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WALTER TROUT

Blistering blues at the Lincoln

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OUT & ABOUT PAGE 7 Vox Pacifica presents “Wintersong” in Bellingham ON STAGE PAGE 8

Anacortes Community Theatre stages “Number the Stars”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “HUSTLERS”: In this almost-modern-day “Robin Hood” meets “Goodfellas,” based on Jessica Pressler’s New York magazine article with the same name and directed and written by Lorene Scafaria, “Hustlers” follows Destiny (Constance Wu), a stripper struggling to make ends meet.

After Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Destiny under her wing and shows her how to succeed at the club, the 2008 financial crisis overwhelms the industry, and the women concoct a bold new plan to continue making money: running up seedy Wall Street men’s credit cards, confident they wouldn’t call the strip club back to dispute the charges.

“Scafaria plants her film in a specific pantheon and signals what we’re in for with this sprawling crime epic of questionable narrators, unbelievable amounts of cash, and the charismatic criminals who enjoy the spoils of their unique labor,” wrote Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review. “This is girlie ‘Goodfellas,’ and it’s an energizing instant crime classic, a shot of adrenaline cloaked in cocoa butter.”

Pretty much everything about this movie is perfect, but especially: J. Lo attempting wealth redistribution, J. Lo smoking and lounging on a rooftop, J. Lo celebrating Christmas, all the angst-filled classical piano juxtaposed against dazzling early-2000s nostalgia, and did I mention J. Lo? “IT CHAPTER TWO”: The “It” reboot may have only come out two years ago, but this sequel takes a big leap forward, revisiting the Losers Club 27 years after the last time Pennywise the Clown had terrorized the town of Derry, Maine. Only Mike (Isaiah Mustafa) is still in Derry, and he summons the group back when heinous crimes and Pennywise’s balloons begin resurfacing in the town, to uphold the blood oath

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Jennifer Lopez (left) and Constance Wu star in “Hustlers.”

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Its bloated run time makes it suffer, wrote Los Angeles Times critic Jen Yamato in her review, but the script is effective when its characters’ emotions resonate.

“As its two hours, 49-minute run time marches on, ‘It Chapter Two’ loses sight of the forest for the trees, even with Benjamin Wallfisch’s portentous score signaling the way,” Yamato wrote. “A particularly unwieldy and overstuffed third act lacks the elegance and dexterity that Muschietti builds into his best individual sequences. As a result, several of the characters’ psychological journeys feel abbreviated into repetitive, bite-sized vignettes in the rush to get to the end …

“Like most studio horror films of a certain sheen, ‘It Chapter Two’ is not gory so much as it is playfully macabre, a choice that dulls the scares just enough to appeal to a broad audience. But Dauberman’s screenplay lands best when it speaks a more emotional dialect of horror, an adults-in-therapy horror — the kind that will land with a sting of recognition for anyone who’s seen their own childhood wounds crash head-on into the realities of middle age.”

ALSO NEW ON DVD DEC. 10 “ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD”: In director Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, a TV actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (Brad Pitt) struggle to find meaningful work in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969.

“LINDA RONDSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE”: Documentary follows the famed folk singer through her early years and reign as a rock ‘n’ roll star.

“MONOS”: A group of young soldiers on a remote Latin American mountain watch over an American hostage while chaos strikes. In Spanish/English.

“FREAKS”: A 7-year-old girl (Lexy Kolker) escapes her paranoid father’s (Emile Hirsch) locked house and discovers a strange new world.

“ALONG CAME THE DEVIL 2”: Jordan (Laura Slade Wiggins) goes home to her estranged father after getting a troubling voicemail.

“BADLAND”: A detective (Kevin Makely) is hired to catch a Confederate war criminal in this Western directed by Justin Lee. “FAMILY GUY SEASON

17”: The 2018-19 season of the long-running animated Fox series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane.

“SUITS: SEASON NINE”: The ninth and final season of the USA legal drama wraps up the series.

OUT ON DIGITAL HD DEC. 10 “HARD NIGHT FALLING”: An Interpol operative (Dolph Lundgren) must fight a ruthless criminal to save a group of hostages that includes his family.

“JUDY”: Renee Zellweger stars as struggling legendary singer Judy Garland, who travels to London to perform at a series of sold-out Talk of the Town concerts to raise money to rejoin her children in Los Angeles. Look for it on DVD and Blu-Ray Dec. 24.

“THE LIMEY”: An English ex-con (Terence Stamp) goes to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter’s death in this 1999 Steven Soderbergh drama/ mystery being released as a 4K restoration.

“TATTOO UPRISING”: Documentary follows the history and rise of the tattoo industry.

– Katie Foran-McHale, Tribune News Service

Holiday Events....................... 4-6 Out & About............................... 7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Travel.........................................10 Hot Tickets...............................11 Get Involved.............................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER The Walter Trout Band performs Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon. Austin Hargrave photo.

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Fleet fingers, slamming grooves Walter Trout brings scorching blues to the Lincoln Theatre

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Incendiary guitarist Walter Trout has been ripping up the blues for going on five decades, and there’s no evidence he’s going to to slow down any time soon.

Trout returns with his ferocious band for a performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon.

His most recent album, “Survivor Blues,” is aptly titled in more than one way. Trout fought through a serious bout with liver failure in 2013-14, but recovered and told the story of that illness in his 2015 record “Battle Scars.”

First gaining fame in the 1970s after backing the likes of John Lee Hooker and Joe Tex, Trout landed the lead-guitarist job in the legendary band Canned Heat in 1981.

That wasn’t his only prestigious gig. Trout followed that with a stint in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers.

Trout has released more than 20 albums under his own name, Walter Trout and the Free Radicals, and the Walter Trout Band, all of which feature his prodigious chops and deep soul vocals. His appearance at the Lincoln is a prime opportunity to see a true master truly in his element.

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WALTER TROUT BAND

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets: $24-39; 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org

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Holiday Events

Christmas is Wednesday, Dec. 25. There are dozens of holiday-related events on the schedule, below are just a few.

BURLINGTON TREE LIGHTING: Join the annual community tradition to kick off the holiday season in downtown Burlington at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in Alpha Park, 631 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. There will be hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and caroling across the street.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Enjoy lifesized figures from “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and treats from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes.

HOLIDAY BAKE: Join a hybrid bread/pastry class focused on holiday items like dinner rolls, Challah, whole grain cookies and more, hosted by the Bread Lab from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the lab, 11768 Westar Lane, Burlington. $375, best suited for serious home bakers. thebreadlab.wsu.edu.

DECK THE OLD CITY HALL: The Whatcom Museum’s annual Deck the Old City Hall is a monthlong celebration of the holidays with themed decorated holiday trees available

for viewing Wednesdays through Sundays inside the museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

More events: ■ Cocktail Party: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, dancing and music by the Thomas Harris Sextet. $35, must be over 21.

■ Handmade Holiday: noon to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Dec. 7-28.

All-ages event to make crafts to take home.

Each week is a different craft.

For more information, visit whatcommuseum.org.

FEAST DAY OF SAINT NICHOLAS: Join the Croatian community in honoring St. Nicholas with a grand feast and mass at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. croatianculturalcenternw.com.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Friends of the Anacortes Library will hold a book sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Listen to holiday music and eat breakfast with Santa Claus from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. $5.

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Croatian celebration in Anacortes

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ANACORTES — Here’s your chance to discover how the seafaring Croatian community celebrates this time of year.

Friday, Dec. 6, is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of mariners, widows and children.

The day starts with mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4001 St. Mary’s Drive. Members of the Croatian fishing community and their families will then carry the icon of St. Nicholas and a wreath to Seafarer’s Memorial Park.

An additional wreath will be placed on the water for all those lost at sea. After the blessing, the icon returns to the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., where a reception will follow. Later in the day, the center will host an early music concert.

FAIR: Families are invited to this free holiday celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at the Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

Santa, crafts, cookies and more. The event will also feature a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest; to participate, contact Dan Conrardy at 949-287-9747. More information: anacortesschoolsfoundation.org/ events/holiday-family-fair.html CROATIAN CELEBRATION: Hear the

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On Sunday, Dec. 8, the center will host a recounting of the story of St. Nicholas followed by Vela Luka Croatian dancers, singing

by Dave and the Dalmatians and

story of St. Nicholas, watch Vela Luka Croatian dancers and listen to live music with the Croatian community at noon Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. Lunch for $20, kids under 12 eat free.

HOLIDAY TREE FESTIVAL: Watch a movie, buy a Christmas tree or play games to support the Sedro-Woolley High School CTE programs from 1 to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at the school, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley.

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more. It all begins at noon.

Rumor has it St. Nicholas will be there to greet children with tangerines and gold coins. Lunch is available for $20.

Enjoy pancakes with Santa Claus from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Maple Hall, 103 Commercial, La Conner. $7 adults, $3 children, donations accepted. There will also be a scavenger hunt.

CHRISTMAS ON CAMANO: Enjoy an art show and holiday celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano.

There will be cinnamon rolls, caroling and artwork from over 15 artists.

WONDERLAND

WALK: Enjoy the creative spirit of the holidays at the Wonderland Walk at Washington Park where the museum will decorate and other groups will provide more cheer from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, at the park, 6300 Sunset Ave., Anacortes. There will be campfires, hot chocolate and music each night.

MOUNT VERNON TREE LIGHTING: The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will start at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on First Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS SLEIGHBELLS RING: Bellewood Farms Holiday Festival takes place every weekend in December at 6140 Guide Meridian Road, Lynden. n Santa sightings: noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 22. n Horse drawn trolley rides: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8-22. n Live caroling: 1-5 p.m. until Dec. 22.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Boy Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island will host a Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Camano Lutheran Church, 850 Heichel Road, Camano Island.

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE: Watch a menagerie of cars, pick-ups, floats, wag-

ons and more light up Lynden during the annual Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, along Front Street.

COOKIE SALE AND BAZAAR: Shop for holiday goodies ranging from quilted items to jewelry, art to cookies, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL BAZAAR: Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake St., Clear Lake, will host a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will feature crafts and artwork from local vendors including alpaca items, denim aprons, bird houses and more.

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Sleighbells ring at Bellewood Farms

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

LYNDEN — Bellewood Farms has everything needed for a winter weekend: Santa, trolley rides, carolers and choruses, fresh-cut holiday trees and wreaths, cookie decorating, s’mores and more.

The best part about it is the celebration continues each weekend in December until Christmas.

Santa will be at the farm from noon to 4 p.m. every weekend. Horse-drawn trolley rides will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. on weekends as well. Caroling from the Nonstop Carolers, Harmony Northwest and the Kulshan Chorus will entertain visitors from

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1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 22.

There will also be plenty of treats. The farm

is located at 6140 Guide Meridian.

McIntyre Hall

Purchase Tickets McIntyrehall.org • 360.416.7727

December 6-8, 2019 Free fun for the whole family at The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington

THIS CONCERT PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

Admission to the Museum is not included in this free event, regular admission rates will apply.

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Michael Wheatley, Music Director

Located in Burlington, WA Tel: 360.757.8888 To learn more about the Museum & Winter Wonderland visit

www.SkagitChildrensMuseum.net

Funding provided by City of Burlington and Skagit County Lodging Tax Grants

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HOLIDAY EVENTS BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SHOW AND SALE: Bainbridge Island Working Studios will hold their Winter Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6-8 at each artist’s studio. Map at biworkingstudios.com. Free.

SEDRO-WHOOLLEYVILLE: In December, Sedro-Woolley is transformed into a Christmas town. Events on Saturday, Dec. 7: n Ugly Sweater Dash: 1 p.m. Don the ugliest, most over-the-top Christmas outfit for this one-mile dash through downtown. Prizes for ugliest sweater/costume and fastest runners. Dog/ kid friendly. $10 for adults, $5 for minors/military, free for kids under 10. n Festival of Arts: 2:45 p.m. Students from the Mary Purcell Elementary

Friday, December 6 6 to 9 pm Saturday, December 7 10 am to 5 pm More than 20 merchants in Old Town Anacortes will exhibit the work of local artists including: Paintings, Sculptures, Jewelry, Photography, Music and Holiday Specials!

Sponsored by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce www.anacortesart.com www.anacortes.org.

School will be caroling at the gazebo and have their artwork on display throughout downtown shops. n Kids’ Activities: 3 p.m.

Face painters, balloon artists, ponies, trains, crafts and more will be available for children’s amusement. n Tree lighting and Christmas parade: 5 p.m.

Tree is lit, and the community parade begins.

For more information, visit sedro-woolley.com.

GLASSBABY SALE: The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation will host a Glassbaby Holiday Road Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the hospital, 300 Hospital Parkway, Mount Vernon.

Proceeds support the Women’s Imaging Center Campaign.

UGLY SWEATER DECORATING: Bring a sweater and decorate it as ugly as desired from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

FRIDAY HARBOR OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS MARKET: Shop for holiday items and enjoy treats made with island-grown ingredients from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Friday Harbor Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor.

BOWMAN BAY HOLIDAY: Support the Deception Pass Park Foundation and celebrate the holidays at the Bowman Bay Holiday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14, at the park, 41229 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. $5 suggested per vehicle.

A CUP OF CHRISTMAS CHEER: Enjoy refreshments from the Olde Towne Grainery Tea Room

Helping kids at Bellwether holiday tree lighting

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — This is the time of year to look within and help those in need, and there’s no better way to do that while having an enjoyable time than at the Hotel Bellwether’s tree lighting event.

The eighth annual Holiday Trees Benefitting Skookum Kids reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the hotel, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Mount Vernon Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER: Anacortes Lutheran Church will host a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, at the church, 2100 O Ave., Anacortes.

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING: Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving will host free holiday cookie decorating for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 408 Front St., No. 101, Lynden.

AFTERNOON WITH SANTA: Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus, have faces painted, get balloon sculptures from elves, decorate cookies and more from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano. Free.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF WAR: Learn about the

1 Bellwether Way. During this month the hotel transforms into a winter wonderland with festive trees decorated by local businesses. The community is invited to visit during the entire month to vote on their favorite one.

During the reception there will be holiday music and snacks. In order to receive a voting ballot, be sure to bring a monetary donation for Skookum Kids or

“A WINTER GIFT”: The Celtic holiday concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

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children’s gently used clothing to help local foster kids in need.

Christmas music experienced by ancestors in the Revolutionary War at the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at noon Monday, Dec. 9, at the Farming Square Development, 465 Garden Lane, Burlington.

Shelter Bay Chorus will present its “Joy to the World!” concerts at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6, and 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation. 360-223-3230.

MUSIC

“JOY TO THE WORLD”: The Shelter Bay Chorus will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation, students free.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Starry Night Chamber Orchestra and the Lynden Choral Society will present Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Lincoln Theatre, 718 First St., Mount Vernon. $10-15.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: The Cantabile Chamber Choir presents winter concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Tidelands Church in Stanwood; and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com ($16, $18) or at the door, $16, $18.

HOLIDAY SONGS:

and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Hickson Community Hall, 20594 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley. marciakester.com.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Boy Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island will host a Christmas bazaar featuring over 30 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Camano Lutheran Church, 850 Heichel Road, Camano Island.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: Marcia Kester will perform in two Christmas concerts: 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St NW, Stanwood;

WINTERSONG: Vox Pacifica will present the concert “Wintersong” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Congressional Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $15. voxpacifica.org.

GALA BACH BASH: Flutist Jeffrey Cohan and harpsichordist Jonathan Oddie will perform Johann Sebastian Bach tunes at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon.

Freewill offerings accepted, suggested donation $15-25, free for kids under 18.

HOLIDAY HARMONY: Enjoy holiday tunes, group sing-alongs, a photo booth and more from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, at Harmony Northwest Chorus Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Donations for food bank accepted, suggested donation $5-7.

HOLIDAY MAGIC: The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 121 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. There will be a movie screening of “The Snowman” with a live orchestra and local elementary school children’s choirs. $15-39. mountbakertheatre.com.

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OUT AND ABOUT

NESTS AND LANDSCAPES: Kris Ekstrand is the featured winter artist at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Work from artists around the region will be featured until Feb. 28. An opening reception will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. jansenartcenter.org.

ANNIVERSARY SHOW: The Scott Milo Gallery is celebrating 25

years with art from 15 favorite artists until Jan. 28 at the gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

ANACORTES ART WALK: The Chamber of Commerce Holiday Art Walk will take place in downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. The art walk continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and items will be for sale.

YEAR(S) IN REVIEW: A cross-section of art work from the Smith & Vallee Gallery will be featured at a 20% discount from Dec. 6-22 at the gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. A holiday reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

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SIGN: The 34th annual holiday showcase is back at WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, through Jan. 4.

ART-RI-MO-NY: The art and design of Chris Theiss and Kristin Loffer Theiss is on exhibit until Dec. 13 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

MUSIC

A WINTER GIFT: Listen to music and stories featuring harps at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $20-25.

THEATER

”NUMBER THE STARS”: Anacortes Community Theatre presents the story of

Vox Pacifica performs Wintersong in Bellingham

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — “Wintersong” offers more than rich vocals; it offers reflection on the world and an individual’s place in it.

Bellingham-based women’s choir Vox Pacifica will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Cost is $15.

Directed by Wendy Bloom, “Wintersong” explores home, peace and connection through the songs and music of Ola Gjeilo, Joan Szymko, friends helping each other escape from Nazi-occupied Germany during World War II at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21, at the theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

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Gwyneth Walker and Stephen Paulus.

Traditional Hanukkah songs and “Ceremony of Carols” will be performed as well, with a harp accompaniment.

$20. acttheatre.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: The Burlington-Edison High School Drama Department will present “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. Thursday

through Saturday, and matinee showings at 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5-14, at the school, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Tickets are $6-9 or $27 for a family of four.

The City of Sedro-Whoolleyville presents

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She is a very proud mother of two and has special interest in dermatology and preventive care.

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December 7th: Central Skagit Library Holiday Book Sale (10 -7pm), SWHS Holiday Tree Festival (1 -4:45pm) Ugly Sweater Dash (2pm), Mary Purcell Festival of Arts (3-5pm), Kids Activities (3-5pm), Parade/Tree Lighting (5pm)! Meet & Greet with Santa at the Eagles after the parade.

December 14th: Santa Breakfast by Beta Sigma Phi at SW Community Center (9-11am), Central Skagit Library Holiday Book Sale (10 -6pm), SW Museum Holiday Home Tour (Open House 4 -8pm, Tour 5-9pm) For more information visit sedro -woolley.com or Facebook @Whoolleyville

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ED BEREAL: The exhibit “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace,” featuring six decades of work from the Bellingham-based artist, is on display until Jan. 5 at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area December 5-12 Thursday.5

”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER ”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.

MUSIC SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 3 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation.

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”NARNIA”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-3544425 or theclaire.org. ”A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafetorium, 301 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington. Adults $9, B-ESD staff/students/seniors/military $6, family of four $27. 360-757-4074.

Friday.6 BALLET ”THE NUTCRACKER”: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER ”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.

”A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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”NUMBER THE STARS” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com. Check individual listings for times. Pictured (from left): Siobhan Gross, Estella Walsh and Joy Evans.

”HONK!”: 7 p.m., BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-306-8531 or baay. org/theatre. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafetorium, 301 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington. Adults $9, B-ESD staff/students/seniors/military $6, family of four $27. 360-757-4074.

MUSIC CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. brownpapertickets.com.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 7 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation.

360-223-3230.

Saturday.7 BALLET ”THE NUTCRACKER”: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: 2 and 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafetorium, 301 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington. Adults $9, B-ESD staff/ students/seniors/military $6, family of four $27. 2 p.m. show is “pay what you can.” 360-7574074.

”HONK!”: 2 and 7 p.m., BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-306-8531 or baay.org/theatre. ”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com. ”NARNIA”: 2 and 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360354-4425 or theclaire.org. ”A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Tidelands Church, 26910 92nd Ave NW, No. C5, Stanwood. brownpapertickets.com.

THE COATS: 7 p.m., Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

360-676-5006 or thecoats.net.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”: Whatcom Chorale and Whatcom Chorale Sinfonia, 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Sunday.8 BALLET ”THE NUTCRACKER”: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER ”HONK!”: 2 p.m., BAAY Theatre, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-306-8531 or baay. org/theatre.

”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com. ”NARNIA”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org. ”NUMBER THE STARS”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC HOLIDAY MAGIC: Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets.com.

Wednesday.11 COMEDY ”O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Thursday.12 THEATER ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafetorium, 301 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington. Adults $9, B-ESD staff/students/seniors/military $6, family of four $27. 360-757-4074.

”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com. ”NARNIA”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-3544425 or theclaire.org. ”A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues December 6-13 Friday.6 GOOD VIBRATIONS: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signedin guests only. 360848-8882.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 7 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation.

360-223-3230.

WAYNE NEWTON: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. (sold out) CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. brownpapertickets. com.

BOBBY HOLLAND AND THE BREADLINE: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

DANA OSBORN: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

BAND OF COMERADOS: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

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Friday, Dec. 6: 7:30 p.m., Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 7:30 p.m., Tidelands Church, 26910 92nd Ave NW, No. C5, Stanwood. brownpapertickets.com.

Sunday, Dec. 8: 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday.7 SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 3 p.m., Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. $10 suggested donation.

360-223-3230.

MARCIA KESTER: 4:30 p.m., Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St NW, Stanwood. marciakester. com.

WAYNE NEWTON: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. (sold out) THE COATS: 7 p.m., Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. 360676-5006 or thecoats. net.

WALTER TROUT BAND: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Tidelands Church, 26910 92nd Ave NW, No. C5, Stanwood. brownpapertickets. com.

THE WALRUS: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

DANA OSBORN: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

HARVEY CREEK BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com.

Sunday.8 CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. brownpapertickets. com.

THE ATLANTICS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

Friday.13 RICK COOPER: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

MARCIA KESTER: 7 p.m., Hickson Community Hall, 20594 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley. Open to the public; donations accepted. marciakester. com.

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WAYNE NEWTON 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. (sold out)

MILLER CAMPBELL: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

DESOLATION SOUND: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Planning a grand trip

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com

Do your travel plans include trips with the grandkids? Here are five ideas to consider when planning an adventure with the younger generation: 1. OH, THE PLACES WE’LL GO Planning is part of the fun so it makes sense to include the kids in choosing a destination. But remember they don’t know what they don’t know. Begin by discussing big picture options. City or country? Beach or mountain? Neighboring states or beyond our borders? Would the kids like to see the Golden Gate Bridge or to send selfies with Broadway lights as backdrop? Does a Disney theme park top their list or might a backcountry cabin have more appeal?

Depending on the number and the ages of the grandkids who will be in tow, be sure the adventure is one you can handle without additional adult support.

Check the weather forecast shortly before departure and be sure everyone is properly prepared for what’s on the horizon. nycgo.com; nps.gov; traveloregon.com 2. PLAN WITH THE PARENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE Of course, you know your grandkids. But are you up to speed on any food allergies and preferences, anxieties about travel, the need for a certain stuffed animal at bedtime or a teen’s recent

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breakup? Will the kids have their own money to spend and should it be monitored?

Talk through family rules about everything from social media to wardrobe selections so you’ll know how things operate on their home front. Walk through the final itinerary with the parents to uncover any additional insights they might have for making the trip as stellar as possible.

3. SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS Consider discussing the itinerary and the rules of the road in a group phone or video chat. If the children are old enough, talk about topics such as bedtime, dining decisions and safety measures so it will be clear who is in charge. If you’ll be traveling with older children get three-way clarity on guidelines regarding shop-

ping, snacking, social media, phone and computer time and options for independent outings. Upfront discussion can help avoid conversations that include “but my mom always lets me!”

4. TRADE KNOWLEDGE A trip with your favorite young people can provide the perfect opportunity to learn from each other. Why not share your passion for history, music, golf or scuba diving? Visit a war memorial, take in a concert or music festival or challenge them to a putting contest. Be open to their guidance and input when it comes to technology, entertainment or their current sporting interest.

Don’t hesitate to share your experiences and knowledge with the kids. It will mean more to hear a bit of history from someone who has been there. And, remember, you

are part of their history.

5. EXPLORE A NEW CULTURE TOGETHER Knowledge breeds understanding at every age.

Exploring a new culture together will result in a tremendous bonding experience and memories for a lifetime. It’s likely that you will each see a new destination through a unique lens, making for great conversation starters. Use transportation styles, food, music, language and art as launch points for exploration and share in the joy of learning together. Volunteer vacations can provide a meaningful way to immerse in a new culture while being of service to others. roadscholar.org – Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. n Winter Birding for Kids: An “I Spy” Adventure in Skagit Valley. Saturdays and Sundays through March, 2:30-4:30 pm. Transportation and binoculars provided. Reservations required by phone, 360-474-7479. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly. Reservations required.

SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@ watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492.

Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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HOT TICKETS NORMAN BROWN, BOBBY CALDWELL, MARION MEADOWS: Dec. 5-8, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

UNEARTH, DARKEST HOUR: Dec. 6, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

BOSTON MANOR: Dec. 8, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

AS I LAY DYING: Dec. 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

CHARLIE HUNTER, LUCY WOODWARD: Dec. 10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

HELLYEAH: Dec. 10, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 11-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TREVOR NOAH: Dec.

13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 13-14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STATIC-X: Dec. 14, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

DAVID BENOIT, SARA GAZAREK: Dec. 17-18, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DEADMAUS: Dec. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUDY COLLINS HOLIDAYS & HITS: Dec. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

POISON IDEA: Dec. 21, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: Dec. 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

PANCHO SANCHEZ: Dec.

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CHARLIE HUNTER, LUCY WOODWARD Dec. 10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

30-31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PEARL DJANGO: Jan. 7-8,2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PETER WHITE: Jan. 9-12, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley,

Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

CHRIS BOTTI: Jan. 14-16 and 17-19, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

HARRIET TUBMAN: Jan. 21-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

STEVE GADD BAND: Jan. 23-26, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DERMOT KENNEDY: Jan. 26, 2020, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PETER BERNSTEIN, LARRY GOLDINGS, BILL STEWART: Jan. 28-29, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

SARAH MCLACHLAN: Feb. 2, 2020, , Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747, or benaroyahall.org or livenation.com.

SUPERM: Feb. 4, 2020, Ac-

cesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation. com.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT: Feb. 4-6, 2020, The Crocodile, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

MARTIN TAYLOR, FRANK VIGNOLA: Feb. 4-5, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY: Feb. 6-9, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SONNY LANDREATH, MARCIA BALL: Feb. 11-12, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JACK BROADBENT: Feb. 19, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DAVID SANBORN JAZZ QUINTET: Feb. 20-23, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley.

com.

WILLIAM DUVALL: Feb. 29, 2020, The Triple Door, Seattle.

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”STU FOR SILVERTON”: Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

HAYLEY KIYOKO: March 8, 2020, Showbox Sodo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 12-15, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. ”SISTER ACT”: March 13-April 5, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

BILLIE EILISH: April 10, 2020, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ALICE COOPER: April 20, 2020, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8118 or uniquelives. com.

Henry Klein Homes: Light, Form and MaterialityThrough the Decades November 22, 2019 - March 2020

Henry Klein is recognized as one of the most important and influential northwest architects of the region. He founded the Henry Klein Partnership in 1952 and, throughout his career, designed numerous iconic public buildings. His work in the private residential sector is equally significant, spanning six decades. This exhibit will celebrate the houses that Henry designed and the people whose lives they touched, including owners, contractors, and other design professionals with whom he worked.

Opening reception November 22nd from 5 to 7 PM at the Museum.

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This project received funding from Skagit County • www.visitskagitvalley.com

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501 S. 4TH STREET, LA CONNER (AT THE TOP OF THE HILL) 360.466.3365 • WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM

JAN 3 – FEB 2, 2020 EVERETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOX OFFICE (425) 257-8600 VillageTheatre.org

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GET INVOLVED

ART

LET’S MAKE ART DAY: Be inspired by the art on the walls at Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner, and create art from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

ART CLASSES

ANACORTES SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER: The senior center hosts a variety of art programs each week at the center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

360-293-7473. n Creative Circle: 9 a.m. Mondays. n Woodcarving: 9 a.m.

Mondays. n Acrylics: 9:30 a.m.

Mondays. n Rock Painting: 1 p.m.

Mondays. n Miracle of Art: 1 p.m.

Tuesdays. n Mosaics/Stained Glass: 9:30 a.m. Wednes-

days. n Color Me Calm: 10 a.m. Thursdays. n Drawing Animals: 2:15 p.m. Thursdays. n Watercolor: 9:30 a.m.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

DANCE

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join an spiritual practice that draws inspiration from sacred traditions around the world at this guided dance class from 5:45 to 8 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. By donation.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older.

Register: burlingtonwa. gov/recreation or 360755-9649.

THE NUTCRACKER SKAGIT VALLEY ACADEMY OF DANCE DECEMBER 6 - 8

CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SKAGIT SYMPHONY DECEMBER 13

HERLADING CHRISTMAS SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE DECEMBER 14-15

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View.

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter.

No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

MONDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Public welcome. Informa-

tion: Kenneth Kossman (360-336-3682) or the center (360-416-1585). $7 per person.

MUSIC

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group singing four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts ages 15 and up. Meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Contact Carol Ward: 425-232-9171 or contact@ harmonynorthwest.org.

OPEN MIC NITE: 6 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Lil’Nut Cafe and Diner, 330 Cherry St., Sumas.

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail. com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon.

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All

ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free; donations accepted. 360630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Rehearsals on Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner.

New members welcome.

360-223-3230.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-2932544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAMS: Encore Fitness offers a variety of classes held at Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $5 per class, pay as you go.

First class is free. 360-4668754. n Cross Training: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m.

Tuesdays. n PiYo with Melissa: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. n A Walk in the Park: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. n Zumba Gold: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Free. n Val’s InterVals: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Skagit and Island Counties Council for the Blind meets 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of

the month at the Washington Federal Bank rear conference room, 300 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 425-218-0190 or arvidsonandy@gmail. com.

MEN’S GARDEN CLUB: The Skagit Men’s Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at WSU Mount Vernon Research Station, 16650 Memorial Highway 536.

GENEALOGY: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meetings are held at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor. www. whidbeygensearchers.org.

LACROSSE: The Skagit Valley Flyers is a lacrosse club for boys and girls, grades 2-12. Participation is free and no experience is necessary. svflyers.uslaxteamsw.com.

Questions? Email: svflyers2009@gmail.com.

GRUMPY OLD MAN’S YOGA: Build strength and flexibility at this accessible yoga class 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays at Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Despite the name, women are welcome. $5 donation.

NORTH PUGET SOUND DRAGON BOAT CLUB: The organization is looking for new members.

Two teams practice in the Oak Harbor Marina. n Team Stayin’ Alive practices from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; its season runs through October.

Contact Norma Lisher-

ness at njlish@gmail.com. n Team Tsunami practices year-round from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Cathie Harrison at cathieanne@aol.com. First three paddles are free.

BOATERS COURSE: The new boat handling course is being offered

by Skagit Bay Sail and Power Squadron over seven Tuesday and Friday evenings, beginning Jan. 7, 2020, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Anacortes Senior Activity Center art classroom. $130 for individuals or $170 for two family members sharing reading materials. Register: email Bob Miller, bobmillerwa@ hotmail.com. Limited to 15 students. Registration closes Dec. 13.

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the third Saturday of every month at Royal Star Buffet, 2300 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon.

Dinner at 6 p.m. (optional) with meeting at 7 p.m.

First-time attendees get a free dinner. Contact President Dwight Kaestner at 425-770-6154 or cmachapter39@gmail.com FLYSWATTER VOLLEYBALL: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Free. 360-8551531.

SCOUT MEETING: Cub Pack 4001 and Boy Scout Troop 4001 meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division, Mount Vernon. New members welcome.

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Harvey Creek Band at Loco Billy’s

AT THE LINCOLN

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

STANWOOD — Is there any better way to stay warm this season than by dancing up a storm?

There sure isn’t.

Join the Harvey Creek Band and throw down for a good old-fashioned dance at Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. The show starts at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Admission is $8.

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Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will perform Friday at the Lincoln Theatre.

Tingstad and Rumbel 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 For 34 years, Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed and recorded music together. Their holiday performances feature a blending of Americana fingerstyle guitar, double reeds and ocarina.

The two began their collaboration in 1985. Their debut album,” The Gift,” an acoustic Christmas collection, quickly became a holiday classic. In 1998 their album “American Acoustic” was honored as “Acoustic Instrumental Album of the

Walter Trout Band 8 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 7 For more information, see page E3. $24, $29, $34 and $39. Lincoln members receive $2 off.

Brewing 40 Styles Annually

If you don’t see us, ask for us!

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‘Jack Frost’ 3 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 8 “Jack Frost” is the tale of a man who’s trying to be a father, a husband, a breadwinner, and he’s trying to do what he loves to do. Ultimately he realizes that if you don’t pay attention to the people dearest in your life — your family — you could lose it all.

Jack, an often-traveling blues musician, has spent little time with his son. He dies in a car accident and then realizes his mortal life mistake of not being there for his son. Then Jack “came to life one day” as a snowman to repair his lost time.

Stay after the film for the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and tree lighting at 5 p.m. in downtown Mount Vernon.

Rated PG. Free admission.

– The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.

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7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Presented by the Lynden Choral Society, accompanied by the Starry Night Orchestra.

In the orchestra world, George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” is an annual Christmas tradition. The Messiah oratorio premiered in 1742 when the German-born Handel was the preeminent composer in his adopted home of the United Kingdom. Handel’s name drew such a crowd that audience members were advised to leave their hoop skirts and swords at home for fear of overcrowding at the Messiah’s Dublin premiere. $25 general admission; $23 senior/student; children 13 and under are free with an accompanying adult.

Year” and spent 10 weeks on the Billboard radio charts. $17, $21, 25 and $29. Lincoln members receive $2 off.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI REVIEWS

Gerwig presents terrific version of classic ‘Little Women’

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

Fresh off “Lady Bird” (2017), a wonderful movie about a young writer leaving home, the writer-director Greta Gerwig has made another wonderful movie about a young writer leaving home, although she ends up there.

Gerwig has taken on Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” which she begins with a title card featuring Alcott’s own words: “I had lots of troubles, so I write jolly tales.”

With an established and frequently adapted classic, it’s useful to tip your hand and let the audience know what it’s in for straight away.

The new film’s pacing and rhythm reveals Gerwig’s full-gallop approach to the four March sisters, their mother and their intertwining private lives during and after the Civil War. The way Gerwig handles them, the March family’s stories are treated as a disarming comedy of manners under serious, cloudy skies. She doesn’t stop there: By the end of this “Little Women,” freer visually as well as narratively compared to “Lady Bird,” Alcott’s story and Jo March’s story dovetail into a third, hybrid tale of one woman’s freedom from want.

Gerwig begins well after the end of the war, with Jo, played with exquisite precision by “Lady Bird” star Saoirse Ronan, in New York City. She’s negotiating with the condescending publisher Mr. Dashwood (a wry Tracy Letts, sporting this year’s best supporting muttonchops).

No spinsters allowed in his stories, he scolds her, running a pencil through large

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Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet star in “Little Women.”

swaths of her prose. Female protagonists must be “married by the end of the story.

Or dead. Either way.”

Damned with faint praise, Jo and her story then go back seven years, to Concord, Massachusetts, where all previous “Little Women” adaptations begin. With their pastor father (Bob Odenkirk) off fighting, the humble March home muddles through and soldiers on.

Marmee (Laura Dern, as fine and honest here as she is in “Marriage Story”) in effect runs a sort of artists’ colony for her daughters: author Jo, artist Amy (Florence Pugh, a brilliant standout), pianist Beth (Eliza Scanlen) and the eldest sister, Meg (Emma Watson), who dreams of the stage.

The class divide locates the Marches on one side, and their wealthy, grieving neighbor Mr. Laurence (Chris Cooper) on the other.

The latter’s dashing grandson “Laurie” is played by Timothee Chalamet, like Ronan and Letts an alum of “Lady Bird.” His slow-motion, tousled-hair introduction in “Little Women” brakes right at the edge of parody, while ensuring a new generation of instantly broken hearts.

For those new to the romantic machinations of “Little Women,” let’s merely say that Laurie becomes the oscillating object of desire for more than one March. The war, off-screen, grinds on; the family nervously awaits the return of the father; one of the girls succumbs to death. Even more tragically to some readers, Jo in Alcott’s original text succumbs to a baldly contrived marital wrap-up with an older, stiffer, respectable pill.

In Gerwig’s version, he becomes a much younger and more Jo-worthy professor and literary critic played by Louis Garrel.

In all film versions of “Little Women,” this one especially, there’s a “You Can’t Take It With You” element to the bohemian household of eccentric artists at work and play. The top-flight cinematographer Yorick Le Saux chases after the swirl of activity with a masterly eye for natural light, or light faked to look that way. In Gerwig’s film, the Civil War-era sequences move quickly, with a lot of short scenes, while the postwar storyline becomes calmer and more stately.

It takes a little while to get the hang of it. Ger-

wig’s adaptation lays out a challenging interweave of adult Jo’s development as a writer, set in counterpoint to her exhilarating blur of a life several years earlier — full of love, longing, tragedy and artistic ferment. Now and then the story compass takes a moment to establish direction. These aren’t serious flaws, though. They’re more like imaginative hurdles Gerwig and her inspired collaborators have set up for themselves. The idea is to make Jo’s advancement in the world live and breathe in the present; the present just happens to be the 1860s, a time when women had precious little legal or societal currency.

The casting’s not entirely ideal: Watson seems like the youngest March sister, not the oldest, and while Chalamet’s a huge talent, his Laurie seems a little foggedin, even as the years pass.

Meryl Streep dines out on the role of the cranky Aunt March, whose money comes with endless strands of guilt and recrimination. She’s also loving, in her way. Gerwig, like Alcott, sees many sides of everyone on her canvas.

“I can’t afford to starve on praise,” Jo says at one point, faced with economic hardship and a writer’s dilemma: write from the heart and risk obscurity, or write for the tastes and whims of the Dashwoods of the world, and risk one’s soul? The line comes from Alcott’s own writings, not from “Little Women.” But it makes perfect sense in this version, and Ronan bites off such lines with sincere, unaffected alacrity.

- 2:15. PG (for thematic elements and brief smoking).

HHHH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“The Aeronauts” — This rousing and (frostbitten) knuckle-biting adventure reteams Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones (“The Theory of Everything”) for a historic 1862 quest in a hot air balloon to ascend higher than any man or woman had flown up to that moment. The factbased fairy tale has a distinctly old-fashioned, Saturday afternoon movie vibe. Historical adventure, PG-13, 101 minutes. HHH “Queen & Slim” — A man and woman on a first date end up on the run after a police encounter goes bad in one of the best and most important movies of the year.

Filled with keenly observed social commentary, it also finds time for some soaring moments of inspiration, a little bit of comedic relief and a red-hot romance. Drama, R, 132 minutes. HHHH “Dark Waters” — Mark Ruffalo plays a real-life crusading attorney who took on the case of a West Virginia farmer convinced that toxic chemical waste from DuPont poisoned his cattle and his land. It’s a role squarely in Ruffalo’s comfort zone, and it’s no surprise he knocks it out of the park. Historical drama, PG-13, 127 minutes.

HHH “Knives Out” — This crackling good, old-fashioned murder mystery is one of those movies where it looks like the immensely appealing cast — including Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans — had as much fun making the film as we have watching it. Murder mystery/comedy, PG-13, 131 minutes. HHH “21 Bridges” — In a plot with more holes than a box of doughnuts, Chadwick Boseman plays an NYPD detective who shuts down the bridges out of Manhattan to trap a duo of cop killers. The movie looks cheap and grimy, and the story has supposedly smart people doing really stupid things. Crime action, R, 99 minutes. H½ “Waves” — This beautiful and pensive and heartbreaking drama begins with perfect little moments, all designed to immerse us in the world of a high school wrestler, his sweet little sister and their father and stepmom. But soon we begin to see signs of the tidal wave of trouble ahead. Drama, R, 135 minutes. HHHH “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” — It’s a tricky performance for one American icon to play another American icon, but the perfectly cast Tom Hanks expertly captures Fred Rogers’ calming and measured cadence in the story of the cardigan-clad, gentle host of one of the most beloved children’s programs ever to enter our living rooms. Biography, PG, 108 minutes.

HHH “Frozen 2” — An uplifting and true-hearted and worthy (if not equal) sequel to the 2013 mega-blockbuster, this beautifully animated film is sprinkled with good humor and filled with sister-power bonding moments.

And there are more than a few trippy, New Age-y detours along the way. Animated fantasy, PG, 103 minutes. HHH “Honey Boy” — Shia LaBeouf, writer of this film’s sharp and unflinchingly honest screenplay, portrays a fictional version of his own abusive father in a raw and riveting psychodrama based on his beginnings as a child actor. Drama, R, 93 minutes. HHH

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MOVIES “The Report” — Adam Driver does powerful work as a Senate investigator looking into post-9/11 torture tactics sanctioned by the U.S. government. This is a smart, solid and engrossing paper-chase story about one man’s dogged determination. Historical drama, R, 118 minutes. HHH “Marriage Story” — The funnier moments of this divorce story are reminiscent of 1970s/1980s Woody Allen, whereas the confrontational scenes are more Ingmar Bergman-esque, giving stars Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson the opportunity to flex their Oscar muscles. Comedy drama, R, 136 minutes. HHH “Charlie’s Angels” — Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska play well off one another as a trio of secret agents working for the mysterious

Charlie and middleman Bosley (Elizabeth Banks, who also directs), but this is a frothy, ridiculous and entirely unnecessary piece of work. Action comedy, PG13, 119 minutes. HH “Ford v Ferrari” — Christian Bale, playing hotheaded 1960s race car driver Kenny Miles, and Matt Damon, as the auto designer who hires him to help Ford compete at Le Mans, have a relaxed, confident, sometimes very funny chemistry in this rip-roaring and heart-pounding 1960s action/drama. One of the best movies ever made about auto racing. Action biography, PG-13, 152 minutes. HHH½ “The Good Liar” — Even the legendary Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen can’t overcome the convoluted, unfocused and increasingly implausible storyline of

At area theaters CONCRETE THEATER Dec. 6, 8 The Good Liar (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

360-941-0403 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Dec. 6-8 Frozen II (PG), Last Christmas (PG-13).

First movie starts at 7 p.m.

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this con-game thriller. The more we learn about the main characters, the less we believe they’d do the things they do. Crime thriller, R, 109 minutes. HH “Last Christmas” — Watch Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding walking the snow-dappled streets of London, lost in each other’s

ANACORTES CINEMAS A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 10:00; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30; Wednesday: 4:00; Thursday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30 Frozen II (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:00; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00; Wednesday: 4:15, 7:00; Thursday: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00 Ford v Ferrari (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:45, 6:45 Meet Me in St. Louis 75th anniversary (1944): Wednesday: 7:00 360-293-7000

gaze, and you feel as if you’ve landed in Romantic Comedy/Drama Heaven.

But this heart-tugging love story rises above the standard, lightweight holiday fare. Romantic comedy, PG13, 103 minutes. HHH½ “Midway” — In this superficial World War II epic, Woody Harrelson, Mandy

STANWOOD CINEMAS Knives Out (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:30, 7:10 A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:20, 6:50, 9:55; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:20, 6:50 Frozen II (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 1:30, 3:30, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00, 8:55, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 1:30, 3:30, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00 Ford v Ferrari (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:40, 6:45, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:40, 6:45 360-629-0514

Moore and Dennis Quaid are among the stars delivering lines straight out of a second-rate, mid-20th-century war movie, while competing with 21st-century CGI pyrotechnics. War action, PG-13, 138 minutes. HH “Doctor Sleep” — A decades-down-the-road sequel catches up with

Danny Torrance, the psychic boy who endured horrific trauma in “The Shining,” in a most satisfying manner.

Ewan McGregor is brilliant as grown-up, alcoholic Danny, coming to the aid of a similarly gifted girl (Kyliegh Curran, spectacularly good) in peril. Horror, R, 132 minutes. HHH

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