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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Belle”: The movie episodes from the series.

Upcoming “Blandings, Series is inspired by a 1779 2”: Based on P.G. Wodepainting of Dido movie releases house’s Blandings Castle Elizabeth Belle and her Following is a partial stories. cousin Lady Elizabeth schedule of coming movies “Lucky In Love”: Murray, which means on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: Romance starring Jessica writer Misan Sagay Szohr. had to take great libSEPT. 2 “Medieval Lives”: erties with the script.

Draft Day Glimpse into the experiOther than the image Moms’ Night ences of birth, marriage in the painting, little Night Moves Under the Electric Sky and death in the Middle is known about Belle.

For No Good Reason Ages.

Sagay fleshes out both 14 Blades “Criminal Minds: Seathe political elements Baby Blues son 9”: CBS series that and the personal story Cabin Fever: Patient Zero Chicago Fire: Season 2 delves into the twisted through a forwardChicago P.D. Season One thoughts of terrifying thinking aspiring lawyer Crossbones: Season One offenders. who comes into the life Grey’s Anatomy: Season 10 “My Gal Sunday”: of Belle and Mansfield.

Heavenly Sword Rachel Blanchard and Person of Interest: Season “Belle” treats racism The Originals: Season Cameron Mathison play with kid gloves. Because They Came Together husband-and-wife private of that approach, the eye team. film ends up little more SEPT. 9 “Gene Autry Movie Captain America: than a light period The Winter Soldier Collection 7”: Features drama. It is good, but it Brick Mansions four fully restored films never reaches the dark Words and Pictures from Gene Autry’s perpolitical and emotional Fed Up sonal archives.

God’s Pocket tones of a movie like Palo Alto “The Twilight Zone: “12 Years a Slave.”

A Long Way Down The Complete ’80s “Legends of Oz: Last Passenger Series”: Anthology series Dorothy’s Return”: Lea Marvel’s Agents Of that aired from 1985-89.

S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 Michele and Megan Betas: Season 1 “Western Double FeaHilty star in a feature Blue Bloods ture”: Includes “The Hills film musical based on Borgman Run Red (1967),” Apache characters from “The Burning Blue (1954).

Homeland: Season 3 Wizard of Oz.” It isn’t My Man Is a Loser “Age of Uprising: “Wicked,” but “LegMy Mothers Future Husband The Legend of Michael ends of Oz: Dorothy’s Supernatural: Season 9 Kohlhaas”: Obscure man Return” is a fun, family Vampire Diaries: Season 5 becomes a hero of the World Wars feature that benefits Willow Creek people. from the pair’s strong “Quicksand”: Mickey singing voices. n McClatchy-Tribune News Rooney plays a young Service Although the screenman who turns to crime. play by Adam Balsam “Aftermath”: Horror and Randi Barnes wanders off the Yellow Brick Road of Roger of a nuclear apocalypse is a reality for Baum’s book, it does keep to the central nine people.

“Masterpiece: Breathless”: Folstory about love, courage and happiness. lows the exploits of doctors, nurses and “Blended”: The Adam Sandler/Drew spouses connected with a busy obstetBarrymore comedy looks at what haprics ward. pens when two single parents end up on “The Double”: Lookalike changes a the same vacation through an absurd man’s life. and contrived plot line.

“75 Years of WWII”: History series “The Walking Dead: The Complete examines the deadliest conflict in Fourth Season”: A small group continhuman history. ues to battle for survival in a world full “The Stream”: Tragedy sends five of zombies. boys on an adventure of a lifetime.

“The Normal Heart”: Cable film “Discovery Channel’s Earth: The based on the play about the early battles Sequel”: Based on the New York Times with AIDs. bestselling book.

“Welcome Back, Kotter: The Comn Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee plete Series”: Box set contains all 95

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The Trish Hatley Trio plays the Eagle Haven Winery in Sedro-Woolley on Sunday

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Get Involved.................................10-11 Local Travel....................................... 11 Movie Listings, Mini-Reviews.......... 12 At the Lincoln.................................... 13 Hot Tickets........................................ 14 Music Reviews................................... 15 COVER PHOTO: Scott Terrell / Skagit Valley Herald, 2012

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THIS WEEKENDin the area FAMILY FAIR The second annual Fire and Rescue Family Fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main St., Conway. Saturday’s events include free camping from 9 a.m. to midnight; a free family River Float from noon to 5 p.m.; barbecue dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. ($12); and live music and dancing with The Mark DuFresne Band at 7:30 p.m. ($12, $5 ages 12 to 18, free for ages 11 and younger). A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Seattle Bravest Charity, designated to Oso relief. Sunday’s events include brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($10); free yard games from 1 to 5 p.m. and free live music with Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FEST Enjoy live music, arts and

ROAMING ARTISTS ART SHOW Check out a variety of original artwork from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30-31, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. The show will include paintings by 27 “Roaming Artists” who paint “plein air” at locations on Camano Island and around Stanwood. The featured artist is Juanita Hagberg, whose work includes watercolor landscapes, seascapes and natural forms. The event will include a raffle for artwork titled “Terry’s Corner Trike” by watercolorist Judy Kilian. Free admission.

RIVERTALK The Rick Epting Foundation For The Arts’ Summer Music Event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 30, at The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. The event will feature a performance by Rivertalk, a silent auction and more. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the Rick Epting Foundation. 360-293-3515 or rickeptingfoundation.org.

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crafts, food and more Friday through Sunday, Aug. 29-31, on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor.

Listen to a variety of music styles on two stages from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Check out an eclectic selection of arts and crafts from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Food vendors will be on hand all three days, with two beer and wine gardens open to ages 21 and older.

Free admission. oakharborfestival.com.

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COMMUNITY

The biggest little circus in the world

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The Wenatchee Youth Circus, which bills itself as “The Biggest Little Circus in the World,� comes back to Skagit County for the third consecutive year for a weekend of performances.

Performers include young children to adults. High-wire acts, flying trapeze, juggling, clowns and much more will be on display.

Performances are scheduled for 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Thousand Trails Campground, 5409 Darrk Lane in Bow. Prices: family packages (two adults and three children under 12), $25; adults, $10; seniors, $7.50; children under 12, $5.

For tickets and additional information, call 360-724-4811.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

“WING & PETAL”: Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s 2014 Juried Artist Series continues with a new show through Aug. 30 at Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. “Wing & Petal” features two-dimensional artworks by Mira Kamada, Wade Marlow and Kristen Gilje. Inspired by the beauty of nature, the artists take the basics of a landscape and flowers, and through their imaginations rearrange that image into something new. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 360676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

IN THE ART BAR: Paintings by Steinar Kristoffersen are on display during August in the Lincoln Theatre Art Bar, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“While my goal is always to create a beautiful image, I am equally interested in the traces of inspiration, emotion, struggle, resolution and satisfaction that are revealed through physical brush strokes left on the canvas,” says Kristoffersen.

“I am satisfied when one of my paintings draws people in so they can appreciate the many dimensions of original art.”

“SLOW TIME: LANDSCAPES AND STILLS BY PHOTO ENCAUSTICS: MARY FRODERBERG & Scott Milo Gallery presRUTHIE V.”: Two friends ents a new collection of show landscapes, portraits photo encaustic work by and stills in their new exhiKathy Hastings, continubition, continuing through ing through Sept. 2 at 420 Aug. 31 at Smith & Vallee Commercial Ave., AnaGallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., cortes. Hastings brings her Edison. With the outdoors renowned boat reflections as her studio, Froderberg and her latest pieces feais inspired by light, atmoturing regional birds. Also sphere and the beauty of showing: color photographs the natural world. Ruthie V.

by David Lucas, oils by takes a minimal approach Sandy Byers and Lorna Libert, and pastels by Janice “Terrestrial: Works by three sisters on an inter-species to painting, working with a dreamscape” will open with a reception from 5:30 to 8 limited palette and focusWall, as well as a selecp.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and continue through Sept. 26 ing on line, shape, color and tion of jewelry, glass work, at the Lincoln Theatre Art Bar, 712 S. First St., Mount surface. Gallery hours are sculptures and tables. Gal11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday lery hours are 10:30 a.m. to Vernon. The show features original artworks by Jonnie Vance, Cynthia Lee and Kelley K. Vance. Gallery hours through Sunday. 360-7664:30 p.m. Monday through are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-3366230 or smithandvallee.com.

Saturday. 360-293-6938 or 8955 or lincolntheatre.org. Pictured: Green Sea Turtle, scottmilo.com.

Rio de Janeiro, by Kelley K. Vance.

LOCAL ARTISTS: An exhibition of new work NEW PAINTINGS & by local artists Kathleen MORE: A show featuring bara Hathaway,ceramics; Greenbank. Check out new paintings by Anne Mar- and Louise Harris, quilt art Richard Alexander’s hand- Faulkner and Peter Belknap will open with a reception tin McCool and other artists and more. Gallery hours are thrown, glazed ceramics; from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturcontinues through August at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Bob Higbee’s hand-turned day, Sept. 6, and continue McCool Gallery, 711 Comthrough Saturday and noon vases of found wood; through Sept. 28 at Smith & mercial Ave., Anacortes. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 360-293and Karen Noblet’s coilVallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Other artists include Kevin 3577 or mccoolart.com. wrapped fiber vessels Paul, wood carvings; Cathy including plates, lidded and Ave., Edison. Faulkner, best known for her elegant Schoenberg and Peter “FIRE, WOOD & FIBER”: open bowls, baskets and nature-inspired paintings, Belknap, paintings; Carole Featuring a variety of vesmore. Meet the artists durwas recently recognized Cunningham and Debbie sels — works of art that ing a reception from 1 to 4 in the book “100 NorthAldrich, jewelry; George range from functional to p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. For west Artists” by E. Ashley Way and Art Learmonth, purely decorative — the information, including galRooney and Karla Matzke. wood; Tracy Powell, sculpexhibition will run through lery hours and directions, Belknap offers a contemplature; Patsy Chamberlain, Aug. 31 at Raven Rocks call 360-222-0102 or visit tive exploration of nature, Cathy Schoenberg and Bar- Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, ravenrocksgallery.com.

IN THE ART BAR

working in a wide variety of methods including painting, drawing and collage. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE: “The Ruthless Ones,” featuring artwork

by Andrea Joyce Heimer and Sarah Denby, continues through Sept. 14 at Anchor Art Space, 216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Two artists reveal the haunting yet humorous side of human beings in their two natural habitats: the suburbs and the subconscious. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-7553140 or anchorartspace.org.

and natural forms. The event will include a raffle for artwork titled “Terry’s Corner Trike” by watercolorist Judy Kilian. Free admission.

SCULPTURES & MORE: Check out sculptures, paintings and more by Clayton James, Ed Nordin, Mary Randlett, Allen Moe and Maggie Wilder through Sept. 28 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. 360-708-4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

CAR SHOWS

CLASSIC CAR SHOW: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center will host PHOTOS, SHORT FILMS: a Classic Car Show from Award-winning filmmaker 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and photographer Brock Sept. 13, at the center, 7430 Mullins’ inaugural North276th St. NW, Stanwood. west Exhibition continues Enjoy a variety of classic through Sept. 30 at J’s vehicles, vendors, entertainGallery, 101 N. First St., La ment, door prizes, trophies, Conner. The exhibit features food and more. Vehicle regMullins’ color-rich landistration: $15 advance, $20 scape photographs taken day of show. Free admission from the desert, mountains, for spectators. For informaocean and city, and celebrat- tion, contact Sandy at 360ing the unique qualities of 629-7403 or visit stanwoodthe Northwest, including seniorcenter.org. the North Cascades and Skagit Valley. Gallery hours FAIRS are 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday EVERGREEN STATE FAIR: through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to The annual event continues 6 p.m. Sunday. 360-630-1433 through Sept. 1 at the Everor jaybowenartgallery.com. green State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Check out farm animals, ROAMING ARTISTS produce and craft displays, ART SHOW: Check out a demonstrations and exhibits, variety of original artwork commercial vendors, live from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. music and entertainment, carnival rides and games, Sunday, Aug. 30-31, at the Camano Multipurpose Cen- food and more from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except the ter, 141 E. Camano Drive, final day when the fair will Camano Island. The show close at 7 p.m. $10 adults, will include paintings by $7 ages 62 to 89 and 6 to 15, 27 “Roaming Artists” who paint “plein air” at Camano free for ages 90 and older or 5 and younger. Discounted Island and Stanwood locaadmission on Labor Day as tions. This year’s featured well as other special admisartist is Juanita Hagberg, whose work includes water- sion days. evergreenfair.org. color landscapes, seascapes Continued on Pages 6 and 7

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OUT & ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE FAIR: Washington state’s biggest fair will take place Sept. 5-21 at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Advance tickets: $7.50$10; at the gate: $9-$12.50, free for ages 5 and younger. thefair.com.

burlesque, workshops, art, parades, carnival games, kids’ activities, vendors, camping and more. All ages, no dogs. $65 adults, $15 children. Vehicle pass: $20, $30 (oversize). Single-day passes available. Rideshare and other information is available at shbangfest.com.

FESTIVALS

LECTURES AND TALKS

BUMBERSHOOT: Seattle’s annual music and arts festival is set for Saturday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, at the Seattle Center. Enjoy live music, visual and performing arts, dance, films, comedy, arts and crafts, poetry and literary arts, children’s activities, food, beer gardens and lots more. Weekend pass: $199.

Single-day tickets: $70 general, $45 ages 65 and older, free for ages 10 and younger with paying adult. 206-6735060 or bumbershoot.org.

LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!”: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, on KSVR 91.7 FM radio. Ginny Wolff will talk with journalist, climate advocate and organizer Patrick Mazza about the imperative to respond to our climate crisis.

(Show will repeat at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7). speakup speakoutradio.org.

the end of September 2014.

For information, contact Pat Barrett at 360-293-6287 or Patti Pattee at Watermark Books, 360-293-5277.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Tubaluba (pictured) will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, as part of the seventh annual Cap Sante Summer Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free admission. 425-303-1848 or snohomishartistguild.org.

YEARS OF SHOES”: Check out a selection of shoes “PECHA KUCHA: from Seattle Goodwill’s vinNATURE TO MANUFACtage clothing collection on TURE”: 7 p.m. Saturday, display through Sept. 28 at Sept. 6, Museum of Norththe Skagit County Historical SKAGIT RIVER SALMON west Art, 121 First St., La Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., FESTIVAL: Enjoy familyConner. How do our ways La Conner. The exhibition friendly fun from 11 a.m. of making art impact the includes boots from the to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, environment? Regional art1900s, ’70s platform shoes, at the waterfront park at ists and cultural producers slippers with marabou trim the Swinomish Casino & respond within a presentaand silver stilettos from the Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, tion format of 20 slides for 1960s as well as shoes and Anacortes. Learn about 20 seconds, for a thoughtfashion from the Skagit the Skagit River and local provoking evening. Free.

County Historical Musesalmon resources. Enjoy 360-466-4446 or monamuum’s permanent collection. youth activities and crafts, seum.org.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. recreational and educato 5 p.m. Tuesday through tional booths, live music and BALLOT ISSUE DISCUSSunday. Admission: $5 cultural performances, arts SION: Fidalgo Democrats adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 and crafts vendors, fly fishwill host a discussion of to 12, $10 families, free for ing and tying lessons, canine upcoming ballot issues, ages 5 and younger. 360aquatic competitions, pony including two gun initiatives, 466-3365 or skagitcounty. rides, silent auction and at their next meeting at 7 net/museum. raffle, beer and wine garden, p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the food and more. Free. 360Anacortes Public Library, “SAIL CAM’ISLE”: The 542-7912 or skagitriverfest.

1220 10th St., Anacortes. A Center for Wooden Boats org. moderated period of queswill host the third annual tions and comments will Sail Cam’Isle from 10 a.m.

SH’BANG: The seventh follow the speakers. The to 6 p.m. Saturday through annual event will take place meeting is open to the pub- Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Friday afternoon through lic. Bring a nonperishable at Cama Beach State Park, Sunday, Sept. 5-7, at Lookfood donation for the food 1880 SW Camano Drive, out Arts Quarry, 246 Old bank. For information, call Camano Island. Saturday Highway 99 N. near Alger.

Corinne 360-293-7114. and Sunday will feature Enjoy a gravity-powered, toy boat building for the off-road vehicle derby, live MORE FUN kids, crabbing and fishing music and dancing, vaudedemonstrations, sailboat ville and circus performers, “STEPPIN’ OUT: 100

racing, umiak rides, rowing and paddling competitions and crab catching races, with live music and a potluck barbecue from 6 to 8 p.m. both nights. Meat will be provided; you bring the side dishes. Free.

Labor Day, Monday, Sept.

1, will be member appreciation day, with free boat rentals for Center for Wooden Boats members from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cama Beach State Park requires a daily admission fee or annual Discover Pass for admittance. 360387-9361 www.cwb.org.

PHOTO SHOOT: Women of all ages are invited to participate in a “clothing optional” photo shoot at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in front of Peregrine O’Gormley’s life-size bronze sculpture “How Much Longer?” located at the Heart of Anacortes, on Fourth Street at O Avenue, in downtown Anacortes.

The city of Anacortes, along with the Anacortes Arts Commission, local businesses and patrons of the arts are seeking to raise the remaining $12,500 for the purchase of the sculpture by

Forde also taught music at Bellevue College and currently leads music at Elim Lutheran Church in Lake Stevens. The Shelter Bay Chorus will resume its reguBURLINGTON WATER lar weekly practice from PARK: The City of Burling- 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Thursdays, ton Parks Department has starting Sept. 11. New memrepaired and reopened the bers are welcome. No need Burlington-Edison Kiwanis to be a Shelter Bay resident.

Water Park at Maiben Park, 360-466-3805.

1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. 360-755-9649 or WINE & ART: In partnerburlingtonwa.gov/parks. ship with the Skagit Valley Art Escape, the La Conner BURLINGTON SUMMER Wine and Art Walk will NIGHTS: Enjoy live music, take place from 5 to 8 p.m. local vendors and more at 3 Saturday, Sept. 6, in downp.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Rail- town La Conner. Enjoy road Park, 520 E. Fairhaven wine tasting as well as a Ave., Burlington. 360-757variety of art on display 0994 or burlington-chamber. at locations around town. com.

Ages 21 and older only. $20 advance, $25 day of event, “IT’S A FRANKLIN: includes 10 sips. Tickets are MADE IN MOUNT VERavailable at the La Conner NON”: The exhibit continVisitor Center, 511-C Morues through Sept. 29 at the ris St., or at lovelaconner.

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Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The museum “GLITZ, GLITTER AND was recently gifted with an GLAM!”: The Camano Cen1898 Franklin motorcycle. ter’s eighth annual Gala Built by Franklin Iron Auction and Dinner will be Works of Mount Vernon, it held from 5 to 9 p.m. Satis believed to be one of the urday, Sept. 6, at the Cenfirst motorcycles built. ter, 606 Arrowhead Road, The exhibit also includes Camano Island. The evening vintage motorcycles on will feature silent and live loan from members of the auctions, raffles, wine frenzy, Washington Vintage Motor- gourmet dinner, drinks and cyclists and other collectors. more. Donations of auction The museum is open from items are still needed. For 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday tickets or information, call through Sunday. $5 adults, Karen Conway at 360-387$4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, 0222. $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger.

ANTIQUE MACHINERY 360-466-3365 or skagit SHOW: The 19th annual county.net/museum.

Anacortes Antique Engine and Machinery Show will POTLUCK BARBECUE: take place from 9 a.m. to 4 The Shelter Bay Chorus p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at invites the public to meet Market Street and T Avenue its new director, Lyle Ford, in Anacortes, behind the at a potluck barbecue at 4 W.T. Preston steamboat. p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at A parade of tractors will the Shelter Bay Clubhouse start at 11 a.m. downtown. in La Conner. Forde joins Some 100 exhibitors will the chorus as director after show tractors, steamboats, 35 years of teaching music trucks, cars and other gas-, at Arlington High School. steam- and kerosene-fueled

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OUT & ABOUT contraptions. Enjoy hay rides, children’s activities, music, demonstrations and more. Free. 360-293-1915 or museum.cityofanacortes. org.

ANNIVERSARY GALA: Anacortes Community Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Port of Anacortes Transit Event Shed, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

Enjoy a catered dinner and a full show, including musical, dramatic and comedic scenes performed by ACT performers. $24. Limited to 350 tickets. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at McIntyre Hall, learn about upcoming performances, visit with community arts organizations and enjoy entertainment, refreshments and giveaways. Free. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

FLY DAY: Heritage Flight Museum will host its monthly Fly Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the museum’s Skagit Regional Airport location, 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington. Fly Days allow visitors to see aircraft in action, including vintage warbirds, singleship fighters, a formation of T-6s and more. Food and MCINTYRE HALL OPEN drinks available for purHOUSE: Community chase. No pets. Suggested members are invited to admission donation: $8 an open house from 4 to 7 adults, $5 children, free for p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at ages 5 and younger. 360McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. Col- 424-5151 or heritageflight. lege Way, Mount Vernon. org.

BOOKS, BITES AND BURGUNDY: Enjoy an evening featuring food, wine and more from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Ages 21 and older. $30. 360-7550531 or burlingtonwa.gov/ library.

VETERANS FUNDRAISER: The Haynie Opry and Haynie Grange will present a fundraising event for wounded veterans at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Haynie Grange Hall, 3144 Haynie Road, Blaine.

Enjoy dinner followed by a performance by Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. $25. Proceeds will benefit veterans returning from ongoing current conflicts. For information, call Matt Audette at 360- 366-3321 or visit thehaynieopry.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues August 28-September 4

SUNDAY.31

THEATER

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or island shakespearefest.org.

TRISH HATLEY TRIO 2 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley.

Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-8566248 or eaglehaven winery.com.

Friday.29 THEATER

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley.

Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

THURSDAY.28

FRIDAY.29

SATURDAY.30

R.X. Bertoldi: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

LEE LOCKE 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Atlantics 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Medici, Rivers+Roads, Gregory Zimmerman: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-7781067.

Saturday.30 THEATER

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or island shakespearefest.org.

FRIDAY.29 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Sunday.31 MUSIC

Trish Hatley Trio (jazz): 2 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-856-6248 or eaglehaven winery.com.

THEATER

Lee Locke (country): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Tubaluba – Mardi Gras night: 7 p.m., Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 425-3031848.

Andrew Norsworthy: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Totalizer, Eternal Bad, Brain Scraper, Heathen Washington: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Quickdraw String Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian Drive, Bellingham.

360-318-7720.

Jim Cull: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-5111.

SATURDAY.30

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival: 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free.

360-331-1939 or islandshakespearefest. org.

Thursday.4

Friday.5

Saturday.6

Sunday.7

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-3311939 or islandshakespearefest.org.

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival: 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free.

360-331-1939 or islandshakespearefest. org.

Triple Shot (classic rock): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): Opening Night Gala, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $23, includes appetizers and cash bar. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse. com.

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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

360-422-6411.

Mark DuFresne (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Triple Shot (classic rock): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Rivertalk (worldbeat): 5 to 8 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. $10 suggested donation.

Proceeds benefit Rick Epting Foundation.

360-293-3515.

Vaughn Jensen: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Morty Webb and the Broken Heart Rodeo (country): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Atlantics: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover.

360-766-6266.

SUNDAY.31 Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever (roots, Americana, folk, rock): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Baltic Cousins, Scriptures, Valley Maker: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-5111.

Pacific Highway Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Trish, Hans and Phil: 2 to 4:30 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 cover.

360-856-6248.

Jenny & The TomCats: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Stone Jones: 5:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Drummerboy, featuring Terry “Harmonica” Bean: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Paul Klein (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover.

360-354-3600.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area August 28-September 7 Thursday.28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues August 28-September 4

SUNDAY.31

THEATER

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or island shakespearefest.org.

TRISH HATLEY TRIO 2 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley.

Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-8566248 or eaglehaven winery.com.

Friday.29 THEATER

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley.

Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

THURSDAY.28

FRIDAY.29

SATURDAY.30

R.X. Bertoldi: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

LEE LOCKE 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Atlantics 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Medici, Rivers+Roads, Gregory Zimmerman: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham.

Free. 360-7781067.

Saturday.30 THEATER

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or island shakespearefest.org.

FRIDAY.29 Goodson: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Sunday.31 MUSIC

Trish Hatley Trio (jazz): 2 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-856-6248 or eaglehaven winery.com.

THEATER

Lee Locke (country): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Tubaluba – Mardi Gras night: 7 p.m., Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 425-3031848.

Andrew Norsworthy: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Totalizer, Eternal Bad, Brain Scraper, Heathen Washington: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Quickdraw String Band: 6 to 9 p.m., Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian Drive, Bellingham.

360-318-7720.

Jim Cull: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-5111.

SATURDAY.30

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival: 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free.

360-331-1939 or islandshakespearefest. org.

Thursday.4

Friday.5

Saturday.6

Sunday.7

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

THEATER

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-3311939 or islandshakespearefest.org.

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival: 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare’s classic set in the Wild West): Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free.

360-331-1939 or islandshakespearefest. org.

Triple Shot (classic rock): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): Opening Night Gala, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $23, includes appetizers and cash bar. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse. com.

“Richard III”: Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., 723 Camano Ave., Langley. Free. 360-331-1939 or islandshake spearefest.org.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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

360-422-6411.

Mark DuFresne (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

“The Odd Couple” (female version): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Triple Shot (classic rock): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Rivertalk (worldbeat): 5 to 8 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. $10 suggested donation.

Proceeds benefit Rick Epting Foundation.

360-293-3515.

Vaughn Jensen: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Morty Webb and the Broken Heart Rodeo (country): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1037.

Atlantics: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover.

360-766-6266.

SUNDAY.31 Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever (roots, Americana, folk, rock): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Baltic Cousins, Scriptures, Valley Maker: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-5111.

Pacific Highway Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Trish, Hans and Phil: 2 to 4:30 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 cover.

360-856-6248.

Jenny & The TomCats: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Stone Jones: 5:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Drummerboy, featuring Terry “Harmonica” Bean: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Paul Klein (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover.

360-354-3600.

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GET INVOLVED ART

beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Pacific Northwest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville.

Bring a brown bag lunch. whidbeyweaversguild.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: That’s Knot All Artists’ Cooperative is accepting members. Pick up an application from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 128 S. First St., La CLAY CLASSES: Tower Conner, or email thatsknot Arts Studio’s next six-week allartists@hotmail.com. session of clay classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, at CALL FOR INSTRUC5424 South Shore Road, TORS: Burlington Parks a block and a half from and Recreation is looking the ferry dock on Guemes for qualified instructors Island. For information or to expand its enrichment to register, contact Sue at classes for youth and adults.

360-293-8878 or visit towerTo download an instructor’s artsstudio.com. packet, visit burling Independent Study in tonwa.gov and click on the Clay: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“Instructors Needed” tab.

Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14.

For information, call 360For ceramic artists who no 755-9649 or email recre longer want the structure ation@burlingtonwa.gov. of a class and who wish to work on individual projects.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Students will work with Sue Mount Vernon Downtown Roberts. Prerequisite: previAssociation is developing ous clay experience. $200, a roster of artists from all includes glazes, firings, 12 media interested in showing pounds of clay and open their art in downtown galstudio. leries and businesses during Mosaic Sculptures: 6 a variety of 2014 Art Walks. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept.

Art will be displayed during 9-Oct. 14. Learn how to open hours at participating hand-build an animal or businesses, with a gala openhuman form out of clay, ing advertised in print and then turn it into a colorful social media. For informamosaic piece. Students are tion, email dep.mvda@gmail. encouraged to bring their com. own special mementos or found objects to use in their ART CLASSES mosaic. Open to all levels. $200, includes most materiACRYLICS FOR BEGINals and open studio.

NERS: With Jennifer BowCeramics for Everyone: man: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SatAn introduction to forming, urday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 4-5, Anacortes decorating and glazing clay objects: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Center for Happiness, 619 Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. Commercial Ave., Ana15. Learn basic hand-buildcortes. $185, plus optional $20 fee to borrow Bowman’s ing construction — coils, slabs and working with plasmaterials. 360-464-2229 or ter forms — as well as difanacortescenterfor ferent finishing techniques happiness.org. using wax resist, sgraffito and low fire glazes. Open to SPECIAL FABRIC: all levels. $200, includes 12 Designer/educator/author pounds of clay, glazes, firings Linda Kubik will present and open studio.

“Hand, Drape, Fashion Fabric,” a trunk show of ART WORKSHOPS: Arthandwoven/handmade garments, at the next meeting of ists working in a variety of the Whidbey Weavers Guild mediums will offer work-

shops at Harmony Fields, 7465 Thomas Road, Bow. For information or to register, call 360-941-8196 or visit hfproduce.com. Next up: Early Fall Paper Cutting Workshop: with Ann Reid: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14.

Create a seasonal landscape paper-cut. Learn how to cut stencils, design compositions and transform them into a landscape artwork. Use your own imagery from drawings or photographs incorporating plants, birds and personalized imagery. Open to all levels. $95 plus limited supply list provided with registration confirmation.

are free, then $4 per lesson.

Sponsored by the Mt. Baker Singles and Skagit Squares.

For information, call 360424-4608 or 360-424-9675 or email rosie@valleyint.com.

CONTRA DANCE CLASSES: Betty and Bill Connor will offer a six-week introduction to contra dancing through the Anacortes Senior College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 16 at Anacortes Middle School, 2202 M Ave. Learn American traditional line and circle dances. Couples and singles welcome.

No experience required. $30.

For information or to register, call 360-503-1255 or visit seniorcollege.org.

TRAIL WORK: The Skagit, Whatcom, Island Trail Maintaining Organization (SWITMO) seeks volunteers for trail work through October. The next work party will be held Sept. 6.

360-424-0407 or jdmelcher@ comcast.net.

Proceeds will support local scholarships. Register at active.com. For information, call 360-333-5406 or email camanoviewdash@yahoo. com.

BIKE MS: “DECEPTION PASS CLASSIC”: The annual bicycling fundraiser for multiple sclerosis will TAI CHI FOR HEALTH: take place Saturday and Mount Vernon Parks and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, beginning Recreation will offer the and ending at the Skagit eight-week series from 6 County Fairgrounds in to 7:15 p.m. Mondays, Mount Vernon. Join some Sept. 8-Oct. 27, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount 2,000 cyclists to help raise money for research while Vernon. Classes focus on balance, posture, relaxation, riding scenic courses ranging breathing, visual and mental from 22 to 97 miles through Skagit, Whatcom and Island concentration to promote counties. Enjoy full meals, mind and body harmony. stocked rest sites and after$85-$86.

To register, call 360AUDITIONS ride activities. Registration: 336-6215.

“RUN FOR YOUR WIFE”: $75 plus a commitment to RECREATION Auditions for this British raise $250. For informaTAI CHI FOUNDATIONS CALL FOR ZUCCHINI: farce set in the 1980s will be tion or to register, call 206FOR EVERY BODY: The Burlington Parks and Recheld at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 284-4254 (press 5) or visit series will meet from 4 to Monday, Sept. 7-8, at Whid- reation needs lots of zucchibikemsnorthwest.org.

5:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. nis, gourds and squash for bey Playhouse Star Studio, 11-Oct. 23, at Hillcrest Park, its popular Zucchini Races 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak ADULT GOLF INSTRUCduring the Burlington Har- 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Harbor. Parts are available TION: Golf pros at EagleVernon. Participants will vest Festival and Pumpkin for six men and two women. mont Golf Course will Pitch on Saturday, Sept. 27. learn a simplified series of Scripts and a list of audiprovide adult golf instrucmovements using Tai Chi Drop them off from 8:30 tion scenes are available principles. For beginners or tion from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday for checkout during normal Tuesdays, Sept. 9-30, at the through Friday, before Sept. experienced practitioners. playhouse business hours. $75-$77. To register, call 360- golf course, 4800 Eaglemont 25, at the Parks and RecreThe comedy will run Nov. Drive, Mount Vernon. Classation office, 900 E. Fairhav- 336-6215.

6-22. 360-679-2237 or whid es will cover grip, stance, en Ave., Burlington.

All beyplayhouse.com.

INSECT IDENTIFICATION: alignment, chipping, putting shapes and sizes welcome. and golf etiquette. $55-$57.

Bring the family to learn 360-755-9649.

DANCE Register: 360-336-6215. about bugs at 11 a.m. SatFOLK DANCING: SkagitSEEKING MODEL TRAIN urday, Sept. 6, at Burlington OUTDOOR SKILLS FOR Anacortes Folkdancers Parks and Recreation CenENTHUSIASTS: The WhatWOMEN & GIRLS: Registrameet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at com Skagit Model Railroad ter, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., tion is open for Washington Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C Club seeks new members Burlington. The interactive Outdoor Women’s annual St., Mount Vernon. A short class will teach basic insect for its On30 narrow gauge fall workshop, dedicated to review begins at 7 p.m. folclassification and appreciagroup in Bellingham. The bringing together women lowed by request dances tion. Free. 360-755-9649 or club has constructed a until 9:30. The first session burlingtonwa.gov/recreation. and girls (ages 9-12) for a modular layout with 14 weekend of fishing, huntis free, $3 thereafter. All modules, each 5 feet by 30 ing and outdoor-skills are welcome. No partners CAMANO VIEW DASH: inches, designed to be set education. The workshop needed. For information, up in a variety of configura- The 10th annual Camano will be held Sept.12-14 at contact Gary or Ginny at tions. The modules still need View Dash in memory Camp Waskowitz in North 360-766-6866. some work and refinement, of Dayna Fure will take Bend. Volunteer instructors place on Saturday, Aug. and the club is looking include four biologists from BEGINNER SQUARE 30, at Utsalady Elemenfor members interested in DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m. tary School, 608 Arrowhead the Washington Department completing the work and Tuesdays, beginning Sept.

Road, Camano Island. Reg- of Fish and Wildlife, who will showing the layout at area teach outdoor skills ranging 9, at the Mount Vernon istration begins at 8 a.m., train shows. Contact Karl Senior Center, 1401 Clevefollowed by 5-mile and 10K from wildlife identification Kleeman at trainswas@ land St. Couples and singles gmail.com or Mike O’Brien runs at 9 a.m. Kids and dogs and freshwater fishing to welcome. Registration: $20. map and compass reading. welcome. First two weeks at sales@xtrains.com.

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GET INVOLVED For information or to register, call Ronni McGlenn at 425-455-1986 or visit wash ingtonoutdoorwomen.org.

FIDALGO BAY DAY: Join Trail Tales to celebrate Fidalgo Bay Day and National Estuaries Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Fidalgo Bay Resort, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes. Sample local shellfish and chowder, touch living sea creatures, try beach seining, make kidfriendly crafts and view new educational displays.

Pick up your “Discovery Passport” and map, then visit the stations for handson discoveries, fun facts, and trivia about natural and cultural connections to Fidalgo Bay. Fill your passport with stamps and win a prize. Free.

For information, visit the Trail Tales link at skagit beaches.org.

$445 per team. For information or to register, contact Tony Tewalt at 360-336-9339 or email tonyt@co.skagit. wa.us.

WORKSHOPS DUCK DECOY CARVING CLASS: The course will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 17, Oct. 1 and 8, and Friday, Sept. 26, at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Training includes carving a cork body and wood head, final preparation and texture painting in acrylic paint. $20. Register

by Sept. 5 at the Burlington Parks and Recreation office, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., or call 360-755-9649.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES: Skagit Valley professional photographer Andy Porter will present a series of digital photography classes this fall at the Burlington HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Skagit County Parks Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., & Recreation will offer Boys’ High School JV/C and Burlington. Porter’s photos have appeared in many Girls’ JV/Varsity Fall Basnational magazines and travketball Leagues beginning el guides. Ages 14 and older.

Sunday, Sept. 21, at Skagit Valley College. The cost for Preregister at least one week the eight-game season is before class date: 360-755-

9649 or burlingtonwa.gov.

“Take Better Pictures with Your Digital DSLR Camera”: Learn how to shoot in manual mode, and how to set aperture, shutter speed and ISO to get the best possible shots. Class will also cover how to bracket your exposure, use of polarizers, benefits of capturing images in the RAW format and more. $40. Next up: Wednesday, Sept. 17: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“Photography Composition and Basic Editing”: Learn about image composition, including subject placement, use of the horizon, reflections, leading lines, the Rule of Thirds, framing and more. You’ll then receive a photo assignment to complete before the second session, where you’ll learn how to edit your images on the computer, including cropping, color adjustment, filters and amazing ways to make your images pop.

Participants must have basic knowledge of how to use their DSLR camera. $80.

Next up: Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 15: 6 to 9 p.m.

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Are You Here” — With his friend (Owen Wilson) at his side, a neurotic stoner (Zach Galifianakis) learns he’s inherited his dad’s estate, as his sister (Amy Poehler) schemes to gain control. It’s not a falldown-funny comedy; it mostly makes you smile, laugh a little bit, and then shake your head in admiration. Comedy drama, R, 113 minutes. HHH “Begin Again” — Reeling from a breakup with her musical partner and longtime boyfriend, a songwriter in New York City has a chance encounter with a disgraced record label exec that blossoms into something more.

With Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld and Adam Levine. Written and directed by John Carney. R, 104 minutes. HH “Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” — The multiple storylines in this dark, exhilarating sequel are punctuated by bursts of creative violence as booze-soaked, worldweary anti-heroes obsess over taking down a longtime enemy or protecting a temptress in distress. There’s a lot of movie going on here. Action, 1 R, 102 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Get On Up” — It’s the powerful, raw, energized performance by Chadwick Boseman that makes this James Brown biopic worth seeing. The sanitizing of the influential artist’s story and the chronological bouncing back and forth are frustrating, but Boseman inhabits the persona of a larger-than-life icon without ever delving into caricature or mere impersonation. Music biopic, PG-13, 138 minutes. HHH “Guardians of the Galaxy” — Chris Pratt plays the leader of a misfit band of anti-heroes, including a cynical raccoon and a walking tree, in this refreshing confection of entertainment, a mostly lighthearted and self-referential comic-book movie with loads of whiz-bang action, some laugh-out-loud moments and a couple of surprisingly beautiful and touching scenes as well. Sci-fi action, 1 PG-13, 122 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “If I Stay” — After a car accident, high school senior Mia (Chloe Grace Moretz) lives both in a coma and as a spiritual alter ego looking on. The movie plays like a high school version of “Ghost,” only less involving, less romantic and a

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STANWOOD CINEMAS Aug. 29-Sept. 4 When the Game Stands Tall (PG): 1:25, 4:05, 6:40, 9:20 The Giver (PG-13): 1:30, 3:45, 6:50, 9:00 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG): 1:20, CONCRETE THEATRE 3:55, 6:30, 9:10 Aug. 29-31 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13): Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m. (3D); Saturday: 5 p.m. (2D) 4:00, 9:05 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13): 1:15, and 7:30 p.m. (3D); Sunday: 4 p.m. (2D) 3:50, 6:35, 9:15 and 6:30 p.m. (3D) Begin Again (R): 1:35, 6:45 360-941-0403 360-629-0514 little creepier. Drama, PG-13, 1 107 minutes. H ⁄2 “Into the Storm” — This tornado disaster movie has some pretty nifty effects, but there’s about as much character development as you’d find in the first draft of a “Transformers” screenplay. A bunch of one-dimensional characters battle the most powerful storm in the history of, well, history, as if they’re in a slightly more sophisticated version of “Sharknado 2.” Disaster action, PG-13, 89 minutes. HH “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” — The Michael Bayproduced 3-D re-boot spares no expense in special effects and spares no decibel in the volume that is the soundtrack to all their new mayhem. These digitally animated super-sized turtles have real-world presence and weight, stumping onto the scene like teenagers who haven’t learned to do anything quietly. But between those scenes is an awful lot of chatter and exposition. For a film that aims younger (save for the diehards who grew up with this franchise), that’s deadly dull. Sci-fi action violence, PG-13, 101 minutes. HH “The Expendables 3” — Here we have some of the most beloved action stars of

the last half-century -- from Han Solo to the Terminator to Rambo -- and they’re mired in a live-action cartoon with witless dialogue, a nothing plot and endless action sequences.

“The Expendables 3” is proof a movie can be exceedingly loud and excruciatingly dull.

Action, PG-13, 126 minutes. H “The Giver” — The beloved children’s novel by Lois Lowry becomes a movie starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep about a supposedly utopian society where everyone is comfortably numb to love and pain. For a story designed to touch our emotions and remind us of all the wonderful highs and all the devastating lows of a life undiluted, it’s not nearly as involving as you might expect. Sci-fi drama, PG-13, 94 minutes. HH “The Fault in Our Stars” — With lesser source material, an average director and an OK cast, the adaptation of John Green’s novel about the glory and unfairness of life could have lost me. But everyone involved, from director Josh Boone to transcendent star Shailene Woodley and beyond, has talents way beyond the average. This is a lovely work.

Drama, PG-13, 125 minutes.

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“The One I Love” — Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass are stunningly good as a couple trying to fix their troubled marriage with a getaway weekend. “The One I Love” starts as a standard relationship movie, and then becomes something unique. Comedy 1 drama, R, 91 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “When the Game Stands Tall” — This is a solid if unsurprising and uninspiring melodrama built around high school football, faith-based but “Friday Night Lite.” Mount Vernon native Jim Caviezel plays a pious coach who talks about building character as much as he worries about blocking schemes. The movie follows the team and the tests it faces after having its record 151-game win streak snapped.

Sports drama, PG, 1:55. HH “Wish I Was Here” — Director/co-writer/actor Zach Braff’s “Wish I Was Here” is a precious and condescending exercise in self-indulgent pandering, featuring one of the whiniest lead characters in recent memory. The supporting cast is rich with talented actors: Mandy Patinkin, Kate Hudson, Josh Gad. They just don’t have a fully realized movie to work with. Comedy1 drama, R, 120 minutes. ⁄2

In “LIFE OF CRIME,” Ordell (Mos Def) and Louis (John Hawkes) are two career crooks who learn of a rich guy who is hiding his riches from the state, the feds, his wife and everybody else. It’s 1978, and Frank (Tim Robbins) does what people did back then — he plays golf, pushes his son into tennis “at the club” and stashes his cash in the Bahamas. Ordell is the smart-alecky brains of the outfit. Louis is game for any caper, including one that has them kidnapping the rich guy’s wife, Mickey.

But Mickey is played by Jennifer Aniston, so we see one problem right there. She’s stuck in a bad marriage to a bullying drunk whom their son hates as much as she does. She’s gorgeous and she has a hint of cunning vulnerability about her. Louis is smitten before they even stuff her in the truck.

The tale has a few nice twists and turns, allegiances shift and scheming ensues. Aniston nicely suggests the sort of victim who might, after the shock wears off, assert herself with the one kidnapper under her spell.

Mainly, though, “Life of Crime” is a blown opportunity. The double-crosses rarely reach the level of delight, and Robbins and Mos Def play their guys a little too close to the vest. Ordell’s quiet cunning hides a wicked sense of humor. He messes with racist Richard’s head, but it’s the only time he’s ever an amusing hoodlum.

Rating: R for language, some sexual content and violence. Running time: 1:40. HH1⁄2 In case you missed it, it’s George Takei’s America.

The man owns the Internet, through his wry Facebook memes and comical commentary on issues from gay rights to sci-fi omnipresence. On film and his many TV guest appearances, he’s a brand — the booming voice, the winking gay self-awareness, the disarming ready laugh he unleashes on fans and critics alike. Long closeted himself, he made his “coming out” a party, and all of America was invited. Even his nemesis, William Shatner.

“TO BE TAKEI” captures this droll 77-year-old as he is now, living the lie that F. Scott Fitzgerald promoted, that “there are no second acts in American lives.” Takei, actor-turned-gay Japanese-American icon, has never been more hip, more in demand or more beloved.

Jennifer M. Kroot’s documentary follows Takei and his longtime companion-turned-husband, Brad, as Takei bounces from convention to speaking engagement, nature walk to TV and radio interviews.

As a child who lived through the World War II internment of Japanese-Americans who were rounded up because of fears they’d be disloyal, he sings his favorite song, “Don’t Fence Me In.” And he prepares for a starring role in a stage musical about that tragedy, “Allegiance,” a guy whose husband admits with some worry, “is not much of a singer” hoping for a shot at Broadway.

“To Be Takei” is framed within a long “Howard Stern Show” interview, rightly placing Takei’s rise to his many appearances on the no-holds-barred shock jock’s radio show. That’s where “Oh MY” was born, where Takei hilariously insisted, for years, that he was heterosexual, and where he had a home when he finally came out of the closet, outraged by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s veto of California’s first gay marriage bill.

Rating: unrated, adult subject matter. Running time: 1:33. HHH1⁄2 n Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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HOT TICKETS DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: with Brandi Carlile, Shovels & Rope, Ana Tijoux, JD McPherson, Bombino, Dumpstaphunk, Moon Taxi, David Ryan Harris, Betsy Olson: Aug. 29-31, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

TUMBLEWEED MUSIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 29-31, Howard Amon Park, Richland. tumbleweedfest. com.

NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, COLD CAVE: Aug. 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRAND NEW: Aug. 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“A CHORUS LINE”: Sept. 3-28, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

SWANS: Sept. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

BOSTON: Sept. 5, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

FUNNY OR DIE PRESENTS ODDBALL COMEDY & CURIOSITY FESTIVAL 2014: with Aziz Ansari, Chris Hardwick, Demetri Martin, DJ Trauma, Hannibal Buress, Jeff Ross, Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, Whitney Cummings, Brody Stevens and more: Sept. 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PASSENGER: Sept. 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JENNIFER NETTLES: Sept. 8, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

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TIM & ERIC: Sept. 9, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

CHICAGO/REO SPEEDWAGON: Sept. 9, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-3247 or thefair. com.

THE BREEDERS: Sept. 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CODY SIMPSON: Sept. 10, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

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BEST OF JETHRO TULL: performed by Ian Anderson: Sept. 12, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

AN EVENING WITH FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS: Sept. 12, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

FALL OUT BOY: Sept. 12, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888559-3247 or thefair.com.

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GRASS 2014: featuring Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Theory of a Deadman, Buckcherry, Pop Evil, New Medicine, Redlight King, Escape the Fate, Sons of Revelry, Amanda Hardy: Sept. 12, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

KATY PERRY: Sept. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AUSTIN JENCKES: Sept. 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

ATMOSPHERE: Sept. 13, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KEITH URBAN: Sept. 13, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888559-3247 or thefair.com.

LINKIN PARK, THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS: with special guest AFI: Sept. 13, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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DRAKE, LIL WAYNE: Sept. 14, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

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TEEN HOOT: Sept. 14, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-5593247 or thefair.com.

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KAISER CHIEFS: Sept. 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MICHAEL W. SMITH & AMY GRANT: Sept. 17, Washington

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HEART: Sept. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

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LA ROUX: Sept. 19, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BLAKE SHELTON: with special guests The Band Perry, Dan & Shay, Neal McCoy: Sept. 19, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD & LED ZEPPELIN: A ROCK SYMPHONY: Sept. 19, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-3247 or thefair.com.

AIR SUPPLY: Sept. 19-20, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

TOBY KEITH: Sept. 20, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-5593247 or thefair.com.

AUGUSTINES: Sept. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

TOKIMONSTA AND BATHS WITH MADE IN HEIGHTS: Sept. 25, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

EL TEN ELEVEN, YPPAH, AND BLUE HAWAII WITH VOX MOD: Sept. 26, The Showbox, Seattle.

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ELTON JOHN: Sept. 27, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

COM TRUISE AND LINDSTROM: with Midnight Magic and Avalon Emerson: Sept. 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

THE KINGSTON TRIO: Sept. 27, Northshore Performing Arts Center, Bothell. 425-984-2471 or npacf. org.

ZAC BROWN BAND: Sept. 27, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

KALIN AND MYLES: Sept. 27, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MIMOSA AND KRADDY: with Splatinum: Sept. 28, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

THE KOOKS: Sept. 29, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DEMI LOVATO: Oct. 2, Comcast Arena, Everett. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS: with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Oct. 5, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham.

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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS: Oct. 5-6, The Showbox, Seattle.

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“KINKY BOOTS”: Oct. 7-26, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

AMERICAN AUTHORS TOUR: Oct. 9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JOEY BADA$$: Oct. 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: Oct. 10-Nov. 11, Seattle. 206-5476763 or earshot.org.

BOYS NOIZE AND BAUUER: Oct. 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

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ANGUS & JULIA STONE: Oct 12, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ANBERLIN: Oct. 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MATISYAHU: Oct. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KILL THE NOISE: Oct. 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

PHISH: Oct. 18, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

THE MELVINS: Oct. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

NICK SWARDSON: Oct. 18, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

PLACEBO: Oct. 20, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JASON MRAZ: Oct. 21, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747 or benaroyahall.org.

ALTER BRIDGE: Oct. 22, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

J RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS: Oct. 22, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or the crocodile.com.

ODESZA: Oct. 24, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

THE WILD FEATHERS: Oct. 24, Tractor Tavern, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com. ’8Os HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: Oct. 25, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

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CHROMEO: Oct. 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BIG K.R.I.T.: Oct. 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MACHINE HEAD, CHILDREN OF BODOM: Oct. 29, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

THE JANOSKIANS: Oct. 30, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RISQUE HALLOWEEN: Oct. 31, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

THE BLACK KEYS: Nov. 1, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ST. LUCIA: Nov. 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MINUS THE BEAR: Nov. 1, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or thecrocodile.com.

THE SMOKER’S CLUB TOUR: featuring Method Man & Redman: Nov. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DELTRON 3030: Nov. 5, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

B.o.B & KEVIN GATES: Nov. 5, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

NILS FRAHM: Nov. 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014 - E15

MUSIC REVIEWS Brad Paisley

nowhere to be found. Still, the R&B and soul sensibilities that he brought to “Yours Truly” are at play, even without him.

That’s evident on “Be My Baby,” featuring Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat, and in the Brad Paisley backs slick bounce of “Break Your Heart Right away from social issues Back.” Produced and co-written by duo and strikes up a party Pop & Oak, the latter samples Diana Ross’ on his 10th studio album, “Moonshine In “I’m Coming Out.” Featured guest Childish The Trunk.” However, that doesn’t mean he Gambino repurposes bars from Notorious suddenly starts to play it safe.

B.I.G.’s “Mo Money, Mo Problems” for the Musically, Paisley’s arrangements contintrack. ue to emphasize intricate musicianship and Additional collaborations with rappers, turn-on-a-dime ensemble play, while his lyrincluding Big Sean, A$AP Ferg as well as ics use witty wordplay to explore the many Iggy Azalea on the successful single “Probways people try to escape their problems lem,” might tempt critics to accuse Grande and improve their lives. of relying on old formulas. But she shows The veteran country star’s knack for growth, busting out of familiar genres, and tongue-in-cheek fun comes through on exploring electronic dance music on second the funky “River Bank,” the fist-pumping single “Break Free,” featuring Zedd, and “Crushin’ It” and the high-speed hijinks of again on the David Guetta-written “One the title song. Paisley also touts American Last Time.” pride throughout, whether he’s nameThankfully, no matter where Grande checking sports teams and muscle cars on ventures, her dazzling vocals lead the way “Country Nation” or toasting the land of — powerful on the Benny Blanco and Ryan opportunity on “American Flag on the Tedder-produced “Why Try,” with its hypMoon.” notic drums, and light as a feather on “Just As in the past, his ambitious reach somea Little Bit of Your Heart,” with its aching times gets the best of him. On the traditionand lovesick lyrics co-written by One Direcal country tune “4WP,” for example, Paisley tion’s Harry Styles. jams the gears by racing through too many n Melanie J. Sims, Associated Press musical ideas too quickly.

Still, 15 years into his career, Paisley is the country singer most likely to crack jokes Tank about a hillbilly family getting rich (“High “Stronger” Life”) or write a sensitive power ballad about a woman breaking through the goodTank made a mark old-boy corporate network (“Shattered in R&B over the years Glass”). Which also makes him the country for earnestly pouring star most likely to make fans smile — and his heart out on ballads to make them think. such as “Maybe I Deserve” and “Please n Michael McCall, Associated Press Don’t Go,” as well as writing songs for Jamie Foxx, Aaliyah and others.

Showing passion is Tank’s strong suit, but Ariana Grande the singer lacks some of that fervor on his “My Everything” latest release, “Stronger.” He sounds like a different version of himself on the first half This is how you folof his sixth album, and that’s not a good low up an impressive thing. On the upbeat tracks “Dance With debut: simply step into Me” and “I Gotta Have It,” he fails with the recording booth, simple lyrics and draggy production. “Same and be amazing yet again.

Way” is also an unattractive melody that Maybe it’s easier said than done, but lacks spirit and swagger.

Ariana Grande manages to pull off the But Tank finds his stride toward the end feat with her sophomore release “My of the 10-track album, especially flourishing Everything,” the successor to last year’s on “Hope This Makes You Love Me,” as he near-pop perfection “Yours Truly,” which looks to prove his worth to his mate. His topped the Billboard 200 chart and lyrics are more fine-tuned on the smooth spawned the hit single “The Way,” featurpiano-driven songs “If That’s What It Takes” ing Mac Miller. and “Thanking You.” Admittedly, Grande’s sophomore effort The title song is also a winner, saving doesn’t go in a radically different direction Tank’s album from being a total disappoint(she was on the right path to begin with), ment. but big changes are there. For one, music n Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press veteran Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is

“Moonshine In The Trunk”

Other notable releases

underneath, even if you’re more inclined to move the needle back to the tunes that leave their bruise more immediately.

Basement Jaxx, “Junto” Opeth, “Pale Communion” Cold Specks, “Neuroplasticity” Cymbals Eat Guitars, “Lose” Imelda May, “Tribal” Ty Segall, “Manipulator” Shovels and Rope, “Swimmin’ Time”

The New Pornographers, “Brill Bruisers”: The New Pornographers have spent each record pushing forward, trying new things while always sounding like themselves, and “Brill Bruisers” is a solid, satisfying record, one that found a fresh approach and created some more ultracatchy pop tunes. If the freshness dulls on occasion when the new approach gets overused, you can still hear the quality n popmatters.com

Murali Coryell “Restless Mind”

A musician walks into a bar. A female stranger kisses him. He flees.

For Murali Coryell, this is no joke. Lovelife dysfunction is a recurring theme on “Restless Mind,” and luckily for us, Coryell’s woes inspire warm, embracing R&B to soothe the soul music fans.

Coryell’s lyrics aren’t much — the bar scene in “Crime of Opportunity” is silly, while “Sex Maniac” is worse. And the 44-year-old son of veteran jazz-rock guitarist Larry Coryell can’t match his dad’s instrumental chops. Few can.

But the younger Coryell’s smoky tenor more than compensates. He’s a Huey Lewis sound-alike who can pull off a pop burst such as “Waiting and Wasting Away,” a jazzy ballad like the title cut, the blues of “I Need Someone to Love,” and even the closing seven-minute cover, “Let’s Get It On.” While it’s risky business to take on Marvin Gaye, Coryell gives the chestnut fresh fizz with an inventive vocal arrangement.

He sings a lot about heartache, but as “Let’s Get It On” makes clear, Coryell has his act together.

Wonderful World” is faster and more ebullient than the somber Satchmo take, further animated by the vocals of the Blind Boys of Alabama and a Nicholas Payton trumpet solo, while “Mack the Knife” is given a funky Big Easy R&B makeover with a rap interlude by Mike Ladd.

Some of the selections take a more vintage approach, as in the finger-popping swing of “I’ve Got the World on a String” with Bonnie Raitt, or the supper-club elegance of “Memories of You.” Fittingly, however, the set concludes with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joining in on a rambunctious romp through “When You’re Smiling (the Whole World Smiles With You).” n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Literature “Chorus”

Literature mines a specific time and place, and the musicians do it so well that “Chorus,” their second album, sounds fresh and timeless. Like the band Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Literature builds on the revved-up guitar rock that flourished on U.K. indie labels in the mid-’80s in bands like Orange Juice and the Wedding Present. Titles such as “The English Softhearts” and the n Steven Wine, Associated Press occasional hints of a faux-British accent declare the members’ status as AngloDr. John philes.

“Ske-Dat-De-Dat: Chorus gleefully careens through 12 The Spirit of Satch” tracks in less than 29 minutes, and the surface is filled with crisp and jangly guitars Always an enthusithat propel bouncy melodies with catchy astic ambassador for choruses. This is a gleaming, polished the music of his native record, and zippy tracks like “The Girl, New Orleans, Dr. John here pays tribute the Gold Watch, and Everything,” “Dance to the Crescent City’s greatest, Louis ArmShoes,” and “Kites” contain subtle producstrong, with a bevy of guests. As “the spirit tion touches — reverb and percussion and of” in the title suggests, this is no hidebound electronics drop in and out, adding comsalute, but a chance for Dr. John to interpret plexity to the simple fun of these compact, in his own freewheeling fashion songs assoimmediate songs. ciated with Satchmo.

That’s evident right off the bat. “What a n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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