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HELLO, ROSS!

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This Weekend

Tuning Up

Reviews

River Gallery’s Fall Art Show opening gala reception Saturday

Casino to host Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives this weekend

Music: Elvis Costello, The Weeknd Video Games: “Rayman Legends”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “World War Z”: A United Nations employee (Brad Pitt) travels the world in an effort to find a way to stop a zombie pandemic.

Zombies bad. Brad Pitt good. That’s all you need to know about this zombie apocalypse movie. Except for its massive scale and scope, it’s similar to the kind of zombie movies made since George A. Romero brought life to the genre in 1968 with “Night of the Living Dead.”

Director Marc Forster makes the most of the guns-and-guts direction.

The film is at its best when the zombies — a faster-moving bunch than the typical lumbering variety — sweep through the streets. Their breech of the walls of Jerusalem using a mountain made of zombies and the battles on the streets of Philadelphia are so explosive and intense in design that the crush of walking corpses will take your breath away.

“Disconnect”: Director Henry Alex Rubin’s film is a harrowing cautionary tale about the dangers that loom with every computer click. He weaves multiple story lines together with a gripping darkness to show how innocent online activities can have devastating consequences.

Jason Bateman turns in a memorable performance as the father of 10thgrader Ben (Jonah Bobo), whose need to connect in school makes him the perfect patsy for an online prank by some thoughtless fellow students.

“The Bling Ring”: The story of bored California teens who break into the homes of the rich and famous. The film sets a new standard for movie failure.

It’s such a mess, the teens should get back together and steal all of the copies of the movie. No court in the land would find them guilty.

“Bless Me, Ultima”: A coming-ofage story about a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. “Arrow: The Complete First Season”: Gritty network series based on the DC Comics hero.

“Scenic Route”: Two men stranded on an isolated road begin to look at their lives.

“Space Junk 3D”: Documentary that looks at the expanding ring of debris that threatens the safety of our planet’s orbits.

“Drift”: Two brothers in Australia in the 1970s battle killer waves, uptight society and ruthless bikers.

“Waking the Dead: Season Eight”: British series about a team that looks

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

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: SEPT. 24 Iron Man 3 -- Disney The Kings of Summer -- Sony Redemption -- Lionsgate Room 237 -- MPI Unfinished Song -- Anchor Bay V/H/S/2 -- Magnolia

The Weekend / Page 5 The annual Fall Art Show will open with a gala reception on Saturday at River Gallery near La Conner

OCT. 1 The Croods -- Fox/DreamWorks This Is the End -- Sony OCT. 8 After Earth -- Sony The Hangover Part III -- Warner Much Ado About Nothing -- Lionsgate OCT. 15 Pacific Rim -- Warner OCT. 22 The Internship -- Fox The Way, Way Back -- Fox OCT. 29 Monsters University -- Disney

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into cold cases.

“Suddenly”: Ray Liotta stars in the remake of the 1954 Frank Sinatra film noir classic.

“Lionhead”: Young man desperately wants to marry his girlfriend against the wishes of her imposing father.

“Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors”: The Doctor deals with an Earth facing a new Ice Age. “Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway”: Introduces four new engines and one new destination on the Island of Sodor.

“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan”: Encounters include the largest insect on Earth.

“Shanghai Calling”: New York lawyer ends up in a legal mess that could end his career.

“Breakout”: Camping trip takes a dark turn when siblings witness a murder.

“Day of the Dead”: George Romero’s horror classic on Blu-ray.

“War of the Buttons”: Tale of two rival groups of kids from neighboring villages.

“Augustine”: Portrait of power, desire and madness.

“The Mentalist: The Complete Fifth Season”: Simon Baker stars. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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SUBMISSIONS Email features@skagitpublishing.com, vrichardson@skagitpublishing. com (recreation items) Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday for the following Thursday edition Phone 360-416-2135 Hand-deliver 1215 Anderson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Mailing address P.O. Box 578 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Get Involved.................................... 6 Travel............................................8-9 On Stage, Tuning Up................10-11 Music, Game Reviews..............12-13 Hot Tickets.................................... 14 Movie Review................................ 16 Movie Reviews, Listings............... 17 At the Lincoln................................ 17 Out & About.............................18-19 COVER PHOTO BY LINDSEY BOWEN

Online events calendar To list your event on our website, visit goskagit.com and look for the Events Calendar on the home page HAVE A STORY IDEA? w For arts and entertainment, contact Features Editor Craig Parrish at 360-416-2135 or features@skagitpublishing.com w For recreation, contact staff writer Vince Richardson at 360-416-2181 or vrichardson@ skagitpublishing.com TO ADVERTISE 360-424-3251

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ON STAGE

‘PAN the Musical’ romps at the Lincoln ‘PAN the Musical’

Lindsey Bowen photos

Skagit Valley Herald staff

The combined talents of Conrad Askland and META Performing Arts come together beginning this weekend at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount Vernon with “PAN the Musical.”

The legendary story of Peter Pan, the villainous Captain Hook and Wendy, set to music written by Askland, comes to life with a cast of 40 and a mix of audience interaction, a triumphant score, and pirateinduced danger and terror.

Directed by Joe Bowen, “PAN the Musical” promises to tell a classic tale with a modern, rollicking touch. Ten performances are scheduled through Oct. 6, including opening night on Friday, Sept. 20.

Produced by: META Performing Arts When: 7 p.m.

Fridays-Saturdays, Sept.

20-Oct. 5; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 22-Oct. 6.

Where: Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets: $10$20. 360-3368955 or lincoln theatre.org. $10 bargain show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3

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EW YORK — With his high-pitch voice, infectious giggle and encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture and entertainment, TV personality Ross Mathews, a native of Mount Vernon, has broken into the in-crowd of Hollywood.

After starting out as “Ross the Intern” on “The Tonight Show,” he now counts Gwyneth Paltrow and comedian Chelsea Handler as friends.

Handler is also his boss. She frequently uses him on her round table of commentators on E!’s “Chelsea Lately.”

Now she’s executive producing Mathews’ own talk show called “Hello Ross,” airing Fridays on E! “This really is the show that I always wish existed as a superfan myself,” the 33-year-old said in a recent interview.

“Hello Ross” is different from “Chelsea Lately.”

Handler’s show specializes in snark, taking swipes at the latest celebrity gossip. Her interviews tend to knock stars down a few pegs, but Mathews is looking to build them back up on “Hello Ross.” It’s an interactive experience where he both conducts interviews and also helps connect fans with their favorite entertainers.

AP: Celebrities can be tough interviews because they’re so

rehearsed. And here you come and you’re so happy and excited. Has that helped or hurt you?

Mathews: Being a superfan in a town where a lot of times these interviews are mapped out with talking points, I think it’s worked in my favor in terms of you catch people off guard with the energy and the knowledge that I have.

It’s led to some spontaneous moments. We’ve found it’s helping us book the shows. Celebrities know I’m not looking for a ‘gotcha’ moment. I don’t want to be Barbara Walters, who you come to when you first check out of rehab. I want to be the person who brings a superfan from Iowa to meet you because we love you.

AP: You love celebrities but you’ve become one in your own right. What’s that like?

Mathews: I get to go into the parties and I pretend like I’m not freaking out and then I get into my car and I scream and I call my mom and say, ‘O-M-G, guess who was at the party and guess what they ate and how many chicken fingers they had? Because I was counting (laughter) …

AP: You grew up in a small town, loving showbiz from afar. Did people then think you were destined for fame?

Mathews: Growing up, you know, wanting to do this and being what I am, which is like this cartoon version of like a gay person with a big voice and a high pitch, there were a lot of people who told me, ‘It’s probably not gonna happen for you. Broadcasting? It’s probably not the way you should go.’ (Laughter.)

I’m lucky. My parents and my family were like, ‘Whatever you want to do, go do it.’ To be honest, I’m not really good at anything else (laughter) so there was kind of no other option. What was I gonna do? Be a cop? There was like this laser focus to get here. n Online: www.eonline.com/shows/hello_ross

TV PERSONALITY AND MOUNT VERNON NATIVE ROSS MATHEWS hosts the E! Network interactive talk show “Hello Ross!” airing Fridays.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area

Fall Art Show

UNITED WAY AUCTION

WREN’S NEST Maggi Mason

The annual Fall Art Show will open with a gala reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and continue through Nov. 3, at River Gallery, 19313 Landing Road, near La Conner. The show will feature more than 200 small works by 32 local artists, including paintings, sculptures, glass and jewelry. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-4664524 or river gallerywa.com.

The United Way of Skagit County Golden Anniversary Gala & Auction will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and dessert and lively bidding on a variety of unique auction items. Cocktail attire suggested. $75. Proceeds will support programs at 28 Skagit County nonprofit agencies. unitedwayskagit.org.

HARVEST AND CRUSH FESTIVAL The 10th anniversary event will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars, 43095 Challenger Road, Concrete. Enjoy wine tasting, music by the British Beats, barbecue, jet boat rides, grape stomping, children’s games and more. $25 adults, free for wine club members and ages 12 and younger. RSVP or advance purchase required by today, Sept. 19: 425-422-6988 or brownpapertickets.com/event/450522.

PLAY DAY FOR KIDS The Skagit Kids Read Worldwide Day of Play will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Cascade Mall parking lot, Burlington. Author- illustrator-singer Barney Saltzberg will perform at noon. Other activities include chalk drawing, contests and prizes, children’s activity booths and more family fun. Free. skagitchildrensmuseum.net.

WINE FEST Uncorked, the Woolley Wine & Music Festival will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Music by Bobby Holland and the Breadline, Blues Playground and Joyride; food and more. $25; admission includes a free wine glass and three wine samples. sedro-woolley.com.

DECOY SHOW The third annual Fall Decoy Show

AFTERNOON IN THE ORCHARD Linnane Armstrong

will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

21, at the Best Western Convention Center, 33175 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Check out dozens of decoys on display, raffles, silent auction and more.

Free. 360-678-4868.

VINTAGE IRON DODGE Cathy Loftus

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GET INVOLVED ART CALL TO ARTISTS: “Fall Into Art,” the Autumn Community Art Walk, will take place Oct. 1-15 in downtown Sedro-Woolley.

Artists can enter up to four pieces of art for a $20 entry fee. For information or an application, contact the Arts Council of SedroWoolley at 360-588-4384.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Anacortes Arts Commission invites artists to submit two-dimensional artworks on the theme “Dark, Stormy, Black & White” for a show set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, at the Depot Arts and Community Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Space is limited. No applications, first come, no fees, no commission. Contact Karla Locke at 360-588-6968 or email kklocke1@mac.com.

Grand opening for Wounded Warriors bunkhouse Saturday Skagit Valley Herald staff

The public is invited to the grand opening from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, of a Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation bunkhouse built in Rockport this summer to offer Purple Heart wounded warriors a retreat where they can hunt and fish.

The public can meet WWIA founder John McDaniel of Tampa, Fla., as well as the first four warriors to stay at the bunkhouse. They will fish the Skagit River this weekend for humpies.

The log cabin, Warrior Bunkhouse at Camp Stillwater, was built in partnership with WWIA, a Rockport couple who owns a guide service, and the Island/Skagit Counties Builders Association. It is the second of four locations for regional healing centers WWIA is working to build around the country.

WWIA is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Apollo Beach, Fla. The organization serves combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients with group outdoor recreation opportunities like hunting and fishing trips.

DANCE

at Viking Village, at the corner of Highway 532 and THURSDAY DANCE: 88th Avenue NW, StanACRYLICS FOR BEGINEnjoy dancing to the music wood. Performers can sign NERS: With Jennifer Bow- of the Skippers from 1 to man, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hill- up for one-hour slots and may set out a tip jar and urday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. crest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th sell CDs. The market also Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at the St., Mount Vernon. For Anacortes Center for Hap- information, contact Doris offers a small stipend for each performance slot. The piness, 619 Commercial at 360-588-8239. market supplies a 10-byAve., Anacortes. $165, plus 10-foot overhead canopy optional $20 fee to borrow BEGINNER SQUARE and two 110V outlets. ConBowman’s materials.

DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m. tact market manager Leslie 360-464-2229 or anacortes Tuesdays, Mount VerCollings at 360-202-3932 or centerforhappiness.org. non Senior Center, 1401 email leslie@portsusan.org.

Cleveland St. Couples and AUDITIONS singles welcome. First two SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC “MAN OF LA MANCHA”: weeks are free, then $4 CLUB: The club will not Auditions will be held at per lesson. Sponsored by meet during September.

6:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 the Mt. Baker Singles and For information, call Marp.m. Sunday, Oct. 5-6, at Skagit Squares. For inforsha Pederson at 360-757Alger Community Church, mation, call 360-424-4608 4906.

1475 Silver Run Lane, or 360-424-9675.

Alger. Musical lead and ON STAGE nonsolo parts are availNORTH COVE OPEN able. The play will run Jan. MUSIC CALL FOR MUSICIANS, MIC: Daniel Burnson hosts 31-Feb. 16, 2014. For audiPERFORMERS: Soloists, an open mic from 7 to 10 tion requirements, email duets or trios with low p.m. Saturdays at North Karen Westra at karen@ amplification are needed Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burriversidehealthclub.com. to perform between 3 and lington Blvd., Burlington.

For other information, All genres welcome — contact Vangi DeMaster at 7 p.m. Fridays, through rock, blues, funk, folk, ukeOct. 18, at the Port Susan 360-424-5144 or visit alta lele, poetry or performance.

Farmers Market, located theatre.com.

ART CLASSES

360-707-2683 or north covecoffee.com.

CONWAY PUB OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

ing fees for visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Saturday, Sept. 28. fs.usda.gov/ mbs.

SALMON DERBY: The annual Ray Reep Salmon Derby will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at Edgewater 1ST STREET OPEN MIC: Park, 600 Behrens Mil9 p.m. to midnight, Wednes- let Road, Mount Vernon. days, 1st Street Cabaret & Weigh-in takes place from Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., 3 to 5 p.m. for fish caught Mount Vernon. Ages 21 that day. Prizes will be and older. No cover. 360awarded to the top three 336-3012 or riverbelle weights and one mystery dinnertheatre.com. weight in the humpy category and one random drawing for the silvers RECREATION category.

CALL FOR YOUNG VENEntry fee: $15. Tickets DORS: Vendors ages 18 are available at Mount Verand younger are needed non Parks and Recreation, for the Kids’ Giant Garage Holiday Sports, and Master Sale, set for 9 a.m. to noon Marine. 360-336-6215 or Saturday, Oct. 12, at the mountvernonwa.gov.

Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. TOUR DE WHIDBEY: Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. The annual bicycling fundYouth-only vendors can raiser will be held Saturday, sell their no-longer-needed Sept. 21, around Whidbey sporting equipment, furIsland. Rides range from niture, children’s clothing, the family-friendly 10-mile games and more. Limited ride to the 100-mile cennumber of tables available. tury ride. Registration for $15. Ages 12 and younger 30-, 40-, 50- and 100-mile must be accompanied by rides will take place from an adult. To register, call 7 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday the Burlington Parks and at Greenbank Farm, 765 Recreation Department at Wonn Road, Greenbank, 360-755-9649. where the rides will begin and end.

FREE PARK ADMISThe family ride begins SION: In recognition of and ends in downtown National Public Lands Coupeville, with day-ofDay, the Washington State ride registration from noon Parks and Recreation to 3 p.m. at Coupeville Commission will offer free Middle/High School, 501 S. admission to all state parks Main St., Coupeville. Regon Saturday, Sept. 28. The istration: 10-mile ride, $25 Discover Pass will not be family (one adult and up required to enter state to three kids ages 13 and parks, but is still required younger); 30- to 100-mile to access lands managed rides, $60; discounts availby the Washington Depart- able for military riders or ment of Fish and Wildlife tandem teams. and the Department of For information or to Natural Resources. parks. register, call 360-678-7656, wa.gov. ext. 4022/4021, email tourThe U.S. Forest Service whidbey@whidbeygen. will recognize National org or visit tourdewhidbey.

Public Lands Day by waiv- com.

THEATER FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

Classes include scripted scenes and a variety of acting games, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or acttheatre.com.

WORKSHOPS “INVESTING IN YOUR BOOK: POLISHING, PUBLISHING, PROMOTING”: Terry Persun and Susan Wingate, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

Discover definitive ways to approach revision that highlight your style and story; learn about publishing options and the role of publishers, publicists and agents; and find out how to promote your novel/ stories now that they are out there for the world to see. Presented by Armchair ePublishing and Skagit Valley Writers League. $25. armchairepub@gmail.com or armchair-epublishing. weebly.com.

IDEA PARTY: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Come and discuss your dreams, what you’ve done about attaining them and where you’re stuck. The group will then brainstorm for each individual and offer ideas, solutions and creative ways to get to the answer. $10.

Proceeds benefit the center’s Movie Night program.

360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

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September 1-30 Share the adventure, enjoy the taste!

Twenty-five of Mount Vernon’s best restaurants have joined together to celebrate the wondrous bounty of Skagit Valley. Throughout September, these restaurants will have special menu items, including beverages, which feature Skagit Valley products and showcase local farms. Eat Local Mount Vernon is a cornerstone event of the 2013 Mount Vernon Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, which is a month-long series of free activities to inspire the community to healthier lifestyles.

Don’t forget to vote in the People’s Choice Award Contest and you’ll be entered to win a gift certificate from participating restaurants!

Share the adventure and enjoy the taste! Participating restaurants include:

Eat Local Mount Vernon is sponsored by the Mount Vernon Community Marketing Campaign, which includes the City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Mount Vernon School District, Port of Skagit, Skagit Regional Health, Skagit Valley College. Participating sponsors include Mount Vernon Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC), North Sound Food Hub, Mount Vernon Farmers Market and Washington Restaurant Association. Our media partners include Skagit Publishing and KAPS/KBRC Radio.

For more info, call: 360.428.8547

EatLocalMountVernon.com

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TRAVEL

Just outside Vegas, kayaking through a canyon

By KAREN SCHWARTZ Associated Press

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — It’s easy to trade the wild ways of Las Vegas for the wilds of the nearby Colorado River: All it takes is a call to a boating outfitter and a federally approved form of ID. That’s because the overnight float trips in the Black Canyon occur just below the Hoover Dam, 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. The massive power plant, which produces enough electricity for 1.3 million people, is located in a security zone enforced by its own federal police force.

Those wanting to paddle this stretch of river must have a launch permit, and traffic is limited to 30 boats per day. The permits are available up to six months in advance and are generally obtained through a government-approved outfitter.

That was fine with me, since for about $350 per person, the operator also provided transportation, a guide, high-quality kayaks, camping gear, dry bags, life jackets and food. All we needed to bring were a change of clothes, hats, sunscreen and our passports, driver’s licenses or birth certificates.

Our adventure started early. We were picked up at our hotel on the Las Vegas strip at 6 a.m., but with driving time, a stop to pick up the boat trailer and the security check in a Boulder City parking lot, it took about two hours before we

Of you go Kayaking near Las

Vegas: To paddle the Colorado River below the Hoover Dam, watercraft must be transported through a federal security zone by an authorized livery service, whether you bring your own gear, rent gear, or sign up for a guided trip. Details and contact information on this U.S. Department of the Interior website: usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/ paddlecraft/canoenew. html. Float trips are offered year-round but spring and fall are the most popular times.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: nps. gov/lake/index.htm.

were in our kayaks, gazing up at the 700-foot-high U-shaped dam.

Some outfitters take groups of 10 people or more, but my husband, my daughter and I got a private trip, as no one else had signed up. We launched at the same time as a group of 20 Boy Scouts, but they canoed off quickly and were soon out of sight.

The scenery in the gorge was spectacular. Facing downstream, Nevada was to our right, Arizona to our left, and stretching out in front were high canyon walls and a ribbon of gently flowing green water.

The standard two-day trip down the Lower Colorado River covers about 12 miles within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Spring and fall are the most popular times.

When we visited in April, it took some doing to find

TOP: The put-in area at the base of the Hoover Dam, outside of Boulder City, Nev.,for trips on the Colorado River by kayak, canoe and raft. The dam’s power plant is located in a restricted security zone, so anyone looking to paddle there must be escorted by government-authorized livery services or outfitters.

LEFT: Kayakers at the Emerald Cave on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.

Photos by Karen Schwartz / AP

a place to camp that was private, but in the end, we had a spit of land that we shared only with some chuckwalla lizards. Still, there was enough used toilet paper strewn about to remind us that the area is heavily used.

The diversity of activities also helps disperse the crowds. There are miles of hiking, hidden hot springs,

waterfalls, historic ruins, caves and critters to be found along the way.

The first half of the trip offers the most spectacular scenery, and the most interesting activities. Here, many of the walks involve scrambling up steep rocks — sometimes in running water — and several sites are fixed with permanent ropes to help explorers

haul themselves up.

At the Sauna Cave, using flashlights provided by our guide, we penetrated about 50 feet into a shaft drilled by miners working on the dam until they hit a geothermal vent. Between the 130-degree Fahrenheit steam and the hot water underfoot, our visit was brief.

Other places to explore have names like Gold Strike Canyon, Lone Palm Canyon and Boy Scout Canyon. Each offers something different, making each worth the stop.

The approximate mid-

way point is the Arizona Hot Springs Beach. This is one of the few sites accessible on foot from Highway 93, making it so popular it has its own reviews on Yelp.

We stopped there only briefly, to purify enough river water to fill our water bottles. We were facing a strong headwind and wanted to cover more distance to ensure we could reach the take-out point in time to meet the shuttle the following day.

When we finally made camp in the lee of boulder on a gravel wash with no

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TRAVEL Local travel CRUISE SEMINAR: 6 p.m. today, AAA, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. Learn about cruise options on Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club cruise lines.

Free admission. RSVP: 360848-2090.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Collette Vacations will offer a free presentation on upcoming trips at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor.

Trips next year include: San Antonio, March 7-12; Discover Scotland, June 9-18; Trains of Colorado, July 19-27; and Islands of New England, Sept. 26-Oct. 3.

For information, contact Pat at pgardner@oakharbor.org.

CRUISE SHOW: Learn about a wide variety of cruise and tour options in a show hosted by AAA Travel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. RSVP: 360-848-2090.

A kayaker tends to his boats on the shore of the Colorado River in Nevada. name, our guide started unloading gear: tents, pillows, sleep pads and camp chairs (but no toilet paper).

A gas stove allowed him to cook steak, veggies and rice for dinner, and metal roasting forks and marshmallows completed the repast.

It’s during these quiet times that the challenge of traveling with strangers becomes apparent, as our fireside chat revealed that

our guide was a 9/11 conspiracy theorist.

The following day, the river widened and so did the view from our kayaks. We passed under cable cars and a catwalk built in the 1930s for the men who crossed the river to the gauging station — also still visible — where water levels, flow rates and quality were monitored.

At the Emerald Cave, we waited our turn while those

who had paddled upstream for the day explored the iridescent hollow. It was worth the wait, offering respite from the sun and a tremendous photo opportunity.

It was also our day for wildlife. We saw two bighorn sheep on a rock ledge, bald eagles, and when we stopped for lunch at Crane’s Nest Canyon, thousands upon thousands of grasshoppers. They crunched

PETER PAN LIVE! at Lincoln Theatre Sept. 20 - Oct. 6

For tickets call (360) 336-8955 or visit www.lincolntheatre.org

underfoot when we tried to explore.

We made it to the takeout at Willow Beach by 4 p.m.

For some 1,400 years, it was an Indian trading camp, but today it is a marina with boat rentals, RV sites, a restaurant and a gift shop.

We were back in civilization, and soon to be back at our hotel in Las Vegas.

Goodbye serenity, hello Sin City.

SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for participants ages 12 and older (adult supervision required for ages 18 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call 360-3366215. Next up: “Everything’s Turning Up Glassy: Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pilchuck On Display”: 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.,

Thursday, Oct. 17. Visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass attraction at Seattle Center, then preview more than 250 artworks to be sold at the annual Pilchuck Glass School Auction. Includes free time to explore shops and restaurants between the two stops. Ages 16 and older. $77-$79. Preregister

by Oct. 10.

Reifel Bird Sanctuary and Historic Steveston Village: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27. Check out one of the top bird-watching sites in the heart of the Fraser River estuary, home to some 268 species of birds.

Then head over to the historic waterfront town of Steveston, with shops, cafes and a picturesque boardwalk. Passport, enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card required to cross the border. Ages 12 and older. $67-$69. Preregister by Oct. 21.

Bakeries and Spices and Goodies, Oh My!: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.

Visit some of the top-rated bakeries in the Northwest, out-of-the-way food and spice stores and a variety of diverse and interesting shops specializing in imported delicacies, organic products and more. Ages 12 and older. $55-$57. Preregister

by Nov. 8.

EXTENDED TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center is organizing two small-group trips for 2014: Mississippi River Cruise: America’s Heartland, Nashville to New Orleans: March 19-30; and Scotland, June. Contact Pat Gardner at pgardner@ oakharbor.org.

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Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 19-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 19-26

Thursday.19

SATURDAY.21

THEATER

HELL’S BELLES (AC/DC TRIBUTE), THE POP OFFS 9 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free.

Ages 21 and older.

855-794-6563.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.20 THEATER

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY. 20-21

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.21

THURSDAY.19

THEATER

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.19-22

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“TOO SOON FOR DAISIES” Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Sunday.22

Friday.27

Saturday.28

Sunday.29

THEATER

DANCE/THEATER

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

DANCE/THEATER

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

DANCE/THEATER

MAGIC

MUSIC

THEATER

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Thursday.26 DANCE/THEATER

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

Brian Ledbetter: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012.

THEATER

An Evening with Uncle Bonsai: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $16-$22. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Laila Biali Trio (jazz): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

VARIETY

THEATER

California Bad Boyz Male Review: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $15. 360-755-3956 or anacortes H2O.com.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“The Producers” (musical): 2 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 Commercial St., Bellingham. $34-$40. 360-733-4030.

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.20 Cheryl Hodge (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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

360-422-6411.

Trevor Hansen & Guests: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-3363012.

Duane King (pop, country, classic rock): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40.

877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

Baltic Cousins, The West, Bright Weapons, Rookery: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7.

360-778-1067.

Jenny & The Tomcats: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

Jeff Bradley: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-3363012.

Woodrush (alternative, Americana): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40.

877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

Hell’s Belles (AC/ DC tribute), The Pop Offs: 9 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free. Ages 21 and older. 855-7946563.

CD Woodbury: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Mudflat Walkers: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666266.

Michael Gonzalez: 6 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover.

360-354-3600.

SATURDAY.21 Jammin’ Jeff: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

SUNDAY.22 Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. $3 cover.

360-445-4733.

TUESDAY.24 Guttermouth, Agent Orange, Pinata Protest: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $16-$18.

360-778-1067.

Whiskey River (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute): 6 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free. Ages 21 and older. 855-794-6563.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

WEDNESDAY.25 Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

C.C. Adams and friends Sunday Jam, featuring $cratch Daddy, Coyote Blues and more: 5 to 9 p.m., Station House, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360-466-4488.

SmokeWagon: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

THURSDAY.26 Marcia Kester (country, rock, blues, pop): 6 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. Call 360-757-9687 for guest sign-in.

Ecco Rough: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Black Beast Revival: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15. 360-778-1067.

Steve Rudy: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-3543600.

E10 Thursday, September 19, 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013 E11

Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 19-29

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 19-26

Thursday.19

SATURDAY.21

THEATER

HELL’S BELLES (AC/DC TRIBUTE), THE POP OFFS 9 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free.

Ages 21 and older.

855-794-6563.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.20 THEATER

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY. 20-21

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.21

THURSDAY.19

THEATER

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.19-22

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“TOO SOON FOR DAISIES” Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Sunday.22

Friday.27

Saturday.28

Sunday.29

THEATER

DANCE/THEATER

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

DANCE/THEATER

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

DANCE/THEATER

MAGIC

MUSIC

THEATER

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Thursday.26 DANCE/THEATER

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

Brian Ledbetter: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012.

THEATER

An Evening with Uncle Bonsai: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $16-$22. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Laila Biali Trio (jazz): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

VARIETY

THEATER

California Bad Boyz Male Review: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $15. 360-755-3956 or anacortes H2O.com.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“The Producers” (musical): 2 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 Commercial St., Bellingham. $34-$40. 360-733-4030.

“Hello, my name is You: One woman’s journey with Asperger’s”: Kuntz and Company, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $15-$18. 360-671-2626 or kuntzandco.org.

“PAN the Musical”: META Performing Arts, 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$20.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.20 Cheryl Hodge (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

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

360-422-6411.

Trevor Hansen & Guests: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-3363012.

Duane King (pop, country, classic rock): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7.

360-445-3000.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40.

877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

Baltic Cousins, The West, Bright Weapons, Rookery: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7.

360-778-1067.

Jenny & The Tomcats: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

Jeff Bradley: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-3363012.

Woodrush (alternative, Americana): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40.

877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

Hell’s Belles (AC/ DC tribute), The Pop Offs: 9 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free. Ages 21 and older. 855-7946563.

CD Woodbury: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-755-3956.

Mudflat Walkers: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666266.

Michael Gonzalez: 6 to 8 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover.

360-354-3600.

SATURDAY.21 Jammin’ Jeff: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

SUNDAY.22 Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. $3 cover.

360-445-4733.

TUESDAY.24 Guttermouth, Agent Orange, Pinata Protest: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $16-$18.

360-778-1067.

Whiskey River (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute): 6 p.m., 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Free. Ages 21 and older. 855-794-6563.

Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

WEDNESDAY.25 Fidalgo Swing: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

C.C. Adams and friends Sunday Jam, featuring $cratch Daddy, Coyote Blues and more: 5 to 9 p.m., Station House, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360-466-4488.

SmokeWagon: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

THURSDAY.26 Marcia Kester (country, rock, blues, pop): 6 p.m., Anacortes Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. Call 360-757-9687 for guest sign-in.

Ecco Rough: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360-4453000.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Black Beast Revival: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15. 360-778-1067.

Steve Rudy: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-3543600.

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E12 - Thursday, September 19, 2013

REVIEWS

Jack Johnson is back – and more mellow than ever

MUSIC CDS Compiled from news services

Elvis Costello and the Roots “Wise Up Ghost”

of it and I can decide I don’t need it for a while.”

Which is what happened after he finished the tour for his last album. Johnson simply unplugged.

And when he returned to the studio, he stayed that way, keeping it mostly acoustic. And if things didn’t feel right, he just shut it down, setting songs aside that didn’t resonate within the group or that grew difficult to tame in the studio.

“It’s like we’ve always talked about as a band,” Johnson said. “That term ‘easy listening’ can have kind of a cheesy connotation for people, but we’ve always wanted to make our music easy on the ears. We’re never really going for that kind of edgy thing that’s kind of like breaking new boundaries. We’ve always felt part of a tradition, kind of like folk barbecue or something. We just try to go in and do the simplest form of the song we can and just make it easy on the ears.”

Enough with Velvet Elvis.

This year’s model of Elvis Costello features a collaboration with the Roots that inspires his angriest singing and best album in many years.

“Wise Up Ghost” covers topical turf as Costello rails about the tense and troubled times.

The title cut calls for a revolution, “Come the MEANTIMES” offers dark ruminations on faith and the flag, and “TRIPWIRE” considers the combustible combination of fear, hatred and armies.

Costello also lets loose on love gone wrong, as he has done on many of his best songs. “She’s pulling out the pin … that lets her hair fall down,” he sings on “(She Might Be a) GRENADE.” Writing with Roots drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and producer Steven Mandel, Costello dials back his melodic ambitions, and for a change he sings songs that don’t exceed his range.

Built more on riffs than hooks, the music has the verve of new wave, the directness of punk and the groove of 1970s R&B, with Questlove’s snare and Costello samples among the hip-hop flavorings.

The hybrid gets good mileage, and Costello’s venomous vocals energize much of the set.

But on the closing piano ballad, “If I Could BELIEVE,” he oversings and reverts to his worst role — EC, square.

n Online: jackjohnsonmusic.com

n Steven Wine, Associated Press

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Want to hear the sound of pure contentment? Pop on the new Jack Johnson record.

If you thought the Hawaiian folk-rock singer was ultramellow before, wait until you hear “From Here to Now to You.” “I just write about whatever it is that’s on my mind,” Johnson said. “This record has been a lot of just sort of being in the family in just kind of my own little bubble. n IN CONCERT: Jack Dropping the kids Johnson will appear off at school, and just Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the day-to-day life, just Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Tickets: 877-784- washing the dishes, working in the gar4849 or livenation.com. den, taking the trash out. That’s not necessarily what the songs are about, but that’s kind of where I was living, in that space.”

It’s a very comfortable space. “From Here to Now to You” is his sixth album and moves away from the darker, more electric-oriented music on his last two albums, which were filled with songs affected by the deaths of his father and a cousin.

There’s a gentle, rolling rhythm throughout the album’s 12 tracks with a handful of love songs aimed at his wife and others examining fatherhood. There’s even one called, “Washing Dishes.”

The songs were mostly written on an acoustic guitar on Johnson’s front porch on the North Shore of Hawaii, recorded in his studio and created with his friends, including his longtime band members, Ben Harper and producer Mario Caldato Jr., who recorded Johnson’s second and third albums in the mid-2000s.

The process mimicked the way he started, before his platinum debut, “Brushfire Fairytales.”

“Music’s always been about sharing to me,” Johnson said. “The first chords I ever learned were basically so we could do Bob Marley songs on the front porch, and the Beatles and Cat Stevens. So when I started writing my own, it was the same thing, about sharing. Everybody’s singing together. … It’s a very nice feeling. It’s spiritual, you know. So I do like it. But I can have too much

AP file

Jack Johnson performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June in Manchester, Tenn.

The Weeknd “Kiss Land”

The Weeknd, who became a critical darling after releasing a trilogy of mix tapes in 2011 thanks to his eerie R&B sound, sticks to his guns on his official debut album, “Kiss Land.”

The 10-track set plays smoothly, and the singer’s falsetto weaves into the tracks nicely.

“Wanderlust,” which samples Fox the Fox’s “Precious Little Diamond,” is the disc’s most adventurous song: The Michael Jackson-esque tune is energetic, beat-driven and could be a monster hit on the pop charts.

Most of “Kiss Land” isn’t as up-tempo, but the Canadian singer doesn’t disappoint as he stays true to his soulfully eclectic vibe and progressive R&B sound. The Weeknd’s mainly singing about relationships, and on the appealing “Belong to the World,” he sings, “But you taught me how to feel when nobody ever would.”

And on “Adaptation” — which samples the Police’s “Bring on the Night”— he sings about regret, “But I chose the life, I chose the life, then I realized she might have been the one, I let it go for a little fun.”

While “Kiss Land” is sonically enjoying, some of the tracks sound too similar. Additional collaborators could probably help split up the sound: Drake, who has worked with The Weeknd, adds a ton of flavor to “Live For,” a track highlighted by handclaps and lyrics about getting ahead. n Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

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Thursday, September 19, 2013 - E13

REVIEWS VIDEO GAMES Chris Campbell, Scripps Howard News Service

‘Rayman Legends’

‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’

Someday we’ll look back and applaud the incredible run of the “Rayman” franchise.

It flies under the radar (in terms of advertising budgets and launch events), yet consistently overdelivers quality entertainment.

“Legends” continues the successful string of games with a hyperkinetic game that throws madness at you, yet makes perfect sense. The action flows fluidly, if you can remember to breathe as you attempt to navigate the mazes. Timing means everything here as you race along this 2-D platformer trying to avoid its many pitfalls and traps.

Yes, you can approach levels with caution and patience, but you won’t find them any easier. The screen sparkles with activity and quickly emerges you in the best-looking game of the series. The design quality never dips, whether you are in water or taking on monsters doused in flames.

Hidden collectibles, levels from past games in the series and the various multiplayer options all combine to provide an experience soaked in fun. The learning curve is gentle, but when you get to the middle and later levels, the difficulty is noticeable. No doubt once you enter the zany world Rayman inhabits, you won’t want to leave.

All appears idyllic and classic 1960s Americana — until those darned aliens zoom in and start zapping everyone with their ray guns or kidnapping them for fairly uncomfortable experiments aboard their spaceships.

“The Bureau” puts a third-person-shooter spin on the wildly popular strategy franchise, but artistic design alone does not a successful game make. Sure, elements from the well-known series carry over. You still spend lots of quality time at headquarters, where updates on alien activity are delivered as well as research and development on new weapons and tech. The scenery may have a different look and feel, but the bones remain the same.

When tasked to venture into combat, the cover system functions as it should by taking out enemy sectoids and other life forms. The big shift comes from your squad size.

In “The Bureau,” you only have two compatriots alongside you, and they are as dumb as rocks in both their shooting and movement in battle. The death of a fellow soldier in other “XCOM” games was a devastating moment, yet here you just plug in another warm body and await his impending uselessness.

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Platformer Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Shooter Publisher: 2K Games ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 2.5 stars (out of 5)

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September 21 & 22 - 10am to 4pm

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E14 - Thursday, September 19, 2013

HOT TICKETS DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST: through Sept. 22, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. 800638-7631 or wicaonline.com.

BRIAN REGAN: Sept. 20, Pantages Theatre, Tacoma. 253-591-5894 or broadwaycenter.org.

CARLY RAE JEPSEN: Sept. 20, Washington State Fair in Puyallup.

888-559-3247 or thefair.com.

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES: Sept. 20-21, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

THE LUMINEERS: Sept. 20-21, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-9297849 or marymoorconcerts.com.

AUSTIN MAHONE & BRIDGIT MENDLER: Sept. 21, Washington State Fair in Puyallup. 888-5593247 or thefair.com.

MATT NATHANSON: Sept. 21, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

HALESTORM: Sept. 22, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

FURTHUR: Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Sept. 24, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or marymoor concerts.com.

DANE COOK: Sept. 25, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

WAX TAILOR: Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JAKE BUGG: Sept. 26, Neptune, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or live nation.com.

SHABAZZ PALACES, THE HELIO SEQUENCE: Sept. 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MOBY: Sept. 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

DRAKE: with special guest Miguel: Sept. 26, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

ZEPPARELLA (all-girl Led Zeppelin tribute): Sept. 27, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

MACHINEDRUM, XXYYXX: Sept.

27, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

NICOLAS JAAR: featuring Tarik Barri: Sept. 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

JASON ALDEAN: with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett: Sept. 27, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LORDE: Sept. 28, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KID ROCK will appear Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup.

888-559-3247 or thefair.com.

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THE ORB: Sept. 28, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

FLOSSTRADAMUS: Sept. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

LAILA BIALI TRIO: Sept. 28, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham.

360-671-1709 or suddenvalley library.org.

2013 HONDA CIVIC TOUR: FEATURING MAROON 5, KELLY CLARKSON: Sept. 28, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MAROON 5, KELLY CLARKSON: Sept. 28, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

ZEDD: Sept. 29, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

TECH N9NE: Sept. 29, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

WOLFGANG GARTNER, TOMMY TRASH: Oct. 1, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: Oct. 1-Nov. 17, Seattle. 206-547-6763 or earshot.org.

PET SHOP BOYS: Oct. 2, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: Oct. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

NATALIE MAINES: Oct. 2, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: Oct. 3, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

800-745-3000, showboxonline.com.

“ANYTHING WE WANT: AN EVENING WITH FIONA APPLE AND BLAKE MILLS”: Oct. 4, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747 or livenation.com.

JOSH GROBAN: Oct. 4, Key Arena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STEREOPHONICS: Oct. 4, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

PAPA ROACH: Oct. 5, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BON JOVI: Oct. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

BLUE OCTOBER: Oct. 6, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

DISCLOSURE: Oct. 9, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LAIDBACK LUKE: Oct. 10, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY’S “FULLY CHARGED”: Oct. 10-13, Comcast Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 or comcast arenaeverett.com.

GWAR: Oct. 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

ADAM CAROLLA: Live Podcast Taping: Oct. 12, Neptune, Seattle.

877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED: featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson: Oct. 11, Northshore Performing Arts Center, Bothell. 425-9842471 or NPACF.org.

SLEIGH BELLS: Oct. 12, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

JACK JOHNSON: Oct. 15, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

PARAMORE, METRIC, HELLOGOODBYE: Oct. 15, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

PHANTOGRAM: Oct. 17, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GRIZ: Oct. 18, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

TIMEFLIES: Oct. 18, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MOODY BLUES: Oct. 19, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

KANYE WEST: Oct. 19, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

BOYCE AVENUE: Oct. 19, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ZEDS DEAD: Oct. 19, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

PINK: Oct. 20, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE NAKED AND FAMOUS: Oct. 21, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

WALK THE MOON: Oct. 23, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

BONOBO: Oct. 24, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME: Oct. 24, El Corazon, Seattle. 800514-3849 or elcorazonseattle.com.

OKKERVIL RIVER: Oct. 25, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: Oct. 26, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877784-4849 or livenation.com.

RISQUE HALLOWEEN PARTY: Oct. 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

J. COLE: Oct. 30, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 206-224-5481 or aeglive.com.

JANELLE MONAE: Oct. 30, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HOODIE ALLEN: Oct. 31, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HELL’S BELLES (AC/DC Tribute), HALLOQUEEN (The music of Queen): Oct. 31, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SLAYER: Nov. 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

AFI: Nov. 1, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE JONAS BROTHERS: Nov. 6, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

NADA SURF: Nov. 7, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MINUS THE BEAR: Nov. 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-

745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GRETA METASSA, MILES BLACK TRIO, JOVON MILLER: Nov. 9, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham.

360-671-1709 or suddenvalley library.org.

RED FANG: Nov. 9, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Nov. 11, ShoWare Center, Kent. 866-973-961 or showare center.com.

KREATOR, OVERKILL, WARBRINGER: Nov. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 800514-3849 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SELENA GOMEZ: Nov. 12, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TORO Y MOI: Nov. 12, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

STEPHEN “RAGGA” MARLEY: Nov. 13, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

206-224-5481 or aeglive.com.

GRAMATIK: Nov. 15, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MORGAN PAGE: Nov. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MARGARET CHO: Nov. 16, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: Nov. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KMFDM: Nov. 16, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE GREEN: Nov. 19, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JAMES BLAKE: Nov. 20, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

3OH!3: Nov. 20, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DIR EN GREY: Nov. 21, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

NINE INCH NAILS: Nov. 22, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PANTyRAID: Nov. 22, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

PRETTY LIGHTS: Nov. 22, Sho Ware Center, Kent. 866-973-961 or showarecenter.com.

POLICA: Nov. 23, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LESS THAN JAKE: Nov. 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

ADVENTURE CLUB: Dec. 4, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

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Thursday, September 19, 2013 - E15

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E16 - Thursday, September 19, 2013

MOVIES

Hugh Jackman (left) and Paul Dano star in “Prisoners.”

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Engrossing ‘Prisoners’ ends up holding audience hostage girls, who are young and trusting and prone to not see the risks in HHH playing on that strange, ratty old “Prisoners” is a mystery told RV parked down the street.

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake with such skill that just when you The girls disappear, and as their Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Melissa think you’ve figured it out, it finds mothers stumble into shock and Leo, Terrence Howard new blind alleys for us to visit. the men, especially Keller, hurl Running time: 2:30 Well-cast and wonderfully acted, themselves into a frantic search, a MPAA rating: R for disturbing it’s a child kidnapping thriller with loner police detective (Jake Gylviolent content including torsorrow, intrigue, psychology and lenhaal) takes charge of the case. ture, and language throughout just enough urgency to suck us Keller knows too many statistics in. Then it almost outsmarts itself about how long such abducted with a draggy, “let’s explain it all” starts to break down. With his wife, kids survive, the increasingly long Grace (Maria Bello), he’s raising a odds facing them, to control his third act that undercuts the big teen (Dylan Minnette) and a tyke, temper. Detective Loki, chewing theme it wants us to ponder.

The grey skies of a Pennsylvania Anna (Erin Gerasimovich), in on a matchstick, blinking hard their middle-class subdivison. winter set the tone. The Dovers every time he takes some fresh The Birches (Viola Davis, Terand the Birches are friends and detail in, is sure to get under his rence Howard) have the Dovers neighbors. Remodeling contracskin. over for Thanksgiving, so that tiny tor Keller Dover (Hugh JackThey nab a suspect, and it’s easy Joy (Kyla Drew Simmons) can man) is man’s man, something to mark Alex Jones (Paul Dano) play with her best pal, Anna. The of a survivalist, teaching his son as the perpetrator. Creepy, uncomteens, Ralph and Eliza Birch (Zoe municative, a veritable thickRalph to hunt and “be ready” in case things get hairy and society Borde), are in charge of the little glasses cliche of a pervert. Keller,

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‘PRISONERS’

a paragon of moral certitude, is sure of it. And when the cops can’t make a case, he takes matters into his own hands. That’s when “Prisoners” turns truly disturbing, grisly and morally ambiguous. Here is “enhanced interrogation” laid bare, showing both its cost to the victims of it and those who carry it out.

Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (“Incendies”) and screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski (“Contraband”) give each major character moments of pain, grief and rage. Grace cracks up. Nancy (Davis), a veterinarian, shuts down. Franklin (Howard) feels helpless and Keller just lashes out.

The two girls are merely the first prisoners. Soon, everyone is trapped — parents, siblings, the cops, the suspect, the suspect’s aunt (Melissa Leo).

“Prisoners” gives everybody a history. Add to that the dragnet that has Loki visiting every sex offender in the area, with assorted deviants (including a defrocked priest) either ruled out or added to the mystery.

But despite the occasional chase or chilling moment during surveillance, “Prisoners” loses urgency as it drags on. The dread and weight of “The Lovely Bones” and “The Vanishing” hang over it, augmented by chilly scenes of winter.

But Villeneuve loses himself in that and his “they’re all prisoners” thread in a third act that goes on far too long and explains far too much.

“Prisoners” is never less than engrossing. It’ll keep you guessing.

It’s just too bad that the last 30 minutes make us feel like the prisoners here.

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Thursday, September 19, 2013 - E17

MOVIES Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Afternoon Delight” — Star Kathryn Hahn seems to be trying too hard as a stay-at-home mom deep in the throes of a 30-something life crisis. Just about everyone in this edgy yet predictable film — including the people we’re supposed to like or at least want to spend time with — is self-absorbed, whiny and depressed. Comedy drama, R, 99 minutes. HH “Blue Jasmine” — Cate Blanchett dives into a showcase role and knocks it out of the park. In Woody Allen’s latest, the upper-crust world of an investment guru’s wife falls apart, and she moves in with her working-class sister.

With Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins. Drama, PG-13, 98 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Elysium” — It’s amazing how bad Jodie Foster is in this movie, and how little it matters in the grand, rabidly schizoid scheme of things. Matt Damon stars as a criminal on dystopian 2154 Earth trying to get to a utopian space station in one of the most entertaining action films of the year. Action, R, 109 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” — Forest Whitaker gives one of the signature performances of his brilliant career as a White House butler witnessing decades of history. This is an important film presented as mainstream entertainment, not a history assignment. It’s a great American story. (Drama, PG-13, 132 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Pacific Rim” — This ridiculously entertaining (and often just plain ridiculous) monsterrobot movie plays like a gigantic version of that Rock’Em, Sock’Em Robots game from the 1960s, combined with the cheesy wonderfulness of blackand-white Japanese monster movies from the 1950s. Director Guillermo del Toro has a weirdly beautiful visual style, and there’s rarely an uninteresting shot in “Pacific Rim.” Sci-fi action, PG-13, 131 minutes. HHH “Salinger” — One can understand why the reclusive author J.D. Salinger (and the critics of this film) would cringe at many of the suppositions and stylistic flourishes in this documentary. But despite its considerable flaws, “Salinger” is a valuable and engrossing biography of the author of arguably the most beloved American novel of the

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20th century. Documentary, PG-13, 129 minutes. HHH “Short Term 12” — Brie Larson gives one of the most natural performances of the year as Grace, a 20-something basically in charge of a facility for at-risk teens who have nowhere else to go. There are some deeply intense passages, but “Short Term 12” is also slyly funny, graceful, tender and peppered with moments of small joy. John Gallagher Jr. is excellent as Mason, who will not let Grace not love him. One of the best movies of the year and one of the truest portrayals I’ve ever seen about troubled teens and the people who dedicate their lives to trying to help them.

Drama, R, 96 minutes. HHHH “Thanks for Sharing” — Though containing some dramatic moments, “Thanks for Sharing” is mostly a romantic comedy asking us to sympathize with sex addicts, including Adam (Mark Ruffalo), a handsome consultant fighting the temptation of selfdestructive encounters. We care about these people, we believe their problems are real and we want them to get the help they so desperately need.

Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow and Josh Gad co-star. Comedy drama, R, 112 minutes. HHH “The Family” — A mobster turned informant (Robert De Niro) enters the Witness Protection Program with his equally hot-tempered wife (Michelle Pfeiffer) and kids.

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perfection as the agent in charge of the family’s protection. There are just enough moments of inspiration in this cheerfully violent comedy to warrant a recommendation -- especially if you know what you’re getting into. It’s weird.

It’s different. It’s effective more often than not. Crime comedy, R, 111 minutes.

HHH “The To Do List” — Aubrey Plaza is too mature to play a high school valedictorian suddenly determined to fulfill a bucket list of sexual adventures. Genuinely funny moments are few in a comedy that wastes the talents of TV stars including Connie Britton, Donald Glover and Bill Hader.

Comedy, R, 104 minutes. H “This Is the End” — Here’s one of the most tasteless, ridiculous and funniest comedies of the 21st century. In its own sloppy, raunchy, sophomoric, occasionally self-pleased and consistently energetic way, “This Is the End” is just about perfect at executing its mission, which is to poke fun at its stars, exhaust every R-rated possibility to get a laugh, and even sneak in a few insights into Hollywood, the celebrity culture and the nature of faith.

(Comedy, R, 107 minutes.

HHHH “The Wolverine” — Dramatically ambitious and deliberately paced, “The Wolverine” is one of the better comic-book movies of 2013, thanks in large part to an electric performance

by Hugh Jackman as the newly

vulnerable mutant. Comic book action, PG-13, 126 minutes.

HHH “The World’s End” — In the best film yet from director Edgar Wright and writer-actor

Simon Pegg, old friends converge for a 20th-anniversary pub crawl that takes an unexpected turn. “The World’s End” succeeds first as a reunion movie and then as a sci-fi satire with some of the funniest stunts and battle sequences in recent memory. Starring Pegg and the invaluable Nick Frost. Comedy, R, 109 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “We’re the Millers” — A movie about a pot dealer and his acquaintances posing as a family to haul a shipment from Mexico, is just good enough to keep you entertained, but not good enough to keep your mind from wandering from time to time. This is an aggressively funny comedy that takes a lot of chances, and connects just often enough. Comedy, R, 110 minutes. HHH “Winnie Mandela” — Jennifer Hudson stars as the wife of Nelson Mandela in a serviceable if sometimes overwrought biography, with solid performances (including Terrence Howard as Nelson) and the courage to spotlight not only the heroics but the appalling misdeeds committed by the South African icon. (Biography, R, 107 minutes. HH1⁄2

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LA CONNER QUILT WALK: Check out a wide variety of hand-crafted quilts from the EverGreen Quilters Guild of Bellingham on display through Oct. 15 in shops around La Conner. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY: SIGNATURE MEMBER SHOW: The show continues through Oct. 1 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. More than a dozen signature member artists will exhibit pastel landscapes, seascapes, florals, animals and abstractions. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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ART TOUR PREVIEW: Preview the 19th annual Whatcom Artist Studio Tour from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Check out a variety of art and meet some of the artists who will open their studios during the annual tour on the first two weekends in October. Refreshments available. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

“STANWOOD ART WALK: YOUR PASSPORT Seven-Oscar winner “The Sting,” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford TO ART”: Check out a (pictured), next up in the Fall Film Series at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Anacortes variety of art and meet Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Movie man Nick Alphin will introduce the film and provide interesting background information. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or the artists from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27, at particilibrary.cityofanacortes.org. pating businesses along the 8700 block of 271st St. NW, in historic East Stanwood.

NEW PAINTINGS, painted watercolor raven include David Blakesley, Fifteen local businesses will SCULPTURES: A show of and landscape pendants, Jessica Bonin, Michael MAGGIE WILDER’S showcase unique artworks new oil paintings by Kath- and found objects reborn Clough, Patty Detzer, MAGIC MUD SHOW: The leen Frugé-Brown and into delightful artwork. For Heidi Epstein, Ed Kamuda, including paintings, potshow runs through Oct. tery, jewelry and more. Get sculptures by Lloyd Whan- information, including gal- James Reisen, Toni Ann 20 at Gallery Cygnus, your “passport” stamped nell continues through lery hours and directions, Rust and collaborations 109 Commercial St., La at each location to enter a Oct. 1 at the Rob Schouten call 360-222-0102 or visit

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ART AUCTION: Anchor life photographs by Hap appointment. 360-766-6276. mental activity somewhere Whannell creates sculpArt Space will host its third Bailey-Hudec are on disbetween wondering and tures primarily in stone, but play through Sept. 30 at PHOTO SHOW: “For the annual Art Auction from wandering. 360-708-4787 or he also casts his work in the Lincoln Theatre Love of the Skagit,” conser- 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. gallerycygnus.com. glass and bronze. Gallery Art Bar, 712 S. First St., vation photography by Roz 28, at 216 Commercial Ave., hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mount Vernon.

Sealy, is on display through Anacortes. Enjoy music 50 YEARS OF DRAWby Jessica Gigot and The daily. 360-222-3070 or rob Sept. 30 at the Rexville ING: “Michael Stark’s 50 schoutengallery.com.

JOEL BROCK & GREGG Grocery, 19271 Best Road, Dovetails, handcrafts and Years of Drawing” conLAANANEN: A cutting-edge Mount Vernon. The exhibit unique collectibles created tinues through Sept. 30 “SONGS OF SEPTEMexhibition by Northwest features photos showcasing by regional artists, raffles at Anne Martin McCool and more. Artworks will be BER: ELEGANT TO KICKY School artists Joel Brock the natural beauty of the Gallery, 711 Commercial JEWELRY DESIGNS”: A and Gregg Laananen con- Skagit Valley. 360-466-5522 available for pre-auction Ave., Anacortes. Stark purchase from noon to 5 show of new artwork by tinues through Sept. 29 at or rexvillegrocery.com. will exhibit drawings from Lynne Adams and Windp.m. Thursday and Friday, Smith & Vallee Gallery, his trips to a variety of Sept. 26-27. Proceeds will walker Taibi continues 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

ARTIST SERIES: The countries including works through Oct. 3 at Raven Gallery hours are 11 a.m.

Challenger Ridge summer support exhibitions, workfrom his most recent trip shops and programs at Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Artist Series will feature to South America. The gal- Road, Greenbank. Adams Sunday. 360-766-6230 or ceramic artist Kathy Huck- Anchor Art Space. anchor lery will celebrate Stark’s artspace.org. and Taibi have created a smithandvallee.com. leberry from 1 to 5 p.m.

70th birthday during the selection of handcrafted Saturday, Sept. 21, at Chalopening reception. Gallery neckwear in semiprecious “AUTUMN WINDS”: PAINTINGS, SCULPlenger Ridge Vineyard & hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. gems, hand-dyed bufGLASS, METAL, STONE TURE: “Refresh” continues Cellars, 43095 Challenger AND NORTHWEST PAINTMonday through Saturday falo bone, blown glass and through Sept. 29 at the Road, Concrete. Huckleand noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. hammered metals. Each Edison Eye Art Gallery, berry will offer a selection INGS: The show will open with a potluck and party 360-293-3577 or mccoolart. week, there will be new 5800 Cains Court, Ediof her original ceramic from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Satadditions, including handcom. son. Participating artists creations for sale. Free

urday, Sept. 28, and continue through Nov. 10, at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The exhibition will feature artwork by Mike Adams, Todd Horton, Anne Martin McCool, Jennifer Phillips, Susan Cohen Thompson and Hiroshi Yamano; new sculptures in the 10-acre sculpture park

by Jan Hoy, Norbert Jager, Dan Freeman, Lawrence McLaughlin, Lin McJunkin and Richard Nash; and an outdoor installation by Barbara DePirro. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends; weekdays by appointment. 360-3872759 or matzkefineart.com.

ART QUILTS, EMBROIDERY: Two shows continue through Oct. 6 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

“From Nature’s Studio: Regina V. Benson”: The show features Benson’s art quilts and installation textiles created using techniques based on ancient processes she has redesigned to work more gently with the environment and her own health. Her dramatic surface designs incorporate her love of nature, both in design and process.

“Kaleidoscope: Fiber Embroidery by Liz Whitney Quisgard”: Using careful placement of hundreds of tiny stitches on a buckram base, Quisgard’s vibrant fiber embroideries — reminiscent of Byzantine and Islamic mosaics — feature a three-dimensional quality captured on a two-dimensional surface.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4288 or laconner quilts.com.

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OUT & ABOUT MoNA ART: “Selections from the Permanent Collection: Reflections” continues through Sept. 29 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

Inspiration from a memory, expression, environment or a person is the basis for “Reflections.” The exhibition combines new acquisitions on the large and small scale and figurative works of art.

Artists represented in the show include Guy Anderson, Jim Ball, Robert Bragg, Kenneth Callahan, Michael Clough, Gregory Grenon, Mar Goman, Morris Graves, Jane Hamilton Hovde, Brian Murphy, Lucinda Parker, Rex Silvernail, Mark Tobey and Veruska Vagen.

Museum hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. $8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360466-4446 or museumof nwart.org.

FAIRS

Festival and Pumpkin Pitch, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Skagit River Park, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington. The Pumpkin Pitch will begin at noon. For other entertainment visit the tent of Shire of Midhaven (medieval folks), the Costco pie-eating contest, Touch-aTruck area or the free Kids Zone Activity booths. Parking and festival entry are free. 360-755-9649 or burl ingtonwa.gov.

LECTURE AND TALKS MUSLIM/CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE: Free weekly discussions featuring Pakistani-American Jafar (Jeff) Siddiqui and moderated

by Rev. George Lockwood will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at La Conner United Methodist Church, 601 S. Second St., La Conner. 206-228-5732.

Next up: Today: The Sunni/Shia Schism.

Sept. 26: Muslim Cultural, Scientific and Artistic Achievements from the Middle Ages Forward.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TO NEW ZEALAND: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Rotarian Kelsey Miner highlights his sixweek trip to New Zealand with three other young professionals to build global leadership skills. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 21, or library. cityofanacortes.org.

free event. oysterrun.org.

BITE OF BELLINGHAM: The eighth annual Bite of Bellingham will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Depot Market Square on the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue, in downtown Bellingham.

Attendees can sample all manner of tasty bites and OYSTER RUN: The 32nd vote for Bellingham’s “best annual Oyster Run motorbite,” “dreamiest drink,” IMMIGRATION REFORM: cycle ride will roll through “sweetest sweet” and “best jim justice, a well-known Skagit County on its way to gluten-free bite” categories. local activist, will speak at Anacortes on Sunday, Sept. This year’s Bite will also 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 22. The annual event brings feature a bartending comCentral United Methodist thousands of motorcyclists petition, kids’ corner and a Church, 1013 Polte Road, riding every conceivable 21-and-over beverage garSedro-Woolley. She will make and model to downden. Free admission. Food present an overview about town Anacortes for fun, and beverage tickets are $1 area immigrants, the status food and live music. And each. 360-527-8710 or downof the national Comprehen- there’s always an impromptu townbellingham.com. sive Immigration Reform motorcycle parade down bill, currently before the U.S. Commercial Avenue.

FREE MUSEUM ADMISCongress, and its possible According to organizers, SION: In celebration of the impact on our community there’s no time schedule, Smithsonian Museum’s if signed into law. justice is required riding route or annual Museum Day, enjoy a retired teacher and the official starting point for this free admission Saturday, founder and current chair of the Skagit Immigrant Rights Council. 360-856-6412.

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MCINTYRE HALL GALA: Purchase tickets by Friday, Sept. 20, for the “Our Name STUART WELCH: HAND- in Lights” gala auction, set CRAFTED FURNITURE: 6 to for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 p.m. today at the Skagit 19, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. County Historical Museum, College Way, Mount Vernon.

501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Enjoy an evening of elegant Join local craftsman Stuart dining, specialty drinks and Welch as he talks about entertainment. Proceeds will making furniture. Presented support the purchase of a in conjunction with the marquee sign and needed museum’s special exhibit capital improvements. Lim“Have a Seat,” which conited seating. $100. For tickets tinues through Oct. 25. Free or information, call 360-416with museum admission. $5 7727 or visit mcintyrehall.org. adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for NW CHOCOLATE FESTImembers and ages 5 and VAL: The 2013 Northwest younger. 360-466-3365 or Chocolate Festival will skagitcounty.net/museum. take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and FESTIVALS AFRICAN-AMERICAN Sunday, Sept. 21-22, at the HARVEST FEST, PUMPGENEALOGY RESEARCH: 7 Washington State ConvenKIN TOSS: Trebuchet opera- to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, tion Center in Seattle. The tors will hurl pumpkins up Burlington Senior Center, event will feature dozens to 1,000 feet during the 10th 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlof chocolate exhibitors and annual Burlington Harvest ington. Free. 360-755-0760. vendors, and more than 70 WASHINGTON STATE FAIR: The fair continues through Sept. 22 at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Check out all kinds of livestock and produce, music and entertainment, a rodeo, educational displays, special attractions, vendors, carnival rides and games, food and more. Advance tickets: $7.50-$10; at the gate: $9-$12.50, free for ages 5 and younger. For information, including hours and directions, discounts and special attractions, visit thefair.com.

seminars, workshops, tastings and hands-on chocolate learning opportunities. Day pass: $30-$40. Family pass: $65-$75. Youth pass: $10.

Weekend pass: $55-$65. VIP pass: $125-$145, includes pre-conference awards party, full weekend pass and VIP workshop seating. nwchoco late.com.

Sept. 28, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Print out a free coupon, good for admission for two people, at smithsonian.com. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular admission fees are $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

HALLOWINE: Soroptimist International of Fidalgo Island will hold the Hallowine 2013 Auction and Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Swinomish Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and live and silent auctions. Tickets $35 presale, $45 at the door; $280 for table of eight. All proceeds fund scholarships and community projects. Contact 360-293-2538 for more information.

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