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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday November 6, 2014

VETERANS DAY

ON STAGE Mia Vermillion performs at Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage in La Conner PAGE 8

Find out where to honor those who have served our country PAGE 3

TUNING UP Brian Lee and the Orbiters play the Conway Muse on Friday night PAGE 9

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Anyone starting holibecause of its setting: the average-looking day shopping early will Upcoming New Jersey suburban be able to find a variety DVD releases family clashes with the of DVDs to give as gifts.

Following is a partial organized-crime world “Maleficent”: Untold schedule of coming movies of murder and extortale of the Disney vilon DVD. Release dates are tion. Take away the lain. Angelina Jolie subject to change: mob connection and stars.

NOV. 11 Tony Soprano would Jolie rules this film How to Train Your Dragon 2 be just another TV dad with a powerful acting Tammy unable to cope with grace accented by direcLet’s Be Cops Jersey Boys parenting. tor Robert Stromberg’s Mood Indigo It is still one of the film style that shifts best series in TV hisfrom film noir to chilNOV. 18 tory. dren’s comedy without 22 Jump Street If I Stay “The Newsroom: a flinch. There’s just Into the Storm The Complete Second not enough fleshing out And So It Goes Season”: Aaron Sorof the story to support Sin City: A Dame to Kill For kin’s look inside a cable these elements.

The Wind Rises newsroom. Jeff Daniels The villain of this NOV. 25 stars. film is the script by A Madea Christmas “Reno 911!: ComLinda Woolverton, The Giver plete Uncensored which promises MalefiThe Expendables 3 November Man Series”: Includes six cent’s real story but seasons of the comedy delivers little more than n McClatchy-Tribune News series.

Service a couple of variations “Hercules”: Hercules on the original theme.

(Dwayne Johnson) has Woolverton should to defeat a tyrannical warlord. have aggressively adapted the story “Rio 2 Sing Along”: You can singto add something more original. The along with your favorite characters. times when she does stretch, she falls “The Dog”: Story of man behind so short it’s obvious this writing task bank robbery that inspired the film exceeded her grasp “Dog Day Afternoon.”

“Planes: Fire & Rescue”: When “Hill Street Blues: Season Three”: Dusty’s career looks to be over, he volFeatures 22 episodes from the Emmy unteers to fight fires. The combination Award-winning drama. of Dusty’s epic struggle, some dazzling “A Most Wanted Man”: Illegal visual effects and a fun bunch of charimmigrant gets caught in an internaacters makes this a fun family film. tional war on terror.

It may be the simple fact that the “White Collar”- Season Five: Neal sequel was always intended for the Caffrey (Matt Bomer) must deal with big screen and not a last-minute bump a new handler. from a direct-to-DVD release, but “Impractical Jokers: The Comevery element of “Planes: Fire & Resplete Second Season”: Three-disc set cue” is much stronger than in the first includes 26 episodes. film. Considering it took off from an “Sgt. Bilko/The Phil Silvers Show: entertaining place, this is one sequel The Complete Series”: Military comthat flies rings around the original edy that ran from 1955-1959. offering.

“World War One Collection”: “The Sopranos”: There once was Included are four BBC productions. a time on television when it was easy “Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series to tell the good guys from the bad 13”: These are the final TV cases for guys. But television bad guys changed the sleuth. because of this series.

“Little House On The Prairie: A No one personified the new televiMerry Ingalls Christmas”: Two epision bad guy more than Tony Soprano sodes of the TV series that look at the (James Gandolfini), who headlines the holidays. critically acclaimed HBO series. You “Worst Friends”: Prankster must can see all of his good and evil clearly depend on childhood friend after car as the entire series is released in one accident.

Blu-ray set.

One reason the series is so strong is n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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COMMUNITY Skagit Valley Herald staff

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. There are several local events celebrating the service of veterans.

Veterans Day events

VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY: Veterans and community members are invited to a Veterans Day assembly at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the Allen Elementary School gym, 17145 Cook Road, Bow. The event will feature musical performances by students in fourth through sixth grade.

VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY: The City of Mount Vernon will hold a Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Mount Baker Middle School Cascade Commons/cafeteria building, 2310 E. Section St., Mount Vernon. Following a complimentary breakfast for veterans and their families at 8:30 a.m., the event will include a military defense hardware display beginning at 9 a.m. A special pr ogram at 10 a.m. will include a welcome from Mayor Jill Boudreau, invocation and benediction

by Pastor Ron Deegan, a performance by the Mount Vernon High School Band, color guard from Burlington American Legion Post 91 and recognition of all veterans in attendance. Mike Bucchi, Vice Admiral (retired), Marilyn Bucchi, soloist, and Chris Shelton, 173rd Airborne Association, will be the guest speakers. For information, call Richard Sundance, 360-420-4046, or Kirk Duffy, 360424-1154.

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Display and Program followed by a special luncheon beginning VETERANS DAY PARADE: The at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Skagit Valley Senior Village, third annual Oak Harbor Veter400 Gilkey Road, Burlington. ans Day Parade will get under Luncheon: $10, free for veterans. way at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Oak Harbor. For infor- RSVP required: 360-755-5550. mation, call 360-675-3755.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRAVETERANS DAY PARADE: The TION: The annual Veterans Day VETERANS DAY FLAG DISannual Burlington Veterans Day PLAY: The Mount Vernon Lions celebration will get underway at Parade will take place at 10 a.m.

Club will present a display of U.S. 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Saturday, Nov. 8, proceeding down flags to honor all past and presPort of Anacortes Transit Shed Fairhaven Avenue from Walnut Event Center, 100 Commercial ent military personnel — Army, to Regent Street. The Burlington- Navy, Air Force, Marines and Ave., Anacortes. The event will Edison High School Band and Coast Guard — on Veterans Day, include local veteran speakers, the Navy Junior Reserve Officer music by Skagit Swing and the Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Lions Park, Training Corps are just two of Anacortes High School Jazz Band 501 Freeway Drive, Mount Verthe many units to march in the non. Donations will be accepted and more. Light refreshments will parade, which will include flyovers to support the display. 360-424be provided. Free. 360-299-1818 or from the Heritage Flight Museum. 1888. portofanacortes.com.

Grand Marshals are WWII Veteran Jerry Wachsmuth and Korean VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: VETERANS DISPLAY, PROWar Veteran Duane Stowe. 360GRAM: Enjoy a moving Veterans The Navy League will present

“A Musical Salute To Our Veterans” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Oak Harbor High School, 950 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor.

Enjoy performances by the AnO-Chords, Daybreak Trio, Oak Harbor High School Harbor Singers and the All-Island Community Band, with the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard.

Free. 360-929-3928 or oakharbornavyleague.org.

VETERANS DAY DINNER: The Anacortes Eagles Club will hold a Veterans Day Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Eagles Club basement at 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. Free turkey dinner with all the trimmings; $7 donation appreciated.

Volunteers or donations also appreciated. More information at 360-293-9218.

FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL FOREST: The U.S. Forest Service will recognize Veteran’s Day Weekend by waiving fees for visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Saturday through Tuesday, Nov. 8-11. Fees will be waived at more than 74 day-use sites on the forest. fs.usda.gov/mbs.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: In recognition of Veterans Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all Washington State Parks Tuesday, Nov. 11. During this weekend, the Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks. The pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks. wa.gov.

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ON STAGE

Skagit Opera stages ‘Aida’ Photos by Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

Erin Murphy (left) plays Amneris and Corinna Quilliam is Aida in Skagit Opera’s “Aida,” opening Friday at McIntyre Hall.

Skagit Valley Herald staff

‘Aida’

Skagit Opera takes on another challenging and ambitious production this week as “Aida” starts a fourperformance run on Friday, Nov. 7, at McIntyre Hall.

The company produced “Die Fledermaus” earlier this year, in addition to “Rigoletto” and “Lucia Di Lammermoor” in 2013. “Cinderella (La Cenerentola) is set to open in February 2015.

Written by Guiseppe Verdi, “Aida” has elements of grandeur but is an intensely personal love story overflowing with passion, according to a news release.

The splendors of ancient Egypt are the backdrop for the mythic love triangle. Ethiopian princess Aida, now a slave and rival of the Egyptian princess,

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 7, 14; 3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 16 Where: McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Tickets: $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Also: Opening Night Gala Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 7. $75.

Amneris, is torn between love for her country and love for the Egyptian warrior Radames. The lovers try to defy the odds, but their fates are sealed.

Mitchell Kahn is the company Board President and General Director, stage direction is by Erich Parce, and the cast is led by Sedro-Woolley native Corinna Quilliam as Aida, Erin Murphy as Amneris, Mathew Edwardsen as Radames and Jonathan Silvia as Ramfis.

Jonathan Silvia plays Ramfis in Skagit Opera’s “Aida,” opening Friday at McIntyre Hall.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

botanist as he seeks to express the extraordinary in the ordinary, capture the eye and touch the soul. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812.

PLEIN AIR ART: Salish Sea Plein Air Artists will present two shows during November. The first will be their seventh annual show, through Nov. 30, at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. A reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. n The second show will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at The Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. 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 oldtimer 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.

“Umbilical of the Great Puget” by Susan Cohen Thompson

GREEN ART

“Trees, Leaves & Roots” will continue through Nov. 9 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features artworks by Barbara De Pirro (installations), Kirk McLean (stone sculptures), Patricia Resseguie (fiber) and Susan Cohen Thompson (paintings). All four are featured in the book “Trees, Leaves and Roots” by Ashley Rooney. Also included in the show are creations by Mike Adams (ceramics), Aaron Haba (special installation) and Victor Loverro (photographs). The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com.

ART SHOW: Cassera Arts Premiers will host a show of artworks by Roger Small Nov. 6-30, at 106 First St., La Conner. Meet the artist at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. 310-691-9391 or casseraartspremiers.com.

annemartinmccool.com.

NEW ACRYLICS: A show of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dianna Shyne will open with a reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and continue through Dec. 2, at Scott Milo GalMIXED MEDIA PAINTlery, 420 Commercial Ave., INGS: A show of new Anacortes. Also showing paintings by La Conner are oils by James Moore, artist Peter Belknap will pastels by Barbara Beneopen with a reception dur- detti Newton, acrylics by ing the First Friday GalLarry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The PAINTINGS & VESSELS: lery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7, and continue gallery is open from 10:30 A show of paintings by a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Becky Fletcher and vessels through Nov. 30, at Anne through Saturday or by

by Allen Moe will continue Martin McCool Gallery, through Dec. 14, at Gallery 711 Commercial Ave., Ana- appointment. 360-293-6938 cortes. Belknap’s works or scottmilo.com.

Cygnus, 109 Commercial include layers upon layers Ave., La Conner. Gallery of mixed media on canvas.

“TREASURES OF THE hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to SEASON: Sixth AnniverFriday through Sunday.

360-708-4787 or gallerycyg 5 p.m. Wednesday through sary Celebration”: HandSaturday. 360-293-3577 or made clothing by Teri Jo nus.com.

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. A reception for the artists will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Summer dyes textiles to create a body of work ranging from belts to bags to specialty clothing, including her signature coats. 360-222-0102 or visit ravenrocksgallery.com.

“SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is now 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

HAWAIIAN QUILTS, UNIQUE TEXTILE ART: Three new exhibits are currently on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. n “Vox Stellarum”: Textile artist Elin Noble has transformed the third floor galleries into an installation using itajime-dyed silk organza. Her black and white silk panels, featuring irregular horizontal and vertical geometrical shapes, are hung in sets, allowing a play of overlapping shapes and moiré patterns. Also on view are pod-like threedimensional poetic forms.

The exhibition will continue through Dec. 28. n “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. Grace’s quilts feature this wonderful style of hand quilting.

The exhibition will continue through Dec. 28. n “Best of the Festival”: The first floor of the Gaches Mansion hosts the blue ribbon quilts, wearables and fiber art from the 2014 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival. On exhibit will be Best of Show and all the top entries in each category, plus the pieces that received an Award of Excellence. The exhibition will continue through Nov. 23.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday

through Sunday. $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and children ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

ONE MAN SHOW: “Mark Bistranin: Town and Country” will continue through Nov. 23, at La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N. First St., La Conner. Check out Bistranin’s paintings from his recent trip to the Oregon and California coast. Also showing are works by Anne Shreivogl, Al Currier, Dave Nichols and Mark Conley.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. 360-202-2956 or laconnerseasidegallery.com.

“EIDOLA”: A solo exhibition of new work by Rachel Van Pelt continues through Nov. 23, at Anchor Art Space, 216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. A reception for the artist will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Nov. 7. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-7553140 or anchorartspace.org.

ROCKS & WOOD CARVINGS: Two new exhibits will continue through Nov. 16 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. n “Treasures of Walker Valley”: Check out stunning rocks and minerals gathered in our beautiful valley, plus a visit to “Space City.” n “Carvings of Mary Stapp”: Mary was a teacher for many years. Upon retirement, this self-taught artist picked up a carving knife and created some amazing art.

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

Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

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OUT & ABOUT LECTURES AND TALKS

WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies holds its annual World Issues Forum from noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) in the Fairhaven College auditorium on the WWU campus in Bellingham. Presentations are free and open to the public. 360-650-2309 or wwu. edu/fairhaven/news/worldissuesforum.

Next up: n Nov. 12: “Gaza Then and Now”: with Craig and Cindy Corrie, advocates for human rights and peace with justice in Palestine and the Middle East, and the parents of human rights activist and observer Rachel Corrie, who was killed by an Israeli military bulldozer in Gaza as she tried to stop the demolition of a Palestinian family’s

home in 2003. Since their daughter’s death, the Corries have continued to promote changes in U.S. foreign policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. n Nov. 19, from 2-3:30 p.m. in Fraser Hall: “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States”: with Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, feminist, revolutionary and historian.

Dunbar-Ortiz will discuss how the genocide of indigenous people in the United States 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.

Skagit Opera

November 7, 9, 14, 16

Instrumental Gala Concert MVHS Bands

November 19 7:00pm

Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband

November 21 7:30pm

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

MORE FUN

FILMS WITH FRIENDS: Friends of Skagit Beaches will present its 2014 Environmental Film Series at 7 p.m. Fridays, at the Northwest Education Services District Building, 1601 R Ave. Anacortes. Enjoy free screenings of feature length HIT THE OPEN ROAD: films on issues concerning Author Christina Nealson our Puget Sound/Salish Sea will read from her book waters. Short films made by “Drive Me Wild: A Western young, local filmmakers for Odyssey” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Friends of Skagit Beaches’ Nov. 8, at the Mount VerTrail Tales Program will start non City Library, 315 Snoeach screening. Free admisqualmie St., Mount Vernon. sion and popcorn. skagitThe book details Nealson’s beaches.org. adventure as she jettisoned Next up: her possessions, sold the n Nov. 7: “Flow”: Irena house in Taos, moved into a Salina’s award-winning 35-foot motorhome and set documentary investigation ARTIST TALK: 12:30 off on a journey criss-cross- into what experts label the p.m. today at the Whatcom ing the American West, from most important political and Museum’s Lightcatcher British Columbia to the tip environmental issue of the Building, 250 Flora St., Bell- of the Baja. Free. 360-33621st Century — the world ingham. Artists Anita Mayer, 6209 or mountvernonwa. water crisis. Salina builds Lin McJunkin, Denise Snygov/library. a case against the growing der and Judy Zugish from privatization of the world’s HORS D’OEUVRES & HIS- dwindling fresh water supply TORY: The Stanwood Area and gives viewers a look at Historical Society will presthe people and institutions ent “Early Photographs of providing practical solutions.

Snohomish County Indians” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Enjoy cooking demos, a Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Everett Pub- fashion show, fabulous disGALLERY WALK lic Library Historian David counts and more from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at more Dilgard will share photothan two dozen participatgraphs taken by Norman ing businesses in downtown Edson, Ferdinand Brady Mount Vernon. Gift bags and J.A. Juleen. Appetizers and sparkling juices will be containing lovely surprises served. Free. 360-629-6110 or as well as valuable coupons sahs-fncc.org. may be purchased in downtown businesses in early October. For information, “MILITARY UNIFORMS & Anne Martin McCool Gallery THE PEOPLE WHO WORE contact Cathy Stevens at THEM”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, 360-336-3801 or visit mountGallery KP Nov. 12, at the Anacortes vernondowntown.org.

Burton Jewelers Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Celebrate VeterART AUCTION: Magnum Scott Milo Gallery ans Day with Doug Charles photographer Michael as he highlights people and Christopher Brown recently The Majestic Inn and Spa uniforms from the Victorian donated a special release Apothecary Spa period to the present, with of photos to be auctioned (2nd floor Majestic Inn) an emphasis on the period in support of “Voices of the from World War I to World Children,” a musical written Gallery at the Depot War II. Free. 360-293-1910, and performed by Skagit ext. 21, or library.cityofanaelementary students inspired www.anacortesart.com cortes.org.

by Brown’s photos. Twenty

FIRST FRIDAY

Aida

Northwest Designer Craftsmen will share details of the materials, methods and meaning of their work in the NWDC show, “Reaching Beyond: Northwest Designer Craftsmen at 60.”$5, includes museum admission.

360-778-8930 or whatcommuseum.org.

Nov. 7 6-9pm

framed and signed prints will be auctioned off in a silent auction from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. Brown’s photos depict refugee children in conflict zones. A special preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, during the Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s Ladies Night. 360-3363373.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Skagit Valley Gardens will host its 17th annual holiday open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. The event will feature decorated theme trees, designer ornaments, stocking stuffers and gifts. Browse and listen to live music by the Free Agents Quartet, while enjoying refreshments.

Free. 360-424-6760 or skagitvalleygardens.com.

HARVEST DINNER: Mount Vernon Christian School’s Music Department will host its annual Harvest Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the school’s gym at 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Senior citizen early bird meal starts at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 kindergarten-sixth grade, free for ages 5 and younger.

360-424-9157 or mountvernonchristian.org.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Women Hand in Hand will present the “Hope Heals” Women’s Conference featuring actress/model Jennifer O’Neill beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, continuing from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 S. Third St. $15 per day or $20 for both. For tickets or information, call 360-8533066.

FIBER ARTS: “Uncommon Threads,” the Whidbey

Weavers Guild’s 11th annual sale, will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island. Check out an amazing selection of fiber arts, including weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting, knitting and jewelry. whidbeyweaversguild.org.

KIDS GIANT GARAGE SALE: Find great deals as young vendors sell their pre-loved toys, books, games, bikes, sports equipment, clothing and more from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Free admission. 360-7559649 or burlingtonwa.gov/ recreation.

CRAFT FAIR: BurlingtonEdison High School Band Boosters will present the 24th annual Note-Able Affair Craft Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360-7574074.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The WhatcomSkagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Check out the club’s large, permanent HOand N-scale indoor railroad layouts. Admission is by donation to maintain and expand the layouts. whatcomskagitmrc.org.

CHILI & CHOWDER: The 19th annual Chili Chowder Cook-Off will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Come and vote for your favorite, chili, chowder and best decorated booth. Live music, raffles and giveaways. $10, includes 10 tastes. Beer and wine available for purchase. 360629-7136.

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Local travel “EXPLORING SOUTH AMERICA: The Bird Continent”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Lucila Castro and Peter Morrison will take you on a virtual expedition through amazing wildlands and birding hotspots, far from the tourist trail.

Also learn about the flamingos of the high Andes and efforts to protect them and their habitat. Presented by Pacific Biodiversity Institute. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org.

“DAY HIKING THE SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the 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.

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.

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.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts passport applications from noon “DISCOVERING IRELAND IN 14 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays DAYS”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th forms and information on fees and how St., Anacortes. Doug and Gay Woods to apply are available at travel.state.gov, share details and photos from their travor pick up an application and passport els across the Emerald Isle on a Rick guide at the library.

Steves tour. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE or library.cityofanacortes.org.

Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications, by appointment, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EXTENDED TRIP: The Oak Harbor 360-279-4580.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 6-13

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 6-13

Thursday.6

THURSDAY.6

FRIDAY.7

Paul Klein (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Front St, Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600. Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

MUSIC

MVHS JAZZ: “Live at the Lincoln”: Mount Vernon High School Jazz Bands: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $6. Proceeds will benefit the MVHS Jazz Program. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Friday.7 “The Double O’ Wedding” (interactive dinner theater): Shakespeare Northwest: 7 p.m., The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway. $50, includes dinner, dancing, one drink ticket. 206317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

FRIDAY.7 BRIAN LEE AND THE ORBITERS (BLUES) 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A pre-performance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain time. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org. n “Aida” Opening Night Gala Dinner: 5:30 p.m. $75.

SATURDAY.8 Latigo Lace (contemporary country): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877275-2448.

MUSIC

Mia Vermillion: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

“The Double O’ Wedding” (interactive dinner theater): Shakespeare Northwest: 7 p.m., The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway. $50, includes dinner, dancing, one drink ticket. 206317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

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

MUSIC

Bayshore Symphony Fall Soloist Concert: 7:30 p.m., St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $10 suggested donation, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-724-7300 or bayshoremusicproject.com.

Marcia Kester: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

CC Adams Band: 9 p.m., Benchwarmers Pub, 700 W. Division St., Mount Vernon. 360-421-4499.

BREWGRASS: 11th annual Bluegrass and Microbrew Celebration: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, in Anacortes. No cover.

Saturday, Nov. 8 The Duntons: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Friday, Nov. 7 Jake Navarro and Danny Barnes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

The Stilly River Band: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

The Ames: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 ComThe Blackberry Bushes: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Com- mercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544. mercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

THEATER

Re-Ignition (Bad Brains tribute), Underworld Scum (Misfits tribute), The Dee Dees (Ramones tribute), The Human Flys (Cramps tribute): 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-778-1067.

FRIDAY.7-SATURDAY.8

THEATER

Saturday.8

Latigo Lace (contemporary country): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877-275-2448.

Sunday.9

Thursday.13

FRIDAY.7

THEATER

THEATER

MIA VERMILLION (PICTURED ABOVE) 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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

OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera: 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A pre-performance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain time. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyrehall.org.

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

Lucas Hicks: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Professor Gall: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

SUNDAY.9 EP Release Party: Medici, Hillary Susz, The Spider Ferns: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Dan Weber and Chris Ronald (folk): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

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

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4-9 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-4664488.

The Unknown: 8 p.m., The Deport Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., AnaBow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. cortes. $5. 360-629-7277.

No cover. 360-766-6266.

WEDNESDAY.12 The Stilly River Band: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.13 Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 6 to 8 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-293-3012.

MUSIC

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

360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

SATURDAY.8 JIMMY WRIGHT 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 6-13

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 6-13

Thursday.6

THURSDAY.6

FRIDAY.7

Paul Klein (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Front St, Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600. Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

MUSIC

MVHS JAZZ: “Live at the Lincoln”: Mount Vernon High School Jazz Bands: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $6. Proceeds will benefit the MVHS Jazz Program. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Friday.7 “The Double O’ Wedding” (interactive dinner theater): Shakespeare Northwest: 7 p.m., The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway. $50, includes dinner, dancing, one drink ticket. 206317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

FRIDAY.7 BRIAN LEE AND THE ORBITERS (BLUES) 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A pre-performance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain time. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org. n “Aida” Opening Night Gala Dinner: 5:30 p.m. $75.

SATURDAY.8 Latigo Lace (contemporary country): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877275-2448.

MUSIC

Mia Vermillion: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

“The Double O’ Wedding” (interactive dinner theater): Shakespeare Northwest: 7 p.m., The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway. $50, includes dinner, dancing, one drink ticket. 206317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

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

MUSIC

Bayshore Symphony Fall Soloist Concert: 7:30 p.m., St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $10 suggested donation, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-724-7300 or bayshoremusicproject.com.

Marcia Kester: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

CC Adams Band: 9 p.m., Benchwarmers Pub, 700 W. Division St., Mount Vernon. 360-421-4499.

BREWGRASS: 11th annual Bluegrass and Microbrew Celebration: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, in Anacortes. No cover.

Saturday, Nov. 8 The Duntons: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Friday, Nov. 7 Jake Navarro and Danny Barnes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

The Stilly River Band: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

The Ames: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 ComThe Blackberry Bushes: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Com- mercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544. mercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

THEATER

Re-Ignition (Bad Brains tribute), Underworld Scum (Misfits tribute), The Dee Dees (Ramones tribute), The Human Flys (Cramps tribute): 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-778-1067.

FRIDAY.7-SATURDAY.8

THEATER

Saturday.8

Latigo Lace (contemporary country): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Cover. 877-275-2448.

Sunday.9

Thursday.13

FRIDAY.7

THEATER

THEATER

MIA VERMILLION (PICTURED ABOVE) 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

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

OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera: 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A pre-performance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain time. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyrehall.org.

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

Lucas Hicks: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Professor Gall: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

SUNDAY.9 EP Release Party: Medici, Hillary Susz, The Spider Ferns: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Dan Weber and Chris Ronald (folk): 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

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

Blues/rock jam with CC Adams and Friends: 4-9 p.m., La Conner Pantry & Pub, 315 Morris St., La Conner. 360-4664488.

The Unknown: 8 p.m., The Deport Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., AnaBow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. cortes. $5. 360-629-7277.

No cover. 360-766-6266.

WEDNESDAY.12 The Stilly River Band: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

THURSDAY.13 Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 6 to 8 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-293-3012.

MUSIC

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

360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

SATURDAY.8 JIMMY WRIGHT 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

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HOT TICKETS TONY BENNETT: Nov. 6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or LiveNation.com.

NILS FRAHM: Nov. 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES: Nov. 7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

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HARD WORKING AMERICANS: Nov. 11, The Showbox, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

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THE WHITE BUFFALO: Nov. 12, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-9876487 or thecrocodile.com.

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box, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

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RUSKO: Nov. 13, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

AN EVENING WITH JOAN BAEZ: Nov. 13, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 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.

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CAPITAL CITIES: Nov. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

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FKA TWIGS: Nov. 18, 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. 800-745-3000 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 ticketJUDAS PRIEST: Nov. 22, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation. master.com. com.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Dec. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 TRA: “The Christmas Attic, 3000 or showboxonline.com. or showboxonline.com.

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STEVIE WONDER: Dec. 3, FLEETWOOD MAC: Nov. 20, 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com. KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or SUPER DIAMOND (Tribute or LiveNation.com.

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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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GET INVOLVED AUDITIONS

“RUMORS”: Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday 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. This Neil Simon comedy will run Jan. 23-Feb. 14, 2015. For information or to schedule an audition, call 360-293-6829.

CALL FOR SHAKESPEARE PROPOSALS: Shakespeare Northwest is accepting directorial proposals for the 2015 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival through Nov. 30. The Festival includes two main stage shows in repertory from July to mid-August at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre. The festival traditionally stages one of William Shakespeare’s comedies and one history/tragedy. For information, call 206-3173023 or visit shakesnw.org.

Enjoy dancing to the music of The Skippers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360424-5696.

CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed. First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-4244608.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers played acoustic old time music at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. Information: 630-9494.

SECOND FRIDAY DRUM CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Unity Church, 704 W. Division St., Mount Vernon. Shake off the energy of the week through drumming, songs, chants.

Freewill donation. For information, email heatmiser@ inbox.com.

DANCE

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360466-3805.

THURSDAY DANCE:

CALL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS: The Mount Vernonbased Fidalgo Youth Sym-

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

phony offers opportunities for young musicians ages 5 to 21 to study and perform orchestral music. For information, including tuition costs and rehearsal schedules, contact Sara Fisher at 360682-6949 or Anita Tatum, 360-969-1681 or visit fysmusic.org.

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

OPEN MIC: Jam Night: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360445-4733.

OPEN MIC: 9 to 11 p.m.

Thursday, April 24, at Haze Lounge, 1090 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 101, Oak Harbor.

Ages 18 and older. 360-6822033 or oakharborhookah. com.

RECREATION

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lington Parks and Recreation has space for 20 or more independent home consultants to showcase a variety of goods at its Holiday Vendor Market, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Products can include candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, clothing, handbags, home décor, housewares and more. Only one vendor per business can be represented, and will be accepted on a

DINING GUIDE

MUSIC

“ROMEO AND JULIET”: Drummer needed for “Romeo and Juliet The Musical.” Performances run Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2015 at the Lincoln Theatre, presented

by META Performing Arts, For information, visit www.

RJMusical.com or email caskland@gmail.com.

FOLK DANCING: SkagitAnacortes Folkdancers meet at 7 p.m. most Tuesdays at the Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-7666866.

BRASS CHOIR: The Basically Brass Choir is seeking trombone, French horn and tuba players to join a group of about 12 musicians, playing a varety of styles.

Rehearsals are the first and third Mondays in Burlington, with regular performances.

Contact David Soiseth at 360-757-0351 or dsois@comcast.net.

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GET INVOLVED first come, first served basis. of Fish and Wildlife and Register by Nov. 12 at 360- the Department of Natural 755-9649 or burlingtonwa.

Resources. parks.wa.gov. gov/recreation. n The U.S. Forest Service will recognize Veterans FREE PARK ADMISSION: Day weekend by waiving The Washington State Parks fees for visitors to the Mt. and Recreation Commission Baker-Snoqualmie National will offer free admission to Forest Saturday through all state parks to celebrate Tuesday, Nov. 8-11. Fees will Veterans Day on Tuesday, be waived at most day-use Nov. 11. On this day, the sites on the forest. fs.usda.

Discover Pass will not be gov/mbs. required to enter state parks.

The pass is still required to TRAIL TALES: Friends of access lands managed by the Skagit Beaches will lead a Washington Department series of informative walks

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Next up: Fall Birds of Fidalgo Bay: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Fidalgo Bay Resort, 701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes. Many species of birds that winter on Fidalgo Bay have arrived from their northern or inland breeding areas. Join local birder Tim Manns for an indoor presentation at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 9:30 a.m. bird

walk along the trail. Handicapped accessible. Free.

SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group to help restore native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These plants will provide shade and cover for salmon and leaf litter for aquatic insects, which in turn provide food for salmon. These riparian zones also improve water quality by controlling ero-

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E14 - Thursday, November 06, 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 “Birdman” — In the crowning performance of his career, the darkly funny, brooding Michael Keaton plays a faded movie star attempting a comeback by directing and starring in a Broadway play. This is a strange and beautiful and unique film, one of the best of the year. Comedy/drama, R, 119 minutes. HHHH “Dear White People” — This campus-based satire addresses core issues of racial stereotypes with equal parts humor and drama.

Justin Simien’s screenplay is tight, funny, smart and insightful, and his direction has just enough indie feel without becoming too self-conscious or preachy. Comedy/drama, R, 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 cownfection 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, PG-13, 122 1 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

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS Nov. 7-13 Billy Elliot: The Musical (NR): Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Big Hero 6 (PG): Wednesday: 2:50 (show is open caption); Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 2:50, 6:35, 8:55; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 2:50, 6:35 Interstellar (PG-13): Wednesday: 6:40 (show is open caption); Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 4:40, 6:40, 8:00; Sunday-Wednesday: 1:10, 4:40, 6:40; Thursday: 1:10, 4:40 St. Vincent (PG-13): Wednesday: 12:15 (show is open caption); Friday-Saturday: 12:15, 2:25, 4:30, 9:45; Sunday-Thursday: 12:15, 2:25, 4:30 The Barefoot Bandit Documentary (NR): Thursday: 7:00 360-293-6620

CONCRETE THEATRE Nov. 7-9 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 4 and 6:30 p.m.

360-941-0403 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Nov. 7-13

Big Hero 6 (PG): Friday: 1:00, 3:20, 6:40, 8:55; Saturday: 10:20, 1:00, 3:20, 6:40, 8:55; Sunday: 10:20, 1:00, 3:20, 6:40; MondayThursday: 1:00, 3:20, 6:40 Interstellar (PG-13): Friday: 1:10, 4:30, 6:30, 8:00; Saturday: 10:00, 1:10, 4:30, 6:30, 8:00; Sun: 10:00, 1:10, 4:30, 6:30; Monday-Thursday: 1:10, 4:30, 6:30 Nightcrawler (R): Friday: 1:20, 4:10, 9:40; Saturday: 10:10, 1:20, 4:10, 9:40; Sunday: 10:10, 1:20, 4:10; Monday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:10

360-279-2226 CASCADE MALL THEATRES STANWOOD CINEMAS Burlington For listings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386). Nov. 7-13 Big Hero 6 (PG): Friday-Thursday: 1:05, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Interstellar (PG-13): Friday-Thursday: Oak Harbor 12:45, 2:30, 4:30, 6:40, 8:00 Nov. 7-9 The Barefoot Bandit Documentary (NR): Big Hero 6 (PG) and Alexander and the Wednesday: 7:00 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Nightcrawler (R): Friday-Thursday: 12:55, (PG). First movie starts at 6 p.m.

3:40, 6:50, 9:20 360-675-5667 St. Vincent (PG-13): Friday-Tuesday: 1:15, 3:50, 6:20, 8:35; Wednesday: 1:15, 3:50, 9:00; Thursday: 1:15, 3:50, 6:20, 8:35 360-629-0514 Flynn’s novel manipulate, stumble, recover and stumble again. Mystery 1thriller, R, 149 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “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 Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her and Him” — After a version of this story called “Them” told of a romance and breakup, “Her” and “Him” take us through the same timeline from each person’s perspective. The “Her” supporting players are more interesting, but thanks to a rich screenplay and Jessica Chastain’s acting, I was immersed in this story no matter who was telling the tale. Drama, R, 195 minutes.

1 “Her” – HHH ⁄2; “Him” – HHH “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

NEW THIS WEEK “Big Hero 6” is Walt Disney Animation’s lovely and sometimes touching attempt to do anime with computergenerated animation. Based on Marvel comic book characters, it’s a story-driven kid-pleasing mashup of plots, situations and ideas from scads of earlier tales of misfits battling a super villain.

It’s lightly amusing, even though it isn’t about the gags.

It’s a potential franchise-starter, even though it rarely feels that cynical. And when it hits its sentimental third-act sweet spot, you will be touched.

That rampant display of heart makes this the best message-driven cartoon since “Wall-E.” In the not-distant future San Francisco has morphed into San Fransokyo, a pan-Asian megalopolis where young genius Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) wastes his talent building robots for “Bot Fighting,” which he then gambles on.

He’s just been convinced to go to college with his brilliant brother Tadashi at the “Nerd University” where all the sharpest minds, led by the legendary Professor Callaghan (James Cromwell), are inventing the future.

Hiro’s foot in the door? Microrobots that clump into whatever their controller needs them to be — structures, transportation, “the only limit is your imagination.”

But Tadashi and Callaghan die in a fire, and the only thing that pulls Hiro out of his grief is his brother’s legacy, a prototype semi-inflatable “personal healthcare attendant” robot named Baymax.

Baymax is a great sight gag — a bloated “walking marshmallow” with a kindly, insistent bedside manner. But he has skills that lead Hiro to conclude his brother was murdered, perhaps by a super villain, and that Baymax can help him find the killer.

The “misfits” who help them are his brother’s inventive classmates — nicknamed Go Go (Jamie Chung), Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez) and Wasabi (Damon Wayans Jr.) by the goofball Freddy (T.J. Miller doing his best “Shaggy”).

Yes, most every ingredient does seem created by a marketing committee, from the post-racial cast to the merchandise-friendly aggregation of robots and special skills humans.

But Baymax is more than just a ginger-footed joke who masters the fist-bump in the most adorable way, more than a huggable toy showing up in time for Christmas. He responds to cries of pain. He exists to protect, comfort, diagnose and heal. And it takes all of Hiro’s vengeful hatred to turn him from fluffy nurturer into an armored warrior capable of facing down this Kabuki masked villain who may be responsible for Tadashi’s death.

The messages are overwhelmingly positive, from “I’m not giving up on you” to “Seatbelts save lives.” It’s a Marvel movie, so look for a Stan Lee cameo as well as the obligatory “outcasts” storyline. As story and characters go, this is a PG and Earthbound “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

It’s manipulative and overlong, too loud and “Incredibles” action-packed for the very young. But the manipulation errs on the side of mercy, compassion, sacrifice and humanity.

And the tone for “Hero” is actually set by a jewel of a Disney short attached to it. “Feast” is an almost wordless, verge-of-tears comic look at a dog’s life, from starving on the street to wallowing in his new master’s junk food, to the dietary challenges of dating and marriage. It’s just adorable.

Running time: 1:42. Rating: PG for action and peril, some rude humor, and thematic elements.HHH n Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Cobain’s ‘Montage of Heck’ mix tape surfaces

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MVHS Jazz - Live at the Lincoln 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6

These jazz bands, directed by Jacob Scheer and Matt Frost, are part of the nationally known Fine Arts department at Mount Vernon High School. Musicians of all levels are given the opportunity to learn, play, perform and compete at local venues and festivals. Enjoy the wonderful music of Sammy Nestico, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Marvin Fisher, Count Basie and much more. $6. All proceeds benefit the MVHS Jazz Program.

‘My Old Lady’

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Mathias Gold (Kevin Kline) is a downon-his-luck New Yorker who inherits a Parisian apartment from his estranged father. But when he arrives in France to sell the vast domicile, he’s shocked to discover a live-in tenant who is not prepared to budge. His apartment is a viager — an ancient French real estate system with complex rules pertaining to its resale — and the feisty Englishwoman Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith), who has lived in the apartment with her daughter Chloé (Kristin Scott Thomas) for many years, can by contract collect monthly payments from Mathias until her death.

Directed by Israel Horovitz, starring Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith.

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(Sammy Davis Jr., Cher, the Partridge Family) to truly bizarre found-sound snippets (Mike Love of the Beach Kurt Cobain was always a champion Boys discussing meditation practices, of weird underground bands and the the singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston classic rock titans his band would soon yelling about the devil). It’s also got a join in the history books. clip from Shocking Blue’s “Love Buzz,” Now there’s a new docuwhich Nirvana would cover on its debut ment of his rangy, funny 7-inch single. and influential tastes in For a then-21-year-old aspirant punk, music. it’s a funny and antagonistic document “Montage of Heck” is a of an insatiable musical mind. mix tape Cobain made on But it’s also a reminder that Nirvana a home 4-track recorder championed all sorts of outre influin 1988. It’s now surfaced ences, including fringe noise bands and on the blog Dangerous decadent classic rock, on their way to Cobain Minds ( http://dangerbecoming one of the world’s greatest ousminds.net/ ), and it’s rock bands. a cross between a zany late-night radio And this was all in the pre-Internet show and the coolest college radio staera, when discovering underground acts tion record collection you could ask for and forming such open-minded tastes as a late ’80s rock fan. took a lot more effort than today.

The mix features snippets of songs Listen to the full mix, and trace the ranging from established Cobain path of influence, humor and pop-savvifavorites (Velvet Underground, Black ness that would yield one of America’s Sabbath) to contrarian pop favorites most beloved songwriters.

By AUGUST BROWN Los Angeles Times

“My Old Lady”

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