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TUNING UP PAGE 8 Marlin James Band plays Saturday at Loco Billy’s TUNING UP PAGE 8

Stacy Jones Band appears at H2O in Anacortes on Saturday

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK group stranded in an “The Purge ElecUpcoming abandoned town. tion Year”: Politicians “They’re Watchdecide that the annual movie releases ing”: Found footage day when nothing is Following is a partial horror-comedy. illegal must stop. James schedule of coming DVD “Diary of a ChamDeMonaco, who wrote releases. Release dates bermaid”: Young and directed all three are subject to change: Parisian chambermaid “Purge” films, tries to finds herself in a place mine some personal OCT. 11 she doesn’t like. connections through n Ghostbusters “Constantine: The Joe (Mykelti Williamn The Legend of Tarzan Complete Series”: son), the owner of a n Ice Age 5 Collision Matt Ryan stars in the small deli. He’s a man Course TV series based on the with a checkered past n The Infiltrator DC Comics character. but a big heart when it n Hillary’s America “Sesame Street: comes to his commun Blood Father Monster Magic”: nity. n Broken Vows Elmo and his friends It has its moments. n Feed the Beast: Season 1 discover the magic of And the tension the n Good Witch: Season 2 numbers. director/writer has n Mike & Molly: The Com“Amazonia”: Moninfused in the story is plete Sixth Season key looks for a new life. relentless. It’s just the n Scott & Bailey: Season 5 “The Venture Bros. unnecessary efforts to n The Musketeers: Season 3 Season 6”: Continumake the story bigger, ing adventures of the coupled with a predictOCT. 18 Venture family. able plot, that leave it n Independence Day: “Into the Forest”: the least appealing of Resurgence The lives of two sisters the “Purge” movies. n Alice Through the Lookare threatened by a “Swiss Army Man”: ing Glass power outage.

Paul Dano’s perforn Cafe Society “Dexter: The mance is compelling. n Our Kind of Traitor Complete Series”: He’s the living part of n Ghost Team Includes 96 episodes of this dead-namic duo, the crime drama about but in many ways his a serial killer. heart and emotions “I Love Lucy: Superstar Special”: passed away years ago. Dano has Two classic episodes of “I Love Lucy” shown an ability to play deep charhave been colorized. acters in such films as “Ruby Sparks,” “Henry & Me”: Sick boy gets a and the problems run deeper in “Swiss chance to play a baseball game with Army Man.” famous Yankees.

Daniel Radcliffe gets more out of “The Last King”: Heir to the playing a corpse than a lot of actors throne must be safely escorted to the get out of breathing roles. It’s a mark kingdom. of a true artist who can play a charac“Joshy”: Weekend getaway goes wild. ter who farts so much and yet can still “Spillover — Zika, Ebola & Bebe taken seriously. yond”: A look at strategies to prevent The fact that the movie rejects the devastating outbreaks. idea of a passive observer makes it “Wild Kratts: A Creature Christan interesting entertainment choice. mas”: Enemies spoil holiday fun.

It’ll be difficult to see this movie and “The Demolisher”: Cable repairnot choose between it being a serious look at mental health and emotions in man becomes a vigilante.

“Penny Dreadful: The Final Seacrisis or a total goof. son”: Nine episodes of the Showtime “X-Men Apocalypse”: The mutants must come together to battle the series are in the box set.

“Vikings: Season 4, Volume 1”: world’s first mutant, Apocalypse. The Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) continstory drags, and the action is not that ues her struggles for power. exciting.

“Coming Out”: Filmmaker Alden “The Passion Live”: Musical shot Peters documents his own coming-out in New Orleans featuring Seal and experience.

Trisha Yearwood.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area MANDOLIN ORANGE VISITS MCINTYRE HALL

BIER ON THE PIER The finest in local and regional brews will take center stage at the annual Bier On The Pier in Anacortes, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7-8.

Thirty breweries and 10 cideries will have their products featured at the event, which will take place at the Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave. This event has sold out for the last two years.

Tickets includes commemorative glass and first six taste tokens, additional tastes are 3 for $5 at the event.

One-day pass (Friday or Saturday): $25 advance or $30 at the door (at the door is subject to availability); two-day pass (Friday and Saturday) $45 advance or $50 at the door (at the door only on Friday, subject to availability).

Designated driver tickets are $5 for one day, or $10 for two days, either in advance or at the door (at the door is subject to availability).

Ages 21 and older; ID required for entry; no dogs/pets/babies/toddlers/ children allowed. 360-293-7911 or visit anacortes.org/bier-on-the-pier.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL Sedro-Woolley Public Library will host its Fall Harvest Festival in the Kid’s Garden from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at the library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. Join in harvesting crops, cleaning up the garden and planting winter crops. There will be activities, crafts, refreshments and music. Free.

360-855-1166.

Mandolin Orange, the acclaimed North Carolina band that fuses Americana, country and bluegrass, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

The band is touring in support of its new album “Blindfaller,” which was released last week, according to a news release.

Mandolin Orange’s last album, “Such Jubilee,” hit the Billboard Heatseekers chart and earned spots on Rolling Stone’s “30 Great Country Albums of 2015 You Probably Didn’t Hear,” Folk Alley’s “Best of 2015 Listener’s Poll,” and Amazon’s “Best of the Next 2015.” The record was No. 1 on Magnet’s “Top 10 Indie Roots Albums of 2015.” $20-30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

BACHTOBERFEST The Skagit Symphony will present a fundraiser inspired by Octoberfest from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. The evening will feature a silent auction, dinner and entertainment by the Upfront Theatre improv troupe and a Skagit Symphony ensemble. Ticket includes two beverage tickets. $75. 360848-9336 or skagitsymphony.com.

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OUT & ABOUT

ART

ART WALK: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s last art walk of the season will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 6, in downtown Mount Vernon. This month’s walk features Italian photographer Frederico Busonero, showing photographs commissioned

by UNESCO, and Eve McCauley-Chomiak, whose work is included in the SURGE exhibit at the Museum of Northwest Art. Work by other local and regional artists will also be on display.

360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown.org.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY FEDERICO BUSONERO: The Perry and Carlson Gallery will present Federico Busonero’s work photographing sites in Palestine featured in his book, “The Land that Remains,” through Oct. 30 at 508 First St., Mount Vernon. The work was commissioned by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to “document culturally significant sites in occupied Palestine with neutrality,” according to a news release.

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION: Dan Freeman explores juxtapositions of form and material in his new sculpture exhibition Oct. 7-31 at Rob Schouten Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, C-103, Greenbank. Freeman is known for his fresh use of textures, colors and forms, which create a dialogue between the artist and materials used.

An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Tuesday by appointment. info@ robschoutengallery.com or 360-222-3070.

ART EXHIBITION: Artist Jennifer Bowman will present new acrylics in brilliant colors Oct. 7-Nov. 1 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

Acrylic paintings of trees, florals and boats will be for sale. Acrylics

by Jacqui Beck, oils by Cynthia Richardson, monoprints by Marie Powell and acrylics by Brooke Borcherding will also be on display.

A reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Hours: 10:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com.

ARTIST STUDIO TOUR: The self-guided 98221 Artist’s Studio Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, in Anacortes. Meet artists, tour working spaces of a variety of artists, see demonstrations on how the art is created and view works in progress as well as finished artwork. Free. A preview show will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Depot Art Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. anacortesartcommission.com ART EXHIBITION: Smith and Vallee Gallery presents the art of Kris Ekstrand Molesworth and Jan Hoy from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, at 5742

90TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE SERIES

community, peace, justice and nonviolence issues, broadcasts at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Sundays on Skagit Valley Community Radio Station KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount Vernon) and KSVU 90.1 FM (Hamilton). speakupspeakoutradio. org.

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The Lincoln Theatre’s monthly series to celebrate its 90th anniversary will feature “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $4. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Gilkey Ave., Edison.

Ekstrand is a painter and printmaker whose work reflects her interes in the Skagit and Samish watersheds. Hoy works in clay, bronze and steel, combining organic forms with a touch of linear. Free. 360-7666230 or smithandvalleegallery.com.

ANACORTES ART WALK: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7. Various downtown locations will exhibit original works by local and regional artists. anacortes.org.

‘50 GREATEST PHOTOS’: “National Geographic’s 50 Greatest Photographs” continues through Jan. 15 at the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. The exhibition includes Steve McCurry’s Afghan girl, Nick Nichols’ iconic image of Jane Goodall with a chimpanzee and Thomas Abercrombie’s view of Mecca. Visitors will learn the stories behind the photos through text panels and video interviews

with the photographers.

The Lightcatcher is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $10, $8 youth/student/senior/ military, $5 ages 2-5, free for children under 2 and museum members. 360778-8930 or whatcommuseum.org.

LA CONNER QUILT AND TEXTILE MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

FESTIVALS

CAMPTOBERFEST: Adults 21 and older are invited to Camp Kirby’s Camptoberfest party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow. Enjoy beer, cider, bratwurst, music, a gift basket raffle and door prizes.

$20 suggested donation. campkirby.org.

48-HOUR THEATER FESTIVAL: See 12 new, short plays conceived and performed in one weekend at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, at iDiOM Theater, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $12. idiomtheater. com/tickets.

PLAYS

‘WESTWARD HO’S!’: Enjoy an interactive evening of comedy, live music, drag and a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15, at The Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham.

Ages 14 and older. $25. Purchase tickets at universe.com/westwardhos.

LECTURES AND TALKS

LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!,” a half-hour weekly show committed to

STOP OIL TRAINS OPEN HOUSE: The Protect Skagit: Stop Oil Trains open house will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 6, at the Protect Skagit Campaign Office, 1015 S. 2nd St., Mount Vernon.

The office serves as a resource about the proposed oil-by-rail expansion project that will bring an additional 102-car train daily to Shell Puget Sound Refinery near Anacortes.

Free. Contact Eddy Ury at edduy@re-sources. org or 360-733-8307, ext. 215.

TELL US YOUR ANCESTOR’S STORY: Skagit Valley Genealogical Society members will share true stories of twists of fate uniting families and pioneers of the Skagit Valley from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Free. 360757-6224 or skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

STATE INITIATIVES: Learn about state initiatives on the fall ballot at the next Fidalgo Democrats meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Speakers and a question and answer period. Free.

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OUT & ABOUT SKAGIT QUEEN AND BLACK WARRIOR MINES: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, Where the Heart Is, 410 S. Norris St., Burlington. Learn about the Skagit Queen mine at the head of Thunder Basin and the Black Warrior mine in Horseshoe Basin. Free.

360-755-8007.

MUSIC

UN-WINE’D WEDNESDAYS: The Marysville Opera House and the Marysville Sunrise Rotary Club will present an evening of wine and jazz by the Danny Ward Trio from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. 360363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

DINNER CONCERT: Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner concert with music by the Miles Black Octet and guest vocalist Greta Matassa from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $50 adults, $30 students.

360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

FIDDLE CHAMPION: U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion Jamie Laval will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Tim Noah’s Thumbnail Theatre, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. $20, $12 students. 360-568-9412 or thumbnailtheater. com.

MORE FUN

GHOST WALK: The 11th annual Concrete Ghost Walk for ages 16

and older will take place at 6 p.m. every Saturday in October, departing from the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Learn about the characters, events and legends that shaped the Concrete community, as told by local residents, living and otherwise. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No kids, pets or babies. $10, advance purchase only. 360-8538784 or concrete-theatre.com.

SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The museum is open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, at 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, families $10. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty. net/museum. n “Cast and Count”: The History of Voting: through Nov. 13: On loan from the Secretary of State’s Office of Elections, this exhibit tells the story of voting in Washington state with information panels and artifacts. n “Mas Voces Del Valle: More Voices Of The Valley”: through Dec. 31: Latinos recount stories of their community in Skagit County from 1940 to recent history. Come and share your own stories, too.

FALL FILM SERIES: The Anacortes Public Library offers free film screenings at 7 p.m. Fridays at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org. n Oct. 7: “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” starring Helen Mirren

and Om Puri (rated PG). n Oct. 14: “Somewhere in Time,” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour (PG). n Oct. 21: “The Mission,” starring Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons (PG). n Oct. 28: “The High & the Mighty,” starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor (not rated).

DOCTOBER: A month-long celebration of the art of the documentary will be held through October at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., Bellingham. Doctober features more than 50 films, filmmaker visits, special guests, prescreening receptions and guided discussions. For show times and a schedule of events, visit pickfordfilmcenter.org.

SWIB FALL BALL: Skagit Women in Business will present “That’s Amore,” a benefit from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Skagit Center, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. The evening includes an Italian dinner, music, raffle, live and silent auctions, dessert dash and more. $45 tickets available at skagitwomeninbusiness. com. More info: 360707-5422.

SKAGIT MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8, at Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club, 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger.

Admission by donation. whatcomskagitmrc. com.

VIVA LA FIESTA AUCTION: The Anacortes Rotary will present “Viva La Fiesta,” a fall fundraiser dinner and auction, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Anacortes Airport, 4000 Airport Road No. A, Anacortes.

Enjoy Mariachi music, a south of the border menu, piñata, and more. Proceeds benefit Mental Health Intervention, the Ready to Learn Fair, and a new spray park at Storvik Park. $85 per person, table of 10 is $850. Tickets: vivalarotaryfiesta.com.

BREW ON THE SLOUGH: 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, Morris and First Street in La Conner. Ten hosts will offer a blend of boutique shopping, custom-made treasures, getaway opportunities and culinary offerings. $25, includes 10 pours from a variety of Pacific Northwest craft breweries. The first 200 ticket holders will receive a souvenir tasting glass.

Purchase tickets at lovelaconner.com. 360466-4778.

FALL COLOR WALK: Join John Christianson on a walk through Christianson’s Nursery and learn about the fall colors of leaves and berries in the nursery’s display gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Wear shoes that can withstand mud. Meet in front of the schoolhouse. Free.

Reservations requested: 360-466-3821.

SALMON SIGHTINGS: View salmon in

local watersheds with experts from Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group on hand to answer your questions from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, at Clark Creek, Marblemount Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatchery Lane, Marblemount. Free.

360-336-0172, ext. 407, or outreach@skagitfisheries.org.

HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM FLY-IN: See war birds from around the region in an array of flights, one demo every hour, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. $8 adults, $5 child and military, free for members and ages 4 and younger. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

HALLOWINE AUCTION: Soroptimist International of Fidalgo Island will present the 12th annual Hallowine Auction and wine tasting at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge Ballroom, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. The evening will include live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and wine. $40 presale, $45 at the door. 360-540-0795 or sifidalgoisland.blogspot. com/2016/09/hallowine-2016.html.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY BAND FUNDRAISER: The Sedro-Woolley Band parent group will present “In the Spotlight”, a performance night to help the high school band, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Sedro-Woolley High School gym, 1235

Third St. Tickets may be purchased from any S-WHS band student, Monroe’s Salon or Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop in Sedro-Woolley.

Adults $10, students $7, children under 6 free. swhsband.com.

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: Purchase rocks, minerals, gems, equipment, literature and more all related to rocks and rock hounding at the Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club’s annual White Elephant Sale at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Bloedel Donovan Community Bulding, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. 360734-3994 or mtbakerrockclub.org.

FILMS WITH FRIENDS: Friends Of Skagit Beaches presents the fourth annual Films with Friends film series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service District Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Enjoy environmentally themed documentaries, popcorn and drinks.

Free. 206-399-6773 or skagitbeaches.org. n Oct. 14: “Salmon Confidential.” n Oct. 28: “A Simple Question” and “The Story of Straw and Nature’s Orchestra.”

SKAGIT READS: Family Diversity Day: Children and families are invited to explore diversity and world cultures through stories and hands-on activities at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Free. A library card is not required.

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TRAVEL

Local travel briefs AAA CRUISE SHOW: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. There will be cruise specials and up to $100 on-board spending credits, and hourly presentations by 11 cruise lines. Free admission. Register at 360848-2090 or aaawa.com/goshows/rsvp.

TRAILMEISTER: CAMPING WITH YOUR HORSE: Robert “Trailmeister” Eversole, blogger at trailmeister.com; Ed Haefliger, author of back country packing books; and Andy Breland of TrailheadSupply.com will lead a hands-on horse camping clinic Oct. 14-16 in Sedro-Woolley. Suitable for beginning campers to those looking to grow skills for back country travel. Bringing a horse is optional. $120 for the weekend, $175 with a horse. RSVP: marilyn@firemountaintrailcourse.com. 360-856-4397.

HARVEST DINNER 2016: Join the North Cascades Institute for a special feast featuring local harvest, followed by an evening presentation on the glaciers of the North Cascades with National Park

Service geologist Jon Riedel and photographer John Scurlock at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, 1940 Diablo Dam Road, Diablo. Overnight lodgings available for an extra fee. $60. ncascades.org.

GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT: Author Dave Tucker will discuss geologic sites in Western Washington at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES: Peter Vassilopoulos, author of a number of cruising guides, will speak at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215.

SeaWorld planning $175 million in new attractions

By LORI WEISBERG The San Diego Union-Tribune

SAN DIEGO — SeaWorld Entertainment is banking on a profitable summer next year as it prepares to spend $175 million on new attractions, including Florida’s first virtual reality coaster at its Orlando marine park and a documentary-style orca encounter in San Diego to replace the long-running theatrical Shamu shows.

The substantial investment in new rides and marine mammal

experiences marks what SeaWorld is calling one of its largest new attraction years in its half-century history.

The announcement also signals the company’s move to lure more visitors with cutting-edge theme park technology while still staying true to its mission of providing meaningful experiences that it hopes will educate and inspire people to take action on behalf of animals and the environment.

The attractions planned for San Diego — the new orca encounter and a

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The plan is to retrofit Kraken, SeaWorld Orlando’s oldest coaster, with virtual reality headsets, immersing riders on a deep-sea mission alongside sea creatures inspired by extinct and mythical creatures of the past, including the fictional Kraken.

While there is no virtual reality coaster in Florida now, more theme parks are looking to incorporate the technology into their rides, led by Six Flags, which has added headsets to some of its coasters.

SeaWorld’s announcement comes as it is trying to shore up lagging attendance and revenues, fueled in part by criticism of its treatment of its orcas, as well as its Shamu shows that called on the killer whales to perform various tricks and acrobatic moves. The company announced earlier this year it was ending the breeding of its 29 orcas and would be phasing out the theatrical shows.

Earlier last month, in the face of lower cash reserves than it anticipated, SeaWorld announced it would cut its next quarterly dividend by more than half and suspend future payouts.

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HOT TICKETS

Pump Boys and Dinettes

A High-Octane Musical Feast for the Ears

PAULA COLE Oct. 20, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MAROON 5: Oct. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GOJIRA: Oct. 11, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

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GLASS ANIMALS: Oct. 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or stgpresents.org.

EX-CULT: Oct. 11, Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or ticketfly.com.

BENNY GOLSON QUARTET: Oct. 11-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

JAMES BLAKE: Oct. 12, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877784-4849 or ticketmaster. com.

HOPSIN: Oct. 12, The Showbox, Seattle. 888-9297849 axs.com or stubhub. com.

ANDY ZALTZMAN: Oct. 12, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

2016 EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: Oct. 13, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

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2016 EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: KAREEN KANDI TRIO: Oct. 13, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle. 206-5476763 or earshot.org.

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KERO KERO BONITO: Oct. 13, Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison, Seattle. 877-9876487 or ticketfly.com.

THE PROCLAIMERS: Oct. 13, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

MCCOY TYNER: Oct. 13-16, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

COLD WAR KIDS: Oct. 14, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

COMMON KINGS: Oct. 14, The Showbox, Seattle.

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GHOST: Oct. 14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHNNYSWIM: Oct. 14, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

HANNIBAL BURESS: Oct. 15, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or stgpresents.org.

HANSEL & GRETEL: Oct. 15-30, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

206-389-7676 or livenation. com.

THE FRAY: Oct. 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or ticketmaster.com.

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BAKERMAT X SAM FELDT: Oct. 6, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

THE DEVIL MAKES THREE: Oct. 6-7, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

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CATHERINE RUSSELL: Oct. 6-9, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PHANTOGRAM: Oct. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or stgpresents.org.

MAN OF LA MANCHA: Oct. 7-30, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

VNV NATION: Oct. 7, The Showbox, Seattle. 888-9297849 axs.com or stubhub. com.

SNAP JUDGMENT: Oct. 7, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

877-784-4849 or ticketmaster.com.

CHRISTOPHER TITUS: Oct. 7, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

THE JULIE RUIN: Oct. 8, The Showbox, Seattle.

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EARLY MUSIC GUILD: Oct. 5, 8, 9, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747 or seattlesymphony.org.

BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS: Oct. 8, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or stgpresents.org.

OKKERVIL RIVER: Oct. 8, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

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SEVEN LIONS: Oct. 8, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: Oct. 7-Nov. 11, Seattle.

206-547-6763 or earshot. org.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area Oct. 6-13 Thursday.6 THEATER “The Miracle Worker”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

“The Music Man”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

COMEDY ”Westward Ho’s!”: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham. $25, includes spaghetti dinner. universe.com/ westwardhos.

Friday.7 THEATER “The Miracle Worker”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

“The Music Man”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

COMEDY ”Westward Ho’s!”: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham. $25, includes spaghetti dinner. universe.com/ westwardhos. ”Hellingham”: An Improvised Murder Mystery: 8 and 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10 and up. theupfront.com.

Thursday-Sunday.6-9 “THE MUSIC MAN” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. Check individual listings for times.

Jay Owenhouse: The Authentic Illusionist: 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $29.50 and up. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

MUSIC Mandolin Orange: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

”Hellingham”: An Improvised Murder Mystery: 8 and 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10 and up. theupfront.com.

Sunday.9 THEATER “The Miracle Worker”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8.

360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

Saturday.8

Concert of Romantic Music: 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 18th St., Mount Vernon. $20 adults, $10 ages 16 and younger. 360-424-1822.

THEATER “The Miracle Worker”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $12, senior/student $10, child $8. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

OPERA The MET: “Tristan Und Isolde” (Wagner): 9 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $17-23.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Silent Film Series with Live Score: “Peter Pan”: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $10.50 and up. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

COMEDY ”Westward Ho’s!”: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham. $25, includes spaghetti dinner. universe.com/ westwardhos.

COMEDY Trent Arterberry: 2 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

“The Music Man”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“The Music Man”: 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Wednesday.12 MUSIC ”In My Life — A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles”: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. From $25.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

Thursday.13 THEATER “The Music Man”: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

COMEDY ”Westward Ho’s!”: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham. $25, includes spaghetti dinner. universe.com/ westwardhos.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues Oct. 6-13 Thursday.6

Triple Duo “MuseBird Cafe”: The Scarlet Locomotive, William Pint, Felicia Dale and Squirrel Butter: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

The Afrodisiacs and Mr. Pink: 8:30 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip. 888-2721111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Intuitive Compass: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360982-2649.

Jam Night/Open Mic: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover.

425-737-5144 or 360629-6500.

Friday.7

Alley Gaterz (rockabilly, blues, country): 8 p.m. to midnight, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-9135162.

J.P. Falcon Grady Band: 8:30 to 11:59 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Stacy Jones Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Baby Cakes: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino & Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448.

Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience (blues, funk, swing): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Randy and Mr. Lahey: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $20. wildbuffalo.net.

Big Dog Revue: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

The Afrodisiacs, Mr. Pink: 9:30 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip.

888-272-1111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Intuitive Compass, Strangely (folk): 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Saturday.8

MARLIN JAMES BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave.

Baby Cakes: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino & Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448.

Fat Fridays: 7 p.m., Pub 282, 370 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. pub282.com.

Tetrochromat, Mhostly Ghostly, Chimney: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Quinn Krivanek: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360-7666330.

Ain’t Dead Yet: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

Saturday.8 Saturday.8

STACY JONES BAND 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-

J.P. Falcon Grady Band: 8:30 to 11:59 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Marlin James Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

Chris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

Midnight Legend (rock ‘n’ roll): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360445-3000.

Big Dog Revue: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

Michelle Taylor and the Blues Junkies: 5 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip. 888-272-1111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Radio 80: 9:30 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip. $10. 888-272-1111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

The Bustle Hustlers Present: A Night at the Movies Burlesque: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Bob Fossil: 9:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. brownlantern.com.

Ain’t Dead Yet: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

Sunday.9

Nahko and Medicine for the People: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo House, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $25. wildbuffalo.net.

Anthem (Rush tribute): 8 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip. 888-2721111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Tuesday.11

The Popoffs: 9:30 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip. 888-272-1111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Ying Yang Twins: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo House, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $15. wildbuffalo.net.

Wednesday.12

Community Center, Blue Star, Earl Torgerson: 8 p.m., Bellingham Alternative Library, 929 N. State St., Bellingham.

All ages. $5. bellingham. alternative.library@ gmail.com.

Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Muppet Fetish, Genocide Skin, Dumbfox: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Thursday.13

David Rogers (guitar): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $6. 360445-3000.

Twiddle: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo House, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $12. wildbuffalo.net.

The Afrodisiacs and Mr. Pink: 8:30 p.m., Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip.

888-272-1111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

Jam Night/Open Mic: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover.

425-737-5144 or 360629-6500.

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

Kristin Allen-Zito, Great Spiders: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7.

360-778-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

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MUSIC REVIEWS THE TIME JUMPERS, “Kid Sister”; WILLIE NELSON, “For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price” — The Time Jumpers are a 10-member Nashville ensemble of musician’s musicians that includes superstar Vince Gill and specializes in vintage country styles, especially Western swing.

There’s plenty of that swing and similarly exuberant music on the band’s third album. But “Kid Sister” is also suffused with a sense of loss, specifically that of Time Jumpers vocalist Dawn Sears, who died in 2014 of lung cancer. Her final contributions surface on two tracks. What gives the album its emotional heft are such Gill-penned and -sung ballads as “I Miss You” and the title song. And Sears’ husband, fiddler and singer Kenny Sears, weighs in with his own shuffle, “This Heartache.”

The Time Jumpers are among the musicians backing Willie Nelson on his spot-on tribute to his old boss, the late Ray Price. Nelson masterfully covers both of Price’s signature styles: the hard-country shuffle rhythm of “Heartaches by the Number” and “City Life,” and the more pop-oriented approach of “Make the World Go Away” and Willie’s own “Night Life,” which are immersed in strings and smooth backup vocalists.

— Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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BOB WEIR, “Blue Mountain” — Bob Weir has been constantly on the road, leading various incarnations of post-Grateful Dead bands, but he has been frugal with new music. “Blue Mountain,” his first album of new songs as a bandleader since Ratdog’s “Evening Moods” in 2000, is a surprising turn, too: It’s full of cowboy songs, with a thick,

moody atmosphere built around Weir’s dark voice and acoustic guitar. Most of the songs were written by or with singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, and the backing band often includes Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott Devendorf of the National, fresh off their epic “Day of the Dead” tribute album.

The songs are full of imagery of the Old West: cattle and horses; cottonwoods, rivers, and ghost towns. The cowboy theme occasionally seems strained — “Ki-Yi Bossie” risks pastiche — but most of the time, Weir uses the imagery to spin tales of existential contemplation and lovelorn melancholy.

— Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer CLAYBANK, “Playing Hard To Forget” — ClayBank is a bluegrass band named for Claybank Road in the Claybank community in West Jefferson, N.C., where the band rehearses.

ClayBank has only been active for a little over a year, but it’s already gaining a lot of attention with its debut album. The first single, “Up On Claybank,” recently made it into Bluegrass Today’s Top 15 singles.

ClayBank’s lead singers — Zack Arnold and Jacob Greer — are still in their teens. But they’ve both been musicians for years.

They wrote “Up On Claybank” and the instrumental, “Foot of the Phoenix.

And Gary Trivette, the bass player, wrote and sings lead on “Daddy Would Sing,” a song about a hardworking farmer whose singing could be heard until the day he died.

“Demise of Handsome Molly” is a murder ballad.

“It Almost Feels Like Love,” one of the best sounds on the album, features the trio vocals of Greer, Arnold and Trivette.

“Sticking With The Old

Stuff ” and “I Believe” are bluegrass gospel.

The title track is a ballad about a man who took the woman he loves for granted — and lost her.

A good debut by a band that should be going places.

— Keith Lawrence, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer DANNY BROWN, “Atrocity Exhibition” — By 2014, the Detroit electro rapper Danny Brown was looking like a crude genius — and an advertisement for the sex ‘n’ drugs lifestyle.

Linguistically, on “XXX” (2011) and its EDM-influenced “Old” (2013), he was as explicit as a shotgun wedding between Millie Jackson and Redd Foxx. Musically, his riveting, spare electronic-hop sounded like the bounce of a Super Ball in a motion simulator. To this hot mix, Brown added his highpitched, occasionally slurry voice. Nothing sounded like a Danny Brown record.

That’s still the case with his fourth album, his first in three years, “Atrocity Exhibition.” Only now, his tempos are a tad slower, his sample-laced sound clamorous and rich. He’s willing to share the cobalt spotlight on tracks like the stammering “Really Doe” with Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt and Ab-Soul.

The languid and analog-synth soupy “Tell Me What I Don’t Know” (think Walter/Wendy Carlos’ “A Clockwork Orange” sound track) finds Brown stuck in prison, ruminating in a deep voice about his lack of options. That tone is also on the soul-stealing “Downward Spiral,” “Lost,” and “White Lines,” with each portraying not so much differing degrees of the error of Brown’s ways, but how decrepitude outlasts attitude. Decay never sounded so groovy.

— A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - E11

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Johnny Carson ‘Vault Series’ interesting look at life in the 1970s

By NEAL JUSTIN Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

Johnny Carson remains the undisputed King of Late Night, but perhaps we should tack on another title: history teacher.

“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: The Vault Series,” previously available online and now being distributed on DVD

by Time Life, is packaged as a die-hard collector’s item with complete episodes and vintage commercials.

As a tribute, it’s a raspberry. The dozen episodes I watched from the 1970s are not nearly as polished, witty or groundbreaking as our memories would like to believe.

As a time capsule, it’s pure gold. Few documentaries better capture the spirit and shortcomings of

an era where the wardrobe had more of a voice than minorities and women.

In a revealing clip from 1977, Carson asks comedian Richard Pryor whether he feels a particular responsibility toward “the blacks” going to see his upcoming film, “Greased Lightning.”

“The blacks?” says an incredulous Pryor, who gets his revenge later, mugging and giggling through Carson’s attempts to interview consumer reporter David Horowitz.

At least Pryor got an invite. The collection includes 36 full episodes, but only six of the guests are people of color, including heavyweight champ Joe Frazier, whose charm in 1972 had not yet been dimmed by Muhammad Ali. The only black female is stuntwoman Peaches Jones, who, unfortunately, is not around to

kick Ed McMahon in the windpipe when he lustily announces that his boss will welcome a lady who owns a filling station.

There are plenty of other female guests whose primary purpose seems to be to goose male hormones. Joanna Cassidy laments how she felt like an ugly duckling growing up, causing the rest of the male panel, including Carl Reiner, to trip over their wagging tongues, insisting she’s a knockout. Lynda Carter provides a fascinating insight into how she struggled financially, despite “Wonder Woman,” but Carson is much more interested in experiences that never happened on the “casting couch.”

The commercials are equally telling about the era’s gender gap. Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Faw-

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It’s hard to turn off the astonishing examples of political incorrectness, but try — at least long enough to appreciate an early appearance by Andy Kaufman, breaking all the stand-up rules and then sitting down for what may be the most sincere interview of his career. There’s also a rare U.S. performance by Russian clown Oleg Popov, and Buddy Rich sets aside his ego long enough to show why some consider him the greatest drummer of all time. Pop-culture aficionados will devour Michael Landon’s blooper reel from “Little House on the Prairie.”

Here’s some more startling revelations:

1. Johnny Carson wasn’t all ears. Nostalgia dictates that Carson was TV’s most gracious host, but there are numerous examples of him checking out, most notably during “Stump the Band,” the popular segment that forced the King to interact with the peasants. In one telling segment, Jaye P. Morgan rips into the host for giving his cigarette more attention than her.

2. Ed McMahon was a rock. The ultimate sidekick knew his primary job was to make the boss shine, but that didn’t deter him from delivering more zingers than you might recall, all the while hotfooting from one live commercial to another.

McMahon is so impressive that you can almost overlook the night he was given permission to sing.

3. Guests didn’t appear in order of prominence.

Those who got first billing were more likely to engage with the other panelists, which explains why B-listers Orson Bean and Suzanne Pleshette were introduced before Gene Kelly and Lorne Greene.

This strategy pays off in dividends when Steve Allen sticks around to help Carson tear apart a very loopy Jack Palance.

4. The jokes weren’t that funny. Carson’s reaction to bombs is legendary, but he had to dip into that well of quips more often than you’d think. Stand-up comics didn’t always fare well, either, as evidenced by two Robert Klein routines that sail over the crowd’s heads. One explanation: Studio audiences weren’t as primed and coached as they are today.

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The South Commercial Art Project includes two components: six digitally produced SPLASH Murals and six painted Whale Tail Sculptures. Work from both projects will be placed at locations between the Highway 20 roundabout and 12th Street. Respond via email to pr@anacortesartsfestival.com.

Submissions are due Friday, Oct. 28, and may include up to three images for consideration. For more details, visit anacortesartscommission.com. n Whale Tails: The whale tail blank forms are fiberglass, approximately 6 feet tall and 100 pounds each. The painted design should be colorful, graphic and have a strong visual impact to moving traffic. $500 stipend per sculpture. n SPLASH Murals: 2D artistic images will be transferred onto digital murals rang-

ing in size between 4 and 10 feet. Original images can be paintings, photographs or digitally created work.

Art should be colorful, graphic and have a strong impact. $500 digital license fee per selected image.

CALL FOR SCULPTURES: San Juan Islands Sculpture Park invites sculptors to submit entries for its ongoing juried sculpture review. All sculptures must be deemed “safe” and should be suitable for exhibition in an outdoor setting and capable of withstanding occasional high winds, rain and possible snow.

Accepted sculptures will be installed for a two-year period (if not sold sooner) in the 20acre park located near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. sjisculpturepark.com.

CALL FOR ART: La Conner artists are invited to participate in the Art’s Alive! 2016 Open Show, hosted by the La Conner Arts Commission. The annual event is in its 32nd year and celebrates visual, literary, musical and culinary arts. The Invitational Exhibition

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ARTISTS & CRAFTERS WANTED: The Burlington-Edison High School Band seeks artists and crafters for the 26th annual “A Note-Able Affair Craft Fair,” set for 8:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at B-EHS, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Rent a 10- by 10-foot booth space for $70. Table rental and electricity available. behscraftfair.com.

CALL FOR CRAFT VENDORS: Craft vendors are needed for the La Conner Kiwanis annual bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at La Conner Middle School, 404 N. Sixth St., La Conner.

Booth applications for crafters are available at the La Conner Library; contact 360-466-3352 or jneal@clib.lib.wa.us.

AUDITIONS

”CHRISTMAS AT THE PLAYHOUSE”: Auditions, by appointment only, will be held from 1 to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Looking for all ages vocal and instrumental music, dance and readings. The production will run Dec. 1-18. To schedule an audition, contact Stan Thomas at 360632-5090. More info: 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”INTO THE WOODS”: Auditions, by appointment only, will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

Looking for actors and singers ages 15-70. The production will run Feb. 10-March 5. For more information or to schedule an audition: 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

DANCE

BALLET AND TAP CLASS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will offer a dance class for ages 3 to 5, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 11-25, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. $30.

Registration required: 360-336-6215.

MOMMY AND ME DANCE CLASS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will offer a dance class for ages 1 to 3 from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays, Oct. 11-25, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Child should be walking to participate.

$30. Registration required: 360-336-6215.

Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed.

First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-4244608.

MOVING MEDITATIONS: The Dances of Universal Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon.

Dances include live music and singing with a focus on a particular sacred phrase, inspired by spiritual traditions from around the world, including Christian, Jewish, Native American, Hindu, Buddhist and others. No experience necessary. Donation requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 360-6299190.

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

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BALLROOM SALSA CLASSES: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 7, 21 and 28, Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon. $36. 360-424-6677 or skagitvalleyacademyofdance.com/ballroom.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360-223-3230.

BALLROOM EAST COAST SWING DANCE CLASSES: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 4-18, Skagit Valley Academy of Dance, 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon. $36. 360424-6677 or skagitvalleyacademyofdance. com/ballroom.

RECREATION

TANGO PRACTICA: 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360464-2229 or anacortescenterforhappiness. org.

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Volunteers needed weekends December through January. Duties include welcoming guests, assisting nature walks and working in the gift shop. Training available in November. srbeatic@frontier.com or 360-853-7626.

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‘The Birth of a Nation’ is a powerful, problematic film

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

Nate Parker’s debut feature, “The Birth of a Nation,” owes a great deal of its storytelling, its brute force and its blood-boiling injustice to Mel Gibson’s “Braveheart.”

“I love the comparison,” Parker told Alex Billington of firstshowing.net, after Parker’s Sundance Film Festival triumph in January. “The humanity (Gibson) brought to it inspired me.” It’s a solid bet: If you admired the righteous brutality of Gibson’s film, then you’ll likely be gripped by much of Parker’s.

I’ve been wrestling with my problems with “The Birth of a Nation,” a powerful, flawed picture, for weeks now. It’s a tremendous piece of American history. The story belongs to the ages.

The film’s reputation and reception, however, may have peaked with Sundance.

In August 1831 the enslaved preacher Nat Turner led an armed revolt in Southampton County, Virginia, freeing dozens of fellow slaves and killing dozens of white men, women and children in a twoday melee. Turner eluded capture for weeks after the short-lived rebellion, popularly known as “Nat’s Fray” and “Old Nat’s War.” The publication of “The Confessions of Nat Turner,” reportedly the imprisoned Turner’s version of events as told to the physician Thomas R. Gray, set certain ideas in literary stone regarding

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Nate Parker is shown in a scene from “The Birth of a Nation.”

the revolutionary. From birth, he was considered a chosen one by his people, subject to visions; Turner waited for a sign from God to lead the oppressed and chained out of bondage and into the fire.

Parker’s film aims to erase all traces of zealotry or fanaticism from Turner’s image, and to humanize and Hollywood-ize the Turner myth. In Parker’s own screenplay, the man is never just a man; he is freedom incarnate. The film takes its title from the notorious, Klan-friendly 1915 D.W. Griffith monument to white supremacy and (problematically) stunning cinematic wiles. Parker’s “Birth” argues that the real America, the one still very much in bloody progress, is a nation built on the necessary righting of grievous institutional wrongs.

Now: How does this play out in story terms? As played by writer-director Parker, Turner is a genial, relatable firebrand, a man of his time

but very much out ahead of it, divinely inspired at every step. The most effective element of “The Birth of a Nation” is its middle section, where the grueling daily facts of life under slavery gradually send Turner into action. As a preacher for hire (Armie Hammer plays his cash-strapped owner, who profits from Turner’s oratorical gifts) Turner witnesses one atrocity after another. On a neighboring plantation where he’s to placate the slaves, Turner watches as a slave’s teeth are methodically hammered out of his mouth as punishment for a hunger strike. Later, the rape of Turner’s wife, Cherry (Aja Naomi King), demands an eye for an eye, as does a second rape, that of the wife (Gabrielle Union) of Turner’s insurrectionist friend (Colman Domingo). In a key scene, Parker comforts his miserably disfigured wife after the assault. When the camera starts drifting away from her and toward him, you think: Really? This mo-

ment belongs to you, too?

With any retelling of this American history, it’s not difficult to stoke an audience’s desire for vengeful justice.

Parts of “The Birth of a Nation” are bluntly effective and beautifully acted, though one of the drawbacks, ironically, is Parker’s own performance.

Even the rape victims of the screenplay have a hard time getting their fair share of the screen time; everything in the story, by design, keeps the focus and the anguished close-ups strictly on Parker.

He’s a good actor, but not much of a director; the visual style and approach of “The Birth of a Nation” tries a little of everything, and often too much of everything. There is, however, an inspired leap forward, well realized, when the film needs it most: Without giving it away, the movie imagines an epilogue, brief and sharp, 30 years into America’s future.

This is a film review, not a referendum on a rape case.

“The Birth of a Nation” is rarely dull and Parker’s chosen tactic of going the full Mel Gibson whenever possible yields results.

But the “Braveheart” rule applies. Quite apart from his Christian beliefs, Parker sees the Nat Turner story as righteous wrath, straight, no chaser, not much characterization. Very likely, the real Turner was a more unruly, contradictory and human figure than the icon at the center of things here.

— 2:00. Rating: R (for disturbing violent content, and some brief nudity).

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Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” — Tim Burton’s adaptation of the popular children’s book about a school for freakishly gifted children is a messy, confusing, uninvolving mishmash of old-school practical effects and CGI battles. It’s like watching a master musician play a piano he somehow doesn’t realize is out of tune. Fantasy, PG-13, 122 minutes. H ½ “Deepwater Horizon” — Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell play the real-life good guys aboard the oil rig before and after the explosion and fire that created the largest offshore oil spill in history. This is a well-made, sometimes horrifyingly realistic re-creation of events, but it often feels like a formulaic disaster film. Disaster action, PG-13, 97 minutes. HHH “Queen of Katwe” — This uplifting story of a poor Ugandan girl with a knack for chess follows the formula of Disney sports movies, but works because of Mira Nair’s energetic direction and an endearing cast led by Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga. Sports drama, PG, 124 minutes. HHH “The Magnificent Seven” — A team of mercenaries is hired to protect a mining town in a rousing, albeit sometimes cheesy, action-packed Western bolstered

by Denzel Washington’s baddest lead performance and some of the most impressively choreographed extended shootout sequences in recent memory. Western action, PG-13, 133 minutes. HHH “Snowden” — Who better than master filmmaker/agitator Oliver Stone to direct, in sometimes rambling fashion, the story of the techno-whiz who leaked thousands of classified documents? Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s performance in the title role is so good we can understand most of the moves Snowden makes — even if we’re not buying the hagiography Stone is selling. Biography-Drama-Thriller, R, 138 minutes. HHH “Bridget Jones’s Baby” — From start to finish, the third “Bridget Jones” movie seems strangely out of touch.

It’s so predictable and so cloying and so insulting to the audience, it’s a wonder star Renee Zellweger and all parties involved didn’t just shrug their shoulders and walk off the set in defeat halfway through the movie. Comedy, R, 122 minutes. H ½ “Sully” — Director Clint Eastwood gives us an electrifying thriller, a wonderful in-depth character study and a fascinating airline safety procedural, while Tom Hanks delivers another in a long line of memorable performances, playing the pilot who made an emergency crash-landing on the Hudson River. An absolute triumph.

Biography-Drama, PG-13, 96 minutes. HHHH “Other People” — Jesse Plemons of “Breaking Bad” is a deadpan delight as a writer who travels cross-country to be with his dying mother (Molly Shannon). This smart and lovely slice of life-and-death is the equivalent of a singles hitter, accumulating one small and legitimately successful moment after another. Drama, no rating, 97 minutes. HHH ½

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MOVIES “Morgan” — In the most infuriating movie of the year, the supposedly advanced minds that created a frighteningly realistic artificial superhuman commit such egregious blunders you’ll be tempted to throw your popcorn at the screen. One of the worst movies of 2016. Sci-fi thriller, R, 92 minutes. H “The Hollars” — John Krasinski directs and stars in this uneven, ineffective and self-conscious dysfunctional family comedy/ drama with a Sundance-y vibe. In scene after scene, the greatly talented and usually quite likable cast including Anna Kendrick, Richard Jenkins and Margo Martindale keeps stepping in big piles of wrong choices. Comedy/drama, PG-13, 88 minutes. H ½ “The Light Between Oceans” — A decision made by a couple (Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander) on an isolated Australian island is at the core of this gorgeous but plodding and borderline ludicrous period-piece weeper. We’re supposed to feel for them, but what they’ve done isn’t just criminal; it’s cruel. Drama, PG-13, 130 minutes. HH “Ben-Hur” — This admittedly impressive-looking version of the fictional biblical legend often plays like the next chapter of the

“Fast and Furious” franchise rather than a serious period epic. Well-intentioned efforts to achieve moving, faith-based awakenings are undercut by casually violent action sequences.

Instead of having the strength of its convictions, it comes across as a film hedging its bets. Epic drama, PG-13, 125 minutes.

HH “War Dogs” — Two 20-something potheads (Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) appoint themselves arms dealers and work their way up to scoring a $300 million government contract in a slick and sometimes glib but undeniably entertaining, wickedly funny and justifiably cynical satire. Comedy satire, R, 114 minutes. HHH ½ “Imperium” — We believe Daniel Radcliffe as an intense, idealistic, somewhat naive FBI agent who goes undercover as a white supremacist to infiltrate a potential domestic terrorist threat.

This is a well-spun, tight thriller, thanks in no small part to Radcliffe’s excellent, sharply focused performance. Thriller, R, 108 minutes. HHH ½ “Hell or High Water” — Veteran Texas Rangers (Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham) pursue bank-robbing brothers (Chris Pine and Ben Fos-

ter) in an instant classic modern-day Western, traveling down familiar roads, but always, always with a fresh and original spin. This is the best film I’ve seen so far this year.

If you tell me you love movies, I can’t imagine you not wanting to see it. Western drama, R, 102 minutes. HHHH “Sausage Party” — The raunchiest movie of the year is also one of the funniest, an animated adventure about a hot dog and other anthropomorphic grocery items learning their fate. The cursing and sexual stuff isn’t mean-spirited. It’s just ... stupid. But also pretty smart. Animated comedy, R, 89 minutes. HHH “The Little Prince” — Jeff Bridges and Rachel McAdams lead a talented cast who lend their voices in this beautifully animated adaptation of the classic novella — with an ingenious twist. Animated adventure, PG, 108 minutes. HHH “Suicide Squad” — Writer/director David Ayer has missed a golden opportunity with a topnotch cast. Comic book villains are tapped to do good in a film that never lives up to its DC Universe inspiration. Superhero action, PG-13, 130 minutes.

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At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS Oct. 7-13 The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan and Isolde: Saturday: 9 a.m.

The Girl on the Train (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: (1:00), (4:10), 6:50 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40 The Magnificent Seven (PG-13): Friday: 1:05, 6:30, 9:25; Saturday: 6:30, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 1:05, 6:30 Storks (PG): 4 p.m.

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day: 1:10, 3:40, 6:50, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:40, 6:50 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:20, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:30, 6:20 The Magnificent Seven (PG-13): Friday: 1:00, 6:30, 9:15; Saturday: 6:30, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 6:30 Storks (PG): 3:50 360-279-2226

STANWOOD CINEMAS Oct. 7-13 The Girl on the Train (R): Friday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:35, 9:15; Saturday: 10:20, 1:15, 4:00, 6:35, 9:15; Sunday: 10:20, 1:15, 4:00, 6:35; MondayThursday: 1:15, 4:00, 6:35 Deepwater Horizon (PG-13): Friday: 1:05, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10; Saturday: 10:30, 1:05, 3:35, CONCRETE THEATRE 6:40, 9:10; Sunday: 10:30, 1:05, 3:35, 6:40; MonOct. 7-9 day-Thursday: 1:05, 3:35, 6:40 Sully (PG-13): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Chil4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m. dren (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 3:45, 9:00; 360-941-0403 Sunday-Thursday: 3:45 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar ChilBLUE FOX DRIVE-IN dren 3D (PG-13): Friday: 1:10, 6:25; SaturdayOak Harbor Sunday: 10:15, 1:10, 6:25; Monday-Thursday: 360-675-5667 1:10, 6:25 The Magnificent Seven (PG-13): Friday: CASCADE MALL THEATERS 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:05; Saturday: 10:10, 1:00, Burlington For showings: 888-AMC-4FUN (888-262-4386) 3:40, 6:30, 9:05; Sunday: 10:10, 1:00, 3:40, 6:30; Monday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:30 Storks (PG): 3:55 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Sully (PG-13): Friday: 1:20, 6:45, 9:25; SaturOct. 7-13 day: 10:40, 1:20, 6:45, 9:25; Sunday: 10:40, 1:20, The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan and 6:45; Monday-Thursday: 1:20, 6:45 Isolde: Saturday: 9 a.m.

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