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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday July 10, 2014

This Weekend

On Stage

Reviews

Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival celebrates 20 years

Polecat plays the Eagle Haven Winery in Sedro-Woolley on Friday night

Music: Chicago, Judas Priest Video Games: “Tomodachi Life”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Bad Words”: It’s singer who moves back to St. Louis to time to break out Upcoming preach at his father’s the thesaurus to find movie releases church is an uneven enough adjectives to Following is a partial comedy. Cedric gives describe this comedy, schedule of coming movies the series a fun energy which has an adult on DVD. Release dates are and John Beasley, (Jason Bateman) comsubject to change: who plays his father, peting in a spelling bee JULY 15 anchors the show. for elementary school The Face of Love But Niecy Nash students. We’ll go with Open Grave doesn’t quite fit playthis: The film is splenRio 2 Under the Skin ing the preacher’s diferous. wife. Those problems Bateman also shows JULY 22 do get ironed out in great skill as a direcAll Cheerleaders Die later episodes but are tor as he mixes in light The Angriest Man in Brooklyn very problematic in Blue Ruin moments to keep the Cesar Chavez the first season. movie from collapsDom Hemingway “Prisoners of War: ing into a black hole Heaven Is for Real Season One”: Three of comedy. His pacing Make Your Move Israeli soldiers held Red Wing is just right to make Sabotage captive for 17 years try the stagnant world of Single Moms Club to rebuild their lives. a spelling bee come Transcendence “Jodorowsky’s across as exciting. He Dune”: A look at AleJULY 29 also allows the supCuban Fury jandro Jodorowsky’s porting cast to shine.

Half of a Yellow Sun doomed attempt to For a novice direcLullaby film Frank Herbert’s tor, Bateman shows Noah “Dune.”

The Other Woman tremendous courage by The Protector 2 “Wings: Sky Force selecting this as his feaHeroes”: Ace (Josh ture film debut. When a n McClatchy-Tribune News Duhamel) is a heroic Service film wades so deep into pilot seeking redemppolitical incorrectness, tion in this animated there is a good chance offering. of getting in over your “The Raid 2”: Cop goes undercover head. to work with a powerful criminal.

Bateman, though, has a knack for “Lake Placid”: The horror film stargood story-telling and making it OK to ring Bill Pullman is now on Blu-ray. laugh at the most improper situations.

“Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot “LeWeek-End”: This senior citizen One Ranger”: Two-hour premiere epianswer to “Before Midnight” follows sode that launched the Chuck Norris an aging married couple who make a series. weekend trip to Paris to look for the “Kid Cannabis”: Lives of losers are love and passion that brought them changed when they start trafficking together 30 years ago. Life has taken marijuana. its toll on their romance and now the “Stage Fright”: Young actress learns pair seek signs of emotional sanity in a that auditions can be deadly. world that’s rapidly deteriorating.

“Don Peyote”: Mid-life crisis sends a Nick (Jim Broadbent) adores Meg stoner on the drug trip of a lifetime.

(Lindsay Duncan) and wants to show “Southern Comfort”: The 1981 Walher through the trip. Instead, the couple ter Hill film starring Powers Boothe reveal how they feel about each other, and Peter Coyote is now on Blu-ray. their future and their place as parents.

“The Class of ‘92”: Documentary Director Roger Michell shows complete about six working-class boys who find trust in Broadbent and Duncan, who soccer fame. give the script by Hanif Kureishi the “Hunting the Legend”: Three friends emotional spark needed to hold the look for the truth behind a mythical audience’s attention. Broadbent and beast.

Duncan are so good that they make the “Hidden Kingdoms”: A look at the tale of love and marriage feel timeless. unique and unexplored miniature world “The Soul Man: The Complete First of the planet’s smaller heroes.

Season”: The cable series starring Cedn Rick Bentley, Fresno Bee ric “The Entertainer” as a Las Vegas

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

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Get Involved........................................ 6 Hot Tickets.......................................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Movie Listings, Reviews..............10-11 At the Lincoln.................................... 11 Music, Video Game Reviews............ 12 Travel Briefs....................................... 13 Out & About.................................14-15 ON THE COVER: Bjorn A. Whitney (from left), Akilah Williams and Christopher C. Cariker are featured in “Much Ado About Nothing,” one of two plays produced this summer by Shakespeare Northwest as part of the 2014 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival.

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ON STAGE

Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Performers in “Much Ado About Nothing,” one of two plays produced this summer by Shakespeare Northwest as part of the 2014 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival, include (from left): Bjorn A. Whitney and Lydia Randall; Trey Hatch (left) and Danny Herter; and Claire Hardt Andrews (left) and Cassandra Leon.

‘Much Ado’ and ‘Macbeth’ featured in Skagit River Shakespeare Festival 2014 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival When: July 10-Aug. 16 “Macbeth”: 7 p.m. July 10-11, 17, 19, 25-26, Aug. 1, 7, 9, 15; 2 p.m.

Aug. 3 “Much Ado About Nothing”: 7 p.m.

July 12, 18, 24, 31, Aug. 2, 8, 14, 16; 2 p.m. July 20, Aug. 10; 1 p.m. July 26 Where: Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon Tickets: $12, $10 with student ID; $30 family (2 adults, 2 children) Information: 206-317-3023, shakesnw.org

for 2014, including upgrading the walking paths and installing electrical power.

Shakespeare Northwest presents its Both “Macbeth” and “Much Ado” run ambitious annual summer Skagit River several times until Aug. 16, and the performShakespeare Festival, starting this week with ers will also take the show on the road; “Macbeth” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” upcoming performances are scheduled for The company’s home stage is the Rexville- Seattle, and in Mount Vernon at this weekBlackrock Amphitheatre at 19299 Rexville end’s Highland Games and at Baker Park in Grange Road on the way to La Conner. It’s August. a truly unique venue, as the space has been Also, on Saturday, July 26, it’s “Iron Man” literally carved out of a rocky hill in the day, as both plays and “To Be Or Not TV 2” countryside. Improvements have been made will be performed, beginning at 1 p.m.

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MUSIC

By JOHN J. MOSER The (Allentown, Pa.) Morning Call

Foreigner, the rock band that sold 35 million albums from 197787 to make it one of the top 50 best-selling acts of all time, has hit the road again this summer, continuing a touring schedule that hasn’t slowed down since its heyday.

This time, the group has joined with Styx, which also had its heyday in the 1970s and ’80s, in a tour called The Soundtrack of Summer.

What is it about Foreigner that gives it such a following, more than 25 years after its last Top 40 hit?

“You know, I think it’s just great songs,” says Jeff Pilson, a former member of Dokken and Dio who became Foreigner’s bassist in 2004.

“Timeless songs that resonate with people, and the songs that still mean something to people today.

“The power of a great song is pretty eternal, and I think we are beneficiaries of having great songs.”

Foreigner unquestionably has great songs — nine that made the Top 10 in that decade, including the platinum hits “Double Vision,” “Jukebox Hero” and the 1984 chart-topper “I Want to Know What Love Is,” and the gold singles “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded” and “Cold as Ice.” The group has undergone multiple personnel changes that have left it with just one original member — guitarist Mick Jones, 69, whose health problems in recent years had kept him off the road for long stretches.

Original singer Lou Gramm left in 2003; current singer Kelly Hansen joined in 2005.

Pilson says Jones’ health has improved and he tours with the band, though he doesn’t play every show.

“His health is fine, he’s all good,” Pilson says. “It’s just not recommended that he do all the shows. We have a little more grueling schedule, I think, than is necessary for him. But all is good, his health is great. He’s in great spirits, he’s playing great.”

The nights Jones doesn’t play, guitarist Bruce Watson fills in, and the nights Jones plays, “then we

even talking about it till after this Soundtrack of Summer Tour.

“The last record, we had to record a lot of it on the road; we’ll probably have to do the same for this next one. But still — you don’t want to let anything slide just because you’re having to do it that way. And it’s a little trickier — it takes a little more time, a little more care. But as long as the product ends up the same, we’re happy.”

Pilson says that also has prevented him from doing another project he’s wanted to do: a reunion of T&N, the hard rock band that consists of the classic Dokken lineup, minus Don Dokken. He says he and Dokken lead guitarist George Lynch “talk all the time — we’re very, very good friends.”

“We had originally hoped to write over (last) winter, but then things got really crazy in the Foreigner world, and we ended up getting all these opportunities.

We ended up doing ‘The Tonight Show,’” he says. He says Lynch also “is very busy” with his other hard rock band, KXM. “So all these things came along that almost made it impossible to do a T&N thing,” Pilson says. “So, yes, we’re going to do it someday.

I just don’t know — we don’t have an exact date.”

Jones and Gramm, who had an acrimonious split, shared the joy to be part of a new Foreigner stage together for the first time in n Aug. 1: Foreigner and Styx, record and I’m looking forward to Marymoor Park, Redmond. a decade when, a year ago, they doing another one.” were inducted into the Songwriters 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

That next one may be coming Hall of Fame. soon. Pilson says Foreigner hopes sen trading off the lead vocals on Asked the relationship between it. And it starts off acoustically, but Foreigner’s founders these days, to get back into the studio once then by the end of the song it gets Pilson said, “I know that it was the Soundtrack of Summer Tour electric, and then you have Don is done. very formal when they saw each Felder, Tommy Shaw and Mick “We’ve talked about it, yeah,” other — and Mick hadn’t seen Jones doing the solos.” he says. “Hopefully there will be him in, I guess, a couple years. You Part of what has kept Foreigner know, they still have business from some new music next year. That from doing more new albums is would be great.” time to time, so it’s not like they’re For the tour, Foreigner and Styx the fact that it tours so much, Pilcomplete strangers, but as far as I repackaged many of their hits in a son says. know, it’s pretty friendly and all is “We get asked about it a lot, collection named for the tour, and good.” so yeah, the interest is definitely even together recorded a version He says he wouldn’t rule out of The Eagles’ “Hotel California” there,” he says. “It kind of comes Gramm singing with the band down to, we tour so much of the with former Eagles guitarist Don again. year that to take the time to really Felder, the show’s opening act.

“Ah, I don’t think he’d ever make a Foreigner record — which, be full time again, but you never “I was kind of responsible for there’s a high bar set for Forthat,” Pilson says. “So we have know, he might come by and sing a Don Felder, (Styx guitarist / vocal- eigner records. So to do that, it’s song here and there,” Pilson says. tricky. And that’s why we’re not ist) Tommy Shaw and Kelly Han“You never know.”

FOREIGNER

Band keeps moving with old hits, new lineup have three guitar players,” Pilson says. “And we work out different little parts and we get to give you a little bit of some special stuff.”

There have been 25 members in Foreigner’s 38-year history. Pilson, who is the third longest-serving player, says he feels like “an old veteran.”

The irony is that Pilson has been on just one Foreigner album, 2009’s “Can’t Slow Down,” because that’s the only disc of new material the band has released in 20 years. (It included one new song, “Save Me,” on the 2011 acoustic collection “Acoustique.”)

“It’s funny how that isn’t a huge deal for me, just because I know that so much of the legacy is from the music that we’ve done, that the band has done before I was in it,” Pilson says. “But it was sure a

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THIS WEEKENDin the area ART BY THE BAY Enjoy art, music, food and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at the Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. The event will feature more than 100 juried artists and craftspeople from around the Northwest offering paintings, ceramics, glass, metalwork, photographs, drawings, fiber arts and other media. Enjoy music performances every hour, plants, food and more. Free admission. stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

KIDS-R-THE-BEST FEST The free

Highland Games The 20th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12-13, at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Millet Road, Mount Vernon. Check out bagpipers, fiddlers, Highland dancing, caber tossing, sheepdog trials, arts and crafts, children’s activities, vendors, a beer garden and whisky tent, Celtic food and lots more.

One-day pass: $13 adults; $10 students, seniors and active military; $30 families or group of four ($7 each additional family member); free for Celtic Arts Foundation members and ages 4 and younger. Weekend pass: $18 adults; $14 students, seniors and active military; $40 families or group of four ($7 each additional family member).

Additional parking and a free shuttle is available at the county parking lot at Kincaid and South Third streets. 360416-4934 or celticarts.org.

event for kids will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Storvik Park, 1110 32nd St., Anacortes. Enjoy giant inflatable bouncers, games, live entertainment, crafts and more.

Free. Food will be available for purchase. 360-293-1918.

STANWOOD SUMMER CONCERTS The Stanwood Summer Concert series features free concerts from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Stanwood. Next up: July 12: Blues Playground, Port Susan Farmers Market, 8825 Viking Way, East Stanwood. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For information, contact Joane at 425-319-3102 or email jemsact@ hotmail.com.

FREE CELLO CONCERT Cellist Louie Richmond, accompanied

by Judith Gordon, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Country Meadow Village, 1501 Collins Road, Sedro-Woolley. Free.

360-856-0404.

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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

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OPEN AUDITIONS: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will hold open auditions for its 2014-15 theater season from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11-12, at 565 Camano Ave., Langley.

The five planned productions include “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim; “A Christmas Story,” based on the stories of Jean Shepherd; “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz; “White Liars and Black Comedy”

by Peter Shaffer; and “Emma,” adapted from Jane Austen by Michael Bloom.

Participants should prepare two contrasting monologues. For information or to reserve a five-minute audition slot, call 360-221-8262 or email deanadun

MUSIC SECOND FRIDAY DRUM CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, Unity Church, 704 W. Division St., Mount Vernon. Shake off the energy of the week through drumming, songs, chants. Freewill donation. For information, email heatmiser@ inbox.com.

RECREATION KIDQUEST CAMPS: Burlington Parks and Recreation will host several summer camps for kids ages 6-14. Camps meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. For information or to register, call 755-9649 or email recre ation@burlingtonwa.us.

Next up: Trails, Tails and Pails: Ages 7-12, July 28-31.

Hike the Shadows of the Sentinels Trail and go for a trail ride, visit Lang’s Pony Farm and Forest Park Animal Farm, and use your water pail to splash your friends at the Willis Tucker, Forest Park Waterparks and Birch Bay Waterslides. $140. Register by July 23.

All Ball: Ages 6-12, Aug. 11-14. Play lots of ball games, including bowling, bocce ball, basketball, sand volleyball and tennis. Learn how to juggle, then get in the kitchen and make popcorn balls. Enjoy some famous cheese balls at Coconut Kenny’s and end the week having a ball at Birch Bay Waterslides. $120. Register by Aug. 6.

SUMMER ART CAMPS: Mount Vernon Parks

11th ANNUAL STUDIO TOUR Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20 10 am to 6 pm 31 ARTISTS IN 18 STUDIOS www.skagitart.com

Special thanks for Lodging Grants funds: Skagit County www.VisitSkagitValley.com Town of La Conner www.townoflaconner.org

and Recreation will host several art camps with instructor Julene Brogran at the Vaux Retreat Center at Bakerview Park, 3011 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon.

No experience required.

All supplies are included.

Limited enrollment. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215, email mvparks@mountvernonwa. gov or stop by the Parks and Rec office at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St. Art Camp for Kids: This introductory camp for ages 4 to 6 will meet from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday, July 14-17. Participants will be introduced to the foundations of painting and drawing. The final day of camp will include an art show, providing a platform for the kids’ art achievements to be recognized, building confidence and self esteem in your young artist. $67-$69.

Art Camp for Youth: Ages 7 to 15 will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 14-17. Students will experience a variety of painting and drawing techniques as the instructor works with each student to suit his or her skill level and to encourage their own unique artistic style. Projects may include canvas paintings, chalk and oil pastels, watercolor paintings, 3-D art and more. An art show on the final day will showcase the young artists’ accomplishments. $94-$96.

Adult Paint Party: These beginner art classes for ages 16 and older will introduce participants to a variety of fun painting techniques. Classes meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fee per day: $34-$36. n Monday, July 14: Dreaming Sailboat. n Tuesday, July 15: Drinks and a Good Read.

n Wednesday, July 16: Botanical Abstract.

SUMMER DAY CAMP: Kids entering grades K-6 can enjoy a variety of activities centered on each week’s theme from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Two days: $75. Four days: $115.

Preregistration required: 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov/parks.

July 14-17: Art Escapades: Learn how to use a variety of mediums to create works of art to display at the Children’s Art Festival on July 19. Includes a tour and art lesson at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner.

July 21-24: Sports Extravaganza: Spend time outdoors playing group games, including basketball, soccer, Frisbee, capture the flag and more.

Finish the week with roller skating at Skagit Skate.

July 28-31: Barnyard Palooza: Enjoy animalthemed crafts and games, line dancing and a visit to Sky Harvest Produce at Youngquist Farms to take a tour, help with a chore or two, pick berries and stop for ice cream on the way back.

TRAIL TALES: Friends of Skagit Beaches will lead a series of informative walks along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes. For information, visit skagitbeaches.org. Next up: “Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve: A Marine Treasure in Our Own Backyard”: 10 a.m. today at Fidalgo Bay Resort, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road. Join Trail Tales docents and a DNR aquatic reserve specialist to learn about Fidalgo Bay’s protected marine treasures – its habitats and the abundant species. Walk

out to the old train trestle across the bay at low tide to glimpse the valuable eelgrass habitat and learn how the reserve is managed and protected for the benefit of wildlife and our enjoyment.

BEACH NATURALISTS: Visitors to Washington Park Sunset Beach can talk to Beach Naturalists on selected days this summer and learn about the intertidal animals and lush seaweed they find along the shoreline.

Look for naturalists trained through the Skagit Marine Resources Committee on the dates below or the schedule posted at the park office: n 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, July 11. n 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12. n 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 13. n 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 14. n 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. n 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 10.

Beach Naturalists can be scheduled for a group visit by contacting MRC Salish Sea Stewards coordinator Nancy Olsen at nancy. skagitbeaches@gmail.com or Washington Park manager Bob Vaux at bobv@ cityofanacortes.org.

THEATER 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.

Hosted by Nello Bottari, classes include scripted scenes and a variety of acting games, with a different topic each month.

Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session.

360-840-0089 or acttheatre. com.

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HOT TICKETS BAD LUCK, SEQUOIA ENSEMBLE: July 10, Chapel Performance Space, Seattle.

206-547-6763 or earshot.org.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID: with Stephen “Ragga” Marley: July 10, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: July 11, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND: July 16, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE GO-GOs, PATTY SMYTH & SCANDAL, MARTHA DAVIS & THE MOTELS, CUTTING CREW, NAKED EYES featuring PETE BYRNE: July 17, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: with The Wood Brothers: July 17, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

THE AQUABATS: July 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND: July 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MODEST MOUSE: July 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

THE JOHN CONLEE SHOW (classic country): July 18-19, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com.

ANACORTES UNKNOWN MUSIC SERIES, Vol. IV: July 18-20, Anacortes Unknown. anacortesunknown.com.

WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL: July 18-20, Blues Ranch, Winthrop.

800-422-3048 or winthroptickets.com.

GOO GOO DOLLS & DAUGHTRY: July 19, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOURNEY, STEVE MILLER BAND: July 19, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

CHEECH & CHONG, WAR: “Up in Smoke 2014”: July 19, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

SAY ANYTHING: July 19, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JOAN BAEZ: July 20, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

NETCAT, THE TIM VOLPICELLAMICHAEL MARCUS QUARTET: July 24, Chapel Performance Space, Seattle. 206547-6763 or earshot.org.

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE FESTIVAL OF JAZZ: with The Manhattan Transfer, Spyro Gyra, Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, Jessy J: July 26, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticket master.com.

MÖTLEY CRÜE: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

CHRIS ISAAK: July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BEYONCÉ, JAY Z: “On The Run Tour”:

CHRIS ISAAK July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

800-7453000 or ticketmaster. com.

July 30, Safeco Field, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GREGG BELISLE-CHI, TRIMTAB: July 31, Chapel Performance Space, Seattle.

206-547-6763 or earshot.org.

FOREIGNER, STYX: Aug. 1, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS. com.

SANTANA: Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

NICKEL CREEK: Aug. 1, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE VOICE TOUR: Aug. 2, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS. com.

AUSTIN MAHONE: Aug. 4, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS. com.

SARA BAREILLES: Aug. 5, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS. com.

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN: Aug. 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CHVRCHES: Aug. 7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

LADY GAGA’S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball: Aug. 8, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

ARCADE FIRE: Aug. 8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BRUNO MARS: Aug. 9, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

ZZ TOP, JEFF BECK: Aug. 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MAC KING (magic): Aug. 9, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

107.7 THE END’S SUMMER CAMP: Aug. 9, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888929-7849 or AXS.com.

BROKEN BELLS: Aug. 10, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

GROUPLOVE & PORTUGAL. THE MAN: Aug. 10, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888929-7849 or AXS.com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area July 10-20

TUNING UP Playing at area venues July 10-17

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THURSDAY.10

THEATER

Wayne Hayton: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

FRIDAY.11 Trish Hatley: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Friday.11 MUSIC

The Blind Boys of Alabama: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $30-$55. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

Willie McCallum (Highland bagpipes): 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway St., Mount Vernon. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will benefit the Celtic Arts Foundation’s new Littlefield Celtic Center. celticarts.org.

Polecat (bluegrass, Americana): 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

THEATER

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

SATURDAY.12 ERIC BIBB 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $29. 360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.11 POLECAT 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members).

360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

Thursday.17

Saturday.19

Sunday.20

THEATER

MUSIC

MUSIC

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

Friday.18

THEATER

THEATER

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

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

Kelly Shirey, Jake Sand: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

Unified Culture (reggae): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

El Colonel and Mary de la Fuente: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., SedroWoolley. 360855-5111.

Jukebox Duo: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360848-8882.

SATURDAY.12

Saturday.12 “Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

Darla Bradshaw Lobb & Walt Burkett: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360354-3600.

“Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

Ruvara Marimba Ensemble: 2:15 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden.

Free. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter. org.

THEATER

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

Eric Bibb (acoustic folk blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $29. 360-4453000.

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

360-422-6411.

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

Still Bill Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

Adrian Xavier (reggae): 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. $8 cover. 360-293-3515.

Hamilton/Cox: 5 to 8 p.m., Anderson’s General Store & Restaurant, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Guemes Island. 360-293-4548.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., SedroWoolley. 360-8555111.

Wolves in the Throne Room, Nommo Ogo, A God or an Other: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

360-778-1067.

Chris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Biagio Biondolillo (folk guitar): 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

SUNDAY.13

“An Evening With Joan Baez”: 8 p.m., Mt. Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $49-$79. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Nuages Quartet (gypsy jazz): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

“Two Hearts in Harmony”: Ryan and Amie Smit in concert, 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10, $5 ages 12 and younger. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

Trish Hatley (jazz): 2 to 3 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. Free.

360-293-3515.

Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Tyler Morgan Clarke: 5:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

No cover. 360855-2263.

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends, special guest Chris Eger: 4 to 8 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner.

360-466-4488.

THEATER

“Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 2 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 2 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

WEDNESDAY.16

SATURDAY.12 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.17 Trish and Hans and John Anderson (jazz): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Skip Williams & Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area July 10-20

TUNING UP Playing at area venues July 10-17

Thursday.10

THURSDAY.10

THEATER

Wayne Hayton: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

FRIDAY.11 Trish Hatley: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Friday.11 MUSIC

The Blind Boys of Alabama: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $30-$55. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

Willie McCallum (Highland bagpipes): 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway St., Mount Vernon. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will benefit the Celtic Arts Foundation’s new Littlefield Celtic Center. celticarts.org.

Polecat (bluegrass, Americana): 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members). 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

THEATER

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

SATURDAY.12 ERIC BIBB 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $29. 360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.11 POLECAT 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. $10 cover ($5 for wine club members).

360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

Thursday.17

Saturday.19

Sunday.20

THEATER

MUSIC

MUSIC

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

Friday.18

THEATER

THEATER

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

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

Kelly Shirey, Jake Sand: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

Unified Culture (reggae): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

El Colonel and Mary de la Fuente: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., SedroWoolley. 360855-5111.

Jukebox Duo: 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360848-8882.

SATURDAY.12

Saturday.12 “Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

Darla Bradshaw Lobb & Walt Burkett: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360354-3600.

“Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

Ruvara Marimba Ensemble: 2:15 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden.

Free. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter. org.

THEATER

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

Eric Bibb (acoustic folk blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $29. 360-4453000.

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

360-422-6411.

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

Still Bill Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

Adrian Xavier (reggae): 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. $8 cover. 360-293-3515.

Hamilton/Cox: 5 to 8 p.m., Anderson’s General Store & Restaurant, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Guemes Island. 360-293-4548.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., SedroWoolley. 360-8555111.

Wolves in the Throne Room, Nommo Ogo, A God or an Other: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10-$12.

360-778-1067.

Chris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Biagio Biondolillo (folk guitar): 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

SUNDAY.13

“An Evening With Joan Baez”: 8 p.m., Mt. Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $49-$79. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Nuages Quartet (gypsy jazz): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

“Two Hearts in Harmony”: Ryan and Amie Smit in concert, 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10, $5 ages 12 and younger. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

Trish Hatley (jazz): 2 to 3 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. Free.

360-293-3515.

Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Tyler Morgan Clarke: 5:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

No cover. 360855-2263.

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends, special guest Chris Eger: 4 to 8 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner.

360-466-4488.

THEATER

“Much Ado About Nothing”: Shakespeare Northwest, 2 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12, $10 students with ID, $30 family (two adults, two children). shakesnw.org.

“Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” (comedy): Outcast Productions, 2 p.m., Black Box Theater, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. $14-$18. brownpapertickets.com or outcast productions.net.

WEDNESDAY.16

SATURDAY.12 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.17 Trish and Hans and John Anderson (jazz): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Skip Williams & Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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E10 - Thursday, July 10, 2014

MOVIES

Sony Picture Classics via AP

Earl Lynn Nelson (left) and Paul Eenhoorn star in “Land Ho!”

Two charming seniors, adrift and on vacation in Iceland phens and Aaron Katz, working in a sort of post-mumblecore style, HH1⁄2 don’t give these two a lot to do or “Land Ho!” is a droll, Icelandic that much to talk about. We get Cast: Paul Eenhoorn, Earl “Odd Couple” — just two slightly their history together. But Mitch Lynn Nelson mismatched geezers on a sight-seedrives the conversations — about Running time: 1:35 MPAA rating: R for some ing/skirt-chasing trek to the island women, younger women, famous language, sexual references of ice and volcanoes. Its pleasures women and sex. and drug use are slight, but rewarding, if you And Colin plays along with his know where to look for them. boorishness, hiding his occasional Paul Eenhoorn, of “This is Mar- hale fellow determined to get cringe from the blowhard nice tin Bonner,” is Colin, a depressed Colin out of his funk with a vaca- enough to spring for this trip. retired bank manager whose sec- tion. He’s bought them both a trip Two coeds — one of them a ond wife just ditched him. to Iceland. cousin of Mitch’s — show up, and Gregarious, drawling Mitch “It’s already decided,” Mitch he’s determined to take them out (Earl Lynn Nelson of “Pilgrim announces. That becomes somefor a 5-star meal. Here’s my PlatiSong”) is a New Orleans surgeon, thing like his mantra. num Card, go buy something nice Colin’s ex-brother-in-law and a Co-writer/directors Martha Ste- to wear.

By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

‘LAND HO!’

The two 20somethings go clubbing with the two pushing-70s, with unpredictable results. Then they fly off, and Mitch and Colin drive their rented Hummer across the gorgeous Icelandic countryside, from geysers to spas, hot springs to seaside retreats. They eat well, drink a lot and dance on the black volcanic sand of Iceland’s beaches. Sometimes, they bicker.

Forget the Neil Simon analogy — this is “The Trip” with far fewer laughs. But the actors — both of whom have found (indie) stardom late in life — make the seemingly improvised banter feel fresh, even

when Mitch is trying too hard, even when Colin is biting his tongue.

One of them has a secret. It’s not much of a secret. One of them has to find his way back to the human race, but it’s not a long trek.

The co-directors pepper the soundtrack with ’80s sync-andguitar pop (Big Country) or bands that sound like they’re from that era (Monster Party). It adds bubbles to the show, but doesn’t change the essentially deadpan, amusingly banal nature of this journey and the two charming old men who take it.

Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - E11

MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Begin Again” -- Reeling from a breakup with her musical partner and longtime boyfriend, a songwriter in New York City has a chance encounter with a disgraced record label exec that blossoms into something more. With Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld and Adam Levine. Written and directed

by John Carney. R, 104 minutes. HH “Godzilla” — While this reboot has its baffling plot developments and the human characters aren’t exactly Shakespearean in depth, there’s some pretty impressive CGI monster destruction here. It’s leaps and bounds ahead of the two main “Godzilla” movies that Americans have seen in the past. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “Jersey Boys” — At times this adaptation captures the electric excitement of the hugely entertaining Broadway musical, but for every soaring moment, there are 10 minutes of bickering or brooding. Though he seems indecisive about the right way to tell the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, director Clint Eastwood gives us a nice feel for their era. Music biography, R, 134 minutes. HH “Maleficent” — An admittedly great-looking, sometimes creepy, often plodding and utterly unconvincing re-imagining of “Sleeping Beauty” as a female empowerment metaphor.

Angelina Jolie looks great, but she delivers a one-note performance as the villain from the 1959 Disney classic. Sometimes it’s best to let Sleeping Beauty lie. Fantasy, PG, 97 minutes. H1⁄2 “Tammy”: Directed by her husband, Ben Falcone, co-writer and star Melissa McCarthy plays a simpleton on the road with her alcoholic grandmother (Susan Sarandon). The movie attempts to balance cartoonlike slapstick with wellwritten, well-acted scenes that feel completely of this

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS July 11-17 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG13): Friday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00; Saturday-Sunday: 10:25, 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00; Monday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 Tammy (R): Friday: 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50; Saturday-Sunday: 10:35, 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50; Monday-Thursday: 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG13): Friday: 1:30, 5:00, 8:20; SaturdaySunday: 10:15, 1:30, 5:00, 8:20; Monday-Thursday: 1:30, 5:00, 8:20 360-293-6620 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor July 10-15 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG13), Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG13), Earth to Echo (PG). First movie starts at approximately 9:15 p.m.

360-675-5667 CONCRETE THEATRE July 11-13 The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 and 6:30 p.m.

360-941-0403 CASCADE MALL THEATRES Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-2624386).

world, a tough balancing act that “Tammy” doesn’t consistently accomplish. Comedy, R, 96 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Night Moves” — Selfstyled revolutionaries Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their narcissism as they conspire to blow up a dam in the name of environmentalism. This is a quietly gripping gem from director Kelly Reichardt, who expertly doles out the tension. Thriller, R, 112 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Fault in Our Stars” — With lesser source material, an average director and an OK cast, the adaptation of John Green’s novel about the glory and unfairness of life could have lost me.

But everyone involved, from director Josh Boone to

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS July 11-17 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG13): Friday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10; Saturday-Sunday: 10:40, 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Tammy (R): Friday: 1:20, 3:40, 6:40, 8:45; Saturday-Sunday: 10:50, 1:20, 3:40, 6:40, 8:45; Monday-Thursday: 1:20, 3:40, 6:40, 8:45 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG13): Friday: 1:30, 5:00, 8:30; SaturdaySunday: 10:30, 1:30, 5:00, 8:30; Monday-Thursday: 1:30, 5:00, 8:30 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS July 11-17 Chef (R): Friday: 9:30 p.m.; SaturdaySunday: 10:35 a.m.; 9:30; Monday-Thursday: 9:30 p.m.

Grateful Dead Meet Up 2014 (NR): Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG13): Friday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15; Saturday-Sunday: 10:30, 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15 Deliver Us From Evil (R): Friday-Tuesday: 1:20, 3:55, 6:25, 9:05; WednesdayThursday: 1:20, 3:55, 9:05 Earth to Echo (PG): Friday: 1:40, 4:15, 6:55; Saturday-Sunday: 10:45, 1:40, 4:15, 6:55; Monday-Thursday: 1:40, 4:15, 6:55 Tammy (R): Friday: 1:30, 3:35, 6:45, 8:50; Saturday-Sunday: 10:40, 1:30, 3:35, 6:45, 8:50; Monday-Thursday: 1:30, 3:35, 6:45, 8:50 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG13): Friday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:15, 8:55; Saturday-Sunday: 10:25, 1:00, 3:40, 6:15, 8:55; Monday-Wednesday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:15, 8:55; Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:15 360-629-0514

transcendent star Shailene Woodley and beyond, has talents way beyond the average. This is a lovely work. Drama, PG-13, 125 minutes. HHHH “Think Like a Man Too” — Though filled with energy and a likable cast, the quickturnaround sequel to the 2012 hit inspired by a Steve Harvey book suffers from a tired, uninspired, derivative screenplay that incorporates nearly every weekend-inVegas cliche explored in dozens of previous films.

Comedy, PG-13, 105 minutes. HH “X-Men: Days of Future Past” — Thanks to firstclass special effects, a star-packed cast taking the material seriously and director Bryan Singer’s skilled

and sometimes electrifying visuals, this time-travel sci-fi thriller is flat-out, big-time, big summer movie fun. Sci-fi thriller, PG-13, 130 minutes.

HHH1⁄2

AT THE LINCOLN 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955; lincolntheatre.org

The Blind Boys of Alabama return to the Lincoln for their first appearance since their sold-out concert in 2009.

The Blind Boys of Alabama

and the American dream.

Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and 8 p.m. Friday, July 11 active military; $8 memThe Blind Boys of Ala- bers; $7 children 12 and bama is a five-time Gram- under. Bargain matinee my Award-winning gospel prices (all shows before 6 group that has been perp.m.): $8 general, $6 memforming since 1944. bers, $5 children 12 and The performing core under. consists of eight musicians, including four blind singers, original founding ‘The Enchanted Island’ member Jimmy Carter, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Benjamin Moore, Eric July 16 “Ricky” McKinnie, and Paul Beasley, plus guitarist A contemporary take and musical director Joey on the 18th-century Williams. genre of the pastiche, The Chris Eger Band, this Baroque fantasy featuring the Powerhouse brings together some of Horns, opens the show. the greatest arias and $55, $50, $45 and $30, ensembles by Handel, with $2 off for Lincoln Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, members. and other composers, with a new English libretto by Jeremy Sams, inspired by ‘The Immigrant’ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 14 Night’s Dream. $15 adults, $13 seniors, Ewa Cybulski and her $11 students, with $2 off sister sail to New York for Lincoln Theatre memfrom their native Poland in search of a new start bers.

the Where Magic Happens Sat. 7/12 Eric Bibb and Michael Jerome Browne Blues, Folk and World Music 8 pm • $29

Thurs 7/24 • Dervish Magical Music from Ireland 7:30 pm • $29

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW ‘Tomodachi Life’

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Rated: E Cost: $34.99 Rating: 3 out of 5 stars For years, Nintendo’s Miis have been depicted as happy-but-bland user avatars, as ready to play tennis as they are to drive a go-kart. In “Tomodachi Life,” the Miis are finally given their own personalities, interests and, sometimes, loves.

“Tomodachi Life” is, essentially, a hilarious skit-creation service featuring your Mii characters. You populate a vacation island with Miis and get to work appeasing their requests and giving them silly things to do.

You’ll frequently stumble upon items and locations that trigger brief scenes where your Miis do something cute or funny or, often, just bizarrely dadaist. The game includes an easy screen-shot feature so you can save these goofy moments and share them to social media.

The game is absurd, and it delights in stressing that. If your Miis are mainly people who you know in real life, this means your mother might headline a techno band, or your little brother could anchor the evening news. And, as Nintendo suggests on the “Tomodachi Life” website, if you sprinkle in Miis based on celebrities, then you might find your aunt romantically linked to Shaquille O’Neal.

Yes, Miis can find love in “Tomodachi Life.” With each Mii having a unique personality profile (defined by you and other players who create Miis), female and male Miis will try to pair themselves up, go out on dates and even get married. The game allows you some input as a matchmaker, however, so if it is weird for you to see your best friend going on a date with your grandmother, you can try to dissuade the potential lovers from that path.

“Tomodachi Life” uses a voice synthesizer to speak everything your Miis might say.

There’s enough variety, so it does not sound like the same robotic voice for every person.

There are many times where you get to type in lines for a Mii to speak, and the system does a great job at bringing them to life.

While there is a lot to do here, there is not a lot of depth. You will end up doing a lot of the same stuff, just with different Miis. Buy them clothes, feed them food, watch their dreams, all with the regular payoff of another ridiculous skit. This is great for a time, but eventually you realize that while you may not have seen everything the game will do, you’ve seen everything it can do. n Joe Fourhman, Chicago Tribune

MUSIC REVIEWS Judas Priest

fun, there’s almost zero evidence that Songz’s created something that would “Redeemer of make his latest album more memorable Souls” than the five preceding it. For all its catchiness — thanks in part to a sampling It takes a lot of Teena Marie’s “Oh La La La” — lead for a band to single “Na Na” sounds like something he make up for a could have released alongside his biggest “farewell tour” pop hit, the Nicki Minaj-assisted “Botthat ended up toms Up,” in 2010. not being a Songz blurs the lines between good farewell after all. But on its new studio and bad guy on second single “Smartalbum, Judas Priest has redeemed itself phones,” singing “time is not on our side” nicely. in a such a beautiful way, it’s easy to Simply put, “Redeemer of Souls” is the forget that the track is about the singer best album this band has done in some pocket-dialing his main chick while he’s 20 years. Powerful, fierce, captivating and hanging with his side chick. And that’s clever, this could be the hard rock/heavy where he excels — singing sweetly about metal album of the year. acting badly — as he demonstrates on It opens with a roar with “Dragonaut” “Disrespectful” featuring Mila J, the sisand the melodic but still rocking title ter of up-and-comer Jhene Aiko. track.

Songz ranks high on the list of R&B But things really get interesting on contemporaries, but perhaps a little self“Halls of Valhalla.” Priest’s one concesreflection and musical risk-taking would sion to age is that Rob Halford’s air-raid prove he’s bested earlier versions of siren vocals have given way to mid-regishimself. ter singing.

“Ain’t you tired of this life, don’t you The wails of “Painkiller” or “The ever get bored,” Songz quotes his girl Sentinel” are few and far between here, asking on the song “Y.A.S.” but they do surface in a glorious way on Some fans will have to wonder the “Valhalla.” same when it comes to Trey’s songs.

And “March of the Damned” has the same bottom-heavy groove as “Metal n Melanie Sims, Associated Press Gods”; it even has similar sound effects of heavy items bashing against each other Mary and scraping on the floor.

Gauthier So, if you thought Judas Priest was “Trouble done — like the band briefly said it was — you’ve got another thing coming. And and Love” that’s just fine.

On the title n Wayne Parry, Associated Press song of “Trouble and Love,” Mary Gauthier conTrey Songz fesses to having “a heart full of hurt.”

“Trigga” Does she ever. But heartache can be a powerful muse, and a writer who has Six albums always cut close to the bone does so in and making again as she chronicles the wrenching R&B hits almost aftermath of a romantic breakup. seems too easy As usual, Gauthier builds her power for Trey Songz. through understatement. She sings terse He’s got and searingly precise lyrics in an almost the vocals of a soothing Louisiana drawl as the songs, set crooner with the swagger of a rapper, to sparse arrangements, unfold at a leiand on his latest release, “Trigga,” the heartthrob once again darts between the surely pace. “You sit there in the rubble till the rubble feels like home,” she sings bedroom and bottle service, sending his sweet vocals soaring over a landscape of on “How You Learn to Live Alone.” The track “Another Train” concludes this seductive beats, beautiful melodies and intensely focused song cycle on a hopeful, lyrics that beg to be repeated.

But Songz’s latest set is missing some- if not necessarily happy, note that feels as thing: growth. Shuffle through the tracks real as everything that has come before. on “Trigga” and while there’s plenty of n Nick Cristiano, Philadelphia Inquirer

Chicago

“Now: XXXVI” Chicago has been much in evidence lately.

They collaborated with Robin Thicke on January’s Grammy telecast.

They appeared in Larry David’s outrageous HBO flick “Clear History” (in which every girlfriend of David’s character had relations with several band members).

At the very least, the brassy R&B/jazz outfit has finally outrun the ghost of the ’80s power-ballad sound foisted on it by the legendarily lame Peter Cetera.

On “Now: XXXVI,” co-founders Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane and some newer Chicagoans sound closer to their rough roots than they have since their first albums.

The CD’s arrangements may not be quite as raunchy or contagious as “25 or 6 to 4,” but cuts like “Free at Last” come close in punch and gruffness, with a nod to Chicago’s psychedelic start on “Another Trippy Day.” While maintaining its robust brass sound (those trombones!), Chicago hasn’t forgotten the luster of its harmony vocals (“This is the Time” could be disco-era Bee Gees) or the rich romanticism of a good slow song.

The first 10 Chicago albums set the gold standard for blue-eyed, big-band rock-and-soul.

“Now” sounds like Chicago wants that feeling back. n A.D. Amorosi, Philadelphia Inquirer

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Thursday, July 10, 2014 - E13 house from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at its private campus near Stanwood. Enjoy hot glass demonstrations, docent-led tours of the studios and gallery, live music and more. Hands-on activities, including glass blowing and printmaking, and an “off the beaten path” tour are available for additional fees. General admission: $20, $10 ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger.

Information or reservations: 206621-8422, ext. 26, or pilchuck. com.

TALL SHIP EXPEDITION VOYAGES: Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will offer their annual Expedition Voyages Family and Youth Camps in the San Juan Islands on July 21-25, departing from and returning to Anacortes. Participants will learn to set sail, stand watch and take the helm of a replica 18th century tall ship. Trained naturalists will lead island explorations. The voyage is not recommended for children younger than 5. 800-2005239 or historicalseaport.org.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers GLASS SCHOOL TOUR: Pilchuck travel opportunities for particiGlass School will host an open pants ages 12 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 360-336-6215.

ner: 360-279-4582 or pgardner@ also email the call center at tour oakharbor.org. isminfo@watourismalliance.com.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The ExperienceWA Call Center, which offers visitor information and assistance, is open seven EXTENDED TRIPS: Oak Hardays a week from 8:30 a.m. to bor Senior Center is organizing 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, several extended trips: New Christmas and New Year’s Day. England, Sept. 21-28, “Southern Travelers can call toll free at Charm,” Dec. 14-19; Panama, 1-800-544-1800.

Feb. 5-13, 2015; “Blue Danube,” Staff can assist travelers who April 14-28, 2015; and Portugal, have questions, take orders for Oct. 2015. A presentation on the Washington State Visitors’ the Danube trip will take place at Guide and refer them to specific 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the destination marketing organizaOak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE tions and other travel resources Jerome St. E-brochures available. across the state for more For information, contact Pat Gard- detailed information. Visitors can

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OUT & ABOUT ART FIBER ARTS: “Fantasia of Fiber in Fabric & Tapestry” continues through July 31 at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Check out coil wrapped bowls, baskets, wall hangings and other unique fabric pieces by Karen Noblet; handwoven tapestries, wall hangings and purses by Windwalker Taibi; and a variety of original artworks by Mary Jo Oxrieder and other gallery artists. Meet the artists during a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13. For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit ravenrocksgallery.com.

SCULPTURES & MORE: Check out sculptures, paintings and more by Clayton James, Ed Nordin, Mary Randlett, Allen Moe and Maggie Wilder through Aug. 24 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. 360-708-4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

JAPANESE QUILTS & MORE: Three new exhibits are on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner: “Wishes Through Our Hands: Japanese Quilts”: “Quiltmaking is converting our wishes into tangible form through the use of our hands. It starts with pouring our wish and mind in the quilt for someone we care, for our own dreams or for serving our society…

We sincerely hope you can read our wishes and thoughts, stitched and sewn in these quilts.” — Miwako Kimura.

“Works of Junko Maeda”: Maeda has worked with Japanese natural fiber textiles such

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee. com.

NEW EXHIBITIONS AT MoNA: New exhibits continue through Sept. 28 at The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

“Bradd Skubinna: Ten Ideas Worth Having”: Skubinna’s installation, drawings and mixed media inspired by consumer products and his surroundings will be shown in the Osberg and Safeco galleries.

“Susan Skilling: Reading the World”: The show features new gouache paintings from Skilling’s studio. Her meditations of color, composition and content feature dense layering of subtle color with energetic highlights.

A reception for Skubinna and Skilling will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

“Benjamin Cobb: Natural Reflection”: Always fascinated by science and Cellist Louie Richmond, accompanied by Judith Gordon, the natural world, Cobb’s will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Country Meadow Village, 1501 Collins Road, Sedro-Woolley. The most recent focus has been on the internal organs hour-long concert of European classics will feature a of the body. By creating piece by J.S. Bach for cello. Free. 360-856-0404. abstract, stylized versions of stomachs, kidneys and as silk, linen and cotton dents and military with ID, lungs, he challenges the free for members and ages viewers’ thoughts and idefor nearly 45 years. In the als of beauty.

11 and younger. 360-466past several years, she has A reception for Cobb been inspired by handicraft 4288 or laconnerquilts.org. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturcalled “Pojagi,” Korean day, July 12.

MONOTYPES/SCULPwomen’s traditional patch“Regional Perspectives: work handed down from TURES: A selection of Nature to Manufacture mother to daughter. work by Skagit-based artfrom the Permanent Col“Fifty Years of Quiltmak- ists Tracy Powell and Kris lection”: Discover how ing: Schlotterback Collec- Ekstrand Molesworth Northwest artists chronicle tion”: This exhibit features continues through July 27 quilts and comforters by at Smith & Vallee Gallery, our environment, whether in the city or country. The professional seamstress 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. exhibit includes works by Josie Teeter Schlotterback Molesworth’s monotypes Guy Anderson, Robert (1882-1974). Her work focus on the estuarine Buchanan, Kenneth Calincludes utility comforters edges of the Skagit landlahan, Lockwood Dennis, made of suiting samples scape where farmlands in dark colors suitable for meet the tidelands. Powell, Richard Gilkey, Joseph everyday use, crazy quilts a sculptor working in both Goldberg, Morris Graves, Paul Havas, Clayton James, and colorful cotton quilts. wood and stone, is best Jack McLarty, Buster Museum hours are 11 known for his work that a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday illuminates the celebration Simpson, Mark Tobey and Wesley Wehr. MoNA also through Sunday. $7, $5 stu- of life. Gallery hours are

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features Walt Disney artist Bob Patterson‘s large painting of the La Conner waterfront.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admission.

360-466-4446 or mona museum.org.

LANDSCAPE PHOTOS: “Landescapism,” a collection of photos by Stephen Roxborough, will open with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, and continue through July 31 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Through his photos, Roxborough strives to reveal the mystery beyond the surface as he attempts to nudge the viewer toward a new way of seeing. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 360-2933577 or mccoolart.com.

755-3140 or anchorart space.org.

ART BY THE BAY: Enjoy art, music, food and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at the StanwoodCamano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. The event will feature more than 100 juried artists and craftspeople from around the Northwest offering paintings, ceramics, glass, metalwork, photographs, drawings, fiber arts and other media. Enjoy live music performances every hour, plants, food and more. Free admission. stan woodcamanoarts.com.

GLASS SCHOOL TOUR: The Pilchuck Glass School will host an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at its private campus near Stanwood.

Enjoy hot glass demonstrations, docent-led tours of the studios and gallery, live music and more. General “SKAGIT WOMEN admission: $20, $10 ages 6 PRINT”: The exhibition will to 12, free for ages 5 and open with a reception from younger. Hands-on activi6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, ties, including glass blowing and continue through Aug. and printmaking, and an 10 at Anchor Art Space, “off the beaten path” tour 216 Commercial Ave., are available for additional Anacortes. The show will fees. For information or feature a suite of original reservations, call 206-621prints conceived and orga- 8422, ext. 26, or visit nized by Jules Remedios pilchuck.com.

Faye and Natalie Niblack and involving 18 Skagit OUTDOOR SCULPTURE Valley artists. Participating SHOW: The Northwest artists include Jane Alynn, Stone Sculptors AssociaJean Behnke, Eve Deisher, tion will celebrate its 27th Heidi Epstein, Kathleen anniversary with an OutFaulkner, Jules Remedios door Sculpture Show from Faye, Jessica Gigot, Kath11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, ryn Glowen, Nicolette Har- July 19, at the Cascadian rington, Theodora Jonsson, Center at Camp BrotherEllen Jane Michael, Kris hood 24880 Brotherhood Ekstrand Molesworth, Nat- Road, Mount Vernon. The alie Niblack, Ann Chadevent is the culmination of wick Reid, Sue Roberts, the NWSSA’s week-long Stella Spring, Twila Tate International Stone Carvand Kristin Loffer Theiss. ing Symposium. Check Gallery hours are noon to 5 out work by more than p.m. Friday through Sunday 60 artists, artists in action, or by appointment. 360stone and tools used to

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OUT & ABOUT create sculptures, and finished works available for purchase. Try your hand at carving in the demo booth.

Free. nwssa.org.

day, July 16, Camano Multipurpose Center (blue building), 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. Artist/photographer Craig Johnson and writer Joy Johnson will show via “DANCE”: Check out DVD the birds and other 100 works of art by 100 creatures living in a suburartists opening with a ban backyard with native reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, and con- habitat. They will offer some simple suggestions to tinuing through Aug. 3 at increase the variety of birds the Edison Eye Gallery, visiting your yard. Free.

5800 Cains Court, Edison.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 camanowildlifehabitat.org p.m. Friday through Sunday or 360-387-2236. or by appointment. 360766-6276 or edisoneye@ MUSIC wavecable.com.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The seventh FESTIVALS annual Cap Sante Summer Concert Series will take CHOOCHOKAM ARTS FESTIVAL: The 39th annual place at 7 p.m. Fridays, at Seafarer’s Memorial event will take place from Park, 601 Seafarers Way, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. SaturAnacortes. Bring a lawn day and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 12-13, in Lang- chair or blanket for seating.

Free admission. Presented ley. Enjoy music on three by the Snohomish Artist stages, nearly 100 arts and Guild. 425-303-1848 or crafts booths, children’s activities, a Saturday night snohomishartistguild.org.

Next up: street dance, beer and wine, July 18: Scott Cossu food and more. Free admission. choochokamarts.org. (pianist and composer).

July 25: Strangetones SHIPWRECK FESTIVAL: (rockabilly).

Aug. 1: Cream TangerFidalgo Island Rotary Club ine (Beatles and more). presents the 35th annual Shipwreck Day from 8 a.m.

AMERICAN ROOTS to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, MUSIC: The Washington in downtown Anacortes.

The huge garage sale event State Parks and Recreation Commission will present covers eight blocks of the eighth annual AmeriCommercial Avenue and some side streets with more can Roots Music Series, with free outdoor concerts than 200 vendor booths featuring folk and tradioffering antiques, arts and crafts, flea market treasures tional music from around of all kinds, food and more. the Pacific Northwest, at 7 p.m. each Saturday at Free admission. Vendors can rent one or more booth Deception Pass State Park, spaces. Visit shipwreckfest. 41020 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All performances org for applications and will be held in the Westinformation. Booth sale Beach amphitheater on the proceeds benefit Fidalgo Whidbey Island side of the Island Rotary community and international projects. park. In case of rain, performances will move to the East Cranberry Lake picnic LECTURES shelter. Admission is free to AND TALKS the performances. The DisBIRDS & BACKYARD cover Pass is required for HABITAT: 7 p.m. Wednesvehicle access to the park.

For information, visit parks. wa.gov/calendar.aspx.

Next up: July 12: Rebel Voices: Musical duo Susan Lewis and Janet Stecher perform labor songs with wit and flair.

July 19: Hale Bill & the Bopps: Enjoy a musical smörgåsbord of toe-tapping Scandinavian fiddle music — including schottisches, waltzes, polskas and more — from all the Nordic countries.

July 26: Quichua Mashis: Traditional Andean music from the Quichua region of South America — Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Concrete Heritage Museum will present a concert

by Celtic group Maggie’s Fury at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $15, two for $25; $10 ages 12 and younger.

Proceeds will benefit the museum’s new roofing project. For tickets or information, call 360-853-7439 or visit concreteheritage museum.org.

MORE FUN BARREL RACING: Check out equine athletes and their riders at the bi-weekly Friday Night Lights Open 4D Barrel Races at 5 p.m.

Fridays — July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22, and Sept.

12 — at the Sedro-Woolley Riding Club, 24538 Polte Road, Sedro-Woolley. The event start at 5 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m. Rider entry: $30 plus $10 office fee; $5 each additional horse. For information, contact Kristen at 360-7703383 or visit sedrowoolleyrodeo.com.

ANACORTES IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION: “All in the Same Boat: Anacortes in the Great Depression” is on display in the

Anacortes Museum’s Carnegie Gallery, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes. The yearlong exhibit depicts life in Anacortes after the 1929 stock market crash and the ensuing Great Depression, which dragged on for 12 years. See how life went on despite the hard times. Children played and couples courted. Festivals, parades, dances, football games, motion pictures, clubs and events enlivened daily life. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Free admission. 360-2931915 or museum.cityof anacortes.org.

July 15-20; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. $3 donation per person. n Evening sails are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, July 11-12 and 18-19; and Saturday, July 26. $43. n A value-priced evening sail will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. $33. n Adventure sails will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, July 20 and 27. $43. n Battle sails are scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12; Sunday, July 20; and Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. $63 adults, $53 students/seniors/active BURLINGTON WATER military, $43 ages 12 and PARK: The City of Burling- younger. ton Parks Department has Register in advance for repaired and reopened the sailing trips at 800-200-5239 Burlington-Edison Kiwanis or historicalseaport.org.

Water Park at Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., CONCRETE YOUTH Burlington. 360-755-9649 ACTIVITY DAY: Enjoy famor burlingtonwa.gov/parks. ily fun from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, July 10, at Silo TALL SHIPS VISIT ANA- Park in Concrete. ParticiCORTES: Tall ships Lady pate in a skateboard comWashington and Hawaiian petition, field games and Chieftain will visit Anahands-on activities; connect cortes July 9-27, docking with resource providers; at Cap Sante Marina. The and enjoy live music, food ships will offer walk-on and drinks, a free T-shirt, tours and a variety of sailprizes and an outdoor faming opportunities, including ily movie. Free. two-hour adventure and evening sails, where guests BELT SANDER RACES: can raise a sail, learn a sea Frontier Building Supply shanty and take the helm, will host its annual Belt weather permitting. Three- Sander Races at noon hour battle sails feature Friday, July 11, at 708 a re-creation of a typical Highway 20, at the west 18th century naval skirmish entrance to Sedro-Woolley. with real cannon and real Prospective participants gunpowder (but no cannon can sign up in advance or balls). the morning of the hourHere’s the schedule for long competition. Admisthe two ships: sion is free for both particin The ships will be open pants and spectators, along for public tours from noon with hot dogs and beverto 5 p.m. Thursday and Fri- ages. 360-856-6530. day, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 10-12; noon SALMON BBQ: Lake to 5 p.m. Tuesday through McMurray Fire DepartFriday, and 10 a.m. to 1 ment will hold its 52nd p.m. Saturday and Sunday, annual Salmon BBQ from

noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, in the Norway Park Pavilion off Highway 9 at the north end of town. $15 at the door; hot dogs available. 360-445-4044.

INTERACTIVE SCIENCE: The Pacific Science Center will present its Interactive Science Show from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad Ave., Concrete. Free. 360-853-8400.

“IT’S A FRANKLIN: MADE IN MOUNT VERNON”: The exhibit will open Thursday, July 17, and continue through Sept.

29 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

The museum was recently gifted with a rare treasure — an 1898 Franklin motorcycle. Built by Franklin Iron Works of Mount Vernon, this is believed to be one of the first motorcycles ever built. The exhibit also will include other vintage motorcycles and memorabilia. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

SKATEFEST: Bring your board and show off your best skateboard tricks from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Ben Root Skate Park, 2313 R Ave., Anacortes.

After a warmup, you’ll get one 60-second run to impress the judges with the tricks you land, use of the park and your skating style.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in three categories — beginner (ages 12 and younger), intermediate and advanced.

Helmets required. No entry fee. Free for spectators.

360-293-1918 or cityof anacortes.org.

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• $10,000 Cash – 1 Winner • $5,000 Cash – 1 Winner

Display vehicles courtesy of Dwayne Lane’s North Cascade Ford, Sedro Woolley.

2 – 8 pm

Photos are representative of prize makes and models. Colors, trim levels and options may vary.

SKAGIT VALLEY The Pacific Showroom An Evening of Classic Country

TickeTs GoinG FasT!

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July 31

John Conlee

Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19 at 8 pm Hits Include: Rose Colored Glasses • Lady Lay Down • Backside of Thirty Common Man • I’m Only In It For The Love and more!

CASINO RESORT Get Your Daily Double!

Owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

One of “Five Shows You Must See In Las Vegas” –Zeke Quezada, Travel Writer (April 2014)

The MaC King

CoMedy MagiC show Saturday, August 9 at 8 pm

Buy Show Tickets Service Charge Free at the Casino Box Office 800-745-3000 • theskagit.com

live MusiC!

unified CulTure F riday , July 11

On I-5 at Exit 236 • theskagit.com • 877-275-2448

Earn Player-Bucks and Cash-Back Points every time you play your favorite slots!

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S aturday , July 12

9 pm - 1 am

W inners

Casino opens at 9 am daily. Must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter casino, buffet or attend shows. *Must be a Rewards Club Member – Membership is FREE! Must be present to win. Skagit Player-Bucks are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Management reserves all rights.

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