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28 Vaudevillingham: 7pm and 9pm, Cirque Lab happenings Don’t Drink the Water: 7pm, Ferndale High School Mia Solo Festival: 7:30pm, Sylvia Center for the Arts

B-BOARD  Kiss Me, Kate: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU WEDNESDAY [04.12.17] I Hate Hamlet: 7:30pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild 26 Putnam County Spelling Bee: 7:30pm, Anacortes MUSIC Community Theatre FILM  Steve Kaldestad Quartet: 7pm, Whatcom Jazz Music Improvised Baywatch: 8pm, Upfront Theatre Art Center Pirates: 10pm, Upfront Theatre

22 WORDS DANCE An Evening of Poetry: 6:30pm, Blaine Library Salsa Night: 9:30pm, Cafe Rumba MUSIC  Hari Kunzru: 7pm, Village Books MUSIC

20 GET OUT Caspar Babypants: 10:30am, Settlemyer Hall, BTC Tulip Festival: Through April, throughout the Skagit Dana’s Jump & Jam: 11am, Mount Baker Theatre ART  Valley Ranger and the Re-Arrangers: 7:30pm, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship

19 THURSDAY [04.13.17] COMMUNITY Spring Garage Sale: 9am-2pm, Shuksan Middle STAGE  ONSTAGE Don’t Drink the Water: 7pm, Ferndale High School School Hip Hop Theatre: 7:30pm, Viking Union Multipur- Easter Egg Hunt: 10am, New Hope Foursquare

18 pose Room, WWU Church Mia Solo Festival: 7:30pm, Sylvia Center for the Arts Easter on the Farm: 10am-3pm, BelleWood Acres I Hate Hamlet: 7:30pm, Bellingham Theatre Guild Adult Egg Hunt: 12pm, Skagit Valley Gardens

GET OUT  Putnam County Spelling Bee: 7:30pm, Anacortes Antique & Collectibles Sale: 10am-2pm, Lynden Community Theatre Pioneer Museum Good, Bad, Ugly: 8pm, Upfront Theatre

16 The Project: 10pm, Upfront Theatre GET OUT Golden Egg Hunt: 9am-12:30pm, Mt. Baker Ski Area DANCE Native Plant Sale: 9am-1pm, Lynn Brown Materials WORDS  Folk Dance: 7-9:30pm, Fairhaven Library Center, Bow Work Party: 9am-4pm, Maritime Heritage Park  8 MUSIC Garden Day: 10am-12pm, Cordata Community Food Luthier’s Lingo: 12pm, Whatcom Museum’s Old City Legendary folksinger Arlo Co-op Hall Sin & Gin Tour: 4pm, downtown Bellingham

CURRENTS Night Beat: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU Guthrie brings his “Running FOOD 6 FILM Pancake Breakfast: 8-11am, Ferndale Senior Center Fly Fishing Film Tour: 7:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, Down the Road” tour to Bellingham Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Depot

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water, and risk numerous accidents by rail 22 and sea. The only long-term jobs created 1145 NORTH STATE STREET will be in after the-fact-spill cleanup and IN THE HISTORIC HERALD BUILDING MUSIC  land and water restoration, if possible. 360.746.6130 Do not fall for the rhetoric! 20 DINNER Tuesday - Sunday 3 - 11 BRUNCH Saturday - Sunday 10 - 2

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fossil fuels. 16 author of this intriguing Here in Whatcom County we have a true crime tale. great incentive program called “Smart WORDS  Trips.” “Walk, Share a Ride, Ride the Bus Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm in the Heiner or Bike—Make a Difference Wherever You  8 Go”—by making fewer single occupancy Theater at WCC Tickets $5 - available now car trips. at VB & brownpapertickets.com

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Also as a Smart Trips member you’re eli- 2  Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail- Bellingham Wednesday, April 12, 7pm gible for monthly cash drawings. All you Washington: Section Hiking from TheaTre guild the Columbia River to Manning Park have to do to register is not drive one presenTs DO IT  NCI Nature of Writing Series! day a week in a single-occupancy car and Saturday, April 15, 7pm consider other modes of transportation. LYNDA V. MAPES WhatcomSmartTrips.org –Witness Tree: Seasons of Change with a Century-Old Oak 04.12.17 Please join all of us who want the NCI Nature of Writing Series! planet to survive, perhaps thrive

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34  Pacific Northwest are certain, but when the National Weather Service predicts—as they did last weekend— FOOD  the chance of rain is 100 percent, you’d better prepare. As Mark Twain once quipped, “We all grumble about views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE the weather, but nothing is done about it.” 28 In a way, though, that’s not altogether true. Heavy rains have triggered landslides and fears of B-BOARD  landslides, road failures and fear of road failures, and that in turn has produced action. BY LEE FIRST

26 Residents near the community of Oso temporarily evacuated their homes on a rainy night last week due

FILM  to fears of a slow-moving landslide. People living near the site of the deadly 2014 landslide noticed cracks and Fecal Matters 22 faults along a road that connects to Highway 530 in IT’S TIME TO BRING BALANCE AND FAIRNESS TO HOW WE PROTECT OUR Snohomish County and called authorities. Geologists MUSIC  will continue to monitor the area, which is still unstable WATER RESOURCES from the more violent slope failure three years ago that

20 engulfed 49 homes in an unincorporated neighborhood EARLIER THIS month, a berm are committed to addressing pollu- tion of seven dairy farmers and

ART  on the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River. failed at a dairy farm in Yakima tion from all sources. Contaminated the Lummi Nation, aims to reduce Certainly less devastating but closer to home, the Valley. Thousands of gallons of ma- water impacts everyone, and it will manure pollution from washing

19 popular Hertz Trail along the north shore of Lake What- nure-contaminated water flooded take everyone to work collabora- down the Nooksack River and con- com remains partially and temporarily closed while nearby homes, rising a foot and a tively on solutions. taminating shellfish beds. Thanks

STAGE  parks crews clean up landslide debris. Repeated freez- half before receding. In one video, That’s why RE Sources and part- to the efforts of a volunteer citi- ing and thawing of snow and ice, working like a pickaxe a resident wades in water the color ners across the state recently filed zens and farmers group, the Tenmile in weaknesses in the steep slopes above, likely helped of chocolate milk—water polluted a lawsuit appealing the Washington Watershed is now the county’s first 18 produce the slide. with fecal coliform, E. coli, and ni- State Department of Ecology’s new lowland agricultural stream to meet The Washington Department of Natural Resources re- trates from manure on nearby fields permits for regulating large-scale both state water quality standards

GET OUT  leased a guide and report this week in tandem with the that flooded when the berm failed. livestock operations, known as for fecal coliform. And in Drayton Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries For a week, residents couldn’t use Concentrated Animal Feeding Op- Harbor, more than two decades of

16 to help homeowners identify and reduce landslide haz- their tap water to drink, wash dish- erations (CAFOs). Whatcom County dedicated cleanup work resulted in ards around the home. es or bathe. has the highest number of CAFOs in the reopening of 800 acres for win- As noted in their report, landslides are one of the most Water pollution like this threat- the state—an estimated 120 such ter shellfish harvesting. WORDS  common natural hazards in the Pacific Northwest. One ens our drinking water, shellfish operations. Yakima County has an We’re on the right track, but we

 8 cubic foot (7.5 gallons) of water weighs 62.3 pounds, in- beds, rivers, and beaches in com- estimated 60 CAFOs, but with a all have to pitch in. We need pro- creases downward force on steep slopes, and the region munities across our state. This much higher number of cows. active, science-based policies from receives gallons and gallons of rain in this season. Due pollution comes from sources like Unfortunately, Ecology’s permits state and local agencies that pre-

CURRENTS to steep topography and heavy precipitation, Washing- stormwater runoff and industrial don’t do enough to protect our wa- vent fecal coliform from polluting ton and Oregon are some of the most landslide-prone facilities, farms with poor manure ter from manure pollution. Despite our rivers and shellfish beds. Strong 6 6 states in the country. This winter’s heavy snow and rain management practices, leaking receiving nearly 5,000 comments government action is also needed totals—at record levels in February and March—have septic systems, and dog poop left to strengthen permit provisions to stop nitrates from contaminat- VIEWS  VIEWS  resulted in a high number of landslides in both states. on the ground. and uphold federal Clean Water ing our drinking water and wells.

4  “The direct cost of landslide damage includes the re- Fecal coliform bacteria from Act requirements, Ecology instead Everyone deserves a clean source pair of roads and property and the loss of life,” DNR animal waste is a major concern in ignored their own science, aban- of water. Viable agriculture and shell- MAIL  geologists note in their report. “Indirect costs, such Whatcom and Skagit counties. Riv- doned their mission to protect, fish industries, clean drinking water

2  as loss of property value and tax revenue, and environ- ers and beaches polluted with fecal preserve and enhance Washington’s and rivers—these can co­exist. But mental effects, such as the degradation of water qual- coliform pose a public health risk. waters, and caved to the pressure of not until we have government agen-

DO IT  ity, can exceed direct costs. The Washington Depart- Fecal coliform pollution has caused Big Ag lobbyists. cies that do their jobs. As parents, ment of Transportation routinely budgets $15 million a decades of shellfish bed closures in In addition to pushing for better farmers, recreationists and environ- year for cleanup of landslides on highways. Nationally, Samish and Portage bays. environmental regulations for all in- mentalists, we’ve chosen to look the landslides exceed $2 billion in loss each year and result Nitrate pollution also poses seri- dustries, RE Sources asks citizens to other way for too long. It’s time to 04.12.17 in an estimated 25–50 deaths.” ous risks across our state. Nitrates call on local government to do more bring balance and fairness to how we Whatcom County Council is currently at work me- comes from animal waste seeping to address water pollution—by re- protect our shared water resources. .12

15 thodically updating sections on geological hazards into groundwater—the only source quiring homeowners’ septic systems Because without clean water, what’s # in the county’s Critical Areas Ordinance—a balancing of drinking water for many people to be professionally inspected to left of our beautiful home? document that attempts to govern and protect resource in rural communities. When wells ensure they don’t leak, by educating lands and the ecological processes that sustain them, become polluted with nitrates, pet owners and preventing dog poop Lee First is the North Sound Baykeeper while allowing for appropriate productive use of that drinking the water can cause signif- from being left in yards, on trails, at RE Sources for Sustainable Commu- land and property. They will present those updates in icant health conditions. The Sumas- and in parks, and by using best man- nities. RE Sources is a local nonprofit a public meeting later this spring, and the updates Blaine Aquifer in Whatcom County agement practices to protect clean organization dedicated to protecting

CASCADIA WEEKLY will most certainly include discussion on recent heavy has some of the highest nitrate pol- water on farms of all sizes. the health of Northwest Washington’s weather events. lution levels in the state. We applaud those in our county people and ecosystems through the 6 Responding to weather incidents statewide, Governor RE Sources for Sustainable Com- who are already taking steps to- application of science, education, ad- Jay Inslee this week submitted a request for federal aid munities has worked to protect ward cleaning up our waters. The vocacy, and action. For more informa- to help 15 counties recover from the impacts of severe water quality for decades, and we Portage Bay Partnership, a coali- tion, visit re-sources.org. winter storms including Whatcom and Snohomish coun- ties. Inslee urged the Trump administration to consider VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE the cumulative impacts of weather-re- A BETTER WAY TO

lated disasters on the state and all its 34  counties since 2015. Severe weather, floods, high winds and wildfires cost PLAY FOOD  the state more than $323 million dur- EVERY ing this period, with the federal govern- ! 28 ment providing $155 million in disaster DAY ATNORTHWOOD assistance and emergency aid to local, state and tribal governments. B-BOARD  “Winter storms caused injuries, power

outages impacting 100,000 customers, 26 and other significant disruptions around the state,” Inslee noted. “Cleaning up FILM  and repairing damages will take months

to years, and our local communities will 22 benefit greatly from federal assistance.”

Whatcom County declared an emer- MUSIC  gency in early February, citing winter storms with heavy snow, extended arctic 20

winds, and periodic power outages. The ART  county suffered freezing rain and ice-

covered roadways creating hazardous 19 and impassable road conditions, with

heavy rains flooding snow-filled ditch- STAGE  es. Inland cities of Everson and Lynden experienced a large amount of debris 18 from the snow and freezing rain, mak- ing safe passage on roads almost impos- sible. High flows from snow melt caused GET OUT  a massive culvert failure in the farmland

district and a sinkhole created a 20-25- 16 foot gap that required emergency shor- ing of the road and removal of the cul- WORDS  vert, the governor detailed in his letter. Catch Fast Cash & 5X

If the president agrees to the gover-  8 nor’s request, this storm would be the fifth major disaster declared in the state in less than two years. Points Every Friday! CURRENTS Much of the damage identified in Fridays are fun days this spring at Northwood! Start off with our 6 preliminary damage assessment by the amazing Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet for only $19.95, then stick 6 federal Emergency Management Agency around for $500 cash drawings every 30 minutes from 6pm to VIEWS  VIEWS  in late March was to roads. The freeze- 10pm! Plus, get 5X Reward Points on all your play from thaw cycle caused significant damage 6pm to closing when you play with your 4  to foundations, pavement and drain- Winners Club card! age systems to more than 750 local and MAIL 

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ART  quality and protecting endangered species worried. Puget Sound is no exception. The Sound is one of 28 estuaries of national 04.05.17 significance designated by the National Estuary Program. Trump has proposed the estuary program funding for Puget Sound 19 WEDNESDAY recovery be reduced to zero—from $28 million in the previous budget for the 2017-19 biennium.

STAGE  at the EPA, while maintaining his role as a rights of all Washington residents, and the Government inspections of railroads that haul volatile crude oil across the Unit- legislator, his combined pay would exceed limits of federal immigration authority. ed States have uncovered almost 24,000 safety defects, including problems similar $200,000 annually. [Seattle Times] The AG’s guide addresses local law enforce- 18 to those blamed in derailments that triggered massive fires or oil spills in Oregon, ment, jails, public hospitals, schools and Virginia, Montana, and elsewhere. The safety defects were discovered during Environmental Protection Agency of- employers, as well as interactions between

GET OUT  targeted federal inspections on almost 58,000 miles of oil train routes in 44 ficials are proposing to eliminate two local jurisdictions and federal authorities. states. The inspection program began two years ago following a string of oil train programs focused on limiting children's It includes model language that can be used

16 accidents across North America, including a 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, exposure to lead-based paint, which is to enact laws and policies on how local gov- Quebec, that killed 47 people. Federal regulators said the inspections resulted in known to cause damage to developing ernment entities should respond to federal 1,118 violation recommendations, prompting railroads to become more responsive brains and nervous systems. The proposed requests for assistance with immigration WORDS  to concerns raised by track inspectors and to improve safety. [Associated Press] cuts, outlined in a 64-page budget memo, enforcement. [AGO]

 8 would roll back programs aimed at reduc- Attorneys for the U.S. Department of the Interior file a brief against the ing lead risks by $16.61 million and more 04.10.17 Nooksack Indian Tribe saying the $13.7 million lawsuit against the federal gov- than 70 employees, in line with a broader MONDAY CURRENTS CURRENTS 8 ernment to reinstate their federal benefits should be dismissed. The government project by the Trump administration to de- says the so-called “Kelly Faction” of Chairman Bob Kelly consists of unelected volve responsibility for environmental and The state Attorney General’s Office files 6 representatives who acted abusively toward the disenrolled members, and can’t health protection to state and local gov- three separate complaints against candi- legally represent the Tribe before U.S. District Court. The tribe says they have a ernments. [Washington Post] dates for alleged irregularities in their VIEWS  right to elections without federal interference. [KGMI] campaign finance dislcosures in the last

4  A congressional bill that would prevent election. Among them are former candidate 04.06.17 animal manure from being regulated under for 42nd Legislative District representative MAIL  THURSDAY federal solid waste regulations has farmers Sharlaine LaClair, and 40th District Rep.

2  hopeful and environmentalists concerned. Jeff Morris. A review determined that La- State Sen. Doug Ericksen, who since January has juggled his legislative du- Introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse, the bill, Clair failed to timely disclose debts totaling

DO IT  ties with a job in the Trump administration, has collected nearly $6,000 from H.R. 848, would clearly exempt animal and $31,980 and reported a $601 expense 33 the state in daily living expenses so far during the legislative session. Ericksen crop waste and fertilizer from the Resource days late. Staff also determined that LaClair (R-Ferndale) has been splitting his time between Olympia and Washington, D.C., Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA. failed to disclose a $454 in-kind contribu- where the administration appointed him to a temporary job at the U.S. Envi- [Yakima Herald-Republic, Bellingham Herald] tion she made in the form of her filing fee. 04.12.17 ronmental Protection Agency. An early Trump supporter, Ericksen is drawing A separate review determined that Morris his $46,839 a year legislative salary while also earning $77.58 an hour at The Attorney General releases guidance failed to timely disclose contributions to- .12

15 the EPA, according to an EPA earnings statement. If he were to work full time for local governments on protecting the taling $5,250. [AGO] #

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CASCADIA WEEKLY BBW Lecture Series 7 pm Brewery Tour 4/15 at 12pm 4/24 Joe Wiebe Talks BC Beer w/Rock n Rollin Eats Truck 8 SISTERS 4/25 Skagit Valley Malt Talks Malt 4/26 Whatcom Symphony New Hours start 4/15 COOKING OUTSIDE THE BOX SINCE 1988 Talks Classical M-F 3-9pm / Sa-Su 12-9pm

Open Nightly Except Monday 1055 N State St B’ham 671-3414 On April 8, a visitor to the Whatcom index FUZZ Humane Society became enraged and re- fused to leave because he was upset that

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SHORT RIDE ON A FOOD  TAKEN TO THE CLEANERS CROWDED PIER On April 8, Bellingham Police posted pic- On April 2, a joyride came to an abrupt 28 tures and video of two people suspected end after a driver crashed into other ve- of breaking into the change machine at hicles in line at the state ferry landing a coin-operated laundry room north of in Anacortes. Several people reportedly B-BOARD  the city and stealing hundreds of dollars asked the man to turn down the ex-

while damaging the device beyond repair. tremely loud music he was listening to 26 The hooded thieves entered the laundry in his truck. He then allegedly “lunged” carrying a concealed tire iron and poked his truck forward and then reversed, FILM  around for a few minutes before deciding hitting the vehicle behind him. Oth-

to cover their faces and (unsuccessfully) er passengers waiting in line took the 22 disable the security cameras. man’s keys to prevent him from causing

further damage. Upon arrival, a police MUSIC  DISCOUNT STORE officer noted being able to smell al-

DESPERADOS cohol on the man’s breath from about 20 On April 9, Ferndale Police began in- three feet away. The man, 40, said he ART  vestigating the armed robbery of a con- had “a glass of wine” in Arlington. The venience store. A man with a bandana officer noted a cup in the center con- 19 covering his lower face confronted the sole that had red stains and a broken

clerk with the handgun, took cash from bottle of red wine in the truck bed. The STAGE  the register, then forced the clerk to as- man refused field sobriety tests and a sist moving the store safe into his vehi- portable breath test. 18 cle, which was parked by the gas pumps. The clerk reported he was assaulted by HARD LEMONADE the man while they were outside the On April 2, Anacortes Police checked GET OUT  store. In later developments, detec- on a homeless woman drinking a Mike’s tives came to suspect the clerk was in Hard Lemonade and acting oddly 16 on the robbery as an inside job. downtown. The responding officer not- ed the 34-year-old transient woman 123,681 WORDS  On April 8, police responded to a re- also had a warrant. A search revealed Estimated population of Skagit County in 2016. Of this number, approximately

ported robbery at the Bellingham Gro- several items used to smoke metham- 90.7 percent are white. 8  8 ery Outlet. Police say a suspect in the phetamine. The jail would not accept theft struck a store employee with a her for booking. She was cited for con- CURRENTS  CURRENTS chain and fled the scene. suming alcohol in public. $54,129 CURRENTS Median household income in Skagit County in 2016. HARDWARE HEIST HEADWAY PEEP CREEPS 6 On April 5, Bellingham Police served On April 10, Bellingham Police learned a search warrant on a residence on Old of a man taking photos of girls during 106,538 VIEWS 

Samish Road. Police were searching on a tennis practice at Sehome High School. 4  Number of acres in Skagit County dedicated to farms and agriculture in the latest tip about a computer that had been sto- agriculture census. The number is down about 2 percent from a 2007 profile. len from Bellingham High School's Com- On April 10, Bellingham Police inves- MAIL 

munity Transitions program in Novem- tigated a report of voyeurism in Happy 2  ber. The computer was located by police Valley neighborhood.

during the search and three men were DO IT  arrested and booked on various war- ALTERNATIVE HOUSING 1,074 99 rants. One of the men, 38, is suspected On April 10, a Bellingham Police offi- Number of farms in Skagit County in the Average size of a Skagit County farm, of stealing more than $10,000 worth of cer spoke to the owner of an apartment latest agriculture census. The number is in acres. Interestingly, this number

down about 12 percent from the number is about 11 percent larger than 04.12.17 electronics from the high school in the complex in Birchwood neighborhood. of farms in the 2007 profile. the 2007 profile, suggesting some November robbery. “The investigation ”He told me that he had come to find out consolidation of agribusiness. .12

into the burglary at the high school is that a couple of people have been living 15 ongoing as additional stolen computers in the storage area behind the complex # have not been located,” police reported. where he keeps used furniture for his real estate business,” police reported. $272,275,000 CROWING AND Total market value of agricultural products in Skagit County, according to the latest agricultural census. Twenty-first in land area, Skagit County ranks 10th CATERWAULING On March 18, Blaine Police checked on a in the state in agriculture. On April 4, an Anacortes resident called reportedly vacant residence for a report concerned about chickens left at a house of persons possibly squatting in a de- CASCADIA WEEKLY that appeared vacant. The animal control tatched garage area. “An officer checked officer found several birds that appeared the garage at the request of the proper- 1 9 to be healthy and happy. The owner was ty owner,” police reported. “No one was Rank of Skagit County in production of nursery, greenhouse and floriculture advised to rehome the rooster because found inside at the time, but there was products out of Washington’s 39 counties. they are prohibited in the city. The rest evidence someone had stayed there at SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Census of Agriculture; of the birds were planned to be moved. some point fairly recently.” Washington Dept. of Financial Management

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FOOD  Best Tulip Farm: RoozenGaarde 28 f you were to wend your way to Roozen- Gaarde, you would find field after field

B-BOARD  Iablaze with the tulips for which the area is so famous. It is a carefully cultivated, wholly natural wonder of the world, and it draws 26 thousands every year who make the pilgrimage

FILM  to the Skagit Valley to take in the riot of color Best that has made the region famous. But the tulip fields, while certainly a sight unto themselves, 22 SKAGIT20 OF 17 are merely the gateway to a county that boasts a rich history of agriculture and art, and is in- MUSIC  habited by folks who proudly hew to a fiercely local lifestyle. With its distinct and disparate 20 cities and towns, natural beauty from field to ART  sea and the miles of scenic routes and back- roads that link it all, there is much treasure 19 to found in Skagit, if only you know where to look. What follows is that which you’ve deemed STAGE  the region’s best, the places that have earned your votes and your love, the ones that exist 18 right in your own bountiful backyard. Where: 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon OFSKA GET OUT  Info: www.tulips.com BEST GIT 16

WORDS  PEOPLE & 10 PLACES Best Band: Whiskey Fever BEST OF SKAGIT  BEST OF SKAGIT 12 This is not Whiskey Fever’s first win in this

 8 category, and if frontman Jack Mattingly has his way, it won’t be their last. Mattingly decided while still in grade school that he

CURRENTS wanted to be a musician, and he’s been

6 making that childhood dream come true ever since. He played solo for a minute, and then

VIEWS  found a crew of likeminded music-makers that became Whiskey Fever. The rest is his- 4  tory in the making. Info: www.facebook.com/WhiskeyFeverBand MAIL 

2  Best News Story: Protests Skagit knows the importance of farming to DO IT  the economy, and the importance of migrant labor to farming. Too harsh a national policy on labor, too much fear and uncertainty in a

04.12.17 vital, irreplaceable work force and suddenly crops are threatened in the fields. Climate

.10 change, too, is a concern for the future of

15 farms. People have taken to the streets in la- # bor marches, they’ve assembled in protest of BY fossil fuel expansions, they’ve let their voices Carey Ross, Amy Kepferle, Tim Johnson, Scott Pelton, be heard in support of human dignity and per- and Trail Rat sonal liberty. Because Skagit is a place worth Photos by Jessamyn Tuttle fighting for.

CASCADIA WEEKLY Best Day Trip: 10 Birdsview Brewery Beer is a big deal in Cascadia. This is rein- forced when the Best Day Trip category is won by a brewery. I’ve often stopped by Birdsview

on my way past and snagged a growler before 34  heading to epic adventures in the Cascades.

Make sure to roll through on your next Skagit FOOD  adventure. Where: 38302 Washington 20, Concrete 28 Info: www.birdsviewbrewingcompany.com

Best Beach: B-BOARD  Washington Park Although there’s hardly a shortage of pan- 26 oramic vantage points to catch a soul-stirring

sunset on Fidalgo Island, none of them FILM  succeeds to help capture the rapture quite as stunningly as the cliffy swath of forested, 22 flower-meadow-endowed shoreline that fronts

this mountain-rimmed, island-jeweled Ana- MUSIC  cortes city park.

Where: 6300 Sunset Dr., Anacortes  20 Info: www.cityofanacortes.org ART  Best Trail: Oyster Dome 19 Ideally, the only reason for operating a chain- saw anywhere in or around the 1,600-acre STAGE  crown of Blanchard Mountain would be to help keep the trail corridors open. Then—instead of repeatedly chewing up the forest to gener- 18 ate money for schools—this only-of-its-kind

parcel could be re-designated to function as GET OUT  Washington state’s first experiential institu- tion, a “living classroom” where students 16 would be encouraged to encounter the regen- erative forces of the natural world. WORDS  Info: www.wta.org

Best Farm: 10 Gordon Skagit Farms The abundance and mystery of fall harvest season takes center stage during the Gordon BEST OF SKAGIT 12 In Edison-based artist Pieter VanZanden’s hands, plastic bottles become Brothers’ annual autumn market. Every Octo- BEST OF SKAGIT 

ber on this third-generation, 250-acre spread  8 barnacles and mollusks, wood is magicked into beaks and tentacles, and you can score a bushel of Jonagolds from a plastic army men woven together turn into a life-sized sculpture of a sol- U-pick orchard, navigate a corn maze, explore

BestER VANZAND dier. A construction worker with a creative bent, VanZanden’s works can be a haunted barn and immerse yourself in a CURRENTS PIET EN viewed April 30 at the Edison Studio Tour and during the month of May at gourd-friendly atmosphere that lends itself 6 Smith & Vallee Gallery’s 10th anniversary exhibit. “Edison is where dreams to pumpkin picking and a deeper apprecia- tion for the down-to-earth atmosphere that Artist come true,” the emerging artist says of his hometown. Indeed. VIEWS  permeates the flats. Info: www.smithandvallee.com Where: 15598 Mclean Rd., Mount Vernon  4  Info: www.gordonskagitfarms.com MAIL 

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schoolhouse into a creative hub that houses definition of a destination worth seeking DO IT  both established and emerging talents from out. Live music happens every Friday and around the region, the artists who exhibit Saturday, with multiple artists and bands at Smith & Vallee Gallery are consistently performing in two different rooms, and often

ENTERTAINMENT 04.12.17 production by a local theater company or a worth meandering down Chuckanut Drive to spills into the rest of the week as well. Owner Best Theater: panel discussion on the Skagit foodshed— see. “The thing I love most is getting to see Elfa Gisla is the Muse’s guiding light, and its .10

Lincoln Theatre now is the time to donate. people connecting and falling in love with her distinctive touch that makes this unique 15 # By the end of March, the Lincoln Theatre’s Where: 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon art,” gallery manager Lucy Martin says. “It’s venue feel like home. Sound + Hearing Campaign had reached nearly Info: www.lincolntheatre.org truly the best.” Where: 18444 Spruce St., Conway  25 percent of its $150,000 goal needed to Where: 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison  Info: www.conwaymuse.com bring a state-of-the-art sound and listening Best Gallery: Info: www.smithandvallee.com system to the restored 1926 historic vaude- Smith & Vallee Gallery Best Place to Dance/ ville and silent movie house in the heart It’s no surprise Best Artist winner Pieter Van- Best Place to See Live Best Place to Meet Men & of downtown Mount Vernon. If you’ve ever Zanden’s mind-bending sculptures have spent Music: Conway Muse Women/Best Bartender: CASCADIA WEEKLY enjoyed the programming at the Lincoln— time in the gallery at the end of Edison’s It’s impossible to overstate how special of The Old Edison Inn/ 11 whether it was via listening to renowned Gilkey Avenue. Since woodworkers Andrew a place the Conway Muse is. Off the beaten Audra Robson musicians, a National Theatre Live viewing, a Vallee and Wesley Smith turned a century-old path, in the tiniest of towns, the Muse is the At least one Weekly staffer had a first date at the Old Edison Inn that turned into a long- term relationship, and so can vouch for the 34  seductive powers of its oysters and burgers,

FOOD  its shuffleboard tables, its dance floor and its welcoming small-town vibe. That same staffer knows that after making the drive to

28 Best Bow, there’s nothing better than walking in AD’S DINER the door to the Edison and seeing bartender D

B-BOARD  Audra Robson grinning from behind the bar, Breakfast/BBQ ready with an enthusiastic greeting and refreshing cocktail. 26 Where: 5829 Cains Court, Bow 

FILM  Info: www.theoldedison.com Best Festival: Birdstock at 22 Birdsview Brewery Skagit celebrates beer at every corner and MUSIC  its festivals are no different. Birdstock at Birdsview Brewery is the place to be, but not 20 just to party. Birdstock began 11 summers ART  ago because the owners of Birdsview wanted to give back to the local fire department. It 19 has now become the fire department’s big- gest fundraiser. STAGE  Where: 38302 Washington 20, Concrete Info: www.birdsviewbrewingcompany.com 18 GET OUT 

16 FOOD & WORDS  DRINK The daily menu is etched on a blackboard, and it changes often. The talented cooks are always experimenting, and so should 10 Best Grocery/Best you. I order the buttermilk biscuits and gravy. My partner chooses the brisket hash, smoked in-house. The walls are crowded Vegetarian: Skagit Valley with years of photos of celebrities both local and distant who smile down on us. Food Co-op Where: 906 Commercial Ave., Anacortes Info: (360) 899-5269 In my lifelong dedication to their tuna salad BEST OF SKAGIT  BEST OF SKAGIT 12 sandwich, I’ve convinced myself that if the

 8 world could learn to become more like the deli/bakery department at the Skagit Valley Co-op, it would be a better place. Throw in

CURRENTS the organic garden center, fresh vegetable

6 section and the bulk area and you essentially have paradise on Earth. Whether I’m wolfing a

VIEWS  Best non-GMO double-scoop cone or slurping a sus- MARKET B tainable fresh-roasted cuppa, my love for this FARM TO AKERY 4  farm-to-table mecca continues to grow. And now—thanks to its recent C-Square expan- MAIL  sion—there is even more of it to love. Bakery

2  Where: 202 S. First St., Mount Vernon Info: www.skagitfoodcoop.com DO IT  Best Dessert: The Rhody Cafe

04.12.17 It should come as no surprise that the same folks who took home this year’s Best Bakery

.10 honors would clean up in this category as

15 well. Right next door to the Farm to Market # Bakery is a Chuckanut Drive mainstay, the Rhody Cafe, which has had a longstanding commitment to hyperlocal ingredients, sea- sonal menu planning and small-town charm. Although tiny, the Bow-Edison area boasts a couple of excellent places to procure baked goods. The Breadfarm, which almost The desserts rotate along with the menu, scored enough votes to notch a win in this competitive category, and the Farm to Market Bakery, which barely edged it out. and when you want to end your meal with

CASCADIA WEEKLY The Farm to Market Bakery might be named for the road near which it sits, but it also speaks to the ethos of this welcom- the best sweet treats of the season, this is ing spot. Everything is homemade and most of it from local ingredients. While all of their offerings are delicious, the Pecan 12 where you go. Where: 5521 Chuckanut Drive, Bow  Sticky Rolls will make a true believer out of you. Info: www.rhodycafe.com Where: 5507 Chuckanut Dr., Bow Info: www.farmtomarketbakery.net

34  FOOD  experience a regionally inspired menu with tantalizing options and chef specials in a casual atmosphere.

Best serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 28 RAILROAD PUB & PIZZA enjoy happy hour — 2:00pm to 6:00pm monday thru saturday

evenings — from 9:00pm - close B-BOARD  pizza all day sunday selections from $2 to $6 26 FILM  22 MUSIC  20 ART  19 STAGE  Burlington is making a habit of this—refitting a classic old brick-and-mortar build-

ing and filling it with fresh food and friendly spirits. The Railroad Pub offers wood- 18 fired pizzas—comfortable old favorites like pepperoni line up alongside startling

exotics like Brussels & Bacon—paired with an ample selection of draft beers from GET OUT  local breweries. And, wine, if you’re so inclined.

Where: 122 S. Spruce St., Burlington Info: www.railroadpizza.com 16 WORDS 

ever bite into. On the advice of my friend, 10 Best Coffee: Ristretto I ordered the Atomic Mushroom burger—a Coffee Lounge and Wine Bar startling, electrifying blast of flavor, ground If you can’t come up with the scratch for zero for ground beef. a trip to Europe, spending time at Mount Where: 1172 State Rt. 20, Sedro-Woolley BEST OF SKAGIT 12 Vernon’s Ristretto Coffee Lounge and Wine Bar Info: (360) 707-8778 BEST OF SKAGIT 

might be the next best thing. Whether you’re  8 sipping on a smokey espresso (beans provided Best Steak: Max Dale’s by Seattle’s Victrola Coffee Roasters) or a Steak & Chop House

glass of wine (red, white or sparkling), the Steak. It’s not exactly politically correct, is CURRENTS relaxed, welcoming atmosphere is one where it? And yet, delicious! Max Dale’s understands 6 you’re encouraged to settle in and plan your this dichotomy perfectly, serving tender next adventure. chops and cuts and seafood in a sinfully VIEWS  Where: 416 First St., Mount Vernon comfortable setting that brings memories of

Info: www.ristrettocoffeelounge.com Sinatra and stirred martinis. It’s like stepping 4  back in time to a thoroughly modern dining Best Bar/Best Cocktail: experience. Make sure you eat your vegeta- MAIL 

Train Wreck Bar & Grill bles, and order dessert. 2  The secret is out on this place as the cross- Where: 2030 Riverside Dr., Mount Vernon 

roads of Skagit, and it is busy at all hours. Info: www.maxdales.com DO IT  Which is exactly what you want from a pub— lively and full of action, with a menu loaded Best Mexican: with gourmet grub served with some joy and COA Mexican Eatery style. Mondays, they feature tart margaritas An early morning spent tramping Padilla Bay’s 04.12.17 with housemade tacos and tamales. Wednes- trails and negotiating a backlog of tulip field .10

days, they feature a uniquely Northwest-y traffic had us famished. After locating the 15 hand-rolled sushi. Mount Vernon faction of COA, our day trip # Where: 427 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington turned into a culinary adventure. The flavors Info: www.trainwreckbar.com of Mexico came alive in the complexly simple pork tacos and taco salad we ordered, but Best Burger: we could also taste the ingredients grown Skagit Burger Express closer to home. And, just our luck, it was $5

O.K., this place takes a little finding, east Friday—meaning the discounted margaritas CASCADIA WEEKLY along Highway 20 heading into Sedro-Woolley. went down all the more smoothly. 13 A modest old red caboose serving up the big- Where: 102 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon; 214 gest, thickest, juiciest gourmet burgers you’ll Maple Ave., La Conner Info: www.coaeatery.com

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ART  Best

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If your idea of happy hour is discount pitchers and fried bar food, hie thyself to WORDS  Chuckanut Manor, stat. There, you’ll be treated to oysters (Blau, of course, freshly

10 shucked, breaded, broiled or Rockefeller), tacos (pulled pork, smoked chicken or halibut), tapas (crispy polenta, truffled green beans, etc.), drink specials and more, all in quite possibly the most scenic locale on Chuckanut Drive. Where: 3056 Chuckanut Dr., Bow Info: www.chuckanutmanor.com BEST OF SKAGIT  BEST OF SKAGIT 12  8

Best Asian/Best Take-Out: cheeses and savory soups for 35 years, Gere-

CURRENTS Rachawadee Thai Cafe a-Deli serves a magnificent sandwich, piled

6 So good, and so tiny! I’m of the opinion that high with lots of options. I gravitate toward Rachawadee Thai is the best you’ll find in five the classic styles—the meatloaf sandy, the

VIEWS  counties and beyond. And I am not alone. The chicken salad, the Italian sub—but there’s classic kitchen lunch counter seats fewer than modern and vegetarian gourmet selections, 4  a dozen, so it’s not surprising we all favor their too. On a recent chilly, rainy day I ordered the takeout. Check out the daily specials, and try housemade tomato soup and a toasted moz- MAIL  an early or late lunch to beat the crowd. zarella cheese sandwich. It was like stepping

2  Where: 410 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon  back into the best days of childhood. Info: www.rachawadeethaicafe.com Where: 502 Commercial Ave. Anacortes  DO IT  Info: www.gereadeli.com Best Italian: Ciao Bella It’s not on Ciao Bella’s regular menu, but if Best Winery: Ded Reckoning

04.12.17 diners ever see gnocchi make an appearance in at Compass Wines a daily special, they should order it—no ques- It’s possible the red stuff coursing through

.10 tions asked. Owners Michele and Francesca Doug Charles’ veins is wine. Since first becom-

15 hail from southern Italy, and in addition to ing involved in the industry in 1978, Charles # serving pasta, sauces and bread made from has been a cheerleader for Washington state scratch, the duo also brings authenticity to wines—first at regional restaurants, and the table—whether it’s in the flavors of the now at Compass Wines, the Anacortes-based Pollo Valtelina or having dinner served with a wine shop he cofounded with Will Parks in smile by the Anacortes restaurant’s owners. 2001. Ded Reckoning Wines debuted in 2004, Where: 1560 Commercial Ave., Anacortes  featuring high-quality wines still in the barrel, CASCADIA WEEKLY Info: www.facebook.com/Ciao-Bella making a stop at Compass Wines a must for 14 grape-lovers everywhere. Best Deli: Gere-a-Deli Where: 1405 Commercial Ave., Anacortes  Serving Anacortes cured meats, aromatic Info: www.dedreckonging.com

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Photos courtesy of Harlan Kredit. 22

Presented by the Whatcom Museum & the Whatcom Land Trust MUSIC  Restoring Fishtrap Creek One Salmon at a Time 20 In celebration of Earth Day and the Smithsonian Global Earth Optimism ART  Best Summit, esteemed science teacher and conservationist Harlan Kredit will share a presentation about a community project restoring salmon habitat Brewery 19 along Fishtrap Creek in north Whatcom County.

BR STAGE  BASTION EWING Friday, April 21, 7-8pm Old City Hall | 121 Prospect Street

COMPANY 18 FREE | www.whatcommuseum.org GET OUT  16

There are now 10 breweries across Skagit County, and another is on its way. WORDS  But you have voted Bastion Brewing as the best of the bunch. With its casual

restaurant and kid-friendly setting, this brewery is the place to be for all oc- 10 casions. They offer an IPA, porter, session ale and many other styles that will make both locals and visitors happy. Where: 12529 Christianson Rd., Anacortes Info: www.bastionbrewingcompany.com BEST OF SKAGIT 12 BEST OF SKAGIT   8

and have three locations, so start looking.

Where: Anacortes, Burlington, Oak Harbor CURRENTS Info: www.skagitcyclecenter.com COMMERCE 6 Best Casino: Best Bed & Breakfast: The Skagit Casino Resort The Nantucket Inn VIEWS 

There’s more than one way to get lucky, and Coastal confusion can be found in the Nan- 4  the Skagit Valley Casino Resort has all of tucket Inn’s moniker, but when visitors wake them covered. Roll the dice at their plentiful up in the 1920s-era colonial mansion and MAIL 

gaming tables. Take in a show of high- behold views of Fidalgo Bay and Mt. Baker, 2  caliber entertainment (Vanessa Williams and they’ll know without a doubt they’re in Ana-

John Michael Montgomery are both coming cortes, not New England. And, once they’re DO IT  soon). Eat a delicious meal in one of their sitting at the breakfast table, proprietors restaurants. Book a room and stay the night Jessica and Mike Ferguson will share with to do it up just right. Some things at the their guests how to further enjoy a visit to Skagit may be a gamble, but a good time is the valley they’ve called home for more than 04.12.17 guaranteed. 20 years. .10

Where: 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow Where: 3402 Commercial Ave., Anacortes  15 # Info: www.theskagit.com Info: www.nantucketinnanacortes.com Best Bike Store: Best Nursery: Skagit Cycle Skagit Farmers Supply’s Lucky for all of us fair-weather bikers, we’re Country Stores entering prime biking season. It’s time to A mission to “support agriculture” may pull those two-wheelers out of their sheds sound simple, but if you take into account CASCADIA WEEKLY and send them in for a little TLC at Skagit that Skagit Farmers Supply has been fol- 15 Cycle. Or maybe you just need a new one. lowing that credo since 1934, it takes on a They have more than 1,000 bikes in stock whole new meaning. Whether your acreage is doit Fralic has been known to make house calls, 34  but that’s far from the only reason Calm Water WORDS

FOOD  Massage has won this award repeatedly. “Com- plete body relaxation” is touted at the Pine WED., APRIL 12 SEARCHING FOR PHOEBE: Get the inside story Square locale, and if being free of assorted

28 of the research done by Mary Michaelson and the aches and pains isn’t enough of a reason to Lynden Pioneer Museum into the life of “Aunt Phoe- book an appointment, consider the wonder be,” the Mother of Lynden, at the final “My Search

B-BOARD  that is the “Raindrop Technique.” for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson” gather- Where: 312 Pine St., Mount Vernon  ing from 2-4pm at the Lynden Library, 216 4th St. (360) 354-4883 Info: www.calmwatermassage.com 26 WHATCOM WRITERS: “Polish Your Prose Like a

FILM  Best Salon: Pro” will be the focus of presentation by editors Susan Lehman Salon Karen Brown, Virginia Herrick, and Pamela Bea- Susan Lehman is proof you don’t need a fancy son at tonight’s Whatcom Writers and Publishers 22 meeting from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina, salon with a billion chairs and a crew of sham- 2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr. Those interested in at- poo girls to earn a devoted following. Lehman MUSIC  tending must RSVP. Entry is free. operates her salon right out of her Bow Hill WWW.WHATCOMWRITERSANDPUBLISHERS.ORG home. Make no mistake: Lehman is not going 20 to seat you in a folding chair in the middle EVENING OF POETRY: Celebrate National Po-

ART  etry Month with local poetry lovers and poets of her kitchen to redo your hairdo. She’s built Best including authors Carole MacRury and George herself a proper full-service salon, complete McKinney at “An Evening of Poets and Poetry” 19 HELMER MU HUGO SIC with natural and organic products and spa from 6:30-8pm at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd St. services. It’s like having a spa day with one of (360) 305-3637 STAGE  your girlfriends, only better. Music store WHITE TEARS: Bestselling author Hari Kunzru Where: 5799 Jennifer Lane, Bow Hill reads from his latest work of fiction, White Tears, 18 Info: (360) 708-9223 at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM

GET OUT  Best Yoga Studio: Quantum Yoga THURS., APRIL 13 SKAGIT WRITERS: Anacortes-based author Looking to center yourself? Maybe work off

16 Vince Henley leads a “So, You Want to be a Fiction a little of that winter rust? Many people Writer?” presentation at today’s Skagit Valley As can be expected, Anacortes’ the Business made a strong showing in this cat- seek out yoga to do both, but Skagit favors Writers League meeting happening from 1-3pm WORDS  egory. But even a store steeped in history in a town with a deep music tradi- Quantum Yoga in Burlington. Not only do they at the Burlington Library, 820 W. Washington St. have yoga, they have a juice bar. They also Entry is free; please register in advance. 10 tion can’t compete with a business that’s been around just this side of forever. have classes and discounts for first-time yoga WWW.SKAGITWRITERS.ORG A one-stop shop for music equipment and accessories of all kinds, an in-store students, so if you’re looking to create a little NOOKSACK WORDS: Bellingham-based author repair department as well as lessons, instrument rental and more make this the balance in your life, drop them a line. Rick Hermann reads from his latest collection, place to go when you need to make a joyful noise. Where: 121 S. Spruce St., Burlington Nooksack: Poems & Prose, at 7pm at Village BEST OF SKAGIT  BEST OF SKAGIT 12 Info: www.qhyogalounge.com Books, 1200 11th St. Evoking unknowable mys- Where: 1025 S. Goldenrod Road, Burlington Info: www.hugohelmermusic.com teries as well as discovering the apparent solid-  8 ity of the sensate world, these writings come Best Auto Repair: from his own life experience. Honest T Auto Repair WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM

CURRENTS of the sprawling ranch variety or you’re look- thing recreational marijuana users will find Travis puts the T in Honest T, although I’m also FRI., APRIL 14

6 ing to spruce up your yard, the cooperative’s at the popular pot shop conveniently located convinced it stands for the personal Touch, POETRY CIRCLE: Celebrate National Poetry Country Stores located throughout the Skagit near the freeway off Old Hwy 99; everything with more than 20 years of experience under Month by bringing new poems or old favorites

VIEWS  Valley will help get the jobs done. from oils to dabs to buds, wax and more can the hood, servicing motors and the gizmos to read aloud at a Poetry Circle taking place from Where: Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Mount be located inside its welcoming doors—pro- that connect to them. I don’t understand it 7-8:30pm at the Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker 4  Vernon Info: www.skagitfarmers.com vided you’re over 21. myself, when cars go shuddering and knocking. Hwy. Please keep selections under five minutes. Where: 2615 Old Hwy 99 S. Rd., Mount Vernon That’s why I head straight to a straight-talking (360) 592-2422 MAIL  Best Clothing Store: Info: www.lovingfarmsmarijuanastore.com mechanic. I was pleased to hear his business

SAT., APRIL 15 2  Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing is expanding, with a new location. Honest T WITNESS TREE: As part of North Cascades In- I don’t want to be the belle of the ball. I want Best Place to Get a Tattoo: is the best policy, and it is always a pleasure stitute’s “Nature of Writing” series, environmental DO IT  to be able to find footwear that will keep Good Vibes Body Art when the good guys win. reporter and author Lynda Mapes will read from me dry whether I’m gardening or hiking and By design, the women calling the shots at Where: 809 4th St., Sedro-Woolley  Witness Tree: Seasons of Change with a Century Old Oak at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. The clothing that doesn’t require dry cleaning. Good Vibes Body Art will get under your skin. Info: (360) 395-8075 tome takes an intimate look at a majestic oak tree

04.12.17 Since 1940, Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing in down- At the Mount Vernon mainstay—which has through four seasons—and the reality of global cli- town Burlington has made sure those living been tattooing and piercing Skagit residents Best Hardware Store: mate change it reveals.

.10 and working in the Pacific Northwest find since opening in 1999—clear communication Ace Hardware Anacortes WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM 15 both comfort and confidence in what they’re is key, ensuring the vision of the mysterious Will it ever stop raining? My gutters filled to # wearing—and that’s my kind of style. multi-hued mermaid you conjured in your flooding and their sheer weight loosened them SUN., APRIL 16 MOOR’S POETRY: Daniel Edward Moor reads from Where: 420 E. Fairhaven Ave.  head is the same work of art that will make it from the house. They needed fastening and his poetry collection, Confessions of a Pentecostal Info: www.stowesshoesandclothing.com onto your body. caulking. Ace provided all I needed for the Buddhist, at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Where: 503 S. First St., Mount Vernon  repairs. Now spring seems ready to burst like a WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM Best Pot Store: Info: www.goodvibesbodyart.com pent-up critter, the buds are like ripe melons MON., APRIL 17 Loving Farms and the lawn is a jungle. So I’m heading back to

CASCADIA WEEKLY MIGRAINE RELIEF: Writer, health coach, well- If the tulips have taken on hues reminiscent Best Place to Get a Ace to meet spring with a passion. And this time ness advocate and food blogger Stephanie Weaver 16 of melting rainbows, it might be because of Massage: Calm Water I’m also buying the stuff I’ll need for grilling. shares lifestyle tips from The Migraine Relief Plan: the pit stop you made for edibles at Mount Massage Where: 1720 Q Ave., Anacortes An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Head- Vernon’s Loving Farms. But that’s not the only Mount Vernon-based massage therapist Traci Info: www.aceanacortes.com doit 34  aches, & Optimal Health at 7pm at Village Books, rural eastern Whatcom County. North Fork Brewery

1200 11th St. will cater the event. FOOD  WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM [email protected] Law Offices of

POETRYNIGHT: Those looking to share their creative BAYOU BINGO: The monthly Bayou Bingo Night 28 verse as part of Poetrynight can sign up at 7:45pm at takes place from 7-9pm at the Bayou Annex Bar, the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Read- 1300 Bay St. Entry is $2 per card with no limit per Alexander F. Ransom ings start at 8pm. Entry is by donation. round. All proceeds will be donated to DVSAS, Do- B-BOARD  WWW.POETRYNIGHT.ORG mestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. WWW.BAYOUONBAY.COM

TUES., APRIL 18 26 CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR: Lawrence Millman will PICKETT PARTICULARS: Edradine Hovde will pres- Experienced. talk about his book At the End of the World: A True ent a history of the Pickett House including recent FILM  Story of Murder in the Arctic as the featured author updates at tonight’s Whatcom County Historical Soci- Effective. at tonight’s Chuckanut Radio Hour at 6:30pm at the ety meeting from 7:30-9pm at Whatcom Museum’s Old Heiner Theater at Whatcom Community College, 237 City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Suggested donation is $5. Exceptional. 22 W. Kellogg Rd. John D’Onofrio will interview Millman, WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG and the live taping will also feature music by Sarah Compassionate Criminal Defense Attorney MUSIC  Goodin, performance poet Kevin Murphy, Weekly col- APRIL 13-15 Fighting for Your Rights umnist Alan Rhodes, and more. Tickets are $5. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Attend an Antique 20 WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM & Collectibles (and much more) Sale from 10am-2pm 119 NORTH COMMERCIAL ST. SUITE #1420 • OFFICE: (360) 746-2642 Thursday through Saturday at the Lynden Pioneer Mu- ART  WED., APRIL 19 seum, 217 Front St. The fundraiser will also feature

TOWERS FALLING: Jewell Parker Rhodes discusses appraisals of your own object for $2 per appraisal. www.ransom-lawfirm.com 19 her book Towers Falling at 6:30pm at the Lecture Room WWW.LYNDENPIONEERMUSEUM.COM at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. The STAGE  powerful novel explores the impact of 9/11 and how SAT., APRIL 15 communities grow and heal, and inspires readers to TAX MARCH BUS: Help Bellingham make noise by consider how we are all impacted by history and that joining a Tax Day Charter Bus to travel to Seattle for Enjoy�Easter 18 “history is about feelings, too.” Entry is free. a Tax Day March. The bus will leave at 8am from the WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG old Costco parking lot, and arrive back in Belling- on�the�farm

ham by about 5pm. Entry is $25. GET OUT  THURS., APRIL 20 WWW.BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM MONSTERS: Underground Writing presents a screening of They Call Us Monsters at 7:30pm at EASTER ACTIVITIES: Take photos with the Easter 16 Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. The Bunny from 9-10am at Everson’s Industrial Credit documentary focuses on violent juveniles between Union, 5619 Lawrence Rd. Please bring your own WORDS  14-17 years old who can be tried as adults. Mean- camera and enjoy a free Easter treat. · Egg Hunt · Face Painting while, behind walls, three violent juvenile offend- (360) 788-2842

· Pony Rides · Petting Zoo 10 ers are writing a movie as they await their trials. April�15�&�16 It’s the story of their childhoods with the ending SPRING SALE: Attend a fundraising “Spring 10am-3pm · Easter Bunny & rewritten. Suggested donation is $5. Cleaning” Garage Sale from 9am-2pm at Shuksan · Family Photos WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG OR Middle School, 2717 Alderwood Ave. All proceeds WWW.UNDERGROUNDWRITING.ORG go to pay for sports equipment and to send kids to · Country Brunch BEST OF SKAGIT 12 camp this summer. BEST OF SKAGIT  (360) 676-6454 · Scavenger Trail Hunt COMMUNITY · Apple Bin Train Ride  8 EGG HUNT: Kids up to 12 years old can take part in WED., APRIL 12 a free Community Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10am

AUTO CAREER OPTIONS: Community members in- at New Hope Foursquare Church, 4860 Northwest Tickets available at bellewoodfarms.com CURRENTS terested in training for a career in the automotive Dr. More than 1,000 eggs—including several golden See our weekend schedule online. industry can learn more about Bellingham Technical eggs with prizes for each age group—can be found, 6140 Guide Meridian (360) 318-7720 6 College’s automotive programs at the first of two and there will also be a petting zoo.

Transportation Information Sessions happening WWW.NEWHOPEBELLINGHAM.ORG VIEWS  from 5:30-7:30pm at the school’s Settlemyer Hall,

3028 Lindbergh Ave. The free event will feature APRIL 15-16 99%+ FOSSIL FUEL-FREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 4  speakers, tours and an opportunity to talk with fac- EASTER ON THE FARM: Egg hunts, a petting zoo, ulty. Please sign up in advance for tonight’s event, pony rides, visits with the Easter Bunny, a scav- MAIL  or for the one happening Tues., May 2. enger trail hunt, apple bin train rides and tons of

WWW.BTC.EDU/AUTOINFOSESSIONS brunch options will be part of “Easter on the Farm” 2  events taking place from 10am-3pm Saturday and

THURS., APRIL 13 Sunday at BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian DO IT  GO SOLAR: RE Sources, in partnership with Ecotech Rd. Entry is $12. Solar and Itek Energy, will host a “Washington Goes WWW.BELLEWOODFARMS.COM Solar!” workshop from 4:30-6:30pm (find out where when you register). Attendees can find out how to

MON., APRIL 17 04.12.17 take advantage of state and federal incentives to FAITH AND NATURE: Whatcom Land Trust hosts install solar arrays on their homes or businesses. a dialogue with Echoes Lutheran Minister Charis An additional workshop happens April 26; please Weathers and Leah Kostamo, author of Planted, at .10 15 register in advance. a “Faith and Nature” discussion from 6:30-8pm at # WWW.RE-SOURCES.ORG the Encore Room at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 BellinghamFinancialPlanners.com N. Commercial St. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR: Panelists from Future WWW.WHATCOMLANDTRUST.ORG COLSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR Farmers of America and the Mt. Baker Academy, Fee-Only Financial Planning | Fee-Based Investment Management and area artists and athletes will take part in a ROCKS AND GEMS: The public is invited to join “Know Your Neighbor” series from 6:30-8pm at the Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club at 7pm at Bloedel Deming’s Van Zandt Community Hall, 4106 Valley Donovan, 2214 Electric Ave. “Show finds,” minerals, irect 303.986.9977 Ronald Scott Colson CASCADIA WEEKLY Hwy. The free events feature diverse groups from fossils, jewelry, lapidary arts, refreshments and a CFP®, MBA, President oll Free 800.530.3884 the South Fork Valley community conversing about brief business meeting will be part of the fun. 4740 Austin Court 17 the rewards and challenges of living and working in WWW.MTBAKERROCKCLUB.ORG Bellingham WA 989659 doit

THURS., APRIL 13 NSEA WORK PARTY: FLY FISHING FILMS: En- Join the Nooksack Salmon

joy the latest in fly fishing Enhancement Association 34  adventure films when the and the Bellingham Parks De- Fly Fishing Film Tour makes partment to remove invasive FOOD  a stop in Mount Vernon vegetation and mulch native outside at 7:30pm at the Lincoln trees and shrub at a daylong HIKING RUNNING GARDENING Theatre, 712 S. First St. Work Party happening from 28 Tickets are $15. 9am-4pm at Maritime Heri- WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG tage Park, 500 W. Holly St. WWW.N-SEA.ORG B-BOARD  ASTRONOMY MEETING: The Whatcom Association of CURB APPEAL: “Maxi- Celestial Observers will meet mize the Potential of Your 26 from 7-9pm at Ferndale’s Outdoor Space” will be the Whatcom Educational Credit focus of a free presenta- FILM  Union, 5659 Barrett Rd. tion by Dee Montpetit of Use I-5 exit 262. The event Ma Petite Gardens at 9am

22 will include a discussion of at the Garden Spot, 900 local astronomy events and Alabama St. Please register

MUSIC  outreach projects, and a in advance. presentation. Entry is free. WWW.GARDEN-SPOT.COM WWW.WHATCOM 20 ASTRONOMY.ORG GARDEN DAY: Master

ART  gardeners will be onsite to FRI., APRIL 14 share advice and answer PACIFIC CREST HIK- questions as part of a 19 ING: As part of the North “Garden Day” event taking Cascades Institute’s “Nature place from 10am-12pm at

STAGE  of Writing” series, writer and the Cordata Community photographer Tami Asars will Food Co-op, 315 Westerly share tales and images from Rd. The event celebrating 18 18 Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: spring and gardening will Washington; Section Hiking also include hands-on and from the Columbia River to educational activities such GET OUT  GET OUT  Manning Park at 7pm at Vil- as seed-planting, tours of lage Books, 1200 11th St. the native landscaping, WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM house-made food samples 16 and more. Entry is free. APRIL 14-15 WWW.COMMUNITY

WORDS  SIN & GIN: Join the Good FOOD.COOP Time Girls for their sixth

 8 BY AMY KEPFERLE a camera who was standing in the middle “Sin & Gin” tour season TUES., APRIL 18 of a row of flowers. The guy was not only every Friday and Saturday ALL-PACES RUN: The far enough away that hearing the admo- through August starting weekly All-Paces Run starts at 4pm at Bellingham/ at 6pm at Fairhaven Runners,

CURRENTS nition would have been a stretch, but Whatcom County Tourism’s 1209 11th St. Entry is free. Tulip Tips also way too engrossed in the scenery to Downtown Info Center, WWW.FAIRHAVEN 6 BLOOMING BLUNDERS 101 care. The “cop” had to hustle a few hun- 1306 Commercial St. Tickets RUNNERS.COM dred feet to get his message across, by are $20 and include a VIEWS  I’VE OFTEN wondered about the job descriptions for the brave humans which time the mellow fellow was already spirits tasting at Chuckanut KAYAK MEETING: Join the Bay Distillery. Whatcom Association of Kay- 4  who are hired to patrol the busy fields during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. returning to the road. WWW.GOODTIME ak Enthusiasts (WAKE) for its “Must be willing to pluck a gap-toothed toddler from amid a picturesque During the 20 minutes we spent gaz- GIRLSTOURS.COM monthly meeting at 6:30pm MAIL  cluster of flowers in the name of keeping the stems intact,” I imagine the ing at the tulips, as well as at the back- at the lower level of the Bell-

SAT., APRIL 15 ingham Public Library, 210 2  posting reads. “Please be in condition to run at a moment’s notice, as you and-forth between rubberneckers and will be required to keep hordes of tourists intent on getting the best In- security, I realized those who make the GOLDEN EGG HUNT: More Central Ave. Tonight’s presen- than 6,000 eggs containing tation on “Risk Assessment DO IT  stagram photos of their lives from tiptoeing through the you-know-what. trek to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival thousands of dollars worth and Management” will be led If you don’t have a voice that carries, you should also learn how to use a each April should follow a few simple of prizes will be hidden on by Leon Somme and Shawna megaphone to amplify it.” tips so as not to make the same bloom- the slopes of Mt. Baker as Franklin of BodyBoatBlade You might think I’m joking, but I witnessed the petal police in action ing blunders. part of the annual “Golden International. 04.12.17 during a day trip to the Skagit Valley last spring, and their suffering is real. First off, if there’s a sign instructing Egg Hunt” starting at 9am WWW.WAKEKAYAK.ORG My date and I had recently finished a jaunt through the Padilla Bay you to stay a respectful distance away at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. In .12 addition to the main hunt— WED., APRIL 19 15 National Estuarine Research Reserve and were on our way to Mount Ver- from the flowers, follow that directive which could net the winner a CONTAINER GARDEN- # non for lunch. We talked about stopping at RoozenGarde or Tulip Town and use your camera to get closer. Sec- pass for next season—there ING: Learn how to choose for an in-depth exploration of the fertile fields, but agreed our hunger ond, if you have the option to come dur- will be four separate hunts the right containers and took precedence. ing the week instead of on a weekend, for kids 10 and under. Par- plants for your needs at a However, when we had to slow down on Best Road because of a sudden then take it, as traffic during Saturday ticipants must have a valid free “Container Gardening” day pass. presentation by Blaine traffic backup, we realized that dozens of cars pulled over to the side of and Sunday has been known to back up WWW.MTBAKER.US Community Orchards for the road near Tulip Town were partially to blame for the lag. Instead of a mile or two. Resources and Education

CASCADIA WEEKLY lambasting those who had left their vehicles parked in a haphazard manner Finally, if you see a winded security NATIVE PLANT SALE: (CORE) from 4-6pm at reminiscent of the scene of an accident—not an emergency photo shoot guard bearing down on you, stop and lis- Attend Skagit Conservation Blaine Library, 610 3rd St. 18 caused by the lure of a vibrant field of red and yellow tulips—we angled our ten to what they have to say. They’re only District’s annual Native Plant (360) 305-3637 Sale from 9am-1pm at Bow’s ride dangerously near a “no parking” sign and joined them. doing their jobs, after all. WACD Lynn Brown Materials SEND EVENT INFO TO: As we snapped a few selfies and shot a few more pictures for posterity, Center, 16564 Bradley Rd. CALENDAR@CASCADIA the aforementioned crimes against nature had the security detail in a tizzy. For more details about the Skagit Valley WWW.SKAGITCD.ORG WEEKLY.COM “Sir! Please get out of the tulips!” one employee screeched at a man with Tulip Festival, go to www.tulipfestival.org doit STAGE APRIL 14-15 KISS ME, KATE: The Opera

THURS., APRIL 13 Studio of Western Wash- GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch ington University’s Music 34  “The Good, the Bad and the Department will present the FOOD  Ugly” at 8pm every Thursday at Cole Porter Broadway hit Kiss stage the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay Me, Kate at 7:30pm Friday THEATER DANCE PROFILES St. At 10pm, stick around for and Saturday at the Perform- “The Project.” Entry is $5-$8. ing Arts Center Mainstage. 28 733-8855 OR The story involves the pro- WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM duction of a musical version B-BOARD  of Shakespeare’s The Taming APRIL 13-14 of the Shrew. Tickets are $10- HIP HOP THEATRE: New $16; additional performances 26 York City-based actor Brian happen April 21-23. Quijada will perform excerpts 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS. FILM  from his one-man show WWU.EDU “Where Did We Sit on the

Bus?” as part of a Hip Hop LIFEGUARDS & PIRATES: 22 Theatre Weekend at 7:30pm Improvisers will jump into Thursday at Western Wash- action when “Improvised MUSIC  ington University’s Viking Baywatch” shows at 8pm Union Multipurpose Room. At Friday and Saturday at the

7:30pm Friday, actor, rapper Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay 20 and playwright Idris Goodwin St. At 10pm, stick around ART  will perform “Action Words: for “Pirates.” Tickets are Hip Hop, Spoken Word, and $10-$12. 19 Short Plays by Idris.” Entry 733-8855 OR WWW. 19 to both events is free. THEUPFRONT.COM STAGE  WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU STAGE  SAT., APRIL 15 APRIL 13-15 VAUDEVILLINGHAM: At- DON’T DRINK THE WA- tend the Bellingham Circus 18 TER: The Northwest Wash- Guild’s monthly uncensored ington Theatre Group will variety show, “Vaudevil- GET OUT  present Woody Allen’s come- lingham,” at 7pm and 9pm dic Don’t Drink the Water at performances at the Cirque 7pm shows Thursday through Lab, 1401 6th St., suite

“DRAG NIGHT” AT MCINTYRE HALL 16 Saturday at Ferndale High #102. Suggested donation School, 5380 Golden Eagle is $5-$10.

Dr. Tickets are $10-$12. WWW.BELLINGHAM WORDS  WWW.NWTG.ORG CIRCUSGUILD.COM BY AMY KEPFERLE ent incarnation—which opened in 1924,  8 and showed silent films, “talkies,” box- MIA SOLO FESTIVAL: The MON., APRIL 17 ing matches, vaudeville shows and more Mia Solo Festival kicks off GUFFAWINGHAM: A week- with “Coming Home,” a local ly open mic for comedians,

in its early years—was preceded by two CURRENTS Class Time storytelling showcase hosted “Guffawingham!,” takes other theaters of the same name, both of by Julia LaFortune, at 7:30pm place at 9:30pm every Mon- 6 THE ABCS OF SKAGIT’S STAGES which burned to the ground. Since 2009, Thursday at the Sylvia Center day at the Green Frog, 1015 Valerie Stafford and Fred West have been for the Arts, 205 Prospect St. N. State St. Entry is free. STUDENTS, PLEASE silence your iPhones and other devices. it’s time at the helm of the oldest theater in Skagit Tickets are $10. At 7:30pm WWW.ACOUSTICTAVERN.COM VIEWS  Friday and Saturday, the

to put on your listening ears and pay attention. County, and they’d love it if you stopped 4  celebration of works written THURS., APRIL 20 Our goal today is to learn about the ABCs of the theater scene in Skagit by. Info: www.concrete-theatre.com for the solo voice continues UNDERGROUND COMEDY: MAIL  County. Although there won’t be a test at the end of the short lecture, you We’re not going to have time for a with monologues written and Western Washington Uni-

will be expected to support the actors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians and complete rundown, but McIntyre Hall performed by some of iDiOM versity’s improv troupe, 2  other creative types plying their trades on local stages by showing up to and the Phil Tarro Theatre need to be Theater’s favorites. Tickets the Dead Parrots Society, are $12. will kick off the spring

their gigs as often as possible. mentioned while space allows (for more DO IT  WWW.IDIOMTHEATER.COM quarter’s Underground Since the Anacortes Community Theatre begins with an “A,” we’ll start details about Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Comedy Series with a 7pm there. Were you aware that the unassuming theater at 918 M Ave. has been Theatre, read Carey Ross’ story on p.22). APRIL 13-16 show at the Underground entertaining area audiences since 1964, and that they present a whopping Throughout the year, Skagit Valley Col- I HATE HAMLET: Paul Rud- Coffeehouse in the Viking six mainstage shows a year? If you’ve purchased ticket’s for ACT’s current lege’s Mount Vernon-based arts spaces nick’s comedic I Hate Hamlet Union. Entry is free. 04.12.17 production—The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which shows again keep busy, both with internationally concludes this weekend with WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/

performances at 7:30pm DPSIMPROV .12

April 13-16 and 20-22—please watch the show and have a 300-word essay acclaimed performers and talented resi- Thursday through Saturday, 15 # ready by next Wednesday on the topic of competition among tweenagers. dents. At McIntyre Hall—the bigger of and 2pm Sunday at the Bell- POT SHOW: Attend “There’a Info: www.acttheatre.com the two spaces—upcoming gigs include ingham Theatre Guild, 1600 a Unicorn in My Bed” at 10pm Brodniak Hall may be part of Anacortes High School, but the large stage an April 22 “Drag Night” to raise money H St. Set in John Barry- at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 isn’t just reserved for the talented drama, dance and music students. The for the Rainbow Alliance, Skagit Valley more’s old apartment in New Bay St. The 4/20 show will York City, the play follows see performers using the au- Skagit Community Band will share its annual spring swing concert, “I’ll Re- Chorale’s “Celebrating in Song” April 28 successful television actor dience’s best weed stories as member April,” on April 30, the North Cascades Concert Band will play there and 30, and an April 29 “Classics Con- Andrew Rally as he struggles the inspiration to improvise

May 20, and Fidalgo Dance Works will present showings of Alice June 3-4. cert” by the Skagit Symphony. At the with taking on the dream scenes to encompass them. CASCADIA WEEKLY Those who attend any of the aforementioned shows will get a gold star, so intimate Phil Tarro Theatre, “A Season role of Hamlet, dealing with Entry is $5. plan your life accordingly. Info: www.edline.net of Shakespeare” will conclude May 19- girlfriend issues and playing WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM 19 host to Barrymore’s ghost. SEND EVENT INFO TO: Continuing alphabetically, the community-minded Concrete Theatre on 28 with showings of Twelfth Night. If Tickets are $12-$14. SEND EVENT INFO TO: CALENDAR@CASCADIA Main Street provides the small town’s residents with a way to see perfor- you don’t know why this play is famous, WWW.BELLINGHAM CALENDAR@CASCADIA WEEKLY.COM mances, concerts and movies of the moment without having to get on the it’s time to do your homework. Info: THEATREGUILD.COM WEEKLY.COM freeway. And fans of history will appreciate the fact that the theater’s pres- www.mcintyrehall.org doit UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 12-15

34  JARTOS SHOW & AUCTION: View and bid on seven paintings and two sculptures by the late

FOOD  George Jartos from 3-6pm Wednesday and Fri- day at the Cooper Lanza Gallery, 1415 13th St. At 6pm Saturday, show up for wine and cheese,

28 visual and to put in additional bids. At 7pm that GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES night, there will be a live auction of nine ad- ditional paintings. Silent bidding for the other

B-BOARD  artworks will conclude 10 minutes after the live auction ends. Funds raised will go Conser- vation Northwest to advance the conservation

26 Decker presents a grand sweep of color of wildlife and habitat in the Northwest—keep- in “Callejero II” and “Street Jam.” I’ve en- ing with the intent of Jartos’ will.

FILM  joyed seeing her work in many locations, WWW.CONSERVATIONNW.ORG including Café Rumba in Bellingham and APRIL 14-23

22 the classroom at “Ode to Learning.” FINE ART SHOW: As a precursor to the Newman’s work is also widely seen— Anacortes Arts Festival’s upcoming “Spring

MUSIC  at Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, the Fest” happening April 22-23, peruse the Community Food Co-op in Bellingham, fourth annual Fine Art Exhibition from 11am- 4pm daily (except Easter) at the city’s Depot 20 20 and a large display in Bellis Fair Mall. Her Art Center, 611 R Ave. From 6-9pm Fri., April ART 

ART  “Palouse” might be termed a colorfield 14, attend a free public opening of the non- study or a highly abstracted landscape. themed show complete with visits with the painters, photographers, sculptors, glass and 19 “Keeping Time” suggests a clockwork pendulum on a bright field of blue. woodworkers, and mixed-media artists, wine and refreshments.

STAGE  She believes, “as Einstein did, that WWW.ANACORTESARTSFESTIVAL.COM imagination is more important than knowledge.” This wise remark recalls

18 SAT., APRIL 15 the world’s first abstractionist painter, a FAMILY ART DAY: Families and groups are woman—Hilma af Klint (Sweden, 1906)— welcome at a Family Art Day event from 11am-

GET OUT  who maintained that 1pm at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. Attendees can learn how to creating her art was draw tulips and daffodils using the Skagit

16 fundamentally a spiri- Valley Tulip Festival as the inspiration. The tual exercise. drawings will be transformed into prints using Maria Wickwire, a foam, markers and printing ink. Entry is $5. WORDS  newcomer to River Gal- WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG

 8 lery this year, would SPANISH TOUR: Docent Martie Lopez will agree; she creates her lead a Spanish-language tour of “Images of SEE fascinating and evoca- Resilience: Chicana/o Art and its Mexican Roots” at 2:30pm at Whatcom Museum’s CURRENTS WHAT: tive sculpture by “go- “OUT TO DRY,” BY JACQUI BECK JACQUI BY DRY,” “OUT TO “Spring Show” ing into the deep where Lightcatcher Building. Attendees will learn

6 more about the art and artists featured in the WHERE: River you’re lost and [then] BY STEPHEN HUNTER Gallery, 19313 exhibition. Entry is included with the admis- find yourself.” sion price. VIEWS  Landing Rd., Mount Vernon Three of the men in WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG

4  WHEN: 10am- the show are also sculp- 5pm, Wed.-Sun. tors, including Peter ARTY PARTY: Attend the Anacortes Arts Fes-

MAIL  Spring Sights tival’s annual “Arty Party” from 6-9pm at the through April 30 Welty, Robert Gigliotti, INFO: www.river Depot Art Center, 611 R Ave. The “not-an-auc-

2  and Gerald Johnson, FROM GREENHOUSE TO GALLERY gallerywa.com tion” fundraiser—which raises money for the who make powerful school district’s Cultural Education Program—

DO IT  NESTLED IN a verdant valley between wooded hills, the River Gallery looks like showings in metal and stone. Gary Giovane includes dueling pianos, tasty bites from food it’s been around since pioneer days. But only a few years back, artist-owner Sylvia combines fine woodworking with painting trucks, craft cocktails, art sales, dessert, live painting and much more. Tickets are $100. Strong remodeled the former greenhouse into a well-lit, sizable gallery. onto his cedar panels and screens. WWW.ANACORTESARTSFESTIVAL.COM The annual “Spring Show” consists of work by 38 artists. Visitors will find an abun- Giovane’s birds and plants echo tra- 04.12.17 dance of lovely studies of meadows and hills, rivers, marshes, trees, flowers and birds. ditions of Japan and China, the British APRIL 15-16 Cynthia Richardson, Margaret C. Arnett, Christine Troyer, and Suzanne Powers offer Arts & Crafts movement, and the “form- TULIP TIME: Trish Harding, the featured .12 poster artist for the Skagit Valley Tulip Fes-

15 fine landscape studies. Birds feature in the art of Sallie Lynn Davis, Dedrian Clark, line” design of Northwest indigenous

# tival, will sign posters and talk with visitors and Jennifer Bowman. Terry MacDonald’s favorite ravens now appear more fierce and tribes. These days, our Native American from 11am-3pm Saturday at RoozenGarde individual, and expressionism is creeping into her portraits of chickadees. neighbors remind us they don’t always (15867 Beaver Marsh Rd.) and 11am-3pm Sun- Maggi Mason depicts birds as well, but look closer and you’ll find not painting, appreciate cultural appropriation. Alas, day at Tulip Town (15002 Bradshaw Rd.) but collage, genuinely pictorial and compelling—especially “Exuberance” and “the for better or worse, nations have al- WWW.TULIPFESTIVAL.ORG Dance of the Scarecrows.” ways done it—South Asians and Romans THURS., APRIL 20 Another representational artist “paints” with pastel. Coizie Bettinger’s nature imitating Hellenic sculpture, Europeans GALLERY TALK: Jewell Parker Rhodes will CASCADIA WEEKLY studies are cloying, dreamlike—“modern impressionism.” adopting the shapes of African art and discuss her middle reader book, The Ninth Straddling representation and abstraction is the colorful and fascinating work of the style of Japanese screen prints and Ward, at 4pm in the gallery at Whatcom 20 Jacqui Beck, containing recognizable elements from the natural world (including the list goes on. Museum’s Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St. cats) arranged in strongly abstract compositions. Feel free to discuss that topic, among Participants are invited to view “The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City” before the Yvette Newman, Charlotte Decker, and Brooke Borcherding adhere primarily to abstrac- others, while viewing the “Spring Show,” presentation. Entry is free. tion. After a successful run of brightly colored work in her idiosyncratic “cubistic” style, which closes April 30. Catch it now while WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG Borcherding appears to be staking out new territory with heavily impastic canvases. the tulips are in bloom. doit BRINGING GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN TO YOU ON SUNDAY,

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to sign posters and talk FILM  to visitors April 15 at RoozenGaarde, and Sun., April 16 at Tulip Town 22 MUSIC  ONGOING EXHIBITS MONA: Peruse three concurrent solo exhibitions of prominent regional female artists through June 11 at 20 20 ACME: Ceramics artist Steve Klein and painter, La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. www.colophoncafe.com ART  drawer and glass sculptor Meg Holgate will show Camilla Patha’s “Turn Up the Volume,” Debra Moore’s ART  their works through April in Anacortes at the ACME “Paphiopedilum,” and Sara Siestreem’s “Clockwork Gallery, 705 Commercial St. White: Lights and Signs” are free to view. 19 WWW.ACMECREATIVE.COM WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG M

ANACORTES MUSEUM: View treasures from the PERRY AND CARLSON: “Color Theory—Contem- STAGE  Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild’s private collections porary Abstraction” shows through April 30 in and from the museum’s textiles collection at an Mount Vernon at Perry and Carlson Gallery, 504 18 “Antique Quilts” exhibit showing through April at S. First St. The group show features artists from the Anacortes Museum, 1305 8th St. around the country and close to home. WWW.CITYOFANACORTES.ORG WWW.PERRYANDCARLSON.COM GET OUT 

ARTWOOD: Gary Giovane’s paintings on cedar will QUILT MUSEUM: Miwako Kimura’s “For the Love

be featured through April at Artwood Gallery, 1000 of Children, High Fiber Diet’s “It’s Not Easy Being 16 Harris Ave. Green,” and “La Conner in Bloom” are currently on WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM display at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum (formerly the La Conner Quilt & Textile WORDS  AZUSA FARM: The Skagit Art Association’s annual Museum) in La Conner at 703 S. Second St.

“Art in a Pickle Barn” exhibit shows from 10am- WWW.QFAMUSEUM.ORG  8 5pm daily through April 30 at Mount Vernon’s Azusa Farm and Gardens, 14904 State Route 20. SCOTT MILO: “Tulip Poster Artists, Past and Pres- WWW.SKAGITART.ORG ent” will be featured through April in Anacortes at CURRENTS the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave.

CHRISTIANSON’S SCHOOLHOUSE: See WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM 6 Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild’s 10th annual “Art at the Schoolhouse” exhibit through April 30 in Mount SCULPTURE NW: Peruse “Art Beyond Conflict: VIEWS  Vernon at the 1888 schoolhouse at Christianson’s Crossing Borders” through April 22 at Sculpture Nursery, 15806 Best Rd. Northwest Gallery, 203 Prospect St., #101. 4  WWW.STANWOODCAMANOARTS.COM WWW.SCULPTURENORTHWEST.ORG MAIL  FARMHOUSE: View Skagit Artists Together’s annual SKAGIT MUSEUM: View “Washington Remembers

“Art Bash” exhibit through April 23 at Mount Vernon’s World War II” and “The Skagit Home Front” through 2  Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 Laconner Whitney Rd. June 25 in La Conner at the Skagit County Histori- WWW.SKAGITARTISTSTOGETHER.COM cal Museum, 501 S. 4th St. DO IT  WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM FOURTH CORNER: “Brilliant Hues: Spontaneous Style” shows through April 28 at Fourth Corner SMITH & VALLEE: View works by painters Gregg Frames and Gallery, 311 W. Holly St. Laananen and Rob Vetter at an “On the Road to 04.12.17 WWW.FOURTHCORNERFRAMES.COM Heavy Mountain” exhibit showing through April 30 at Edison’s Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Rd.

GOOD EARTH: View Shelly Stark’s “From the WWW.SMITHANDVALLEE.COM .12 15

Ground Up” through April at Good Earth Pottery, # 1000 Harris Ave. WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works by Whatcom WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM Art Guild members can be perused and purchased from 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. at the new Whatcom Art HONEY SALON: View Madeline Klusmire’s collec- Market, 1103 11th St. tion of hand-painted plants and wildlife on hand- WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG thrown porcelain at the “Adorn” exhibit showing cascadiaweekly.com through April at Honey Salon, 310 W. Holly St. WHATCOM MUSEUM: “Images of Resilience:

new look, CASCADIA WEEKLY WWW.HONEYBELLINGHAM.COM Chicana/o Art and its Mexican Roots,” “The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City,” “Nostalgic Satu- same great stories I.E. GALLERY: View sculptor Thor Myhre’s “Culti- ration,” “Back at the Park: Vintage Views from the 21 vating Figures” and painter T. Michael Gardiner’s Photo Archives,” “John M. Edson Hall of Birds,” and “Low-level Trapezoids” exhibits through April 30 “Focus on 50: Whatcom Community College” can cur- at Edison’s i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. rently be viewed on the Whatcom Museum campus. WWW.IEEDISON.COM WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG rumor has it

34  ONE TIME, MANY years ago, at a long-gone bar, I watched Peadar MacMahon strum his

FOOD  guitar and sing the Ewan MacColl song “For These Are My Mountains” for a rapt audience. Like several others in that room, I got a lit- 28 music SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT tle teary watching the musician sing about Ireland, where he was born and raised, with

B-BOARD  such naked tenderness and longing. It was one of very few times in my life

26 that I’ve cried in public and I still haven’t forgiven Peadar for it.

FILM  For the past couple of years, the affable

22 22 Irishman has been on a musical mission of an- MUSIC  MUSIC  other kind, still deeply personal, still inexora-

20 bly tied to the land from

ART  whence he came. He’s BY CAREY ROSS been an evangelist of

19 sorts, bringing the music of one of Ireland’s most important songwriters, Percy French,

STAGE  to audiences everywhere he can. Last year, MacMahon released an album of French’s music, called The Legacy of Percy 18 French, and soon found himself accepting an invitation to play Ireland’s prestigious

GET OUT  Percy French Festival for an audience that included that country’s president.

16 MacMahon has been invited back to Ire- land to play the festival again and, much as he did a year ago, he’s throwing a big WORDS  ol’ benefit to help raise travel funds. Aid-

 8 ing him in this endeavor will be Helen and Richard Scholtz, Jan Peters, Flip Breskin, and others. Irish music, of course, will be

CURRENTS the soundtrack, and what I’m sure will be a most lively party takes place Sat., April 6 15 at Boundary Bay’s Mountain Room. File your taxes, and then wash all the pain away VIEWS  with a pint of Boundary beer and an Irish

4  sing-along. You feel better already. BY CAREY ROSS Despite the fact that it is a place where MAIL  a mechanical chicken will sometimes lay a

2  prize for me, I do not spend as much time Spectacular, Spectacular as I should at the Comics Place. It usually DO IT  takes something special to lure me there A MIGHTY MUSIC MAKER (I’m still waiting for my free whoopee cushion, Django). WHEN MY grandfather turned 90, he proposed a celebration at which his Given that it’s the series opener as well Something special indeed will happen at 04.12.17 nearest and dearest would form a circle with him at the center, and then we as the theater’s birthday movie, the Lincoln the Comics Place on Sun., April 16, when would all regale him with stories about himself. wanted to make their first selection count, local author Robert Lashley will read from .12

15 If I should live to that well-seasoned age, I expect I will also have a party and so they opted to show Fritz Lang’s 1926 his new book Up South. Along with being a # at which I will make demands some might consider eccentric, because I firmly sci-fi masterwork, Metropolis. Lang set his man who will show up out of the blue and believe that when you become a nonagenarian, you get to do what you want. film 100 years in the future, and his vision hand you a cupcake (his devotion to high- Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre turned 90 last year, and instead of marking of the world in 2026 is indeed best experi- quality snacks being one of his many excel- their milestone by forcing the people who love them to accede to their strange enced on the biggest screen you can plant lent qualities), Lashley is also a poet of some desires, they celebrated by throwing a party with cake and a Buster Keaton mov- yourself in front of. As well, the Lincoln renown. He was nominated for a Stranger Ge- ie, and then spent the year showing the best movies of the last nine decades. will show the newly restored but little-seen nius Award and has spent the past year or

CASCADIA WEEKLY The Lincoln will use its 91st birthday on Sat., April 15 to kick off a similar 2010 version, which features 30 additional more touring the country, reading his poetry run of movies that they’ve dubbed the “Spectacular, Spectacular Film Festi- minutes of futuristic dystopia and ahead-of- and running workshops. He keeps a pretty 22 val.” The trio of films comes with a subtitle of “A Visually Stunning Film Se- their-time special effects. low profile in Bellingham, but I’m sure would ries” and the related info makes clear that these are “films meant to be seen The other thing that will make this screen- not mind if a whole bunch of his nearest and on the big screen (not on your portable device)”—and what better place to see ing unlike any other you’ll ever see is the dearest showed up to remind him that he’s a such movies than an old-fashioned theater that was built to truly showcase live score that will be played on the Lin- pretty big deal here too. Feel free to bring cinematic works of art? coln’s Mighty Wurlitzer by Sharon Stearnes. If him a cupcake if you like. paces for all to enjoy prior to most mov- He and his wife Eva MUSIC, FROM PAGE 22 ies at the Lincoln. (fun fact: Fred and MEDITATE Although the organ itself is a real Eva had their first

you are a person who enjoys live music show-stopper, some attention should date at an organ con- 34 

(trust me, you are) and a person who be paid to those organists—Fred Beeks, cert and the couple Learn to

loves movies (yep, you’re that too), few Nick Nicolai, Harvey Rossiter, and Glen once had a nearly FOOD  things are more enjoyable than watching DesJardins—who are only too happy to 900-piece Wurlitzer a movie accompanied by a soundtrack donate their considerable musical skills ATTEND in their home before 28 played live. Some might even call it the in the name of entertaining the masses. WHAT: donating it to a the- Spectacular, best of all entertainment worlds. Impressive though it is, the Wurlitzer Spectacular Film ater in Centralia) also Opportunities to partake of this mu- more than lives up to its “mighty” moni- Festival/Lincoln act as sponsors of B-BOARD  sic/movie full-meal deal are few and far ker, and those who can master its keys, Theatre’s 91st the Lincoln’s birthday Birthday between, but even rarer is the chance to pedals and effects have put a lifetime of shindig and launch Free Meditation Instruction 26 hear the score played on an old-school learning into their craft. WHEN: 7:30pm of the Spectacular, Sat., Apr. 15 Monday evenings, 7:00 pm pipe organ like the Mighty Wurlitzer. If the Lincoln’s Wurlitzer has one Spectacular Film FILM  WHERE: Lincoln Open House Meditation & Talk Less than 100 such instruments remain champion and advocate, it would have Theatre, 712 S. Festival. It’s partly Meditation @ 7pm/ Talk @ 8pm in their original theaters (Bellingham’s to be Beeks, who, along with entertain- First St., Mount because of them 22  22 Mount Baker Theatre is home to another ing people for free, also maintains and Vernon that the public can 2825 Meridian, Suite 201 • 360-483-4526

COST: 35 cents MUSIC of the uncommon instruments), and the repairs the massive, persnickety and see Metropolis at the MUSIC  INFO: model found at the Lincoln is one of involved instrument, and he’s been do- www.lincoln throwback price of meditation center just two in existence. It not only pos- ing so for decades. He’s put countless theatre.org 35 cents—and I hear 20 sesses the organ and piano parts we hours into sourcing and replacing parts, there will be birthday bellingham.shambhala.org ART  would expect, but also features a whole clambered up and down ladders to keep cake for those in attendance as well. sound-effect setup for silent films, with its inner workings in working order, and Two more films remain in the Spectacu- 19 everything from chimes to castanets to is widely acknowledged to be an expert lar, Spectacular series—Amelie (May 20)

glockenspiels making it into the mix. when it comes to not only the Lincoln’s and Lawrence of Arabia (June 20)—but STAGE  And the theater doesn’t just save its Wurlitzer, but also Wurlitzers in general. Metropolis is the only one for which a prized instrument for special occasions For Beeks, it’s a labor of love. Luckily, live score will be played. Although you’ll 18 such as its birthday. Thanks to a dedi- it’s one the rest of us get to enjoy. have plenty of chances to see the Mighty cated crew of talented volunteer organ- Beeks’ dedication to the Lincoln ex- Wurlitzer in action—as nonagenarians EBT ists, the Wurlitzer gets put through its tends even further than that, however. go, it’s only getting better with age. GET OUT  Local: Eggs, Honey, Breads

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KALDESTAD QUARTET: Vancouver-based tenor WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU JOHN HANSEN QUARTET: Seattle-based vocalist  8 saxophonist Steve Kaldestad and Seattle trumpet- Kelley Johnson will join noted jazz pianist John Greeting Cards, Books, Toys er Jay Thomas will return to Bellingham for a 7pm SAT., APRIL 15 Hansen for a 7pm Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center concert at Unity CASPAR BABYPANTS: Local families looking performance at Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Rd. Pianist Miles to welcome spring with song and dance can join Telegraph Rd. Bassist Michael Glynn and drummer Deli, Espresso, Beer & Wine CURRENTS Black, bassist Michael Glynn, and drummer Julian Caspar Babypants—the kid-friendly alter ego of Julian MacDonough will also be part of the show. 6 MacDonough will play along. Entry is $5-$10. singer and bass guitarist Chris Ballew—for a con- Entry is $5-$10. WWW.WJMAC.ORG cert at 10:30am at Bellingham Technical College’s WWW.WJMAC.ORG Our East Whatcom Grocery Settlemyer Hall, 3028 Lindbergh Ave. Tickets are 360-592-2297 VIEWS  THURS., APRIL 13 $7-$12 per family; proceeds will go toward schol- THURS., APRIL 20 www.everybodys.com 4  LUTHIER’S LINGO: Guitar makers George arships for BTC’s Parenting Education Program. ARLO GUTHRIE: Hear the best of legendary Highway 9 – Van Zandt Thomas, Dake Traphagen, and Brian Griffin will WWW.BTCFAMILY.EVENTBRITE.COM folksinger Arlo Guthrie and his band’s catalogue MAIL  give a “Luthier’s Lingo” presentation at Museum from the late 1960s and early ’70s when Guthrie’s

Advocates meeting at 12pm at Whatcom Museum’s DANA’S BEST: An award-winning songwriter and “Running Down the Road” tour makes a stop in 2  Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. The luthiers will teaching artist will celebrate the release of her Bellingham for a 7pm concert at the Mount Baker each bring an example of their craft and discuss album Dana’s Best Jump & Jam Tunes at 11am at Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to see the DO IT  how they got into this fascinating and demanding the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. musical trip down memory lane and hits from art form. Entry is free. The all-ages audience will be invited to sing, albums like Arlo, Running Down the Road, Washing- WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG play and dance along with Dana’s songs, includ- ton County and more are $30-$43. ing the “Wiggle Workout” and “Jumping Beans.” 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM

NIGHT BEAT: Violist Annti Niemistö, who Ticket are $7. 04.12.17 performed in Germany, Italy and Finland as an ex- WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM GLOBAL SPICE: South Indian vocalist K.S. Resmi

change student, will lead the winners of the 2017 and percussionist N. Scott Robinson will perform .12

Virginia Glover Awards competition in a “Night BENEFIT CONCERT: Pianist Gabriel Manalac will both traditional and contemporary pieces at 15 # Beat” concert at 7:30pm at Western Washington perform at 3:30pm at Piper Music, 1213 Cornwall a “Global Spice” World Music Series concert University’s Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. Tickets are $20; funds raised will go to pur- at 7:30pm at Western Washington University’s Ave. Tickets to the Bellingham Music Club concert chase books for the Eastern International School Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are are $15 online or at the door, and you can “take a in Stung Treng, Cambodia. $10-$16. teen for free.” WWW.PIPERSHEETMUSIC.COM 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU WWW.BELLINGHAMMUSICCLUB.ORG JAZZ SERIES: The gypsy jazz quintet known as JANSEN JAZZ BAND: The 20-30 members of

FRI., APRIL 14 Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will perform as part the Jansen Jazz Band present a Spring Ses- CASCADIA WEEKLY DONNELLAN & FEINGOLD: Grant Donnellan of the Manouche NW jazz concert series at 7:30pm sion Concert at 7:30pm at Lynden’s Jansen Art and David Feingold will be joined by special at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Center, 321 Front St. This is the final concert for 23 guest Ben Musa for a concert featuring works Ellsworth St. Nuages will open the show. Tickets the 2016-2017 season and will feature a special by Bach, Debussy, Piazzolla, Sarasate, de Falla, are $10-$15; proceeds will help fund the choir’s performance by singer Sarah Bosch, a Lynden High and Feingold at 7:30pm at Western Washington Transylvania Pilgrimage inJune. School alum. Tickets are $10. University’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. WWW.BUF.ORG WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG musicvenues 34 

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28 Anelia's Kitchen & Steve Meyer No Tonic Press Meinhardt Merry Stage

B-BOARD  Peadar MacMahon Boundary Bay Aaron Guest Piano Night Paul Klein Brewery & Friends

26 Acoustic Night w/ Brown Lantern Ale House Open Mic Marcel & Nakos Steelbeans FILM 

Prozzak, K.I.D. The Damned, Bleached Commodore Ballroom 22 22

Square Dance w/Porterbelly MUSIC  MUSIC  Conway Muse Salsasere Salsa Night Johnny Bulldog Stringband 20 Corner Pub Knut Bell and the 360s ART 

Culture Cafe at Kombucha Aireeoke DJ Boombox Kid Open Mic 19 Town STAGE  Eat Orb Trio Greg Feingold Duo BJ Block Duo

18 Richard Allen's Louisiana Ron Bailey w/Al Kaatz & PEADAR MACMAHON & FRIENDS/ Edison Inn Experience The Tangents April 15/Boundary Bay

GET OUT  Anelias Kitchen & Stage 511 Morris St., La Conner • (360) 466-4778 | Bellewood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden • (360) 318-7720 | Bobby Lee’s Pub & Eatery 108 W. Main St., Everson • 966-8838 | Boundary Bay Brewery 1107 Railroad Ave • 647-5593 | 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

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Irish and Folk Night w/ 26 Honey Moon Open Mic w/Scot Casey Sarah Goodin Scrub The McHugh Boys John Roberts & Margo Jan Peters and Sam Vogt Murphy FILM 

Kulshan Brewing Co. Danny Vogel Five Year Anniversary Party Marcel and Nakos 22  22 Loco Billy's Wild Moon Jam Night/Open Mic Hempfest Artist Tryout Harvey Creek MUSIC Saloon MUSIC 

Main St. Bar and Grill JP Falcon Acoustic Showcase Ringtail Cats 80HD 20 ART 

Greet the Sea, Wigwam Ultimax, Sounds of the Underground, Make.Shift Surfer Yeti Round 2 19

Jim Long Trio Old World Deli STAGE 

Rockfish Grill Stilly River Band Joan Penney Blues Union 18

Royal Karaoke Karaoke Country Night DJ Jester TRAPT/April 14/Wild Buffalo GET OUT 

Rumors Cabaret Panty Hoes Drag Show Southlander DJ Graymatter, DJ Party Rock DJ Graymatter, DJ Party Rock Fetish Night Aireeoke DJ James Gatz 16

The Mountain Flowers, WORDS  The Shakedown Step Dads, Pisswand, Chimney Vacationeer, Eggshells, Vervex No Future: '80s Night Skates, Wild English  8 Silver Reef Casino Dana Osborn Band

Skagit Casino Resort The Royal We The Royal We CURRENTS 6 Bill MacDonough Roger Quiggle Thomas Harris Band Skylark's Trio VIEWS 

Stones Throw Brewery Greg Stone The Devilly Brothers Chuck Dingee & Joe Young 4  MAIL  The Wednesdays, The Coax, Woe, The Dancing Plague Swillery Whiskey Bar Karaoke Free Music Thursday Goth Industrial Night The Song Project

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34  along with other members, Tommy part- ners with Old Tom to profitably compete FOOD  against local rivals. film By now the script, by Cook and Pamela Marin, has firmly established the intense 28 MOVIE REVIEWS FILM SHORTS father-son fairway rivalry and conflict- ing views of Old Tom and Young Tom as a B-BOARD  very public clash between tradition and

innovation, although it surely takes some 26 26  liberties in playing up the sentimentality of later scenes. As Tommy repeatedly chal- FILM  FILM  lenges the accepted system of match spon- sorship, pushing to keep a larger share of

22 his winnings, Tom hews to his deferential position as a loyal employee who refuses

MUSIC  to question the established order. Mullan wields the role of Old Tom like

20 a trusty one-wood, berating Tommy to

ART  fall in line or face the consequences of his insubordination, which could conceiv-

19 ably push the family into financial ruin. In rare moments of tenderness or reflec-

STAGE  tion, though, Mullan calls upon impres- sive reserves of emotion to convey Tom’s unwavering dedication to his family, per- 18 haps most especially his wayward son. Young Tom’s disregard for authority ex-

GET OUT  tends even to his sternly Christian mother, who disapproves of him courting Meg Drin-

16 nen (Ophelia Lovibond), a restaurant work- er nearly 10 years his senior with a shame- ful past. Tommy further distances himself WORDS  from Old Tom as his father’s game begins

 8 to fall off and the St. Andrews members pressure him to make way for Tommy to go professional and start playing with a

CURRENTS younger golfer. When Tommy’s new partner is forced to withdraw from an upcoming 6 tour due to an injury, however, Tom and Tommy pair up again in what proves to be VIEWS  their final partnership on the links.

4  As the slighted son determined to prove his worth to his family and the MAIL  entire golfing community, Lowden very REVIEWED BY JUSTIN LOWE

2  that his first-born son Tommy (Lowden) effectively handles Tommy’s confronta- arrives, Morris already enjoys a reputa- tions with Old Tom and the St. Andrews

DO IT  tion as a renowned golfer and champion- club members, then adroitly pivots to Tommy’s Honour ship competitor. reveal an unexpected sentimental streak Growing up playing the St. Andrews while attempting to romance Meg. Lo- A GOOD WALK UNSPOILED course prepares Tommy well for his ama- vibond probably deserved a more chal- 04.12.17 teur debut in 1868 at the age of 17, about lenging character arc than the Victorian AS THE widely acknowledged home of golf, Scotland holds a particular attraction the point that Connery’s adaptation of morality subplot that she gets stuck .12

15 for both professional and amateur players, who revere the region’s renowned courses Cook’s account intersects the Morris fam- with, although she’s more than up to the # and celebrate its pivotal place in the history of the sport. Central to that heritage ily timeline. Headstrong and reluctant to task of demonstrating Meg’s quick wit are the names Tom Morris (known as Old Tom) and Tommy Morris (Young Tom), 19th follow his father’s path to become a caddy and reluctant warmth. century originators of the contemporary game’s most distinguishing features, many of for wealthy golfers and then perhaps earn Although neither of his leads is a golfer, them detailed in Kevin Cook’s 2007 book, Tommy’s Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris a position as a greenskeeper, Young Tom as an experienced actor himself, Connery and Young Tom Morris, Golf’s Founding Father and Son. instead dreams of a career as a golf pro- expertly coaches them to demonstrate Adapted by Scotsman Jason Connery, himself an avid golfer like his famed father fessional, a distinction reserved for gen- sufficient familiarity with the game, re-

CASCADIA WEEKLY Sean, this historical account offers an engrossing and accessible celebration of the tlemen of the time, not commoners. lying on some unobtrusive VFX to ensure game’s modern origins, enhanced by striking locations and a standout cast, led by Winning an unprecedented three suc- that their strokes are on target. Even with 26 Scottish actors Peter Mullan and Jack Lowden. cessive Challenge Belt trophies in the a distinct emphasis on the father-son dy- The United Kingdom in the 19th century was still a nation sharply divided by annual Open Championships (now known namic, the helmer also succeeds admira- class. Without access to resources or higher education, the vast underclasses toiled as the British Open) sets him on his way bly in highlighting some of the social con- in poverty, much as Tom Morris (Mullan) struggles to support his family of six as the as a sought-after competitor for informal flicts of the era and conceiving a lively greenskeeper and golf instructor at Scotland’s storied St. Andrews links. By the time “challenge matches” against other play- romance between Tommy and Meg. film ›› showing this week

for a sign from beyond from her dead twin brother. 34  BY CAREY ROSS HHHHH (R • 1 hr. 45 min.) FOOD  POWER RANGERS: So, this is about a group of kids FILM SHORTS in shiny suits who fight evil and can cobble them- selves together into a single huge metal superhero 28 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: This is the movie that named Voltron? Sounds cool, I guess. HH (PG-13 • 2 caused people to lose their shit over its openly gay hrs. 4 min.)

character while they simultaneously glossed over the B-BOARD  fact that it is also a love story between a teenaged SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE: On the plus side:

girl and the giant water buffalo who kidnaps her. Tale For the first time, Smurfette isn’t just the unwitting 26 as old as time, indeed. HHH (PG • 2 hrs. 9 min.) (witless?) object of creepy Smurf lust, and she gets 26  to be an actual character who drives the plot. On the FILM  THE BOSS BABY: This animated movie in which minus side: Even Smurfette’s newfound girl power FILM  a business-minded infant becomes the CEO of a isn’t enough to make this movie more than mediocre. major corporation is obviously based on a true story HH (PG • 1 hr. 39 min.) because have you ever been around a baby? Those tiny 22 tyrants are pretty much the bosses of whatever situa- THE VOID: This scary story about one seriously twist-

tion they’re in. H (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.) ed night in a remote hospital (featuring potentially MUSIC  murderous cultlike figures, some kind of rapid-moving THE CASE FOR CHRIST: An atheist uses evidence insanity and a whole lot of gore) hearkens back to the 20 and facts to try and prove that Christianity is a glory days of 1980s horror. What could be better than sham, only to become a true believer himself. This is that? HHHH (Unrated • 1 hr. 30 min.) ART  obviously a true story because we all know that facts, FATE OF THE FURIOUS evidence and Christianity go together like vodka, soda THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE: Based on the bestselling 19 and the Holy Spirit. HH (PG • 1 hr. 52 min.) true story of a couple (Jessica Chastain stars as the GOING IN STYLE: Zach Braff directs an old-dude THE LAST WORD: Shirley MacLaine plays a woman titular wife) living in a bombed-out Polish zoo dur- THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: You can kill off one of buddy comedy—a sentence that makes me instinc- who enlists Amanda Seyfried to help her write her mem- ing World War II, where they care for the remaining STAGE  this franchise’s stars (RIP Paul Walker), but you can- tively recoil just typing it. I’m not sure how Alan oir. When she’s displeased with the results, she sets out animals—and rescue some 300 Jews, mostly from the not kill the franchise itself. I predict this installment Arkin, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman got roped to revise her history and drags Seyfried along for the Warsaw Ghetto. HHHH (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 4 min.) 18 will feature fast cars and a bunch of special effects into this, but would not be surprised if Braff was ride. But who really cares what this movie is about? It’s that are only believable to anyone without a basic holding them hostage somewhere. HH (PG-13 • 1 hr. Shirley MacLaine, people. HH (R • 1 hr. 48 min.) knowledge of physics. But it’ll also be a whole bunch 37 min.) GET OUT  of high-speed fun. HHH (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 16 min.) LIFE: Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds, the two HIDDEN FIGURES: Highlighting the story of three hottest astronauts ever to inhabit the International

GHOST IN THE SHELL: Another day, another ex- African-American women working at NASA who helped Space Station, make themselves a Martian friend and 16 ample of Hollywood whitewashing a role that could’ve to put astronaut John Glenn into orbit, this movie es- all hell breaks loose (who saw that coming?) in this (and maybe should’ve) gone to a non-white actor. pouses one of the central tenets of girl power: When sci-fi movie that is way better than it should be for However, I will admit that Scarlett Johansson is the they tell you you can’t, show up and do it anyway. the time of year in which it is being released. HHH WORDS  perfect choice to play a cyborg, considering that her HHHHH (PG • 2 hrs. 7 min.) (R • 1 hr. 43 min.)

“acting” typically consists of showing no emotion  8 whatsoever. HHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 42 min.) KONG: SKULL ISLAND: King Kong gets the origin LOGAN: James Mangold does for Wolverine what Showtimes story he didn’t know he needed in this movie that Christopher Nolan did for Batman in this dark, gritty, GIFTED: Chris Evans plays a man raising his niece af- should be real bad, but manages instead to be a mon- R-rated finale to Marvel’s longest-running superhero Regal and AMC theaters, please see CURRENTS ter the death of his sister. He’s just trying to give her ster of a good time, which you might assume is due to franchise. HHHHH (R • 2 hrs. 15 min.) www.fandango.com.

a normal life, a thing that is complicated by the fact the presence of both Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson, 6 that she’s a math prodigy with an ambitious, custody- but really has far more to do with the show-stopping PERSONAL SHOPPER: Kristen Stewart teams up once Pickford Film Center and seeking grandma who wants to milk her for her math giant gorilla created by the genius nerds at Industrial again with Clouds of Sils Maria director Olivier Assayas PFC’s Limelight Cinema, please see VIEWS  potential. HHHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 41 min.) Light and Magic. HHHH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 58 min) to play a personal shopper living in Paris and waiting www.pickfordfilmcenter.com 4  MAIL 

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WASHINGTON BY ROB BREZSNY worker, it would be an excellent phase to trade in your bulletinboard claustrophobic cubicle for a spacious new niche. In other words, Virgo, you're primed to outgrow at least

200 200 200 200 one of your containers. The boundaries you knew you 34  would have to transgress some day are finally ready MIND & BODY MIND & BODY MIND & BODY MIND & BODY FREE WILL to be transgressed. Even now, your attention span is FOOD  Use mindfulness exer- physical therapy movements Sex Addicts Anonymous join instructor David Renteria expanding and your imagination is stretching. cises and collage to explore to help strengthen your body (SAA) meets at 7pm Tuesdays for the free class and bring ASTROLOGY what you really want to at- and improve your balance. and Thursdays and 9am Satur- a water bottle, comfortable LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): For over a century, the

28 tract into your life at a "Make Entry is free. For more info: days at the Bellingham Unitar- clothing and shoes. More info: 28 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Before visiting Sicily Ringsaker Lutheran Church in Buxton, North Dakota Magic Through Mindful Mani- (360) 354-3883 ian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth (360) 354-4883 festing" class with Dvorah St. More info: (360) 420-8311 for the first time, American poet Billy Collins learned hosted rites of passage, including 362 baptisms, 50 Carrasco, MA, LMHC from Attend a Healing Hour from or www.pugetsoundsaa.org Join Lynne to prevent 25 to speak Italian. In his poem "By a Swimming Pool marriages, and 97 funerals. It closed in 2002, a victim 6:30-8:30pm Thurs., April 13 5:30-6:30pm every Wednes- pounds of greenhouse gas B-BOARD  B-BOARD  Outside Siracusa," he describes how the new language of the area's shrinking population. I invite you to at the Lynden Library, 216 4th day at Simply Spirit Reading & A Grief Support Group at lunch. More info: (360) is changing his perspective. If he were thinking in consider the possibility that this can serve as a useful St. Entry is free and no regis- Healing Center, 1304 Meador meets at 7pm every Tuesday 733-3305 tration is required. More info: Ave. Drop in anytime during at the St. Luke's Community English, he might say that the gin he's drinking while metaphor for you, Libra. Is there a place that has been

26 (360) 354-4883 the hour to receive an aura/ Health Education Center, 3333 Come relax and meet other sitting alone in the evening light "has softened my a sanctuary for you, but has begun to lose its magic? chakra healing. Entry is $5. Squalicum Pkwy. The free, breastfeeding mothers in a mood." But the newly Italianized part of his mind Is there a traditional power spot from which the power Certified homeopath More info: www.simplyspir- drop-in support group is for warm, inviting and respect-

FILM  Monique Arsenault leads a itcenter.com those experiencing the recent ful environment at a Breast- would prefer to say that the gin "has allowed my has been ebbing? Has a holy refuge evolved into a free "Healing with Home- death of a friend or loved one. feeding Cafe from 9am-12pm thoughts to traverse my brain with greater gentleness" mundane hang-out? If so, mourn for a while, then go opathy" presentation at "Yoga for Limited Mobil- More info: 733-5877 every Tuesday at the Bell- and "has extended permission to my mind to feel a in search of a vibrant replacement. 11am Thurs., April 13 at the ity" is the focus of a weekly ingham Center for Healthy 22 friendship with the vast sky." Your assignment in the SkillShare Space at the Bell- yoga session happening from Attend Zumba classes Motherhood, 1012 Dupont ingham Public Library, 210 10-11:30am Thursdays at the from 5:30-6:30pm Tuesdays at Street. Entry is free. More coming week, Aries, is to Italianize your view of the SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Most people throw Central Ave. Each session she Lummi Island Library, 2144 S. the Lynden Library, 216 4th St. info: www.centerforhealthy world. Infuse your thoughts with expansive lyricism away lemon rinds, walnut shells and pomegranate MUSIC  explores common complaints Nugent Rd. All adults are wel- No experience is necessary; motherhood.com and voluptuous relaxation. If you're Italian, celebrate skins. But some resourceful types find uses for these as well as possible homeo- come at the free event. More and amplify your Italianness. apparent wastes. Lemon rind can serve as a deodorizer, pathic solutions which may be info: (360) 758-7145 20 appropriate to the situation. cleaner and skin tonic, as well as a zesty ingredient At 3pm, show up for "Chair Attend Gam-Anon meet- TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It's closing time. You in recipes. Ground-up walnut shells work well in facial ART  Tai Chi," an excellent exer- ings (for family and friends have finished toiling in the shadow of an old sacred scrubs and pet bedding. When made into a powder, cise for people who may have of individuals with a gambling cow. You've climaxed your relationship with ill-fitting pomegranate peels have a variety of applications for concerns about balance and disorder) from 7-8:30pm Fri-

19 want to improve their stabil- days in Mount Vernon at the ideas that you borrowed from mediocre and inappropri- skin care. I suggest you look for metaphorically similar ity. More info: (360) 778-7217 First Lutheran Church, 2015 ate teachers once upon a time. And you can finally things, Scorpio. You're typically inclined to dismiss Blackburn Rd. Entry is free. give up your quest for a supposed Holy Grail that the surfaces and discard the packaging and ignore the STAGE  Jenica Barrett of “Zero More info: www.gam-anon. Waste Wisdom” will discuss org never actually existed in the first place. It's time to outer layers, but I urge you to consider the possibility the advantages of working move on to the next chapter of your life story, Taurus! that right now they may have value. toward a zero waste life- Co-Dependents Anony- You have been authorized to graduate from any influ- 18 style at a "Zero Waste Life- mous meets from 7-8:30pm ence, attachment, and attraction that wouldn't serve SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You're growing style" workshop focusing on most Mondays at PeaceHealth natural bathroom products St. Joseph's Community your greater good in the future. Does this mean you'll too fast, but that's fine as long as you don't make at 11am Sat., April 15 at the Health Education Center, 3333 soon be ready to embrace more freedom than you have people around you feel they're moving too slowly. GET OUT  Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Squalicum Pkwy, conference in years? I'm betting on it. You know too much, but that won't be a problem as Baker Hwy. Participants at room B. Entry is by donation. long as you don't act snooty. And you're almost too the free event will make their More info: (360) 676-8588 GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The heaviest butterfly attractive for your own good, but that won't hurt you

16 own deodorant to take home. More info: (360) 592-2422 Abby Staten leads "Yoga on the planet is the female Queen Victorian Birdwing. as long as you overflow with spontaneous generosity. for Multiple Sclerosis" classes It tips the scales at two grams. The female Queen What I'm trying to convey, Sagittarius, is that your A weekly "Spacious Mind from 10-11am Tuesdays and

WORDS  Alexandra Birdwing is the butterfly with the longest excesses are likely to be more beautiful than chaotic, Meditation" takes place from 11am-12pm Fridays at Christ 6:45-7:45pm Tuesdays starting the Servant Lutheran Church, wingspan: over 12 inches. These two creatures remind more fertile than confusing. And that should provide April 18 at 8 Petals Yoga, 1317 2600 Lakeway Dr. The weekly me of you these days. Like them, you're freakishly you with plenty of slack when dealing with cautious  8 Commercial St., suite #203. events are free for people beautiful. You're a marvelous and somewhat vertigi- folks who are a bit rattled by your lust for life. The practice uses neurosci- with MS, and no registration ence to create a no-fail medi- is required. Please bring a nous spectacle. The tasks you're working on are grace- tation. In minutes you’ll calm blanket or yoga mat. More ful and elegant, yet also big and weighty. Because of CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Until recently,

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6 specific limiting reaction pat- terns in yourself or go more are dazzling and influential. Though your acrobatic journal Nature says that's wrong. There are actually deeply into quiet spacious- zigzags seem improbable, they're effective. three trillion trees on earth—almost eight times more ness. Daimon Sweeney created VIEWS  than was previously thought. In a similar way, I sus- and teaches this, building on CANCER (June 21-July 22): Picasso had mixed pect you have also underestimated certain resources decades of experience with

4  consciousness growth. The feelings about his fellow painter Marc Chagall, who that are personally available to you, Capricorn. Now is first two sessions are free. was born under the sign of Cancer. "I'm not crazy a good time to correct your undervaluation. Summon More info: (360) 441-1195 MAIL  about his roosters and donkeys and flying violinists, the audacity to recognize the potential abundance you and all the folklore," Picasso said, referring to the have at your disposal. Then make plans to tap into it "Detox, Fasting and

2  Cleansing" will be the focus subject matter of Chagall's compositions. But he also with a greater sense of purpose. of a workshop with certified felt that Chagall was one of the only painters "who un- nutritionist Jim Ehmke from Wondering derstands what color really is," adding, "There's never AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The poet John DO IT  6:30-8:30pm Tues., April 18 at the Cordata Community about the nuts been anybody since Renoir who has the feeling for Keats identified a quality he called "negative capabil- Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. and bolts of light that Chagall has." I suspect that in the coming ity." He defined it as the power to calmly accept He'll discuss colon cleansing, the homebuying weeks, you will be the recipient of mixed messages like "uncertainties, mysteries, and doubts without any enemas, colonics, and other these. Praise and disapproval may come your way. Rec- irritable reaching after fact and reason." I would gut-cleansing systems. Entry process? 04.12.17 ognition and neglect. Kudos and apathy. Please don't extend the meaning to include three other things not is $5. More info: 734-8158 or Check out our www.communityfood.coop FREE Homebuyer dwell on the criticism and downplay the applause. In to be irritably reached for: artificial clarity, premature fact, do the reverse! resolution, and simplistic answers. Now is an excellent .12 Attend a free TM® intro- Education

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FILM  59 "Terrible" ages 10 Stow, as on a ship wearer at night yang 63 Conservation subj. 11 Hand or foot, e.g. 53 Fillings for some 67 Philandering fellow

22 64 Product of a 12 Aptly titled English donuts? between-buildings spa 55 Consider officially, MUSIC  cookoff? 15 Wee as a judge 68 Ointment ingredi- 18 Acronym popular- 56 Bruins' alma mater 20 ent ized by Drake 57 "On Golden Pond" ART  69 Illinois city 22 ___ of Maine bird symbolizing Middle (toothpaste brand) 58 Novel necessity 19 America 24 Three-letter 60 Like joker values 70 "Funeral in Berlin" "Squee!" STAGE  novelist Deighton 25 Failure of diplo- Last Week’s Puzzle 17 Group that gets Storm" 71 Kentucky senator macy

18 Across 1 Animal that can fol- called about illicit 31 Rapper Biggie Paul 26 Moved stealthily low the first word in facsimiles? 35 Jointly owned, 72 Put up with 28 Does nothing GET OUT  each of this puzzle's 19 Fix a feature, e.g. maybe 73 Animal that can 29 Haloes of light four theme entries 20 ___ buco (veal 36 Animal who says follow the second 30 Made music?

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the way that works for you. That’s what

people who love each other do—even if 34  THE SCIENCE ADVICE they, say, believe the gift of their side salad at dinner should be gift enough. FOOD  GODDESS Besides, you aren’t demanding, “‘Tiara of

the Week!’ or I’m gone!” You’d just like 28 28 GREED BETWEEN THE LINES occasional little “thinking of you” prez- I love my boyfriend; however, I feel bad that zies and somewhat bigger ones on Offi- B-BOARD  he never buys me presents. He did when we cial Girlfriend Holidays (birthdays, anni- B-BOARD  were dating, and he buys himself extrava- versaries, etc.). Ultimately, these are not

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materialistic. However, what matters to me is wired shut just in time for your birthday. 22 not the cost but that he’s thinking of me. Is my desire for gifts somehow shallow? WUSSY GALORE MUSIC  —Coal Digger My fiancee and I were driving my drunk

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their ladies place on getting gifts from that I didn’t stand up for her. Is it that Fri, April 14 STAGE  them, deeming it a sign of female emo- big a deal? Couldn’t she have stood up for - Thu, April 20 tional frailty. What these men aren’t herself? —Middleman 18 taking into account is that the differ- HIDDEN FIGURES (PG-13) 127m - ences that evolved in male and female Yes, there’s actually more to being "This drama, which puts black women at its center, is so triumphant, highlighting both the brilliance and lives of three women whose stories GET OUT  psychology correspond to differences in an ideal partner to a woman than being have been neglected in history books" Reel Talk male and female physiology. To put this able to unhook a bra with your teeth. Fri: (3:30), 6:15; Sat: (2:15), 5:05; Sun: (11:30AM), (2:15), 5:05

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34  Appetizers are often where a restau- 34 rant shows its stuff, and BowEdison de- FOOD  FOOD  livers with at least some of their menu. I liked the pulpo, a colorful plate of grilled octopus with chickpeas and 28 chow RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES paprika aioli ($13), and the cornmeal blini with smoked salmon and chevre B-BOARD  ($14) were fabulous. I have also heard raves about the fried pickles with ranch

26 dressing, although I have yet to try them myself. The saganaki ($13), how-

FILM  ever, was a disappointment—surprising given that you’d think it would be hard

22 to go wrong with a pan of flaming Asia- go cheese doused in tequila and lime

MUSIC  juice, but apart from the table-side show the dish was strangely bland, and

20 the plain corn tortillas that came with

ART  it added nothing. I found the brunch

19 menu wildly appeal- ing, and it was hard to

STAGE  choose. As it turned out, though, portions were so small that it was actually 18 necessary to order mul- tiple dishes to try. Af- GET OUT  EAT ter getting biscuits and WHAT: gravy ($15) and avocado

16 BowEdison tartine ($13 for a single WHERE: 5545 piece of topped toast, Chuckanut Dr., plus $2 to add an egg), WORDS  Bow my brunch partner and I WHEN: 3-8pm

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6 INFO: www. bowedison.com and then followed it up with several stacks of VIEWS  pancakes. Leaving hungry is not a typical

4  brunch experience, and I think the res- taurant would do better to either increase MAIL  portion size or present the menu as “small

2  plates to share.” For both brunch and dinner the full

DO IT  bar is available, which always helps. brunch on the weekends. First-time visi- They have a nicely thought-out wine STORY AND PHOTOS BY JESSAMYN TUTTLE tors may experience some sticker shock, list, beer and cider on tap, and a short because BowEdison has adopted a no- list of cocktails (most $12) that includes 04.12.17 tipping policy, which essentially means some good twists on classics. The house the gratuity has been rolled into the cost martini is made with my favorite gin, .12 BowEdison

15 of everything on the menu. It can feel Martin Miller, cut with vodka to mel- # BRINGING SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO THE TABLE strange not leaving a tip, but it does help low the flavor. We particularly liked explain why the burger costs $18. the Hornet’s Elbow (a play on the Bee’s The tiny town of Edison, tucked away behind Chuckanut Drive in Skagit County, The menu is eclectic, with unusual fu- Knees, with jalapeño syrup), and if you already has more than its fair share of good restaurants and watering holes. From sion elements. The aforementioned burger like mimosas a nice alternative is the the venerable Rhody Café and Longhorn Tavern to Tweets and Slough Food, there’s is very good, and my dining companions Bubbles & Brawn, a tasty mix of Ram- no lack of places to go. But the latest addition, BowEdison, brings something a little enjoyed the pasta tossed with Polynesian azotti Amaro with dry Cava.

CASCADIA WEEKLY different to the table. braised pork and spicy pesto ($24) and There aren’t many places in Skagit Coun- Located in a nondescript building right by the Rhody Café at the intersection the fish curry ($25). I’m not a fried chick- ty to get complex, well-executed dishes 34 of Chuckanut Drive and Bow Hill Road, BowEdison has a striking modern interior en connoisseur, but I enjoyed the plate and cocktails. With its great location and with plenty of steel, bright yellow accents, trendy lighting fixtures made out of of what appeared to be batter-coated beautiful space, BowEdison is a fantastic pallets, and an open kitchen. Service is not always knowledgeable, but always chicken (choice of white or dark meat) ac- addition to the local culinary scene. I prompt and friendly. companied by whipped potatoes, sausage hope they will continue to grow and thrive The restaurant, open since last September, offers happy hour and dinner, with gravy, roasted broccoli, and a very excel- with the Skagit food community. doit

WED., APRIL 12 at Sedro-Woolley's American Legion Post #43, 701 BURRITOS FOR SCIENCE: Help support Belling- Murdock St. Entry is $5 for kids, $7 for adults. ham's upcoming March for Science—which takes WWW.SEDRO-WOOLLEY.COM place Sat., April 22 (Earth Day)—at a fundraiser 34  34 happening from 11am-11pm at Casa Que Pasa, SEMIAHMOO EASTER: Live music from Jon FOOD  1415 Railroad Ave. For every jumbo potato bur- Mutchler, an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, visits FOOD  rito sold in-house, to go or via Viking Delivery, from the Easter Bunny and a gigantic buffet will Casa will donate $1 to the cause. Additionally, be part of "Easter in the Semiahmoo" Ballroom

any donations made in-house (up to $200) will from 9am-3pm at Blaine's Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 28 be matched by the popular downtown eatery Semiahmoo Pkwy. Entry is $23 for kids and $47 for in the name of the advancement and study of adults, and reservations are a must.

empirical science. WWW.SEMIAHMOO.COM B-BOARD  WWW.SCIENCEMARCHBELLINGHAM.COM OR WWW. MARCHFORSCIENCE.COM LIGHTHOUSE EASTER: Croissant Eggs Benedict,

a Belgian waffle station, whole roast prime rib 26 THURS., APRIL 13 and much more will be part of an Easter Brunch Sassy Frass Co. Presents:

COOK & BOOK: Kids in grades 4-7 are invited from 9am-3pm at the Lighthouse Grill at Hotel FILM  to "Cook It and Book It" from 3:30-5pm at the Bellwether, One Bellwether Way. Entry is $19 for Anacortes Vintage Market: Lynden Library, 216 4th St. The monthly event fo- kids and $43 for adults. Call the number listed cuses on conversations about great books and the here to reserve a spot. 22 cooking of something yummy to eat. Entry is free. (360) 392-3183

(360) 354-4883 MUSIC  MON., APRIL 17 April in Paris BISTRONOMY 101: Karina Davidson leads a STREET FOODS: Join an exploration of one of 20 "Bistronomy 101" course from 6:30-9pm at the Mexico’s most famous exports—the taco—when Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Jesse Otero helms a "Street Foods of the World" Saturday, April 29th ART  She'll demonstrate a humble Parmesan soup she course from 6:30-9pm at the Community Food ate leading a food tour of Paris recently, green Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. In addition to the food, 100 Commercial Ave, Anacortes WA 98221 19 lentil and beet salad, cod en cocotte, and more. attendees can learn about the history of the taco Entry is $49. and regional variations from throughout Mexico. STAGE  WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM Entry is $39. Tickets available online or at the door WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM

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Breakfast taking place from 8-11am at the Ferndale Feldeisen for a "Cook a Great Steak" class from GET OUT  Senior Center, 1999 Cherry St. Entry is $2.50 for kid 5:30-7:30pm at Pierside Kitchen at Blaine's Se- Sponsored By: and $6 for adults and includes scrambled eggs, ham miahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. Entry is

or sausage and beverages. $79 and includes food, a glass of wine or tastings, 16 (360) 384-6244 an apron and keepsake recipe cards. WWW.SEMIAHMOO.COM FARMERS MARKET: The 25th season of the WORDS  Bellingham Farmers Market continues from 10am- GREEK DINNER: Cindy McKinney will teach

3pm every Saturday through December at the Depot participants how to make a Mediterranean feast  8 Market Square, 1000 Railroad Ave. Every week, a at a "Greek Dinner" class from 6:30-9pm at the plethora of produce, crafts, ready-to-eat dining Community Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. Entry options and more are available. is $39. CURRENTS WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG WWW.WHATCOMCOMMUNITYED.COM

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: 6 KULSHAN ANNIVERSARY: All are welcome at THURS., APRIL 20 a five year Anniversary Party from 12-7pm at WILD SPRING GREENS: Learn about the abun- VIEWS  Kulshan Brewing Co., 2238 James St. The Luau- dance of vitalizing, wild, green food available style party will include a pig roast, beer specials in the great outdoors when Terri Wilde leads a join your BIRCHWOOD 4  on Greenwood Tropical IPA and a fruit Gose, $6 on "Wild Spring Greens" class from 6:30-8:30pm all six-packs between 12-3pm, games, giveaways at the Community Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest NEIGHBORS FOR A MAIL  and live music. St. Wilde will share tips on finding, identify-

WWW.KULSHANBREWERY.COM ing, cooking and eating plants of our area such mural painting party 2  as nettles, winter cress, salmonberry stalks, BRAIN-HEALTHY COOKING: Join Rosalee cattail, miner's lettuce, clover, chickweed and Saturday, april 22, 11 - 3pm DO IT  Ronquillo, community ambassador for Silverado dandelion. Entry is $10. SHUKSAN MEADOWS PARK Bellingham, for a "Brain-Healthy Cooking" presen- 734-8158 OR WWW.COMMUNITYFOOD.COOP 2806 W Maplewood Ave tation at 1pm at the Ferndale Library, 2125 Main St. Ronquillo will talk about how your mind, body HONORING BEER: Kick off Bellingham Beer 04.12.17 and foods work together, and what effect food has Week—which takes place April 21-29—a day early on the brain. Entry is free. at an "Honoring Bellingham Beer" event from

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