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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR FOR A SPOOKY GHOST WALK IN CONCRETE PAGE 4

Los Lobos: Celebrating 45 years PAGE 3

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OUT & ABOUT PAGE 5 Get your swing on with Jazz Forest at the Lincoln TUNING UP PAGE 9

Groovebot brings the soul to The Old Edison in Bow

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

Inside Out & About........................... 4-7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 COURTESY OF DISNEY / PIXAR

“TOY STORY 4”: The first three films in the “Toy Story” saga were as close to a perfect trilogy as possible. They not only introduced iconic animation characters Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) but gently embraced young and old with observations on friendship, growing up, being different and the need to be wanted.

The films set the writing, directing, acting and animation bars so high that even a movie as good as “Toy Story 4” comes up short in comparison. It’s like a G.I. Joe doll with one arm missing or a Monopoly game without the shoe — there is still a lot of fun to be had even with a few shortcomings.

Most of the story takes place during a road trip by Bonnie (Madeleine McGraw) and her family to help the youngster deal with going to kindergarten. Her attachment to a toy made from scraps of garbage sets in motion most of the action and is the catalyst for the key story about what it means to be needed.

There are also discussions about self-worth, the necessity of finding one’s own way and how saying goodbye is a hard lesson. The writing is

crisp, just not as emotionally sharp as in the first three movies.

“Toy Story 4” introduces several new toys, Forky (Tony Hale), Gabby Gabby (Christina Hendricks), Bunny (Jordan Peele), Giggle McDimples (Ally Maki) and a quartet of the creepiest ventriloquist dummies you will find this side of a “Twilight Zone” episode. Keanu Reeves lends his voice to a Canadian daredevil toy, Duke Caboom, who could star in his own series.

The problem is the shopping cart of new characters cuts into the time for many of the familiar faces.

“AMERICAN WOMAN”: Deb Callahan (Sienna Miller) is an emotionally mangled mother and grandmother whose life wanders between bad choices and not-smart decisions. That changes when Deb’s teenage daughter mysteriously disappears and Deb must face the harsh realities of having to raise her young grandson while trying to deal with her own pain, anger and fears.

It might sound like the disappearance would be the heart of the film, but it is really just a spark to the emotional wildfire Miller gets to play.

She does an Oscar-worthy job

of taking the character from a neurotic mess to a mature soul without any steps feeling forced or false. This is all accomplished without having broad elements to play such as Deb suddenly becoming a super sleuth to find her missing child. This is a real and relatable character from start to finish.

The film works because of Miller. She doesn’t just say the right words to generate emotional responses, but has a way of transforming herself to the point she actually seems to be a different person by the end of the movie. Miller’s done exceptional work over the years, but “American Woman” is a masterclass in the difference between being an actor saying lines and living the role.

ALSO OUT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OCT. 8 “GWEN”: Young woman must find the strength to guide her family through the darkness.

“DEADWOOD: THE MOVIE”: Timothy Olyphant stars in this continuation of the premium cable Western series.

“FAMILY”: Young woman tries to deal with how the family life she has always hat-

ed has changed dramatically.

“MIDSOMMAR”: Trip to Sweden to attend a festival turns into a deadly nightmare.

“THE WEDDING GUEST”: Trip to a wedding could include a kidnapping. Dev Patel stars.

“LIGHT OF MY LIFE”: Father (Casey Affleck) struggles to protect his daughter in a world where a plague has wiped out nearly all of the world’s female population.

“RED JOAN”: No one realizes a very unassuming woman (Judi Dench) has a dangerous past.

“SPLASH AND BUBBLES: POLE TO POLE”: Splash, Bubbles and their friends learn all about the many different ways life thrives under the sea.

“THE ICE KING”: Documentary on how John Curry transformed ice skating from a dated sport into an art form.

“KUNG FU MONSTER”: Martial arts icon Louis Koo stars in the Hong Kong wuxia fantasy.

“LIFE WITH LUCY: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Lucille Ball plays a widowed grandmother who inherits her husband’s half-interest in a hardware store.

– By Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

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LOS LOBOS’ 45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR ARRIVES IN SKAGIT Legendary band embraces and combines numerous influences

By TREVOR PYLE @Sports_SVH

For almost a half-century, Los Lobos has entertained audiences with a spirited and skillful mix of influences, traditional Mexican-American music and rock and roll prominent among them.

Now they’re bringing a milestone tour to Skagit County.

The band will play a date on its 45th Anniversary Tour at the Lincoln Theatre on Friday, Oct. 4, with an acoustic set followed by an electric set.

The show is sold out.

“We’re a Mexican American band, and no word describes America like ‘immigrant.’ Most of us are children of immigrants, so it’s perhaps natural that the songs we create celebrate America in this way,” said Louie Pérez, one of the band’s founding members, in a statement on the theater’s website.

Founded in East Los Angeles in 1973, Los Lobos plunged into the fertile punk scene of their native city and drew on genres as diverse as country, blues, R&B and Tex-Mex. Over the years they became popular and durable; three years ago, the entertainment site The AV Club said the band was “not only one of the best live bands in America, but also one of the most interesting.”

The band is currently composed of Perez, Steve Berlin, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano,

David Hidalgo and Enrique Gonzalez. Los Lobos has won two Grammies and had a smash hit in their version of “La Bamba,” which topped the charts for three weeks in 1987.

Earlier this year, Pérez published “Good Morning, Aztlán,” a collection of songs, paintings, poems and short stories.

Los Lobos’ visit to Skagit County coincides with new music from the band; their holiday album “Llegó Navidad” will be released on CD and digitally on Oct. 4. A vinyl version of

the album, which is made up of Christmas songs from North, Central and South America, is scheduled for a November release. One of its songs is original to the band.

Los Lobos will have one more show in Washington state — in Federal Way on Oct. 5 — before heading for the next leg of their tour, in Los Angeles.

— Reporter Trevor Pyle: 360416-2156, tpyle@skagitpublishing.com, Twitter: @Sports_SVH, Facebook.com/bytrevorpyle

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

ED BEREAL: The exhibit “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace,” featuring six decades of work from the Bellingham-based artist, is on display until Jan. 5 at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

ANNUAL FALL SHOW: River Gallery features the work of 37 local artists until Oct. 20 at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon.

RANDE COOK: A new exhibit by local Native artist Rande Cook is on display until Oct. 19 at Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 First St., Friday Harbor.

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4, at businesses and galleries in downtown Anacortes.

BETWEEN LAND AND SEA: Mark Bistranin is hosting the one-man show “Between Land and Sea” at La Conner Sea Side Gallery, 101 N. First St., through Nov. 17.

ART SHOW: The work of Latin artists Cecilia Alvarez, Rene Julio and Brenda Brito is on display during October at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

HIGH PRAIRIE: The work of Julia Heyne is on display until Oct. 27 at i.e gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison. An opening reception and artist talk will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Satur-

day, Oct. 5.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Multidimensional creations from regional artists will be featured from Oct. 4 through November at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

Scares abound at Concrete Ghost Walk

ANCIENT VISIONS: Sketchbook drawings

by Marcia Moore are featured until Oct. 17 at Cassera Gallery South, 26915 102nd Drive NW Suites 102/103, Stanwood. 310-691-9391.

KATHLEEN FAULKNER: Work from oil pastel artist Kathleen Faulkner will be featured Oct. 4-29 at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.

RADIANT LANDSCAPES: Work from acrylic artist Jed Dorsey will be featured from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 S.E. Camano Drive, Camano Island.

ART AUCTION: Over 95 paintings, glass and sculptures will be up for auction at the 10th annual Art Auction at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, starting at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, at the gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. $25. matzkefineart.com.

ANNUAL FALL SHOW: River Gallery is featuring the work of 37 local artists until Oct. 20 at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon.

Oak Harbor. $10.

THEATER

SUGAR: A CABARET: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1618, at The Underground Nightclub, 211 Chestnut St., Bellingham. $15-$20, VIP for $50. brownpapertickets.com. ”MY FAIR LADY”: The classic musical will be staged at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays, until Oct. 26, at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com.

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By Skagit Valley Herald staff

CONCRETE — There’s something spooky in the air this fall, and the Concrete Ghost Walk just might identify the source, or at the very least have a fun time trying to do so.

The annual ghost walk takes visitors through the town of Concrete and explains the ghoulish legends of death that may haunt the town, as well as

MUSIC

FRED MORRISON: Celebrated piper Fred Morrison will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $25-$30. celticarts.org.

JAZZ FOREST: Ron Jones and the 12-piece all-star Jazz Forest Band featuring special guest artist Doug Webb will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $15-$20.

historical context and the occasional laugh.

The tour will take place at 6 and 8 p.m. every Saturday in October. Advanced tickets are required ($15) and the tour starts at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

Due to the terrifying nature of the tour, no children under 16 are allowed. Information at ghostwalk. bpt.me.

lincolntheatre.org.

DAIMH: Gaelic group Daimh will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $20-$25. celticarts.org WAYNE HAYTON & PAUL ROBERTS: The duo will perform folk rock of the 1960s and ‘70s from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11, at Birdsview Brewery, 38302 Highway 20, Concrete.

SECOND SUNDAY

JAZZ: 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St.. Herding Kats is a high energy nine-piece jazz band playing cool West Coast Jazz and Post Bop. It will play music by Dave Pell, Horace Silver, Bill Evans, Harry Warren, Benny Golson, Bill Holman and Chuck Israels, among others. Free.

SEA NOTES: The Sea Notes will play from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St.,

”THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”: The Tony Award-winning comedy will be on stage from Oct. 25-Nov. 17 at the Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. $55-$70. villagetheatre.org.

LECTURES & TALKS

AUTHOR TALKS: Village Books hosts author talks and book signings at 1200 11th St., Bellingham. villagebooks.com. n E.W. Finke: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3. “The Sweet Bounty.” n Jack Nisbet: Sunday, Oct. 6. “The Dreamer & the Doctor: A Forest Lover & a Physician on the Edge of the Frontier.”

TRAVELOGUE: HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Join Susan McDermott and Laurie Parrish for a presentation about Israel, Jordan and Palestine at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation.

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AUTHOR READING: Ramon Mesa Ledesma, author of “Migrant Sun” and “Migrant Earth,” will be featured at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

LOCAL ARTIST LECTURE: Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, will host a meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, followed by an hour-long talk by Ed Bereal, whose artwork is featured at the museum.

MURDER & MAYHEM: Local author Todd Warger will share stories from his book, “Murder & Mayhem in the Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom, Skagit & San Juan Counties’ Earliest Homicides,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation.

INTRO TO JEWISH GENEALOGY RESEARCH: Professional genealogist Lily Bogash Kohn will present “An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy and A Personal Case Study” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

HOW COMIC BOOKS AND THE REAL WORLD SHAPE EACH OTHER: The presentation featuring journalist and comics-studies educator T. Andrew Wahl will take place at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville.

HISTORY OF WHIDBEY ISLAND: William Stein will speak on the history of Whidbey Island at the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at noon Monday, Oct. 14, at the Farming Square Development, 465 Garden Lane, Burlington.

MOUNT RAINIER VOLCANO: Gene Kiver, geology emeritus professor at Eastern Washing-

Jazz Forest brings the swing

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MOUNT VERNON — Ron Jones’ Jazz Forest, a 12-piece jazz band, will perform at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. The band is big, but the sound is even bigger, influenced by pop, funk and blues. Jones spent much of his career composing for shows like “Family Guy” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation”; now he enjoys bringing other talented folks together ton University, will share knowledge about Mount

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at his production facility in Stanwood to create unique and engaging music.

Jones has been nominated for five Emmy Awards, one Grammy Award and several film Rainier at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Anacortes

and TV scoring awards.

The 17-piece A’Town Big Band from Anacortes will open.

Tickets are $15 for students, and $20 for everyone else.

Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Come and Explore Skagit Valley’s Farms Saturday & Sunday • October 5 & 6 • 10 – 4 p.m.

Celebrating 21 years

VEGETABLE, LIVESTOCK, ORGANIC, SHELLFISH, BERRY AND VINEYARD. LOTS OF KIDS ACTIVITIES AND FARM TREATS. DON’T MISS THIS EVENT! FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Visit www.farmtour.com for all the details!

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TRAVELS THROUGH CHINA: Ben Munsey will talk about his travels through China at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

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OUT AND ABOUT TRAVELOGUE: GRANITE, GRAPHITE AND GRAVEL: Gretchen Leggitt will share photos and stories from her multisport bike adventures around the world at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5.

RACE IN AMERICA: Author and professor Clyde Ford will lead a discussion on race in modern-day America at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

WHAT ICE SHEETS HATE: Robert Bindschadler will discuss the rapid changes in Earth’s ice sheets from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Anacortes Public

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Oct. 4 6-9pm

The Depot

FILM SCREENING: A free screening of “The Hate U Give” will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The movie is based on the 2019 Skagit Reads book selection.

AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds, at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Included with museum admission ($5-$10).

MORE FUN

CONCRETE GHOST WALK: 6 and 8 p.m. Saturdays in October. Due to the terrifying nature of the tour, no children under 16 are allowed. $15. concrete-wa.com/ ghost-walk.

CAMPTOBERFEST: Beer, cider, brats, music, git baskets, door prizes and more are in store for Camp Kirby’s annual Oktoberfest part at 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4, at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow. Suggested donation $20. campkirby. org.

FILM SERIES: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, is screening a science fiction movie at 7 p.m. every Friday in October.

Free.

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Trinity Skate Burton Jewelers The Good Stuff Arts Red Salon Aveda Pelican Bay Bookstore & Coffee Shop Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa

Library, 1220 10th At., Anacortes.

www.anacortesart.com

PANCAKE FEED: Burlington Firefighters Association pancake feed begins at 6 a.m. Saturday

only between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 4 and 11, and Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12. teaandtour.com.

Art by Codie Carman at Good Stuff Arts Gallery

MICROCHIP CLINIC: The Camano Animal Shelter Association will host a free microchip clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the shelter, 198 N Can Ku Road, Camano.

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“What’s for Dinner” watercolor by Codie Carman.

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ANACORTES — A new month means new art exhibits around the region. At the Good Stuff Arts Gallery, it means work by Codie Carman.

Carman has spent her life living in places surrounded by the sea, influencing the art she creates.

Using watercolors, Carman depicts colorful snapshots of life on an island.

The gallery is also featuring new works by gallery artists under the theme “The Power of COLOR.” Carman will demonstrate her technique at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the gallery, 604 Commercial Ave. Oct. 5, at the Burlington Fire station, 350 Sharon Ave. Tickets are $5 each, kids 5 and under eat free.

Meet your local firefighters, along with live demonstrations, raffle prizes and displays. Proceeds benefit The Burned Children Recovery Foundation. 360-755-0261.

FALL SALMON & RIB BARBECUE: 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Avenue., Sedro-Woolley.

Adults $12, under 12 $5.

Raffle, door prizes and auction. wildcatsteel-

headclub.org. 360-7089284 or 360-855-2291.

BIER ON THE PIER: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $7-$50. anacortes.org/bier-onthe-pier.

HARVEST TEA: Celebrate autumn with English tea, scones, soups, tea sandwiches and more at Willowbrook Manor, 27420 Minkler Road, Sedro-Woolley. Tea times are by reservation

COIN BOX DINNER: Benefit for Washington State Children’s Therapy, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Music by the Buckaroos Band and company, open to the public. 360-848-8882.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: The work from the 10 finalists for the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be screened at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $8-$11.

HORSEKEEPING FARM TOUR: Tour a farm whose owner has developed a clean and efficient facility for her horses in the wintertime from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5. Snohomish Conservation District farm planners will be on hand to teach about composting manure, building mud-free paddocks, preventing horse boredom and preventing winter hoof issues. RSVP with Kathryn at 425-377-7024 for the address.

SPIRIT OF HOPE FUNDRAISER: Raise money for Community Action of Skagit County and celebrate its 40th anniversary at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Swinomish Casino & Resort, 1288 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $40, includes drink and dinner. communityactionskagit.org.

FALL FRUIT FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11, Skagit Valley Family YMCA, 1901 Hoag Road, Mount Vernon. Free, family friendly.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The 35th annual Lynden Lions Club Model Train Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden.

EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS SALE: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-629-6142.

POTLUCK: Retired Continental employees are having a potluck at noon Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.

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OUT AND ABOUT APPLE AND PEAR HARVEST: Sample apples and pears and learn about pruning and cider from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, at the WWFRF Fruit Garden, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted.

SKAGIT HOUSING SUMMIT: A discussion on homelessness and affordable housing in Skagit County will take place from 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount

Vernon. my360tix.com/ events SCARIN’ UP A CURE: Relay for Life of Skagit County will host a family-friendly Halloween party from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. $5.

NORDIC FAIR: Enjoy Scandinavian baked goods, vendors, food, crafts, art, history and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood.

CAMP KOREY FALL FESTIVAL: Join Camp Korey and community partners for a free day at camp with pumpkins, arts and crafts and more from 11 a.m. to

4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Camp Korey Campground, 24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon. RSVP: campkorey.org/fallfestival.

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING: Listen to the true tales of murder and mayhem in Whatcom and Skagit counties during the early 20th century at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $12. Light dinner served at 6 p.m. for $20, including presentation.

HAUNTED FORT CASEY: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, Fort Casey State Park, 1280 Engle Road, Coupeville. All ages. Kid zone, bouncy house and candy. $10. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

McIntyre Hall Presents

BC WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE

Bier on the Pier in Anacortes

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ANACORTES — You know there are going to be good times when an event has a name that rhymes.

Bier on the Pier brings over 40 breweries, cideries and food trucks to Anacortes’ waterfront on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5.

The event, for ages 21 and older, celebrates the abundance of craft brews and food in the area with all kinds of drinks to try (ever had a spicy beer?).

Tickets are $25 for Friday and $35 for

Saturday. Those who don’t want to drink but still want to have a good time can be admitted for $7 on either day, and those who want to celebrate on both days can purchase a two-day pass for $50.

The party starts at 5 p.m. Friday at the Historic Port of Anacortes Warehouse, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, and picks right back up at noon Saturday.

Tickets: anacortes. com.bier-on-the-pier.

BROADWAY’S HIT MUSICAL COMEDY

Saturday, October 12 7:30pm

World Music supergroup, The BC World Music Collective, is a collaboration of musicians from around the world including Cuba, Brazil, France, Chili, Mexico, First Nations, Zimbabwe, England, and Canada.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area October 3-13 Thursday.3

48-HOUR THEATER FESTIVAL #53: 7:30 and 10 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$18. 360296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

THEATER ”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org.

”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14$15. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$18. 360296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

Friday.4 THEATER ”ON APPROVAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org.

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”MY FAIR LADY” ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Pictured: Mark Wenzel (from left) as Henry Higgins, Charlie McCarthy as Eliza Doolittle and Ron Wohl as Colonel Pickering.

”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org.

”MY FAIR LADY”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$18. 360296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14$15. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Saturday.5 THEATER ”ON APPROVAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org.

COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14$15. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Sunday.6 THEATER ”ON APPROVAL”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org.

MUSIC NAOMI MOON SIEGEL QUARTET: 7 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-$20. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Thursday.10 THEATER ”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

”LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-$18. 360296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Friday.11 THEATER ”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSIC AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER ”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

48-HOUR THEATER FESTIVAL #53: 7:30 and 10 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14$15. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Sunday.13 THEATER ”MY FAIR LADY”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 4-13 Friday.4 NATHANIEL TALBOT: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

BILL MATTOCKS: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

SWEET LOU’S SOUR MASH: 9 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

SURROUND SOUND BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com.

MERSIV: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

GOOD VIBRATIONS: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360848-8882.

Saturday.5 CASCADIA GROOVE: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

RANDY NORRIS & JEFF NICELY: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

JAZZ FOREST WITH DOUG WEBB, A’TOWN BIG BAND: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

RON JONES

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JAZZ FOREST WITH DOUG WEBB (pictured), A’TOWN BIG BAND 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

GROOVEBOT: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

ME AND MAE: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys.com.

SURROUND SOUND BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit. com.

CHERUB: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Sunday.6 PACIFIC TWANG: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison. com.

TRISH AND HANS TRIO: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Saturday.5

GROOVEBOT 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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Friday.11

OKILLY DOKILLY & MC LARS: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.

PROZAC MOUNTAIN BOYS: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

Wednesday.9 TRISH & HANS TRIO WITH JOHN ANDERSON: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish. com.

Thursday.10 FRU SKAGERRAK: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

EBB, SLACK & FLOOD: 10 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

DESERT DWELLERS: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

JOE SLICK BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.12 MOJO CANNON AND THE 13TH ST. HORNS: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

BC WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

DAN BRUBECK QUARTET: 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. fswl.org or 360-671-1709.

CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

JOE SLICK BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Sunday.13 SONJA LEE QUINTET: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

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ART

CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eight-month outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. anacorteswa.gov.

ART CLASSES

AT MONA: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, is offering the following art classes. museumofnwart. org. n Watercolor Class: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. n Intro to Flatbed Scanners as Cameras: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. n Art Therapy: Draw a Line: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. $30.50. Ages 13-plus. . n My Parents and Me Painting: For parents and children (ages 3-9), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, and 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. $25 per class. n Make Your Mark: Creative Mark Making: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9. $45.

Ages 13-plus. RSVP at the museum website.

MONOTYPE WORKSHOP: Artist Kris Ekstrand will teach the basics of monotype in her studio, 5718 Gilkey Ave., Edison, for adults new to printmaking and looking to explore the medium, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20. $325, includes all supplies and materials. kris.ekstrand@gmail.com or 360-708-6626.

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152. n Mixed Media: Birds & Flowers: Saturday, Oct.

26. $90, many supplies provided. n Collage and Layering: Combine paper, found materials and paint on Nov. 16. Golden supplies provided in fee. $135.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 503 Morris St., La Conner. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

AUDITIONS

DIRECTORS WANTED: Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, is looking for experienced directors who are interested in creating theater for the 2020-21 season as well as an offseason production. Submit a director’s application and play submission packet to the playhouse by Oct. 16.

BOOKS

THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial, Anacortes.

DANCE

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free,

Fall Fruit Festival in Everson

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

EVERSON — Nothing says fall like bounties of fresh fruit and vegetables, and Cloud Mountain knows how to celebrate.

Cloud Mountain Farm Center’s 30th annual Fall Fruit Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, at the center, 6906 Goodwin Road.

Over 200 different varieties of fruits and vegetables grown at the farm will be available to taste from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday.

Fall favorites like apples and pumpkins can be picked out and taken home, and cider-pressing and farm tours are some of the day-of activities. Fruit trees will also be for sale.

To celebrate the 30th year of the festival, Cloud Mountain is offering a $30 Super Supporter Pass that includes admission for one car, a free hat and a caramel apple.

Regular tickets are $15 per car. cloudmountainfarmcenter.org. $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

MONDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Public welcome. Information: Kenneth Kossman (360-336-3682) or the center (360-416-1585). $7.

MUSIC

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group

singing four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts ages 15 and up. Meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Contact Carol Ward: 425232-9171 or contact@ harmonynorthwest.org.

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-7904862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free; donations accepted.

360-630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Rehearsals on Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner.

New members welcome.

360-223-3230.

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

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAMS: Encore Fitness offers a variety of classes held at Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $5 per class, pay as you go.

First class is free. 360-4668754. n Cross Training: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m.

Tuesdays. n PiYo with Melissa: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. n A Walk in the Park: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. n Zumba Gold: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Free. n Val’s InterVals: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION: The department hosts a variety of oneand multiple-day sports and recreation classes.

Prices vary. 360-7559649 or burlingtonwa. gov/parksandrec. n Family and Friends with Kids Tree Climbing: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6. Learn to climb old growth trees at Deception Pass State Park, transportation provided. Ages 7 and older. $90. n Capture Awesome Images with your DSLR Camera-Beginners: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.

Ages 12 and older. $40 per class. n Tree Climbing for the Active Senior: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Seniors ages 55 and older can learn how to climb a tree, or for an additional $80 have a tree elevator set up to pull them to the top of a 200-foot old growth tree. $90.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Skagit and Island Counties Council for the Blind meets 1-3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Washington Federal Bank rear conference room, 300 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 425-218-0190 or arvidsonandy@gmail. com. The next meeting is Saturday, Oct. 19.

TRAIL WORK: Skagit-Whatcom-Island Trail Maintenance Organization is looking for volunteers to join trail maintenance work parties on Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 19. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Cook Road Park and Ride, 9501 Old Highway 99, Burlington. 360424-0407 or jdmelcher@ comcast.net.

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HOT TICKETS BILLY COBHAM’S CROSSWINDS PROJECT: Oct. 3-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. ”AUSTEN’S PRIDE”: Oct. 4-27, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

NF: Oct. 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE ALCHEMY TOUR: Oct. 5, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JONTAVIOUS WILLIS: Oct. 7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

LOGIC: Oct. 8, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JIMMY WEBB: Oct. 8-9, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PETER FRAMPTON: Oct. 9, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MANHATTAN TRANSFER: Oct. 10-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

JONAS BROTHERS: Oct. 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

CHRISTIAN SANDS: Oct. 15-16, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BUSH, LIVE: Oct. 16, Accesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation. com.

MADELEINE PEYROUX: Oct. 17-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE WHO, LIAM GALLAGHER: Oct. 19, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GLORIA TREVI: Oct. 19, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

HOZIER: Oct. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-

206-625-1900 or 5thavenue. org. ”SISTER ACT”: March 13-April 5, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

BILLIE EILISH: April 20, 2020, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: May 12-24, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle.

206-625-1900 or 5thavenue. org. ”EVITA”: June 12-July 4, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

OZZY OSBOURNE: July 11, 2020, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, WEEZER: July 17, 2020, T-Mobile Park, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

JONAS BROTHERS Oct. 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

3000 or livenation.com.

SARA BAREILLES: Oct. 22, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

JON PARDI: Oct. 24, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DRI: Oct. 26, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

ALESSIA CARA: Nov. 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

PHILIP BAILEY: Nov. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

FOGHAT: Nov. 9, Rivers Run Event Center, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, Arlington. 360-474-9740 or angelofthewinds.com.

YOUNG THUG, MACHINE GUN KELLY: Nov. 10, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DEATH ANGEL, EXMORTUS, HELLFIRE: Nov. 16, Club Sur, Seattle. 206-6074929 or seattleclubsur.com.

NILE: Nov. 21, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

THE BLACK KEYS: Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: Nov. 26-Dec. 29, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

SCHOOLBOY Q: Dec. 1,

WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MIKE STERN JEFF LORBER FUSION WITH DAVE WECKL, JIMMY HASLIP: Dec. 3-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE CHAINSMOKERS: Dec. 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 11-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TREVOR NOAH: Dec. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 13-14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DEADMAUS: Dec. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUDY COLLINS HOLIDAYS & HITS: Dec. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: Dec. 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

DERMOT KENNEDY: Jan. 26, 2020, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WILLIAM DUVALL: Feb. 29, 2020, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”STU FOR SILVERTON”: Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle.

BC WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE MCINTYRE HALL PRESENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

2019-2020 SEASON NOW ON SALE From community events to International Artists, there is something for everyone!

360.416.7727

mcintyrehall.org

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Back at the ranch

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com (TNS)

Choose a ranch vacation to learn horsemanship in an authentic setting, explore pristine wilderness areas, fish wild and scenic rivers and relax in Western style. Here are five destinations to consider: 1. LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH, BIG SKY, MONTANA Just a stone’s throw from Yellowstone National Park’s northwest border, in the shadow of Lone Peak, you’ll find a cluster of hand-built cabins. Authentic and luxurious, the historic accommodations, tucked creekside, in the pine trees or in meadows, help visitors conjure the days when the property was a working cattle ranch, operating in untamed country.

Then, like now, the region is home to stunning vistas, and abundant wildlife including grizzlies, black bears, bison and wolves. In the company of guides or on your own, adventurers have the chance to fish Blue Ribbon trout streams and explore the last best place via horseback, Nordic and downhill skis, snowshoes and on the many hiking trails in the area. lonemountainranch.com 2. THE HOME RANCH, CLARK, COLORADO A visit to this mountain retreat near Steamboat Springs involves decision making. Will you choose rocking on the porch, listening to the rustle of Aspen leaves, multiple massage sessions or curling up by the stone fireplace with your favorite book while the kids sharpen skills in the corral under the watchful eyes of resident wranglers? (The children and teen programs will keep the youngsters in your group plenty busy.)

Or, you can join the family for fly fishing on a private stretch of the Elk River, morning hikes, afternoon trail rides, daylong outings into nearby wilderness areas, yoga classes and postdinner music, barn dances and star gazing.

During the winter months, snowshoeing, Nordic and downhill skiing and horse-

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back and sleigh rides are all possible.

You’ll enjoy exceptional cuisine, fine wines and well-deserved slumber in the comfort of cozy lodge rooms or rustic yet well-appointed cabins, tucked within a tree-studded landscape. Pack your schedule with active pursuits or relax your week away. homeranch.com.

3. WESTGATE RIVER RANCH, RIVER RANCH, FLORIDA You’ll be just an hour from Orlando but feel a world away when you arrive at the largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi. Situated on 1,700 acres of wilderness in Florida’s cattle country, the ranch offers a menu of lodging options that include glamping-style tents, lodge rooms and two-bedroom cabins. Opt for horse and pony rides, airboat excursions, miniature golf, nature hikes and zip lining. You’ll want to take in the Saturday-night rodeo, campfires, cookouts, hayrides and a weekly street party. wgriverranch.com 4. LATIGO RANCH, KREMMLING, COLORADO Choose your season and relish the peace and tranquility you’ll find at this

historic ranch. With never-ending views along the Continental Divide, choose from snowshoeing, tubing, cross-country skiing and fat biking in pristine winter conditions. The summer months offer top-notch horseback riding on over 200 miles of trail, cattle drives, hiking and mountain biking for the active members of your family. For those eager to relax, settle in on the porch for a card game, in a meadow or near a crackling fire with a book or puzzle at the ready. latigotrails.com 5. WHITE STALLION RANCH, TUCSON, ARIZONA Family-owned and -operated, this working cattle ranch is known for award-winning service, exceptional riding opportunities and a family-friendly atmosphere. Ride amid towering saguaros and enjoy moonlit bonfires, hay rides, fat tire biking, cowboy entertainment, astronomy shows, Western dance lessons and a weekly rodeo where family members can admire the roping, barrel racing and steer-wrestling skills of local wranglers. whitestallion.com – Resource: duderanch.org

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-4747479. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly.

Reservations required.

SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

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 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 new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 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.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492.

Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment.

Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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Festival celebrates all things Irish

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Los Lobos – 45th Anniversary Tour 8 P.M. FRIDAY, OCT. 4 The band will play a date on its 45th Anniversary Tour at the Lincoln, with an acoustic set followed by an electric set. For details, see Page E3.

The show is sold out.

Jazz Forest featuring special guest Doug Webb

7 P.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Jazz Forest is led by veteran Hollywood TV and film composer Ron Jones. His work scoring many of the most popular TV series such as “Star Trek: TNG,” “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and many more are heard around the world daily.

Jones formed Jazz Forest as a way to bring high-energy, professionally performed and produced music to Northwest audiences. The band plays an eclectic mix of new compositions and arrangements that have deep roots in tradition while exploring the best of today’s sounds.

The concert will feature guest artist Doug Webb on tenor sax. His credits include hundreds of recordings as well many more TV and film soundtracks. He has performed with such greats as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Carly Simon, Art Garfunkel and Queen Latifah. Webb is the featured soloist on the motion picture soundtracks of Clint Eastwood’s “Million Dollar Baby” and “Gran Torino.”

The 17-piece A’Town Big Band from Anacortes will open. $20 general; $15 students.

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5:30 P.M. SUNDAY, OCT. 6 The 10 Manhattan Short finalists hail from seven countries with films from France, Iran, Canada, Germany and Finland alongside two films from the U.S. and three from the United Kingdom. There were 1,250 submissions from 70 countries.

This year’s final 10 represents a wide range of film genres that include intimate dramas, spine-tingling suspense, and hilarious comedies, as well as genre surprises like a pair of science fiction films and one that focuses on tennis.

The 10 finalists are: “Nefta Football Club” (France), “Debris” (U.S.), “Driving Lessons” (Iran), “Tipped” (Canada), “Sylvia” (United Kingdom), “The Match” (Finland), “This Time Away” (UK), “Malou” (Germany), “A Family Affair” (UK), “At The End of the World.” (U.S.).

General admission $10.50; seniors, students and active military $9.50; ages 12 and under $8.

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BELLINGHAM — Ever dreamed of life on the rolling pastures of Ireland?

Now there’s a chance to get a window into Irish culture.

The Bellingham Irish Festival is a series of workshops, educational programming and performances held in various venues around Bellingham on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-6. The festival is sponsored by the Celtic Arts Foundation.

On Friday, Honey Moon Mead, 1053 N. State Alley, will host an evening full of Irish music from 5:30 to 10 p.m., followed by an open jam session for all.

On Saturday, the festival starts with a guitar workshop from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Mt. Baker Media House, 1230 Bay St. At 11 a.m. there will be a beginning Irish language workshop in the same space.

Throughout the afternoon, workshops ranging from Irish music, to language to dance will be held, with most free or $15 or under.

Sunday picks right back up on the action with more performances and even a special movie presentation at noon at the Pickford, 1318 Bay St. View a complete schedule at bellinghamirishfestival.com.

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Controversy aside, ‘Joker’ is all setup, no punchline

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

With the amount of controversy surrounding it, “Joker” feels more like an idea and less like an actual movie. Could it possibly stand up to the mythology that has sprung up around it, stoked by breathless film festival hype, pre-emptive misanthropic adoration, gun control activists demanding action and some foot-in-mouth interviews by writer/director Todd Phillips? It absolutely does not live up to its undeserved hype, for better or for worse. And while that may be surprising, it’s also has to be expected.

So what exactly is “Joker”? It’s a great trailer.

It’s two straight hours of Joaquin Phoenix dancing, gracefully and gruesomely writhing his emaciated frame. It’s a riff (or a complete rip-off) of “The King of Comedy,” down to Robert De Niro cast as late-night talk show host Murray Franklin. It’s a ’70s look book sprinkled with the broadest, most obvious comic book mythology and a series of wildly hit-or-miss music cues (Gary Glitter, really?). It’s a virtuosic actor destroying his body to make the undercooked script seem like something more than it is.

“Joker” is cloaked in the kind of prestige that tricks you into thinking there’s something more meaningful there: moody cinematography, bursts of

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extreme violence, an actor who doesn’t so much as perform but psychically channel a character. But this is all window dressing, smoke and mirrors to distract from the story being painfully thin and told with all the nuance of a sledgehammer. This thing wouldn’t pass muster in paneled newsprint, and aside from a few soap opera-style reveals, you’ve heard it all before.

There is one thing Phillips and co-writer Scott Silver do accomplish effectively, and it’s the crux on which the perceived controversy hangs. They manage to build empathy for Batman’s most popular villain, the Joker, aka Arthur Fleck (Phoenix). Arthur is a clown who lives with his mother (Frances Conroy) in the outer boroughs of Gotham, struggling with mental illness and a strange con-

dition that causes him to laugh in times of distress.

He dreams of a career in stand-up comedy, but he doesn’t get jokes. Rather, Arthur is the butt of jokes, which escalate violently in troubled Gotham. When he finally steps into his power as a murderous chaos clown, empathy is what he demands through his violent actions, pushed to his limit by a broken mental health system, a civil society roiled by unrest and a lack of the attention and love he wants.

There is an aspect of the execution Phillips badly flubs, and it just might be the film’s death knell.

“Joker” is resoundingly one-note throughout the majority of its running time, Phillips mistaking “unrelentingly grim” for “profound,” which just renders the film punishingly dull. It could be by design: The brutal

boredom makes you crave the sweet release of chaos; in the last few minutes, where Joker acolytes riot in the streets, things finally perk up.

That’s because “Joker” puts us on that queasy roller-coaster ride with Arthur himself. The empathy Phillips, Silver and Phoenix create for Arthur and his actions will be a sticking point for many who don’t want to look that grease-painted visage in the face, a representation of mental illness and poverty and structural failure pushed to the brink. That empathy might be the most radical part of “Joker,” but it’s not that radical at all. This “Joker” is all setup, with no punchline.

– 2:01. Rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images.

HH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Where’s My Roy Cohn?” — This thorough and insightful documentary makes a convincing case that Cohn, the Joseph McCarthy aide and later cutthroat New York lawyer, was one of the early architects of bitterly divisive, dirty-tricks politics.

Director Matt Tyrnauer does a stellar job of patching together clips and photos chronicling Cohn’s attention-getting antics.

Documentary, PG-13, 97 minutes. HHH “Judy” — Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in 1968, unhinged, financially strapped and on her way to London for a desperately needed nightclub engagement. While an impressive impersonation, Zellweger’s performance never resonates as a fully fleshed-out biopic character portrayal.

Biography, PG-13, 118 minutes. HH½ “Rambo: Last Blood” — Some 37 years after “First Blood,” the fifth and (we hope) final chapter in the franchise finds Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo in Mexico to rescue a friend’s granddaughter from sex traffickers. This is gruesomely sadistic and utterly repellent trash with no redeeming qualities other than its mercifully short running time. Action, R, 89 minutes. Zero stars “7 Days to Vegas” — A down-on-his-luck poker player named Duke (Vince Van Patten) bets he can walk the 280 miles from the San Fernando Valley to Las Vegas in just one week. Even if you don’t know a busted straight from a royal flush, this gambling romp works as a broad and funny comedy about some truly bent but hilarious characters. Comedy, no MPAA rating, 92 minutes. HHH “American Dreamer” — Dark and intense, this sometimes brutally violent slice of rotted life features a career-best dramatic performance by Jim Gaffigan as a sad-sack rideshare driver plotting to extort money from his drug-dealer client (Robbie Jones). Some audience members will be enthralled, while others might head for the exits. Crime thriller, R, 92 minutes. HHH½ “Ad Astra” — An astronaut (Brad Pitt) is sent on an interplanetary mission to dissuade his father (Tommy Lee Jones) from carrying out a mad plan that could destroy Earth.

Admirably daring, bold and ambitious and sure to be polarizing, it’s one of the most beautiful films of the year, even when it makes little sense. Adventure drama, PG-13, 122 minutes.

HHH½ “Between Two Ferns: The Movie” — A fake documentary tracks a fake Zach Galifianakis, the clueless version of himself who interviews celebrities on “Funny or Die,” as he hits the road in pursuit of more stars. It’s filled with hilarious alternate-universe moments, including an unlikely romantic triangle of sorts involving Galifianakis and a famous celebrity couple. Comedy, TV-MA, 82 minutes. HHH½ “Downton Abbey” — The movie sequel to the sophisticated TV soap opera, which finds both the upstairs and the downstairs ensembles preparing for a visit from the king and queen, is an extravagant dessert after a six-course meal.

Absolutely unnecessary, but still a real treat. Drama, PG, 122 minutes. HHH “Haunt” — What if you and your friends entered a haunted attraction only to find yourselves trapped in a REAL house of horrors? That’s the clever premise of “Haunt,” a stylish and creative and quite grisly horror gem from the writers of “A Quiet Place.” Horror, R, 92 minutes. HHH½

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REVIEW

Natalie Portman goes all in for ‘Lucy in the Sky’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

“Fargo” and “Legion” auteur Noah Hawley shoots for the stars in his daring leap from the small screen to the big with his uniquely existential “Lucy in the Sky.” It’s a loose adaptation of the bizarre 2007 incident involving Lisa Nowak, an astronaut who was charged with attempted kidnapping after driving from Houston to Orlando, Florida, to confront the Air Force captain she believed to be involved with her lover, another astronaut.

But rather than trafficking in tawdry true crime, Hawley and co-writers Brian C. Brown and Elliott DiGuiseppi use the story to explore the thematic potential of what it means to return to life on earth after experiencing space, from a point of view of a complex, challenging woman.

Natalie Portman stars as Lucy, and it’s clear Portman is still in her “high camp” phase, following “Jackie” and “Vox Lux.” This

means a lot of Choices with a capital C: She sports a bowl cut, a bow-legged swagger and a broad Southern accent as the ruthlessly ambitious astronaut, hardened by her tough-talking Nana (an always excellent Ellen Burstyn). Portman makes the choices work by fully committing to her character and her journey without judgment or caricature. She does fine work making Lucy complex, sexy, funny and dangerous. The way she puts cowboy boots and a denim skirt to work as an extension of her big, bold attitude is outstanding.

Hawley also makes a lot of Big Choices in his cinematic directorial debut, some of which are somewhat confounding, but they enhance the surreal subjectivity of Lucy’s return to Earth. Compositions are hazy and out of focus around the edges, giving the images the sense of a dream or a partially recovered memory. There is concern about Lucy’s state of mind after her experience in

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Natalie Portman stars in “Lucy In The Sky.”

outer space, where she reports she’s “never felt so alive.” She has a hard time connecting with her husband, the utterly pleasant Drew (Dan Stevens), drawn to the other astronauts who understand her unmoored sense of how minuscule life on Earth can be. She’s especially drawn to astronaut Mark (Jon Hamm), a heavy-drinking divorcé, a walking bad decision.

The film places us directly in Lucy’s state of mind (the film opens and closes with a close-up on her eyes), and Hawley reflects that in possibly his biggest creative choice of all: a constantly shifting aspect ratio that slides from widescreen letterbox to a squared off Academy ratio. He executes the transitions almost imperceptibly but decidedly, and one spends the movie chasing

the edges of the frame, unpacking its theory. The screen’s shape follows her thinking (during a drunken moment, it slides laterally, following her across the room): When she’s in the zone, fully possessed of all her many capabilities, even when they’re misdirected, the ratio stretches wide, expansive with possibilities. When she’s confined by her normal life, it shrinks.

Lucy is an ambitious woman straining against the boundaries of her existence on this planet.

In that resistance, in that stew of training, instinct, grief, jealousy and passion, bouncing off the upper limits that others have set for her, she struggles, cracks and breaks. Spectacularly. But even in her lowest moments, in the craziest scenarios, Hawley and Portman never deny Lucy’s power, making room for a small sense of anarchic triumph to break through, with a wink and a wisecrack and a will of iron.

– 2:04. Rated R for language and some sexual content.

HHH½ (out of four stars)

At area theaters “Hustlers” — A grounded and natural performance

by Constance Wu, as a stripclub dancer working with her mentor (Jennifer Lopez) to fleece their wealthy clients, anchors this slick and sharp and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny crime story, based on real-life events. Crime comedy, R, 110 minutes. HHH½ “The Goldfinch” — The ambitious adaptation of Donna Tartt’s popular novel arrives as the very definition of a prestige project, with a cast including Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright and Ansel Elgort. It aims for the fences again and again in the course of 149 minutes,

but nearly every one of those mighty cuts is a swing and a miss. Drama, R, 149 minutes. HH “Official Secrets” — Keira Knightley plays a real-life British intelligence specialist/translator who was put on trial after going public with memos revealing a blackmail scheme by the U.S. government leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

It’s difficult to become immersed in a film in which far too many characters sound like they’re reciting talking points and not delivering authentic dialogue. Biography drama, R, 112 minutes.

HH½ “Strange But True” — A

young woman (Margaret Qualley) shows up at the family home of her high school sweetheart, killed five years earlier, and announces that, somehow, she’s carrying his baby. This stylish, lurid and engrossing noir mystery keeps us guessing on multiple fronts until a stunning reveal I certainly didn’t see coming.

Thriller, PG-13, 96 minutes.

HHH½ “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken” — Some 15 years after he ate nothing but McDonald’s food in “Super Size Me,” Morgan Spurlock examines the chicken industry in an informative and eye-opening documentary

delivered in a largely whimsical wrapper. Documentary, PG-13, 93 minutes. HHH “It Chapter Two” — The kids of the Losers’ Club reunite 27 years after the nightmare of the first film and again are haunted by the supernatural clown Pennywise. Maybe because they’re adults now, the impact is relatively muted, but still, this is a solid, extremely well-crafted, great-looking and occasionally quite chilling film. Horror, R, 169 minutes. HHH “The Fanatic” — It’s certainly intriguing to see John Travolta, a star for decades, playing a movie geek whose obsession with

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his favorite action/horror actor grows ever darker.

Strange and implausible, this drifts into the category of campy oddity. Thriller, R, 88 minutes. HH “Don’t Let Go” — A police detective (David Oyelowo, fierce and focused) gets a call from his

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teenage niece (Storm Reid), which is weird because she had been murdered a few days earlier. After a crackling start, it becomes one of those movies where you laugh even when you’re not supposed to laugh, because come ON. Sci-fi thriller, R, 107 minutes. HH

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