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MARTIN TAYLOR

Acclaimed jazz guitarist plays McIntyre

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Wineries to host North Sound Red Wine & Chocolate Festival

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “FORD V FERRARI”: It’s 1963, and a livid Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts, in an absolutely dominating performance) demands new ideas from his employees, as the car manufacturer isn’t what it used to be in stature. Ford Vice President Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) pitches an idea to fuel the company into the racing world to increase sales, with a subsequent attempt to acquire the sleek and glamourous but broke Ferrari, the longtime winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. A furious Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) backs out of the deal after Iacocca says his team would not be allowed to participate in the race and instead sells to Fiat, further angering Ford. The CEO declares they’ll a build a car that will beat Ferrari once and for all.

Enter American ex-racer and former Le Mans winner Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and British mechanic Ken Miles (Christian Bale), an odd couple up to the task. And it’s a big one, spanning several years of prototypes and close calls.

But although the film’s title frames one rivalry, Ford’s internal company drama is its driving force (sorry).

It’s stylish and gorgeous filmmaking from director James Mangold and cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, and the script by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth and Jason Keller manage to provide a very human story amid all the metal.

ALSO NEW ON DVD FEB. 11 “AFTER SHE WAKES”: A grieving mother and daughter develop disturbing sleep issues after a tragic death.

“GREENER GRASS”:

YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Inside Out & About........................... 4-5 Get Involved........................... 6-7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Hot Tickets...............................11 Travel.........................................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 20TH CENTURY FOX VIA AP

Matt Damon (left) and Christian Bale star in “Ford v. Ferrari.”

Two soccer moms (Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe) grapple with their relationships as they watch their sons play in this campy comedy.

“HELL ON THE BORDER”: Ex-slave Bass Reeves (David Gyasi) becomes the first black deputy U.S. marshal in Arkansas.

“IN FABRIC”: A newly single woman (Sidse Babett Knudsen) finds a show-stopping red dress that carries a nefarious curse in this horror comedy.

“LINE OF DESCENT”: Three brothers fight for control of their Delhi crime family. Brendan Fraser, Prem Chopra and Abhay Deol star.

“PREACHER – THE FINAL SEASON”: The apocalypse looms in the fourth season of the AMC series

based on the DC Comics title with the same name.

Cast includes Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun and Ruth Negga.

“ROMA”: In 1970s Mexico City, a domestic worker (Yalitza Aparicio) takes a trip with one of her bosses (Marina de Tavira) and her kids. In Spanish, Mixtec and other languages with English subtitles.

“SWAMP THING: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Dr. Abby Arcane must save the town of Marais after a deadly threat emerges from the swamp in this DC Universe series starring Crystal Reed.

“THE GREAT WAR”: A group of U.S. soldiers fighting in World War I must save a platoon after crossing enemy lines.

“SHUTTER ISLAND”: The 2010 Martin Scorsese

film follows a U.S. marshal and his partner (Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo) who head to a remote asylum from where a murderer is said to have escaped. Being released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for its 10th anniversary.

NEW ON DIGITAL HD FEB. 11 “AGRAMON’S GATE”: A psychic (Laurene Landon) inadvertently rouses a spirit that haunts a party.

“FIRST LOVE”: A boxer and a call girl fall in love amid being pursued by the Japanese mob, a police officer and an assassin.

In Japanese with English subtitles.

– Katie Foran-McHale, Tribune News Service

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Martin Taylor brings his guitar artistry to McIntyre

By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH

World-renowned acoustic guitarist Martin Taylor is coming to Skagit County on Friday night, bringing his solo jazz and finger-style guitar to McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

Completely self-taught, Taylor has been recognized as one of the most accomplished jazz guitarists in the world.

Taylor has received 14 British Jazz Awards, was nominated for a Grammy, and was honored as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to jazz music.

His career has spanned five decades. In addition to his solo career, he’s played alongside such artists as Jeff Beck, Tommy Emmanuel, George Harrison and Stéphane Grappelli.

The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.

Tickets are $25, $35 for box seats, and are available at mcintyrehall.org.

— Reporter Brandon Stone: bstone@skagitpublishing.com, 360-416-2112, Twitter: @Brandon_SVH

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

NATALIE NIBLACK: FOLLY: Natalie Niblack’s solo exhibit “Folly” is being featured at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, until March 1.

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. jansenartcenter. org.

MUSIC

PACIFICA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. $15-25. pacificachamberorchestra.org.

WHATCOM JAZZ MUSIC ARTS CENTER: Renowned jazz musicians will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Pospect St., Bellingham: n Feb. 12: Laila Biali Trio. $5-20. n Feb. 19: Xavier Lecouturier Quartet. $5-15. n Feb. 26: Phil Parisot Trio. $5-15.

To order: 360-201-6621 or bellinghamfestival@ comcast.net.

THEATER

BELLINGHAM’S GOT TALENT: Music, comedy, general talent acts and more family-friendly entertainment are in store at this fundraiser for the Lighthouse Mission Ministries’ Street Connect program at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Ave., Bellingham. mountbakertheatre.com.

BEST OF SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. $25. wicaonline.org.

LECTURES & TALKS

UHURU 65 DEGREES SOUTH: Mike Powell will talk about his twomonth trip in 2011 on his brother’s boat UHURU and show pictures at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

JOAN PENNEY: Celebrate Valentine’s Day one day late with Joan Penney at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15, at Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

TRIP TO ROMANIA AND CROATIA: John and Anamaria Lovric will share stories and photos from their trip to Romania and Croatia at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

AIZURI QUARTET: The multiprize-winning string quartet will play at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldston Road, Bellingham. Wine and appetizers. Tickets: $75 (not available at door).

THE ENGLAND CENSUS 101: Learn how to identify family members and their birth places in the England census from 1841-1911, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washing-

Eclectic material at Good Stuff Arts

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Art has a way of connecting to those who view it, and the current collection at The Good Stuff Arts gallery is celebrating with the exhibit “Empowerment of ART!” during February.

This collection has everything. It has a variety of subject matter, portrayed with different media and unique artistic interpretations. Caroline Garland and Marcel Schwarb each have contrasting work on the street scenes from New York City. Cynthia Richardson has three pieces on the local region and the creatures encountered here.

The gallery is located at 604 Commercial Ave., “‌ Where Will We Sleep Tonight?” by Cynthia Richardson.

Anacortes. ton Ave., Burlington.

WOMEN LAWYERS ACROSS THE YEARS: Join a panel discussion about women in court with Judge Laura Riquelme, Judge Susan Cook, Rosemary Kaholokula and Jennifer Flynn followed by a Q&A with Judge Dianne Goddard at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

“THE BARN SHOWS”: Hear how two women preserved a piece of the Skagit Valley’s art history in the book “The Barn Shows” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

GENEALOGIAL

SEARCHERS: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers will present Maureen MacDonald, “1880-1900 — Fill In The Gap,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor.

SALTWATER BEAVERS: Friends of Skagit Beaches, “Saltwater Beavers: Engineers in the Tidal Marsh,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, Northwest Educational Services District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Free.

HUMANITIES WASHINGTON: Sociologist and writer Michelle Janning will discuss “What Your Home Says About the World” at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, at the

Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

MILLINERY DESIGNER: Millinery designer Wayne Wichern will talk about the creation of his hats and the process and art behind modern headwear at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

JAPANESE AMERICAN EXCLUSION DURING WWII: Clarence Moriwaki will talk about the removal of Japanese Americans on Bainbridge Island by the U.S. Army at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

MORE FUN

BELLINGHAM COCKTAIL WEEK: The event continues through Feb. 9. Official guides will be available at local bars and businesses around town. This year’s theme is “Into the Cosmos.” bellinghamcocktailweek.com.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.

RED WINE & CHOCOLATE: Join the wineries of the North Sound Wine Trail for a “Red Wine and Chocolate” weekend from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8-9. Wineries include: Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery, 105 N. First St., Suite 1, La Conner; Dusty Cellars, 529 Michael Way, Camano Island; Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley; Edward Lynne Cellars, 748 Vineyard Lane, Camano Island; and Skagit Cellars, 105 N. 1st St., La Conner. skagitcrest.com.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST ANNUAL MEETING: Members and nonmembers are invited to attend the Friends of the Forest annual membership meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Depot Building, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. The group will review an annual report, hold board elections and watch a historical presentation.

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OUT AND ABOUT SNOW GOOSE AND BIRDING FESTIVAL: The Stanwood-Camano Snow Goose and Birding Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Floyd Nargaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

Discover why the shores and waters of Puget Sound are internationally recognized as crucial habitat for countless birds of sea, shore and land.

LOOKING AHEAD

VINTAGE WATERCOLORISTS OF WA: John Ebner, Carla O’Connor, Joan Pinney, Joan Reeves, Tony Turpin and Jack Dorsey will be featured in this invitational watercolor show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 7, 14 and 21, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. The opening reception will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7. sunnyshorestudio.com.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Some of the best acoustic guitar players in the world will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-39. lincolntheatre. org.

SEALS AND SEA LIONS: Friends of Skagit Beaches presents a talk on Seals and Sea Lions: Pinnipeds of the Salish Sea from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 20, at Northwest Educational Services District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Free.

AUTHOR TALK: Abbe Rolnick, author of the “Generation of Secretsâ€? series, will present the third book “Founding Stonesâ€? with a talk at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

both novice and experienced gardeners, a floral design competition, a marketplace and raffle, two lunch options, and a pre-Workshop Field Trip Day. For more information and to register: whidbeygardening.org.

CHINESE IN EARLY NORTHWEST AMERICA: Authors Chuimei Ho and Bennet Bronson will discuss the history of Chinese immigration in the Northwest at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

DEEP SEA VOLCANOES: Friends of Skagit Beaches will present “Deep Sea Volcanoes: A Fiber-optic Look at Eruptions, Hot Springs & Life Formsâ€? from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at NW Educational Services District, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Free.

RESOLUTION EVOLUTION: Learn tools to make resolutions stick from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, at Options High School, 2015 Franklin St., Bellingham. $75 general admission, $150 VIP access including swag and a meet-and-greet. Funds support the Bellingham Schools Foundation. resolutionevolution.org.

INTERWOVEN LIVES: Candace Wellman will present on “Interwoven Lives: Indigenous Mothers of Salish Coast Communitiesâ€? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.

GARDENING WORKSHOP: The Master Gardeners of Island County presents the 32nd annual Whidbey Gardening Workshop on March 13-14 at Oak Harbor High School.

The event, featuring internationally known keynote speaker Richie Steffen, offers classes for

Red Wine & Chocolate Festival

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Oh, February. The month of Valentine’s Day, which we all know is about one thing: chocolate. And red wine.

The North Sound Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend has teamed up with five local wineries to celebrate the season of love and romance.

From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8-9, folks can visit any of five wineries to have their tastebuds

delighted: n Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery, 105 N. First St., Suite 1, La Conner n Dusty Cellars, 529 Michael Way, Camano Island

n Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley n Edward Lynne Cellars, 748 Vineyard Lane, Camano Island n Skagit Cellars, 105 N. First St., La Conner

MARTN TAYLOR Friday, February 7

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.

BUILDING DREAMS AUCTION: The second annual Building Dreams dinner and auction to support families and affordable homes will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. There will be live and silent auctions. $60 per person, proceeds support Home Trust. my360tix.com.

“No matter how complex or daring, Taylor’s interpretations never short change the melodies; indeed, his remarkable fluid touch embues a seamless beauty.

Martin Taylor is something to behold.� ~ The Washington Post

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org On the Mount Vernon Campus of Skagit Valley College

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GET INVOLVED

ART CLASSES

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART: 121 S. First St., La Conner: n My Adult & Me Painting Class: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. For kids (ages 3-9) and parents to learn together. $25 per pair. n Drawing Jean Behnke: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. $30. museumofnwart.org THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152.

A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery. com. Prices include all classes in a series.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Friday Feb. 7th 6-9pm Trinity Skate Burton Jewelers

705 Commercial Ave. 620 Commercial Ave.

The Good Stuff Arts Johnny Picasso’s

604 Commercial Ave.

Carla’s Funky Art and Cathy Schoenberg Studios

1010 5th Street

Scott Milo Gallery

420 Commercial Ave.

The Majestic Inn and Spa The Depot

419 Commercial Ave.

501 Commercial Ave.

611 R Ave.

www.anacortesart.com 1976645

TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at Tri Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. trideearts.com.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 503 Morris St., La Conner. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and work-

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.

‘Georgia on My Mind’ at MBT

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Ray Charles shaped corners of the music industry with his iconic discography and now there is an opportunity to see his music come to life through a tribute to his work with “Georgia on My Mind” on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

The tribute includes Emmy Award winner Clint Holmes; 10-time Grammy Award winner and Gospel Music Hall of Famers Take 6; Gram- Nnenna Freelon my Award-winning saxophonist Kirk WhaDoors open at lum; and award-winning 6:30 p.m. and the music vocalist Nnenna Freelon. begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.

360-416-6556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety of art classes and workshops.

For information or to register: 360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts. com.

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

AUDITIONS

WHIDBEY HAS TALENT: Children in grades K-12 are invited to audition for Whidbey Has Talent on Feb. 10-13. $10 fee. Details at whidbeyplayhouse.com.

DANCE

BEGINNING CLOGGING CLASS: Two free lessons, $3 each lesson thereafter. 6-7:30 p.m.

Mondays, The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. Bev

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ets range from $30-70. mountbakertheatre.com.

(360-424-9675) or bevruuth@gmail.com, cloggingdanceclassmountvernonwa.com.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join an spiritual practice that draws inspiration from sacred traditions around the world at this guided dance class from 5:458 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon.

By donation.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7-8 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.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and softsoled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

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

Public welcome. Information: 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: 425-2329171 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.

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GET INVOLVED 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: 12:301:30 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 from 5-7 p.m. 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. 360-293-

Chamber orchestra sunshine concert

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Fred Chu, presents its 2020 Sunshine Concert for its 10th season this weekend.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, the orchestra will present chamber 2544.

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

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

RECREATION

PHYLLIS L. ENNES POETRY CONTEST: Area poets are invited to apply to the fourth annual Phyllis L. Ennes Poetry Contest, judged by former Washington State Poet Laureate Samuel Green.

Poets should submit three unpublished works in a word document to skagitcontest@gmail.com.

In a separate document, include contact information. $20 submission fee.

Winners will be notified in August and will be invited to read their poem at the Skagit River Poetry Festival, Oct. 1-4. skagitriverpoetry.org.

ENCORE FITNESS: Encore Fitness offers group exercise classes at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. All levels welcome, drop-in classes. 360-466-8754. n Simply Strong: 5:45 p.m. Mondays. n Pilates/Yoga Fusion:

music at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

The orchestra features music composed

by Alexander Scriabin, Felix Draeseke, Ernest Chausson and David Diamond.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.

5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. n Dance-Fit: 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m.

Fridays. n Zumba: 8 a.m. Saturdays.

BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION: The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of one-day and multiple-day sports and recreation classes.

Prices vary. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/ parksandrec. n Youth Decoy Bird Carving and Painting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4-April 22. $40.

Ages 10-17. n Adult Decoy Bird Carving and Painting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4-April 22. $60. n DSLR Photography Level 2: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, or Tuesday, March 17. Ages 12 and older. $45 per class. n Photography Composition and Editing: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Ages 12 and older. $45 per class. n Thursday Walkers: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Feb. 20 and Feb. 27-March 26. Easy to

moderate hikes between 2-4 miles. $65 per fivewalk series. n Flow Yoga: 5:306:45 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. $45 for six classes, $10 for a single class. n Boot Camp: 5:306:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 17. $50 for five weeks, $12 for a single class.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $22 per couple, $6 for additional daughters. burlingtonwa.gov/parksandrec.

GEAR SALE AND SWAP: Buy, sell or trade used outdoor gear from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Burling-

ton Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $20 per booth, free for shoppers. ci.burlington.wa.us.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Skagit and Island Counties Council for the Blind meets 1-3 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. 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. Women welcome. $5 donation.

Dr. Jon Peterson Joins Fidalgo Medical Jon Peterson DO is now seeing patients at FMA, providing Family Medicine that encourages patients to prioritize personal wellness.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Doctor of Osteopathy, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency, University of Massachusetts Medical Center Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

“My approach is a focus on prevention and responsibility for good health.”

For appointment call 360-293-3101

1213 24th Street, Suite 100, Anacortes • www.islandhospital.org

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area February 6-13 Thursday.6

”THE GOOD DOCTOR”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.

THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”THE COCOANUTS”: 7:30 p.m., Skagit Valley College, Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $17, SVC students free. 360416-7727 or brownpapertickets. com.

”THE GOOD DOCTOR”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $816. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

”DAVIS”: 8 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”THE COCOANUTS”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $17, students free. 360-416-7727 or brownpapertickets.com.

COMEDY THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

STAND UP COMEDY: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Friday.7 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”THE GOOD DOCTOR”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com. ”DAVIS”: 8 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

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”MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Pictured: Morgan Loftus, as Greta Ohlsson, and Dawn Uroff, as Princess Dragomiroff.

SERIAL KILLERS: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10-12. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”THE COCOANUTS”: 7:30 p.m., Skagit Valley College, Philip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $17, SVC students free. 360-4167727 or brownpapertickets.com. ”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

50 SHADES OF VELVET: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

MUSIC MARTIN TAYLOR: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-35. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

Saturday.8 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”DAVIS”: 8 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $8-16. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

”CONTEST OF CROWNS”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7:30 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $10.

360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre.com. ”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY CUPID’S ARROW: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”THE GOOD DOCTOR”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild. com.

SERIAL KILLERS: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10-12. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

50 SHADES OF VELVET: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”THE COCOANUTS”: 7:30 p.m., Philip Tarro Theatre, Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $17, SVC students free. 360416-7727 or brownpapertickets. com.

THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

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Thursday.13 THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-354-4425 or theclaire.org. ”MASH 4077”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

COMEDY THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

REINEMER BROTHERS IMPROV SHOW: 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues February 6-13

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BLEEDING TREE 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Thursday.6 ROSEGARDEN FUNERAL PARTY: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Friday.7 MAD BOJO BAND: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

THE REPLAYZMENTZ: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

BLEEDING TREE: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

DOWN NORTH: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

BACHELOR NO. 4: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

MARTIN TAYLOR: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-35. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

BARE FEET: 8 p.m., Boots Bar & Grill, 456 Maple St., Hamilton.

360-826-5390.

ROBERT SARAZIN BLAKE: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Saturday.8 BLEEDING TREE: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

LOVERBOY: 8 p.m., Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

CORY VINCENT: 6 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley.

360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.xudle.com/ Reservation-Events.

THE WANDERING SEAS: 8 p.m., Honey Moon, 1053 N. State Street Alley, Bellingham.

360-734-0728 or honeymoonmeads.com.

LIL’ WYTE: 8 p.m., Tony V’s Garage Saloon & Eatery, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-3743567.

Saturday.8

LOVERBOY 8 p.m., Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

ANISSA QUARTET: 8 p.m., Skylark’s Hidden Cafe, 1308 11th St., Bellingham. 360-715-3642 or skylarkshiddencafe. com.

JOE BLUE & THE FABULOUS ROOF SHAKERS: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

SESSA WITH SMOOTH KIWI & THE DAWN BOMBS: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

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Tuesday.11

RANDY WEEKS & THE SILENT TREATMENT: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

LEFT AT LONDON: 7:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

HER CROOKED HEART, THE MARY ANNS: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

THE TOASTERS: 7:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Wednesday.12 ANDRE FERIANTE: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

BIG BUSINESS: 8 p.m., Tony V’s Garage Saloon & Eatery, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425374-3567.

Thursday.13 BIG BUSINESS: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

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Lumineers tackle topic of addiction through songs

By ERICA THOMPSON The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio

Released last September, the Lumineers’ album, “III,” tells the story of the fictional Sparks family in three chapters. (There are three bonus tracks on the album that aren’t part of the narrative.)

The listener is wrapped in a saga that spans three generations, each touched by a common problem: addiction.

“There’s been so much feedback or outpouring of emotion, meeting people around talking about these songs on this album in a way that was pretty unexpected,” said Lumineers co-founder and singer Wesley Schultz.

Listeners can glean more from the story by watching accompanying videos on the Lumineers’ website (thelumineers.com); seen together, they create a short film.

Schultz, 37, also gave more insight into “III.” Q: What inspired you to tackle addiction as subject matter for the album?

A: My wife and I have been caring for a loved one for about 10 years, and that person has been in and out of rehab. … And then for (Lumineers co-founder Jeremiah Fraites), he lost his brother (to) a heroin overdose. I think we thought, “Well, we went through these things as individuals, but we’re

that you could do just about anything with that attitude, (but) it’s not so simple as that.

probably pretty unique in that way or alone.” But I realized that addiction has touched many more lives than I could have imagined.

Q: Were you cautious about the way you wanted to portray addiction?

A: I think the thing you want to avoid as a writer is trying to make too much of a caricature of something. And so in order to avoid that, I was trying to say things in an unflinching or honest way. And I think that when you do that, even though some of the things that are said are harsh, like, “Maybe when she’s dead and gone, I’ll get some sleep” (in “Leader of the Landslide”) or “There’s easier ways to die” (in “Gloria”).

I think there’s a lot of compassion in those moments, even though some people hearing that would say, “Wow, that’s really cold or that’s really cruel.”

When you love an addict and you’re going on the ride with them emotionally, I think that there’s a lot of confusion and there’s a lot of resentment mixed with that love, and there’s a lot of anger. … There’s so much dissonance there. And I think trying to capture that in a song, you can’t just sing and say there’s dissonance. I think you have to tell stories to display that.

Q: You portray three generations of one family strug-

Q: How has revisiting these topics impacted you personally night after night?

A: You think I’d be a depressed person because I’m singing about these things that can be kind of heavy, but I think to express those things publicly like that with a group of people has been quite cathartic, and it’s a good reason to sing. You don’t really feel like you’re performing. … It’s not like a Broadway show where you’re putting on a face every night.

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gling with some of the same problems. Were you trying to explore the idea of generational curses or patterns?

A: We talked a lot about the sins of the father, the sins of the mother and what is passed down. My dad was a psychologist, and I wanted to work for him. I admired my dad a lot, and I was naturally interested in people and psychology. So I’m looking at, if addiction is a social disease, how does that work? Or is it genetics or a mixture of the two?

I’m realizing that it’s definitely not only your willpower at play here. And I think as a musician, as a person who tries to be driven and motivated, you trick yourself into believing

Q: Speaking of performing, how will you present this concept album at the show?

A: It’s a lot of (video) footage and sometimes unseen b-roll or archival footage that we shot while on set. And so it’s kind of like you’re transported into that world. If you’ve never seen the videos, I think people are a little bit caught off guard by some of the imagery. … Bringing that to the live show has been really dynamic (and helps) tell the story. We’re trying to be entertaining up there, but also it’s really focused on the music. … We just want the music to stand up for itself.

Q: How have you and Jeremiah Fraites kept your bond and your songwriting strong during the past 15 years?

A: We’re just each trying to search for the best idea, and may the best idea win. That’s what kept us trusting each other all this time. We weren’t like, “Well, why do you want that idea on the song?” It was always, “I know you’re doing that for the right reasons.” And I think that’s kept us really honest. … I think it was way easier to be in a band when there were these lean years. In 2011, we were in (Los Angeles) and we got robbed of almost all of our instruments. And we ended up playing a show that night with borrowed instruments and kept going on the tour. And that was a galvanizing experience that brought us together.

Q: And then a year later, you had a massive hit with “Ho Hey!” How do you handle being defined by that song?

A: If I thought that was what we were defined by, I would feel defeated. That song was a huge shot in the arm or a kind of icebreaker. It got us known to a lot of people. But there are a lot of bands that have a big song and kind of quickly burn out or go away. And I think we were really interested in writing music, and we’ve been doing that ever since. … I think there are some people who come to the show that are friends of fans, and my hope is that they leave converted.

Line dancing at Loco Billy’s this weekend

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

LOCO BILLY’S WILD MOON SALOON

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Ever hear a string of country tunes so good they compelled you to your feet, except instead of finding a groove you stumbled over yourself? Well, Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon’s line dancing lessons might be

for you.

Taught by dance instructor Kim Hargrove from Happy Valley Dance Studio, these dances turn regular Joes into dancing pros. Lessons will be taught Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, at the club, 27102nd Ave. NW,

Stanwood.

On Friday, folks can request to learn all kinds of dances, including line dances, couple dances, Country Two Step, Schottische, Cowboy Cha Cha, Western Swing, Horseshoe and more.

Saturday will feature a live band with an open dance before and after the music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. both nights and lessons cost $5.

This is a 21-plus venue.

For more information, visit locobillys.com.

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HOT TICKETS REVEREND HORTON HEAT: Feb. 6, The Crocodile, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

DWEEZIL ZAPPA: Feb. 6, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

NORM MACDONALD: Feb. 6, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

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

GARY GULMAN: Feb. 8, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

VIOLENT FEMMES: Feb. 9, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

MUSTARD PLUG, THE TOASTERS: Feb. 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SOULFLY, TOXIC HOLOCAUST: Feb. 10, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

MARCUS KING BAND: Feb. 11, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

SONNY LANDREATH, MARCIA BALL: Feb. 11-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

ROSS THE BOSS: Feb. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

PINEGROVE: Feb. 12, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

BLAKE SHELTON: Feb. 14, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DR. DOG: Feb. 14, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

PEE WEE HERMAN: BIG ADVENTURE: Feb. 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

VALE OF PNATH, GOROD: Feb. 16, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

JACK BROADBENT: Feb.

MARCUS KING BAND Feb. 11, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

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

ANTIBALAS: Feb. 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

DAVID SANBORN JAZZ QUINTET: Feb. 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET: Feb. 20-22, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-8384333 or thetripledoor.net.

MURDER BY DEATH: Feb. 21, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

TUCK AND PATTI: Feb. 24, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206838-4333 or thetripledoor. net.

RAPHAEL SAADIQ: Feb. 25, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

ALTER BRIDGE: Feb. 26, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: Feb. 26, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

STANTON MOORE: Feb. 27, The Triple Door, Seattle.

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net.

MOE.: Feb. 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

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

206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”STU FOR SILVERTON”: Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: March 4, Rialto Theater, Tacoma. 253-591-5894 or tickets.broadwaycenter.org.

RICK SPRINGFIELD: March 6, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or tulalipresortcasino. com.

HAYLEY KIYOKO: March 8, Showbox Sodo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE STROKES: March 9, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 12-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BURTON CUMMINGS: March 13-14, Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com. ”SISTER ACT”: March 13-April 5, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

CARNIFEX: March 16, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

THE ACACIA STRAIN: March 18, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

AMANDA SHIRES: March 20, The Crocodile, Seattle.

877-987-6487 or eventbrite. com.

ORLEANS, FIREFALL: March 27, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip.

360-716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 2-5, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

AMY GRANT: April 4, Pantages Theater, Tacoma.

253-591-5894 or tacomaartslive.org.

CORB LUND: April 10, Tractor Tavern, Seattle. 866-7778932 or ticketweb.com.

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: April 10, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

BILLIE EILISH: April 10, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

ALICE COOPER: April 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAUGHTRY 2020: April 24, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or tulalipresortcasino. com.

MILKY CHANCE: April 24, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: April 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STURGILL SIMPSON, TYLER CHILDERS: May 20,

Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

DEAD CAN DANCE: May 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

CHER: May 4, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett.

866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

COMMODORES: May 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: May 12-24, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

APOCALYPTICA: May 14, Showbox at The Market, Seattle. 888-929-7849 or axs. com, JOURNEY, THE PRETENDERS: May 16, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TESTAMENT, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, MESHIAAK: May 24, Showbox, Seattle. testamentlegions.com, 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: May 29, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SHAUN CASSIDY: May 30, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or tulalipresortcasino. com.

SYMPHONY X: June 1, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

HALSEY: June 2, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ALANIS MORISSETTE: June 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

STEELY DAN, STEVE WINWOOD: June 4, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

HALL & OATES, SQUEEZE, KT TUNSTALL: June 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

Kreate with Kara assists artistic newbies

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Painting can be hard for those who haven’t spent time learning art.

Kreate with Kara events require no prior art experience and ensure that everyone who participates has a piece of their own art to take home.

On Friday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 9, Kara will be at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley, to guide a painting class.

There will be wine to sip as well.

All of the materials are provided, and the first drink is included in the $40 event fee.

The event is at 5 p.m.

Friday and at noon on Sunday. Tickets are available on Facebook or Eventbrite.

MARTIN TAYLOR MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

THE PAPERBOYS MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 6

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

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TRAVEL

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

Local travel briefs

Simple steps can bring big inspiration

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com

Travel has the power to transform the way we see the world and our role in it.

Here are five ideas that may inspire your family: 1. FOCUS ON THE EXPERIENCE Small feet splashing in the surf. First tracks through powder. A really big tug on the fishing line. Climbing to the top of the hill through personal pedal power. These are the moments that bring joy to parents as they watch their children and grandchildren light up with a rush of adrenalin and the unexpected thrill of a new experience.

Make plans to see the sparkle in their bright eyes today. montanatrout.com; beavercreek.com; acqualinaresort. com; xanterratravelcollection 2. CELEBRATE WITH THOSE WHO MATTER MOST Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, a new family member or your clan’s good health, there is reason to celebrate in the months ahead. Modern-day cruise itineraries are designed to help you put a plan in motion. Whether you choose to cruise the Caribbean islands, the wilds of Alaska, a European river, the coast of California or in more exotic waters, there is something for every age group to experience every day and a way to toast to your collective

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Reduce the stress of daily life through endorphin-releasing adventures, such as taking a yoga class.

good fortune every night. avalonwaterways.com; uncruise.com; rei.com/adventures 3. TAKE A DEEP BREATH Reduce the stress of daily life through endorphin-releasing adventures paired with wellness-promoting activities that will manifest happy memories as well as healthy habits. Unplug and learn to meditate. Take a yoga class together. Spend the day at the spa or in nature’s classroom. Head for the double hammock with a few good books. Paddle across the lake. Go for a family run or hike through the red-rock canyons in Sedona. enchantmentresort.com; pawsup.com; broadmoor.com 4. SHARE YOUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE

Perhaps the best we have to give is our time. So, plan now to share your wealth with those you hold dear.

Plan a getaway with the grandparents, a romantic holiday with your spouse, a weekend with the cousins, and the best spring break ever with the kids. Meet your college friends and their families for the big game. Embrace the idea of hanging out with theme park princesses or in a world of wizards while it still matters. disney.com; universalstudioshollywood.com; disneycruise.disney.go.com; tauckbridges.com 5. SPREAD KINDNESS AND COMPASSION Share the bounty with others. Volunteer vacations enable parents to model their most deeply held values

while demonstrating compassion for others who share our place on the planet. Develop new talents, brush off rusty skills and make a difference as a family. For a day, a weekend, or longer, help build a house, teach someone to read, uncover artifacts or improve an endangered habitat. Pair a trip to Machu Picchu with the opportunity to visit the Patacancha indigenous community and support female artisans and their traditional weaving cooperative. When making plans, why not include a less fortunate friend or family member in your transformative experience? globalfamilytravels.com; sandalsfoundation.org; readglobal.org — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.

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. Through March, Saturdays and Sundays, 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. 360755-0492.

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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AT THE LINCOLN

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, FEB. 7 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, FEB. 10 Director Rian Johnson (“Brick,” “Looper,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie with his Oscar-nominated script in “Knives Out,” a modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through

7 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 8 The Pacific Northwest hip hop show will feature the following artists: Julio Jimenez, aka Kazmoz: Born in Los Angeles but raised in the Northwest, Kazmoz’ main focus is to change the way people perceive reality in opening people’s minds.

Kazmoz started writing music at 12, and at 15 he started to take it to a serious level to chase as a profession. The 20-yearold artist continues to experiment with new sounds and making his own genre in the near future.

Dank Zavala: An artist/ producer from Mount Vernon. $10.

Night at the Awards viewing party 5 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 9 Join the Lincoln for the live telecast of the 92nd annual Academy Awards.

Enjoy exclusively themed cocktails crafted around Best Picture nominees by Valley Shine Distillery, photo booth, awards bingo, and more.

‘The Doors: Break On Thru — A Celebration Of Ray Manzarek’ 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 “The Doors: Break On Thru — A Celebration Of Ray Manzarek” is a hybrid concert and documentary capturing a 2016 performance in Los Angeles by surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger to honor fellow Doors member Ray Manzarek, on what would have been his birthday on Feb. 12.

The Doors were born when Manzarek met Jim Morrison on Venice Beach in 1965. Manzarek became the beating heart of The Doors and the architect of their intoxicating keyboard sound.

The film also includes rare archival footage of the band, conversations with Morrison and Manzarek, and esteemed music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, as well as new interviews with Densmore and Krieger. $12 general; $10 members plus applicable fees. Special screening, no passes.

— The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360336-8955.

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An annual film pass will be awarded to the patron who most accurately predicts the award winners.

VIP red carpet reception at 3:30 p.m.; general audience doors open at 4:30 p.m.; awards broadcast at 5 p.m.

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7 P.M. THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Each year anglers of all ages gather in big cities and small towns alike to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts yet unmade.

With an emphasis on the people, places and fisheries that help make up the vast world of fly fishing, the 2020 F3T will take you from Alaska to Florida, South Dakota to French Polynesia, British Columbia to the coast of Australia and more. $18 at the Lincoln Theatre box office or flyfilmtour.com. $16 tickets available in person at the Confluence Fly Shop, 2620 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Suite 9, Bellingham.

a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.

Cast features Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell.

Rated PG-13. $11 general; $10 seniors, students, and active military; $8.50 children 12 and under.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI REVIEWS

‘Rhythm Section’ brings fresh cadence to action/thriller genre

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Award-winning director and cinematographer Reed Morano has tackled dystopian futures in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the end of the world in “I Think We’re Alone Now” and devastating grief in “Meadowland.” Her third feature film, “The Rhythm Section,” combines a bit of all these themes, though it has a bit more kick to it than her prior indies.

Starring Blake Lively as Stephanie Patrick, “The Rhythm Section” is adapted from the series of thriller novels by Mark Burnell, with a screenplay

by Burnell himself. If Jason Bourne were a grieving trauma survivor, you’d end up with Stephanie, and the film serves as her gritty origin story.

Lively has severely deglammed herself in this edgy role, and when we first meet Stephanie, she’s a heroin-smoking London sex worker with a shaggy bowl cut. When a reporter (Raza Jaffrey) contracts her services to talk about the plane crash that killed her family, Stephanie’s rock bottom existence is thrown into chaos. With the knowledge that a bomb on board caused the crash, she sets out to attain revenge.

She just has to kick the smack first.

There’s something rather enjoyable about watching such a wastoid try and turn herself into “La Femme Nikita,” with the help (or

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Sterling K. Brown and Blake Lively star in “The Rhythm Section.”

harm) of a former MI-6 agent, B (Jude Law), who has valuable intel about the terrorist organization Stephanie’s seeking. He whips her into shape, and the first half of “The Rhythm Section” is essentially an exercise in body horror as Lively subjects her battered body to opiate detox, freezing lake water, clumsy fisticuffs and lots and lots of jogging.

When B sends Stephanie into the field on a few wild goose chases, posing as a dead assassin named Petra, wow, is she ever bad, and it’s honestly refreshing.

Enough with the “Black Widow” super spies. For something really original, let’s see a green wannabe hit woman try to navigate a small car through Tangier while in a full panic. The willingness to let Stephanie be human and react as such

brings a sense of reality and authenticity back to the action-spy genre, which has in many ways gotten too slick.

Morano focuses intensely on Stephanie’s subjective experience, using many hazy and handheld extreme close-ups on her face in the fight and action scenes, placing us inside Stephanie’s head, or at least as close as possible to her experience. It’s a fascinating exercise in shooting action and combat as something experiential and subjective.

While it works sometimes, there are times when it doesn’t.

While Morano brings a gritty neorealist style with the help of cinematographer Sean Bobbitt, and Lively dirties herself up for cred, writer Burnell brings his story to the screen, though the adaptation is

a bit rickety. We all know why Stephanie does what she does, but why does anyone else? Why does B recruit her and what is his goal? Why does Keith, the reporter, need her? Why does she enter into a dalliance with intended mark/ reluctant ally Marc Serra (Sterling K. Brown)? The storytelling here is a bit too economical, and the vague aphorisms Lively mutters in a serviceable British accent don’t clarify anything.

“The Rhythm Section” launches Morano into a new world of action/thriller filmmaking, and her unique style is a welcome refresh for the genre. But while it certainly has a spirit, it often loses the beat.

– 1:49. Rated R for violence, sexual content, language throughout, and some drug use. HH½ (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Coda” — A legendary pianist (Patrick Stewart, perfectly cast) battling stage fright finds encouragement from a journalist (Katie Holmes, equally effective) shadowing him for a profile in a somber and quite lovely film with the subtle pacing and existential angst of a 1970s Scandinavian drama. Drama, not rated, 96 minutes.

HHH “The Gentlemen” — Watch Matthew McConaughey, Henry Golding, Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrell sink their teeth into bloody rich character roles in Guy Ritchie’s crime-comedy-thriller, and you get the feeling they had as much fun making this movie as we’re having watching it. Crime comedy, R, 113 minutes.

HHH½ “Color Out of Space” — Playing a farmer altered by the meteorite that crashed in his yard, Nicolas Cage hits more showy electric notes than Eddie Van Halen onstage circa 1985. He’s a major reason why this wackadoodle sci-fi horror film is so darn fun. Horror, not rated, 110 minutes. HHH “The Last Full Measure” — This moving and powerful story about the Vietnam War toggles back and forth between the intense 1966 heroics of a U.S. Air Force pararescueman (Jeremy Irvine) and his fellow servicemen’s recollections in the late 1990s. The outstanding ensemble cast includes William Hurt, Ed Harris, Samuel L. Jackson and the late Peter Fonda. Drama, R, 115 minutes.

HHHH “Bad Boys for Life” — Though their buddy cop characters have slowed down some, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are great together as crime fighters who remain partners almost 20 years after “Bad Boys II.” Put reality on hold and just go with it. Action, R, 123 minutes. HHH “Dolittle” — Robert Downey Jr.’s eyes seem to glaze over with boredom as he plays the widowed doctor who brings his animal friends on a seafaring quest to find a mysterious curative fruit. By the time the doc operates on a flatulent dragon, “Dolittle” has solidified its standing as a spectacularly terrible multivehicle pileup. Fantasy adventure, PG, 101 minutes. HH “Underwater” — Playing a resourceful engineer at a research station some 7 miles beneath the surface of the ocean, Kristen Stewart leads the likable cast of this laughably ludicrous sci-fi horror flick. The film is weighed down by muddy visuals and gimmicks stolen from better movies, and ultimately sinks like a half-ton boulder. Sci-fi horror, PG-13, 95 minutes. H½ “Just Mercy” — An idealistic young lawyer (Michael B. Jordan) pours his heart and soul into exonerating an innocent Alabama man (Jamie Foxx). The fact-based legal thriller is one of the most predictable movies you’ll ever see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a solid, inspirational, debate-provoking work. Drama, PG-13, 137 minutes. HHH “Like a Boss” — The likable Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne play lifelong friends tempted to turn over their struggling cosmetics company to a villainous tycoon (Salma Hayek). It’s just a crass and dumbed-down buddy comedy in lipstick and eyeshadow. Comedy, R, 83 minutes. H1/2

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MOVIES

REVIEW

Wintry ‘The Lodge’ is steeped in brutal trauma It wouldn’t be appropriate to refer to “The Lodge” as a slow-burn horror movie, as this chilly, winter-set film is more like a deliberate and punishing freeze. It slowly creeps in, locking the characters into a nightmarish prison from which they cannot escape and leaving them forever altered.

“The Lodge” is the second horror feature from Austrian nephew/ aunt filmmaking team of Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, who broke out in 2014 with “Goodnight

Mommy.” This time they collaborate with co-writer Sergio Casci on the script, which once again explores the strained relationship between children and their would-be stepmothers, mining terror from the tension.

In the film, Aiden (Jaeden Lieberher) and Mia (Lia McHugh) are reeling from the loss of their mother, Laura (Alicia Silverstone), when their father, Richard (Richard Armitage), tries to orchestrate a bonding family weekend with his new fianceé, Grace (Riley Keough). He deposits the trio at the family’s remote cabin in the snowy mountains

“Spies in Disguise” — This computer-animated adventure benefits from the expert comic timing of Will Smith, providing the voice of a super spy accidentally transformed into a pigeon and forced to team up with a socially awkward tech genius (Tom Holland). It’s terrific family entertainment, popping with bright colors. Animated action, PG, 101 minutes. HHH “1917” — With brilliant, claustrophobically effective directing choices by Sam Mendes and strong, raw performances from young leads Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay, this heart-stopping World War I drama is a unique viewing experience you won’t soon shake off. War action, R, 119 minutes. HHH “Uncut Gems” — In one of the most authentic deep dives into the world of the gambling addict ever put on film, Adam Sandler’s perfor-

mance as a New York jeweler with a variety of voracious appetites might just be the best dramatic performance by an actor in all of 2019. Crime comedy, R, 135 minutes.

HHHH “Little Women” — Through the prism of the blazingly talented writer-director Greta Gerwig, it’s as if we’re meeting the March sisters for the very first time, and we’re immediately swept away in a gorgeously filmed, wickedly funny, deeply moving and, yes, empowering story. Drama, PG, 135 minutes. HHHH “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” — Action-filled and plot-packed, Episode IX of the space opera saga features a twist and turn and surprise around nearly every corner. It rarely comes close to touching greatness, but it’s a solid, visually dazzling and warm-hearted victory for the Force of quality filmmaking.

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

before being whisked back to town for work. Questionable parenting choices do make the horror movie world go around, after all.

Grace doesn’t have the best bedside manner with the kids, though she tries, and her reliance on pills and references to her past as the lone survivor of a suicidal religious cult make her an unreliable heroine. In fact, she’s no heroine at all, though in this quietly claustrophobic and deeply unsettling tale, everyone, even the kids, are guilty of something.

While “The Lodge” flirts with the themes and iconography of religious horror, there’s no haunt-

ing, ghosts or supernatural elements. The confounding occurrences that happen here are deeply strange and disturbing but grounded in reality. What does unfold in the cursed cabin has nothing to do with the lodge itself, but its inhabitants. Fundamentally this is a family tragedy steeped in unrelenting mental illness, trauma and grief, its harsh realism perhaps the scariest thing of all about it.

Fiala and Franz slowly build an oppressive atmosphere and tone with Greek cinematographer Thimios Bakatakis, who has worked extensively with director Yorgos

Lanthimos. Bakatakis’ camera alternates between pushing in and pulling out on Grace in achingly slow camera movements, creating a sense of the space closing in around her, or revealing a troubling element of the production design (like a painting of the Virgin Mary looming above her head, a reminder of her inescapable traumatic past).

Keough deftly conveys menace and vulnerability in equal parts, and the film hinges around the duality of her performance, which positions Grace as both villain and victim, something Keough is even able to convey in

silent stillness. It’s unclear who or what is responsible for the strange things that keep happening in the house: All the food, possessions and medications disappear overnight; a beloved pet is lost. Fiala and Franz maintain a resolute objectivity throughout, never letting us into anyone’s heads, and the withholding of information is what makes the suspense of “The Lodge” so potent.

– 1:48. Rated R for disturbing violence, some bloody images, language and brief nudity. HHH (out of four stars)

At area theaters CONCRETE THEATER Feb. 7 Like A Boss (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.

360-941-0403 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Feb. 7-9 Bad Boys for Life (R), Birds of Prey (R).

First movie starts at 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m.

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Fantasy adventure, PG-13, 141 minutes. HHH “A Hidden Life” — In 1940s Austria, a farmer is jailed for refusing to sign a loyalty oath to Hitler, as his wife and children suffer without him. This is a Terrence Malick film, so you can count on feeling dazzled by spectacular shots of heaven on Earth, and impatient at the sheer overpowering deliberateness

ANACORTES CINEMAS Feb. 7-13 Birds of Prey (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 3:45, 6:30, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 3:45, 6:30 1917 (R): Friday-Saturday: 4:00, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 4:00 Bombshell (R): Friday-Saturday: 4:20, 6:55, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 4:20, 6:55 Knives Out (PG-13): Friday-Tuesday: 1:30, 6:40; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:30 Parasite (R): 1:00 Love Story (1970) 50th anniversary: Wednesday: 7:00 Sonic The Hedgehog (PG): Thursday: 6:40 360-293-7000

of it all. Historical drama, PG13, 180 minutes. HHH “Jumanji: The Next Level” — Like 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” this rousing, funny, warm-hearted, old-fashioned adventure movie puts high school students into video game avatars that look like Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and others. There’s more than enough charm to overcome the

STANWOOD CINEMAS Feb. 7-13 Love Story (1970) 50th anniversary: Wednesday: 7:00 Birds of Prey (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30, 9:45; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30; Wednesday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:40; Thursday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30 Bad Boys For Life (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:40, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 4:00, 6:40 Dolittle (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 4:15, 7:10, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 4:15, 7:10 1917 (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:05, 7:00, 9:35; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:05, 7:00 Little Women (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 3:40, 6:50, 9:20; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:20, 3:40, 6:50; Wednesday: 1:20, 3:40; Thursday: 1:20, 3:40, 6:50 360-629-0514

occasional overlong action sequence. Action adventure, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “Richard Jewell” — The latest economically filmed, well-crafted gem from Clint Eastwood recalls the cop wannabe who was proven innocent after being named as the prime suspect in the 1996 Olympics bombing in Atlanta.

Paul Walter Hauser delivers screen-commanding work as

the title character. Historical drama, R, 130 minutes. HHH½ “Knives and Skin” — When a teen disappears in a seemingly quiet Midwestern town, reactions range from the strange and disturbing to the REALLY strange and disturbing in this cool and badass and blazingly original social satire/horror thriller.

Rating: Thriller, no MPAA rating, 112 minutes. HHH½

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