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The story of the ‘Barefoot Bandit’ comes to the Lincoln Theater on Friday night PAGE 4

BRIAN LEDBETTER PRESENTS ‘DAZZLING DECEPTIONS’ THIS WEEKEND, PAGE 3

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OUT & ABOUT The Rexville Grange Art Show opens Friday night PAGES 5-6

Skagit Opera presents “Aida” on Friday and Sunday at McIntyre Hall PAGE 8

TUNING UP The Alan Hatley Band plays the Longhorn Grill on Saturday night PAGE 9

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Adam West knew so clean, pristine and Upcoming gorgeous,” West says, going into the 1960s TV “… a lot like Batman. I series “Batman” there DVD releases had no idea they would was a good chance Following is a partial schedlook so clear.” he would be typecast. ule of coming movies on DVD. It’s been 48 years Once you’ve played a Release dates are subject to change: since Bruce Wayne costumed crimefighter first directed his ward, on a camp comedy, it’s NOV. 11 Dick Grayson, “to the hard to be taken seriHow to Train Your Dragon 2 Batpoles.” Because the ously for dramatic roles.

Tammy show was designed with Despite the super Let’s Be Cops Jersey Boys the bright colors, and efforts West had to Mood Indigo tilted look of comic make to shake the book panels, there’s a shadow of the Bat after NOV. 18 timeless quality to the the TV show ended in 22 Jump Street If I Stay show.

1968, he doesn’t regret Into the Storm West calls it “our his choice to put on the And So It Goes own little world” where cape and cowl.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Gotham City could pass “I think it was good The Wind Rises for any major metropodecision. How many NOV. 25 lis, evil minions wore actors get to play a A Madea Christmas T-shirts with their crimicharacter who becomes The Giver nal names and villains so iconic? I was typeThe Expendables 3 dressed in garish outfits.

November Man cast and it was tough Step Up 5: All In “I knew when I read for a while. But, as I What If the script this show was look back, I’m so happy something special. It n McClatchy-Tribune News I did it,” says West, 86.

Service was the funniest pilot He’s had plenty of I had ever read. It was opportunity recently carefully put together to look back at his work on “Batman,” to be colorful for kids and funny for which has finally defeated its greatest adults,” he says. “It was a tightrope to enemy — tangled film and TV rights — and is being released this week in boxed walk the line between absurdest social satire and appearing to be serious. sets.

“I told my agent I really wanted to do “Batman: The Complete Television the show. If they don’t sign me, I will go Series” is available in a limited-edition back to making spaghetti westerns.” box set ($269.97) that includes all 120 West, a native of Walla Walla, had episodes in re-mastered Blu-ray, plus a been a working actor for a decade Hot Wheels replica Batmobile, 44 vinbefore “Batman” with roles on TV tage replica trading cards, the “Adam shows such as “Lawman,” “Cheyenne” West Photobook” and episode guide. and “77 Sunset Strip.” He went to StanIt’s also available as just a DVD set ford to study radio and TV, but weeks ($199.70) and “Batman: The Complete into his first year the McClatchy ComFirst Season” DVD ($39.98). pany recruited him to work in its TV No one is happier than West that the and radio stations in Sacramento. That series is finally available on DVD. “For ended when he was drafted. over 40 years, the great fans of the show None of his previous work — and have been asking me over and over very little since then — has been as sucagain when will it be available,” he says. cessful as “Batman.” The show was so He was beginning to have his doubts. hot that Hollywood’s biggest names — The series has long been the mostSammy Davis Jr., Art Carney, Cliff Robwanted program on DVD, but because ertson, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall so many parties owned portions of the show, getting the rights to create a DVD — wanted to be on the program.

When West looks back at the shows, set were tougher than the Riddler’s he remembers one thing: “The payriddles. check,” he says with a laugh.

Once the rights were granted, the Seeing the DVDs reminds West of process of re-mastering the shows “all the laughs we had making the show began. The episodes are much brighter and the wonderful people we worked and crisper than the versions that have with.” aired in syndication for decades. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee “The shows look beautiful. They are

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

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-6 At the Lincoln...................................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Get Involved...................................... 10 Hot Tickets........................................ 12 Travel............................................12-13 Movie Listings, Reviews................... 14 Music Reviews................................... 15

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THIS WEEKENDin the area TULIP POSTER UNVEILING

MAGIC & ILLUSION Illusionist Brian Ledbetter will present “Dazzling Deceptions” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the BurlingtonEdison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

The 2015 Tulip Festival poster, featuring artwork

by Teresa Saia, will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. The event will include the unveiling of official Tulip Festival products for 2015, including clothing, coffee, beer, wine, cider, chocolate and jewelry.

Invitations are available at any Skagit County Whidbey Island Bank/ Heritage branch or by calling the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival office at 360-428-5959.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKE The next Friends of the Forest scenic hike, for seniors and adults, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 14, at Heart Lake.

Check out the best remaining stand of Puget Sound lowland old growth forest on Fidalgo Island. Hike rating: easy. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of libraries around the country for the seventh annual celebration of gaming in libraries on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

Board games will be available to play all day, with a chess tournament from noon to 4 p.m., an allages Scrabble tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii Mario Kart tournament for ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m. Tournament registration is open and will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

WINE TASTING The Immaculate Conception Capital Campaign Committee, in cooperation with Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and Skagit Cellars wineries, will host a wine and hard cider tasting event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a variety of local wines, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a basket of wine and chocolates. $15. Tickets are available at the parish center. 360-336-6622 or 360-421-5077.

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MOVIES

The ‘Barefoot Bandit’ on film Director Carly Bodmer (unseen) interviews Colton HarrisMoore’s mother, Pam Kohler. Bodmer filmed a documentary about Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” which will be shown today at the Anacortes Cinemas and Friday at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon.

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By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH

It was a story of crime, intrigue … and an apparent dislike of footwear.

The story of Colton Harris-Moore, the “Barefoot Bandit” from Camano Island who went on a more than two-year crime spree before being caught in the Bahamas in 2010, was filled with elements ripe for Hollywood.

For Carly Bodmer, the filmmaker behind “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary,” a new film about Harris-Moore’s life and flight from justice, it was also a story about a teenage boy trying to find his way.

“This story is such an extreme story in every way,” Bodmer said. “I just thought it was an extraordinary story.”

It was also relatable, Bodmer said; an angsty teenager testing his limits.

“I took it really seriously,” she said. “It was more of a passion project: I was interested in understanding it.”

Her path to understanding began three and a half years ago, when Harris-Moore’s story ended. The documentary-making process also led her to Arizona — to talk to a former neighbor — and Camano Island, where the story of a troubled childhood and a lost teen with a passion for airplanes began.

“He sort of survived his childhood with that idea

Screenings “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary” will be shown at 7 p.m. today at Anacortes Cinemas, 415 Q Ave., Anacortes; and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon (Lincoln prices: $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.). Each showing will include a question-andanswer session with filmmaker Carly Bodmer.

but took it really far,” Bodmer said.

For the documentary, Bodmer did not speak to Harris-Moore (a plea deal also keeps him from profiting from any film rights), but an accidental run-in with his mother, Pam Kohler, shed some light onto Harris-Moore’s character. His drawings of planes are in the documentary.

“That was one way that it was something from him,” Bodmer said.

Harris-Moore’s tale is also a cautionary one, Bodmer said. The escalation of crime began when he was 7, she said.

“I hope people like it and there’s some messaging in there they can take away as far as how these types of things happen in societies and communities and not be afraid to step in for kids like Colton,” she said. “Not giving up on those types of kids. I think he potentially could have had a mentor.”

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Colton Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” stands in Island County Superior Court on Dec. 16, 2011, in Coupeville.

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OUT & ABOUT ART PLEIN AIR ART: Salish Sea Plein Air Artists’ seventh annual show is on display through Nov. 30 at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For information, visit Salish Sea Plein Air Artists on Facebook.

“ORGANISMS”: The show featuring new work by sculptor Peregrine O’Gormley and painter Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Grounded in the wonder and beauty of common natural forms, O’Gormley combines timeless imagery with his passion for carving, utilizing wood that is sustainably harvested, salvaged, dead standing trees, drift logs or gifts from old-timer collections. Kohles creates carefully rendered, subtly absurd creatures, adding elements from one familiar creature to another, changing its means of communication and movement, as well as its motives. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee.com.

PAINTINGS & VESSELS: A show of paintings by Becky Fletcher and vessels

by Allen Moe continues through Dec. 14 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday. 360708-4787, gallerycygnus.com.

through Nov. 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Belknap’s works include layers upon layers of mixed media on canvas.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

NEW ACRYLICS: A show of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dianna Shyne continues through Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing are oils

by James Moore, pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, acrylics by Larry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com.

“TREASURES OF THE SEASON: Sixth Anniversary Celebration”: Handmade clothing by Teri Jo Summer and glass art by Dale Reiger are featured in an exhibition and sale through Nov. 30, at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank.

For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit ravenrocksgallery.com.

FINE ART EXHIBIT: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s Art in the Alleys committee will present “Pacific Northwest Art Blender” from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon.

The exhibit will showcase a blend of cultures and ART SHOW: Cassera artists, featuring modern Arts Premiers is showing abstract, realism, psychedelic artworks by Roger Small and other forms of art in a through Nov. 30 at 106 First variety of media. ParticipatSt., La Conner. 310-691-9391 ing artists include Feliks or casseraartspremiers.com. L. Kaparchuk, Miroslava Krichilskaya, George BaranMIXED MEDIA PAINTchuk, Kena Dillon, Rod Van INGS: A show of new paint- De Grift, Sergey Baranchuk ings by La Conner artist and Holden Oliver WeihePeter Belknap continues muller. 360-336-3801.

show featuring new work by local steel artists Neil Harrigan and Mark Schrader will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. Paintings by Mount Vernon artist Lance Nelson will also be on display.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshopconway.com.

or skagitcounty.net/museum.

HISTORIC QUILTS: The exhibition “125 Years of Washington Quilts” continues through Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. This show of “made in Washington” quilts includes examples from the museum’s own collection as well as that of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, ART STUDIO OPEN including a quilt made by a HOUSE: Paintings in acrylics woman who marched in the and oils by Andy Friedland- parade the day Washington’s er will be on display during statehood was established an open house from noon in 1889. The museum is to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the artist’s studio, 2883 Tuesday through Sunday. $5 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. adults, $4 seniors and ages andrewfriedlander.com.

6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and CRAFT FAIR: Studio younger. 360-466-3365 or Outback’s annual Craft Fair skagitcounty.net/museum. will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: at 801 Central Ave., SedroTwo new exhibits continue Woolley. The event will fea- through Jan. 4, 2015, at the ture a variety of handmade Museum of Northwest Art, gifts including stained glass, 121 S. First St., La Conner. quilted items, hand-carved “Accreted Terrane”: wooden birds, cloth baskets, Featuring work by 42 artists handmade soap and more. with ties to the Northwest, 360-854-7873. the exhibit explores processes of accumulation and The Rexville Grange Art Show will feature work by 27 ROCKS & WOOD CARVartists from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 10 INGS: Two exhibits continue erosion, dispersal and gathering. The passage of time is a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 15-16 through Sunday, Nov. 16, at marked in a variety of ways, and 22-23, at the Pleasant Ridge Gallery at Rexville, the Skagit County Historical from layer upon layer of 1929 Rexville Road, Mount Vernon. An opening-night Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., paint, to the archaeological reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will feature traditional La Conner. exposure of 20th century music of Ireland and Scotland performed by Campbell “Treasures of Walker Val- artifacts, to the capture of Road. Look for a wide variety of fine art and crafts ley”: Check out rocks and hot-sculpted glass in the including ceramics, paintings and prints, photography, minerals gathered in the moment, to the interplay of herbal products, glass beads, fiber art, turned wood, valley. jewelry, glass art, willow baskets, handmade paper, light and shadow unfolding “Carvings of Mary books and more. 360-466-0477 (during the show), in a video loop.

360-661-1850 or rexvillegrangeartshow.com. Pictured: Stapp”: Stapp was a teacher “To Be Alone Together”: for many years in the Ana“Boat Reflections” by Janet Hamilton.

The exhibition pairs 11 concortes School District. Upon temporary Northwest artists retirement, this self-taught with 11 works chosen from HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: artisans and craftspeople artist started creating art MoNA’s permanent collecThe 35th annual Allied offering handmade products with a carving knife. The tion on the basis of three Arts Holiday Festival of the including jewelry, paintshow features works on loan ideas: light, solitude and comArts will take place from 10 ings, wearable art, specialty from collectors and relatives. munity, which the curators a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays foods, repurposed art and The museum is open from find to be prevailing themes through Sundays, through more. Enjoy live music, artist 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the philosophy and proDec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., demos and workshops, and through Sunday. Admission: cess of Northwest artists.

Bellingham. The festival will fun art projects for kids. 360- $5 adults, $4 seniors and Free admission. 360-466be closed Thanksgiving Day. 676-8548 or alliedarts.org. ages 6 to 12, $10 families, 4446 or monamuseum.org.

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FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS

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OUT & ABOUT “SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is on display through Dec. 5 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Donovan has been called a modern primitive and a sidewalk botanist as he seeks to express the extraordinary in the ordinary. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

360-416-7812.

in the Fairhaven College auditorium in Bellingham.

Presentations are free and open to the public. 360-6502309 or wwu.edu/fairhaven/ news/worldissuesforum.

Next up: Nov. 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fraser Hall: “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States”: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, feminist, revolutionary and historian, will discuss how the genocide of indigenous people in the U.S. is greatly omitted from history.

She will also discuss the connections between the United States’ aggressive militarism and foreign wars to early conquest wars and land theft from the nation’s indigenous people.

MORE FUN

day, with a chess tournament from noon to 4 p.m., an allFILMS WITH FRIENDS: ages Scrabble tournament Friends of Skagit Beaches from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii present its 2014 EnvironMario Kart tournament for mental Film Series at 7 p.m. ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m.

Fridays at the Northwest Tournament registration is Education Services District open and will close at 11:30 Building, 1601 R Ave. Anaa.m. the day of the event. cortes. Enjoy free screenings Free. 360-755-0760 or of feature-length films on burlingtonwa.gov/library. issues concerning our Puget Sound/Salish Sea waters.

WINE TASTING: The Short films made by young, Immaculate Conception local filmmakers for Friends Capital Campaign Comof Skagit Beaches’ Trail mittee, in cooperation with Tales Program will start each Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and screening. Free admission Skagit Cellars wineries, will ONE-MAN SHOW: “Mark and popcorn. skagitbeaches. host a wine and hard cider Bistranin: Town and Counorg. Next up: tasting event from 2 to 5 try” continues through Nov. Nov. 21: “The Whale — p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. 23 at La Conner Seaside The True Story of Luna”: Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th Gallery, 101 N. First St., La The film tells the story of a St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a Conner. Check out Bisyoung, wild killer whale — variety of local wines, light tranin’s paintings from his an orca — nicknamed Luna, hors d’oeuvres and a chance recent trip to the Oregon who lost contact with his WINTER BIRDING IN to win a basket of wine and California coast. Also and chocolates. $15. Tickets showing: Anne Shreivogl, Al THE SKAGIT VALLEY: 6 p.m. family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up are available at the parish Monday, Nov. 17, Mount Currier, Dave Nichols and alone in a narrow stretch of center. 360-336-6622 or 360Mark Conley. Gallery hours Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Ver- sea called Nootka Sound, 421-5077. are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurswhere he tried to make connon. A naturalist and artist day through Monday. 360tact — with people.

ROCK & GEM CLUB: 202-2956 or laconnerseaside who has taught North Cascades Institute seminars for George Mustoe of the Westgallery.com.

TULIP FEST POSTER more than 25 years, Libby ern Washington University Mills believes “being a natu- EVENT: The 2015 Tulip Fes- Geology Department will be “EIDOLA”: A solo exhiralist is a lifelong journey of tival poster, featuring artthe guest speaker at the Mt. bition of new work by curiosity, inquiry, study and work by Teresa Saia, will be Baker Rock & Gem Club Rachel Van Pelt continues unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today sharing through teaching, meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, through Nov. 23 at Anchor at Skagit Valley Gardens, being in the natural world Nov. 17, at Bloedel DonoArt Space, 216 Commercial 18923 Peter Johnson Road, van Community Center and observing in a daily Ave., Anacortes. Through Mount Vernon. The event practice.” She’ll share her Building, 2214 Electric Ave., drawings, paintings, instalknowledge and passion with also will include the unveil- Bellingham. Mustoe will lation and sculpture, Van Pelt abstracts the formats of tips for local winter birding. ing of official Tulip Festival talk about using plant fossils products for 2015, including to study the uplift history Free. 360-336-6209. sacred geometries, shrines, clothing, coffee, beer, wine, of the Cascade Range. The Christian icons, Hindu 2015 LEGISLATIVE SES- cider, chocolate and jewelry. evening also will include Murtis and folk remedies Invitations are available at door prizes, a brief business into new and strange forms. SION: State Sen. Kevin any Skagit County Whidmeeting, refreshments and Gallery hours are noon to 5 Ranker will discuss “The bey Island Bank/Heritage a silent auction of rocks and p.m. Friday through Sunday. 2015 Legislative Session: branch or by calling the From Funding Education more. Visitors welcome. For 360-755-3140 or anchor Skagit Valley Tulip Festival to Taking On The Supreme information, contact Lori at artspace.org.

Court’s Hobby Lobby Deci- office at 360-428-5959.

360-961-7873, email lorinsion” at the next Fidalgo hardy@yahoo.com or visit LECTURES INTERNATIONAL GAMES mtbakerrockclub.org.

Democrats meeting at 6:30 AND TALKS p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the DAY: The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Anacortes Public Library, DINNER WITH FRIENDS: libraries around the country The Mount Vernon Boys & Western Washington Uni1220 10th St., Anacortes. A for the seventh annual celversity’s Fairhaven College moderated period of quesGirls Club will host Dinner ebration of gaming in librar- with Friends from 6 to 7:30 of Interdisciplinary Studtions and comments will ies on Saturday, Nov. 15, ies holds its annual World follow. Bring a nonperishp.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Issues Forum from noon able food bank donation. in the La Venture Middle Burlington. Board games to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays For information, contact School cafeteria, 1200 N. Corinne at 360-293-7114.

LaVenture Road, Mount (unless otherwise noted) will be available to play all

Vernon. Member candidates for the club’s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year will deliver presentations. After a catered dinner by Reverie BBQ, awards will be presented for artist, volunteer, employee and Triple Play MVP of the Year, the Spark Award, and other special awards.

Tickets: $15. RSVP: 360-4195224, ext. 33, or skagitclubs. org.

ARGUS FUND LUNCHEON: The Argus Fund will launch its annual fundraising campaign with a luncheon and raffle from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. The fund provides small necessities to low-income, foster and at-risk Skagit County youth throughout the year. Lunch, $10 donation; raffle tickets, $5 with discounts for multiple tickets. For information or tickets, call 360-419-3389 or email leslieg@co.skagit. wa.us.

NEW MOON CELEBRATION: Join Elke to celebrate the new moon and put forth new intentions at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring your own hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. $5-$10 suggested donation. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org.

HOLIDAY VENDOR MARKET: Independent home consultants will showcase a variety of goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Check out candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, clothing, handbags, home décor, housewares and more. Free admission. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION: The Grand Willow Inn celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house and food drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at STAR PARTY: Explore the 17926 Dunbar Road, Mount Vernon. Bring food bank night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas and planets donations of nonperishable food and new warm clothbeginning at dark Friday, ing items. Enjoy door prizes, Nov. 21, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent giveaways and appetizers, site tours and more. RSVP: Road, Oak Harbor. Island County Astronomical Soci- thegrandwillow@gmail.com ety members will provide an or Facebook.com/GrandWilassortment of telescopes for low. Information: 360-4285071 or grandwillow.com. viewing. All ages are welcome. Free. The event will be WINE & BEER FEST: The canceled if cloudy. 360-679Skagit Wine and Beer Fes7664 or icas-wa.webs.com. tival will take place from 4 HARVEST MARKET: The to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Best Western Plus Skagit Mount Vernon Farmers Valley Inn, 2300 Market Market will host an indoor St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy Harvest Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. wine, beer and spirit tastings, food, chocolate and cheese 22, at the Mount Vernon samplings. Ages 21 and older Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Ver- only. Advance tickets: $40 non. Check out artisan crafts per person, $70 couples. $20 VIP upgrade gets early and holiday gifts, music, admission at 3 p.m. $50 at farm fresh food and more. the door. 360-428-8547 or Free admission. mount vernonfarmersmarket.org. mountvernonchamber.com.

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

NT Live: ‘Of Mice and Men’ 7:30 p.m. today

Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours,” “Milk”) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (“Bridesmaids,” “Girls”) star in the hit Broadway production “Of Mice And Men.” This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. The production was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for O’Dowd. $16 general, $14 seniors, $12 students, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

‘The Barefoot Bandit’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14

A young boy’s dream of flying and designing airplanes becomes a reality when Colton Harris-Moore breaks out of a halfway house at the age of 15 and

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steals the first of five airplanes. His captor, lawyer, mother, and the FBI team that hunted him for several years tell the tale.

Carly Bodmer, director of the “The Barefoot Bandit,” will appear after the film for a question and answer session. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.

Presented by

‘Pride’

5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 It’s the summer of 1984. Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families.

Initially rebuffed by the union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.

Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

McIntyre Hall Presents Fri., November 21 7:30pm

Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband

Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband brings a lively hybrid style of contemporary county, infused with flavors of bluegrass, rap, rock. This charismatic quintet will take you on an entertainment roller-coaster with stellar musicianship, witty lyrics, funny antics, sing-alongs, and introspective ballads like the hit single, “Dream Big”. All Ages Concert

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

McIntyre Hall on the Mount Vernon Campus of Skagit Valley College | 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Public Facilities District

November 22, 2014

Tickets Include: Wine, Beer Spirit Tastings Food, Chocolate Cheese Samplings &

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E8 Thursday, November 13, 2014

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 13-20 Thursday.13

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 13-20 THURSDAY.13

MAGIC

ELLIOT HOFFERTH 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

Elliot Hofferth: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

MUSIC

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.14 OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 6:45 p.m. $25-$59.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY.15

THURSDAY.13

ALAN HATLEY BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666330.

Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Vic Cano and John Daughtrey: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

All ages. 360982-2649.

Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10.

360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

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Bitchin Bajas, Zach Zinn: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360778-1067.

FRIDAY.14, SUNDAY.16 “AIDA” Skagit Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Check individual listing for time.

Sunday.16

Wednesday.19

MUSIC

MAGIC

MUSIC

THEATER

“Dazzling Deceptions”: illusionist Brian Ledbetter, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby.

360-733-5710.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

OPERA

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

THEATER

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 2:15 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SWINGNUTS JAZZ 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

FRIDAY.14

Saturday.15 Josephine Howell with the Paul Richardson Trio (jazz, blues): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

THURSDAY.13

Instrumental Gala Concert: Mount Vernon High School bands, 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $8 adults, $4 students.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.20

Muse Bird Cafe: Jean Mann, Alicia Healey and Amber Darland, 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-4453000.

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

360-422-6411.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Jukebox Duo: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

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

Turntable Einstein: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.15 Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

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.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Christy & Friends (rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

SUNDAY.16

Luke Warm and the Moderates: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

TUESDAY.18

Marcia Kester (country, pop, blues): 11 a.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. No cover.

360-855-2263.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Wovenhand, Pontiak: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7781067.

The Green, J Boog: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $18. 360-312-3684.

Birdsview Bluegrass: 8 to 11 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. Members and invited guests.

360-855-0530.

WEDNESDAY.19 Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20.

360-387-0222.

M.D.C. (Millions of Dead Cops), Agonizer, Totalizer, Proud Failures: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-778-1067.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.20 Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted

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

360-399-1805.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages.

360-982-2649.

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067.

Skip Williams and 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.

E8 Thursday, November 13, 2014

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 13-20 Thursday.13

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 13-20 THURSDAY.13

MAGIC

ELLIOT HOFFERTH 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

Elliot Hofferth: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

MUSIC

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.14 OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 6:45 p.m. $25-$59.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY.15

THURSDAY.13

ALAN HATLEY BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666330.

Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Vic Cano and John Daughtrey: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

All ages. 360982-2649.

Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10.

360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

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Bitchin Bajas, Zach Zinn: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360778-1067.

FRIDAY.14, SUNDAY.16 “AIDA” Skagit Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Check individual listing for time.

Sunday.16

Wednesday.19

MUSIC

MAGIC

MUSIC

THEATER

“Dazzling Deceptions”: illusionist Brian Ledbetter, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby.

360-733-5710.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

OPERA

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

THEATER

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 2:15 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SWINGNUTS JAZZ 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

FRIDAY.14

Saturday.15 Josephine Howell with the Paul Richardson Trio (jazz, blues): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

THURSDAY.13

Instrumental Gala Concert: Mount Vernon High School bands, 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $8 adults, $4 students.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.20

Muse Bird Cafe: Jean Mann, Alicia Healey and Amber Darland, 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-4453000.

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

360-422-6411.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation.

360-503-1369.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Jukebox Duo: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

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

Turntable Einstein: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.15 Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

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.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Christy & Friends (rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

SUNDAY.16

Luke Warm and the Moderates: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

TUESDAY.18

Marcia Kester (country, pop, blues): 11 a.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. No cover.

360-855-2263.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Wovenhand, Pontiak: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7781067.

The Green, J Boog: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $18. 360-312-3684.

Birdsview Bluegrass: 8 to 11 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. Members and invited guests.

360-855-0530.

WEDNESDAY.19 Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20.

360-387-0222.

M.D.C. (Millions of Dead Cops), Agonizer, Totalizer, Proud Failures: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-778-1067.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.20 Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted

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

360-399-1805.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages.

360-982-2649.

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067.

Skip Williams and 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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GET INVOLVED ART CALL FOR ARTISTS: That’s Knot All Artists’ Cooperative is accepting applications from artists who’d like to join the group.

Pick up an application from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 128 S. First St., La Conner, or email thatsknotallartists@ hotmail.com.

and Monday, Nov. 16-17, at Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

Parts are available for four to six males and four to six females ages 20s to 40s.

Auditions will be by cold readings from the script. The Neil Simon comedy will run Jan. 23-Feb. 14, 2015. For information or to schedule an audition, call 360-2936829.

424-5144 or altatheatre.com. dances until 9:30. The first session is free, $3 thereafter.

CALL FOR SHAKENo partners needed. For SPEARE PROPOSALS: information, contact Gary or Shakespeare Northwest is Ginny at 360-766-6866. accepting directorial proposals for the 2015 Skagit THURSDAY DANCE: River Shakespeare Festival Dance to The Skippers from through Nov. 30. The festi1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays val includes two main stage at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. shows in repertory from July 13th St., Mount Vernon. For to mid-August at the Rexinformation, contact Gisela ville-Blackrock Amphitheat 360-424-5696. atre. The festival traditionally stages one of William CLOG DANCING FOR Shakespeare’s comedies and BEGINNERS: Free lesson one history/tragedy. 206-317- from 10 to 11 a.m., followed 3023 or shakesnw.org. by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at the Mount Vernon Senior DANCE Center, 1401 Cleveland St., FOLK DANCING: SkagitAnacortes Folkdancers meet Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed. First three at 7 p.m. most Tuesdays at lessons are free. Wear comthe Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn fortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-424to folkdance to a variety of international music. Instruc- 4608.

the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

cation@skagitfisheries.org.

Next up: Nov. 15: Planting at Thomas Creek, 7662 F&S Grade Road, Sedro-Woolley.

TURKEY TROT: The eighth annual La Conner Turkey Trot 5K Run will get under way at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. On-site OPEN MIC: Jam Night: CALL FOR INSTRUCregistration opens at 7 a.m.

9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ThursTORS: Burlington Parks days, Conway Pub & Eatery, the morning of the race.

“THE RAINMAKER”: and Recreation is looking Thanksgiving-inspired attire 18611 Main St., Conway.

Alger Lookout Thespian for qualified instructors is encouraged. Prizes will 360-445-4733.

Association will hold audito expand its enrichment be awarded to the top three tions at 6:30 p.m. Saturday classes for youth and adults. finishers overall, with addiand 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. RECREATION To download an instructional raffle prizes during 22-23, at Alger Community TRAIL TALES: Friends of the race. Registration: $15, tor’s packet, visit burlingChurch, 1475 Silver Run Skagit Beaches leads a series $40 family. Additional raffle tonwa.gov and click on the Lane, Alger. Parts are availof informative walks along tickets are $1 each. Proceeds “Instructors Needed” tab. able for six men ages 20 and the Tommy Thompson Trail will benefit the La Conner 360-755-9649 or recreation@ older, and one woman age in Anacortes. For informaHigh School Track & Field burlingtonwa.gov.

20 to 40-plus. Auditions will tion, visit skagitbeaches.org. Program. lovelaconner.com/ include cold readings and Next up: la-conner-turkey-trot.

AUDITIONS possibly an improv game or Fall Birds of Fidalgo Bay: two. The romantic comedy tion begins at 7 p.m. fol“RUMORS”: Auditions 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, WORKSHOPS will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday will run Jan. 30-Feb. 15. 360- lowed by review and request MUSIC Fidalgo Bay Resort, 701 IDEA PARTY: 9 a.m. to TIME FOR FIDDLERS: Fidalgo Bay Road, AnaThe Washington Old Time cortes. Many species of birds noon Saturday, Nov. 15, Anacortes Center for HapFiddlers play acoustic oldthat winter on Fidalgo Bay piness, 619 Commercial Ave., time music at 6:30 p.m. the have arrived from their Anacortes. Bring your idea second and fourth Fridays northern or inland breedor dream, no matter how big of each month at the Mount ing areas. Join local birder (or small), for a collective Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Tim Manns for an indoor “brainstorm-fest” where the Cleveland. St. Free; donapresentation at 8:30 a.m. tions accepted. 360-630-9494. followed by a 9:30 a.m. bird whole groups focuses on one person’s wish at a time and walk along the trail. Bring offers super creative ideas SECOND FRIDAY DRUM binoculars and dress for and solutions. $12. PreregCIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, the weather. Handicapped istration required: 360-464Nov. 14, Unity Church, 704 accessible. Free.

2229 or anacortescenterfor W. Division St., Mount Verhappiness.org.

Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded and non. Shake off the energy SALMON HABITAT RESof the week through drumTORATION: Join Skagit toured together for over 26 years with 19 albums to their credit. They are friends who THEATER ming, songs, chants. Freewill Fisheries Enhancement enjoy each other’s company and truly love making music! donation. heatmiser@inbox. Group to help restore native FREE ADULT ACTING com. riparian plants in the Skagit CLASSES: Anacortes Comand Samish watersheds. munity Theatre offers free SHELTER BAY CHORUS: These plants provide shade acting classes for adults from Practices are held from 2:45 and cover for salmon and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday leaf litter for aquatic insects, Saturday each month at 918 at the Shelter Bay Clubwhich in turn provide food M Ave., Anacortes. Hosted house in La Conner. New for salmon. These riparian

by Nello Bottari, classes Also, SAG Presents: Three Artists You Won’t Want to Miss! members welcome. No need zones also improve water include theme monologues, Sponsored by: www.snohomishartistguild.org to be a Shelter Bay resident. quality by controlling eroscripted scenes, improv 360-466-3805. sion and filtering pollutants. games and more, with a difAll planting events take ferent topic each month.

LOVE TO SING? Join place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each class is independent, so the women of Harmony Saturdays. For information you don’t have to commit to Tayla Lynn & Eric Tingstad Danny O’Keefe The Libertine Belles Country “Goodtime Charlie’s Got the Blues” Sweet & Hot Vintage Swing Vocal Trio Northwest Chorus from 6:30 or to sign up, call 360-336every session. 360-840-0089 January 24th February 28th March 20th & 21st www.TaylaLynn.com www.DannyOKeefe.com www.theLibertineBelles.com to 9 p.m. every Monday at 0172, ext. 304, or email edu- or acttheatre.com.

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

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Color the hockey skate to win a Family Pack of Silvertips Tickets!

Email your masterpiece to

contest@goskagit.com Discount Tickets Available at:

everettsilvertips.com/goskagit Child’s First Name: Instructions and Prize Info When you are finished coloring, take a picture of your newly created masterpiece. For best results get as close to your masterpiece as possible, and be sure you can see the entire colored image in the photo. Email it to: contest@goskagit.com (or you can drop it off at the front desk of Skagit Publishing, 1215 Anderson Rd, Mount Vernon).

All entries must be received by midnight on November 30.

• In the body of the email, please include child’s first name, age, parent’s name, phone number and email address and attach a photo of your masterpiece.

• Contest open to children ages 15 and under.

• Entrants may submit multiple entries.

• Entries will be judged at contest end.

• Winners will be notified by email or phone.

PRIzE INFo: one winner each month will receive a ticket family-pack (up to 6) to the game of their choice.

Grand prize winner (selected from all entries from the entire hockey season) will win a breakfast with selected Silvertips players.

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TRAVEL

HOT TICKETS AN EVENING WITH JOAN BAEZ: Nov. 13, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

SOMO: Nov. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LIGHTS: Nov. 15, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE GREEN: Nov. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SCOTT BRADLEE, POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: Nov. 16, Neumos, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

CAPITAL CITIES: Nov. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

FLOSSTRADAMUS: Nov. 17, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

FKA TWIGS: Nov. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

FLEETWOOD MAC: Nov. 20, Tacoma Dome.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

35TH ANNUAL SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION SEMIFINALS: Nov. 21, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

DIRTY LOOPS: Nov. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JUDAS PRIEST: Nov. 22, Tacoma Dome.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: “The Christmas Attic, Live”: Nov. 22, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SUPER DIAMOND (Tribute to Neil Diamond): Nov. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CIRCA SURVIVE: Nov. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

G-EAZY: Nov. 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical”: Nov. 25-Dec. 31, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

USHER: Nov. 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MONETA: Nov. 29, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DIGITOUR: Dec. 1, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

106.1 KISS FM’s JINGLE BALL: with Lil Jon, Afrojack, Fall Out Boy, Mary Lambert, Fences, Jake Miller, Rixton, Lindsey Stirling and more: Dec. 2, WAMU Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Dec. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

WATSKY: Dec. 3, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MICHELLE CHAMUEL: Dec. 3, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MICKY DOLENZ MONKEES CHRISTMAS: Dec. 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

JEEZY: Dec. 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KINA GRANNIS: Dec. 8, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DECK THE HALL BALL: featuring Dragons, Weezer, Cage the Elephant, Young the Giant, TV on the Radio, Kongos, Vance Joy, Royal Blood: Dec. 9, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DOWN: Dec. 10, The Showbox, Seattle.

STEVIE WONDER Dec. 3, Key Arena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE TEA PARTY: Dec. 12, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

SAY ANYTHING, SAVES THE DAY: Dec. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SKINNY PUPPY: Dec. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

THE GROUCH & ELIGH: Dec. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

IN THIS MOMENT: Dec. 30, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

BUILT TO SPILL: Jan. 2-3, 2015, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS: Jan. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles: Jan. 20, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

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

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

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL”: Feb. 5-March 1, 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-5844849 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 showbox online.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.

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

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

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

LOTUS: Feb. 22, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GALACTIC: Feb. 27, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Feb. 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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

FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE

Get acquainted with Native American traditions

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

During Native American Heritage Month, learn about the ancient traditions, modern practices and enduring legacies of Native American and First Nation people and their cultures. Here are five places to consider: 1. National Museum of the American Indian. With locations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and in New York City, this museum houses one of the largest and most diverse collections of American Indian art, photographic documentation and cultural artifacts in the world. In collaboration with tribes and native communities, the architecture and landscape were designed to further evoke the spirit of the people celebrated within the exhibits. Young visitors can explore and learn through hands-on displays, special events, film screenings and a specially crafted guide created to help families make the most of their visit. nmai.si.edu 2. Little Big Horn Battlefield; Crow Agency, Montana. This scenic area memorializes one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their way of life. Here, in 1876, 263 soldiers and attached personnel of the U.S. Army, including Lt. Col. George Custer, met death at the hands of several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. Young visitors can earn a Junior Ranger badge. Every August, the area becomes the TeePee Capital of the World when Crow Agency hosts Crow Fair, a celebration of native culture that includes parades, dancing and an All Indian Rodeo. 406-638-2621; visitmt.com; nps.gov/libi/contacts.htm 3. Ohio state parks. Native people began occupying the land that is now Ohio more than 10,000 years ago, when the Ice Age was just ending. By the 1700s, an estimated 20,000 Native Americans lived throughout Ohio. Evidence of these early residents remains today, as more than 10,000 Indian Mounds, used for burials and

Web Buzz Name: soundcityproject.com What it does: Brings scenes to life by adding a soundtrack to vibrant blackand-white panoramic photographs. Available for seven destinations, including New York; San Francisco; Bergen, Norway; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm.

What’s hot: Within each destination are individual travel vignettes to discover. Go through each one by name or use the map on the left sidebar to visit them as if you were treasure-hunting. Some of my favorite scenes are the Flam Railway and Flamselvi in Norway and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. The experience is infinitely richer when you use headphones instead of your computer’s normal audio source. I found my senses heightened; each time I listened to a scene, I would hear details I hadn’t caught on a previous hearing. Grab a pair and let the eavesdropping begin.

What’s not: I found myself wanting to see some of the photographs in color, not just in black and white. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

ceremonies, have been found throughout the state. 1-800-282-7275; ohiostatepark lodges.com 4. First Nations; British Columbia.

There are many aboriginal cultural experiences to enjoy in British Columbia. Visit the Ksan Historical Village & Museum to learn about the importance of feasting or holding a “potlatch” for the native people of the Skeena River area in northern British Columbia. These traditional gatherings were the primary way of celebrating birth, death, marriage or other significant life events. Admire the glaciated peaks of the Coastal Mountains while en route to Whistler. There, visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, showcasing the living cultures of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations.

Discover the regional history through exhibits, art, food, language, interactive activities and engaging performances in a magnificent mountain setting. 1-877-2662822; aboriginalbc.com 5. Navajo Nation; Monument Valley, Arizona. It is not surprising that “Walk in beauty” is a cornerstone of Navajo philosophy. The spellbinding landscape is the sacred homeland of the Navajo Nation.

Stop for photos along the scenic 17-mile drive or take a guided hike or horseback ride through the sandstone masterpieces that tower above the high desert floor.

Watch the sun rise over this iconic landscape from the only hotel located inside Monument Valley. n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.com. Email: lohayes@familytravel.

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Local travel “FOLLOWING THE

“DAY HIKING THE SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local author Craig Romano spotlights some of the best hiking destinations within the Salish Sea area. Free.

360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org.

EXTENDED TRIP: The Oak Harbor Senior Center has a few spaces left on its Avalon River Cruise, April 14-28, 2015, from Vienna to the Black Sea. Sign-ups are due by Nov. 17. For information and an e-brochure, contact Pat Gardner at 360-2794582 or email pgardner@ oakharbor.org.

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

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E14 - Thursday, November 13, 2014

MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“A Walk Among the Tombstones” — Liam Neeson plays Matthew Scudder, an alcoholic private investigator hired to find a drug dealer’s kidnapped wife. Scudder spends a lot more time working out his demons than he does drawing his gun, and that makes him all the more interesting.

Thriller, R, 114 minutes. HHH “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, 1 108 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Fury” — In his attempt to portray the horrors of war — even a war in its final days — writer/director David Ayer has squandered a great opportunity with “Fury.” There is much to potentially like about the film, in particular the actors. But it draws far too heavily from the war-movie-cliché list: the grizzled, no-nonsense veteran; the dim Southern bully; the meek newcomer who gets a quick and brutal indoctrination. Stars Brad Pitt, Shia LeBeouf, Logan Lerman and Michael Pena. War drama, R, 2:13, HH “Guardians of the Galaxy” — Chris Pratt plays the leader of a misfit band of antiheroes, including a cynical raccoon and a walking tree, in this refreshing confection of entertainment, a mostly lighthearted and self-referential comic-book movie with loads of whiz-bang action, some laugh-out-loud moments and a couple of surprisingly beautiful and touching scenes as well.

Sci-fi action,1 PG-13, 122 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Gone Girl” — Ben Affleck gives one of his best performances as the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

It’s a thing of beauty watching the characters from Gillian Flynn’s novel manipulate, stumble, recover and stumble again. Mystery 1thriller, R, 149 minutes. HHH ⁄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

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HHHH “Kill the Messenger” — Jeremy Renner’s performance as 1990s investigative journalist Gary Webb is one of the more authentic portrayals of an oldfashioned, telephone-working reporter in recent memory.

This movie, a solid tribute to his work, is as much about what happens to Webb after the story breaks as it is about his investigative heroics.

Biographic drama, R, 112 minutes. HHH “Men, Women & Children” — We can reach others constantly, but we still struggle to truly communicate with one another. This is the abiding theme of Jason Reitman’s perceptive, moving slice of modern life -- a time capsule of a film that understands how much technology dominates the lives of teenagers, as well as the parents trying their best to keep up with the times. Comedy 1drama, R, 116 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “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. Crime1 thriller, R, 117 minutes. HH ⁄2 “St. Vincent” — This story of a chain-smoking gambler baby-sitting the neighbor kid is a prime showcase for Bill Murray and his skill set. Nearly every scene is contrived, but writer-director Ted Melfi has a nice way with dialogue, and the cast -- including Melissa McCarthy and young Jaeden Lieberher -- is uniformly outstanding. Comedy, PG-13, 102 1 minutes. HHH ⁄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 transcendent star Shailene Woodley and beyond, has talents way beyond the average. Drama, PG-13, 125 minutes. HHHH “The Equalizer” — The movie reunites director Antoine Fuqua with Denzel Washington, who earned his second Academy Award for his portrayal of a violent, corrupt police officer in “Training Day.” That film was far from flawless, but Washington was electric and the movie

crackled with a grimy, big-city energy. By contrast: For all its bloodletting and earnest approach, “The Equalizer” ends up being a bit on the listless side. Action-drama, R, 1 128 minutes. H ⁄2 “The Judge” — Robert Downey Jr. commands the screen as a hotshot lawyer who returns to his small hometown and defends his father (Robert Duvall) against a murder rap.

But by the time all the ghosts and feuds have been put to rest, it’s surprising how little we care about these characters.

Drama, R, 141 minutes. HH “Whiplash” — At times one feels enervated during this film’s intense confrontations between a cruel jazz maestro (J.K. Simmons, in one of the most memorable performances of the year) and his drumming pupil (Miles Teller). And then the music comes together, and the moment soars, and the result is nothing short of exhilarating. MusicH drama, R, 106 minutes. HH 1⁄2 “You're Not You” — Hilary Swank plays a pianist who develops ALS and comes to depend on her hot mess of a caregiver (Emmy Rossum).

Both performances are brilliant, and in its own unique way, "You're Not You" is one of the best buddy movies of the year.

Drama, R, 104 minutes. HHH

There’s a hint of the Dust Bowl in Oscar-winner Hilary Swank’s face — a worn, rawboned quality straight out of a Walker Evans photograph.

That makes her the perfect Mary Bee Cuddy, the sturdy, not-quite-old maid of Tommy Lee Jones’ film, “THE HOMESMAN,” based on the Glendon Swarthout novel.

Mary is genteel but practical, tough and wholly aware she is no great beauty. “Plain as an old tin pail, and bossy,” is how George Briggs describes her. Considering that Mary just rescued this rascal, Briggs (Jones), cutting him down from a vigilante’s noose, that’s not at all generous.

Swank lets us see the vulnerability and hurt underneath this flinty woman who has taken on the task of escorting three farm wives who have lost their minds in their corner of treeless, remote 1850s Nebraska. She practices songs she remembers on a cloth mock-keyboard until she can afford a real one, grimaces every time she considers her loveless life, and then puts away that hurt to get back to the matter at hand. With claim-jumper Briggs coerced into helping, they will drive a jail wagon through five weeks of snowy early spring all the way to the Missouri River where the women will be handed off to someone who can get them to relatives back East.

We’re shown how the women (Miranda Otto, Grace Gummer and Sonja Richter, all terrific) descended into madness. One buried three babies, killed by diphtheria.

Another snapped and killed her own child, and the third, a Norwegian (Richter), gave up her sanity when her mother died, leaving her raving at her cruel brute of a husband.

John Lithgow is splendidly upright, if a tad hypocritical, as the preacher who charges Mary with this quest. William Fichtner is the hard-hearted husband to one of the women.

Tim Blake Nelson makes a vivid impression as a teamster with thoughts of taking one of the crazy women for himself. James Spader is perfectly oily as an Irish-accented town developer. And Meryl Streep transforms into a Martha Washington look-alike as a kindly preacher’s wife.

Jones tells this story with care and a lack of hurry, a pace to fit an age when people traveled no faster than two mules pulling a wagon could carry them. It’s “True Grit” and “The African Queen” with a moment of “Lawrence of Arabia,” period-perfect.

2:02. R (violence, sexual content, some disturbing behavior and nudity). HHH1⁄2 Twenty years after they permanently lowered the bar on broad and dumb character comedies, Lloyd and Harry are back, “Dumb and Dumber” than ever in “DUMB AND DUMBER TO.” Within moments of the opening credits, you may find yourself overcome with sentimental warmth at seeing two 50-something actors as characters that the years have not made smarter. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels energetically reprise their popular roles, and the warmth follows. Sure, it’s only trickling down your leg and never comes close to reaching your heart, but warmth is warmth.

Those fart-joke farceurs, the Farrellys, re-team with their stars and an equally aged supporting cast for a film of occasional funny lines, random uproarious sight gags and bodily function jokes, all scented with a whiff of sad desperation. They’re “Stooges” in a post-“Hangover” world, and the staleness shows.

1:50. PG-13 (crude and sexual humor, partial nudity, language and some drug references). H1⁄2 n Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Thursday, November 13, 2014 - E15

MUSIC REVIEWS ‘Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes’

seemingly final — release from Pink Floyd. It flows unstoppably, and while Various artists some listeners may feel it meanders on too long, it’s The very easy to get swept along bottomby it. less well of Though this is the band’s material first studio album in two from Bob decades, much of the mateDylan just rial was recorded in 1993 got deeper and 1994, during sessions with the release of “Lost on for “The Division Bell.” For the River: The New Baseyears, it seemed that album ment Tapes,” an unqualified would be Pink Floyd’s swan success. song. But now the mateThe 20 songs with titles rial has been tweaked and like “Card Shark” and shaped into a new release, “Duncan and Jimmy” are partly in tribute to keyboard taken from recently discov- player Rick Wright, who ered lyrics that Dylan wrote died in 2008. in 1967, during the period Guitarist David Gilmour that produced the so-called has called “The Endless “Basement Tapes” recordRiver” a series of musical ings that were released in conversations; the band their entirety in a separate members’ musical rapport box set earlier in November. was always more eloquent Such luminaries as Elvis than their spoken communiCostello, Jim James from cations. There are not many My Morning Jacket and words on this mostly instruMarcus Mumford worked mental album, although out musical arrangements physicist Stephen Hawking from the lyrics that Dylan lends his distinctive voice to either never recorded, or “Talkin’ Hawkin’.” perhaps recorded and never Both the compositions released. Former Dylan and their titles allude to all band member and producer the water that has passed T Bone Burnett, who also under the bridge in the pulled together the “Oh course of Pink Floyd’s long Brother, Where Art Thou” career. The opening track, soundtrack among many “Things Left Unsaid,” sets other projects, oversaw the the tone: It’s a woozy wash work and makes it all flow of Wright’s keyboards, seamlessly. haunting horn sounds and “Down On The Bottom,” Gilmour’s guitar that feels the James-led opener, is a elegiac. standout, as is “When I Get On it rolls from there, My Hands On You,” with sometimes a tranquil wash, Mumford taking lead vocals. sometimes churned into rapids by Gilmour’s piercn Scott Bauer, Associated Press ing guitar and Nick Mason’s thundering drums, for 18 tracks — four sides of vinyl Pink Floyd if you opt for the old-fash“The Endless River” ioned format.

What’s on display is not Never so much songwriting as was an chemistry. This band had album something, a magic, and you more aptly can hear it throughout “The named Endless River.” than “The Endless n Jill Lawless, River,” the new — and Associated Press

Foo Fighters

“Sonic Highways” Twenty years into their career as one of the world’s leading rock bands, Foo Fighters continue to find ways to challenge both themselves and their listeners.

On “Sonic Highways,” a companion to the similarly named HBO television series, the Dave Grohlfronted band, with assistance from producer Butch Vig, tasked itself with touching down in eight U.S. cities, exploring each town’s music history, and then writing and recording a song in that city influenced by what they discovered, often accompanied by a native son or daughter.

To its credit, the band avoids gimmickry. For

example, in New Orleans, it recorded the mid-tempo “In The Clear” with the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, but no one will mistake the tune for a typical Crescent City brass band parade. Instead, each city’s elements are incorporated into the Foo Fighters’ sound.

That’s not to say they didn’t find inventive ways to salute each locale.

On the album’s best track, the thoughtful, driving “Congregation,” which features Zac Brown and was recorded at his Southern Ground studio in Nashville, the lyrics include “singing like a bluebird in the round,” a reference to the famous songwriter venue, Bluebird Cafe.

On the aggressive power pop of “What Did I Do/God As My Witness,” recorded in Austin, Grohl brings up the 13th floor, an insider reference to The 13th Floor Elevators, the influential yet

obscure Roky Erickson-led psychedelic ’60s band from the Texas town. n Melinda Newman, Associated Press

Garth Brooks “Man Against Machine” As would be expected, Garth Brooks strives for an epic statement on his reentry into full-time recording, after a 13-year hiatus.

Unlike most modern male country stars, Brooks looks beyond partying and celebrating rural life on “Man Against Machine.”

Like U2 or Bruce Springsteen, Brooks positions himself as a cultural figurehead who speaks for, and to, the common man.

To his credit, Brooks represents the middle class who work too many hours and devote their earnings to getting by in a society that’s “rotten to the core,” as he states in the title song, which pits a desperate man making a stand against an Orwellian power structure.

The album shows the influence of country rockers Jason Aldean and Eric Church in its heavy guitars and dark-hued themes. But he doesn’t go for auto-tuned vocals, rhythm loops or rapping. The songs are weighty and wordy, taking up where his albums “Scarecrow” and “In the Life of Chris Gaines” left off.

Now, like then, Brooks’ desire to address life’s important themes should be welcomed into a country music scene that rarely shows such ambition these days. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

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