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TUNING UP Sean Bendickson plays the Rockfish Grill in Anacortes on Friday night PAGE 9 HOLIDAY EVENTS A rundown of events celebrating the holiday season in the region PAGES 3-4

ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘BOB’S YOUR ELF’ On Stage, Page 8

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The November Follows the San FranUpcoming Man”: This is a tasty cisco Giants to their 2014 title. thriller with enough DVD releases “Phobia”: A man is twists to keep you Following is a partial trapped in his home by guessing until the end. schedule of coming movies his own mind.

Roger Donaldson — on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: “History Presents: who directed Pierce The definitive WWI & Brosnan in “Dante’s DEC. 2 WWII Collection”: A Peak” — does a good Dawn of the Planet of the Apes look at how the wars job of putting together The Hundred-Foot Journey changed the world. a film where the lines As Above, So Below The Congress “Signed, Sealed, between good and bad The Simpsons: Season 17 Delivered Christmas”: aren’t just blurred, Four postal workers try they’re obliterated.

DEC. 9 to find the recipient of Peter Devereaux Guardians of the Galaxy Dolphin Tale 2 a Christmas card from (Brosnan) is an ex-CIA When the Game Stands Tall the past. killing machine who I Origins “Tyler Perry’s A left the business behind Frank Madea Christmas”: after a tragedy during Madea goes with DEC. 16 a mission. He is pulled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a friend to pay her out of retirement by The Maze Runner daughter a holiday his previous handler, This Is Where I Leave You visit.

Hanley (Bill SmitroMagic in the Moonlight “Inspector Lewis vich), to save a woman DEC. 23 7”: Kevin Whately and who means more to The Good Lie Laurence Fox return Devereaux than just The Trip to Italy for a seventh season. another assignment.

Continuum: Season 3 “A Royal ChristDominion Brosnan’s perforPride mas”: Jane Seymour mance makes “The and Lacey Chabert star November Man” worth n McClatchy-Tribune News in this tale of a newly Service seeing. engaged woman who “The Expendables:” finds out her fiance is An old enemy resurreally a prince. faces to cause trouble for the heroes.

“What If”: A pair of twenty-someSylvester Stallone stars. things try to figure out what they mean Proves that when it comes to summer to each other. action movies, first and last impres“Metallica: Some Kind of Monster”: sions really matter. Both the explosive Follows the band through three of opening and the massive battle scene the most turbulent years in their over that caps the film offer some of the three-decade-long career. best full-throttle fun of the summer’s “Jeeves & Wooster Complete Colofferings. They are exciting enough to lection”: Hugh Laurie stars in this set distract from a middle that sags under that includes 23 episodes. unnecessary dialogue, a travelogue to “Guardians of the Museum”: Game put together the next generation of show where contestants must unlock Expendables and pages of silly banter. secrets.

“MST3K: The Turkey Day Collec“Que Bonito Amor”: Mexican teletion: Volume XXXI:”: Nothing says the novela based on “La Hija del Mariaholidays like a bunch of bad movies to chi.” watch before and after the big meal.

“Touch of the Light”: A blind pianist And this series always provides the encourages a young dancer to follow worst in movie watching. her dream.

Included in this collection are “Jun“Upstairs, Downstairs: The Ultimate gle Goddess,” “The Painted Hills,” “The Collection”: Set includes 81 episodes of Screaming Skull” and “Squirm.” They come in a tin box set stuffed with bonus the British series.

“Drunk History Seasons 1 & 2”: features, including an interview with Historical re-enactments are based on “Squirm” star Don Scardino. drunken storytellers.

“The Giver”: A young man learns “Extreme Maneater Collection”: that there is more than his colorless Includes three hours of wild footage. world.

“Official 2014 World Series Film”: n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-6 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Get Involved...................................... 10 At the Lincoln.................................... 11 Movie Listings, Reviews................... 12 Hot Tickets........................................ 14 Travel................................................. 14 Music Reviews................................... 15 ON THE COVER: Sam Schlobohm (left) is Bob and Jilian George plays Amber Faircastle in “Bob’s Your Elf,” which opens Friday at Anacortes Community Theatre.

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CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE: Permits to cut Christmas trees in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest can be purchased through Wednesday, Dec. 24.

In Skagit County, permits are sold from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, at the Mt. Baker Ranger Station, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley. Call ahead, 360-8565700, ext. 515, to make sure permits are available.

Each permit is $10, one tree per permit, with a tree height limit of 12 feet. Trees taller than 12 feet require a tall tree permit for $20.

Permits are nonrefundable, and may be purchased with cash, checks or credit cards.

(Verlot and Glacier Public Service Centers only accept cash and checks).

Cutting areas are located within national forest lands in the eastern portions of Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce and King counties. Maps and information about cutting areas are provided where permits are sold at ranger stations and the Verlot and Glacier public service centers.

The Forest Service also recommends purchasing a parking permit if your tree-cutting trip includes parking in a designated Sno-Park lot.

Getting a tree early before snow falls usually means better access on forest roads. Most trees are accessible only by narrow, unplowed mountain roads.

High-clearance vehicles are often required along with tire chains and a shovel.

Check ranger stations for road and weather information or visit www.fs.usda. gov/mbs.

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Thanksgiving meals in the area Skagit Valley Herald staff

Thanksgiving Day is today, Thursday, Nov. 27.

Local organizations are providing several opportunities to share a Thanksgiving meal today and this weekend.

MEALS TO BE SERVED TODAY

ANACORTES: A community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 4 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. The event is free, but donations are accepted. To volunteer or sign up for meal delivery, call 360-293-3012.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY: The annual Sedro-Woolley Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Free. Handicap accessible. Donations accepted. For information, contact Stephanie at 360-855-0231 or slokkebo@ yahoo.com.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN THE AREA Christmas is on Thursday, Dec. 25, but holiday events are in full swing this week. Here is just a sampling of numerous holiday-themed activities and outings over the next several days.

HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 35th annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival, which is closed today, will feature the work of more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, repurposed art and more. Enjoy live music, artist demos and workshops, and fun art projects for kids. 360-676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

motion picture, “A Christmas Story, The Musical” follows a bespectacled boy named Ralphie and his one wish for Christmas – a Red Ryder BB Gun. Up against a kooky leg lamp, an outrageous pair of pink bunny pajamas, one cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog dare to lick a freezing flagpole, Ralphie must overcome all odds to make his Christmas dream a reality. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

St., La Conner. The main rooms on the first floor will highlight different decades during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), with a tree for each decade along with quilts and textiles popular at the time. $7 admission, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

STANWOOD: The Gathering Place will host a traditional turkey dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 27201 99th Ave. NW, Stanwood.

No RSVP required. 360-629-3767.

MEALS TO BE SERVED AFTER THANKSGIVING

POTLUCK DINNER: The Alger Community Thanksgiving Potluck is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share, and a nonperishable donation for the Alger Food Bank. If you have pictures or stories about the Alger Community, bring those as well. Free. alger communityhall@yahoo.com.

en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army commander. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. The black-tie gala and auction includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live music and a live auction of designer-decorated trees and other items. Tickets: HOLIDAY ART WALK: $85. Proceeds will benefit Enjoy art and old-fashthe Cardiac Rehabilitation ioned caroling from 5 to Center Project at Skagit 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, in Valley Hospital. historic east Stanwood.

Blitzen’s Breakfast: IRVING BERLIN’S Downtown businesses will Enjoy a pancake breakfast, “WHITE CHRISTMAS”: open their doors with art photo booth, kids’ activiTheatre Arts Guild, displays, goodies, lights and ties and more from 9:30 to VICTORIAN CHRISTthrough Dec. 11, Lincoln music. Free.

11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. MAS: Check out the hisTheatre, 712 S. First St., 29, at St. Joseph Center. toric 1891 Gaches Mansion Mount Vernon. Veterans FESTIVAL OF TREES $15.

SANTA AT THE MALL: decorated for the holidays Bob Wallace and Phil Davis GALA: The Skagit Valley Family Festival Days: Visit Santa daily during mall “A CHRISTMAS STORY, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. have a successful songHospital Foundation’s 26th The Festival of Trees will hours through Dec. 24 at the THE MUSICAL”: Through Wednesdays through Sun- and-dance act after World annual Festival of Trees be open for public viewing Cascade Mall Center Court, Dec. 31, 5th Avenue days, through Dec. 28, at War II. With romance in 201 Cascade Mall Drive, Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., the La Conner Quilt & Tex- mind, the two follow a duo Gala Auction is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at St. Burlington. 360-757-2072.

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from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon.

View designer-decorated trees and enjoy kids’ activities, live entertainment, raffles for a decorated tree and playhouse, designer wreath sales and more. $5 adults, $3 children ages 18 and younger, $2 seniors.

360-814-5747 or facebook. com/skagitvalleyhospital foundation.

“SKAGIT CHRISTMAS: Over The River … to Grandmother’s House!”: Check out special exhibits showing how early Skagitonians celebrated the Yuletide season Nov. 28-Dec. 31 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

“BOB’S YOUR ELF”: Anacortes Community Theatre will present the holiday comedy Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 20, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

Banished from the North Pole, an elf named Bob is ordered by Santa to learn a lesson or two about cooperating with others. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE: The Anacortes Kiwanis Sunrisers Club will sell fresh-cut Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 28, at Sebo’s Hardware & Rental, 1102 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Regular deliveries of fresh-cut trees include noble, Douglas, Nordman and Fraser firs in a wide range of sizes and prices. Proceeds will ben-

efit the many local causes supported by the Kiwanis Club. 360-588-8846.

music and comedy, jazz and dance, cultural celebrations, ice sculpting, student showcases and FOOD & GIFTS: The more. The Winterfest Ice Port Susan Holiday Food Rink will be open through & Gift Show will take Jan. 4. Admission/skate place Fridays through Sun- rental fee applies. 206-684days, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, and 7200 or seattlecenter.com/ Monday through Wednes- winterfest. day, Dec. 22-24, at the Stanwood Theatre PavilDROP & SHOP: 9 a.m. ion, 6996 265th St. NW, to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Stanwood. Shop for a wide 29, Skagit Valley Family range of hand-crafted gifts YMCA Activity Center and locally grown foods and Pool, 215 E. Fulton produced by more than 35 St., Mount Vernon. Kids local vendors. Enjoy musi- ages 3-12 can make holical performances on Dec. day crafts, bake and play 6 and 13, and visit with games while their parents Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 go holiday shopping. Chilp.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. 360- dren 6-12 will have the 202-3932. option to go swimming.

Snacks will be provided.

“AN IMPROVISED $15-$20. Prior registration CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 8:30 required: 360-336-9622 or p.m. Thursdays through j.kerkvliet@skagitymca.

Saturdays and 7 p.m. org.

Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 27, Unexpected Productions’ ARRIVAL OF FATHER Market Theater, 1428 Post CHRISTMAS: Kids can Alley, Seattle. “An Impro- visit with Father Christmas vised Christmas Carol” in his bright red sleigh brings Charles Dickens’ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christmas classic to the Saturday, Nov. 29, at Chrisstage with a twist. The tianson’s Nursery, 15806 audience gives suggestions Best Road, Mount Vernon. up front, and improvisBring your camera to take ers use the suggestions your own keepsake photo tell an all new tale of tos. Free. 360-466-3821 or how Christmas can (or christiansonsnursery.com. can’t) change Ebenezer Scrooge’s life. $15 plus WREATH-MAKING applicable fees (student/ WORKSHOP: Karen senior/military discount Harper will offer one-hour available). 206-587-2414 classes on holiday wreathor unexpectedproductions. making from 11 a.m. to 4 org. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, “A CHRISTMAS 15806 Best Road, Mount CAROL”: Seattle’s ACT Vernon.

Theatre presents Dickens’ Learn how to use Chrisclassic holiday tale Nov. tianson’s wreath-making 28-Dec. 28 at Allen Themachine to create your atre, 700 Union St., Seattle. own festive décor. An Showtimes vary. Tickets array of greens are availstart at $27 children, $32 able for purchase or bring adults, plus applicable fees. your own. $8, includes one 206-292-7676 or acttheatre. wreath form. Reservaorg. tions required: 466-3821 or 1-800-585-8200.

WINTERFEST: Nov. 28-Dec. 31, Seattle Center, HOLIDAY TEA: The 19th 305 Harrison St., Seattle. annual Holiday Tea will Visit Center House for take place from noon to free performances of 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29,

at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.

Enjoy tea, cider and assorted delicacies in the nursery’s holiday-decorated 1888 schoolhouse, with music by autoharpist Bob Harper and violinist Dennis Burkhardt. There will be four seatings. Reservations required: 360-4663821 or christiansons nursery.com.

COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING: Kick off the holiday season with the Stanwood Community Tree Lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Viking Village, Highway 532 at 88th Avenue NW, Stanwood. Enjoy hot chocolate and spiced cider after the festivities.

CHRISTMAS TREES: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will offer Christmas trees in exchange for a donation Nov. 29-Dec. 20 at 2111 Riverside Drive.

Donations will be accepted at all hours. Proceeds will be used to provide eye exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need. 360-424-1888.

HORSE-DRAWN TROLLEY RIDES: Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley rides from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, around downtown Anacortes, starting from participating Commercial Avenue locations. For information, call the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce at 360-293-7911.

PICTURES WITH SANTA: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 30, Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. Bring the kids for photos with Santa.

Enjoy hot cider, cookies and more. Free, but donations will be accepted to benefit The Friendship House in Mount Vernon.

360-424-6760 or skagit

valleygardens.com.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Enjoy “Christmas in La Conner” featuring Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360-428-9402 or skagithabitat.com.

INDEPENDENT WREATH-MAKING: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Nov. 30-Dec. 24, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. The nursery’s two wreath-making machines will be available for use every day. $6 for one wreath form and use of the machines.

Greens are available for purchase, or you may bring your own. Reservations required: 360-466-3821 or 1-800-585-8200.

GARDEN CLUB WREATHS: Tulip Valley Gardeners members will sell holiday wreaths and swags, handmade from a variety of evergreens, starting Monday, Dec. 1, at Wells Nursery, 1201 Blodgett Road, and at Modern Cleaners, 215 E. Fir and 714 W. Division, Mount Vernon. 360-4249443.

FAMILY READING NIGHT WITH SANTA: Santa will share some of his favorite holiday stories at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Each child will get to choose a free book to take home. No registration required; limited seating.

360-293-1910, ext. 27.

Coffee, cider, cocoa and treats will follow at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 360-757-0994.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Enjoy a Celtic Christmas Celebration with violinist Geoffrey Castle at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Special guests include Cirque Du Soleil’s Beth Quist, Seattle Irish Dance Company and Irish tenor Connor Worley. $15-$20. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre.com.

THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS: More than a million Christmas lights will be displayed at the annual Lights of Christmas, from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 4-7, 11-14, and daily Dec. 18-23 and Dec. 26-30 at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood.

The largest holiday light display in the Northwest covers 15 acres and features family-oriented entertainment, live music, theater, crafts, food, pony rides, a petting farm, Polar Express Train rides and overnight getaway options.

Meet Santa Claus or talk with “Bruce the Spruce” Christmas tree.

General admission: $10$15. Pay-what-you-can nights are offered Dec. 4, 11, 29 and 30. Season passes are available. Theater events are extra. 800-2286724 or warmbeachlights. com.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A Live Radio Play”: Enjoy the Lights of Christmas Holiday Theatre at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood.

Dinner theatre: Dec. 4-6, TREE LIGHTING, ARRIV- 11-13, 18-20, starting at $39 AL OF SANTA: Santa Claus per person. Sunday deswill arrive to light the tree sert matinee: Dec. 7, 14, 21, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, starting at $24 per person. at Alpha Park on Fairhav- Reservations: 800-228-6724 en Avenue, Burlington. or warmbeachlights.com.

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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.

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.

Light” will open Friday, Nov. 28, and continue through Jan. 1 at Rob Schouten Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Choose from a wide range of artworks by Whidbey Island and Northwest artists, including glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, encaustics, ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, handmade prints and books, cards and more. A holiday reception, featuring music by Keith Bowers and Kristi O’Donnell, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. 360-2223070 or robschoutengallery. com.

“TREASURES OF THE SEASON: Sixth Anniversary “ORGANISMS”: The Celebration”: Handmade show featuring new work clothing by Teri Jo Summer by sculptor Peregrine and glass art by Dale Reiger O’Gormley and painter are featured in an exhibition Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & and sale through Nov. 30 at Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank.

Ave., Edison. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, including Wednesday through Sunday. gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit 360-766-6230 or smithand ravenrocksgallery.com. vallee.com.

HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 35th annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival, which is closed today, features the work of more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paintART SHOW: Cassera ings, wearable art, specialty Arts Premiers is showing foods, repurposed art and artworks by Roger Small through Nov. 30 at 106 First more. Enjoy live music, artist St., La Conner. 310-691-9391 demos and workshops, and or casseraartspremiers.com. art projects for kids. 360676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

MIXED MEDIA PAINT“STEEL AND WOOD”: INGS: A show of new paintCheck out new work by ings by La Conner artist local steel artists Neil HarPeter Belknap continues rigan and Mark Schrader at through Nov. 30 at Anne The Shop, 18623 Main St., Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Ana- Conway. Paintings by Mount cortes. Gallery hours are 11 Vernon artist Lance Nelson are also on display. Gallery a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday. 360-2933577 or annemartinmccool. Thursday through Saturday.

360-391-2691 or theshop com. conway.com.

NEW ACRYLICS: A show SMALL ARTWORKS: of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dian- The 24th annual “Honey, na Shyne continues through I Shrunk The Art” small Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, works show continues 420 Commercial Ave., Ana- through Jan. 18 at Matzke cortes. Also showing are oils Fine Art Gallery & SculpPAINTINGS & 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 or gallerycygnus. com.

‘A FESTIVE COLLECTION’

A collection of new paintings by Anne Martin McCool, McCool Gallery artists and guests will open during the First Friday Gallery Walk and the annual Holiday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5-6, at 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Participating artists include Peter Belknap and Cathy Schoenberg, paintings; Tracy Powell, sculptures; Stephen Roxborough and Bryce Mann, photography; Patsy Chamberlain, Cathy Schoenberg and Barbara Hathaway, ceramics; George Way and Art Learmonth, wood; Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich, jewelry; Martha Tottenham, hand-woven scarves; Jane Hyde, baskets; Vicki Hampel, gourd art; and other artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

Pictured: “Winter Night” by Anne Martin McCool ture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features creations by some 40 artists working in glass, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, weekdays by appointment.

360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com.

HOLIDAY ART SHOW: “Fine Art in the Season of

FOUNDER’S DAY: In honor of Rita Hupy, founder of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, the museum will offer free admission from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Hupy and her husband Art were key to founding what has become a significant art presence in La Conner through their work with both the Quilt & Textile Museum and the Museum of Northwest Art. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: Two new exhibits continue through Jan. 4, 2015, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

“Accreted Terrane”: Featuring work by 42 artists with ties to the Northwest, the exhibit explores processes of accumulation and erosion, dispersal and gathering.

“To Be Alone Together”: The exhibition pairs 11 contemporary Northwest artists with 11 works chosen from MoNA’s permanent collection on the basis of three ideas: light, solitude and community, which the curators find to be prevailing themes in the philosophy

and process of Northwest artists.

Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org.

“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. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812.

HAWAIIAN QUILTS, UNIQUE TEXTILE ART: Two special exhibits are on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

“Vox Stellarum”: Textile artist Elin Noble has transformed the third floor galleries into an installation using itajime-dyed silk organza. Also on view are pod-like three-dimensional poetic forms. The exhibition continues through Dec. 28.

“Hawaiian Quilting: Traditions Continue”: Grace Hawley first took up Hawaiian quilting in 1985, while living in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Hawaiian quilts traditionally feature hand applique work with designs from nature, and the quilting lines often echo the applique design, both on and outside of the applique work. The exhibition continues through Dec. 28.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.org.

INVITATIONAL ART SHOW: “Objectification: 7” will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and continue through Dec. 28 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

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OUT & ABOUT Featuring more than 20 local and regional artists, the annual show focuses on functional and three-dimensional artwork — ceramics, textiles, haberdashery, housewares and furniture, as well as beautiful art objects and sculptures. Purchased items can be taken home immediately. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24, closed on Christmas day and open from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR: The Jansen Art Center Holiday Artisan Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Meet the artists and check out a wide variety of unique handmade

Holiday Concert

Skagit Valley College December 2 7:30pm

The Nutcracker

Skagit Valley Academy of Dance December 5, 6, 7

Holiday Concert

Fidalgo Youth Symphony December 11 7:30pm

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

artworks perfect for holiday giving. Free admission. 360354-3600 or jansenartcenter. org.

CRAFT FAIR: Studio Outback’s annual Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at 801 Central Ave., SedroWoolley. The event will feature a variety of handmade gifts including stained glass, quilted items, hand-carved wooden birds, cloth baskets, handmade soap and more.

360-854-7873.

MUSIC “SONGS FOR BELLA”: A fundraising concert, featuring Mike Bucy, Marcia Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, David Guilbault, Jean Mann, David Lee Howard and Gary Baugh, will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old Bella Hamerly, who is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. facebook.com/lovefor bellahamerly.

IRVING BERLIN’S ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’

The Theatre Arts Guild production will take place through Dec. 11 at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army commander. Based on the beloved timeless film, the musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

ANACORTES HOUSE HISTORY: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes.

Did you ever wonder who built and lived in your old Anacortes home before you? Learn about the Anacortes House History and Plaque Program and how to research the history of your home in a presentation by the Anacortes Historic Preservation Board. Find out if your home might be eligible for the Anacortes Historic Register, and how you might qualify for tax breaks for your renovation project.

Free. 360-293-1915 or mus eum.cityofanacortes.org.

MORE FUN

MURAL UNVEILING: The Community Art Project mural, several months in the making, is scheduled to be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. The completed mural will be shown on the west wall of Tri Dee Arts, 215 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The project also raised funds to benefit the Lincoln Mount Vernon.

Translated as “The Nature of Theatre, organizers said.

Swans of the Skagit: Things,” this work captures a trideearts.com.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Jordan philosophy and intellectual Enjoy “Christmas in La understanding that became HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Conner” featuring Cantabile will describe the largest waterfowl in the world — a basis for our contempoThe Hilltop Holiday Craft of Skagit Valley, Shelter and Skagit Valley’s best rary, rational understandSale will take place from 11 Bay Chorus, La Conner places to view them. $8. ing of the material world. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Concert Choir and others Snow Geese of the Neumann will discuss the Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at the from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Skagit: 1 to 2 p.m. Snow merits of Lucretius’ poem, Skagit County Historical Nov. 30, at Maple Hall, 104 geese migrate to Skagit Val- summarizing key Epicurean Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., Commercial, La Conner. ley farmlands from Alaska philosophies, the role of sci- La Conner. Choose from a Admission by donation to and Wrangell Island, Rusence in dispelling fear and variety of hand-crafted items benefit Skagit Habitat for sia. Learn more about their the function of pleasure in by local artisans, including Humanity. 360-428-9402 or life history and challenges. living a meaningful life. Free. jewelry, pottery, soaps and skagithabitat.com. $8.

360-354-3600 or jansenart lotions, aprons, dog treats, Reservations required: center.org. photography and more. Free LECTURES 360-466-3821 or 800-585admission. 360-466-3365 or AND TALKS 8200. For information, visit CHOOSING A NEW CAM- skagitcounty.net/museum.

ERA: 7 p.m. Wednesday, SKAGIT WILDLIFE: Wild- christiansonsnursery.com.

Dec. 10, Anacortes Public life biologist Martha Jordan, FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL HOW IT’S MADE: 6:30 Library, 1220 10th St., Ana- AND INTERNATIONAL coordinator for Washington p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Jancortes. Photographer Tony Swan Stewards, the local MARKET: Women’s Work sen Art Center, 321 Front Locke offers tips on how to will kick off the holiday branch of The Trumpeter decide what kind of camera shopping season with a Swan Society, will offer two St., Lynden. Artist Yvette presentations about Skagit Neumann’s latest work was you need and how to choose Festival of Fair Trade and from among the many Valley’s migrant bird popu- inspired by the epic poem International Market from “De Rerum Natura,” written options. Free. 360-293-1910, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday lations on Saturday,

by Roman poet Lucretius ext. 21, or library.cityof Dec. 6, at Christianson’s and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at more than 2,000 years ago. anacortes.org.

Nursery, 15806 Best Road, the Mount Vernon Senior

Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. The event will feature a selection of unique, handcrafted treasures that also provide fair wages to artisans in developing countries. Look for Oaxacan handwoven and dyed wool rugs, Guatemalan scarves, Peruvian jewelry, African masks and tribal art, jewelry and clothing made by Nepali trafficking survivors, silk sari scarves, Mexican silver jewelry, fair trade food and coffee, henna tattoos and more. Enjoy guitar and vocals by Tello Hernandez, children’s activities, back-strap weaving demonstrations, traditional Salvadorian pupusas, Nepali momos and chai. womens workinternational.com.

WORLD AIDS DAY REMEMBRANCE: Cascade Rainbow Community Center and PFLAG Skagit/Stanwood will host a remembrance event from 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon.

The evening will include music, poetry, moments to remember and light refreshments. A special offering will benefit Bellingham’s Sean Humphrey House, which offers support to low-income individuals living with HIV/ AIDS. 360-856-4676.

ANACORTES HISTORICAL FILM FESTIVAL: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local historian Bret Lunsford shows film footage from the old days of Anacortes. Free.

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

EAGLE WATCHING: The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center will host guided walks at 11 a.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Dec. 6, at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport.

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OUT & ABOUT The center will feature speakers at 1 p.m. Saturdays.

During January, the center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 360-853-7626 or skagiteagle.org.

of Russian cooks focuses on traditional holiday recipes. $35, includes a unique cookbook filled with Russian recipes. Preregistration required. 360-321-2101 or nwlanguageacademy.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes. The celebration will be preceded by the Museum Foundation’s annual meeting and election at 6:30 p.m. Members will vote on foundation board RUSSIAN FOOD & CULMODEL RAILROAD OPEN officers, with nominations TURE: The Northwest HOUSE: The Whatcomaccepted from the floor.

Language Academy will Skagit Model Railroad Club 360-293-1915 or museum. present “Yolka, Language will host a special Christmas cityofanacortes.org. of Food: Russia” from 5:30 open house from 12:30 to to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, GUYS NIGHT: Guys can 6, at the NWLA Cultural at 1469 Silver Run Lane, enjoy a laid-back holiday Center, 5023 Langley Road, Alger. Check out the club’s shopping experience from Langley. Enjoy a traditional large, permanent HO- and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Russian celebration of N-scale indoor railroad lay- 10, in downtown Mount winter, including a Vertep outs. Admission is by dona- Vernon. Check out in-store performance by children tion to maintain and expand specials, including free gift from the Russian commuthe layouts. whatcomskagit wrap, shopping assistance nity, delicious winter holiday mrc.org. and guy-themed snacks and food, singing, dancing, music refreshments. Gift registries and more. $65 adults, $35 HOLIDAY RECEPTION: are available for the ladies children.

Enjoy light refreshments in your life at participating A pre-event cooking class and good cheer at the Ana- merchants. For information, will take place from 2 to 5 cortes Museum Foundacontact Janey Dodge at 360p.m. Learn the secrets of tion’s annual holiday recep- 588-4383 or email janey@ Russian cuisine as a team tion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. pavemv.com.

C e l e b r a te T h e S e a s o n !

EVENT SPONSOR: Dakota Creek Industries

Enjoy the holidays with us at the Port of Anacortes Event Center.

Create a new holiday tradition right here at home!

For the young or the young at heart.

Public Days: Dec. 5, 7, 13* & 14 Open Noon-5pm Just $5 per person/$20 per family

Photos with Santa • Crafts, Games • Hot Chocolate/Cookie • Marketplace handmade gifts and more.

Dream It Dinner/Auction: Dec. 6 Catered Dinner, Live Music $40 per person, tickets at http//:CelebrateTheSeason.brownpapertickets.com

2014 MOUNT VERNON HOLIDAY EVENTS ALL WEEKEND

Theatre Arts Guild production of “White Christmas”: (360) 336-8955 Lincoln Theatre, Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5-6, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Breakfast with Santa: 8-11 a.m., $5/person Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation: (360) 336-6215 Hillcrest Park Lodge Children’s Shopping Extravaganza: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

All items are priced at $5 or under Hillcrest Park Skylight Room “Polar Express”, FREE MOVIE at the Lincoln Theatre, 3 p.m.: (360) 336-6211 Presented by the Mount Vernon Downtown Association & Ken’s Hairstyling

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Meet & Greet and Book-Signing with Chad Lindberg, author “October Sky” Presented by the Mount Vernon Dowtown Association: (360) 336-3801 3:30 p.m., Tattered Page Bookstore, 514 S. 1st, a benefit for the Mount Vernon Public Library Foundation Old-Fashioned Holiday Kick-Off, Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting 5-7 p.m., (360) 336-3801, with Grand Marshall Chad Lindberg Kids visit with Santa in Pine Square following Parade

*Gingerbread All Day: Dec. 13 Watch teams battle for prizes or Decorate your own mini-house.

“Celebrate the Season” is the annual fundraiser of Anacortes Schools Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation.

MountVernonDowntown.org • (360) 336-3801

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 28-December 4 Friday.28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 28-December 4 FRIDAY.28

Kevin Cobley and Martin Iverson

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. All seats $10 at the door. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

SEAN BENDICKSON 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

SATURDAY.29

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

THE SWEET DOMINIQUES 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Saturday.29 MUSIC

“Songs for Bella”: Mike Bucy, Marcia Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, David Guilbault, Jean Mann, David Lee Howard, Gary Baugh; 2 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old Bella Hamerly, who is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. facebook.com/loveforbellahamerly.

FRIDAY.28

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

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

Jilian George and Sam Schlobohm Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.28-30 “BOB’S YOUR ELF” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Sunday.30 MUSIC

“Christmas in La Conner”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others, 4 to 6 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360428-9402 or skagithabitat.com.

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

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

Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Tuesday.2 MUSIC

Holiday Concert: Skagit Valley College choirs and band, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students.

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

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360-650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ theatredance.

Wednesday.3 THEATER

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360-650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ theatredance.

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

360-422-6411.

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, 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.

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

Sean Bendickson: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-2933012.

Kevin Cobley and Sam Schlobohm

Thursday.4 MUSIC

“Celtic Christmas Celebration”: violinist Geoffrey Castle, 7 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $15$20. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre. com.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Amanda Fitch Duet: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

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

360-422-6411.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.29

THEATER

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

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

360-855-5111.

Matney Cook (of Mudflat Walkers): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, 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.

Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes.

360-293-3012.

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

360-855-5111.

SUNDAY.30 Michael Tolf and Dane Dudley (jazz): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Little Mountain Band: 8:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-708-6621.

The Sweet Dominiques: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360-707-2683.

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

360-855-2263.

Filé Gumbo: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Girl Guts, Foxhole Norman, STFU Robot: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-7781067.

Marvin J (swing, rock, blues): 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 November 28-December 4 Friday.28

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 28-December 4 FRIDAY.28

Kevin Cobley and Martin Iverson

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. All seats $10 at the door. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

SEAN BENDICKSON 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

SATURDAY.29

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

THE SWEET DOMINIQUES 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Saturday.29 MUSIC

“Songs for Bella”: Mike Bucy, Marcia Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, David Guilbault, Jean Mann, David Lee Howard, Gary Baugh; 2 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 S. First St., La Conner. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old Bella Hamerly, who is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. facebook.com/loveforbellahamerly.

FRIDAY.28

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

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

Jilian George and Sam Schlobohm Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

FRIDAY-SUNDAY.28-30 “BOB’S YOUR ELF” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Sunday.30 MUSIC

“Christmas in La Conner”: Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others, 4 to 6 p.m., Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360428-9402 or skagithabitat.com.

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

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

Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Tuesday.2 MUSIC

Holiday Concert: Skagit Valley College choirs and band, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students.

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

THEATER

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360-650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ theatredance.

Wednesday.3 THEATER

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360-650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/ theatredance.

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

360-422-6411.

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, 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.

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

Sean Bendickson: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-2933012.

Kevin Cobley and Sam Schlobohm

Thursday.4 MUSIC

“Celtic Christmas Celebration”: violinist Geoffrey Castle, 7 p.m., Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $15$20. 360-941-0403 or concrete-theatre. com.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Amanda Fitch Duet: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

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

360-422-6411.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (musical): Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m., WWU Performing Arts Center, Bellingham. $7-$20. 360650-6146 or cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.29

THEATER

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

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

360-855-5111.

Matney Cook (of Mudflat Walkers): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Idol Eyez (high energy dance, 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.

Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 11 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes.

360-293-3012.

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

360-855-5111.

SUNDAY.30 Michael Tolf and Dane Dudley (jazz): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Little Mountain Band: 8:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-708-6621.

The Sweet Dominiques: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.4 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz, John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz): 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360-707-2683.

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

360-855-2263.

Filé Gumbo: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Girl Guts, Foxhole Norman, STFU Robot: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-7781067.

Marvin J (swing, rock, blues): 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 PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP: The Professional Photographers of Washington is accepting applications through Feb. 14, 2015, for its 2015 Student Photographer of the Year Award, which is open to Washington high school seniors graduating in 2015.

One student will receive the $2,000 scholarship grant, which will be used to further the applicant’s study in the photographic arts.

For information or an application, contact Anita Weston at 425-776-4426 or visit ppw.org.

three months. For informa- contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866. tion, call 360-293-1915.

AUDITIONS

THURSDAY DANCE: Dance to the Skippers “THE LAST DAYS OF from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ThursJUDAS ISCARIOT”: The days at Hillcrest Lodge, Skagit Valley College 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Drama Department will Vernon. For information, hold auditions at 3 and 6 contact Gisela at 360-424p.m. Wednesday and Thurs- 5696. day, Dec. 3-4, in the Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. ColBEGINNER SQUARE lege Way, Mount Vernon.

DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m.

Available parts include Tuesdays, beginning Jan. Judas Iscariot, Satan, 6, at the Mount Vernon Mother Teresa, Caiaphas, Senior Center, 1401 Mary Magdalene, Pontius Cleveland St. Couples and Pilate and the Saints: Peter, singles welcome. First two Matthew, Thomas, Monica weeks are free, then $4 and special guest, Jesus of per lesson. Sponsored by Nazareth. the Mt. Baker Singles and Monologues are encour- Skagit Squares. For inforCALL FOR INSTRUCaged, but not required. The mation, call 360-424-4608 TORS: Burlington Parks play will run Feb. 20-March or 360-424-9675 or email and Recreation is looking 1, 2015. For information, rosie@valleyint.com. for qualified instructors email Damond Morris at to expand its enrichment damond.morris@skagit.

CLOG DANCING FOR classes for youth and edu.

BEGINNERS: Free lesadults. To download an son from 10 to 11 a.m., instructor’s packet, visit followed by regular clog DANCE burlingtonwa.gov and click FOLK DANCING: Skagit- dancing from 11 a.m. to on the “Instructors Neednoon Thursdays, Mount Anacortes Folkdancers ed” tab. For information, Vernon Senior Center, meet at 7 p.m. most Tuescall 360-755-9649 or email 1401 Cleveland St., Mount recreation@burlingtonwa. days at the Bayview Civic Vernon.

Hall, 12615 C St., Bay gov.

No fee, no partner View. Learn to folkdance needed.

First three lessons CALL TO COLLECTORS: to a variety of international are free. Wear comfortable music.

Anacortes Museum, 1305 shoes. For information, call Instruction begins at 7 Eighth St., Anacortes, Rosie at 360-424-4608. p.m. followed by review invites local collectors to and request dances until participate in its “AnaRECREATION 9:30. The first session is cortes Presents” program free, $3 thereafter. All FRIENDS OF THE FORby putting their treasures EST HIKES: Join Friends of on display at the museum. are welcome. No partners Exhibits usually run about needed. For information, the Forest for scenic hikes

in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Free. For information, call 360-293-3725 or visit friendsoftheacfl.org.

Next up: Senior/Adult Hike: Whistle Lake: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 5. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot at the end of Whistle Lake Road.

TURKEY TROT: The eighth annual La Conner Turkey Trot 5K Run will get underway at 8 a.m. today at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. On-site registration opens at 7 a.m. the morning of the race.

Thanksgiving-inspired attire is encouraged.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers overall, with additional raffle prizes during the race.

Registration: $15, $40 family. Additional raffle tickets are $1 each.

Proceeds will benefit the La Conner High School Track & Field Program. lovelaconner.com/laconner-turkey-trot.

HATCHERY TOUR GUIDE TRAINING: Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group will offer hatchery tour guide training from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Marblemount Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatch-

ery Lane, Marblemount.

After training, volunteers will sign up to lead hatchery tours on at least two weekend days during the 2014-15 eagle watching season, Dec. 7-Feb. 1. For information or to register, contact Katie at 360-3360172, ext. 304, or email education@skagitfisheries. org.

project. The fairly level trail includes one 50-foot elevation gain. Walk takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs. friendsofcamano islandparks.org.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP: The Skagit Spikers Winter Volleyball Camp will take place Saturday, Dec. 20, in Mount Vernon. First-time JINGLE BELL RUN/ players in grades three to WALK: Registration is six will be introduced to open for the 2014 Skagit volleyball fundamentals Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, set for Saturday, and learn the right way to pass, set, hit, block, serve Dec. 6, at the Burlington and dig, with an emphasis Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Bur- on teamwork. Third- and fourth-graders will meet lington. from 10 a.m. to noon; fifthRegistration: $25, 5K run and walk; $35, dog trot; and sixth-graders will meet $15, 1K kids Fun Run With from 1 to 3 p.m. $28-$30.

360-336-6215. the Elves; $25, stay home and Jingle in your Jammies.

360-733-2866 or skagit THEATER jinglebellrun.org.

FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes WINTER WALK: Join Community Theatre offers Friends of Camano Island free acting classes for Parks on a guided commu- adults from 10 a.m. to 1 nity walk at 9:50 a.m. Satp.m. the third Saturday urday, Dec. 6, at Elger Bay each month at 918 M Preserve, Camano Island.

Ave., Anacortes. Hosted Meet at the junction of

by Nello Bottari, classes Dry Lake Road and Elger include theme monologues, Bay Road, just north of scripted scenes, improv Elger Bay Elementary games and more, with a School. The two-hour, 2different topic each month. to 2.5-mile walk includes Each class is independent, the signed interpretive so you don’t have to comElger Bay Nature Trail, a mit to every session. 360demonstration area of the 840-0089 or acttheatre.

Camano Wildlife Habitat com.

AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TEA

La Conner Christmas Concert

Sunday, Nov. 30 at 4 pm • Maple Hall, La Conner Directed by Madeleine Roozen Cook • Admission By Donation Benefitting Skagit Habitat for Humanity Presented by:

Olde Towne Grainery

Tea Room & Galleria

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas and nestle in for an afternoon with family and friends with

HIGH TEA and DELIGHTFUL MUSIC! Every Sunday in December until Christmas.

SUNDAYS, 1pm - 3pm Advance Reservations Required $40 per Adult - $20 Children under 10

Call 360-419-9090 or go to facebook.com/OldeTowneGrainery for more information or to order tickets.

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AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE

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Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’

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$24 first tier, $20 second tier, $10 third tier.

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 28-29 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4

The MET Live in HD - Il Barbiere Di Siviglia

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The score features well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano, “How Deep is the Ocean” and “White Christmas.”

The Met’s production of Gioacchino Rossini’s classic comedy — featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera — stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber. Michele Mariotti conducts. $23 adults, $19 seniors, $16 students, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

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E12 - Thursday, November 27, 2014

MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Big Hero 6” — Disney’s animated story about a teenager befriending a healthcare robot is a big, gorgeous adventure with wonderful voice performances, some dark undertones that give the story more depth, an uplifting message and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments. Animation action comedy, PG, 108 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Dumb and Dumber To” — Maybe it’s the “Jackass” world we live in, or maybe it’s the aging of stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, but the slapstick seems more forced and sadder in this sequel. I cracked up a good half-dozen times, but there were long stretches when the movie was just spinning its wheels. Comedy, PG-13, 110 minutes. HH “Foxcatcher” — Disturbing and memorable, “Foxcatcher” is based on a bizarre true story, and even if you know exactly what happens, when it does happen, it’s shocking. Steve Carell nails the role of a rich eccentric, with Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo revelatory as the wrestlers he mentors.

Sports drama, R, 134 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “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 warmovie-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 “Interstellar” — What a beautiful and epic film is “Interstellar,” filled with great performances, tingling our senses with masterful special effects, daring to be openly sentimental, asking gigantic questions about the meaning of life and leaving us drained and grateful for the experience. Adventure/

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From their first appearance in “Madagascar,” Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico have been committing grand theft scene stealing. The four lovable, military-minded penguins became an instant fan favorite with their can-do attitudes.

Finally, the Penguins — voiced by Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights and Conrad Vernon — are the stars of their own feature film. “THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR” tells the story of how the four became buddies and work together to make the world a safer place.

This origin film combines the kind of frantic, colorful action that will hold the attention of youngsters with the smart and wacky humor adults like to see.

The four, with their tuxedo-looking design, become the target of a ruthless octopus named Dave (John Malkovich) who’s seeking revenge on all penguins because their cuteness has caused him great grief. Joining the battle against Dave is a secret animal spy organization. Under the guidance of Classified (Benedict Cumberbatch), a team of critters look to bring down Dave. The only problem is that their well-organized style of working is a sharp contrast to the gut instincts of the Penguins.

It’s the fact the Penguins act on instinct that makes them so much fun. They rely on their wit, wisdom and wicked sense of camaraderie to get through every tight spot. That’s not only a fun way to approach the danger, but a great message about friendship.

1:25. Rating: PG for mild action, rude humor. HHHH

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BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Nov. 27-30 The Penguins of Madagascar (PG) and Big Hero 6 (PG). First movie starts at 6 p.m.

360-675-5667 CONCRETE THEATRE Nov. 27-30 Big Hero 6 (PG): Thursday: 6:30 p.m.; Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 and 6:30 p.m.

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Kowalski (voiced by Chris Miller, from left), Skipper (Tom McGrath), Rico (Conrad Vernon) and Private (Christpher Knights) are shown in a scene from “The Penguins of Madagascar.”

crash scenes for TV news, Jake Gyllenhaal plays one of the most disturbing movie characters of the year. But the film veers from dark OAK HARBOR CINEMAS satire to tense crime thriller 360-279-2226 before the tires come off near the end, leaving the STANWOOD CINEMAS entire vehicle just short of 360-629-0514 worth recommending. Crime thriller, R, 117 minutes.

HH1⁄2 mystery/sci-fi, PG-13, 169 “St. Vincent” — This story minutes. HHHH of a chain-smoking gambler “Kill the Messenger” baby-sitting the neighbor — Jeremy Renner’s perforkid is a prime showcase mance as 1990s investigafor Bill Murray and his skill tive journalist Gary Webb is set. Nearly every scene is one of the more authentic contrived, but writer-director portrayals of an old-fashTed Melfi has a nice way ioned, telephone-working with dialogue, and the cast -reporter in recent memory. including Melissa McCarthy This movie, a solid tribute to and young Jaeden Lieberher his work, is as much about -- is uniformly outstanding. what happens to Webb after Comedy, PG-13, 102 minthe story breaks as it is utes. HHH1⁄2 about his investigative hero- “The Fault in Our Stars” ics. Biographic drama, R, — With lesser source mate112 minutes. HHH rial, an average director and “Men, Women & Children” an OK cast, the adaptation — We can reach others of John Green’s novel about constantly, but we still strug- the glory and unfairness gle to truly communicate of life could have lost me. with one another. This is But everyone involved, from the abiding theme of Jason director Josh Boone to Reitman’s perceptive, movtranscendent star Shailene ing slice of modern life -- a Woodley and beyond, has time capsule of a film that talents way beyond the averunderstands how much tech- age. Drama, PG-13, 125 nology dominates the lives minutes. HHHH of teenagers, as well as the “The Homesman” — parents trying their best Tommy Lee Jones directs to keep up with the times. and stars in “The HomesComedy drama, R, 116 minman,” a stark, beautiful, utes. HHH1⁄2 bleak portrait of a hardwork “Nightcrawler” — As ing farmer (Hilary Swank) in a freelance vulture who the Midwest in the 1850s. records video of crime and With the help of a drifter

(Jones), she escorts three women driven mad in the Nebraska territory on a journey across the plains and back to Iowa. It’s not an easy, comfortable viewing experience, and that’s part of what makes it unique.

Drama, R, 120 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 1” — The latest Katniss Everdeen adventure is a rousing yet often bleak and downbeat film that focuses a lot more on tragedies and setbacks than applause-generating heroics. Ultimately it serves as a solid if unspectacular first lap around the track of a two-lap race. Fantasy adventure, PG-13, 123 minutes. HHH “The Theory of Everything” — Playing the young Stephen Hawking from reckless Cambridge student to brilliant physicist, Eddie Redmayne undergoes a remarkable transformation.

But it’s a memorable performance in a rather ordinary love story about his romance with future wife, Jane (Felicity Jones). Biography, PG-13, 123 minutes. HH1⁄2 “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

n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee Your enjoyment of “HORRIBLE BOSSES 2” is almost wholly dependent on your tolerance for clusters of funny actors, babbling, riffing — and in the case of Charlie Day, screeching — all at once. That’s how they communicate.

Because it isn’t about bosses at all this time. But those poor working schlubs Nick, Kurt and Dale are still getting stiffed. As bad at it as they were at the last time around, these clowns still think revenge will taste sweet.

We catch up with the trio as they’re pitching their new gadget, the “Shower Buddy,” a showerhead that dispenses soap and shampoo and conditioner, etc., on local L.A. TV. The two goobers, Dale and Kurt (Day and Jason Sudeikis) are all about how to “be ourselves” on “Good Morning, L.A.” They proceed to prove it when they’re pursued by a home shopping mogul — Chris Pine — and then that mogul’s dad (Christoph Waltz). They are out-maneuvered and stand to lose their start-up company, their dream of “never having to work for anybody ever again,” forced to realize they will “always be (just) cogs in the machine.”

So naturally the two dummies start talking revenge, with the more-sane Nick trying to talk them out of it.

They’ll kidnap the son, ransom him to the dad and collect enough cash to save their company from the very guy trying to steal it. The guys have to cross paths with the survivors of “Horrible Bosses.” Start with Kevin Spacey’s hilarious ex-boss/now-inmate, hissing profane tirades of “advice” over a prison-visitation phone, then check in with the colorfully named thug Jamie Foxx brought to life.

And then there’s the sex-crazed dentist played by Jennifer Aniston, her eyes sparkling at the filthy words she gets to let out of her mouth.

1:48. Rating: R for strong crude sexual content and language throughout. HH n Roger Moore, McClatchy News Services

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Thursday, November 27, 2014 - E13

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E14 - Thursday, November 27, 2014

FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE

HOT TICKETS MONETA: Nov. 29, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.com.

DIGITOUR: Dec. 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.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 ticket master.com.

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

STEVIE WONDER: Dec. 3, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

WATSKY: Dec. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

MICHELLE CHAMUEL: Dec. 3, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.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.

SMOOCH BENEFIT: with Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell, Shabazz Palaces, THEE Satisfaction: Dec. 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.com.

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

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

SAY ANYTHING, SAVES THE DAY: Dec. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

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

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

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

REIGNWOLF: Dec. 31, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.com.

COMMON KINGS: Dec. 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

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

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS: Jan. 15, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles: Jan. 20, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360734-6080 or mount

Ski adventures, snowy fun await

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DOWN Dec. 10, The Showbox, Seattle.

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

PIERCE THE VEIL, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: Jan. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

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

800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“ROMEO & JULIET, THE MUSICAL”: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

BILL FRISELL: Jan. 31, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL”: Feb. 5-March 1, 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

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

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

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

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

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

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK: Feb. 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

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

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

LOTUS: Feb. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

1. Breckenridge, Colorado. In addition to its snowy sports menu, this historic town continues to add palpable charm with new shops, museums, restaurants and music.

On the mountain, families can take full advantage of Peak 6, an addition of 546 skiable acres that debuted last year. Look forward to a wide range of above-the-treeline skiing, including plenty of blue runs and a bowl accessible for intermediate skiers. There’s also new extreme terrain for the adventuresome. An abundance of condo and home rentals, including ski-in, ski-out accommodations, provide roomy options for your gang. pinnaclelodging. com; gobreck.com 2. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado. Four lanes of lift-served snow tubing is new this season at Snowmass, home of the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center. Designed to delight the 4 to 14 set, the slippery Elk Camp fun will be included in a day at ski school. Nearby at Buttermilk, discover The Hideout, a new 7,500-square-foot, state-ofthe-art children’s center. It is located at the base of the mountain for ease of drop off and easy mountain access. The center, part of a $10 million expansion, offers kids and their parents a healthy mix of indoor fun and instruction paired with snowy adventures. Ask about kids ski free programs. aspensnowmass.com 3. More Epic Options. The Epic Pass is considered one of the best buys in ski country. The top level pass includes unlimited skiing at 12 resorts across the country.

This year, access includes the Park City Mountain Resort. Take your ski passion and your pass around the globe and opt for five free ski days in Verbier, Switzerland, or Trois Vallees in France. You can also make fresh tracks in Japan. The international newcomer to the list is Niseko United, four resorts on one mountain, located an hour south of Sapporo. Pass options include discounts for teens and children. snow.com/ epic-pass/passes.aspx 4. Sun Valley, Idaho. Family-friendly and often lift-line free, Sun Valley offers more than 2,000 acres of varied terrain.

Tagged the “birthplace of destination skiing,” the two-mountain town provides an ideal setting for advanced skiers as well as the newbies in the crowd. Kids love

Local travel ALASKA FERRY TOUR: Tour the MV

Malaspina for free from noon to 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 5, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham.

Step aboard an Alaska ferry during Bellingham’s 2014 Holiday Port Festival and get an inside look at one of the AMHS ferries that depart Bellingham each week, including the observation lounges and theatre, different cabin types, the heated solarium where heartier travelers camp out for the journey north, and sign up to take a tour of the bridge. Enjoy onboard snacks, kids’ activities and more. Free. Photo ID required. ferryalaska.com.

“WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO”: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, La Conner Retirement Inn, 204 N. First St., La Conner. Hear about the journey of the Testermans, who walked the pilgrim’s trail for 500 miles in Spain. Free. 360466-5700.

“DISCOVERING IRELAND IN 14 DAYS”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Doug and Gay Woods share details and photos from their travels across the Emerald Isle on a Rick Steves tour. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

EXTENDED TRIP: The Oak Harbor Senior Center has only a couple spaces left for 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 360-279-4582 or email pgardner@oakharbor.org.

the Adventure Trails and more than 30 acres of glade skiing and boarding on Bald Mountain. Head to Dollar Mountain for the thrill-inducing terrain park, which now includes a super pipe billed as the largest in North America. Ask about mountain passes for seniors and college students. sunvalley.com 5. Big Sky, Montana. Families opting for this expansive Montana resort can expect more intermediate tree and glade skiing this season. The opening of additional terrain brings the accessible acreage to 5,800, furthering the resort’s reputation for big skiing and runs up to 6 miles long.

Ski & Stay packages include breakfast plus free hotel or condo-style lodging and lift tickets for children 10 and under. Check out the tube park, zip line, sleigh rides and snowshoe tours. Add to the memory bank with a snowcoach excursion into Yellowstone Park. bigskyresort.com

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Thursday, November 27, 2014 - E15

MUSIC REVIEWS Idris Elba

AC/DC

“Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela” Playing Nelson Mandela in 2013’s theatrical release, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” clearly struck a chord with British actor Idris Elba — a musical one.

On “Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela,” a 14-track project on Elba’s own 7wallace imprint, the actor offers an uplifting journey, inspired by Mandela and his late father.

The music incorporates a variety of South African rhythms and styles, including Marabi, Kwela, Mbaqanga and Mbube, mixed in with Western sounds.

Elba largely wrote the album on a keyboard and laptop while in Johannesburg during filming of “Long Walk to Freedom,” but it’s far from a solo venture. The opening track, the lilting “Aero Mathata,” blends vocals from famed Mbaqanga group Mahotella Queens with producer Aero Manyelo’s Afro-tech beats. “So Many People,” featuring British actor-singer Shaun Escoffery, melds light African rhythms with ’70s-style Isaac Hayes soul. n Melinda Newman, Associated Press

But the happiest surprise here is the re-emergence of Brian Johnson’s voice.

During the ’90s and early 2000s, you could literally hear it crumble before your ears, seeming to get weaker with each new album.

Whether it has re-energized during the time off since the band’s tour wrapped in 2010, or is just miked and processed better, it sounds strong and vibrant again — an essential element of the classic AC/DC sound.

ties are endless, while “Lovers on the Sun,” featuring Sam Martin, is an unlikely West“Rock or Bust” ern spaghetti dance tune that touches on postmodernist sensibilities. It’s the album’s In 1980, AC/DC’s standout track. very existence was Sia, who worked with Guetta on the at stake: singer Bon massive hit “Titanium,” works a double Scott died just as the shift on the new album. She contributes band was starting to to “Bang My Head” and “The Whisperer” get big. They used the uncertainty and grief and presents two faces of the same coin: to dig down deep, and the result was one of techno euphoria on the one hand and the greatest albums in rock history, “Back piano soulfulness on the other.

In Black.”

The album’s chill-out factor comes In 2014, AC/DC is once again in turmoil: n Wayne Parry, Associated Press from three Caribbean-flavored tracks: the founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young catchy “Lift Me Up,” the tongue-in-cheek had to leave the band due to dementia, and David Guetta yet affable “No Money No Love” and the drummer Phil Rudd recently saw charges “Listen” dull if feasible “Sun Goes Down” with that he hired a hit man to kill someone MAGIC! Nicki Minaj and Afrojack delivdropped, but still faces serious legal matters.

David Guetta has er a startling R&B bump and funk gem in And once again, the band has come up big, proved again and “Hey Mama,” and John Legend, another with “Rock or Bust.” again he’s the master uniquely gifted performer, offers another The album is based on lead guitarist of the dance floor brilliant reason to love this album — his Angus Young’s butt-shaking, foot-stomping hook. The Frenchballad “Listen” wrangles both the ears and guitar riffs, elegant in their simplicity and man’s sixth album, “Listen,” brings an army the hips into action. their ability to burn themselves into your of reasons to support this without veerGuetta may be a club kid at heart, but brain. The title track, and the first single, ing too much into club territory — from his music has managed to grow up.

“Play Ball,” are perfect examples of this. the myriad collaborators that elevate the “Miss Adventure” adds a “nah nah nah” dance tunes to a collection of well-crafted n Cristina Jaleru, Associated Press chant to a bouncy blues beat in the same tracks to the mix and match of genres. way that chants benefited their previous hit “Dangerous” starts off the record with Please recycle this newspaper “Thunderstruck.” an urgent piano that suggests the possibili-

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29 & 30: Hilltop Holiday Craft Sale – Skagit County Historical Museum 30: Christmas in La Conner – Concert benefits Habitat for Humanity – Maple Hall, 4pm

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11: “After Hours” Holiday Shopping – at various merchants, 5-8pm 13: Lighted Boat Parade – Swinomish Channel 14: Season of Giving – Holiday Shopping benefitting Bella Hamerly

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