 “In Florida, and particularly in central Florida where I practiced in the Tenth Ju- MAIL JUSTICE IS not solely about crime and “You feel good going to work every day dicial Circuit, it was an extremely conser-

2 punishment, Judge Ira Uhrig commented as a prosecutor,” Eric Richey says. Richey is vative law-and-order approach to criminal when we spoke in his office early in the chief criminal deputy prosecutor for What- justice,” Erb said.

DO IT new year, but about ensuring people are com County. “You know you’re doing the “It was not uncommon for people—par- heard and that the wrongs against them right thing—because you don’t have to do ticularly people of color—to get arrested are righted. Justice is about establishing this stuff. You can choose not to file a case for controlled substance violations—pos- durable outcomes, he said. if you feel that is the right thing to do. session. I saw on more than one occasion 05.30.18 Uhrig understood justice. He served as You can choose to resolve cases that make persons of color arrested for methamphet- a judge on the Whatcom County Superior sense for people to find justice. We have amine residue in a pipe. And based on their .13

22 Court bench since 2004, and even longer the absolute ability to do the right thing, criminal history and on a scoresheet of sen- # as a judge and magistrate in other jurisdic- and that’s what we try to do every day.” tencing guidelines, they would be sentenced tions. He oversaw numerous cases. Judg- For the first time since 1975, Whatcom to up to five years in the Florida state pen- es play a vital role; but judges come into County will have a choice for a new pros- itentiary for methamphetamine residue in a the story of justice rather late. Months, ecutor and new approaches to justice. pipe. These are addicts who aren’t engaging sometimes a year can pass between when Prosecuting Attorney Dave McEachran, who in any other criminal behavior at the time,” a crime is first read and when the matter is ran the office for nearly five decades, an- Erb noted. “They just found themselves in

CASCADIA WEEKLY settled in court. nounced earlier this spring that he would a situation where they had this residue on Prosecutors arrive early, are present not seek re-election. Richey seeks the po- them. There was no alternative provided, no 8 throughout, and their role in dispensing sition, as does James Erb. treatment provided; and they weren’t going justice is an enormous one. Their powers of The two candidates, two Democrats, an- to receive any treatment in prison. discretion are broad; and their approaches nounced they seek to replace him. And vot- “I was part of that legal approach to to the administration of justice, while gov- ers will have two opportunities to vote for recognize firsthand that that was a failed erned by state law, can be diverse. them—in the August primary and again in approach to criminal justice,” Erb said. “I then took a position with the Nook- to believe that what they are doing is se- “I’m wondering at this point that, sack Indian Tribe, and it was 180 degrees curing justice, they can get blinders on to at some of lower amounts of bail, if we different. Punishment was the last poten- other factors that may be bringing people shouldn’t just offer a directive to the tial resort that the tribal authority would into the criminal justice system, and you court of ‘no bail.’ We’re getting close to We lock up people want to resort to. They would treat their arrive at what we’re seeing in Whatcom that. We’re talking about that right now.” 30 people like people, and would give them County, where the answer to any partic- because they’re poor; Crucial to the success of cash bail re- every opportunity to succeed where they ular problem is incarceration,” Erb said. we lock up people form and alternatives to incarceration is FOOD had failed,” he said. Richey is confident in the skills and a pretrial risk assessment tool, a set of Richey agrees the federal approach to abilities of prosecutors in his office and because they have metrics that would allow judges a more 24 drugs and drug addiction—the War on would be cautious to change that. mental health issues objective analysis of whether an arrested Drugs—is a failure, and approaches to “We’re making some changes to the person is likely to appear in court and not justice must change and the adminis- makeup of the prosecutors office right or substance abuse get rearrested if released before trial. Erb B-BOARD tration of the prosecutors office must now—some subtle and minor changes,” problems. The jail is is critical of the county’s pace in bringing he said, expressing confidence in the this vital tool into use. change with it. 23 “Dave McEachran has been the prosecu- quality of attorneys who work with him. also a failed approach “It is important to point out that the tor for a long time,” Richey said. “I think Both candidates noted concern with an to criminal justice. reason the judges are at work on this this FILM he’s done a really good job protecting the overcrowded, decaying jail. And the lessons tool is because the prosecuting attorney’s —JAMES ERB community. I think there are some things that can be drawn from the failure of a tax office has been unwilling to adopt or to 18 that need to change, though, and I want increase to replace the facility. In 2017, adapt one of these tools that are already

to make some policy decisions that are Whatcom County voters soundly rejected a in place and working in other communi- MUSIC going to help the change along. ballot measure to create a two-tenths of 1 front of a judge and the judge will set a ties,” Erb said.

“I think more people need more ability percent sales tax to fund a new jail. bail amount,” Erb explained. “Sometimes “Stepping back, what these tools are try- 16 to have treatment rather than incarcera- “The jail failed not once, but twice,” Erb the judge will set no bail and release a ing to do is to bring data and objectivity ART tion. I think people need to be treated observed. “And I think it is important to go person their own recognizance, based to what is currently a completely subjec- with more dignity and respect when they back to that first failure. The first failure I upon their criminal history, their ties to tive decision,” he said. “What these tools 15 are being prosecuted by our system,” read as a slim majority of the community the community, and things of that nature. do is look at a multitude of factors, such

Richey said. at the time saying, ‘This isn’t the solution “If the prosecutor makes a recommen- as what services are available in the com- STAGE “I’m concerned about people who have we want for our county at this time. And dation for bail, what they are saying is munity, to attempt to assign a metric or a addiction issues, who end up getting la- you have to look at the jail as not just a this person is unlikely to come to back to number that the judges can look at and say, 14 beled as felons. I am also concerned with capital facilities problem, overcrowded and court for their charges, they are a flight ‘This person is not really a flight risk. This people with mental health issues getting failing, but it is also a symptom of a failed risk, or they represent a danger to the person is not really a danger to the commu- treatment so that they do not commit seri- approach to criminal justice. community,” Erb said. “And for those rea- nity. They should be released with no bail, GET OUT ous crimes. I think we can serve them bet- “We lock up people because they’re sons we make sure they have some skin in or minimum bail. Maybe this person would ter as a community by offering them treat- poor; we lock up people because they the game—that they are paying bail or a be a good candidate for electronic home 12 ment rather than incarceration,” he said. have mental health issues or substance bond—and that they will comply with the detention’—which is significantly cheaper Erb agrees. abuse problems. These are things we’re conditions set by the court so that they than locking people up in the jail. I think WORDS “We need to take some of the resources not addressing by proposing to build a do not forfeit that cash. it is more than $100 a day difference to

we currently devote to the criminal justice larger jail in Ferndale,” he said. “But my understanding is that the bond- incarcerate a person in jail rather than at 8 8 system and put those resources in men- “In 2017, as a result of that failure, the ing companies in Whatcom County will not home with an electronic bracelet.” tal health treatment, so we can get these county set up an incarcerations alterna- help defendants post a small bail amount, Richey said money is the primary limit- CURRENTS people well,” Erb said. “Instead of treating tives task force to study those issues and because the profit margins for them to do ing factor to expanding the county’s elec- CURRENTS them in a system that is not built for it— make recommendations around those is- that are so low that it is not worth their tronic home monitoring program. jailers are not mental health professionals. sues, but at the same time the county put time, effort and energy,” Erb said. “I think right now the barrier is just fi- 6 “I would say we need to have a shift it back on the ballot,” Erb said. “I look at “It creates a perverse problem, where nancial,” he said. “We’ve set up a program in focus and vision, more than reorgani- that situation and I take away that we’ve people who don’t have access to those in our district court, and we’re already VIEWS

zation,” Erb commented on the current put the cart before the horse; we are try- resource remain in jail only because they running out of money. That’s troubling.” 4 administration. “I think we need to look ing to plan our future jail needs based on can’t make their bail. This is a coercive “One of the things the City of Belling- at our hiring practices in the prosecutor’s what is occurring with our jail now. system that leads people to plead guilty ham has done is to help pick up some of MAIL

office and find out if we might improve “I think the majority of the county to resolve their charges just to get out the costs of the hardware for electronic 2 those practices. I look at the demograph- would agree that what our approach to of jail, “ he said. “Sometimes we see de- home detention, so the city does not dis-

ics of some of the staff in the office and criminal justice and the jail is flawed, fendants who will plead guilty because criminate against those who do or do not DO IT that does not make sense to me. I feel and we have improvements to make. So the time they’ve served, waiting for their have the means to pay,” Erb explained. like we’re ill served by having a staff that it is too early for us to build a large, cases to be resolved through the normal “That’s something the county should look is not more diverse—diverse in view- expensive new jail if we’re going to try course, is more time than they would ex- at, too. And why not, if the savings are points, opinions, thought processes and to tackle the bigger systemic problems, pect to receive had they gone to trial and that substantial. 05.30.18 approaches. We have approximately 24 safely reduce the average jail popula- lost, let alone if they go to trial and win. “Through home detention, you’re allow- .13

people in that office—the vast majority tion, and then figure out what our needs Some are guilty of the charges they’ve ing people to stay connected with their 22 of those people are criminal prosecutors. really are,” Erb said. been accused of; others just want to get family, to stay connected with their job, # We have a handful of people who are re- Both candidates support the work of out of jail; to get back to their lives as with their housing; and you’re avoiding sponsible for civil enforcement. Which the Incarceration Prevention and Reduc- quickly as possible,” Erb said. disruption that is going to have down- is interesting, because the civil issues tion Task Force. The task force was put “Privatized bail really doesn’t make a stream consequences. handled through that office are going to in place by Whatcom County Council after lot of sense,” Richey agreed. “We don’t “I think the county could learn a lot affect more people countywide than the the first jail initiative failed at the polls. want a debtors’ prison. Privatized bail is from the city’s approach, and implement criminal justice system. The task force set about to make recom- a system that is preying upon the poor. some of these solutions, realize the sav- CASCADIA WEEKLY “We need to make sure we’re hiring mendations to ease the jail population “We set bail based on a danger assess- ings, without compromising public safe- more minorities, people of color, to add and improve restorative justice outcomes. ment,” Richey said. “That’s the main thing ty,” Erb said. 9 to those viewpoints and conversations. Among the recommendations of the task we do in my office. It’s not so much fail- Because prosecutors sometimes can be force is reform of the cash bail system. ure to appear but danger to the commu- This article is dedicated to the memory of Su- desensitized to their mission and role. “When a person comes into the justice nity that drives our decisions, the reason perior Court Judge Ira J. Uhrig, who recently Not with ill intent; but if they are taught system they go for a first appearance in we set bail at higher amounts. passed away following a prolonged illness.

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14 05.22.17 Environmental groups took to the water in Seattle on Sunday to add their voices to ongoing opposition to the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Protesters are concerned about an increase in oil tanker traffic, which would de- TUESDAY part from the terminal in Burnaby, B.C., and navigate across the Salish Sea. Mosquito Fleet was among several environmental

GET OUT groups, including Greenpeace USA and the Sierra Club, that organized the rally on the water in Elliott Bay. The U.S. Supreme Court asks Washington state’s highest court to take an- 05.23.17 12 other look at a land dispute between a Skagit tribe and its neighbors. ish Columbia acted reasonably in issuing an The dispute concerns a roughly 40-acre plot of land purchased by the Upper WEDNESDAY environmental assessment certificate to the Skagit Indian Tribe in 2013. A land survey convinced the tribe that a barbed company. The decisions are not the end of WORDS wire fence is in the wrong place. The tribe wanted to tear down the fence The Department of Natural Resources the legal hurdles facing the pipeline. They

8 and build a new one in the right spot. The owners of the fence sued, but the isn’t on the hook for the cost of clean- dealt strictly with the question of whether tribe argued it was immune from suit. The Supreme Court ruled 7-2, asking ing up Port Gamble Bay, the Washington the province could defend its actions in light Washington courts to take another look at the dispute. [Associated Press] Supreme Court finds. In a 6-3 decision, jus- of the National Energy Board’s approval of CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 tices agreed with a 2015 Kitsap County Su- the project. [CBC] PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center agrees to pay $16,000 to settle perior Court ruling that found DNR did not 6 several violations of Washington’s dangerous waste laws. The violations result qualify as an “owner” or “operator” of the 05.29.18 from inspections conducted in 2017. The Washington Department of Ecology former Pope & Talbot sawmill in Port Gamble VIEWS found that St. Joseph’s inappropriately disposed of dangerous waste by shipping and was not liable under the state’s Model TUESDAY

4 it to a facility not licensed to handle that type of waste and had not properly Toxics Control Act for pollution caused by The Canadian government announces trained staff to handle pharmaceutical waste. [Ecology] the mill. [DNR] that it will buy a pipeline that has been MAIL the focus of widespread protests by en-

2 A lawsuit filed against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers charges that the 05.24.17 vironmentalists and some indigenous agency has refused to assert its Clean Water Act jurisdiction over most THURSDAY groups, putting the government squarely DO IT shoreline armoring in Puget Sound, and that endangered species and Sound on the side of the country’s oil industry. shorelines are suffering the negative impacts of the Corps’ continued in- British Columbia’s Supreme Court dis- The purchase, for $4.5 billion Canadian, action. Several environmental groups filed suit in federal court seeking to misses legal challenges to Kinder Morgan’s ensures that the Trans Mountain pipeline, expand permit review by the Corps of thousands of miles of shoreline when a Trans Mountain expansion project from which carries oil from Alberta to a port in a 05.30.18 new bulkhead or seawall is considered. The suit is intended to prevent more the City of Vancouver and the Squamish suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, will damage to the shoreline, even as work is underway to repair past destruction. Nation. In a pair of rulings issued Thursday begin a planned expansion this summer. .13

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FINDING A HOME WHERE NONE FOOD DOMINO EFFECT ARE AVAILABLE On May 24, Bellingham Police reported an On April 17, the management of a vacant 24 arrest related to a theft from the Lightcatch- apartment in Cordata told Bellingham Po- er Museum. Earlier in May, the art museum lice the apartment had been entered and had reported the theft of a five-piece domi- people were sleeping inside. B-BOARD no set. The dominoes were 14K gold and had

diamond inlays for each pip. The value of the On April 18, Bellingham Police received 23 domino set was estimated to be $15,000. several phone calls about a large and un-

Surveillance video tagged a 50-year-old Bell- tidy homeless camp that had spontaneous- FILM ingham man as being respsonsible for the ly been established at the intersection of

theft. An interview with the suspected thief Bakerview and Meridian streets, “spreading 18 led police to a Bellingham gold merchant, garbage all over the area,” police reported.

who admitted to buying the melted-down MUSIC dominoes and selling the product to anoth- On April 18, Bellingham Police called for

er company. Detectives were able to contact a cleanup detail on both sides of the side- 16 the company and locate the gold in Los Ange- walk at the intersection of Bakerview and ART les, California, where the gold was recovered. Meridian streets to deal with litter in the The Bellingham gold merchant was arrested right of way. 15 for a number of license violations related to

the sale and transfer to California. On May 10, Bellingham Police spoke to a STAGE number of people who had set up camp out- CAMPUS CREEPS side the Bellingham Public Library. 39 14 On May 23, a a man reportedly went on a Percent of households in Whatcom County that can’t afford to meet basic necessities with their monthly wages. Nearly four households in 10 are failing to make ends meet nude streak through South Hill neighbor- On May 8, a man who is homeless was report- or are in poverty, according to a recent survey. hood, attempting to break into four apart- ed sleeping in the stairwells of an apartment GET OUT ments and houses in this neighborhood south complex on Sunset Drive. “There have been of Western Washington University while buck numerous complaints,” Bellingham Police 12 naked. Bellingham Police were called to a re- reported, and as a result the man was tres- ½ 1 port that a man had entered the apartment passed from the apartment complex. Half of all jobs in Washington state pay Chance in 10 (11 percent) a household in WORDS of a woman who asked the man to leave. He less than $20 per hour. Of that number, Washington state lives in poverty, unable

refused, and stripped off his clothes instead. On May 8, Bellingham Police spoke to a man 60 percent of those pay less than $15 to afford basic necessities. 8 8 While police were en route, the man, who re- who had been sleeping on a bench and not per hour. portedly was still naked, attempted to enter leaving when the owner of the bench asked CURRENTS a second residence, the Bellingham Herald re- him to leave. CURRENTS ported. The door was locked, but all five oc- cupants were exposed to his nudity. A third On May 24, Bellingham Police booted a man 33 6 resident in the area reported to police that out of a condemned home he was living in a naked man had entered their home, expos- on Lincoln Street. Estimated percent of the workforce under 40 who laboreed as a contingent worker, VIEWS temp, freelancer, or contractor within the so-called gig economy. According to some ing himself to two victims, who also fled. estimates, 100 percent of U.S. net employment growth in the last decade has come 4 When officers arrived on the scene, they SNOW TIRE SWAP-OUT from alternative or contingent labor. As a result, more workers are experiencing gaps in observed the man entering another house. On May 9, Bellingham Police looked rue- employment and less regular schedules, and they are forgoing retirement plans, health MAIL insurance, and worker safety protections. The 22-year-old was captured and booked on fully and helplessly at a set of four tires 2 four counts of residential burglary and five a driver had ditched at a shopping center counts of indecent exposure. near Alabama Hill. 40.6 DO IT On May 25, Bellingham Police learned a AMBIGUOUS BEHAVIOR voyeur had been spotted on High Street, On May 8, “a reporting party wished to re- Millions of Americans who lived in poverty in 2016. The poverty rate in the United

States is about 12.7 percent of the population. 05.30.18 near WWU campus. The peeper fled before port a relationship that he/she believed to police arrived. be inappropriate,” Bellingham Police noted. .13 22 On May 23, University Police searched for a On May 8, a man confessed that his terrible 3 # man who had reportedly been making pos- conduct was just trying to be funny, Bell- Number of people—Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffet—who own as much as sible solicitations for sex at the Ridgeway ingham Police reported. more than half of the entire American people combined. residence complex. SO THIS HAPPENED On May 21, University Police took a report On May 23, a semi filled with 40,000 $178 84 of someone cyberstalking a student. pounds of chicken feathers overturned on CASCADIA WEEKLY Billions of dollars the top 100 American Percent of all stocks owned by 10 northbound Interstate 5 in Federal Way, corporations have spent this quarter percent of Americans. Of that amount, 11 On May 26, a Western Washington Univer- snarling the morning commute. All lanes buying back their own stocks with their the top 1 percent own about 40 percent sity student reported that she was sexually were blocked at times as highway crews Republican tax cut. of all stocks. assaulted in her Birnam Wood apartment. worked to remove the truck and scoop up The man, who is not a Western student, the feathers. No injuries were reported, ac- is an acquaintance of the woman and was cording to the State Patrol. SOURCES: United Way ALICE Report; U.S. Census Bureau; United Nations; New York Times doit WORDS

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23 FRI., JUNE 1 EVOLUTION OF LOVE: Lucy Jane Bledsoe

FILM reads from her new book of fiction, Evolution of Love, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. The book takes place after a devastating earthquake 18 has just hit the San Francisco Bay area. WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM MUSIC SUN., JUNE 3 CREATURES AND BONES: Attend a fiction 16 double-header when Jen Neale (Land Mammals

ART & Sea Creatures) and Christine Higdon (The Very Marrow of Our Bones) read from their respective works at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 15 11th St. Entry is free. WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM STAGE MON., JUNE 4

14 ISLAND READERS: Readers will share opinions about the books they are reading and/ or discuss a book chosen for the month at a

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8 Last week, the Lummi Nation received the support of the Affiliated Tribes of TUES., JUNE 5 Northwest Indians (ATNI). The coalition of OFF THE SHELF: Discuss Imbolo Mbue’s Behold the Dreamers at an Off the Shelf Book CURRENTS Tokitae 57 tribes from Alaska, California, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, and Washing- Club gathering from 1-2pm at Sudden Valley’s

6 South Whatcom Library, 10 Barn View Court. ton support Lummi’s work to bring Tokitae A SACRED QUEST TO BRING A LOST CHILD HOME All are welcome. home to the Salish Sea, where she will be (360) 305-3632 VIEWS WITH SONG and prayer, Lummi Nation carvers ask for the release of one of their rehabilitated and safely reunited with her

4 sacred creatures. pod. On May 26, members of the Seminole WED., JUNE 6 Tokitae—as she was named by her captors—was taken in 1970 from Penn Cove at Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe BOOKS AND TEA: Enjoy a lively book discus-

MAIL sion and listen to Chris Furman, a Therapeutic Whidbey Island and has been at the Seaquarium in Miami ever since. There, she is joined the Lummi at a blessing ceremony Courts Coordinator, talk about Drug Court at

2 known as “Lolita” and performs tricks for tourists. She has been captive for 47 years. that took place at Miami Key Circle. an Afternoon Books and Tea meeting from The Lummi want her to be freed. They’ve carved a totem pole in the shape of an orca Chairman Julius said the fight to bring 1-3:30pm at the Lynden Library, 216 4th St.

DO IT and are carting it across the country to demand that the Seaquarium bring her back to Tokitae home is just part of the tribe’s (360) 354-4883 Puget Sound for release. ongoing fight to defend their ecosys- THURS., JUNE 7 Lummi carver Jewell James designed and carved the totem pole for Tokitae. It’s a tem, noting the Lummi Nation are also HAMPDEN ROAD: Harvey Schwartz reads horizontal, 16-foot orca with her tail flipped over her back, resting on the backs of fighting to protect the salmon of the from his new book of poetry, Hampden Road, 05.30.18 two harbor seals. Salish Sea from invasive species, road at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St, “Then you see a human figure holding onto the dorsal fin, riding the back of the culverts blocking salmon passage and WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM .13

22 whale,” James explained. “That’s the whale rider. It’s part of a mythology that’s up and industrial pollution. # down the West Coast here, where the humans are trying to experience the power of the “Our entire way of life has been whale and be accepted by them.” threatened by bad policy that has upset COMMUNITY “In our language, qwe lhol mechen translates to our relative under the water,” said the entire ecosystem of the Salish Sea,” Jay Julius, chairman of the Lummi Nation. “She is a member of our family and it is our Julius said. “Our relative, Tokitae, was THURS., MAY 31 sacred obligation to bring her home to the Salish Sea. She was forced out of her home taken from us with total disregard for GROUND FLOOR PROJECT: Neighbors and community members interested in the Ground waters to live in isolation far away from her family. Her story is the Lummi story and her ties to her family and her role in Floor Project are invited to a “First Look” CASCADIA WEEKLY the story of so many Native peoples across the country.” the Salish Sea ecosystem. The salmon, Evening from 5-7pm at the First Congregational Tokitae was taken from her family, the L-Pod, who still reside in the Salish Sea. the waters, the marine life—all of it is Church of Bellingham, 2401 Cornwall Ave. The 12 “Our children were taken from us to break their ties to their families and culture,” in delicate balance, and we need better collaboration between the church and North- Julius said. “So many of our elders and tribal members, as Native children, were forced policy that protects it. Because we are west Youth Services will provide a safe space where at-risk and homeless youth can be safe, into boarding schools. They were homesick, desperate to be with their people and only as healthy as the salmon, the wa- heard and valued. families again. Tokitae still responds to her mom’s songs—we know she wants to be ters and the lands we rely on to nourish WWW.THEGROUNDFLOORBELLINGHAM.ORG back with her family.” and protect us.” doit JUNE 1-3 BLAST FROM THE PAST: Craft and food localgroup vendors, live music, a color run, old-time contests, art shows, motorcycle and car 30 shows, a beer garden, a Saturday-night studio FOOD street dance and much more will be part of the annual “Blast from the Past” happening Friday through Sunday throughout downtown 24 Sedro-Woolley. Entry is free. coworking space for WWW.SEDRO-WOOLLEY.COM designers + creatives SAT., JUNE 2 B-BOARD VOTER REGISTRATION: The Bellingham events Chapter of the League of Women Voters meeting space 23 will host a Voter Registration Drive from 10am-12pm at the SkillShare Space at the pop-ups FILM Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. workshops WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG

[email protected] 18 SAFETY FAIR: Fire engines, police vehicles, 221 Prospect Street rescue boats and fun safety activities for Downtown Bellingham MUSIC families to explore will be part of the ninth www.localgroup.studio annual Safe Kids Safety Fair from 10am-1pm at the parking lot at Barkley Regal Cinemas. 16 The free event will also offer the opportu- ART nity to talk with fire, law enforcement and other professions, play games and pick up At Village Books in Fairhaven information about staying safe. Entry is free. A FREE EVENT with “The Green Reaper” 15 WWW.WHATCOMES.ORG Elizabeth Fournier STAGE FARMERS’ DAY PARADE: Watch an eclectic menagerie of cars, bands, tractors, trucks will present The and horses as they salute the agriculture GREEN BURIAL 14 industry of Whatcom County at the annual Lynden Farmers Day Parade beginning at GUIDEBOOK 10:30am on Front Street beginning at 10th Everything You Need to Plan GET OUT an Affordable, Environmentally Street and continuing to 3rd Street. Friendly Burial WWW.LYNDEN.ORG 12 12 Thursday, May 31, 7pm VAN RALLY: Bring your friends, your vans At VBFREE in Fairhaven EVENTS in Fairhaven! WORDS and your stoke to a Summer Van Rally taking Award-winning Author WORDS place from 1-3pm at Freedom Vans, 3115 Saturday, Feb. 17, 4pm Mercer Ave. At the free event, attendees Lucy Jane Bledsoe 8 are invited to share ideas and good vibes. Refreshments will be provided. WWW.FREEDOMVANS.CO The Evolution OF LOVE CURRENTS SUN., JUNE 3 Bledsoe will share this 6 REPAIR CAFE: Bring your broken “toys, unforgettable new story toasters, trinkets and trousers” to get them in converstation with VIEWS fixed at the monthly Bellingham Repair Cafe best-selling author, from 3-5pm the Foundry Makerspace, 1000 F CAROL GUESS! Fri., June 1, 7pm 4 St. Entry is free. WWW.BELLINGHAMREPAIRCAFE.ORG Mountaineer and Author MAIL Saturday, Feb. 17, 4pm WED., JUNE 6 Amber Casali PREJUDICE AND INCLUSION: “Opening 2 Doors: Prejudice and Inclusion” will be the HIKING focus of a multi-disciplinary interactive DO IT presentation at 7pm at the Lecture Room at Washington’s the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Entry is free. Fire Lookouts

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18 NAKED BIKE RIDE: Bellingham its ninth annual water balloon tag residents are invited to join the event, “Save Our City: Zombies

MUSIC 10th annual World Naked Bike Ride Vs. Survivors,” starting at 12pm starting at 6pm at the Hub Com- at Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. munity Bike Shop, 903 1/2 N. State Holly St. More than 3,000 water bal- 16 St. The ride—which protests our loons will be utilized as “zombies”

ART country’s “indecent exposure” to and “survivors” make their way fossil fuels and highlights bicyclist through downtown. Entry is free; vulnerability—will be routed to register online. 15 Boulevard Park before returning to WWW.BLACKDROPCOFFEEHOUSE.COM its usual passage through downtown

STAGE Bellingham. FOREST CELEBRATION: Come WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELLINGHAM- celebrate the Chuckanut Com- WORLD-NAKED-BIKE-RIDE munity Forest and the neighbors 14 14 who helped protect it at a Forest JUNE 1-5 Celebration taking place from TALL SHIPS: History will come 2-7pm at the Chuckanut Center, 103 GET OUT GET OUT alive when the tall ships Lady Chuckanut Drive N. MT. PILCHUCK Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain WWW.CHUCKANUTCENTER.ORG make their return to the area from 12 Friday through Tuesday at Blaine ROLLER BETTIES BOUT: The may have images of the Harbor Marina, 235 Marine Dr. Bellingham Roller Betties host a WORDS BY AMY KEPFERLE Educational programs, deck tours Championship Bout at 5pm at the lookout poet sitting and sailing excursions will be part Pavilion at Whatcom Community

8 all summer in the win- of the events. Suggested donation College, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. Entry dowed cabin penning is $5 to tour the vessels. Sails range is $6-$14. verses, lookout staff from $35-$49. WWW.BELLINGHAM Fire Alert WWW.HISTORICALSEAPORT.ORG ROLLERBETTIES.COM

CURRENTS actually have quite a HIKES ON HIGH few duties.”

6 SAT., JUNE 2 JUNE 2-3 Those chores include LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN: Join What- WATERFRONT FESTIVAL: Boat BY THE time Amber Casali shows up at Village Books on Satur- ATTEND meeting basic needs com County Parks and Rec on Na- rides, boat building, an open-air car VIEWS day night to discuss Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts, National WHAT: Hiking like procuring water, tional Trails Day for a groundbreak- show, food vendors, arts and crafts, Washington’s Fire ing work party from 9am-3:30pm at live music and entertainment, a 4 Trails Day will already be in its last remaining hours. keeping up with prop- Lookouts Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve, beer garden, children’s activities, One way to combat this conundrum is by spending the morning 7pm erty maintenance, 2537 Lake Louise Rd. Please register giant slides, dinners, dances and

MAIL WHEN: and afternoon of June 2 discovering local trails, helping raise Sat., Jun. 2 checking in with the in advance. more will be part of the annual

Village WWW.WHATCOMCOUNTY.US Anacortes Waterfront Festival from 2 awareness of related issues, and infusing your mind and body WHERE: local guard station at with a heady dose of excitement for the great outdoors. It’s a Books, 1200 the beginning and end 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm 11th St. DOXIE WALK: The 14th annual Sunday at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q DO IT good bet that even if you’re still wearing moss-encrusted boots of every day, monitor- COST: Free Doxie Walk starts at 10am at the Ave. Entry is free. ing lightning and com- and other dusty accoutrements left over from your outing, you’ll INFO: www. steps of the Fairhaven Train Station, WWW.ANACORTES.ORG/ still be welcome at the 7pm “Nature of Writing” event, where the villagebooks.com ing storms, post-storm 401 Harris Ave. Entry is free. WATERFRONT-FESTIVAL avid hiker and mountaineer will talk about her guidebook, which vigilance, fire scan- (360) 303-9202 05.30.18 highlights 44 memorable lookouts in the Cascade and Olympic ning, and fire and non-fire reporting. MON., JUNE 4 ranges—all of which are accessible by trails on public lands. Historical tidbits, information on how HIKE THE DIKE: As part of DAHLIAS 101: Whatcom County .13 National Trails Day, Burlington Dahlia Society will host a Q & A

22 In addition to detailing the basics of what it takes to arrive to stay in or near the lookouts overnight, Parks and Recreation staff will panel on “Growing Dahlias 101” at # at each of the structures—which can be found everywhere from and how to help maintain or volunteer lead a two-mile “Hike on the Dike” 7pm at Laurel Grange, 6172 Guide Orcas Island to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to at these historic structures are also cov- from 10-11:30am along Skagit River Meridian. Entry is free. Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, Snoqualmie ered, as is a sense of urgency related to Dike Trail. Entry is free. Please WWW.WHATCOMCOUNTY Pass, and beyond—Casali writes about how our state’s fire their very survival. pre-register. DAHLIASOCIETY.ORG WWW.BURLINGTONWA.GOV/ lookouts have not only played an important role in forest-fire “You should visit them while you can,” PARKSANDREC TUES., JUNE 5 management, but have also acted as temporary homes for the Casali writes. “At the height of Washing- NATURE’S GYM RUN: Attend free

CASCADIA WEEKLY interesting people who spend summers isolated from civilization ton’s forest-fire-spotting program, there BEACH FEST & FEAST: Family- All-Paces Runs starting at 6pm to watch over the forests below. were between 500 and 600 backcountry friendly activities, a low-tide Tuesdays at Fairhaven Runners, 14 “You may be wondering if lookout staff are all grizzled moun- lookout structures in the state. Now we critter search, a scavenger hunt, 1209 11th St. Tonight’s “Runnin’ educational displays and a clam in Nature’s Gym” run will feature tain hermits,” Casali posits. “I think it’s safe to say that they have 89, having lost several just in the chowder lunch will be part of to- demos, a local trails game, raffle represent some of Washington’s hardiest folks. They live alone past few years…Enjoy the gems that are day’s Birch Bay Beach Fest & Feast prizes, giveaways and more. at high elevations in extreme weather with the looming threat still standing, whether you drive, day from 11am-3pm at Birch Bay State WWW.FAIRHAVENRUNNERS.COM of fire and an imperative for constant vigilance. Although we hike or backpack to get there.” doit

STAGE CAN’T HAPPEN HERE: The Skagit Valley College drama department MAY 30-31 presents showings of Sinclair Lewis’ JUNIE B. JONES: The Skagit Family It Can’t Happen Here at 7:30pm Friday 30 Early Learning Center presents free and Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at the performances of the musical Junie school’s Philip Tarro Theatre. Tickets FOOD stage B. Jones at 6:30pm Wednesday and are $12. Pre-show lectures on the Thursday in Mount Vernon at the tenants of fascism happen an hour THEATER DANCE PROFILES Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. before curtain. 24 WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG

THURS., MAY 31 MON., JUNE 4 B-BOARD GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The GUFFAWINGHAM: A weekly open Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 8pm mic for comedians, “Guffawingham!,” 23 at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay takes place every Monday at 9pm at St. At 10pm, stick around for “The the Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St. FILM Project.” Entry is $5-$8. Entry is free. 733-8855 OR WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GUFFAWINGHAM 18 MAY 31-JUNE 2 JUNE 6-10 SKITS AND SKETCHES: View “A LYSISTRATA: Attend local play- MUSIC Compendium of Skits and Sketches” wright Drue Robinson’s adaptation performances at 7:30pm Thursday of the bawdy anti-war comedy by the

through Saturday at the Syre Black ancient Greek playwright Aristo- 16 Box Theatre, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. phanes when Lysistrata shows this ART Tickets are $1. week with performances at 7:30pm WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS Wednesday through Friday, 2pm and 15 7:30pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday 15 THE ALIENS: Watch Obie Award- at Western Washington University’s STAGE winning playwright Annie Baker’s The Performing Arts Center Mainstage. STAGE Aliens at 7:30pm Thursday through Tickets are $10-$15. Saturday at the Lucas Hicks Theater 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU at the Sylvia Center, 205 Prospect 14 St. Tickets are $15-$20. Additional THURS., JUNE 7 showings happen June 7-9. NIGHT AT THE THEATRE: Help WWW.SYLVIACENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG raise funds for the Bellingham GET OUT CINDERELLA Senior Activity Center and view a THE WOLVES: Bellingham Theatre- preview showing of A Funny Thing Works presents showings of Sarah Happened on the Way to the Forum 12 DeLappe’s The Wolves at 7:30pm starting with a 6:30pm “Night BY AMY KEPFERLE dancer. It blows my Thursday through Saturday at the at the Theatre” reception at the WORDS mind sometimes.” Firehouse Performing Arts Center, Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H The following week- 1314 Harris Ave. The play tells the St. Tickets are $25. 8 end, Belle, Mrs. Potts, story of nine young women who turn WWW.WCCOA.ORG Story Time Lumiere, and a host of into warriors on the soccer field. Tickets are $15; additional perfor-

other enchanted char- CURRENTS FUN WITH FAIRY TALES mances happen June 7-10. DANCE acters will be among WWW.BELLINGHAM 6 A QUICK glance at Mount Baker Theatre’s schedule for the those joining Ballet THEATREWORKS.ORG month of June reveals a trio of fairytale-related dance events ATTEND Bellingham’s rendition THURS., MAY 31 sure to bring magic and movement to the stage. Best of all, the WHAT: Cinderella of Beauty and the Beast JUNE 1-2 FOLK DANCE: The Balkan Folk VIEWS WHEN: June 2-3 VANYA & SONIA: Watch what Dancers meet from 7-9:30pm Thurs- stories that will be told will all be executed by local movers and Sun., June 10 at the 4 COST: $10-$35 happens when two middle-aged days at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 shakers—meaning the mythical characters populating the classic MBT. The new, origi------siblings’ mundane lives are shaken 12th St. Dances are taught, and MAIL tales actually reside among us. WHAT: Beauty nal ballet will feature up by a visit from their movie star mentoring is available. Suggested

First up is Northwest Ballet Theatre’s rendition of Cinderella and the Beast a cast of more than 50 sister when Vanya, Sonia, Masha and donation is $5. 2 June 2-3 at the historic Commercial Street venue. It’s the third WHEN: Sun., local dancers—includ- Spike opens this weekend at 7:30pm (360) 380-0456 June 10 showings Friday and Saturday at the time in the dance company’s 19-year history that they’ll be ing some as young as DO IT COST: $10 Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M JUNE 1-2 bringing the rags-to-riches ballet about a young woman and a 3 years old—as well ------Ave. Tickets are $20. CAPSTONE CONCERT: The annual glass slipper to life, and artistic director John Bishop is excited WHAT: as lively music, canny WWW.ACTTHEATRE.COM BFA Dance Capstone Concert can to offer a few changes to audiences. Neverwonderland choreography and jaw- be seen at performances at 7:30pm “We have a bigger and bolder production this year than the of Oz dropping costumes. MUSICALS AND BRAWLS: “An Friday, and 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday 05.30.18 Improvised Musical” returns to the at WWU’s Performing Arts Center, previous two,” Bishop says. “We have also added nice backdrops WHEN: June Finally, Dancing for 16-18 stage at 8pm Friday and Saturday at room 16. Entry is free. .13

and scenery props such as an elaborate pumpkin carriage and Joy ups the ante by 22 COST: $15 the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU # some special effects that will give the audience more to ooh and WHERE: combining three fairy At 10pm, stick around for “Backyard ahh about. Some of what is similar is the basic story line, but I Mount Baker tales into a memo- Brawl.” Tickets are $10-$12. SAT., JUNE 2 have added some embellishments here and there that make the Theatre, 104 N. rable mashup. Those WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM SCOTTISH GATHERING: The Scot- tish Dance Society presents its inau- ballet even more enjoyable to watch.” Commercial St. attending Neverwonder- INFO: www. JUNE 1-3 gural Bellingham Scottish Gathering Bishop also notes that Eleanor Totten, the 14-year-old land of Oz at June 16- mount OLIVER!: Bellingham Arts Academy from 9am-6pm at Ferndale’s Hov- dancer playing the title role, has to be seen to be believed. bakertheatre.com 18 performances will for Youth performers ages 13-16 will ander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen

“She totally embodies what it means to give everything you see Wendy, Alice, and bring the musical Oliver! to life at Rd. The event will feature Scottish CASCADIA WEEKLY have every day in class and rehearsal and then improve upon it Dorothy—who are sisters in this tell- showings at 7pm Friday, 2pm and highland dance, bagpipe and drum 7pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at competitions, clan tents, Scottish 15 by the next,” Bishop says. “More than any other dancer I have ing—saving their worlds of Neverland, BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St. animals, a parade, a beer garden, worked with, Eleanor possesses a quality and understanding Wonderland, and Oz from the clutches of Tickets are $10. Additional perfor- food vendors and more. Entry to the of dance that is far beyond her years. The sacrifices she makes Captain Hook, the Red Queen, and Mom- mances happen June 8-10. daylong event is $12-$15. each day to make her a better and better dancer is truly what bi. Wrap your mind around that, and then WWW.BAAY.ORG WWW.SCOTTISHDANCESOCIETY.ORG we take for granted when we watch a seasoned professional settle in for a story. doit UPCOMING EVENTS

FRI., JUNE 1 ART WALK: Allied Arts, the Ambiguary, 30 Banks of he Pacific, Boundary Bay Brewery,

FOOD Brazen Shop + Studio, the City of Belling- ham, Fourth Corner Frames, Inspire Studio, the Leopold, the Lucky Monkey, Rita’s Art

24 visual and Photography, Wandering Oaks, Water- GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES front Artists Studios, Western City Center, Make.Shift Arts Space, Studio UFO, and more

B-BOARD will open their doors from 6-10pm for the monthly Art Walk taking place throughout downtown Bellingham. Pick up maps at par-

23 ticipating locales, or download online. WWW.DOWNTOWNBELLINGHAM.COM

FILM On the second floor, you won’t mistake the artists’ gender in “Material Men 2: ALLIED ARTS: Attend an opening reception for a Native Arts Collective exhibit from 6-9pm 18 Contemporary Masters.” Guest curators at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. See the capti- Geoff Hamada and Kathleen Kok have as- vating works of Native artists from throughout

MUSIC sembled a collection that packs a punch. the Pacific Northwest—including intricate bead Close up, Jack Edison’s queen-size fab- work, jewelry, wood carving, metalwork, drums, blankets, glass and more—through June. 16 16 rics look like what great-grandma used to WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG ART

ART toss on the bed. Retreat a few steps and a startling portrait emerges. Edison of- AMBIGUARY: View works by 19 multidisci- plinary local female artists from 6-10pm at

15 fers a male nude sur l’herbe (after painter Thomas Eakins), and tributes to John the Ambiguary (at the corner of Magnolia and Commercial streets). For the month of June, the

STAGE Lennon, Georges Seurat, Jean Frederick experimental art gallery and music venue will Bazille, and Bernini—the latter quilt showcase the exhibit, live art, tea, face paint- built up entirely of “pineapple blocks,” a ing, music and wares. Expect to be inspired, 14 standard 19th century pattern. curious and immersed in a maker-space environ- Jim Vander Noot treats us to elegiac ment full to the brim with possibility.

GET OUT visions of celestial bodies, using not only [email protected]

traditional materials, but also polyester BANK OF THE PACIFIC: Enjoy appetizers and

12 and metallic thread. His “Clockwork Or- vibrant abstract paintings and intricate ink ange” is the real banana. and pen drawings by Jax from 6-9pm at the For something completely differ- Bank of the Pacific, 100 Grand Ave. Photos by WORDS ent, Shawn Quinlan’s Austin Rotter and music by DJ Jimmy C can also be experienced.

8 story quilt, “The New WWW.BANKOFTHEPACIFIC.COM American Heritage,” features George Wash- BRAZEN: Attend an opening reception for Karen Hanrahan’s collage exhibit, “Inspirit- CURRENTS ington, Abe Lincoln, Bozo the Clown, and Form,” tonight at Brazen Shop + Studio, 1319

6 Cornwall Ave, suite 104 (enter from the alley). skeletons. His “Here The new shop features a thoughtfully curated

“LIVING IN A DREAM WORLD,” BY SHAWN QUINLAN SHAWN “LIVING IN A DREAM WORLD,” BY Come the Clowns” is selection of locally handmade goods, jewelry, VIEWS SEE a raucous send-up of art and natural skincare products. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BRAZENSHOPSTUDIO 4 WHAT: “Material Leonardo’s “Last Sup- BY STEPHEN HUNTER Men 2” and per.” Quinlan, a news

MAIL “How I Felt: FOURTH CORNER: An opening reception for A Woolistic video editor by profes- Laurie Potter’s “Along the Garden Path” exhibit

2 Approach” sion, glimpsed a sign featuring original works of art in pastel and Materialism WHERE: at the NRA convention, mixed media happens from 6-9pm at Fourth DO IT Northwest Quilt Jesus for Guns, and Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St. Also A COLLECTION THAT PACKS A PUNCH & Fiber Arts was so “dumbfounded” included in the show are a selection of Sumi-e Museum, La sketches and drawings by Dorothy Allyn Deets, Conner he came up with the watercolors by Louise Peterson, and oil paint- WE’RE PROFOUNDLY lucky to have the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts WHEN: Through namesake quilt, which ings by Rob Vetter. See them through June 30. 05.30.18 Museum on top of the hill in La Conner. The hard-working curators consistently offer June 24 has since been shown WWW.FOURTHCORNERFRAMES.COM world-class exhibits, two of which may be the most powerful fabric art you’ll ever (“Material Men”) at the Andy Warhol .13 and July 29 MAKE.SHIFT: Attend an opening reception

22 see. museum in Pittsburgh.

# (“How I Felt”) for “Devils in the Details” from 6-10pm at “How I Felt…A Woolistic Approach” (puns intended) displays the expressive abstrac- INFO: www.qfa Descending further Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St. The group tions of the deeply sensitive Flora Carlile-Kovacs. She moved to Seattle from a small museum.org into quilted mayhem exhibit featuring drawings and paintings by town in Hungary, leaving behind friends, family and an established career. is the work of the apt- Logan McQuaig, Kelly Hoekema, Toby Stanger, Kovacs brought with her the ancient craft of hand-felting wool. As she squeezes ly named Ben Venom. A self-proclaimed and Sarah Schild can be seen through June. wet fibers in hot, soapy water, hand-dyes and constructs her fabrics, she finds herself “metal-head with skillful needlework,” WWW.MAKESHIFTPROJECT.COM

expressing the inner world of a modern person through an ancient art. his similarly music-minded fans send STUDIO UFO: Claudia Nix, a premier encaustic CASCADIA WEEKLY And the results are striking: “Orange Marble” is an eye-catching abstract—viewers him their stained and worn T-shirts, landscape painter from Portland, will be on will want to fall into the spiderwebby depth of the fabric. Her blue series, with jagged which he then pieces into his quilts— hand at a reception for her exhibit from 6-9pm 16 abstract shapes and rich textures, is worth the climb to the third floor. There, visitors contrasting (in his words) the “menac- at Studio UFO Gallery, 301 W. Holly St. Live will also find her portraits of “Birches,” of “Sky” (helped by synthetic organza), and a ing and aggressive counterculture of music and refreshments will be part of the fun. WWW.STUDIO-UFO.NET stable of wearable hats whimsically shaped like garlic, a minaret, spiral and bubble— gangs, punk/metal music and the occult not to mention dresses, scarves, a purse and felted wool jewelry. There’s even a square with the comforts of domesticity” and WATERFRONT ARTISTS: Celebrate the com- of samples to touch. creating a functional piece of art. doit ing season from 6-10pm at the Waterfront Artists Harboe, Nancy Canyon, Norman E. Riley, and Peggy Collective, 1220 Central Ave. Among the offerings Woods from 6-8pm at Lynden’s Jansen Art Center,

will be a multi-media experience, “Echoes: A 321 Front St. Visual Conversation About Industrial Decay at the WWW.JANSEARTCENTER.ORG 30 Georgia Pacific Property,” with Colleen Harper,

Karen Theusen, Marie Duckworth, and James FOOD Bretz. Upstairs are Lorna Libert, Ria Harboe, ONGOING EXHIBITS Aaron Joella, Frankie Dammann, Valerie Wade, Kristen Ingman, Karen Frances, Bryan Hughes, ARTWOOD: Works in wood and forged steel by 24 Michael Barnes, and Shelby Sneva. Live music by Karen Healy will be featured through June at Dandelion will be part of the festivities. Artwood Gallery, 1000 Harris Ave.

(360) 201-0710 WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM B-BOARD

JUNE 1-2 BELLEWOOD ACRES: View photographs by

SUMMER ART WALK: The Anacortes Chamber of Jackson Faulkner through June at BelleWood Acres, 23 Commerce will host a Summer Art Walk from 6-9pm 6140 Guide Meridian.

Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday throughout the WWW.BELLEWOODFARMS.COM FILM Fidalgo Island city. Dozens of merchants in Old Town Anacortes will show the work of local artists, FISHBOY GALLERY: Peruse the contemporary folk including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photog- art of RR Clark from 1:30-5pm Fridays or by ap- 18 raphy, music, treats and other grand creations to pointment at the FishBoy Gallery, 617 Virginia St.

fulfill your needs. Entry is free. 319-2913 OR WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM MUSIC WWW.ANACORTESART.COM OR WWW.ANACORTES.ORG FORUM ARTS: Roger Small’s “Visions of the Soul” 16 16 SAT., JUNE 2 can be viewed through June 3 at La Conner’s Forum ART HEALING THROUGH ART: As part of the “Heal- Arts, 721 S. First St. ART ing Through Art” series, painter Sandra Lepper’s WWW.ARTBYROGERSMALL.COM “As Above, So Below” and photographer Chuck 15 Bankuti’s “Journey Into Native Lands” will be on GALLERY PEGASUS:”Sensorium” shows through display and for sale through July 21 at PeaceHealth June 30 at Gallery Pegasus, 301 W. Holly St. STAGE St. Joseph Medical Center, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. WWW.GALLERYPEGASUS.COM Bankuti will be on hand to discuss his work today from 12-3pm near the main entrance. GOOD EARTH: AnnMarie DeCollibus’ “Blooming” 14 (360) 383-7166 will be featured through June at Good Earth Pot- tery, 1000 Harris Ave. MOUNT VERNON ART WALK: The Mount Vernon WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM GET OUT Downtown Association hosts its monthly First Saturday Art Walk from 2-5pm throughout the MATZKE GALLERY: “Spring Has Sprung” shows

downtown core. The featured exhibit highlights through June 17 at Camano Island’s Matzke Fine 12 the NW Art Beat Open Studio Tour, hosting a Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way. preview show featuring 32 artists at the Front WWW.MATZKEFINEART.COM Gallery, 420 Myrtle St. The Skagit Valley Food WORDS Co-op, Perry and Carlson Gallery, Embellish, Val- MONA: “Robert McCauley: American Fiction” and ley Shine Distillery, Ristretto, Empire Ale House, “Invisible: Selections from the Permanent Col- 8 Forte Chocolates, Lincoln Theatre, PAVE Jewelry, lection” will be on display through June 10 at La and ByWater Consultation will be among the Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 First St. venues showcasing art. WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG CURRENTS WWW.MOUNTVERNONDOWNTOWN.ORG

RAGFINERY: A variety of textile-related work- 6 I.E. RECEPTION: Come see the lush abstract paint- shops happen on a regular basis at Ragfinery, 1421 ings of Drie Chapek alongside the luminous wood- N. Forest St. See more details and register online. VIEWS turned vessels of Mike Scott at an opening reception WWW.RAGFINERY.COM from 4-6pm at Edison’s i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. 4 The show will be on display through July 1. SCOTT MILO: The third annual “Little Gems”

WWW.IEEDISON.COM invitational exhibit will be featured through June MAIL at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave.

ADAPTATION RECEPTION: Attend an opening WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM 2 reception for Pieter VanZanden’s “Adaptation >>” from 5-7pm at Edison’s Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 SOCIAL FABRIC: Sign up for a variety of sewing DO IT Gilkey Ave. The works in the exhibit reflect on how and art workshops at Social Fabric, 1302 Com- animals have adapted to their environment through mercial St. Downtown — 1220 N. Forest St. evolution and up to modern times. Show up at WWW.SOCIALFABRICART.COM Bakery Café — 405 E. Holly St. 3:30pm for an artist talk. Entry is free. 05.30.18 WWW.SMITHANDVALLEE.COM WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works by Whatcom Art Cordata — 315 Westerly Rd. Guild members can be perused Wed.-Sun. at the communityfood.coop • 360-734-8158 JUNE 2-3 Whatcom Art Market, 1103 11th St. .13 WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG 22 SAN JUAN STUDIO TOUR: More than 60 artists # will feature their creative wares at 22 art studios EVERYONE CAN SHOP! ANYONE CAN JOIN! as part of the 27th annual San Juan Island Artists’ WHATCOM MUSEUM: “The Intimate Dieben- Studio Tour taking place from 10am-5pm Saturday korn: Works on Paper 1949-1992,” “Crow’s Shadow and Sunday throughout the island. Attendees Institute of the Arts at 25,” “Hidden in the Bundle: taking part in the free, self-guided tour will see a A Look Inside the Whatcom Museum’s Basketry bevy or art, including original paintings, ceram- Collection,” “People of the Sea and Cedar: A ics, glass, jewelry, photography, wood, mixed Journey Through the Tribal Cultures and History medium, sculpture and fiber. of the Northwest Coast,” and “John M. Edson Hall CASCADIA WEEKLY WWW.SANJUANISLANDARTISTS.COM of Birds” can currently be viewed on the Whatcom Museum campus. 17 THURS., JUNE 7 WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG JANSEN OPENINGS: Attend an opening reception for a “Summer Juried Exhibit,” the sixth annual SEND YOUR EVENT INFO TO: “Cup Show,” and exhibits featuring artwork by Ria [email protected] rumor has it

30 NOW THAT WE’VE gotten ourselves a piece of decent weather, it’s time to talk Art FOOD Walk—and not least because some of my favorite local artists, who also happen to be musicians now or at some point in the 24 music SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT past, are hanging work for the Fri., June 1 iteration of the monthly event. B-BOARD At the Racket, Michelle Schutte, who spent the winter living at the south end

23 of Lake Whatcom in a place custom made for creativity, will have an opening recep-

FILM tion for “Wild Life,” an exhibit of paintings old and new. She says the subject matter is

18 18 “inspired by nightmares, creatures, legends and the sea,” and MUSIC MUSIC yet it is somehow not 20 paintings of

16 the Loch Ness Mon-

ART ster, which is how it would go if I had the

15 same inspiration. And could paint.

STAGE And could convince anyone to hang my show of 20 paintings 14 of the Loch Ness BY CAREY ROSS Monster. Probably

GET OUT best to leave these things to professionals like Schutte. Should you happen to miss out

12 on Art Walk, you can always pop next door peruse her work when Matriarch plays the

HOT DAMN SCANDAL Shakedown the following night. The Seattle WORDS punk band features onetime Bellinghamster

8 Casey Nolan, who I would adopt if her parents would let me. Matriarch is opening for BY CAREY ROSS Big Business, who are also kind of a big deal.

CURRENTS Tickets are still available. If you feel like moseying on over to Make. 6 Find Your Way To Shift during Art Walk—and you definitely should—you’ll find yourself at the opening VIEWS of “Devils in the Details,” a group exhibit

4 of work by Logan McQuaig, Kelly Hoekema, The Firefly Toby Stanger, and Sarah Schild. Each of MAIL FROM HAMBONE TO HOT DAMN SCANDAL them creates in a wildly different style

2 from the others, but the end result for all MUCH LIKE the glorious weather of Memorial Day weekend has tricked are paintings that demand observation and

DO IT some of us into thinking summer has arrived (yes, I’m referring to myself), command more than a cursory glance. It’ll

the holiday’s plentiful entertainment options probably has some of us (me, AUTUMN EVERLAND be interesting to see how the work by this again) believing that wondrous time of year when every likely outdoor locale quartet of very distinctive and disparate is overtaken by free or cheap live music is upon us. artists comes together. 05.30.18 In reality, summer and its al fresco sounds are still some weeks away, and cry again at one of them. The first show of In unrelated matters, the May 12 Long- it has become typical for Bellingham’s music scene to have a bit of a lull his farewell tour happens at 7pm Wed., May shot show at the Wild Buffalo that was .13

22 between now and then. 30 at the Firefly. It’ll be followed at 9:30pm postponed has been rescheduled for Mon., # Evidently, no one divulged that info to the folks at the Firefly Lounge. by newfangled hip-hop throwback night Gin June 11. The date change freed up a bunch The State Street bar is continuing the grand tradition of the Green Frog, & Juice—and I can think of no weirder coun- of tickets from people who had schedule the venue that came before it, by not only booking shows every day, but terpart to Peadar’s Irish songs than a healthy conflicts and had to be issued refunds. also scheduling multiple shows on some of those days. In doing so, they’ve dose of G-funk. What I’m trying to say here is that as of managed to cover a broad swath of the entertainment landscape, meaning That one-two punch could be a tough act to press time, you too can be in the audience a person can have a whole range of varied and disparate experiences all follow, but something tells me Hambone Wil- when Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong

CASCADIA WEEKLY within the four walls of the Firefly. Read on to get a sense of which I speak. son will be unfazed when he plays the Firefly— appears onstage at the Wild Buffalo, no Many years ago, Peadar Macmahon played a show in which he very ten- a room with which he is only too familiar—on doubt prompting you to ask yourself, “Is 18 derly sang a lovely song called “These Are My Mountains” and made me cry Thurs., May 31. Wilson made his way to this this real life? Or am I hallucinating? And if in public—and I still haven’t forgiven him for it. Another unforgivable act area by way of Virginia and West Virginia and I’m hallucinating, why would I hallucinate he is committing is moving back to “his mountains”—which, as his name he brought his formidable guitar skills and Billie Joe Armstrong? Is this the weirdest suggests, is Ireland—in a few months. Before he departs, he intends to penchant to play the blues with him. With Bell- acid flashback ever?” Or something of that play a bunch of shows, and odds are even to slightly better he’ll make me ingham already home to a Leather Pants and a ilk. Your inner monologue may vary. of those places, maybe they traffic in ies, and that fluidity is reflected in his FIREFLY, FROM PAGE 18 different alleys and benches than I do. live performances. They’re also fond of referring to their So far, we’ve had Irish music, hip- Poops, a guy who goes by Hambone was music as “tipsy American gypsy blues,” hop, blues, singer/songwriters, the bound to fit right in. which is an accurate assessment of the aforementioned “tipsy American gypsy 30 Friday is another dual-show day, but band’s lively sound. Like so many bands blues,” and whatever Skerik is—why not in this case the events sync up quite and musicians who have or will find their throw some flamenco and old-school EBT FOOD nicely. The 7pm slot belongs to singer/ way to the Firefly, Hot Damn Scandal’s soul music into the mix? The former will songwriter Autumn Everland, who, when Sat., June 2 show there is hardly their be called “Feria,” and will feature danc-

Merino Wool Boot Socks 24 she’s not playing music, is a model, first in that space. er Savannah Fuentes, guitarist Pedro Artisan Beeswax Candles vegan educator, animal rights activist, Sunday, June 3 brings with it another Cortes, and singer/percussionist Jose photographer and personal trainer. I loyalist to the State Street locale, Skerik, Moreno for a night of Spanish flamenco, Chocolate Banana Chips B-BOARD became tired just typing all of that. I the eclectic Seattle saxophonist who is the latter will come courtesy of Jordan Everybody's Beers & Ale

tried to picture what her average day one of the many musicians Bellingham Rain, aka DJ Yogoman, as part of his 23 is like and now my imagination needs a has adopted as its own. If you’re either weekly Soul Night and both will happen Vitamins & Essential Oils nap. Everland will cede the stage to Jas- unfamiliar or haven’t browsed Skerik’s on Tues., June 5. The flamenco party Exotic Cheeses & Wines FILM mine Greene who will take over at 9pm bona fides for a minute, it might interest will begin at 7:30pm, and Rain will lug Bubble Wands & Squirters with her band and a very special guest, you to know the accomplished musician just some of his impressive collection of 18 18 her sister Shasta Bree Simmons. Catch- has played with Les Claypool, grunge-era vintage vinyl to the Firefly, where he’ll MUSIC ing the singing siblings harmonizing supergroup Mad Season, Roger Waters, start spinning records at 9pm. He won’t Your Country Cornucopia MUSIC together is a rare treat that shouldn’t Charlie Hunter, Matt Chamberlain, and stop until everyone in the room is worn 360-592-2297 be missed. more. He’s a founding member of Crit- out from dancing or bartenders signal www.everybodys.com 16 Hot Damn Scandal says that it “finds ters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Tuatara, and last call—whichever comes first. Highway 9 – Van Zandt ART its songs under park benches and in for- Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet. He’s Where: The Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. gotten alleyways” and while songs are forged a career out of refusing to confine State St. Cost: Varies. Info: www.thefirefly 15 not typically what I come upon in either himself to traditional musical boundar- lounge.com STAGE doit 14 WED., MAY 30 SUN., JUNE 3 chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a support CLASSICAL ON TAP: Whatcom Symphony Orches- LA CONNER LIVE: Mama Dirty Skirt will perform group for the parents, grandparents and siblings of tra ‘s “Brew Crew” will play classical chamber music as part of a “La Conner Live!” series taking place children who have died. Entry is by donation. GET OUT favorites at the first “Classical on Tap” concert from 1-4pm Sundays through Sept. 2 at the town’s WWW.COMPASSIONATEFRIENDS.ORG of the season at 7pm at Chuckanut Brewery and Gilkey Square. Entry is free and open to all. Kitchen, 601 W. Holly St. WWW.LOVELACONNER.COM SVC FINALE CONCERT: Join Skagit Valley Col- 12 WWW.CHUCKANUTBREWERYANDKITCHEN.COM lege students in their Finale Concert featuring

WHATCOM CHORALE: “Bach and Forward” will be the Showcase Singers, Concert Choirs, and special WORDS BRAD SHIGETA QUARTET: Canadian trombonist the theme of a Whatcom Chorale concert at 3pm performances by the graduating class at 7:30pm at Brad Shigeta will be joined by the Whatcom Jazz at the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way. 8 Music Arts Center’s house trio for a 7pm concert 2401 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $5-$20. WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St. WWW.WHATCOMCHORALE.ORG Entry is $5 for students, $10 general. THURS., JUNE 7

WWW.WJMAC.ORG MON., JUNE 4 HOUSE CONCERT: Hear a unique blend of country, CURRENTS MVHS FINALE CONCERTS: Mount Vernon High rock, gospel and blues when Portland-based singer/ THURS., MAY 31 School students will perform in a variety of songwriter Steve Greenwood performs at a House 6 MVHS FINALE CONCERT: Under the direction of ensembles including Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Concert at 7:30pm at the Chuckanut Center, 103

Jacob Scherr and Omar Ordonez, the Mount Vernon Men’s Choir, and Synergy at Finale Concerts at Chuckanut Drive N. Suggested donation is $10. VIEWS High School instrumental music department will 4pm and 7pm at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College WWW.CHUCKANUTCENTER.ORG

host its Finale Concert at 7pm at McIntyre Hall, Way. Entry is by donation; please procure your 4 2501 E. College Way. Entry is by donation. tickets in advance. NIGHT BEAT: Soprano Theresa Bickham and WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG pianist Rachel Roulet perform arias and songs by MAIL Purcell, Handel, Gounod, Richard Rogers and more LOOKING FOR A PLACE SAT., JUNE 2 TUES., JUNE 5 at Bellingham Music Club’s “Night Beat” concert at 2 YOUTH SYMPHONY: For their season finale, JAZZ NIGHT: Enjoy the music of Duke Ellington, 7:30pm at the First Congregational Church, 2401 TO CALL HOME?

Fidalgo Youth Symphony presents award-winning Miles Davis, Marvin Fisher, Count Basie, and much Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $15-$20. DO IT students who have earned star status in the orga- more at Mount Vernon High School Jazz Night WWW.BELLINGHAMMUSICCLUB.ORG nization at a 1pm performance at Mount Vernon’s at 7pm at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way. Entry is $5-$15. The evening will also feature music from Mount SEA VOICES: Tiller’s Folly, the Wilds, British

WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG Vernon High School’s growing Mariachi program. Columbia Boys Choir, and special guest Ta’Kaiya 05.30.18 Admission is by donation. Blaney team up to present a live music and multi- TRADITIONAL JAZZ: Market Street Dixieland Jazz WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG media presentation dubbed “Voices for the Salish .13

Band will perform at the Bellingham Traditional Sea” at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 22 Jazz Society’s monthly concert from 2-5pm at the WED., JUNE 6 N. Commercial St. The event is meant to promote # VFW Hall, 625 N State St. Entry is $6-$12. MUSIC CLUB CONCERT: Soprano Theresa Bickham awareness of, advocacy for and stewardship of our 371-7030 OR WWW.BTJS.WEBS.COM and pianist Rachel Roulet will bring queens and Salish Sea. Tickets are $10-$20. princesses to life with arias and songs by Purcell, WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM OR WE CAN HELP REACH JUNE 2-3 Handel, Gounod, Richard Rogers and more at a WWW.VOICESFORTHESALISHSEA.COM YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS! BAYSHORE SYMPHONY: Listen to “Spring Season Bellingham Music Club concert at 10:30am at Trin- Finale” concerts by the Bayshore Symphony at ity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. A spring tea will SUMMER CEILIDH: The Celtic Arts Foundation will Free Home Inspection

7:30pm Saturday in Mount Vernon at St. Paul’s follow the program. Entry is free. host a benefit concert by and for the North Stars CASCADIA WEEKLY Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St.), and 3pm Sunday WWW.BELLINGHAMMUSICCLUB.ORG Chamber Orchestra at 7:30pm at Mount Vernon’s with Consultation in Bellingham at Central Lutheran Church (925 Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave. The 19 N. Forest St.). The concerts will also feature the ALAN PEDERSEN: Award-winning songwriter and orchestra will perform a highly varied repertoire Call Jerry Swann For Details! Skagit Valley College Choir. Suggested donation at speaker Alan Pedersen will perform at 7:30pm at including Celtic folk music, tangos and more. Entry the door is $15. Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway is free; donations are tax-deductible. Best 360.319.7776 WWW.BAYSHOREMUSICPROJECT.COM Dr. The concert is sponsored by the Bellingham WWW.CELTICARTS.ORG Choice R EALT Y Broker# 100688 musicvenues 30

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B-BOARD Anelia's Kitchen & Stage The Sky Colony Paul Mauer and the Silence

B-Town Kitchen Live Music 23 & Raw Bar

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MUSIC Acoustic Showcase and The Collecters, Dreamcatchr, Boscoe's Karaoke The Breaks Open Mic The Wyrds

16 Irish & Folk Southern Fried Boundary Bay Stringband Thurs- Fryday Fish Fry w/ Bellingham Big Band Monday w/

ART Sunday w/DJ Out of the Ashes day w/Choroloco Bob Fossil Band Bash VII Laura Reed & Brewery Yogoman Sam Vogt 15 Brown Lantern Ale House Acoustic Night Open Mic The Shaky Barbers STAGE Commodore Ballroom Joe Satriani

14 Whiskey Fever/Prozac Mtn Conway Muse Jim Page/Mark DuFresne Band Boys

GET OUT Culture Cafe MANATEE COMMUNE/June 1/ Way North Comedy Aireeoke at Kombucha Town Wild Buffalo

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Peadar Macmahon Feria Flamenco Night Autumn Everland (early), Jas- Firefly Lounge (early), Gin & Juice Hip- Hambone Wilson Hot Damn Scandal, Left on Tenth Skerik Band Guffawingham (early), Soul Night w/DJ B-BOARD mine Greene Band (late) Hop Night (late) Yogoman (late)

Open Mic and Poetry w/ Greene's Corner Fugue State Blues Jam w/Texas Jimmy D 23 JP Falcon

Guemes Island FILM Open Mic 7:20 String Band Moondog Revival General Store 18 18 H2O DJ S.A. Miller Campbell MUSIC MUSIC Summer Sundress Swap w/ Honey Moon Open Mic w/Pace Rubadeau WJMAC Jazz Jam Drunken Storytellers Crooked Constellation Madeline McNeill Charlie Fun-Facts 16

Hotel Bellwether Live Music Live Music Thomas Harris Quartet ART

Kulshan Brewing Co. Kevin and Katie One Lane Bridge The Devilly Brothers 15 STAGE The Dovetails (early), Yogo- Thomas Harris Kids Sax Ensemble Lovitt Restaurant man Burning Band (late) 14 JP Falcon Acoustic Main St. Bar and Grill EveryLeaf Time Machine Radio Showcase GET OUT Max Cannella Old World Deli SKY COLONY/June 1/ Anelia’s Kitchen

& Stage 12 Rockfish Grill Swingnuts Sean Bendickson WORDS Royal Dance Party Karaoke DJ Jester DJ Jester Karaoke

Talent Show w/Vivienne 8 Take Me to Church w/Betty Karaoke w/Seamus Rumors Cabaret Duchanne and DJ Total Request Live Flashback Friday Partylicious Saturday Trashy Tuesday Desire O'Carey Shortstack

Kickin' Names, Whiskey Noisywaters, Slow Corpse, Big Business, Mos Generator, The Hillbilly Moon Explo- CURRENTS The Shakedown 70s Disco Dance Party Fever, more Tiger Blonde Matriarch sion, Hard Fall Hearts 6 Silver Reef NXNW Hotel Casino Spa VIEWS 4 Skagit Casino Latigo Lace Latigo Lace Resort MAIL

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BIG BUSINESS/June 2/ Jam Night Karaoke The Village Inn .13 Shakedown 22 # ’90s Night w/Boombox Ron Artis II and the Truth, Manatee Commune, Metsa, Wild Buffalo Extra w/Boombox Kid Lip Sync Battle Kid Chris Eger Band Noisy Waters

Alternative Library 519 E. Maple St | Anelias Kitchen & Stage 513 S. 1st St., La Conner • (360) 466-4778 | Beach Store Cafe 2200 N. Nurgent Road, Lummi Island • www.beachstorecafe.com | Bellewood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden • (360) 318-7720 | Big Lake Bar & Grill 18247 WA-9, Mt Vernon • (360) 422-6411 | Boundary Bay Brewery 1107 Railroad Ave • 647-5593 | Boscoe’s 118 W. Holly St. | Brown Lantern Ale House 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • (360) 293-2544 | The Business 216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • (360) 293-9788 | Chuckanut Brewery 601 W. Holly St. • 752-3377 | Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville St., Vancouver • (604) 739-4550 | Conway Muse 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway • (360) 445-3000 | Corner Pub 14565 Allen West Road, Burlington | Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town 2010 E. Chestnut St. • www.kombuchatown.com | Eat Restaurant & Bar 1200 Cornwall Ave • www.4u2eat.com | Edison Inn 5829 Cains Ct., Edison • (360) 766-6266 CASCADIA WEEKLY | Firefly Lounge 1015 N. State St. | H20, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • (360) 755-3956 | Honey Moon 1053 N. State St. • 734-0728 | Kulshan Brewery 2238 James St. • 389-5348 | Lovett Restaurant 1114 Harris Ave, • (360) 671-7143 | Make. Shift Art Space 306 Flora St. • www.makeshiftproject.com | Main Street Bar & Grill 2004 Main St., Ferndale • (360) 384-2982 | McKay’s Taphouse 1118 E. Maple St. • (360) 647-3600 | The Redlight 1017 N. State St. • www.redlightwineandcoffee. com | Rockfish Grill 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes • (360) 588-1720 | The Royal 208 E. Holly St. • 738-3701 | Rumors Cabaret 1119 Railroad Ave. • 671-1849 | The Shakedown 1212 N. State St. • www.shakedownbellingham.com | Silver Reef 21 Casino 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale • (360) 383-0777 | Skagit Valley Casino Resort 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow • (360) 724-7777 | Skylark’s Hidden Cafe 1300 11th St. • 715-3642 | Stones Throw Brewery 1009 Larrabee Ave. | Swinomish Casino 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes • (888) 288-8883 | Temple Bar 306 W. Champion St. • 676-8660 | The Underground 211 E. Chestnut St. • 738-3701 | Underground Coffeehouse Viking Union 3rd Floor, WWU | Village Inn Pub 3020 Northwest Ave. • 734-2490 | Vinostrology 120 W. Holly St. • 656-6817 | The Waterfront 521 W. Holly St. • www.waterfrontseafoodandbar.com | Wild Buffalo 208 W. Holly St. • www.wildbuffalo.net | To get your live music listings included, send info to clubs@ cascadiaweekly.com. Deadlines are always at 5pm Friday. aliens traversing the galaxy and tempo- rarily inhabiting human bodies. Suddenly, the grimy realism of the opening scenes runs straight into an outland-

30 ish extraterrestrial love story. Enn meets Zan (Elle Fanning), a petite, stone-faced FOOD alien offspring unsure about her kind’s film cannibalistic ways and instantly drawn to MOVIE REVIEWS FILM SHORTS Enn’s curiosity; after a spat with her over- 24 lords, she leaves the party with a baffled Enn in tow, following him home. B-BOARD While he’s entranced by what he be-

lieves to be a brainwashed soul-searcher 23 23 from across the pond, she’s at war with her species, who routinely confront FILM FILM her by possessing the bodies of people around town in a bid to get her to return

18 to her own kind. She has other plans. There’s a charming irreverence to this

MUSIC emerging courtship, particularly the way Enn’s robotic delivery strikes Zan and his

16 peers as the words of a sheltered woman

ART eager to rebel. “I can come with you,” she tells them, “to the punk.”

15 With Gaiman’s original story dispensed in the opening act, the ensuing quest to

STAGE discover new freedoms roots How to Talk to Girls at Parties firmly in John Cameron Mitchell territory. “There is no progress 14 without deviation,” one alien asserts, which may as well be Enn’s mission state-

GET OUT ment as well. After the initial premise takes shape,

12 the movie sags into its bizarre scenario and often fails to overcome some of the cheesier ingredients. Still, despite WORDS some uneven moments, the whole idea

8 of Mitchell’s fixation on rough love and intimacy makes a surprisingly potent bedfellow with Gaiman’s far-reaching

CURRENTS alien concepts. Fanning makes her muted alien con- 6 vey hints of depth as she wakes up to the world, but Sharp especially nails the VIEWS yearning of a genial creative type seek-

4 ing to escape his drab surroundings. They wouldn’t look out of place in your aver- MAIL age, whimsical rom-com—but thankfully,

2 How to Talk to Girls at Parties has more cert. As English rockers the Damned imagination than that.

DO IT REVIEWED BY ERIC KOHN blast on the soundtrack, the frame rate Aided by Nico Muhly’s soothing score, gets jagged and the kids seem to con- the movie regularly hints at shrewd ideas tent to run wild in the screaming under- lurking beneath its flamboyant surface. ground music scene; the tableaux sug- It doesn’t land all of them, but Mitchell 05.30.18 How to Talk gests equal parts Trainspotting and SLC and co-screenwriter Phillips Goslett de- Punk, but that’s only a starting point serve credit for trying to make such an .13

22 for the stranger science fiction drama absurd high concept work as well as it # to Girls at Parties to come. does. More importantly, after the sturdy, After a messy night at the cramped well-acted drama Rabbit Hole, Mitchell ANARCHY IN THE U.K. venue run by the domineering Queen comes back to ambitious material about HOKEY ALIENS invade the seventies British punk scene in John Cameron Mitch- Boadicea (a wonderfully wacky, rage- ostracized young people desperate for ell’s How to Talk to Girls at Parties, and the results are not nearly as ridiculous as that filled Nicole Kidman), the boys head out the solace of companionship. It’s a wel- sounds—for a while, at least. Channeling the communal intimacy of Shortbus and the in search of a house party, inadvertently come return to form.

CASCADIA WEEKLY riotous musicality of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Mitchell transforms Neil Gaiman’s sci-fi stumbling onto something much strang- The movie ends on a cheery note, hint- short story into a vibrant, edgy and at times outright goofy statement on tough anti- er: a houseful of monotonous characters ing at the prospects of a better tomorrow, 22 establishment rebels and freewheeling hippie vibes, suggesting that they’re not really decked out in neon latex engaged in and it’s a reminder that How to Talk to all that that different. cryptic dances and speaking in bizarre, Girls at Parties is primarily a vessel for the At its center, scrawny, leather-clad punk teen Enn (Alex Sharp) veers across the cultish generalities. “They must be from attitude coursing through all of Mitchell’s grimy London suburb of Croydon alongside equally rambunctious pals John (Ethan California,” Enn says, not quite realizing work: Even the most outrageous behavior Lawrence) and Vic (Abraham Lewis), heckling at passersby en route to a noisy con- when we do that they’re actually space comes from a real place. film ›› showing this week

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A Quiet Place: John Krasinski directs himself and wife Emily Blunt (who elevates every project she takes on) in this smart, truly terrifying creature feature in B-BOARD which silence isn’t just golden, it’s a matter of life and death. With a tagline of “If they hear you, they 23 hunt you,” this one will haunt you. HHHHH (PG-13 • 23 1 hr. 30 min.) FILM FILM

Action Point: Johnny Knoxville is back as a shady amusement park owner, a role that allows him to 18 return to the stunts that have been his career calling card—including one that caused his eyeball to pop out of his head. Don’t worry. He popped it back in and MUSIC is just fine. HH (R • 1 hr. 25 min.) 16 Adrift: This is based on a true story in that two ART real-life people did sail a real-life boat from the real-life place of Tahiti to the other real-life place of

San Diego right into the heart of a horrifying real-life 15 hurricane, but unless Sam Claflin’s character is a

ghost, that’s where the real-life resemblance ends. STAGE HHH (PG-13) 14 Always at the Carlyle: What happens at Manhat- ADRIFT ten’s fancy Carlyle hotel stays at the Carlyle—until now. This gossipy (in the good way) doc details the

larger-than-life doings at this most elite of hotels, friends when they meet again as adults. HHHHH Catholic Church probably regrets electing. HHHHH and left him for dead. It’s directed by the co-creator GET OUT with folks such as Jon Hamm, George Clooney, Wes (Unrated • 1 hr. 54 min.) (PG • 1 hr. 36 min.) of the Saw franchise, so expect an abundance of Anderson, and more swapping stories and weighing in. violence and blood stylized to look more like art and HHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 32 min.) How to Talk to Girls at Parties: See review previ- RBG: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, less like a guy acting out his fetishes onscreen. HHH 12 ous page. HHH (R • 1 hr. 43 min.) American hero, groundbreaker, protector of people (R • 1 hr. 35 min.)

Avengers: Infinity War: Spoiler alert: They don’t and author of sizzling judicial opinions, finally gets WORDS all die. But this supersized superhero movie may very Life of the Party: Melissa McCarthy, funniest the documentary treatment a notorious woman such well hit $2 billion in worldwide box office. Some- woman alive not named Kate McKinnon or Tiffany as herself so richly deserves. HHHHH (PG • 1 hr. 37 8 where, Pixar and Star Wars execs are sitting around Haddish, is ridiculous and hilarious in every role she min.) their respective boardroom tables saying, “Challenge plays, while also choosing projects not worthy of accepted.” HHHH (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 36 min.) her considerable comedic gifts. In order to save her Show Dogs: The ad campaign for this caper about a

career from itself, I hereby volunteer to be her script cop and his canine partner makes the argument that CURRENTS Book Club: Four women of a certain age (Diane reader. I can’t possibly choose more poorly than she there are not enough live-action dog comedies in the Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary does. HH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 45 min.) world, a point with which I am inclined to agree. What 6 Steenburgen) are the last people alive to read Fifty the world needs now is dogs, sweet dogs. HHH (PG •

Shades of Grey and it inspires them to carpe diem their Overboard: This gender-swapped remake of the 1987 1 hr. 32 min.) VIEWS groove back in this film that was somehow not made Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedy probably won’t live

by Nancy Meyers. HH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 44 min.) up to the charms of its predecessor, but if tapping Solo: A Star Wars Story: This movie will no doubt 4 Anna Faris—more Goldie’s comedic heir apparent have the cottage industry that lives to critique, Deadpool 2: Wise-cracking anti-superhero Ryan than her own daughter, Kate Hudson—to star wasn’t parse, analyze and dissect every last detail of every MAIL Reynolds is back with an even bigger budget, more a stroke of inspired casting, I don’t know what is. H last Star Wars anything whipped into a white-hot

ridiculous plot and a well-earned R rating in tow. (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.) frenzy of opining, but as a true fan, I’m here to tell 2 Marvel’s bad boy is badder than ever. HHHH (R • 1 you that I just need this to look and feel like a Star Showtimes hr. 43 min.) Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: Catholic or Wars movie and I’m all set. Calm down, internet. DO IT not, it’s pretty impossible to avoid hearing what Pope Going to the movies is supposed to be fun. HHHH Regal and AMC theaters, please see Disobedience: Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams Francis is up to these days, whether it be championing (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 15 min.) www.fandango.com. turn in even more excellent performances than the environment or his recent statement to a gay man Pickford Film Center and

normal—which is saying something—in this film by that “God made you like that and loves you like that.” Upgrade: A horror movie about a guy gifted with 05.30.18 Sebastian Lelio (Oscar winner for A Fantastic Woman) Join Wim Wenders as he takes a spiritual journey superhuman abilities who uses his newfound skills to PFC’s Limelight Cinema, please see that explores the sexuality between two childhood through the teachings of the rebel Pope the Roman exact vengeance from the baddies who killed his wife

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14 safe application methods of Therapeutic Essential oils Advancement (WAHA) hosts an “Advanced Care Plan- to boost immunity naturally when Michelle Mahler leads ning” workshop for seniors and other family membres at an “Essential Remedies: Pain Relief and Immunity” 2:15pm Wed., June 6 at Brookdale Senior Living, 4415

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# service to offer—holistic practitioners, healers, coaches, WWW.BELLINGHAMINSIGHT.ORG therapists, counselors, even lawyers—but who don’t know how to market or monetize their gifts. Entry is $40. GAM-ANON: Attend Gam-Anon meetings from WWW.COMMUNITYFOOD.COOP 7-8:30pm Fridays in Mount Vernon at the First Lutheran Church, 2015 Blackburn Rd. Entry is free. SOUL REALIGNMENT: Kathleen Sweeney helms a WWW.GAM-ANON.ORG “Soul Realignment” class at 6:30pm Mon., June 4 in Mount Vernon at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, 202 CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: Most Mondays, CASCADIA WEEKLY S. First St. Spiritual DNA, or Soul Blueprint, holds Co-Dependents Anonymous meets from 7-8:30pm at our greatest gifts, abilities and more. This workshop PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Community Health Education 24 explains how your Spiritual DNA, or Soul Blueprint, Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, conference room B. becomes contaminated and inaccessible through life- Entry is by donation. times of negative choices, and how Soul Realignment (360) 676-8588 @ can realign you with your Blueprint and end cycles of negative choice. Entry is free; please register. SEND YOUR EVENT INFORMATION TO: WWW.SKAGITFOODCOOP.COM [email protected] rearEnd crossword

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ART films use CGI, computer generated imagery. The tech- Manure. JUST KIDDING! I misled you with the preced- nology is sophisticated and efficient. But in the early ing statements. It would in fact be a mistake for you days of its use, producing such realistic fantasies was to express such vulgar revenge. Here’s the truth: Now 15 painstaking and time-intensive. For example, Steven is an excellent time to seek retribution against those Spielberg’s 1993 film Jurassic Park featured four who have opposed you, but the best ways to do that STAGE minutes of CGI that required a year to create. I hope would be by proving them wrong, surpassing their that in the coming weeks, you will summon equivalent accomplishments, and totally forgiving them. levels of old-school tenacity and persistence and at- 14 tention to detail as you devote yourself to a valuable SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Marketing ex- task that you love. Your passion needs an infusion of perts say that motivating a person to say yes to a big discipline. Don’t be shy about grunting. question is more likely if you first build momentum GET OUT by asking them smaller questions to which it’s easy to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On February 17, say yes. I encourage you to adopt this slant for your 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev had an own purposes in the coming weeks. It’s prime time to 12 appointment with a local cheese-making company to extend invitations and make requests that you’ve been provide his expert consultation. But he never made waiting for the right moment to risk. People whom it. A blast of inspiration overtook him soon after he you need on your side will, I suspect, be more recep- WORDS awoke, and he stayed home to tend to the blessed tive than usual—and with good reasons—but you may intrusion. He spent that day as well as the next two still have to be smoothly strategic in your approach. 8 perfecting his vision of the periodic table of the ele- ments, which he had researched and thought about CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I bet you’ll be for a long time. Science was forever transformed by offered at least one valuable gift, and possibly more. Mendeleyev’s breakthrough. I doubt your epiphanies But I'm concerned that you may not recognize them CURRENTS in the coming weeks will have a similar power to for their true nature. So I've created an exercise to

6 remake the whole world, Gemini. But they could very enhance your ability to identify and claim these well remake your world. When they arrive, honor them. gifts-in-disguise. Please ruminate on the follow- Feed them. Give them enough room to show you ing concepts: 1. a pain that can heal; 2. a shadow VIEWS everything they’ve got. that illuminates; 3. an unknown or anonymous ally; 4. a secret that nurtures intimacy; 5. a power akin 4 CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ninety-five percent to underground lightning; 6. an invigorating boost of your fears have little or no objective validity. Some disguised as tough love. MAIL are delusions generated by the neurotic parts of your imagination. Others are delusions you’ve absorbed AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was a

2 from the neurotic spew of other people’s imagina- kid attending elementary schools in the American tions. What I've just told you is both bad news and Midwest, recess was a core part of my educational

DO IT good news. On the one hand, it’s a damn shame you experience. For 45 minutes each day, we were excused feel so much irrational and unfounded anxiety. On the from our studies so we could indulge in free-form other hand, hearing my assertion that so much of it is play—outdoors, if the weather was nice, or else in the irrational and unfounded might mobilize you to free gymnasium. But in recent years, schools in the U.S. yourself from its grip. I'm pleased to inform you that have shrunk the time allotted for recess. Many schools 05.30.18 the coming weeks will be an excellent time to wage have eliminated it altogether. Don’t they understand a campaign to do just that. June can and should be this is harmful to the social, emotional and physical

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# you move in the opposite direction during the coming LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During the next four weeks. You need more than your usual quota of time weeks, I'll celebrate if you search for and locate away from the grind. More fun and games, please! experiences that will heal the part of your heart that’s More messing around and merriment! More recess! still a bit broken. My sleep at night will be extra deep and my dreams extra sweet if I know you’re drumming PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For many years, up practical support for your feisty ideals. I'll literally actor Mel Blanc provided the voice for Bugs Bunny, a jump for joy if you hunt down new teachings that will cartoon character who regularly chowed down on raw

CASCADIA WEEKLY ultimately ensure you start making a daring dream carrots. But Blanc himself did not like raw carrots. In come true in 2019. And my soul will soar if you gravi- a related matter, actor John Wayne, who pretended 26 tate toward the mind-expanding kind of hedonism to be a cowboy and horseman in many movies, did rather than the mind-shrinking variety. not like horses. And according to his leading ladies, charismatic macho film hunk Harrison Ford is not VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everyone has a even close to being an expert kisser. What about you, unique fate that’s interesting enough to write a book Pisces? Is your public image in alignment with your about. Each of us has at least one epic story to tell true self? If there are discrepancies, the coming weeks that would make people cry and laugh and adjust will be an excellent time to make corrections. BY AMY ALKON Additionally, Bradshaw points out that the types of people dogs are Vanpool socialized with—women, men, men THE SCIENCE ADVICE with beards, people wearing different = 30

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Bellingham WA 989659 12 ticated cognitive ability humans have I get him off my back? —Duvet-Covered called “theory of mind.” Theory of mind describes being able OK, so you’re the love child of Rip Van WORDS to guess the mental states of others— Winkle and a log. to infer what they’re thinking or intend- Studies on identical twins suggest 8 ing. For example, when you see a man that our “sleep duration” (how long we across the street get down on one knee tend to sleep) is between 31 and 55 per- CURRENTS in front of a woman, theory of mind cent “heritable”—which is to say facto- leads you to figure he’s about to ask ry-installed, driven by our genes. 6 her something—and it probably isn’t, Beyond your boyfriend not being “Could I borrow a pen?” tuned in to the genetics, there’s a lit- VIEWS That said, the ballsy little purse Cujo tle-known feature of our immune sys- 4 that growls at some Mr. Skeevy prob- tem—basically the psychological ver- ably isn’t doing it out of the blue. Dogs sion of that plexiglass partition in liquor MAIL

do seem able to read even subtle as- stores in bad neighborhoods—that may pects of human body language—like be causing him to worry about your 2 our tensing up upon approaching some- sleepathons. In addition to warrior cells DO IT body we dread talking to—and they being sent out by our immune system to may respond in kind. attack bodily invaders, such as viruses, However, dogs’ perception of people psychologist Mark Schaller’s research and the world is dominated by their suggests we have a psychological warn- 05.30.18 exceptionally powerful sense of smell— ing system—the “behavioral immune estimated to be between 10,000 and system”—to help us avoid being ex- .13 22

100,000 times more powerful than ours, posed to disease in the first place. # according to anthrozoologist and Dog This warning system gets triggered Sense author John W.S. Bradshaw. by, among other things, atypical behav- In other words, though dogs can’t ior—for example, sleeping far more than read a person’s mind, they may be most people. To get your boyfriend off able to smell what’s on it—or rather, your case, you might tell him that being

the chemical messengers released by adequately rested is actually associated CASCADIA WEEKLY what’s on it. For example, doggy cogni- with lower risk of heart disease, obesity tion researcher Alexandra Horowitz ex- and psychiatric problems. In fact, it’s 27 plains in Inside of a Dog that adrenaline even associated with less risk of early (triggered when a person’s afraid or an- mortality—despite the things your boy- gry) “is unscented to us, but not to the friend probably yells in bed: “Hey! Hey! sensitive sniffer of the dog.” You still alive? Should I call 911?” rearEnd comix + sudoku

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2 THE HEART OF NUBA (NR) 85m - American doctor Tom Catena dedicates his life to treating patients in the Nuba Mountains of war-torn Sudan. DO IT Sun: 3:30 YI YI (NR) 173m - Masters of Asian Cinema Tue: 6:30 - Introduction by Baozhen Luo

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8 the introduction to her tome, Blakey talks BY AMY KEPFERLE FARMERS' DAY BREAKFAST: the Community Food Co-op, 1220 about how it wasn’t until she met a woman Pancakes or French toast can N. Forest St. Entry is $55. from the East Coast who expressed jealou- be had a Farmers' Day Pancake WWW.WHATCOM Breakfast taking place from COMMUNITYED.COM CURRENTS sy about Blakey living in the “back door of the Olympic Mountains” that she realized 8-10:30am at the Lynden Com- 6 By the Shore munity Center, 401 Grover St. WED., JUNE 6 she needed to up her game when it came Entry is $3-$6. OUR VALLEY, OUR FUTURE: A FEAST FOR THE SENSES to appreciating what she had. WWW.LYNDENCOMMUNITY Join Skagitonians to Preserve VIEWS “Why didn’t I hike more?” she writes. CENTER.ORG Farmland for its fourth annual “Our Valley, Our Future” Break- 4 I’M CERTAIN I wouldn’t love the taste of seafood so much if “Why didn’t I plan a Sunday afternoon at I hadn’t spent a good portion of my childhood summers eating the beach or fish for those beautiful salm- ANACORTES MARKET: The Ana- fast from 7:15-8:45am at Mount

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