360 October 16 2014

‘DRACULA’

NORTHWEST BALLET THEATER BRINGS BRAM STOKER’S NOVEL TO THE STAGE

‘FURY’ Plenty of gore, but no heart PAGE 10

Skagit Valley Herald Thursday October 16, 2014

ON STAGE

THIS WEEKEND Watch “The Sandlot” on Friday night at the Anacortes library PAGE 3

McIntyre Hall hosts African instrumentalists Bassekou Kouyate and Ngono ba on Friday PAGE 8

TUNING UP The Jim Basnight Band plays the Longhorn Saloon on Saturday night PAGE 9

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “X-Men: Days of “Daniel Tiger’s Happy Upcoming Future Past”: Mutant Holidays”: Daniel’s heroes from two time everyday adventures are DVD releases periods join forces to aimed at preschoolers.

Following is a partial fight for survival.

“Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Season schedule of coming movies The film is way too 1”: Series includes all on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: long and is overloaded 52 episodes of the first with characters, but its season.

OCT. 21 general story is fun.

“Murdoch Mysteries, The Purge Anarchy It’s best when focusSeason 7”: Mystery feaEarth to Echo Sex Tape ing on Professor X, turing forensic sleuthing The Fluffy Movie whether played by Patin the age of invention.

Le Chef rick Stewart or James “Mystery Road”: Life After Beth McAvoy. Both play the Detective investigates OCT. 28 role with such sincerity murder of teen.

Deliver Us from Evil that it makes the movie “Yu-Gu-Oh! Classic Begin Again stronger.

The Complete Set”: Wish I Was Here “Houdini”: Adrien Life of Crime Features all five seasons Child of God Brody is spellbinding of the original and lonBehaving Badly and Kristen Congest running Yu-Gi-Oh! nolly is compelling in series.

NOV. 4 this History Channel Maleficent “White Christmas”: Hercules production that looks Blu-ray combo pack is Planes: Fire & Rescue at the life and times being released to mark A Most Wanted Man of the world’s great the 60th anniversary. n McClatchy-Tribune News escape artist. Not only “A Golden Christmas Service does the production Triple Feature”: In the pull back the curtain to set are “A Golden Christreveal some of Houdimas: A Tail of Puppy ni’s greatest secrets, it also provides a Love,” “A Golden Christmas 2: The glimpse into the performer’s life off the Second Tail” and “A Golden Christmas stage.

3: Home for Christmas.”

The first two hours are the best as “Secret History of World War II”: they feature the rise of Houdini to Three documentaries tell untold stories stardom. The second half gets bogged of World War II. down slightly with Houdini’s obsession “The Equation of Life”: Film about with the afterlife. bullying.

“Fargo: Season One”: A remarkable “Beneath the Harvest Sky”: One cable adaptation of the hit feature film. friend puts a strain on a long friendStarring Billy Bob Thornton and Marship. Emory Cohen stars. tin Freeman, Thornton plays a man of “A Very Vegas Christmas”: “Pawn mystery who changes the life of smallStars” debate on the best and worst town insurance salesman (Freeman). deals they ever made.

The series keeps all of the Mid“Whitey: United States of America western quirks that made the film so v. James J. Bulger”: Documentary endearing but adds several fun and follows the trial of gangster James emotional levels to give it a very origi“Whitey” Bulger. nal feel.

“Under Wraps”: Boy accidentally “Two and a Half Men: Season 11”: unleashes a centuries-old curse involvThe CBS comedy continues its slide ing mummies. into repetitive dullness. Even Ashton “The Last Supper”: Retelling of the Kutcher and Amber Tamblyn can’t give Han dynasty. the sitcom any comical snap.

“Locked In”: Lives of couple unravel “Penny Dreadful”: Series reinvents after an accident leaves their daughter literature’s most famous characters. in a coma.

Timothy Dalton stars.

“Chuggineers Ready to Build”: Lit“Mr. Peabody & Sherman”: Brilliant tle trainees learn lessons about safety, pooch and his silly young boy sidekick responsibility and teamwork. travel through time.

“Shalom Sesame Gift Box”: Includes “Marvel Knights: The Wolverine 12 episodes of “Shalom Sesame.”

Collection”: Five complete Marvel Knights Animation releases. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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

Tuning Up Page 9 Little Bill and the Bluenotes play H20 in Anacortes on Saturday

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-7 Halloween Events............................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Movie Listings, Reviews..............10-11 Get Involved...................................... 12 Hot Tickets........................................ 13 At the Lincoln.................................... 14 Music Reviews................................... 14 Travel................................................. 15 COVER PHOTO: Damian Vines Photography

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THIS WEEKENDin the area “ANYTHING GOES! EVERYONE SINGS!” Celebrate the music of Cole Porter at a costume sing-along potluck from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring a dish to share, wear your best ’30s outfit if you like and join the fun before the ACT performance of “Anything Goes!” By donation. 360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL DAY Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge 43, invites the community to a free Scandinavian Cultural Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Check out demonstrations and educational displays, including Norwegian woodworking, rosemaling, krumkaker baking, lefse making, Scandinavian dolls, hardanger embroidery, Norse/Viking items, Swedish weaving and gingerbread house making. A genealogist will assist those interested in exploring their cultural heritage. The event will also include a bake sale featuring Scandinavian delicacies and specialty items, vendors, gift basket drawings, food and more. Free admission. More information: Teresa, 360-387-9146, or Lorri, 360-387-1588.

Fall film series: ‘The Sandlot’

Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, hosts free movie screenings at 7 p.m.

Fridays. Academy Award nominee Nick Alphin is the host. Next up: Oct. 17: “The Sandlot”: This coming-of-age film tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. Starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar and Patrick Renna. PG, 1993.

Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof anacortes.org.

MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES Capt. Kelly Sweeney will present “Modern Day Maritime Piracy” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

BELLINGHAM MUSHROOM SHOW The Northwest Mushroomers Association will host its 25th annual Mushroom Show from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Check out displays of locally collected mushrooms, bring mushrooms from your own backyard for identification, hear mushroom talks by experts, taste safe wild mushrooms, enjoy activities for kids and purchase mushroom field guides, mushroom growing kits and more. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students/ seniors, free for ages 11 and younger. northwest mushroomers.org.

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BALLET

‘DRACULA’

comes to McIntyre Hall Skagit Valley Herald staff

An icon whose very name invokes a particular vision of horror comes to McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon as Northwest Ballet Theater presents “Dracula” on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Award-winning choreographer John Bishop brings to life Bram Stoker’s novel with dramatic performances combined with ballet elegance and grace, according to a news release.

Josh Deininger plays the lead role and Shannon McCormick will dance the role of Mina.

“Dracula” is a production with elaborate sets and gothic ‘steam punk’style costuming. “Dracula” will also be performed Oct. 25-26 at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.

Tickets are $35, $32, $28 and $24. mcintyrehall.org or northwestballet.org.

Kari Martilla photo

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OUT & ABOUT ART

Patsy Chamberlain, Cathy Schoenberg and Barbara Hathaway; quilt art by Louise Harris and work by other gallery artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

ART BY MAGGI MASON: Local artist Maggi Mason is showing her creations through October at the Majestic Inn and Spa, 419 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. Mason’s pieces, as she describes in a news release, “are constructed from handmade papers, bits of batik and so on, and look like paintings until you get up close.” Her work can also be seen at white lightstudio.blogspot.com.

HISTORIC QUILTS: The exhibition “125 Years of Washington Quilts” continues through Nov. 16 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. This show of “made in Washington” quilts includes examples from the museum’s own collection as well as that of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, including a quilt made by a woman who marched in the parade the day Washington’s statehood was established in 1889. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

“AUTUMN COLORS”: New paintings by Anne Martin McCool and other artists are featured in a show through October 31 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show also includes photography

by Stephen Roxborough and Brice Mann; wood carvings by Kevin Paul; paintings by Cathy Schoenberg and Peter Belknap; jewelry by Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich; creations in wood

by George Way and Art Learmonth; sculptures by Tracy Powell; ceramics by

STILL-LIFE PHOTOS: “Randy Dana: Color Photographs”: The new collection of fall still-life photographs continues through Nov. 4 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Dana uses his large format camera and natural lighting to create still-life work featuring flowers, fruit and antiquities. Also showing: oils by Ramona Hammerly and Don de Llamas, and watercolors by Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling, as well as Goesling’s handmade jewelry. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

Vox Stellarum, Pods, by Elin Noble

Hawaiian quilts, textile art among new exhibits at quilt museum Skagit Valley Herald staff

Three new exhibits will open with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. today 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. 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.

“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 the applique work. The exhibition will continue through Dec. 28.

“Best of the Festival”: The first floor of the Gaches Mansion will host 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 ages 11 and younger.

More information 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. The passage of time is marked in a variety of ways, from layer upon layer of paint, to the archaeological exposure of 20th century artifacts, to the capture of hot-sculpted glass in the moment, to the interplay of light and shadow unfolding in a video loop. Guest curator David Francis suggests that the cumulative effect “evokes a world from which human beings are notably absent or indirectly present, perhaps even estranged.”

“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. The contemporary artists were asked to respond to a piece in the collection and to create new work based on that response. The exhibition looks closely at the ways in which both the ephemeral and the tangible experiences of living in a particular place influence communities of artists.

Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org.

CONSERVATION PHOTOS: “Reflections,” featuring the work of conservation photographer Roz Sealy, is on display through October at the Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Sealy’s photos showcase the beauty and rich diversity of Skagit Valley. A portion of sales will be donated to Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland.

360-466-5522 or rexville grocery.com.

EDISON ARTIST: A unique exhibition of work

by Edison artist John Robbins continues through Oct. 26 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. A longtime Edison resident and a cabinetmaker by trade, Robbins works with acrylic on panel, as well as in mixedmedia 3-D. Robbins’ body of work spans more than 40 years, and the show includes work from his past as well as pieces never shown. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

360-766-6230 or smithand vallee.com.

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OUT & ABOUT IN THE ART BAR: “PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE”: Paintings by Shannon Good are on display through October at the Lincoln Theatre Art Bar, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The show features a sampling of Good’s work over the past three decades.

360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.

half of the month, the gallery will showcase fused glass by Dale Reiger and hand-dyed and fabricated clothing by Teri Jo Summer.

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

“SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is on FIBER ARTS & MORE: display through Dec. 5 at “Threads of Time: Hand the Skagit Valley College Woven Tapestry by WindArt Gallery in the Gary walker” continues through Knutzen Cardinal CenNov. 1 at Raven Rocks ter, 2405 E. College Way, Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Mount Vernon. Donovan Greenbank. The gallery has been called a modern will feature Windwalker primitive and a sidewalk Taibi’s handwoven tapesbotanist as he seeks to tries created with natural express the extraordinary and hand-dyed handspun in the ordinary, capture the yarns, wall hangings, purses eye and touch the soul. The and freeform needlepoint. gallery is open from 9 a.m.

Taibi also will demonstrate to 5 p.m. Monday through tapestry weaving and fiber Friday. 360-416-7812. spinning throughout the month. During the latter ONE MAN SHOW: “Mark Bistranin: Town and Country” will open with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 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.

Bassekou Kouyate Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through & Ngoni ba Monday. 360-202-2956 or World Music from Mali laconnerseasidegallery.com.

October 17

Dracula Northwest Ballet Theater

October 18

Fall Concert MVHS Choirs

October 22

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

more music, artist demonstrations and merchant exhibits from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1-2.

Check out a wide variety of art by 13 invited artists, more than 80 local artists and past invitational and emerging artists, 10 demonstrating artists and more.

Participating La Conner merchants will also feature art displays and special events. Free admission. artsalivelaconner.com.

organizer with a doctorate from the University of California at Santa Cruz, will discuss how “another politics” is being constructed from the convergence of anti-authoritarian radicalism and broader-based movements in the U.S. and Canada.

FOOD FORUM: Skagit Food Web will host a public panel discussion on how our community is “Closing the Food Gap” at 6 p.m. today at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 SnoLECTURES qualmie St., as part of the AND TALKS Skagit Reads Project, feaWORLD ISSUES turing Mark Winne’s book.

FORUM: Western Washing- Guest panelists include ton University’s Fairhaven Michael Frazier, Helping College of Interdisciplinary Hands Food Bank; ShanStudies holds its annual non Carmody, Viva Farms; World Issues Forum from Marjie Bell, Farm to School noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednes- Program; Charlene Day, days (unless otherwise Samish Island Acres Comnoted) in the Fairhaven munity Garden; and Cole College auditorium on the Bitzenberg, Community WWU campus in BellingAction. Free. 360-336-6209. ham. Presentations are free and open to the public.

MARITIME SPEAKER 360-650-2309 or wwu.edu/ SERIES: Capt. Kelly Sweefairhaven/news/worldisney will present “Modern suesforum. Next up: Day Maritime Piracy” at Oct. 22: “Border Chil4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, dren — Why Are They at the Anacortes Public Fleeing? Human Rights Library, 1220 10th St., Anaand U.S. Policy in Honduras and Central America”: cortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof Dana Frank, professor of anacortes.org.

History at the University of California at Santa Cruz, “INVESTIGATING THE will discuss human rights PARANORMAL”: 2 to 3:30 and U.S. policy in Hondup.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, ras, along with grass-roots efforts in the U.S. and Con- Stanwood Public Library, gress to influence policy in 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood.

Central America. She will FESTIVALS Learn about the real focus on postcoup Honduworld of paranormal “ART’S ALIVE!” INVITA- ras, along with dynamics TIONAL ART SHOW: Sculp- in Guatemala, El Salvador investigation with Darren Thompson of Washington tor Wayne Maslin will be and Nicaragua. Frank will State Paranormal Investithe featured artist at the also present from 7 to 30th annual event, opening 8:30 p.m. at Garden Street gation and Research. Free.

To register, call 360-629with a reception from 5 to Methodist Church, Class3132 or visit sno-isle.org.

9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at room B. Maple Hall, 104 CommerOct. 29: “Another Poli“LOCAL FOOD: HOW cial St., La Conner. Meet tics: Talking Across Today’s FAR DOES YOUR FOOD Maslin and other invited Transformative Moveartists and enjoy live music, ments”: Chris Dixon, writer TRAVEL”: 6 p.m. Monday, wine and hors d’oeuvres. and educator from Ottawa, Oct. 20, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie The event continues with Canada, and an anarchist

St. Diane Smith, a faculty member with WSU Extension Family and Consumer Science, will share information on food miles, what they are and why we should care.

Free. 360-336-6209 or mountvernonwa.gov/ library.

your life too plastic?”: Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes, disposable bags that we throw away without much thought. But where is “away”? Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to the environment, marine life and human health? Follow “TWO TALKING WOLVES Jeb Berrier as he looks for TOUR”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, answers to some simple Oct. 22, Seafarers’ Memoquestions: Are plastic bags rial Park Building, 601 really necessary? What are Seafarers’ Way, Anacortes. they made from? What Bob Ferris, executive direc- happens to them after they tor of Cascadia Wildlands, are discarded? and Todd Wilkinson, environmental journalist and ROCKS & WOOD CARVauthor of “Last Stand: Ted INGS: Two new exhibits Turner’s Quest to Save will open today and contina Troubled Planet”, will ue through Nov. 16 at the address such questions as: Skagit County Historical What obligation do comMuseum, 501 S. Fourth St., panies have to give back La Conner. to society? What is the “Treasures of Walker role of capitalism in savValley”: Check out rocks ing our planet? What is the and minerals gathered in role of the public? They’ll our valley, plus a visit to also discuss re-wilding the “Space City.”

West with wolves and griz“Carvings of Mary zly bears and the dangers Stapp”: Stapp was a posed by terrorists armed teacher for many years in with nuclear weapons. Free. the Anacortes School DisBooks will be available trict. Upon retirement, this for purchase and signing. self-taught artist picked Sponsored by Evergreen up a carving knife and creIslands. ated some amazing art. The For information, call show features works on Tina at 360-755-3238. loan from collectors and relatives.

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

FILMS WITH FRIENDS: Tuesday through Sunday.

Friends of Skagit Beaches Admission: $5 adults, will present its 2014 Environmental Film Series at 7 $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for p.m. Fridays at the Northmembers and ages 5 and west Education Services younger. 360-466-3365 or District Building, 1601 R skagitcounty.net/museum.

Ave. Anacortes. Enjoy free screenings of featureFIBER FUSION NORTHlength films on issues conWEST: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satcerning the Puget Sound/ urday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Salish Sea waters. Short films made by young, local Sunday, Oct. 18-19, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, filmmakers for Friends of Skagit Beaches’ Trail Tales Commercial Building and Display Hall, 14405 179th Program will start each Ave. SE, Monroe. Check screening. Free, includes popcorn. skagitbeaches.org. out free fiber arts demonstrations and classes includNext up: Oct. 24: “Bag It — Is ing fiber preparation and

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OUT & ABOUT spinning, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting; fleece shows and sales; more than 60 vendors offering yarns, roving, books, supplies, tools and more; a live fiber animal exhibit, fiber arts contest, people’s choice photo contest, spin-in and more. Free admission.

425-879-1165, 360-678-0481 or fiberfusion.net.

BELLINGHAM MUSHROOM SHOW: The Northwest Mushroomers Association will host its 25th annual Mushroom Show from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham.

Check out displays of locally collected mushrooms, bring mushrooms from your own backyard for identification, hear mushroom talks by local experts, taste safe wild mushrooms, enjoy activities for kids and purchase mushroom field guides, mushroom growing kits and more. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, free for ages 11 and younger. north westmushroomers.org.

ROCK & GEM WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: The Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club’s annual White Elephant Sale will be held at 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 20, at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. The sale will

feature rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary equipment, rockhounding tools and related items. Contributions to the sale are appreciated. Guests welcome.

Proceeds will help fund the club’s WWU Earth Sciences scholarship program. For information, contact Lori at 360-961-7873, email lorinhardy@yahoo.com or visit mtbakerrockclub.org.

Chuckanut Judges Council members will present “Floral Design” from 1 to 2 p.m.

Free admission. Presented by the Chuckanut District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. chuckanutwa.org.

SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY: Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) will host a solar eclipse party at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 23, at Prairie OLD TIMERS’ TALES: overlook near the CoupeThe Burlington Historical ville Cemetery. The eclipse Society’s third annual Old will last from about 1:30 to Timers’ Tales will be held 4:20 p.m. Approximately 60 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, percent of the sun’s disk will Oct. 21, at the Burlingbe covered by the moon at ton Public Library, 820 E. the maximum point of the Washington Ave. The event eclipse. ICAS members will features longtime Burlingbe on hand to answer queston residents Don Mapes, tions and will have filtered Jim Neff and Duane Stowe. telescopes for safe solar The three “old timers” will viewing. All ages welcome. share stories of growing up The event will be canceled in Burlington during the if the weather is cloudy. For 1930s-1960s. 360-757-4757 or information, contact Dan edieedmundson@comcast. at 360-679-7664, email net. icaspub@juno.com or visit icas-wa.webs.com.

FLOWER SHOW: “And The Beat Goes On,” a stanNEW MOON CELEBRAdard flower show featuring TION: Join Elke to celebrate judged horticulture specithe new moon and put forth mens and floral designs, will new intentions at 7:30 p.m. take place from 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 23, at the to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Anacortes Center for Hapat First United Methodist piness, 619 Commercial Church, 1607 E. Division St., Ave., Anacortes. Bring your Mount Vernon. GregRobin own hand drums and rattles Smith, performing as Benja- or borrow hers. $5-$10 sugmin Franklin, will speak on gested donation. 360-464“Horticulture/Agriculture 2229 or anacortescenter in the Colonies” at 11 a.m. forhappiness.org.

Halloween events in the area This week’s Halloween-related events: PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, Foster’s Produce & Corn Maze, 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. Enjoy u-pick pumpkins, “Wizard of Oz” corn maze, animal barn, kids’ activities and more.

Additional activities available for additional fees.

Free admission to the farm. Corn maze: $6, free for ages 3 and younger.

360-435-6516 or fosterscornmaze.com.

CONCRETE GHOST WALK: The ninth annual Concrete Ghost Walk takes place at 6 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25, departing from the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

The walk features stories and legends of the town’s past, a tour of haunted hotspots and tales told by local residents. Dress for walking in the weather.

Ages 13 and older; minors must be accompanied by an adult. $10.

Advance reservations required: 360941-0403 or concrete-theatre.com.

NIGHTMARE ALLEY: Stop by Nightmare Alley from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17-18, 24-25, and

Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, at The Skateway/Skagit Event Center, 1645 S. Walnut Street, Burlington.

A special Kids Only day will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. $12. nightmarealley.skagiteventcenter. com.

FRIGHTVILLE: Tour the Frightville Haunted House from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17-18 and 24-25; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30; and 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Historic Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Drive, Oak Harbor.

“Witching Hour” tours for hardcore scare seekers will be offered from 11 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17-18 and 24-25; 10 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30; and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Special “lights-on, no-scare” kids matinees will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25. Admission: $10 regular tour, $15 witching hour, $3 kids matinee.

360-240-9273 or frightvillehaunt.com.

“INVESTIGATING THE PARANORMAL”: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Stanwood Public Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Learn about the real world of paranormal investigation with Darren Thompson of Washington State Paranormal Investigation and Research.

Free. To register, call 360-629-3132 or visit sno-isle.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 16-23 THURSDAY.16

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THEATER

BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Friday.17

Singer/Songwriters’ Open Mic Night: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Little Brown Mushrooms: 5 to 7 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

DANCE

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco.org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

Anissa Caprina and Erik Snyder (jazz): 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-3543600.

MUSIC

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba (African instrumental music): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

SATURDAY.18 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.18 LITTLE BILL AND THE BLUENOTES 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

THEATER

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

VARIETY

New Old Time Chautauqua: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 kids.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Saturday.18 BALLET

“Dracula”: Northwest Ballet Theater, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $24-$35. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

DANCE

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco.org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

THEATER

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.19

Wednesday.22

DANCE

MUSIC

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 5 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco. org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

Mount Vernon High School choirs: 4 and 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $6 adult ($8 for 7 p.m. performance), $4 student, $3 child.

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

MUSIC

THEATER

Youth Concert: 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $5 adults, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER

Thursday.23

Tuesday.21

The Bards of KeyPoynt: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-6209 or mountvernonwa.gov/library.

Vadym Kholodenko, gold medalist in 2013 Van Cliburn piano competition: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. Tickets available at WWU box office, 360-650-6146. wwu.edu/ sanfordhill.

THEATER

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, “Pay-what-you-can” sneak preview, 4:30 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-708-1163.

Jam’n Tonite: Ben and Mia Starner, el Colonel and Doubleshot, Mary De La Fuente; 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, 7 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. $7, $5 seniors/ students. 360-708-1163.

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

FRIDAY.17

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, 7 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. $7, $5 seniors/ students. 360-708-1163.

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

Cheryl Hodge: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

The Michelle Taylor Band (R&B, classic rock, blues): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

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.

Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Robert Francis & The Night Tide: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $13-$15. 360-7781067.

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

SATURDAY.18 Jill Newman (blues): 7 p.m.

Conway Muse, Parlor, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

MUSIC

THEATER

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

360-422-6411.

Allen Hatley Band: Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

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

360-422-6411.

El Colonel & Mary De La Fuente (blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

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

360-766-6266.

Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.16-19 “COLE PORTER’S ANYTHING GOES” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Benefit Night: Jack Mattingly Band, 6 to 10 p.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington.

Proceeds will benefit Skagit Valley Hospital and BurlingtonEdison athletics.

360-755-0165.

The Michelle Taylor Band (R&B, classic rock, blues): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

SUNDAY.19 David Lee Howard: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

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.

WEDNESDAY.22 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

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

Kimball & The Fugitives, with Stickshift Annie: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Thieves of Eden, Porch, Incanus: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.23 Patchy Sanders, Betty and the Boy (noir-grass, neo-folk, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area October 16-23 Thursday.16

TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 16-23 THURSDAY.16

FRIDAY.17

THEATER

BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Friday.17

Singer/Songwriters’ Open Mic Night: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Little Brown Mushrooms: 5 to 7 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

DANCE

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco.org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

Anissa Caprina and Erik Snyder (jazz): 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-3543600.

MUSIC

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba (African instrumental music): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

SATURDAY.18 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.18 LITTLE BILL AND THE BLUENOTES 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

THEATER

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

VARIETY

New Old Time Chautauqua: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 kids.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Saturday.18 BALLET

“Dracula”: Northwest Ballet Theater, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $24-$35. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

DANCE

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco.org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

THEATER

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.19

Wednesday.22

DANCE

MUSIC

“Hide and Seek”: Kuntz and Company, 5 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Advance tickets: $15 at Village Books, kuntzandco. org and at the door. 360-734-2776.

Mount Vernon High School choirs: 4 and 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $6 adult ($8 for 7 p.m. performance), $4 student, $3 child.

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

MUSIC

THEATER

Youth Concert: 3 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $5 adults, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER

Thursday.23

Tuesday.21

The Bards of KeyPoynt: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Free. 360-336-6209 or mountvernonwa.gov/library.

Vadym Kholodenko, gold medalist in 2013 Van Cliburn piano competition: 7:30 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. Tickets available at WWU box office, 360-650-6146. wwu.edu/ sanfordhill.

THEATER

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, “Pay-what-you-can” sneak preview, 4:30 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-708-1163.

Jam’n Tonite: Ben and Mia Starner, el Colonel and Doubleshot, Mary De La Fuente; 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, 7 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. $7, $5 seniors/ students. 360-708-1163.

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC

FRIDAY.17

“Cole Porter’s Anything Goes” (musical): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Lights, Camera, Mayhem!”: SedroWoolley High School Drama Department, 7 p.m., S-WHS auditorium, 1235 Third St., Sedro-Woolley. $7, $5 seniors/ students. 360-708-1163.

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

Cheryl Hodge: 8:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

The Michelle Taylor Band (R&B, classic rock, blues): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448.

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.

Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Robert Francis & The Night Tide: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $13-$15. 360-7781067.

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

SATURDAY.18 Jill Newman (blues): 7 p.m.

Conway Muse, Parlor, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

MUSIC

THEATER

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

360-422-6411.

Allen Hatley Band: Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

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

360-422-6411.

El Colonel & Mary De La Fuente (blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

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

360-766-6266.

Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald

THURSDAY-SUNDAY.16-19 “COLE PORTER’S ANYTHING GOES” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Benefit Night: Jack Mattingly Band, 6 to 10 p.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington.

Proceeds will benefit Skagit Valley Hospital and BurlingtonEdison athletics.

360-755-0165.

The Michelle Taylor Band (R&B, classic rock, blues): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Little Bill and the Bluenotes: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

SUNDAY.19 David Lee Howard: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

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.

WEDNESDAY.22 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

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

Kimball & The Fugitives, with Stickshift Annie: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6266.

Thieves of Eden, Porch, Incanus: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5.

360-778-1067.

Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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

360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.23 Patchy Sanders, Betty and the Boy (noir-grass, neo-folk, Americana): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

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E10 - Thursday, October 16, 2014

MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

Brad Pitt (left) and Shia LaBeouf star in “Fury.”

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‘Fury’ awash in blood but lacks heart wails.

Wardaddy gives Norman HH a life-and-death lesson very In his attempt to portray quickly, and the collective Cast: Brad Pitt, Shia the horrors of war — even a inhumanity of the tank LeBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena war in its final days — writgroup is locked in.

Running time: 133 er/director David Ayer has Norman and Gordo man minutes squandered a great opporthe guns from their seats in Rating: R for strong tunity with “Fury.” the front of the tank, while sequences of war vioThere is much to potenGrady (Jon Bernthal) loads lence, grisly images, and tially like about the film, in the shells fired by Swan. language throughout particular the actors. But it When this group encoundraws far too heavily from ters the enemy, it doesn’t resistance to face. The Ger- really matter that they the war-movie-cliché list: man army won’t fall easily, should, by all measure, die the grizzled, no-nonsense and its leaders aren’t above on those battlefields. But veteran; the dim Southern executing women and chil- they defy those odds, the bully; the meek newcomer who gets a quick and brutal dren who won’t fight for explosions become more their lost cause. indoctrination. and more deafening, and Taking the U.S. Army In an attempt to portray the oh-so-tired process of point position nearly every screaming obscenities back the boots-on-the-ground horror of war, the movie is day is a tank commanded and forth becomes progresunflinchingly violent. But it by Sgt. “Wardaddy” (Brad sively harder to take. oversteps constantly, often Pitt), with a crew that It’s difficult to find a focusing a beat too long on includes “Bible” Swan (Shia hero among this bunch. a detached face or head, or LaBeouf), Gordo Garcia What could have been an a body being run over by a (Michael Pena) and Norinteresting psychological man (Logan Lerman). tank. study of men whose very The latter has just been It’s April 1945, and character is altered by war assigned to the tank, and to barely stops to consider Allied troops, Americans in particular, are advancing describe him as misplaced that idea. is woefully inadequate; through Germany on the The only time anyone way to Berlin. The inevita- Norman’s primary training shows any humanity haphas been to “type 60 words pens when Wardaddy and bility of an Allied victory is clear, but there is still a minute,” he mournfully Norman meet two GerBy CRAIG PARRISH Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor

‘FURY’

man women whose town has been captured. There’s some youthful tenderness and a pleasant meal is about to be enjoyed, but the rest of the tank crew shows up and things turn ugly; not amusingly ugly, just ugly.

Ayer can’t turn the camera away from the blood and the mud. (And exactly how many times does the viewer need to be introduced to a scene at eye level with tank wheels? Six is plenty.)

The battle scenes are occasionally riveting, but that should be a given. The problem is that Ayer can’t end a scene without a something extra unsettling: heads flying off men’s shoulders, a leg being removed or a life being ended by a burst of gunfire, a man throwing himself on a grenade with a predictable outcome.

“Ideals are peaceful; history is violent,” Wardaddy says. That’s the unfortunately simplistic premise of “Fury,” which could have been — should have been — so much more.

“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 “Are You Here” — With his friend (Owen Wilson) at his side, a neurotic stoner (Zach Galifianakis) learns he’s inherited his dad’s estate, as his sister (Amy Poehler) schemes to gain control. It’s not a falldown-funny comedy; it mostly makes you smile, laugh a little bit, and then shake your head in admiration. Comedy drama, R, 113 minutes. HHH “Guardians of the Galaxy” — Chris Pratt plays the leader of a misfit band of antiheroes, including a cynical raccoon and a walking tree, in this refreshing confection of entertainment, a mostly lighthearted and self-referential comic-book movie with loads of whiz-bang action, some laugh-out-loud moments and a couple of surprisingly beautiful and touching scenes as well. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 122 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Gone Girl” — Ben Affleck gives one of his best performances as the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. It’s a thing of beauty watching the characters from Gillian Flynn’s novel manipulate, stumble, recover and stumble again. Mystery thriller, R, 149 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Jimi: All Is by My Side” — Led by a mesmerizing performance by Andre Benjamin as Jimi Hendrix, this biopic feels purely authentic at times.

More often, though, it’s meandering and melodramatic, with far too many scenes of Hendrix jabbering and squabbling with two key female figures in his life, and not enough of the music. Biopic, R, 116 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Kill the Messenger” — Jeremy Renner’s performance as 1990s investigative journalist Gary Webb is one of the more authentic portrayals of an old-fash-

ioned, 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 “Left Behind” — Based on the book series, “Left Behind” is a well-intentioned but comically inept film painted in the broadest of strokes.

The problem isn’t the premise -- the effect of the Rapture on a plane’s pilot (Nicolas Cage) and passengers. It’s the execution: Everything about this film feels forced, clunky and overwrought. Action thriller, PG-13, 105 minutes. H “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 drama, R, 116 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Rudderless” — Billy Crudup’s every inch the movie star in this rather strange but engrossing film, playing a distraught dad who begins playing songs left behind by his dead son. A twist toward the end prompts us to rethink nearly everything that has transpired. This is one of the more memorable films of the year. Drama, R, 105 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “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 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “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

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MOVIES 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. “Her” – HHH1⁄2; “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, 128 minutes. H1⁄2 “The Giver” — The beloved children’s novel by Lois Lowry becomes a movie starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep about a supposedly utopian society where everyone is comfortably numb to love and pain. For a story designed to touch our emotions and remind us of all the wonderful highs and all the devastating lows of a life undiluted, it’s not nearly as involving as you might expect. Sci-fi drama, PG-13, 94 minutes. HH “The Guest” — At first an entertainingly predictable thriller-horror flick, “The Guest” later goes off the rails, and I mean that in a good way. Dan Stevens of “Downton Abbey” is a hoot as a recently discharged American war hero taken in by a family mourning over their son, killed in action overseas. Thriller, R, 99 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “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 “This Is Where I Leave You” — You’re going to gather Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver and other greats in the same room, and you’re going to make them engage in cliches? Across the board, I like the actors in this movie so much better than I like -- or care about -- the characters they play in this film, a family version of “The Big Chill.”

Comedy, R, 103 minutes. HH “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

AT AREA THEATERS

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The Metropolitan Opera: Le Nozze di Figa- STANWOOD CINEMAS Oct. 17-23 ro (NR): Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

The Best of Me (PG-13): 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 360-293-6620 9:20 Fury (R): 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:15 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Oak Harbor The Boxtrolls (PG) and Alexander and the Good, Very Bad Day (PG): 1:30, 3:35, 6:55, 8:45 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Dracula Untold (PG-13): Friday-Wednesday: (PG). The first movies starts at 6:30 p.m.

3:25, 7:10, 9:25; Thursday: 3:25, 9:25 360-675-5667 The Judge (R): 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:35 The Boxtrolls (PG): Friday: 1:20; SundayCONCRETE THEATRE Thursday: 1:20 Oct. 17-19 Pompeii from the British Museum (NR): This is Where I Leave You (R): Friday: Thursday: 7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 4 and 7:30 p.m.; The Metropolitan Opera: Le Nozze di FigaSunday: 4 and 6:30 p.m.

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Corey Harris & Alvin Youngblood Hart Experience the extraordinary living culture of the blues in an unforgettable evening of music and conversation hosted by blues great and MacArthur Fellow Corey Harris and featuring renowned roots musician Alvin Youngblood Hart.

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GET INVOLVED DANCE

Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount FOLK DANCING: Skagit- Vernon. No fee, no partner Anacortes Folkdancers needed. First three lessons meet at 7 p.m. most Tuesare free. Wear comfortable days at Bayview Civic Hall, shoes. For information, call 12615 C St., Bay View.

Rosie at 360-424-4608.

Learn to folkdance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at MUSIC TIME FOR FIDDLERS: 7 p.m. followed by review The Washington Old Time and request dances until Fiddlers play acoustic old9:30. The first session is time music at 6:30 p.m. free, $3 thereafter. No partners needed. For infor- the second and fourth Fridays of each month at mation, contact Gary or the Mount Vernon Senior Ginny at 360-766-6866.

Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Coun- Information: 360-630-9494. try Dancers meet from 7 SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays CLUB: The club welcomes at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 performers (intermediate 12th St., Bellingham. Wear and above), listeners and guests at 1:45 p.m. Thurscomfortable clothes and day, Oct. 30, at Vasa Hall, soft-soled shoes without 1805 Cleveland St., Mount heels. $8 per class. For Vernon. Sing, play the information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 piano or organ, play your or visit bellinghamscd.org. own instrument or just enjoy a variety of music — ’20s to ’70s classical, popuTHURSDAY DANCE: lar, western and gospel.

Dance to the Skippers Free. For information, call from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ThursElaine at 360-428-4228. days at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount SECOND FRIDAY DRUM Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424- CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Unity Church, 704 5696.

W. Division St., Mount VerCONTRA DANCE CLASS- non. Shake off the energy ES: Betty and Bill Connor of the week through drumwill offer a six-week intro- ming, songs, chants. Freeduction to Contra dancing will donation. heatmiser@ through Anacortes Senior inbox.com.

College from 6:30 to 8:30 SHELTER BAY CHORUS: p.m. Thursdays, beginning today, at Anacortes Middle Practices are held from School, 2202 M Ave. Learn 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday at the Shelter American traditional line and circle dances. Couples Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New members and singles are welcome. welcome. No need to be a No experience required. $30. For information or to Shelter Bay resident. 360466-3805. register: 360-503-1255 or seniorcollege.org.

LOVE TO SING? Join the women of Harmony CLOG DANCING FOR Northwest Chorus from BEGINNERS: Free les6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at son from 10 to 11 a.m., the Mount Vernon Senior followed by regular clog Center, 1401 Cleveland dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Mount Ave. Seeking women who

like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

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

Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $15 for an 8-foot square space with a 6-foot table.

Register by Oct. 30 at 360755-9649 or burlingtonwa. gov/recreation.

VENDORS WANTED: Burlington 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 CenANACORTES OPEN ter, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Burlington.

Brown Lantern Ale House, Products can include 412 Commercial Ave., Ana- candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, cortes. 360-293-2544. clothing, handbags, home décor, housewares and OPEN MIC: Jam Night: more. Only one vendor per 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thurs- business can be representdays, Conway Pub & Eated, and will be accepted ery, 18611 Main St., Conon a first-come, first-serve way. 360-445-4733. basis. Register by Nov. 12 at 360-755-9649 or burling SINGER/SONGWRITtonwa.gov/recreation.

ERS OPEN MIC NIGHT: Hosted by John Savage TRAIL TALES: Friends of from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Skagit Beaches will lead a today at Anelia’s Kitchen series of informative walks & Stage, 513 S. First St., along the Tommy ThompLa Conner. 360-399-1805 son Trail in Anacortes. For or aneliaskitchenandstage. information, visit skagit com. beaches.org.

Next up: RECREATION Fall Birds of Fidalgo Bay: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, ADULT SHOW & TELL: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Nov. 18, Fidalgo Bay Anacortes Public Library, Resort, 701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes. Many 1220 10th St., Anacortes. species of birds that winPersonal historian Teru ter on Fidalgo Bay have Lundsten invites you to arrived from their northbring a photo, letter, famern or inland breeding ily heirloom or artifact areas. Join local birder Tim — anything you treasure — and tell its story. Or just Manns for an indoor presentation at 8:30 a.m. folcome to listen. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 21, or library. lowed by a 9:30 a.m. bird walk along the trail. Bring cityofanacortes.org. binoculars and dress for CALL FOR YOUNG VEN- the weather. Handicapped accessible. Free.

DORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation is looking SALMON HABITAT RESfor vendors ages 18 and younger for the Kids Giant TORATION: Join Skagit Garage Sale, set for 9 a.m. Fisheries Enhancement to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at Group to help restore native riparian plants in the Burlington Parks and

the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These plants 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 erosion and filtering pollutants. All planting events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. To sign up: 360-3360172, ext. 304, or education@skagitfisheries.org.

Next up: Oct. 25: Nursery work party. Help with various tasks including readying plants for upcoming planting events.

Nov. 1: Planting at Samish River, 4936 Prairie Lane, Sedro-Woolley.

TRAIL WORK: The Skagit, Whatcom, Island Trail Maintaining Organization (SWITMO) seeks volunteers for trail work through October. The next work party will be held Saturday, Oct. 18. 360-4240407 or jdmelcher@ comcast.net.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes.

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Free.

Information: 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org.

Next up: Bat Cave: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25. All ages. The naturally spooky bat cave exploration is fun for everyone. Costumes and flashlights are welcome. Meet at the Little Cranberry Lake parking lot on the north end of the lake.

WHALE MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING: The Whale Museum will host docent training for its exhibit hall at noon Sat-

urday, Oct. 18, in Friday Harbor. Learn how to assist museum visitors in identifying the characteristics of marine mammals, which ones live in the area and share information about the impacts of human activity on whales, marine mammals and the oceans of the world. For information or to register: 360-378-4710, ext. 30, or whalemuseum.org.

BONESHAKER BICYCLE FESTIVAL: This Halloween-inspired celebration of all things bicycle will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in and around La Conner. Day-of-event registration begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by an optional breakfast ($8) and preevent festivities at 8 a.m.

The family-oriented event will include four self-guided, mostly level, bicycle routes ranging from 4 to 62 miles, starting and ending at the La Conner Channel Lodge, 205 N. First St. After the ride, enjoy special guests, music, games and contests, food vendors and more. Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Advance registration: $35, $65 tandem, $70 family ($5 more day of ride); free for ages 4 and younger. 360536-4801 or boneshaker bikefest.com.

THEATER FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Classes include theme monologues, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or acttheatre.com.

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DINING GUIDE Thanksgiving Buffet THE BLACK KEYS Nov. 1, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com

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MUSIC REVIEWS U2

“Songs of Innocence” When the wordless group vocals of “The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)” open up the album, the intent of “Songs of Innocence” is immediately clear: a gamut of trend-chasing histrionics will be haphazardly adapted to fit in the framework of a U2 album, followed by lots of money being printed somewhere.

As the album progresses, the band adopts a lot of different poses, often imitating the style of other acts instead of pushing its own sound into the fore. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with U2 trying out a variety of different aural costumes over the course of an album, these individual moments feel completely separated from each other.

A majority of “Songs of Innocence” shows the band fumbling around with current chart trends, settling for melodies and lyrics that are simply “good enough,” and generally making moves that reek of desperation instead of confidence, a stance that is very ill-fitting of U2, given that ego and a perpetual belief in its own hype has been a part of its DNA from the onset. n Evan Sawdey, popmatters.com

Kasabian “48.13”

“48.13” is precisely the amount of time it takes to listen to Kasabian’s fifth studio album. Storming around the world with gusto after triumphantly closing the Glastonbury festival, “48:13” is hitting the shelves in the U.S. after entering the U.K. charts at No. 1 in June.

Like previous tracks “Fire,” “Shoot the Runner” and “L.S.F.,” the singles on “48.13” translate to stadiums and fields with fans chanting the lyrics back at the four boys from Northern England. The song “bumblebeee” opens with repeated chanting of “yeah, yeah, yeah” with a smashing drumbeat and screaming chorus that could open one of Kasabian’s sets.

It then morphs into “stevie,” which couples ominous sounding strings with a similar drumbeat heard in “L.S.F.” However, in this instance, the lyrics seem a tad clumsy, rhyming “stevie” with TV. The song “doomsday” sounds like it could have dropped from a record by The

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE Specials — the band uses a ska-esque rhythm — but with Tom Meighan’s Leicester tones on top, singing, “What you see is what you get.”

The moment of perfection, however, is “eez-eh,” which guitarist Sergio Pizzorno described in an interview at Glastonbury as “cheating,” with its 120 beats per minute, as the audience can’t help but groove along to its insatiable rhythm.

“48:13” doesn’t top Kasabian’s debut, but it does provide some moments of pure joy.

Other notable releases OK Go - “Hungry Ghosts” Stars - “No One is Lost” Foxygen - “… And Star Power” Gazelle Twin- “Unflesh” Inter Arma - “The Cavern EP” Dads - “I’ll Be the Tornado” Pharmakon - “Bestial Burden” Pig Destroyer - “Mass and Volume EP” Revocation - “Deathless”

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than romance (“Burnin’ It Down,” “Laid Back”).

We Were The album has several highlights: “Too Promised Fast” shows off his vocal power and range, “Miss That Girl” reeks of regret for choices Jetpacks that pushed away a long-time love, and “Unraveling” “Two Night Town,” with its steel guitar accents and old-school rhythms, is the We Were Promised best traditional country song Aldean has Jetpacks returns with its third LP, “Unraveling,” after a mediocre recorded.

But too much of “Old Boots, New Dirt” second record and a live album that failed seems overly predictable, with song after to capture the humanity and fury of its debut. “Unraveling” may not be the band’s song about drinking, trucks and tan young best record, which still goes to “These Four women in tight jeans dancing and flirting.

Walls,” but it is the album that demarcates a For a groundbreaker like Aldean, “Old clear if ultimately less certain direction. Still Boots, New Dirt” contains too much old technically accomplished and sophisticated, and not enough new. the band aims at territory to be mutually n Michael McCall, Associated Press explored, a project less imperial and intentionally face melting than their previous Flying Lotus work. It is this absence that marks and col“You’re Dead!” ors “Unraveling.” n Geoff Nelson, popmatters.com

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It takes a minute to get your head around Flying Lotus’ fifth Jason Aldean album, because he “Old Boots, New Dirt” has so many ideas flitting around his.

Jason Aldean, who The 30-year-old, wildly creative experihelped elevate hardmental music producer born Stephen Ellirock dynamics and son also rhymes under the nom de rap Caphip-hop conventions tain Murphy (who “guests” on two “You’re in contemporary Dead!” tracks). He’s apt to mix psych rock country music, focuses on his rock side on guitar solos and skittering drum-‘n’-bass his sixth studio album, “Old Boots, New electronic beats, funereal chanting and freeDirt.”

Aldean has always pushed musical inno- form jazz improvisation.

At length, however, “You’re Dead!” vation with hits such as “Hicktown,” “Dirt coheres as a wondrously playful existential Road Anthem” and “1994.” But the new album doesn’t offer the surprises of his past concept album. It’s inspired in part by such late FlyLo heroes as hip-hop producer J efforts.

Downplaying his rap influences, Aldean’s Dilla and pianist Alice Coltrane, who was Ellison’s great-aunt. new tracks would have fit on a latter-day In service of his pretty much all-encomAerosmith recording, with dirt roads passing musical vision, Ellison pulls in varireplacing bright lights. He repeatedly ous musical helpmates, including Herbie echoes ’80s hard-rock swagger on songs Hancock, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, about partying hard (“Just Gettin’ Started,” Dirty Projectors singer Angel Deradoorian, “Gonna Know We Were Here”), being on and monster bassist Thundercat. the lookout for a new “girl” (“Sweet Little Somethin”’) and emphasizing sex rather n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

7:30 p.m. today

Benedict Cumberbatch (“Star Trek: Into Darkness,” BBC’s “Sherlock”) stars as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. $16 general; $14 seniors; $12 students ($2 off for Lincoln members).

7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17

Enjoy juggling, magic, music, trapeze, dance, storytellers and poets — an evening designed for the whole family. $16 adults, $13 seniors and $10 for children ($2 off for Lincoln members).

The Met Live in HD – Le Nozze Di Figaro

9:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov leads the cast in the title role of the clever servant, opposite Marlis Petersen as his bride, Susanna. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students ($2 off for Lincoln members).

The Met: Live in HD: ‘Macbeth’

1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 Soprano Anna Netrebko stars as Lady Macbeth. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students ($2 off for Lincoln members).

‘Boyhood’

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 20-22 Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason’s parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, “Boyhood” charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before and is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.

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

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Thursday, October 16, 2014 - E15

TRAVEL

Family travel five: There’s spooky fun to be had, if you dare

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

It’s that time of year when ghosts and goblins rule. Here are five places that might send a chill down your spine.

1 The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado. Some say the chilling laughter of children still fills the hallways of this 138-room historic inn that served as the inspiration for scaremaster Stephen King’s popular book and film, “The Shining.” Located 6 miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, outdoor activities and educational tours abound. Don’t miss the history and ghost tour offered for families eager to hear more about

4. Ghostly Virginia City, Montana. Perhaps it’s the spirit of Calamity Jane that wanders back into town, or maybe it’s the gold miner whose luck ran out. No one knows for sure, but the town Room 217, where King’s New York’s Long Island. that once served as home to “Shining” story began. Chil- therise.org as many as 10,000 residents, dren must be 5 or older.

3. Hotel Alex Johnson, lively saloons and dance Reservations required.

Rapid City, South Dakota. halls and carried the title of 1-800-976-1377; stanleyhotel. Lights flickering, startling com sounds, even ghost sightings: capital of the Montana Territory is a shadow of its for2. The Rise of the Jack It’s all reported in the hisO’Lanterns. From now toric hotel’s ghost journal, a mer self. That said, travelers through Nov. 2, families can spooky diary kept by front- who make their way to this well-preserved treasure are wander through a nighttime desk staffers to record the display of Halloween fun supernatural activity experi- treated to old-time theater, music and history tours. that features 5,000 handenced by hotel guests. virginiacity.com carved lanterns. Positioned Those who check in are 5. Haunted houses. along a 1⁄3-mile trail, the lan- told that while most stories terns were crafted by profes- emanate from two rooms on Sticky cobwebs, spine-chilling music, hair-raising sights. sional artists and sculptors the eighth floor, no corner If you dare, find a haunted and are displayed in themes of the inn is immune from place near you and go boldly that include an homage to ghostly wanderings. the New York City skyline Named after its founder, a into the night. During this as well as popular sports railroad executive, the Alex spooky season, expect fields themes. The event is under- Johnson offers ghost adven- of screams, terror in the way at Decanso Gardens in ture packages for those cornfields and whole towns Los Angeles as well as the brave enough to dig deeper. devoted to scaring you out of Old Westbury Gardens on alexjohnson.com your wits. hauntedhouse.com

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McIntyre Hall Presents Local travel TRAVEL SHOWS: Ana-

cortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, will host the following events: Mud, Sweat and Bears: 1,300 Miles Down the Yukon: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Presented by local kayakers Julie Calhoun and Bill Bailey.

“Day Hiking the San Juan and Gulf Islands”: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19. Local author Craig Romano spotlights some of the best hiking destinations within the Salish Sea area.

“Discovering Ireland in 14 Days”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Doug and Gay Woods share details and photos from their travels across the Emerald Isle on a Rick Steves tour.

All shows are free. 360293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

AAA CRUISE SHOW: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Skagit Valley Casi-

no Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. The show will feature 10 cruise lines and a packing seminar. RSVP: 360-848-2090. www.aaawa. com/goshows.

ing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers several travel opportunities for ages 12 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call 360-3366215.

EXTENDED TRIP: Oak Harbor Senior Center has organized an Avalon River Cruise on April 14-28, 2015, from Vienna to the Black Sea. Space is limited and deposits are due this month.

For information and an e-brochure, contact Pat Gardner at 360-279-4582 or email pgardner@oakharbor.org.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: 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 market-

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts passport applications from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

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