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Wildwood Consort presents ‘The Reveries of J.P. Rameau’ in Anacortes on Friday PAGE 8

MOVIES Michael Mann’s cyber-thriller ‘Blackhat’ misses in every way PAGE 14

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THIS WEEKENDin the area SWING NIGHT The Mount Vernon High School jazz bands will host a Swing Night fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Mount Vernon High School cafeteria, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy music by the A Town Big Band and two MVHS jazz bands, dancing and a silent auction. $5. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 360-428-6100, ext. 41217, or mfrost@ mvsd320.org.

DINNER/AUCTION The “Music & Memories” fundraising dinner and auction will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Enjoy dinner, music by Pete Leinonen’s Salon du Swing, raffles and bidding on a wide variety of items. Proceeds will benefit the Skagit Adult Day Program for adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s. $50. For information, contact Leigh Ann at 360-428-5972 or email info@skagitadult dayprogram.org.

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A Robert Burns Scottish Evening The Robert Burns Scottish Evening, presented by the Celtic Arts Foundation, will start at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17, at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

The event is named after the beloved Scottish poet Robert Burns, who in the late 1700s wrote satirically against the social order. According to www.celticarts.org, “much of Burns’ work was written in broad Scot’s dialect, which although endears him to Scots the world over, may also somewhat limit his audience. In his

short life of some 37 years, he also collected and cataloged many folk songs from around Scotland. Every year, Scots and fans of Robert Burns’ work around the globe gather in January for a traditional Scottish meal to celebrate the memory of one of Scotland great sons. Poems are read, toasts given and lively music and dance add to the event.” $50 per person. Whisky, wine and beer will be available for purchase. celticarts.org

MLK TEEN DAY ACTIVITIES Oasis Daylight Center, 125 N. Fifth St., Mount Vernon, invites teens ages 13-17 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

Create arts and crafts and share your own dreams. Refreshments provided. Free.

360-419-9058.

NATIVE ART SHOW/SALE The 16th annual Gathering of Native Artists will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 Fourth St., La Conner. Check out a variety of traditional and contemporary Native American crafts, with demonstrations by Native artists and a silent auction of the artists’ works. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagit county.net/museum.

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Michael Mann is obsessive – but don’t call him a stylist

By MARK OLSEN Los Angeles Times

Michael Mann moves with purpose. His compact frame exudes a coiled energy as he swiftly crosses his Santa Monica offices on a recent afternoon, taking a break from final adjustments on “Blackhat,” a suddenly timely thriller set against international cyber-crime.

Taking a seat at a small, functional table, he examines a note handed to him by an assistant and makes a quick judgment regarding whatever message it conveys.

As an interview Mann begins he switches on an audio recorder of his own.

“I record these things too, in case by accident I say something that’s half-smart,” he says.

There’s nothing accidental or half about any of it. Mann, 71, crafts sharp, sleek thrillers with a moody, existentialist bent. He is a four-time Oscar nominee, and from his early films “Jericho Mile,” “Thief” and “Manhunter” to “Heat,” “Collateral,” “Miami Vice” and “Public Enemies” he has combined an interest in authenticity with a flair for stylization that makes him a precursor and parallel to exacting filmmakers such as David Fincher and Christopher Nolan.

“Blackhat,” which opens Friday, Jan. 16, begins with an exhilarating journey — and Mann’s most extensive, ambitious use of CGI effects — through the microscopic world of electronic impulses moving across networks, traversing the globe as marauding hordes of information.

Mann’s ongoing interests in detailed process and people at work, how things get done, alongside examinations of the hidden worlds of crime and power, all take root in “Blackhat.” Less than two minutes into an interview and he explains the interior

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Chris Hemsworth and Tang Wei star in “Blackhat.” architecture of microchips and how energy, and in turn data and malware, move across them.

“There was something spooky and very dramatic to me, and quintessential, in inanimate things moving to make things happen,” he says. “It’s very exciting, this concept of what a piece of code, what it does, how it defeats defenses.”

Chris Hemsworth (“The Avengers”) plays Nicholas Hathaway, a convicted computer hacker furloughed from federal prison to assist in an investigation of a series of cyber-attacks.

A Chinese nuclear power plant and a commodities exchange in Chicago have been electronically invaded for mayhem and money and no further apparent motive.

A joint investigation is overseen by an FBI agent (Viola Davis) and a Chinese military officer (Leehom Wang), Hathaway’s former MIT roommate.

After Hathaway is pulled in, he falls for his friend’s sister (Tang Wei), a network engineer, as they all try to discern a motive and the clues that lead them to the enigmatic villain Sadak (Yorick van Wageningen).

Mann’s storytelling is rooted in deep research. For “Blackhat,” written by Morgan Davis Foehl, Mann became intrigued by the Stuxnet virus, an extremely

sophisticated and malicious stealth program that caused havoc not just on computer systems but also on the real-world equipment those computers monitored and controlled.

“That was an awakening for me that we don’t live the lives we think we do,” he says. “We don’t go into our homes and close the doors and close the windows and we’re private and everything’s fine. We are totally swimming in a sea of interconnectedness.”

The recent attacks on Sony have put the physical manifestations of cyber-crime in the headlines in the last few months. Yet as Mann’s project was underway, “This was just two or three years ago, and people didn’t know what I was talking about.”

He rattles off many people he met with in his research — engineers of microchips, counter cyber-intrusion experts, hackers turned security experts, steelworkers and inmates in a maximum-security prison.

“I like doing immersive research,” he says. “You bring yourself into a culture to the point where you can get some semblance of an understanding of the patterns and the rhythms and the mores and the values and how people think, how they feel, what do they want. I like that journey.”

Skagit Eagle Festival SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JAN. 17-18 EAGLE FESTIVAL INFORMATION: Get free maps and visitor information from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Concrete Chamber of Commerce, Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad St., Concrete. 360-853-8784.

EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. Learn about eagles, watershed issues and local natural and cultural history through guided walks and presentations.

Free admission. Donations appreciated. 360-853-7626 or skagiteagle.org.

EAGLE WATCHER STATIONS: Staffed by volunteers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Sutter Creek at milepost 100 and at the Marblemount Fish Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatchery Road. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-854-2631.

SALMON HATCHERY TOURS: Free tours of the Marblemount Fish Hatchery are offered by Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8319 Fish Hatchery Road, Marblemount.

Learn how eagles relate to the life cycle of salmon and other wildlife through guided and self-guided tours. 360-3360172, ext. 304 or skagit fisheries.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 17 RAPTORS, FOOD & FUN: Raptor Presentations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Concrete High School gym, 7830 S. Superior Ave., Concrete. Sarvey Wildlife Care Center will provide an opportunity to learn about birds of prey and other Puget Sound wildlife, including the chance to see five or more live raptors. A salmon lunch will be available for purchase from the Concrete senior class. Free admission.

360-853-8784 or concrete chamber@gmail.com.

LITTLE EAGLET STORY TIME: 11 to 11:45 a.m., Upper Skagit Library, 45770B Main St., Concrete. Families with young children are invited to learn about eagles and other wildlife through stories, songs and a simple craft. Free. 360-8537939 or upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

BLUEGRASS & BOX LUNCH: The Prozac Mountain Boys will perform from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

5b’s Bakery will provide lunch. $10. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre.com.

WINTER JAZZ: 2 to 4 p.m., 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete. Free admission.

360-853-8700 or 5bsbakery. com.

COUNTRY HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE: 3 p.m., Ovenell’s Ranch, 46276 Concrete-Sauk Valley Road, Concrete. Take a hayride through 250 acres of timber, see eagles, deer, elk and more. Then enjoy cookies and hot drinks at the bonfire, children’s games and ranch history display. Activities are DEEP FOREST TOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rockport State weather-dependent. Free.

Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rock- No pets. 360-853-8494 or port. Enjoy a 30- to 60-minute ovenells-inn.com. tour deep into some of the 670 acres of old-growth forest SUNDAY, JAN. 18 at Rockport State Park at the PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES: foot of Sauk Mountain. Free.

Hear about paranormal activiDiscover Pass or $10 day-use ties of eastern Skagit County fee required to access the from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Conpark. 360-853-8461 or crete Heritage Museum, 7380 rockport@parks.wa.gov.

Thompson Ave., Concrete.

Paranormal investigators DRIFTBOAT EAGLE EXCURSandy and Russ Wells will SIONS: Skagit River Guide talk about ghosts and other Service offers a three-hour tour supernatural entities that prowl in heated driftboats at 9:30 premises and rattle nerves. a.m. and 1 p.m. at Howard There will also be a book signMiller Steelhead Park, 52921 ing. Free. 360-853-8347 or Rockport Park Road, Rockport. jboggswash@aol.com. $75, $55 ages 5 and younger.

888-675-2448 or skagiteagles. n More info: 360-853-8784 or skagiteaglefestival.com. com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

Kathy Hastings, and photography by Lewis Jones, PAINTINGS AT THE ART Dick Garvey and Randy BAR: Original artwork Dana. The gallery is open

by La Conner artist Dee from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Doyle is on display through Monday through Saturday Jan. 31 at the Lincoln The- or by appointment. 360atre Art Bar, 712 S. First 293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

St., Mount Vernon. Doyle’s watercolor, mixed media, NEW WORK: An exhiacrylic and encaustic paint- bition of new work by ings have been displayed Matt French and Pieter at a number of regional art VanZanden continues shows, including La Conthrough Jan. 25 at Smith & ner’s Annual Art’s Alive!

Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey 360-336-8955 or lincoln Ave., Edison. The show theatre.org. features artwork by local skateboarding legend Matt “A FESTIVE COLLECFrench and Smith & Vallee TION”: Check out a colWoodworks’ own Pieter lection of new paintings VanZanden.

by Anne Martin McCool, French grew up riding McCool Gallery artists and skateboards and snowguests in January at 711 boards in Lynden, and got Commercial Ave., Anahis start as a working artcortes. ist in the late 1990s after Participating artists submitting artwork to include Peter Belknap Thrasher Magazine and to and Cathy Schoenberg, friends at Mervin Mfg. He paintings; Tracy Powell, has been making art ever sculptures; Stephen Roxsince as a contributing artborough and Bryce Mann, ist for Volcom, Vans, Gnu, photography; Patsy Cham- Lib Tech and more. berlain, Cathy Schoenberg, VanZanden, who was Marguerite Goff and born in Coupeville and Barbara Hathaway, ceram- grew up in Oak Harbor, ics; George Way and Art uses his background in Learmonth, wood; Carole construction as well as his Cunningham and Debbie life experiences to create Aldrich, jewelry; Martha his artwork. He endeavors Tottenham, hand-woven to change his medium and scarves; Jane Hyde, baskets; materials every month, Vicki Hampel, gourd art; utilizing everything from and other artists. garbage to scrap wood to Gallery hours are 11 children’s toys to create a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday work that forces viewers to through Saturday. 360-293- see the world around them 3577 or annemartinmccool. in new ways. com.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360JENNIFER BOWMAN: 766-6230 or smithand ACRYLICS: The show vallee.com. continues through Jan. 27 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 BILL BALL “FIREBALL”: Commercial Ave., AnaA show of abstract exprescortes. The exhibition feasionist and surrealist painttures Bowman’s brilliantly ings by longtime Skagit colored floral, landscape County resident Bill Ball and nautical paintings. Also continues through January showing: acrylics by Cynat the Rexville Grocery, thia Richardson, oils and 19271 Best Road, Mount pastels by Amanda HousVernon. 360-466-5522 or ton, photo encaustics by rexvillegrocery.com.

NORTHWEST ART: Three new exhibits will continue through March 11 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org.

“Still Life from the Permanent Collection”: Exhibitions Director Lisa Young examines interiors through the historically rich tradition of the stilllife. Recent acquisitions are featured, along with works by Mark Tobey, Walter Isaacs, Maxine Martell, Spencer Moseley and contemporary artists drawn from the museum’s permanent collection.

“A Tree is a Kind of Big Flower: Flora C. Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick”: Mace and Kirkpatrick present botanical sculptures and sensitive casein paintings that pay homage to their deep reverence for the outside world. By capturing the essence of a flower or a tree stump, the artists invite the viewer to witness the elegance of a tiger lily or the husky texture of mosscovered bark.

“Adrianne Smits: Immersion Redux: Buiten (Outside)”: Smits’ painting style invokes similarities to artists of the “mystic painters” movement in the Northwest, such as Mark Tobey, Morris Graves and Guy Anderson. Smits says, “In larger compositions I interpret and emphasize visual details from my encounters with nature in order to communicate the complexity of natural systems beyond their cursory picturesque value.”

NEW QUILT SHOWS: Three new shows continue through March 29 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St.,

La Conner: “Night Thoughts with Larkin Van Horn”: Recurring themes turned into the short series presented in this exhibit: Shattered Circles, Labyrinths and Celtic Spirals, Gaia/Goddess Figures and Trees, as well as a collection of nonseries works on a variety of themes. Van Horn sometimes dyes or paints her own fabrics, but also uses commercial batiks.

Placing design elements on top of the backgrounds — whole cloth or fused collage — she adds stitching and embellishments, often incorporating fibers or beadwork in the finished piece.

“Freddy Moran’s Collage”: Artist and author Frederica “Freddy” Duffy Moran is known for her unbridled use of bold color and original designs.

Moran’s love for quiltmaking began later in life, at age 60, after she had excelled at other art forms.

Her quilts have appeared in national and international publications, including magazines, art books, calendars, textbooks and quilt books. She is the author of “Freddy’s House: Brilliant Color in Quilts” and co-author of “Collaborative Quilting” with Gwen Marston.

“Antique Embroidered Quilts”: Crazy quilts, Redwork, Bluework and cross-stitch embroidered quilts are all included in this special exhibition.

Crazy quilts were popular from 1880-1920s; the earlier quilts are often made of silk fabrics and embellished with a variety of embroidery stitches. Redwork embroidery became popular for linens and quilts by the end of the 19th century.

Embroidery continued in the 1930s with a large variety of patterns made available through newspapers,

magazines and by mail order. After World War II, cross-stitch kit quilts rose in popularity. These quilts were printed with the cross-stitch pattern, and the quilting design was often printed, too.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.org.

MARITIME ART: Noted Pacific Northwest maritime artist Steve Mayo will present “Capt. Vancouver’s H.M.S. Discovery Re-Imagined: Creating an Accurate Historical Painting” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Western Libraries Special Collections, on the Western Washington University campus in Bellingham. Mayo will describe the new research behind his latest watercolor painting of Capt. George Vancouver’s vessels, H.M.S. Discovery and H.M.S. Chatham. A special exhibit of Mayo’s historical watercolors illustrating the voyages of Vancouver, James Cook and Robert Gray to the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century will be on display through March.

360-650-3193.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT: The La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is on display through March 1 at public locations around La Conner. The annual juried exhibition features work by some of the Northwest’s most accomplished artists. For information, including a map of the sculptures and works available for sale, call 360-466-3125 or visit townoflaconner.org.

SMALL ARTWORKS: The 24th annual “Honey,

I Shrunk The Art” small works show continues through Jan. 18 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features creations by some 40 artists working in glass, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, weekdays by appointment.

360-387-2759 or matzke fineart.com.

CULPTURE, PAINTINGS, PHOTOS: A show of artwork by David Eisenhour, Todd J. Horton, Ed Kamuda and Norman E. Riley will open Friday, Jan. 16, and continue through Feb. 22 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial St., La Conner. Also on display are new paintings by Maggie Wilder and sculptures

by Clayton James. New to the gallery is Bellingham photographer Norman E. Riley, who creates an aesthetic conundrum, requiring each assemblage he photographs to contain the same three qualities. After a meticulous construction, the photograph is made and the physical evidence is destroyed. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 360-7084787 or gallerycygnus.com.

PHOTO EXHIBIT: “SKY,” featuring 18 color photographs by Aldo Panzieri, continues through April 25 at Ululate Gallery, 924 S. 11th St., Mount Vernon.

Each image on display connects the sky to earth objects and then connects the viewer to both. Panzieri is a Los Angeles-based photographer with 50 years’ experience in freelance, fashion, street, news and police photography.

Free admission. 360-3363882 or ululate.org.

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OUT & ABOUT LECTURES AND TALKS

blin, Program Outreach coordinator at North Cascades Institute, along with MARITIME SPEAKER Group Program coordinaSERIES: “Discovery & Set- tor Andriana Fletcher, will tlement of Puget Sound”: present “All About the 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, North Cascades Institute” Anacortes Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

22, at the Mount Vernon Author Dick Blumenthal City Library, 315 Snoexplores the early voyages qualmie St., Mount Vernon. of the Spanish, George Learn about the organizaVancouver and Charles tion’s work to connect peoWilkes. Free. 360-293-1910, ple, nature and community ext. 21, or library.cityof in Skagit Valley, and how anacortes.org. you can get involved. Free.

360-336-6209 or mount “HERONS OF FIDALGO”: vernonwa.gov/library.

7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, MEET THE COMPOSER: Anacortes Public Library, Take advantage of two 1220 10th St., Anacortes. opportunities to hear comPhotographer Lance Ekhart reveals the beauty poser Conrad Askland discuss his new musical adapand behavior of our local tation of William Shakegreat blue herons. Free. speare’s “Romeo and 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org. Juliet,” with performances set for Jan. 30-Feb. 15 at the Lincoln Theatre in CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE: Codi Ham- downtown Mount Vernon.

Askland is the music director for “Rock of Ages” with Norwegian Cruise Line in New York, former music director with Cirque Du Soleil, and composer of the musicals “Witches!” and “PAN.” n 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. 360or mountvernonFamily Concert 336-6209 wa.gov/library.

Skagit Symphony n 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Anacortes Public January 25 Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. 360-293-1910, Metales M5 ext. 21, or library.cityof Mexico’s leading anacortes.org.

Brass Quintet

February 3

Las Cafeteras Afro-Mexican rhythms & hip-hop beats from LA

February 6

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

MORE FUN TEMPORARY MUSEUM CLOSURE: The Skagit County Historical Museum is closed through Jan. 16 for facility maintenance.

The museum, located at 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner, will reopen for the 16th annual “Gathering of Native Artists” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur-

WINTER FILM SERIES Enjoy free film screenings at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Films will be introduced by Movie Man Nick Alphin.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org. Next up, on Jan. 16, is “The Four Feathers,” a drama starring John Clements and Sir Ralph Richardson in a classic adventure about a British army officer accused of cowardice. Though his fellow officers send him white feathers as a sign of their contempt, he eventually redeems himself through acts of heroism on their behalf. Nominated for one Oscar. day, Jan. 17, followed at 5:30 p.m. by a celebration of the reprinting of the museum’s publication “Indians of Skagit County.”

“Gathering” admission: $5, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. Admission to the publication celebration is free. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

GAME NIGHTS: The Upper Skagit Library District holds a free Board Game Night for all ages from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, through Feb. 27, at 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete. Team Trivia Night will take place Friday, Feb. 6. Guests can enjoy hot drinks, baked

goods and ice cream for sale. 360-853-7939 or upperskagit.lib.wa.us.

LEGO PLAY DAY: The Sedro-Woolley Library will host a LEGO Play Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages are invited to come and create structures using 10,000 LEGOS on loan from the Washington State Library. Free. No reservations required. 360856-1166.

HISTORIC EXHIBIT: “Death Becomes Her: Mourning Fashions” will open Saturday, Jan. 17, and continue through March 15 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501

S. Fourth St., La Conner.

This special exhibit features mourning items from the museum’s collection.

Included will be fashion, buttons and hair art.

“Customs, Costumes and Buttons of Mourning,” a special presentation

by Dorothy Krugner, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 18. Krugner is an expert in vintage buttons and textiles. Free with museum admission.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger.

360-466-3365 or skagit county.net/museum.

Bank Social & Potluck will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness: 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Learn more about the Timebank.

Bring a potluck dish to share and your own place settings. transitionfidalgo. org.

SEATTLE BOAT SHOW: The 68th annual Seattle Boat Show will run Jan. 23-Feb. 1 at CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union, with free shuttle service between venues.

The show will feature 1,000 boats and yachts, more than 3 acres of accessories, electronics and boating gear and 400 exhibitors.

Some 235 free seminars ROCKS & GEMS: and advanced training Agates, long the most com- classes for a fee will be mon and most collected offered throughout the gemstone, will be the feashow. seattleboatshow.com. tured rock at the next Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club ANTIQUES DISCOVERY: meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, The American AssociaJan. 19, at Bloedel Donotion of University Women van Community Center will hold the eighth annual Building, 2214 Electric Antiques Discovery event Ave., Bellingham. Enjoy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rock treasures as well as Saturday, Jan. 24, at the door prizes, refreshments, Mount Vernon Senior a silent auction and a brief Center, 1401 Cleveland St. business meeting. VisiHave your antique goods tors are welcome, with or evaluated by certified without rocks. For informa- appraisers. $15 per item; tion, contact Glen Ishihara limit three items. Proceeds at 360-734-3994 or visit support scholarships for mtbakerrockclub.org. area students. Registration required: 360-422-5341.

NEW MOON CELEBRATION: 7:30 to 9 p.m. TuesFOSSIL FUEL EXPORTS: day, Jan. 20, Anacortes Matt Krogh will present Center for Happiness, 619 “Fossil Fuel Exports and Commercial Ave., Anathe Northwest: Why our cortes. Join the celebration thin green line of resisand put forth your intentance is so important” at tions for the next month.

Transition Fidalgo’s next Bring your own hand 7th Generation Supper at drums and rattles or bor6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at row one of Elke’s. $5-$10 the Senior Activity Center, suggested donation. 3601701 22nd Ave., Anacortes.

464-2229 or anacortes Suggested donation: $5 centerforhappiness.org. adult, $3 ages 10 and younger. Bring your own TIMEBANK SOCIAL: The bowl, cup and place setFidalgo and Friends Time- tings. transitionfidalgo.org.

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Identical”: All decades is examined. of the elements were “Boardwalk Empire: Upcoming there to make this a toeSeason 5”: Final season movie releases tapping, soul-touching of the cable series that Following is a partial salute to the King. But stars Steve Buscemi as schedule of coming one missed opportunity Nucky Thompson. movies on DVD. Release after another leaves it “To Catch a Comet”: dates are subject to merely a passable tale Documentary about the change: that’s a thinly veiled 10-year effort to land on JAN. 20 homage to what might a comet.

Lucy have happened if Elvis “The Bridge: Season Annabelle Presley’s twin — Jesse 2”: Police officials from The Boxtrolls Garon — had not been each side of the MexiThe Drop stillborn. “The Identical” can-American border are The Green Prince isn’t all misses. Blake brought together again.

The Zero Theorem Rayne is likable and “The Tom and Jerry JAN. 27 has a solid singing voice.

Show, Season 1, Part 2: Fury The soundtrack sounds Funny Side Up”: The cat Book of Life enough like the Elvis and mouse games conThe Judge catalog to be familiar. tinue in 13 episodes.

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Despite similarities to Neeson’s “Before I Go To Sleep”: Nicole Kid“Taken,” the actor fails to give this man plays a woman who wakes up movie the same kind of power. He every day with no memory. sleepwalks his way through every scene.

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: WelThe best moment is a phone conversacome to the Neighborhood”: Features tion between the cop and one of the three adventures. killers. As Neeson showed in “Taken,” “House of Lies: Season Three”: he can make a telephone chat a chilling Marty Kaan (Don Cheadle ) and his experience. It’s just too bad that conver- team are back at work. sation comes late in the movie.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 15-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 15-22 FRIDAY.16 THE HOLMES SHEA BAND 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.15 Singer/ Songriters’ Open Mic Night: hosted

by David Ritchie, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Daddy Treetops (roots blues, country): 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

FRIDAY.16 “THE REVERIES OF J.P. RAMEAU” Wildwood Consort, 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

Saturday.17

Friday.23

Sunday.25

DANCE

DANCE

THEATER

MUSIC

Saturday.24

THEATER

Friday.16 DANCE

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“The Reveries of J.P. Rameau”: Wildwood Consort, 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Sunday.18 DANCE

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

CC ADAMS BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

FRIDAY.16

Thursday.15 “Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

SATURDAY.17

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Whidbey Improv Team, 6:30 p.m., Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza & Conference Center, 33175 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Dress as your favorite comic book hero; prizes for best individual and group costumes. $38, $65 couple. 360-6794567 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Family Concert: Skagit Symphony, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, free for ages 15 and younger. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Thursday.29 THEATER

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

The Holmes Shea Band (pop, rock): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Gold Digger (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-2752448.

Chantel (acoustic guitar, vocals): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Lynn Hanson: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Gin Creek Duo: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Falling Up Stairs, Pan Pan, Detlef: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.17 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (Zydeco, blues, funk, West Coast swing): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Gold Digger (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

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

360-755-3956.

Rivertalk: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-7666266.

SUNDAY.18 Marcia Kester (country, soft rock, Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison pop, blues): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, cover. 360-766-6266.

Conway. 360-445-3000.

Dane Dudley: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Lynn Hanson: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-8488882.

WEDNESDAY.21 Helms Alee, Grenades, Gonzo: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-7781067.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

CC Adams Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.22 I Will Fight With Lions, Cellars and Attics, Cadence: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 15-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 15-22 FRIDAY.16 THE HOLMES SHEA BAND 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.15 Singer/ Songriters’ Open Mic Night: hosted

by David Ritchie, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Daddy Treetops (roots blues, country): 5 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

FRIDAY.16 “THE REVERIES OF J.P. RAMEAU” Wildwood Consort, 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

Saturday.17

Friday.23

Sunday.25

DANCE

DANCE

THEATER

MUSIC

Saturday.24

THEATER

Friday.16 DANCE

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

MUSIC

“The Reveries of J.P. Rameau”: Wildwood Consort, 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. $20, free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Sunday.18 DANCE

“Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

CC ADAMS BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

FRIDAY.16

Thursday.15 “Winter Dances”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, Bellingham. $15, $8 students with ID and ages 17 and younger. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu.edu.

SATURDAY.17

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THEATER

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Whidbey Improv Team, 6:30 p.m., Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza & Conference Center, 33175 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Dress as your favorite comic book hero; prizes for best individual and group costumes. $38, $65 couple. 360-6794567 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Family Concert: Skagit Symphony, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10 adults, free for ages 15 and younger. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Thursday.29 THEATER

Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

The Holmes Shea Band (pop, rock): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Gold Digger (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-2752448.

Chantel (acoustic guitar, vocals): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Lynn Hanson: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Gin Creek Duo: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Falling Up Stairs, Pan Pan, Detlef: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.17 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (Zydeco, blues, funk, West Coast swing): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360445-3000.

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

360-422-6411.

Gold Digger (top 40 dance): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

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

360-755-3956.

Rivertalk: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-7666266.

SUNDAY.18 Marcia Kester (country, soft rock, Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison pop, blues): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, cover. 360-766-6266.

Conway. 360-445-3000.

Dane Dudley: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Lynn Hanson: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-8488882.

WEDNESDAY.21 Helms Alee, Grenades, Gonzo: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-7781067.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

CC Adams Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.22 I Will Fight With Lions, Cellars and Attics, Cadence: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $3. 360-778-1067.

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As the new year gets underway, satisfy your family’s wanderlust while keeping health and wellness goals a priority. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Go backpacking. Eager to backpack as a family? As a first effort, consider a short outing to a beautiful location and plan well in advance. Pay careful attention to footwear and include the clan in planning for gear, trail snacks, water, camp food and packing. Experts recommend that a child’s pack should weigh no more than his or her body weight. Joan Burton, author of “Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington and the Cascades,” and the Washington Trail Association recommend several familyfriendly options, including an outing to the scenic Chain Lakes at the end of the Mount Baker highway. wta.org 2. Hunt and gather; Asheville, North Carolina. Discover “find dining” during a woodland shopping spree as your family learns the meaning of going “out to eat.”

Under the tutelage of an expert guide, your crew will gather wild mushrooms, plants and other delectables and then enjoy a wild food “pick-nic.” Later, as part of the experience, take the remainder of your “catch of the day” to a local restaurant where the chef will prepare your family’s forage-to-table feast at no charge. notastelikehome.org 3. Yoga of horsemanship; Tucson, Arizona. Explore the relationship between a yoga practice and the experience of interacting with horses surrounded by 60,000 acres of desert landscape. The unique package, offered by Tanque Verde Ranch, includes crossover instruction as well as trail riding, mountain biking, hiking, cookouts and music. tanqueverderanch.com 4. Emerson Resort & Spa; Tremper, New York. Opt for the Wellness package offered by this Catskills resort, where families can choose from a menu of activities to create a personalized experience. Take a morning nature walk, go snowshoeing or strap on a pair of cross-country skis. Guests also have unlimited access to the fitness center, sauna, steam room and outdoor Jacuzzi. The resident health and fitness pros will provide participants with an individual assessment and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout the year. Don’t leave without a visit to the resort’s kaleidoscope, considered the largest in the world. emersonresort.com

Local travel CRUISE SEMINAR: Seabourn and Holland America Line will give a free presentation at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at AAA Travel and Cruise, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. RSVP: 360-848-2090.

SENIOR CENTER TRIPS: Skagit County senior centers offer short, escorted trips. For information, call the Anacortes Senior Center at 360-293-7473 or sign up at your local senior center. Next up: Winter Wonderland: Sleigh Ride and Leavenworth: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Mountain Springs Lodge near Plain.

Then head down the road to Leavenworth for a warm meal, shopping and sightseeing. Wear weather-appropriate clothing including gloves and a hat, and sturdy, waterproof walking shoes or boots. $89. Register by Jan. 20.

Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Seattle: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. $59. Register by Feb. 4.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger).

Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon.

For information or to register, call 360336-6215. Next up: Bakeries Galore Tour: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Enjoy just about every sweet treat imaginable — pies, cakes, macaroons, tarts, breads, cookies, donuts and more — as you visit award-winning bakeries and gourmet specialty stores in the greater Seattle area. $55-$57. Register by Feb. 6.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Learn about upcoming extended trips at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor. The presentation will cover a trip to Eastern Canada leaving May 31 and a Nov. 3 departure for Italy. For an e-brochure and details on these trips or a May 30 Alaska cruise, contact Pat at 360-279-4582 or email pgardner@ oakharbor.org.

5. Stay fit in Chicago. Run along the lakefront with the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago’s general manager. Enjoy a barre or yoga class on the rooftop (weather permitting) or swim laps in the 17th-floor pool.

Junior travelers can opt for kid-friendly yoga classes offered in partnership with the Zen Yoga Garage, or work up a sweat with the hotel’s hula hoops. Or choose the PaloFit package and expect healthy snacks in your room upon check-in as well as access to complimentary barre code classes and barre socks. Start the day with your in-room yoga program. hotelpalomar-chicago.com n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.com.

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SKAGIT Rally

HOT TICKETS CHRIS HARDWICK: Jan. 16, The Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STEEL PANTHER: Jan. 17, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

E-40: Jan. 18, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles: Jan. 20, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

STANTON MOORE TRIO: Jan. 20-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

TRIBAL SEEDS: Jan. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

TOWER OF POWER: Jan. 22-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

WALE: Jan. 23, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LYNN ARIELLE WITH GRACE KELLY AND CARLA COOK: Jan. 27-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

PIERCE THE VEIL, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: Jan. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE: with Matt Costa: Jan. 30, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“ROMEO & JULIET, THE MUSICAL”: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

KIP MOORE: Jan. 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

LOGIC: Feb. 5, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL”: Feb. 5-March 1, 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle.

888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

DR. DOG: Feb. 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE: Feb. 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BILLY IDOL: Feb. 13, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

MIRANDA LAMBERT: Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

“WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?”: with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff Davis and Joel Murray: Feb. 13-14, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

AUGUST BURNS RED: Feb. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK: Feb. 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

NETTWORK: Feb. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

COLD WAR KIDS: Feb. 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

IRATION: Feb. 20, Showbox SoDo, Seat-

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO Feb. 24-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. tle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BORGORE: Feb. 21, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

3 REDNECK TENORS: “From Rags to Rednecks”: Feb. 21, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbaker theatre.com.

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND: Feb. 22, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

LOTUS: Feb. 22, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ANDY GRAMMER, ALEX & SIERRA: Feb. 24, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BO BURNHAM: Feb. 25, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

GALACTIC: Feb. 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Feb. 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

JOSHUA RADIN: March 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

CARIBOU: March 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: March 5, 2015, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

KELLER WILLIAMS, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: March 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

IN FLAMES, ALL THAT REMAINS: Showbox Sodo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com “JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL & LIVING IN PARIS”: March 7-May 17, 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

2:54: March 8, Barboza, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m.

TULIP FEST AMBASSA- Tuesdays, Mount VerDORS: Fourth- and fifthnon Senior Center, 1401 grade boys and girls from Cleveland St. Couples Skagit County can compete and singles welcome. First for the title of 2015 Tulip two weeks are free, then Festival ambassadors at 5 $4 per lesson. Sponsored p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the by the Mt. Baker Singles Cascade Mall center court, and Skagit Squares. 360201 Cascade Mall Drive, 424-4608, 360-424-9675 or Burlington. Based on their rosie@valleyint.com. responses to questions from the judges, one boy CLOG DANCING FOR and one girl will be chosen BEGINNERS: Free lesson to represent the festival at from 10 to 11 a.m., folevents around the county lowed by regular clog dancand beyond. Applications ing from 11 a.m. to noon must be submitted by 4 Thursdays, Mount Vernon p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. For information or an applica- Senior Center, 1401 Clevetion: 360-428-5959 or tulip land St., Mount Vernon.

No fee, no partner needed. festival.org.

First three lessons are free.

Wear comfortable shoes.

DANCE For information, call Rosie FOLK DANCING: Skagit- at 360-424-4608.

Anacortes Folkdancers meet at 7 p.m. most TuesMUSIC days at Bayview Civic Hall, CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 12615 C St., Bay View.

5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main Learn to folkdance to a St., Concrete, is looking for variety of international music. Instruction begins at musicians to perform easylistening acoustic music 7 p.m. followed by review from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and request dances until during Sunday Brunch. In 9:30. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. No part- exchange, musicians will receive audience contribuners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny tions and a meal. 360-8538700 or info@5bsbakery. at 360-766-6866. com.

SCOTTISH DANCING: TIME FOR FIDDLERS: Bellingham Scottish CounThe Washington Old Time try Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Fiddlers play acoustic old the Fairhaven Library audi- time music at 6:30 p.m. torium (upstairs), 1117 12th the second and fourth St., Bellingham. Wear com- Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior fortable clothes and softCenter, 1401 Cleveland. St. soled shoes without heels.

Free; donations accepted. $8 per class. For informa360-630-9494. tion, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC bellinghamscd.org.

CLUB: The club welcomes performers (intermediate THURSDAY DANCE: and above), listeners and Dance to The Skippers guests to join the fun at from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thurs1:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, days at Hillcrest Lodge, at Vasa Hall, 1805 Cleve1717 S. 13th St., Mount land St., Mount Vernon.

Vernon. For information, Come and sing, play the contact Gisela at 360-4245696. club’s piano or organ,

play your own instrument or just enjoy a variety of music — ’20s to ’70s classical, popular, western and gospel. Free. For information, call Elaine at 360-4284228.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360-466-3805.

LOVE TO SING? Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION KIDDIE CAMP: Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders will host the annual Kiddie Camp for K-5 students from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 20 and 22, in the high school cafeteria, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. Participants will perform during halftime at the Mount Vernon boys’ basketball home game on Friday, Jan. 23. Registration: $35.

For information, contact coach Khalie Whitman at 360-438-6100, ext. 41252, or email kwhitman@mvsd320. org.

GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS:

n Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport. Join the Forest Service and trained naturalists for a guided eagle ecology walk near the Skagit River at 11 a.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 31. The center also offers guest speakers each weekend. Free. n Rockport State Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport. Join trained naturalists for a guided hike to learn about old growth forests, eagle habitat and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fridays through Sundays, through Feb. 15. Visit the Discovery Center for crafts activities. Refreshments provided. Discover Pass required. n Marblemount Fish Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatchery Road, Marblemount.

Tour the fish hatchery with Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group volunteers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, through Feb. 1. Learn about the salmon life cycle, hatchery operations, habitat needs of salmon and other local wildlife, including bald eagles. Self-guided tours are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Free.

SPORTS LEAGUES & CAMPS: Skagit County Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its Youth Basketball Skills Camp for boys and girls ages 5-13. The camp will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays for five weeks beginning Jan. 17 at Mount Baker Middle School in Mount Vernon.

Learn proper shooting, passing and ball handling fundamentals. $68, $63 for second child. Scholarships available. Register by Jan. 15. For information or to register, contact Tony

Tewalt at 360-336-9339, email tonyt@co.skagit. wa.us or visit skagitcounty. net/departments/parks andrecreation.

classes include theme monologues, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every WWU YOUTH PROGRAMS: Western Washing- session. 360-840-0089 or ton University Youth Pro- acttheatre.com. grams will offer five Early Release Enrichment sesWORKSHOPS sions exploring topics from DUCK DECOY CARVING magic to cartooning on CLASS: The seven-week Western’s Bellingham cam- course for ages 10 and pus. Sessions for students in older will meet from 5 to grades K-5 are scheduled 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. from 1:45 to 5 p.m. Thurs4-March 18, at the Burldays, Jan. 15 and 29, Feb. ington Community Center, 12 and 26, and March 12.

1011 Greenleaf Ave., BurlRegistration: $20 per sesington. Learn how to carve sion, $60 for all five. For and paint your own Malinformation or to register: lard Drake Decoy. Training 360-650-3308, youth@wwu. includes carving a cork edu or wwu.edu/youth. body and wood head, final preparation and texture FREE PARK ADMISpainting in acrylic paint.

SION: The Washington $20. Register by Jan. 28 at State Parks and Recreation the Burlington Parks and Commission will offer Recreation office, 900 E. free admission to all state Fairhaven Ave., or call 360parks to celebrate Martin 755-9649.

Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday and Monday, Jan. “WRITING FOR CHIL18-19. The Discover Pass DREN: Narrative Nonficwill not be required to tion: Creating the Story enter state parks. The pass from Facts”: with Lois Haris still required to access ris: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, lands managed by the Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, at Skagit Washington Department Valley College, 2405 E. of Fish and Wildlife and College Way, Mount Verthe Department of Natural non. Fiction writers make Resources. parks.wa.gov. up their stories, but nonficThe U.S. Forest Service tion writers dig into facts to will recognize Martin find their story line. They Luther King Jr. Day by use fiction’s elements to waiving fees for visitors to enrich their nonfiction. Parthe Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie ticipants will look at back National Forest on Monmatter, characterization, day, Jan. 19. Fees will be dialogue, organization/plot, waived at most day-use point of view, voice and sites on the forest. fs.usda. setting in biographies, picgov/mbs. ture books, and middle and young adult nonfiction. $49.

Call 360-416-7638 to regisTHEATER ter for 6085 CENGL. FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

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“Rosewater” is based on The New York Times best-selling memoir “Then They Came for Me: A Family’s Story of Love, Captivity, and Survival,” written by Maziar Bahari.

The film marks the directorial debut of “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart.

“Rosewater” follows the Tehran-born Bahari, a broadcast journalist with Canadian citizenship. In June 2009, Bahari returned to Iran to interview MirHossein Mousavi, who was the prime challenger to president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

Chris Hemsworth stars in “Blackhat.”

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Mann misfires on a silly, convoluted ‘Blackhat’ government, led by the no-nonsense Carol Barrett (Viola Davis).

Two major infiltrations Somewhere in the conhave occurred: The comvoluted innards of “Black- puters in a Chinese nuclear hat” lurks a tight, taught reactor were taken over, cyber-thriller. resulting in a meltdown But this ain’t it. Director of its cooling system, an Michael Mann, who put his explosion and numerous unmistakable stamp on the casualties; and a stock-margenre of multilayered crime ket organization dealing in drama with “Collateral,” soy futures has its numbers “Heat” and “The Insider” manipulated, resulting in — and to a lesser degree, huge gains and losses in a “Public Enemies” — badly matter of seconds. misfires in nearly every Chen Dawai (Leehom way here.

Wang), a Chinese military Chris Hemsworth, he officer, attempts to conof the pensive gaze and vince his superiors that smoldering intensity (or so since he and Hathaway are I’m told), is Nick Hathathe authors of the comway, a top-grade computer puter code the bad guys hacker who’s doing time seemed to have used, addfor adjusting bank accounts ing Hathaway to the team in his favor. is a must.

He’s long been the They — and the Ameriwhiz kid when it comes to cans — relent, with condistealthy computer work, tions. After all, Hathaway is and he gets a furlough a convicted felon. from his prison cell by the This sets in motion a

By CRAIG PARRISH Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor

series of events that grow more and more ridiculous with each scene. Films such as this, when hampered by a cliche-ridden script, can often be saved by ripping action sequences or characters that generate energy and empathy.

“Blackhat” can’t do either. It’s rife with techspeak that’s not nearly as clever as it should be. Hemsworth and Wei Ting (as Lien Chen, Dawai’s brother and Hathaway’s potential love interest) share far too many long, lingering looks and fumbled attempts at romance; the movie comes to a screeching halt every time Mann tries to show the tenderness these two share.

The villains are led

by William Mapother as the sinister mastermind and Ritchie Coster as his guy who likes to shoot and blow up Hathaway’s cohorts. Their eventual aim

‘BLACKHAT’ H

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei, Wang Leehorn Running time: 124 minutes Rating: R for violence and some language

is to seize control of pumps that divert river water in a region rich with iron ore, thereby flooding the area, driving up prices and reaping the riches.

That’s a tough sell, and all the jittery hand-held camera shots in tight alleys and soft-focus silliness won’t, and don’t, make it any more effective.

Even the charismatic Davis seems bored and lethargic, and Hemsworth is working way above his substantial pay grade.

Mann’s movies thrive and survive on central characters that convey weariness and perseverance: Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro in “Heat,” Russell Crowe in “The Insider,” Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise in “Collateral.” Hemsworth, and “Blackhat,” are simply out of their league.

“American Sniper” — Clint Eastwood directs a powerful, intense portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, hardly the blueprint candidate to become the most prolific sniper in American military history. And yet that’s what happened. In maybe the best performance of his career, Bradley Cooper infuses Chris with humanity and dignity.

And vulnerability. War drama, R, 132 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Big Eyes” — As he did with “Ed Wood,” director Tim Burton takes a kitschy slice of 20th-century pop culture -the woman who painted children with huge eyes and the husband who took credit for them — and turns it into a special film. This is the kind of movie that has you smiling nearly all the way throughout at the sheer inspired madness of it all. Biography, PG-13, 105 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Big Hero 6” — Disney’s animated story about a teenager befriending a healthcare robot is a big, gorgeous adventure with wonderful voice performances, some dark undertones that give the story more depth, an uplifting message and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments.

Animation action comedy, PG, 108 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Foxcatcher” — Disturbing and memorable, “Foxcatcher” is based on a bizarre true story, and even if you know exactly what happens, when it does happen, it’s shocking.

Steve Carell nails the role of a rich eccentric, with Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo revelatory as the wrestlers he mentors. Sports drama, R, 134 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Interstellar” — What a beautiful and epic film is “Interstellar,” filled with great performances, tingling our senses with masterful special effects, daring to be openly sentimental, asking gigantic questions about the meaning of life and leaving us drained and grateful for the experience. Adventure/ mystery/sci-fi, PG-13, 169 minutes. HHHH “Nightcrawler” — As a freelance vulture who records video of crime and crash

scenes for TV news, Jake Gyllenhaal plays one of the most disturbing movie characters of the year. But the film veers from dark satire to tense crime thriller before the tires come off near the end, leaving the entire vehicle just short of worth recommending. Crime thriller, R, 117 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Into the Woods” — Adapted from the sensational musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt head an A-list cast. “Into the Woods” rumbles on for too long and has some dry patches here and there, but just when we’re growing fidgety, we get another rousing musical number or another dark plot twist, and we’re back in business. Musical fantasy, PG, 124 minutes. HHH “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” — Sitting through the thoroughly tiresome final chapter in this trilogy, I wondered: Did anybody involved in the making of this movie actually believe it was a quality effort? Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Owen Wilson are among the terrific actors sinking in the cinematic quicksand.

Comedy adventure, PG, 97 minutes. H1⁄2 “Taken 3” — This tired, gratuitously violent, ridiculous and laughably stupid entry in a franchise that started out with at least an intriguing idea and a few solid moments now should be put out of its misery. Liam Neeson reprises and Forest Whitaker adds some panache as the obligatory top cop, but what got “Taken” was 112 minutes of my life. Action, PG-13, 112 minutes. H1⁄2 “The Babadook” — This Australian horror movie is about a single mom haunted by a monstrous creature from a pop-up book. This is the scariest movie of the year. Horror, not rated, 94 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Gambler” — This remake gives the James Caan self-destructive gambler role to Mark Wahlberg, as a narcissistic brat, and not the complex kind. Supporting characters played by John Goodman, Brie Larson and others are more interesting. Drama thriller, R, 101 minutes. HH1⁄2

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MOVIES AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS Jan. 16-22 The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

American Sniper (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45 Paddington (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:45, 4:30, 6:40, 8:45; Sunday-Thursday: 1:45, 4:30, 6:40 Into the Woods (PG): 1:30, 6:30 Wild (R): Friday-Saturday: 4:15, 9:10; Sunday-Thursday: 4:15 360-293-6620 CASCADE MALL THEATRES Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-2624386).

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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 1” — The latest Katniss Everdeen adventure is a rousing yet often bleak and downbeat film that focuses a lot more on tragedies and setbacks than applause-generating heroics. Ultimately it serves as a solid if unspectacular first lap around the track of a two-lap race. Fantasy adventure, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “The Interview” — For any cyber-terrorist to be threatened by something as ridiculously over-the-top, as cartoonishly goofy as “The Interview” is just plain stupid. At times laugh-out-loud funny, it stars Seth Rogen and James Franco in an endless parade of scatological humor and homosexual double-entendre jokes with a smattering of political commentary. Comedy, R, 112 minutes. HHH “The Theory of Everything” — Playing the young Stephen Hawking from reckless Cambridge student to brilliant physicist, Eddie Redmayne undergoes a remarkable transformation.

But it’s a memorable perfor-

STANWOOD CINEMAS Jan. 16-22 The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

Sat: 9:55 AM American Sniper (R): 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30 Blackhat (R): 1:10), 3:45, 6:50, 9:25 Paddington (PG): 1:30, 3:55, 6:35, 8:40 Taken 3 (PG-13): 1:20, 3:50, 6:45, 9:05 Into the Woods (PG): 1:00, 6:30 Unbroken (PG-13): 3:35, 9:15 360-629-0514

By KIMBERLY CAUVEL @Kimberly_SVH

ANACORTES — With the start of the new year, the nonprofit Friends of Skagit Beaches will host its 10th annual environmental lecture series.

The series includes four lectures from local environmental science and natural resource experts about the region’s formation, current status and the potential implications of climate change.

The free lectures are held the second Friday monthly, January through April, at Northwest Educational Service District 189 in Anacortes. Each event includes a 45-minute talk and a 15-minute questionand-answer session with the audience.

Understanding how the Skagit Valley developed, how the climate has changed since the Ice Age and shaped the Salish Sea region, and how climate change projections may continue to alter the landscape are important for the local community to plan to adapt, Friends of Skagit

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CONCRETE THEATRE Jan. 16-18 Wild (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 and 6:30 p.m.

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OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Jan. 16-22 American Sniper (R): Friday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; Saturday: 9:45, 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; Sunday: 9:45, 1:20, 4:00, 6:50; Monday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50 Taken 3 (PG-13): Friday: 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10; Saturday: 10:15, 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10; Sunday: 10:15, 1:10, 3:45, 6:40; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:45, 6:40 Into the Woods (PG): Friday: 3:50, 9:20; Saturday: 10:00, 3:50, 9:20; Sunday: 10:00, 3:50; Monday-Thursday: 3:50 Unbroken (PG-13): Friday-Monday: 1:00, 6:30; Tuesday: 1:00; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:00, 6:30 The Barefoot Bandit Documentary (NR): Tuesday: 7: 360-279-2226

Lecture series puts spotlight on environment

Coming up What: “Sea Level Rise: Effects and

Accommodations” with John Rybczyk, PhD, Dept. of Environmental Science, Western Washington University When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Where: Northwest Educational Service District 189, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes Cost: Free

Beaches member and lecture organizer Matt Kerschbaum said.

“We’re heavy on geology this year, and physical sciences. A lot of that determines life processes,” he said.

This year’s speakers include Western Washington University and University of Washington experts on ocean health, geology and environmental science. Kerschbaum said they will explore questions like: n Why does the Skagit Valley look the way it looks? n Why are the mountain ranges the way they are? n Why is Puget Sound the way it is?

For more information, visit skagit beaches.org. n Reporter Kimberly Cauvel: 360-4162199, kcauvel@skagitpublishing.com, Twitter: @Kimberly_SVH, facebook.com/ bykimberlycauvel

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Jack O’Connell (center) stars as Louis “Louie” Zamperini in “Unbroken.” mance in a rather ordinary love story about his romance with future wife, Jane (Felicity Jones). Biography, PG-13, 123 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Top Five” — Chris Rock writes, directs and stars in a seriously funny, semi-autobiographical film that might be the most accomplished work he’s ever done for the big screen. Even when the dialogue and the visual humor are hardcore vulgar, even when his character hits rock bottom, there’s a real sense of joy about this film. Com- 1 edy, R, 101 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Unbroken” — Angelina Jolie directs the well-known story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic track star

who spent more than two years as a POW in World War II. It’s an ambitious, sometimes moving film that suffers from a little too much self-conscious nobility, and far too many scenes of sadistic brutality. War biography, PG-13, 137 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Wild” — The more time we spend with former heroin addict Cheryl Strayed, the more we feel the change in this young woman’s heart and spirit as she hikes 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail by herself. It’s a raw, beautiful performance

by Reese Witherspoon, and Laura Dern is warm and wonderful as her mother. Drama, R, 115 minutes. HHH1⁄2

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